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#570 of 589 Racks by vicenac Jul 29, 2009 (10:13 am)
I have a CX-7 and going to have a 5. I got a Yakima rack for the CX-7 (with the thought I will transfer it to the 5) and I absolutely hate it. It's pretty hard to get the measurements done to a tee. If you don't, the rack is either loose or you end up with dents in the car (which I did ). I have two Raptor bike carriers on it. The mobile part of it, that lifts up to grab the bike frame, is hinged with a rivet, which gained a little free play in half a year. In every turn (of the car) I hear "bang-bang" from the roof, because the bike leans a bit left to right and back. Of course there are different towers that lock into the car's rail system, but they were not available when I bought it. The square profile of the Thule is a disfiguration on the 5. The premium one looks awesome, though. I am considering throwing the 500 I paid for the Yakima out the window and buying the silver Thule. Replies to this message: kw_da (Jul 31, 2009 9:33 pm)
#571 of 589 Anyone Added Aftermarket Foglights to their M5? by kw_da Jul 31, 2009 (5:03 pm)
Don't want to pay the price for the oem foglights - anyone had experience with adding aftermarket foglights?   There is a ebay foglight kit for M5 kit that's about $60, there are various Hella foglights from $40-$600 - anyone have these installed?   thanks Replies to this message: madlucy (Sep 22, 2009 4:23 pm)
#572 of 589 Re: Racks [vicenac] by kw_da Jul 31, 2009 (9:33 pm)
Replying to: vicenac (Jul 29, 2009 10:13 am) Amazon has 20% off Thule now with free shipping. Just picked up the aero Thule.   David
#573 of 589 Rear Bumper Step Plate - problems? by pi_man Aug 21, 2009 (12:38 pm)
I picked up my new Mazda5 and ordered the rear bumper step plate. The Parts Dept has told me that it is on "Quality Hold" or something like that with no information as to when or if it will be available. Has anyone had any problems with their step plate -- coming loose, cracking, whatever? Replies to this message: vicenac (Aug 21, 2009 3:42 pm) pi_man (Aug 21, 2009 4:13 pm) ldisler (Aug 22, 2009 5:39 pm) whobodym (Aug 27, 2009 3:27 am)
#574 of 589 Re: Rear Bumper Step Plate - problems? [pi_man] by vicenac Aug 21, 2009 (3:42 pm)
Replying to: pi_man (Aug 21, 2009 12:38 pm) I have it on a CX-7 factory installed. No issues. Maybe they've got a bad batch from the manufacturer.   BTW: congrats on the purchase. I live in South CA and I cannot find a GT with my specs. Sand inside, not black outside and no nav, dvd or sat. Fantastic! Usualy dealers stumble over each other trying to sell a car, and look at me.... Replies to this message: pi_man (Aug 21, 2009 4:13 pm)
#575 of 589 Re: Rear Bumper Step Plate - problems? [vicenac] by pi_man Aug 21, 2009 (4:13 pm)
Replying to: vicenac (Aug 21, 2009 3:42 pm) I had it installed on both my MPVs by dealers and not a problem. I'm wondering what is the issue with the Mazda5 version.
#576 of 589 Re: Rear Bumper Step Plate - problems? [pi_man] by ldisler Aug 22, 2009 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: pi_man (Aug 21, 2009 12:38 pm) Yes, I took delivery on 7-24-09 on a 5 with the bumper step plate. I noticed the ends of it weren't sticking to the bumper ( It uses double sided tape). Dealer ordered a new one but doesn't know when it's going to come in due to the hold you were told. I think they got a batch with bad adhesive.
#577 of 589 Re: Rear Bumper Step Plate - problems? [pi_man] by whobodym Aug 27, 2009 (3:27 am)
Replying to: pi_man (Aug 21, 2009 12:38 pm) I have a 2006 5 with a step plate installed at time it was new. No problems whatsoever in the 3.5 years since, and I do subject it to severe use - stepping on it to access roof cargo box. The problem being discussed now must be related to a production quality lapse or such.
#578 of 589 Different rack by vicenac Sep 09, 2009 (7:03 pm)
I found this picture on OC Mazda (Orange County) Here is the page: link title Somewhere this rack exists. Where can I find it? The crossbars or the load may interfere with the moonroof, but I don't care. I've seen a MZ5 with a regular rack sold by Mazda and a cargo box and it looked grotesque. There was a huge gap or space between the box and the car's roof. Replies to this message: athenasius (Sep 09, 2009 8:56 pm) vicenac (Sep 10, 2009 9:49 am) athenasius (Sep 10, 2009 11:49 am) and 1 more...
#579 of 589 Re: Different rack [vicenac] by athenasius Sep 09, 2009 (8:56 pm)
Replying to: vicenac (Sep 09, 2009 7:03 pm) This is the standard rack for anywhere but the Americas( ie only Canada the Us and Mexico have stupid one we have the rest of the world gets the nice one) you can thank Mazda Us as they made them make one that they felt that we could use like we are less intelligent than the rest of the world. But then again Mazda Us feel we are too stupid to want traction control either. I can see the 60 year olds deciding on what options we would want "traction control that is just stupid who wants to limit traction" " here here well said mr old farty pants". lol   The sad part is from what i have read it that you can not get roof rack and click it into our slots you have. You have to remove the entire black insert and attach the new one. Replies to this message: vicenac (Sep 10, 2009 9:49 am) athenasius (Sep 10, 2009 11:49 am) vicenac (Sep 10, 2009 2:06 pm)

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