"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
10/08/2015 at 23:13 • Filed to: notacamry, mazda3
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"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
10/08/2015 at 23:13 • Filed to: notacamry, mazda3 | 4
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I’m not gonna do it. I’m not gonna turn this:
Into an ugly mess like this:
Nuh uh. I’m keeping the factory radio in place. I might upgrade the speakers, but except for a Bluetooth adapter so I can stream music and calls from my phone through the radio, I’m not changing anything. Same goes with the outside of the car.
Tasteful mods only. Gonna keep the 3 clean and stock looking, with just a FEW touches here and there to make it mine.
Like that Mazdaspeed3 shift boot I’m ordering tomorrow to replace my worn and cracked original. The red stitching will blend well with the red and black seats and lighting.
M54B30
> Takuro Spirit
10/08/2015 at 23:18 |
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Aftermarket radios make an interior look like shit 99.999999% of the time
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Takuro Spirit
10/08/2015 at 23:20 |
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I really wish aftermarket headunits weren’t so damn ugly. You really have to spend some cash if you want one that looks tasteful. From the clutter of oddly shaped buttons, to the cheap chrome knobs, and way to bright lighting, it’s all just so bad.
One thing I do like is most have now have several colors to choose from, and a dimmer. Oh and some even have almost infinitely adjustable LEDs. Thats a must for me, my radio needs to match my dash lights.
Swayze Train GTi
> M54B30
10/08/2015 at 23:20 |
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I would say significantly less since the advent of double din touchscreens. Instead of ridiculously flashy neon colored monstrosities we now have a little screen instead.
TheHondaBro
> M54B30
10/08/2015 at 23:23 |
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I haven’t seen one car with an aftermarket radio that looks good.
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Swayze Train GTi
> Takuro Spirit
10/08/2015 at 23:23 |
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I would never claim to be OCD or anything, but everytime I get in someone’s car and I see the aftermarket stereo on “demo mode” I will risk my life and all those in the car with me to turn it off.
Birddog
> Takuro Spirit
10/08/2015 at 23:24 |
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I’m okay with aftermarket Head units but a single DIN and Cubby hole?
That’s ugly.
Milky
> TheHondaBro
10/08/2015 at 23:27 |
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Im just comment here to remind myself to take a picture tomorrow of mine. I did the best I could.
scoob
> Milky
10/08/2015 at 23:37 |
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Takuro Spirit
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/08/2015 at 23:48 |
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The Pioneer from my Camry has that.... I COULD make it match the red lighting elsewhere in the car. But the install kit is so damn ugly, and I lose my info display with the clock and radio stations.... BUT I GET ANOTHER CUBBY HOLE!
I figure its better to sell the radio, and use the cash/paypal to get the bluetooth adapter.
SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman
> Swayze Train GTi
10/08/2015 at 23:55 |
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You’re doing the Lord’s work. Bless you
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Milky
> scoob
10/08/2015 at 23:56 |
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beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
> Takuro Spirit
10/09/2015 at 00:01 |
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my buddy has this, or something similar in his 3. It looks factory to me. (the LEDs are red on his), this is an Eonon D5151
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Takuro Spirit
> beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
10/09/2015 at 00:05 |
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Yeah I saw the hard-on the Mazda 3 forums have for it. I’m looking to spend less than $100 on making my radio bluetooth compatible. There are some adapters around that range, and that’s all I need.
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TheHondaBro
> scoob
10/09/2015 at 00:24 |
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This gif syncs up perfectly with the music I’m listening to every time.
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beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard
> Takuro Spirit
10/09/2015 at 00:40 |
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yeah, no point spending more than you have to. My buddy was saying his main impetus for getting the one he got was still being able to use his steering wheel controls. Which I get.
My car only has a horn button on the wheel and even that isn’t working at the moment sooo
Dunnik
> Takuro Spirit
10/09/2015 at 00:46 |
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Good. Don’t.
And hey, is that a cigarette lighter?!?
Osiris - I can haz Euro spec?
> Milky
10/09/2015 at 02:10 |
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Is...is that Gus T. T. Showbiz?!? The extra "T" is for "Talent" right?
CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
> Takuro Spirit
10/09/2015 at 02:19 |
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You have a 6 speed?
Captain of the Enterprise
> Takuro Spirit
10/09/2015 at 09:11 |
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I know you can ad an aux jack to the factory radio, there’s a port on the back you just have to buy the cable
RazoE
> Takuro Spirit
10/09/2015 at 09:33 |
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I love these as it looks like it’s supposed to be there.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-pure-…
Too bad my trim is gray and not black like yours.
I’m going with this, though. I have one from my IS 300, I just need the cable for my 3.
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RazoE
> Takuro Spirit
10/09/2015 at 09:35 |
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No dead pedal? Mine is shiny and matches the pedals. Shiny isn’t good because it reflects into my eye sometimes..
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Takuro Spirit
> RazoE
10/09/2015 at 11:04 |
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Nope. All mine has left is torn carpet.
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Takuro Spirit
> RazoE
10/09/2015 at 11:05 |
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I’d love to buy an Android radio... when I become rich.
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Takuro Spirit
> Captain of the Enterprise
10/09/2015 at 11:06 |
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Yup. But once you go Bluetooth, you never want to go back. I love just pausing streaming radio when I get to work, and when I get back in the car to go home with my phone in my pocket, I can pick up where I left off without touching it.
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Takuro Spirit
> CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
10/09/2015 at 11:08 |
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No. Just getting the shift boot from one.
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RazoE
> Takuro Spirit
10/09/2015 at 11:21 |
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That sucks!!!
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Milky
> M54B30
10/09/2015 at 14:20 |
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But what if the interior already looks like shit?
IMHO doesn’t make it look any worse and now I don't have to burn CDs.
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Milky
> scoob
10/09/2015 at 14:22 |
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uploaded a i picture in a different reply.
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Milky
> TheHondaBro
10/09/2015 at 14:23 |
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Okay maybe not good, but I uploaded a picture in a different reply, and it doesn’t look worse.
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TheHondaBro
> Milky
10/09/2015 at 14:25 |
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Actually that doesn’t look half-bad. You, sir, own a unicorn.
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Milky
> TheHondaBro
10/09/2015 at 14:45 |
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Helps that Marine stereos come is the same shade of silver.