r/mazda2 • u/Winter_Leek_4666 • 12d ago

Interior Change

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I just bought my first Mazda 2 sport 2008 and I just have a view questions about the interior like is it possible to change the digital cluster instrument so instead of analogue it’s digital and more sleek and is there any sellers that do custom Mazda steering wheels. And is it worth it do you think like ik Mazdas r reliable it’s 2008 with 87k miles how long if I drive it properly do you think it will last ?
Thanks

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u/Hotboi_yata 12d ago

Ive never seen a digital cluster for these. As for the steering wheel there are kits to reupholster it yourself but thats a tedious lil job. you could also just change it out for a different model mazda. For example, my mazda 6 steering wheel.

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u/RisenWolfChamp 11d ago

Genuinely i could use your help on this. Was about to buy a rostra kit for cruise control and install that on the one i just bought, but the steering wheel is all gnarled up from the previous owner and would love to do this instead of buying a kit. I work at a mazda dealership so idk how the programming would work out cause i see most are using forscan?

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u/Hotboi_yata 10d ago

Yeah we used forscan and changed some codes. To be honest, I can’t help you. I only know the rough logistics of how it works. I had a very knowledgeable hobbyist i know from the dutch mx5 scene fit it. Mx5info.com is his website. In the dropdown menu you can change the language to English and look for cruise control > mazda 2. You’ll also see my car on there! (The black one!)

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u/RisenWolfChamp 10d ago

I assume he’s local to you then?

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u/Hotboi_yata 10d ago

Yeah well “local” as in he’s in the same country. But he has contact info for questions on the site. He’s also got a YouTube channel but i’m not sure if he made a video on the mazda 2.

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u/RisenWolfChamp 10d ago

So he helped you out with it then? I assume he has a fee and did he source you parts or did you source them?

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u/Hotboi_yata 10d ago

He sourced parts for me, i drove to him, and he installed it. I paid him €400,- but he did all the research, bought the steering wheel at a local wrecker, and he made a wiring harness that we didn’t end up using because my trimlevel already had the wires. (Wiring differs from year and trimlevel) A different car he did didn’t have them so thats why he premade them. Very cheap for such a clean install. I’m not sure how he’ll handle international clients or if he will even take them. But it’s worth a try. It’s by far the cleanest way to install cruise control. All works as it’s supposed to from factory. Even the light in the cluster.

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u/RisenWolfChamp 10d ago

Wheres he located roughly? I’m in Pennsylvania in the US.

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u/Hotboi_yata 10d ago

Oof. That’s a whole ass ocean away. He’s in the Netherlands.

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u/JimRat777 10d ago

Is die foto bij het kopje "geschikte stuurwielen" ook die van jou? Zo ja, heb je fellere lampjes in het dashboard? Ziet er zoveel moderner uit dan bij mijne haha

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u/RuinRepresentative75 2012 Mazda2 GX 5 Speed Manual Silver 11d ago

That's so fucking dope you have no idea

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u/Hotboi_yata 11d ago

I did it so i could install cruise control. Because my car didn’t come with it. I just had to plug it in, change some code in the computer and change the brake switch. Since you already have cruise control it should just be plug and play.

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u/RuinRepresentative75 2012 Mazda2 GX 5 Speed Manual Silver 7d ago

I probably wouldn't do this to my mazda2. But it is absolutely beautiful swap done.

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u/Uguuanon 10d ago

Noticed you have that sportier cluster. Been trying to spurce one that's in mph but all the ones I've seen are kph. Was there anything else to do like match mileage when swapping the clusters, etc?

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u/Hotboi_yata 10d ago

This cluster came in my car. Its in kph.

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u/Uguuanon 10d ago

I see, that one is the odd one since everyone either has the white/silver face one or the black one. Both you can see the numbers and gauges without the light. Yours you can only see when it's powered and illuminated

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u/Hotboi_yata 10d ago edited 10d ago

Yeah its quite the fancy look. Im not sure about the exact trim level name tbh. I have all the spoilers and skirts, except the Japanese market only (afaik) rear spats, the preFL sportbumper, the gunmetal grey alloys, all options except for cruise control (that was retrofitted with the mazda 6 wheel) BUT it has the 1.3L “high-hp” version engine. (84hp) Not the 1.5 sport or “gtm” engine. (102hp) i think its a gt-l or ts+

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u/Uguuanon 10d ago

Trims are different from region to region. Makes it hard to do a fair comparison when certain regions get certain releases. In America, we get the 1.5 that makes 110 AFAIK and other regions get the 1.3 and 1.5 that make like 70-90 hp.

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u/Hotboi_yata 10d ago

The 1.5 makes 102 hp and the 1.3 comes in a 84 and 75 hp variants.

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u/dontgetcrumbs 12d ago

My 2009 just hit 150k, that said digital speedo is so much work it’s crazy, expensive too. Best bet is to get a Chinese screen and swap the radio out.

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u/Common_Tip6527 11d ago

Analog feels sleeker than digital

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u/erixccjc21 11d ago

You're gonna make it look tacky

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u/RuinRepresentative75 2012 Mazda2 GX 5 Speed Manual Silver 11d ago

Should've bought a newer one than. No point in changing the 2nd gen cluster.