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Replying to: pulleydog (Nov 30, 2007 9:02 pm) I happened to stop in at the MacNeil (WeatherTech products) factory store today in Illinois. They told me that inventory will be available soon for the CX-9 front floor mats, +3 weeks for rear, and probably +9 or so for a cargo mat. Design is done, molds are in progress. They showed me a picture of the front mats and they looked terrific - fully molded to the contours of the floor. The fronts will go for ~99.00, don't know about the rest. He was also unsure about the cargo mat covering the 3rd seats when down, but he knows they offer others in that configuration, so he was optimistic. As I was local, he's going to have front mats shipped to me from the factory in Kansas next week, so I will post a picture when I get them. I'm guessing they should hit their web site next week as well.
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Replying to: thaumaturge (Dec 01, 2007 12:29 pm) |
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Just thought I would share my recent experience with others that might be considering adding some accessories to their CX-9. Since my last 4 vehicles had heated Cloth seats, I was bummed to find the CX-9 didn't offer heated seats in the Sport model. So I had my local 'Auto Trim' dealer install the heater for me. It works well - almost too well! Within 10 minutes I have to turn it off because it feels like my butt is on fire. The brand they use is Webasto in case anyone is interested; http://www.webastoshowroom.com/seatcomfort/ Also, I had purchased a few accessories, as mentioned in an earlier post, from www.mazdaparts.org - a few of these a installed myself; Splash Guards and Hood Deflector (easy installations on both), but I also purchased the external mirrors with the integrated Turn Signals, and the Auto-Dimming Homelink/Compass Mirror. I originally planned to have a Mazda dealer install these for me. I called 3 different dealerships and received labor quotes between $300 and $350 to install the 3 mirrors. A little high if you ask me....so I even thought about installing these myself to save some cash. When I called the Auto Trim shop to make the appointment for the seat heater installation, I happened to mention the External mirrors I had purchased and asked if they could install something like that - they said 'Sure'. Both mirrors came with the Installation Instructions, so that was a plus. When I went to the appointment I also brought the Auto-Dimming mirror with me too and asked if they could install that too. "We sell and install these all the time" was the response. It took about 3 1/2 hours for everything to be installed - the Seat Heater taking the longest because they had to remove the seat to install the heater (I only did the driver seat, since this is my 'work' vehicle and I rarely have anyone else in the car with me). When it was time to pay the bill, I was pleasantly 'shocked' at the price - $300. That was for everything; parts and labor for the heated seat, and labor to install the 3 mirrors. Now granted, these were installed by a 'non' Mazda dealership, but I felt comfortable that they could do the work just as well as the technicians at Mazda. So although there is a risk to having them do the work, the fact that they also warranty their labor for a year puts my mind at ease. And I saved about $250. I wanted to share this in case others wanted to add some of the OEM Accessories but didn't want to get raped on the labor charges by the dealerships. There ARE other options. |
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Wondering whether anybody over there in the US has managed to install a rear DVD with moonroof in the CX-9. Here in Australia the CX-9 has just been released so the local knowledge of what can and can't be done is limited. Unfortunatly the upmarket model with leather seats comes with the moonroof as standard, and rear DVD is not offered as an option. A fitter of aftermarket DVD players was telling me that intergrating it with the sunroof would be complicated and expensive and also Mazda requires a CAN Bus adapter so that they can tap into the electronics. Are you aware if one is available or it is even required? Prefer the roof mounted DVD, but I guess on the back of seat would be an option, but the CAN Bus would be still an issue. Really love everything about the car, but this one issue regarding DVD and moonroof is holding up the purchase. Any input would be appreciated.
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Replying to: jfinis (Dec 27, 2007 8:56 pm) Not sure about the CAN Bus. Sounds like you might have to talk to a few more dealers, or other shops. I know for a fact that certain headrest DVD players are sold for the CX-9, with matching color for the black or sand leather, so obviously they must have figured this one out (see here for example) |
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I am considering adding the factory ipod module. For those who have it, can you comment on to how it sounds? I have one in my bmw and it sounds pretty bad, plenty of static.
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Replying to: kj123 (Jan 10, 2008 8:31 am) I do have the Moonroof and Bose Audio Package on my vehicle but I don't think that is the reason why mine was IPOD-ready. Either way, I'm glad I have it. I like being able to put my IPOD inside the console hidden with the wire and the sound is excellent!
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Replying to: jumpnugly (Jan 10, 2008 11:11 am)
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