TampaMS3;6381647here is my old 2014 GT [IMG said:http://s11.postimg.org/co1sd5ehv/Alex_CX16.jpg[/IMG]
TampaMS3: So you did the swap? The 2014 looks terrific! Was it a direct replacement and what did it cost?
Didn't you have the huge 275's all around? Why did you choose to not mount them on your 16? Congrats, btw!
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Going to mount the rims soon and the others parts (laugh) Racing Beat muffler
I'm really surprised there isn't more interest here on this mod. Seems like a no-brainer!sorry Pchop ;-)
Making queries over the phone and the internet with different Mazda parts people, I've gotten conflicting answers as to whether this is a plug-n-play swap out or not. So I haven't pursued pricing info. It all hinges on whether the bumper valance for the 2016 is the same part number as the previous models, which I haven't dug deep enough to be certain one way or the other. From what I know, the price of the grill is not prohibitive; $200-250, but that's just the grill itself. There are other parts (brackets and such) that add cost to the job.Has anyone looked into this swap recently? I have a 2015, and am not a fan of the grill. I love the 2016 grill. Not concerned with the fog lights. I'd really like to know the price of this installation.
Making queries over the phone and the internet with different Mazda parts people, I've gotten conflicting answers as to whether this is a plug-n-play swap out or not. So I haven't pursued pricing info. It all hinges on whether the bumper valance for the 2016 is the same part number as the previous models, which I haven't dug deep enough to be certain one way or the other. From what I know, the price of the grill is not prohibitive; $200-250, but that's just the grill itself. There are other parts (brackets and such) that add cost to the job.
I changed to the new grill. It is not plug and play.
The metal bracket behind is different so you will need to change that.
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I bought the oem parts directly from Japan through a friend so I can't remember exact prices.
I actually didn't know the updated metal bracket was required. So when I brought it to my mechanic to install he just took the original bracket out completely and made it fit without a replacement piece. Probably not recommended though haha
Using the parts listed by RedPanda (same as in the eBay ad), total price from Mazdapartswholesale.com is about $290.Ah ok, thanks for the reply. I'll have to do some more research to see how much it would cost here in the states.
Using the parts listed by RedPanda (same as in the eBay ad), total price from Mazdapartswholesale.com is about $290.
RedPanda: A few questions:
1. What year is your CX-5?
2. Did your front bumper valance have to be modified in any way to accept the new parts or is it the same valance as the 2016?
3. Aren't he emblems interchangeable on the old and new grilles?
4. In the ebay ad, which picture is the bracket and which one is the lower seal?
Thanks for your report on this swap. This is very helpful!