What have you done to your P5 today?

[CTt3P5]

Cleaned the snow off of her....we got 8.5 inches here in NE PA...

[ZoomZoom03]

Cleaned the snow off of her....we got 8.5 inches here in NE PA...

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=&stc=1

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=&stc=1

same here, except im in N Jersey, snow was up and over the halfway point on the tires (cheers)

[Breeegz]

new sig...

Does that count?

[Brian MP5T]

Too Big, They will ask you to reduce it..^^^

[bazooka joe]

No snow here.....yet. We are expecting a blizzard! Oh, back to the forum subject. I took a pic of her and made a new wallpaper. I guess I really did something to my PC rather than my P5...oh well.

when the weather breaks, i've gotta take a drive down and see you...you can take a couple of nice shots for me??? i just don't have the mad skilz you do....!(first)

[Reitrof]

Replaced the timing belt, waterpump, and AC, Alt belts.

[bazooka joe]

Replaced the timing belt, waterpump, and AC, Alt belts.

bruce, you do this yourself/shop? what did it run you if you don't mind me asking? i got a quote for 500

[Breeegz]

Too Big, They will ask you to reduce it..^^^

how about now.... 540x276??

[Protege52003]

Had to dig my car out from all the snow yesterday.....will try and get pics up tonight!

[pluto316]

Uh... I swore at my P5 today.

A couple times.

I swore at my P5 every day it had it.

"WHY ARE YOU SO FUCKING SLOW???"

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Now you do the same to the MSP ? :D




I swore at my P5 every day it had it.

"WHY ARE YOU SO FUCKING SLOW???"

[CorkSport]

AWR adjustible rear swaybar, trailing arms and a full tank of gas this weekend.

AWR oil pan is waiting on the next oil change and it's been 2 weeks since I washed it.

[bazooka joe]

AWR adjustible rear swaybar, trailing arms and a full tank of gas this weekend.

AWR oil pan is waiting on the next oil change and it's been 2 weeks since I washed it.

hit us up with some pics of the new pan when you get it on!

[Beemer_Killer]

AWR adjustible rear swaybar, trailing arms and a full tank of gas this weekend.

AWR oil pan is waiting on the next oil change and it's been 2 weeks since I washed it.



nice one T, why did you change out the racing beat one?

did you go with the 19 or 21.5? How do you like it? I'm still waiting on Tony to send me that gromet bushing in the mail. Maybe I'll call him tomorrow and see if he forgot.

[redpr5]

Cleaned the snow off of her....we got 8.5 inches here in NE PA...
your car looks like a horizontal snowman lol...thats a lotta snow

[Reitrof]

bruce, you do this yourself/shop? what did it run you if you don't mind me asking? i got a quote for 500

No problem. 600 including tax. Was your quote including the waterpump?

[aMaff]

Ever get the urge to work on your car just for the sake of workin on 'er? My engine's running and idling great, but I wanna do the EGR cleaning just cuz. She's got 46K miles already, but like I said, she's running great lol. Just thought I'd share

(boom07)

[Mmmmmken]

I had the Mazdaspeed axle-back exhaust put on. loving it!

[altspace]

when the weather breaks, i've gotta take a drive down and see you...you can take a couple of nice shots for me??? i just don't have the mad skilz you do....!(first)

Hell yea bro! CrazeeD and I hang out from time to time and we were thinking the same thing. Waiting for a nice spring day when we can polish up the rides and go on a photoshoot.

[Protege52003]

I had the Mazdaspeed axle-back exhaust put on. loving it!

the factory MSP or the after-market one. i had the after-market one for a while and i had to eventually change to the facroty MSP exhaust to quiet it down a little. i love the facroty MSP axle-back i have been using for the past 16 months!

[phazed_mp5]

took pics of my car yesterday.. just waiting to upp them..

[Rdshark1]

Yesterday I got in the car, started it up and drove it to work. After work I drove it home and parked it in the garage.

Today is going to be pretty much the same....

[Protege52003]

might put my 01' ES2.0 rims on tongiht?

[pluto316]

Now you do the same to the MSP ? :D

Yes, but for different reasons.

[Breeegz]

have gunmetal tails in the mail... my wifey rocks

Happy V-Day BTW.

[Canecreekfreak]

I put on a shorty antenna yesterday. Fits perfect and looks great. :)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

good deal :D

[Beemer_Killer]

Holy shit! Nice, got pics?


http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123625714


(cheers)

[aMaff]

damn, that kit doesn't look half bad...had to do a double take cuz I didn't even notice it the 1st time. And I mean that as a compliment...a big one lol

[Beemer_Killer]

Thats exactly the reason I went with it. Its very subtle if you don't study the car. Especially with the dark colors, and gunmetal wheels.

[Mmmmmken]

It's the factory one off of my buddies '03 Mazdaspeed. Very nice... little low growl, not too loud.
the factory MSP or the after-market one. i had the after-market one for a while and i had to eventually change to the facroty MSP exhaust to quiet it down a little. i love the facroty MSP axle-back i have been using for the past 16 months!

[phazed_mp5]

finally upp'ed the pics.. my motivation was to show everybody the moth i caught with my grill (poke)

[aMaff]

(rofl)
I had a huge bug in my grill coming back from florida over thanksgiving too. I was just like WTF how is that thing still there!?

[hellbillypro5]

treated it badly i am mad at it she lost 2nd gear two days ago

[Rosshole]

rear pads and rotor, and a car wash...

[Protege52003]

Washed her last night.....she looks good now!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

nice but you need a shorty antenna!




finally upp'ed the pics.. my motivation was to show everybody the moth i caught with my grill (poke)

[kitty_tinkers]

yesterday i got a alarm and got the oil changed for her....she loves me i know it.

[kitty_tinkers]

nice but you need a shorty antenna!
how are those shorty antennas on reception?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

The one I got has had 0 issues w/ reception




how are those shorty antennas on reception?

[kitty_tinkers]

The one I got has had 0 issues w/ reception

awesome, then ima have to get me one....ty

[Kansei]

awesome, then ima have to get me one....ty

I've got this exact one and I love it! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLACK-Short-Antenna-Mazda3-Mazda5-Mazda6-Mazda-3-5-6-C_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33639QQitemZ803829507 0

[CTt3P5]

have gunmetal tails in the mail... my wifey rocks

Happy V-Day BTW.

Please post pics when you get them installed. I am not a fan of the chrome, and wondering how the gunmetal looks installed.

[Breeegz]

^^you betcha, I plan on it.

[Protege52003]

how are those shorty antennas on reception?

not good in my area......i had the super short one for some time, now have the one that is about 5 inches long.......

[Protege52003]

Mine is similar to this one!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Protege52003/ant.jpg

[snowblazin]

Yea, I love how my shorty antenna looks, but I don't get reception for shit.

[Protege52003]

Yea, I love how my shorty antenna looks, but I don't get reception for shit.

the only time i have the radio going is when the wife is on the car and she gets mad becasue reception really sucks......oh-well?

[snowblazin]

the only time i have the radio going is when the wife is on the car and she gets mad becasue reception really sucks......oh-well?
Perhaps it's because she's on the car, rather than being in the car. ;)

[quicksilvermp5]

changed plugs with NGK V groove and installed street rings bought from a forum member (AlbNYPR5). here are some before and after pics.

[Breeegz]

I chopped my factory antenna.... no loss noticed, but I never listen to radio, too much music on my 20 Gig Hard Drive.

[Protege52003]

Turned 55K on my way to work this morning!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

left it sitting in the parking lot at home, I drove the MSP today (evil)

[phazed_mp5]

nice but you need a shorty antenna!
was thinkin bout doing that a while back.. you have now successfully persuaded me to finally do it (thumb)

[aMaff]

Sooo, when I was parking at the bank some wierd old guy came up and complimented me on how my exhaust sounds, and asked what kind it was lol. Kinda random, but she does sound nice :D

[Brian MP5T]

Wash Wax Cover

Orederd

215 35 18 Parada Spec-2

[Kansei]

Wash Wax Cover

Orederd

215 35 18 Parada Spec-2

How do you like those tires? Or is it your first time (hah)

My Kumho Ecsta MXs are worn out after 1 summer so I'm looking at the alternatives now.

[Breeegz]

Brian MP5T, I thought you sold your P5?

[Boston5761]

loved her.....

[Brian MP5T]

How do you like those tires? Or is it your first time (hah)

My Kumho Ecsta MXs are worn out after 1 summer so I'm looking at the alternatives now.

They are the SHIT. I'm on my third set...

[Brian MP5T]

Brian MP5T, I thought you sold your P5?

It was not getting what I wanted for it at Trade In so I kept it and will keep it.. :)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/The%20Cartoon%20-%20%285%29.jpg

[Rdshark1]

I let my husband drive it to work...yeeeeesh (ughdance) but I didn't give him the faceplate for the stereo (glare)

[Hy8us]

Sooo, when I was parking at the bank some wierd old guy came up and complimented me on how my exhaust sounds, and asked what kind it was lol. Kinda random, but she does sound nice :D
old like 30+ or dust bag like 60+ ??? BTW i pictured a guy with a walker and super high pants and long beard when i read your post lol thanks (thumb)

[aMaff]

old like 30+ or dust bag like 60+ ??? BTW i pictured a guy with a walker and super high pants and long beard when i read your post lol thanks (thumb)
55+...probably 60+ Your description was pretty accurate. He was tellin me abt the flowmaster setup he had on his firbird lol

[DistantSoundz]

Today, Fedex brought my roof rack covers... The joy I feel is indescribable... I hated the look before... Thanks ebay!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/tornadotrek/covers02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/tornadotrek/covers01.jpg

[kitty_tinkers]

changed my tail lights...gonna wash her tomorrow and hope to hell it doesnt rain....stupid houston weather.

[aMaff]

how do they look?

[kitty_tinkers]

i like them i dont know about others....but i like them

[aMaff]

(pics)

[kitty_tinkers]

i will get some up soon, my father has my digi cause one of his truck drivers had a wreck and he needed to take pics...*sigh* but yeah......oh hey....member about my fogs and how we wondered if i still had the wiring and all that? well i do. but we konw that its a MSP lip...but i dont know how much the fogs are or where to get them really....any idea?

[Protege52003]

Put on my 01' ES2.0 rims tonight; 02 PR5 rims!

[Protege52003]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/tornadotrek/covers02.jpg



much cleaner looking!

[DistantSoundz]

much cleaner looking!


Yeah, I'm very excited.. the guy had already sold his P5, and he found the sealed bag w/the covers and directions in his closet.. Sweetness

Next up, 17" OEM Mazda 3 wheels.... just waiting on 1 more to be delivered.. Will be wrapped in Pirelli Super Sport rubber... mmmmmm (thumb)

[aMaff]

Yeah, I'm very excited.. the guy had already sold his P5, and he found the sealed bag w/the covers and directions in his closet.. Sweetness

Next up, 17" OEM Mazda 3 wheels.... just waiting on 1 more to be delivered.. Will be wrapped in Pirelli Super Sport rubber... mmmmmm (thumb)
nice!

Congrats on getting those caps, I know how bad you wanted the lol.
You coming to the meet on the 12th?

[Breeegz]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/The%20Cartoon%20-%20%285%29.jpg

good, nice to see that your username wouldn't become totally meaningless...
here is the math of you without your Protege


Brian MP5T - the MP5T would leave Brian, then add porsche raised to the second power and we would have Brian P^2. But since you kept your MP5T you could be called

Brian M(P^3)5T

(hah) (deadhorse

[Salmon_Rob]

filed the insurance claim after getting rear ended. ordered the mazdaspeed axle back for the p5, a new awr bar and new tokico blues. good day for nikki

[anarchistchiken]

I wished it was here with me (home in bama for the week), but I contended myself with driving my moms miata around (dorifto FTW)

[Salmon_Rob]

miller, you know you cant drive ;)

[anarchistchiken]

Haha, say what you gotta say dude, and I'm not good at it yet, but I got in a lot of practice today, and more tommorow :D

[65racecoupe]

Today, Fedex brought my roof rack covers... The joy I feel is indescribable... I hated the look before... Thanks ebay!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/tornadotrek/covers02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/tornadotrek/covers01.jpg

I need to put mine back on. Mine looks like ass right now.

[Brian MP5T]

good, nice to see that your username wouldn't become totally meaningless...
here is the math of you without your Protege


Brian MP5T - the MP5T would leave Brian, then add porsche raised to the second power and we would have Brian P^2. But since you kept your MP5T you could be called

Brian M(P^3)5T

(hah) (deadhorse

Hmmm, Or I could just change it to BRIAN MP5-SD.

Two of my three tours in Bosnia, Zero stoppages.

http://www.hkpro.com/mp5sd4.jpg

[Breeegz]

^^Brian M(P^3)5T/SD

[altspace]

I love my roo....oh wait...03.5 P5.

[CTt3P5]

Yeah, I'm very excited.. the guy had already sold his P5, and he found the sealed bag w/the covers and directions in his closet.. Sweetness

Next up, 17" OEM Mazda 3 wheels.... just waiting on 1 more to be delivered.. Will be wrapped in Pirelli Super Sport rubber... mmmmmm (thumb)

Looks Great! I almost bought those but my cheap ass was waiting for 'something better'. Needless to say it hasn't come yet. (hand) I just watched a set go on ebay last night for $71 plus shipping....so Great deal you got!!

Don't forget to post pics of the new wheels and rubber....

[JDM-P5]

Hmmm, Or I could just change it to BRIAN MP5-SD.

Two of my three tours in Bosnia, Zero stoppages.

http://www.hkpro.com/mp5sd4.jpg

From one automatic weapon lover to another...that's a great piece of machinery right there.

[Alpinejwl]

I put a drunk and cute girl in my p5 today =p

[Brian MP5T]

From one automatic weapon lover to another...that's a great piece of machinery right there.

Awesome Balance and Intergrated silencer!

It even rivas some pistols that I am fond of..

[CTt3P5]

Drove her to work and then home.....then ran to the store with the fam earlier this evening.

My daughter (who is 8) LOVES the P5 and wants to drive everywhere in it! I will make her a car lover yet! The wife's feeling is you go from point A to point B - no big deal. Of course my son (who is 4) loves all kinds of cars. He can be in the back seat and tell me just about any make/model of car we pass on the road! Here's a pic of his collection to date. Looking back I could have bought a nice exhaust for the P5 with that money (yes)

[altspace]

My daughter feels the same way. Loves it when I pick her up at middle school. Even the kids still think the P5 is a "sweet" car. Of course I do have a few mods over stock.

Side note - no one touches my collection. Looking back, I could have bought another car. Ikes!

[DistantSoundz]

As promised, pics of Mazda3 17" OEM wheels wrapped in Pirelli Super Sport rubber (and my old VW Golf III in the background)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/tornadotrek/frontend001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/tornadotrek/rearangle001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/tornadotrek/frontangle.jpg

[RicesP5]

ordered my coilovers!

[aMaff]

nice. At 1st glance they look like P5 wheels. Really subtle, I like that

[ENTENSE]

Just added all my reciepts up, came out to Holy Fuckin crap, just under 10g's into my P5. And retarded me wants to put another 3g's into it. LOL Oh well it will be paid off this month. Its been a great 5yrs with it so far. This has been the longest I have ever had one vehicle, I usually trade them in for a new car. I think I am keep this baby for a long time.

[Brian MP5T]

Later

[Rosshole]

Later


peace

[bazooka joe]

just went to the car wash...lookin good, stop for gas and the gas cover is frozen shut!! a bit of pryin with the credit card and i got it open...(thumb)

[TheBryGuy]

Got bored and made a new sig w/ some pictures I took a little while back.

[ProtoType5]

Had a friend put in Johnsons Silhoutte 15% tint all around....perrrrfect.....Oh and cleaned the wife's 98 Protege

[aMaff]

Drove to Reynolds, Ga, to pick up part of my "certified pre-owned" (read: Used) exhaust

[Flash5]

Just got my roof rack fillers for $60, should be putting them in real soon.

[Breeegz]

Before and after pics

[Breeegz]

Close-ups... nice ain't they! (first)

[fLyPiNoY7]

changed my oil after almost 6000 miles from the last one, attempted to install my midpipe, and attempted to fix my scraped up bumper with lots of touch-up paint and rubbing compound...

[Protege52003]

washed my babies last night!

[Rdshark1]

I drove the Zamboni..errr Protege...down my ice rink...I mean street.

[Salmon_Rob]

i bought big brakes, ss brake lines and pads

[CTt3P5]

Close-ups... nice ain't they! (first)

Nice indeed....more subtle than the chrome. Now if I can only convince my wife to order a pair (poke) Thanks for posting the pics!!

[CTt3P5]

Wife drove her to work....I hope she doesn't realize I was waving to the car.
(lol)

[phazed_mp5]

wayyyyyyy due for maintenance...taking it in tommorrow before work

[Breeegz]

Wife drove her to work....I hope she doesn't realize I was waving to the car.
(lol)

(ohsnap!)
(rofl)

[JDM-P5]

Wife drove her to work....I hope she doesn't realize I was waving to the car.
(lol)
HA!

[altspace]

Finally ordered rims/tires...woot!
18x7.5 TenzoR Psycho

Edit: Was not in stock and no longer made....

Found better deal! 18x7.5 G-Games Wolf77 ordered and shipped!!!

[cable43]

ok, so I hope DistantSoundz doesn't mind (i "borrowed" his pic)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c139/Robot43/singletails.jpg

so i've been thinking doing this for a while now.

I would have to switch the rev and turn signals
idk, I think like it

[Diehonda]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123626329

replacing or fixing break lines and checking for someone tampering with them. Then it will be a what did you do those people thread. (deadhorse

[bazooka joe]

Finally ordered rims/tires...woot!
18x7.5 TenzoR Psycho (42 offset - yes I am crazy!)
215/35/18 Nankang NS-II

Obviously these are more for show than go and that was my goal.

Only one other board member that I know of had these and he now has a WRX I believe.

nice josh!! can't wait to see them on the silver car!!

[bazooka joe]

just change the oil, did the mighty vs7 oil system:
oil system cleaner and engine guard..all my higher mileage cars are running these products now...
http://www.mightyautoparts.com/products/products_vs7_oil.html

[DeanSweet]

added Sirius radio this afternoon. paid $43 for the reciever from Circuit City. Added it to my folks account so it should on be $7/month. Installe dthie thing into the pocket under the hvac controls. Fit nicely. easy install.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

renewed the registration & got her a FL Panther specialty tag.

[altspace]

Thx bro! You're my inspiration. awww

[capnsavem]

put back on my Injen intake, BUT turned it into an SRI (for aesthetic purposes- lord knows this puppy ain't gettin' nowhere fast) and added an Apex'i Power Filter w/ 70mm flange. yummy sucking sounds are back.

also washed it. that is considered an "upgrade" around here, seeing as how little i wash the poor thing.

[aMaff]

hit a curb going 35 mph..........pics will be forthcoming

[capnsavem]

hit a curb going 35 mph..........pics will be forthcoming
ah shit

another lip(s) bites the dust.

[aMaff]

and strut, and end link, a rim destroyed, maybe a sway bar. I'll find out tomorrow.

[capnsavem]

and strut, and end link, a rim destroyed, maybe a sway bar. I'll find out tomorrow.
oh damn!!!!

sorry man

[Newbie]

So, i got home from work, and this is what my GIRLFRIEND did to my P5 today... (shocked)




I die a little everyday.... (notcool)

[Kansei]

So, i got home from work, and this is what my GIRLFRIEND did to my P5 today... (shocked)




I die a little everyday.... (notcool)


NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :(

On a toyota matrix or pontiac vibe, sure.. on a Protege5?? *vomits*

[capnsavem]

So, i got home from work, and this is what my GIRLFRIEND did to my P5 today... (shocked)




I die a little everyday.... (notcool)
(hah) (lol) :p (evil) (doh) (rofl)

[Newbie]

Thats what i'm saying man. I bought this car cuz it looks GOOD! If i knew this kinda thing was gonna happen, i woulda just threw my diginity out the window and bought a honda. (boom07)

[capnsavem]

you need to put your foot down! no crazy-ass mary kay stickers on the ride!

solution:

on the opposite side, put one of these stickers on until she agrees to remove the mary kay BS:

http://www.shockerstickers.com/store/images/DSC00219.JPG http://www.shockerstickers.com/store/images/DSC01004.JPG

[Diehonda]

Thats what i'm saying man. I bought this car cuz it looks GOOD! If i knew this kinda thing was gonna happen, i woulda just threw my diginity out the window and bought a honda. (boom07)


That would be a great sig. (first)


put your foot down though. That is just wrong. (boom07)

[rednecks_r_us]

So, i got home from work, and this is what my GIRLFRIEND did to my P5 today... (shocked)




I die a little everyday.... (notcool)

Get some of these stickers and you'll be enriching her life every day.

http://www.shakkaclothing.com/stickers.html


http://www.shakkaclothing.com/stickers.jpgStickers 24" - $20
8" - $5
3" - $2

Colors: White, Black, Red, Blue, Silver

http://www.shakkaclothing.com/keychain.jpgKeychains $5

[Breeegz]

The Definition of Vagina (http://www.tomorrowideation.com/getoffended/zVagina.html)

Put this sticker on the opposite side, and you won't have to worry about Mary Kay ever again, or your GF... lol






So, i got home from work, and this is what my GIRLFRIEND did to my P5 today... (shocked)




I die a little everyday.... (notcool)

[Protege52003]

my konigs are back on! pics to come

[redpr5]

So, i got home from work, and this is what my GIRLFRIEND did to my P5 today... (shocked)




I die a little everyday.... (notcool)
..ouch man...yea id get a few shocker stickers and put em all around it lol

[kitty_tinkers]

So, i got home from work, and this is what my GIRLFRIEND did to my P5 today... (shocked)




I die a little everyday.... (notcool)

im female and i want to know what she was thinking. *sigh* women *shakes head* (boom07) :wtf:

[Tégé5]

I left the car yesterday at the body shop! :) I should be getting it next week! The DG lip is going to be painted same color also! About freaken time! Here is a pic. when it loked nice!
a litle far but that is all I have!

[bazooka joe]

my konigs are back on! pics to come

you're early!! what about all those pot holes ryan?
http://www.virginiadot.org/infoservice/resources/Potholes%20.PDF

[Protege52003]

you're early!! what about all those pot holes ryan?
http://www.virginiadot.org/infoservice/resources/Potholes%20.PDF

i am cautious of them and a couple more blemishes on my lip's won't hurt anything!

roads really suck in my neck of the woods anyway!

thanks though mark!

-R

[Tégé5]

So, i got home from work, and this is what my GIRLFRIEND did to my P5 today... (shocked)




I die a little everyday.... (notcool)

That is all she did?? This is what my wife did! (deadhorse like if that was nothing, she decided to rear-end another car on Valentine's day! I am just glad that she did it before the car going to the body shop yesterday! Now I have to buy a new bumper cover, it was going to be sanded and painted but now she actually took a chunk out of it! (deadhorse WOMEN! (boom07)

[Kansei]

you're early!! what about all those pot holes ryan?
http://www.virginiadot.org/infoservice/resources/Potholes%20.PDF

I've been back on my summer wheels/tires since the end of January :) the pic in my sig was taken last week. If winter decided to disappear and never come back I wouldn't care at all.

[RicesP5]

I've been back on my summer wheels/tires since the end of January :) the pic in my sig was taken last week. If winter decided to disappear and never come back I wouldn't care at all.

ive been on my rims since december or so.. i wish to fucking hell it would quite being cold tho.. it snowed and so far no salt has been put on the roads.. im still weary tho :(

[Protege52003]

I've been back on my summer wheels/tires since the end of January :) the pic in my sig was taken last week. If winter decided to disappear and never come back I wouldn't care at all.

i should have kept my konigs on.......really have only needed my snows on a couple occasions.....probably could have done okay with my dunlops!

[Reitrof]

just change the oil, did the mighty vs7 oil system:
oil system cleaner and engine guard..all my higher mileage cars are running these products now...
http://www.mightyautoparts.com/products/products_vs7_oil.html

Is that why your car smokes when you floor it? (sun)

[o.g.sk8er]

Seafoamed, changed spark plugs, changed oil, and cleand air filter.

[Protege52003]

Is that why your car smokes when you floor it? (sun)

his car smokes when he floors it because he is smoking his tires......!!!!

[InFlames]

Well this weekend I bent my passenger side control arm and tore the cv boot. I was able to install the arm yesterday and im hoping on putting the axle in today:)

[Beemer_Killer]

wrecked it on friday. sat around all weekend. towed it to the body shop today. grrr.

[Protege52003]

just change the oil, did the mighty vs7 oil system:
oil system cleaner and engine guard..all my higher mileage cars are running these products now...
http://www.mightyautoparts.com/products/products_vs7_oil.html

is this supposed to be great for the engine mark?

[Kansei]

is this supposed to be great for the engine mark?

Yeah I haven't heard of it either; the web site looks fairly reputable though. I dunno if I really need something like this, I'm at 61 or 62k miles and have been running full synthetic oil with 3-5k mile change interval since I got the car with 10k miles. It shouldn't be too dirty.

[hellbillypro5]

bought a kartboy s/s and bushings, as well as motor mounts

[capnsavem]

bought a kartboy s/s and bushings...
you = tight-ass shifting now.

it's fun times, i have that setup also

[bazooka joe]

Is that why your car smokes when you floor it? (sun)

haha, that's called running real rich...

[bazooka joe]

is this supposed to be great for the engine mark?

it's supposed to clean out the deposits that are left behind by breaking them down, then you drain out the old oil, put in the new oil and add the engine guard that coats all the internal parts with a lubricant that helps with friction and wear, seals too!...we'll see! i've got 77K so i thought i'd give it a try

[SkinnyJoint]

well putting in my .02.
i put all new pads on my car, along with 2 new front rotors. changed my oil. and put on the rockblocker fog thingys. and took off the shiny mazda emblem in the front to soon be painted black.

for the wifes p5. put pasenger side visor on for her (hers was ripped out when broken into a yr ago. did the fog light mod on her car.

things i still need to do: install ss on her car, debadge mine

[altspace]

Replaced highbeam bulbs. I bought the blues basically for looks since I don't use them much. Light output is quite nice actually since it's combined with my lowbeam Silverstars.

http://i1.tinypic.com/ofmuxe.jpg

[TheBryGuy]

How much were those bulbs and where did you get them?

[Rosshole]

Replaced highbeam bulbs. I bought the blues basically for looks since I don't use them much. Light output is quite nice actually since it's combined with my lowbeam Silverstars.

http://i1.tinypic.com/ofmuxe.jpg


I like that look, more info please....

[DeanSweet]

bought some 8.5mm aftermarket plug wires and double platinum plugs, install them this afternoon. Bought the wires from my brothers Advanced Auto Parts for $30.
http://www.wiretec-ignition.com/prod05.htm

I will update later with pictures/details. Trying to smooth out idle.

[RicesP5]

Replaced highbeam bulbs. I bought the blues basically for looks since I don't use them much. Light output is quite nice actually since it's combined with my lowbeam Silverstars.

http://i1.tinypic.com/ofmuxe.jpg

holy blue bulbs batman.. those are friggin blue!


look good .. had some something simaliar to those but i must say they didnt show up as blue as yours.. so i got differnt ones

[Protege52003]

http://i1.tinypic.com/ofmuxe.jpg

looking nice......what kind of bulbs are they?

[Breeegz]

^^Holy same picture over and over batman

[altspace]

Heh... you really don't need to quote each time, but thanks. Cost me $.01 from eBay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8037323968&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT

[CTt3P5]

Those blue bulbs look very nice on the silver....wonder how they would look on red? (scratch)

[hellbillypro5]

i know that you can barely see them but i have those lights two heres daytime and nighttime
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/hellbillypro5/100_0498.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/hellbillypro5/712407-R1-15-22.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/hellbillypro5/712409-R1-01-35A.jpg

[hellbillypro5]

i like the foglights those are hot, but i cant get away from my katz

[jophus14]

I changed my headlight bulb............

[hellbillypro5]

ah just sign the release form from ups and i now have awr motor mounts in my hands

[Hy8us]

added another half carton of washer fluid, the containers in the car must be like a gallon capacity at least. :)

[altspace]

Blue fogs on yellow would not look that geat imo. Yellow is perfect.

Side note - As anyone noticed this has become a blog? Not to mention that it started from someones unfortunate incident?

[Rosshole]

Blue fogs on yellow would not look that geat imo. Yellow is perfect.

Side note - As anyone noticed this has become a blog? Not to mention that it started from someones unfortunate incident?


(dunno)

[sasp5]

Finally Lowered my 02P5 today. H&R Sport springs 1.3" drop front and rear.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/sascrx88/low003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/sascrx88/low002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/sascrx88/low001.jpg

[Mad Hatter]

From day 1.(thumb)

[SkinnyJoint]

Heh... you really don't need to quote each time, but thanks. Cost me $.01 from eBay!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8037323968&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT

LIAR!!!!! 7.99 for shipping... ha.

anyways i think these would look good on the midnight blue. is there a auction thats still open for them?

[NoRotor,NoMotor]

LIAR!!!!! 7.99 for shipping... ha.

anyways i think these would look good on the midnight blue. is there a auction thats still open for them?

http://search.stores.ebay.com/US-Best-Deals_hyper_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfsnZUSQ20BestQ20D ealsQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftsZ2QQsaselZ121864698QQsofp Z0

[ENTENSE]

Finally Lowered my 02P5 today. H&R Sport springs 1.3" drop front and rear.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/sascrx88/low003.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/sascrx88/low002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/sascrx88/low001.jpg

Looks good! Keep up the good work, next you should remove those side mouldings. (thumb)

[SkinnyJoint]

http://search.stores.ebay.com/US-Best-Deals_hyper_W0QQfciZQ2d1QQfclZ3QQfsnZUSQ20BestQ20D ealsQQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftsZ2QQsaselZ121864698QQsofp Z0

wow thats alot. thx... still debating, how come they make the lens looks so blue?

[altspace]

It really only looks blue at that exact angle because of the chrome reflectors. Otherwise, you really can't see it from the top or sides.

[hellbillypro5]

been ranting and raving about it so here they are yay!
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/hellbillypro5/shortbus003.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/hellbillypro5/shortbus005.jpg

[bratliff]

Monday changed the earl and filter.

Installed the short throw tonight.

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123625676

[hellbillypro5]

hope that the s/s goes well post up some pics when you are done

[SkinnyJoint]

been ranting and raving about it so here they are yay!
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/hellbillypro5/shortbus003.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c4/hellbillypro5/shortbus005.jpg

bad ass

[altspace]

Oh yea, that's what I shift with. Hehe.

http://home.comcast.net/~jhanley22/shiftboot3.jpg

[bratliff]

hope that the s/s goes well post up some pics when you are done

Check the link, I posted pics up last night..

[Hy8us]

i finally washed her up good today, man she looks hawt now /wink

[Hy8us]

been ranting and raving about it so here they are yay!

not to got off topic too far...but real quick what are the ups to swaping out your motor mounts? does changeing the position of the engine help u out i'm interested (thumb)

[RicesP5]

not to got off topic too far...but real quick what are the ups to swaping out your motor mounts? does changeing the position of the engine help u out i'm interested (thumb)

eleminates wheel hop. uh better traction and your engine is more solid. rite guys? or maybe i dunno

anyways.. i just painted my headlights and bumperlights. YAY JDM!

[altspace]

Replaced rear windshield wiper...woot!

[altspace]

I've also read that with the poly mounts the car is bit more noisey.

[JDM-P5]

I made my own stubby antenna.
FREE mod...thank you.



Oh yeah before you even ask...even though I NEVER listen to the garbage they play on the radio....I still have PERFECT reception.


Can you say *snip snip*??

[aMaff]

Dude...that's jacklegged as hell. Jamaican engineering?

[RicesP5]

Dude...that's jacklegged as hell. Jamaican engineering?


jamacanmade .. or yomon frebie mods mon..

okay im done..

thought about hooking up mirrors.. but i didnt

[MyZmZm]

eleminates wheel hop. uh better traction and your engine is more solid. rite guys? or maybe i dunno

anyways.. i just painted my headlights and bumperlights. YAY JDM!
shifting is also improved as the engine doesn't 'move' as much. depending on the mounts you get, you'll notice a little or a lot more vibration in the cabin at idle. the only downside to the mounts? if you have clutch chatter, it will get worse as more of the shudder from the chatter is transferred into the car (since it isn't being absorbed as much by the mounts/engine).

[JDM-P5]

Star..."Why di hell should I man pay precious $$ for som'ting I can raas do miself?"

It looks good...& the main reason was so I could lay my surfboard on the rack w/out no interuption. YAY for Jamaican ghetto modification!

[Maxx Mazda]

Star..."Why di hell should I man pay precious $$ for som'ting I can raas do miself?"

It looks good...& the main reason was so I could lay my surfboard on the rack w/out no interuption. YAY for Jamaican ghetto modification!

LOL! Funny shit man!

[RicesP5]

Jamaican ghetto


isnt that like an oxy moron.. or whatever t hat word is that means the samething... (boom07)

okay im done again before i make peoiple think im racist..

[aMaff]

I think the word you were looking for is redundant :D. And I'm totally allowed to say it

[JDM-P5]

Yah...& the fact that Jamaica is a beautiful fucking country. Ask the guy above me. ^^^^^^^^^^ OMGHI2UAndrew!....aMaff ued to live down there too....yes some places are not the best of places...but anyway...I meant Jamaican ghetto style as in the crazy shit I have personally seen guys rig up down there...lol.

[altspace]

Just a thought here...why not simply unscrew the antenna? Not sure about your signal strenghth in your area, but I was still able to pick up some good local stations. Oh, you might want to cap that top off with something before it rusts.

[aMaff]

Yah...& the fact that Jamaica is a beautiful fucking country. Ask the guy above me. ^^^^^^^^^^ OMGHI2UAndrew!....aMaff ued to live down there too....yes some places are not the best of places...but anyway...I meant Jamaican ghetto style as in the crazy shit I have personally seen guys rig up down there...lol.
(yes)
And yes, it is a very beautiful country with a lot of potential. Now if only we could find some leadership........

[ProtoType5]

Intalled StreetRings.....That was easy....

[JDM-P5]

Just a thought here...why not simply unscrew the antenna? Not sure about your signal strenghth in your area, but I was still able to pick up some good local stations. Oh, you might want to cap that top off with something before it rusts.

What's underneath? Once you screw it off? A hole or something right....? Didn't want to have to cap it off.
I'l going to dip it in some black paint.

[RicesP5]

i didnt mean anything by it geeze ... people.. sarcasim was not stated though.

heres the mod i did yesterday
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/Ricesp5/headlight/IMG_0005.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/Ricesp5/headlight/IMG_0004.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/Ricesp5/headlight/IMG_0003.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/Ricesp5/headlight/IMG_0002.jpg

[JDM-P5]

(yes)
And yes, it is a very beautiful country with a lot of potential. Now if only we could find some leadership........
Very...VERY true.

[JDM-P5]

i didnt mean anything by it geeze ... people.. sarcasim was not stated though.

heres the mod i did yesterday
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/Ricesp5/headlight/IMG_0005.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/Ricesp5/headlight/IMG_0004.jpg
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/Ricesp5/headlight/IMG_0003.jpg
IMG]http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c162/Ricesp5/headlight/IMG_0002.jpg[/IMG]

No problems here...I'm just VERY proud of my heritage...so even though I'm a US citizen & I fight in the US military...JA comes first in my heart...that's still my home of origin. Anyway...moving along....no worries mon.
That looks really good bro. I dig the yellow fogs.

[RicesP5]

thank you very much those are my catz... my unaimed catz.. or aimless catz.. which ever you prefer. and btw i didnt mean for those pictures to be that big .. holy big pics christopher

[chronus377]

Just ordered a Racing Beat catback, ebay short shifter, KB brushings. Waiting for them all to be shipped and arrive..... its killing me waiting like this.

I purchased a set of espelir springs awhile back and decided to install them soon.

I'll post some pics when I get everything installed.... CAN'T WAIT! (mj)

edit: just ordered a pair of silverstars headlights off ebay after seeing so many good reviews.

[Rosshole]

I realized today that I put a decent size crack in the front bumper last snowstorm.

Fuck

[aMaff]

Ordered tuesday and got yesterday:
Right lower arm
Wheel Bearing
Right Front strut
Steering rack
Ball Joint
Right steering knuckle
2 Flange nuts
Retainging ring
12" Control arm
Right Drive shaft

Wednesday: new wheels (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8039807241&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT) and valve stems

Yesterday: 2 Falken Ziex 205 40 17's and hubcentric rings

For any questions as to why I need this pile of stuff, click the link in my sig.........

[altspace]

No questions here. Glad to see it coming back together.
(my new wallpaper below)

[Hy8us]

i was bored so i played with some photos

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/sig4.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.co/albums/f352/hy8us/P2260021.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.co/albums/f352/hy8us/P2260026.jpg

[altspace]

Ok, I'll post something today. Started car in garage. Let it warm up. Picked up kid from school. Parked in garage. Done.

[JDM-P5]

It's not what I'm going to do today...but what I'll do tomorrow!

Putting the stock tails back on her...maybe somebody might like to have the set of home made ghost red/tinted tails I made...if not, I'm probably going to douse them w/gasoline and paint thinner, sand them & buff them and try them in white....hmmmmm....yes...quite a spectacular idea!

[Kansei]

]I'm probably going to douse them w/gasoline and paint thinner

Be careful with the paint thinner when I tried it on my truck's taillights it messed them up badly... it started melting the plastic.

In other news, today I finally finished the brake job that I got halfway through a couple months ago. I took a blowtorch to my rear rotors and finally got through the rust with the assistance of a 16oz hammer to get the stock rotors (at 61k miles) off. Now my rear has Brembo rotors and KVR pads to match the front. Oh and I removed my right rear tire because it had a bubble in the sidewall and put my full size spare on (I bought 5 wheels when I bought my wheels so that I had a spare, and I have a Kumho Ecsta ASX all season tire mounted on it) until I get 4 new summer tires (probably by summertime, my Kumho Ecsta MXs only lasted about 12k miles and two are right at the wear sensors and the others are close. ugh.

I took the P5 for a quick spin around the complex and then back into the garage she goes. It looks hilarious because the rear rotors and calipers are sparkling clean but the car is encrusted in a heavy layer of salt. Oh and the rear passenger side wheel is perfectly clean too :P

[JDM-P5]

Be careful with the paint thinner when I tried it on my truck's taillights it messed them up badly... it started melting the plastic.

In other news, today I finally finished the brake job that I got halfway through a couple months ago. I took a blowtorch to my rear rotors and finally got through the rust with the assistance of a 16oz hammer to get the stock rotors (at 61k miles) off. Now my rear has Brembo rotors and KVR pads to match the front. Oh and I removed my right rear tire because it had a bubble in the sidewall and put my full size spare on (I bought 5 wheels when I bought my wheels so that I had a spare, and I have a Kumho Ecsta ASX all season tire mounted on it) until I get 4 new summer tires (probably by summertime, my Kumho Ecsta MXs only lasted about 12k miles and two are right at the wear sensors and the others are close. ugh.

I took the P5 for a quick spin around the complex and then back into the garage she goes. It looks hilarious because the rear rotors and calipers are sparkling clean but the car is encrusted in a heavy layer of salt. Oh and the rear passenger side wheel is perfectly clean too :P

Good looking out...I will keep that in mind.
Oh....we want PICS! C'mon go now!

[redpr5]

i washed my p5 and waxed it (applyed and buffed by hand...took way too long lol) i picked up a drying cloth, polishing cloth, and glass cloths to use so i made good use of all of em...worked like a charm. also sealed the dash with armorall and black magic wheel cleaner kicks ass...my baby is smooth and shiney now lol

(i woulda taken a pic but it was dark by the time i finished)

[Protege52003]

washed her today! inside and out!

[ke20sprinter]

washed her today! inside and out!

Would rain count as washing it?

Oh, got my Racing Beat rear sway bars on (using stock endlinks!) over the weekend. Will do the fronts later.

WiL

[Kansei]

Would rain count as washing it?

Oh, got my Racing Beat rear sway bars on (using stock endlinks!) over the weekend. Will do the fronts later.

WiL

Is it the MSP racing beat rear sway bar or one they made specifically for the P5? There is a MSP racing beat rear sway bar in transit to my house for me to install over spring break and I thought I had to get different endlinks for it.

[altspace]

washed her today! inside and out!

Where? Man I miss having the 4 bay 18 wheeler heated garage.

[bazooka joe]

washed her today! inside and out!

me too! than i took her on a nice drive thru the big dig out to logan and back nice day for a ride!!

[altspace]

Woot! UPS delivered today. Rays G-games Wolf 77 - 18x7.5"
Now bring on the good weather already!

http://www.altspace.com/auto/rays1.jpg

[Kansei]

wow those look awesome!

[Protege52003]

Where? Man I miss having the 4 bay 18 wheeler heated garage.

my driveway!

my neighbors probably think i am crazy..........was sooooo cold out yesterday!

make an ice skating rink by the time i am done!

[altspace]

Thanks zverg! Yea, the winter chill has finally caught up with the season.

[bazooka joe]

very, very nice josh!! i like!!! (thumb)

[Protege52003]

those do look sick josh....can't wait to see them on your car!

-R

[CTt3P5]

Sweet rims....can't wait to see some installed pics.

[Hy8us]

Today i froze my butt off windex washing my car cause the water outside is turned off :( i'm glad i waxed it before winter hit, it looks so shiny even now.

[snowblazin]

Changed the rear pads, cleaned the engine bay a bit and tried to ziptie my exhaust so it'll quit rubbing against my bumper. Time will tell.

[gimpo2]

i blew my piston rings... well not today but on sunday

[Hy8us]

I also took a pic of my rear-end since I put on the Familia
badge, that thing was sitting in my house for like 4 months lol

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/hhhh.jpg

[NoRotor,NoMotor]

ran it through the car wash and got the oil changed

tommorrow i am getting the windows tinted 20% with 15% on the windshield

[InFlames]

Changing my passenger side axle today.

[bazooka joe]

Changed the rear pads, cleaned the engine bay a bit and tried to ziptie my exhaust so it'll quit rubbing against my bumper. Time will tell.

big rubber spacers/washers in the holes of the rubber hanger...are your friends!! works every time...i have them on my car!

[aMaff]

Changed the rear pads, cleaned the engine bay a bit and tried to ziptie my exhaust so it'll quit rubbing against my bumper. Time will tell.
get the pads changed alright?

[phazed_mp5]

took my car in for maintenance.. at least all my hard earned money went to a good cause...

[gimpo2]

i just got my car towed to apocman's house to start on a complete drivetrain swap

[snowblazin]

get the pads changed alright?
Yep, I just removed the clip for the ebrake line and one of the clips to free up the regular brake line and it was cake!

big rubber spacers/washers in the holes of the rubber hanger...are your friends!! works every time...i have them on my car!
Do you know what size washers Mark? I have the Kartboy bushings in. And I'm assuming the metal hanger would go through the washer inside the rubber hanger?

[altspace]

Made a new coffee table.

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

[Boston5761]

why not put some sort of board under the tires same size as the glass or maybe even smaller to raise it up alittle and just give it more of a permanent look.

[aMaff]

put on new shoes
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2322684&postcount=71

[anarchistchiken]

Nice ones Matt!

I havn't seen my car in almost 2 weeks, I'm about to lose my mind.

[altspace]

why not put some sort of board under the tires same size as the glass or maybe even smaller to raise it up alittle and just give it more of a permanent look.

Nah, I was just playing. Hehe

[altspace]

Matt you suck!


j/k....I wish this winter would end already.

[Crazee D]

Nice Rims Josh!

[bazooka joe]

Made a new coffee table.

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

those are to nice to put on the car...i say make another table for the living room!!!!(thumb)

[bazooka joe]

Yep, I just removed the clip for the ebrake line and one of the clips to free up the regular brake line and it was cake!

Do you know what size washers Mark? I have the Kartboy bushings in. And I'm assuming the metal hanger would go through the washer inside the rubber hanger?

if you have the stock rubber hanger...there is a whole in them...this is wher you pry them open and install the rubber gromet....i can get you a couple if you think this will work for ya??? this will push the pipe down just enough to stay away from the lip...let me know...

[L8R]

Turbo.

[Kansei]

Turbo.

!

[Hy8us]

ordered some smoked taillight covers from rockblocker...:)