Recent content by optical_man

You're right! (uhm) That price was just $30 lower than from a Mazda dealer in Peoria, IL claiming to be selling genuine OEM at $289: http://www.mazdaswag.com/oe-mazda/9965087090

It seems that many dealers don't care to be competitive in pricing. A google search might help to find better places to order from online. Here is one site that came up while searching for the wheel part number (9965-08-7090)...

Yes, they're great. Last season I compared a new set of blizzak's on a subaru and a new set of hakkapeliitta's on my CX-5. They're both outstanding for traction. Related forum post link

I'll chime in also as I used to live in Webster - the place worth living! If you happen to desire to go with OEM rims, then here are some specs that I've dug up: OEM wheel common specs: Wheel hub center bore: 67.1mm lug bolt pattern: 5 x 114.3mm Offset: +50mm 17" OEM Wheel: 17x7"...

jhu8: thanks for the tip, I just installed it. Ride92: yes, the "find my car" function works on my android.

How about hearing from someone that can offer regular real world driving experiences from both vehicles? I have both a 2016 CX-5 & 2016 Outback. I have to say that they both perform excellent on snow covered roads. This year I have driven on ice, unplowed roads 18" deep with inclines and...

A couple of these work great also: https://www.flyinmiata.com/fm-jack-adapter.html http://www.esco.net/tire-changing-equipment/product.php?productid=204&cat=26&page=1

21mm socket. I don't use a protective one though since it is easy to be careful. The size of this 3" long socket fits great: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000NQ4QYC EDIT: I find this forum software very amusing. It has the ability to alter your URL's to whatever it wants for business...

My 2016 hasn't had any squeaking yet. This morning temps (-12C, 10F) were a bit chilly, but no sign of anything to & from work. It sits in an attached garage every night though.

Don't forget when you are manually shifting that sports mode can also be a used. Someone mentioned this in another thread and I was skeptical until I tried it for myself. While you have full control of the shifting, it is in the gas pedal response programming that makes it a little more...

If you are just looking for a way to keep the accessories on when stopping the engine, hold the shifter button in while pressing the engine stop button. Also posted here: How to keep radio playing when turning off car?

I'm not certain, but I think the Juke wheel might not fit because I've read that the center bore is only 66.1mm, whereas Mazda wheels are 67.1mm. So close!

I found this link where the Bose AudioPilot technology is explained and includes a visual simulation under various conditions: http://worldwide.bose.com/axa/en_au/web/popup_automotive_audiopilot/page.html (NOTE: the link points to Flash content that isn't viewable on most tablets or phones -...

I concur with your thoughts. It's not like the previous Mazda ALC where a selectable amount of compression can be applied to achieve a more consistent level. Rather, it is supposed to monitor the cabin noise and adjust the output level to compensate. I'm pretty sure they intended it to work...