otnielarencibia
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- 2007 Mazda CX-7 GT
I have taken the time to e-mail several comanies in search for aftermarket support and these are the responses....
Gibson exhaust........
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:26:00 -0800
From: "Shawn" <shawn@Gibsonperformance.com>
Unfortunately at this time we do not offer any performance parts for your vehicle. It is something we are interested in, but have not began any R&D. Depending on other pending projects we might have something in the next few months.
Greddy.........
From: "GReddy Performance Products" <gpp@greddy.com>
Subject: Re: exhaust prototype
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:06:41 -0800
There are currently no plans for CX-7 parts.
Sincerely,
Chris Lum
Research & Development Division
GReddy Performance Products Inc.
9 Vanderbilt Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 588-8300
(949) 588-6318 fax
www.greddy.com
Borla............
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:06:59 -0800
From: "SALES" <SALES@Borla.com>
Thank you for contacting BORLA PERFORMANCE. Unfortunately as of right now we here at Borla do not have a date or time of when or if we may make a exhaust system for this vehicle. Please check back with our web site in 6-8 weeks to see if we have come out with anything for your vehicle. Also please consider the other BORLA options available to you immediately:
Our ProXS line of performance mufflers and tailpipe tips are available at local muffler shops refer to our website for a listing; and
Our Universal Exhaust line is available directly from our website as well as through retailers nationwide.
We value your interest, and I have forwarded your specific vehicle request to our Research and Development Team for future consideration. If you have additional questions regarding Borla exhaust check out our web site www.Borla.com you may contact me Direct anytime Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 PST with questions or concerns Regarding our products.
Thanks
Tim Youmans
Email Timy@borla.com
Toll Free 877-462-6752 X-241
Fax 805-986-8940
Magnaflow........................
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:16:32 -0800
From: "Richard Trinh" <rtrinh@magnaflow.com>
Hello Otniel,
There are currently no plans to release a system for the new Mazda CX-7 however I will make note of this request as we may in the future. Thank you for your interest in Magnaflow Performance Exhaust.
Richard Trinh
Performance Sales Specialist
Magnaflow Performance Exhaust
800.990.0905
www.magnaflow.com
Stillen.........................
From: "Margaret Lo" <mlo@stillen.com>
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 07:53:59 -0800
Dear Otniel,
Thank you for your inquiry!
Unfortunately, we do not have any plans for developing products for Mazdas.
Good luck!
I hope the New Year is filled with lots of happiness and laughter!
Best Regards,
Margaret Lo
AND FINALLY CORKSPORT.....this is my messages back and forth.
Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:39:52 -0800
From: "Richard Harris" <rich@corksport.com>
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Hello Otniel,
I would certainly take you up on your offer to do some research for us. We will be closely examining the Cx-7 over the next few weeks and I should have an idea what we plan to manufacture when I return from vacation in a few weeks. There may be some products we make even if you cannot find a lot of support on the forums. Especially, if these products fit well with our overall product strategy.
The efforts of someone like yourself can make the difference in whether a product comes to market. I welcome any assistance you are willing to give.
FYI: Our prototype exhaust system for the 6 is quieter than most of our other systems. Your point about the people who own these sorts of cars are not generally interested in loud and obnoxious is valid. If we make a system for the Cx-7 it will certainly be a sound most all "enthusiasts" will enjoy.
Regards,
Rich
At 05:40 AM 1/3/2007, you wrote:
> Well yes to everything
>
> ...a downpipe would be nice. Intakes are an almost must...Catback exhaust maintaining two outlets...not something ricey, somewhat like how borla makes there exhaust...nice looking and not too loud. (you can barely hear their exhaust, but the performance is there.) I don't think people want to comprise there nice quiet crossover for something loud and obnoxious.(Just key points to keep in mind when building parts.)
> Stiffer sway bars would also be nice. And strut bar is always a nice addition.
> Although some might prefer a FMIC from a top one...why not make a better TMIC...more people would like the simplicity. How about drilled and/or slotted rotors?
>
> Another great thing would be a better grille...I don't know if you guys do exterior work or not but it would be a nice thing. This car has too much plastic upfront. Maybe if it were color matched it would look nicer. Well thats about it for ideas.
>
> It takes time to make ...prototype.....R&D.....but it would be nice to see aftermarket support for the CX-7... especially since I have e-mailed Borla, Greddy, Stillen, Aem, Magnaflow, Volant, etc. and none have plans to develop anything for the CX-7. There is one company who has just released an intake and a BOV for it....the company is http://www.cp-e.com/scan/co=yes/fi=products/sf=category/se=CX7/op=eq.html?open =
> You would have a lot of the market for practically yourselves. Let me know what you think, how I could help and if you need me to post on forums to see what people are looking for and how many people are looking for it.
> Thanks
> Otniel Arencibia
> Richard Harris <rich@corksport.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Otniel,
>
> Thanks for your email. I was curious to find out if there would be aftermarket interest in the Cx-7. I recently got one myself. As a company, we are working on many products for the Mazdaspeed 6 & 3. We would certainly make parts for the Cx-7 if there were sufficient interest.
>
> Can you give me an idea what people are most interested in? Our most likely starting points would be:
>
> 1) Downpipe
> 2) Exhaust system
> 3) Front mount intercooler
> 4) Strut bars/chassis stiffening
>
> I am open to ideas and I welcome your input.
>
> Regards,
> Richard Harris
So finally I have come to the conclusion that if we get aftermarket support, it won't be much. Corksport is practically the only company that is open for ideas. So it is up to us, the consumers, to let them know how much aftermarket support we need. So they are open to ideas....
I have started this thread to see what kind of realistic things are we looking for that we might purchase.
Start posting ideas....
I am also going to try and post a poll.
Gibson exhaust........
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:26:00 -0800
From: "Shawn" <shawn@Gibsonperformance.com>
Unfortunately at this time we do not offer any performance parts for your vehicle. It is something we are interested in, but have not began any R&D. Depending on other pending projects we might have something in the next few months.
Greddy.........
From: "GReddy Performance Products" <gpp@greddy.com>
Subject: Re: exhaust prototype
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:06:41 -0800
There are currently no plans for CX-7 parts.
Sincerely,
Chris Lum
Research & Development Division
GReddy Performance Products Inc.
9 Vanderbilt Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 588-8300
(949) 588-6318 fax
www.greddy.com
Borla............
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:06:59 -0800
From: "SALES" <SALES@Borla.com>
Thank you for contacting BORLA PERFORMANCE. Unfortunately as of right now we here at Borla do not have a date or time of when or if we may make a exhaust system for this vehicle. Please check back with our web site in 6-8 weeks to see if we have come out with anything for your vehicle. Also please consider the other BORLA options available to you immediately:
Our ProXS line of performance mufflers and tailpipe tips are available at local muffler shops refer to our website for a listing; and
Our Universal Exhaust line is available directly from our website as well as through retailers nationwide.
We value your interest, and I have forwarded your specific vehicle request to our Research and Development Team for future consideration. If you have additional questions regarding Borla exhaust check out our web site www.Borla.com you may contact me Direct anytime Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 PST with questions or concerns Regarding our products.
Thanks
Tim Youmans
Email Timy@borla.com
Toll Free 877-462-6752 X-241
Fax 805-986-8940
Magnaflow........................
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:16:32 -0800
From: "Richard Trinh" <rtrinh@magnaflow.com>
Hello Otniel,
There are currently no plans to release a system for the new Mazda CX-7 however I will make note of this request as we may in the future. Thank you for your interest in Magnaflow Performance Exhaust.
Richard Trinh
Performance Sales Specialist
Magnaflow Performance Exhaust
800.990.0905
www.magnaflow.com
Stillen.........................
From: "Margaret Lo" <mlo@stillen.com>
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2006 07:53:59 -0800
Dear Otniel,
Thank you for your inquiry!
Unfortunately, we do not have any plans for developing products for Mazdas.
Good luck!
I hope the New Year is filled with lots of happiness and laughter!
Best Regards,
Margaret Lo
AND FINALLY CORKSPORT.....this is my messages back and forth.
Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:39:52 -0800
From: "Richard Harris" <rich@corksport.com>
Subject: RE: exhaust question
Hello Otniel,
I would certainly take you up on your offer to do some research for us. We will be closely examining the Cx-7 over the next few weeks and I should have an idea what we plan to manufacture when I return from vacation in a few weeks. There may be some products we make even if you cannot find a lot of support on the forums. Especially, if these products fit well with our overall product strategy.
The efforts of someone like yourself can make the difference in whether a product comes to market. I welcome any assistance you are willing to give.
FYI: Our prototype exhaust system for the 6 is quieter than most of our other systems. Your point about the people who own these sorts of cars are not generally interested in loud and obnoxious is valid. If we make a system for the Cx-7 it will certainly be a sound most all "enthusiasts" will enjoy.
Regards,
Rich
At 05:40 AM 1/3/2007, you wrote:
> Well yes to everything
>
> ...a downpipe would be nice. Intakes are an almost must...Catback exhaust maintaining two outlets...not something ricey, somewhat like how borla makes there exhaust...nice looking and not too loud. (you can barely hear their exhaust, but the performance is there.) I don't think people want to comprise there nice quiet crossover for something loud and obnoxious.(Just key points to keep in mind when building parts.)
> Stiffer sway bars would also be nice. And strut bar is always a nice addition.
> Although some might prefer a FMIC from a top one...why not make a better TMIC...more people would like the simplicity. How about drilled and/or slotted rotors?
>
> Another great thing would be a better grille...I don't know if you guys do exterior work or not but it would be a nice thing. This car has too much plastic upfront. Maybe if it were color matched it would look nicer. Well thats about it for ideas.
>
> It takes time to make ...prototype.....R&D.....but it would be nice to see aftermarket support for the CX-7... especially since I have e-mailed Borla, Greddy, Stillen, Aem, Magnaflow, Volant, etc. and none have plans to develop anything for the CX-7. There is one company who has just released an intake and a BOV for it....the company is http://www.cp-e.com/scan/co=yes/fi=products/sf=category/se=CX7/op=eq.html?open =
> You would have a lot of the market for practically yourselves. Let me know what you think, how I could help and if you need me to post on forums to see what people are looking for and how many people are looking for it.
> Thanks
> Otniel Arencibia
> Richard Harris <rich@corksport.com> wrote:
>
> Hello Otniel,
>
> Thanks for your email. I was curious to find out if there would be aftermarket interest in the Cx-7. I recently got one myself. As a company, we are working on many products for the Mazdaspeed 6 & 3. We would certainly make parts for the Cx-7 if there were sufficient interest.
>
> Can you give me an idea what people are most interested in? Our most likely starting points would be:
>
> 1) Downpipe
> 2) Exhaust system
> 3) Front mount intercooler
> 4) Strut bars/chassis stiffening
>
> I am open to ideas and I welcome your input.
>
> Regards,
> Richard Harris
So finally I have come to the conclusion that if we get aftermarket support, it won't be much. Corksport is practically the only company that is open for ideas. So it is up to us, the consumers, to let them know how much aftermarket support we need. So they are open to ideas....
I have started this thread to see what kind of realistic things are we looking for that we might purchase.
Start posting ideas....
I am also going to try and post a poll.
