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    CorkSport Adjustables for Mazda 5??!!

    In the course of my extensive shock-strut search for the Supreme Commander's -uh, I mean the wife's '10 Mazda 5 I came across CorkSports, one of the Main Sponsor's of Mazdas24/7. They list a set of 15 way adjustable shocks for the MazdaSpeed 3 and the regular Mazda 3 for $499. On a lark I called...
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    KYB-Brilliant!!!

    Installed the KYB Gas-a-Just's on the rear of the wife's '10, kind of a pain but not too bad. They replaced the 80 thou mile O.E. shocks which the forum advised me were worn out. I went for these because we travel loaded a lot and I wanted a heavy duty rear shock. Also 'cause the Koni's and...
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    Sliding-door sports car!

    Had a chance to take the 5 out to play a few nights ago (just going to the store, dear!) and hit some of my favorite back roads. I've owned the 5 for two years now and really haven't had a chance to test it's limits, at least without a kid or two sliding around in the back. New Cooper Zeon...
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    Bilstein B4's vs. KYB; best for daily driver?

    My '10 -5 is past due for new shocks and struts (tires, too but that's another thread). This is my wife's daily driver and Koni's are a little out of budget (and I no longer autocross, alas!) so I am looking for OE replacement that will keep the excellent ride/handling balance. I'm not looking...
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    Anybody tried Sumitomo HTR Z III's yet?

    Moma's '10 -5 needs new shoes, anybody have any experience with these Sumitomo's? I've had good results with this brand in the past and TireRack has them for $71 each so the price is good at least. But they have a low tread wear rating and the tread pattern looks like a howler to me. Taxes will...
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