The Ultimate ATX Shift Boot and Cup Holder Thread - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

eliminator · 09-10-2008, 11:38 PM

Here's the completed project on my 07 ATX.

-Mazdaspeed6 Cupholders
-Mazdaspeed6 Ashtray/shift console
-Mazdasped6 Shift Boot
-Mazdaspeed6 Leather Armrest
-Autoexe CF Shift Knob

enjoy

Bigbaddad · 09-10-2008, 11:43 PM

The work looks great. Clean install.
One question: Does the Ashtray/shift console color, and brushed metal look match your audio/HVAC center console?

achow87 · 09-11-2008, 12:04 AM

it looks pretty clean. there's definitely a noticeable difference between the radio faceplate and the shifter area. however, someone on here was able to do some type of paint scheme to make the faceplate look like the rest of the ashtry/shift console area.

skater1 · 09-11-2008, 11:18 AM

eh. only reason i would do that is to have the cup holder covers...but idk. i dont like how it doesnt match the other plate. but maby u can paint that to match the mazda speed stuff instead of the other way around!?

aviator79 · 09-11-2008, 12:47 PM

I just bought me a new MS6 radio. That is what you need and then get the painted covers fo the dash and door armrests. Or buy a ms6.

bobbinka · 09-11-2008, 02:51 PM

i'll be doing that exact same setup (minus the shiftknob) pretty soon. my MS6 radio faceplate is on it's way, so i'll let you know if it's interchangeable. Once i get that on and make sure it works, THEN 'll order the shift section + cupholder.

eliminator · 09-11-2008, 07:42 PM

QUOTE (bobbinka @ Sep 11 2008, 11:51 AM)

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i'll be doing that exact same setup (minus the shiftknob) pretty soon. my MS6 radio faceplate is on it's way, so i'll let you know if it's interchangeable. Once i get that on and make sure it works, THEN 'll order the shift section + cupholder.[/b]

let me know how it goes, I'm seriously considering getting the MS6 faceplate and 6 cd changer, but I have manual heater controls and not sure if I can just pull off the auto module and stick mine in.....

bobbinka · 09-11-2008, 09:22 PM

QUOTE (eliminator @ Sep 11 2008, 04:42 PM)

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let me know how it goes, I'm seriously considering getting the MS6 faceplate and 6 cd changer, but I have manual heater controls and not sure if I can just pull off the auto module and stick mine in.....[/b]

that's what i'll be finding out. i'm assuming it SHOULD be interchangeable. i got JUST the faceplate itself, no climate controls, no radio, no nothing. Everything will have to be transferred from my existing one, including the manual climate controls. we'll see how it goes. i'll keep you posted.

achow87 · 09-11-2008, 09:47 PM

how much did you guys buy the ms6 faceplate for?

bobbinka · 09-23-2008, 01:37 AM

Okay, I put on the speed6 faceplate the other day. MAN, was it a pain in the ass transferring everything over. People who install the metrakit only have to remove the vents and AC controls, without touching the radio. I was so scared I'd break any of the circuit boards, lol.

But in the end, it was worth it. It fits, and it looks great. So for all the people who have been wondering whether it'd work because of the auto climate controls and size... well, it fits fine.

sorry for the crap pics, i only have my cellphone, and it's hard to capture the "shine".

now all i gotta do is get a hold of the speed6 shift section + cupholders.

09-10-2008, 11:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bigbaddad Mazda Guru Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kalihi Prefecture Posts: 2,569 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	The work looks great. Clean install. One question: Does the Ashtray/shift console color, and brushed metal look match your audio/HVAC center console? __________________ 大きく悪いお父さんのガレージ Where 'fix' doesn't always mean 'repair' Spare parts available

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achow87 Rally Racer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Saratoga Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	it looks pretty clean. there's definitely a noticeable difference between the radio faceplate and the shifter area. however, someone on here was able to do some type of paint scheme to make the faceplate look like the rest of the ashtry/shift console area. __________________ 2007 Mazda6s Tungsten Gray

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skater1 Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 776 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	eh. only reason i would do that is to have the cup holder covers...but idk. i dont like how it doesnt match the other plate. but maby u can paint that to match the mazda speed stuff instead of the other way around!? __________________ Image was too large.

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bobbinka Regional Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i'll be doing that exact same setup (minus the shiftknob) pretty soon. my MS6 radio faceplate is on it's way, so i'll let you know if it's interchangeable. Once i get that on and make sure it works, THEN 'll order the shift section + cupholder. __________________ My Garage Car Domain

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09-11-2008, 09:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
achow87 Rally Racer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Saratoga Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	how much did you guys buy the ms6 faceplate for? __________________ 2007 Mazda6s Tungsten Gray

09-23-2008, 01:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
bobbinka Regional Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 3,336 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Okay, I put on the speed6 faceplate the other day. MAN, was it a pain in the ass transferring everything over. People who install the metrakit only have to remove the vents and AC controls, without touching the radio. I was so scared I'd break any of the circuit boards, lol. But in the end, it was worth it. It fits, and it looks great. So for all the people who have been wondering whether it'd work because of the auto climate controls and size... well, it fits fine. sorry for the crap pics, i only have my cellphone, and it's hard to capture the "shine". now all i gotta do is get a hold of the speed6 shift section + cupholders. __________________ My Garage Car Domain