Summer dreaming/wishlist

[twintrbo]

So its summertime, youre out back in the hammock and you drift off thinking about your 5 which you just finished washing......In the middle of your dream you start to think about what you would ask Mazda to put into your 5 if you could help with the next design. What would you ask for? I know a few things I would want but I want to hear from the rest of the community. Nothing too far flung please, wings and rocket boosters are fun but not practical

 

[njaremka]

practicals? bi-zenon headlights like the 2010+ mazda3, a stiffer suspension so it doesnt wallow all over the road, and a turbo

 

[twintrbo]

You want the suspension stiffer? Man you must really be hardcore about driving response! I think you really want one of these : http://www.supercars.net/cars/1672.html

 

[njaremka]

You want the suspension stiffer? Man you must really be hardcore about driving response! I think you really want one of these : http://www.supercars.net/cars/1672.html

if only! that thing is the awesome!

i just want to get rid of the wallowyness of the stock suspension - it feels like the controls are way underdamped. so far, the stock struts have only lasted 25,000 miles before letting go. we had to have the rears replaced twice since new. now that our car is out of warranty, i'm going to snag some koni yellows if the stocks blow out again. and while i'm in there, i want to upgrade the springs and sways too. it would have been nice if it was a little tighter from the factory.

 

[Silentnoise713]

3rd row 60/40 seats that can seat 3 (in a pinch), making it an 8 seater! All they have to do is get rid of the cup holders, which can be placed somewhere else, say floor? This would really put the car in a class of its own. Granted the power and safety thing is another discussion.

Roof racks standard.

Trim off 1-2 inches from the rear bumper so it does not stick out so much.

Rear hatch glass can be open independently.

Not sure if stock headlights are projector headlights, but if not, it should be the standard (Bi-zenon would be nice but wouldn't want to pay for the markup).

 

[thaxman]

6 map lights instead of just the 2 up front. Turbo. I still would like 2 inches behind the rear seat to make that cargo area actually useful when all seats are up. Just BEHIND the rear wheels, not in the wheelbase, to keep the weight gain minimal.

 

[HI46]

More power by adding a turbo. Also rear hatch glass power window would be nice.

 

[DKaz]

3rd row 60/40 seats that can seat 3 (in a pinch), making it an 8 seater! All they have to do is get rid of the cup holders, which can be placed somewhere else, say floor?

Not sure if stock headlights are projector headlights, but if not, it should be the standard (Bi-zenon would be nice but wouldn't want to pay for the markup).

The rear shocks are under the cupholders. Not much room there.

The only Mazdas that don't have projectors are the Mazda 2, Tribute, and B-Series.

 

[Peanuts]

That damn side cargo light in the rear. Blinds me every time I poke around the back in the dark. My solution was to put one of these linear swivel LED lights in the back, on the roof near the trunk opening, but it's still half-assed.

http://blog.smarthome.com/2009/02/2...lmost-anywhere-to-brighten-any-small-space-3/

 

[skyhawk]

I want OEM mudflaps available for the GT.

And remote start options made available to owners and instructions to dealer on how to
do it.
-- a. like for the doors to automatically lock after everyone is seated and secured and car starts to move forward.

---b. For the doors to automatically unlock the moment I remove the key from the ignition
(or the moment I turn off the engine).

These features came with the remote start I installed in my old buick. And it was very
convenient. And cool.

 

[Martyd]

A simple heating/ cooling system. No auto. I want the temperature control to always be active so I can change the temp of the vented air with the system is off.

 

[twintrbo]

A simple heating/ cooling system. No auto. I want the temperature control to always be active so I can change the temp of the vented air with the system is off.

Funny you should mention that, Ive been meaning to post about this. You can change it, just not much. One click gives one degree, any more gives 2 degrees only. You can change it up or down, not sure why there is a limit though. Yes, I was really bored that day......... lol

 

[Heat]

6-speed manual transmission, and an optional diesel engine.

 

[twintrbo]

Secretly I'm hoping someone from Mazda is looking at this and it will influence the future designs

 

[KBrian]

slide a Speed6 under the Mazda5 body

 

[twintrbo]

slide a Speed6 under the Mazda5 body

Is that any different than the Speed3? Just wondering....

Here is my wishlist since others got a chance now. Seems more power is on everyones list too.

Better storage on the center console
More power- bigger engine or turbo
Power drivers seat
Fold flat front passenger seat for long loads
Hooks to tie down the hatch
Real tie downs for the cargo area
Shelf for cargo area a la Honda CR-V
Cargo Divider for 3rd row when one seat is in use
Upper Glove box or other dash top storage
Audio Controls in second row
Larger and Lighted vanity mirrors
Second row sunroof
Upgraded Factory Audio package
Auto up and down windows for front seats
Auto lock and unlock doors depending on gear selector
Power button for radio on steering wheel

 

[A1an]

Diesel option.
Mazdaspeed option.
Manual trans option for all trim levels.
Tougher/thicker carpet and trunk liner material.
More driver seat adjustment.
Standard flux capacitor.

 

[Heat]

Optional diesel engine
6-speed manual transmission
Better center storage console

 

[KBrian]

Is that any different than the Speed3? Just wondering....

All wheel drive is specific to the speed6 but not available on the speed3





34000km

 

[twintrbo]

All wheel drive is specific to the speed6 but not available on the speed3

Oh yeah, forgot about that part