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It's not a sports car... But the 4 banger does have the power to haul some weight: https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/towing-with-your-cx-9.123866108/

So the first day was at Dominion Raceway in Thornburg, VA back on the 13th of November. While waiting for that day, I got an email notification about a last minute track day at Summit Point on the 2nd of December. Ran the whole track in 3rd gear pretty much. 90-100 is about redline. Had a...

Instantaneous torque is kinda nice. I've run neck and neck on some Ford Focus STs in my Focus Electric. There's more to cars than noise and smoke... Tight suspensions and responsive steering systems are what Mazda's known for. Besides, your avatar/signature says you're driving a CX-5. One...

It's yet to be announced if it'll be a PHEV. I am also not fond of being a beta tester... My 2018 CX-9 has fewer than 80k miles on the clock and fewer than 20k on the engine. It'll be around for a while, I'm not itching to get something immediately.

I am currently rocking a 2017 Ford Focus ELECTRIC as a Daily beater. (Relegating my Mazda6 hatchback to track duty!) 115 miles range (Advertised, best case scenario... Obviously lower based on the way I drive and in the cold weather.) She gets me from my suburban home in Northern Virginia to...

Correct. I flipped a 3 inch drop hitch upside down for 2.5 inches of rise. (It was what was available at the auto parts store.)

Nice. 17.5 lbs is quite light... Momo Superlights are 17.0 lbs. SSR GT1s and Integrals are 16.5 lbs. Volk TE37s are 15 lbs... FIFTEEN! NC Miata stock wheels are 17. But I think that's kinda new. Mazdaspeed Proteges are a bit older and probably easier to find in the scrapyard.

Looking for a lighter weight, but OEM wheel (Commonly available) for my Mazda6. I've found several sets of the MazdaSpeed Protege "Racing Hart"/Enkei wheels on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist for fairly cheap. Wondering if they're significantly lighter than the 21.1 lbs (Quoted by Mazda...

Anyone have a tow strap or towing loop installed on the front and/or rear of their 1st gen Mazda 6. I'd rather not cut up the plastic bumper cover too badly if I can help it.

WARNING: This modification will remove blown bulb detection from your car. The turn signals will NO LONGER flash fast to indicate a blown bulb. While I try and dispense good advice, it's up to you to use it as you see fit. I am not responsible for any injury to yourself or others, damage to your...

I will note if there are rebuild stickers on my engine and where they're located. They may clue you into if your engine has been replaced.

They're replacing the engine anyway. Drive it. I found the coolant leak when I was doing an oil change... I knowingly sent my wife on a couple hour road trip with my nieces in it. Told her to watch the temp gauge and we'd take it in when the dealership was open.

Thus far, I've seen at least one person get an engine replacement in good faith at 80+K miles... That's out of manufacturer's warranty and with no extended coverage. This may end up being like the Toyota Tacoma frame replacements... Where everyone is getting replacement components regardless of...

I purposefully programmed my Fortin to be Lock-Unlock-Lock. I occasionally double tap the lock button to find the car in a crowded parking lot. I do not like using the panic button to find the car. You can Unlock the car with the fob and it will still idle. If you step on the brake to shift...

You talking about the sludge monster V6es?

I can guarantee you that I'll total out a brand new Toyota vehicle before the first oil change... Because I'll fall asleep behind the wheel. Seriously. Life's too short to drive boring cars. Every modern Toyota I've been in has been the automotive equivalent of Valium. They can't even build a...

Ah son of a b****... Well my CX-9 is in the shop for an engine replacement. Might as well have them do this while it's there.

The sensor clearly says "Ford" on it. I'll try a Canadian spec spacer, but then I'll have to drain the oil and replace with maple syrup.

So this is a comedy of errors... Learn from my mistakes so you don't have to learn from yours... And ALWAYS trust your gut when you know you've done a proper diagnosis. Benny Hill Theme Intensifies So I blew the engine in our new family hauler, a 2018 Mazda CX-9. New engine has to come from...

The stock Ecopia 422s were very squirrley in the wet, especially after getting down to half tread life. I'm more pleased with the Michelins in the wet.