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    Oil filter swap, Cartridge type to canister type.

    So i have wrenched on a few fords recently and have noticed the share the same 2.3 lt as we do. 1 difference is they dont use the pricey cartridge type oil filter, they use a normal style (less expensive)metal canister type. This is done via a different oilfilter adapter bracket. Part number...
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    Anyone running Yakima Q Towers on the 5?

    Id like to see how it looks on the 5 so if you have a pic please post it. The Q towers work on my other cars and it would be nice to be able to swap the rack from car to car. Thanks in advance.
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    Factory Side skirt install.

    Well I picked up some skirts from a salvaged 5 for $120. Pretty good price if you ask me because new ones are like $350+. But...... there is a problem. I am putting these on a 08 sport which did not come with them. Therefore, it did not come with the holes for the plastic push pins on the...
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    Calling the California Mazda5's

    I saw a white m5 in simi valley today had it was a 08 style i believe. Had a roof rack and window visors. It looked great. Just wondering if the owner is on here. Tough chance I know. Anyway.... Lets see all the CA m5s here. List your city or at least county if youre too scared to list your...
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    Its time for window visors/rain gaurds... need help...

    Im now looking for some but I am very picky. I want the ones that cover the small front windows on the doors, Here is an example on the ones I want... And here is a pic of the ones I do NOT want.... Does anyone know where to get these?
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    Takin a trip to the SNOW on the 29th, Comin from beach wether, Help prep my 5...

    We are taking the 5 with a few friends up to the mountains for a snowboarding trip in a few weeks. 8000+ ft to be exact. I LIve near see level and have summer temps right now so Im just wondering what I need to do to get the 5 ready for the climb into the snow. It is comin down pretty hard up...
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    AUX cable whine/noise...

    So I have tried numerous different ways to only come out with the same result. Whenever I have my ipod/iphone plugged into the AUX input there is a whining noise that seems to keep pace with the RPMs of the engine. This only happens when Im charing the device at the same time. If I unplug the...
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    Lowered 5, How does this affect ride quality?

    Im looking to close up those ugly wheel gaps in the 5. I was just wondering how do they ride on stiffer springs? Are they bouncy? Or just slighty stiffer, maybe way too stiff? If you have a lowered 5, please let me know how your car changed from the install. Thanks in advance.
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    Factory subwoofer.....

    As I was at the dealership I heard the salesman mention the rear passenger panel in the cargo area towards the floor area. He said that this is a spot for a factory sub. Can anyone confirm this?
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    Passenger air bag....

    Man, I just need to go buy a owners manual instead of asking these stupid questions. Anyway, On my 08 m5 The pass airbag light comes on everytime i start to notify me its off. If it is even there, I have no idea (just like my 6 disc changer buttons.) I was wondering if there is a switch of...
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    WTB a few things, Looking for info...

    I would like to pick up some factory side skirts and fog lights for my GFs 08 m5. Does anyone know the best/cheapest place to pick these parts up? Thanks in advance.
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    Disc changer or not?

    So there is a load button and a disc up and down button, but it only plays one disc?!?!? Thats torture! We test drove another 5 before we bought this one and noticed the "6 disc" icon on one of the buttons, but ours doesnt have it. So does that mean its not there or what? Or am I just a lame...
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    Yeah, sure, its a minivan...

    So what the heck is that thing on the left!
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    Project: 2008 5 Sport

    Hey guys, My name is Daryl, Im in California. Im here cuz my GF just bought her first car. A silver 08 mz5 sport. Ive been browsing the web for several days seeing what I can do to it to make it look the best it could be. I really would like to go the VIP route but I dont want to take away...
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