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Don't forget GVWR and F/R weight distribution. For suspension parts, only V50 is close (particularly the rear).

Proactive is good if you want to play it safe but I’m more of a “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and “less is more”. However, this hinges on you taking the effort to feel the existing hoses and determine if they are good. If unsure, I’d replace. FWIW, I felt my coolant hoses were structurally...

You can tell friends/family that you’ve upgraded (more space) from yourold (model year) M3 to the latest gen (before it was discontinued) M5 :D j/k

Coolant dye and UV/blacklight. Be prepared for 'other' leaks (notorious engine oil cooler gasket) as the 08 are starting to age. https://mazdas247.com/forum/t/k-seal-coolant-leak.123874878/

sounds like air is getting into the coolant system, creating an air pocket in the heater core. If so, this means there's a leak -somewhere- letting air in. First thing I'd try is bleed the coolant. Not difficult to do, look up youtube video.

AFAIK this has always been the only workaround.

Yes and no and some internet hearsay. General idea, yes should work. But I came across an internet comment that Ford/Mazda’s system can detect a pattern of the RFID chip not moving when it is close proximity to the cylinder after a series of restarts and may trigger anti theft

I don’t have a step by step but you can try google if someone with Mazda3 did a how to guide. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075TH5B91/ Search for additional YouTube videos. The idea is the same for all mfg and not complex. Or, have an alarm shop install it, should be very easy for them, or get a...

If you can tackle a simple DIY, you can also get a $12 immobilizer bypass and leave the original key (or just chip), google/Youtube. You can then freely make key copies. The car itself is theft proof ;)

Performance vs Luxury, everything is a trade-off. Adding sound deaden is a good luxury addon but it goes counter to performance; like adding massive subwoofers. Honestly, a good pair of tires should be the starting point. Same with tires, you can not have it all. Light weight wheels and a...

DIY turbo setup? The limited options for this car, I think it would be the best option if you have some knowledge to do it. MS3 mani (K03) bolts on and you can use an adapter or cut/weld a more common T2 flange to open up options and keep price down but figuring out the A/R ratio you want is...

Cool. I think you'll be the first Mz5 on KSports. How did you deicde to go with KSports instead of, say BC Racing? Hope you start a thead with more pics and measured specs for future reference. FYI, need to cut open/widen the shock tower opening to reach the camber adjustment plate...

+1 unlikely brake booster but anything is possible. Test brake booster by turning car off and pumping the brake pedal rapidly 4-5 times. The pedal will sink and stay down if there is no leak. Turn on car, pedals come back up, listen down there for any hissing (air leak). While idling in Park...

Sell/trade the Sport/Touring for a Grand Touring. Or bring it in to a detail shop once in a while and let them do it. Commercial grade cleaners and equipment and working experience will do a better job. Scotchgard the heck out it as soon as you can.

assuming the battery is in good health, check fusible link. (pic is CX 5 but the design/application is the same for Mazda, trace the 'wires' from the fuse -down) https://www.mcx5.org/images/books/1116/ac5uun00001081.gif

There aren't many performance mods that net a worth while hp gain, however, you can tackle it from a power to weight ratio. Your best bet is to lose weight (you and car) . Another place to look it reducing unsprung weight; look for used NC Miata rims (lightweight and come with TPMS sensor)...

If money is tight, used Dodge Journey and Kia Rondo are similar size, cheap 3row cars. Pacifica PHEV + AWD is a nice combo on paper, just need a leveling kit for more ground clearance. I would think a lot of these vehicles offer much nicer capacity but are pretty large. If these sizes are...

It is 1 3/4" diameter (dial caliper), technically 1.769" due to some rust.

Mitsubishi Outlander -tight 3rd row but 2nd row slides for car seat Jenga. Psst, it's a Nissan Rogue :/. Wait for PHEV or (fingers cross, Nissans' 1.5T) VW Tiguan -3rd row only with FWD (not sure what the hell VW is thinking). Kia Sorento Hybrid -decently sized 3rd row, comparable to Highlander...

Damn, that made me (and my 2008) feel old :( but I take solace in knowing that the older you get the more you realize a car is nothing but a money sucking piece of depreciating asset... Change the ATF. Frequency is not really the issue, rather keeping it clean and cool. The trans cooler uses...