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Re: Mazda 5 Replacement Tires-Recommend? [Paprikash]
by vg33e power
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Jan 09, 2009 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: Paprikash (Jan 09, 2009 10:50 am)
I just replaced mine on Tuesday and I couldn't be happier with them, I should have done it sooner. I went with Michelin 225/50R17 MXM4 Pilot HX. Man these tires are sweet! Smooth, quiet, soft when traveling and awesome performance when cornering. I know these tires are expensive (around $150-$160 each) but I got an awesome deal on a set of new "take-offs" because I work at a dealership.
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- #205 of 226
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Re: Mazda 5 Replacement Tires-Recommend? [Paprikash]
by djbilly
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Jan 09, 2009 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: Paprikash (Jan 09, 2009 10:50 am)
A year ago I went with Michelin all season tires rated at about 60K miles I think (I couldn't find anything with much higher mileage as the 17" rims are "high performance"). I had Toyo OEM tires before (original from Mazda) and the vibration was terrible. Since putting on the Michelin's it finally feels like a new car and I would highly recommend this brand. They cost a little more than the cheaper ones but well worth it in my opinion.
Changing tires will do nothing for the cold weather clanky/crunchy suspension issues. I had the same issue for some time. There is a service bulletin for this issue as has been mentioned previously (see all bulletins at http://www.finishlineperformance.com/store/pages.php?pageid=17) requiring replacement of the bushings on the front lower arm and/or front/rear stabilizer bushing. I had mine in countless times for front and back. This is the first winter with no problems (so far anyway!).
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- #206 of 226
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Re: My antenna hits the garage door [vg33e power]
by dan5678
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Jan 15, 2009 (4:38 pm)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Oct 13, 2008 6:50 am)
Add me to the list of new antenna owners.
Hmmm... maybe Cerberus should get out of the business of trying to make cars and just sell antenna masts?
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- #207 of 226
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Re: My antenna hits the garage door [dan5678]
by vg33e power
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Jan 15, 2009 (4:45 pm)
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Replying to: dan5678 (Jan 15, 2009 4:38 pm)
At this point in time your a truly correct my friend.....LOL!
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- #208 of 226
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Re: Anyone having problems with their's yet? [wxcrawler]
by vg33e power
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Jan 29, 2009 (12:27 pm)
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Replying to: wxcrawler (Jun 25, 2006 4:46 am)
Did anyone ever find out or resolve this ocassional coolant smell? I get it once in a while but nothing seems to be leaking, at least not enough to leak under the car. Has anyone experienced, smelled, or gotten this resolved?
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- #209 of 226
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So far...
by 5_more
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Feb 03, 2009 (4:49 pm)
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Replying to: Paprikash (Jan 09, 2009 10:50 am)
2008 Mazda 5, 15k miles, <11 months old... -- lots of fun to drive -- vibrates at ~50 mph -- plastic creaking noises from base of windshield -- rear suspension creaking noises started yesterday Have any of these been successfully addressed by Mazda? My dealer, while polite, has been less than helpful.
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Re: Anyone having problems with their's yet? [vg33e power]
by holly4
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Feb 04, 2009 (8:08 am)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jan 29, 2009 12:27 pm)
I have experienced that smell periodically. Would love to hear how others have acted on it and what resolution was offered.
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- #211 of 226
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Re: Anyone having problems with their's yet? [vg33e power]
by coolmazda5
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Feb 04, 2009 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jan 29, 2009 12:27 pm)
Possibly it has to do with this TSB? It may be "evaporating" before reaching the bottom...
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/mazda3/bulletin/01-047-08-2000.pdf
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- #212 of 226
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Re: Anyone having problems with their's yet? [coolmazda5]
by vg33e power
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Feb 04, 2009 (3:10 pm)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Feb 04, 2009 12:56 pm)
I did see that TSB, but I never see leakage so I never thought anything of it. I am out of warranty so getting it covered is out of the question but I will be changing my spark plugs here soon. When I do and remove the engine cover I will take a look at it to see if I see any dried up coolant remnants under that valve. If I do, I may just replace the gasket myself as well as the thermostat and do a coolant drain and refill.
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- #213 of 226
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Re: Anyone having problems with their's yet? [vg33e power]
by coolmazda5
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Feb 05, 2009 (7:39 pm)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Feb 04, 2009 3:10 pm)
Sounds good, it should be a very minor leak if you don't have to refill coolant nor you see drops around...
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