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Ok I see what you're talking about. However that has never bothered me or even made me noticed. I will say that your Gentex mirror has noticeably larger dimensions vs. their regular auto-dimming mirrors (most likely due to having to accommodating the 3.5in LCD screen). My Gentex mirror is closer...

Kludge, I see your point about the factory mirror's swing arm being longer and how you prefer your mirror canting down from higher. I personally prefer a compact swing arm and how the mirror sits closer to the windshield; it's just a look I prefer. One thing I did do was add a Gentex wire...

Excellent DIY thread Kludge! I've installed rearview cams on my previous vehicles and can understand the effort it takes. For our 5, I plan to use a CCD flush keyhole camera through the bumper. But this won't happen until there's an aftermarket fit kit to replace new 5's OEM radio unit. I prefer...

The rack vids from Rack Outfitter's YouTube channel are great! ORS Racks are good as well and e-Trailer.com's vids (mostly on their website) and tech support are topnotch. And thanks for the Mazda2 link. Thule just released their new AeroBlade load bars but it looks like they've already...

That's because it's not a Thule cargo basket. It's a Rage Powersport ER-08208 Deluxe. The discontinued Malone Katahdin unit is identical to the Rage unit. It could have been Rage private labeled for Malone or vice-versa. Regardless, the Rage basket sells for less than the Malone. I'm not...

Looks good. The OEM rack is a Thule rack made specifically for Mazda. It still sits higher than the aftermarket Thule or Inno racks. If you like the flush foot-to-bar look, the Whispbar (recently acquired by Yakima) is a far superior product vs OEM setup. It uses aluminum aerofoil bars that...

Punter7768: my apologies for the late reply as I just read your post. I measured very similar heights to the Inno setup I used the Thule 460R Rapid Podium Footpack + KIT3080 fit kit and Rapid Aero or Aero Blade bars and the all measured 3.00in ~ 3.125in from top of roof depending if it was...

ORS probably is just following Inno's fit guide which only lists 2006-2009 for the Mazda5. It's already been established here in this (long) thread that the Inno IN-XR Stays (foot kit w/locks) and TR-120 Fit Hook (vehicle specific fit kits) are all compatible with Mazda5 model years 2016-2012...

Thank you BPb. Very much appreciated.

Any help would be appreciated guys. Thank you.

Love the contrast between the tint and the silver. It totally changes the aesthetics of the exterior!

Thanks was98. I've seen pics but would you still mind taking the measurement for me? I'm testing out a Thule setup and would like empirical data to compare it against. No concerns of moonroof hitting it, just looking for the lowest profile.

Height of Inno Setup? To Owners with the Inno racks, May I ask one of you to measure the height of the roof to the bottom of the load bars? I'm looking for the setup with lowest profile and am curious how high the Inno foot pads raise the bars. Thanks much.

Perfecto! Hey, I spy an Elise!