It's a small mod but will probably pay off in keeping the interior clean. The way the center LCD info display is recessed with a downward-sloping shelf in front of it, it looks like all kinds of dirt and dust will get down in there. I solved that problem with a thin strip of felt tape, as illustrated in this pic. It's fairly obvious in the closeup pic, but is hard to notice normally.
My first interior mod
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Actually the LCD and Dash gap wont collect anything as any dust that falls in there will just drop all the way down on top of the radio... no crud will accumulate there and can easily be blown off with some duster can... the velcro over time will peel off leaving gooey residue which will be hard to clean... Good idea but not needed - long term its going to cause more problems than it will solve in the short term IMHO....
There's nothing wrong with the thread, that what the forum is here for, to discuss.
At least let the guy reply!
I like it and may do something similar (unless my lazyness prevails).
A suggestion: that trim piece (which I think looks like a ninja sword) pulls off very easily*. you might be able to add felt to the inside which would hide it and probably work just as well... just a thought.
*Quick-quick instructions: open the glove box and pull it out some, work from over the glove compartment to the left, then finish on the right side.
A suggestion: that trim piece (which I think looks like a ninja sword) pulls off very easily*. you might be able to add felt to the inside which would hide it and probably work just as well... just a thought.
*Quick-quick instructions: open the glove box and pull it out some, work from over the glove compartment to the left, then finish on the right side.
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I dig it. Creativity and originality is what make Mazdas unique. You don't see Honda making rotaries, do you? Keep it up. I'm doing the mod.
Ok that was a very small mod and kinda lame. But here's a more useful one. The door storage pockets are nice but stuff like sunglasses slide around in there. I took black rubber shelf liner like this and cut pieces to match the bottom of the storage pockets, no more sliding stuff. I also cut out a piece for the long thin storage area to the right of the shifter.
BTW, how many people don't realize there is a small storage area at your left knee, as sitting in the driver's seat? I found it while looking for my OBD2 port.
BTW, how many people don't realize there is a small storage area at your left knee, as sitting in the driver's seat? I found it while looking for my OBD2 port.
I like that mod better... keeps my cell phone from sliding back and forth... will have to do it this weekend.... I saw the small storage area but dont see what we could put in there that wouldnt risk falling off... last thing I need is crap stuck behind pedals....
Why? Because you didn't start it.
This thread made me think to put one of those 'sticky' mats you can put on the dashboard into the OBD hole by the left knee. I had previously thought, "What a nice place for my cell phone," but the phone kept flopping out under WOT. 
It won't go anywhere now! Shweet!
It won't go anywhere now! Shweet!ORRRR you could cut a small duct with a hose from the vent above the stereo, route it down and drill a small hole in the side of the recess to have air blowing into the area to keep it clean.
Lol... I'll just use some damp wipes and a compressed can of air.
The felt is a great idea though... works Kind of like eyelashes do for the eye. I can see where you're going with it.
Lol... I'll just use some damp wipes and a compressed can of air.
The felt is a great idea though... works Kind of like eyelashes do for the eye. I can see where you're going with it.
wow, nice catch, i never saw it b4 your note....(wow)
