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2008 Mazda CX9
Just picked up a 2008 CX9 for my wife. Its the Grand Touring model with sunroof. Really love the car and have been into modding cars for quite some time so I am looking to use this site as a resource. Some of my most recent cars were a 2003 Dodge Neon SRT-4, 2005 Chevy Cobalt SS, 2002 Chevy Camaro Z-28 so on so forth. We traded in her 2011 Hyundai Sonata. So far I have ordered 8k HIDs and fogs. Looking to add some 22"s next summer.

Anyone have any pictures of a CX9 on 22s?? I have been looking and could not find any.
 
Welcome! I don't know of anyone on here with 22's.... those of us with 20's oem, its pretty big already. Something to think about on this vehicle is that from what I have read, larger wheels (taller and/or wider) can affect Dynamic Stability Control, Roll Stability Control, and Tire Pressure Monitoring systems.
 
Definitely something to think about. They would probably be on the car for about 4-5 months every year seeing as NY winters suck. Its a GT so I have the 20s on it already just looking to go a little bigger and flashy.
 
Welcome!

HIDs will be a nice addition for you. Don't the GT's already come with HIDs, or did that start in a later model year. I know ours did.

I would like to upgrade the Fogs to HIDs though, someday.

I don't recall seeing anyone on 22's on here (yet). I think 20's look good, but would like to go wider all around, someday again!
 
Yeah the GT does have HIDs but they are kind of yellow. Im switching them to 8ks in each. Its a real easy upgrade to do. Did it on my 03 Maxima and it looked sick.

I don't see too many with 22s. There were a couple of posts on here and even one with 24s that looked sick. A place in NYC has a sweet set of 22s for $669. If i put together a package it would probably wind up costs $1200 or so which for 22s is not bad at all. I will post pics of the HIDs as well as the wheels if I do get them.
 
I order from ddmtuning.com they are located in Cali but always have great products. I have used their bulbs in SRT4s, Maximas, Altimas, Explorers etc. and never had any problems. Use the raptor kit under HIDs or ordered just bulbs. Pricing is great too. $15 for a pair of bulbs and $35 for a HID kit.
 
usually stock HIDS are 4300K as they are in my 09 Acura TL but the HIDS in my CX9 do not seem as white/blue as the TL so I would guess more like 4000K. I put Luminics 5150K fog bulbs in and they almost make the HIDS look yellow.
 
Yeah Im going for a white/blue look thats why Im going with the 8ks. I had 6ks in the Maxima and they looked awesome.
 

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