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[rockethead26]

Finally got around to installing my H&R lowering springs on my 2014 Mazda CX-5! I had a vision, and it’s finally coming together. Was waiting for the warranty to be done before changing things around since it’s my family car. But it came out really nice! Lowering springs, RaceMesh grills (only CX-5 he has ever done), and Niche 20” rims. I love my baby! Haha

Nicely done!

 

[CX-5um]

Finally got around to installing my H&R lowering springs on my 2014 Mazda CX-5! I had a vision, and it’s finally coming together. Was waiting for the warranty to be done before changing things around since it’s my family car. But it came out really nice! Lowering springs, RaceMesh grills (only CX-5 he has ever done), and Niche 20” rims. I love my baby! Haha

Looks cool. Are you going to install upgraded shocks?

 

[JigMD80]

@CX-5um as of right now, no. I am going to wait until the stock ones go bad then replace them. It rides really well right now.

 

[ohmysky]

Carbon steering wheel & aluminum shift knob from Aliexpress

 

[inkedup]

Carbon steering wheel & aluminum shift knob from Aliexpress

^Link for the shift knob?

 

[Sushi-N-Sake]

Just installed a hood strut kit today, works and looks great.

A high quality kit, from Russia.

 

[Sushi-N-Sake]

Also installed a new hood deflector and a set of old Bosch fog lights I had on an old Ford Escort GT in the mid 90's,( Wow! has it been that long.) yes, the lenses are made of glass, (how's that for retro lighting?) and far out perform the factory lights, much more visibility in the fog.

 

[RedBaron]

Just installed a hood strut kit today, works and looks great.

A high quality kit, from Russia.


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Hmmm, interesting! That's a bit different from the ones I have (and all the others I've seen). Yours has 2 brackets each side, whereas mine/the others just use a 'bolt' into the fender at the bottom. But it looks like you have to cut the rubber at the sides for yours to fit. Not sure I like that idea

 

[PatrickGSR94]

That one little notch in that rubber piece definitely won't hurt anything.

 

[Sushi-N-Sake]

Hmmm, interesting! That's a bit different from the ones I have (and all the others I've seen). Yours has 2 brackets each side, whereas mine/the others just use a 'bolt' into the fender at the bottom. But it looks like you have to cut the rubber at the sides for yours to fit. Not sure I like that idea

I really didn't like to cut into the rubber, but after I installed the hood struts I was like "ah...no big deal". Very happy with the results.

 

[PatrickGSR94]

I really didn't like to cut into the rubber, but after I installed the hood struts I was like "ah...no big deal". Very happy with the results.

Exactly. I probably would even just cut it so as to not leave the little flap hanging there.

 

[Mylo]

DRL and sequential turn lights on 2020 Touring (AU).

 

[Brodeka]

Wrapped the grill chrome as well as the front bezel of the hood. I think it looks great on the CX-5 because of the shape of the hood around the headlight. Other models have a different piece at the front it looks like.

 

[murky]

I no longer need an 8mm wrench or Phillips screwdriver to access Fumoto oil drain valve and oil filter. Only tool needed for oil change is something to get the push fasteners started, and to grip the oil filter.

 

[joaco]

Wrapped the grill chrome as well as the front bezel of the hood. I think it looks great on the CX-5 because of the shape of the hood around the headlight. Other models have a different piece at the front it looks like.
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Did you have to remove the entire bumper to remove the grill chrome?

 

[Brodeka]

Did you have to remove the entire bumper to remove the grill chrome?

The dealership did the wrap for me, it was part of the agreement when I purchased it so I'm not sure about the bumper but I don't think so. It's a wrap on top of the chrome and a guy specializing in it did the work (I expect he has a tool that lets him apply pressure in hard to reach areas). Someone who has done their own wrap or seen it done would know more.

 

[Tomescu]

I've added few things to my car, too, a timid tentative. I would rather call it cosmetising. The car is relatively new and I don't want to drill any hole in it. Yet. Steering wheel cover, red start button, a cellphone holder, a small flag, a red frame for the licence plate, illuminated floating hub caps, new tires, rear splash guards and puddle lights. The puddle lights are more like a temporary compromise until I find a proper kit that would require minimum drilling or perhaps Mazda will offer something for CX-5 in the near future.

 

[RedSoul]

Blacked out all my emblems/badges last weekend and I'm so stoked with how it came out! One last piece of chrome remains (the rear bumper guard) and then I'll finally be done with my chrome delete!

 

[Brodeka]

DRL and sequential turn lights on 2020 Touring (AU).

I saw something just like this for sale in the US and really wanted it! Since the 2021 model is new, the stored doesn't verify it'll fit. I figure those black strips beside the fog lights are unchanged from the 2020 so I'll probably get

 

[JSB33]

I put on my hood struts yesterday, they finally arrived after having ordered them in August.