Recent content by Silentnoise713

You are comparing apples to oranges and using anecdotal input. -Mz5 never came in 6sp auto, not sure what year/make/model you are driving. -It uses a Forzda era 5sp trans, suited for Mz3/Focus, not Mz5 extra hefty weight. -Not all trans are designed with equal quality. Gears Magazine - Shifting...

Bummer to hear. Can you confirm the details of what is not matching? HID connections didn't match up You are going from 2012 Sport halogen bulbs (H11?) to HIDs (D1S), are you using an adapter that does not fit? In terms of wiring, you are effectively doing what this person has done (going from...

+1 I used K-seal and experienced similar bubbles. Since I had air in the system affecting my heat, I burp it, which also cleared the foam. I wonder if their chemical profile reacts with FL-22...

Part of the pressure comes from the metal inserts (two thin metal rails). They don't "wear" and actually conforms overtime to the glass. Prebend the ends to curve a bit more to the glass. Applies to all wipers. While it is easier to replace that whole thing but it really doesn't benefit you...

Are you pulling from a car of the same color code? If you plan to get it painted, you could have just pulled the bumper cover and do some plastic cut/modeling to fit headlights and get it repainted. If you are pulling from a GT wrecker (AND if they are dirt cheap), you can also consider the...

Bc headlights, you'll need fenders and hood. Otherwise I think it should fit. I wouldn't mind a +2012 interior with a <2010 bumper (y). I still cannot accept any Mazda with the goofy looking Nagare design language -good bye, good riddance.

Sound travels esp when the car is moving so this is hard to figure out. You'll need to put the car up on all 4 jacks and start knocking things with a rubber mallet. My "been there, done that" experience on this car... -Loose ABS plastic panel knocking on any part of the metal chassis will...

You can cash it in the great white north -eh! Just be cautious of aftermarket xenon gas charged bulbs with tint/colored glass for that perfect color spectrum. The added color cuts light so they make the bulb draw more current/brighter to give you both color and brightness. This results in...

Ask your question here: https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/make-your-front-wheel-drive-car-faster-advice-pro-/ In no particular order, thicker RSB, toe-out rear (slightly, else tire scrub), learn to drive FWD (trail braking).

Found it. Link below to close the loop if any on else is looking to swap an OEM unit. I bet it is 99.9% the same for both gen. https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/oem-xenon-conversion-2008-2010-mazda5.123872006/

https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/installing-morimoto-hid-kit-and-comparison-to-stock.123843342/ Cautionary tail: back in the early 2000s, my first experience with HID was driving a friend's S2K, which at the time came with a fixed level setting. Driving in back roads with moderate speed through...

It is tough to judge LEDs b/c the technology is still evolving. Issues with yesterday's kit may not apply to tomorrows! I do believe it is not a viable drop-in option and will need proper housings, power, cooling mgnt, etc. -H9, by far, is the quick and easy, best bang for the buck option for...

Left car parked for 2 day + 2 day deep freeze depleted the battery to 8.56V... Had to make a nuisance trip to Costco to swap for another 34. I miss the original JCI batteries 😭 Still on OG alternator but didn't think to check running voltage.

NC2 Miata rims (NC1 is ok too) = cheap yet OEM durability, light-er weight, tpms, hub centric, 16".

The Mazda 3 forum has a few detail threads on a 2.5 Duratec swap. IIRC, it is mostly a drop in (a few parts need to swap over) and great option for 1gen (2.0 and 2.3) to gain a little more power/displacement for cheap. All 3 Ford motor mounts have a different design but I believe the placement...