I recently purchased a 2008 CX9 touring model and am thinking about adding the Mazda roof rack and mud flaps.
The dealer wants $700 ($519 + !82) as compared to me buying the parts
$367 (273 + 94) and installing myself. It doesn't sound like rocket science to install, therefore I am leaning towards doing it myself.
Before I proceed I am wondering if anyone has done this and will it substantially increase wind noise?.

thanks

 

VERY easy to do. Mudflaps are just screws that hold them in place. Roof racks (rails) are very easy also. Without any cross bars they are absolutely quiet. There may be issues with certain cross bars if they are placed up towards the front of the car.

This forum is pretty dead. I strongly suggest the following for really useful info.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=248

To a lesser extent this forum also.

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/WebX/.f0f04fa/

 

Thanks for the feedback.
I was thinking on getting the crossbar but only putting that on when I absolutely need it.

 

Does anyone know where to get the roof rack cross bars cheeper than the dealer?

Thanks in advance

 

Any idea what size the screws are to mount the OEM rack to the 2010 CX9? I took mine off and lost the screws a few yrs ago.