Mazda 5 - requesting owners feedback

[Shonshu]

10 hours ago, Denise_mag said:

So glad to know that, Shonshu!

Can I know if you are using istop? Does istop help in fuel saving?

Thanks much!

Good morning Denise,

Yes, I am using i stop. It takes some time to get use to it, especially the reignition.  It never fails to shock me initially.  Haha. 

I don't have any saving numbers with regards to istop in fuel saving. I just let it be. But mentally, I think it does save some fuel.

Have a great day! 

[Cwinedine]

@Denise_mag Congratulations, enjoy the ride.. Feel free to ask any questions in this Forum

@Shonshu & other M5 owners, what wiper blades are you all using. The original ones were good then I changed them to brand new Bosch and they judder & squeak loudly. 

[Shonshu]

21 hours ago, Cwinedine said:

@Denise_mag Congratulations, enjoy the ride.. Feel free to ask any questions in this Forum

@Shonshu & other M5 owners, what wiper blades are you all using. The original ones were good then I changed them to brand new Bosch and they judder & squeak loudly. 

Hi Cwinedine, 

I have tried many brands of wipers too and most of them were not up to expectations.  It is the same as what you described. 

Finally,  I got this brand and they serve well. Do take a look and ask the seller if you have any questions.  I bought this set and was advised by the seller to put in message " wipers for Mazda 5".

I am really happy with this current wipers. Hope this helps!

 

[Maserluv]

On 2/24/2018 at 8:53 PM, Law_wish said:

Thanks for the reply. Went to Tong Lee Wee. My car is almost 2 years old so no warranty. Qouted me $100 for new sd with new software. Agreed to it but can't work with new sd card. Then told me is the module hard disk spoilt. Quoted me $200. I rejected it and ask them put back the original card. Went home take out the module and saw a reset button on the module. Press the reset button, start my engine and GPS is working since then. I think I will never go back to this shop ever again. Looks like chop carrot. Think I stupid.

Hi Law Wish?

May I asked where is the reset button located near to? I’m trying to reset it by using hand to touch/feel.

[Didu]

This is the only "reset" button I can find.

Disclaimer : To be honest, it didn't always work for me. 

[Maserluv]

11 hours ago, Didu said:

This is the only "reset" button I can find.

Disclaimer : To be honest, it didn't always work for me. 

Hi Didu,

Where is this icon located? on the module itself and the module is located above the glovebox?

[DinoBoy]

Hie guys.. Need help here.. Just bought a Mazda 5.. It came with 18" and AP Racing Brake calliper.. Can I revert back to its original rims of 16" and still using that AP Racing Brake.. Coz its very good.. Advice pls.. TIA..😁

[andrewyewkc]

22 hours ago, DinoBoy said:

Hie guys.. Need help here.. Just bought a Mazda 5.. It came with 18" and AP Racing Brake calliper.. Can I revert back to its original rims of 16" and still using that AP Racing Brake.. Coz its very good.. Advice pls.. TIA..😁

The braking system is separate from the rims. Before you purchase your new rims, just check that your 16" rims does not contact with the brake callipers, it should be ok.

[DinoBoy]

21 minutes ago, andrewyewkc said:

The braking system is separate from the rims. Before you purchase your new rims, just check that your 16" rims does not contact with the brake callipers, it should be ok.

Thanks for the reply.. So apparently there are 16" that can fit in with AP Racing calliper. I asked at carousell regarding an original mazda 16" rims but they say cannot fit in.. Anyone know which 16" can fir in AP Racing calliper.. 18" rims the fuel is crazy.. 😭

[Cwinedine]

On 4/2/2021 at 9:08 AM, Shonshu said:

Hi Cwinedine, 

I have tried many brands of wipers too and most of them were not up to expectations.  It is the same as what you described. 

Finally,  I got this brand and they serve well. Do take a look and ask the seller if you have any questions.  I bought this set and was advised by the seller to put in message " wipers for Mazda 5".

I am really happy with this current wipers. Hope this helps!

 

Thanks Buddy, will give it a try👍

[Weewee1976]

2 hours ago, DinoBoy said:

Thanks for the reply.. So apparently there are 16" that can fit in with AP Racing calliper. I asked at carousell regarding an original mazda 16" rims but they say cannot fit in.. Anyone know which 16" can fir in AP Racing calliper.. 18" rims the fuel is crazy.. 😭

Is your AP Racing a big brake kit or just calipers only? Any picture to share?

[DinoBoy]

1 minute ago, Weewee1976 said:

Is your AP Racing a big brake kit or just calipers only? Any picture to share?

Its this one.. TIA.. 😁

[Cwinedine]

@DinoBoy In order to find out if the  16" rims can fit, whats the size of the rotors, that's the most crucial followed by the rims offset to determine if it will hit the spokes of the rims

for example based on the rotor size/rims
286mm / 15"
305mm / 16"
320-330mm / 17" 
350mm / 18"

If it's 330mm rotors, then 16" won't fit, 17" will strike a balance between comfort & fuel efficiency. I'm on 205/50/17 tyres hence FC is not compromised, similar to my previous 205/55/16 setup. 

[Weewee1976]

1 minute ago, DinoBoy said:

Its this one.. TIA.. 😁

This is a big brake kit or BBK in short. You cannot downsize the rim as the clearance is obviously for 18" and above only judging from the width of the disc. I suggest you keep the setup as it is as BBKs aren't cheap. Enjoy the great braking performance and the great looks too.

[DinoBoy]

10 minutes ago, Weewee1976 said:

This is a big brake kit or BBK in short. You cannot downsize the rim as the clearance is obviously for 18" and above only judging from the width of the disc. I suggest you keep the setup as it is as BBKs aren't cheap. Enjoy the great braking performance and the great looks too.

Hehe.. Thanks for the advise.. I wanna keep the BBKs but wanna downsize the rims.. So I hv to use this size only.. not even 17"? My fuel on average is 10.8 - 11.5L.. 🤦

[Cwinedine]

@DinoBoy Go check what is the size of the rotors...visually it looks like 350-355mm rotors, if that's the case, 17" rims won't fit...if it's 330mm rotors then u can downsize to 17"

[DinoBoy]

2 minutes ago, Cwinedine said:

@DinoBoy Go check what is the size of the rotors...visually it looks like 350-355mm rotors, if that's the case, 17" rims won't fit...if it's 330mm rotors then u can downsize to 17"

How to check it? It states at the rotors? Thank you..

[Weewee1976]

12 minutes ago, DinoBoy said:

Hehe.. Thanks for the advise.. I wanna keep the BBKs but wanna downsize the rims.. So I hv to use this size only.. not even 17"? My fuel on average is 10.8 - 11.5L.. 🤦

When I was driving Mazda 5 previously with stock rims and stock tyres, I never got good mileage before also. Haha...

Anyway it's better to find a reputable tyre shop to ask for advise. To measure the disc rotor size, you can just use a measuring tape to measure its diameter. Other than that, rim offset is also important. The correct rim offset will ensure the correct clearance between the BBK and rim, and also flushing nicely with the car's body.