What's up everyone.. I have a 2004 Mazda RX-8 with the bose system.. But no navi system.. So I bought the AVIC-NC navigation system for my car.... Now I find out I'm going to have all kinds of problems with putting this in and taking the factory head unit out. Such as the AC controls.. The dash kit..Does anyone have any answers to these problems.. Thanks for the help.

SPC Hemmings

 

The simple solution is to make a new top bezel and mount the N2 where the navi screen would normally be. This can be done, it is not for the self installed type of person but best left to someone that knows how to do things. Doing this will leave the factory radio intact in the dash and of course leaves the climate controls alone. I stock a second dash here at the store so that I can make these new panels with no chance of messing up in the customers car with resin etc. This way I can work on new panels in my shop on the bench with ease and I do not even need the customers car here.

The hard solution has been well documented on the site that I am sure you have read up on. As you have the Blows system, you are more than likely going to be replacing all of the speakers and the factory amp in the car as well. This is of course the best way to go. Post up more questions if you will and what you plan on doing for the balance of the system.