What have you done to your P5 today??

[.Grendel.]

Injen CAI, Installed
(http://www.digitalsimple.com/Grendel.MP5/12.01.06%20Injen%20Air%20Intake/injen.htm)
Eibach Pro springs + P205/50ZR-16 Pirelli PZero Nero M&S with Black Chrome PCd OEM wheels + alignment. Rides great; not stiff.

No pics of this yet; its dirty, and will rain sson, so maybe a in a few days. :)

[Kansei]

mmm.. tranny is bolted back up, just finishing up like putting the axles back in and such... then well yeah car still isn't driveable, parts all over the place.

my stock P5 clutch with over 78k miles.. had a TON of life left.. like it seriously loooked as new as the brand new exedy I was putting in :P

[Crazee D]

working on dropping my tranny right now :) both lower control arms in th efront are off

ooooh baby

chris and his Tranny

arms, out of control

[Crazee D]

mmm.. tranny is... just finishing up
like putting the axles back in and .. then
well yeah still ...parts all over the place.

my stock... had a TON of life left..
like it seriously lasts ....I was putting it in :P

[Kansei]

I <3 trannies

[Crazee D]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122274&page=15

I have MPI install problums

[Yaggie1]

Thinking hard about putting my summer wheels back on..............10 day forecast still shows no snow for us here. Tired of running the steelies and snows without any snow.......

[Bala]

Injen CAI, Installed
(http://www.digitalsimple.com/Grendel.MP5/12.01.06%20Injen%20Air%20Intake/injen.htm)
Eibach Pro springs + P205/50ZR-16 Pirelli PZero Nero M&S with Black Chrome PCd OEM wheels + alignment. Rides great; not stiff.

No pics of this yet; its dirty, and will rain sson, so maybe a in a few days. :)


Good tire choice (drive2)

[Bala]

Oil change. Finally got to use my ramps - I'm in love. Easiest ramps I've ever driven up on. There's enough room for an oompa loompa to mistake it for a lift. I also had enough room to notice that the Jet-Hot coating on my OBX has completely flaked off on the back side of the collector (notcool) . The fact that it's being replaced with a tater and a GHL dp in a few months made it not hurt so bad. Speaking of turbo project - I jumped in with both feet and picked up a Microtech LT-10 today for good measure ...

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/RAMPS%21/12.30.06%20Ramps%20001.jpg

[altspace]

That pic reminds me of a dog with one leg up doing it's business.

[rednecks_r_us]

That pic reminds me of a dog with one leg up doing it's business.

Hahaha

[Kansei]

hmm I have yet to see my P5 today. After spending 6+ hours out there yesterday freeeeeezing I'm a little hesistant to go back out there :P

If I could get the last stud threaded into my turbo manifold I could attach the turbo and actually get something installed on my car today.. but it's like the threading in the manifold is stripped :(

[altspace]

Posted stuff for sale.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2890576#post2890576

[altspace]

Damn boy, you working out in the cold? Dan and I were having joyous fun yesturday in a heated garage. MPI install, Sparco hoses, guage rings, more CF for the interior....pics to come later.

[Kansei]

Damn boy, you working out in the cold? Dan and I were having joyous fun yesturday in a heated garage. MPI install, Sparco hoses, guage rings, more CF for the interior....pics to come later.

do you have a garage heater or just an attached and insulated garage? My garage is a bit spartan but it's a rental house so I don't feel like insulating it and getting a permanent heating solution :P

garage: http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/TurboProjectDay1Disassembly/photo#5013801673234924962

I'm looking at a couple heaters on Home Depot's site (I'd link to them but their site is just awful and you can't link to thinks or open products in new tabs, it gets all messed up)

A Charmglow 25K BTU infrared propane heater - $250

and a Charmglow vent-free propane stove that looks like a cast iron wood stove, fake logs and all :P.. 30K BTU $209

but yeah, so far I've just been working out in the cold because I have hardcore love for my mazda like that :P

I need to pick up some animal safe coolant and get my oil pan emptied too.. but last time I had my pan drained they managed to completely cover the outside of it with used oil and I have to cover the pan with a t-shirt I had in the trunk so that it didn't ruin my car :(

[Bala]

That pic reminds me of a dog with one leg up doing it's business.

:) You should have seen my previous oil changing technique - It involved jacking up the drivers side and securing it with one stand.

[altspace]

The garage.

http://altspace.com/p5/garage1.jpg

A hidden treasure!

http://altspace.com/p5/turbo.jpg

[Kansei]

omgosh that's a monsta turbo

[Sveivo]

I drove it in the snow for the first time this winter. My skinny tires do great in the snow.

I now feel that the cost of the snow wheel-and-tire setup is justified even if it doesn't snow any more this year. (peep)

[khaosman]

hehe, I like the picture of your car peeing :D

[rednecks_r_us]

I installed my blue nology wires today. Pictures will follow later tonight.

[rednecks_r_us]

I installed my blue nology wires today. Pictures will follow later tonight.


http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123656553

[travis j]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Tiger%20Brand/Sig/fIMGP5015.JPG

Damn! your shits sick! Hope you don't mind me asking. What rim size and offset do you have? What tire size are you using?




motegi 18"x7.5" +45mm offset toyo proxes T1R 225/40-18

[travis j]

what do you do about rain with that hood? i take it you cant drive it through rain cuz youd suck the water up the intake



The intake is actually low to the ground, but my b.o.v. shoots out of the cut out.

[travis j]

I know it's not a Mazda. But I have to also show off the wheels I put on my wife's Honda Odyssey. Have you ever seen 22" rims on a mini van?

[Sveivo]

Not only is it not a Mazda, it is not a P5. Hehe. Just kidding.

Looks great, actually. Way better than "trucks" on 22's. And wheel gap doesn't seem to be an issue.

[altspace]

Yes, I have.

[Hy8us]

my car looks so much cooler when its wet..., also I think I might try to enter in the ROTM poll for feb. :)

[redpr5]

The intake is actually low to the ground, but my b.o.v. shoots out of the cut out.
ah gotcha. thats pretty cool tho. i really like that hood, but i have a sri, and im pretty sure water would be an issue with an sri.
I know it's not a Mazda. But I have to also show off the wheels I put on my wife's Honda Odyssey. Have you ever seen 22" rims on a mini van?
and that looks sick man. pimped out mini van ftw!

[Kansei]

removed my oil pan and intake manifold today o_O

[altspace]

Well....I took the plunge and purchased a brand new RX-8. The P5 is jealous now.

http://altspace.com/rx8/rx8model.jpg

[iLisa]

Well....I took the plunge and purchased a brand new RX-8. The P5 is jealous now.
*pic*


niiiice...... now hook them up. :p

[meinp5]

Awesome! Did you end up getting a demo car or was it a leftover? Did you get the grandtouring model?

Well....I took the plunge and purchased a brand new RX-8. The P5 is jealous now.

[Kansei]

Well....I took the plunge and purchased a brand new RX-8. The P5 is jealous now.



wait wait.. a real RX-8 or a model?

[altspace]

Hehe...the vehicle pictured. Waiting for delivery. It's 1:18 scale from AutoArt. Very highly detailed.

[meinp5]

Damnit...why am I so gullible?

Hehe...the vehicle pictured. Waiting for delivery. It's 1:18 scale from AutoArt. Very highly detailed.

[Kansei]

Yeah I have the Mazdaspeed RX-7 (FD) from AutoArt.. it's good stuff.

[Crazee D]

Oy what a trial.
We hacked my wiring harness to install the MPI unit with NA module.
Hit a dead end when instructions called out wires not on the unit.
Passenger seat still removed and ECU is hangin loose
We also tried to install the SU manifold (626).
This manifold is now beautifully ported and polished some too.
Removed stock manifold completely and placed gaskets then,NSN spacer then gasket and SU mani.
1. None of the stock fuel rail mounting points was even close (out of four).
2. The EGR pipe was nowhere close to lining up
3. The spacers now require longer studs
4. The rear support mount was 3" from the back of the IM.
5. The injectors appear to sit too deep in their holes compared to stocker
6. Some vacuum sources will need new homes, no biggie

So after a failed attempt, I removed the mani and replaced the stocker.
We also got at that bitch of a rear motor mount while the mani was off and put on my AWR.
It started but was running poorly. We found another vacuum source not plugged in and 1 injector that didnt seal well. After that she ran fine (with a CEL).
We fabbed a EGR from copper tubing (for now).
Refilled the coolant, unplugged the MPI and moved it out of the garage.

[Kansei]

sounds exhausting.. I know the feeling, trust me..

[CTt3P5]

Damn Dan that does sound exhausting...the end result will be worth it. Good luck with the rest of the build. You said you moved it out of the garage but from looking at pics it seems more like a barn! :)

[Crazee D]

Right? Big ass equipment gets worked on there. My engine looks like a lawnmower in comparison.

[redpr5]

Yeah I have the Mazdaspeed RX-7 (FD) from AutoArt.. it's good stuff.
does autoart have a website? i have a fd rx-7 model SOMEWHERE in my house, its all modified (it was for a car magazine or somethin, i forget) but i cant find it, and id like to get a few other model cars

[ZoomZoom03]

check out Diecastfast.com, i get most of my die cast cars from there and they carry Autoart. careful it gets addicting
does autoart have a website? i have a fd rx-7 model SOMEWHERE in my house, its all modified (it was for a car magazine or somethin, i forget) but i cant find it, and id like to get a few other model cars

[altspace]

http://www.autoartmodels.com

Very addicting. Here's a sample of just my Integra collection.

http://home.comcast.net/~jhanley22/mytegs1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~jhanley22/mytegs2.jpg

[CTt3P5]

^^^Nice collection Josh....wish someone would have made the P5 in diecast.

[altspace]

Eh...back on topic. I've had some time now to rate my new BF Goodrich Traction T/A tires on stock rims 205/50/16. The ride is ultra smooth, even a tad better than the stock Dunlop. Been on the highway and local twisties. Have yet to test in snow. Almost looks like I will not have a chance...should be about 50 degrees this coming Sat.?!?!?

[altspace]

^^^Nice collection Josh....wish someone would have made the P5 in diecast.

Dude...we all here ya. There is a rare Protege sedan, but that was it.

[Crazee D]

I need a fuel rail
anyone seen a before and after of the fuel rail "upgrade" done for P5 VICS screws recall?

[Foolish]

DROVE IT today!! WOOHOOO!!!

After 2 1/2 weeks and over 2000 miles on the minivan, the Christmas trip is over, I'm home and I took the kid to daycare in the P5 this morning. It was so nice to drive something I can shift, and hear running!

Now I'm going back to bed, my bed!

[Liquid_Ag]

ordered a short shifter, toyo proxes, and valve stems. yay uhp summer tires in january!

[Kansei]

I need a fuel rail
anyone seen a before and after of the fuel rail "upgrade" done for P5 VICS screws recall?

wait so your 02 (non-recall) fuel rail doesn't fit the 626 manifold? very weird.

[iLisa]

washed some bird poop off the windshield yesterday..

[Crazee D]

wait so your 02 (non-recall) fuel rail doesn't fit the 626 manifold? very weird.

thats just it
i didnt bring it in, wasnt for my VIN range.
i need to finds some pics to compare too.

[Kansei]

I have some pics at http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano

I'm down in the garage right now and my camera is here. My fuel rail is off, my intake manifold is out.. I can take pics of stuff.

My stuff is all 02.5, pre-recall VIN range stuff.

[Tengo]

put air in her tires. 35 psi.

[-pixy-]

i need to remember to put air in the one with the leak. *puts post-it on keys*

[Demoniam]

Received my first shipment of Oznium lighting equipment today. I'm going to install orange lighting in the footwells and floorboards. Cross my fingers, cause I'm no electrical engineer.

[JDM-P5]

Washed her...only for it to rain...again.

[Reitrof]

Finally had Sears replace 1 of my Pirelli snows that crapped out just before Xmas. They had to order it. Nice to have 4 snows again but with the weather I am wondering if I should put the summers back on!!

[reynoldsrobbie]

I gave her a nice bath today!

[Bala]

Those are some of the best shots of the DGM wide-body that I've ever seen (2thumbs)

[02pro5wagon]

hmm is that a shark fin antena? where did you find one of those?

[reynoldsrobbie]

Those are some of the best shots of the DGM wide-body that I've ever seen (2thumbs)
Thank you, thank you! LOL! I love me some carbon fiber!

[reynoldsrobbie]

hmm is that a shark fin antena? where did you find one of those?
http://sharkfinantenna.com/

got it here...it actually works and hides my Sirius antenna as well. They even paint it the same exact paint code for you!

[Tengo]

I gave her a nice bath today!
super super clean, i love it, makes me want to take off the roof rack side things(not the rack but the things that are vertical,lol)

[InFlames]

tightened the axle nut cause it was loose http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/viscous/Gif/badhawk.gif

[InFlames]

p.s. kansei, your sig scares me http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/viscous/Gif/hs30.gif

[reynoldsrobbie]

super super clean, i love it, makes me want to take off the roof rack side things(not the rack but the things that are vertical,lol)
yeah...I still have mine in the bag from when I bought the car brand new! LOL!

[Tengo]

yeah...I still have mine in the bag from when I bought the car brand new! LOL!
they were never installed? if so your a lucky bastard, you know you have to strip the interior from the doors up to get to the screws

[reynoldsrobbie]

they were never installed? if so your a lucky bastard, you know you have to strip the interior from the doors up to get to the screws
nope...still in the bag. My car was fresh in and they were in the trunk in a bag, so were the floor mats.

[Tengo]

nope...still in the bag. My car was fresh in and they were in the trunk in a bag, so were the floor mats.
thats right, i heard that the 2003's didnt come with the roof rack essembly installed, but it was still provided, like in your case, i gotcha now.

[reynoldsrobbie]

thats right, i heard that the 2003's didnt come with the roof rack essembly installed, but it was still provided, like in your case, i gotcha now.
Sooo...the last batch was better? LOL!

[StealthWyvern]

Sooo...the last batch was better? LOL!
no they just got lazy with the last batch. lol

[reynoldsrobbie]

(enguard) no they just got lazy with the last batch. lol
(enguard) good come back!

[Tengo]

Sooo...the last batch was better? LOL!
who needs a 100w sub above the spare tire or stupid side markers or roof rack assembly not installed yet?? not me.lol

[reynoldsrobbie]

who needs a 100w sub above the spare tire or stupid side markers or roof rack assembly not installed yet?? not me.lol
Want the sub?

[Tengo]

Want the sub?
naw im god, unless its free lol, oh and have you thought about a DG lip? to make the front look a little bit more heavy and fuller, since you have the wide body kit and all

[reynoldsrobbie]

naw im god, unless its free lol, oh and have you thought about a DG lip? to make the front look a little bit more heavy and fuller, since you have the wide body kit and all
My next things in line are the front and rear lip. Id give you the sub if you pay shipping.

[Tengo]

did it come with extra wiring? where would it connect to? i no thing much at all about audio, just know how to turn my speckers up,lol

[reynoldsrobbie]

did it come with extra wiring? where would it connect to? i no thing much at all about audio, just know how to turn my speckers up,lol
its plug and play. It has a plastic wire harness plug. I was ran into the left side rear wheel well. If you have the wiring, it plugs in. Ill gladly give it away. Its been out since like the second month of ownership, which would be like September 2003...LOL!

[Kansei]

p.s. kansei, your sig scares me http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/viscous/Gif/hs30.gif

yay :P

today I installed my oil pressure gauge sender, ran the wires for all the gauge sensors into the cabin, and dropped over 100 dollars at sears on taps and other misc tools. uggh I hope one of the taps in this set matches what I need for the turbo manifold. If I could figure out a way to get the last bolt of my corksport downpipe bolted to the turbo, I could be mounting stuff up right now >_<

[Tengo]

pm me a shipping quote to 33624, i bet i dont have that wiring though in my left side rear well like u stated.

[redpr5]

I gave her a nice bath today!
love the widebody kit!! did you put spacers in to move the wheels out more so that theyre flush with the widebody kit? or did you just get wider wheels?
car looks super clean man! nice work!
id like to know how that hood does in water with an sri, cuz i really like it, but i dont wanna suck water into my engine

[02pro5wagon]

reynolds did you have to remove the antenna mount before installing? if so how did that go

[reynoldsrobbie]

love the widebody kit!! did you put spacers in to move the wheels out more so that theyre flush with the widebody kit? or did you just get wider wheels?
car looks super clean man! nice work!
id like to know how that hood does in water with an sri, cuz i really like it, but i dont wanna suck water into my engine
I have pretty wide wheels and a offset which puts them out farther. As far as the water it has a little plate that blocks the water (kinda like a diffuser? plate or something. I live in Cali anyways! LOL!

[reynoldsrobbie]

reynolds did you have to remove the antenna mount before installing? if so how did that go
I didnt have to remove it, but I did so that I could run my Sirius though the roof instead of going in between the hatch and body. It was simple. Took me like 5 minutes, but you do need a spare hand when putting it back on!

[02pro5wagon]

oo thanks i see the directions on the site i think i want one of those now too its on my list of summer purchases when i get back to work

[reynoldsrobbie]

oo thanks i see the directions on the site i think i want one of those now too its on my list of summer purchases when i get back to work
did you get the link for the place that I went through? It even comes painted with the correct color code!

[redpr5]

I have pretty wide wheels and a offset which puts them out farther. As far as the water it has a little plate that blocks the water (kinda like a diffuser? plate or something. I live in Cali anyways! LOL!
gotcha. the car looks good tho. and yea im gonna be movin down to florida for college in august, and i really wanna put that hood on. you dont have any problems driving through rain do you?

im lookin at a set of 17x7 kyowa racing kr 316s, and i wanna do the dg widebody kit, only prob is idt the wheels are offset enough to where they would meet up with the sides of the car, id probably have to put in spacers
17x7.5 says ET38 but 18x7.5 says ET40, 42, 45.
would the 18s fit, cuz thats what i really wanna run

[reynoldsrobbie]

gotcha. the car looks good tho. and yea im gonna be movin down to florida for college in august, and i really wanna put that hood on. you dont have any problems driving through rain do you?

im lookin at a set of 17x7 kyowa racing kr 316s, and i wanna do the dg widebody kit, only prob is idt the wheels are offset enough to where they would meet up with the sides of the car, id probably have to put in spacers
yeah, Im running 18x8 Sportmax's. Havent sucked in water yet. It has only rained twice since I got it so....

[redpr5]

yeah, Im running 18x8 Sportmax's. Havent sucked in water yet. It has only rained twice since I got it so....
ah so 18x7.5 should fit pretty good then. ill check the fitment guide. did you have to roll your fenders?
and thats good that you havent sucked in water yet, hopefully it stays that way.
what would you get, black or gun metal?
pics below
http://wheelswest.ca/search.htm
check out that (click the big yellow link) and you can play around with puttin different wheels on different cars. it lets you paint the car, tint the windows and drop it so you can get the best feel for how your car will look with the selected wheels

[reynoldsrobbie]

ah so 18x7.5 should fit pretty good then. ill check the fitment guide. did you have to roll your fenders?
and thats good that you havent sucked in water yet, hopefully it stays that way.
what would you get, black or gun metal?
pics below
http://wheelswest.ca/search.htm
check out that (click the big yellow link) and you can play around with puttin different wheels on different cars. it lets you paint the car, tint the windows and drop it so you can get the best feel for how your car will look with the selected wheels
I love gunmetal! It looks great with the CF. and yes I rolled the fenders!

[Kansei]

well I'm bummed, I can't seem to get the last stud hole between my manifold and turbo tapped properly :(

[Tengo]

ah so 18x7.5 should fit pretty good then. ill check the fitment guide. did you have to roll your fenders?
and thats good that you havent sucked in water yet, hopefully it stays that way.
what would you get, black or gun metal?
pics below
http://wheelswest.ca/search.htm
check out that (click the big yellow link) and you can play around with puttin different wheels on different cars. it lets you paint the car, tint the windows and drop it so you can get the best feel for how your car will look with the selected wheels
arnt those djdannys rims?

[redpr5]

I love gunmetal! It looks great with the CF. and yes I rolled the fenders!
yea it really does. i cant decide between the black or the gun metal. ill probably do gun metal, since black wheels are almost impossible to keep clean. plus i think itll look just as good as black wheels on a red car. im just hopin that the wheels will fit, cuz rishies guide says that with 215/35/18 tires on a 7.5" wide rim you should have a +48 offset or higher, but im gonna run a 215/40/18 tire on the 7.5" wide rim, so hopefully the +45 offset will work and not rub TOO bad, but i know ill have to have the fenders rolled
but what does ET40, 42, 45 mean? does that just mean that theres 3 different offsets available or what?

[reynoldsrobbie]

yea it really does. i cant decide between the black or the gun metal. ill probably do gun metal, since black wheels are almost impossible to keep clean. plus i think itll look just as good as black wheels on a red car. im just hopin that the wheels will fit, cuz rishies guide says that with 215/35/18 tires on a 7.5" wide rim you should have a +48 offset or higher, but im gonna run a 215/40/18 tire on the 7.5" wide rim, so hopefully the +45 offset will work and not rub TOO bad, but i know ill have to have the fenders rolled
but what does ET40, 42, 45 mean? does that just mean that theres 3 different offsets available or what?
yes on the offsets

[redpr5]

yes on the offsets
cool. so do you think that a 45 offset will work with 215/40/18 tires and not rub too bad? or will it just be a snafu lol

[reynoldsrobbie]

cool. so do you think that a 45 offset will work with 215/40/18 tires and not rub too bad? or will it just be a snafu lol
Think it should be good. Do you ever have people in the back or a sound system?

[Tengo]

(good lord reynoldsrobbie, who made that sweet ass smiley car and sig for yah? i want one like that! lol heeheehehehehee(glare)

[redpr5]

Think it should be good. Do you ever have people in the back or a sound system?
yea ive got 2 12" subs in the trunk, approx weight is ~85-95lbs
and im also lookin to do a future 1.5" drop on B+G springs
and obviously id have the fenders rolled and all
btw what tires do you have on your car? you ever worried about bendin the rims?

[reynoldsrobbie]

(good lord reynoldsrobbie, who made that sweet ass smiley car and sig for yah? i want one like that! lol heeheehehehehee(glare)
Spme cool guy in Florida that might get a free spare tire sub!

[reynoldsrobbie]

yea ive got 2 12" subs in the trunk, approx weight is ~85-95lbs
and im also lookin to do a future 1.5" drop on B+G springs
and obviously id have the fenders rolled and all
btw what tires do you have on your car? you ever worried about bendin the rims?
Im runnin 215/35/18 Toyo Proxes 4's Ive driven on 35's for like five years now. So, I know where the potholes are! LOL!

[Tengo]

Spme cool guy in Florida that might get a free spare tire sub!
woohoo, i love freebies, what did it sound like?

[reynoldsrobbie]

woohoo, i love freebies, what did it sound like?
LOL! Was alright. Wont be entering a SPL contest!

[redpr5]

Im runnin 215/35/18 Toyo Proxes 4's Ive driven on 35's for like five years now. So, I know where the potholes are! LOL!
haha. gotcha gotcha. yea i bet you do. id hate to hit one with those tires. thatd be the end of your nice rims

[reynoldsrobbie]

haha. gotcha gotcha. yea i bet you do. id hate to hit one with those tires. thatd be the end of your nice rims
The only complaint I have with them is that its sooo damn hard to tell when a tire is low.

[Tengo]

LOL! Was alright. Wont be entering a SPL contest!
so it had its bumps?

[reynoldsrobbie]

so it had its bumps?
NO, thats what I have now! LOL!

[Foolish]

Today, I bought nylon locking nuts for my AWR swaybar to take care (hopefully) of the self-loosening hardware problem I was having with it!

4 nuts at $0.45 each, and I'm not paying $20+ for new hardware from AWR again, damnit!

[Tengo]

NO, thats what I have now! LOL!
i meant like does it have alot of bass to it? i thought u had some subs already

[reynoldsrobbie]

i meant like does it have alot of bass to it? i thought u had some subs already
It adds to the stock stereo. I have a JLW7 10"

[Tengo]

It adds to the stock stereo. I have a JLW7 10"
i bet that sounds nice, your whole system and all

[reynoldsrobbie]

i bet that sounds nice, your whole system and all
Im not complaining! You got the stock system still?

[Tengo]

Im not complaining! You got the stock system still?
oh yeah, i dont want to really get a system yet, weight issue, probability of it getting stolen, stuff like that really turns me off, im happy with the stock stuff, even a stock sub if it will work lol

[redpr5]

The only complaint I have with them is that its sooo damn hard to tell when a tire is low.
im used to it, i have the same problem with my stock size tires! lol my front left always looks a lil low but its not, and right now i have 195/50/16s which is no where near low pro

[redpr5]

i bet that sounds nice, your whole system and all
our stock door speakers are not that bad. well up front that is. the rear speakers are horrible. but i have 2 12" MA audio subs, which at only 700 rms total, itll make you get outta my car thinking your ears are bleeding lol. its loud, but the design of the car really helps with acoustics. ill be droppin in blaupunkt 3 way coaxial door speakers, 2 mirror mounted tweeters, and a new headunit. and lets not forget lots and lots of dynamat :D lol

[reynoldsrobbie]

im used to it, i have the same problem with my stock size tires! lol my front left always looks a lil low but its not, and right now i have 195/50/16s which is no where near low pro
front always looks a little low because of the weight of the motor.

[reynoldsrobbie]

our stock door speakers are not that bad. well up front that is. the rear speakers are horrible. but i have 2 12" MA audio subs, which at only 700 rms total, itll make you get outta my car thinking your ears are bleeding lol. its loud, but the design of the car really helps with acoustics. ill be droppin in blaupunkt 3 way coaxial door speakers, 2 mirror mounted tweeters, and a new headunit. and lets not forget lots and lots of dynamat :D lol
I would love to Dynamat! Yeah, Im running 600RMS to my JLW7. I love my components! They kick ass! Never happy with stockers!

[reynoldsrobbie]

oh yeah, i dont want to really get a system yet, weight issue, probability of it getting stolen, stuff like that really turns me off, im happy with the stock stuff, even a stock sub if it will work lol
it should sound pretty good then. If youre happy with that, this will only improve it! Plus how can you go wrong for just paying shipping? You gonna check out if you got the plug or do you want tit regardless?

[Tengo]

it should sound pretty good then. If youre happy with that, this will only improve it! Plus how can you go wrong for just paying shipping? You gonna check out if you got the plug or do you want tit regardless?
yeah i want some tit! lmao. i posted a thread asking if it will work in my car, over on the audio boards. if its plug and play i'll take it!

[reynoldsrobbie]

yeah i want some tit! lmao. i posted a thread asking if it will work in my car, over on the audio boards. if its plug and play i'll take it!
Damn Ill take some too! I get tired of my own!

[altspace]

Finally had Sears replace 1 of my Pirelli snows that crapped out just before Xmas. They had to order it. Nice to have 4 snows again but with the weather I am wondering if I should put the summers back on!!

Exactly the reason I went with All Season, and the fact I don't do that much driving.

[altspace]

Heh...for those who have not seen a stripped P5.

http://altspace.com/p5/quite/

[i12drivemyMP5]

Heh...for those who have not seen a stripped P5.

http://altspace.com/p5/quite/Well....I didn't do that. That was scary & cool at the same time tho. Bet the results are rewarding too, did do that to my truck some time back & it was major improvement in noise reduction as well as insulation for heat/AC. Last night all I did was replace my much griped about Sylvania(Can you say OSRAM?) Silverstars after 2 1/2 years of flawless service. Yes, check the package they say made in Germany & OSRAM in small print on it. The bulbs even have OSRAM on the bottom of them so not sure what's better about one than the other(55w 4000k), as has been discussed in other threads, when they are basically the same except the ones that come in an OSRAM package probably cost more than $37.00 for the pair.

[bazooka joe]

I gave her a nice bath today!

nice!!:)

[bazooka joe]

washed some bird poop off the windshield yesterday..:)

http://www.crazynews.net/dp/files/2-274.jpg

[bazooka joe]

Finally had Sears replace 1 of my Pirelli snows that crapped out just before Xmas. They had to order it. Nice to have 4 snows again but with the weather I am wondering if I should put the summers back on!!

ya, i say leave them on...you know the min you take them off we'll get 2 feet!!:)

[altspace]

Well....I didn't do that. That was scary & cool at the same time tho. Bet the results are rewarding too, did do that to my truck some time back & it was major improvement in noise reduction as well as insulation for heat/AC.

A ton of work, but very rewarding in ride quality. The next owner will be highly surprised. (wink wink)

[altspace]

ya, i say leave them on...you know the min you take them off we'll get 2 feet!!:)

Right? Not sure though...low 50 today, mid 50's this weekend? (shocked)

[bazooka joe]

A ton of work, but very rewarding in ride quality. The next owner will be highly surprised. (wink wink)

i just hope i can make this happen!! i've got two people to work on...the daughter is looking at a new kia??? if i can pull this off i'll need help swapping everything out!!

[CTt3P5]

i just hope i can make this happen!! i've got two people to work on...the daughter is looking at a new kia??? if i can pull this off i'll need help swapping everything out!!

GL with convincing those two people. I can save you a lot of trouble in the swapping dept.....just remove your stuff and send it to me! haha If I was closer I would be more than willing to lend a hand.

[altspace]

i just hope i can make this happen!! i've got two people to work on...the daughter is looking at a new kia??? if i can pull this off i'll need help swapping everything out!!

You know I'm game for garage meets. No Kia! Seriously...nothing but issues with that car. Plus you have all the P5 knowledge so if something need fixing she's good to go.

[Rosshole]

I am debating putting the summer wheels back on.... I have had the snows on since mid november. We have had 12" of snow on dec 2., and about 6inches of rain since... no salt on the roads, and its like 50 degrees here....

[meinp5]

I still haven't put my winter tires on yet....Its been nice here too.

I am debating putting the summer wheels back on.... I have had the snows on since mid november. We have had 12" of snow on dec 2., and about 6inches of rain since... no salt on the roads, and its like 50 degrees here....

[Foolish]

Went to the post office to pick up all of our accumulated mail. My Rockblocker fog light covers were there! :)

Also, bought OEM fog lights for the MPV. $90 shipped with the installation kit, which I think is everything I need to install them! :D

[altspace]

RockBlocker FTW!

http://altspace.com/p5/zzl1.jpg

[aMaff]

that RX8 was the hotness

[Kansei]

that RX8 was the hotness

meh it was ok. it's no P5 after all :P

[iLisa]

I am debating putting the summer wheels back on.... I have had the snows on since mid november. We have had 12" of snow on dec 2., and about 6inches of rain since... no salt on the roads, and its like 50 degrees here....
you should because once you do.. we'll probably get a whole bunch of snowfall :p

[magnumP5]

I'm probably going to be putting on the stockers again once I get her back. Even though they aren't snow tires, they'll have better adverse weather traction than my ecstas and MSP wheels. Despite the mild weather thus far, western Virginia has been known to get a decent amount of snow once or twice in late winter/early spring - I really wouldn't want low profiles tires in that...

[02pro5wagon]

has anyone gotten the rockblocker smoke headlight or fog light kit willing to post pics

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Hey guys question....I took my car to get its tire changed yesterday and now its making like a grinding metal or scraping metal noise. I'm trying to figure out what it could be before I go check it out after work. My wife has it right now and she told me it makes that noise when the car is moving and it doesnt do it when she is stepping on the brakes. Any ideas as to what it might be? I'm thinking they messed up my brake but can only make estimated guesses and hypothesize as to what might be wrong with the car......(pissed)

[boostdprotegelx]

Hey guys question....I took my car to get its tire changed yesterday and now its making like a grinding metal or scraping metal noise. I'm trying to figure out what it could be before I go check it out after work. My gf has it right now and she told me it makes that noise when the car is moving and it doesnt do it when she is stepping on the brakes. Any ideas as to what it might be? I'm thinking they messed up my brake but can only make estimated guesses and hypothesize as to what might be wrong with the car......(pissed)
i have an idea, the dust shield. mine did that.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Yeah I was thinking that also but like I said only until I actually check it out will I know.

[boostdprotegelx]

Yeah I was thinking that also but like I said only until I actually check it out will I know.
yea, i had to replace mine. my car hasn't been running in over 1.5 years. so finally i start moving it around(pushing) and i heard that noise. i check further and see my MANGLED dust shield. no biggie i have a replacement but DAMMIT what an annoying noise.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Lol, you want to hear the most annoying noise in the world? Lol. But yeah my wife actually just took to the auto dept at Sears where she works and they fixed it for free. It was the brake dust shield. Why hasnt your car been running in 1 and half years? Military?

[Tengo]

Lol, you want to hear the most annoying noise in the world? Lol. But yeah my wife actually just took to the auto dept at Sears where she works and they fixed it for free. It was the brake dust shield. Why hasnt your car been running in 1 and half years? Military?
I've got a thread, about my build!!Visit, comment http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123649456

[boostdprotegelx]

I've got a thread, about my build!!Visit, comment http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123649456
heh. yea check that out..cept only on my sig..lol

you'll see laugh, maybe cry..i do.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Wow....just wow. Great work man.....wonder if it would of been easier just buying the MSP and just upgrading the parts....hmm....lol. Props though.

[boostdprotegelx]

Wow....just wow. Great work man.....wonder if it would of been easier just buying the MSP and just upgrading the parts....hmm....lol. Props though.
i couldn't do that. i looked at the route.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Oh.....f*cking Mapquest.....Lol

[CTt3P5]

has anyone gotten the rockblocker smoke headlight or fog light kit willing to post pics

Got the fog light kit for Christmas (20% smoked). Light output is affected but not as bad as I thought. Won't go with the smoked headlight kit for the simple fact I will have to peel it off in a year due to inspection.

Here's a link to them installed.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2883501&postcount=7639

[aMaff]

I've got a set of yellows on the way :) Gonna look hot on the blue. Looks good on red too. And black. The white ones are nice too ;)

[Canecreekfreak]

Ha!

I installed Sirius satellite radio to my new Pioneer HU on Tuesday. So now I've got the little pig-tail antenna sitting on my roof next to my short antenna. So far so good- the Octane channel kicks.
(cheers)

[bazooka joe]

has anyone gotten the rockblocker smoke headlight or fog light kit willing to post pics

man i looked...i don't think i took any pics...they are dark...had to remove mine for inspection...i might get the clears in the spring?

[CTt3P5]

Put my Protege5.com decals on today courtesy of Rickman and Spaz Chicken Productions (shameless plug). :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-Protege5.jpg

[bazooka joe]

:) Put my Protege5.com decals on today courtesy of Rickman and Spaz Chicken Productions (shameless plug). :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-Protege5.jpg

nice! hey thanks for the christmas card too! i'd din;t recognize who it was from at first...nice touch man!:)

[reynoldsrobbie]

Here are the smoked headlights and yellow fogs...

[aMaff]

hotness :)

[redpr5]

Here are the smoked headlights and yellow fogs...
you gotta do somethin about the orange bumper lights. night shade them maybe? itd look sick as hell with those blacked out (not that your car doesnt already look sick as hell lol)

[reynoldsrobbie]

you gotta do somethin about the orange bumper lights. night shade them maybe? itd look sick as hell with those blacked out (not that your car doesnt already look sick as hell lol)
Planning on that mod tomorrow as a matter of fact. Calling for rain today, so tomorrow its on!

[reynoldsrobbie]

thoughts on smoking side markers?

[redpr5]

Planning on that mod tomorrow as a matter of fact. Calling for rain today, so tomorrow its on!
haha awesome! i think itll look really nice.

[Reitrof]

Heh...for those who have not seen a stripped P5.

http://altspace.com/p5/quite/

Ahem, should you really be showing a naked P5 in public?(shocked)

[Reitrof]

ya, i say leave them on...you know the min you take them off we'll get 2 feet!!:)

Yes I know, but going to put the summers on for a run to Montreal this weekend to save the winters.

[Reitrof]

Exactly the reason I went with All Season, and the fact I don't do that much driving.

AS don't work for me. Go to Canada at least twice and then skiing in NH. Not a fan of all seasons.

[Reitrof]

i just hope i can make this happen!! i've got two people to work on...the daughter is looking at a new kia??? if i can pull this off i'll need help swapping everything out!!

Mark, you know I'll be there for ya.:)

[bazooka joe]

Mark, you know I'll be there for ya.:)

yes...you have the mad mechanical skills needed...maybe you can clean my egr again for me???:)

[aMaff]

yes...you have the mad mechanical skills needed...maybe you can clean my egr again for me???:)
wanna come down and do mine too? (naughty) :p

[02pro5wagon]

thanks for the pics guys i think once i get the money im gonna get the smoked kit for fog and headlights and maybe even the taillight kit aswell but then i have to find a place to pass inspection

[bazooka joe]

wanna come down and do mine too? (naughty) :p

we're experts now...actually my IAC was the culprit! all carbon'd up! bruce, with his big hands had a heck of a time...seeing that he put it in backwards (the egr that is)!!

[Kansei]

the smoked headlights are really dark though, be careful

[aMaff]

we're experts now...actually my IAC was the culprit! all carbon'd up! bruce, with his big hands had a heck of a time...seeing that he put it in backwards (the egr that is)!!
yeah...maybe I'll do it myself when it's time 0.o


;)

How're things on baaaston?

[bazooka joe]

yeah...maybe I'll do it myself when it's time 0.o


;)

How're things on baaaston?

cool, but not cold! felt like spring here today....GA?

[Foolish]

65* it's lovely!

[CTt3P5]

cool, but not cold! felt like spring here today....GA?

Same here...they want it in the 60's this weekend. :) I am loving it.....electric baseboard heat and natural gas for everything else FTL. Last year at this time my elec. bill was $275 and my gas bill was $200. (shocked)

Your Welcome for the card! Guess I should have marked it as 'that crazy guy from PA who drove up to paint his headlights'. lol And thank you for the nice words. (first)

On topic - my wife informed me that my drivers side headlight is out. Argh! So now it is buy one silverstar tomorrow and replace or swap out the burnt bulb for my stocker and then drop the bumper this weekend (rain pending) to swap out the passenger side....due to broken tensioner clip.

[Reitrof]

yes...you have the mad mechanical skills needed...maybe you can clean my egr again for me???:)

Again??? It's dirty already??

[Reitrof]

Put the summers back on. Rollin to Montreal tomorrow.

[Kansei]

I've been hanging out with my p5 all day today

sadly not much has been accomplished. I'll be mounting up my oil pan once I find out if it's ok to use paint on the inside of it to cover up the bare spots from welding.

I want to hang the turbo to see how long I need to make my oil drain line but I can't get the darn corksport downpipe bolted on.

this is frustrating.

[dave45090]

I can't get the darn corksport downpipe bolted on. this is frustrating.

For future reference....would you suggest purchasing the corksport downpipe?

BTW - keep up the good fight!

[Kansei]

I'm trying to keep fighting, but my head is about to explode.. this really, really sucks beyond words. I think the worst part about it is that I haven't driven my car in a really long time and I'm dying to drive!!

I wish I like.. knew people in Rochester so that I wasn't doing this crap alone. uggh

I'll just try to remain composed but it's soo harddd

[dave45090]

I'm trying to keep fighting, but my head is about to explode.. this really, really sucks beyond words. I think the worst part about it is that I haven't driven my car in a really long time and I'm dying to drive!!

I wish I like.. knew people in Rochester so that I wasn't doing this crap alone. uggh

I'll just try to remain composed but it's soo harddd

Listen....your invested. Thats important! It sucks that you don't know people in Rochester but you can take over snowblazin's title - self fucking made - ok I added the fucking part but you need it right now. Just finish it......you know you can! Help us believe!

[Kansei]

OMFG YES!

... i got one bolt on

[StealthWyvern]

OMFG YES!

... i got one bolt on
SWEET DUDE!!!!!!!! lol How many more to go?

[dave45090]

OMFG YES!

... i got one bolt on

BRING IT MOFO!!!! THIS IS MY HOUSE......FUCKING BOLT!!!!!!



Pep speech over, just get it done. I will follow your hello there thread and ride your kirt-tails.

[meinp5]

Awesome!! Keep on going....u can do it!

http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper439/stills/e98gb586.gif

OMFG YES!

... i got one bolt on

[dave45090]

All night long!

But wrong pic.........I think you meant this

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h161/dave45090/Waterboy_2.jpg

[meinp5]

Eh, you know what I ment...it was just a quick google.

All night long!

But wrong pic.........I think you meant this

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h161/dave45090/Waterboy_2.jpg

[Kansei]

thanks for the pep talk guys, it's seriously helpful

I have the downpipe securely bolted down to the turbine outlet :)

oh and I'm working on bolting the turbo to the manifold as I type this.

[StealthWyvern]

thanks for the pep talk guys, it's seriously helpful

I have the downpipe securely bolted down to the turbine outlet :)

oh and I'm working on bolting the turbo to the manifold as I type this.


Nice doing it one handed i see!

[Bala]

BRING IT MOFO!!!! THIS IS MY HOUSE......FUCKING BOLT!!!!!!

lol! Somehow you channeled me :P

I wouldn't worry about those spot welds inside the oil pan being painted ...

[Kansei]

but they're already rusting.

I'd post pics but I can't find my camera cable and I'm outside still haha.

[Bala]

but they're already rusting.
:( Yikes. I'm never ever moving to the North East.

The front-mount looks bitchin' ... and did I just see a chick walk by?

[Kansei]

haha I'll tell my roommate ryan that you think he's a chick :P

[Bala]

haha I'll tell my roommate ryan that you think he's a chick :P

Doh!

[Bala]

He does have some sexy pants ...

[Liquid_Ag]

got the custom keyed door mod today

[Kansei]

holy crap that suucks

[Kansei]

today I installed my FMIC, MSP ECU, new spark plugs.. and some other stuff :P

oh and I bolted up my tuebo, downpipe, manifold only to realize the custom wastegate actuator bracket doesn't fit.

it's so easy to be on-topic in this thread

[MyZmZm]

thoughts on smoking side markers?
do it - especially on a mid blue or black, i personally think it's a necessity. i used the bluebatmobile tinted overlays, which work great, but i will probably be peeling that off and tinting them with the vht nite shades like i've done with my taillights and eyelids on my headlights. the markers are still reflective and you can easily see the light with them tinted, so you shouldn't run into any problems...

rob, what happened? :(

[reynoldsrobbie]

do it - especially on a mid blue or black, i personally think it's a necessity. i used the bluebatmobile tinted overlays, which work great, but i will probably be peeling that off and tinting them with the vht nite shades like i've done with my taillights and eyelids on my headlights. the markers are still reflective and you can easily see the light with them tinted, so you shouldn't run into any problems...

rob, what happened? :(
I will be doing the bumper lights and the side markers tomorrow. Im sure Ill be posting pics tomorrow.

[Bala]

got the custom keyed door mod today

Death to the holder of the key ...

[Tengo]

I will be doing the bumper lights and the side markers tomorrow. Im sure Ill be posting pics tomorrow.
yeah i tinted my sidemarker bumper lights with the leftover vht can my cousin had from tinting his old camrys tails. i think blackening it out completely is ugly, i left some orange to it you know?

[reynoldsrobbie]

Death to the holder of the key ...
hey Patrick, you get alot if rain today? And is cold or what????

[reynoldsrobbie]

yeah i tinted my sidemarker bumper lights with the leftover vht can my cousin had from tinting his old camrys tails. i think blackening it out completely is ugly, i left some orange to it you know?
How many coats did you put on it? Does it go on pretty easy?

[Bala]

hey Patrick, you get alot if rain today? And is cold or what????

Yeah! ... What the Hell! It's down to 55 ... I may start burning some tires.

[Kansei]

Yeah! ... What the Hell! It's down to 55 ... I may start burning some tires.

I hate you so much right now. It got up to 60 today I think.. weather forecast said it would get to 55 but it was definitely warmer than that. It was so beautiful and amazing.

Now it's 60 and raining pretty heavily.. which tells me this unseasonable weather is bound to change soon.

[StealthWyvern]

Yeah! ... What the Hell! It's down to 55 ... I may start burning some tires.

burning some tires in so cal! Thats great!

[reynoldsrobbie]

Yeah! ... What the Hell! It's down to 55 ... I may start burning some tires.
if you do, youll have to invite me over...Ill bring the beer!

[Bala]

It's only going to be a high of 58 tomorrow ... people may die. monday's looking better http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA1182_f.html

[Tengo]

How many coats did you put on it? Does it go on pretty easy?
i dont remember, i didnt know you could pop off the lights at the time so i sprayed them when they were still on the car,lol. i put newspaper around the lights, turned out nice, i think like 2 light coats was all that i could because i didnt have much of it left.

[Bala]

if you do, youll have to invite me over...Ill bring the beer!

... and the marshmallows :)

[redpr5]

my right bumper light is coming off i think. i can get my fingers underneath the bottom of it, idk i keep forgetting to try and tighten it down and see if that fixes it

im also looking forward to getting my el door sills from myzmzm :D :D :D

[reynoldsrobbie]

my right bumper light is coming off i think. i can get my fingers underneath the bottom of it, idk i keep forgetting to try and tighten it down and see if that fixes it

im also looking forward to getting my el door sills from myzmzm :D :D :D
are they just clips or are there screws?

[reynoldsrobbie]

... and the marshmallows :)
MMMMMMM...Beer and marshmallows!

[reynoldsrobbie]

i dont remember, i didnt know you could pop off the lights at the time so i sprayed them when they were still on the car,lol. i put newspaper around the lights, turned out nice, i think like 2 light coats was all that i could because i didnt have much of it left.
That would have sucked to get overspray on the car. I will be removing mine! LOL!!!

[Tengo]

That would have sucked to get overspray on the car. I will be removing mine! LOL!!!
nope, no overspray, i taped around that sucker good.

[redpr5]

are they just clips or are there screws?
i think theyre screwed onto the bumper but i have no idea. all i know is that on the bottom of the one on the drivers side there is about a 1/4" gap between the bumper and the edge of the light. i could pull if off my bumper if i felt so inclined lol

[reynoldsrobbie]

i think theyre screwed onto the bumper but i have no idea. all i know is that on the bottom of the one on the drivers side there is about a 1/4" gap between the bumper and the edge of the light. i could pull if off my bumper if i felt so inclined lol
That doesnt sound good, if indeed they are attached by screws!

[Tengo]

no they are not, that just slide right out, i think you have to push them away from you or something while you push them from the inside, i forgot, but they are not screwed i know that

[Tengo]

no they are not, that just slide right out, i think you have to push them away from you or something while you push them from the inside, i forgot, but they are not screwed i know that

[redpr5]

no they are not, that just slide right out, i think you have to push them away from you or something while you push them from the inside, i forgot, but they are not screwed i know that
so how do you think i should fix it? cuz i have NO clue

[Tengo]

so how do you think i should fix it? cuz i have NO clue
is it like hanging off?

[reynoldsrobbie]

is it like hanging off?
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123651921&highlight=bumper+lights

sounds like there are clips that squeeze together to get them out. Maybe if you take it out and bend the tab back so it stays in? Does that make any sense?

[redpr5]

is it like hanging off?
nah, the bottom is kicked out. theres like a 1/4" gap between the bottom edge and the bumper, i can get the tips of my fingers behind the light

[reynoldsrobbie]

nah, the bottom is kicked out. theres like a 1/4" gap between the bottom edge and the bumper, i can get the tips of my fingers behind the light
read my last post? Did you try to push it in there some more? Maybe one clip just popped out?

[reynoldsrobbie]

Hey Eric, think you can handle smoking my smiley bumper lights? LOL!

[reynoldsrobbie]

Hey Eric, think you can handle smoking my smiley bumper lights? LOL!
and side markers?

[redpr5]

read my last post? Did you try to push it in there some more? Maybe one clip just popped out?
(When I say Depress, I mean push down on, not tell the turn signal your life story.) lol @ that

awesome, thanks for that link. ill check that out tomorrow when i wash the car.
hopefully its an easy fix like that

[Tengo]

another day man ok, just remind me ok buddy,not in the mood

[reynoldsrobbie]

(When I say Depress, I mean push down on, not tell the turn signal your life story.) lol @ that

awesome, thanks for that link. ill check that out tomorrow when i wash the car.
hopefully its an easy fix like that
Think it will be. Ill be doing the same thing tomorrow, so why not spread the found knowledge!

[redpr5]

Think it will be. Ill be doing the same thing tomorrow, so why not spread the found knowledge!
will do. hopefully i wont break anything lol, im good at that! :D

[reynoldsrobbie]

will do. hopefully i wont break anything lol, im good at that! :D
me too! LOL! You only learn one way...for me its the hard way! LOL!

[reynoldsrobbie]

I am getting better at my old age now. Now I ask for help or run to the forum.

[redpr5]

haha yea. ive learned the hard way about a few things, such as overtightening bolts with a socket wrench.....yea, snapped the head off one of the ones in my spoiler and then attempted to drill it out. lol, yea didnt work. then i was like, wait the autoexe spoiler doesnt use all 4 bolts so i put it back on the car (i was fixing the rattle so it was weatherstripped everywhere, so i wasnt concerned with water) and hey it worked!

[reynoldsrobbie]

haha yea. ive learned the hard way about a few things, such as overtightening bolts with a socket wrench.....yea, snapped the head off one of the ones in my spoiler and then attempted to drill it out. lol, yea didnt work. then i was like, wait the autoexe spoiler doesnt use all 4 bolts so i put it back on the car (i was fixing the rattle so it was weatherstripped everywhere, so i wasnt concerned with water) and hey it worked!
LOL! Ive been meaning to do that, but I cant hear it over the bass.LOL! Im more concerned about this new rattle on my gauge cluster surround. Its driving me nuckin futs!

[redpr5]

LOL! Ive been meaning to do that, but I cant hear it over the bass.LOL! Im more concerned about this new rattle on my gauge cluster surround. Its driving me nuckin futs!
i couldnt really hear it either but when i was trying to show people my stereo, all you heard outside the car was the spoiler and i was like AHHHH (ughdance)
everything in my car rattles now tho, ive given up lol. ive got somethin rollin around some where on the passenger side, i think it might be in the side skirt but idk. my dash rattles up near the windshield. my b pillers rattle, my door panels rattle, my sunroof rattles. everything is loose cuz of the bass. i cant win!

[Tengo]

i couldnt really hear it either but when i was trying to show people my stereo, all you heard outside the car was the spoiler and i was like AHHHH (ughdance)
everything in my car rattles now tho, ive given up lol. ive got somethin rollin around some where on the passenger side, i think it might be in the side skirt but idk. my dash rattles up near the windshield. my b pillers rattle, my door panels rattle, my sunroof rattles. everything is loose cuz of the bass. i cant win!
one of the many reasons i got have subs in my car...

[reynoldsrobbie]

i couldnt really hear it either but when i was trying to show people my stereo, all you heard outside the car was the spoiler and i was like AHHHH (ughdance)
everything in my car rattles now tho, ive given up lol. ive got somethin rollin around some where on the passenger side, i think it might be in the side skirt but idk. my dash rattles up near the windshield. my b pillers rattle, my door panels rattle, my sunroof rattles. everything is loose cuz of the bass. i cant win!
I hear ya! My engine is shaking less with my new front motormount though.LOL!

[redpr5]

I hear ya! My engine is shaking less with my new front motormount though.LOL!
thats good. theres something that makes a clicking sound at idle that comes from the engine bay, no clue what it is, i thought it was my intake but its not. eh oh well.

im just glad i got a new job and i can start savin up to buy my new wheels, that makes all my rattles and annoying noises really low on my "How much do i care" list

[reynoldsrobbie]

thats good. theres something that makes a clicking sound at idle that comes from the engine bay, no clue what it is, i thought it was my intake but its not. eh oh well.

im just glad i got a new job and i can start savin up to buy my new wheels, that makes all my rattles and annoying noises really low on my "How much do i care" list
is it a consant ticking? Mine has done that since day one. At about 6000 miles it got so loud. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the whole bottom end. Rod slap???or something????

[redpr5]

is it a consant ticking? Mine has done that since day one. At about 6000 miles it got so loud. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the whole bottom end. Rod slap???or something????
im pretty sure its just valve tick. its not a rod, i just replaced the engine with this one cuz of a rod.
its really quiet, almost like a pen tapping on a desk

[reynoldsrobbie]

im pretty sure its just valve tick. its not a rod, i just replaced the engine with this one cuz of a rod.
its really quiet, almost like a pen tapping on a desk
yeah thats what mine sounds like.

[Tengo]

i diconnected my battery today, and it got rid of me CEL from havin a bad speed sensor in my tranny. i didnt drive it after, so hopefully it will stay off?

[redpr5]

yeah thats what mine sounds like.
my old engine did it too, so im not really worried about it, but if it gets any louder ill have it looked at

i diconnected my battery today, and it got rid of me CEL from havin a bad speed sensor in my tranny. i didnt drive it after, so hopefully it will stay off?
im pretty sure itll come back on when you start driving.

[reynoldsrobbie]

i diconnected my battery today, and it got rid of me CEL from havin a bad speed sensor in my tranny. i didnt drive it after, so hopefully it will stay off?
prob come back on. You had it gone and popped up before?

[reynoldsrobbie]

when I did my header, thats what I did a couple of times and then I had to break down and do the CEL fix

[redpr5]

when I did my header, thats what I did a couple of times and then I had to break down and do the CEL fix
ill be doin that when i get my obx in a month or so. w00t. lol, hopefully i can figure that one out, im not good with wiring things

[reynoldsrobbie]

ill be doin that when i get my obx in a month or so. w00t. lol, hopefully i can figure that one out, im not good with wiring things
No wires. It was super easy. Ill get the link for you.

[redpr5]

No wires. It was super easy. Ill get the link for you.
oh really. i thought it involved wiring something up...hmmm, damn my add :D
and cool thanks