What have you done to your CX-5 today?

[Koko_Bandit]

Printed a pad for the dead pedal. I made two versions. One is flat (in picture), the other wraps around the right side a little. I am waiting on the epoxy to cure on the Velcro to try the one that wraps around..

 

[themp]

Purchased a CX-5 2025 Carbon first of the year and these are my upgrades:

1.) Rear Cargo Mat from Med Center Mazda Parts
2.) Dealer installed rails and rack
3.) Dealer installed rear gate bumper protection
4.) Door sill plates: Amazon.com
5.) Center console tray: https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
6.) Dead pedal cover. Did not use brake or accelerator cover. https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)
7.) Trailer hitch: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Mazda/CX-5/2025/C12170.html?VehicleID=202560504
8.) Navigation SD card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/ (commissions earned)

I am leaning to these as I have scratched the black plastic already:

https://shorturl.at/YgnA7

Amazon.com

 

[gtbigup]

Dropped it off to get the lowering springs installed. Pick it up tomorrow.

 

[Antoine]

Dropped it off to get the lowering springs installed. Pick it up tomorrow.

Don't forget pics!

 

[gtbigup]

Don't forget pics!

As requested

 

[N7turbo]

Wheels & tires look mean.

 

[gtbigup]

Wheels & tires look mean.

Thanks. I'll go slightly wider tires when these wear out

 

[N7turbo]

What size are they? Those look like they have plenty of sidewall.

 

[paris1]

As requested

What suspension mods/adjustments were done?

 

[gtbigup]

What size are they? Those look like they have plenty of sidewall.

They're the factory tires 225/55 but I went with a 8.5" rim so I'll go a little wider

 

[Silly Wabbit]

I think the gloss black lip makes the tire look extra phat

 

[N7turbo]

They're the factory tires 225/55 but I went with a 8.5" rim so I'll go a little wider

Huh, they didn't look stretched, but you can certainly accommodate 235s with those wheels.

 

[gtbigup]

Huh, they didn't look stretched, but you can certainly accommodate 235s with those wheels.

Barring any clearance issues, I plan on 245s , just have to find the right aspect ratio that won't cause a clearance/ rubbing issue.

 

[N7turbo]

The only ones are 245/50/19 and 245/45/20. Don't worry about rubbing.

20x9 245/45/20 here with a 2" drop and there's still clearance.

 

[GFrosty]

Intake valve cleaning, with the STP Pro Series Intake Valve Cleaner: click.

Bolts for the big splash shield underneath -- A few bolts missing. Will pick up a bunch of them and replace the rusting ones and the missing ones. Haven't been hearing any flapping of that splash shield, but it looked in good condition.

Next cooler day, time to clean the interior.

 

[ADS-B]

Polished the piano black

 

[Candurin]

Polished the piano blackView attachment 335706View attachment 335707View attachment 335708

Looks good. What did you use?

 

[ADS-B]

This is what I used:

PolyWatch 6417084129062 SS013059000 Plastic Watch Crystal Scratch Remover Polish Tool

Koch-Chemie - Micro Cut Polishing Compound - Silicone Oil-Free; Permanent Removal of Holograms, Fine Scratches, and Sanding Marks to P3000 Grain Size; High Gloss Finish (250 milliliters)

BATOCA S6 Mini Polisher Cordless Polisher for Car Detailing, 2x2.0Ah Batteries, 0mm Rotary Buffer, 3mm and 12mm Dual Action Polisher 1-3 Inch, 2 Different Speeds Heads Systems, 4.2k-21k or 1-5k RPM

And inspired from this video:

How to Remove Scratches and Restore Repair Interior Car Trim Easily

 

[jakeuten]

Took it to get my all seasons swapped back on. They’re telling me I need new rear brakes (2 and 3mm each, respectively) and my front driver side ball joint is failing again, recommending another control arm replacement. a little annoyed, but the car is rock solid otherwise.

Taking it to get a second opinion, rear differential fluid, transfer case fluid, and transmission fluid replaced in Minneapolis this upcoming week.

 

[Conrad 16.5]

Took it to get my all seasons swapped back on. They’re telling me I need new rear brakes (2 and 3mm each, respectively) and my front driver side ball joint is failing again, recommending another control arm replacement. a little annoyed, but the car is rock solid otherwise.

Taking it to get a second opinion, rear differential fluid, transfer case fluid, and transmission fluid replaced in Minneapolis this upcoming week.

I hope that your shop uses the correct fluids...