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After pricing the bulb out on superbrightleds.com, I think it might actually be cheaper to order direct from them.
What have you done to your CX-9 today?
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After pricing the bulb out on superbrightleds.com, I think it might actually be cheaper to order direct from them.
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- 2009 Mazda CX-9 GT
I was wondering about that. All good, I appreciate the gesture.
I've just cleaned my red soul CX9 GT.
And things I have done DIY, though not "Today"
1/Hacked MCU for Android Auto and Video Player. Bose sound system sucks for music but awesome for video. We watched only at camp site.
2/Installed 50mm spacer all four rear and front rims.
3/Installed Uhaul 2inch Hitch.
4/Installed PPF on hood, front side fenders
5/Installed ceramic tints all side windows 30%, whole front windshield 70%.
6/Accessories: MaxSpider 3D floor mats, suicide knob, glossy red TPU case for key, windows visors, Solar TPMS, dual dash camera, Fortin remote starter.
To do list:
1/Tuning for better starting speed, I still few turbo lag compare to my previous Acura V6. Looking at Pedal Commander, but decide to wait for local tuning service when available. No one ever said anything about this topic?
2/Installing 360 aftermarket camera, 2019 stock 360 cam is a joke.
3/Installing sensor for kick to open trunk.
4/Installing auto fold side mirrors. Need advise for part?
5/May consider short ram intake and exhaust. These might not be a choice since we are expecting baby, not sure how terrible is the drone sound in cabinet?
Overall, I am happy with this sexy looking car, saved me $15000 over an MDX.
And things I have done DIY, though not "Today"
1/Hacked MCU for Android Auto and Video Player. Bose sound system sucks for music but awesome for video. We watched only at camp site.
2/Installed 50mm spacer all four rear and front rims.
3/Installed Uhaul 2inch Hitch.
4/Installed PPF on hood, front side fenders
5/Installed ceramic tints all side windows 30%, whole front windshield 70%.
6/Accessories: MaxSpider 3D floor mats, suicide knob, glossy red TPU case for key, windows visors, Solar TPMS, dual dash camera, Fortin remote starter.
To do list:
1/Tuning for better starting speed, I still few turbo lag compare to my previous Acura V6. Looking at Pedal Commander, but decide to wait for local tuning service when available. No one ever said anything about this topic?
2/Installing 360 aftermarket camera, 2019 stock 360 cam is a joke.
3/Installing sensor for kick to open trunk.
4/Installing auto fold side mirrors. Need advise for part?
5/May consider short ram intake and exhaust. These might not be a choice since we are expecting baby, not sure how terrible is the drone sound in cabinet?
Overall, I am happy with this sexy looking car, saved me $15000 over an MDX.
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Got home Friday after work, press the liftgate button, and all I hear is bangin' and clangin'; the ballmount tore out and cracked the interior panel.....
Now to find somebody to weld the ballmount back in place.
Now to find somebody to weld the ballmount back in place.
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Here's a vid of the CS intake on my CX-9. Windows are partially down for the majority of the video, and all the way down for the last clip. It shows how it sounds in regular driving, and how it sounds with moderate acceleration. I had no other performance mods at the time of the video, only the intake and aftermarket wheels.
Car looks great by the way! Would you mind sharing how you hacked the infotainment?
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Dang, that sucks. Hopefully the repair isn't too expensive.
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Yesterday I did an oil and filter change (Castrol Edge 5w30 and OEM PY8W-14-302 filter), then swapped my winter wheels on.
I'm also going to check the oil catch can later today. A few of you may be aware that I wasn't catching any blowby in my OCC. I changed the mounting location and put on about 4000km (2500 mi), so we'll see if the location had anything to do with it.
I'm also going to check the oil catch can later today. A few of you may be aware that I wasn't catching any blowby in my OCC. I changed the mounting location and put on about 4000km (2500 mi), so we'll see if the location had anything to do with it.
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Well, just checked the OCC and it's still bone dry. I'm going to try shortening the lengths of tubing and possibly mounting the OCC even lower than it is now, but it's looking more and more like a case of "you get what you pay for".
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Can anybody with a first gen confirm that this ballmount comes out at 90 degrees? Either an image or a verbal confirmation? The only reference I have is this image I got from Facebook of a similar repair:Got home Friday after work, press the liftgate button, and all I hear is bangin' and clangin'; the ballmount tore out and cracked the interior panel.....
Now to find somebody to weld the ballmount back in place.
This one appears to be at quite an angle, but it also is only tacked into place, so I suspect it isn't the final repair.
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Picked up a Weathertech cargo liner......
I need to get me one of these. What's the plan if you need to use the 3rd row? Does it fold up easy?
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I have no use for the 3rd row, even thought of removing it. If by some crazy chance I need to use it, I would remove the liner, roll it up, and proceed with using the seats. I'd bet against that ever happening. LOL
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Since buying my 2018 GT a couple weeks ago: Replaced engine air and cabin filters, installed Mazda mud flaps (front and rear), washed and waxed (Meguiar's G18220 Ultimate Liquid Wax), front windows 18% tint, and jury-rigged some pony tail holders to secure the vertical cargo net in the rear (which actually works well).
My came with newer firmware at the time, so I need to do Serial cable mod.
I just follow step by step here.
https://mazdatweaks.com/serial/
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Finally got the LED license plate lights in. No before picture, but "dirty yellow" best describes the incandescent bulbs.
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Did NOT know about this site! Fantastic. Terminal-based hacks to the systems. I love it. Thanks for the URL.
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Nice! It's almost that time of the year where it gets really cold and hard to work on cars. I'm planning to get mine done professionally at least once and I can do the maintaining it.
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Just got this fixed. It isn't pretty (the metal is so thin), but that's why we have plastic panels to cover it up. LOLGot home Friday after work, press the liftgate button, and all I hear is bangin' and clangin'; the ballmount tore out and cracked the interior panel.....
Now to find somebody to weld the ballmount back in place.
Can't get the images off my phone, so I'll post them up later, as well as a "how to".
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