I am a graduate student who commutes to school. I also have chronic Fatigue Syndrom and one of the only ways to reduce symptoms is literally laying down. So you have just helped me find away to stay in school, thank you so much!

Keep these videos coming! I love my Mazda 2 and it is such an underrated car.

Nicely done! As someone who owns both a 2011 Mazda 2 and a 1978 VW Rabbit Diesel, it's always good to see how one can achieve more space out of a small vehicle! Thanks for posting!

I can't thank you enough for this video! My back rear double seat (middle and passenger side) were struck folded down due to the middle seat belt retracter being locked on, the seat wouldn't fold up. I tried everything! (spend a good few hours wriggling the belt retractor) I couldnt access the bolt were the seat belt was anchored to the floor... then I see this video! Back seats removed, 14mm socket, anchor point released and seat folded up. In upright position seat belt is retracting perfect, car put back together... 10 minutes!

I'm actually taking a trip this summer and constantly looking for hotels would be hell so I think I'll do this instead, thanks for the tip!

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Baileythegamer No problem! Just test it out ahead of time to make sure it's right for you, obviously. I already knew I would fit because I've done it before. Thanks for watching!

@cathyrobi3891

6 жыл бұрын

You can stay in most Walmart parking lots for free BTW and also there is a web site free camping dot net for more spots to park.

@matowixunplugged7927

6 жыл бұрын

Cat lover it dangerous to sleep in cars though

@nikolanikola8543

4 жыл бұрын

@@matowixunplugged7927 It's not if you do it properly

This was helpful thanks!! I spilt a rancid pint of milk on my back seat & literally couldn’t sit in my car due to the smell. Carpet shampooed & jet washed now & drying in the garden 👍

Great video man. I wish I could "ultra like" it or something. So many other videos along the same lines exist, but they're often three times as long and chocked full of personality when all I'm looking for is instructions, not entertainment. Seriously man thank you so much 🙏

@HiroshimaSpirit

9 ай бұрын

Gotta cut to the chase in this racket. 💪🏻😤👍🏻 Thanks for watching!

I just happened to search for mazda 2 stuff on here. I'm so glad I did. I can totally do this for a long trip out of town. Without that seat back there, storing things will be so much easier!

i want to thank you a lot ! i was looking for another car because i want to sleep in my car during my roadtrips ... but now i can keep my little babe (Mazda 2 1.3 84 HP 2012). i just hope that my 6'2" will fit in to sleep ... This car is so fucking underrated! hopefully for us

HI! Im from Poland and I will start my first eurotrip in Mazda 2 Thanks for your video, you REALLY help me! Peace ✌️

Aye I'm slowly watching all of your videos. Keep up the good work man

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it! ✌🏻

HOW did I allow my garage to be this dirty in the background for so many videos? Glad I started taking that seriously...

This is super useful as a college student looking for a car that can fit enough stuff to move into a new dorm every year too

I appreciate this video so much! Looking forward to more comfy travels in my car.

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Autumn Mansfield Thanks for watching! ✌🏻

I do a lot of shipt/DoorDash with my M2 and don’t ever have back seat passengers so this is really for having more space for larger orders.

Beautiful 🥺 I cant imagine it's too different for an elantra gt. Super helpful!

I've slept in my Toyota iM plenty of times. Folded the rear seats down and threw 3 blanket in the back for padding 2 pillows and everything was fine. Saved me a few hundred.

Really well done video . Good editing and sound. Great information.

@HiroshimaSpirit

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ✌🏻

Thanks for the video, that is exactly what I wanted to find out!

Nice vid. You actually have a solid presentation and good voice.

@HiroshimaSpirit

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ✌🏻

10/10 we'll have to park together next year and do this. Hopefully I am able to go. Congrats on 300 subs!!!!

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+TBRacing21 Thanks, man! Definitely! You've gotta try to go next year for sure. Nothing beats the night shift at Daytona.

Awesome video man. I'm in Australia and will be doing a 24hr drive soon, usually I do it in one go but this time I can break it up in comfort

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! ✌🏻Have a nice trip!

I love it, so simple and easy.

I was looking and looking at my Mazda2 trying to figure out how to sleep in it, I was certain I couldn't get it flat without adding some plywood. I've seen Mazda5 conversions where they make a small bed from the front passenger to the trunk but sounds like a lot of work and sacrificing the front seat. Just need some window tint and a sun shade for the windshield to keep people from seeing me in there. Just the video I was looking for!

Thank you very much for the idea, I have a Mazda 2 and I am from Mexico

10/10. Thank you for this!! I live in Australia, and there are so many places to travel to. I was considering getting a van, but like why? It’s just me and for a short amount of time and honestly don’t wanna get rid of my beautiful Mazda 2. Bro, you’ve potentially saved me so much money. Cant wait to try it!

@Pikelet12

Жыл бұрын

Oh, do you have any tips for blocking the windows for privacy? I’m a woman, don’t want any risk of someone looking in on me. Looking for a cheap alternative to this, would love to hear your thoughts!

@HiroshimaSpirit

Жыл бұрын

Never thought about it, honestly.

@Pikelet12

Жыл бұрын

@@HiroshimaSpirit Ooft if you could, I’d be so grateful! So many places to explore on a budget haha

Wonderful video! Thanks so much!

Great mod for big dogs thanks for this, heading for the garage now !!

Nice and easy. what about the front chair? can it be done? thanks

I could definitely see converting mine to a two seater cargo hauler this way as well, neat vid

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Matt P Thanks! Yeah, this mod is also great for extra cargo room.

@spyralspyder

6 жыл бұрын

I just converted mine to a two seater cargo hauler. Plenty of room for boxes.

amazing! I never knew you could do that to a mazda 2. maybe i'll try it for my camping trip. if it fits you, then it should fit me. thanx!

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+CredoVG No problem! Thanks for watching!

So helpful! Thank you so much 😊

This was amazing! Thank you soooo much . Such a helpful video

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! Thanks for watching!

Good stuff amigo!

You have a great voice for audiobooks

@HiroshimaSpirit

3 жыл бұрын

And a face for radio.

Thanks man, another video saves me

Dude!! Great video!! Grand ideas! Thx

Your video was very helpful.... unfortunately I had to hacksaw through one of the bolts... somehow the thread got stripped and it was just spinning... geezus that was a pain lol. If it werent for that one bolt would have been a 10 minute job.

Planning a beach trip with the kiddo and shiba, legit bro... ty.

Yo! 300 subs, dude. Congrats, Josh. Great video as always

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Cloverof4 Thanks, dude! I appreciate it. ✌🏻

Super helpful, thanks!

really usefull mod, already try it, and it goes perfect, thank you a lot!

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Matias Aravena Glad to hear!

Usefull video, thanks mate.

Useful if you want to haul a lot of cargo in your mazda 2 as well. Thanks!

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Samuel Rathke That too! Thanks for watching!

Can you try moving the passenger as far forward as you can and leaning the backrest as far back as you can? I think that would get you a full length fairly flat. Could have a foam mattress on that and sleep comfortably if it worked well.

hey bro thanks for the video, appreciate it. one quick question would you recommend a keyless start alarm for the mazda 2?

@HiroshimaSpirit

6 жыл бұрын

I’ve never used one, personally, so I have no opinion. That’s a personal preference thing anyway. If you want remote keyless start, go for it! Just make sure that if your car is manual that you don’t leave it in gear when you use the remote start. 😬 Thanks for watching!

@shamarg1990

6 жыл бұрын

thanks bro

your a genuis, even i could do this and i am......thank you

OMG thank you so much! I want to take my kidlet camping in our car but the seats were annoying, know I know how to remove and make the flat floor! Aaaahhhh Thank you thankyou !

This is genius!

GENIUS!!!

Perfect thanks a lot man!

awesome bro

Muchas gracias por compartir este video, me has salvado 😁👍👍

@HiroshimaSpirit

6 жыл бұрын

¡Gracias por ver! ¡Feliz de ayudar!

great vid ! :)

@HiroshimaSpirit

6 жыл бұрын

+Cool Játék Thanks! ✌🏻

Can you post the measurements of the rear area with the seat backs removed? Hoping to get a 2 and take it to the mountains, may be bit cramped up with gear and a dog but hoping to make it work. And you can sleep in a miata by moving the seat all the way forward so you can lean it back to the max angle!

@sky-zc3uz

3 жыл бұрын

did you end up doing it?

EDIT: It's like a teardrop trailer you can drive. :-) I'm number 316. Good videos for an under-rated car.

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+navajas rs Exactly! Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy the channel!

Thank you!

Excellent! I was actually looking to remove my front passenger seat so I could do a mini Vanlife type build. I’m currently looking on how to remove the seat without throwing a code or disarming my entire air bag system. Any help would be appreciated.

@HiroshimaSpirit

Жыл бұрын

A resistor, probably. Without the seat it’s going to show an airbag light,

Thanks boss!

Awesome!!

My m2 didn't come with that styrofoam in the boot. Might I ask if it has an OEM number or can be purchased some place? :) thank you for the video

@HiroshimaSpirit

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t tell you. It’s just a plain piece of styrofoam. Sorry!

Does this applies to other hatchback cars? I have Nissan versa hatchback and would love to do this way

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

I only have experience with my own car, and I discovered this trick kind of by accident. The only way to know for sure is to try it yourself.

thank u very much sir

Why no rear seats? Because race car. In all seriousness, thank you for the tutorials. They'll help me in the future for sure. You also helped me in the M2O group on Facebook a couple of times

@HiroshimaSpirit

6 жыл бұрын

Race car mode is a happy biproduct! lol Glad to be of service! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻

thanks for the video! any suggestions on loosening the bolts? would i need a longer wrench?

@HiroshimaSpirit

4 жыл бұрын

Longer tools or a jack handle on the end of your ratchet will provide the leverage you need.

Do you remember if your trunk cover was flush with the rear of the back seat or if there was a gap you could slip your hand into?

@HiroshimaSpirit

6 жыл бұрын

+St acy The package shelf that hangs from the hatch?

Hey that's pretty cool

Hello. My Mazda2 2011, has a rear sitback of the type of single board (no 60/40 liker yours) division, so non-divided. Do you know if I buy in a junkyard the one with a 60/40 type for the same model and year, would it work and the bolts fit accordingly? Thanks!

@HiroshimaSpirit

3 жыл бұрын

The car is the same regardless of which seats are installed, so it should bolt right in.

@kike4791

3 жыл бұрын

@@HiroshimaSpirit Thanks! I just saw there was a bolt and a hook at the split section, and thought that maybe my car wouldn't have that. I guess for Mazda would be cheaper to make the same structure, and just vary the seats depending on the model version.

Do you need to block the windows (for privacy when sleeping) and would places allow you to park in the parking lot? thanks!

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Blocking the windows is completely up to you and allowing you to use a parking space is up to the establishment. Every situation will be different.

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Blocking the windows is completely up to you and allowing you to use a parking space is up to the establishment. Every situation will be different.

Nice voice you got.

@HiroshimaSpirit

Жыл бұрын

And a face for radio!

Hi what is the rim size of your gray mazda 2?

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Anjoe Pantoja 15x7 +30

Did you ever sleep in your parked car with engine ideal running condition with AC or hot air on for whole night ?

@HiroshimaSpirit

3 жыл бұрын

I left the car off and cracked the windows.

and you won't pick up bedbugs from the hotel. great vid. thanx

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Thanks for watching! ✌🏻

Great vid! Do you know if you're able to just take out the "60" part of the rear seats and leave the other seat there so that just 1 other person could sit in the back, behind the front passenger?

@HiroshimaSpirit

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure, sorry.

@Bananala8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@HiroshimaSpirit No problem. Figured out that you can once I took the whole thing out. Lol. Really dig your videos. They've inspired me to start doing my own mods after just running my previously owned 2011 one stock for the last 5ish years!

@pegdunn9236

2 жыл бұрын

yikes! cant loosen bolts! lefty lucy, correct??

@sarah_blazer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bananala8047 Did you have to take the whole thing out first and then put the small seat back in? Or could you just take out the "60" bit on its own? Going to try this conversion soon!

@Bananala8047

2 жыл бұрын

@@sarah_blazer hmm, it'd probably be best to take the whole thing out so you have more room to disconnect the "40" part from the "60". I think I had to anyway because for more stability to the smaller seat, I needed to remove the middle connector from the "60" part and also needed the bolts from that too. When you take it out, you'll be able to see what I'm talking about!

I'm 6'3 and managed to sleep on just the back seats of my 2010 Tamura

2 notes: 1. the screws that hold the seat belt buckles in are different that the other two and have to go in the same holes. 2. If you don't put the screws back in you can see daylight. Seems like this would be an issue in cold or wet areas. Seems like putting the screws back in isn't really optional.

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Autumn Mansfield I never said it was, but those are good points. 👍🏻

@autumnmansfield1304

7 жыл бұрын

DaedalusZero My brain is the one that makes no longer used screws optional. I am sure there are other noobs out there like me.

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+Autumn Mansfield No worries! After many years of modifying cars, I've learned to never discard anything. You might need it some day. The easiest way to not lose bolts is the thread 'em back in! Haha

Hi, very helpful video, thank you. Are you planning to make a video about soundproofing the Mazda2?

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+elektronstorm I'm glad you enjoyed it! No, I don't plan on adding any soundproofing to my car. I don't care about outside noises from the exhaust or the road, I never use the radio, and almost always drive with my windows down. Soundproofing would do nothing but add unnecessary extra weight to the car.

@elektronstorm

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reply. In city driving you are right but on long distance driving, road noise is too much. By the way, sprinkle water from passenger side hits the right wiper, when wiper is in idle position. Do you experince the same problem?

@HiroshimaSpirit

7 жыл бұрын

+elektronstorm I don't have that problem. Sounds to me like you either have a clogged sprayer or need to adjust the wiper arm so that it's not in the way of the sprayer.

I had a 89 Diahatsu that was the greatest car ever. I took out the back seat BUT It also had a 60/40 split back seats. But with the back seat gone all I had to do was to fold the two seats forward and it filled in where the seat was and it went totally flat. Would that not work in my Mazda 2 instead of taking out the 2 back seats? I mean if you put the back seats folded down with the headrests gone I think it would lie flat right?

@HiroshimaSpirit

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t lay flat. It pivots above whatever is left once it’s removed, which is actually flat, hence the removal.

@skye229

3 жыл бұрын

@@HiroshimaSpirit Thank you I appreciate it. Great video also.

Does anyone here know if you can keep just the passenger side rear seat attached but still be able to remove the drivers side passenger seat? I think it would be really nice to be able to seat a third person and yet still have some additional cargo space behind the drivers seat from the flat floor conversion.

@guilhermegirardicesa

Жыл бұрын

Probably. Not sure which side tho...

@HiroshimaSpirit

Жыл бұрын

It’s a single unit. They can’t be separated without permanently deleting one.

Are you using universal tools for the bolts? I bought what you said to use and they don't wor

@HiroshimaSpirit

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you mean by universal tools. I used whatever I said in the video.

@skye229

2 жыл бұрын

@@HiroshimaSpirit They don't work. I was told that Japanese cars use a different size. I bought what you said and they just go around but they don't hold on to the bolts. Can't move the bolts nor could a friend of mine. Just wondering. I bought 14mm in both tools you said to use just asking. Thank you for getting back to me.

What's that wire beneath that rear sit for?

@HiroshimaSpirit

4 жыл бұрын

The fuel tank is under the rear seat, so the fuel pump and/or sender, probably.

So my mazda 3 would be a massive penthouse. Being 5'5"...a mazda 2 would no be an issue 😉

@HiroshimaSpirit

4 жыл бұрын

Can’t confirm that you can do the same in a 3, but yes!

nice.

Hi i changed my wheels to 195/65r15... the rear wheels touch the back part what can i do to help....

@HiroshimaSpirit

4 жыл бұрын

Look into fender rolling.

@NastNge

4 жыл бұрын

@@HiroshimaSpirit well the fender is not the issue, I email a video of the part causing the issue... here is the video kzread.info/dash/bejne/g4xp16ynf6jJXZs.html

Two questions for those of 5’11’’ upward. If you put the front passenger seat as far forward as possible, what’s the max length front to back. Also, instead of replacing the rear seat bottom, is it possible to recline the front passenger seat so its almost flat (and sitting in rear space where rear seat bottom was) to get a longer platform?

@HiroshimaSpirit

4 жыл бұрын

The passenger seat will not recline enough to lay flat. All the way down it creates a step up even from the rear seat bottom. If you scoot it forward all the way and fold the back as forward as it can go, you’ll add at least another foot of space, but then the challenge is making a “floor” that’s level with everything else.

Did the speedway have showers?

@HiroshimaSpirit

Жыл бұрын

It does. I don’t use them.

Of course there's some random fabric loop thing, reeeee, thanks.

Anyone else with a 1.3 mazda 2 that burns engine oil? I know of three from with full dealer service that now burn lots of engine oil

...Goals.

I'm 6'5 and I'm doing something like this with my Mazda 3

Interesting, I don’t need to remove the rear backrest seats on my Mazda 3 because they lay perfectly flat when folded flat!

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

Mazda3 is a different car. More room to engineer seats that fold flat, probably.

Looking to camp in my 02' Mazda Protege5! Thanks

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

I used to have a P5 myself. Can’t confirm if this will work similarly, but if it does, I’m happy to have provided inspiration!

@bloodgirl4

5 жыл бұрын

@@HiroshimaSpirit I tried it and its in reverse. The bottom of the seats come out and the backs of the seats fold flat-ish. I will have to build a small platform for it to be level.

@tamarap387

5 жыл бұрын

@@bloodgirl4 I have a 2003 Protege 5 and am trying to rig my car up for camping purposes. Is it better to take the bottom of the seats out do you think? Or just leave as is with the backs flatish overtop of them? Would be nice to have more headroom, but am not too 'build' worthy nor do I have a good place to put the seat bottoms! Would love to see what you came up with if you can post a little picture here!

@bloodgirl4

5 жыл бұрын

@@tamarap387 I would recommend doing it the same way its done in this video. When you leave the seat backs in there will be a gap of 3 or 4 inches and its a hard ridge. Very hard to cover and make level with soft materials like foam. My friend and I ended up making a wood platform that is about 60 inches long and 30in wide. (I'm 5'1) and it sits up about 6 inches in the cargo area so it can be level all the way through, and it two side pieces it sits on has cut outs for the ridge of the back seats. I do believe that if you take out the backs and leave the bottoms it will be more even and easier to level out with foam ( I uses dog beds from Ross w/ mattress toppers from Walmart)

@tamarap387

5 жыл бұрын

@@bloodgirl4 Love it! Thank you so much. Will try it with backs out. Hoping it is a similar set up as the Mazda 2 in the video! Funny, I had also thought of dog beds for cushioning! I'm 5'0"....haha!

We'll have to do a video to show how to convert the miata into a place to sleep

@HiroshimaSpirit

6 жыл бұрын

+tylorrichter With or without a roll bar? lol 😂

Why not remove the front seat and really stretch out?

@HiroshimaSpirit

3 жыл бұрын

The floor isn’t flat underneath the front seats, but it’s certainly something someone could try on a solo trip. The way I showed still allows the ability to have at least a front seat passenger instead of none.

Careful sleeping in your car if you're drinking. You can get a DUI doing that I'm some states/provinces!

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

If you’re in the driver seat with the keys anywhere on your person, yes. Lying in the back doesn’t constitute being “in control” of the vehicle. That’s good to know, however.

@Vok250

5 жыл бұрын

HiroshimaSpirit Different from state to state. Where I am, if you have the keys in the vehicle with you it's a DUI. You can get a DUI getting something out of your trunk here. It's stupid, but the rule is there to stop people from just throwing their keys in the back seat if they see the cops.

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

That’s ridiculous. lol

@BorderPaps

4 жыл бұрын

In VA, you have to be “operating,” which means keys in ignition (so don’t turn heat or air on). Also, in order to make you take a beathalyzer it has to be on a “public highway.” Which is vague and could be a parking lot if open to the public, marked lanes and street signs. Best just leave keys out of ignition and pockets.

Mime is 2005 mode and she got seat which did move

Where is the crapper?

@HiroshimaSpirit

5 жыл бұрын

That’s up to one’s imagination.

GREAT VIDEO - GET A MINI VAN

Look at a twingo 1, if you want to sleep in the car :)

I’m 6’4 but I’m gonna do this

@HiroshimaSpirit

Жыл бұрын

Oof, good luck! 🫡