This is the Alpine ixa-w407 that i bought a couple years ago. It has no cd/dvd in it. All my music and video is played through my ipod. It also has bluetooth and backup camera...
I have a '07 and there's an OEM sunshade for it. Not sure if there is an OEM sunshade for the '12. I have the weathertech sunshade for my mz5.
http://www.weathertech.com/mazda/2007/mazda5/techshade/
Sweet you bought and installed the LEDs! It came out great! The shipping definitely took some time, I think it was like 2 weeks for mine to come in. Glad to help you out.
Nice job on the install!! Did you plan on not having the 2nd row seats fold down since you put the cap and amp underneath?? I first wanted to put the amps underneath the 2nd row seats, but when i folded the seats down, the seats didn't go all the way down. So I told the installer to put the amps...
I used load resistors only for the turn signal LED bulbs to stop the hyperflash. Didn't need load resistors or flashers for the reverse and brake LED bulbs.
I drove up to the summit of the Mt. Washington Auto Road in New Hampshire last August. I only wished it was sunny and clear when my family and I drove up to the summit. Heavy rain and strong wind. Stayed at the summit for 15-20 minutes. Then we drove back down. Luckily about 1,000 ft down from...
Keep your OEM taillights. I would replace the individual bulbs with LED bulbs. Check out www.vleds.com. That's where i purchased mine and very satisfied with them. The brightest LED bulbs i've seen so far.
j3nsmz5, I don't have a DIY for the install. I had someone install it for me. I can take some pics of where the wires are from the LED reflector to where its tapped to the brake light wires.
This is the only pic I have of the rear reflector LEDs on my mz5. I'll try to take better pics of the LEDs.
https://picasaweb.google.com/108923809339017728984/Mz5#5876550722637132642
Here you go.
http://www.thespeedline.us/servlet/the-373/11-pls--Mazda5-LED-Rear/Detail
I have them for my 07 mz5. When I brake they turn on. It's a cool mod to do.
Bayson R has available a front and rear lip for your 2012 mz5.
http://stores.ebay.com/Bayson-R-Motorsports/_i.html?_nkw=Mazda+5&submit=Search&_sid=61260258
For any 2012 owners that have been thinking about adding some style to your mz5, I just came across this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-13-Mazda-5-K-Style-Front-Bumper-Lip-ABS-/390505300344?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3AMazda|Model%3A5&vxp=mtr&hash=item5aebee0178