Recent content by Lando

Yep, I felt the same way, but I have had fun adding the options that I missed and now have the CX-5 my way. I added a class 3 hitch for the bike rack and utility trailer, speakers in the dash and doors, custom leather seats from Katzkin and seat heaters, JVC DVD player with Jensen back up...

Over 16,000 miles and averaging over 32 mpg. The computer is always a bit optimistic, but Fuelly uses real data - miles and gallons used.

My sentiments exactly. Everyone should own one black car and one red car, then you are cured for life.

I don't have a back up camera (yet), and despite providing expert training, my wife still makes the most bizarre hand gestures as she provides hitching guidance. Anyway, I too have a class III hitch and have towed my loaded utility trailer up over Shasta and the southern Cascades with no...

What you said, plus I will often shift directly from 4th to 6th on slight downslopes or flat ground when traffic is moving unobstructed and the engine is under low demand for torque. Still, city driving with winter tires is lowering my Fuelly numbers.

Mazda is changing Liquid Silver into Saliva Silver.

Thanks for the info Mongo. I had checked the JVC website and that's where I was getting the 7-3/16" width and I knew that the one you installed was the same width. I couldn't figure out how you made it fit with the Metra. The JVC dimensions must include the sleeve. That definitely shifts the...

I got the Weathertech cargo liner, but went with the Huskies for the floor liners. Like them both and very glad I got the floor liners when I did. I have hosed them off several times this winter. A slight disavantage to the Huskies is that the fuel door release is below the mat. Not such a...

I'm getting ready to install an after market DVD player and have narrowed my choices down to a Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS and a JVC KW-AV70BT. I'm leaning toward the JVC. I pre-assembled the Metra installation kit to get some measurements and the available width is exactly 7". This is where the...

My sunglasses fit perfectly in their case. I don't use the overhead because it does not protect my expensive sunglasses as well.

No. Complete waste of money and big profit item for dealer. Just say no.

Thanks. That's what I wanted to verify. I see from your earlier post that you went with JVC. What model did you put in? Are you happy with it? Any other models you might suggest? Any info is appreciated.

It has been over 20 years since I installed an aftermarket stereo, so I am sure things have gotten a lot more complicated. I want to replace the Sport model stereo with a DVD player that has a touchscreen capable of displaying rear view camera input with Bluetooth. I know that Metra has a...

Yeah, I figure on doing that last as well. What color did you get? I went with Black with Ice Grey inserts and Ice Grey door panel inserts. Also got the red stitching option. I figure I only want to do this once so I may as well get exactly what I want especially since it was a gift from my...

I got mine through Autoseatskins http://www.autoseatskins.com/ They were shipped directly from Katzkin. Due to recent shoulder surgery I have not installed yet. Kit includes door panel covers as well. Very impressed with quality and turn around time. Ordered seat heaters from...