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    Short Shifting (5000 rpm)

    Just wanted to check with all, is ~ 5000 rpm the normal shift point in each gear when floored (short shifting)? I tried in sport and normal and its the same. Didnt try with traction control on or off, Ill double check that. And I know for manual mode you can shift whenever and bounce off the...
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    Short Shifting Normal (5000 rpm)?

    Just wanted to check with all, is ~ 5000 rpm the normal shift point in each gear when floored (short shifting)? I tried in sport and normal and it's the same. Didn't try with traction control on or off, I'll double check that. I know for manual mode you can shift whenever and bounce off the rev...
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    Rear Sag, Roof Cargo Box, New Tire on Vacation Trip

    So my family and I traveled on vacation from Ohio to the North Carolina Coast, 2 weeks ago, the 1st big trip in our 2018 CX-9 Signature, other than a shorter one to Michigan last year. The CX-9 did great overall. I averaged 23.5 mpg on the trip, which of course involves a lot of elevation...
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    Dealer/Shop 4 post lifting points

    So I've seen the pics from the service manual that highlights the single front and rear pump jack jacking points, as well as the 4 spots along the pinch weld where the factory scissor jack is used. When rotating tires at home, I've lifted the front at the lower control arm mounting point, and at...
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    265/50R20's on Gen 2

    Anyone try this size yet on a 2016+ CX-9? I saw one review on Conti's website where someone used this size on theirs with good results (Cross Contact AT). OD is about 0.4-0.5" larger, so not a huge difference, but I really want the width as the OE tires look a bit narrow to me, especially on the...
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    i-ACTIVE AWD not so Active

    My wife an I are enjoying our 2018 Signature, with kid #3 on the way, her Pontiac G8 GT sadly had to go (we bought a CPO with 6000 miles back in Feb). Having have several 4WD vehicles over the years (Landcruiser, Vehicross, Montero, XC90), currently a Cayenne turbo, and a AWD car (3000GT VR-4)...
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