What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[Chris_Top_Her]

First time feeding Tiffany - seven gallons of gas since I got her last Saturday. I love the number of miles left in the tank dash read out!

welcome

 

[mazstyle]

I bought some of them and had to replace the red bar in the middle with a custom made longer section so I could then use the corksport rear sway bar on the hard setting, wow made a nice difference to handling

tbh I need to get to Japan one day. that chick the orange has a nice bod. decided against those fancy (expensive) taillights for now also ordered these endlinks.

 

[dragonteeth]

The custom license plates I ordered came in, and I also scheduled an appointment with a local car detailing place that I went last time (and loved!). I think my next project is investing in new tires or new tail lights.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Selling a TOmtom 930 gps on ebay here - http://www.ebay.com/itm/111483893754?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[bigpies]

Went for first big drive since picking it up on Friday . Had interior upgraded to leather but not happy with the fit & finish & some bits of plastic bits they had to remove to upholster seats .......have not reattached themselves . So car is going back tomorrow. Did a 300km drive today in today it was pretty epic . Turb Diesel pulls like a train & goes up & down hills no probs with 4 adults . Haven't had any real issues with the SatNav or using our Iphone5S or Galaxy S5 .

 

[bxpretzel]

After her first bath today.

 

[CX-5tormtrooper]

My new favorite Plastidip color: Matte Clear

Did this a week ago or so, got rid of that shiny nose.

Chrome Busters!

 

[Woodys2718]

After her first bath today.

I like that color. Nice choice and congrats on it first bathing... (2thumbs)

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

edited, realized the oem mazda 6 bar is ~ the same price as the larger auto exe bar.. but my other question, about changing oem rubber bushings to urethane with the stock bar (on any car is general)- is it a noticeable difference in body roll reduction?

 

[duynguyen]

Paddle Shift Retrofit

Details here
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...trofit-(Mazda-CX-5-2-0)&p=6336169#post6336169

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Paddle Shift Retrofit

Details here
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...trofit-(Mazda-CX-5-2-0)&p=6336169#post6336169

dang, that music SUCKED.

 

[tibimakai]

It's all that is needed to have paddle shifters, some switches and some wiring?
I could not find it at those sites, could you point out from where did you purchased it, or some manufacturer part numbers needed?

 

[tibimakai]

I have picked up these.

Most likely, I will have to bore out the hub diameter and get some wobble nuts. I'm a machinist and my boss it's OK with that.
They are reps, but they seem to be of a high quality.
Color will be changed, so I'm not worried about those scratches.
They are 20x9xET40 wheels and they cost me $355 all four.
I was hoping to get 19" wheels for more rubber and less weight, but I could not let these go. I will have 245/45/R20 tires.
Wheel is 31.5Lb.
I'm going for this look(Audi TTS).

 

[chiefmg]

edited, realized the oem mazda 6 bar is ~ the same price as the larger auto exe bar.. but my other question, about changing oem rubber bushings to urethane with the stock bar (on any car is general)- is it a noticeable difference in body roll reduction?

Urethane bushings will allow the sway bar to be more effective (less lost movement due to the bushings). Whether or not it will be noticeable on something the size of the CX-5 is going to be up to your sensitivities. I tend to notice things like that, but then I have developed that sense due to my RX-7 and Miata (you notice pretty much everything in those two).

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Urethane bushings will allow the sway bar to be more effective (less lost movement due to the bushings). Whether or not it will be noticeable on something the size of the CX-5 is going to be up to your sensitivities. I tend to notice things like that, but then I have developed that sense due to my RX-7 and Miata (you notice pretty much everything in those two).

yea, most likely I am just going to grab the auto exe 24mm front sway bar. the bar is the same price, + about 100 shipping.. some $15 energie suspension bushing/bracket should suffice, as even lowered the front endlink is barely affected, unlike the rear endlink (auto exe adjustable end linki n the mail right now).

 

[tibimakai]

I have calibrated my sub amp and worked a bit on the "enclosure" for the sub.

 

[mazstyle]

Tested out the new Tein EFDC Electronic damping force controller that was installed last week , Works as described, hella clean install , lovin it, I now have 32 settings for damping fro front and rear and its got 3 presents that I have customized, full soft, medium, and full hard.
Giant wildwood stoppers next, just need to get the machine work done as I have all them parts ready to go ..

 

[Skorpio]

Them Teins with in cockpit controls are insane. I'm keeping an eye on your build (popcorn)

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

dang now I DO want them lol. btw, where did you re-locate your nav module to?

 

[tibimakai]

Spare wheel subwoofer install.
Almost done with the sub, just need some screws to mount the speaker and wire connector, some poly-fill and some cutting and gluing some 2x4 and other MDF pieces for stands.
It seems, like it will work just fine, this way.
I think, that I will just skip the speaker grill, it makes it to tall.