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You can add an aftermarket lumbar kit. They make mechanical and inflatable kits that can work on nearly any type of seat. The downside is that it is aftermarket so you will have to drill/mount an external switch somewhere in the car or on the seat for the control.

Crashed-ice, any explanation as to why they used the seat belt instead of the latch system to connect the car seat? and to the OP, we've been using the Brittax Marathon in our car and it definitely ate up some leg room. Now that the little one is old/tall enough we have her forward facing and...

I think it really comes down to that aftermarket companies don't want to spend the time researching on how to make it work like that anymore. The older VAIS products worked seamlessly with the factory radios and utilized the factory software package so a "grey'd" out tab or missing tab would be...

VAIS Technologies now offers a kit for the newer Mazda infotainment system. http://www.vaistech.com/ It's their GSR series so it works by simulating an iPod connection through the factory USB connector. The drawback is that you have to run a usb cable from the module to the USB connector in...

Here is the link to my post in the lighting section: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123825779-The-CX-5-LED-Lighting-Thread&p=6366001&viewfull=1#post6366001 Just used a pin switch to provide ground when the glove box is opened and the illumination circuit at the radio to only...

When I installed the glove box light in our CX-5 I tested this connector. Not sure what it is for but it does not test as a glove box light would. IIRC, one wire was constant and the other was ground, did not test with illumination. Unless the factory glove box light will illuminate at any...

You could also force it through the backup camera screen. I'm not sure if the warnings and parking lines are applied by the headunit or if they are built into the camera though. Would only have to diode isolate the reverse trigger and and separate the video signal from the camera to another...

Wow both of those prices are pretty ridiculous. Those kits include cameras that can be had for less than 30 bucks on ebay or amazon. The little 4 pin harness is handy for an easy install but not worth the $$$ The mazda does not need activation. When in reverse, it will switch the screen if it...

I usually will just add to the factory wiring. Takes the complexity out of having to try and remove wiring that runs with other larger loomed harnesses. You got the alternator covered. As for the grounding locations you can be creative. I probably wouldn't re-use the factory spots but go to...

The Big 3 is when you replace or run in conjunction with factory three major wires in the car's electrical system. 1. Negative battery to car chassis 2. Negative battery to engine block 3. Positive battery direct to alternator power out. (must be fused) I will usually run 4 gauge wire (for...

Yeah don't do a cap. Caps are the biggest farce in the car audio community. Better off throwing your money down the toilet. The factory alt. is listed at 100 amps which is pretty decent. I would do the big 3 upgrade and call it a day. Honestly I recommend doing the big 3 upgrade on all newer...

I would assume so. Most car manufacturers have been using rolling tech since the late 90's. That being said, it could still be cracked by somebody that knows what they are doing. They were able to hack the keyless push to start systems on earlier BMWs to be able to unlock the car. (not able to...

Not sure why you are asking about the windshield? Actually safelite is coming next week to replace the windshield on our GT with tech package. Their technicians aren't tech savvy either but have no problem swapping the windshield. As for your friend's F-150 nearly every manufacturer has some...

When I installed the glovebox light with a pin switch, I used the illumination wire from behind the radio. Gives you 12+ when the ignition is on and the lights are on.

The evo-all allows the FOBs to still operate while the car is remotely started. (and the door request switch as well)