MAZDA 6

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I read that the Toyo tires are a big cause of the noise levels.

 

Does anyone have any recommendations on what brands of tires to change to?

 

Do people change tires once they collect their car?

 

Never noticed the noise levels during test drive. Maybe because the SE turn on the radio.

 

Yes, I did that for my previous cars.

 

Collect from AD and drive straight to tyre shop to swap tyres. All negotiated in advance of course.

[Tbt001]

New 2018 Mazda6 just released for sale in the USA.

 

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2018-mazda-6-pricing/?ref=yfp

 

I hope the turbo version makes it here.

[Bluesky2011]

Anyone knows how can we link our Android phone to the MZD Display?

There is no mirrorlink etc installed in Mazda?

 

Besides only using Bluetooth for phone calling & SMS?

[Dna_engine]

Anyone knows how can we link our Android phone to the MZD Display?

There is no mirrorlink etc installed in Mazda?

 

Besides only using Bluetooth for phone calling & SMS?

You are thinking of using the apps on the display?

[Fcw75]

I read that the Toyo tires are a big cause of the noise levels.

 

Does anyone have any recommendations on what brands of tires to change to?

 

Do people change tires once they collect their car?

 

Never noticed the noise levels during test drive. Maybe because the SE turn on the radio.

The newly launched Yokohama Advan dB V552.

 

http://m.sgcarmart.com/articles/articleinfo.php?CT=e&AID=3506

[retiredman]

The newly launched Yokohama Advan dB V552.

 

http://m.sgcarmart.com/articles/articleinfo.php?CT=e&AID=3506

Thanks Fcw75.

 

Did you swap into these for your M6?

 

Any feedbacks?

[Fcw75]

Thanks Fcw75.

 

Did you swap into these for your M6?

 

Any feedbacks?

Sorry bro, I don’t drive the Mazda 6.

 

But the Advan dB series are good tyres.

[chrishth]

Hey guys, does anyone know if we're able to change the units of fuel economy reading in the multi-information display from L/100km to km/L?

[Bluesky2011]

You are thinking of using the apps on the display?

Maybe. It's good if can project the content on the car display. Of cos won't be browsing during driving, but when idling in car.

[Notsogoodman]

How much engine / tyre / road noise did it reduced with the sound proofing you did? Really quiet cabin now?

I don't have a device to measure the decibels.... Based on my ears, there is a slight improvement, sound more muffled but road noise still evident on coarse roads 6 pieces of mats on 4 doors and 2 front fenders don't stop sound that comes in from undercarriage...

 

For me, the real benefit is the opening and closing of the doors. Doors are heavier and now sound more solid when opening and closing

[Wt_know]

spend money to make the door heavier?

 

For me, the real benefit is the opening and closing of the doors. Doors are heavier and now sound more solid when opening and closing

 

Edited March 19, 2018 by Wt_know

[L23]

For me, the real benefit is the opening and closing of the doors. Doors are heavier and now sound more solid when opening and closing

 

Heavier doesn't mean safer wor.

Ppl want door to be heavy cos the structure of the metal door is solid and can absorb the impact.

The door that you mod don't give you the safety content.

The most is the give you virtual emotional security.  

 

Anyway Mz6 door is heavy enough la.

[RogerNg_185295]

I don't have a device to measure the decibels.... Based on my ears, there is a slight improvement, sound more muffled but road noise still evident on coarse roads 6 pieces of mats on 4 doors and 2 front fenders don't stop sound that comes in from undercarriage...

 

For me, the real benefit is the opening and closing of the doors. Doors are heavier and now sound more solid when opening and closing

Uncle, closing the door and how it sounds is not the point. We are already in 2018. Maybe in the 80s your theory is definitely correct. Auto makers have try to make cars as light as possible

[Dna_engine]

Maybe. It's good if can project the content on the car display. Of cos won't be browsing during driving, but when idling in car.

Unfortunately, the Mazda infotainment can only connect your mobile phone to take calls and play music. Not Android Auto or Apple CarPlay enabled...

[retiredman]

by the way, does the NVH issue with Mazda 6 happen in the other Mazda models like M3, CX etc?

 

if it is, then i feel that it should not be an issue because so many people would be experiencing it.

[andrewyewkc]

by the way, does the NVH issue with Mazda 6 happen in the other Mazda models like M3, CX etc?

 

if it is, then i feel that it should not be an issue because so many people would be experiencing it.

 

Previously NVH was a big issue on the CX-5 (2013 model) as Mazda had focused on the driving dynamics and neglected NVH. As a result it lost some sales and gotten some complaints. So for the 2017 CX-5, major improvements were made, there are some youtube videos showing the crazy extent of what they did to reduce noise. 

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2017/03/how-the-2017-mazda-cx-5-became-so-quiet.html

I think the new Mazda 6 will be quieter as they have better technology to control NVH now.

[Notsogoodman]

Heavier doesn't mean safer wor.

Ppl want door to be heavy cos the structure of the metal door is solid and can absorb the impact.

The door that you mod don't give you the safety content.

The most is the give you virtual emotional security.

 

Anyway Mz6 door is heavy enough la.

It is not about emotional appeal, it is about sensory. Mazda 6 doors ain't too light, it just doesn't shut nice enough to my ears...

 

spend money to make the door heavier?

Heavier door is a byproduct of adding the sound deadening mat to the door... Both benefits of noise reduction and a more solid thump sound when closing the door Edited March 20, 2018 by Notsogoodman

[Notsogoodman]

Uncle, closing the door and how it sounds is not the point. We are already in 2018. Maybe in the 80s your theory is definitely correct. Auto makers have try to make cars as light as possible

Different stroke for different people... Like I said earlier, it depends on what we are used to. I was a driving a Mondeo before I changed to the Mazda 6, Mazda 6 doors sound hollow (though it is not that bad among its stable mates)

 

Like my friend said, when we are exposed to something quieter, more powerful, more soft touch for a certain period; our sensory gets pampered.

 

I had a Mazda 3 & a Mazda 6 before the Mondeo and I didn't feel them noisy... But after the Mondeo, Mazda feels noisy... But luckily, improvements can be made to noise... Things like Steering feel & handling can't be changed aftermarket, and that is what a Mazda is good for

Edited March 20, 2018 by Notsogoodman