NA TOMBSTONE

[tophus]

my understanding is, earlier models (such as my '90) had a larger than double din space, later models have a proper double din space.

ive recently installed a double din 7" dvd player unit, and it has a gap at the bottom (over 1cm high)

would this be fixed with a later tombstone?

can someone provide me with photos of what it looks like with a later one, as i am struggling to find any...

i am aware of this:
http://www.mx5plus.com.au/part_list.php?cat=9

but ofcourse am not going to spend money unless i know it is going to be better than what i have.

Cheers

[Juffa]

Yes, the earlier models had a 2.5 din tombstone and the later ones are 2 din. I have a later tombstone in my '91 and it is 2 din.

Also, see this thread, it has pretty pictures

viewtopic.php?f=55&t=34621&hilit=din

J

[tophus]

those pics look as if the player is just in a different place and the pocket at the bottom is bigger

still not convinced sorry guys.. anyone got a better pic? perhaps before and after of their own?

cheers

[bensale]

The photos in that thread are a before and after of my car.
I can assure you that both the radio is the same and the pocket and blacking plate are both 1 DIN in size.

[tophus]

sorry bensale, the chrome made me think they were different... was the stereo mounted any differently for the new tombstone, or left exactly the same on the original bracket? cheers

[bensale]

The stereo ends up being mounted slightly lower (0.5 DIN) I used the same bracket, but you'll have to re mount it a little lower which isn't too hard. Anouther nice benefit is that the radio will be more flush than it is now as the last of the tombstones are recessed.

[Juffa]

Ah a non believer... Here is mine.




As mentioned by Ben the later tombstone allows for a much cleaner fit for a 1 din unit.

You could also get a 1.5 Din cubby hole and leave the tombstone as is.

http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info. ... cts_id/119



J

[Jace]

mazda spare parts dealer should be able to get you a NA8 (slightly later model) tombstone panelfit perfectly.
i got one for my NA6, best modification yet i think!
from memory it was $112 for the tombstone panel and $23 or so for the single DIN pocket. the guy gave them to me for $130 all up.