Just bought my P5! Couple of quick questions.

Totally stoked about my 2002 P5 5-speed in midnight blue I just picked up this morning. I have some minor rust to tackle, but that is expected in WI. Here are my quick questions:

I know Mazda's are notorious for suspension, I want to upgrade mine, but I am not looking to make a race ride. I want performance, but not so damn rigid that it is uncomfortable to ride in. I also am not interested in lowering it. Any recommendations?

Has anyone put in an in dash touch screen with GPS? If so, any recommendations?

I am going to do some minor mods, first will be a cold air intake, any other cheap upgrades?

Lastly, where is a good place to find color match rattle cans?

Thanks in advance!

Rockmiller said:

Totally stoked about my 2002 P5 5-speed in midnight blue I just picked up this morning. I have some minor rust to tackle, but that is expected in WI. Here are my quick questions:

I know Mazda's are notorious for suspension, I want to upgrade mine, but I am not looking to make a race ride. I want performance, but not so damn rigid that it is uncomfortable to ride in. I also am not interested in lowering it. Any recommendations?

Has anyone put in an in dash touch screen with GPS? If so, any recommendations?

I am going to do some minor mods, first will be a cold air intake, any other cheap upgrades?

Lastly, where is a good place to find color match rattle cans?

Thanks in advance!

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Then make sure everything is in good shape and leave it be. These cars have firm suspension from the factory. The struts generally go for a long time, but sway bar links are a common failure.

I used these guys a few years ago. The paint was good, but expensive. A rattle can was about 35 bucks. The new paint may or may not be a perfect match, depending on how much the sun has faded the current paint.

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/

Thanks for the reply! The dealer actually just replaced the sway bar links before putting it on the lot.

If they used oem they will crap out soon. I used moog a lot nicer and firmer. Upgrade your rear sway bar for a thicker one, I lowered mine 1.4 inches and dont regret it at all. Still clears everything.

Thanks for the info. Realized driving it today, that my first purchase will be a new set of tires