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Has anyone put splash guards on their M5 that has side sills? I understand that the OEM will not fit. Any recommendations?
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Has anyone added foglights to your M5? Is it hard to do? Is it worth the $210?
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I considered the step plate but passed on it because I was worried that over time it might peel, seen this happen on other vehicles.
The dealer will probably charge installation for the moonroof wind deflector. Whatever they charge you it won't be worth it. Again a very simple item to install, if you've ever bought anything from Ikea and put it together yourself then your more then qualified to install the wind deflector yourself.
I never considered the wind deflector because I find the Mazda5 moonroof small and with the wind deflector on it that would cover half of the moonroof. Just my personal opinion.
I am also interested in the cargo cover and am wondering if anybody out there has one? My local dealer said they don't even stock one and have never sold one.
I bought the cargo cover. It's spring loaded and fits in the covered slots in the back of the M5. When you lower the rear seats, it gives you a covered trunk area. I like it. Haven't figured out a good place to store it if I'm using the seats. I bought from finishlineperformance which has free shipping for greater than $150. This place mazdastuff.com also has it and free shipping for > $100. Both these places were cheaper than the dealer's new car "discount" price.
The Mazda seatcovers are also quite nice if you like the color. A bit pricey, but you get 6 seats that are designed to not interfer with the side airbags (they have open sides).
David
The 3rd row seatcovers were the hardest to install (pull out the trunk tray to install & use a hammer to attach clips to edge of seat), but there's no problem with folding the seat flat.
David
I believe that Yakima produces the rack sold through Mazda per Mazda's specification/design.
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Pros: Connects you iPod directly, which gives crystal clear sound quality. Stashes the iPod in the glove box which does not attract thieves. Has a cool Mazda logo on the iPod display when plugged in. charges your iPod while the car is on.
Cons: Although the adaptor manual explains how to switch seek functions, it is very confusing and I have yet to figure out if i am flipping through playlists, albums, artist, songs, or genres. The display does not give text information which is a huge disappointment (considering the radio tells me "Hello!" every time i get in). The numbering system only goes to "6", because it utilizes the 6-disc cd interface features, requiring the display to start over at 1 for track 7; so you really have no idea what you are playing. There does not appear to be a way to play Podcasts.
These are major issues for me as I have a 60GB iPod with over 5000 songs and I listen to Podcasts quite a bit. All that said, i am glad to dump the FM transmitter and get high quality sound from my iPod. And it can be interesting to try and guess the Artist and Song playing while sitting in traffic. Since the stereo display is useless, I wish the display on the iPod itself was active to see if my guesses were right.
THe biggest thing for me, would be hiding the iPod in the glovebox and reclaiming my cupholders, charging the ipod, play with ignition and FF and RW on he steeringwheel.
I just bought this link . It appears to have all the same features as the factory ipod link except the ipod display and control are active. I believe that you can get the same Ipod interface on Ebay.
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David
We installed a Raytel 4200.
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After having my Acura TL we couldn't live without Bluetooth in the car.
The installers double-stick taped it to the shift console below the shifter, but that looked tacky.
I pulled out the audio panel and head unit, Dremeled a hole in the expansion plate where the cassette deck would go, and put the unit there.
It seems to work pretty well although I'm not yet an expert at all of the features.
To remove the head unit you pull off the panels on both footwells toward the back center. This exposes a screw on the shifter console plastic you can unscrew.
You then unscrew the shifter knob (we have an automatic) and pull off the plastic piece where the shifter is (if you have nav you need to unplug the nav connector. You have to push a tab to pull it out; pulling alone is not enough.
You then pull away the big plastic piece that the shifter plastic snapped into. This exposes two screws below the climate control knobs. Unscrew those and then you can pull out the big silver plastic piece that surrounds the climate and radio controls. It has some snap tabs but WILL come out if you pull hard.
You then unplug the antenna and electrical connectors from the head unit. The plastic piece and head unit come out together. You then unscrew the head unit from the plastic piece and you are done!
Installation is the reverse and was not too difficult, the hard part was finding out how to get it all out.
I'm considering purchasing a cargo cover for my 5. Could someone tell me if the second row seats are able to lean back when the cargo cover is in use. If the seats can lean back, how far?
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David
obvious thing to do.
1. Is there a way to activate DRL's on the US model? The old Miata did have a plug-in module from Canada that would do the trick, is there a similar part or fuse?
2. Sport doesn't have a thermometer displaying on the dash, anyone know the part numbers and installation to make it work short of installing the auto-dimming mirror?
3. The wife likes auto-locking doors once you shift into drive, is there a way to do this?
4. Anyone use aftermarket fog lamps with the Mazda turn signal fog lamp switch? I hear the Sport is pre-wired for fogs.
5. The wife doesn't like the interior aluminum - any suggestions? black paint? tasteful aftermarket dash kits?
6. Anyone know the part numbers for the power flip-up lid for the navigation system? Might be nice to install a backup cam monitor or carputer there that hides away.
Thanks!
Just want to let you know that I got the Mazda Genuine Parts iPod integration kit hooked up in my 5. It cost a total of $249.00. They put the cable in the glove compartment and that is where the iPod stays during use. You don't control the music through the iPod itself. You control everything through the stereo.
To access the iPod when it's connected, you have to depress the CD button until "EX" (for external) is displayed. Then, it has menu options you go through numbered 1 through 6. Each number represents something different, i.e., 1 representes Artists, 2 represents Albums, etc. You scroll through these numbers until you get the option you want and it will start playing. Then you make your selections using the stereo buttons.
I have to admit that it's pretty tricky getting used to it and using it. I just got it last night, and still have to play with it more to get used to it. But, it has its advantages. #1 - The iPod is charged while it's playing, so there's no need for an additional charger and it will play continuously; #2 - the fact that you only control it through the stereo makes it a lot safer to use while driving as opposed to looking for your iPod, looking at the screen and making your selections all while driving; #3 - the sound is great and it sounds just like a CD; and #4 - it's a Mazda Genuine Accessory/Part, so it's part of the warranty and won't void any other part of the car's warranty.
On the down side, though: #1 - it's tricky to use; #2 - it will take you a while to select whatever Artist or Album you want to hear, unless you select it beforehand on the iPod itself and THEN connect it to the system, but even then if you want to select the following track through the steering wheel controls, it will bring you to the FIRST song on your iPod listed alphabetically by Artist; and #3 - they left two gaping holes in the back of my glove compartment, which takes away from its storage capacity and utility since objects can fall through the holes and into the inside of the dashboard area.
Overall, though, I LOVE my iPod hook up. I'm just sad that the two gaping holes are there inside the glove box and that my glove box door no longer opens in a dampened manner, but just PLOPS open with no resistance whatsoever. I should take it back for that, though I don't know if that can be fixed. What do you think?
I also purchased the cargo NET. It is worth it's wieght in gold! Ok, I doesn't wieght much so that wasn't a good statement but you get the point.
Since the IPOD adapter is so complicated and un-intuitive I suggest we start writing a manual here on how to use it. So far here is what I know.
To switch to the next album > up Disk Button
To switch to the prev album > down Disk Button
To switch to the next song > up next right Button
To switch to the prev song > up prev left Button
To shuffle > repeat button
Any ideas?
1. there was a complaint that it would only use 6 playlists and 99 songs in each playlist. That is not true. It will show you 6 music menu choices such as playlist, artist, album, songs, genre, and composer. If you choose playlist it will let you play all of your playlists in the order they are listed on the iPod. The display is limited to counting only 6 of them because it was made for a 6 CD changer. Your seventh playlist will be displayed as the number 1. The same goes for songs in a playlist, after number 99 the display will show the 100th song as number 1. This is all in the instructions that come with the unit.
2. If you press the track buttons within one of the 6 initial menu chopices you will only change tracks in whichever choice you are in. Example: if you are in albums, then the current album you are playing will change tracks on that album and when you get to the last track the next press of the button will take you to the first track in the same album. It will not go to the next album. To go to the next album, press the disc change button once. To change choices within the six initial menus press the disc change buttom twice QUICKLY! Now, watch the display on the head unit. before it plays a song it will show you a series of numbers. These numbers are in the manual that came with the unit. Each of the six initial menu choices has a specific number. Playlists are shown as 1'00" on your display. Once you are within this menu it will begin to play the first song on the first playlist on your iPod. One trick is to know what the order of playlists are on your iPod and what the first song is in each playlist. Press the disc change button ONCE to change playlists. Do not press the button several times in a row or it will change your initial menu choice.
3. For the 2007 Mazda3 equipped with a standard AUX IN jack, an additional "Switch Box" accessory P/N TD13-79-CFZ is required, to allow both features to function.
4. 1. Turning the radio on
2. Keeping it on a FM station(FM1?), the iPod will most likely be displaying "OK to Disconnect" and showing the Mazda Logo
3. With the Logo showing, reset the ipod by pressing and holding the menu/ok button (NOT SLEEP), an actual reset (or how ever your ipod resets, every ipod varies)
4. It'll reset, upon resetting your iPod's menu (should)will be displayed(not the Mazda Logo). From there press Mode on your stereo and go to EX and it should go there without your ipod saying "OK to Disconnect" hence you get to choose your songs from your ipod, not the stereo.
Hope that works out for you guys!
Now I know thats kind of annoying to do, but to me it's not that hard, I just have to take a second to reset the ipod before I go to work on a FM station. But I drive an 1 1/2 to work on highways.
Any how, It worked for me, I have a 5th Gen iPod, 60GiG, Black with 50GiG's used and updated with the latest software update, formatted using a MAC.(in case for some reason formatting it using windows is some how different which I don't see why the adapter would notice or care but you never know) and I own a 06 Mazda 3i
When you are changing menu options (holding ^ for more than 1 second or rapid succession), make sure you note the minute portion of the display: EX 1 : 1 1':00". the minute will flash with your current menu option and then go back to 0'00" to play the track. As far as I can tell, this is your only indication of menu option number. Make sure that this is not happening and then re-post with your results. Of course, make sure your music is tagged correctly as well, but if you see that info in iTunes it's on your iPod.
Thanks for your input.
To me the auto headlights are just a toy, although they are nice when you're going in and out of tunnels. (My wife has no idea what they are so still turns both on manually)
As for the wife putting the full lights it is proven safer as the rear light come on as well. (but Mazda is not worried about safety, show by the fact that even as Kia Rondo has Stability included, Mazda does not even offer it as an option. Apparently they say Canadians are not concerned with safety. This option would not require any development as it is a choice in most countries)
On automatic, all lights (front and rear) are lit as if they were switched on manually. I will switch the lights on manually when I judge visibility to be poor, such as in heavy rain.
I often see cars driven at night with no rear lights on: I believe the drivers of those cars are led to believe the outside lights are on because the front daylight running lights give that impression. Perhaps if they look at their instrument panel and wonder why it is dark they would then switch on their lights.
As for the ’ re dark dash’ it also makes me wonder. Maybe they do not know the have an instrument panel lol.
Also, some folks claimed to have installed a trailer hitch just to attach a hitch rack. Anyone have trouble with warranty service after that?
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