What have you done to your 2009+ Mazda6 today?

[Antoine]

A well known classic thread topic here on Mazda Forums...Let's get a 2009+ Mazda6/Atenza version rolling...Enjoy! (drive)

[Noneno1]

Just got the window tinted, HID Fog Light, Hyper White signal Light, led plate light, Smoke rear light.

[darkmanrob85]

35% tint all around so far.

Lowering springs getting put on this summer

[JoeyBoomBoom]

Just got my car tinted out at 5% all the way around (I love AZ tint laws)


Smoke rear light.

What route did you go for this? actual tint or overlay? you had any problems with police?

[nolig2278]

I've had it tinted, 17 inch rims replaced the stock 16, installed alarm to gain remote for door locks and satellite radio.

Soon remote start (just a couple more wires on the alarm)

Base 09 SVT

[Smooth1]

Added a Spurs logo to the back glass :D

[Smooth1]

Tinted windows to..........with the Spurs logo

[maple_leaf]

Actually, it was yesterday...I waxed the baby (thumb) Been using Meguiar`s NXT on my last two cars...looks great!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/maple_leaf/Maz6_2.jpg

[showmak]

Just got the window tinted, HID Fog Light, Hyper White signal Light, led plate light, Smoke rear light.

Noneno
Would you tell us from where you've got the white signal light and somke rear light and how much?
Pics will be helpful...

[maple_leaf]

Noneno
Would you tell us from where you've got the white signal light and somke rear light and how much?
Pics will be helpful...

(iagree)

[Ernie]

God I wanted Black . . . I should have held out for that and no farking BOSE.

So mod:
Avic D3-X . . . installed like a 14-yo newb. I hang my head in shame!

My last vehicle, I had such a long list of stuff I didn't like, it was like a list to Santa. Aside from the **USELESS** fogs, the styling of this vehicle is just exceptional and just shouldn't be touched . . .

-Ernie

[showmak]

Noneno
Would you tell us from where you've got the white signal light and somke rear light and how much?
Pics will be helpful...

UP UP UP

[showmak]

Guys,

Do you think my question to Noneno is difficult to be answered?

I just would like to know from where he got the white signal light and somke rear light and for how much?

[Ernie]

Just got 35% Madico Charcool tint on the sides and rear today. Still waiting for the glue to harden to be truly happy with it, but I'm really pleased with how well the installer treated my vehicle. The last one I had done was Llumar but the installer seriously boned up my vehicle.

If you're neurotic about busted clips, bent trim, scratched glass etc and NYC (northern Bronx) is in driving range, I'd recommend Lorenzo Tint . . . He could tell I was a bit nutso about keeping the car nice and was really respectful of that - it means a LOT to me.

I'll try to get pics up in the next few days if anyone is interested.

-Ernie

[mtbrider21]

I've had it tinted, 17 inch rims replaced the stock 16, installed alarm to gain remote for door locks and satellite radio.

Soon remote start (just a couple more wires on the alarm)

Base 09 SVT

Nolig - Can you provide some pics and more detail? I just picked up a 09 i SV, and was trying to figure out what would be the best bet for remote and alarm, since there are power locks, but no remote/alarm installed. Not sure why Mazda would do this, as just about every car I've seen comes with these features standard!

[Fudd]

Put a K&N drop-in filter in my 2.5i GT.
A slight improvement in throttle response and slightly less hesitation when cold.

[BOSTONREF]

Added Wheather teck Extreme duty mats for front {now available} (NA for backs so far). Looking to sell my LLyod custom mats, front and back. (make an offer).
Installed font and back splash guards.

[nolig2278]

Nolig - Can you provide some pics and more detail? I just picked up a 09 i SV, and was trying to figure out what would be the best bet for remote and alarm, since there are power locks, but no remote/alarm installed. Not sure why Mazda would do this, as just about every car I've seen comes with these features standard!


I installed an old prestige remote start alarm that i pulled from my dad's mx-3
the unluck button when clicked 3x will open the windows
trunk release works
still havent figured out what to do with the option button
need to still connect the remote start of the alarm

[buckyb73]

The only thing I've done to my Mazda 6 is to replace the inside dome light, map lights, and door courtesy lights with blue led lighting, which really sets off the Kona Blue exterior color and looks great with the light gray leather inside. Other than that, it is great the way it comes from Mazda, except for the 2 coats of Liquid Glass, followed by 2 coats of Collinite Insulator wax on the exterior. The only ones who don't appreciate that are the bugs that routinely slip off and break their necks when confronting my car.

[Ernie]

Hrm - deaaaad thread ;)

A ways back I put in a WOLO bad boy, dual DVD headrests, a new amp, got the basslink mounted nicely (and it comes out in 3 minutes for cargo space; no screwdriver required!) - did a really sly mounting job of the remote (into the cup-holder divider!). Added my own personal touch of rice to the back with a M3 "2.5" badge where the "V6" one goes. It looks really nice, but I really wanted "I4" as a joke ;) I guess I'm going to leave it as it'll be a nice under statement if I can ever get a Garrett setup going in a few years :D (hey, a man can dream)

Going to change out the steering wheel controls for the Touring version.

[maple_leaf]

Hrm - deaaaad thread ;)

A ways back I put in a WOLO bad boy, dual DVD headrests, a new amp, got the basslink mounted nicely (and it comes out in 3 minutes for cargo space; no screwdriver required!) - did a really sly mounting job of the remote (into the cup-holder divider!). Added my own personal touch of rice to the back with a M3 "2.5" badge where the "V6" one goes. It looks really nice, but I really wanted "I4" as a joke ;) I guess I'm going to leave it as it'll be a nice under statement if I can ever get a Garrett setup going in a few years :D (hey, a man can dream)

Going to change out the steering wheel controls for the Touring version.


Oh how I would love to turbo this baby too......

BTW, take a pic of the 2.5 badge if you don't mind. Wanna see what it looks like. Thx.

[nolig2278]

no one installing anything?
I am still looking to do the last 2 wires of y remote start. I had installed it mainly to get remote door locks and roll down the windows.
20K miles

[Antonio DiMarco]

So far I'm happy with the way my s GT came from the factory.

[Becker-Brown]

Well... didn't do it today, but I installed the CorkSport RAI: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=5264710&postcount=32
other than that - just WeatherTech mats and trunk liner - sort of a necessity in the Pacific Northwest - especially with the kids'(yes, multiple kids) muddy soccer and baseball cleats (spin)

Thinking about window tint next.

'09 Black MZ6i TR (MT)

[nolig2278]

Nolig - Can you provide some pics and more detail? I just picked up a 09 i SV, and was trying to figure out what would be the best bet for remote and alarm, since there are power locks, but no remote/alarm installed. Not sure why Mazda would do this, as just about every car I've seen comes with these features standard!


i used a prestige $90 alarm that i pulled from another one of my cars
i used the car horn as the alarm horn
power door lock require wiring in a diode i think to allow for lock and unlock.
trunk opens with remote too.
doors lock themselves when moving and unlock when key is removed (all from alarm)
windows roll down too by hitting the unlock button 3x, no special wiring for this.

i have not yet wired the actual starting wires as i havent looked for the tachometer wire that i need to tap into

[Rockin03mp5]

Brought it home.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/nvonde/IMG_0678-1.jpg

2011 Mazda6 Touring.

[CTt3P5]

Looks good in the driveway and Congrats!

[Rockin03mp5]

thanks.

it is a tight fit in the garage though.

thing is 13'' longer than the 5. lol

[CTt3P5]

That's easy...add on to the garage. :D

[Rockin03mp5]

well, i just moved some crap somewhere else.

[Rockin03mp5]

drove it through some crappy snow/slush again.

im impressed with the snow handling of the michelin tires on this car. that and traction control, i have been able to plow through 8 inches no problem.

[Rockin03mp5]

Just broke the 1000 mile mark!

lol.





hello?

anybody?

[Rockin03mp5]

Guess not.

Washed it today.

[srt4jake]

The latest thing I did was plasti-dip my rims, badges, and silver fog trim + the strip came out pretty good imo

[maple_leaf]

Got any pics? I was thinking of trying the plastidip on my rims but am afraid it won't come out the way I imagine it...


The latest thing I did was plasti-dip my rims, badges, and silver fog trim + the strip came out pretty good imo

[srt4jake]

ya sure its pretty much foolproof just spray it on even and do about 3-4 coats and it will come out good here are pics of my plasti-dipped parts:

[Samz07]

The latest thing I did was plasti-dip my rims, badges, and silver fog trim + the strip came out pretty good imo

I love plasti dip

[maple_leaf]

ya sure its pretty much foolproof just spray it on even and do about 3-4 coats and it will come out good here are pics of my plasti-dipped parts:

Nice!!! Think I'll try it too. If only I could find some....

[2manyzzs]

So far: Replaced OEM tires with Goodyear Eagles, K 7 N drop in, Amsoil throughout.
Now comes the hard part: Trying to find anything in the aftermarket for a 2009 6s.
What happened? I found it easier to mod a Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ than my Mazda....