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It may be important to note that the 1st gen didn't have as much sound deadening and NVH mitigation as the 2nd gen, so the 1st gen feels more "raw" and less refined than the newer models, which can make it feel faster than it is. Additionally, the new car may still be "learning" how you drive...

I hardwired a Redtiger dashcam in my 2022 CX-9 earlier this year. I also hardwired a Redtiger dashcam in my wife's 2006 Civic. I used the video below for guidance as I had never hardwired a dashcam before, and it helped a ton. I also found this video, which goes into a little more detail and...

I like the look of that rack. Do you have any details on brand/model?

I ran PUP on my 2018 for the first like 30k kms, then switched to Kirkland and I've been running it to 137k kms, when I traded it in. I have enough oil to do one more OCI on Kirkland for my 2022, but I think I may just keep that oil for an emergency and switch back to PUP if I can catch a sale...

When I was younger I wanted to save money and still get good sound, so the custom route was very popular in my crowd. Now that I'm older, custom still makes sense to save money, but it also allows you to customize the sound and appearance more to your liking with different resonators and muffler...

This could very well be the case, but I also think the dealership is trying to scare you into paying for a costly replacement at their dealership rates. If it were me, I would remove the headlight, and go over all possible seams where a leak could occur with a weather resistant silicone...

Yeah that's why I said "about 90c". The concern was not the accuracy of the measurement, it was the consistent, repeatable swing of temperatures.

Paying for a full catback or axleback exhaust means you get a product that easily bolts onto the existing system, no additional welding needed, with perfect fitment. Usually, it also means that you get mandrel bends instead of crush bends, allowing exhaust to flow more freely. Going the custom...

I would also be interested, mainly in grounding locations and AWG.

Thanks for the holiday wishes! Happy holidays to you too! My most memorable Christmas is probably when my oldest was 1. Watching her rip her own gifts open for the first time just made me so happy and excited for her.

Normal operating temp is about 90c. It would climb to 115c at stoplights, then drop to 90c a few seconds after taking off from a stop. Some fluctuation is normal, but this was way too much fluctuation in a much shorter time.

Coolant temp gauge would read normal operating temperature, then show higher temps when stopped at a light or when idling. Temps would drop immediately once I started accelerating again, back to a normal temp.

From what I recall, Comma.AI adds lane centering capability to vehicles that don't have it. The CX-5 only has lane keep assist otherwise. I didn't know that it now adds the features above. I certainly would not trust it in any scenario but it's interesting that they offer it.

1) Engine was displaying inconsistent temperatures, narrowed it down to a faulty thermostat or a faulty engine coolant temperature sensor. I replaced both because 2) the sensor was tedious to get to, but in the same area as the thermostat. Not hard by any means. 3) The new thermostat and ECT...

That is correct, there is no removable center console between the two seats in this configuration (commonly called "Captain's Chairs" in the US/CAN market). The Signature or top trim of the CX-9 does have a center console between the two captain's chairs, but I don't think it's removable.

I used the OEM Mazda FL-22 in the newer 55/45 formulation when I replaced the thermostat in my 2018 CX-9. Given the existence of a TSB that specifically calls out the use of Mazda's FL-22 vs. a prediluted alternative or a mixed from concentrate solution, I decided that I wouldn't take that...

Just a note - new SG1 fluid isn't clear out of the bottle. It's like honey.. very close to this colour: When I drained the fluid out of my CX-9 at 70k kms, it looked like brand new engine oil. Darker than the brand new fluid, but not bad by any means.

I'm not sure. I suppose you could use an adhesive to stick the trim to the panel, but you'd have to apply consistent pressure until the adhesive cured, and then if it ever needed to come off, it would be coming off in pieces. Maybe the body-mounted clips that hold on to the trim's fasteners can...

I used this video as a reference when hardwiring my dashcam. It was the first time I had ever done it, but the video was quite helpful.