New old owner

[srad2drag]

Hello all, I purchased a 2006 Mazda5 sport about 3 weeks ago. As soon as I got it I immediately started modding. As of now I installed some H&R springs and had the windows tinted. I also put in a K&N filter. Right now I'm looking at adding a navigation deck with satellite radio. I think that will be pretty much it. Here is a picture:

 

[Davicho]

Very nice! Welcome.

 

[Secondtyme]

welcome aboard! Our cars are nearly identical, except mine hasn't been lowered (yet) You have me wanting to get the H&R springs again. What struts are you using with those springs?

 

[srad2drag]

welcome aboard! Our cars are nearly identical, except mine hasn't been lowered (yet) You have me wanting to get the H&R springs again. What struts are you using with those springs?

I'm currently using stock struts and shocks that were replaced by the PO 1.5 years ago.. I know I will need to upgrade in the future..As of now the van rides great and I'm pleased with it..

 

[Secondtyme]

Its good to know the stockers will support lowering, if only for a little while. I'm thinking Koni Yellows all around, so I won't have to do the job twice. How many miles on your 5? Did you have any of the famous suspension noises?

 

[srad2drag]

Its good to know the stockers will support lowering, if only for a little while. I'm thinking Koni Yellows all around, so I won't have to do the job twice. How many miles on your 5? Did you have any of the famous suspension noises?

Yes I did have the infamous "clunk". It turned out to be the strut bushings and the sway bar bushings. I had the dealer replace those and give it a transmission and fuel system flush. The van had 93k on the odometer when I bought it.. I'm still gauging my gas mileage. Right now I'm averaging around 380 miles per tank with mixed city and highway driving.

 

[Secondtyme]

That sounds about right for mileage per tank. Is yours an auto or a 5 speed? I am kind of assuming that the front end clunk I have is caused by strut bushings, rather than the FSB bushings.

 

[srad2drag]

That sounds about right for mileage per tank. Is yours an auto or a 5 speed? I am kind of assuming that the front end clunk I have is caused by strut bushings, rather than the FSB bushings.

I have an automatic..