what bug's you the most(3rd gen)
February-1st-2005, 08:48 PM
#227
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Originally Posted by johnaks36
what pisses me off is the fact that the moonroof on my car doesn't come tinted which blows
Remember, Mazda didn't put in the moonroofs. The dealers have local companies put those in. Inside of my glovebox is the name of the installer, and I am told that there is a lifetime guarantee on it, too.
I've only had my P5 for about six months, but the power is just fine, and the cupholders are useless.
My only complaint is the RED LIGHT at my feet when I turn the headlamps on. I keep my steering wheel on the high side so the bulb for that light shines right at me when I make a turn. The red light on the passenger side doesn't even work consistently! And can someone tell me WHY that light is there to begin with? I know what shoes I am wearing, and my socks always match, so I don't need my car to point that out to me.
February-1st-2005, 09:05 PM
#228
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I dont have one on the sedan. Thats a....weird feature. oh yah and as far as complaints are concerned has anyone has horrible eletric power distribution? If i use my power windows or locks i can actually SEE my headlights dim. I dont think that can be good, same thing when my bass hits, but i think its the worst if i use any power option i have they dim down. Any ideas on fixing that? lol
February-1st-2005, 11:34 PM
#230
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Originally Posted by Jenda
Um, mine is tinted.
Remember, Mazda didn't put in the moonroofs. The dealers have local companies put those in. Inside of my glovebox is the name of the installer, and I am told that there is a lifetime guarantee on it, too.
Remember, Mazda didn't put in the moonroofs. The dealers have local companies put those in. Inside of my glovebox is the name of the installer, and I am told that there is a lifetime guarantee on it, too.
February-2nd-2005, 04:35 PM
#231
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see i am thinking of investing in an optima battery, but i dont think even it will survive the power of the horrid arizona weather. I would hate to get a nice battery jsut to have it die in a couple years like mine is probably about to do since its been there for more than 2 now.
February-2nd-2005, 05:10 PM
#232
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Originally Posted by p5
Uh, maybe Mazda didn't install your moonroof, but it was a factory option for the Protege/Protege5.
February-2nd-2005, 07:30 PM
#233
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If your sunroof is electrically actuated and retracts into the roof, then it came from the factory that way. If it sits on top and/or is removable, then it is aftermarket. The factory ones aren't tinted, but I just went to my friendly neighborhood Pep Boys and got some static cling tint (wasn't sure if I wanted to leave it on or not). I am still not sure about leaving it, but my girlfriend likes how it makes the sky blue on cloudy days, so I imagine when the weather warms I will do it right and put it on permanently.
February-2nd-2005, 08:03 PM
#234
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Originally Posted by Tyrael6666
If i use my power windows or locks i can actually SEE my headlights dim. I dont think that can be good, same thing when my bass hits, but i think its the worst if i use any power option i have they dim down.
-megrimlock
February-6th-2005, 12:02 AM
#236
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Originally Posted by chiefmg
If your sunroof is electrically actuated and retracts into the roof, then it came from the factory that way. If it sits on top and/or is removable, then it is aftermarket. The factory ones aren't tinted
I'm still excited about having a moonroof. I've never had one before.
February-6th-2005, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Jenda
I believe you. I just know mine was done at the request of the dealer before the first owner even had the car. It's not factory. I have talked to the local company that installed mine, who even said that my Mazda dealer brings over their new cars for installation.
I'm still excited about having a moonroof. I've never had one before.
I'm still excited about having a moonroof. I've never had one before.
February-6th-2005, 04:19 PM
#238
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i bought a red top optima, it doesnt dim as bad anymore, but it still kinda does, ill jsut get one of those cheap grounding kits on ebay and call it a day lol. the red top gets the car started up a hell of a lot faster tho.
February-17th-2005, 07:57 AM
#239
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i own a 99 protege and damn the power in it is absolutly enuff... exept when aircon is on.. then its just pisses me off...
YES the drink holders r a pain... my 600ml coke always falls down... but them cups from fst food joints stay there well hehe
i am very happy with my car (i got some basic mods to it hehe)
but ye its served me very well so far
YES the drink holders r a pain... my 600ml coke always falls down... but them cups from fst food joints stay there well hehe
i am very happy with my car (i got some basic mods to it hehe)
but ye its served me very well so far
February-17th-2005, 11:46 AM
#240
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Originally Posted by Phantom Cruiser
My moonroof/sunroof is factory...but my dealership sent over a few cars (mine included) for Katzkin leather installation...and the rest, as they say, is history!
I think one of the other Katzkin 5s is for sale at Joe Cooper. (red one)