Recent content by blackbear

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So I splurged for the racing beat muffler and a AEM dry flow OEM replacement filter. Was not expecting any increase in HP or torque and my but dyno confirms little to no real increase (at sea level) but I do love the sound. Very mellow and pretty quiet, yet has a nice tone that the stock exhaust...

Thanks for that reply, makes sense. Guess I am still looking for something that will never be and in comparison to my 08 Toyo Rav4 V6 is down almost 100hp. And gas mileage is somewhat disappointing with the CX-5 as well. Maybe the estimates for city mileage was the outskirts of Nebraska. Here in...

Just noticed my redline is 6 grand+ on my tach but I'm lucky if it hits 5600 - 5700 rpm before it shifts in auto mode in the first 3 gears. (not noticed highway speeds) If I put it into manual shift mode it will bounce off the limiter and kill the acceleration which I would expect, but why in...

First, I went to purchase a 2" hitch on my new 16.5 touring, not to pull max loads, but want the 2" for more options. I settled on a Drawtight P/N 75748. It is listed to fit on 2013-15 models but to my surprise the web site said it was not compatible on my 2016. Did they change the frame...

Switching 19" wheels/ tires for 17" touring wheels and tires I am in Seattle / Shoreline and just purchased a 2016.5 Touring with the exact wheels (17") and tires that you are negotiating to buy with the dealer. If you would like to swap the wheels and tires I would pay to have the Mazda...