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Has anyone attempted to put a previous generation MazdaSpeed seat in their current generation Mazda3? I have a 2012 Mazda3 5-dr and am having problems with the lumbar. I'm trying to find options but am not having any luck. I know the airbag connectors don't fit, but will the rails from a...

Do you think this still applies for the 2011/2012 models? I'm having lower back problems with the stock seat in my 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv 5-dr...

Yes, I was planning on keeping the stock 16" wheels. I suppose 225 is a big jump. Any thoughts on the handling difference 205/45-16 might make? The speedo would be off -5mph, but thats manageable I think.

Hmm. I'm thinking about going from the stock P205/55R16 to a P225/50R16. How much difference could that make? Worth the nearly $500 installed price?

Interesting, I hadn't thought about tire differences at all. Doing the math (taken from tirerack.com), I think the Skyactiv tires are .4 inches taller. And 1 inch wider. Should such a small sidewall difference really make a noticeable difference in handling?

Skyactiv loose steering on hwy Can you elaborate on that? I just switched from a 2011 Mazda3 2.5 5dr to a 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv 5dr and am finding a big difference in the suspension. Specifically, it feels "loose & floaty" on the highway. I am constantly making micro-corrections to the...