What have you done to your P5 today?

[amsgator]

what is the benefit of having the smart cord? its 20 more so i was j/c. i may just use the cigarette lighter b/c i'll be takin it out of the car w/ me :-\

[altspace]

Selling my RAYS g-Games....so so sad. My poor P5 only got to wear them for a few months too.

[meinp5]

what is the benefit of having the smart cord? its 20 more so i was j/c. i may just use the cigarette lighter b/c i'll be takin it out of the car w/ me :-\

Smartcord has the mute button on it.

[meinp5]

Selling my RAYS g-Games....so so sad. My poor P5 only got to wear them for a few months too.


How much longer until you sell the P5 and upgrade?

[hellcat]

I did something cool to my P5 today! I traded it for an 06 Evo! woot!

[Kansei]

I did something cool to my P5 today! I traded it for an 06 Evo! woot!

Fun car! Feel free to check in when you miss the P5 ;)

[bazooka joe]

Mark u smugglin' again?


Recovering from forum withdrawl

Anyone notice the random smilies in "reply" view?

(wow) (thought) (hippy) (inout)

(sssh)

[bazooka joe]

How much longer until you sell the P5 and upgrade?

yes, do tell!!(sun)

[hellcat]

Im not leaving this forum! Over the last 5 years I have spent a lot of time here and will continue because I love the Mazda community. I just wanted a new car and wasn't totally sold on the MS3.

[bazooka joe]

very cool, thanks for the pics... pretty much what my baby will be going through in about 6 weeks time :)

i saw your list...wow...aggressive andrea!

[redpr5]

got my EL door sills on today :D

[gimpo2]

i started to shear off 3rd gear :(

[CTt3P5]

A year ago yesterday I pulled my P5 into the driveway for the first time.

[mazdaspeed777]

found this at amazon. its 30 tho

http://www.amazon.com/Escort-Direct-Wire-SmartCord-Detectors/dp/B0003NN83K

here is a harwire kit on ebay for that detector for around $12 shipped. Here is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=002&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=120079936233&rd=1,1

[altspace]

How much longer until you sell the P5 and upgrade?

Waiting for a final payment from client so I can have something extra to put down for the RX-8. Then it's test driving time. Wish I lived closer to the dealers.

[socommatthews]

nothing just seeing if i can post here cause i cant in the for sale sect

[whitemp5seattle]

why not? what did you do?

[Kansei]

Im not leaving this forum! Over the last 5 years I have spent a lot of time here and will continue because I love the Mazda community. I just wanted a new car and wasn't totally sold on the MS3. You're not the only one. I'd totally take an Evo over an MS3, just because the styling is so much better (though the wing is gargantuan and it looks kinda cheap.. better than being huge and bloated looking with the world's largest c-pillars and only FWD).

plus the evo has a niice engine :) there's a guy on the local car enthusiast forum who dynoed 750awhp and it's his daily driver.. he runs a lot of the AMS stuff, it's soo nice.

[Reitrof]

Got the Valeo wipers today from TireRack. Very similar in construction to the Bosch Icons. Installed them and will see how they do.

[meinp5]

Waiting for a final payment from client so I can have something extra to put down for the RX-8. Then it's test driving time. Wish I lived closer to the dealers.

I'm assuming your expecting that payment pretty soon?

[amsgator]

quick question...when my car is IN gear, their is a lot of sideways play with the shifter...SS was put in a few days ago w/ the poly bushings...is it supposed to move sideways that much when its IN gear?

[whitemp5seattle]

I don't think so...I have the kartboy shifter bushings which are made of some hard plastic material and when I'm in gear my shifter doesn't move at all...it's locked pretty damn tight in gear. I also have a B&M shifter. Are you sure all the bolts are tightened and nothing has come loose?

[whitemp5seattle]

when I installed my kartboy bushings I didn't screw the bolt in tightly enough...and it worked it's way out a few days later! luckily I found them in my school's parking lot (where I thought they had fallen out). I reinstalled them and screwed them so tight I don't think they'll ever come off ever again (should've used some of that threadlocker stuff)

but anyway, when the shifter bushings fell out my shifter was like jelly...not fun

[bradicus18]

when I installed my kartboy bushings I didn't screw the bolt in tightly enough...and it worked it's way out a few days later! luckily I found them in my school's parking lot (where I thought they had fallen out). I reinstalled them and screwed them so tight I don't think they'll ever come off ever again (should've used some of that threadlocker stuff)

but anyway, when the shifter bushings fell out my shifter was like jelly...not fun

Hey, didn't you get MS3 wheels? If so do you have a thread with pics yet? I might have missed it.

[whitemp5seattle]

Hey, didn't you get MS3 wheels? If so do you have a thread with pics yet? I might have missed it.

I just got them today! (rockon) I don't have tires yet, and I leave to travel for work on Friday for about 2 months...(scratch) so they won't actually get on the car until April prolly. boooo

[MyZmZm]

i saw your list...wow...aggressive andrea!
tell me about it... not to mention the $$$ it's all going to cost to install *sigh*

[amsgator]

yea i am gonna check tomorrow. i have the poly bushings like ur talkin about but they are twm. so i'll check it out tomorrow

[Salmon_Rob]

tell me about it... not to mention the $$$ it's all going to cost to install *sigh*ppl pay ppl money to install parts? (boom08)

[bradicus18]

I just got them today! (rockon) I don't have tires yet, and I leave to travel for work on Friday for about 2 months...(scratch) so they won't actually get on the car until April prolly. boooo

April....Booooo:)

[Mr. Win]

yea i am gonna check tomorrow. i have the poly bushings like ur talkin about but they are twm. so i'll check it out tomorrow
It's supposed to rain tomorrow and I have to work. Ill be home around 6:30ish we can take a look at this if the weather is clear. I have lock-tite so we can double check and sqaure it away. Call me.

[whitemp5seattle]

locktite FTW

[whitemp5seattle]

April....Booooo:)

But by then I can have summer tires on them :p

[amsgator]

It's supposed to rain tomorrow and I have to work. Ill be home around 6:30ish we can take a look at this if the weather is clear. I have lock-tite so we can double check and sqaure it away. Call me.

alrighty. will do. i gotta take an online exam but hopefully i'll be done before that.

[Kansei]

ppl pay ppl money to install parts? (boom08)

took the words right out of my mouth (stooges)

[khaosman]

I did lots of parking lot drifting thanks to the snow we got :D

[hyouriittai]

Drove my car for the first time.

[Demoniam]

Congratulations!!!

[Kansei]

Drove my car for the first time.

yay! Congrats!

[MyZmZm]

ppl pay ppl money to install parts? (boom08)
when you don't have time/space/tools/equipment/knowledge - or access to the aforementioned - to do it yourself, unfortunately, yes :(

[CTt3P5]

Drove my car for the first time.

Woot....welcome to your new addiction. This site is full of great people and info. however it may lead you directly to an empty wallet. haha

[Crazee D]

Woot....welcome to your new addiction. This site is full of great people and info. however it may lead you directly to an empty wallet. haha

(mswerd) (iagree)

Today, I wanted to cry and scream...it appears the cams from the Aussie GB may have fitment issues, NOOO !!!

Nonetheless, assembling parts list for eventual install:
Valve cover gasket, timing belt, spring tensioner, gray RTV, feeler gauge, hmm what else?

[reynoldsrobbie]

(mswerd) (iagree)

Today, I wanted to cry and scream...it appears the cams from the Aussie GB may have fitment issues, NOOO !!!

Nonetheless, assembling parts list for eventual install:
Valve cover gasket, timing belt, spring tensioner, gray RTV, feeler gauge, hmm what else?
you the first of the group to install?

[Kansei]

Fitment issues? how so??? damn I just unsubscribed from that thread today, I have over 3500 thread subscriptions and every morning when I first come on the forums there's like 60-75 new threads bumped on my usercp.. it was getting out of hand haha.

[amsgator]

so i definately drove by like 3 cops today and my x50 didnt go off at all...is that bad or does it just mean they weren't shootin? it was in traffic so its not like I could speed anyway but yea... :-\

[Kansei]

it just means they weren't doing radar or laser.. most aren't.

[amsgator]

ok. i figured as much. and what band do false alarms usually come on? X or K? I thought X but not sure.

[Kansei]

yeah usually X.. car alarms, power doors at stores, and lots of other stuff sets off X. Plus the sensors that they put on all the lights to allow emergency vehicles to make the lights go green, they set off X.

[whitemp5seattle]

I never really got those detector things...when it goes off, doesn't that mean they've already got you on radar and you're screwed?

[Kansei]

I never really got those detector things...when it goes off, doesn't that mean they've already got you on radar and you're screwed?

nah.. they can detect from multiple miles away (if you're like.. in a flat desert area on a straight road) and legally they can't confirm your speed from that far away. You have to be pretty darn close.

[altspace]

Unless they do a instant on radar/laser shoot. Then your screwed either way.

[bazooka joe]

Unless they do a instant on radar/laser shoot. Then your screwed either way.

laser is bad!(five-0)

[amsgator]

yeah usually X.. car alarms, power doors at stores, and lots of other stuff sets off X. Plus the sensors that they put on all the lights to allow emergency vehicles to make the lights go green, they set off X.

ok. i get weak K bands sometimes, just a cop far away?

[amsgator]

laser is bad!(five-0)

yea i hate them. havent gotten hit w/ one yet, even while not speeding. idk how often they use them down here...

[whitemp5seattle]

they probably figure that there are so many senior citizens in FL that they don't bother...only the 5% who are under 65 y/o speed

[wmbeaver]

so, i went to drop off my paycheck, and found a tiny ass 1 lane road through a park, that has many sharp turns in it, and non one was around. and it looped around in a circle, so i took her for a spin around it, its kinda like an auto-x, but with very slight elevation changes, and through the woods

[magnumP5]

so, i went to drop off my paycheck, and found a tiny ass 1 lane road through a park, that has many sharp turns in it, and non one was around. and it looped around in a circle, so i took her for a spin around it, its kinda like an auto-x, but with very slight elevation changes, and through the woods
Wow, I did the very same thing! Ok so it wasn't a one lane road but there were quite a few elevation changes as well as a variety of corners. The only problem was that it has rained a little today so I about sent myself off the road (ughdance) . I'm still not used to the power my P5 makes now. Either way, it was stupid and I won't be doing anything of the sort again on a public road. Gah, I need to find a track or nice open parking lot to have fun it...

[amsgator]

they probably figure that there are so many senior citizens in FL that they don't bother...only the 5% who are under 65 y/o speed

college town! haha!! all speeders! :-D

[mazdaspeed777]

Got my P5 back today. New PS pump and coil pack, and I got to drive around a Mazda6 the dealership gave me while they were fixing my car.
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/614deb74f91a.jpg

[reynoldsrobbie]

Gave her a nice bath!

[Tengo]

^^^^^ dam thats a clean ass p5!, you already know that, looking good as always robbie

[reynoldsrobbie]

^^^^^ dam thats a clean ass p5!, you already know that, looking good as always robbie
thanks Eric.Its a better pic of the blacked out lights too!

[Yaggie1]

Lucky bastard !! I am in Chicago where it is a balmy 10 degrees. My car looks like a giant dirty salt block........


Gave her a nice bath!

[rednecks_r_us]

Gave her a nice bath!

I like your style.

Shaved emblems and smoked tails

[Kansei]

Lucky bastard !! I am in Chicago where it is a balmy 10 degrees. My car looks like a giant dirty salt block........

O RLY?

(pic taken yesterday)

[Yaggie1]

Yeah, mine looks about like that. It's down to about 3 degrees outside and windy so I'm not gunna run downstairs out of my nice toasty hotel room and shoot a comparison pic. Maybe in the morning.


O RLY?

(pic taken yesterday)

[altspace]

Beh...southerners. Many don't know what real cold is like. hehe.

[bazooka joe]

O RLY?

(pic taken yesterday)

you got me beat!

[aMaff]

Beh...southerners. Many don't know what real cold is like. hehe.
And we don't want to. Why do you think we're down here?

[altspace]

Well...I don't commute anymore, but when I did my car looked like this quite often.

http://home.comcast.net/~jhanley22/teg_dirt1.jpg

http://home.comcast.net/~jhanley22/teg_dirt2.jpg

[altspace]

But they she would clean up nice and look like this.

http://home.comcast.net/~jhanley22/teg_pic1.jpg

[altspace]

Ok...back on topic. Installing RB muffler into Chuyler's ride, UDP in CrazzeD's, and checking a broken door handle on another friends. The Altspace garage is open.

[MyZmZm]

boys, boys, boys.... when it comes to winter, you don't know what dirty is. lol this was my car last march. (boom07) ugh, SO glad she's parked for winter this year (even though i miss driving her like crazy)

[Reitrof]

Ok...back on topic. Installing RB muffler into Chuyler's ride, UDP in CrazzeD's, and checking a broken door handle on another friends. The Altspace garage is open.

Nuts, I so wanted to be there.

[rednecks_r_us]

boys, boys, boys.... when it comes to winter, you don't know what dirty is. lol this was my car last march. (boom07) ugh, SO glad she's parked for winter this year (even though i miss driving her like crazy)


This is my car last April

[amsgator]

This is my car last April

it's in hiding

[CTt3P5]

So nice to know I am not the only one with a dirty ride. Damn Bill your car looks like my sig pic from last Feb. That is some crazy snowfall for AZ in April of all months.

On topic....wish I was closer to the Altspace garage.....but since I am not I drove to a buddy's house to pick up his old rims that I just sold on ebay for him. They are sitting in the hatch now.

[bazooka joe]

And we don't want to. Why do you think we're down here?

ya'll was born there!

[bazooka joe]

Nuts, I so wanted to be there.

well, things didn't go off as planned...:mad:

[Reitrof]

well, things didn't go off as planned...:mad:

Oh? So you didn't go? Or Chris didn't get it installed?

Are you around after dinner tonight or tomorrow around noon? I need to get this piece to you.

[bazooka joe]

Oh? So you didn't go? Or Chris didn't get it installed?

Are you around after dinner tonight or tomorrow around noon? I need to get this piece to you.

we went, but as would have it...things were pretty rusty and the bolts didn't want to comply!!

[Reitrof]

we went, but as would have it...things were pretty rusty and the bolts didn't want to comply!!

Ahh, too bad Chris has rusty nuts. Does Amanda know?

[reynoldsrobbie]

Trying to figure why my coolant tank is leaking

[altspace]

Ahh, too bad Chris has rusty nuts. Does Amanda know?

Hahaha! I gave it a shot anyway. 75,000 miles in the salt driven north east does wonders on metal.

[Bala]

Loaded up the Kiddos and ran some errands with the sunroof open and all the windows down. It's currently 78 according to the thermometer on my back porch, officially 75: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA1182_f.html
The weather this season is bipolar (freak)

[Reitrof]

Hahaha! I gave it a shot anyway. 75,000 miles in the salt driven north east does wonders on metal.

Might be worthwhile just to get new ones and cut the old ones.

[Kansei]

Loaded up the Kiddos and ran some errands with the sunroof open and all the windows down. It's currently 78 according to the thermometer on my back porch, officially 75: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA1182_f.html
The weather this season is bipolar (freak)

Wind chill was 6F here when it was still light out.

I hate you :P

[khaosman]

Wind chill was 6F here when it was still light out.

I hate you :P

The high today is 2F. Tomorrow and Monday's high are expected to be 3F. Wind chills will be in the -20s :(

My car is also dirty as hell. I'd like to at least drive it through a car wash to get some of this shit off it, but nooooo, we aren't even getting close to freezing, yet alone above it.

[amsgator]

are ebay HID kits good? i found some for 119 but idk if they are good or pieces of crap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HID-XENON-CONVERSION-KIT-9006-H4-H13-H10-H1-9007-H7-BI_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36476QQihZ003QQitemZ 130072602352QQrdZ1

[Yaggie1]

Allright, I guess I have to add some pics of my dirty salty ass car. Do have a new sound coming from my car today. When I turn the wheel all the way left or right from a stop and step on the gas I get some weird squeaky crunchy sound. Doesn't do it if the wheels are straight and I step on the gas though

[mazdaspeed777]

Allright, I guess I have to add some pics of my dirty salty ass car. Do have a new sound coming from my car today. When I turn the wheel all the way left or right from a stop and step on the gas I get some weird squeaky crunchy sound. Doesn't do it if the wheels are straight and I step on the gas though

Sounds like the power stearing pump. Just had to replace my at 67,000 miles

[Yaggie1]

It doesn't make the noise while I am turning the wheel though. It does it if I already have the wheel turned and then step on the gas. Is that different than what you had ?


Sounds like the power stearing pump. Just had to replace my at 67,000 miles

[magnumP5]

It doesn't make the noise while I am turning the wheel though. It does it if I already have the wheel turned and then step on the gas. Is that different than what you had ?
Mine just started making the same noise, but mine only makes the noise when the wheel is turned all the way left or right and I'm on the gas. My guess is low power steering fluid, bad power steering pump and/or something wrong with the power steering belt (too tight or loose for example).

[kura808]

lol wow every1 seems to be talking about weather here lol. haha funny thing is with this global warming thing, in hawaii, around midnight, i think we hit 50degrees farenheit lol.i think its been a while since we had such cold weather lol. i guess 50degrees wouldnt be much for u mainlanders who experience cold weather all the time lol. its weird considering that we usually have around the 80's year round.haha cold weather makes it hard to wake up in the morning heh

[altspace]

Global warming does not necessarily refer to "warming" the earth. We are looking at a global weather fluctuation pattern that is highly unusual this year. Sad thing is, I'm really concerned now about what the future brings.

[redpr5]

threw in a new set of ngk v-powers today. the densos that were in there were completely burnt up. car idles great now, runs a lot smoother too. :D

oh yea i also hit a dead cat at 60 goin around a curve. it was dark, the cat was black so i didnt even see it, but i sure as hell heard it. i pulled into a gas station and did a once over for damage, everything looks kosher.

[amsgator]

threw in a new set of ngk v-powers today. the densos that were in there were completely burnt up. car idles great now, runs a lot smoother too. :D

oh yea i also hit a dead cat at 60 goin around a curve. it was dark, the cat was black so i didnt even see it, but i sure as hell heard it. i pulled into a gas station and did a once over for damage, everything looks kosher.


haha so did i!!!!!!!!!! put them in yesterday and its ready to go!!!!!!!!!!

haha...thats so funny. i went to autozone to buy them but they dont carry ngk so i had to go to advanced discount...

[fonzinator]

Put in a new battery this past weekend. Car was on the OEM battery and was really struggling to start in the cold weather here in Minnesota.

I bought a Duralast Gold from Autozone for $70. Consumer Reports rated it a best buy. It was -15 the day I decided to do this...not too smart. I didn't realize, until I opened the hood in Autozone's lot with my new battery in hand, that the sway bar totally blocks the battery from overhead. I didn't have my wratchet set with me, but thankfully I was able to borrow Autozone's tools. I finally figured out that if I removed the entire airfilter assembly, I could slide the battery forward from underneath the sway bar. 45 minutes later, the battery was in, my fingers were frozen and Autozone's 10mm socket went sailing into the engine bay. I offered to buy them a new one, but they were cool and wouldn't let me.

The P5 starts hard now and is happy! :)

[altspace]

I have a "MAZDA High Performance" battery in my P5, whatever that means.

[iLisa]

I'm still on my stock battery also..

[2003newlyack]

I have an optima yellowtop and it's had no problem starting up even in this -5 degree weather.. that's without the windchill
gotta love oswego

[mazdaspeed777]

It doesn't make the noise while I am turning the wheel though. It does it if I already have the wheel turned and then step on the gas. Is that different than what you had ?

If the sound doesn't start till you step on the gas, it could be a belt. But if your getting any whining while you crank the wheel theres a good chance you have a bad PS pump. I would check your fluid level, pump(make sure its not leaking anywhere), check the belt, and check the fastener that holds the hose going into the PS pump in plase.

[altspace]

I drove her...wahooo!

[-pixy-]

w00 h00. 77k today.

the miles are really gonna add up starting the 20th, my new job will double my daily mileage.

[Kansei]

w00 h00. 77k today.

the miles are really gonna add up starting the 20th, my new job will double my daily mileage.

oh no3s! I can't let you catch up :P I'm at 79500ish

my mileage in the winter is much lower because parking lot drifting (in reverse lol, FWD for the lose) doesn't really rack up the miles much.. plus when it's cold I don't like driving with the windows down so I try to limit my time in the car :P

[aMaff]

I drove her...wahooo!
so...33,001 miles? :p

[Reitrof]

I have a "MAZDA High Performance" battery in my P5, whatever that means.

Not sure what mine is but it still the original, 130k miles and over 5 years. Morbidly wondering how long it will last.

[Foolish]

Washed the front and back windows.

Removed old Zoom-Zoom sticker.

Applied new (bigger, blue) Zoom-Zoom sticker. +2.5HP.

[Tengo]

horn stopped working a couple days ago, it gave the most hilarious sound before it died, the honk sounded like it had something stuck in its throat, then it dies, dead fuse im assuming huh? i dont have a owners manual, so does someone have the layout of the fuses?

[Kansei]

My horn does that when it gets clogged with snow and slush and ice.

[redpr5]

haha so did i!!!!!!!!!! put them in yesterday and its ready to go!!!!!!!!!!

haha...thats so funny. i went to autozone to buy them but they dont carry ngk so i had to go to advanced discount...

yep i went to advance auto parts cuz autozone is like we only carry bosch, the guy tried sellin me on bosch platnium +4s. i stared at him and said NO! and went to advance.
payed like 7 bucks for my v-powers (for 4) i was happy.

[reynoldsrobbie]

Not sure what mine is but it still the original, 130k miles and over 5 years. Morbidly wondering how long it will last.
Im on my second redtop due to my tunes!

[Yaggie1]

It's weird, it's not a whining sound at all. I can turn the wheel all the way and it doesn't make a sound until I step on the gas. Only way I can think to describe the sound is like a crunching sound...........


If the sound doesn't start till you step on the gas, it could be a belt. But if your getting any whining while you crank the wheel theres a good chance you have a bad PS pump. I would check your fluid level, pump(make sure its not leaking anywhere), check the belt, and check the fastener that holds the hose going into the PS pump in plase.

[altspace]

so...33,001 miles? :p

Actually.... 33,200. Amazing huh?

[aMaff]

Actually.... 33,200. Amazing huh?
(iagree) lol

[boostdprotegelx]

(iagree) lol
teehee.

i drove mine too..first time.. i didn't listen to my buddy and didn't tie the hood down, boom, cracked my windshield...i thought i wasn't gonna go fast.

[amsgator]

yep i went to advance auto parts cuz autozone is like we only carry bosch, the guy tried sellin me on bosch platnium +4s. i stared at him and said NO! and went to advance.
payed like 7 bucks for my v-powers (for 4) i was happy.


yup. $1.77 each :D They tried to sell me bosch too...but i said no also.

[aMaff]

teehee.

i drove mine too..first time.. i didn't listen to my buddy and didn't tie the hood down, boom, cracked my windshield...i thought i wasn't gonna go fast.
huh? Seriously? Shouldn't the hood have, oh, I don't know, a latch?

[boostdprotegelx]

huh? Seriously? Shouldn't the hood have, oh, I don't know, a latch?
yep seriously. i took the latch off when i had a CF hood..my bad..lol. i had hood pins. i just hsould have tied it down. no biggie. i'm just dumb

[CTt3P5]

Skipped the routine commute and drove downtown for jury duty.

[CTt3P5]

Actually.... 33,200. Amazing huh?

Better watch that mileage Josh. You are just giving Mark more bargaining power....hahaha

[Reitrof]

Im on my second redtop due to my tunes!

Due to my tunes???

[FrolessWonder]

i have decided to sell my rx-8 rims and buy new wheels for my P5. I want jhew84 rev's but we shall see.

[altspace]

Better watch that mileage Josh. You are just giving Mark more bargaining power....hahaha

Guess you have been out of the loop in NEPOC. Mark's not buying her.

Went to run her through the touchless carwash and the damn money machine was not taking my money. Where are real people these days for service!?!?

[bazooka joe]

Po-po is gunna love u.

ya, around here it's like giving them the (eekfu)

[whitemp5seattle]

i have decided to sell my rx-8 rims and buy new wheels for my P5. I want jhew84 rev's but we shall see.

good luck with the sale! I know a lot of people want those rims on the forums...you shouldn't have any problems selling 'em!

[amsgator]

if i run Seafoam through my gas tank and the pcv valve, will I have to change my oil? I was told I would but just want to make sure.

[Kansei]

through the pcv? you mean pull the vacuum line off the pcv valve and stick the seafoam in there? that'll suck it into your intake manifold, so you shouldn't have any issue with oil contamination. You really only need to change your oil after using seafoam if you put it.. in your oil.

[boostdprotegelx]

through the pcv? you mean pull the vacuum line off the pcv valve and stick the seafoam in there? that'll suck it into your intake manifold, so you shouldn't have any issue with oil contamination. You really only need to change your oil after using seafoam if you put it.. in your oil.
anyone have directions on the seafoam.i wanna use this too soon.. and i would like an answer to this.. just to check stuff.

[aMaff]

Yes. The bottle.

[amsgator]

through the pcv? you mean pull the vacuum line off the pcv valve and stick the seafoam in there? that'll suck it into your intake manifold, so you shouldn't have any issue with oil contamination. You really only need to change your oil after using seafoam if you put it.. in your oil.

yea thats what i thought, but someone else was tellin me they thought I would have to change it regardless. just wanted to make sure i didnt have to change the oil today when i did it later.

[aMaff]

no, only if you dump some into the oil

[mazdaspeed777]

Relocated horn, alligned fog and headlights(finally got them right), and removed black vinyl covering on exterior window pillars

[boostdprotegelx]

Relocated horn, alligned fog and headlights(finally got them right), and removed black vinyl covering on exterior window pillars
very nice. productive days are awesome.


amaff..sorry:(

[aMaff]

lol no problem

[mazdaspeed777]

very nice. productive days are awesome.


amaff..sorry:(

Yah, I did that all last night within an hour or so. I will post some pics when I get finished removing the vinyl from the other side. It is looking pretty kick ass.

[boostdprotegelx]

Yah, I did that all last night within an hour or so. I will post some pics when I get finished removing the vinyl from the other side. It is looking pretty kick ass.
i think so too. good luck with that.

I'm trying to get all my shit together for the show in may:(((

[mazdaspeed777]

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!! Just won a brand new Protege 5 Mazdaspeed axleback on ebay for $89! Sorry got a little excited there, just had to tell somebody. Here is a pic of it:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/2861_1.jpg

[boostdprotegelx]

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!! Just won a brand new Protege 5 Mazdaspeed axleback on ebay for $89! Sorry got a little excited there, just had to tell somebody. Here is a pic of it:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/2861_1.jpg
you'll have to get custom piping...yes?


go you.

[mazdaspeed777]

I don't believe so. This is the Mazdaspeed axleback that was made for the P5. It is supposed to bolt right on there. Does anybody that has installed one of these have any tips or advice on installing it??

[boostdprotegelx]

I don't believe so. This is the Mazdaspeed axleback that was made for the P5. It is supposed to bolt right on there. Does anybody that has installed one of these have any tips or advice on installing it??
badass man. that'll sound NIIICE

[aMaff]

I used to have one. It sounds really nice, I just hope you don't do a lot of highway driving. I replaced it with a Racing beat cat back. I later added a Ractive header and an SRI, and all that is still quieter at cruise than the mazdaspeed axleback.

That being said, it sounded real good around town.

[meinp5]

I don't believe so. This is the Mazdaspeed axleback that was made for the P5. It is supposed to bolt right on there. Does anybody that has installed one of these have any tips or advice on installing it??

When I installed mine I jacked up the rear pass. side wheel and took it off. Then all you need to do is unbolt the old and put on the new. When you take off the old I would suggest having someone help support the tip. It's kinda heavy and awkward to do by yourself(but it can be done).

[Yaggie1]

Damnit, I want some RX-8 wheels.....................don't think I can swing it since I just got done giving Lowe's almost $700 for my new water heater....(sad1)


i have decided to sell my rx-8 rims and buy new wheels for my P5. I want jhew84 rev's but we shall see.

[Yaggie1]

I had that muffler too. It does sound nice. Highway drone for sure. Shit, my header and Racing Beat was too loud for me on the highway too. Just got done pulling all that off and going to back to stock exhaust.......




I used to have one. It sounds really nice, I just hope you don't do a lot of highway driving. I replaced it with a Racing beat cat back. I later added a Ractive header and an SRI, and all that is still quieter at cruise than the mazdaspeed axleback.

That being said, it sounded real good around town.

[CTt3P5]

Guess you have been out of the loop in NEPOC. Mark's not buying her.

Went to run her through the touchless carwash and the damn money machine was not taking my money. Where are real people these days for service!?!?

Yeah, didn't know that....guess it is time for me to drive back up to get into the loop. Thought about coming up for the spring clean but April is gonna be hectic for me as is.

Sounds pretty lame about the carwash, gotta love technology..lol

[altspace]

WOOOOHOOOO!!!!!!! Just won a brand new Protege 5 Mazdaspeed axleback on ebay for $89! Sorry got a little excited there, just had to tell somebody.

As was I untill the drone drove me insane. Enjoy.

[amsgator]

I seafoamed my car today in the Sears parking lot...crazy stuff. I feel sorry for whoever was behind me when I left...they had to wait because they couldn't see...then I took it on the highway til it stopped smoking. :-D

[scoochv]

I got gas...!

It's too cold in the Chicagoland area to do much else (dunno)

[altspace]

It's too cold in the Chicagoland area to do much else (dunno)

So I hear.....and lovely snow. Friend of mine from there is having a great time with his snowmobile.

[boostdprotegelx]

I seafoamed my car today in the Sears parking lot...crazy stuff. I feel sorry for whoever was behind me when I left...they had to wait because they couldn't see...then I took it on the highway til it stopped smoking. :-D
can you pick that stuff up at sears? i gotta get mine.. and why was it smoking?

[FrolessWonder]

Damnit, I want some RX-8 wheels.....................don't think I can swing it since I just got done giving Lowe's almost $700 for my new water heater....(sad1)

haha, 500 shipped and their yours!

[shaggyhair]

haha, 500 shipped and their yours!

i'm picking up my new p5 this weekend and this is something i really want for it. is that price just for the rims or are the tires included with them?

[altspace]

I think my P5 is becoming sad. I took her to a few dealers while test driving other cars.

1. 2004 Nissan 350Z Track Edition (wow....it's all I can say)
2. 2007 Honda Civic Si (Quite pleased....even with an extra 580 lbs. in the car. I hate driving with sales people.)

[Salmon_Rob]

I think my P5 is becoming sad. I took her to a few dealers while test driving other cars.

1. 2004 Nissan 350Z Track Edition (wow....it's all I can say)
2. 2007 Honda Civic Si (Quite pleased....even with an extra 580 lbs. in the car. I hate driving with sales people.)*smacks you* do NOT replace your p5 with a honda

[iLisa]

*smacks you* do NOT replace your p5 with a honda(werd)

[Kansei]

i'm picking up my new p5 this weekend and this is something i really want for it. is that price just for the rims or are the tires included with them?

congrats on the P5.. P5 = (boobs)

[Kansei]

I think my P5 is becoming sad. I took her to a few dealers while test driving other cars.

1. 2004 Nissan 350Z Track Edition (wow....it's all I can say)
2. 2007 Honda Civic Si (Quite pleased....even with an extra 580 lbs. in the car. I hate driving with sales people.)

Holy crap, I thought the salesman who was in my P5 during my initial test drive was large.. that definitely takes the cake (though he probably should lay off the cake haha)

but yeah.. no honda! (I know you were a honda guy, but we can cure you of that I'm sure). The 350z is totally tits though, wow. mmmmmm it would be hard to say no to a 350z, but how did the driving dynamics and poise and such compare to the RX-8?

[Salmon_Rob]

i didnt like the way the tree fiddy drove. felt big to me, and the ergonomics felt a little off compared to the rx8. the interior feels cheap compared to the rx8 to

[shaggyhair]

congrats on the P5.. P5 = (boobs)

thanks. i found it on ebay. i'm picking up up saturday morning and when i get it back here, i'll do a post and take a few pictures. i've wanted a p5 for a while now. i'm one of those people who got a normal protege and then after finding these forums and doing research fell in love with the p5 body. it's only got 44,200 miles on it and is the dark blue mica color. i'm trying to decide what my first mod will be. probably tint just because i'm so used to that. then i'll put the sound system (that i'm removing from my car today) into the p5. i'm thinking of fiberglassing an enclosure and mounting the amps under the backseat. sound like a good plan?

[iLisa]

thanks. i found it on ebay. i'm picking up up saturday morning and when i get it back here, i'll do a post and take a few pictures. i've wanted a p5 for a while now. i'm one of those people who got a normal protege and then after finding these forums and doing research fell in love with the p5 body. it's only got 44,200 miles on it and is the dark blue mica color. i'm trying to decide what my first mod will be. probably tint just because i'm so used to that. then i'll put the sound system (that i'm removing from my car today) into the p5. i'm thinking of fiberglassing an enclosure and mounting the amps under the backseat. sound like a good plan?midnight blue ftw :D

[aMaff]

ah yes. the P5 body is the hotness.

[rednecks_r_us]

Took mine to the tranny shop. Won't come out of 5th gear.

[CTt3P5]

^^^You just put that in!

Left mine in the driveway for the wifey to drive to work and finally got the additional 200lbs of wait out of the hatch/rear seat area.

[MyZmZm]

midnight blue ftw :D
(first) :D

can't wait to see the pics shaggy, you'll love the P5. dark tint definitely looks good on the mid blue.


haven't ever driven/ridden in the 350Z, but i don't know if it could match the balance, handling, and of course that beautiful rotary sound from the RX8. i'd love to have an 8 someday, i've even got a couple options for a custom plate should i get one :)

[altspace]

Holy crap, I thought the salesman who was in my P5 during my initial test drive was large.. that definitely takes the cake (though he probably should lay off the cake haha)

but yeah.. no honda! (I know you were a honda guy, but we can cure you of that I'm sure). The 350z is totally tits though, wow. mmmmmm it would be hard to say no to a 350z, but how did the driving dynamics and poise and such compare to the RX-8?

Ha! No...that's the combined weight of everyone in the car. Nah...no Honda for me. Just thought I'd take one for a spin. It's nice, but the "economical" part of the car is still most present. The Z on the other hand, that's a lovely beast indeed. So many debates have already been spoken about comparing the Z and the 8. Personally, the power is fantastic in the Z, but I'm just not feeling the true love that I have in the 8. Trust me....I've been looking at everything. Plus there is the $$$ factor. The Z I tested had waaaaay too many miles for my liking at 56K.

[TreFlip999]

il left my P5 at the airport today..sigh* had to fly up to washington....2 weeks...i parked her next to red P5 to keep her company...hehe

[aMaff]

lol maybe when you get back there'll be mini P5s running around ;)

[TreFlip999]

lol maybe when you get back there'll be mini P5s running around ;) hahaha....nah i would only
breed her with a mazdaspeed

[Tengo]

hahaha....nah i would only
breed her with a mazdaspeed
i like your style lol

[aMaff]

What about a P5T?

[TreFlip999]

What about a P5T?depends on how much PSI your pushing lol shes kinda snobby

[altspace]

Breed with a RX-8.

[Reitrof]

Had an alignment done today. Found out the LF wheel bearing is a little worn, would explain the hum I am hearing at highway speeds. Mechanic says it doesn't need to replaced yet.

Quoted me $200 to replace the bearing. Sound right?

[rednecks_r_us]

^^^You just put that in!



Yep, I know.

So certified transmissions is putting my stock one with the open diff back in and I'll get to see why the MSP one is binding in 5th grear.

At least I'll still have the light weight fidanza flywheel and the ACT clutch on the car.

[ProtoType5]

^^^You just put that in!

Left mine in the driveway for the wifey to drive to work and finally got the additional 200lbs of wait out of the hatch/rear seat area.

Would hate for the wifey to find the 200lb dead waiter in the hatch huh???

[CTt3P5]

Would hate for the wifey to find the 200lb dead waiter in the hatch huh???

LMAO....actually it was the pool boy, and I don't have a pool!!!...WTH was I thinking....j/k. Nah, I sold some rims for a buddy on ebay and picked them up from him last Saturday and got them packed on Monday. So they were riding around with me until last night.

[Reitrof]

Yep, I know.

At least I'll still have the light weight fidanza flywheel and the ACT clutch on the car.

Sorry to hear about the tranny.

Are you liking the flywheel? I know I am.

[rednecks_r_us]

Sorry to hear about the tranny.

Are you liking the flywheel? I know I am.

I'm loving the flywheel and clutch. Been driving miss daisy though trying to ease in the new clutch.

I'll get the MSP tranny back and will have to tear it apart to find out why 5th gear is binding up. I'm thinking about the 323 or 626 5th gear and reduce some highway rpms.

[gottacatchup]

i went out to try and start it today and got nothing,the cold killed my battery. Luckily with a jump from a friend I was able to get her going but looks like its time to upgrade to an optima.

[rednecks_r_us]

i went out to try and start it today and got nothing,the cold killed my battery. Luckily with a jump from a friend I was able to get her going but looks like its time to upgrade to an optima.


Optima for the win.

[Kansei]

yeah I like my optima.. but if my car sits out in the cold (like when I'm at work 8-6 with no lunch break .. what a long day I've had, was sooo damn busy) it still takes like 10 cranks of the starter to get the engine moving... It seems to handle the cold a LOT better than my OEM battery though, that thing was DONE halfway through my first winter in the cold white north :P

[amsgator]

washed my car... took forever

washed, clayed, took off old wax, put on new wax, and then some shiny wax, i forget what its called. it was the mother's 3 step thing. took forever but it looks nice :)

[rednecks_r_us]

yeah I like my optima.. but if my car sits out in the cold (like when I'm at work 8-6 with no lunch break .. what a long day I've had, was sooo damn busy) it still takes like 10 cranks of the starter to get the engine moving... It seems to handle the cold a LOT better than my OEM battery though, that thing was DONE halfway through my first winter in the cold white north :P

http://www.wagonator.com <-- forums for wagon lovers

I'm on that forum now too.

[Kansei]

http://www.wagonator.com <-- forums for wagon lovers

I'm on that forum now too.

yay :)

[Reitrof]

I'm loving the flywheel and clutch. Been driving miss daisy though trying to ease in the new clutch.

I'll get the MSP tranny back and will have to tear it apart to find out why 5th gear is binding up. I'm thinking about the 323 or 626 5th gear and reduce some highway rpms.

Let me know how that works out. Some one on the board was selling a 5th gear kit that looked good.

[Reitrof]

i went out to try and start it today and got nothing,the cold killed my battery. Luckily with a jump from a friend I was able to get her going but looks like its time to upgrade to an optima.

Interesting. I am still on the original battery, no issues so far, 5 1/2 years. Waiting for it to die. Still starts fine in the cold.

[rednecks_r_us]

Let me know how that works out. Some one on the board was selling a 5th gear kit that looked good.

Do you know who it was? NSN motorsports or something like that sells the gears at an outragous price of $255. $150 - $200 shipped is more what I'd pay. Or find a 626 in a junk yard and pay $50.

[mazdaspeed777]

Im installing my Mazdaspeed axleback right now and I can not for the life of me get off the rusty old bolts on the old exhaust. I soaked it in this rust brake away stuff and nothin! Anyone have any tips for me on how to get them loose? Need help ASAP

[rednecks_r_us]

6 point socket and an impact wrench

[mazdaspeed777]

Hmmm don't have one of those. What does an impact wrench look like?? Any other ideas? something I have around the house maybe??

[rednecks_r_us]

Hmmm don't have one of those. What does an impact wrench look like?? Any other ideas? something I have around the house maybe??


Its an air tool


Otherwise go to Sears or Home Depot and get a long breaker bar.

[CTt3P5]

Im installing my Mazdaspeed axleback right now and I can not for the life of me get off the rusty old bolts on the old exhaust. I soaked it in this rust brake away stuff and nothin! Anyone have any tips for me on how to get them loose? Need help ASAP

I had the same problem...damn rusty bolts and damn Northeast winters! I sprayed them and let them sit overnight and they still wouldn't move. So I called the local Meineke and they got one out with an impact wrench and cut the other off...

5 minutes - time
$10 - cost
driving home with the stock axle back tied to the frame and droning like crazy - priceless.....lol

[mazdaspeed777]

Thanks guys, I will eather see if shucks will rent out an impact wrench or just take it to a muffler shop.

[TreFlip999]

is it hard to put an exhaust on yourself?

[rednecks_r_us]

Its not hard at all. Rusted bolts that strip very easy are a pain for even the most experienced gear heads.

[StealthWyvern]

Its not hard at all. Rusted bolts that strip very easy are a pain for even the most experienced gear heads.

I agree the hardest part more then likley is gettign the old system off

[rednecks_r_us]

Hmmm don't have one of those. What does an impact wrench look like?? Any other ideas? something I have around the house maybe??


Here is a cordless impact wrench from kctools.com

http://www.kctools.com.au/images/TOOLS/TOOL%20JPEGS/TOOL%20JPEGS%20INC%20DESCRIPTION/08585A%2018VOLT%20CORDLESS%20IMPACT%20WRENCH.jpg


Snap on has one too

http://www.handytoolguide.com/2006/08/new_snapon_18volt_cordless_imp.html#more


Snap-on Tools has introduced the new 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench which "helps users tackle jobs such as removing lug nuts, loosening tie rod ends and securing other fasteners more accurately and quickly than ever before". 'Touted as the "Mother of All Cordless Impact Wrenches," the Snap-on Cordless Impact Wrench treats users to a patented super-heavy-duty impact mechanism that allows for the quick removal of stubborn fasteners while delivering more power and durability to the head.

Heat-treated alloy gears allow for unprecedented power with a maximum of 550 foot-pounds of tightening torque and 3,000 impacts per minute. Additionally, the Impact wrench features high-impact, glass-filled nylon housing and a patented airflow system for superior durability and tool life. The tool's cushion mounted motor and ergonomic over-molded cushion grip will allow users to reap the benefits of greater control and comfort in those hard-to-reach spaces.'

[altspace]

Should one be working on a car if they lack the knowledge of an impact? The other issue is that rust eats away the metal so much that there is nothing for the sockets to grip. Hence the need to hack off. (ok...enough talking about hacking nuts here.)

[redpr5]

i put air in my tires today. and found out why ive been gettin shitty gas mileage. my right rear tire was damn near flat.....yea fantastic i know. ive been pretty sick the past few days tho, so i havent really cared enough to do anything with the car

[magnumP5]

I finally put in th WeaponR Coolant Catch tank that has been sitting in my room for about 3 weeks. I had to come up with a way to mount it though. Anyhow, I ended up running to Home Depot and picking up this 3 ft aluminum bar with an "L-shaped" cross-section and going to town with it. I ended up cutting off about a 6" piece and drilling 3 holes in it, 2 for the catch tank and 1 for some random threaded hole I found in the engine bay.

Pics!

[StealthWyvern]

Should one be working on a car if they lack the knowledge of an impact? The other issue is that rust eats away the metal so much that there is nothing for the sockets to grip. Hence the need to hack off. (ok...enough talking about hacking nuts here.)

I take it thats a tender subject for ya thier buddy.

[bazooka joe]

oh, changed the oil and filter today...ready for another 3K miles!(burnout)

[Reitrof]

Do you know who it was? NSN motorsports or something like that sells the gears at an outragous price of $255. $150 - $200 shipped is more what I'd pay. Or find a 626 in a junk yard and pay $50.

Sorry, was NSN I was thnking of. Not too bad since it is a kit, they apparently did some research on the gear ratios.

Let me know what you find.

[Reitrof]

(ok...enough talking about hacking nuts here.)

Involuntarily crossing my legs(shocked)

[Reitrof]

Not on my car but had to put new tread on the wife's car today. Went with BFG Traction TA's as the Falken Ziex 512's died early.

131K, and more to come this week, Weds run to Bangor to pickup my daughter and then to Sutton Quebec, skiing with my brother for the weekend.

[amsgator]

rolled 38k earlier this week :-\

[Kansei]

got half of my car washed, the other half has thick soapy ice on it.. and nearly an hour later my hands still don't have proper feeling in them.. yay 6F and outside washing the car.

[aMaff]

got half of my car washed, the other half has thick soapy ice on it.. and nearly an hour later my hands still don't have proper feeling in them.. yay 6F and outside washing the car.
tard (stooges)

[rednecks_r_us]

I thought about my P5 today. Looked at some pictures of her.

[altspace]

got half of my car washed, the other half has thick soapy ice on it.. and nearly an hour later my hands still don't have proper feeling in them.. yay 6F and outside washing the car.

Damn boy, why even try? Washed mine down...in the garage.

[Kansei]

Damn boy, why even try? Washed mine down...in the garage.

it really needed to be washed. I have pics of pre-wash to prove it. my hands feel 90% normal today so it was worth it maybe. I still need to finish though, the car looks funny caked with soapy ice. the water was freezing within seconds of spraying it on.

[mryellermp5]

might be selling my P5 today:( but still have my speed:)
WILL BE SOLD ON WENSDAY...WOOOT!

[aMaff]

it really needed to be washed. I have pics of pre-wash to prove it. my hands feel 90% normal today so it was worth it maybe. I still need to finish though, the car looks funny caked with soapy ice. the water was freezing within seconds of spraying it on.
I repeat:
tard (stooges)

[Kansei]

I repeat:
tard (stooges)

You haven't lived here in the winter.. when I upload the pictures you'll see what I mean.

[reynoldsrobbie]

took my P5 to the track yesterday. Got video and a pic on the P5 thread.

[Kansei]

washed the other half of my car today. I used waterproof gloves this time. It still iced up as I was spraying the water on, even though it's hot water comin out. I think I got all the soap off, but oh well as least I got the salt off

[khaosman]

My car was dirty as well, but I didn't really feel like risking frostbite like Kansei so I took it through a car wash ;) Then I dried her up real nice with my MF towel. My god, it looks completely different. Seriously, it was like washing off a Pontiac Aztec-shaped dirt/salt shell and finding my car underneath. It'd been so long since she was clean!

[amsgator]

Put Bomz SRI on today w/ Raider's help :-D Pics are here!

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/sockerdood/Car%20Pics/IntakeShot.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/sockerdood/Car%20Pics/CarLineup.jpg

[Tengo]

looks good, i see chris was there too.

[amsgator]

yeap. it was fun :)

[aMaff]

Got busy today. Changed tranny fluid to GM synchromesh. MARKED impovement over whatever was in there before (way more than 'placebo effect')
Also installed foglight mod and yellow rockblocker fog covers.
yellow is the new clear
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/IMG_3037.jpg

Lookin MEAN!
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/IMG_3039.jpg

All on (shitty picture. Deal with it :p)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/IMG_3040.jpg

[Foolish]

Got busy today.

So the Miata did come with a new boyfriend! Good for you!

I see you went on with the trans. job even though I had to cancel my little mini-meet. Well, fine, be that way! ;)

[aMaff]

So the Miata did come with a new boyfriend! Good for you!
why do you automatically assume it was a guy? My Miazda brings all the girls to the yard ;)

I see you went on with the trans. job even though I had to cancel my little mini-meet. Well, fine, be that way! ;)
Next saturday, you got a hankering for re-doing my miata's suspension?

[Foolish]

I dunno, let's see how the week plays out. I don't want to go making plans and then having to cancel them again due to (stupid fucking) school, or other factors!

[aMaff]

I dunno, let's see how the week plays out. I don't want to go making plans and then having to cancel them again due to (stupid fucking) school, or other factors!
Alright. Well, if there's a chance you can tear yourself away from everyting and loan me a garage, I'd love to have some1 w/ a little miata experience givin me a hand. I haven't talked to him yet, but Luke'd probably wanna join in the fun too.

EDIT: If I can't get this done soon, I'm gonna start missing events like I did the last one :(

[magnumP5]

Bah! New coolant tank is leaking from somewhere underneath. I'll have to pull it out and seal it now whenever I can get around to it.

[mazdaspeed777]

[QUOTE=aMaff]
yellow is the new clear

Amen to that. I love my yellow Catz spot fogs

[mazdaspeed777]

I got the P5 Mazdaspeed axleback installed on Saturday thanks to "Sam1" for the help and a breaker bar that got the rusty bolts off for me. Thanks sam. I love the new sound. Here is a pic:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/0ed71a0c4017.jpg
Just picked up from UPS!
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/14422c97dd88.jpg
Installed, fits perfectly!

[mazdaspeed777]

Also installed a MAM door lock bezel. Thanks to Chopstickhero for the sale and fast shipping. Here is a pic:
BEFORE:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/0e19fdbe7dd5.jpg

AFTER:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/5f694f9fae30.jpg

[whitemp5seattle]

lookin good folks

[i12drivemyMP5]

Also installed a MAM door lock bezel. Thanks to Chopstickhero for the sale and fast shipping. Here is a pic:
BEFORE:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/0e19fdbe7dd5.jpg

AFTER:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/5f694f9fae30.jpgDamn, that's cool. Where can any of those be had now days? I needs me 1nna dem!

[mazdaspeed777]

They don't make them anymore. I was lucky enough to find a forum member that had one(chopstickhero). Just got to keep your eyes open for one on the forums

[iLisa]

Also installed a MAM door lock bezel. Thanks to Chopstickhero for the sale and fast shipping. Here is a pic:
BEFORE:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/0e19fdbe7dd5.jpg

AFTER:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/5f694f9fae30.jpg
I love this.. looks VERY good!

[whitemp5seattle]

you could find some paint that matches the interior color and paint them I guess, right?

[mazdaspeed777]

you could find some paint that matches the interior color and paint them I guess, right?

Yah would look pretty close to MAM doorlock bezel if you just painted it but not as cool. Here is a FS thread on the forum that has a MAM doorlock bezel for sale if anyone wants this look:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123620098

[whitemp5seattle]

that thread is over a year old (boom02)

[mazdaspeed777]

that thread is over a year old (boom02)

Yah, I know but it never said he sold it so he still might have it if he is still around.

[iLisa]

that thread is over a year old (boom02)
yep.. silly sleepy me bumped it.. I didn't even look at the year to see how old it was.. (screwy)

[whitemp5seattle]

oooo page 600...points anybody? (shady)

[Kansei]

yeah free points for everybody

... wait wrong thread haha.

I'm so glad my Protege is mostly clean now, though no spray wash will ever get the glass looking clean at all. Hopefully there will be a sunny day soon so I can put the car out in the sun and have the ice melt off it.. don't feel like doing it with a propane torch haha

[TreFlip999]

yeah free points for everybody

... wait wrong thread haha.

I'm so glad my Protege is mostly clean now, though no spray wash will ever get the glass looking clean at all. Hopefully there will be a sunny day soon so I can put the car out in the sun and have the ice melt off it.. don't feel like doing it with a propane torch hahai say do the propane torch....but thats just me

[Salmon_Rob]

got it snowy :(

[pnfnj]

washed it AGAIN!!!!!(deadhorse

[shaggyhair]

lvast night i was installing my components and i sliced my palm open right below the thumb. 4 hours at the er and 3 stitches. i did get it tinted earlier that day though. 5% in back and windshield strip, 20% in the front windows. dead sexy. haha. i can't wait till my hand heals so i can finish my install.

one handed typing takes forever.

[amsgator]

well i am gonna call the tinting place tomorrow and try to get an appt. :-D i photoshopped the tint and this is what it should look like, or something like it

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/sockerdood/Car%20Pics/20tint-1.jpg

[NJP5Guy]

I spun mine out last night. it was fun.

[aMaff]

how bad? Everyone / thing ok?

[NJP5Guy]

how bad? Everyone / thing ok?

Not bad. I nearly recoverd it. took a turn quick and and the ass end kicked out. I recovered enough that i was just perpendicular to the road in the opposite lane instead of spinning out completely and hitting the curb when i came to a stop. it was on a parking lot road so not highly traveled. It is so much easier to get the ass to kick out in the cold...its quite fun.

[Tiger Brand]

she was plowing the streets tonight!

[Skoozul]

Not bad. I nearly recoverd it. took a turn quick and and the ass end kicked out. I recovered enough that i was just perpendicular to the road in the opposite lane instead of spinning out completely and hitting the curb when i came to a stop. it was on a parking lot road so not highly traveled. It is so much easier to get the ass to kick out in the cold...its quite fun.
I did something like that coming down a mountain in flagstaff but I some how managed to hold on and did a sweet drift around two turns, then the brake fade set in bad and I had to granny it down the rest of the way. rednecks-r-us was watching it in his rear view (damn that mofo is fast) It was so scary and fun at the same time made me want to look in to a rwd conversion to do some real drifting. :D

But I think I'll just get a 240