What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[tibimakai]

I have the Cork swaybar, with stock end links and I don't have any issues. I also have, there springs installed as well.

 

[phantomdg]

Installed Genuine Mazda OEM Acrylic Window Visors, Set of 4.

I completely forgot I had them for nearly a year now and found them in my garage while I was looking for something else. Installed them right away! Took only 15 - 30 minutes to make sure everything was lined up and perfect!

 

[chiefmg]

I've never heard of any RB exhaust being offensively loud. They pride themselves on a nice mellow sound and the CX-5 exhaust is reportedly just that. I'm surprised you felt a need to remove it for a long trip.

Never said it was loud. There is a certain amount of droning (with the caveat, to my ears) as load comes on the engine. I do like the muffler normally but for this set of circumstances the stocker was better.

 

[chiefmg]

I have the Cork swaybar, with stock end links and I don't have any issues. I also have, there springs installed as well.

That's the difference. I'm still on stock springs (my wife hated the ride with the H&Rs), since the Corksport bar lever arm is shorter it ends up at a different angle when using the stock links. The ones I'm getting should restore the angle so it is closer to stock.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

I've never heard of any RB exhaust being offensively loud. They pride themselves on a nice mellow sound and the CX-5 exhaust is reportedly just that. I'm surprised you felt a need to remove it for a long trip.

considering it only takes about 20 mins tops to swap an axle back on this car (especially at stock monster truck height).... it's2 bolts and 4 or 2 hangers depending on the muffler

 

[chiefmg]

considering it only takes about 20 mins tops to swap an axle back on this car (especially at stock monster truck height).... it's2 bolts and 4 or 2 hangers depending on the muffler

Yup. I have a special tool for removing the hangers (I have 4) so it only takes me about 10 minutes to swap.

 

[tibimakai]

If you ask Cork, they will say that everything that they sell, it should work with stock parts.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Yup. I have a special tool for removing the hangers (I have 4) so it only takes me about 10 minutes to swap.

Dish soap in a spray bottle al the way lol

 

[Silv3rCX5]

Yup. I have a special tool for removing the hangers (I have 4) so it only takes me about 10 minutes to swap.

This tool?

 

[chiefmg]

If you ask Cork, they will say that everything that they sell, it should work with stock parts.

Of course they do. If you believe everything you read, I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you.

Dish soap in a spray bottle al the way lol

I like WD-40 myself.

This tool?

More or less. It's awesome if you are removing more than one exhaust.

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Now is a good time to check Harbour Freight and ebay for sales on tools, especially if you want to start DIY and have no jack, jackstands etc

 

[chiefmg]

Installed the new end links yesterday but wasn't able to take a drive until today. Despite it being wet enough that I couldn't push too hard I noticed a marked reduction in body roll. Sway bar lever arms are now parallel with the ground, there is approximately two inches of clearance between the end link and the body so no chance of contact. I haven't tried jacking up/lowering the rear to see how it moves, that will happen when I change the oil in a day or so. The stock links are 5 15/16" in length center to center, the new ones are 7 1/2" center to center. If you are running an aftermarket rear sway with stock ride height consider doing this.

 

[tibimakai]

I'm an CS springs and swaybar and I still have the stock end links. I don't even know in what angle is the swaybar. Nothing touches the body, I would hear/feel it. I was told by CS, that these parts should work together.

 

[robmayas]

What are you running? Wheel size/lowered?

 

[vkkhang]

Installed exhaust tips and rear bumper protector. Sorry for the garage photos. There was no parking available outside -_-

I'm not digging the chrome on the bumper too much. Will plastidip it when I have time.

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[chiefmg]

I'm an CS springs and swaybar and I still have the stock end links. I don't even know in what angle is the swaybar. Nothing touches the body, I would hear/feel it. I was told by CS, that these parts should work together.

That's the difference. I'm still on stock springs (my wife hated the ride with the H&Rs), since the Corksport bar lever arm is shorter it ends up at a different angle when using the stock links. The ones I'm getting should restore the angle so it is closer to stock.

Don't know how I can make it any clearer. I am not on the same setup as you. Glad yours is working as advertised, mine didn't so I took steps to correct it.

Changed oil/filter and rotated the tires tonight. The General Altimaxes look to be wearing like iron. Considering how well they handle I'm pretty happy.

 

[tibimakai]

I understand that you setup is different. Mine is more extreme, then yours and still works.

 

[dshogman]

Back to the original "what have you done," just received the front hood protector, the side window deflectors, and the moon roof deflector. Now waiting for a decent day to get all installed.

 

[paris1]

Back to the original "what have you done," just received the front hood protector, the side window deflectors, and the moon roof deflector. Now waiting for a decent day to get all installed.

Expecting a bit of wind and rain, are ya'?

 

[robmayas]

What wheel/suspension set up are you running?