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2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mar 1, 2005
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Mazda MX-5 ‘Miata’ Carputer Project

In 2005, I undertook an interesting project.  I bought a 2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata and in it installed a custom-made “carputer”.  At the time, OEM’s in the U.S. had just started thinking about in-car MP3 players, built-in navigation systems, touch-screens and hands-free voice control. I know because, at the time, I worked for Harman International‘s automotive OEM group, Harman/Becker.

At the time, I blogged and documented the entire process, and got a lot of help and ideas from the guys over at the MP3Car.com forum.  Rather than repost everything, the following is just a brief summary and pictures.  Read More

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