Recent content by bretthn

I installed a Parrot kit in my wifes 5. It does many things including a usb port to integrate with the factory stereo. Got it on amazon pretty cheap.

That is great. I used the same basic setup initially but got annoyed having to plug in 2 cables to charge and get audio output. I got my wife the Parrot MKI9200 bluetooth kit for xmas and it is awesome for using with and ipod/iphone. It is primarily a bluetooth car kit that links through the...

Installed Parrot MKI9200 Bluetooth kit and added a layer of carpet padding to the rear wheel wells and spare tire tub. The bluetooth works awesome and ipod sounds great hooked up to it. The extra insulation to the trunk area made a huge difference in road noise. I think the worst place now is...

details? looks great!

Just received the osram rallye h7s and will be installing them as soon as my wife gets home. Mazdaspeed MX5 are you saying that they are better than HIDs? I will let everyone know the outcome once I have them installed.

Has anyone tried the osram rallye ultra high output h7 bulbs in their 5? People have nothing but good things to say about them in my VW forum.

Great! That is what I thought but wanted to make sure and have not had the car for the past couple of days to check the ballasts. Also registered with mymazda.(drinks)

I have a US spec 2008 mazda 5 that I bought used. Half of my paperwork says it is a GT and the other half says it is a Touring. I have the factory led taillights and factory installed fogs. I do not have leather interior. I am trying to figure out if I have oem hid headlights. I do not have a...

how many years/miles are the shocks covered? my wife's 5 only has 42000 and both rears are blown. it is also starting to sound like the rear mounts are bad too

I packed mine up for the 900 mile trip to Maine, checked all fluids, and tire pressure.

Looks good! How much for the skinz?

nevermind, I found it in the mazda3 section

I am planning on replacing the dome light bulbs in the 5 with something brighter. What is the proper method to remove the front dome light lenses without scatching or damaging anything)(uhm)It may be important to know that I have a sunroof. Does anyone have any recomendations for replacement...

You don't have any teenagers in the house do you? 1) your e brake needs adjusting or 2) 1st gear would hold your car stronger than 3rd if facing up hill or 3) your teenager is sneaking out and not paying attention to where the car is parked beforehand