Fixing those wimpy CX-5 Exhaust Tips...

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CX-SV

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2013 CX-5 GT AWD w/tech (Mar'12-Jul'14)

• Oct 15, 2013

• #21

Very nice tip HelloMello, my favorite.

 

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EagleRockCX5

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2014 CX-5 GT 2WD

• Oct 15, 2013

• #22

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3.5 inch polished tip, brought the length out a bit to be flush with the bumper.

 

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aelaan

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Mazda CX5 GS 2014 - NAV

• Oct 15, 2013

• #23

^ Yes I like ^^those!!

 

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MATR6

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'15 WRX

• Oct 16, 2013

• #24

3.5 inch polished tip, brought the length out a bit to be flush with the bumper.

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How much did this cost you tips & install?

 

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EagleRockCX5

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2014 CX-5 GT 2WD

• Oct 16, 2013

• #25

$120 to remove the old tips, buy and install these. They are similar to the racing beat tips, almost identical actually.

 

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CX-Triton

• Oct 17, 2013

• #26

Just installed these tips I got from eBay for $43 shipped from China. They are very high quality and really easy to install, they fit over the stock exhaust so no need to weld anything. I tried the angled look so that the tips fit completely under the bumper, but I decided to have them straight out. They do hang out a little bit but nothing too serious.

The clamp system works very well, they are very secure and there is no movement at all.

 

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MATR6

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'15 WRX

• Oct 17, 2013

• #27

CX-5tormtrooper said:

Just installed these tips I got from eBay for $43 shipped from China. They are very high quality and really easy to install, they fit over the stock exhaust so no need to weld anything. I tried the angled look so that the tips fit completely under the bumper, but I decided to have them straight out. They do hang out a little bit but nothing too serious.

The clamp system works very well, they are very secure and there is no movement at all.

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Are they stainless steel? Do you have a link to the auction?

 

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CX-Triton

• Oct 17, 2013

• #28

MATR6 said:

Are they stainless steel? Do you have a link to the auction?

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Yup, stainless steel.

Here's https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned).

 

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erhayes

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2022CX5 PP

• Oct 18, 2013

• #29

They look perfect to me. Mazda seems to like to keep the exhaust tip under the bumper for some reason. The CX7s were about 2 inches under and Mazda had so many complants that they issued a TSB. E

 

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MATR6

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'15 WRX

• Oct 21, 2013

• #30

EagleRockCX5 said:

$120 to remove the old tips, buy and install these. They are similar to the racing beat tips, almost identical actually.

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Where did you buy the tips from?

 

paris1

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23 CX-5 Premium

• Oct 21, 2013

• #31

Sorry, but installing them over the existing tips just doesn't get it for me. Looks very "add-on".

 

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EagleRockCX5

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2014 CX-5 GT 2WD

• Oct 21, 2013

• #32

Paris, I had them ordered from a local exhaust shop. They had a 9 inch model in stock, but it was too long. I believe it was a 6 inch tip I went with.

I didn't want to go that route of installing over existing tips, however it is much more cost effective and easy. One way to help that look however is to paint the original tips black with a high temp paint.

 

Last edited: Oct 21, 2013

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daveyhampton

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CX5 SPORT NAV - FULLY LOADED!

• Jan 5, 2014

• #33

Is there not an after market full stainless system available that has larger tips?

 

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CX-SV

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2013 CX-5 GT AWD w/tech (Mar'12-Jul'14)

• Jan 5, 2014

• #34

daveyhampton said:

Is there not an after market full stainless system available that has larger tips?

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Yes there are aftermarket exhaust setups, but that approach is much more expensive and creates more noise than many want.