got any comment on raytech ultra70 for windscreen and centurion rx (rc series) for sides?

is there any problem on reflection since its double layer for front? or you remove the front?

I think he meant on top of skytint, so become 2 layers. Raytech BM recommended to remove front n rear skytint when my fren sent for tinting, else no warranty. Sides skytint remain though.

yea but buy first enjoy first buy later enjoy less.. 

sharing a post i posted on FB...

Of course can't compete with the refinement of the Mazda - the minute I test drove the CX30 and CX5... Wow... 

Haha. Yea, I kinda liked the HUD speedometer. My first time experiencing it when I test drove the car.

The steering wheel on the CX30 was nice too - not so thick but felt just nice in my grasp.

If only the pricing wasn't that exorbitant. Haha. I only test drove the base spec CX30 that day but it felt pretty solid to me.

My wife didn't like the back seats of the CX30 cos they felt too upright and can't be adjusted. To be frank, I actually was the one who convinced her to look at the CX5 also cos the pricing was around the CX30's pricing yet with more space.

Hi guys, wanna check. What is the advantage of renewing insurance with Mazda (Berjaya Sompo)? I was quote closed to 2k. No rebate for insurance if buy from Mazda?

Thanks but Mazda dont just use Berjaya Sompo as their vendor? I was told that if I renew with Berjaya Sompo, I will get towed back to MZD service centre and 100% get genuine parts.

How many here opted to coat their rides upon receiving it? My wife more concerned about protecting her new ride + that soul red really looks stunning after it's detailed thoroughly.

She was asking me for feedback about whether to pursue coating it with Ceramic Pro...

For me, I would rather DIY the car but of course, I rather not do anything to mess up her paintjob...

Hi, im also in the midst of buying a new car. Also if interested with the coating packages, varies from rm600- rm4k. Previously all with diy waxing the car only. Is coating is a must these days? Or can my brand new car able to get similar protection as coating by performing waxing once every 2 months?

Just wonder whether anyone get official response from mazda/dealer that the dashcam installation (Plug & play via cigarette lighter port or fuse box Tapping & no wire cutting) would not affect the warranty.

While I share your sentiments on standard plug n play accessories such as dashcams.. Can't say for sure they won't through the book at you in future when you want to claim warranty on anything they can tie that's directly related to having installed third-party Braking system. That fella you ask say now, does NOT mean later they'll actually honor your claim. Just a PSA for others thinking to go the same route. Do so only if you can handle the consequences should they refuse to honor warranty on related parts.

PSA stands for Public Service Announcement ...

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Any DIY guy try on the meguiars ceramic wax yet?  I wonder will it provide protection similar to the wax on a new car? my previous experience was using the ultimate wax series rather ceramic/silicon

Hi fellow CX5 owners...i have a question to ask if anybody is exp. the same problem..

I have a 2014 CX5, already out of warranty and at 168k mileage. Recently it got some problem in shifting, particularly when slowing down to approach a speed bump (shifting from 3->2) then accelerating back (2->3). The rpm rises but does not engage the gear until it knocks.

I sent the car to two SCs, and both of them stated no electronic fault, and it is mechanical. Both of them quoted RM25k to change the whole gearbox. Since I can't afford to change it (better to get new car like that), I sent the car to a gearbox specialist, considering there's no more warranty etc.

They confirmed that there is no fault, but upon disassembly, seems like the gearbox is fine, just a slight rust at the drum (i dunno which part). So the workshop is trying to troubleshoot the problem, and will replace the valve body. I will update later if this solves the problem.

Another strange thing is that, the workshop mentioned shouldn't the ATF fluid be blue (i think its ATF FZ)? Because the ATF in my car is yellow. I have never changed the ATF fluid other than the services at Mazda SCs, and have never sent the car to other workshop for servicing.

Another case for mazda cx5 gb problem. I can say most due to atf already not working after exceeded more than 100k km.

Suggest u do the atf flushing, change atf oil and see how it will respond.

For others, please change the atf every 30-40k km. It will last the gb. Why on earth bermaz + mazda opted seal for life on our weather conditions.

Even all car manufacturers ask for atf oil change after certain interval

to my perception, clar bar is a nonabrasive method to remove the contaminant and i am not sure why in the detailing forum there noted is not safe

I think clay bar basically just a plastercine like material use to stick out contaminants with the help of lubricant but will not going to remove the oxidation layer or even trim off the clear coat. So basically new car is encourage to do the clay bar prior doing any treatment to ensure the treatment completely adhere to the paint. Perhaps my understanding not correct 

i see...so clay bar indeed should be 'non-abrasive' but due to incorrect methods used (keep recycling the bar + not well lubricate when rubbing) turning the rubbing action become 'abrasive'.

anyhow, clay bar is a tire process and don't think I will do it >1 a year