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    2016.5 CX-5: Help me identify this rattle sound

    When under acceleration and under certain conditions (rpm perhaps?), I get a rattle. It sounds like metal on metal, perhaps causes by some sort of resonance. It sounds like it's coming from the dash or A-pillar but it might be just be reflecting off the windshield. Car is a 2016.5 touring. Any...
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    Electronics issues after installing amplifier/subwoofer

    I'm having an odd issue with my 2016 CX-5 after installing an amplifier and subwoofer using a PAC line out converter. I did not splice into any factory wiring and always had the battery disconnected during the installation. I've since disconnected all of the above and the issue remains...
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    Android Auto on Headunit: Where do you store/dock your phone?

    Question for those who use Android Auto on the headunit and therefore plug their phone into the USB and DON'T use the phone's screen, where do you place your phone? I've been trying to come up with a place to mount a dock for one-handed docking of the phone but haven't found a good place or...
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    Increasing height of non-powered hatch/liftgate when opened (so i don't hit my head!)

    I have a 2016.5 Touring and hate how low the liftgate is when it's opened. I haven't measured it yet but it seems less than 6'. I'm 6'2" and having to duck under is a PITA and i already smacked my head on it once. Has anyone tried to increase the height? I understand it's not meant to be...
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    Mazda3 18" OEM wheels on my 2016 CX-5

    Found a great deal locally, $200 for the whole set, for OEM 17/18 Mazda3 Touring/GT wheels. Will these fit my 2016.5 touring? I currently have the stock 17" wheels. I think they have the same width but slightly different offset, 45mm stock vs 50mm on the Mazda3 ones. Any other issues or things I...
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