Recent content by soloist_huaxin

Guess Mazda doesn't expect owners to do more jacking than changing a flat, which can be done with scissor jack on those pinch points.

I think 2 of them came with my AEM CAI... so I get another 6% on top of the CAI? SWEET! what about license plate frame?

clip-on garage opener remotes fits nicely there too

Had a photo of my '14 in blue parked right next to another '14 in blue in a random McDonald's lot somewhere Maine... In the "what did I do" dept., installed AEM intake to replace OEM box.

Went ahead and did it, it was an easy swap, everything fits just fine. Now is there is an easy way to reset ECU?

care to share more about the OBDII HUD? btw, wth is "CX-5 Miata"? 2-seat convertible SUV?

I was on the fence about getting a SRI, and have been waiting for an SRI with heatshield. Seems like AEM finally comes out with one (part # 21-779C), but it claims to be only compatible with '15-'16 2.5 CX5... From the look of engine bay photos between '14 and '15 I didn't spot any significant...

I see. That happened last time and that's why I found my inner pads worn much more than outer pads. But I'm not completely sure I lubed it correctly - might have to re-lube it next time I change pads.

I did. Could you elaborate this "free-to-float" idea?

100 ft lbs.

quick update - got the Wagner rotor and Wagner oex pads. spent whole Sunday changing. Shop might be exaggerating the rotor wear a fair bit - I think all 4 rotors have some life left in them based on thickness, but I do see pretty significant uneven wear on the pads. Rotors needed some serious...

Thanks Chris, how are they working for you? I can get the same set for ~$230 shipped from rockauto, or I can get similar set by Wagner for $270 with maybe better pads(Wagner part# OEX1623/1624), wondering if you have any insight on those? As for tools, local autozone has caliper tools on free...

'14 CX-5 GT AWD, after 52k and (a pad change? don't quite remember, assumed dealer did it when doing 30k service), shop tells me that it's time to change all 4 rotors and pads, and a bleed is needed as brake fluid is halfway between max/min and a bit dark in color. pads have <4mm left, rotor has...

Made a mistake and scraped my 14 cx5 front bumper on some metal poles...definitely went thru base coat and primer in some spots, so a full putty-prime-paint treatment is in order. Any suggestions on spray paint kits? biggest scrape is about 2.5in longx1in wide, and many other smaller scratches...

just called dealer(not the one I bought from, but the closest one), going in Monday 8AM. we'll see...