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2014 CX5 With the front seat all the way forward there is 6'9"

If you search turning off DRL I think you will find there is a fuse you can pull. Since this comes up often for you, you might pull the fuse and replace it with a switch and fuse in series.

BTW I designed a hidden hitch back in 2014. (I designed and built my trailer as well.) https://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123841080-Hidden-hitch-(Completely-hidden)&highlight=

I have a Curt Class II Receiver Hitch (1.25 in sq receiver) I tow a 1000 lb trailer extensively every summer. Probably around 1500 miles. The hitch is perfect for this application. I did modify the draw bar so it doesn't rattle, but that would be needed with any hitch.

Note. The foam I used is VERY firm. You can not press your fist down enough to bottom out in it. I cut it to size with a table saw. Your mileage may vary. I went this route because I didn*t want the foam to crush between the bolsters. I essentially have a small bench seat. BTW I made a...

i al also a large person. 65. 250 lb. I like everything about the CX5 but the seats. I obtained some very firm foam (from a very old military Jeep cushion) about 2in. Thick. I cut it to just fit between the bolsters. I can now drive all day comfortably. The trouble with bucket seats is...

Would someone with the original struts measure the pivot center to pivot center distance. I have the new shorter ones and I want to find longer struts. Thanks

Nice pix, but how do they work for seeing where you are going? I don't care what they look like. I just want to light up more of the road.

I believe the hitch is always a dealer installed item, and many of them have not done it well. the "Mazda hitch" Actually the hitch Mazda chooses to install requires cutting the bumper. The Curt hitch does not. BTW My daughter had a Curt hitch installed by our local garage. Perfect job, and...

When I bought my 2014 the recommended upgrade for the high beam was to swap a Philips 9011 for the stock 9005 I did this and found it an improvement. Now my Daughter has a 2014 6 Same headlights. Is this still the best option. I see adds for OSRAM - Night Breaker Unlimited and Philips 9005...

Unless it is a Cop. see earlier post.

I flagged down a police car who had a tire so bald the steel belts were showing. I would have considered it to dangerous to drive on let alone chase someone. He told me it was not illegal for a police car and drove off. Not stating any conclusions,

6 pages telling a guy when to buy gas. His car, his money, his life. Buy it when you want and God bless you.

Curt hitch self installed for the win.

At 6'6" I have been avoiding the recall. so far my OEM struts work great on my 2014.