What have you done to your CX-5 today?
- Thread starter Kayger12
- Start date
runtohell121
Member
- :
- 2014 Mazda CX-5 Touring AWD Soul Red
Went to dealership...
Bought Mazda oil + filter for $55... Asked about how much an Engine Air Filter was and they told me $27 (probably $5+ markup)..
At first, if I didn't mentioned that last time I only paid $55 and they wanted me to show proof, otherwise I would have been charged $65 just for the oil and filter. Huge markups and I wasn't even allow to use my coupon even though it said "Save now on Genuine Mazda Parts and Services" and the coupon was directly from Mazda or that dealer from my email. Damn.. this dealer sucks...
Also went to the service department to ask about mirror vibration and my A/C blowing through leg vents even when not selected.. Told me to schedule appointment but I guess that's typical of any dealership, making you have an appointment before they can do anything...
Bought Mazda oil + filter for $55... Asked about how much an Engine Air Filter was and they told me $27 (probably $5+ markup)..
At first, if I didn't mentioned that last time I only paid $55 and they wanted me to show proof, otherwise I would have been charged $65 just for the oil and filter. Huge markups and I wasn't even allow to use my coupon even though it said "Save now on Genuine Mazda Parts and Services" and the coupon was directly from Mazda or that dealer from my email. Damn.. this dealer sucks...
Also went to the service department to ask about mirror vibration and my A/C blowing through leg vents even when not selected.. Told me to schedule appointment but I guess that's typical of any dealership, making you have an appointment before they can do anything...
- :
- San Antonio, Texas
- :
- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Pollenating service?
- :
- San Antonio, Texas
- :
- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
bumper, hood, mirrosr 2 rust spots on roof, 2 on hood (covered) and now the sides and even the rear door?? Nothing like the 2 previous ford escaped I owned, nothing compared to any of the other car's in the household, which are older. I have a hodgepodge of little white (primer exposed) specs and specs of touch up everywhere. From a distance it just looks like bug specs.
Installed my Tanabe strut bar. No big deal, I followed the pictures on the instructions since my Japanese is just a bit rusty. Main thing was the torque settings, they are in Newton-meters but that was no issue as my torque wrench has the conversion on it. I did promise pictures but Flickr has changed things since I uploaded a picture last and I can't see how to get to the URL I need for posting a picture. It will come. At least now I have some maroon on the vehicle.
- :
- San Antonio, Texas
- :
- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
use imgur.com quicker and gives you like 5 premade link options. you can make an account or not.
Pipemajor
Hoot Mon!
- :
- Minnesota
- :
- 2017 CX-5 GT AWD
I'm disappointed in how badly the fingerprints show up on the Mazda screen. The nav screen on our Camry is much more resistant to smudges/fingerprints.
Installed the UR front/rear subframe braces. Point of warning, I was doing it with the vehicle on the ground. I had no problem with the front brace, but when I removed the second nut on the rear the subframe dropped (actually I believe the rear of the vehicle went high). Put it back in place with a jack and finished things up. So just be aware that you have to support that rear subframe even though you are just removing two of the nuts.
After 5,000 miles, my DIY mesh screen grille guard had a breach. It was experimental, so I expected this. I removed the bottom plastic covers and brace and reinforced it and now it is flush to the bumper. So, now it is somewhat visible as opposed to hidden. The upper mesh is still behind the main large opening (hidden) without a breach. Look at some of the bugs and trash it saved my radiator and condenser. I hope they are thankful [emoji5]️
Last edited:
- :
- San Antonio, Texas
- :
- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
yea.. those nuts are pretty much all that holds the rear subframe to th e chassis. Lol, except in the case of the awd the diff is attatched to it. If you had a fwd and did thay you could have got hurt for real
Installed wheel Pics? and whats your review on gas mileage and power transplant with light 20" and 255's ? Im looking at a similar package 20x8.5 TSW Nurburgring w/ 255/45/20 Nitto NT850 (CUV low rolling resistance tire). Overall the package would be slightly lighter than stock 19"s but maybe more drag from larger road contact 255 vs 225. Style wise l like TSW donnington better for my CWP 14 GT AWD but worried I will loose performance and MPG with ~32lbs vs ~23.5lbs wheel. thanks in advance!
+1 pics please. Marc, I too, have an interest in the Nurburgring, in gunmetal or bronze. I like the low weight and looks, but disliking how common they are (on other vehicles). (ughdance)
- :
- San Antonio, Texas
- :
- '15 CX-5 Miata AWD
Regardless of wheel weight, expect a acceleration or mpg hit of some sort from a larger wheel/wider tire. Unless you are getting a heaver thabstock wheel, I wouldn't worry about Iit. I've had 2 sets of aftermarket wheels. Same tires, one wheel is 27lb the old were like 32 or 33. I didn't make a noticeable differnce between the two tbh.
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
Thought I would be the first to try these taillight assemblies. Its the pricepoint that I was waiting for. Seller advised that I should receive it in 7-10 business days. I will have to post my feedback about them as well as pics sometime next month.
Can't wait!
Thought I would be the first to try these taillight assemblies. Its the pricepoint that I was waiting for. Seller advised that I should receive it in 7-10 business days. I will have to post my feedback about them as well as pics sometime next month.
Can't wait!
Last edited:
Finally figured things out, here are some pictures of the Tanabe front strut bar. Note the bracket goes all the way around the strut mounts using all three studs. It sits on three rings above the tower.
Last edited:
- :
- 2015 CX-5 Touring 2.5L FWD
Do you really notice the Tanabe front strut bar making any difference to how it handles?
Iceman04503
Member
- :
- 2015 Mazda CX-5
Those do look pretty nice. Can't wait for your review/feedback.
