Recent content by MarkVII88

I would not be seriously considering a Transit Connect as a replacement for a Mazda5. They are very expensive for what you get, with mid-level trim XLT models starting at $34K. And they don't even come with the desirable turbo engine anymore. All you can get is the 160HP 2.0L engine that used to...

About 18 months ago I upgraded from my 2012 Mazda5 Sport to a 2018 Chrysler Pacifica van. I still have the 2012 Mazda5, which my wife drives, but getting another van-type vehicle was really the only way for us to go. There isn't any SUV that I think can offer the comfort, convenience, capacity...

True, the Mz5 is not "rated" to tow. The difference between the Curb Weight and the GVWR is the total amount of people, cargo, towing weight that the car is certified to handle. The Mz5 has about 1100lbs of capacity in this regard. Actually, having a light duty trailer that spreads the...

Based on cross shopping part numbers on Rockauto for 2012 Mazda3 and Mazda5, that's how I was able to determine the part # for the Centric rear high carbon, cryo treated, plain rotors.

Google the part numbers below for Centric High Carbon Cryo rotors for Mz5. Mazda5 Front Disc: Centric High Carbon Cryo-treated Plain (125.45069CRY) Mazda5 Rear Disc: Centric High Carbon Cryo-treated Plain (125.45067CRY

Yes, Bilstein shock and struts for Volvo V50 can fit on the Mz5.

https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda3/comments/40o69r/dont_buy_westar_engine_mounts/

If you have a Scangauge II, you can program a correction for the speedo to compensate for non-OEM size tires.

I could just wait for your writeup but figured I'd ask which Centric and StopTech rotors and pads you went with? I plan to replace all my OEM rotors with Centric High Carbon cryo (plain) when the time comes. As for pads I'm looking at the StopTech Street Performance para-aramid pads.

When the time comes for me to replace my OEM rotors and pads I think I'm going with these parts. Mazda5 Rear Disc: Centric High Carbon Cryo-treated Plain (125.45067CRY) Mazda5 Front Disc: Centric High Carbon Cryo-treated Plain (125.45069CRY CENTRIC 30910950 StopTech Street Performance Brake...

There are 3 mounts. One visible on the passenger side. One on the drivers side, beneath the battery box. One in the rear on the underside behind the engine. At that price they're probably referring to the passenger mount, but you can get a good mount for less than half that price...

Your 16x7 rims with +40 offset should be just fine on your new Mazda5. I think you are right not to use the 225/70/16 snow tires since they are going to be much taller than the car has clearance for. I'm currently running 205/60/16 snow tires and even that is slightly taller than the OEM wheel...

I was shopping around for my 2012 and between Rockauto, autoanything.com, AutoPartsWarehouse.com, and Tire Rack I was able to find the Centric High Carbon Cryo Treated front and rear rotors for the Mz5.

Has anyone on the forum installed a JBR passenger engine mount in their Mz5? I ask because I'm interested in getting one for my 2012, while swapping out my OEM mount into my wife's 2008 Mz5. Anyone have any feedback on this?

I installed a westar pmm on our 2008 and it only lasted for a year. I would not buy it again.