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- 2022 CX-5 Turbo
I had this strange vibration on my '16 Mazda6 GT.
I installed the strut bar, and it helps a bit.
Handling? I don't have scientific evidence. It does not feel worse. That, I can say.
CX-5 Accessory must haves?
- Thread starter Jo_Bob6000
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I had this strange vibration on my '16 Mazda6 GT.
I installed the strut bar, and it helps a bit.
Handling? I don't have scientific evidence. It does not feel worse. That, I can say.
What vibration was it (uhm)
GJ-Molestor
Banned
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
-mud flaps
-sunroof visor
-plastic trunk boot protector thing
-sunroof visor
-plastic trunk boot protector thing
GJ-Molestor
Banned
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
A strut bar really isnt going to do much for a car that is already structurally rigid. If you charge down a highway on-ramp at full speed you may feel a bit of a difference, but I think sway bars would be a More effective upgrade because it will reduce a lot of the body roll without affecting on-pavement handling.
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- 2022 CX-5 Turbo
Starting off at an uphill slope.
Vibration from front-left side.
More prominent, the harder the acceleration.
Significantly better with strut bar, but still there.
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- San Antonio, Texas
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- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Sway bars and strut tower bar are not the same bro. A strut tower bar is a chassis reinforcement item and a sway bar is a suspension item to reduce body roll by transfering force to the other side and also can limit suspension travel. Yes an stb could reduce body roll on an old chassis or one prone to flexing, but here it's mainly to reduce metal fatigue (over time you alignments can be affected by fatigue on shock tower), help maintain alignment during heavy weight transfer and possibly help during impacts. I'm glad I had one when i went onto a curb thursday because the camber adjusters on my coilover moved but I had no damage to my shocktower the bar, pr anyother part of my suspension. Just a surprising minor bend on one pf the wheels.
GJ-Molestor
Banned
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
Yes I know. A strut bar is the thing that connects your two strut towers together within the engine bay. Its different from a sway bar. But other than very aggressive cornering and help improve rigidity while hitting curbs, are there other benefits to it? Many say its more of a cosmetic touch if your car is an already structurally rigid.
Something wrong with yours. There was no vibration on mine during your described scenarios
Have you modified your 6 in any way such as different rims/tyres etc (uhm)
GJ-Molestor
Banned
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
I agree. He said the strut bar helped so I would have the front left suspension inspected.
How about some keyfob covers? I got mine so I can tell which keyfob is for which car - but they also protect keys from scratches and drop impact.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ob24BosVX6k39W8MA
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ob24BosVX6k39W8MA
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- Central Virginia
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- 2019 CX-5 Reserve
How about some keyfob covers? I got mine so I can tell which keyfob is for which car - but they also protect keys from scratches and drop impact.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/ob24BosVX6k39W8MA
I looked once for my 2019 but could not find any that accommodated the removable emergency key.
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- 2019 CX-5 Signature
I've had a similar fob for my Lexus since 2013. Not once have I had a need to remove the key. I suppose if you ever needed to use it as a weapon, you'd be screwed if you had a case.
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- Central Virginia
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- 2019 CX-5 Reserve
I've had a similar fob for my Lexus since 2013. Not once have I had a need to remove the key. I suppose if you ever needed to use it as a weapon, you'd be screwed if you had a case.
I can see me impotently pointing the fob at an attacker, pushing the buttons and saying "Lock, damn you!"
You may be right. I read the reviews on Amazon about the inability to remove the emergency key and adopted it as an issue. I want one of these to keep the dirt out of the contacts, since they fob perpetually resides in my pocket.
rockethead26
2019 CX-5 Reserve
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- N. Arizona @ 7000'
I just ordered two of these in red to match the Soul Red on the car. They look great and get good reviews.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
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- Central Virginia
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- 2019 CX-5 Reserve
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- 2019 CX-5 Sig
Here's another option for the fob cover:The Jacket Store. I have purchased two of them. The cover doesn't prevent removal of the emergency key.
Nice looking cover...will make a great stocking stuffer! Thanks for sharing!
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- 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature Machine Grey
Agree,looks great,perfect fit and protection when dropped.
rockethead26
2019 CX-5 Reserve
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- N. Arizona @ 7000'
Here's a pic with the new cover. I just realized that the second fob they gave me, the one without the cover and the one that wasn't programmed correctly is missing the hatch button. Is that right, or did they just give me the wrong key?
Both of mine have the hatch button
