Need assistance with Car-pc Miata project.

**scott_fx** · 09-19-2005, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Atrium

EDIT: I found some pictures of an install similar to what you guys have suggested.

Although I would like my install to be a bit cleaner, I suppose its not too bad. My only concern in putting it down there, is when a passenger (girlfriend or someone) wants to watch a DVD, I'm afraid my had/shifting knob will be in the way of view. I of course, wouldnt be watching a movie while driving, so for gps/mp3 functionality its not such a bad location.

i had a 94 turbo but it was so long ago i can't remember if the stock shifter gets in the way. to combat this and make it look cleaner you should consider recessing the screen an inch or so. this may improve visibility. check out my install if you want to see what i mean.

**VCS** · 09-20-2005, 01:54 AM

Originally Posted by Atrium

thank you VCS for the input of another miata owner.

You bet, man!

Originally Posted by Atrium

the bottom slot is a DIN slot, but I am unaware of the depth.

I have an M1 (first gen; 90-97) with the radio already gutted (saves weight!

) If you can give me a few days, I'll measure it for you.

**Rafster** · 09-20-2005, 04:04 AM

Also, I think someone might have already said this, but try to move your AC controls down. Less problems w/ TS and shifter.

Peace,

Rafster

**Atrium** · 09-20-2005, 09:30 PM

Well, I took a little look-see today, and like VCS said, there's no way that Hvac will move. So, I'll either do an in-dash where the radio is, or just put a 7" inside the 2 DINs. Thanks for the help, I'll save my fabrication/wiring questions for another day.

**lagunamiata** · 09-21-2005, 07:49 AM

Good luck with it! I have a '94 and have been planning too. No parts purchases yet...
I'm going to build a "tent" above the center stack for a 7" screen.
There's a Z3 posted from Europe that did that and it looks slick.

**VCS** · 09-21-2005, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Atrium

Well, I took a little look-see today, and like VCS said, there's no way that Hvac will move. So, I'll either do an in-dash where the radio is, or just put a 7" inside the 2 DINs. Thanks for the help, I'll save my fabrication/wiring questions for another day.

Good luck, man! I'll wait to see what you do before I carputer any of the miatas.

**Atrium** · 09-21-2005, 03:50 PM

Alright, I've narrowed it down to a single wire.

I don't suppose anyone without a miata would know how to resolve this, but
if anyone knows what this wire is, or how to extend it, it would be a big help.

And to anyone who notices the large amount of rust in that pic, I'm trying to remove that as well.

**VCS** · 09-21-2005, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by Atrium

And to anyone who notices the large amount of rust in that pic, I'm trying to remove that as well.

Don't bother. Unless you paint the structure, it will just come back. I've never seen a miata without some rust on that frame.

I'll check my shop manual later (and the car if I have to) to see what that is. Don't know off the top of my head.

**lagunamiata** · 09-21-2005, 08:26 PM

Here you go... from my '94 factory shop manual.

Get the full size page here - http://public.fotki.com/relittle/temp/miata/u_0020.html
Click the "Get Original Uploaded Photo" link.

**Atrium** · 09-21-2005, 09:31 PM

Thanks VCS, and thanks for the picture lagunamiata.

I now know that that is the "Air intake wire adjstment" it's the only wire holding the HVAC unit from being moved. If I cant do it myself, i'll take it to an auto place to have it lengthened.