You get an extra 10hp per wheel if you add these too.

 

Check with local law enforcement about the window tint. Some states are rather picky about how
dark your front side windows and windshield are tinted.

My 2¢

 

Clever..

I guess after seeing this I need to update my visor decal. It is outdated with my current power level.

 

I second these! I like them better than Weathertech. I tried WT at double the cost and they delaminated after one winter. The Yitas fit perfectly, in fact better than WT. I also got the matching cargo liner too.

 

I love this thread! Thank you everyone.
Regarding stickers, is there one that says wipe the dirt off your feet or please take shoes off? You know in the city we got those uber cars with a sticker on the door "you will be recorded or photographed". I'd like to put one that says take your shoes off. And imagine that, this is coming from my wife, not even me! After getting her first car, she immediately understood what I'ave been saying for ages about keeping the car clean. She already asked me to get her a dust buster, so we need to find a good one that holds charge long enough or one of those you plug into 12V charging port.

I found this interesting piece on amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/AJDGL-Custo.../dp/B0BDKHXNC4

Lobstah, thanks for the bumper protector suggestion, do they come in gloss black or are they mostly shiny chrome?
Regarding Yitas and other mats you guys suggested, years and years ago (I should look up which brand it was but I think it was "cover-all" or something like that. It was a carpet mat that you could wash and shaped like scoop so the dirt would not fall off like regular mats. Does anyone have anything like that? There used to be one more bran that had 2 stage mats, sort of cushiony soft material in the middle but sides were hard plastic. I will check if they still make those.

I'll take few of those HP boosting decals and trims, should come in handy one day. :-D
How many HPs does this add? Or does it only add torque: https://smile.amazon.com/AOOOOP-Inte...dp/B07VKQ1Q1N/

So this confirms there is no TPMS Display, but it only tells you when one tire is low on pressure? Does it at least tell you which one?

One complain I have right off the bat, and sorry if this is being too picky, but there is no camera button to turn on the rear camera without shifting to reverse, and it does not stay on after you shift the gear to drive at all. Some other cars keep that on for a second or so you can drive forward and see the lines on a parking lot. I guess they really wanted you to get surround view but it was more than $4k difference to go up to Turbo Signature.

How do you keep the interior clean? Dash is made out of some kind of soft material, it is not fake leather or hard plastic, I am worried about making too many marks on it.

I am ordering the Nav card as we speak. I'll also slap a small USB storage with some music into the USB port, are both USB ports functional for USB storage playback and Android Auto? Or is it only one of them?

I didn't see anyone comment about wireless android auto, I guess it's not very popular? I mean it's a valid complaint right, having wireless charging but no wireless AA?

Hood struts, I can't believe it doesn't come with those, I could never imagine 2023 car that costs so much still have stick to hold the hood up. I'll look into those, but I am a bit worried that they can fail and fall unexpectedly. Do they have any failsafe for that kind of problem?

I love tint in the front but we are not allowed in New York State, and wife is a new driver I don't want to hinder visibility at this point, but I bet it would look awesome on Soul Red Turbo with rest of the black look.
I do wish rims were a bit better though, they are too dark and hides all the lines.

 

As to the hood struts, regardless of which 'brand' you select, should one fail, the hood is a bit harder to open and you still have the
prop rod to fall back on. Each gas strut could be replaced by getting a replacement from an auto parts store. the mounts stay with
the truck.
I've had mine about three years now and no problems. e-bay ones range from real cheap to better units. Don't go cheap.

Good luck.

My 2¢

 

No this is incorrect and not the best advise. DAMAGE CAN OCCURE TO YOUR HOOD
The hoods on vehicles all weigh different and have different fulcrum points of leverage and a very specific psi rating needed to support the open position and lifting and release pressure when closing the hood. I strongly advise that members on this and other forum spend the extra money and get a well know brand QUALITY brand with in house customer service and not from eBay, amazon, etc. from anyone wanting to 2nd and 3rd party sell items that is not shipped from other countries, and sellers that are not even on any list as authorized sellers? Also look at the contact and how it is set up for any warranty claims and problems with the product! Just because it has a 12 month or more warranty does not mean you will get good service or even a replacement.


Just because DIY claim not having a problem with any products is not a reliable source of information. The same can be said for those that do have a problem and feel they didn't get the best service. Neither is truly reliable information. At best it is something to read but see if the numbers of either comment add up. In the case of hood struts there are more bad struts and kits posted about on almost every platform.


Dennis so this does not get into a distraction from the thread START your own thread about hood struts and we all can talk about them!!

 

Not interested in getting into a "I know better than everyone else" exchange. Thousands of e-bay struts are in service with
few reports of failure. We've only heard of YOUR claim of failure.

 

No really go look on many platform forums and the member warning exactly what I posted. It is a BIG world out there beside 1 or 2 Mazda forums BUD!
Oh and really you cant beat years of experience both selling and installing so ya I suppose part of your response is accurate! lol

Besides my thought based on many of your responses on this forum alone is the reason you don't have a problem is how infrequent you actually raise your Mazda's hood...
There really is an engine under there.... LOL

 

.I open my engine bay weekly for oil checks and general look around. I also have talk to my dealer who hasn't
reported any 'strut' problems.