What have you done to your P5 today?

[bazooka joe]

Finally parked the P5 back in the garage. My other whip was taking up space for a week...hehe. Installed new suspension and wheels.

http://www.altspace.com/acura/cl_wheel2.jpg

More pics: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2488844#post2488844

wife is riding in style now!!(first)

[bazooka joe]

its too bad that wings west doesn't make that hood any longer. I'd love to get one. I don't trust a lot of the knock offs. i think the only hood i'd get would be a dg hood but they don't have the evo style. bummer

ya, that's why i grabbed this one off another member who was parting out...i love the DG hood but at 1K+ it's too rich for my blood!

[bazooka joe]

wow looks awesome.. im jealous

thanks!!

[MyZmZm]

i'd love to come up, maybe a road trip next year...? i'm hoping to go to tenn for the big usa meet in sept. so next year might be in the cards....any news on the fog lamp grills? thanks andrea!
i'd love to give you the two-penny tour... and with exchange rates the way they are right now, it would just about work out to that for the both of us! haha

you read my mind... i checked with the dealer yesterday and they finally came in while i was away. i hope to pick them up this week, or the beginning of next week at the latest. i'll pm when i have and we'll finalize things. :)

[bazooka joe]

i'd love to give you the two-penny tour... and with exchange rates the way they are right now, it would just about work out to that for the both of us! haha
cool!

you read my mind... i checked with the dealer yesterday and they finally came in while i was away. i hope to pick them up this week, or the beginning of next week at the latest. i'll pm when i have and we'll finalize things. :)
great! i'll have the pipe off to you friday, i was hoping to do it sooner but had no time earlier this week.

[CTt3P5]

Cleaned the bird $hit off the license plate shield, front window, and rear passenger window. My car needs to be washed!!!!!

Supposed to be nice this weekend here so a good wash is in the works along with some other nice treats...hehe

[NJP5Guy]

reattached my stock roofrack and hooked my new yakima kayak rack to that. going tomorrow to pick up my kayak from REI. also ordered new RAYS lug nuts in black.

[Salmon_Rob]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1978666493210900852


finally gotta sound clip

[bazooka joe]

started a new project...
http://www.mazdamp3.com/vbb225/attachment.php?attachmentid=80398&d=1148603705

[Salmon_Rob]

whatcha doin

[bazooka joe]

whatcha doin

oh, i'm going to use resin and filler to have the guage pod seamless..... so it looks like it belongs there and not an add on!

[Protege52003]

oh, i'm going to use resin and filler to have the guage pod seamless..... so it looks like it belongs there and not an add on!

sounds good mark........

drove my car for a while today. first time in well over a week + of time! all the miles are going on the jetta!

[altspace]

Nice work Mark. Liked my idea?

[bazooka joe]

Nice work Mark. Liked my idea?

i thought it was my idea......ya, it was yours!! haha:)

[dave45090]

What is your setup? Header and catback.....or more?


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1978666493210900852


finally gotta sound clip

[CTt3P5]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1978666493210900852


finally gotta sound clip

Great sound clip. (first)

Picked up some turtle wax ice this morning on my way in to work. After seeing Chris' mom's Altima, I had to.....but I hope he is right and it will last awhile....it put me back $17 or roughly 5 gallons of gas. lol

[altspace]

It's a synthetic mix. Won't last as long as a pure Carnauba. Great for light swirls though.

[Kansei]

Yeah it definitely won't last as long (on the car) as a carnauba wax, but the ease at which you can apply it and wipe off the excess is amazing. I wouldn't mind using it weekly.

Oh and the $17 dollars will go far, you'll see when you see the amount you used. Here's a hint though, you can use a lot less than you think you'll need. It spreads far. The lighting in my garage made it easy to see where it was and wasn't applied. When I first started with the Altima I was using too much and it wasn't quite as easy to remove as it should have been.

I guess "use sparingly" goes for all waxes though.

[.paul]

Spent too much time washing, claying, waxing, and vacing my car yesterday (shocked) but it shines nicely and is smooth as glass so I'm happy :)

*edit*

Is anyone going to edit this thread title?

[Salmon_Rob]

What is your setup? Header and catback.....or more?axle back and injen intake lol

[dave45090]

Got my 323 emblem in yesterday and installed.
Today (finally) received my carbon fiber cup holder/shifter trim from DMG. I will install after work and post some pics. It looks good just sitting here on my desk lol.

[bazooka joe]

sounds good mark........

drove my car for a while today. first time in well over a week + of time! all the miles are going on the jetta!

you'll be getting a mazda 5 soon...admit it chris!!!(poke)

[bazooka joe]

well....just spent the last 4 hours washing, clay barring and waxing the beauty!!! i'm beat...too much work for an old man!!

[Alpinejwl]

installing Tokico shocks and H&R springs tomorrow! then a nice wash and wax.

[Reitrof]

well....just spent the last 4 hours washing, clay barring and waxing the beauty!!! i'm beat...too much work for an old man!!

I think I see a smudge (shocked)

[P5LawnMan]

Red Top Optima

[MyZmZm]

well....just spent the last 4 hours washing, clay barring and waxing the beauty!!! i'm beat...too much work for an old man!!
only 4 hours??? (peep)

i shouldn't talk - morrigan hasn't been washed/waxed/etc going on 3 weeks now. first vacation, and now this damn infernal rain that won't stop (pissed) plus, i'm still waiting for the rest of my detailing supplies to arrive...

a word of warning, DON'T TALK TO A DETAILER!!!!!! when i got home from visiting mr. detailer last week, i promptly started my computer and placed an order for i *think* around $250 worth of detailing supplies (omg) and that's to kind of round out the other $200 i ordered earlier this year, and the pc (porter cable, $115) i purchased when i was in town!!!!! once everything arrives, i'll post pics - both of my new arsenal and my car, before and after.

[altspace]

Yup...that's about what I spent on my supplies. Mostly from www.autogeek.net

[altspace]

Installed Brembos and new pads in the front. Rears will be on tomorrow. Very easy install. Oh so tiny in 18's...hehe.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_rotor1.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_rotor2.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_rotor3.jpg

[MyZmZm]

Yup...that's about what I spent on my supplies. Mostly from www.autogeek.net (http://www.autogeek.net)
haha, yep... autogeek, www.exceldetail.com, www.autopia-carcare.com, www.eshine.ca

can't wait to get all my poorboys' stuff - esp. the natty's blue. i'll just have to repeat over and over "this is not food, this is not food..." :D yummy!!

[Kansei]

Well today I didn't do too much with my P5 yet, but yesterday I drove from my apartment in Rochester to Toronto where I spent the day with a friend. Around 7pm we headed east and just got to our hotel room in Montreal a few minutes ago. It was such a blast! So many proteges :) :) (canada)

[bazooka joe]

I think I see a smudge (shocked)

(no) get your eyes checked old man!!! (rlaugh)

[bazooka joe]

looking good josh!! i'm thinking about doing the "big" brake upgrade for the fronts...i've seen them for as low as 500, but i think that was only 13" rotors....anyway i like what you've done!

[altspace]

Thanks Mark. Natty's Blue FTW! Did you purchase the package deal with the PoorBoy's? It all smells like bubblegum to me. Here's just some of the supplies. I ordered bigger cutting pads, polishing pads, microfibers, and poloishing cloths after the pic was taken.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/pc7424.jpg

[MyZmZm]

i'm really tempted by ken's bbk for front and rear - i need something that will fit under my 15" steelies for the winter, but fill up the space left by the rh's in summer. besides, with my eventual plans, better stopping power is always good :D

Natty's Blue FTW! Did you purchase the package deal with the PoorBoy's? It all smells like bubblegum to me. Here's just some of the supplies. I ordered bigger cutting pads, polishing pads, microfibers, and poloishing cloths after the pic was taken.
oh dear... that's nothing compared to what i'm going to have. i'd say by the time i get all my stuff, i'll probably have 2-3x what's in your picture

products:
poorboys - wheel sealant; ssr 1, 2 and 2.5; nattys blue; natural look; trim restorer; spray and gloss qd; all purpose cleaner
clearkote vanilla moose wax and red moose wax; klasse aio; klasse sealant glaze; wolfgang deep gloss sealant; four star ultimate paint protectant; plastx; p21s gel; opti-clay, fine grade; 303 wiper treatment and washer tablets, and cleaner; quick and easy wash; zaino starter kit (bought last summer; love it!)

supplies:
7 blue and 7 yellow mf's; 4 riptide ww's; 1 monterey ww; 1 bug scrubber; various flannel rags (for interior/under hood/wheels only); 1 turbo palm (for holding the pads while working by hand); 2 blue, 2 green, 1 orange and 1 yellow pad (for the pc); 5 yellow foam applicators; 3 cotton applicators; 4 mf applicators; 3 washmitts; grit guard; car duster; 5 spray bottles (of various sizes for the different concentrations of cleaners); porter cable random orbital polisher

umm.... i think that's it (shocked)

[altspace]

Wow...you plan on working on more than one car? That's all I needed to get my job done, and most of it is for my Acura. The P5 is perfect.

[CTt3P5]

It finally stopped raining and got warm enough to accomplish a couple of tasks. First was a good wash and secondly I was finally able to paint my bumper lights. (alright)

More to come.....

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/DSBlackBumperMarker.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/PSBlackBumperMarker.jpg

[CTt3P5]

I was also able to get my MSP axle back installed (alright) (alright)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/MSPTip1.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/MSPTip.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5RearWithMSPTip.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/SideShotofMSPTip.jpg

Took it out this afternoon and LOVE the sound. Very nice tone and not very loud on the highway.

And please excuse the dirty underside.

[Breeegz]

^^First of all, tint your third brake light... I plan to.

In regards to the subject, I am getting my ass kicked by my endlinks.. I got it to spin, but it seems I am not making progress... tips, suggestions, fly to Alaska and do it for me?

[mpf1v3]

well.. its not exactly today.. its more like yesterday.. i had it washed before the prom, after prom it was still shiny as hell... we then went to niagra falls.. not even one day passed.. and when we came back it was dirtier then when it was before i washed it

[MyZmZm]

haha, no just planning to work on my car - and maybe my parents, sister, etc. the poorboys polishes are sample size only which should hopefully be enough. i bought my p5 used, and while it's not severe, there is some swirling, holograms, and oxidation that does need to be taken care of.

anyone know if you can only apply the plastx by hand to the headlights, or if you can use it with the pc?

[MyZmZm]

Well today I didn't do too much with my P5 yet, but yesterday I drove from my apartment in Rochester to Toronto where I spent the day with a friend. Around 7pm we headed east and just got to our hotel room in Montreal a few minutes ago. It was such a blast! So many proteges :) :) (canada)
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123636305

i know... it was so odd not seeing all the mazda's on the road when i was stateside.

[Yaggie1]

Turned over 65,000 miles and FINALLY got my rims back from powdercoating. Only took like a month.........Can't bitch too much though, I got em done for free......... Was up in the driveway til almost midnight putting them back on the car.

[bazooka joe]

andrea is going to detail my car too!!!!

[MyZmZm]

andrea is going to detail my car too!!!!
hahahaha i am, am i?? you'd have to bring the car here though :D

btw, guess what i have in my hot little hands right now? :)

[khaosman]

i'm really tempted by ken's bbk for front and rear - i need something that will fit under my 15" steelies for the winter, but fill up the space left by the rh's in summer. besides, with my eventual plans, better stopping power is always good :D

oh dear... that's nothing compared to what i'm going to have. i'd say by the time i get all my stuff, i'll probably have 2-3x what's in your picture

products:
poorboys - wheel sealant; ssr 1, 2 and 2.5; nattys blue; natural look; trim restorer; spray and gloss qd; all purpose cleaner
clearkote vanilla moose wax and red moose wax; klasse aio; klasse sealant glaze; wolfgang deep gloss sealant; four star ultimate paint protectant; plastx; p21s gel; opti-clay, fine grade; 303 wiper treatment and washer tablets, and cleaner; quick and easy wash; zaino starter kit (bought last summer; love it!)

supplies:
7 blue and 7 yellow mf's; 4 riptide ww's; 1 monterey ww; 1 bug scrubber; various flannel rags (for interior/under hood/wheels only); 1 turbo palm (for holding the pads while working by hand); 2 blue, 2 green, 1 orange and 1 yellow pad (for the pc); 5 yellow foam applicators; 3 cotton applicators; 4 mf applicators; 3 washmitts; grit guard; car duster; 5 spray bottles (of various sizes for the different concentrations of cleaners); porter cable random orbital polisher

umm.... i think that's it (shocked)

My god, you are insane :D Wanna clean my car? I'm in Iowa, which fits your location description perfectly ;)

Eventually I'll break down and buy a lot of that nice cleaning gear. Not that much, but a good amount!

[MyZmZm]

My god, you are insane :D Wanna clean my car? I'm in Iowa, which fits your location description perfectly ;)

Eventually I'll break down and buy a lot of that nice cleaning gear. Not that much, but a good amount! i am NOT insane... well, not that much ;) lol but check the sig dear... i'm in Canada, so like i told mark if you park your car in the driveway, i'll work on it... after mine, of course :)

tell ya what? we'll do a trade: i'll detail your car, you finish dynamatting my hatch and floor, fix my amp ground, and build me a custom sub box :D

trust me, i'm not even CLOSE to going over the top... i was visiting mr detailer (on this forum) last week for a few days, and what i will have pales in comparison to what he has - over $3000 worth of supplies! (shocked)

[khaosman]

tell ya what? we'll do a trade: i'll detail your car, you finish dynamatting my hatch and floor, fix my amp ground, and build me a custom sub box :D


sounds like a fair trade... drive south of the border and lets do it! assuming a custom sub box can be made entirely of mdf. mdf is my tool, i don't work with that crazy fiberglass stuff :D

[MyZmZm]

sounds like a fair trade... drive south of the border and lets do it! assuming a custom sub box can be made entirely of mdf. mdf is my tool, i don't work with that crazy fiberglass stuff :D
as long as it would look oem and do the job, don't really care what it's made of - i just don't have the tools/space/know-how to do that sort of thing myself.

i've already done my big trip for the year, but there's always next year :)

[bazooka joe]

as long as it would look oem and do the job, don't really care what it's made of - i just don't have the tools/space/know-how to do that sort of thing myself.

i've already done my big trip for the year, but there's always next year :)

what are you looking for in the way of a custom sub box that looks OEM?

[Brian MP5T]

Wax and a Blowjob..

[MyZmZm]

what are you looking for in the way of a custom sub box that looks OEM?
either something similar to this
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123622738

or this
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123636132

it doesn't have to be anything fancy, just something that will hold my 10" JL, have an OEM look and feel to it, like it belongs/came with the car, but removable (has to come out for autox).

I love my sub, just hate how much room it takes up in my hatch.

[bazooka joe]

either something similar to this
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123622738

or this
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123636132

it doesn't have to be anything fancy, just something that will hold my 10" JL, have an OEM look and feel to it, like it belongs/came with the car, but removable (has to come out for autox).

I love my sub, just hate how much room it takes up in my hatch.

man...i mean "lady"....i wanna do the same mod! i've for a sub box i made just to have something...but i wanna recess it into that area on the right where the jack stand is....we need to do this...!

[snowblazin]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2496280&postcount=119

[bazooka joe]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2496280&postcount=119

justin, what time you starting in again? i might come buy in the morn...let me know

[snowblazin]

Whenever I wake up, probably around 9 or 10. It'll be hard to sleep with that sitting in the driveway! ;) I'm still in need of a banjo fitting for the water feed and the check valve, so if anyone has one lying around, lemme know! I know it's a long shot, but why the hell not, right?

[Protege52003]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2496280&postcount=119

nice......the project has begun!

-R

[2003newlyack]

oh man I would not be able to sleep if i were you

[MyZmZm]

man...i mean "lady"....i wanna do the same mod! i've for a sub box i made just to have something...but i wanna recess it into that area on the right where the jack stand is....we need to do this...!
good thing you corrected yourself... or might have had to do some correcting for you! (enguard) lol

yes we do! that's where i'd prefer to put mine too... just a little more room available for a larger sub. if it ends up jutting out into the hatch a little - say 5-6" - it'll still be tons less than the room the sub currently takes up.

if you ever get on this and get something fabbed up, i'd be very interested in seeing it - and likely getting one :D you'd make another for me out of the goodness of your heart, wouldn't you ? of course you would... ;)

[Breeegz]

yesterday I got one lowering spring on... damn endlinks, ended up cutting it.

attempting to finish today, good thing I have tomorrow off as well.

[CTt3P5]

Took the crossbars off, and should have the filler caps on Tuesday or Wednesday. Aaahhhh, no more whistling on the highway.

[Breeegz]

well, the other rear didn't take near as long... but I'm calling it a night... lowering your car alone SUCKS...

[NISMOrob]

Purchased it!

[Breeegz]

sweet... welcome to the forums...

Year/color/tranny?

pics?

[Kansei]

Purchased it!

OMGZORS SWEET!!!!! welcome to our little corner of the internet! :D :D :D

Let the zoom-zoom free your mind and body.


Breeegz - If you aren't done and haven't cut any more endlinks, I just wanted to let you know that it can be done without disconnecting the endlinks at all. When my lowering springs were installed (April 26th, 2005) at a NEPOC Spring Install gathering, we didn't deal with endlinks at all. I know on the rear the brake calipers had to be unbolted and moved out of the way to be able to angle the strut as needed to get the top of it out of the wheelwell, but I don't think any special steps were needed in the front.

[Breeegz]

shiet, if only i had known... oh well... It gave me an excuse to petition my wife for a 21.5 mm AWR rear sway for fathers day... :)

any tips on the front? I decided to try to do both in one day (holy cow, huh)

lol
pics coming (progress springs)

[chdahlen]

so uhh yesterday i fully removed my roof rack, painted my rims, and badges gunmetal, and put in hyper white signal bulbs

[jadonP5]

installed msp steering wheel, and sucessfully broke the clock spring.

[dave45090]

so uhh yesterday i fully removed my roof rack, painted my rims, and badges gunmetal, and put in hyper white signal bulbs

what....no pics?

[NISMOrob]

sweet... welcome to the forums...

Year/color/tranny?

pics?

03/Silver/Manual
25K miles
Cloth interior
roof rack
spoiler
no sunroof

Thanks for the welcome.

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/5/27/202/829/529265681.202829653.IM1.MAIN.240x180_A.240x161.jpg

[Breeegz]

wow nice miles, I've got 45k on mine... I drive a lot.

[CTt3P5]

Waxed both cars today...check the link

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2496944&postcount=1

[2003newlyack]

^^cars look good, i use the turtle wax ice as well..

washed the car inside and outside, can't wait to go out for a drive later it's been 4 days!

i have 62k on my '03

[CTt3P5]

4 days?!?! I go thru withdrawals when my wife and I swap cars once or twice a week.

I have been looking for excuses all weekend to drive after the install of my Racing Beat.(burnout)

**edit, in response to your edit**

thanks, it actually made waxing fun.

[2003newlyack]

haha i was camping and had to leave the car at home in the garage, gotta love that racing beat exhaust (cheers2)

[CTt3P5]

I see, well hope the trip was fun. Now it's time to get back behind the wheel. haha

[bazooka joe]

haha i was camping and had to leave the car at home in the garage, gotta love that racing beat exhaust (cheers2)

(yes)

[altspace]

Speaking of waxing...I spent 10 hours on my "other" car this weekend. Many processes occured to achieve the final result.

Pics: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2497069#post2497069

[Breeegz]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123636549

my rear endlinks didn't make it.

[Kansei]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123636549

my rear endlinks didn't make it.

you have my condolences.

[Breeegz]

you have my condolences.


Thanks to you, I didn't lose the fronts...

I don't what to do this again for a while, allthough I'm thinking about getting new struts...

[SaugusMP5]

Last week I got smoked by three VW's on 93 in NH. I have no mods so I wasn't surprised. Sunday I redeemed myself about a third, I smoked a VW along the same stretch of highway. Apparently he didn't want to do 120mph and I did so yeah...

[Yaggie1]

Got the newly powdercoated wheels mounted at about midnight just in time to fly out of town for the weekend.............
Don't pay much attention to the dirty ass car. Feel free to check out the wheels though.

[bazooka joe]

Got the newly powdercoated wheels mounted at about midnight just in time to fly out of town for the weekend.............
Don't pay much attention to the dirty ass car. Feel free to check out the wheels though.

nice! your car is dirty though....??? J/K!!

[dave45090]

typically I don't like black wheels but I give it a thumbs up. your car looks mean now.

[snowblazin]

Did this yesterday.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2497539&postcount=136

[Yaggie1]

typically I don't like black wheels but I give it a thumbs up. your car looks mean now.

I thought the black wheels gave it a bit of a sinister look myself.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaggie1
Got the newly powdercoated wheels mounted at about midnight just in time to fly out of town for the weekend.............
Don't pay much attention to the dirty ass car. Feel free to check out the wheels though.


nice! your car is dirty though....??? J/K!!


Man, it's bad inside and out. Frankly, I haven't really given a shit about it either. Kinda had lost some interest in it really..............although the new wheel look gives me a bit of a boost. Might try to clean her up this weekend.

[Breeegz]

Did this yesterday.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2497539&postcount=136

sweet, now move to alaska and do mine!


love the Avatar caption...

[snowblazin]

sweet, now move to alaska and do mine!


love the Avatar caption...
Haha, something tells me alaska isn't much more exciting than RI. Although, I'll bet it's a lot prettier! Cookie monster > all.

[bazooka joe]

I thought the black wheels gave it a bit of a sinister look myself.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaggie1
Got the newly powdercoated wheels mounted at about midnight just in time to fly out of town for the weekend.............
Don't pay much attention to the dirty ass car. Feel free to check out the wheels though.


nice! your car is dirty though....??? J/K!!


Man, it's bad inside and out. Frankly, I haven't really given a shit about it either. Kinda had lost some interest in it really..............although the new wheel look gives me a bit of a boost. Might try to clean her up this weekend.

go for it man!! you'll fall in love all over again!;)

[Protege52003]

washed her today.....has been a long time since she has been washed!

looking good now sitting in front of my house!

-R

[bazooka joe]

washed her today.....has been a long time since she has been washed!

looking good now sitting in front of my house!

-R

yay for ryan! i'll be sending you off a check later this week man!

[snowblazin]

yay for ryan! i'll be sending you off a check later this week man!
Woah, woah, woah.... Mark's sending out checks? Where do I signup?!? ;)

[CTt3P5]

Installed the filler caps today. I like the look without the crossbars but yet she looks nekkid.

Now a damn thunderstorm is brewing....so much for the wash and wax job this last weekend. Now I will get to see how the Ice holds up.

[Breeegz]

When I took off my crossbars, people asked if I dropped her.

My crossbars got busted in the move, so I am thinking of the Rack delete option.

[SaugusMP5]

Got mine washed today, but i'm going back tomorrow because they missed alot. Good thing they have a 48 hour garuntee. Thanks Simoniz! -Joe D.

[bazooka joe]

Got mine washed today, but i'm going back tomorrow because they missed alot. Good thing they have a 48 hour garuntee. Thanks Simoniz! -Joe D.

(poke) you had someone wash you car.....where is the love man!!(glare)

[Salmon_Rob]

i paid once, but only to get them to steam clean my mats/get some tar off

[fonzinator]

Washed on Monday (lots of bugs and tar); waxed on Tuesday then took the ritual post-detailing joy ride. Used Meguiar's Gold Class liquid wax - application was easy enough. My P5 is Sunlight Silver and after waxing, I didn't notice any added depth to the paint. Never had a metallic silver car before, so maybe waxing provides little eye-candy? It will be interesting to see how the wax holds up.

[Salmon_Rob]

Washed on Monday (lots of bugs and tar); waxed on Tuesday then took the ritual post-detailing joy ride. Used Meguiar's Gold Class liquid wax - application was easy enough. My P5 is Sunlight Silver and after waxing, I didn't notice any added depth to the paint. Never had a metallic silver car before, so maybe waxing provides little eye-candy? It will be interesting to see how the wax holds up.clay bar it, wax it, then polish. you will be amazed

[SaugusMP5]

Yeah I had mine washed, for the first and last time. I heard this place was good, people were wrong. I just got back from having it re-washed and they still did a shitty job. I love the car, but I had my 7mnth old twins and g/f with me, had too much stuff to do. I think tomorrow I will get the supplies and do it myself. Any recommendations as to what washing products I should get? So far I have...umm...none, so...yeah anybody got any suggestions? This is the first car I have had that isn't a POS and I want it to look nice. -Joe D.

[Salmon_Rob]

meguiars car wash, bucket, mequairs bone sponge, clay magic clay bar, mequiars gold/nxt/turtle wax ice wax, mequiars polish, 6 microfiber towels, mequiars tire shine and a chamois would be a good beginners kit

[SaugusMP5]

Damn that was fast, thanks. -Joe D.

[Salmon_Rob]

np. im bored lol

[Kansei]

Damn that was fast, thanks. -Joe D.

That's how we do on Mazda Forums :D

[Brian MP5T]

Sex and Candy..

[2003newlyack]

Chamois aren't good for drying your car, as Mr. Detailer said.. waffle weave towels are what he suggests for drying and thats what i use. Chamois dry good but can scratch the paint if anything gets caught underneath there when your drying.

[altspace]

Sunlight silver is an amazing color.

http://www.altspace.com/photography/images/dewdrops.jpg

[altspace]

Speaking of detailing...here's my 10 hour job!

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123630470&page=3

[Brian MP5T]

Nothing...

[chdahlen]

how do i post pics in here?

[MyZmZm]

Speaking of detailing...
the rest of my detailing products finally arrived today :D

this means i can FINALLY go to town on my car - it's disgustingly dirty, inside and out since it hasn't been touched in 3 weeks... i'm actually ashamed to be driving around in it because i HATE a dirty car (peep)

will post pics of all my new goodies after supper (fyi, it's a LOT) (shocked)

[bazooka joe]

the rest of my detailing products finally arrived today :D

this means i can FINALLY go to town on my car - it's disgustingly dirty, inside and out since it hasn't been touched in 3 weeks... i'm actually ashamed to be driving around in it because i HATE a dirty car (peep)

will post pics of all my new goodies after supper (fyi, it's a LOT) (shocked)

let's see how dirty andrea!!

[bazooka joe]

how do i post pics in here?

click on manage attachments below your message box...see example here:


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[MyZmZm]

let's see how dirty andrea!!
this is how dirty (omg)

[MyZmZm]

oh yeah, before i forget... installed luminics titanium white bulbs hi and low last night. my only comment on replacing the low-beam bulbs: (pissed)


and as promised, pics of my detailing arsenal (shocked)

first attachment is what i started with last summer

next two attachments are what i have as of today. what you don't see are the 5 or 6 other spray bottles (for various concentrations of cleaning products), misc flannel rags (for under the hood/interior only), my Einszett Gummi Pflege (for rubber mouldings and weather stripping) that's still enroute, and of course, my original 'kit'.

yes, i know, i have a sickness.

I BLAME IT ALL ON MR DETAILER!!!!!!!! Never talk to a detailer unless you enjoy emptying your bank account. That being said, I don't expect that I will need to buy anything for a rather long time.

[Breeegz]

where's all the bug guts? it not dirty until you've killed 500 bugs.

[Kansei]

where's all the bug guts? it not dirty until you've killed 500 bugs.

I should have taken a pic after my trans Ontario-Quebec-NewEngland trip.. 500 would be a lowball estimate.

[MyZmZm]

a few years ago, we went to visit my cousins in Saskatchewan for a weekend in the summer. in town, they weren't too bad, but once you got out on the highway, the grasshoppers were very bad. we had to stop every 2 hours or so to clean the windshield and front bumper or else you couldn't see.

by the time i got home, the front end of my car was no longer blue - it was green and yellow. in by the fog lights, they were packed in so thick i almost thought i'd have to take the foglights out to clean in there properly (luckily i didn't).

for a few weeks after that though, whenever i got in the car, all you could smell was 'hopper guts, and for months after, i was cleaning the carcasses out of the engine bay. ewwww

[Salmon_Rob]

i hate bugs. they are mad worse at night

[ZOOMEN Sie Zoo]

oh yeah, before i forget... installed luminics titanium white bulbs hi and low last night. my only comment on replacing the low-beam bulbs: (pissed)


and as promised, pics of my detailing arsenal (shocked)

first attachment is what i started with last summer

next two attachments are what i have as of today. what you don't see are the 5 or 6 other spray bottles (for various concentrations of cleaning products), misc flannel rags (for under the hood/interior only), my Einszett Gummi Pflege (for rubber mouldings and weather stripping) that's still enroute, and of course, my original 'kit'.

yes, i know, i have a sickness.

I BLAME IT ALL ON MR DETAILER!!!!!!!! Never talk to a detailer unless you enjoy emptying your bank account. That being said, I don't expect that I will need to buy anything for a rather long time.


My detailing arsenal consists of my credit card and the local detail shop:)

[2003newlyack]

Wow I'd say you got a good deal of detailing supplies, bet you car will look amazing though.

[altspace]

Wow Andrea! That's enough to clean 10 cars...hehe. I researched everything and purchased exactly what I needed to get the job at hand done. Have fun with that. Can't wait to see the pics.

[Kansei]

My detailing arsenal consists of my credit card and the local detail shop:)

traitor! The local detail shop will never care about your car as much as you can.

[Salmon_Rob]

i used to be a detail guy. we resent other ppls cars. although we get paid well

[Kansei]

Omg I might sell my car for a 97 Miata. I doubt it though, they want me to put it back to stock by tomorrow because it would be "impossible to sell to anyone" in it's current state, so says the service manager at the place.

The miata is pretty nice though :)

I can't let go of my Protege5 though, neVAR!

[dave45090]

I think you would regret it. I dunno Chris.....better think long and hard.

[Brian MP5T]

Nothing to the P5...


But the 944 got some shit..

June 01 2006

DEI Wrap on the Header to keep it all cool..

and Yes.. That is Stock...

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/Porsche%20-%20(125).jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/Porsche%20-%20(126).jpg

[Yaggie1]

Cleaned the interior yesterday. Gave her a bath today. :)

[Kansei]

I think you would regret it. I dunno Chris.....better think long and hard.

I did and I called the dealership back and told them that the other dealership I went to let me trade in my car no problem.

hehe

How could you say no to this face though:
http://images.autotrader.com/images/2006/5/26/202/697/527237282.202697863.IM1.MAIN.565x421_A.565x375.jpg

[CTt3P5]

^^^Nice. Maybe if I was single or the kids were grown and out of the house....even then it would be a tough decision.

**edit**On a side note, the wifey and I have been contemplating trading the Vue in for an MPV. We rented one two years ago for a vacation to Myrtle Beach and LOVED it. Handled very well for a minivan, got great gas mileage and looks sexay to boot (it was a 2004 model).

[Kansei]

omg no that Miata was sold. I think I gave up on selling my car for at least a month or so. I always have one of these days every once in a while, I just think this is the closest I've actually come to selling my baby. Poor thing :'(

[MyZmZm]

spent the last three hours washing and claying morrigan... wanted to at least aio her, but it was getting too dark :(

plan for the weekend? full meal deal - re-wash, polish, aio, seal, and wax :)

oh, and i used the absolute best ww towel EVAR today to dry her... from www.exceldetail.com, the Excel Monterey waffle weave towel. OMG i want one for me!!!!!

[2003newlyack]

haha you found another thing to buy, your gonna have every single detail supply pretty soon..

[altspace]

Ah yea...late night washes can be really fun. Well, I'm going to install my new rear Brembo's and pads finally. Front went on last weekend. Wish me luck.

[altspace]

omg no that Miata was sold. I think I gave up on selling my car for at least a month or so. I always have one of these days every once in a while, I just think this is the closest I've actually come to selling my baby. Poor thing :'(

It was fate bro. P5 is not ready to leave you just yet. I test drive cars all the time....just not ready to part with her just yet though.

[CTt3P5]

Took a few pics early this morning after we got some rain. Turtle Wax Ice > rain (first shower anyway). But damnit now my nice shiny car is spotted. Guess it is time for a trip North so MyZmZM can put all her new products to use(peep) BTW that is a ton of $hit! After seeing that supply I wont even mention what I have:)

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2503018&postcount=18

[altspace]

Got to love beading. I just finshed installing the rear Brembos. All four completed.

More Pics:http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2503724#post2503724

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_brembo4.jpg

[Salmon_Rob]

very nice

[bazooka joe]

Got to love beading. I just finshed installing the rear Brembos. All four completed.

More Pics:http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2503724#post2503724

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_brembo4.jpg

cool man! nothing happening here...raining again!!

[snowblazin]

cool man! nothing happening here...raining again!!
(mswerd) This rain blows! At least it should wash off most of the pollen my car has accumulated sitting on jackstands for the past 5 days. (lol2)

[Protege52003]

(mswerd) This rain blows! At least it should wash off most of the pollen my car has accumulated sitting on jackstands for the past 5 days. (lol2)

yeah, washed my cars wednesday and now the P5 is covered in pollen again and will have lots of rain spots on her.......

going to rain tomororw and clear up on sunday and be nice most of next week. maybe sunday will be another washing day?

-R

[CTt3P5]

Got to love beading. I just finshed installing the rear Brembos. All four completed.

More Pics:http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2503724#post2503724

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_brembo4.jpg

Looking Good....as always!

[Salmon_Rob]

i drove mine for like 10 minutes

[Kansei]

i drove mine for like 10 minutes

OMGWTFBBQ!

I'm going to be driving mine.. in a while once I load it up. Time for the 360 mile trip back to Rochester.

[Salmon_Rob]

have fun and be safe chris :)

[Brian MP5T]

Any Luck? We are moving to Ottawa Very soon and I really need you to get on this. I will go get them but I need a time and place.. .. Please Reply..

[ZOOMEN Sie Zoo]

traitor! The local detail shop will never care about your car as much as you can.


Now now.....I wash, blowout and vacuum weekly. I even wipe the rims to give them a shine but....I work 60+ a week, have a child, single parent, 4 horses, 3 dogs, 5 cats, a house and yard that is more then I can handle. My days of cranking the stereo in the garage chilling the 12 pack breaking out the chrome cleaner and wax is over. Love my car and do the best I can to keep it cute (just because it is) and clean. But what a bitch it is to have responsibilities.........love to go back to the day car clubs, partying and just having fun!!

[bazooka joe]

Now now.....I wash, blowout and vacuum weekly. I even wipe the rims to give them a shine but....I work 60+ a week, have a child, single parent, 4 horses, 3 dogs, 5 cats, a house and yard that is more then I can handle. My days of cranking the stereo in the garage chilling the 12 pack breaking out the chrome cleaner and wax is over. Love my car and do the best I can to keep it cute (just because it is) and clean. But what a bitch it is to have responsibilities.........love to go back to the day car clubs, partying and just having fun!!

too late!

[Brian MP5T]

Holy

[Brian MP5T]

Shit

[ZOOMEN Sie Zoo]

too late!


Too late?

[bazooka joe]

Too late?

.........love to go back to the day car clubs, partying and just having fun!!

you wanted to go back....no you have all the responsibility and..."it's too late"...never mind...

[Breeegz]

(first)

[Protege52003]

^^^^

looking nice!

[bazooka joe]

^^^^

looking nice!

get that car washed yet???ya right!

[Protege52003]

get that car washed yet???ya right!
not yet, maybe today if the rain stops:)

have to get a 50 mile bike ride in today, too! fun, fun, fun!

-R

edit: and some SLEEP, too!

my son does not sleep at night!!!!!!!!!!

[leebee]

Gettin' ready to throw a new set of tires on my o3 mp5. presently I have dunlop sp 5000s on there. I'm looking to put some ecsta spt's or eagle f1 gs d3's. going for a good wet weather tire, rainy season is upon us here in tampa, and we must prepare, musn't we? I wonder if any one can give me some feed back on these brand of tires, also I currently have factory 195/50-16's on the mp5 and I wonder if I can and/or should change to 195/45-16's? Anyone?(hear ya) (hear ya) (guitar) (thumb) (woowoo) (p5black)

[leebee]

what about 205's, anyone out there????!!!

[Salmon_Rob]

205/55/16 is what i run :)

[Kansei]

Maybe 205/45/16? It's decently close to the stock size but a bit wider.

[Kansei]

205/55/16 is what i run :)

Wow that's quite a bit beefier than the stock tires.

[Salmon_Rob]

yeah. i like it, it looks mean :)

[ronin12]

what about 205's, anyone out there????!!!

I have 215/40/17 Toyo proxes 4 and love them. Great in the rain and dry. I know you have 16's, just giving some feedback

[Breeegz]

Got these done, but how do i take off the orange markers?

[AlbNYPR5]

what about 205's, anyone out there????!!!

I had 205/45/16 Hankook K104 for my summer tires. They were great in both dry and rain. Never hydroplaned on me once even driving highway speeds in heavy rain. The 45's looked pretty skimpy and left the wheel opening looking huge. For my winter wheels I had 205/50/16 Hankooks W300 and they filled in the wheel opening really well. With the wider tire you should get slightly better gas milage, like 0.0001 mpg better, it is also like 4.5% larger than the stock tire so the speedo will be off by a MPH or two. It also effects the number of miles that the car puts on, if I remember correctly the larger tire puts less milage because the circumference is more than the stock tire.

[Breeegz]

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I run 205/55 16 for my winter Tires... 205/45 17 for my summers

[redpr5]

detailed and waxed the p5 in the wonderful 95 degree weather with 45% humidity...but hey its shinin like its new

[leebee]

I have 215/40/17 Toyo proxes 4 and love them. Great in the rain and dry. I know you have 16's, just giving some feedback

Thats pretty low profile for my stock 16s, but how about that treadwidth, is that pretty sweet looking or what? How long you been running with those?

[leebee]

I had 205/45/16 Hankook K104 for my summer tires. They were great in both dry and rain. Never hydroplaned on me once even driving highway speeds in heavy rain. The 45's looked pretty skimpy and left the wheel opening looking huge. For my winter wheels I had 205/50/16 Hankooks W300 and they filled in the wheel opening really well. With the wider tire you should get slightly better gas milage, like 0.0001 mpg better, it is also like 4.5% larger than the stock tire so the speedo will be off by a MPH or two. It also effects the number of miles that the car puts on, if I remember correctly the larger tire puts less milage because the circumference is more than the stock tire.


I'm leaning toward the 205/50s eagle f1-gs-d3 tire. I thought that the 45's might be to small looking. those 50's look pretty good?

[snowblazin]

This.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2505875&postcount=232

[leebee]

(shocked)
yeah. i like it, it looks mean :)

what size tire on your mp5? very nice.

[KronixKid22]

Picked up a DG carbon fiber oil cap and some of those uh, what are they called, "DaveB Rings." :D

[2003newlyack]

im getting excited snowblazin! keep updating and keep on working (first)

[ronin12]

Thats pretty low profile for my stock 16s, but how about that treadwidth, is that pretty sweet looking or what? How long you been running with those?

had them since beginning of the year

[Protege52003]

im getting excited snowblazin! keep updating and keep on working (first)

same here.....can't wait to see her running and wish i could help out but i have my hands full for the next bunch of months!

-R

[mryellermp5]

if i remember correctly you push the light toward rear and at the same time kind pull out tip (narrower end of light, the part your pushing on) if not that way the other direction...all else fails check the manual...good luck
Got these done, but how do i take off the orange markers?

[Breeegz]

thanks, so it's the same as the clear sidemarkers... I'll try.

[2003newlyack]

no, the orange sidemarkers you have to go in through the wheel well, take the 3 screws off and pop it out through there (IIRC)

[SlowPro98]

Today, I put my headers in, then broke it in, but I couldn't get crazy, it was really wet and rainy today.

[Breeegz]

no, the orange sidemarkers you have to go in through the wheel well, take the 3 screws off and pop it out through there (IIRC)


I believe you may be correct. I tried the other way, but I though I was gonna break sumtin (and I usually do)

[MyZmZm]

reflections of morrigan....

spent nearly 8 hours today washing, drying, and polishing followed by aio and wolfgang deep gloss sealant on the car, with clearkote vanilla moose on all windows and rims

after the sealant cures overnight, i'll apply the wax tomorrow and hopefully work on the interior a bit. i hope we don't get the rain they're calling for :(

I HURT ALL OVER lol

anyhow, on to the pics

[MyZmZm]

and a few more :)

[Kansei]

Today, I put my headers in, then broke it in, but I couldn't get crazy, it was really wet and rainy today.

wait I thought you weren't going to mod the P5? (glare) :D

[altspace]

Lookin' sweet Andrea! Would have loved to see the car in the sunlight to show the color better.

[khaosman]

reflections of morrigan....

spent nearly 8 hours today washing, drying, and polishing followed by aio and wolfgang deep gloss sealant on the car, with clearkote vanilla moose on all windows and rims

after the sealant cures overnight, i'll apply the wax tomorrow and hopefully work on the interior a bit. i hope we don't get the rain they're calling for :(

I HURT ALL OVER lol

anyhow, on to the pics

Clean.

[leebee]

Lookin' sweet Andrea! Would have loved to see the car in the sunlight to show the color better.


I,ve read some great reveiws on this tire(General Exclaim UHP), but the've all been on other cars. anyone have any experience with these tires on an 03' mp5. I'm going from the old factory 195/50-16 dunlop sp 5000 to 205/45-16 generals, I think? any feed back?

[leebee]

reflections of morrigan....

spent nearly 8 hours today washing, drying, and polishing followed by aio and wolfgang deep gloss sealant on the car, with clearkote vanilla moose on all windows and rims

after the sealant cures overnight, i'll apply the wax tomorrow and hopefully work on the interior a bit. i hope we don't get the rain they're calling for :(

I HURT ALL OVER lol

anyhow, on to the pics


nice lookin' ride. what size tires you got there?

[leebee]

reflections of morrigan....

spent nearly 8 hours today washing, drying, and polishing followed by aio and wolfgang deep gloss sealant on the car, with clearkote vanilla moose on all windows and rims

after the sealant cures overnight, i'll apply the wax tomorrow and hopefully work on the interior a bit. i hope we don't get the rain they're calling for :(

I HURT ALL OVER lol

anyhow, on to the pics


also, what kind of exhaust is that, I'm looking for a quite, powerhouse, yours looks pretty sweet. is it very loud?

[CTt3P5]

Morrigan is looking good Andrea! BTW great pics!

[MyZmZm]

thanks for all the compliments guys :) you're making us blush, lol the only problem i have with her so clean is it REALLY shows all the rock chips :(

tonight is waxing with natty's blue (if i can keep my nose out of the jar :D ), the interior and dressing the tires (which i forgot last night, oops). hopefully the light will be nice enough that i can go for a quick drive and photoshoot afterwards.

leebee - the tires are falken fk-451 (replaced recently with the fk-452's, iirc) in 215/45r17, which is the stock size on the mazdaspeed rims that are on the car :D my exhaust is cat-back magnaflow; with the header it's a bit louder, but not obnoxious, and has a nice deep tone (with the 2nd cat and resonator still on the car); i highly recommend it. i'm getting mark's (bazooka joe) old mid-pipe w/highflow cat shortly, so i'm interested to see if that changes the tone/volume at all.

[bazooka joe]

freaken awesone andrea!

[khaosman]

thanks for all the compliments guys :) you're making us blush, lol the only problem i have with her so clean is it REALLY shows all the rock chips :(

tonight is waxing with natty's blue (if i can keep my nose out of the jar :D ), the interior and dressing the tires (which i forgot last night, oops). hopefully the light will be nice enough that i can go for a quick drive and photoshoot afterwards.

leebee - the tires are falken fk-451 (replaced recently with the fk-452's, iirc) in 215/45r17, which is the stock size on the mazdaspeed rims that are on the car :D my exhaust is cat-back magnaflow; with the header it's a bit louder, but not obnoxious, and has a nice deep tone (with the 2nd cat and resonator still on the car); i highly recommend it. i'm getting mark's (bazooka joe) old mid-pipe w/highflow cat shortly, so i'm interested to see if that changes the tone/volume at all.

Is it a 2.5" midpipe with high flow cat, like the MAM ones? It will be loud... heh. I like it though. Except now I have an exhaust leak, so it is ridiculously loud and annoying. It is super loud at idle comparatively speaking :D

[leebee]

thanks for all the compliments guys :) you're making us blush, lol the only problem i have with her so clean is it REALLY shows all the rock chips :(

tonight is waxing with natty's blue (if i can keep my nose out of the jar :D ), the interior and dressing the tires (which i forgot last night, oops). hopefully the light will be nice enough that i can go for a quick drive and photoshoot afterwards.

leebee - the tires are falken fk-451 (replaced recently with the fk-452's, iirc) in 215/45r17, which is the stock size on the mazdaspeed rims that are on the car :D my exhaust is cat-back magnaflow; with the header it's a bit louder, but not obnoxious, and has a nice deep tone (with the 2nd cat and resonator still on the car); i highly recommend it. i'm getting mark's (bazooka joe) old mid-pipe w/highflow cat shortly, so i'm interested to see if that changes the tone/volume at all.

Hey Andrea,... is it? (sorry if I'm getting it wrong, I'm new to this forum and I'm still trying to figure out who's who.)

thanks you for the info on the tires and exhaust, I'm getting new tires here pretty quick so I've been researching a little. I've had a couple of
"tire place" guys tell me that the 215's were too wide for the p5 and that they might scrape on the inside wheel well. Funny what those guys think they know.
The exhaust is a little further up the road. Thanks again.

PS> BEAUTEOUS mountain pix, we don't to many of those down here in florida!

[2003newlyack]

vaccumed (sp?) and cleaned the entire interior, now i get to go mow the lawn.. awesome! (yupnope)

[leebee]

Is it a 2.5" midpipe with high flow cat, like the MAM ones? It will be loud... heh. I like it though. Except now I have an exhaust leak, so it is ridiculously loud and annoying. It is super loud at idle comparatively speaking :D



What would you look for in an exhaust that has to do with the noise level, or volume. does the length have something to do with it ,or are there silencers of some sort? I like em fast n' quiet.(drive2)

[shane02pro5]

I put some 215/35/18's on my Hiboosted P5 about 2 weeks ago and I love them. I read where the sidewalls are a little soft but in a 35 profile not a problem. Dry and wet traction are better than my old Proxes 4's and a higher treadwear I believe. $237 out the door and I'm very impressed and
can no longer get a chirp out of 4th gear.


I,ve read some great reveiws on this tire(General Exclaim UHP), but the've all been on other cars. anyone have any experience with these tires on an 03' mp5. I'm going from the old factory 195/50-16 dunlop sp 5000 to 205/45-16 generals, I think? any feed back?

[MyZmZm]

Is it a 2.5" midpipe with high flow cat, like the MAM ones? It will be loud... heh. I like it though. Except now I have an exhaust leak, so it is ridiculously loud and annoying. It is super loud at idle comparatively speaking :D
That would be the one :) I'll likely put it on shortly after I get it; if it's too loud for my liking, I'll store it until I've gone turbo - just another item in my 'car corner' lol

[MyZmZm]

Hey Andrea,... is it? (sorry if I'm getting it wrong, I'm new to this forum and I'm still trying to figure out who's who.)

thanks you for the info on the tires and exhaust, I'm getting new tires here pretty quick so I've been researching a little. I've had a couple of
"tire place" guys tell me that the 215's were too wide for the p5 and that they might scrape on the inside wheel well. Funny what those guys think they know.
The exhaust is a little further up the road. Thanks again.

PS> BEAUTEOUS mountain pix, we don't to many of those down here in florida!
Yep, it's Andrea (see sig) :)

I did a lot of research too before settling on these. I know they're high performance which means they will wear faster, but I'm hoping they will last me 2-3 summers. I've had them on the car for just over a month now and LOVE them: great grip (I have a hard time trying to break them loose, even on cold wet pavement), awesome handling and they look damn good too. :D

The width you can go all depends on the offset of your rims. I can get away with this size because the mazdaspeed rims have an offset of either 50 or 55 (can never remember) and this is the stock tire size for the rim. If you haven't already, check out Rishie's Fitment Guide in the Tires/Rims section - that should give you all the info you need to know.

Yeah, and we have some nice twisties in the mountains too. :D

[khaosman]

What would you look for in an exhaust that has to do with the noise level, or volume. does the length have something to do with it ,or are there silencers of some sort? I like em fast n' quiet.(drive2)

Not exactly sure. A header and catback isn't too loud. Even with the midpipe, it isn't terribly loud. It is subjective though. Try searching for opinions on what is louder or quieter. You could watch my autocross videos here to get an idea of what it sounds like: http://www.khaosman.com/gallery/waterloo0409?page=2
That was pre-exhaust leak :D

Andrea, my guess is you'll like it. But yes... a turbo would make it sound oh so much nicer!

[snowblazin]

Mas tequila! (glare)
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2507676&postcount=242

[2003newlyack]

oh boy oh boy! (enguard) (first)

[Breeegz]

Mas tequila! (glare)
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2507676&postcount=242

I'm jealous...

on another note... new ADR rims installed... pics to come after the carwash

[MyZmZm]

well, it rained today :(

so prior to waxing, i had to wash her off

still haven't touched the interior or under the hood... *sigh*

[Tengo]

well, it rained today :(

so prior to waxing, i had to wash her off

still haven't touched the interior or under the hood... *sigh*

WTF!!!!!!!!! are u always washing yur dam car??? why dont u enjoy your car and stop cleaning it!!!!

[Salmon_Rob]

i ignored my p5 today

[Breeegz]

Pics (http://imazda.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12593&postcount=36)

[Breeegz]

played with the automatic Collage feature of Picasa2...

check it out.

[2003newlyack]

nice, I like those rims! 17's?

[Kansei]

Pics (http://imazda.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12593&postcount=36)

They look really good, nice choice! I kinda want to go with a more spokey rim like that one eventually.

[Salmon_Rob]

very very nice :)

[Breeegz]

nice, I like those rims! 17's?

yes... 205/45's are the shoes...

[ENTENSE]

I sold my rims to a guy in Canada for 700, he drove 2 hrs to pick them up he was putting them on that new dodge calibur. Now im selling my system.

[snowblazin]

So far got the new fans on (thanks Tony!) Mounted the SRI and water coolant bottle. UPS is coming today, once I get that shit I can finish the water line, reattach the IM, then start buttoning things up!

[cilyjr]

i want to buy some stock p5 rims anyone selling?

[cilyjr]

3 days ago i rewired the fogs to on with parking lights.
fixed that a/c thingy
today, new speakers, hid fogs, air filter, and spark plugs
than a drive

[CTt3P5]

Pics (http://imazda.com/forums/showpost.php?p=12593&postcount=36)

I like. The hyperblack looks really nice on the C-Red!

Oh yeah, love the collage too.

[Breeegz]

I'm thinking i need mor pics for the collage, then maybe I can get a "Flying M" made up of pics from my car, that would be a sick wallpaper IMO.

[MyZmZm]

WTF!!!!!!!!! are u always washing yur dam car??? why dont u enjoy your car and stop cleaning it!!!!
haha no, not always. i applied the sealant on sunday, and you have to wait 12-24 hours before you can actually wax the car (to let the sealant cure). trust me, i enjoy her plenty :)

[bazooka joe]

i want to buy some stock p5 rims anyone selling?

try the WTB thread!!

[bazooka joe]

nothing...i'm in a DR site in philly and my car is in the parking garage at the airport back home...i'm sure she's missing mee too!! :)

[altspace]

I said hi and by to my car in the garage...then got in the Acura and drove away. I think it's mad at me now. Gave me the evil eye.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_lids3.jpg

[CTt3P5]

I said hi and by to my car in the garage...then got in the Acura and drove away. I think it's mad at me now. Gave me the evil eye.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_lids3.jpg

Holy $hit I think you have just been hexed and on 6/6/06 no less (lol2)

[CTt3P5]

Said goodbye this morning as I pulled out of the driveway in the Vue :/

But did take 'her' and the fam out after dinner to my bro-in-law's baseball game. Drive to and from featured some very nice twisties.

[Kansei]

OMG WTH IS WITH EVERYONE DRIVING THEIR OTHER CAR, NOT THEIR P5?!?!

I drove my P5 to work and back today. It was a blast :D

[2003newlyack]

haha no worries here i drove my p5 all around town!

also just found out im not allowed to turbo until the car is paid off for. (evil)
parent's request of course..

[Hauce1]

Well today i went today to try to find something for my car and ended up making a short ram for 50bucks. i found a pipe for another car that once cut workd wonders for my car. coming from the throttle body it had the same bend as the original then towards the end of the pip i cut it to make space for the MAS put a couple couplers on it then had another S sorta shaped piece which directed the intake right behind the Driver Side Headlight.

I do have one question though. I noticed that if i turn the pipe downward and give it a diff angle i can actually bring it right in front of the Transmission box. Does anyone see a prob w/t that or should i keep it behind the Headlight.

[Kansei]

Well today i went today to try to find something for my car and ended up making a short ram for 50bucks. i found a pipe for another car that once cut workd wonders for my car. coming from the throttle body it had the same bend as the original then towards the end of the pip i cut it to make space for the MAS put a couple couplers on it then had another S sorta shaped piece which directed the intake right behind the Driver Side Headlight.

I do have one question though. I noticed that if i turn the pipe downward and give it a diff angle i can actually bring it right in front of the Transmission box. Does anyone see a prob w/t that or should i keep it behind the Headlight.

I'd probably keep it behind the headlight. It's nice and pretty far away from the engine there, and you don't have to worry about sucking up water.

[Hauce1]

Opps i forgot to put hopefully in the next couple days ill have a camera to take some pics of my car i would like a second opinion on how my intake looks. I like getting opinions it helps me better what im trying to achieve.(first)

[MyZmZm]

as noted, i waxed morrigan last night with a little natty's blue and treated the trim with poorboy's trim restorer. unfortunately because of the rain, i wasn't able to do anything with the tires, so don't mind how dull they are.

for those of you that don't know, all poorboy's products smell GOOD. natty's blue smells like bubblegum, and the trim restorer smells like coconut. i don't think the detail bay has ever smelled so good. :D

it was really nice after work, so i took a few shots in the sun. enjoy, and comments are always welcome.

[Tasty]

Nice work on the detail. I just really like the look of your P5. Here's a noob question: Those are the Mazdaspeed rims, right? Also, do you have some sort of surround on your fog lights, or is that just a symmetrical reflection around each one?

[MyZmZm]

Nice work on the detail. I just really like the look of your P5. Here's a noob question: Those are the Mazdaspeed rims, right? Also, do you have some sort of surround on your fog lights, or is that just a symmetrical reflection around each one?
thanks! :) it's by no means done... i think she looks pretty good too, but then i am a little biased :D

Yes, 03.5 mazdaspeed racing harts, on 215/45 (stock size) falken fk-451's. imo, the rim/tire size and drop is PERFECT.

Nope, just the reflection. Nothing special on the fogs except 3m to protect from chips/breaking.

[altspace]

I've been reprieved! My first time photographing my car at night. Photoshoot fell short due to rain. Grrrrr!

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_night1.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_night2.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_night3.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_night4.jpg

[Salmon_Rob]

drove her to mazda dealer, then advanced to get plugs/disty cap and rotor for the 1g, then said good bye to her and drove my other car ;)

[MyZmZm]

I've been reprieved! My first time photographing my car at night. Photoshoot fell short due to rain. Grrrrr!

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_night1.jpg

Absolutely stunning!! Looks awesome! (first)

[Salmon_Rob]

i just admited she was cute :(

[altspace]

Thanks love.

[Hy8us]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/P6070003.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/P6070004.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/P6070001.jpg




For $4 shipped I added to the cute'ness.:)


I didnt think it would be such a huge sticker when I bid on it lol

[Breeegz]

sweet... lol

5hp? or did it add to you clock speed?


(giving you a hard time)

[altspace]

Wow that is a big sticker. How come your muffler sits so far back?

[Crazee D]

Today, I humped my P5 real good. In the tailpipe.

[Salmon_Rob]

Today, I humped my P5 real good. In the tailpipe.always a good call

[khaosman]

I got my cleaning supplies (pathetic compared to Andrea's) from exceldetail today. Just some mf towels, applicators, wash mitt, and a waffle weave towel. Pretty soon I'll break down and do a big order :D

It is supposed to rain tomorrow though :( I really want to wash her today!

[Tasty]

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_night4.jpg

This is a fantastic picture. Should have a time machine to go back and insert it in the P5 dealer literature. Are you an Autopia member? Those shots would get you some great compliments over there. Your paint looks to be in great shape. If you detailed it yourself, what is your process? Again, great shots!

[altspace]

Thanks. I'm still learning the camera. I'm a detail freak....just part of who I am and what I do. Just scope out the Detail thread. Would you believe the car is actually dirty? Mostly top side.

Paint is in perfect shape. Not a single scratch or dent. Only 27K on the odo. (knocks on curly maple desk)

[altspace]

Today, I humped my P5 real good. In the tailpipe.

Did you leave the "silencer" in?

[bazooka joe]

Did you leave the "silencer" in?

hahaha!

[aMaff]

giggidy?

Today, I thought whistfully of my darling P5. I haven't driven her since May 14th :'(

I'll get to drive her FRIDAY tho! Packed full-o boxes, but drive none the less. I'm prolly gonna flog 'er real good at some point this weekend tho ;)

[.paul]

http://www.wewrotethebookonconnectors.com/images/kool-aid-man2.jpg

I got some new stuff put on my windows :)
Don't mind the cell phone pix, that's the best you're going to get for now hahah
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/Pauls_Images/Cam1009.jpg
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/Pauls_Images/Cam1008.jpg

[shane02pro5]

Damn that must be a bad ass camera phone, pics look good!