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#1 of 65 Mazda CX-7 Accessories - OEM & Aftermarket by carlitos92 Aug 27, 2006 (11:07 am)
General dealer-installed or aftermarket accessory topic.   First lesson learned: Shop around before committing to the $40 Mazda windshield sunscreen. It is custom-made and extra-tall for the CX-7's windshield, but it is not stiff at all and does not support itself well - meaning, it sags and droops, and will eventually fall out.   I junkily added some cardboard supports to mine to help it, but it looks cobbled-up, and I wouldn't wish that on anybody!   -c92
#2 of 65 OEM Splash Guards by carlitos92 Aug 30, 2006 (7:38 pm)
Lesson Learned #2: Bought a set of splash guards from my Mazda dealer (rear only; that seemed to be where they were woefully needed.)   Installation is a cinch, as I thought it would be - HOWEVER, you do have to remove two fenderwell trim pieces to do the install. During this removal, you have to take out two plastic pin-type fasteners. In hindsight, I know if I'd taken my time, I could have gotten the pins out - but instead, I ended up breaking them. They can't be more than a couple bucks - save yourself a trip and get them in advance, unless you're feeling lucky. -c92
#3 of 65 Prefered Equipment package by taz6 Sep 22, 2006 (7:13 am)
(locking lugs, bumper guard, cargo tray and net) Have been waiting for the package for a couple of weeks from my dealer. I thought this would be an in-stock Item but they say all accessories for the CX-7 GT/AWD are on back order. Anyone else waiting or is my dealer playing a game? Replies to this message: carlitos92 (Sep 22, 2006 10:40 am) taz6 (Sep 22, 2006 1:46 pm) carlitos92 (Sep 22, 2006 6:17 pm) defreitasm (Jan 24, 2007 7:56 am) cocoagyrl77 (Nov 21, 2006 6:34 am) fonefixer (Nov 21, 2006 7:40 am)
#4 of 65 Add on security by taz6 Sep 22, 2006 (7:21 am)
CX-7 AWD/GT base model My dealer is offering a remote starter and alarm system for $500. They tell me it is a MAZDA product, but will not work with my existing keyless entry system ( I will have two remote units). Usually I have this installed for half that price independently, but being this is the first production year I am hesitant to have someone outside the dealer touch the vehicle. Anyone have this system?
#5 of 65 Re: Prefered Equipment package [taz6] by carlitos92 Sep 22, 2006 (10:40 am)
Replying to: taz6 (Sep 22, 2006 7:13 am) I had to wait the first two weeks of August for mine, so I think it's an unfortunate but legitimate claim.   If I had it to do over again, I might not have gotten them as a package: I haven't found much use for the net, and the net and tray both get in the way of spare tire cavity access. Bumper guard looks better than I thought it would, but chances are I wouldn't ever load anything that would damage the paint into the car anyway. Replies to this message: taz6 (Sep 22, 2006 1:46 pm) carlitos92 (Sep 22, 2006 6:17 pm) defreitasm (Jan 24, 2007 7:56 am)
#6 of 65 Re: Prefered Equipment package [carlitos92] by taz6 Sep 22, 2006 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: carlitos92 (Sep 22, 2006 10:40 am) The package was part of the negotiated price on the sale. I always push for something extra to see where I stand. If you ask for the option and they eagerly agree, then there is more room in the price than they originally said. Replies to this message: carlitos92 (Sep 22, 2006 6:17 pm)
#7 of 65 Re: Prefered Equipment package [taz6] by carlitos92 Sep 22, 2006 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: taz6 (Sep 22, 2006 1:46 pm) I did the same thing. Point is, if I had to do it over again, I'd negotiate something else. Even for "free" I probably could have found something more useful in the accessories catalog. If you make a big enough stink, they CAN get stuff overnighted... Hope you get your stuff soon.   -c92
#8 of 65 CHECK YOUR WHEEL LOCKS! by carlitos92 Oct 01, 2006 (7:56 am)
So I'm hand-washing my car this morning, and to my surprise, one of my dealer-installed locking lug nuts has flown off the wheel. It's just gone. To boot, it has left a mark on the wheel where it impacted as it came off at speed.   I went around the car and the three remaining wheel locks were all obviously below the specified torque.   Now, knowing that the same guy at the dealership installed my trailer hitch, it begs the question, "How tight are the bolts on THAT?"   I will be at my dealer tomorrow morning, irate, and I will let them know how I feel about them putting me in harm's way. I hope it's an isolated incident, but it would only take 5 minutes for you to make sure your locks are tight... Good luck.
#9 of 65 Prefered Equipment package review by taz6 Oct 04, 2006 (6:26 am)
Locking lugs are always a nice touch. The cargo tray is as cheap as it gets, but that was reflected in the price. The cargo net needs more cargo hooks, it has limited use as it is. The bumper guard was damaged on delivery and is being re-ordered. Now I see why the dealership threw this in to close the deal. Must of cost them $50 for the package.
#10 of 65 Darth Vader Grey CX-7 GT w/ Tech. Pack by nmk Oct 04, 2006 (2:12 pm)
OK gang, has anyone other than myself thought of exchanging the blower from a speed6 and gain an increase in both HP and torque?   Is there another way to gain these increases with out really blowing out the engine?   Thanks for any input.   NMK Replies to this message: carlitos92 (Oct 04, 2006 3:35 pm) kbramstedt (Apr 29, 2007 8:51 pm) carlitos92 (Apr 29, 2007 9:43 pm)

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