I thought I would change it up a bit and show my Stereo upgrade I did. One of the reason for chooses the MAZDA was for the BOSE factory sound system. I thought I would be content with it as is. Nope......... Among other things vehicle related I am a audiophile and love my music. But don't most of us.
To give a little history about why this project.
We purchased the MAZDA in 2018 to be just a daily driver. My wife instructed me in very no uncertain terms that I was not to modify anything on it. Hmm kid in a candy store......I don't and never owned a vehicle I didn't modify with something? And I have owned close to 200 in my life so far. Anyway I loved the body lines and the color was fantastic and it had the latest BOSE system. So I figured I can do my wife's request. Haaaaa ha NOPE!
The first thing about most Mazda's is they do not come with anywhere enough sound deadening materiel. Some of you that own a MAZDA know exactly what I am talking about.
So first order of business. I removed the COMPLETE interior. This also meant the carpet and the headliner which required the removal of the windshield. This was on a new car that had 1.75 miles on the odometer when I purchased it and then for the project less then 5k miles.
I installed FAT MAT on virtually every surface ,doors under dash roof ,trunk complete floor pan, and I am still going to be doing the wheel wells and undercarriage hopefully this summer?
The next thing was a custom install of high quality plush black carpet on top of the factory carpet for extra sound control. Then I said why not , so had my buddy that own an upholstery shop in stall diamond materiel on various places. So it sorta had one of my high School cars the 1955 Chevy 2 door straight axle 396 Tunnel rammed Hot Rod day look. LOL No I am not going through mid life, it what I have done with cars just about my whole life for fun and a great living as well.
Next up was the stereo. Even though BOSE is a great factory sound system it was not giving me that real feel and enjoyment I get as an audiophile and the music I most often now listen to which is Smooth Jazz. But to be clear I have been through many stages of music interest in my life so dot categorize me. My ACDC and Metallica sound just as good to me as , long hair and country music.
So here are the pictures ENJOY!
Oh let me tell you it was a challenge installing the system and still have MAZDA audio control.... what a PIA.... but I prevailed.
First order of any stereo upgrade in the low end response! 
The MAZDA did not come with a DVD player So mounted one in the glovebox. Also because I used the area that had the USB and other accessories ports I had to relocate them. So in the glove box seemed fitting? Installed 2 extra USB ports for the passenger easy reach next to the seat. Naturally everything got extra LED lights and couple of colors to choose from depending on switch position.
