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    Where is the best place to get a replacement driver rear axle?

    Hey Guys/Gals, Yesterday during a photoshoot I heard a loud crack come from the rear of the car, and while taking a turn my traction control light came on and the car screached the tires something I had never heard in this car. Then I put the window down and heard like...
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    Having trouble with Boost Gauge

    Sorry if this is the wrong forum to put this in but , I'm having trouble with my STRI Boost gauge....It came with the car when I purchased it and honestly it was probably the main reason I took the red one over the white one ( well the fact that it had 80,000 fewer miles was also a reason...lol)...
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    Sport Edition KV5 19 x 8.5 48mm offset Wheels + Tires+ Locks and Lugs

    Hey Guys/Gals, Traded in my 5 on a Speed 6 on Friday and I kept the wheels thinking they were going to look hot on the 6 . They still look hot just not on the 6 so as much as it hurts me...I'm going to have to part ways so I'm selling them. $850 or best offer.... These wheels...
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    Anybody ever wonder about this?

    I got it my car last night and was wondering....Why in God's name do the needles light up when the door is opened but turn off as soon as the car is turned on...WTF is that all about? I'd like my needles lit when I'm driving around with the lights off....Just curious
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    Question about 225 width compared to 235

    Hey guys/Gals I'm in the market for some new tires and as of now I'm running 215/35 and I know Venom And Sgt. Okinawa ran 225/35 on there 19's but how much wider is 235/35 compared to a 225/35. I remember getting the 215/35 because I was scared of tire rub in the fender but I...
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    Anyone have a problem with car turning off in reverse?

    Ok I know I drive a Mazda 5 but the motor is the same and I'm pretty sure the intakes are the same. I added a CAI and when I had the Fujita it worked fine for a while( 6 months) and then the car started bucking so I took it off and put the factory air box back on with a K&N filter with no...
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    5 turns off when I put it in reverse WTF?

    Ok on my other thread about bucking....the problem went away with the factory one and that was no longer an issue as long as I let the car run for a minute or two before driving...even with the factory air box the 5 would stutter in reverse and almost shut off, I decided to go back to the ebay...
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    How hard is it to change the Engine mount on the passenger side?

    Hey Guys, I mentioned in another post about the vibrations I've been feeling as of late and when I checked the motor mount on top on the passenger side(#3) it looked like something had exploded on that side of the engine but there was nothing leaking on the car. Somewhere else I...
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    Anyone have a problem with their 5 bucking

    Hey Everyone, I drove my 5 today like 300miles (took my Bro to the Philly Airport and then wentt to West Chester to watch a Rugby game ) Well on the way home from West Chester I started to feel a bucking like ...almost like an injector was clogged or maybe a fuel filter...I'm not sure but it got...
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    How often do you see another Mazda 5 in your neck of the woods?

    Ok, I live in Reading, Pa. And I've made it a point to always when I'm with the kids or with the Ms. to point out other 5's only because I never see any...I've gone on long trips and I might see one or two. My Sister came down from Boston and asked what car this was because she never saw one up...
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    Anyone Know about White gauges for the 5?

    Hey I was wondering if they make or sell White Face Gauges or Over lays for the Mazda 5...I'd love to get a set...I've always loved that look. I changed the gauges on all my cars but this one and dont seem to see any anywhere?(bang)
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    Short Clip on You Tube

    Me and My Friend were leaving work and he shot a short clip of me driving by...I had never seen my car driving from someone elses view point....I like it......lol Check it out...let me know what ya think http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpHutBcgrAo (wrc)
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    How hard would it be to convert a 5 from Automatic to 5 speed?

    Hey I was wondering how hard it would be to convert an automatic 5 to 5 speed...I love my 5 but really miss rowing thru my own gears and the manu matic isnt the same. Anyone ever try this or know someone who has? I've seen 5 speeds on ebay but I really like it in white and it would probably be...
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    How hard is it to chnage the front and rear rotors?

    I'm sorry if this thread is around already...but I just purchased front and rear Cross drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads and was wondering how difficult it was to change them on the 5 before I ventured into it and run into a snag. I know on my 98 Saturn and my 96 Grand Caravan it was...
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    How long does it take your Mazda 5 to warm up in the Winter?

    Hey I was just curious as to how long it takes for you to actually feel heat in your 5? I had a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo before and it took a good 15-20 to warm up. My 5 takes at least 10 minutes sometimes more. Today was 18 degrees outside and it took like 15. My GF has a 2009 Subaru Outback sport and...
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    Can someone with an 08-09 5 do me a favor?

    Hey I was wondering if someone with an 08-09 mazda 5 can do me a favor and take a picture of their Instrument panel + HVAC controls at night for me...just curious how everything lights up together...Thanks
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    Changing LED lighting

    Sorry if this is a repost but I was wondering if there is any way to change all the LED lights that do the backlighting in the 5's to red LED like most other Mazda products..I'm really not digging the green and if I'm not wrong the 2008-09 model year had white lighting....am I wrong here? What...
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