I have read many articles/e-mails of owners disliking the clock in the Mk 2. I peeked in a Mk2 Eunos import, and instead of the small opening/clock it had a full width opening which could take sunglasses. The radio/cassette was also in the top slot. It looked far more useful to me! P.S. I wonder how much it would cost to get one? Any ideas anyone? (11/99)

I too think the clock is awful and was wondering if anyone knew of a CD holder fitment that would fit in the space where the clock and the "open bit" are? I saw one which held 4 CD's on the USA Miata site for the Mk1 and was wondering if one is available for the new version? (11/99)

What's the easiest way of taking out the clock panel ? (11/99)

It just clips in place. Serious do a special tool, but you could probably use something like a crochet hook. I actually removed my radio and could then easily remove the LCD panel. I moved the radio up to the top slot and then removed the LCD (straight in the bin), fitted the Smiths and installed the panel in the old radio slot. (11/99)

Take a look at this, it might just be what you are looking for. http://www.seriousauto.com/cdcaddy.html Otherwise take out the panel, remove the LCD, discard the bits, cut a small piece of plastic or leather to fit where the LCD went and fit a Smiths clock or other analogue to your personal pref. I did this to my MK1 and now Mk2, looks great. (11/99)

I got a opening / tray thingy for my mk1 when I went from a Eunos radio (1.5 Din head unit) to a normal size radio, I got the tray from my local dealer for around about £25. I suppose a one for a mk2 (possibly similar?) would be the same price. The radio can go top or bottom as it sits in a 2 din size cage in the dash. (11/99)