bullaculla
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Thats not a big deal, I can always run a wire under the door trim; its just that I don't want the camera to be powered on all the time. I need the camera to last as long as possible
FINALLY DONE!!! ...for now.
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Thats not a big deal, I can always run a wire under the door trim; its just that I don't want the camera to be powered on all the time. I need the camera to last as long as possible
Since I already swapped my front speakers and tweeters, and received Metra Kit with wiring from crutchfield and pretty much ready to put it all in place, can you please give me a quick "how to" on replacing rear speakers? or just rear panels removal, that would help me a lot.
On that note, I did search for that info, but could not find anything worthy. You did a really good job so I'll take your word how to make it all work.
Thanks in advance.
Dima
On that note, I did search for that info, but could not find anything worthy. You did a really good job so I'll take your word how to make it all work.
Thanks in advance.
Dima
bullaculla
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Thanks again guys!
The rear is not that hard. You are better off downloading the service manual tho. There are a few screws that are tricky.
It was easy for me since I already took out all the seats and stuff.
-Take all the storage stuff out.
-The 3rd row is just 5 big bolts holding it down, and 3 little "christmas tree" type fasteners that hold the carpet to the rear underside of the 3rd row seats.
-Then I unbolted the bottom of the 3rd row seatbelts.
-Then remove the cover/trim in the bottom, center of the rear door opening.
-Remove bolts and fasteners. (see manual 9-17-19 and 9-17-20 in the 09 in the WM folder)
The irritating part is that the front of the panel has some hooks that go under the weatherstrip. Its a pain to get them back in, but you may not have to remove the entire panel just to swap speakers. Just pop off the rear and reach in.
Link to mazda 5 service manual:
http://www.badongo.com/file/2571666
:everyone should download this before it gets taken down!!!:
Works great at night. The reverse lights light up everything well. The image is reversed so that when you look into the screen, its like looking into a rear view mirror. Most back up cameras will be a reversed image, but some HUs have an option to reverse the image as well.
:edit:
shot these just for you buddy
Reversing into my Jeep Hemi Commander
You can see where the reverse lights are hitting the ground because of the reflectors. I outlined it.
This is about 8 pm with just the lights of the mazda. There are the garage lights on, but they are not very bright and not shining behind the Jeep.
You can get quite close with a back up camera
The rear is not that hard. You are better off downloading the service manual tho. There are a few screws that are tricky.
It was easy for me since I already took out all the seats and stuff.
-Take all the storage stuff out.
-The 3rd row is just 5 big bolts holding it down, and 3 little "christmas tree" type fasteners that hold the carpet to the rear underside of the 3rd row seats.
-Then I unbolted the bottom of the 3rd row seatbelts.
-Then remove the cover/trim in the bottom, center of the rear door opening.
-Remove bolts and fasteners. (see manual 9-17-19 and 9-17-20 in the 09 in the WM folder)
The irritating part is that the front of the panel has some hooks that go under the weatherstrip. Its a pain to get them back in, but you may not have to remove the entire panel just to swap speakers. Just pop off the rear and reach in.
Link to mazda 5 service manual:
http://www.badongo.com/file/2571666
:everyone should download this before it gets taken down!!!:
Works great at night. The reverse lights light up everything well. The image is reversed so that when you look into the screen, its like looking into a rear view mirror. Most back up cameras will be a reversed image, but some HUs have an option to reverse the image as well.
:edit:
shot these just for you buddy
Reversing into my Jeep Hemi Commander
You can see where the reverse lights are hitting the ground because of the reflectors. I outlined it.
This is about 8 pm with just the lights of the mazda. There are the garage lights on, but they are not very bright and not shining behind the Jeep.
You can get quite close with a back up camera
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bullaculla
Member
Good luck! (hi)
I'll be leaving for a snowboarding trip in Oregon on wednesday, so sorry if I dont reply. I will try to check back as often as I can.
(drinks)
bullaculla
Member
Its only hard since you need to remove the upper pillar trim on all sides, which means you have to remove all the lower trim, which means you have to remove almost everything else...
It isn't very flexible either, so you cannot just bend the back part down to put the light in.
I actually had the same idea of a3rd row light since I now have an extra dome light. Also the wires for the lights are actually running up from the rear, so that would make it easy to install.
GWDavis281
Member
DUDE THAT IS AN AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!
I love the Nav/DVD/Radio man, that is awesome!!!!! I wish i had a garage to do that sort of thing.
Though it helps to have a Mazda 5, but I'm working on that.
Glenn |B)
I love the Nav/DVD/Radio man, that is awesome!!!!! I wish i had a garage to do that sort of thing.
Though it helps to have a Mazda 5, but I'm working on that.
Glenn |B)
Thanks again guys!
The rear is not that hard. You are better off downloading the service manual tho. There are a few screws that are tricky.
It was easy for me since I already took out all the seats and stuff.
-Take all the storage stuff out.
-The 3rd row is just 5 big bolts holding it down, and 3 little "christmas tree" type fasteners that hold the carpet to the rear underside of the 3rd row seats.
-Then I unbolted the bottom of the 3rd row seatbelts.
-Then remove the cover/trim in the bottom, center of the rear door opening.
-Remove bolts and fasteners. (see manual 9-17-19 and 9-17-20 in the 09 in the WM folder)
The irritating part is that the front of the panel has some hooks that go under the weatherstrip. Its a pain to get them back in, but you may not have to remove the entire panel just to swap speakers. Just pop off the rear and reach in.
Link to mazda 5 service manual:
http://www.badongo.com/file/2571666
:everyone should download this before it gets taken down!!!:
Works great at night. The reverse lights light up everything well. The image is reversed so that when you look into the screen, its like looking into a rear view mirror. Most back up cameras will be a reversed image, but some HUs have an option to reverse the image as well.
:edit:
shot these just for you buddy
Reversing into my Jeep Hemi Commander
You can see where the reverse lights are hitting the ground because of the reflectors. I outlined it.
This is about 8 pm with just the lights of the mazda. There are the garage lights on, but they are not very bright and not shining behind the Jeep.
You can get quite close with a back up camera
very very cool. i get it it was just confusing to me. Look great. i also plan to put a overhead display but my guy at the shop is gonna put it way up front somehow and be able also use my sunroof and cover. how close is the screen in your car? i find that there is not much space.
tito
ps, your car inspired me to hook mine up.
bullaculla
Member
If you look at this pic, you can see where the factory DVD would be mounted to. Its the black beam under the sunroof panel. It is quite flimsy tho and it would need to be a pretty small and light LCD to hang from that. In fact, you can see where I cut it in the center to allow access to the bolts holding in my LCD bracket. I only had to use tin snips to cut it.
The screen is a little too far back if you are sitting in the middle and have the chair straight up. If you recline back a little, then its perfect. You can see where the LCD itself attaches to the bracket on the wider piece.
I'd rather sit all the in the 3rd row next to the speakers and subwoofer anyway.
I'm glad (and kinda sorry) my install inspired you
roy obanion
Member
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- 02 p5, 95 miata
Very nice, clean install. Definitely gives me some ideas for the p5.
bullaculla
Member
Yeah, the title is a little inconspicuous
maybe it should be (attn)Double Din, Sub/Amp, Overhead LCD, Backup Cam, Damplifier & Baby Cap Install! lots 'o pics!
I really tried to keep it stock looking. From the outside, the only clue is the HU. Everything else is pretty hidden or stock looking.
Thanks again all
bullaculla
Member
Update
Hey guys, been awhile but I finally got a bigger amp in. This is the one I designed the box for. It didn't get much louder, but you can tell it has more power in the really low bass hits. Now I need to get another amp and some component speakers up front.
Sorry so dirty...
I still need to finish the cover for the amp to close it up how the old one was
BTW, I also got some new rims and tires. Pics are in the "unofficial wheel fitment" thread
Hey guys, been awhile but I finally got a bigger amp in. This is the one I designed the box for. It didn't get much louder, but you can tell it has more power in the really low bass hits. Now I need to get another amp and some component speakers up front.
Sorry so dirty...
I still need to finish the cover for the amp to close it up how the old one was
BTW, I also got some new rims and tires. Pics are in the "unofficial wheel fitment" thread
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