2004 Mazda 3s Carputer Project

**viller** · 07-26-2005, 04:09 PM

Hey, I just finished my 2005 Mazda3 GT Install. I thought i would post a message here because NappyJim helped me out. Thanks Again Jim!
My screen install is not as cool as his, but it will do for now.

Also, I was able to use the Stock Orange Stereo Display from the Stock Deck in the glove box. Nice feature when you are using the steering wheel controls and the stock radio.

There is more info here:
My 2005 Mazda 3 GT CarPC Website.

Cheers!
Rob

**fatejd** · 09-07-2005, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by nappyjim

good luck, keep me updated. Ive kinda lost motivation to move it to the glovebox sicne its serving its purpose fine in the trunk

It looks like your website is down - I'd really like to see your project.

**nappyjim** · 10-23-2005, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by fatejd

It looks like your website is down - I'd really like to see your project.

yah, you can thank ****in comcast for that. And they say the files have been purged from thier system! I have to take pics and put up the site ALL over again.

For now, you can view the submission I sent to CNET and got it on there.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-11382_7...1.html?tag=gif

**Stealth915** · 10-30-2005, 11:30 PM

hey nappy, what skin did you use for the FrodoPlayer? It matches the Mazda dash really well.

**nappyjim** · 10-31-2005, 06:50 PM

Its a skin i modofied. Its the brushed metal skin, just modified to a black/red theme. I only have the most used screens done. The other ones are still the silver color. If you want it, drop me a PM and ill send it to you.

**Stealth915** · 10-31-2005, 10:20 PM

you have a PM =)

**ctsoccer13** · 08-01-2006, 05:27 PM

What do you do for a clock now that you took out that display? Did you mount a new one somewhere or do you just use one on your carputer?

**nealric** · 08-04-2006, 11:26 PM

I would like to take issue with that editors comment at the end.

Where the heck did he get the idea that cars are almost unmodible these days?

Hiboost.com makes a kit that takes the mazda 3s well over 300hp on stock internals.

Pretty much the only parts of a car that have become significantly more difficult to work on are the emmisions equipment. And the only modding people do of that is to remove parts. There are tons of solutions for the engine control electronics.