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    Easy power for the 2.3L (2010 Mazda5)

    I figured I'd be better off here than the Mazda5 forum. Was wondering if there's any decent power upgrades for the 2.3L that don't involve a turbocharger. My wife really loves her 5, but wishes it had more balls. I feel like another 20-30hp would be adequate. Any cams, intakes, throttle bodies...
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    HID install question

    I have a 2010 Mazda5. I've got the DDM Ultra HID kit (larger metal ballasts). Wanted to see how people install them. Also, is there some trick to do these? I heard something about a plastic spacer?
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    Is there a Heavy Duty Rear Strut for the First Gen Mazda5?

    so, last month my wife's driver rear blew and was replaced under warranty this month her passenger rear blew and it's now out of warranty. I'll probably just do the other side with this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IY9T1O/?tag=m20b7-20 but I wanted to know if there's a more heavy duty version?
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    Replacing the rear door handle?

    my wife just sideswiped my snowblower and tore the handle clean off... how hard are these to replace?
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    Do I need an antenna adapter for an aftermarket radio?

    Just curious. Going to install a double din. I got the dash and wiring kit from Crutchfield, but I neglected to see if I needed an antennae adapter? My wife is really going to want that so she can listen to NPR.
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    Looking for rare 323/Familia JDM parts? Auction in NH this weekend with 323 GTRs

    http://www.auctionsamerica.com/events/all-lots.cfm?SaleCode=TB12&search=&category=Cars&year=&make=&model=&collection=&day=&order=runorder&noreserve=&feature=&stillforsale=&grouping=&page=5 seeing as most of those are here illegally and not registered, you would get yourself a fantastic donor car.
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    Flat tire, fixed flat, reinstalled. still got TPMS indicator

    My wife picked up some debris and got a simple puncture. no damage to sidewall, hole right in the tread. We patched the hole with a plug and reinflated. Tested for leaks and it's solid. TPMS light is still on though What do we do?
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    sliding door seal keeps breaking tabs

    We noticed this on the demo car too... but the little door seal on the sliding door is held in with these crappy little plastic tabs and they break off like nothing... we tried to be extra careful with our car, but a month later we've lost 3 already and the seal is loose... is there any better...
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    Euro accessories that we don't get.

    Window shades (want this bad, I hate the stick on ones) Baby Mirror Dog guard Trunk mat with rear protector (this would be great for my dog) any easy way to get these and which wouldn't fit on our 6-seater models vs their 7 seater?
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    Where to get Piano Black Radio/HVAC trim?

    we noticed the Touring models had Piano black trim... where can one procure this?
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    Hi there.

    New Mazda5 owner. Bought new from Liberty Mazda last night. Already has the windshield/cowl rattle... yay. Going back today to see if they'll do anything... also to get our reg and inspection. What's the best dealer for service around here anyway?
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    just bought a brand new Sport 5MT.

    somehow got it for $13,888... dunno how, but I did wife drove the automatic and loved it... then drove the manual... and was like '**** the automatic' so we bought it Galaxy Gray 5MT Sport
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    When did Mazda5 GTs get HIDs?

    looking at an 08 GT. should it have HIDs?
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    Rear entertainment DVD thing. anyone have pictures?

    looking at a Grand Touring and it has a Rear DVD entertainment thingy in the roof I wanted to know if this was the factory accessory or not. Does anyone have any pictures of what the real one looks like? this is what's in the car
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    Buyer's guide for the Mazda5

    My wife wants a Mazda5, so that's what we're going to get we found a nice 2008 Grand Touring with 70k on it and it's the one she wants (leather for easy kid clean up) I'm a shadetree mechanic, so I know my way around a car pretty well. What should I look for and look to avoid? It's got pretty...
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