ND MX-5: Jeff's 2016 ST GT Build

[CTt3P5]

But you still have to plug the adapter in?

Yes, but it will always be plugged in. I can now leave my phone in my pocket, if I want to.

Psssh, if I make it to MATG I'll show you how to connect a phone to the stereo.

Haha, would love to see it. Hoping I can make it too.

If it were up to me, I would have replaced the HU with a wireless AA one. A very involved process for the ND with the infotainment system plus I would lose a lot of other functions.

ND Infotainment Swap

 

[bazooka joe]

Ok, so when you indicated you freed up a usb I was confusious!

 

[CTt3P5]

Oops sorry for the confusious state I put you in. haha

 

[reut1]

Oops sorry for the confusious state I put you in. haha

quit confusing the elderly Jeff!

 

[CTt3P5]

quit confusing the elderly Jeff!

Easier said than done Kyle, I am nearing the elderly stage myself. haha

 

[Reitrof]

Jeff, isn't there a way to add AA via a software update to the ND? I know I can get an update for my wife's 2018 3.

 

[CTt3P5]

Do you mean for wireless Bruce? My 2016 didn't come with AA so I paid the dealer ~$350 to install the hardware and do the software update.

The MA1 dongle allows me to to run AA wireless.

 

[chiefmg]

You said dongle...

 

[Reitrof]

You said dongle...

TeeHee

Do you mean for wireless Bruce? My 2016 didn't come with AA so I paid the dealer ~$350 to install the hardware and do the software update.

The MA1 dongle allows me to to run AA wireless.

Ahh got ya. Might do the upgrade for my wife's car. It's over $500 up here.

 

[CTt3P5]

@Reitrof I should inquire to see what the dealer is charging for it now. I had it installed back in 2020 so before sh*t hit the fan in regards to supply chain issues, inflation, etc.

To me it was worth it for the ability to use Waze for nav (have never been a big fan of Mazda's nav) and Spotify for music.

 

[CTt3P5]

I finally got the windows tinted. Local shop uses the Terra Flex film and I opted for the nano carbon. I felt the ceramic was a waste of money as I drive/park with the top down 90% of the time. Went with 20% on the sides and rear and a 5% sunstrip on the windshield. The verdict is still out on the sunstrip as it sits right in my line of vision.

 

[Reitrof]

Nice Jeff, where's the f***ing snow????

 

[CTt3P5]

Shhhh Bruce. I am a-ok with no snow to shovel!

 

[Conrad 16.5]

Nice Jeff, where's the f***ing snow????

You can have some of ours here. 8" in the backyard that'll be around for a while. Temp is minus 10 at the moment with a balmy minus 20 w/the wind chill.

 

[bazooka joe]

You can have some of ours here. 8" in the backyard that'll be around for a while. Temp is minus 10 at the moment with a balmy minus 20 w/the wind chill.

81 here today

 

[CTt3P5]

@Conrad 16.5 Yikes! We woke up this morning to stray snow flakes falling but no accumulation. As for temps, they are calling for single digits this upcoming Friday.

 

[Reitrof]

I have no sympathy for any of you.

last snowfall was 6" and was -20F without the windchill last Friday.

 

[CTt3P5]

Damn Bruce! I'd be ok with the 6" but eff those freezing cold temps! Stay warm up there!

 

[CTt3P5]

Let's see, sometime back in June, I installed the Thinkware U1000 front dash cam using the MX5things Thinkware specific harness.

 

[Reitrof]

Why the Dashcam Jeff?