did all s5 have auto seat belts??
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I hate them... I wish I could replace them with belts outta my S4 and know that they work well and would save me in a wreck. Course anything would prolly work better than these stupid auto seatbelts.
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ya reason i asked is my 89 i just got doesnt have them but it is an s5 for sure, the prev owner said it was a canadian car origionally tho... i guess its an 89 gtu then
i belove there was some sort of recall on the auto seat belts i belive mazda is suposidly suposed to replace them when they break threw out hte life of the car, search for it!
i belove there was some sort of recall on the auto seat belts i belive mazda is suposidly suposed to replace them when they break threw out hte life of the car, search for it!
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All US spec coupes had mouse belts for S5 (89-91) models.
However because of the lameness of the system, it is not unheard of to have someone retrofit the manual belt from a S4.
It was manditory by the US gov to make have a passive restraint system on all cars sold in 1990 and later. That is why you see the SRS (airbag) on the 90 and later US spec verts as well.
Just another reason why S5 models suck
However because of the lameness of the system, it is not unheard of to have someone retrofit the manual belt from a S4.
It was manditory by the US gov to make have a passive restraint system on all cars sold in 1990 and later. That is why you see the SRS (airbag) on the 90 and later US spec verts as well.
Just another reason why S5 models suck
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Originally Posted by slpin
ya
s5 got the automatic seatbelts
which i think is pretty cool... how 80s that?
s5 got the automatic seatbelts
which i think is pretty cool... how 80s that?
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Originally Posted by slpin
free of charge from mazdaq!
But when I called them they told me that since the previous owner had to repair one....that it might not be free anymore.
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Originally Posted by Taka87
Yea I know I'm going to Mazda on Saturday to replace them.
But when I called them they told me that since the previous owner had to repair one....that it might not be free anymore.
But when I called them they told me that since the previous owner had to repair one....that it might not be free anymore.
If they try to argue, fight, and keep fighting. People have had to go to other mazda dealers, or call the corporate office and report the situation, but their belts got fixed for free in the long run.
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Originally Posted by Icemark
All US spec coupes had mouse belts for S5 (89-91) models.
However because of the lameness of the system, it is not unheard of to have someone retrofit the manual belt from a S4.
It was manditory by the US gov to make have a passive restraint system on all cars sold in 1990 and later. That is why you see the SRS (airbag) on the 90 and later US spec verts as well.
Just another reason why S5 models suck
However because of the lameness of the system, it is not unheard of to have someone retrofit the manual belt from a S4.
It was manditory by the US gov to make have a passive restraint system on all cars sold in 1990 and later. That is why you see the SRS (airbag) on the 90 and later US spec verts as well.
Just another reason why S5 models suck
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Originally Posted by Bluebase
I agree that S5s suck but I'm curious, do you think Mazda made any improvements over the S4?
Some people might think the S5 models look better, but other than the side mouldings and the mirrors, I personally think that Mazda took a step backwards (mostly on the front bumper with its embossed lettering instead of the nice smooth S4 version, and those lame *** T bird tail lights.)
The S5 non turbo engine is also quite good (except the lame electrical MOP and stupied integrated PD/Fuel rail) and of course the ECU is light years ahead of the older S4 version.
But of course the extra weight and soft american style suspension on the S5 models make any performance advantages go down the drain.
So there are improvments, but also some glaring dis-advantages...
It comes down to what you like (or in the case of many people rather what they own or would perfer to own)...so you can decide if you like a tighter, lighter, more tossible sports car, or a softer, quieter, GT version of a sports car.
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Whenever people saw my car and an S4, they would be shocked that they are the same generation. They would say that the S4 looks so old and they would say even crusty sometimes. When they see my S5, they think its a 1992-1995 year model. But I let em know I have a 1990, and 89-91 is the year range. Besides I get chicks with an S5. A friend of mine with an S4 gets no chicks. Wish I had an FD Spirit R tho, I'd get more chicks!
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Originally Posted by Icemark
...It comes down to what you like (or in the case of many people rather what they own or would perfer to own)...so you can decide if you like a tighter, lighter, more tossible sports car, or a softer, quieter, GT version of a sports car.
Some improvements (IMO) in the S5 that come to mind are:
-better quality radio surround
-door speakers are pretty cool (S4 verts had them before though right?)
-tailights
-round instrument guages
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Originally Posted by Icemark
However because of the lameness of the system, it is not unheard of to have someone retrofit the manual belt from a S4.
At the same time if this isn't a safe swap I would not do it at all.
I kinda have always perfered my old S4 to my S5. The S5 looks a million times better but the S4 was always more fun to drive. It doesn't help that I've been chasing problems in the S5 since I got it. Still can't redline under a load .