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Old 04-02-2004 | 03:07 PM
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Any Ideas on this Idea???

Ok, This is the one thing I absolutley despise. The center dash console that tells the time and what not I think it looks like a really bad old calculator. Does any one have any ideas on changing this or getting a different one. Are there any companies that have changed that any ideas opinions or what not.
Old 04-02-2004 | 04:07 PM
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Old 04-02-2004 | 04:12 PM
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Sorry, but I kinda like that "old calculator" look. But then I still use my programmable HP with an LED display, too. =o)

Seriously, it would be a major project at the least. Probably involve reprogramming and other such thorny issues. However, the Mazda3's eyebrow display is an LCD, so you might start from there, but I've no idea how difficult the conversion would be.
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bump some 1 please reply with your opinion
Old 04-02-2004 | 08:11 PM
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bump some 1 please reply with your opinion
I think you worry about stupid crap.
Old 04-02-2004 | 09:01 PM
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I think you worry about stupid crap.
lol! Awesome. He did ask for an opinion, after all. Great stuff, man.:D
Old 04-02-2004 | 09:07 PM
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wow gator boy you must be pretty darn intelligent to come up with that one. Im seiously impressed a person with the your massive intelect im just happy you even acknowleded me. You LITTLE ILL CONCIEVED BITCH...
Old 04-02-2004 | 09:14 PM
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why do you have this thread in two sections magixpuma. just post a link from one to the other instead of opening up two threads. just my $.02
Old 04-02-2004 | 09:19 PM
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I think you worry about stupid crap.

Exactly....There are so many **** people on here worrying about stupid things.....
Old 04-02-2004 | 09:32 PM
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how could this be considered be **** at all thats like if you dont like the sound system so you change it. No you know no one calls those people **** ur just be a complete ***.:D
Old 04-02-2004 | 09:36 PM
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and jesse at first i posted here then i relized i should have posted in the other section
sorry for filling space up
Old 04-02-2004 | 09:53 PM
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waaahhhh.....somebody doesn't agree with me....so I'll start with the insults...



That's what I mean by ****....chill out man.....
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Is it just me, or are the latest batches of newbies really hyper-sensitive? Reminds me of those "What are you lookin' at?!" kids in grade school. Relax, dude. Nobody was making "fun" of you or your mahood. Ha ha, it was a snappy answer, pretty comedic, no big deal. Get over it. Lay off the 'roids.

Edit: By the way, bumping your own post twice on the same day you originally posted is rather excessive. If no one cares, then no one cares.

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Old 04-02-2004 | 10:03 PM
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sorry about that but u all know how roids are pretty unpredictable>>>>>>>> AHJHHHHH
yeah its just there really wasnt the need for teh snotty coment or is my own opinion to be nice to people unless they are mean to you like they taugh me in pre K
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Originally posted by magixpuma
wow gator boy you must be pretty darn intelligent to come up with that one. Im seiously impressed a person with the your massive intelect im just happy you even acknowleded me. You LITTLE ILL CONCIEVED BITCH...
It's like this, kid... first, you asked for opinions, and I delivered. Second, you don't even have an RX-8 yet, so it's awfully difficult for me to accept bitching from a 16 year old about a car he doesn't own. Lastly, that's "little ill-conceived bitch"... so stay in school.
Old 04-02-2004 | 10:07 PM
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Can just any ole moron log into this incredibly stoopid thread?...I cannot even conceive of anyone dumb enuff to think they can reprogram their cars dashboard display.
Old 04-02-2004 | 10:10 PM
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Originally posted by magixpuma
sorry about that but u all know how roids are pretty unpredictable>>>>>>>> AHJHHHHH
yeah its just there really wasnt the need for teh snotty coment or is my own opinion to be nice to people unless they are mean to you like they taugh me in pre K
Okay, no problemo. That's a much better approach to the situation. Personally, I didn't think G8Rboy was trying to be mean to you, or I would not have encouraged him as I did. Of course, everyone perceives things differently. Welcome to the forum, by the way, and congratulations on your impending revolution.
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Okay, no problemo. That's a much better approach to the situation. Personally, I didn't think G8Rboy was trying to be mean to you, or I would not have encouraged him as I did. Of course, everyone perceives things differently. Welcome to the forum, by the way, and congratulations on your impending revolution.

Yep- thought I was bringing some comedy to a dead thread... until I found out I was a little bitch :D
Old 04-02-2004 | 10:25 PM
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ok, lets put this behind us now. I'm sorry if I took something the way it was not ment to be taken. I just really wasn't looking for comedy but really looking for if any 1 else would like a different set up. and thanks i cant wait to get her.
Old 04-02-2004 | 10:45 PM
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ok, lets put this behind us now. I'm sorry if I took something the way it was not ment to be taken. I just really wasn't looking for comedy but really looking for if any 1 else would like a different set up. and thanks i cant wait to get her.
Just don't take yourself so seriously... life is much easier that way.

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Old 04-03-2004 | 12:46 AM
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why do you have this thread in two sections magixpuma. just post a link from one to the other instead of opening up two threads. just my $.02
No more duplicate thread... I closed that one and refered to this one.

Hell, we all have things that drive us nuts... mine is those stupid little plastic pieces that hang down in front of each wheel to deflect the wind. I hate the way they look.

magixpuma here is bugged by the look of the LED central display. I can see why Mazda used this type of display rather than LCD, which washes out in direct light, but I can see how it would bug him too.

As far as "stupid" questions, the only ones are the ones that people don't ask. I think this one is legitimate. I don't have an answer though... but the Mazda 3 display is worth looking at.
Old 04-03-2004 | 04:02 AM
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I like the display. It fits the rest of the interior design and is unobtrusive -- not like a lot of over-the-top stereo displays you see now. I guess you could say the red LED and minimalist approach is reminiscent of early LED calculators. To me that's a good thing. reminds me of the "Bowmar Brain" I got back in Jr. High. Less than $100 and it even did square-roots! That was high-tech
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That's as ancient as a rotary phone to these kids....

(I like the red dots diss-play as is too)
Old 04-03-2004 | 12:07 PM
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The display is realy an LCD display. It is reversed from a calculator. When current is applied to a pixel, It allows light to pass through. The spedo works on the same concept. This tecknowlegy, as well as the Electrolumenesent backlighting on the analoge guages, Is used in modern aircraft.

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thanks for all your opinions and help where could i find that mazda 3 display you were talking about. THANks doug
and by the way the calculators that are out now can even plot graphs and what not the cost 100 bucks but they are insane.


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