All aboard the Soul Train

[ryang]

Lame title, yes. Upgraded from a 08 Mazda 3 sedan. Loving everything so far, especially the MPG boost. I went from a pretty simple trim (i Touring Value) to fully loaded, so I am still getting used to that. Wish the blue from Europe was available here. I chose red to stand out (this red pops much better than Mazda's older Copper Red mica). Makes it easier to spot in a sea of silver.

Upcoming "mods"
Hidden hitch, although its not so hidden due to the higher behind of the 6. Using it for a bike rack. Thread to come.
3M Paint Defender (spray on). I'll make a separate thread on that when I am done.

"Mods" I can skip this time around:
Install XM unit in ashtray, run cabling under center console, install ground loop isolator
Retrofit HIDs into existing projector

 

[badself]

Makes it easier to spot in a sea of silver.

Also makes it easier to spot in a sea of police radar/laser.

Nice car, either way. Enjoy.

 

[ryang]

No speeding here, I go 9 over and that's it.
Did the hitch over the weekend, looks nice! Not as hidden as I'd like, but the gas tank sized muffler is to blame there.

 

[mixmasterlove]

Lame title, yes. Upgraded from a 08 Mazda 3 sedan. Loving everything so far, especially the MPG boost. I went from a pretty simple trim (i Touring Value) to fully loaded, so I am still getting used to that. Wish the blue from Europe was available here. I chose red to stand out (this red pops much better than Mazda's older Copper Red mica). Makes it easier to spot in a sea of silver.

Upcoming "mods"
Hidden hitch, although its not so hidden due to the higher behind of the 6. Using it for a bike rack. Thread to come.
3M Paint Defender (spray on). I'll make a separate thread on that when I am done.

"Mods" I can skip this time around:
Install XM unit in ashtray, run cabling under center console, install ground loop isolator
Retrofit HIDs into existing projector

I would skip the spray, I heard it only last 1 year.........

 

[RozenKristal]

I will wait for your bike rack thread. I hope it look as nice so I dont need to get the CX5. I really like the 6 over the CX5

 

[ryang]

Crappy cell phone pic:

I have a two bike tray rack.

 

[RozenKristal]

ryang, can u post a side profile shot also? And what is your set up for the bike tray and the hitch? Thank you.

 

[magyar6]

I would skip the spray, I heard it only last 1 year.........

ditto. They have a temp film and the sh&t is impossible to get off, can't imagine a pray film is better. Stick to body clear covers...