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#51 of 592 Re: Trailer hitches/turbo kits [bjerry] by poohbah75 Sep 26, 2005 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: bjerry (Sep 26, 2005 8:18 am) My purpose exactly--I don't really even want to wire it for trailer lights or anything. Someone was interested in pulling lightweight stuff; the intended purpose was a sailboat, but a light utility trailer or some PWCs wouldn't be out of the question, either. The turbo just sounds like fun. Maybe install it after the warranty expires?
#52 of 592 Re: Europeans get all the neat stuff [frank4cars] by sschriber Oct 04, 2005 (5:44 am)
Replying to: frank4cars (Sep 14, 2005 6:02 am) Funny, a big detractor that has kept the 5 out of my driveway up to this point is those big fat 17" wheels. I'd love a 15" option where I can get better gas mileage and increased winter traction. Replies to this message: poohbah75 (Oct 04, 2005 4:51 pm) pagetuner (Oct 04, 2005 10:48 pm) wa98strat (Apr 09, 2006 3:46 am)
#53 of 592 Re: Europeans get all the neat stuff [sschriber] by poohbah75 Oct 04, 2005 (4:51 pm)
Replying to: sschriber (Oct 04, 2005 5:44 am) Steve, I understand how a smaller wheel with a higher sidewall tire may provide better snow traction (depending on the tread design and depth), but I was wondering if you could explain how a smaller wheel would provide better fuel economy. Are we assuming that the overall size of the tire+wheel combos are the same? If not, then I do understand the reasoning (decreased rotating weight). I guess the more pertinent question is, if the overall size of the wheel and tire combo is the same, is there any fuel economy to be gained/lost by changing the size of the wheel? I understand that, in general, if you increase the size of the wheel, the sidewall height would have to decrease and you end up with a choppy riding car (which debatably looks better, depending who you ask). Assuming the overall size is the same, would the fuel economy suffer as a result? Replies to this message: pagetuner (Oct 04, 2005 10:48 pm)
#54 of 592 Re: Europeans get all the neat stuff [poohbah75] by pagetuner Oct 04, 2005 (10:48 pm)
Replying to: poohbah75 (Oct 04, 2005 4:51 pm) If the overall diameter is kept the same, Steve's mileage gains would have to come from decreased rolling resistance from a narrower tire. The best of both worlds would probably be to keep the 17" wheels and go to a taller (higher numeric aspect ratio) but narrower tire. That would keep the size of the contact patch the same but give you less rolling resistance and maybe 5 or 6% higher mileage. You would give up some acceleration, and you would probably use up the margin of error built into your speedometer, so when the speedo said you were going 75, you'd be going 75, not 71.   To my eye, the 17's look wierd, but not everyone agrees, so the stock alloys would probably be easy to resell. 16s or especially 15s would open up more tire choices. Since the 5 is sold with 15s in Europe, there shouldn't be a clearance problem. If you can remember (sigh) what your 5 looked like (or see the wheel photo in Performance paragraph far down on http://pagetuner.com/mazda5/ ) there is big clearance between the wheels and the brake calipers.   A related note for when you get your 5 back: Check your tire pressures. On new delivery, mine were low; this may account for some of the mileage discrepancies among the various reports at the neighboring forum.   pagetuner http://pagetuner.com/mazda5/
#55 of 592 Aftermarket Floomat Protectors by wmiii Oct 10, 2005 (1:01 pm)
Just found an online dealer that has custom manufactured clear floormat protectors for the 5. You can even get a cargo mat for the rear if you want it. It is not listed on the site, but is available if you call them. You get 2 piece front mats, single piece 2nd row and single piece 3rd row mats to cover and protect the factory originals. I am getting my 5 back tomorrow and will be purchasing the mats to keep the kids from trashing the carpet. I have also designed and built a custom 10" 300 watt subwoofer system for the back of the car. If anyone is interested email me and I will send pictures.   www.autoupgrade.net Replies to this message: dabatman (Oct 22, 2005 7:38 am)
#56 of 592 Mazda 5 Trailer Hitch by nevergrowup Oct 14, 2005 (11:20 am)
Dalan now has a class 1 trailer hitch for the MAZDA 5   http://www.hitchesonline.com/mazda_cl_5%20miniva_06n.htm   Will order when I get my 5 back! Replies to this message: bjerry (Oct 14, 2005 1:56 pm)
#57 of 592 Re: Mazda 5 Trailer Hitch [nevergrowup] by bjerry Oct 14, 2005 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: nevergrowup (Oct 14, 2005 11:20 am) If you order this online, who would install it? Would installing this void the warrenty?
#58 of 592 Mazda 5 Hitch by mr_element Oct 14, 2005 (8:35 pm)
Unless you are leasing... installing a hitch should not void a warranty - unless you are pulling more than the recommended weight (2000lbs).   Besides, all new hitches are BOLTED on, nobody welds hitches on anymore...most cars/trucks have pre-drilled holes, and some have electrical all set up ready to rock.   Read your lease agreement around adding accessories. You may be wasting your $$. Here in Canada - the cost of installation of a hitch is around $50 (about 20 min shop time plus materials - bolts and such). The hitch costs around $150 - $250 depending on the car/small truck.
#59 of 592 Aftermarket wheels/rims by whipped95 Oct 20, 2005 (9:51 am)
I'm interested in aftermarket wheels to replace the painted aluminum I currently have. I'm thinking some simple 5 spoke chrome wheels would look great on the carbon gray 5. Anyone have any suggestions?, nothing racer type, but rather simple and shiny.
#60 of 592 Re: Online Accessories for Mazda 5 [robyneil] by bigbear54 Oct 21, 2005 (7:56 am)
Replying to: robyneil (Aug 05, 2005 9:00 pm) If you check these items you will find that a lot of them are not available yet and some have no dates at all. I ordered a front mask (BRA) in late July, as of yet I have not seen it, the delivery dates have come and gone, they have given me three dates, the latest date is 26 December 2005, I believe this like I believe I will win the lottery, the part I dislike is that I had to pay in advance for this item to order it and it will be over six months before I see the part,

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