Review: eBay CD Changers
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I guess RX-8's are fast?!
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Review: eBay CD Changers
From this THREAD , I got it in the mail the other day and installed it yesterday. The changer was BRAND NEW in a Mazda box, it came with a strange little face plate that was broken (but not needed for the RX8). Installation went smooth, plugged in as should and it works beautifuly. I also got the face plate from mazdaparts.com, so all said and done I got a 6 disc for under $100
. So if you are looking for a 6 disc, go for it!
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I just installed mine and works great! It only took a couple of days to get it too. Only thing is I just realised I forgot to plug back in the antennae for the radio. Doh. Never listened to it much anyway.
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I also got a changer from this guy and installed in last night. It works great and I couldn't be happier....except I realize now that I don't even own six good CDs...so I guess its time to get some!!
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I got mine installed last week. Does anyone notice the change in sound quality with the changer?
For those who already ordered, really listen to your single player before you put in the changer.
For those who already ordered, really listen to your single player before you put in the changer.
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Originally Posted by got 8
I got mine installed last week. Does anyone notice the change in sound quality with the changer?
For those who already ordered, really listen to your single player before you put in the changer.
For those who already ordered, really listen to your single player before you put in the changer.
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Originally Posted by JBG
What do you mean? Is it worse or better? I'm seriously considering this, but not if it's going to degrade sound quality. Thanks
Worse or better,one thing for sure it is a dame good deal. I would do it again. In fact would get a second one for backup. I wish there is a box where we could put our finding and do tally in the future. If you have to know -the minus in clarity + the cool factor = single player.
just my experience.
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Originally Posted by itsjustme
Anyone know if this will fit a 2006 rx8? The seller doesn't know.
Originally Posted by dog2
How difficult is the installation of these units?
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Originally Posted by dog2
How difficult is the installation of these units?
http://www.staticusers.net/rx-8/RX-8...n-iceLink.html
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I installed mine two days ago and am EXTREMELY Happy with it. The infamous blue tape frustrated the hell out of me, mostly because I couldn't find it to cut it, but the end result is AWESOME. Could never have done it without the RX8 club pictures and instruction, though.
I was having all kinds of problems with the single disc skipping ALL THE TIME but the 6-disc is great, no skips yet. Also, there were some comments on sound quality, but I am ntoicing improved clarity in the 6-disc over the single.
If you want to avoid any of the single-disc problems for around $100 (and who wouldn't) this is the way to go. Thanks Carlo!!!
I was having all kinds of problems with the single disc skipping ALL THE TIME but the 6-disc is great, no skips yet. Also, there were some comments on sound quality, but I am ntoicing improved clarity in the 6-disc over the single.
If you want to avoid any of the single-disc problems for around $100 (and who wouldn't) this is the way to go. Thanks Carlo!!!
#23
Jingle Ballzzzz!
I just ordered from Carlo. Based on your posts, sounds like this is a great deal!
He's trying to set up a vendor thing here, but hasn't figured it out yet.
If you want to bypass E-Bay and do this faster through Paypal - Call Carlo (aaaforeignauto) at: 800 736 3727
(He's also got rear spoilers, a front spoiler in yellow, sunroofs, sunroof deflectors)
He's trying to set up a vendor thing here, but hasn't figured it out yet.
If you want to bypass E-Bay and do this faster through Paypal - Call Carlo (aaaforeignauto) at: 800 736 3727
(He's also got rear spoilers, a front spoiler in yellow, sunroofs, sunroof deflectors)
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:( traded in my 8
I just got mine in the mail today, I won't be able to install until this weekend. It came with instructions and faceplate for what looked to be a Mazda 6 but it isn't a problem, the install instructions are here on this site and the existing faceplate will still work fine.
Hopefully my install goes well.
Update:
Ok, my install went quite well. It was much easier then I had expected because my hidden bolt was missing.
Near as I can tell, when I took my 8 in because the temp dials stopped working it looks like the dealer didn't put the bolt back in AND they broke a retaining clip in the center console part (where the shifter is)
Ok back to this product - Thank god I remembered to eject my CD from the single disc player, I almost forgot. The hardest part was finding the release clip on the main wiring harness, that took the longest for me.
Sound quality sounds the same, the CD changer is a little loud when changing/loading discs and a little slower to change discs then the factory 6 CD changer in our MS6. I can't complain though. aaaforeignauto on ebay has a great thing going for those of us looking for a 6 CD changer.
Hopefully my install goes well.
Update:
Ok, my install went quite well. It was much easier then I had expected because my hidden bolt was missing.
Near as I can tell, when I took my 8 in because the temp dials stopped working it looks like the dealer didn't put the bolt back in AND they broke a retaining clip in the center console part (where the shifter is)
Ok back to this product - Thank god I remembered to eject my CD from the single disc player, I almost forgot. The hardest part was finding the release clip on the main wiring harness, that took the longest for me.
Sound quality sounds the same, the CD changer is a little loud when changing/loading discs and a little slower to change discs then the factory 6 CD changer in our MS6. I can't complain though. aaaforeignauto on ebay has a great thing going for those of us looking for a 6 CD changer.
Last edited by mkztg; 09-30-2006 at 02:57 PM.
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Jingle Ballzzzz!
Update
Originally Posted by 05TiGr8Lady
I just ordered from Carlo. Based on your posts, sounds like this is a great deal!
He's trying to set up a vendor thing here, but hasn't figured it out yet.
If you want to bypass E-Bay and do this faster through Paypal - Call Carlo (aaaforeignauto) at: 800 736 3727
(He's also got rear spoilers, a front spoiler in yellow, sunroofs, sunroof deflectors)
He's trying to set up a vendor thing here, but hasn't figured it out yet.
If you want to bypass E-Bay and do this faster through Paypal - Call Carlo (aaaforeignauto) at: 800 736 3727
(He's also got rear spoilers, a front spoiler in yellow, sunroofs, sunroof deflectors)
A big shoutout to kristopher_d for helping both Marquis and I do the installs in our 8's!!! It went pretty smoothly.