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I agree with disabling the TCS. Just remember it automatically re-engages after 18 mph.

Keep an eye out for my Copper Red CX-7 burning rubber in Altamonte Springs and Lake Mary

Mazda has a history of their first year products needing to be tweaked (My Mazda6 and RX-8 had major programming issues in the beginning, which were quickly resolved). Unfortunately, the cars are tested by the auto magazines in their first year of production. I have a 2008 CX-7 with no lag...

Hey, my CX-7 is my 12th Mazda. I'm due for a free one.

So far I've done a very simple yet impressive audio upgrade, with Polk/Momo 5x7 (MMC570) in each door, running off a very nice Pioneer DEH-P880PRS head unit. These speakers have exceptional bass, and once I get a four channel amp I don't think I'll need a subwoofer. I have a 12 inch JL W6v.2 in...

Florida boy here with front wheel drive 2008. Averaging just under 20 mpg with 80% city, 20% highway usage. No complaints about gas mileage. My former RX-8 got around 16 mpg under the same conditions, and my current 2006 GLI (chipped) gets between 22-24, depending on whether the DSG is set to...

The texture on the upper part of the inside of the door (where your left arm may rest) is like a cheese grater for your skin. I kept leaving my epidermis on the door on my Mazda3 until I discovered Lexol Vinylex. It sort of seals the rough surface and gives it a nice low sheen. I started to...

I'm hoping for a gauge that mounts on the steering column, like this NewSouth on my GLI http://www.newsouthperformance.com/images/pod/Mk4offset/pod008turbo.jpg http://shop.fixxtuning.com/core/media/media.nl?id=1995&c=430528&h=855bc5abd91ab42ad021

I've got about 500 miles on the car now. No way it's 9.1 to 60.

Their vacuum reviews are excellent. (headbang) Many years ago the old 300Z was downgraded in the surveys for electrical problems. The problem was a bad power antennae that failed in almost every Z. So the problem was minor, but did result in a lowered reliability ratings. I put my trust in...

I don't think they faked the time. But you and I would drive it differently to get a BETTER time. I have a 2008, so I don't know if the car they tested WAS slower than mine. When they tested the new 6 cylinder Camry and 6 cylinder Nissans they got great times. I think the best indicator is a...

I'm one of those guys who fills out the survey every year. It's a good place to start when trying to compare cars. If owners report no problems, then chances are pretty good that the car is generally reliable. However, it won't show the severity of the problems, only the frequency. It also...

Chip the VW and 20 minutes/$500 later, you have 215hp and 250 torque at the wheels, the greatest bang for the buck around. I can't figure out why many of the media testers say the CX-7 is laggy or slow or unresponsive. My 2008 FWD feels great. Maybe things improved with the 2008? I know that...

It looks like my CX-7 puts out about the same horsepower and torque at the wheels as my 2006 GLI (before mods). See http://www.cp-e.com/imgs/cx7_dyno_power.jpg (CPE pre and post intake) for CX-7 and http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3409798 for the VW (GTI same as GLI). Yet Mazda rates...

How much of a sound difference between the Forge and stock, assuming stock air intake? I have a 2006 GLI with an intake and Forge and it sounds GREAT for a sports sedan, but I'm not looking for a noticeable sound difference for the CX-7 (wife's car).

53 and on my 12th Mazda. CX-7 nice and curvy like my 52 year old wife (nice headlights too!).

It might stay, but it may not be adjustable, in which case you'd probably want to cut the wire to the clock. Most head units have their own clock anyway.

Good news. There goes my wallet. Thanks!

I just picked up my Grand Touring, which is in desperate need of an audio update to the standard system. I have the automatic climate control. Does the display for the temperature, fan speed, etc. run through the stock radio, like it did on my Mazda6, or can you replace the head unit with an...

Just picked up my 2008 Grand Touring Copper Red CX-7. Traded in a 2006 Acura TSX (too slow!). It will be interesting to compare this turbo with the 2.0 Turbo in my 2006 VW GLI, which has been chipped by GAIC. This makes my 12th Mazda in 13 years (1 Protege, 4 Millenias, 2 Protege 5's, 2...