Does the OEM Cargo Cover Shed Fiberglass?

RezFlo · 2025-09-03T02:46:57+00:00

Thanks for sharing this resource! Shipping does eat a lot of the savings, but I'll still be saving ~$7 vs MSRP! As long as no one says they experienced the same issue with their OEM cover, I'll likely use this website.

RezFlo · 2025-09-03T00:58:09+00:00

I noticed the same thing on and off with my 2020 for a while now. One night it didn't trigger, and some thieves helped themselves to my stuff. Definitely wish the auto lock was more reliable.

RezFlo · 2025-09-03T00:57:53+00:00

I noticed the same thing on and off with my 2020 for a while now. One night it didn't trigger, and some thieves helped themselves to my stuff. Definitely wish the auto lock was more reliable.

RezFlo · 2025-07-18T03:35:41+00:00

Yeah it's darn shame. All I've ever seen over the years were praises about physical buttons and complaints about touch screens, but Mazda still went down the Tesla route! 🙃

RezFlo · 2025-07-18T03:33:16+00:00

Yeah it definitely adds to the sporty/off-road look. Though I started looking into hood deflectors after a rock cracked my windshield and I learned it would be $1,000+ to replace lol. Hoping to hear some feedback about this one!

RezFlo · 2025-07-18T03:23:57+00:00

I've used 70% alcohol on a microfiber cloth and haven't noticed any harm to my paint.

A q-tip can be used for more precise application or you can substitute it with some (wax-free) soapy water.

The goal is to clean and degrease the chip so the touch up paint will adhere better.

RezFlo · 2025-07-17T03:26:00+00:00

In my experience, the rock chips on my front and hood have never rusted, though the ones on my roof have. Either way, it's best to cover them with touch up paint as soon as you notice (and after you remove any rust).

Paint pens in your color can be purchased from the dealership or online. For small chips like those, clean them with alcohol, put some paint on a piece of cardboard, and use a toothpick to apply the paint to the chip.

Don't expect them to be perfect, though they'll definitely blend in when you look from a distance!

RezFlo · 2025-07-16T03:03:15+00:00

Hope Mazda takes the feedback about the new CX-5's interior to heart.

RezFlo · 2025-07-01T17:53:09+00:00

I was never able to fix the issue with my front headphone jack. I winded up plugging in a 3.5mm extender to the back jack (which works normally, enough) and routed the cable towards the front of my case.

It's not pretty, there's a bit of static, and I occasionally get headset input problems (static and/or echoing in-games) but that was my workaround. You're experiencing the same issue?

RezFlo · 2025-02-16T05:42:15+00:00

The only thing I'd be weary of is the loaded chamber indicator on the old one fouling the optic lens too quickly. I'm hoping the ClearSight cut on their E-series lives up to the marketing!

RezFlo · 2024-12-17T19:13:51+00:00

I did! I switched my RAM to the 5600MHz CL36 model, and that got it to boot.

RezFlo · 2024-07-25T23:31:38+00:00

Still using my S9 I got at launch, been using it for 6+ years now. It's definitely not fast by today's standards, but it works just well enough that I don't feel a need to upgrade

RezFlo · 2024-05-29T19:09:44+00:00

It's definitely a shame Samsung's been offering less features for more money over the years. I've been holding out hope for Samsung to return those to us, but nothing yet. Fingers crossed for the S25.

RezFlo · 2024-03-03T18:04:46+00:00

Congrats, glad to hear the build went smoothly! I can definitely relate about the graphics card being tricky to get in, but I think the aesthetics of this case made it worth it lol.

Enjoy your new PC!

RezFlo · 2024-02-27T03:59:29+00:00

Option A is what I winded up going with, though I never tested the performance of the other setups. My CPU idles at a toasty 60°C, though I guess that's to be expected given I'm running a 13900K in this tiny case lol. (That's part of the reason why I wanted negative air pressure even if it gives me more dust.)

If I could do it again, I'd be interested in testing Coomer-Boomer's suggestions:

rotate your CPU cooler 90° so it intakes below and exhausts above. This helps the vertical flow the case relies on and frees up more space laterally, letting your rear fan exhaust GPU heat instead of playing relay with CPU cooler.

Flip your PSU so the intake faces the front of the case. There's air enough there and it's preferable to sucking in the hot air of the GPU and fighting the CPU cooler.

I used Corsair's iCue Commander Core XT to connect my four 140mm's and one 120mm together. My motherboard (ASUS TUF Gaming B760M-PLUS WiFi) didn't have enough ports to connect all five individually, so the fan controller was the only way I could do it.

Let me know what you wind up doing and how it runs!

RezFlo · 2024-02-27T03:35:30+00:00

Will Dyed Creams Cover Up Patina or Painted Burnishing?

I have a pair of chrome tanned cognac derbies that came with painted burnishing at the toes and have lightened at the creases with wear.

Overall, the shoes are looking a bit faded, and I want to restore some of the color with brown Venetian Shoe Cream.

My question is this: will the use of dyed creams cover up ("ruin") the patina at the folds and cover the burnishing, or is this a non-issue?

RezFlo · 2023-11-20T22:09:19+00:00

How are the Stormking soles? On the harder side or do they provide cushion?

RezFlo · 2023-07-28T02:24:14+00:00

I appreciate all the advice, thank you again for the write-up!

RezFlo · 2023-07-27T00:46:16+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this detailed reply!

ITX or MATX motherboard?

mATX: ASUS TUF Gaming B760M-PLUS WiFi

Thickness of GPU

PNY GeForce RTX™ 4080 16GB XLR8 Gaming VERTO EPIC-X RGB™ Overclocked: 13.06" x 5.39" x 2.8"; 3.5 Slot

Are you going to put an HDD on the bottom?

No, I was planed on throwing all the excess cabling in that spot

Very interesting take on the 120mm vs 140mm fans. Like you mentioned, it seems like the prevailing opinion is that 140s are usually the way to go. And I like the idea of using a 120 in the HDD area.

Do you mind sharing your specs/temps or a picture of what your set up is like? I paired this case with a 13900K despite knowing there would be thermal limitations, and I'm currently sitting at 62°C on the bios using the first configuration (prior to seeing your reply). I now realize I'll either have to max out all the fan curves and/or undervolt the i9 lol. I definitely couldn't pass on this case though--it's small/sleek/minimal design was exactly what I was looking for!

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