MAZDA 6

[Hobbes187]

Hi Chong,

 

As requested:

 

Dr Artex Redwind wind noise reduction kit has become one of the essential item to install as this product helps to reduce wind noise significantly and has had very good reviews from our clients. Contact us via phone sms or whatsapp at 82700007 today! for S$0 https://sg.carousell.com/p/160596782

 

I am using this in my forester and forget about those tiong added rubber strip that makes it difficult to close doors.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

How's the effect after installing? How much?

[richard_crl032]

How's the effect after installing? How much?

Hi Hobbes,

 

Reduced wind noise lor ... price pls see provided carousell listing.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Edited November 14, 2018 by richard_crl032

[richard_crl032]

The stock 19 inch are not Low profile ones. There is actually a lot of rubber compared other 19 inches I see in more expensive cars. I think itâs a great compromise on comfort, performance and most of all looks. Downside is the tire choices are limited.

 

For noise, the soft purr on sports mode and the initial throwback is music to my ears. Especially when a loud car with big spoilers come up and tailgate you when cruising at 90 to 100. Flick the switch, step on it and it takes them forever to catch up and irritate you. The tame family Sedan becomes a Mazdarati.ð

 

Pls elaborate on the red inserts for wind noise. That is a major issue with me as I find the wind noise too loud at speeds above 110.

 

Thanks.

Hi Chong,

 

No big spoilers or loud but if you see a very quiet deblacked silver forester fxt without roof rack and on lane 1 behind you, pls move to lane 2 if possible and let him go hor ... lane 1 is for overtaking unless there are cars on lane 2 and you flickering of switch may not work ... keke !

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

[AhChong]

Hi Chong,

 

As requested:

 

Dr Artex Redwind wind noise reduction kit has become one of the essential item to install as this product helps to reduce wind noise significantly and has had very good reviews from our clients. Contact us via phone sms or whatsapp at 82700007 today! for S$0 https://sg.carousell.com/p/160596782

 

I am using this in my forester and forget about those tiong added rubber strip that makes it difficult to close doors.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

Thanks. Will call them to check if they do installation as well.

That should solve the biggest problem with this car.

[richard_crl032]

Thanks. Will call them to check if they do installation as well.

That should solve the biggest problem with this car.

Hi Chong,

 

Yes they do .. about 240 for 4 doors.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

How's the effect after installing? How much?

Hi Hobbes,

 

My apology .. din realised that their carousell listing did not state pricing. It is about 240 for 4 door and guess about 300 for 5 doors suv or hatch.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

[Rkankc]

Thanks. Will call them to check if they do installation as well.

That should solve the biggest problem with this car.

 

An alternative is to buy direct from the DrArtex https://drartex.com/

Their online store is https://carcomfortlab.com/sealers/

 

Dats Auto quoted $30 per door to install. 30min per door

[Bigfart]

Hi All Snr Bros,

 

Interested to get the new Mz6 2.0 (trading in my old 6).

 

Need good SE recommendation, at what price level u guys manage to get and what freebies SE office, thanks!

[legd_of_spd]

Anyone changed out of the stock tyres and find that the new ones are quieter?

 

Thanks.

[S2s1]

Anyone changed out of the stock tyres and find that the new ones are quieter?

 

Thanks.

From T005A to which tyre?

[richard_crl032]

Anyone changed out of the stock tyres and find that the new ones are quieter?

 

Thanks.

 

Hi legd,

 

Will let you know by next week but also doing up the Dr. Artex redwind stock door insulation insert and hence will be impacted.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

From T005A to which tyre?

 

Hi S2s1,

 

My plan is Michelin Primacy 4 ST since positive experience with prior Primacy 3 ST in both forester and qashqai ... forester currently 30k km and still swee and sweet !

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

There is no perfect solution no matter how much you spend

 

Hi Roger,

 

Every bit helps and indeed no perfect solution but do not believe any bro trying to achieve that ... just get nearer there.

Cheers,

Richard

There is no perfect solution no matter how much you spend

 

Hi Roger,

 

Every bit helps and indeed no perfect solution but do not believe any bro trying to achieve that ... just get nearer there.

Cheers,

Richard

Edited November 16, 2018 by richard_crl032

[S2s1]

Hi legd,

 

Will let you know by next week but also doing up the Dr. Artex redwind stock door insulation insert and hence will be impacted.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

 

Hi S2s1,

 

My plan is Michelin Primacy 4 ST since positive experience with prior Primacy 3 ST in both forester and qashqai ... forester currently 30k km and still swee and sweet !

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

 

Hi Roger,

 

Every bit helps and indeed no perfect solution but do not believe any bro trying to achieve that ... just get nearer there.

Cheers,

Richard

 

 

Hi Roger,

 

Every bit helps and indeed no perfect solution but do not believe any bro trying to achieve that ... just get nearer there.

Cheers,

Richard

Remember share us ur experience compare to stock T005A after using Primacy. I am always a supporter to Bridgestone GR100 and T005A now. If u experience with Primacy is better, will be my consideration.

[richard_crl032]

Changing to 17 inch is something I'm considering. It's a tradeoff in looks vs comfort... The 19 rims gives the car a much more sporty look but much less comfortable.

 

And u are right that the 2.5 engine doesnt sound stressed when picking up.

 

Hi Hobbes,

 

Between the 2 considerations, I would go for comfort then sporty look .....but that is just me.

 

Comfort is 100% felt each time your drive while sporty look is only when you walk towards it ...

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Remember share us ur experience compare to stock T005A after using Primacy. I am always a supporter to Bridgestone GR100 and T005A now. If u experience with Primacy is better, will be my consideration.

 

Hi S2s1,

 

Sure but believe no comparison one else I wun throw good $ also  ... just look at the thread pattern between T005A and Primacy 3/4 especially the much touted ST series with bros' experience and feedback.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Edited November 16, 2018 by richard_crl032

[DK3410]

Hi Roger,

 

Every bit helps and indeed no perfect solution but do not believe any bro trying to achieve that ... just get nearer there.

Cheers,

Richard

 

Hi Richard.

 

There actually is. Get a Lexus LS and you'll know the meaning of "library within your car".

[RogerNg_185295]

Hi legd,

 

Will let you know by next week but also doing up the Dr. Artex redwind stock door insulation insert and hence will be impacted.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

 

Hi S2s1,

 

My plan is Michelin Primacy 4 ST since positive experience with prior Primacy 3 ST in both forester and qashqai ... forester currently 30k km and still swee and sweet !

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

 

Hi Roger,

 

Every bit helps and indeed no perfect solution but do not believe any bro trying to achieve that ... just get nearer there.

Cheers,

Richard

 

 

Hi Roger,

 

Every bit helps and indeed no perfect solution but do not believe any bro trying to achieve that ... just get nearer there.

Cheers,

Richard

How much is artex installation?

[Hobbes187]

Hi Hobbes,

 

Between the 2 considerations, I would go for comfort then sporty look .....but that is just me.

 

Comfort is 100% felt each time your drive while sporty look is only when you walk towards it ...

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

 

 

Hi S2s1,

 

Sure but believe no comparison one else I wun throw good $ also ... just look at the thread pattern between T005A and Primacy 3/4 especially the much touted ST series with bros' experience and feedback.

 

Cheers,

 

Richard

Yup... U have convinced me. I'm looking ard for 17 inch rims now. Was thinking of 18 but worried not much diff from the 19...

 

Anyone keen on 3 months old mazda 6 stock 19 inch rims? I like the new 2018 17 inch rims if anyone wants to swap :p

Edited November 16, 2018 by Hobbes187

[richard_crl032]

Yup... U have convinced me. I'm looking ard for 17 inch rims now. Was thinking of 18 but worried not much diff from the 19...

 

Anyone keen on 3 months old mazda 6 stock 19 inch rims? I like the new 2018 17 inch rims if anyone wants to swap :p

Hi Hobbes,

 

Sorry if I have misled you .. 17" and 18" does NOT differs very much on FC and cost of tyres but yes a bit on comfort from past experience.

 

If you have any eye on 18 which is certainly more sporty than 17 and nearer to 19 especially for some rim design, it would be in fact a better option and you can keep to 235mm width instead of 225mm for your more powerful 2.5 .. 19" tyres are limited in choice for comfort type and jumps up in price.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

[Hobbes187]

Hi Hobbes,

 

Sorry if I have misled you .. 17" and 18" does NOT differs very much on FC and cost of tyres but yes a bit on comfort from past experience.

 

If you have any eye on 18 which is certainly more sporty than 17 and nearer to 19 especially for some rim design, it would be in fact a better option and you can keep to 235mm width instead of 225mm for your more powerful 2.5 .. 19" tyres are limited in choice for comfort type and jumps up in price.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard

I'm more concerned about how much improvement from 19 to 18 in terms of comfort. Say move from 19 with stock Bridgestone to 18 on Michelin primacy 3...

 

I guess won't know unless tried...

[richard_crl032]

How much is artex installation?

Hi Roger,

 

Someone mentioned 30/door for workmanship with own purchased Artex Red Wind at 70 feom online shop which I am not sure includes shipping.

 

I have no wish to wait and mine with Artex red wind and installation is a packaged deal together with removal of stock car cam and installation of new thinkware f770 that I purchased .. about 300 in total.

 

This stock car cam is ridiculous cos eurokar din change from previous pre FL without safety windscreen cam for assisted braking, lane departure etc. As a result the stock car cam is between the rear view mirror and the pop up dash display which robs valuable front view estate of driver .. CO asked to change and I got the thinkware F770 cos newer F800 no longer has stealth wiring management.

 

Cheers.

 

Richard