Recent content by xwedge

Mazda NA or whomever you spoke to is wrong. The tuning is definitely in the headunit. There were previous threads that noted that there is a steep roll off in bass below 45hz.

If you're a costco member, check https://www.costcoauto.com/parts_and_service/enterzipcode.aspx?gotourl=%2fparts_and_service%2f My mazda dealer happened to be on this list and I got 15% off carplay parts This coupon is also useful if you need some kind of maintenance done for your car.

First things first. Just simply connect your PAC and make sure that nothing is loose. If that cuts audio to your speakers, something is wrong. Don't ground the remote wire...you may cause shorts. If you still have no sound, I'd recommend returning this PAC and getting another one just to...

Sounds like a dead PAC or your PAC connections were loose. Shouldn't need to tweak the arrows in order to hear sound from your original speakers.

I'm pretty sure the 2016.5 doesn't have a spare tire sub either, unless it was added as an aftermarket option. Only the 2017+ have them. My 2016 Touring with Bose doesn't have any connections back there. It's easy to add if that's what you want to do. Just pick up the PAC module, run some...

You're probably better off installing the PAC and an aftermarket amp/sub. That's what I ended up doing (I have 2016 with Blose).

Just installed the strut tower brace from Ultra Racing and noticed some dramatic results. I've always thought that the 1st gen CX5 had a bit too much body roll. After installing the bar, the car corners much flatter, especially during sudden lane changes. The steering also felt a bit...

I'm guessing the tires are bad or they just need balancing

Its on page 3 of this very thread lol https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123855204-My-amplifier-install-on-a-2016-CX-5-bose-with-PAC-AOEM-MAZ2-adapter/page3&highlight=bass+rolloff

Yes, there have been a few discussions on this already. My image dynamics idqv2 10" definitely doesn't get as low as it used to in my old mazda3s 2011 (non bose) and '98 honda crv . I was able mitigate some of that with the bass restorer.

Thanks Adguy. I had the same thoughts as you. I wished they made them as 18's...was thinking about going to 19's but didn't really want to sacrifice anything ride quality/road noise.

I picked up a set of OEM 2nd gen touring rims on craiglist for $200. I think it's a HUGE improvement over the 1st gen and it also matches my car.

The signal from the bose headunit is sadly not full profile, it has a really steep bass rolloff around 45hz. You can search the threads for a more complete answer. Basically, you'll need an audio restorer to get the low end bass for your subs. I picked this up...

Its the T155/90 D18

I found a full size spare on ebay from a cx7 for about $75. It fits perfectly without any mods.