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Hello! I'll get right down to it - I own a 2016 CX-5, Meteor Grey. Love it. <As seen on my profile> MODS: Tinted front windows to match rear LED Map Lights LED Blinkers, LP lights, backup lights RGB/Flood Light Bar mounted in bottom bumper BadLanz exhaust cutout (valve) (custom straight...

Hey everyone, first post here! (attn) So, to say I'm upgrading is an understatement. I'm going from a 2005 vehicle that doesn't even have POWER WINDOWS, to the 2017 Mazda CX-5 GS, AWD. SO much excitement but also, feeling very anxious. There is just so much going through my mind about driving a...

Hey everyone! so its about that time where I finally let go my baby girl :( she broke down some years ago and I didn't have the funds to fix her at the moment. I really wanted to fix her because I loved the car so I never got rid of her. but the funds never came and she's been sitting every...

Hi there, Newbie here. Looking for advise: My current car is a 1997 Nissan Altima I've had for 15 years. I am looking at the GT model mainly bcz I want the added features + leather seats/moon roof. Tech Pkg: I am leary about the 'movable' adaptive headlights, it really seems something that...

So, I've got a 2002 Mazda Protege5 that's practically all stock. I've asked around to see where I should start upgrading it, and a lot of people have said a cold air intake is a good place to start. After some looking at the differences between CAI's and short ram intakes I found a short ram...

Greetings fellow Mazdaites. Mazdans? (Mazda owners sounds too generic). I also hope this thread is in the correct place. To the point...I am currently ready to pull the engine from my 03 Protege LX w/auto tranny and would like some advice, hints, tricks, or whatever that could assist with the...

hello. i own a 2007 Mazda CX-7 and was in an accident. the accident was my fault and the insurance I carry is only liability. huge mistake on my part. i had the car looked at and it seems like there might be frame damage on the front right hand side. has anyone dealt with this type of...

First, I have to replace the sway bar bushings. Where can I find a good set of those? I found this http://store.awrracing.com/replacement-rear-sway-bar-bushings-mp3/ thoughts? as well, i found these and am thinking of putting them in as well...

Hey guys, Looking to get a 07 Mazda3, perferably hatch but if not, sedan. Is there any advice on what to look for as far as repairs or faulty things with these cars? The car im looking it has around 65xxx miles. Looking to pay around $160/month.

Hello All, I am currently looking to buy a new Mazda, as my 2000 Protege LX was totaled by my sister. I have found several choices that I like, Including a 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback manual w/ 52K miles for around 8K, a 2010 Mazda 3 sedan automatic w/ 58K for 7.5k, and finally a 2004 Mazda 3...

Background: I commute to work 3-4 times each week, amounting to about two hours in the car each time. I have a family of 4 and a dog. Most of my driving is on paved roads in North Carolina random weather (but little to no snow). I cannot spend more than around 26k on the car, or the payments...

Okay.. so here's the deal, I have an 05 mazda 3 hatch, currently on 17x7.5's and has BC Coilovers and i've rolled the fenders. It's moderately low right now with dampening adjusted almost completely stiff. I want to go up to 18" rims though and be able to have the car sit pretty much flush with...

Prologue- I am new to the forum and I believe I chose the right place to post this, but please, don't hesitate to tell me otherwise. Hello! As the title suggests, I am looking for the right Miata. I am in the process of selling my 2004 Mazda3s HB and I want to stay within the Mazda family when...

I have already posted this on another part of the forum and I really need this question answered soon. So my car keeps giving back a code p0660 I have ran the diagnostic many times. I have installed new spark plugs, cleaned the wires, cleaned the throttle body, check the coil packs, and...

Greetings, first time here :) I am almost certainly getting a Mazda 2 this weekend. I have test driven both the automatic and manual transmissions and am having trouble deciding. Currently I am leaning toward the manual because it's a lot cheaper and if something goes wrong, a clutch is much...

Hey guys. Im new on here and this last friday my wife and I bought an '02 Protege 5 with 91k miles, and I wanna do a little modding on it. Before I get started I would like a little feedback from people that have already done some of these things. Should I go Cold Air intake or short ram...

08 MAZDA3 s Sedan 27k miles stock everything clean carfax EXCEPT: extensive damage reported.... doesnt say who, what, when (04-20-11), where, or since when it was fixed. car looks clean drives amazingly well feels good the extensive damage freaks me out. asking price is $12500.00 WHAT DO? do...

Ok, I have a few questions that I know i'm not the only one who wants to know but they sound kinda stupid. Cobb AP- i know its a tuner, but how does it work, what do you have to do, anything you need to know before you get it? Gauges- When putting gauges in your car what all do you have to...

So I first noticed this last night. in my 03 NA P5 From the passenger side of the engine bay there is a spooling/whining sound. I took a look and its either the pulleys, alternator, or something from that area. Its only noticeable from 3+ rpms but so far hasnt effected any performance of the...

Hey everyone, I just bought a P5 two days ago and have been using this forum extensively over the past week. So much amazing info on here and I can't wait to start modding my car. -will I rub? I want to get rims and found a nice cheap pair locally from a guy who is moving out of state the...