Mike's 2022 CX-9 Kuro Edition

[DustyB]

CHANGE THE FLUID IN THE REAR DIFF!!

Yep. Front PTU as well.

 

[sm1ke]

Transfer case and rear diff fluid change is up next! Just need to get an extra bottle of SG1

 

[sm1ke]

Did an oil change yesterday using Kirkland 5W-30 and a Mazda OEM filter. Car is at 72k kms now.

Also updated my infotainment firmware to 11048.

 

[sm1ke]

72.5k kms, diff fluid and ATF drained and filled. Used Mazda OEM SG1 for the diff and Mazda ATF FZ for the transmission, new crush washers all around.

 

[mazdaftw]

Sweet looking ride, Mike! I've been eyeing a CPO 2022/2023 CX-9 GT myself and aiming to get one sometime next year. I rented a 2018 CX-9 GT for a few days and I enjoyed driving and even the wife approved an upgrade as our next car. Can't wait for the upgraded goodies like the improved HD camera/hands free liftgate/ventilated seats.

 

[sm1ke]

Back in 2021, I bought a set of "universal" RallyArmor mudflaps for my other CX-9, but never ended up installing them, and they just collected dust in storage. My current 2022 didn't come with mudflaps, so I decided to install them this weekend, along with a set of wheel spacers. The car looks a bit more aggressive now. Wheels are pushed out just a few millimeters more than I'd like, but it still looks good to my eye. Turns out that due to the spacers and the slightly wider tires, one of the fasteners I used to secure the mudflaps will rub a bit on the tire when turning the wheel far enough, so I modified it slightly. With the spacers on, it seems to have minimized the fender gap enough to make it look like I lowered the car a bit, which is a nice added bonus lol.

I'm not really sure I like the mudflaps' overall appearance after installing them. I prefer the look of the OEM flaps, but they don't provide enough coverage. We'll see if I keep them on or try a different option. With my 2018 I was thinking I would just install them "on top" of the OEM flaps to extend the coverage.

 

[Mfpaul73]

Installed the Sprint Booster the other day. I took a little extra time to achieve a cleaner install than I had with the 2018. The wire for the controller runs from the pedal back towards the seat, then up and behind a plastic panel on the center console. It comes out at the steering column, and is mounted in place using double-sided tape. Mostly out of sight, but easily accessible.

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I also installed the CorkSport air intake after giving it a thorough cleaning, and replaced the regular rear turn signal bulbs with LED bulbs. Lastly, gave it a quick wash last night. I sure do miss the machine grey metallic, but the black is pretty nice when it's clean.

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Which model of the Sprint Booster do you have for the ‘22? I have a ‘22 Touring Plus. Thanks

 

[sm1ke]

Which model of the Sprint Booster do you have for the ‘22? I have a ‘22 Touring Plus. Thanks

I have the SBMA0053S. Originally bought for my 2018. I removed it when I traded it in, then installed it on the 2022 with no issues.

 

[Mfpaul73]

I have the SBMA0053S. Originally bought for my 2018. I removed it when I traded it in, then installed it on the 2022 with no issues.

Thanks. I appreciate your build thread. I am looking to add just a few light mods to my ‘22. It’s my first Mazda and it’s been fun to drive stock. Just looking to make it mine visually and add a hint of extra performance. Thinking about exhaust tips in matte black and the corksport intake kit, in addition to a Booster or Pedal Commander. Oh, and a remote starter from Start-X and maybe some sport pedal covers.