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Brampton, ON

The 5th Gear Swap is an intriguing option. Especially if it can be done without having to drop the tranny. Would the PCM need reprogramming if the FD ratios are changed? I miss the days when cars weren't run by computers......

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Thanks lestat13! I m sensitive to noise creep. Especially considering the Mazda 3 2.3 - 4 spd auto I own is quieter at cruising speeds compared to the Mazda 5. But I can envision an amazing sound installation with the Mazda 5 above the stock system. As things are right now, increasing the...

Compared to other cars revving past 3K at cruising speeds, the Mazda 5 handles noise creep quite well (a major selling point in my purchase). And the gearing does give the car usable passing power without down shifting. Unfortunately, I shifted from a 2004 Mazda 3 2.3 - 4 spd auto which had...

I am looking at upgrading the Head-Unit on my 08 Mazda 5 GT to a Pioneer AViC-F90BT along with complementing speaker/bass/amp upgrades. Would having the car Dynamated prior to upgrades introduce problems in wiring and speaker installs? The car is a daily highway driver and I would like to reduce...

I own a 08 Mazda 5 GT (5 speed) and, for the most part, I am a happy 5iver. I've noticed considerably more road noise when the engine turns north of 3K rpm, especially when cruising on the highways in 5th gear. Following some of the threads here, I've noticed that markets outside North America...

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get? 08 GT Leather / Sunlight Silver / 5 spd Manual / Wheel Locks 2. Whereabouts are you located? Brampton, Ontario CANADA 3. Is this your first Mazda? No 4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought...