Looks good! I considered an E92 back in 2011 but went with a Z06 instead. I've had several fun/fast cars (my 370Z was a dead ringer for the E92 that always seemed to find me on the highway for a run or two, kinda surprised, that), and I think you might be able to relate to how much I appreciate the dynamics of the CX5 turbo. Mazda really legit tuned "high end performance car" feel into it, even if its limits are far lower, dynamically, it has the same personality. I love mine because it is actually fun to drive, and it's remarkably not-soft in the lower rpms, although I do wish the stall converter setup weren't so miserly with the flash rpm when you mat it from a standstill.
Absolutely agree. This new CX-5 turbo feels/handles as if it's about 600lbs lighter than it is. I've been pleasantly surprised by that.
Where'd you hear that?
The sales manager at one of the Mazda dealerships we went to. Who knows how accurate it is. However, I will say that we bought my wife's '16 CX-5 in August of '15. So it probably isn't too far off base, from my previous experience.
Get bigger tires if you can. I saw 235 size and it looked much better.
I do plan on getting wheels with an offset that sits a little more flush with the fenders. I'll probably go with something that will fit a 235 tire without stretching. Still gotta research on that a bit.
I am torn on that. Increased lateral adhesion in otherwise stock cx5 may not be a good idea.
True. But going up slightly to a 235 tire will likely be just fine. 245+ would be pushing it. Those 225's are just so narrow. Especially next to the 285's on my M3. (rlaugh) I imagine the rears on your Z06 are easily 325+.
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