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Replying to: pulleydog (Jan 21, 2008 9:33 pm) |
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Replying to: kbedwards (Nov 06, 2007 7:22 pm) I test drove the GT recently and noticed that the rear camera was angled at an awkward position. The camera displayed more right bumper than left, thereby presenting a distorted view. Also, there were no parking guides on the camera view (to measure proximity to objects). I drive an FX 35 and the rear camera is excellent, i.e., the camera view is centered thereby providing perfect orientation while backing in and the color-coded guide to measure proximity to objects works like a charm. As I backed into a parking space with a CX-9, the distorted view had me feeling less than confident that I was parking correctly. I resulted to the side view mirror to check my orientation. While I assume the visible parking guides are not an option on the CX-9, is the distorted view a common experience or was the camera installed improperly. If this is common, this is a major design flaw for such an expensive option. |
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Replying to: gfoster (Jan 24, 2008 5:02 am) |
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Replying to: live2ski (Jan 24, 2008 8:47 am) I am considering purchasing the 2008 AWD Touring w/ navigation. My understanding is that the nav system can only be set to a direction when the car is stopped. you cannot change the destination on the navi unless you stop the car. is this correct? and if so, I was thinking about getting a portable one. I currently have an integrated navi system on my current SUV and can change it during the trip, etc and do not have to stop the car. This is a hugely important feature for me because I am constantly on the go and cannot stop for every change. I find myself changing it many times to estimate times to different locations, etc. Please advise.
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Replying to: live2ski (Jan 24, 2008 8:47 am) |
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Replying to: zippydriver (Jan 24, 2008 9:07 am) |
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You know the NAVI was produced by Denso, the same company that produces NAVI for Lexus and Toyota Prius. If you compare both, you will see lots of similarity in look and feel and usage. That said, there is a site, coastaletech.com that sells a lockpick that allows you to disconnect speed sensor to fool the NAVI into allowing you access to the NAVi while in motion. The principle is the same - cut the speed sensor input into the NAVI so that the NAVI "thinks" your vehicle is not moving. Let us hope that coastaletech also have one for CX-9 in the future. Also, there was a sequence of "moves" (or touching the screen at different locations) to tempararily deactivate the access blocking. I wonder if it also work on CX-9. I will try that sometimes. I know this because I also own a Prius. |
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Replying to: zippydriver (Jan 24, 2008 9:07 am) |
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I bought Mazda CX9 GT 2008, and I have problem with alignment. It pulls me to left especially on highway. If I drive in first lane on high way, and drive 20/30 kph I can feel the pressure on the steering wheel that tires want to go towards left. If I drive on right most lane most of the time it goes straight, sometimes it goes to right side. In city road I feel much better because on city road the slope on the road is on right side. I talked to dealer they do the realignment but I have the same problem. They told me it might be for 20” tire. But I am not sure. It pulls me hard towards left when I drive on 1st (left most lane) lane or middle lane but it goes straight when I drive on right lane, it doesn’t pull me much to right side even if I am on right most lane.
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