[ameridan]

For those of you that have been interested in some of the tweaks to the 7.0 Infotainment that the Miata folks have been talking about, I've taken on the task of trying some of the common tweaks and doing a write-up on my results.

I'm happy to report success! I presumed that the Spring 2016 version of Mazda software was used as a basis for our OS and that by simply changing the initial boot animation from the Mazda logo / Miata drawing to the Fiat Spider version, that became our initial Fiat version of the OS, so I took a chance and tried the common tweaks that appealed to me. These are also the lines of code which I presumed would be exactly the same between our cousin vehicles.

I started a blog so as to have only one webpage to keep current, and if you're interested, all the details and links to the most user-friendly download I've found can be found there.

Enjoy!

 

[Chipshot]

I wonder why the car comes from the factory with the touch screen disabled while in motion. I have never seen that before and would find it frustrating if there weren't alternate ways to execute the functions it provides.

 

[ameridan]

I agree. Being unable to watch DVDs while in motion in this car I can understand (they can in Japan), but not allowing your navigator to look up a nearby restaurant or change the radio station - doesn't make sense to me.

 

[wedgewa]

I have factory touchscreen controls in a Jaguar S-Type. The navigation controls are disabled in motion but everything else works all the time.

 

[vandor]

I wonder why the car comes from the factory with the touch screen disabled while in motion. I have never seen that before and would find it frustrating if there weren't alternate ways to execute the functions it provides.

One can still do most of the functions with the console buttons.

 

[vjamison812]

You should be able to Edit your Favorites though...who says it has to be the driver working on that! I find that super frustrating...

 

[Unknownsir]

ameridan, did you get a nav card yet for your car? not sure if you were holding off til someone else verified how it works and what is required or if you jumped in.

 

[Unknownsir]

ameridan saw ur other post about SD card, thnx

 

[PrimaSpider81]

My Bose headrest speakers on Prima #81 are not working.
Anyone have any ideas?
I haven't found a setting that helps.
When I fade to Rear, sound is barely detectable in both seats, but it's not even close to being correct.
Thanks!
Greg

 

[canesice]

My Bose headrest speakers on Prima #81 are not working.
Anyone have any ideas?
I haven't found a setting that helps.
When I fade to Rear, sound is barely detectable in both seats, but it's not even close to being correct.
Thanks!
Greg

What audio sources have you tried?

I have mine set to more of a back fade to get a balance on front vs. rear..

 

[PrimaSpider81]

I have tried all except Bluetooth.
There is nothing when I fade to rear.
Something just isn't right. I didn't know if it might be a setting or software issue.

 

[canesice]

I have tried all except Bluetooth.
There is nothing when I fade to rear.
Something just isn't right. I didn't know if it might be a setting or software issue.

Id say.. back to the dealer...

 

[PrimaSpider81]

I'm afraid you're right.
I'm thinking about talking to a tech rep first.
Not sure I want regular techs taking the first shot at it.
I just see posts about how great the sound is, and that's not what my experience has been.

 

[PrimaSpider81]

Love the car, though!!!
Funny how people react to that Prima Blue when I'm out and about.

 

[Alvon Elrod]

I'm afraid you're right.
I'm thinking about talking to a tech rep first.
Not sure I want regular techs taking the first shot at it.
I just see posts about how great the sound is, and that's not what my experience has been.

My experience has been similar to yours. Not much coming out of the headrest speakers, except for phone calls or Nav guidance turn information. In general, the Audio is much inferior to what I was expecting. Very poor FM and AM reception, also. Don't know if it is a problem with my car, or if this is typical.


Alvon

 

[drbjaz]

My experience has been similar to yours. Not much coming out of the headrest speakers, except for phone calls or Nav guidance turn information. In general, the Audio is much inferior to what I was expecting. Very poor FM and AM reception, also. Don't know if it is a problem with my car, or if this is typical.


Alvon

I had to put a lot of the fade to the rear in order to hear the headrest speakers. It is now acceptable, though not amazing as I would have hoped.

 

[Chipshot]

Are the head restraint speakers supposed to be subtle in, say, a surround sound sorta way?

 

[Ladnerite]

Headrest speakers

Are the head restraint speakers supposed to be subtle in, say, a surround sound sorta way?

I would agree. Just went on a nice trip up the coast highway with top down. The best sound is when front speakers and sub are loaded up. Back speakers very subtle and I don't think intended for any big booming sound.

 

[ameridan]

In the non-Bose systems, the headrest speakers seem to be much more prominent, since there is no Centerpoint (surround sound) feature.

 

[Oui-Oui]

Hi Ameridan,
I read your blog and wanted to dowloand the All In One, V1.5
Once it is dowloaded, I can not do anything, If I run "Choose", I got error message like in picture...
Do I do Something wrong?
Thanks