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    Additional power socket/cigarette lighter

    Depends on your preference. I used a nice piece of cherry wood for mine, but did black acrylic for a friend that looks more OE to replace the CD player. The power cable was hidden behind the infotainment screen, but I moved it to a more convenient location when I switched to a magnetic phone...
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    Valentine One - 2014 Mazda 3 Hatch

    I can't really comment on the mount, but I can say that it isn't particularly difficult to pop the trim and infotainment bracket out so you can run the cable inside the dash for a cleaner installation once you get the mount sorted out. Home Depot and Amazon sell sheets of Lexan/polycarbonate...
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    Additional power socket/cigarette lighter

    I replaced the CD drive in my 2014 with 4x USB ports and a 12v socket that are keyed to the ignition as well as an always-on 12v socket powering a micro-USB cable that comes out near the infotainment display. Describe what you want to do and I'll try to provide detailed instructions within a few...
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    Mazda3 Interior Lighting Kit $250

    I would recommend mud guards, at least for the front, with any FWD car. I think they run about $70/pr online, and are good insurance against having to repaint the rocker panels.
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