What have you done to your P5 today?

[awsmp5]

the racing beat that i have sits in the cut out perfectly
is that a rb too? cuz mine's different it has a inner then an outer shell or sumthing

[amsgator]

hey redhot, is that your car? if so where did you get the tail lights? i was thinkin about gettin some off ebay for my car. its yellow though and idk if it would look good on yellow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250089199835&rd=1,1

[amsgator]

the racing beat that i have sits in the cut out perfectly
is that a rb too? cuz mine's different it has a inner then an outer shell or sumthing

yea mine too. i dont have a pic but here a vid.

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/sockerdood/Car%20Pics/?action=view&current=Exhaust.flv

[Salmon_Rob]

the racing beat that i have sits in the cut out perfectly
is that a rb too? cuz mine's different it has a inner then an outer shell or sumthinghis is an 03.5 mazdaspeed protege axleback

[JoshP5]

joshp5 - looking good! I hear ya on the rain, it is pouring here right now. On the brighter side I did notice another c-red P5 sitting in a driveway on my way home from picking my daughter up!

Hey Rob.....oval looks good to me! :P But I am not biased or anything...haha


Regarding the exhaust, I went with the round tip because it fills the cutout well. On the other hand, the oval one looks more modern--just wish it fit the cutout better.

There's another red P5 in my apartment complex. Turns out to be a good benchmark against which I can compare my mods! When I was transitioning from my Miata, I lined up both my Mazdas next to the other P5 just for kicks.

[Salmon_Rob]

so, kinda off topic, but who cares what non p5 owners think, where were all of these teachers when i was a kid?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,255581,00.html

[ZoomZoom03]

hey redhot, is that your car? if so where did you get the tail lights? i was thinkin about gettin some off ebay for my car. its yellow though and idk if it would look good on yellow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250089199835&rd=1,1

Here's a shot of my P5 with the black tails. hope this helps. (drinks)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ZoomZoom03/Pics/3.JPG

[amsgator]

Here's a shot of my P5 with the black tails. hope this helps. (drinks)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ZoomZoom03/Pics/3.JPG

yeap that helps! is that the black ones or CF ones? and did you also black out your headlights or anything?

[CTt3P5]

i dunno. i dont not like it, i just think it sits weird in the cut out

no prob...everyone has different tastes.

[CTt3P5]

hey redhot, is that your car? if so where did you get the tail lights? i was thinkin about gettin some off ebay for my car. its yellow though and idk if it would look good on yellow.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=015&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=250089199835&rd=1,1

Yessir that is my baby. I picked up my tail lights used off of a member here on the forums. That is actually a good price on ebay for them. I have seen them with a bin for $96 plus the $20 or so shipping. IMO they would look good on the yellow and better with painted headlights.

[Salmon_Rob]

come on, no one had teacher fantasies as a kid :p

[amsgator]

Yessir that is my baby. I picked up my tail lights used off of a member here on the forums. That is actually a good price on ebay for them. I have seen them with a bin for $96 plus the $20 or so shipping. IMO they would look good on the yellow and better with painted headlights.

you mean blacked out headlights? yea i was thinkin about gettin em cuz my windows are tinted now so i think it wud match. but then i'd have to do somethin w/ my headlights so they would fit the rest of the car

[iLisa]

come on, no one had teacher fantasies as a kid :p
I dont think that is the topic of this thread.. :p

[Salmon_Rob]

pssh.

[Kansei]

I dont think that is the topic of this thread.. :p

shows what you know (rofl2)

I gotta give the body shop a call during my lunch break to see how my car is doing. I still haven't seen it since the night of the accident.. I actually have the video clip of it driving away on the flatbed, that's the last I saw of it :(

(boom03)(ughdance)

[GMalatrasi]

Video???
Is it posted somewhere?

[iLisa]

I remember when I saw my little Omni on the back of a tow truck when the chain link broke for the shifter.. that was a sad day..

[Kansei]

Video???
Is it posted somewhere?

nah I didn't post it anywhere yet because it's a huge vid.. it's native res 1024x768 @ 30fps... that shits HD yo! :P

I'll dumb down the video and get it online somewhere, but I don't have it with me since I'm at work so it'll have to wait :)

[CTt3P5]

come on, no one had teacher fantasies as a kid :p

missed that one....so she has sex with 5 underage boys and the school has put her on administrative leave with pay while she is in jail awaiting a bail hearing!!! WTF!!! Oh to be 15 again....bwahahahahahaha j/k

On topic, I washed my P5 today....er um ok mother nature did and she still is....I hate rain!

[CTt3P5]

I remember when I saw my little Omni on the back of a tow truck when the chain link broke for the shifter.. that was a sad day..

The day we traded my wife's Horizon in for a Neon, she wouldn't start. Needless to say we pulled in front of the dealer with our trade hooked to a tow truck....they still gave us the full amount and we sure did turn some heads....lol

[Salmon_Rob]

missed that one....so she has sex with 5 underage boys and the school has put her on administrative leave with pay while she is in jail awaiting a bail hearing!!! WTF!!! Oh to be 15 again....bwahahahahahaha j/k

On topic, I washed my P5 today....er um ok mother nature did and she still is....I hate rain!lol i know right. and yeah...im waiting til tommorow when all the weather is done to wash mine

[iLisa]

On topic, I washed my P5 today....er um ok mother nature did and she still is....I hate rain!
(rofl) I was thinking the same thing during the big downpour last night.. (cabpatch)
if the weather holds out.. i'll wash him with some soap this weekend.

[CTt3P5]

(rofl) I was thinking the same thing during the big downpour last night.. (cabpatch)
if the weather holds out.. i'll wash him with some soap this weekend.

Why wait? I was thinking of soaping her up now...no need to waste water for pre-rinse or the final rinse! Might have to wait to clean the windows though....I may try to wash mine this weekend as well. With the warmer temps I can turn the water back on at home and give her a real good bath.

[iLisa]

Why wait? I was thinking of soaping her up now...no need to waste water for pre-rinse or the final rinse! Might have to wait to clean the windows though....I may try to wash mine this weekend as well. With the warmer temps I can turn the water back on at home and give her a real good bath.
may I come use your water hose? (peep)

[aMaff]

Now that's just dirty...

[CTt3P5]

may I come use your water hose? (peep)

No prob...it is long enough to stretch across my driveway, but your car may be dirty after the ride home. ;)

[CTt3P5]

Now that's just dirty...

On the contrary - that is clean! :)

[iLisa]

No prob...it is long enough to stretch across my driveway, but your car may be dirty after the ride home. ;)
not if I dont drive thru Jersey.. :p
lol.. jk.

[iLisa]

Now that's just dirty...this coming from the guy that took the pic of the dirty reflection and submitted it.. :eek:

[aMaff]

Dirty reflections: welcome to my world lol

[whitemp5seattle]

why does my msp tip on my exhaust look like nobody else's on here...my oval tip doesn't have an inner and an outer part...it's all one thing and the tip of the tip is rounded and doesn't come to a point...

i'm not sure I'm being clear...I'll try to find a pic somewhere...

[Kansei]

You have the 2003.5 MSP axleback (wide oval) made by racing beat (but says "mazdaspeed" on the tip)

others have the 2003.0 MSp axleback (round tip, also the same as what was on the Protege MP3 if I recall correctly) also made by racing beat.

Some have the Mazdaspeed Axleback, which has a 4"ish round tip with a rolled edge, a tiny muffler canister, and a loud sound. It wasn't made by Racing Beat or Mazdaspeed, was made by Bosal or somethin like that. It says "Mazdaspeed" on the tip, and was offered as an OEM accessory for the P5 from the dealer "sport muffler".

Then many have the Racing Beat catback made for the P5, which is a full catback exhaust and says "Racing Beat" on the tip. It's a slight oval and has the inner and outer tip design.

[CTt3P5]

why does my msp tip on my exhaust look like nobody else's on here...my oval tip doesn't have an inner and an outer part...it's all one thing and the tip of the tip is rounded and doesn't come to a point...

i'm not sure I'm being clear...I'll try to find a pic somewhere...

You mean like this?....(Kansei explained it all above)

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

[CTt3P5]

not if I dont drive thru Jersey.. :p
lol.. jk.

(rofl2)

[iLisa]

I know that mine is the sport exhaust for the p5.. but it is round and says mazdaspeed on it..

[rednecks_r_us]

I watched Talladega Nights in my car on the way home from a friend's house last night.

[rednecks_r_us]

I know that mine is the sport exhaust for the p5.. but it is round and says mazdaspeed on it..


girl you have such a sexy rear end

LOL

[boostdprotegelx]

I watched Talladega Nights in my car on the way home from a friend's house last night.
hehehehe. i want a dvd player in my dash..dammit. oh well crutchfield is selling one for 650.00 i'll prolly pick that up

[iLisa]

girl you have such a sexy rear end

LOL
thanks.. p5s are so sexy.. :D

[Kansei]

yup, Lisa's pic is a fine example (wait is that carbon build-up on the tip I see!?) of the Mazdaspeed axleback, the one made by Bosal or some other company and sold by dealerships as the "sport muffler" :)

Lisa get that snow off your car already :P

[iLisa]

yup, Lisa's car is one fine example of a way cool p5
*fixed*

[ZoomZoom03]

yeap that helps! is that the black ones or CF ones? and did you also black out your headlights or anything?

Those are the black ones, i still have yet to do my headlights, heres a link to my thread that has some shots of my car.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123638490&page=2

[amsgator]

Those are the black ones, i still have yet to do my headlights, heres a link to my thread that has some shots of my car.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123638490&page=2

looks nice. what did you use to paint the dash and all? or are they completely new pieces?

[CTt3P5]

Drove home with the windows down....WOOT!!

amsgator - yeah, I meant blacking out your head lights. I did it last November and what a huge difference in the appearance IMO.

[aMaff]

I fully plan on driving home with the top down. That's right. I said it. Me AND my 1 seat wonder!

[magnumP5]

Well I drove from Blacksburg, VA to Virginia Beach. About 100 mi in I get some weird jerking/hesitation while under load and then guess what, CEL soon follows. So I limp the next 200 mi back home with no real problems - I just can't really accelerate because the car will start to jerk. Well today I take the P5 into the shop to get the clutch and flywheel installed - no problem there and they also read the CEL. The CEL was caused by "voltage exceeding max MAF" so my MAF is reading way too much air and is going into limp mode everytime I try to accelerate. SO the mechanic suggests the MBC could have caused this because my boost was building quicker than before and therefore might have been overloading the MAF. So I remove the MBC but the CEL and hesitation are still there. I come back home and reset the ECU and inspect the MAF. Well somehow there was water inside my pipes and the MAF - I don't know how because I don't have any leaks (vacuum is fine). So I pull out the MAF and leave it out in the sun to dry and then reinstall it. So far no CEL but I did hit one spot of hesitation but so far it seems a little better than before. HOWEVER, my mechanic also mentioned that there was a "small" oil leak coming from my oil feed fittings. I think "small leak, ok no big deal" well I get back from a quick drive to test the MAF and look under the car to find oil EVERYWHERE and the dipstick was reading "L" so yeah, "small leak".

So what did I do today/yesterday? I found out that I need to buy all new oil fittings, 4 quarts of oil and possibly a new MAF. Yay (notcool)

[amsgator]

well all ya'll are showing your pics in the snow so I figured I would show my equivalent.

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

Nice dirty and wet. It was 80 degrees here earlier. Gotta love the 2 week long winter!!! :D

[amsgator]

Drove home with the windows down....WOOT!!

amsgator - yeah, I meant blacking out your head lights. I did it last November and what a huge difference in the appearance IMO.

how much did it reduce headlight visibility?

[rednecks_r_us]

how much did it reduce headlight visibility?


None.

The reflectors for the headlights are still chrome its just the outer part under the clear lense that gets painted.

[amsgator]

ok. is there a how to for that? idk if i trust myself doin that. lol. i'm not gona get the tails, i mite just get some smoked rockblocker or something

[Kansei]

yayyy for no altezzas :)

[amsgator]

lol.

yea. about the headlights tho, the only how to i c is blacking out the glass and i dont want to do that....

[rednecks_r_us]

ok. is there a how to for that? idk if i trust myself doin that. lol. i'm not gona get the tails, i mite just get some smoked rockblocker or something
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114394

[MyZmZm]

ok. is there a how to for that? idk if i trust myself doin that. lol. i'm not gona get the tails, i mite just get some smoked rockblocker or something
i didn't want to risk screwing up (painting the housing in the headlights), so i did it the easy way - traded with a local guy who had an 03 and wanted the chrome housing :D

i can get the headlights for you brand new, but they're not cheap...



i am SO happy driving my baby again (wiggle) i knew i missed her, but i didn't realize how much. think there *might* be an issue with the wheels since the steering wheels seems to shimmy a little at highway speeds so i'll monitor that for a couple days; if there is, i'll just take it back to the shop - yay for free balancing.

tomorrow i pick up my rockblocker-esque covers for my headlights. been driving around for a couple days now with the brand new headlights, so i want to get them covered ASAP so they don't get chipped. then it's off to the audio shop to get a lesson is how my HU works, lol

[amsgator]

how much would they be?

[MyZmZm]

how much would they be?
headlights (the pair) are about $820CAD and shipping is another $100CAD fully insured. USD would depend on exchange rate at the time, but a rough total including the shipping would be $750-800USD.

[maestro]

how much would they be?

IIRC the Canadian market lights are as much or more than the US. Maybe $250 + or - EACH.
I have part numbers here somewhere but can't seem to find them right now.
Still thinking about this for my P5

Found out this week that one of my O2 sensors is shot. Lasted 3 years with the AWR header so not bad. Stupid CEL

[amsgator]

if they r that much then nvm

[CTt3P5]

yayyy for no altezzas :)

No alteeza love?(sad2) That's ok I like mine. :)

[amsgator]

headlights (the pair) are about $820CAD and shipping is another $100CAD fully insured. USD would depend on exchange rate at the time, but a rough total including the shipping would be $750-800USD.

haha ok nvm. thats a negative.

i cud get like wheels, tires, springs. lol

[CTt3P5]

how much did it reduce headlight visibility?

Just follow the 'how-to' that rednecks posted and you will be set. Really not that hard to do, but it is a lot more fun with other people. Just got to watch those hidden tabs.

http://altspace.com/nepoc/

[Kansei]

nice I hadn't seen the gallery from that meet before :P and I was there!

[CTt3P5]

nice I hadn't seen the gallery from that meet before :P and I was there!

Really? Josh took a lot of nice pics that day. The link can be found in my favorites for trips down Mazda Memory Lane. :)

[Kansei]

WARNING: this post is what I did with my rental today, not my Protege5

I drove to the body shop and SAW MY CAR!! I didn't have my camera with me, if I get bored again I'll go visit it again tonight and take a pic! Of course they have it pulled in so I can barely get a glimpse of the front end, but I can tell that the bumper/fender/hood is removed.

Then I drove the 3 miles back from the body shop with the e-brake pulled up as hard as I physically could on the G5. I've been back for 5 minutes and the brakes are still smoking hahahaha (I really wonder why they charge extra fees for young people to rent cars???)

[mryellermp5]

SOLD, My 2002 P5 today...and DMV SUCKS..

[Kansei]

SOLD, My 2002 P5 today...and DMV SUCKS..

sorry for your loss :) good luck in the future though

[whitemp5seattle]

You mean like this?....(Kansei explained it all above)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/MSPTip.jpg
nope...that's not it either. it has a rolled edge (the edge is completely round), but it's oval...and it's a catback not an axleback...still looking for a picture...

oh and it says mazdaspeed on it too

[Brian MP5T]

Buff with WAX

[Kansei]

weeeeird.

so more like this one?:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=102030

[whitemp5seattle]

ok found a pic finally...it's kinda far away though...another detail is that the tip is cut off at an angle kinda, so it goes like this \==

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=63101&d=1131338880

[whitemp5seattle]

kinda like that one Chris...except it's oval not round

[Kansei]

sooo kinda like this maybe?

edit: fixed link

http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/November2006TheCar/photo#5001197472282050578

http://lh6.google.com/image/clauretano/RWfSmoL0ABI/AAAAAAAAAdo/gMjjbK3QMw8/IMG_2778.jpg

[MyZmZm]

WARNING: this post is what I did with my rental today, not my Protege5

I drove to the body shop and SAW MY CAR!! I didn't have my camera with me, if I get bored again I'll go visit it again tonight and take a pic! Of course they have it pulled in so I can barely get a glimpse of the front end, but I can tell that the bumper/fender/hood is removed.

Then I drove the 3 miles back from the body shop with the e-brake pulled up as hard as I physically could on the G5. I've been back for 5 minutes and the brakes are still smoking hahahaha (I really wonder why they charge extra fees for young people to rent cars???)


being the angel that you are, you would never, EVER do such a thing...
chris, you devil! (laugh) LOL

btw - i demand proof of said smoke!! (pics)


SOLD, My 2002 P5 today...and DMV SUCKS..
sorry to hear that allen... but now you have more time to focus on the 'speed :)

[whitemp5seattle]

found another pic...but it's in the dark and really sucky
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=37021&d=1105212793

[whitemp5seattle]

oh I found it! THIS IS MY EXHAUST!!!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12953&d=1080077895

[whitemp5seattle]

sooo kinda like this maybe?

edit: fixed link

http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/November2006TheCar/photo#5001197472282050578

http://lh6.google.com/image/clauretano/RWfSmoL0ABI/AAAAAAAAAdo/gMjjbK3QMw8/IMG_2778.jpg

yup that's it! what is it?

[Kansei]

It really looks like the racing beat catback, but didn't you say it didn't have an inner and outer and that it was fully rolled?

is it possible that there's a fifth racing beat / mazdaspeed muffler??

[Kansei]

oh just saw the new big pic.. looks like the one joshp5 has, barely oval but just a little bit.

[dave45090]

Took her to the fishing hole.....see here:http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662491

[whitemp5seattle]

so what kind of exhaust do I have?

[JoshP5]

03.0 msp, just like me! :)

[altspace]

Really? Josh took a lot of nice pics that day. The link can be found in my favorites for trips down Mazda Memory Lane. :)

Yay! I'm part of someones favorites. Thanks bro.

[altspace]

I love my "altezzas".

http://altspace.com/rx8/rx_shop3.jpg

[amsgator]

I love my "altezzas".

http://altspace.com/rx8/rx_shop3.jpg

i was going to get some for my p5 til everyone started tellin me "RICE!!, dont get them!!"

so...i figured i'd not get them so i can avoid the flaming

[aMaff]

I love my "altezzas".
http://altspace.com/rx8/rx_shop3.jpg
(ricer)


lol can you really call it rice if it came from the factory that way? In all honesty though, the RX-8 tezziez are some of the nicest ones I've seen

[amsgator]

(ricer)


lol can you really call it rice if it came from the factory that way? In all honesty though, the RX-8 tezziez are some of the nicest ones I've seen

yea, the cx-7 has them like that from the factory too i think. at least my friend's did.

the ones i was lookin at for my p5 were from ebay, but o well. i'll pass. those actually look good that way. wish i cud get some :(

[magnumP5]

The P5 is still incapacitated :'( ... It looks like it's going to be that way until next Friday. I just need to find a way to get the car about 14 mi. with a huge oil leak without seizing the engine.

Does anyone know if water will screw up a MAF? Just drops not totally submerged? Somehow water got into my intake track although I have no leaks anywhere (perfect vacuum) (eyeballs)

[whitemp5seattle]

03.0 msp, just like me! :)

(Cool)

[Kansei]

Today I saw my Protege5 :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/408804579_f1d9e72718_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/clauretano/)

more pics with descriptions and such: http://flickr.com/photos/clauretano/

Going into paint in it's current state pretty much on monday, then getting all the sheetmetal put on and going back into paint on Wednesday. The new front bumper got painted today, I saw it but not up close because it was baking in the paint booth (the paint booth can fit 3 cars!).

So yeah it'll be done being worked on Wednesday, might have to bake the whole car on Thursday and then it's getting detailed and I should have it back Friday :) I already e-mailed my boss to tell him that I'm leaving work on Friday as soon as I get word that the car is done :)

Oh and the guy is trimming some stuff to get my intercooler pipe to fit better.

[ZoomZoom03]

looks nice. what did you use to paint the dash and all? or are they completely new pieces?

Thanx for the compliment, i used Duplicolor High Performance Vinyl/Fabric Spray Yellow. And it is all original pieces, either removed or taped off to paint. And i noticed your comment regarding altezzas and being flamed. Just a word of advice...if you want something on your car do it, regardless of others opinions, after all it is your car and it should be your vision, plus people will respect your decision if you are behind it. ive had many people compliment my car and many others flame it, but in the end it just means that people are taking time to look at my car and leave feedback. ok im done with my crappy philosophy corner....CHEERS!! (friday)

[GMalatrasi]

Today I saw my Protege5 :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/161/408804579_f1d9e72718_o.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/clauretano/)

more pics with descriptions and such: http://flickr.com/photos/clauretano/



Hope that visit made u feel better... I got the coil today, I had to get it at the dealrship since no one else carried them, it cost me $108 for one coil, Napa had them listed at $18...(bang)

PS those are awesome wipers!

[Kansei]

NAPA couldn't have ordered them? the amount the dealership wants for them is crazy.

[Reitrof]

NAPA couldn't have ordered them? the amount the dealership wants for them is crazy.

I have been looking for coils too. Everyone is backordered for at least a month, Autozone, PepBoys, NAPA. Best price I found was local autoparts dealer for $84. Still waiting.

[Reitrof]

Replaced the Plug wires and sparkplug connectors off the coils.

Turned 133k today.

[aMaff]

Bruce you're a machine! I adjusted the illuminas down 1 notch all around. The ride was a little harsh (fun for a while, but not ideal). I'm now at 3f / 4r. We'll see how I like it. And yes, that means I had to pull the interior out of the rear, and disconnect the seat belts, etc etc lol. It's possible to do it w/o pulling the interior, just a HUGE pain, and would take abt 5 times as long.

[MyZmZm]

Bruce you're a machine! I adjusted the illuminas down 1 notch all around. The ride was a little harsh (fun for a while, but not ideal). I'm now at 3f / 4r. We'll see how I like it. And yes, that means I had to pull the interior out of the rear, and disconnect the seat belts, etc etc lol. It's possible to do it w/o pulling the interior, just a HUGE pain, and would take abt 5 times as long.
next time you do that - or when you have time - pull out the seatbelt brackets and drill a hole through them. this way you can get at the strut top to adjust it without pulling everything out. that's what i did, and it works like a charm!! still have to pull the plastic interior piece that the belt threads through off, but that's minor. if you wanted, i supposed you could drill a hole through that too... (dunno)

[aMaff]

next time you do that - or when you have time - pull out the seatbelt brackets and drill a hole through them. this way you can get at the strut top to adjust it without pulling everything out. that's what i did, and it works like a charm!! still have to pull the plastic interior piece that the belt threads through off, but that's minor. if you wanted, i supposed you could drill a hole through that too... (dunno)
I thought abt that too, but then I'd have had to go out to get a punch and some metal drill bits, niether of which I had, and all of which it would take me longer to to get than it took for me to just take everything apart lol

[MyZmZm]

haha, point taken :)

[JoshP5]

Compared Hella 100w 9005 bulbs with HIR 9011s. HIR wins! Impressions posted on the P5 forum.

[Kansei]

Compared Hella 100w 9005 bulbs with HIR 9011s. HIR wins! Impressions posted on the P5 forum.

impressive! I gotta buy the HIRs eventually, I keep forgetting to.

[reynoldsrobbie]

pics of my new DaveB rings...

[whitemp5seattle]

yay! now don't forget to add it to your sig

[khaosman]

Bruce you're a machine! I adjusted the illuminas down 1 notch all around. The ride was a little harsh (fun for a while, but not ideal). I'm now at 3f / 4r. We'll see how I like it. And yes, that means I had to pull the interior out of the rear, and disconnect the seat belts, etc etc lol. It's possible to do it w/o pulling the interior, just a HUGE pain, and would take abt 5 times as long.

I leave those seatbelt brackets off. I just pop those top-most plastic panels off and boom, adjust what I need to.

[reynoldsrobbie]

yay! now don't forget to add it to your sig
Ill redo my sig when I get my turbo in at the end of the month.

[Kansei]

pics of my new DaveB rings...

I miss my 2002.5+ metallic silver Protege5 gauges

I just have the off-white 2001 MP3 / 2002.0 P5 ones now

[reynoldsrobbie]

Also forgot to mention that I got a yellow love note from the California Highway Patrol for having my front windows tinted. I was so mad because I was in the slow lane with minimal cars on the freeway at noonish today and out of nowhere comes the flashing lights. I was cruising at a nice 65MPH minding my own business and obeying every traffic law. The state of CA must need some cash I assume!

[altspace]

I drove her for the last time. My new baby is in the garage sleeping. I'm going to mis posting here.

[Kansei]

I drove her for the last time. My new baby is in the garage sleeping. I'm going to mis posting here.

:'( We'll all miss your P5 that reminded us all that even in New England a car could remain looking as good as the day it rolled off the line in Hiroshima.

You should start a "P5 Memories" thread with a progression of pics for us all to bitch to you about.. stupid low mileage P5 makin us all look bad haha

[Salmon_Rob]

you can still post here. we wont shun you

[CTt3P5]

I drove her for the last time. My new baby is in the garage sleeping. I'm going to mis posting here.

What....you are leaving us for the rotary thread?! j/k Always remember that we will leave a light on and a seat open for ya when you drop in!

As to the faves....your welcome and a BIG THANKS for taking the awesome pics that day!

[CTt3P5]

i was going to get some for my p5 til everyone started tellin me "RICE!!, dont get them!!"

so...i figured i'd not get them so i can avoid the flaming

Take ZoomZoom03's advice....if you like something, go for it. I think the black alteeza's with the overlays compliment the rest of my red/black shceme very well (black headlights, fog overlays, bumper markers and this spring painted badges).

[CTt3P5]

pics of my new DaveB rings...

Nice addition and so easy to do too!

[CTt3P5]

The P5 is still incapacitated :'( ... It looks like it's going to be that way until next Friday. I just need to find a way to get the car about 14 mi. with a huge oil leak without seizing the engine.

Does anyone know if water will screw up a MAF? Just drops not totally submerged? Somehow water got into my intake track although I have no leaks anywhere (perfect vacuum) (eyeballs)

Don't know the answers to your questions, but gl with getting her better!!

[CTt3P5]

Today I saw my Protege5 :)

Down but not out!!! Happy to see that the repairs are progressing!

**I guess I am the official post whore for the day**

[JoshP5]

Also forgot to mention that I got a yellow love note from the California Highway Patrol for having my front windows tinted. I was so mad because I was in the slow lane with minimal cars on the freeway at noonish today and out of nowhere comes the flashing lights. I was cruising at a nice 65MPH minding my own business and obeying every traffic law. The state of CA must need some cash I assume!

I drop my windows when I get pulled over. Works like a charm. Although it might be awkward if the cop pulls you over specifically for the tint =P

[altspace]

:'( We'll all miss your P5 that reminded us all that even in New England a car could remain looking as good as the day it rolled off the line in Hiroshima.

You should start a "P5 Memories" thread with a progression of pics for us all to bitch to you about.. stupid low mileage P5 makin us all look bad haha

Thanks all. If I have some time I will do just that, but really there were not a ton of mods done to my P5, just many little personal touches to keep her looking very clean. Also helps that the car stays in a garage almost all day and night. I'll never leave NEPOC. You guys rock!

[rednecks_r_us]

I dyno'd my car yesterday and I'm now at 118.38 whp.

More pictures on our Forum.

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/forums/showthread.php?t=1137


http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/medium/03_03_Large_.jpg

[whitemp5seattle]

nice!

[amsgator]

I dyno'd my car yesterday and I'm now at 118.38 whp.

More pictures on our Forum.

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/forums/showthread.php?t=1137


http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/medium/03_03_Large_.jpg

what all do you have done to it?

[Sveivo]

Nice curve! Wow. Interested in your mods as well.

[amsgator]

radar detector saved my butt today. there is this curve i always come flying around b/c its so much fun, but there was a cop just around the curve waitin to catch people like me...hehe but my detector got him!!! x50 ftw!

[MyZmZm]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3011488#post3011488

:)

[amsgator]

hey guys i am lookin for help on gettin some wheels. i opened this thread to discuss it so if you could drop in for a sec and respond if you have any input i'd greatly appreciate it!!! please/thanks ahead of time!!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3011515#post3011515

[amsgator]

woohoo post 500!!!!!!!!!!

[rednecks_r_us]

what all do you have done to it?



Nice curve! Wow. Interested in your mods as well.


First off that nice smooth power curve is not from a Protege or P5 ECU. I have a MP3 ECU.

Performance mods:

MP3 ECU.
NOLOGY Hotwires
RACTIVE 4-1 header.
Jet-Hot ceramic coating inside & out of the header.
Mental Addiction Motorsports high flow catted midpipe.
MAGNAFLOW cat back exhaust.
FIDANZA light weight flywheel.


The last time I ran the dyno my max whp was 116.5. The only additions were the nology wires and the flywheel for an additional 2 ponies on the ground.


The numbers seemed a little low for everybody. Tony's Cobra usually runs around 450 whp and he was only at 430 to the rear wheels. Jay did a dynopac tune the night before with his new piggyback ecu and CP-E headers and was at 202 on his 6 wagon. At the shop on Saturday he didn't hit 190 on the dynojet. Tim with his white 6 was 182 whp and the last time he dyno'd with me he was at 184 whp.

So with that in mind I could possibly be at 120 whp. Next on my adgenda is custom ground cams and an MPI piggyback.

Mazda claims that the P5 is a 130 horsepowered car and I will have 130 to the ground and be all motor. Screw that 95 whp crap from the factory.(ricer)




EDIT: had to add this http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=2012966714

[altspace]

Took the 8 out for a 7:30am Sunday drive. Almost nobody on the roads, sun was bright but chilly air. Just cruised around local twisties and jumped on the highway for a quick jaunt to have my 120mph speed fix. That was in 5th gear and I really did not want to get in trouble so I backed off quick. Was a beautiful start to a most eventful day at my house.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662168&page=8

[SlowPro98]

I had a good weekend for cars!
On friday night, I did the rear wiper mod to my P5, wicked easy, so then I changed the plugs in my miata.

on saturday, I took all the panels out of my p5 to get to the struts, then I helped my buddy and his dad work on is 2004 Ford F250 v10

on Sunday, I took a ride out to cape cod at the asscrack of dawn to go hang with Astral and the NEPOC guys to do some suspension work. We changed the struts on Chyler's car, then did the struts and springs on mine. Espiler and Tokicos baby! I had to leave before they finished Chyler's new muffler.
http://ilp303.com/pix/nepocinstallmar2007/NEPOC_Install_Meet_Mar_2007_050

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662168

[aMaff]

Damn that sounds just like my weekend lol. Friday, put seats in the Miata. Saturday checked my ride heights, shock settings, tire pressures, and got my tires balanced on the Miata, then ripped out the rear of the P5 to get to the shocks to soften them a bit. Drove down to Macon in the Miata Sat. night, then to the autocross Sunday morning :)

[bazooka joe]

I had a good weekend for cars!
On friday night, I did the rear wiper mod to my P5, wicked easy, so then I changed the plugs in my miata.

on saturday, I took all the panels out of my p5 to get to the struts, then I helped my buddy and his dad work on is 2004 Ford F250 v10

on Sunday, I took a ride out to cape cod at the asscrack of dawn to go hang with Astral and the NEPOC guys to do some suspension work. We changed the struts on Chyler's car, then did the struts and springs on mine. Espiler and Tokicos baby! I had to leave before they finished Chyler's new muffler.
http://ilp303.com/pix/nepocinstallmar2007/NEPOC_Install_Meet_Mar_2007_050
sorry i missed you and the others!! how's the ride now??
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662168

[bazooka joe]

Damn that sounds just like my weekend lol. Friday, put seats in the Miata. Saturday checked my ride heights, shock settings, tire pressures, and got my tires balanced on the Miata, then ripped out the rear of the P5 to get to the shocks to soften them a bit. Drove down to Macon in the Miata Sat. night, then to the autocross Sunday morning :)

how'd you end up doing andrew?

[aMaff]

3rd...of 3 lol. *drumroll for excuse* 2 nationally competitive drivers in a VERY well prepped CRX beat the snot out of me lol

[aMaff]

(stupid edit button doesn't show up at work)
That being said, I had so much fun that it should almost be illegal. Almost :p

[02pro5wagon]

I did 2 mods 1) the 57k mod and 2) finally changed my low beams

[TreFlip999]

I drop my windows when I get pulled over. Works like a charm. Although it might be awkward if the cop pulls you over specifically for the tint =P
I got one of thos back in sept....118$ bucks...fuckers

[amsgator]

has anyone use the tokico hp strut-spring kit?

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/Mazda/Protege/Tokico/Suspension/Suspension_Kits/part/HP_Series

i think the springs are a little stiffer than the teins so i was j/c if anyone knows anything about them

[SlowPro98]

quick pic of the drop~ Tokicos & Espiler combo. I can't wait to put the summer rims on and shine her up!

[khaosman]

quick pic of the drop~ Tokicos & Espiler combo. I can't wait to put the summer rims on and shine her up!

Yea that'll look real nice once you get that done :D Post pics when you do!

[whitemp5seattle]

I had a good weekend for cars!
On friday night, I did the rear wiper mod to my P5, wicked easy, so then I changed the plugs in my miata.

on saturday, I took all the panels out of my p5 to get to the struts, then I helped my buddy and his dad work on is 2004 Ford F250 v10

on Sunday, I took a ride out to cape cod at the asscrack of dawn to go hang with Astral and the NEPOC guys to do some suspension work. We changed the struts on Chyler's car, then did the struts and springs on mine. Espiler and Tokicos baby! I had to leave before they finished Chyler's new muffler.
http://ilp303.com/pix/nepocinstallmar2007/NEPOC_Install_Meet_Mar_2007_050

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662168


Wow...that's a good weekend! How are the espelirs? Did Chuyler end up keeping his springs for his wife?

[SlowPro98]

Wow...that's a good weekend! How are the espelirs? Did Chuyler end up keeping his springs for his wife?

Yeah, she actually came to the meet and was checking everything out. she liked the lowered look better (who doesn't?). But don't worry, deals on springs pop up all the time.

I had 97k on my stock struts/springs, and holly crap it's like night and day. I still have to tighten up a front endlink that keeps clunking, but the car handles so well. I had a 3 hour ride back home after the install and it was great. lots of highway on ramps and going through Providence, then backroads in CT. it was great. I can't wait to go out after work tonight.

[CTt3P5]

Installed the new AEM dryflow filter.

[bazooka joe]

quick pic of the drop~ Tokicos & Espiler combo. I can't wait to put the summer rims on and shine her up!
(2thumbs)

[reynoldsrobbie]

I got one of thos back in sept....118$ bucks...fuckers
you didnt get a fix it ticket?

[SlowPro98]

(2thumbs)

Thanks Mark, I'll get a chance to show you next month at the cleaning meet!(band)

[altspace]

I live vicariously through other P5 owners. ALTSPACE garage FTW!

[CTt3P5]

Commute to work this morning revealed yet another Silverstar Lo-beam out. (pissed) This time the PS is out and that is the light with the broken retainer clip which will require removal of the bumper and the light itself so I can tighten down the new bulb properly. (pissed) On the brighter side I have a spare on standby....since my DS blew out not too long ago.

First set of Silverstar's that I have had problems with. (uhm)

[meinp5]

Commute to work this morning revealed yet another Silverstar Lo-beam out. (pissed) This time the PS is out and that is the light with the broken retainer clip which will require removal of the bumper and the light itself so I can tighten down the new bulb properly. (pissed) On the brighter side I have a spare on standby....since my DS blew out not too long ago.

First set of Silverstar's that I have had problems with. (uhm)

Might be a good time to upgrade to HID's. I went through 3 or 4 sets halogens before I said screw it.

[Diehonda]

Yesterday but either way.


http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3014200&postcount=258

[Yaggie1]

^^^ That blows. Drove mine to 6am hockey this morning and then onto work. Waiting for some decent weather to arrive..........Car needs a cleaning badly.

[robert02p5]

(yesterday) put on jdm tails.. they look tight.. now all i need is tints, a set of mazda3 rims, and a little droppity.. i got some pics, but theyre on my phone and the docking software (palm) isnt compatible with linux.. but im sure everyone knows wat jdm tails look like on a black p5 anyway so meh.. anyways, im really happy with em.. (dance)

[whitemp5seattle]

I have some 18" mazdaspeed 3 rims I might be selling at the end of March when I get back home from work if you're interested in mazda3 rims

[whitemp5seattle]

8 posts away from 1000 woot woot

[rednecks_r_us]

I dyno'd my car yesterday and I'm now at 118.38 whp.

More pictures on our Forum.

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/forums/showthread.php?t=1137


http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/medium/03_03_Large_.jpg

Video

Here is a real quick and dirty edit:

http://www.mazdamaniac.com/video/AZMC.wmv

[FrolessWonder]

I drove to deep creek, Md to go snowboarding this weekend, and got the p5 mighty dirty
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/autumnsend/DSCF0064.jpg

i also lowered it about 2 weeks ago, and got my new wheels in yesterday. They will probably be on in a month or so.

[JoshP5]

Looks.....well, utilitarian

Waiting for shots with new rims and less dirt :)

[CTt3P5]

Yesterday but either way.


http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3014200&postcount=258

Sux man....glad that you are ok.

[Diehonda]

Sux man....glad that you are ok.

Thanks. I hate waiting for the phone to ring. Hopefully in a day or two.

[CTt3P5]

Might be a good time to upgrade to HID's. I went through 3 or 4 sets halogens before I said screw it.

Have started thinking of that but my worry is with the PS light retainer clip being broke. The plastic piece that the screw screws into which holds the clip tight is broke. Bulb has some play (last I tightened it down was in November when I painted my lights) but it didn't seem to affect the pattern at all. I am not sure if the bulb blew due to movement or from me accidentally touching it when I removed it to paint the lights. If it is from movement I don't want to keep blowing HID bulbs.

Thought I had it tight enough and I could save some $$$ but looks like I should pick up another PS headlight and be done with it.

[Kansei]

Hid bulbs don't have filaments so they won't have the same issue, but hmm..

I'll check with the body shop to see if they still have my "slightly damaged" (smashed) headlight.. if they do, I'll see what I can grab from it.

[mazdaspeed777]

I have some 18" mazdaspeed 3 rims I might be selling at the end of March when I get back home from work if you're interested in mazda3 rims

Descided not to put these on huh? Why? Did you ever paint them like you were talking about doing??

[whitemp5seattle]

I got some mp3 rims with summer tires for free (almost). So I'm just gonna go with those...that way I don't have to buy tires for the MS3 rims...which means the MS3 rims are up for sale! I'm gonna start a thread when I get home in a few weeks

[CTt3P5]

Hid bulbs don't have filaments so they won't have the same issue, but hmm..

I'll check with the body shop to see if they still have my "slightly damaged" (smashed) headlight.. if they do, I'll see what I can grab from it.

Doh...hid noobness FTL...

So your PS light got hit as well? I thought the damage was contained on the DS. If your PS is in good shape, how much would you want for it? I forget but you did use a satin black when painting it right? If so, then that would save me some oven time. haha

[bazooka joe]

Doh...hid noobness FTL...

So your PS light got hit as well? I thought the damage was contained on the DS. If your PS is in good shape, how much would you want for it? I forget but you did use a satin black when painting it right? If so, then that would save me some oven time. haha

if you have tp paint it you'll have to come back to ma to do it!! :)

[Kansei]

Doh...hid noobness FTL...

So your PS light got hit as well? I thought the damage was contained on the DS. If your PS is in good shape, how much would you want for it? I forget but you did use a satin black when painting it right? If so, then that would save me some oven time. haha

oh right, yeah it was my driver's side one that got all the damage. For whatever reason, my brain was telling me that the components would be swappable. hmm

[CTt3P5]

if you have tp paint it you'll have to come back to ma to do it!! :)

:) 'Nepoc meet' painted lights FTW!

[CTt3P5]

oh right, yeah it was my driver's side one that got all the damage. For whatever reason, my brain was telling me that the components would be swappable. hmm

Well if you do decide to part with it, just let me know.....or we could do an even trade. My DS Nepoc painted light for your two Canadian lights! (evil)

[i12drivemyMP5]

Finally got around to the one wire fog mod to work with parking lights. Don't care about them going off with brights. So now I can move along to the next procrastination on the list. .....hmmmm, cp racing 3 pt stb? new grill/air diverter plate combo? AC panel mod to fully control AC comp? new set of ss lines/rotor/pads? iniminimynimo witchun iz next, yo? All here waiting their turn.

[Sveivo]

Finally got around to the one wire fog mod to work with parking lights.
That's awesome, I want to do this as well. Which how-to did you follow?

[whitemp5seattle]

hey wait...I'm gonna have two painted headlights for sale very soon...

[CTt3P5]

hey wait...I'm gonna have two painted headlights for sale very soon...

how much are you looking to get and will you sell just one?

[whitemp5seattle]

I'd sell one if I can find a buyer for the other one...once I start a FS thread for it when I get back home, post in it and see if there's another buyer...

I'm not sure what the going rate would be for these...just did a search and looks like they sell from anywhere between 200 and 300 a set for stockers...

[altspace]

Nothing....nothing at all.....so sad.

[bazooka joe]

Nothing....nothing at all.....so sad.

ya, talk about sad....i so wanted to get your car...oh well...i'm actually thinking about next yr spring/summer doing something...ms6/ms3/rx8/miata.....? my car will have well over 120K and i think i might just wanna "move up" to something new...maybe?? got some BIG bills to unload, robin/wife needs a new ride as well....????

[ZoomZoom03]

hey wait...I'm gonna have two painted headlights for sale very soon...

how much are you asking for the painted headlights??

[CTt3P5]

Ordered the Mazda6 wiper conversion kit from Jason @ http://onlinemazdaparts.com Getting close to summer and I got to make sure my rear is ready. (nana)

(attn) I also found on his site that he has actually grouped the parts needed into their very own kit. Part # - PK-P5RW P5 TO MAZDA6 REAR WIPER CONVERSION KIT. THIS KIT CONTAINS ALL THE NEEDED ITEMS TO CONVERT THE REAR WIPER TO THE STYLE THAT IS ON THE MAZDA6 WAGON.

[aMaff]

Did they already notch the wiper? How much is the kit?

[CTt3P5]

Did they already notch the wiper? How much is the kit?

I don't think the wiper is notched (didn't ask). MSRP is $41.75 but his price is $33.40 plus the $5 shipping for orders under $100.

[whitemp5seattle]

how much are you asking for the painted headlights??

not sure...a pair of stock headlights go for anywhere between 200 and 300 usually...I'll post an official FS thread near the end of the month when I get back home

[SlowPro98]

Did they already notch the wiper? How much is the kit?
Check it out (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662488) (evil)

[Reitrof]

ya, talk about sad....i so wanted to get your car...oh well...i'm actually thinking about next yr spring/summer doing something...ms6/ms3/rx8/miata.....? my car will have well over 120K and i think i might just wanna "move up" to something new...maybe?? got some BIG bills to unload, robin/wife needs a new ride as well....????

120K bah, by next year, I should have 160k!! I hope she holds out

[aMaff]

Check it out (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123662488) (evil)
that never answered the notch question (crazy)

[FunkyBuddha]

Not today but got it done on Monday

GTSpec 4 point ladder
ss lines
Hawk ceramic pads
Dot4 fluid
new rear passenger caliper
fuel system flush
new fuel filter
cleaned air filter
cleaned throttle body

[Kansei]

that never answered the notch question (crazy)

If I recall correctly he didn't need to notch anything?

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

i put in a fresh tank of regular and put some more winter washer fluid in her....

then i cleared the odo to track my MPG

and i started looking for a e30 to dream about

[meinp5]

If I recall correctly he didn't need to notch anything?

Hey are you going to have the car back in time for the meet in ohio this Sat?

[Kansei]

who knows.. I I should have it on Friday but my car is still fully in winter mode (stock wheels, blizzaks, stock hood, etc)

[khaosman]

Drove to work, got gas. My gas mileage still sucks. Maybe it is due to the crappy filter I swapped on for winter. Oh well, it will help me get used to the mileage I'll be getting with the turbo, heh. Bought more parts for the install as well, even though the date gets ever closer!!!

[GMalatrasi]

Drove to work, got gas. My gas mileage still sucks. Maybe it is due to the crappy filter I swapped on for winter. Oh well, it will help me get used to the mileage I'll be getting with the turbo, heh. Bought more parts for the install as well, even though the date gets ever closer!!!
Lucky...

[SlowPro98]

that never answered the notch question (crazy)
sorry, it was for price listing as for notching no, you gotta grind it down but it's wicked easy(stash)

[amsgator]

ordered some gauge rings for my car today. 24 bux baby. they are unfinished so i just gotta take some metal polish to em. woot

[iLisa]

I went out and cleared off the snow, started it, closed the door and SOMEHOW locked the door? Car running and locked. Sucked. :(

[aMaff]

did you lock yourself out? Classy.

[iLisa]

did you lock yourself out? Classy.
spare key ftw. :p

[aMaff]

very niiiice. High five!

[meinp5]

who knows.. I I should have it on Friday but my car is still fully in winter mode (stock wheels, blizzaks, stock hood, etc)

Well..if you get it back you should come out..im sure a lot of people are going to be in winter mode. I guess the ohio rotary club is going to come too, so we're expecting 100+ people. Assuming everyone shows up...

[THE Phen]

Well..if you get it back you should come out..im sure a lot of people are going to be in winter mode. I guess the ohio rotary club is going to come too, so we're expecting 100+ people. Assuming everyone shows up...

I'm in bone stock winter mode...can't get much worse than that.

[Kansei]

I'm in bone stock winter mode...can't get much worse than that.

our cars can be twins then :D except I'll have 100% fresh paint on my hood, bumper, grille, both front fenders and both front doors o_O

won't even have time to wax it (ughdance)

I visited my car today! for whatever reason when I came on the site for the first time since last night (after lunch today) I got a message that I was banned.. I wasn't allowed to view my user cp! As much as I know a handful of moderators on here would LOOOVE to have me banned, I didn't see why it would actually have happened all of a sudden.

I have some nice 8megapixel pictures but I left my camera in my car so I can't post those until I get back from work... these 640x480 ones from my treo 650 will have to suffice haha. the third image is a screenshot of my ban-like message haha.

[bigj884]

our cars can be twins then :D except I'll have 100% fresh paint on my hood, bumper, grille, both front fenders and both front doors o_O

won't even have time to wax it (ughdance)

I visited my car today! for whatever reason when I came on the site for the first time since last night (after lunch today) I got a message that I was banned.. I wasn't allowed to view my user cp! As much as I know a handful of moderators on here would LOOOVE to have me banned, I didn't see why it would actually have happened all of a sudden.

I have some nice 8megapixel pictures but I left my camera in my car so I can't post those until I get back from work... these 640x480 ones from my treo 650 will have to suffice haha. the third image is a screenshot of my ban-like message haha.

i kept getting that message earlier this morning when i would click on the site...but if i clicked on forum index it would let me into the forums....odd

[Kansei]

i kept getting that message earlier this morning when i would click on the site...but if i clicked on forum index it would let me into the forums....odd

oh ok, guess I'm not B& hahaha

[meinp5]

our cars can be twins then :D except I'll have 100% fresh paint on my hood, bumper, grille, both front fenders and both front doors o_O

won't even have time to wax it (ughdance)

I visited my car today! for whatever reason when I came on the site for the first time since last night (after lunch today) I got a message that I was banned.. I wasn't allowed to view my user cp! As much as I know a handful of moderators on here would LOOOVE to have me banned, I didn't see why it would actually have happened all of a sudden.

I have some nice 8megapixel pictures but I left my camera in my car so I can't post those until I get back from work... these 640x480 ones from my treo 650 will have to suffice haha. the third image is a screenshot of my ban-like message haha.

You aren't supposed to wax your car for 30days after you get it painted.

I think we all had that message this morning.

[Kansei]

You aren't supposed to wax your car for 30days after you get it painted.

I think we all had that message this morning.

It got baked though, not just sprayed.

crazy paint booth that can fit 3 cars at the same time and can be turned up just like a home oven ftw! :D

[Kansei]

photo/status update on my collision repairs: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3021460#post3021460

[bigj884]

ur still not supposed to wax ur car for atleast 30 days.....its has to do with the paint having time to dry fully....and not being exposed to syenthetic waxes...or ur paint will bublle up and eventually u will need another paint job....if i were you i would wait atleast 30 days before waxing the car again.

plus most places (body shops) go ahead and clean the car up and make it shine real well before they give it back to ya.

i have had my car in for paint 2 times and each time they always tell me not to wax the car for 30-60days....but its safe to wash...just no wax

[Kansei]

A new car with a factory paint job can be waxed the moment it is rolled out of the manufacturing plant. Cars that have factory paint jobs are cured at much higher temperatures, sometimes as high as 300 degrees in special baking ovens. At a factory level, the car goes through the painting and baking process without any of the rubber, plastic, and cloth components installed. This is why they can expose the car and it's fresh paint to such high temperatures. These high temperatures and special paints used at the factory level insures the paint is fully cured by the time the car is completely assembled.
my car was baked at those temps, I saw the hood, fenders, bumper, and doors in the oven. I'm not going to wax it right away anyway since it's about 15F outside so it wouldn't even work, but yeah...

[maestro]

photo/status update on my collision repairs: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3021460#post3021460

Sounds like you are pretty anxious to get the car back. Fresh paint is beautiful, especially with no blemishes.


Any way, I passed my P5 on the freeway 4 times today in the MS3. See ya sucker (evil), then slow down and do it again. I let a friend borrow it while we moved some things.

[Yaggie1]

Hosed her off last night to get rid of some sodium. Drove to work this morning..........Not very exciting.

Hopefully buying new rims real soon though !!

[aMaff]

Well, I drove her to work, contrary to plans. Judging by the weather yesterday, I was gonna take the girly fun mobile to work, but it's damn foggy and gross. Not Miazda weather.

[meinp5]

Drove to work this morning...CEL is on again. Going to AutoZone over lunch to see if I can get the code and figure out whats wrong.

[Kansei]

My car might be done right now, I think the body shop just tried to call me while I was in a meeting. I'll keep you guys posted though I'm sure no one cares much (you try going without your Protege5 for WEEKS.. and driving a Pontiac G5 ugggggh).

[boostdprotegelx]

My car might be done right now, I think the body shop just tried to call me while I was in a meeting. I'll keep you guys posted though I'm sure no one cares much (you try going without your Protege5 for WEEKS.. and driving a Pontiac G5 ugggggh).
i care..try going w/out your car for a year and a half.

[Kansei]

Yeah but I can only visit my car during my lunch break (which I have been doing lol)

[dave45090]

Hood prop kit baby! Pictures to come this afternoon......followed by a link where you can buy your own kit from me. I spoke w/ Antoine and he is granting me AMM status so I can offer these bad boys to the community. I'm going to make 10 kits to start with and see how it goes from there. I will post a link tonight.

[dave45090]

Oh yeah here is a picture....don't mind the dirty engine bay. I'm cleaning it this afternoon before taking the for sale thread pictures.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h161/dave45090/Hood%20Prop/IMG_0844.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h161/dave45090/Hood%20Prop/IMG_0835.jpg

[whitemp5seattle]

sweet! how much! I wanna call dibs on a set!

[dave45090]

Right now I'm checking for bulk pricing on the shocks. I will purchase everything I need for the first 10 kits today so they will be available by the middle of next week. If I don't get bulk pricing the kits will be around $100 shipped. I am trying to take off as much as possible. The kit works great and is a breeze to install. Seriously it only takes lik 15 minutes to do.

[whitemp5seattle]

will the kits require anything to keep the hood down at high speeds on the freeway or anything like that?

[Kansei]

and from what i've heard (with the other kits) you can just take off one strut if you have a carbon fiber hood. two guys with carbon hoods could split the cost of a kit, making it uber mega cheap :D

[aMaff]

It should use the stock latch. The only thing you're adding is the shocks to keep the hood open instead of the stock 'perch'

[dave45090]

No for the carbon fiber I am using a different lbs. shock. Already got that figured out. (thumb)

I don't feel comfortable w/ one shock. It seems so much more stable/safe w/ shocks on both sides.

Edit: Actually I need a test case for this. I know it works but refuse to sell a product that has not been tested. Anyone w/ a carbon fiber hood looking for a great deal?

[dave45090]

It should use the stock latch. The only thing you're adding is the shocks to keep the hood open instead of the stock 'perch'

Exactly! The hood closes or rest no different than stock position. I made it using existing holes on the car so it can not be messed up in the insallation process. It's a no brainer.

[Kansei]

^^ just FYI, quite a few cars come with just one hood strut stock (my rental car for instance, not that I'm saying anything done by Pontiac is a good thing because I'm not.. at all.. seriously worst car ever).

[dave45090]

^^ just FYI, quite a few cars come with just one hood strut stock (my rental car for instance, not that I'm saying anything done by Pontiac is a good thing because I'm not.. at all.. seriously worst car ever).

Oh yeah I agree. My thing is that w/ carbon fiber hoods I can just imagine someone trying to close the hood on the opposite side of of the shock and it cracks or something. It may not happen but either way it's just a safety factor.

[mryellermp5]

PMed about needing an test case...
No for the carbon fiber I am using a different lbs. shock. Already got that figured out. (thumb)

I don't feel comfortable w/ one shock. It seems so much more stable/safe w/ shocks on both sides.

Edit: Actually I need a test case for this. I know it works but refuse to sale a product that has not been tested. Anyone w/ a carbon fiber hood looking for a great deal?

[Yaggie1]

Nice Job Dave. I forsee one in my future. (thumb)

[dave45090]

PMed about needing an test case...

PM'd you back....youre the man.

[iLisa]

PM'd you back....youre the man.
what is this about a test case?? (wink)

[mryellermp5]

you know the normal shock therapy... shock being lift shock for a CF hood and i'll be the guinea pig to see if it catapults off the car, lol...
what is this about a test case?? (wink)

[dave45090]

you know the normal shock therapy... shock being lift shock for a CF hood and i'll be the guinea pig to see if it catapults off the car, lol...

I bet you a $100 it wont lol.

[whitemp5seattle]

(cool) vids of that please

[dave45090]

Sorry for completely thread jacking this thread.

[iLisa]

I can "test drive" them on a regular hood. :D

[CTt3P5]

Trip to the post office to ship the clear corners from the Vue (gotta love ebay). When I walk back into my office, what do I see? Box of Mazda6 wiper conversion parts begging to be put on. (2thumbs) to Jason @ http://onlinemazdaparts.com shameless plug :)

**edit**Props to Dave for his kit! Will add it to my list of 'things to do' but first and foremost I need brakes!

[Kansei]

yeah, yet another thing on my list of things I need.

What about those of us that use a CF hood during the summer and stock hood during the winter? I guess I can deal with having no lift struts during the winter hahaha

[CTt3P5]

Applied my zoom-zoom decal to rear window. Wifey's peevee gets one tonight. :)

[bigj884]

installed gt-spec rear strut bar, and protege 5 door sills. next weeks comes the header (from protephile) awr rear sway bar, black headlights and maybe some tokico illumina struts

[rednecks_r_us]

Made an appointment to have my carpets cleaned for the NOPI show.

[Reitrof]

Got a free replacement wiper from TireRack for 1 that cracked. I like TireRack.

Also winter is over so the winter tires come off and the summers go on.

[Thieu]

called Geico and lowered my 6 month payment by $300 by getting them to match AIG auto.

"I saved $300 by not switching from Geico"

zing

[StealthWyvern]

called Geico and lowered my 6 month payment by $300 by getting them to match AIG auto.

"I saved $300 by not switching from Geico"

zing

I'm going to have to give that a swing with my auto insurence.

[CTt3P5]

Took off the bumper and replaced the PS lo-beam. Hopefully I will get the wiper conversion done this afternoon (time permitting).

[FrolessWonder]

I wrecked myself snowboarding yesterday so the p5 wont be driving anywhere soon. I can barely move my arm to shift gears, let alone turn the sttering wheel. :(

[bazooka joe]

Took off the bumper and replaced the PS lo-beam. Hopefully I will get the wiper conversion done this afternoon (time permitting).

why did you have to take the bumper offf?

[Reitrof]

Swapped out the winters for the summers, adjusted the rear brakes, removed 2 heat shields from the exhaust that were rattling.

[aMaff]

Before and After lol

It's been a while, and they needed some TLC

[altspace]

Ya skipped the inside of the rim.

[CTt3P5]

why did you have to take the bumper offf?

Long story short - Bruce and I swapped the PS retainer clip to the DS and used my home-made (ghetto) paper clip to hold down the PS bulb. Since that requires the use of a screw driver there was no way I could hold both the bulb and paper clip in place while trying to tighten the screw with the other....not with 'all that room' (LOL) that Mazda gave us!

But it sure was a breeze taking the bumper off....thanks again to the NEPOC crew. (first) Took me about an hour and a half and that included playing chef to my son for breakfast.

[magnumP5]

Got her up and running yesterday - had to replace the POS Autometer brass fitting, hopefully this one will last longer. For some reason the MAF issue has magically cured itself but I now have an extra just in case.

Anyhow, washed her today so she was nice and clean for about an hour - pollen is all over the place. Either way, feels so good to have the P5 back up and running. New clutch and flywheel feel awesome though. Fidanza + Exedy ftw!

[kura808]

ugh i found a large nail in my front tire yesterday.i guess its time to get my new toyo proxies xD but now my baby is out of commission.

[aMaff]

Ya skipped the inside of the rim.
does anyone actually clean that? lol I mean, I like to get my car clean as much as the next guy, but I don't have THAT much patience lol

[Salmon_Rob]

josh does :P

[Kansei]

does anyone actually clean that? lol I mean, I like to get my car clean as much as the next guy, but I don't have THAT much patience lol

It looks like it would be really easy to access that on your wheels.

And yeah, Josh isn't the only one