The new 2015 mk7 GTI has thesame knuckle. Mine was a 2010 mk6...in fact the 2006-2014 GTI has near identical front and rear suspension setup when compared to the Mazda5. When swapping suspension the only difference I can think of is the HID leveling sensor which is on the lower control arm on...
It did not open wide enough to slide out easily. On VWs the knuckle opens more uniform. Once the tool is turned 90 degrees at the center of the knuckle, the strut slides out relatively easy.
On the Mazda, I turned the tool 90 degrees at the center of the knuckle but the strut didn't budge. The...
The quarter didn't work out too well for me, it kept sliding....so I switch to the strut spreader tool which I had from my VW days which didnt work out too. So I eventually used a ball joint removal tool from underneath.
I love the Koni, ride quality at 50% feels very close to stock but suspension dive when braking is greatly reduced. Since it is thesame size as the Stock shocks, shock travel is not compromised which is also great compared to some other kits.
I'm did not use bushing grease. The OEM bump stop...
I agree with Vasy, I've seen paint issues on cars and this looks like rough road conditions based on the pictures.
Last winter was pretty rough in North America and lots of regions in the US were running out of winter salt and had to mix all kinds of dirt and gravel in order to try to stretch...
They changed the fuel economy rating for the 2015 Mazda5 which should bring it closer to real use numbers for the majority of users.
2014: Up to 6.7 L/100 km † 2-cycle testing
2015: Up to 8.2 L/100 km † New 5-cycle testing
Good choice. I replaced it all when I did mine too. The boot holders are missing in the pic. I forgot to install it initially and had to take it apart two weeks later.