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#552 of 592 Re: Mazda 5 rear wiper insert [marlonchwo] by jonat1x Feb 07, 2009 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: marlonchwo (Feb 07, 2009 5:34 pm) Why not go to a Mazda dealer? If that is not convenient, Med Center Mazda in AL has an extremely helpful mail order service - http://www.mazdaparts.org/ Unlike the front blades, which are entirely generic (I have Michelin refills on my '08) the rear wiper is specific to the vehicle and I think yuo are stuck with Mazda OEM.
#553 of 592 Re: Mazda 5 rear wiper insert [marlonchwo] by athenasius Feb 07, 2009 (7:41 pm)
Replying to: marlonchwo (Feb 07, 2009 5:34 pm) I think it is about 10 dollars at the dealer. Remember you will have to pay duty and exchange from the US sites so the $9US will become over $11 then plus shipping and duty will cost you way more than getting one from the dealer . I just pull off the rubber and cut one to fit( I usually use one of the front ones and move the metal retainer from one to the other.   But for the 10 minutes that takes it may be easier to just buy one from the dealer.   PS do not just get the rubber only(from the dealer) for the back as it costs more than the assembled one.
#554 of 592 On board computers by vicenac Mar 03, 2009 (2:56 pm)
Did anybody try to put a computer (PC) inside a M5? Where would be the better place to mount it? I'm thinking like a MSI Wind or the like.
#555 of 592 belt and engine noise.... by cooppoop Mar 31, 2009 (7:20 pm)
I have a 2007 Mazda 5 with 30,000 on it. I just started noticing a valve tapping noise from the engine in all temps and a noisy belt in cold weather. Anybody else have this? It is a big difference from the car I test drove and actually hit the started while the engine was already running. I couldn't tell it was on! Replies to this message: vg33e power (Apr 01, 2009 6:25 am) cooppoop (Apr 01, 2009 6:47 pm)
#556 of 592 replacement tires by cooppoop Mar 31, 2009 (7:21 pm)
Anybody tried putting on the potenza grids? I read good things about them and they actually have a mileage warranty.
#557 of 592 Re: belt and engine noise.... [cooppoop] by vg33e power Apr 01, 2009 (6:25 am)
Replying to: cooppoop (Mar 31, 2009 7:20 pm) The tapping noise can be subjective, however, mine has what I would say is a normal range of noise coming from the valves, nothing outrageous or out of the ordinary but definately loud enough to hear lightly.   As far as the drivebelt, I also get a whinning noise (not squealing) when it is raining, perhaps from the water that gets the belt wet and makes the noise when going through the pulleys. Once it is dry it goes away completely.   What mine does that I don't know if anyone elses does, is a weird whining noise similar to the wet drivebelt from the A/C compressor when first turned on, possible for the first 10-30 seconds. Anyone else experience this??? Replies to this message: cooppoop (Apr 01, 2009 6:47 pm)
#558 of 592 Re: belt and engine noise.... [vg33e power] by cooppoop Apr 01, 2009 (6:47 pm)
Replying to: vg33e power (Apr 01, 2009 6:25 am) mine was actually at the dealer today for new tires (a warranty issue) and I asked them to check on the belt noise. They told me it was the Belt for the AC compressor and recommended I change it. I declined the service and will live with the noise. The belt has plenty of life left in it!
#559 of 592 Adding a Backup camera by zoombus May 10, 2009 (12:54 pm)
Just a FYI... 2008 GT nav owners..even though the picture on navtools site shows what I expect is the only available nav system in the 5.. the navtool (as well as the other brands) will not work with this head unit. Talked with three different suppliers..short answer is If the map disk goes in behind the screen the only way to add the switcher (navtool, ect.) is to ship your head unit to them so they can make the connections internally. Unfortantly I didnt find this out until I had my entire car apart. (older and wiser). Not comfortable with that so still looking for a work-around. Suggestions?
#560 of 592 roof racks - which should I buy? by speddy May 15, 2009 (11:02 am)
I have heard that there are two types of roof racks. A Yakima and a Thule. Which should I buy and why? Please say if you own one or not and what price you paid and where you purchased. I want to carry two Kayaks. (Small ones) Thanks. Replies to this message: daharon (May 15, 2009 12:29 pm) jonat1x (May 17, 2009 6:40 am)
#561 of 592 Re: roof racks - which should I buy? [speddy] by daharon May 15, 2009 (12:29 pm)
Replying to: speddy (May 15, 2009 11:02 am) I bought the Thule, the fancy kind with the aluminum aero bars, from rackoutfitters.com. I searched and calculated, and they were the best deal at the time, especially with free shipping. I found the best price for two Thule Criterium bike carriers on Amazon. REI has twice-yearly sales where they put one or both of the Thule and Yakima lines on 20% off, which would make for equivalent pricing for my deals, in one stop. The spring sale ended, so it might be fall before they do it again. I spent about $380 for the rack, and the bike carriers were $230. I love it. The aero bars and podiums are quieter than the square bars, and the silver color matches my silver 5 perfectly. The bike carriers are sturdy and well designed, not that that's relevant to you.

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