Recent content by kchandra

This is good to know - I went to KYB on right side, perhaps I should on the left as well. The endlinks I got were Moog greasable ones, so confident those are atleast decent :(

Hate to bring this back from the dead.... I am having this issue AFTER I replaced the strut assembly as well. I replaced both fronts with TRQ units and the squeaking started on the right. So, I replaced right side with KYB to see if thats the issue, but KYB does it too. I have also replaced...

Happy Thanksgiving! Yes, I know its a known issue with the 1st gen CX-9 to hear a squeaking sound and it is related to the strut bearings on top. Well, our CX9 made clunking and popping noises before, at being a 2013 with 100K, I replaced both strut assemblies with TRQ units. I also replaced...

Interesting, our 2013 CX-9 GT with about 95K on the odometer. It is also making this same kind of noise. Sounds like door that needs oiled, an old barn door or an old rocking chair. Its at low speeds and in parking lots. I have not confirmed if this happens only when steering wheel is turning...

yes, that may be the only option - I just wanted to integrate factory dual mics for a cleaner from the factory look is all...

We purchased a 2013 CX-9 GT. Not only is the tomtom navigation extremely annoying, the display of the screen has been damaged due to fingerprints and some chemical - probably armor-all sitting on it. So, its hard to see the backup camera and such - night mode is also worthless. So, thinking I...

Hi all - We went to MN yesterday to pick up a 2013 GT with about every option on it but Rear Entertainment - 86K, seems like a lot of maintenance had been done per carfax - fluid flushes and such...It had some scratches and such which they did not disclose and pissed me off some, but dealers are...

Well, I took advantage of Black Friday and CyberMonday deals and purchased the following for my 2010 Mazda3 Touring Sedan... 1) JBR rear swaybar (Black, street version) 2) Eibach Pro-kit springs (2010+ specific) I plan on doing both at the same time. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips of...

PM me, please! EDIT - I just sent you a PM...

those wheels come stock in that color? Very nice!

Yeah, no lowering spring will give you the spring rates of a coilover. One other option is to contact Addco and see if they can make you a set. I am thinking Road Magnet uses Addco to make theirs, you can ask them possibly. I just need some basic lowering and compliant DD ride, so lowering...

conekiller - Swift Spec-R is the stiffest lowering spring rate wise. Your next option is Koni/Bilstein with coilover sleeves and springs from Ground Control/Eibach. I would contact fatcat motorsports (mazda experts) if I were you. They can help you on your quest with custom bilsteins and spring...

Dunlop Direzza Star Specs pwn most tires for the price and performance. The Hankook RS3 is also very close. In most street tire classes at SCCA Nationals,you will see star specs or RS3's...

OP - Can you measure something for me, pretty please? Using a tape measure - from approximate center of the rim (on the cap that says TSW) to the edge of fender - both in front and rear, what does it measure to? Also, what is the offset of the wheel - is it +35? I have a 2010 ITR Sedan and...

I looked at the swift spec-R as well, but figured the spring rate will destroy the OEM sedan struts. Since I don't plan to use the car for much else than DD, I am leaning towards the Eibach pro-kits. If you did a Koni yellow/FSD with the Swift Spec-R, I think you should be fine. Call and talk...