What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[paris1]

"It probably has saved many lives."(hand)

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

got pit maneuvered by a grandma and hit again while I was spinning by her. She tried to exit off the highway quickly and ended up in a ditch though. No injuries. The gayest part about the whole thing was I handled the spin like a boss if she didn't try to pass me as I was spinning I wouldn't have damage on my car. At least 3 spins, as soon as I stopped I went out the median and whipped back around to where she went 4 wheeling. I managed to pop a small dent out and I think I can pop the rest out until I can take it in. Good thing I had my suspesnon/wheels as is bcause I may have flipped, especially when I went into the grass.

 

[doopie]

(boom06)(omg)(boom06)

 

[CX-SV]

What a mess! Sorry to hear about this. (And not just the Buick with vinyl roof)

 

[tibimakai]

Wow Chris, again?
At least, nothing major has happened.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

2 months and 2 fender benders. I'm waiting for them to establish fault on the too old to be driving lady, meanwhile I drop the car off tomorrow.

 

[Ride92]

Anyhow, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

I washed the car today! Loved the sheeting and beading action after the polish, sealant and waxing I gave it!!

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Dropped my car off to get it inspected/fixed. probably getting a new bumper and will be getting a JBR license plate relocation kit instead of drilling holes on the front. http://www.jamesbaroneracing.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=295_300&products_id=838

 

[CX-SV]

Anyhow, back to our regularly scheduled programming.

I washed the car today! Loved the sheeting and beading action after the polish, sealant and waxing I gave it!!

Last time I did that, I sold it that afternoon. But it sure looked good!

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Last time I did that, I sold it that afternoon. But it sure looked good!

your are in a Lexus no? did you look at the NX? for me the front end kills it.. even "tricked out" versions I have found online look bad. I think it would look a lot better w/o the lower trapezoid part..
(one example) http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/11/5/Lexus-NX-by-Elite-Motorworks-Makes-a-Splash-at-SEMA-7723511/

 

[Ride92]

Those NX grills are flimsy as well. We looked at one and I thought the first price of debris to hit would put a hole right thru it. Not to mention it looks like a nightmare to keep it clean.

 

[CX-SV]

your are in a Lexus no? did you look at the NX? for me the front end kills it.. even "tricked out" versions I have found online look bad. I think it would look a lot better w/o the lower trapezoid part..
(one example) http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/11/5/Lexus-NX-by-Elite-Motorworks-Makes-a-Splash-at-SEMA-7723511/

Haven't driven NX yet. Still have 2nd gen Lexus IS350 w/ sport pkg and MB C250 sport pkg PLUS.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Was looking for a camber arm and found this.. http://www.hardrace.com/Product_detail.asp?id=3017&Car_Make=12&Car_Model=145&Car_Type=288
I'm wondering if they are going to be making a camber arm soon..

 

[tibimakai]

That is pretty much what I did, just better. Better in a way, that the bushing can be replaced. On the factory, it can't be, so when it comes the time for me, to replace the bushings, I need to make new arms. Pretty lame, that Mazda went this route. Let's see for how much they will sell these.
I will try today too, to get the alignment done.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

That is pretty much what I did, just better. Better in a way, that the bushing can be replaced. On the factory, it can't be, so when it comes the time for me, to replace the bushings, I need to make new arms. Pretty lame, that Mazda went this route. Let's see for how much they will sell these.
I will try today too, to get the alignment done.

Yea, that is for adjustable toe, but I noticed it looked a lot like the one you fabbed.

 

[Ride92]

I emailed Hardrace and asked them about adjustable camber arms and this is the response I got back:

Hi,



Thank you for your email

The adjustable camber arms for CX-5 & Mazda 6/3

are already under process of manufacturing now

The complete time will be around the early of July

Please follow our website ‘what’s new’ information

And thank you for your support





Best regards,



Chris



Hardrace Co., Ltd

E-Mail：a6@hardrace.com
Website: www.hardrace.com

 

[tibimakai]

Yea, that is for adjustable toe, but I noticed it looked a lot like the one you fabbed.

For the toe, there is already an adjustment, why would you need a second adjustment?

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

For the toe, there is already an adjustment, why would you need a second adjustment?

People who want to tune their toe more than the OEM dial allows, after lowering too.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

I emailed Hardrace and asked them about adjustable camber arms and this is the response I got back:

nice, a bit of confirmation then. I didn't doubt the e-mail seeing as they offer an adjustable toe arm, which is usually harder to find than a camber arm

 

[FiveCX-5]

For the toe, there is already an adjustment, why would you need a second adjustment?

@Tibimakai, is that issue for the rear-axle ? Now my rear-wheels are on the above-side a little inside the fender when you look behind the car, the adjustable camber makes the wheel go straight ?