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    Roof Top Tent for CX-9?

    I saw a roof top tent display on top of a Land Rover last year at an autoshow. My question is: can the CX-9 roof has enough support for a 120-150 lbs weight while on the move, and can it support an additional 300-350 lbs when two small persons sleep in the tent? Check this site to see what I am...
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    All Infinity Kappa Speakers Successfully Installed to My Non-Bose CX-9

    brucet! Both front and rear doors would fit a 6x8 perfectly, especially if selecting Infinity Kappa 682.9cf as I use in my CX-9 without modification. As far as cutting to enlarge the hole, maybe it is doable but I am not sure and could be more work. I don't have problem with the depth for...
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    Double-din upgrade to non-Bose system in 2012 CX-9?

    Someone said if your system is a non-Bose one, you probably will not have AC problem when replacing it with an aftermarket unit. I like to upgrade my '12 CX-9 GT non-Bose to a Kenwood double din head unit so I can add a backup camera. Can anyone confirm there won't be a problem or have anyone...
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    2011 CX-9 OEM Radio must remain in vehicle for A/C to work!

    I am sharing my experience about the backup camera I just installed to my Nissan Maxima. This may or may not help, but hopefully it will shed some light. I just upgraded my head unit to my Maxima with a double din unit (Kenwood ddx 419) which I also use for viewing the rear view. I tapped the...
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    All Infinity Kappa Speakers Successfully Installed to My Non-Bose CX-9

    That sounds like a good idea! Make sure you connect the tweeter and the woofer to the provided crossover on each side. I put to 3.5" speakers on the dash and used the available wiring that used to connect the factory tweeters, so I don't have to run speaker wires to the dash. I modified the...
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    All Infinity Kappa Speakers Successfully Installed to My Non-Bose CX-9

    Over the past couple days, I finished tweaking the speaker system and am more happy as the result. I disconnected the tweeters and added a .45 mH inductor the each of the front speakers and the sound is much much better: the top end and mid range sound much clearer and treble is crisper in...
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    All Infinity Kappa Speakers Successfully Installed to My Non-Bose CX-9

    If you are happy with the four Kappas in the doors, stay with this set up. I chose to add the 3.5" Kappas to the dash because I want to improve the imaging and sound stage aspects. In doing so, I hope the singer(s) appears in the front of the windshield as the 3.5"s take care of the mid range...
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    2012 rear door panel removal help

    If I can remember what I did the last time I removed my 012 CX-9, I think you do not need to pry the trim piece to get access to the screw like the front because there isn't a screw in there. You do need to remove the screw hidden under the carpet piece at the door handle. Then you just pull...
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    All Infinity Kappa Speakers Successfully Installed to My Non-Bose CX-9

    You maybe right. The Bose woofers on the front doors are 8"'s and I believe they act more as sub-woofers than woofers and are probably more sensitive than the Kappas and produce more bass. I have a non Bose system and the overall effect of Kappas install to the front, dash, and rear areas give...
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    2012 Touring Pricing Question

    I saw the vin#s are all listed for 13 CX-9 at their site (Maita Mazda) with price listed on each model. Don't know if any of them are demos or not though, but I doubt it. Me too, I am not associated with them just thought if someone is looking for a CX-9 maybe check them out see if they have a...
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    2012 Touring Pricing Question

    AFAIK, the front wheel drive models especially in GT trim are harder to find and maybe dealers won't give as much of a discount.
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    2012 Touring Pricing Question

    Here is the price of that CX-9: http://www.edmunds.com/inventory/vin.html?radius=50&zip=94533&make=Mazda&sub=CX-9%20SUV&locationId=2310&franchiseId=29204&inventoryId=36915181&year=&trim=Grand%20Touring&extcolor=&intcolor=&enginetype=&transmission=&drivetrain=&fueltype= I am not sure if this...
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    2012 Touring Pricing Question

    Well, for folks who live in Norther Califonia, if you go to Edmunds.com and do a search for Mazda CX-9, you might find that Maita Mazda has some attractive deals. There is one, for example, GT AWD with roof rack if I remember correctly on sale for $28K plus.
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    All Infinity Kappa Speakers Successfully Installed to My Non-Bose CX-9

    I finally completed installing the 3.5" Infinity Kappa to the dash areas of my CX-9. I took a risk ordering these 3.5" Kappas knowing they might not fit due to the limited depth but after trying to position the speakers, I was able to install them without much problem and without any...
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    CX-9 Smart Transmission?

    I was cruising at 70 mph on a downward slope which was twisty at the same time. I had to brake to slow down to about 60 and while doing that, after braking a second time, I saw the transmission was shifting into 5th and then as the car was going to get faster due to the slope, it then shifted...
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    When To Wax Your New Car

    To keep your car in great shape for a long time, is it best to wax your brand new car right away or should it be done after a few months or a year? How often do you wax your car? Do you hand wax or do you use a waxing machine? What is your favorite wax that will do well in the very hot sun and...
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    Couple of Questions about CX-9 Touring Edition vs. GT

    In general, the CX-9s usually come with option(s) already installed in Japan, so when you get a quote from dealer for a particular model, the price often includes installed options such as sunroof/bose stereo or rear entertainment system, etc., salesman just cannot quote you the price of a...
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    Couple of Questions about CX-9 Touring Edition vs. GT

    I was quoted 28,500 for a Touring FWD without any add-on option and including 750 incentive, 500 current Mazda owner and 0% interest + tx & lic. I ended up getting the GT FWD with no added "crap options" for 2,000 more. For me, the GT gives a touch of luxury with some added extra such as HID...
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    '11 & '12 CX-9 With Transmission "Sealed,": Checking Transmission Fluid Possibility?

    I wonder how one can explain about transmission fluid viability after a number of thousand miles when it becomes discolored, sometimes turning dark and smelling burned, to be continued in service. I change my MPV's fluid regularly and can tell that the used fluid is very different from the new...
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    '11 & '12 CX-9 With Transmission "Sealed,": Checking Transmission Fluid Possibility?

    Thank you Protege... for the warning. You are very right about the warranty being voided, however, after 60K miles there won't be any more warranty to be concerned anymore, and I DO NOT believe the fluid inside the transmission will last for the life of the car (or for ever which ever comes...
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