What have you done to your P5 today? [Archive] - Page 24

imjustagirl

10-02-2006, 02:03 PM

^^ hellz yeah. sadly I didn't have time to dry my car before I ran to the autocross yesterday. I got up, washed it as quickly as possible, and then left. I had to be there by 08:15.

my car is in waterspot hell right now. I'll have to find a way during the week to make time after work for a washing/waxing session.. maybe even a little clay.

Lol, I have a cover from Mazda but its a PITA to mess with.. I really need to get a coat of paint sealent and a good coat of wax on it before winter.. *sigh*

iLisa

10-02-2006, 02:08 PM

Kansei

10-02-2006, 04:09 PM

I changed my mod direction with my car today.. I'm now reconsidering going turbo. I was pretty much sure for the past couple months that I wasn't going to, but now I'm thinking I really should. I'd be going with the stock MSP kit, aiming for 160whp. I'm thinking I have enough supporting mods for that to be possible between my intake cam and full exhaust... maybe. I might just start buying up pieces to the MSP turbo kit puzzle, customizing it to suit my needs with maybe a small FMIC (could be cheaper than getting the MSP radiator and smic) and some engine management. I've dropped thousands into NA stuff for my car.. and I really don't have anything to show for it at this point. Yeah my car feels faster but it's still slow. I know even at 160hp I'm not nearly fast enough to be competitive in SCCA solo SM class, but it's better than where I am now. Plus, it would be a fun learning experience too.

I should put some mods that I've done that I won't need up for sale to push me to work toward this goal more. .. like my underdrive pulley and mp3 ecu.. won't be needing those. Anyone want to buy my spot on the custom cam group buy? The cams should be sweet, and if no one buys my spot I'll definitely take them, but probably won't install them.

Bala

10-02-2006, 05:47 PM

CTt3P5

10-02-2006, 06:57 PM

I changed my mod direction with my car today.. I'm now reconsidering going turbo.

So this means you wont be selling the P5?....nice to hear

Kansei

10-02-2006, 07:00 PM

Those cams will make great FI cams with adjustable cam gears :cool: Welcome to the dark side.

yeah but cams = 680 dollars plus a ton for adjustable cam gears = I could already have bought a turbo kit.

Bala

10-02-2006, 07:22 PM

yeah but cams = 680 dollars plus a ton for adjustable cam gears = I could already have bought a turbo kit.

True. You're not looking to squeeze out max power, so using your cam money towards a turbo set-up makes sense. Hell, CWill made over 400 whp on the stock cams.

Kansei

10-02-2006, 07:57 PM

yeah and I'm looking to make 160whp lol.

Salmon_Rob

10-02-2006, 08:50 PM

fsde's are depressing :(

Kansei

10-02-2006, 08:55 PM

Salmon_Rob

10-02-2006, 08:57 PM

I don't think a 60% HP gain over stock without any fear of blowing the engine is that depressing. Still have no clue what route I'm going to go down for ems though. I'm thinkin that'll be the last piece of the puzzle.

edit: spending over 2k on N/A mods to have no appreciable change.. now that's freakin depressing lol.
i have two responses
1) 60 whp being a 60% increase - depressing
2) yes. 2k on n/a mods and still running high 15s/low 16s (probably) is sad. really sad. fuck dude....

Bala

10-02-2006, 09:00 PM

I don't think a 60% HP gain over stock without any fear of blowing the engine is that depressing. Still have no clue what route I'm going to go down for ems though.

(werd) Consider an MSP ecu w/ a Unichip.

Kansei

10-02-2006, 09:01 PM

I really need to get my ass to a dyno.. maybe my car is making magical power levels with my mods.. lol. It doesn't at ALL feel slow to me anymore.. but maybe it's just all the noise it makes that tells my brain that it's fast.. looks fast, sounds fast... wouldn't shock me if I did high 16s lol.

but damn she handles like a dream :)

Kansei

10-02-2006, 09:02 PM

(werd) Consider an MSP ecu w/ a Unichip.

As opposed to my stock P5 ECU? ... I already have that, a nice easy swap lol.

I was thinking of going with the microtech unit but unichip is plug and play, right?

Salmon_Rob

10-02-2006, 09:04 PM

Bala

10-02-2006, 09:22 PM

unichip sucks imho. if you are going to spend almost as much as a real engine management, why not spend a little more and do it right. i've wired 2 unichips, and had nothing but problems, but the full stand alones, while slightly more intensive, always work, are always easier to tune. you have to take the unichip to certain ppl in certain places. most shops can tune a microtech, or a haltech
I did a lot of research and picked up an MPI - I then sold this and was determined to pick up a universal AEM or Microtech. After taking a realistic look at my goals, I started trolling for a used unichip and got a near mint one (only the piggyback had been plugged in for a day or two - everything else still wrapped in plastic) for $650. The #1 reason I picked it up was due to the insane smakedown you are given during emmisions testing in California. I can run two custom tuned maps or completely turn the unit off for emmision testing. The biggest grief with the Unichip is the boost controller. I'll be bypassing this issue by using the new AEM truboost unit. Also, I would have never went in this direction if I didn't have a great local unichip tuner that dyno tunes for my maps. I'll also be in Texas in December and may just stop by to see JDM Sam. Add up all these costs along with my J&S and I could have easily picked up the AEM or Microtech - these just suit my neads better (or so it seems now lol!). If none of the preceding stricks a chord - I'd recomend the Microtech from NSN Motorsports; Steves got great support.

*Edit - Chris, the Unichip is "PnP", but only works with the MSP ecu - but you might be able to offset that cost by unloading that MP3 ecu you have :)

Salmon_Rob

10-02-2006, 09:25 PM

and you do bring up a great point. unichip absolutely pwns for emissions. taking a microtech out/turning it off would be damn near impossible, but you can hide your unichip

aMaff

10-02-2006, 09:27 PM

megasquirt!!!

Salmon_Rob

10-02-2006, 09:28 PM

megasquirt is to simple. not enough things to play with

wmbeaver

10-02-2006, 09:28 PM

Garage > water spots

yea, but we have too much junk in our garage, and everytime we do get it all nice and cleaned out, no one parks their car in there, and it gets junked up again, o well, i'll see what i can do

Yaggie1

10-04-2006, 06:26 AM

Wow, not a single post in this thread yesterday ? UPS man dropped off the Racing Beat yesterday. He's bringing the OBX today. :D

altspace

10-04-2006, 06:44 AM

Crazy huh? Well, I did not actually do anything to my P5, but I discussed plans with my partner on making the P5 go "wooooosh".

aMaff

10-04-2006, 08:05 AM

Got my Mazdaspeed strut hats and bump stops yesterday :D

Salmon_Rob

10-04-2006, 08:29 AM

who got those for you

socommatthews

10-04-2006, 10:40 AM

well i painted my eyelids w/the paint from paintscratch and while the color is awsome its not the right color.its more maroon than red so i gotta wait for them to respond back to see whats gonna happen.:mad:

aMaff

10-04-2006, 10:51 AM

this weird emo rob kid :p

Brian MP5T

10-04-2006, 11:13 AM

Subscribing...

theice

10-04-2006, 11:54 AM

Installed obx & mam catless midpipe the other night. I guess I need to get washers to drop the crossmember down and some hose clamps to stiffen up the hangers to get this midpipe off the crossmember tonight. Feels and sounds like ass the way it is.

If that doesn't fix it, I'll have a brand new midpipe for sale.

How do people go about bending the hangers on the midpipe?

Kansei

10-04-2006, 01:41 PM

^ I used pliers on my midpipe hangers.

CTt3P5

10-04-2006, 01:41 PM

Kumho AST's...205/50/16...delivered today :)

MyZmZm

10-04-2006, 02:12 PM

A couple goodies on order and/or on route for the P5. :)

New brake pads go on the 626 tonight, and then she's nearly ready for winter.

altspace

10-04-2006, 06:41 PM

Subscribing...

Living

Salmon_Rob

10-04-2006, 06:43 PM

this weird emo rob kid :pfucking god damned emo kids

CTt3P5

10-04-2006, 08:29 PM

Got some goodies scheduled for Friday arrival :) and mintblue eyelids are in the mail :) Gotta love ebay - brand new mintblue eyelids for $34 shipped, primered and ready to paint. (glare)

altspace

10-04-2006, 08:54 PM

Got to love friends. Got my lids already painted for less.

CTt3P5

10-04-2006, 09:28 PM

Got to love friends. Got my lids already painted for less.

:p Now that is a deal! Will get mine painted when I get the hail damage repaired....which I hope will be soon.

And after seeing the mintblue eyelids on your car I knew that was the look I wanted and have been searching for them since, just didn't want to pay retail...haha

aMaff

10-04-2006, 09:45 PM

re-clearanced my intake. No more rubbing ftw!

kudakev615

10-04-2006, 10:09 PM

installed mp3 pedals and my greddy breather tank. post pics when im feeling better

Skoozul

10-04-2006, 11:01 PM

I got my shifter installed, my CF hood is in the mail and I replace my badly warn shift knob for a shiny new stock one. I also got a set of Rx-7 clear side bumper lights that look like they will fit nicely with a little modification.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/2866/pict0003eg3.gif

rednecks_r_us

10-04-2006, 11:22 PM

Congrats Scott

2003newlyack

10-05-2006, 12:03 AM

installed my new kenwood deck and ipod changer, works awesome! can't wait to head on home and install that midpipe now

Kansei

10-05-2006, 12:09 AM

yaaaaay midpipe. Midpipe + racing beat exhaust = omgdrool. .. well with a header in the mix too. such a nice rumbly idle sound.

aMaff

10-05-2006, 12:11 AM

header + rb exhaust + SRI = drool ;)

Kansei

10-05-2006, 12:12 AM

+ catted midpipe though..it makes such sweet sweet music :P

aMaff

10-05-2006, 12:13 AM

I have a catted midpipe....it just happens to be the stock one :p

Breeegz

10-05-2006, 01:42 AM

Bala

10-05-2006, 01:50 AM

Tried to unload my oem calipers ... again: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123644107

aMaff

10-05-2006, 07:22 AM

Went out for an "exploratory" drive last night. Since I moved up to Duluth relatively recently, I don't know any of the fun little backroads around town, so for about 30 mins, I'd just pick a road and drive on that one until it ran into something I recognized, then repeat :D It was so much fun, Ol Blue and I haven't bonded like that in a while :p. And before any1 flames me, I was only driving agressively when I was the only person on the road. I wouldn't want some1 else taking responsablilty for my stupidity if I make a mistake, if you know what I mean lol

altspace

10-05-2006, 09:01 AM

Well, I would recomend you become familiar with a road first before you "tackle" it. Otherwise there is that extra hint of an accident waiting to happen. Unless of course it's flat out an you can see far ahead of you.

Salmon_Rob

10-05-2006, 09:03 AM

i drove the first gen haha

Kansei

10-05-2006, 10:20 AM

i drove the first gen haha

noooooooo resist the temptation. Ah oh well at least it keeps ze miles down on your good car, eh? (poke)

aMaff

10-05-2006, 10:40 AM

altspace, like I said, it was exploratory. I wasn't going anywhere near full out. I had better things to do than wrap my car around a tree last night lol.

i12drivemyMP5

10-05-2006, 11:30 AM

Bala

10-05-2006, 11:44 AM

Ordered one of these: http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/airdivplt.jpg

so I can install this together with it after painted & chrome emblemized: http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/new_grill.jpg
I've got the apexi diverter plate on on each Pro ... They're a nice finishing piece, but scratch easy. The good news is that they buff out easy too :). I recommend removing the leading edge weather stripping on the hood to lessen damage. It's redundant so no issues should arrive.

Kansei

10-05-2006, 11:52 AM

I had better things to do

I doubt that.

Kansei

10-05-2006, 11:53 AM

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/new_grill.jpg

I've always dreamed of a grille like that.. it makes the Protege blend in better with the current gen Mazdas. Post pics when you get it on :)

Salmon_Rob

10-05-2006, 12:28 PM

noooooooo resist the temptation. Ah oh well at least it keeps ze miles down on your good car, eh? (poke)yeah...

imjustagirl

10-05-2006, 12:45 PM

parked it in the corner.. I'm disgusted with it.. Contemplating trading it for a Scion TC.. I hate those cars, but they are inexpensive and reliable..

aMaff

10-05-2006, 12:50 PM

what's wrong w/ yours?

imjustagirl

10-05-2006, 12:52 PM

what's wrong w/ yours?

its been in my shop soo many times for stalling at idle.. its to the point now where they are just replacing shit to see if it fixes the problem..

-pixy-

10-05-2006, 01:44 PM

I installed my CAI last night :D

aMaff

10-05-2006, 01:48 PM

did you clean out the EGR? Is it working? Does it open / close smooth? Does the actuator work? Are these too many questions?

Salmon_Rob

10-05-2006, 01:48 PM

maff. stfu

-pixy-

10-05-2006, 01:51 PM

maff. stfu
(mswerd)

-pixy-

10-05-2006, 01:52 PM

^^^ only time you will see me agreeing with Rob on anything :p

imjustagirl

10-05-2006, 01:53 PM

did you clean out the EGR? Is it working? Does it open / close smooth? Does the actuator work? Are these too many questions?

21 questions FTW!! lol.. but seriously, since I work for mazda I have the luxury of testing out parts before I replace them.. I've put a new EGR, a new MAF, etc... and it just still wants to stall at idle.. you'll be sitting there, it'll be idling at like 1k then it'll just drop and cut out.. I'm very frustrated with it.. its been intermittent now for awhile, its been getting more frequent recently

aMaff

10-05-2006, 02:00 PM

thanks y'all.

Try a different intake?

Tengo

10-05-2006, 02:10 PM

where'd u get that grille frum? just for reference, looks cool, seems like it would match perfectly with my rims.

aMaff

10-05-2006, 02:13 PM

spelang gewd

AKYellow

10-05-2006, 03:07 PM

** Currently being installed** Scosche 2way Auto Start/Security and just in time, its going to start snowing soon. My car will be nice and warm for me in the mornings!!

altspace

10-05-2006, 03:29 PM

^Ditto.

i12drivemyMP5

10-05-2006, 06:29 PM

I've always dreamed of a grille like that.. it makes the Protege blend in better with the current gen Mazdas. Post pics when you get it on :) It is just fiberglass without mesh. The lack of secure mounting is why I'm using the air diverter to help mount it better. Here is a link to it on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA-01-03-PROTEGE-323-JDM-FRONT-GRILL-DX-LX-ES-MP3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33645QQihZ020QQitem Z300034894679QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Here are some poser pics I took of it test fitting with chrome trim I also have but am not going to use most likely because it is plastic. Also have eyelids on the way that will also be silver & trimmed where the blend into the hood line instead of going all the way accross to fender. http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/GRILL_1.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/GRILL_2.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/GRILL_3.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/GRILL_4.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/GRILL_5.JPG

I know, the ugly mask.....it's mostly for road trips but keeps rock chips away until I get the clear vinyl protector on the front. Just trying to keep the chips away so it'll have smooth place to adhere. Eyelids & grill will both be silver & I'll scarf a chrome emblem for it too & adding mesh behind the grill.

i12drivemyMP5

10-05-2006, 06:34 PM

where'd u get that grille frum? just for reference, looks cool, seems like it would match perfectly with my rims.Wasn't ignorin ya, look up above, I posted link to it & other test fit pics.

altspace

10-05-2006, 06:39 PM

Come on 400!

AKYellow

10-05-2006, 07:25 PM

** Currently being installed** Scosche 2way Auto Start/Security and just in time, its going to start snowing soon. My car will be nice and warm for me in the mornings!!
^^dun..............d...u...n...dun!!

Breeegz

10-05-2006, 09:22 PM

^^dun..............d...u...n...dun!!

grrr... I'm jealous, wait...

I have a garage!

CTt3P5

10-06-2006, 08:31 AM

Removed the rear cargo cover, dropped the back seats and loaded the new tires for mounting and balancing this afternoon. :)

Kansei

10-06-2006, 09:20 AM

hmm I haven't had my rear cargo cover, the inside plastic panel on the hatch door, my spare tire, or my subwoofer in my car for a whole week now. I need to find a solution for a more secure subwoofer mount.. like getting some thin plywood or something and cutting a new floor for the trunk so that I can bolt the legs on the subwoofer (Infinity BassLink) to it.

aMaff

10-06-2006, 09:39 AM

Y'all, Kansei's got the bug.

Once you put a pic like that in your sig, it's over :p

Kansei

10-06-2006, 09:41 AM

Y'all, Kansei's got the bug.

Once you put a pic like that in your sig, it's over :p

You said "y'all"... south of the mason-dixon FTL!!!! (enguard)

It's the only pic I have access to of my car that was taken this month (at work). I like to keep my sig up to date as much as possible:P

aMaff

10-06-2006, 09:46 AM

hey....

stfu.

Kansei

10-06-2006, 09:55 AM

stfu.
(burn)

lets see.. what did I do to my Protege5 today hmm. Well I redlined maybe 15 times on the way to work. gotta get that oil moving, it was like 40 degrees max when I was leaving for work.

aMaff

10-06-2006, 10:11 AM

do you hate your piston rings?

Kansei

10-06-2006, 10:25 AM

do you hate your piston rings?

I redline at least 5x every time I drive the car (even if just for a couple miles). I've been doing it since I bought the car at 16k miles, and now I'm at 74-75k. She seems to enjoy it plenty :P

lol one of these days my car is just going to punch me in the face and say "no. not today.. never again!"

aMaff

10-06-2006, 10:33 AM

lol no joke. I may touch it a couple times a week.

CTt3P5

10-06-2006, 03:17 PM

Removed the rear cargo cover, dropped the back seats and loaded the new tires for mounting and balancing this afternoon. :)

F*&%, well the tires come out (and get stored in the garage), the seats go up and the cargo cover goes back in place when I get home! (pissed) Got 3 out of 4 rims today and now I have to wait for UPS to come pick up one box on Monday (with 1 rim in it) and take back for their investigation process....7 to 10 days....ugh.

On the funny side, I just replied to myself. :)

Kansei

10-06-2006, 03:43 PM

^^ ouch. Good luck getting that sorted out.

TreFlip999

10-06-2006, 04:12 PM

^^ ouch. Good luck getting that sorted out.very true. im waiting on the same kinda thing, the rims and tires i ordered they only had 3 of them so they had to order one from arizona so i gotta wait for them to ship that to them then ship all 4 to me...also waiting on the wire harness and kit to put in my new head unit...express shipping my ass

Tengo

10-06-2006, 04:23 PM

hey tre i think yur signature is a lil bit too big, nice car though, how long have u had it.

rednecks_r_us

10-06-2006, 04:48 PM

I'm going to go clean out my garage right now so I can paint my car this afternoon/evening/all nighter for a photoshoot in the morning.

Wish me lick.

Kansei

10-06-2006, 04:55 PM

I bet you are excited to get her back together finally :)

chronus377

10-06-2006, 05:39 PM

F*&%, well the tires come out (and get stored in the garage), the seats go up and the cargo cover goes back in place when I get home! (pissed) Got 3 out of 4 rims today and now I have to wait for UPS to come pick up one box on Monday (with 1 rim in it) and take back for their investigation process....7 to 10 days....ugh.

On the funny side, I just replied to myself. :)

Sucks man, I hope that doesn't happen to me. I've been waiting on a set of MSP wheels, but its taking a while. Tomorrow will be 10 business days (shipping from west to east cost). How long did yours take to finally arrive? I'm started to get concerned about something happening to them during shipping.

TreFlip999

10-06-2006, 06:26 PM

hey tre i think yur signature is a lil bit too big, nice car though, how long have u had it.ive had for exactly 2 weeks now..i love it, except i ripped out the stock stereo cause i got my new head unit but they forgot to send the wire harness and kit and stuff so now im rollin around with no tunes and a hole in my dash...big pimpin

CTt3P5

10-06-2006, 06:29 PM

Sucks man, I hope that doesn't happen to me. I've been waiting on a set of MSP wheels, but its taking a while. Tomorrow will be 10 business days (shipping from west to east cost). How long did yours take to finally arrive? I'm started to get concerned about something happening to them during shipping.

I bought my wheels and tires separately. Tires from http://www.discounttiredirect.com fourth set I have bought from them. Ordered Monday morning and received Wednesday morning.

Now the rims....picked them up offa ebay (from a store, not private). Paid over the phone Monday and shipped same day. Tracking showed delivery today, however it was supposed to be 4 not 3.

GL with your MSP wheels!

CTt3P5

10-06-2006, 06:31 PM

^^ ouch. Good luck getting that sorted out.

Thanks, really (pissed) 'cause I had the appt. for this afternoon for mounting and balancing and then the lifetime alignment with Firestone first thing in the morning. To top all things off, there is someone interested in buying my old stockers for winter use and now they have to wait! UGH!

TreFlip999

10-06-2006, 06:31 PM

hey tre i think yur signature is a lil bit too big, nice car though, how long have u had it.
is my sig. better now?

CTt3P5

10-06-2006, 06:38 PM

I'm going to go clean out my garage right now so I can paint my car this afternoon/evening/all nighter for a photoshoot in the morning.

Wish me lick.

I say put the bumper on and go for a three tone! j/k GL with the new paint and can't wait to see pics. Going with the same paint scheme or something new? (peep)

Salmon_Rob

10-06-2006, 07:25 PM

(burn)

lets see.. what did I do to my Protege5 today hmm. Well I redlined maybe 15 times on the way to work. gotta get that oil moving, it was like 40 degrees max when I was leaving for work.redline? 6750 at least once a day. why did my engine explode in traffic again?

MyZmZm

10-06-2006, 08:06 PM

redline? 6750 at least once a day. why did my engine explode in traffic again?
haha, yeah i wonder :D

rednecks_r_us

10-06-2006, 09:20 PM

yep same scheme. Just have to paint the MSP bumper the fender laser blue with blue pearl. Then paint the lower grille black with blue mica. Once the fender & bumper are dry then we'll add the black stripe to them.

I say put the bumper on and go for a three tone! j/k GL with the new paint and can't wait to see pics. Going with the same paint scheme or something new? (peep)

DE31

10-06-2006, 11:06 PM

is my sig. better now?your total sig height has to be under 300 pixels (thats pics + text) and i think 750 pixels wide... personally i like a wide but short sig...

Yaggie1

10-07-2006, 12:09 AM

Spent all day off and on getting the OBX and Racing Beat goodies on. I think I like em. Probly gunna have a Mazdaspeed axleback on the for sale boards soon.

rednecks_r_us

10-07-2006, 02:19 AM

I'm pissed off.

Got the headlights and the lower grille painted black with blue mica. Got the bumper painted laser blue with blue pearl. Started on the brand new fender and found a thumb sized dent. GRRRRR. of course we didn't have any body putty. So I'll have to get some putty on Saturday and fix the dent then finish painting on Sunday.

Skoozul

10-07-2006, 02:26 AM

That sucks man, but I can't wait to see it again when it's done.

2003newlyack

10-07-2006, 04:09 AM

damn that is rough, good luck with the rest of it!

kudakev615

10-07-2006, 04:10 AM

got to drunk at the bar and had my room mate drive us home. DD FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aMaff

10-07-2006, 08:23 AM

Did he stop at every gas station on the way and make y'all pay for a full tank?

:p

rednecks_r_us

10-07-2006, 08:54 AM

Here you can see my headlights. You can see they are painted black with blue mica. I need to clean the clear lenses and rebake the headlights to seal the deal.

BTW HIDs in Hella projector beams are going to be bad ass. (first)

Reitrof

10-07-2006, 09:03 AM

P5 Blog entry: Have not moved the car today.

Got that beat!! mine hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks!!

rednecks_r_us

10-07-2006, 09:06 AM

Got that beat!! mine hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks!!

I got y'all beat. After fighting with the insurance company for almost 2 months I have been without my car for 11 weeks as of today.

But it will be completely done by Wednesday

aMaff

10-07-2006, 09:10 AM

Got that beat!! mine hasn't moved in almost 3 weeks!!
Mine didn't move for 10 weeks over the summer, what now BIIIAAAAAAAAA!!!!

:p

aMaff

10-07-2006, 09:11 AM

damn! ownt...

Reitrof

10-07-2006, 09:15 AM

Back from Vaca yesterday. Will check the fluids, check the tires and take her out for a spin. Next week she goes to the body shop to get some rust taken care of thanks to Mazda.

Brian MP5T

10-07-2006, 10:16 AM

Removed Turbo in Prep for the New One..

khaosman

10-07-2006, 11:17 AM

Removed Turbo in Prep for the New One..

Bigger and better? :D

I'm going to install my Microtech today. I've been filling up with 91octane in preparation for it and have been getting great gas mileages! Last tank was 32.5mpg, about half highway half city. Then the tank before that was 34mpg (my new record), pretty much all highway.

Brian MP5T

10-07-2006, 11:43 AM

Bigger and better? :D

I'm going to install my Microtech today. I've been filling up with 91octane in preparation for it and have been getting great gas mileages! Last tank was 32.5mpg, about half highway half city. Then the tank before that was 34mpg (my new record), pretty much all highway.

I already have a GT-28RS but it has been spooling later and later as the center cartridge has gotten worse and worse.

New Turbo Same Turbo

imjustagirl

10-07-2006, 01:32 PM

altspace

10-07-2006, 04:28 PM

Fresh blood and spark before my road trip, of the Mobil 1 and NGK variety that is.

rednecks_r_us

10-07-2006, 05:07 PM

I rebaked my lights and put them back together. Ready to put on the car. I couldn't resist seeing how they look so I installed them on my old bumper.

MyZmZm

10-07-2006, 05:17 PM

^haha, love the 'toothy grin' on the old bumper

looks amazing as always. i really wish you lived closer; i'd hire you for some painting that needs to be done on my car :)

maestro

10-07-2006, 11:48 PM

I rebaked my lights and put them back together. Ready to put on the car. I couldn't resist seeing how they look so I installed them on my old bumper.

Those lights look great. Judging by your avatar those are going to look, well.....SICK. Nice work.

CTt3P5

10-08-2006, 12:16 AM

Fresh blood and spark before my road trip, of the Mobil 1 and NGK variety that is.

Have a safe and fun trip down South!! South for you anyway.

rednecks_r_us

10-08-2006, 12:24 AM

Since my car is sitting with the paint curing until wednesday I might as well get out of town.

. I'm going camping. Lexi (my 5 year old) has been practicing elk bugles and wants to go camping while she is on fall break from school.

So the trailer is packed & the truck's loaded. Gonna get up in the morning and head north. FYI we're dry camping, so no camp ground for us. We'll be in the middle of the woods. We'll be back in town by tuesday afternoon.

We'll be in Unit 8 you can look up Arizona Game & Fish website and see where that is. Same area where I shot an elk last year. Infact I have elk steaks marinating for tomorrows dnner.

( in the voice of Rosco from Dukes of Hazzard)
This heres Rednecks_r_us and I'm gone.

kudakev615

10-08-2006, 04:36 AM

got too drunk again at the bar. room mates FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

altspace

10-08-2006, 08:40 AM

Have a safe and fun trip down South!! South for you anyway.

Thanks! Heading down next Saturday. Going to be a long ride alone, but I have Sirius to keep me company.

altspace

10-08-2006, 08:42 AM

Is this thread now "What have you done to yourself?"

NJP5Guy

10-08-2006, 08:57 AM

last night while going to pick up Flyers hockey tickets, I along with a friend in the passenger seat, decided to take a small jug handle really fast. I did it so fast that with a tiny bit of braking (the cars in front were slowing for a red light) actually got my ass end to kick out big time and had the car going sideways. It was fucking awesome. I have never had the back end slide on me like it did this night. Was able to bring the car back under control pretty easy. She responding very well. Totally impressed with her. if only i had pics though I'm sure the people in the hotel by the jug handle got a kick out of it.(first)

Salmon_Rob

10-08-2006, 09:48 AM

Thanks! Heading down next Saturday. Going to be a long ride alone, but I have Sirius to keep me company.you comin down my way?

altspace

10-08-2006, 12:27 PM

I'm taking RT.93 all the way to Richmond, VA.

Salmon_Rob

10-08-2006, 12:31 PM

93 or 95?

Reitrof

10-08-2006, 01:19 PM

Thanks! Heading down next Saturday. Going to be a long ride alone, but I have Sirius to keep me company.

Same here Josh, have a good trip.

Protege52003

10-08-2006, 03:32 PM

Thanks! Heading down next Saturday. Going to be a long ride alone, but I have Sirius to keep me company.

nice, i am taking my first long road trip in my new ride the beginning of next month. i have sirius in the new ride and it is nice.......

i miss my P5.......

-R

socommatthews

10-08-2006, 05:14 PM

put my stock intake setup back on.i start college at U.T.I. in Nov. and i want every mile i can get since the school is about 40 miles 1 way.

wmbeaver

10-08-2006, 06:58 PM

washed again today

i WAS going to wax, but then it started raining, RIGHT after i dried, but o well, i think its just a little drizzle

iLisa

10-08-2006, 08:26 PM

i drove the heck out of it this weekend... yay for gas only costing $2.09...

Salmon_Rob

10-08-2006, 08:28 PM

i also drove the heck out of mine. shes still a hoot

aMaff

10-08-2006, 08:56 PM

i drove the heck out of it this weekend... yay for gas only costing $2.09...
2.09? It's 1.97 here :p

to contribute to the tread: Had to steal 1 of the gorrila lug nuts off of mine for a few hours to put on RacerXGirl's MSP when we found 1 of hers had a bad thread while swapping on the R-comps at the atuo-x today :D

Came in 2nd in DS, 'twas fun :)

Salmon_Rob

10-08-2006, 08:57 PM

bastard

Martino617

10-08-2006, 08:57 PM

Bought another block for a forge Build....

02pro5wagon

10-08-2006, 09:11 PM

finally drove it after like three weeks damn college about time i drop out to be iwth my car o and it got washed finally after like two months of sitting under a cover haha well next weekend is my birthday and im getting my tokicos on

Breeegz

10-08-2006, 09:23 PM

$2.50+ still in alaska

wmbeaver

10-08-2006, 09:27 PM

2.09? It's 1.97 here :p

to contribute to the tread: Had to steal 1 of the gorrila lug nuts off of mine for a few hours to put on RacerXGirl's MSP when we found 1 of hers had a bad thread while swapping on the R-comps at the atuo-x today :D

Came in 2nd in DS, 'twas fun :)

a lil off topic, but where did you see 1.97

i filled up the other day for 2.02, but thats the cheapest ive seen

back on topic:
finally got off my ass and finished repairing and painting my license plate bracket, now i just need to cut some screws for it, cause i lost the stock ones, and well, i dont have a hack-saw, so ive even tried a file, damn it takes long doing it that way, and so im just gonna see what i can come up with, i may go by lowe's or somethin tomorrow morning so i can have it done by lunch,

or does someone else know a different way to cut them

aMaff

10-08-2006, 09:29 PM

a lil off topic, but where did you see 1.97

i filled up the other day for 2.02, but thats the cheapest ive seen
Race Track on Pleasant Hill, Duluth (right downt the skreet from me ;))

Tengo

10-08-2006, 09:45 PM

i heard race trac gas is shit. BP for me, $2.02 for me baby. well today me and my girlfrend washed and waxed the P5. havent washed n waxed in probally about 5 months,lol, she turned out so clean and shiny. i love it. Meguiers wax ftw!

altspace

10-08-2006, 09:45 PM

Screw front plates!

altspace

10-08-2006, 09:46 PM

Meguires has some decent products. I use them for touch up only.

Tengo

10-08-2006, 10:08 PM

it was the only thing at my girlfriends house. i have turtle wax at my house, if thats any better? i dont know?

wagonwhatmp5

10-08-2006, 10:49 PM

added yet another trophie to the p5 showcase took 3rd place at the porter and chester show in waterbury ct 3rd place best asian import was some very nice cars in my group to

bratliff

10-08-2006, 10:53 PM

Traded it for a 994runner. Baby #2 is on the way and I wanted more room.. threw up my stuff from the P5 in the for sale board.

NJP5Guy

10-09-2006, 06:01 AM

Brian MP5T

10-09-2006, 06:04 AM

Brand New Turbo

aMaff

10-09-2006, 07:17 AM

shouldn't you be in GS?
MP3's in GS. MSP's in DS.

i12drivemyMP5

10-09-2006, 08:09 AM

Cable43 M6 wagon rear wiper swap done....easy.....clean.....nice.

iLisa

10-09-2006, 09:32 AM

Screw front plates! yeah.. screw VA laws.. :D

altspace

10-09-2006, 11:13 AM

We have the same law. Guess I'm just lucky or cops don't care I don't have one.

kudakev615

10-09-2006, 11:23 AM

i hated having a front plate when i lived in va (born and raised) and they have the state inspection and county tagson the windshield. all that clutters the look of the front end. but in tenn we have none of that:)

JDM-P5

10-09-2006, 04:24 PM

Installed HIDs.
pure sex.

Yaggie1

10-09-2006, 05:04 PM

Drove her to and from work today with the new OBX and Racing Beat goodies on. I am pleasantly surprised by the performance. :)

socommatthews

10-09-2006, 05:07 PM

i have my plate in my windshield and i get no trouble but its not supposed to be there.

NJP5Guy

10-09-2006, 07:58 PM

MP3's in GS. MSP's in DS.

that makes no sense because the cooper s is in GS and that is sucha close comparo.

aMaff

10-09-2006, 08:49 PM

I know, I know, why do you think they clean up in GS for the most part?

The Mini SHOULD be in GS, and the CooperS should be in DS, but what can you do?

2003newlyack

10-10-2006, 10:54 AM

well yesterday I was heading home and on the way back sitting at a redlight my deck, and mirror/compass would both turn off.. it also did this randomly when I was on the highway the deck would just turn right off. So i got home and took off my grounding kit figuring that was the problem. Of course it turns out that the grounding kit wasnt the problem just that when I re-crimped the factory ground to hook it up to my grounding kit it wasn't on tight enough.. awesome!

So if anyone wants a grounding kit let me know I'm not going to bother putting it back on. (enguard)

DeanSweet

10-10-2006, 10:55 AM

I ran over a skunk this morning on my way in... yes, my car smells now. It's really gross. :(

meinp5

10-10-2006, 11:37 AM

I was watching an espisode of Myth Busters and they had a home made solution that you can make to get rid of the smell..I will look around and see if I can find it.

I ran over a skunk this morning on my way in... yes, my car smells now. It's really gross. :(

Kansei

10-10-2006, 11:55 AM

I ran over a skunk this morning on my way in... yes, my car smells now. It's really gross. :(

I did that on the first day that I had my license. It was in a 1997 Dodge Intrepid 3.5 SE, which sucks because it had clotch seats. I somehow think it would be easier to get that stench out with leather seats (less absorbent?). It took about a week of febreeze and having the windows open 24/7 (unless raining).

Now I know to avoid at all costs :P

CTt3P5

10-10-2006, 12:53 PM

I ran over a skunk this morning on my way in... yes, my car smells now. It's really gross. :(

I feel your pain, one day I ran over one also and when I got to work some of my co-workers said they could actually smell it on me! (ughdance)

As far as my P5 and I, I let the wifey take her to work (nervous) ... on the brighter side my eyelids arrived ready to paint. (thumb)

altspace

10-10-2006, 04:41 PM

kudakev615

10-10-2006, 09:49 PM

i installed my apexi grounding kit and now my headlights dont dim on deep bass notes:) and i changed the oil in the car today. washing it tomorrow on my day off and cleaning the interior. its filthy

Kansei

10-10-2006, 09:49 PM

Those eBay grounding kits suck ass. I think the metal they use is not conductive enough or that the plating blocks it.

at least they don't blow main fuses and stuff. :P

what did I do to my.. hmmm. Well if all the pieces fall into place, I will be removing the MP3 ecu from my car, taking a picture of it, and shipping it out.

oh yeah and buying a mint MSP turbo :)

Kansei

10-10-2006, 09:51 PM

i installed my apexi grounding kit and now my headlights dont dim on deep bass notes:) and i changed the oil in the car today. washing it tomorrow on my day off and cleaning the interior. its filthy

^^ my main reason for getting HIDs was to stop the dimming.. I have an underdrive pulley and a 200W RMS subwoofer so with that and the lights on, wipers, and anything else.. yeah bad dimming.

kudakev615

10-10-2006, 09:53 PM

well i should say interior lights. my hids dont dim but my guages and such did a lil. HIDS FTW!!

Salmon_Rob

10-10-2006, 09:56 PM

o yeah, i detailed it last night...hold on, i have a pic. i couldnt look directly into the p5, it was hazardous to my eyesight

Kansei

10-10-2006, 09:59 PM

well i should say interior lights. my hids dont dim but my guages and such did a lil. HIDS FTW!!

my fan "dims" a lot when I come to a stop. Gotta sit and rev the engine to keep it blowing fast lolz. yay UDP! :D

dave45090

10-10-2006, 10:06 PM

oh yeah and buying a mint MSP turbo :)

Chris...I am one step behind you. I just spent the past hour working w/ someone on the forums to buy a MSP stock turbo. I am excited and hope I can work out. I also hope it works out for you so you can stop all that talk of buying "that other car".

J/K.........G/L

Kansei

10-10-2006, 10:09 PM

I keep having second thoughts and stuff but I think this is it. I'm going to do this.

I'm going to go out to my car right now and rip out it's soul (MP3 ECU) and go back to the joys of VTCS (P5 ECU) and then take the car for a drive, cry a little, and put her back in the garage for the night. Then I'll go ahead and click the "send payment" button :)

Tengo

10-10-2006, 10:19 PM

bought the turbonator, turbo whistler, hyclone, interfooler. i'll be turbo in no time.

altspace

10-10-2006, 10:44 PM

P5 road trip on hold....for now. I'm flying down for this one. More to come later.

dave45090

10-10-2006, 10:45 PM

bought the turbonator, turbo whistler, hyclone, interfooler. i'll be turbo in no time.

Hey.....no making fun of the turbonator. It really works! The salesman at fuckme.com said that I just got a bad product. I wasn't really comfortable going another round so I just paid a $499 fee to get out of my contract.

I feel like our post don't deem your stupid..........ahhhhh never mind. I don't have the energy to e-fight tonight.

Tengo

10-10-2006, 10:48 PM

chill bro, it was a joke, i dont want to e-fight, its just that i was on ebay and i ran into that, chill brother

Kansei

10-10-2006, 11:04 PM

just did this: http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/CarMP3ECURemoval

.. and then took the car for a quick (read: fast) ride around the block. I really miss the MP3 ECU now :'(

aMaff, you have PM :D

wmbeaver

10-10-2006, 11:04 PM

drove her to the mall to check out the mazdaspeed3

dave45090

10-10-2006, 11:06 PM

chill bro, it was a joke, i dont want to e-fight, its just that i was on ebay and i ran into that, chill brother

Oopps....just thought I could joke too. Lets e-hug. Besides we are on "what have you done to you're P5 today" thread not "this vendor sucks" thread.

Seriously I am two winks away from making a big engine decision and maybe I'm just a little nervous. Or tired of working 60 hours a week. Either way no harm no foul.

Kansei

10-10-2006, 11:08 PM

omg e-hug yay :)

dooooooo it dave (I'm guessing that's your name? haha)!!!

:)

I just bought the MSP plastic engine cover too :) I needed it badly with my evo hood letting water in all over the place haha.

Tengo

10-10-2006, 11:11 PM

e-hug i'll skip bud but thanx anyway

dave45090

10-10-2006, 11:14 PM

e-hug i'll skip bud but thanx anyway
Ahhh well I tried to say I'm sorry. Either way......

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h161/dave45090/IDGAF-1.jpg

JDM-P5

10-11-2006, 12:48 AM

HIDs!

altspace

10-11-2006, 06:42 AM

Pics!

JDM-P5

10-11-2006, 10:25 AM

I'll get some tonight...just moved into a new house...so I've been super busy!

aMaff

10-11-2006, 10:37 AM

why're you moving? I thought you were leaving again soon?

MyZmZm

10-12-2006, 08:26 PM

josh, lovin' the new sig... very cool :)

didn't happen today, but yesterday on my way into town, my shifter fell apart, and morrigan nearly lost her towing virginity :( luckily though, i was able to baby her home - thank goodness i was only a few blocks from home and not halfway across the city!!

stopped as soon as i realized what happened (i'm stuck in second); luckily one of my cs bronzoils was on the ground under the car and the bolt was resting in the exhaust heatshield. probably won't have a chance to jack 'er up until tomorrow or saturday to take a look... i REALLY hope the other bushing is still in the shifter; if not, guess she's parked for the winter since i'll have to order another set of bushings from corksport (1-2 wks). :(

thank goodness for mairead; at least i don't have to worry about getting around. :)

BadKarma

10-12-2006, 08:26 PM

Cleaned the EGR Valve, flushed the tranny, and changed the oil+filter.

She's definitely running and shifting smoother. :)

altspace

10-13-2006, 09:41 AM

Wow, was something loose Andrea?

Salmon_Rob

10-13-2006, 09:43 AM

i bought eyelids

bazooka joe

10-13-2006, 09:43 AM

took off the MAM sleeper mani to get all the welds fixed(glare)

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=88654&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1157031053 (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=88654&d=1157031053)

/members/bazooka joe/mani crack 1.jpg (http://www.msprotege.com/members/bazooka%20joe/mani%20crack%201.jpg)

aMaff

10-13-2006, 09:51 AM

^^ that sux man :( I hope you get 'er back in running order soon :)

MyZmZm

10-13-2006, 02:07 PM

Wow, was something loose Andrea?
It had been rattling for awhile, but when I checked everything back in June it all seemed to be fine/tight. The rattling was getting worse recently so I was going to jack up the car this weekend to check things out again... guess she beat me to the punch. (ughdance)

I'm hoping the other bushing is still stuck in the shifter; if not, new ones from CS will be on the way. Regardless though, she's now more than likely parked for winter. I do need to get her moving at least a little though; once the car cover arrives, she needs a wash/clay/wax DESPERATELY before she's covered.

DE31

10-13-2006, 11:55 PM

well, while at my friends house his mom uhh.... "modified" my passenger fender , door, and mirror somewhat...

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2100774322

aMaff

10-14-2006, 12:09 AM

Was helping KCBHIW with the GRM $2006 Challenge car tonight. At this point, he's down to prepping it for the concours portion of the event. The clear had some pretty bad orange peel so he's wet sanding the entire thing. Anyway, got pulled over in Alpharetta on the way home. Officer was pretty cool, I didn't get a ticket, but I don't think he tagged me with anything. He said he saw me doing "about 60" (in a 45) and heard the engine revving while I was going down a hill. I was like a) cruise was at 55, and b) manual transmissions don't coast down hill. I wasn't really going any faster than anyone else, but I think he just happened to hear mine. No biggie tho, it's about time the law of averages caught up with me lol. I haven't been stopped in about 2.5 years.

Salmon_Rob

10-14-2006, 12:32 AM

count your stars :)

Tengo

10-14-2006, 12:37 AM

I haven't been stopped in about 2.5 years. ive 2 times for not having red tape over my broken taillight and for not yieldingfor a emergency vehicle(sheriff).

CTt3P5

10-14-2006, 12:51 AM

well, while at my friends house his mom uhh.... "modified" my passenger fender , door, and mirror somewhat...

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2100774322

That sux man....you can still open the door ok right?

As far as my P5 and I....another commute to work followed by a trip to the dance studio to pick up my daughter, blockbuster for movies and 'Greasy Dick's' for dinner....real name is Richard's Drive-In....best burgers in town IMO.

DE31

10-14-2006, 12:59 AM

ya i made sure i can open the door.... but damn.... how didnt she see my car... i mean even if she didnt see the car i was standing next to it (right behind her rear window which she would normally be looking out of) if it wasnt for my car im sure i would have been hit. what sucks even more was i was expecting it and watched it happen, not being able to do anything. the worst part is my friend was calling to her before she got into the car but i guess she didnt hear us (less than 30 feet away) nor did she see us.... wtf.

aMaff

10-14-2006, 01:00 AM

count your stars :)
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Salmon_Rob

10-14-2006, 01:01 AM

your mom sucks dude. i hope you called her insurance

DE31

10-14-2006, 01:02 AM

wasnt my mom... was my friends mom....

Salmon_Rob

10-14-2006, 01:02 AM

i hope you called her insurance

DE31

10-14-2006, 01:06 AM

second my friend saw it happen he told me he'd pay for it... then when his dad got back they assured me that they'd take care of it... i trust them enough, hopefully that doesnt come back to bite me in the ass.

Kansei

10-14-2006, 01:15 AM

my Protege5 sits patiently in the garage until 7am when I decide whether or not the snow tires are going on for the trip to Toronto. If they don't, I need to remember to get the tire pressure down on my summer tires.. they're at 40psi cold.

Salmon_Rob

10-14-2006, 01:16 AM

pussy. i ran my tires at 45 psi front, 40 rear for a month. then i bought new tires

rednecks_r_us

10-14-2006, 02:17 AM

16 hours later my car is ready for HIN.

Detailed the engine bay, washed and waxed the car, wet sanded the bumper and fender, then hit them with rubbing compound then hit them with glaze. I even waxed my rims too. Installed different underhood lights. detailed the inside of the car. Waxed my laser blue helmet with Rednecks_R_us on the back of it. Installed my MSP windsplitter on my new MSP bumper.

Oh its raining now. Hope fully the roads will be dry for my 2 hour trip to Firebird Raceway where HIN is being held on Saturday.

Skoozul

10-14-2006, 03:45 AM

Looking good

2003newlyack

10-14-2006, 08:24 AM

yeah, looks amazing again.. haha, good job on the timing!

socommatthews

10-14-2006, 12:20 PM

i repainted my eyelids and put them on.oh and gave her a bath(ughdance) and yes thats my RX-7 w/the busted shoes.

Tengo

10-14-2006, 12:34 PM

nice job socom, real clean car u got there. where u get those eyelids frum? and what did u use to hold them there? double sided tape?

altspace

10-14-2006, 01:11 PM

Woo Woooooo..dash mat baby!

Well I drove the P5 for the first time in awhile on the highway with stock rims back on. So different from 18's. Parked at Logan Airport and flew off. Writing this post in VA right now. Lata ya'll.

Boston5761

10-14-2006, 01:22 PM

Where'd you get that dash mat at?

socommatthews

10-14-2006, 02:39 PM

nice job socom, real clean car u got there. where u get those eyelids frum? and what did u use to hold them there? double sided tape?
thanks man i appreciate it=)i got the mint blues from a guy on here but i dont remember his name and yea its double sided tape.im curious to see how long it holds up.

Boston5761

10-14-2006, 02:46 PM

thanks man i appreciate it=)i got the mint blues from a guy on here but i dont remember his name and yea its double sided tape.im curious to see how long it holds up.

Radioshack sells a "permanent" double sided tape...always wanted to try it on my dg lip.

redpr5

10-14-2006, 04:14 PM

i cleaned my p5, waxed it like nobodys business (yea i can see myself in my car again!!!) and i put oil in her. shes happy now :D

oh yea i finally took off that stupid front license plate holder and put some screws in there that i painted red (not body color, but VERY close)

bazooka joe

10-14-2006, 04:32 PM

Reitrof

10-14-2006, 06:24 PM

Car goes into Mazda Monday to get the rear quarter panel rust fixed. Also looking at replacing the clutch. The shudder is driving me crazy. Ordered a new horn to replace the air horn, air pump is going.

Kansei

10-14-2006, 11:57 PM

baaack from Toronto. That was a blast.. I get 20 minutes away from my house where there's no snow, and suddenly there's two feet of snow. Then as soon as you cross over into Canada via Niagara falls.. no snow again.

I should have gotten a pic of my car when I was getting gas at the station with snow all around and my with my summer wheels :P

edit: Got to check out a Mazdaspeed3 (red) at St. Catherine's Mazda in Ontario. Damn that's a reeeally well-executed car. They totally fixed all of the design issues that made me vehemently hate the normal 3 hatch.

... the power doesn't hurt much either lol.

altspace

10-15-2006, 07:10 AM

It's official. Plans are in the works and the P5 is going to go up for sale next year.

Off topic: Nothing like a runway traffic jam.

aMaff

10-15-2006, 07:53 AM

It's official. Plans are in the works and the P5 is going to go up for sale next year.
(omg) nooooooooooooooooooo!

What're you getting? Or is that a secret? ;)

Yesterday, I installed the MP3 ECU. OMG it smoothed out the power band sooooo much. Today, Illuminas and MSP springs are going in :)

Also, my 10mm wrench turned up missing :(. Which one of you good fer nothin five finger discounters took it? Huh? HUH!?

altspace

10-15-2006, 08:03 AM

RX-8 with full blown Mazdaspeed and Greddy action.

aMaff

10-15-2006, 08:07 AM

damn.

That's just...............

damn.

Freakin sweet dude :) I can't wait to see what you'll do with that. Fire of photoshop and get to work!!! :p

bazooka joe

10-15-2006, 08:09 AM

It's official. Plans are in the works and the P5 is going to go up for sale next year.

Off topic: Nothing like a runway traffic jam.

dibs on the car!!:)

aMaff

10-15-2006, 08:11 AM

You've already got one lol

Anyway, off to the wrench meant to put some new 5w-30 fully synth Mobil1 into the belly of the beast and install the sprungs and strunts

Salmon_Rob

10-15-2006, 08:51 AM

dibs on eyelids

wait...

dibs on grill!

Reitrof

10-15-2006, 11:18 AM

RX-8 with full blown Mazdaspeed and Greddy action.

Damn!! Very Nice

02pro5wagon

10-15-2006, 01:53 PM

hey guys i just got the tokico hp struts and was wondering what people think the best springs to put on them are? i was thinking the racing beat but i dunno i want some feedback before i buy

MyZmZm

10-15-2006, 02:00 PM

You lucky bastard Josh... I couldn't have said it better than AMaff. <3 rotary. What colour, or has that not been decided yet?

And Mark, just what are you going to do with two silver p5's, hmm?? lol

CTt3P5

10-15-2006, 04:03 PM

RX-8 with full blown Mazdaspeed and Greddy action.

**replaces keyboard after shorting out due to excessive drool**

Nice! But why not have the best of both worlds and keep the P5 for your commute...oh wait you don't commute....:)

Anyway Congrats!

CTt3P5

10-15-2006, 05:00 PM

Test fit for eyelids....please excuse the dirt, haven't had time to wash her.

Kansei

10-15-2006, 05:42 PM

Yesterday, I installed the MP3 ECU. OMG it smoothed out the power band sooooo much.

I hate you. My powerbad is teh suck now. I never realized how much of a difference it made until it was gone! My car used to pull HARD up to redline, now it just falls flat.

:) my turbo, AXR clunk fix bracket, and mazdaspeed engine cover came the other day so I'm sorta getting a little bit into my turbo project.

Kansei

10-15-2006, 05:42 PM

And Mark, just what are you going to do with two silver p5's, hmm?? lol

Hopefully he would keep josh's as a pristine low mileage parts car :P

MyZmZm

10-15-2006, 05:43 PM

^^ (rlaugh) (rlaugh)

iLisa

10-15-2006, 08:32 PM

dibs on the car!!:)
vultures.. (hah)

altspace

10-15-2006, 10:03 PM

Hehe...thanks guys. Actually this will turn into good news for everyone if things pan out. I've got quite a few pics to post once I return.

Damn Lisa, it's just as cold down here as it is in MA.

Kansei

10-15-2006, 10:06 PM

Damn Lisa, it's just as cold down here as it is in MA.

yesterday I drove my car through 2 feet of snow with my summer wheels/tires on :P

Salmon_Rob

10-15-2006, 10:07 PM

the mountains were so cold. and i suffered from high altitude no power itis :p

altspace

10-15-2006, 10:09 PM

Hey hey...sup ya'll? See I'm already sounding like the locals here. Haha...good folk though. All I can say is damn it's going to be a fun ride.

iLisa

10-15-2006, 10:18 PM

Hehe...thanks guys. Actually this will turn into good news for everyone if things pan out. I've got quite a few pics to post once I return.

Damn Lisa, it's just as cold down here as it is in MA. Arlington isn't quite so bad.. come here :)
and we don't say Y'all up here in Northern VA.. :p

Salmon_Rob

10-15-2006, 10:23 PM

Hey hey...sup ya'll? See I'm already sounding like the locals here. Haha...good folk though. All I can say is damn it's going to be a fun ride.i wish you could have driven. would have been cool to meet you

aMaff

10-15-2006, 10:43 PM

Tokico Illuminas, Mazdaspeed strut hats and bump stops, Mazdaspeed Protege springs.

Nuff said. The car feels so balanced now. It's nothing crazy, but it just takes a set in corners and feels a lot more composed. So far, I'm really happy with it. I have the Illuminas set to full stiff right now, and I may just leave them. I was thinking of messing with the setup some, but it just feels so good. Just enough damping without being unruly.

Salmon_Rob

10-15-2006, 10:46 PM

some awesome guy must have hooked u up

aMaff

10-15-2006, 10:51 PM

Naa, just this weird guy Rob ;)

Thanks a lot bro. In the last few weekends I've managed to transform the P5 from reliable, good lucking but pretty boring transportation, to reliable, better looking (w/ the drop), very fun transportation.

So far, let's see:
MSP Cat back
EBC Greenstuff pads
TWM shifter, bushings, knob (and boot)
Ractive Header
SRI with K&N Filter
MP3 ECU
Tokico Illuminas
Mazdaspeed Protege springs.

FTW! I love it :) I've pretty much done everything to the car that I wanted to :D

Salmon_Rob

10-15-2006, 10:54 PM