I was planning on doing the front bumper and hood. I was quoted at $2500. You got a better deal.Sure, full body PPF + piano Black inside + hydrophobic coating on all windows was around 4300 USD acording to current conversion.
This weekend I've done about 400km traveling in rain and bad weather and can say it was worth it
But this is my subjective opinion. I like to have a car that should last a long time
What have you done to your CX-5 today?
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You can host your images elsewhere if resolution is an issue for you. imgur.com is free to use, for example.
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- 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD titanium/black 2016 Miata Club ST MT white
My state also requires front plates. Been driving here since 1984 without them, no ill effects.
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- 2023 CX-5 Premium; 2018 Mazda 3 GT hatch
So does California and I haven’t installed one on any car I’ve owned in over 50 years!
I warned my son to put a front plate on his Mercedes. In less than a month, he got pulled over for no plates. Local cops in my area don't bother us for plates, only state troopers will. CT troopers are anal about everything.
hsdejong
Mazda CX-5 2023 Exclusive-Line Black Comfort Pack
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- 2023 CX-5 Premium; 2018 Mazda 3 GT hatch
Where do you get that stuff???
These can be found on eBay or Amazon.
Personally, I wish there was a plug-n-play fog light kit for the 22+ cars.
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- 2023 CX-5 Premium; 2018 Mazda 3 GT hatch
Exact match for the grille? Have to take the bumper cover off to install?
From what I see, it's an exact match that does not require the bumper to be removed. It attaches to the lower half by 3M tape.
hsdejong
Mazda CX-5 2023 Exclusive-Line Black Comfort Pack
It is an exact copy of the grill, both in terms of shape and texture.
For convenience when applying, I temporarily dismantled the number plate, nothing else. It is attached with double-adhesive tape. Just to be sure, I have fixed it behind the number plate with black tie wraps. There is no need for drilling or screwing.
Because my license plate is quite wide, I had to cut a small corner out of the left and right part of the new grill.
For convenience when applying, I temporarily dismantled the number plate, nothing else. It is attached with double-adhesive tape. Just to be sure, I have fixed it behind the number plate with black tie wraps. There is no need for drilling or screwing.
Because my license plate is quite wide, I had to cut a small corner out of the left and right part of the new grill.
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That is correct. I was able to fit this grill with the front plates on. My plates are standard size, so I had no issues cutting. It has 3M tape on it. It fits snug. It will not fall out. If you plan on buying this, get it from Amazon. Ebay is currently selling the same grill for $89.99. I just checked Amazon, it is selling for $26.14 with a 10% off. That's a good deal.
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- 2023 CX-5 Premium; 2018 Mazda 3 GT hatch
So it looks like you pretty much have to use the front plate in order to hide the vertical seam between the two pieces?
Yes, that's correct. Without it, it will look empty.
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hsdejong
Mazda CX-5 2023 Exclusive-Line Black Comfort Pack
It is a two-piece grill (left and right) with a hole in the middle for the license plate.
The website states: "The grill fits perfectly for a 2022 2023 2024 CX-5 (with FRONT LICENSE PLATES) front bottom grill slot".
In the reviews I read a solution (including some small pictures of the front of a CX-5 without a license plate) with two sets:
"4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but doesn't cover the front license plate.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
Color: 2022-2024 CX5 Front Grills, Verified Purchase
Before my review misleads anyone, I purchased a total of four pieces and cut two of them off to cover the front license plate area.”
The website states: "The grill fits perfectly for a 2022 2023 2024 CX-5 (with FRONT LICENSE PLATES) front bottom grill slot".
In the reviews I read a solution (including some small pictures of the front of a CX-5 without a license plate) with two sets:
"4.0 out of 5 stars Great, but doesn't cover the front license plate.
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
Color: 2022-2024 CX5 Front Grills, Verified Purchase
Before my review misleads anyone, I purchased a total of four pieces and cut two of them off to cover the front license plate area.”
That's a great idea. I might just do that.
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What was the symptom of your LR wheel bearing, or how did you figure out that it was your LR wheel bearing failing?
RZRider
2018 CX-5 GX, 2013 3 Sport, 2011 Tribute GT
Rumble or roaring sound increased with speed. Originally considered it was on the right side since the sound would change with a left turn. When I checked it on jack stands I found the sound was actually on the left rear. It's a DIY but access to the four bolts is difficult and required heat and penetrating oil.
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