FYI: Metra Dash Kits $129 @ Crutchfield.com thru June 30th 2009!!!
05-29-2009, 10:33 AM
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And people wonder why my sig says what it says.
I wish I could get Astral to update the FAQ.
About more info than just the Metra kit. Maybe I'll copy his post, add some updates, and make a new FAQ myself. Gonna take some time....... one of these days.
I wish I could get Astral to update the FAQ.
About more info than just the Metra kit. Maybe I'll copy his post, add some updates, and make a new FAQ myself. Gonna take some time....... one of these days.
05-29-2009, 03:08 PM
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*sigh* 
The Metra kit contains everything you need to replace the headunit and retain everything except your steering wheel controls. There is no option for the kit with or without the Axxess box. It always comes with it. It's part of the kit. The PAC products can be bought on eBay for ~$40 and will allow you to keep your steering wheel controls. SWI-PS If you're using a Pioneer or Sony headunit. SWI-JACK for JVC, Alpine, Clarion and Kenwood.
The Metra kit contains everything you need to replace the headunit and retain everything except your steering wheel controls. There is no option for the kit with or without the Axxess box. It always comes with it. It's part of the kit. The PAC products can be bought on eBay for ~$40 and will allow you to keep your steering wheel controls. SWI-PS If you're using a Pioneer or Sony headunit. SWI-JACK for JVC, Alpine, Clarion and Kenwood.
Originally Posted by Judy @ Crutchfield Customer Support
Hello Zyrion,
Thank you for your e-mail.
I did check on this for you and I see that what you ordered is just the double din dash kit. It does not include the access box and cables.
I hope this is the information you needed. Please let me know if there is anything else I might help you with.
Regards,
Judy
Crutchfield Customer Support
Thank you for your e-mail.
I did check on this for you and I see that what you ordered is just the double din dash kit. It does not include the access box and cables.
I hope this is the information you needed. Please let me know if there is anything else I might help you with.
Regards,
Judy
Crutchfield Customer Support
05-29-2009, 03:43 PM
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I was just holding them in my hand.
The box I received was dated 11/19/08 so it's loaded with firmware revision 1.1
I'll be driving to Metra to have them upgrade it (it's 35 miles from here and I don't have the cable).
05-29-2009, 04:41 PM
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You confused the crutchfield rep by even mentioning the steering wheel controls.
Right from Metra's website:
Description
Mazda RX-8 2004-2008 Double-Din Radio Installation Kit
2004 - 2008
Product Specifications
* For Manual climate control only
* Includes Interface
* Retains factory climate controls in their original positions
* Retains factory hazard switch
* Will accomodate Double-DIN or Dual ISO mount
* Rear support included for heavy DDIN units
* Painted black to match factory finish
* Display can be customized
NOTE: Will not work with auto/electronic climate control. Utilizes the factory climate buttons to retain all existing features of the factory HVAC. User-configurable text may be added to factory display. Control clock functions, both 12 and 24Hr modes, with the engineered and supplied accurate crystal-controlled clock. Retained HVAC control indicators dim with headlights and backlight dims with vehicle dimmer control. HVAC status shown on upper display. OEM style connecters are included for audio/ climate/ hazard/ and display connections making it a simple plug-n-play installation. Step by step instruction manual with detailed illustrations also makes life easier. Software is USB updateable for application additions and/or technology improvements.
And it shows it right on the damn box.
Without the Axxess box, the kit is nothing more than a faceplate. Add in the fact we have 100 people on this board who have already ordered, installed, and are delighted with the kit. You are the first person to even question it.
Right from Metra's website:
Description
Mazda RX-8 2004-2008 Double-Din Radio Installation Kit
2004 - 2008
Product Specifications
* For Manual climate control only
* Includes Interface
* Retains factory climate controls in their original positions
* Retains factory hazard switch
* Will accomodate Double-DIN or Dual ISO mount
* Rear support included for heavy DDIN units
* Painted black to match factory finish
* Display can be customized
NOTE: Will not work with auto/electronic climate control. Utilizes the factory climate buttons to retain all existing features of the factory HVAC. User-configurable text may be added to factory display. Control clock functions, both 12 and 24Hr modes, with the engineered and supplied accurate crystal-controlled clock. Retained HVAC control indicators dim with headlights and backlight dims with vehicle dimmer control. HVAC status shown on upper display. OEM style connecters are included for audio/ climate/ hazard/ and display connections making it a simple plug-n-play installation. Step by step instruction manual with detailed illustrations also makes life easier. Software is USB updateable for application additions and/or technology improvements.
And it shows it right on the damn box.
Without the Axxess box, the kit is nothing more than a faceplate. Add in the fact we have 100 people on this board who have already ordered, installed, and are delighted with the kit. You are the first person to even question it.
06-02-2009, 08:05 AM
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Thanks FirebirdDude! I've been stalking this thing on Metra's site, but Crutchfield's info threw me off, as did the steering wheel controls. For some reason, I lapsed and thought the Axxes box was for the steering wheel controls (I know, I know, stupid me). LOL
What's worse is I actually already have the steering wheel controls and forgot about! My GF's mom bought the kit for me last year for my birthday. All this stuff has been sitting untouched in the garage for over a year waiting for this kit.
Guess you can keep that left ******** in your sig another day my friend! LOL
Thanks again for putting my mind at ease!
What's worse is I actually already have the steering wheel controls and forgot about! My GF's mom bought the kit for me last year for my birthday. All this stuff has been sitting untouched in the garage for over a year waiting for this kit.
Guess you can keep that left ******** in your sig another day my friend! LOL
Thanks again for putting my mind at ease!
06-23-2009, 05:48 PM
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Update!!!
Best pics I could find:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple-iph...car-334124.php
That's the best I could find. I stumbled upon it a few months back. It's a Land Rover concept that's been floating around. When I saw it, I thought about how the only thing I ever use the front cup holders for is my phone and trash. Then I brainstormed a little bit and figured I could probably fab something up pretty quick out of styrafoam or something, wrap it in black material or paint it Lightning Yellow to match the car, and make it fit nice and tight so it looks like it came from the factory that way.
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/apple-iph...car-334124.php
That's the best I could find. I stumbled upon it a few months back. It's a Land Rover concept that's been floating around. When I saw it, I thought about how the only thing I ever use the front cup holders for is my phone and trash. Then I brainstormed a little bit and figured I could probably fab something up pretty quick out of styrafoam or something, wrap it in black material or paint it Lightning Yellow to match the car, and make it fit nice and tight so it looks like it came from the factory that way.
Ok, so I got this all in, put it in the dash, and fell in love. I finally got some time to sit down and start the iPhone holder/integration project, and I got a template cut out. I'm gonna start a thread and post up some pics tonight. Stay tuned!
08-04-2009, 10:29 PM
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New Crutchfield Deal
Currenlty Crutchfield has a deal that if you purchase a head unit over $199 you get the Ingtergration kit for half price. Just ordered the JVC KW-XG700. And the kit was $75. Not sure how long the deal will last. and can't wait for the stuff to arrive so I can install.
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