What have you done to your P5 today?

[Reitrof]

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

I clean mine when I swap from summers to winters and back. Not a Josh clean, but to remove all dirt and the tar nodules that build up over time. Helps with getting a good tire balance.

[THE Phen]

I clean mine when I swap from summers to winters and back. Not a Josh clean, but to remove all dirt and the tar nodules that build up over time. Helps with getting a good tire balance.


I do that on the 16" wheels for my Honda. Good thing I did because I found a slight crack in one of them. I'll have to figure out something to do with that.

[aMaff]

I clean mine when I swap from summers to winters and back. Not a Josh clean, but to remove all dirt and the tar nodules that build up over time. Helps with getting a good tire balance.
hmmm, not a bad idea. I'll probably do that before I take them to be balanced next time.

[Kansei]

all this wheel washing talk.. bah!

I'm gonna go wash my summer wheels since they aren't on the car anyway. It's up to 39F outside!! I won't even need a coat haha

[THE Phen]

all this wheel washing talk.. bah!

I'm gonna go wash my summer wheels since they aren't on the car anyway. It's up to 39F outside!! I won't even need a coat haha


I hear ya there! We're a little warmer, probably close to 50. I'm out there taking care of the essentials that the previous owner didn't do on my P5. I'm also working on doing the top of the grille body color instead of black.

[aMaff]

lol it's 68 here :D

[Kansei]

I just went outside and um it feels a hell of a lot warmer because it's actually sunny outside. Somewhere someone looked it up before and Rochester only has like 60 sunny days every year >_<

Time to go shovel the driveway since it's sorta melty anyway and then wash some wheels. I should probably clean the garage too since *crosses fingers* my car might be back in it tomorrow :) :) :)

[Bala]

lol it's 68 here :D

86 here right now http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA1182_f.html

WTF - It "snowed" 6 weeks ago ...

[Kansei]

I'd pay $200 dollars right now to stand outside and feel 86 degrees.. what heaven that must be :)

[Bala]

I'd pay $200 dollars right now to stand outside and feel 86 degrees.. what heaven that must be :)
I won't lie - it's fricken beautiful. I have all the windows open. However, I'm stuck inside today working on a case study and lookin' after two kiddos. I'll have to break away this afternoon and hit up the park ...

[aMaff]

Ya, same here. Sliding door's open, getting some fresh air in the appt ftw! :D

[pnfnj]

can we please stop talking about snow...its very depressing to see it on here too, i still have 2ft of snow here(canada)

[THE Phen]

I just went outside and um it feels a hell of a lot warmer because it's actually sunny outside. Somewhere someone looked it up before and Rochester only has like 60 sunny days every year >_<

Time to go shovel the driveway since it's sorta melty anyway and then wash some wheels. I should probably clean the garage too since *crosses fingers* my car might be back in it tomorrow :) :) :)


Back in WWII, we (being the USA) built a munitions plant in the 2nd cloudiest area of the continental US. It just happens to be Ravenna, OH, which is about 5 miles from me. I fully understand what you mean about the rarity of sunny days.

[THE Phen]

Here's what I did to mine today. I painted the upper grille piece.

[Kansei]

Very nice SATimko.. should have come that way from the factory in north america IMO. My new front grille should be at the body shop on Monday so they can paint that piece up (and give me the car without the top piece for now). I could have had them order the MSP grille pre-painted but I decided to just get the P5 grille and have them paint it so I could be sure it would match.

I'll ask them about painting a couple interior bits to match the silver as well (like the shifter and radio surrounds that I painted sunlight silver but didn't do a good job on).

[THE Phen]

Very nice SATimko.. should have come that way from the factory in north america IMO. My new front grille should be at the body shop on Monday so they can paint that piece up (and give me the car without the top piece for now). I could have had them order the MSP grille pre-painted but I decided to just get the P5 grille and have them paint it so I could be sure it would match.

I'll ask them about painting a couple interior bits to match the silver as well (like the shifter and radio surrounds that I painted sunlight silver but didn't do a good job on).


I need to see about doing the shifter interior piece. It's highly scratched up. I don't knwo what the PO did to this car, but I'm convinced it was never taken care of at all. Can't wait to see yours when it's done.

[khaosman]

After being lazy all day, time to start this damn turbo install. Tearing it apart today, shopping for misc fluids etc, and working on wiring. w00t!!!

[Bala]

91 baby! http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USCA1182_f.html I grabbed a bucket and washed my P5 with my two midget helpers :P

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Wash/Wash.jpg

[THE Phen]

Ok, I got bored again today. What do you think of this? I used to do it all the time with my other cars, but I don't know if I'm completely sold on this...

I welcome any opinion, good or bad.

[Tengo]

Ok, I got bored again today. What do you think of this? I used to do it all the time with my other cars, but I don't know if I'm completely sold on this...

I welcome any opinion, good or bad.
fogs maybe, but headlights i dont know,.......

[altspace]

I clean mine when I swap from summers to winters and back. Not a Josh clean, but to remove all dirt and the tar nodules that build up over time.

Haha...my name is now used for descriptive purposes. Thanks Bruce.

Side note: Astral, Dan, and I installed the OEM appearance package (body kit) on his 8 today. Wow what a process that was. Had to remove the front and rear bumper to do it. Crazy!

[JoshP5]

Osram Rallye+65 H7s installed. Not HID bright, but far better (50% more lumens) than stock. :)

[khaosman]

Tore her apart for turbo install!

[reynoldsrobbie]

I mounted my FMIC so I can get my IC pipes made up...

[Tengo]

I mounted my FMIC so I can get my IC pipes made up...
oooooo lala i like

[reynoldsrobbie]

oooooo lala i like
thanks Eric! still on the market for headers?

[bazooka joe]

Tore her apart for turbo install!

(yes)

[CTt3P5]

All these P5's going turbo.....GL to you all and to those who are already turbo'd!

Wifey has her today as the van is getting inspected....so my commuter is my in-law's 1992 Buick Century. Topped off the brake fluid yesterday and still haven't done the wiper mod. :(

[Kansei]

Today I bought 8 quarts of redline synthetic motor oil, the Mazda6 rear wiper conversion kit, and a CX-7 antenna from the cool new misc parts catalog on onlinemazdaparts.com. It's the best price I've found for redline oil, 7.95 a quart vs I think 8.95 at Summit!

Still sucks to spend a crapton of money at each oil change but it's nice to know it's a real synthetic unlike Royal Purple :(

[khaosman]

Time for more wrenching :D

[amsgator]

put gauge rings on...24 bux. woot! :-) pics will be up soon. i gotta wait til iget back to school next monday tho b/c i left my adapter there for my memory card :(

[dave45090]

(peep) http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123663526

[Kansei]

saw my car and it looks absolutely amazing!!!

I get to pick it up when I get out of my first class at 10am tomorrow !! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I didn't take any pics today when I saw it though so you guys will just have to wait.

[gone_fishin]

saw my car and it looks absolutely amazing!!!

I get to pick it up when I get out of my first class at 10am tomorrow !! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I didn't take any pics today when I saw it though so you guys will just have to wait.

sounds good kansei. I bet you'll be glad to have it back finally. Be sure to post before accident and after repair photos.

[JoshP5]

Cleaned all the road salt off only to discover it's still not lowered. (scratch)

[altspace]

I give props for those props.

[Tiger Brand]

washed it tonight. ...and found some lovely little scratches. hooray for winter *sigh*

[dave45090]

I give props for those props.

Thanks Josh! Especially coming from you. You run a tight ship when it comes to cars.

[Sveivo]

Cleaned all the road salt off only to discover it's still not lowered. (scratch)
I am considering lowering as well, but will a lowered car be a pain in the ass as far as servicing it is concerned? (I'm keeping the 16" wheels.)

I don't know if I want to deal with that. What do you think?

[Sveivo]

BTW, I also washed and waxed part of the car in the driveway today (rockon)

[Kansei]

I am considering lowering as well, but will a lowered car be a pain in the ass as far as servicing it is concerned? (I'm keeping the 16" wheels.)

I don't know if I want to deal with that. What do you think?

It's no problem. My car is quite low and I don't have an issue with "servicing"... I can still maneuver the jack underneath the car, stuff like that..

[magnumP5]

I tried playing with my IC piping a little more because something is rattling at high speeds - it about drove me crazy going 72 mph for 5 hours back to school. Unfortunately the annoying metal on metal rattle is still there so I guess I will have to wait for a nice weekend and then off comes the bumper cover (freak)

[Sveivo]

It's no problem. My car is quite low and I don't have an issue with "servicing"... I can still maneuver the jack underneath the car, stuff like that..
That's good to know. I am considering Tanabe springs, which are about a 1" drop. A larger drop with stock wheels looks slammed to me.

[Kansei]

That's good to know. I am considering Tanabe springs, which are about a 1" drop. A larger drop with stock wheels looks slammed to me.

this is a 1.6-2 inch drop (it drops more in the rear than the front sadly.. stupid springs were made for a sedan come to find out:

http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/MyCarWSnowTiresLastYear/photo#4987194875874639890

I don't think it looks all that slammed, and that's with 55-series tires (much beefier than stock)

[amsgator]

put gauge rings on...24 bux. woot! :-) pics will be up soon. i gotta wait til iget back to school next monday tho b/c i left my adapter there for my memory card :(

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

idk if touchup will work or not...and repainting is gonna be too much i think :(

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

well the p5 has a list of things to get done...but that will all go into the back burner if i get this e21 I am eyeing right now....i need to find relativly cheap insurance but with good quality *sigh*

[sawzaw]

i drove mine to toronto to let it see all the pretty p5's with black headlights and no roof racks to let it know what it'll look like soon

[Foolish]

Well, not the MP5, but the MPV: I finally finished my subwoofer project!

WOOOOOOT!!! BOOOM

The last page (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123638367&page=8)has the pictures of the real install work

[Sveivo]

this is a 1.6-2 inch drop (it drops more in the rear than the front sadly.. stupid springs were made for a sedan come to find out:

http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/MyCarWSnowTiresLastYear/photo#4987194875874639890

I don't think it looks all that slammed, and that's with 55-series tires (much beefier than stock)
Hmmm...I may rethink what I want to do :)

[Kansei]

i drove mine to toronto to let it see all the pretty p5's with black headlights and no roof racks to let it know what it'll look like soon

I have one of those headlights now (dance)

the other one is still the one I painted myself (blarf)

I'm dying to pick up my car.. this is torture. Still an hour before this class is over!!!!


(wrc) (ricer) I can't wait :)

[Tiger Brand]

put an optima red top in. stocker was on it's last legs

[2003newlyack]

congratulations chris!

definitley a good choice with the optima battery, I love mine

[CTt3P5]

I'm dying to pick up my car.. this is torture. Still an hour before this class is over!!!!


(wrc) (ricer) I can't wait :)

(alright) (drinks) Congrats on getting back behind the wheel of your beloved!!!

**edit** I haven't driven the P5 the last two days. :( Drove the wife's van 'cause she needs gas (gas light came on when the needle was at 'E'!)

Foolish - nice work you have done to your family hauler!!

[Kansei]

MY CAR IS DEAD AND HAD TO GET TOWED BACK TO THE SHOP
it just stalled.. and just cranks and won't ever start back up.

but while I was waiting for the tow truck I took some pics:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/420140057_02bef45978.jpg

more pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/clauretano/

and in this thread: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123661467&page=13

[meinp5]

Oh man - I hope they find the problem and you can get back out on the road soon.

[aMaff]

check your IC piping.

[Kansei]

They don't have time to even look at the car until thursday... I'm trying desperately to source the intake air temp (not the IAT.. the little black plastic one "air charge temperature sensor" or whatever the proper term is) locally so I can get my car back.. this rental is costing me out of pocket over 60 dollars a day, and that's after my insurance pays their 50 dollars a day...

[Kansei]

check your IC piping. I didn't bother checking it because 1. it was fine for the first couple miles and 2. the car won't start.. at all, as I said before. The starter cranks and nothing else happens.. no combustion, the tach never moves, etc.

[aMaff]

Did it stall while you were accelerating? I've seen them blow off more or less randomly. If it's at the shop and they'll let you look at it, check all the wiring harnesses, wires, etc, just make sure they hooked everything back up right.

[aMaff]

Stupid work blocking the buttons. No edit ftl.

Meant to include that I saw it happen on Velocifero's MSP. Blew the hot pipe off the intercooler and it wouldn't start until we got everything hooked back up.

[Kansei]

Just wouldn't start at all though? I can drive back to the shop where it is to check it out, that's no problem.. but I did open the hood and checked the following:


intake air temp sensor (broken)
MAF + wiring for MAF
coolant temp sensor
sensor thing near the coolant temp sensor (little black box)
plug wires
crank position sensor
cam position sensor
all three oxygen sensors
radiator fan plug
gas level (at more than 3/4 of a tank)
CEL: nonedidn't check:

IAT
VTCS/VICS solenoids
vacuum lines
charge pipes

[aMaff]

Do you have the MSP ecu? I know for a fact the P5 will run without a MAF in a seriously degraded mode. I know because when I trimmed some excess off my intake, we forgot to plug the IAT and the MAF back in, and it ran in 'limp' mode. We have that wonderful Mitsubishi MAP (Manifold Absolute Pressure) sensor as a backup / to work in tandem with the MAF.

And yes, his car wouldn't start at all until we got the pipe hooked back up.

[Kansei]

So that's what that mitsubishi sensor is hooked into the vacuum system near the cruise control???? I've always wondered :D

Yeah, MSP ECU. I'm gonna go write down phone numbers for junkyards and then head over to the shop that has my car to see about the piping.. I couldn't really check on the piping aside from what I could access from under the hood... didn't have tools on me.

[THE Phen]

So that's what that mitsubishi sensor is hooked into the vacuum system near the cruise control???? I've always wondered :D

Yeah, MSP ECU. I'm gonna go write down phone numbers for junkyards and then head over to the shop that has my car to see about the piping.. I couldn't really check on the piping aside from what I could access from under the hood... didn't have tools on me.


That sucks to hear that it's not running, after you've waited this long to get it back. Here's to a speedy recovery! (cheers)

[aMaff]

Yep, that's our 1 Mitsu part lol

[Kansei]

Yep, that's our 1 Mitsu part lol

Gotta keep those mitsu electrical parts to a minimum *shudders at the thought of having DSM-like unreliability*

congrats on the moderator position :)

now we can all hate you (dark)

[aMaff]

w00t for hate! lol

[iLisa]

w00t for hate! lol ooh ooh ooh.. can you please edit my posts please.k.thx.bye. :D

[aMaff]

I'll try to restrain myself....

[iLisa]

I'll try to restrain myself....
yay.. time to take this off topic. (poke)

[bazooka joe]

so you think it's the IAT??(dunno)

[aMaff]

If it's broken, it could be. Mine wasn't broken, just out of the intake stream. Wierd that there was no CEL tho

[CTt3P5]

Chris.....sorry to hear man! You have been waiting so long for this day and now this...Best of Luck with the troubleshooting!

[FrolessWonder]

Hope you get it running again Kansei! I'm hoping to go turbo by the end of summer. But today i washed it and shes look pretty again!! I just need to get seom rubber for the new wheels and I'll be set. I also have a set of tribute washer fluid nozzles on the way, and HIDs on the way. I spend to much money on this car :(

[bazooka joe]

If it's broken, it could be. Mine wasn't broken, just out of the intake stream. Wierd that there was no CEL tho

mine is stuck in a hole in the frame?

[GMalatrasi]

Hope you get it running again Kansei! I'm hoping to go turbo by the end of summer. But today i washed it and shes look pretty again!! I just need to get seom rubber for the new wheels and I'll be set. I also have a set of tribute washer fluid nozzles on the way, and HIDs on the way. I spend to much money on this car :(
Why change to Tribute nozzles? How are they better or different?

[whitemp5seattle]

different spray pattern than the two tiny streams that the stock p5s have. do a search on the subject

[Kansei]

'twas the primary oxygen sensor. It worked fine before the accident, so the body shop is having my insurance adjuster come physically look at the sensor to see if they'll cover it. I doubt that they will

[Daddybluwagon]

Just got my new wheels here are the before and after pics

[amsgator]

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

idk if touchup will work or not...and repainting is gonna be too much i think :(

well i did the touchup today :( it looks alright i guess, i am still probably going to do one or two more coats tomorrow. but here is it so far :-\ i couldnt afford to repaint it

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

[amsgator]

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

put these on two days ago :) just got pics today though

[reynoldsrobbie]

well i did the touchup today :( it looks alright i guess, i am still probably going to do one or two more coats tomorrow. but here is it so far :-\ i couldnt afford to repaint it

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e159/sockerdood/Car%20Pics/Touchup.jpg
looks fine, only youll notice it.

[CTt3P5]

put these on two days ago :) just got pics today though

Looks good....at first I was hesitant on spending the money for some but I am glad I did!

As far as the bumper...sux to hear but I agree with reynoldsrobbie....only you will be able to tell.

[natestros420]

Does anyone know where i can purchase a greddy type S blow off valve for my 03 mazdaspeed protege. I heard they were discontinued and i wanted to get 1 before they were all gone.

[reynoldsrobbie]

Does anyone know where i can purchase a greddy type S blow off valve for my 03 mazdaspeed protege. I heard they were discontinued and i wanted to get 1 before they were all gone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Greddy-Type-S-Blow-Off-Valve_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6763QQhashZitem30 0089040476QQitemZ300089040476QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD VW

[amsgator]

looks fine, only youll notice it.

yea for someone who doesnt know its there they wont notice, especially since it's where it is located. i guess thats the bright side if there is one

[amsgator]

should i buy some clear coat and clear coat it or just leave it?

[FrolessWonder]

Why change to Tribute nozzles? How are they better or different?

like whitemp5 said, they mist rather than shoot two lame streams. How is the lip coming? the foam mold looked real good!

[reynoldsrobbie]

should i buy some clear coat and clear coat it or just leave it?
id leave it. where it is, its bound to happen again.

[amsgator]

yea once i lower it i am sure it will be more frequent. i bought two things of the paint so we'll see how it goes. i am going to take a razor and scrape off the lip of touchup paint where it met the regular paint and hopefully it will look smoother.

[reynoldsrobbie]

yea once i lower it i am sure it will be more frequent. i bought two things of the paint so we'll see how it goes. i am going to take a razor and scrape off the lip of touchup paint where it met the regular paint and hopefully it will look smoother.
you should see mine! looks like a cheese grater got to it!

[amsgator]

well the bottom yea, but what about the parts u can see?

[reynoldsrobbie]

well the bottom yea, but what about the parts u can see?
just the bottom. I am gonna have my buddy repaint my front bumper before I get the turbo installed.

[amsgator]

yea idc about the bottom, that freakin corner just pisses me off. i should sue hardees for havin their exit so steep

[reynoldsrobbie]

yea idc about the bottom, that freakin corner just pisses me off. i should sue hardees for havin their exit so steep
I always wonder if I could send the city a bill for new rims when I hit all the pot holes around here

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

well i just found a nice e30 to be a playmate for the p5...i need to get ontop of this and try and get this!

[bazooka joe]

just the bottom. I am gonna have my buddy repaint my front bumper before I get the turbo installed.

i've had my front end painted so many times i've lost track! lots of paint chips after every winter!!:eek: looked nice last spring though!! haha

[aMaff]

well i just found a nice e30 to be a playmate for the p5...i need to get ontop of this and try and get this!
GL dude. That 30 looked shweeet. So fresh so clean ;)

[amsgator]

i've had my front end painted so many times i've lost track! lots of paint chips after every winter!!:eek: looked nice last spring though!! haha

how much did it cost to get it redone? i may consider getting it redone eventually, just not right now

[Kansei]

To repaint the front bumper and blend onto the hood and fenders would probably run you 500 dollars or so.

[aMaff]

Mark, you seriously need a winter beater lol

[Kansei]

Mark, you seriously need a winter beater lol

yeah that's what I'm savin up for this summer. now that the entire front half of my car is freshly painted.. yeah don't wanna ruin that.

I'm actually seriously considering something like a Kia Rio Cinco for a winter beater. I'd feel bad getting my dream winter "beater", an NA miata with a hard top :D

[aMaff]

Why in god's name would you want an RWD, lightweight, winter beater? Weekend fun car? Oh fo sho. Winter beater? Notsomuch. Get a POS 1g protege


*stands back and waits for Rob to sign on :p*

[iLisa]

i've had my front end painted so many times i've lost track! lots of paint chips after every winter!!:eek: looked nice last spring though!! hahayour car is incredible! :D

[altspace]

i've had my front end painted so many times i've lost track! lots of paint chips after every winter!!:eek: looked nice last spring though!! haha

She sure did. Can't wait to go to the shows this season. Still one of the hottest P5s here.

On another note, I passed by my beloved P5. She's parked at the dealer waiting for a humble soul to mate with.

[Kansei]

Why in god's name would you want an RWD, lightweight, winter beater? Weekend fun car? Oh fo sho. Winter beater? Notsomuch. Get a POS 1g protege


*stands back and waits for Rob to sign on :p*

How much snow/ice driving have you done? I can't stand driving FWD cars on snow. Turn the wheel, car keeps going straight, what are you gonna do?? With a RWD car you can give it some gas and get the car to rotate nicely :)

[THE Phen]

How much snow/ice driving have you done? I can't stand driving FWD cars on snow. Turn the wheel, car keeps going straight, what are you gonna do?? With a RWD car you can give it some gas and get the car to rotate nicely :)

I just practiced utilizing the gas pedal and the e-brake for winter driving in an FWD car. My last few cars have been FWD and manual...

83 VW Rabbit Diesel
86 VW GTi
97 Civic
02.5 P5

Always a fun ride...and you can scare teh crap out of unsuspecting victims...
Not safe, but when going slow it helps get around some corners.

[bazooka joe]

how much did it cost to get it redone? i may consider getting it redone eventually, just not right now

i had my lip painted (it was black) the bumper done, CF hood recleared and it ran me 500

[bazooka joe]

She sure did. Can't wait to go to the shows this season. Still one of the hottest P5s here.

On another note, I passed by my beloved P5. She's parked at the dealer waiting for a humble soul to mate with.

ah, thanks!! how much they askin for that beauty??

[iLisa]

Subbies are fun in the winter.. (peep)

[aMaff]

to answer your question, practically none, but I think I'd rather have understeer than oversteer in certain situations....

[Kansei]

Subbies are fun in the winter.. (peep)

blasphemy! It's gotta be a Mazda for me (wink)

[Kansei]

to answer your question, practically none, but I think I'd rather have understeer than oversteer in certain situations....

oversteering on snow? get off the gas, use the wheel to correct if needed. Understeering? you gotta straighten out the wheel or get off the brakes or something.. sometimes giving it gas helps, not always.

A RWD car with snow tires is awesome. Yeah the miata is lightweight, but you can put 100lbs of sand in the trunk (if you can fit the two tubes of sand lol) and it'll help a lot.

[iLisa]

(yes) Lisa is a mazda owner. :p

[bazooka joe]

your car is incredible! :D

why thanks lisa..(wink) .

[Kansei]

(yes) Lisa is a mazda owner. :p

and he looks quite handsome in your sig pic.


.. see now that just sounds like a gay comment, ugh Lisa why'd you have to give your car a male name?? (doughpoke

hehe

[iLisa]

stick shift=guy car.. I think it is about time to get the Azenis back on... stockers ftl.

[aMaff]

Speaking of sigs: MAN I need a new one lol. Playing w/ a couple of ideas, not sure what I want to use yet. Both cars nose to nose? Maybe. Side by side shots of both on track? Could be...

First I need some good pics of the Miata on track. Something like this (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=100039) could work. That's KCBHIW running on the wheels I currently own lol

[Kansei]

stick shift=guy car.. I think it is about time to get the Azenis back on... stockers ftl.

Are you saying my female car is weird for having a stick? Way to be close-minded hahaha

[iLisa]

Speaking of sigs: MAN I need a new one lol. Playing w/ a couple of ideas, not sure what I want to use yet. Both cars nose to nose? Maybe. Side by side shots of both on track? Could be...

First I need some good pics of the Miata on track. Something like this (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=100039) could work. That's KCBHIW running on the wheels I currently own lol
do you have photochop? if not, maybe i can help you out.. :)

[Kansei]

Speaking of sigs: MAN I need a new one lol. Playing w/ a couple of ideas, not sure what I want to use yet. Both cars nose to nose? Maybe. Side by side shots of both on track? Could be...

First I need some good pics of the Miata on track. Something like this (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=100039) could work. That's KCBHIW running on the wheels I currently own lol

An action shot of both cars taken at the same place (coming around a bend on some nice windy road) with one photo mirrored and placed next to it so they are pointing toward eachother.. with the flying M logo with "aMaff" in mazda font underneath it like you had/have as your avatar (have avatars turned off right now) sitting right in the middle.

I can see it in my head, it looks fun!

[iLisa]

Are you saying my female car is weird for having a stick? Way to be close-minded hahaha (fight) yes. I am very close minded. (yupnope)

[aMaff]

ya I've got PS. I just have no Pict0rz

[iLisa]

ya I've got PS. I just have no Pict0rz
you have a camera... wash and snap some photos this weekend :p

[Kansei]

I wish I had two cars to take photos of together.. the possibilities are endless?

p5 in the foreground, but out of focus, with the miata peeking out from behind it with the headlights popped open halfway (you can manually crank them up from under the hood right?). fun angles everywhere, photo in black & white

[aMaff]

I plan on doing both of those things. Shoudl be able to get some on track shots this weekend. I need to get a roll bar so i can start taking some video

[Kansei]

A pic from behind your P5 with your driver's side mirror adjusted so that you can see the Miata in the reflection (that might be tough to set up)

[Kansei]

head-on collision between your miata and the p5.. like I said, the possibilities are endless.

[JoshP5]

A RWD car with snow tires is awesome. Yeah the miata is lightweight, but you can put 100lbs of sand in the trunk (if you can fit the two tubes of sand lol) and it'll help a lot.

Miata with rear-weight bias? Sounds like a recipe for old 911-style snap oversteer. ;)

[Foolish]

I had a Miata. I had snow tires. You don't need any extra weight in the trunk. 50/50 weight balance FTW, even in crap weather!

[Kansei]

I had a Miata. I had snow tires. You don't need any extra weight in the trunk. 50/50 weight balance FTW, even in crap weather!

nice nice. I know with my roommate's RWD volvo, he needed 80 pounds on the passenger side of the car because his car has a bad weight bias left/right not front/rear. I guess they didn't feel like really making it a LHD car so things like.. the gas tank is totally on the left side of the car, some other stuff all sits on the left side, turbo is even on the left side. His clutch-based limited slip is pretty much worn out (230k miles on it) so without sand bags on the passenger side of the trunk, the right rear wheel would always slip and he'd get stuck even trying to get out of the driveway (with brand new Blizzak REVO-1 tires)

[CTt3P5]

Mazda6 rear wiper conversion - check
Drop it like it's hot - che...er still try to convince wife it is a GOOD thing...

Chris, glad to hear you are back behind the wheel.

Josh, can't believe your car hasn't sold yet. At least you get to go back and visit after hours. lol

[khaosman]

Turbo mounted for test fit. More frantic shopping.

[altspace]

ah, thanks!! how much they askin for that beauty??

12K!!!!!

[bazooka joe]

Mazda6 rear wiper conversion - check
Drop it like it's hot - che...er still try to convince wife it is a GOOD thing...

Chris, glad to hear you are back behind the wheel.

Josh, can't believe your car hasn't sold yet. At least you get to go back and visit after hours. lol

time to change your sig man!!(sun)

there's no one down the cape right now...it will sit there until may

[bazooka joe]

12K!!!!!

really...well not that it's not worth it but...12k?

[Kansei]

time to change your sig man!!(sun)

there's no one down the cape right now...it will sit there until may

I bought my P5 on the cabe in February (headbang)

[bazooka joe]

I bought my P5 on the cabe in February (headbang)

well, no one but you!! (from ct no less)(huh)

[Kansei]

well, no one but you!! (from ct no less)(huh)

In my town: black 02 with so-so body and 60k miles (in early 2004) for 15,999.

In Hyannis, Ma (think that was the town.. maybe Yarmouth? I dunno wherever Cape Cod Ford Lincoln Mercury Mazda was) 02.5 absofrigginlutely mint 10k miles 12,999 and on sale (president's weekend?) for 10,999. :)

[CTt3P5]

well, no one but you!! (from ct no less)(huh)

What we will do for the love of our cars! I almost bought a one way ticket to Cincinnati to buy one. Only reason I didn't was it had 9x,xxxk miles and they wanted at least $9000 for it.

[aMaff]

Finally washed muh baby! Also grabbed a couple shots of both of 'em together.

Mazda. What's in your parking space? :p

[bazooka joe]

looking good andrew!!!

[aMaff]

Thanks! I thought abt taking off the side mouldings too while I was at it, but I didn't have any adhesive remover.

[Salmon_Rob]

ordered a dg front lip

[Kansei]

Drove The Crap Out Of Her.

:d

[dave45090]

ordered a dg front lip
I'm so jealous, very good choice! Let us know how things turn out.

[Salmon_Rob]

no. i will not update this thread any longer with what i have done with my protege 5 :p

[dave45090]

no. i will not update this thread any longer with what i have done with my protege 5 :p

**me - searching for a sulking smilie.....

(sad2)

[Sveivo]

Detailed the exterior (minus the steelies :P)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Dim/detailedexterior.jpg

[amsgator]

so basically i have a huge mess on my hands....

my car is making a really screwed up noise...it's making a loud clicking noise everytime i start it and push the clutch. i am supposed to be going to Sebring tomorrow too and idk what to do. I am going to mazda tomorrow morning at 7 hoping they can see what's goin on, hopefully i just need a new clutch and its not the tranny. it stalled out for no reason while rolling to a stop sign, and i restarted it and it started that really loud clicking. it sounds like a really loud wheel of fortune spinning.

previously it would make a noise every time i took my foot off the accelerator, like a grinding noise kind of but pretty high pitched. and i think whatever that was finally went. :( i hope i can get it fixed so i can still leave tomorrow

[GMalatrasi]

WooHoo!!! I got my Prosport Gauges today... They are soooo pretty

[Sveivo]

so basically i have a huge mess on my hands....

my car is making a really screwed up noise...it's making a loud clicking noise everytime i start it and push the clutch. i am supposed to be going to Sebring tomorrow too and idk what to do. I am going to mazda tomorrow morning at 7 hoping they can see what's goin on, hopefully i just need a new clutch and its not the tranny. it stalled out for no reason while rolling to a stop sign, and i restarted it and it started that really loud clicking. it sounds like a really loud wheel of fortune spinning.

previously it would make a noise every time i took my foot off the accelerator, like a grinding noise kind of but pretty high pitched. and i think whatever that was finally went. :( i hope i can get it fixed so i can still leave tomorrow
Clutch clicking when you press it? You need to lube a part. Search for "clicking clutch" and you'll find pics of the part.

It's an easy fix. (burnout)

[amsgator]

it was grinding b4 and now its making a loud click like wheel of fortune...just lube? my friend told me the clutch was to the floor when he drove it and it's goin bad...so idk

i think its the clutch clicking.....

[aMaff]

maybe catastrophic throwout bearing failure? Usually they squeak for a long time before they finally give out...

[Sveivo]

It's hard to say. My clutch used to make a clicking noise when I pushed the pedal. Then I greased the part that moves when you press the pedal (in the front, under the hood) and clicking went away. Many people had this issue. I found that it needs to be lubed periodically.

Your problem might be something else, but it sounded like my problem.

Edit: aMaff squeezed a post in before me

[aMaff]

Edit: aMaff squeezed a post in before me
I just felt like saying "Catastrophic _______ failure" :p

But you're saying the black metal piece that is pushed by the master cylinder needs to be lubed from time to time? Where?

[Sveivo]

I just felt like saying "Catastrophic _______ failure" :p

But you're saying the black metal piece that is pushed by the master cylinder needs to be lubed from time to time? Where?
I'm not sure that it is a requirement, but it gets rid of the clicking for me. I did not do it myself, but my mechanic showed me the part that is under the rubber boot. He put grease there under the boot--the part that is "compressed" by the little black lever.

This link explains it better! :D
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=69606&page=2&highlight=clutch+clicking

[Sveivo]

PS: Scroll down to the the bottom.

[amsgator]

maybe catastrophic throwout bearing failure? Usually they squeak for a long time before they finally give out...

yea thats what it did, it squeeaked for a while like a grind and squeek. leavin here in a few to head to mazda. :( wish me luck guys

[whitemp5seattle]

good luck!

[altspace]

ordered a dg front lip

Huh????

[Kansei]

maybe catastrophic throwout bearing failure? Usually they squeak for a long time before they finally give out...

werd my throwout bearing was a bit worn at 78500 miles when I removed it to install my new clutch. My stock clutch at 78.5K miles was really friggin mint though :D you can't tell I learned how to drive stick on it at all!

[whitemp5seattle]

saw this a few days ago in Cesena...I miss my p5...EDM ftw though

[Arnhem]

saw this a few days ago in Cesena...I miss my p5...EDM ftw though

(evil) stockness

You in Italy on a holiday?

[whitemp5seattle]

here for 2 weeks for work...but I have the day off today (yippy) got some awesome shoes for $40...marked down from about $150 (yippy) (yippy)

[amsgator]

yea thats what it did, it squeeaked for a while like a grind and squeek. leavin here in a few to head to mazda. :( wish me luck guys

well they said there was a lose screw or w/e in the intake manifold and it will take all day to fix it because they have to take the entire thing apart. ggrrr.......it's covered by warranty so i dont have to pay. yay! i hope that was it. that means i am stuck leaving for sebring late this evening or early tomorrow. i'm a day behind now :(

[CTt3P5]

well they said there was a lose screw or w/e in the intake manifold and it will take all day to fix it because they have to take the entire thing apart. ggrrr.......it's covered by warranty so i dont have to pay. yay! i hope that was it. that means i am stuck leaving for sebring late this evening or early tomorrow. i'm a day behind now :(

The infamous 'loose screw'. Sux you are a day behind but at least it is with no money out of pocket!

[amsgator]

The infamous 'loose screw'. Sux you are a day behind but at least it is with no money out of pocket!

one of my friends said there was a recal b/c of the screw being under-torqued in so many 2003 p5s, but i didnt know it. :( o well, better than the clutch or tranny itself. but yea i am really relieved that i dont have to drop 500 on it. they didnt say nething about the intake or nething either, other than one guy on the phone saying he liked what i did w/ it.

[amsgator]

friend said it was the 2003 P5 VCTS Screw problem

[aMaff]

Dude, make SURE they check the motor. That screw could have caused a lot more trouble that replacing / fixing the manifold won't fix. Dings / scratches / gouges in the motor.

[Yaggie1]

I will go ahead and say ditto to amaff on this one. The ol loose screws on the intake manifold have hit more than a few here on the forum. You are one of the lucky ones that is covered by warranty/recall. Mine fell into neither of those 2 categories and Mazda wouldn't cover anything for me. Anyway, it's not really too much of a problem as long as they check out the cylinder/s with a borescope and make sure it didn't score the cyl walls too badly. Did yours not run like total dogshit when you heard all the noise ? I don't recall what you posted.....Mine was a total mess when it first went. ........


Dude, make SURE they check the motor. That screw could have caused a lot more trouble that replacing / fixing the manifold won't fix. Dings / scratches / gouges in the motor.

[Kansei]

yay I got my package from onlinemazdaparts.com.. 8 quarts of Redline synthetic oil (10w30), Mazda6 wagon rear wiper conversion, and CX-7 antenna (my fifth antenna :D :D :D :D :D ).

I've gotta go run to campus for a few though so I'll only have time to slap on the cx-7 antenna and my summer shift knob

[natestros420]

Does Anyone know where i can Find a Greddy Type S Blow off Valve?? or does anyone want to get rid of theirs?? i know greddy discontinued the blow off valve and i havent been able to find one if anyone could help me out i would appreciate it thank you.

[Kansei]

Well seeing as this is the Protege5 subforum most people here aren't turboed..

Pretty much since it's discontinued you'll have to use ebay and home what you are buying is actually the type S and not the RS.

[rednecks_r_us]

Does Anyone know where i can Find a Greddy Type S Blow off Valve?? or does anyone want to get rid of theirs?? i know greddy discontinued the blow off valve and i havent been able to find one if anyone could help me out i would appreciate it thank you.

This isn't exactly a Greddy but its a generic version.

http://www.apexr1.com/tyrsunbloffv.html




http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/apexr1_1939_26348787

100% Brand New!! SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT Apex Type S Blow Off / Bypass Valve Bypass or Blow Off Design Full Adjustable Fits Standard Greddy flange. Perfect for almost any turbo'd application Produce Incredible sound Protects your turbo by releasing pressure surges when changing/shifting gears or backing off throttle quickly. Come with standard durable cast or aircraft grade billet aluminum frame and body. No installation guide included. We highly recommend professional installation. Easily adjusted for vacuum and higher boost via top preload nut. Includes everything you see pictured. Perfect blow off valve for almost any turbocharged or supercharged.




Availability: Usually ships the same business day.

Sugg. Retail: $219.99Apex Online Price: $109.99

[amsgator]

when i called earlier they were taking the valve cover off and they said that tomorrow once the part gets here they will install it and put the motor back together, so it sounds like they checked that as well.


I will go ahead and say ditto to amaff on this one. The ol loose screws on the intake manifold have hit more than a few here on the forum. You are one of the lucky ones that is covered by warranty/recall. Mine fell into neither of those 2 categories and Mazda wouldn't cover anything for me. Anyway, it's not really too much of a problem as long as they check out the cylinder/s with a borescope and make sure it didn't score the cyl walls too badly. Did yours not run like total dogshit when you heard all the noise ? I don't recall what you posted.....Mine was a total mess when it first went. ........

[CTt3P5]

when i called earlier they were taking the valve cover off and they said that tomorrow once the part gets here they will install it and put the motor back together, so it sounds like they checked that as well.

I would still ask them. No since in 'trusting' that they did indeed look. Sorry, no disrespect to any mechanics here, I do take my cars to one, but I have been burned before by a dealer's service dept.

[reynoldsrobbie]

just did the rear wiper mod!

[meinp5]

just did the rear wiper mod!

Sweet - Time to update the sig. I am going to do mine this weekend hopefully.

[BadKarma]

Today, I installed some better low-beam headlight bulbs (Thx to Freeridin' Al), cleaned the engine bay, changed the front wipers, and used Goo-Gone on the rear windshield in an effort to remove some adhesive.

Headlights Before:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/BadKarma/headlights_before.jpg

Headlights After:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/BadKarma/headlights_after.jpg

[Sveivo]

What kind did you get?

[BadKarma]

What kind did you get?

They're Eurolite Xenon Fusion's. So far, I really like them! Nice and white, brighter than stock, but not overly bright that I know they'll be blinding to other drivers.

Man, I'd forgotten how much of a pain it can be to change the P5 headlights. :)

[MyZmZm]

andrew, lovin' the new sig :D it's awesome!

my baby is in right now with her guts ripped out... :) she's getting a new clutch, flywheel, rear motor mount, the egr has been cleaned, oil change (amsoil), and a top-up of tranny fluid (redline).

i wanted to do the udp, timing belt, and intake cam but i haven't received some of the parts yet and my income tax refund wasn't quite as much as i was hoping for :( also waiting to be installed once i move is the p&p'd MP3 IM and MP3 ecu (should be receiving that in a month or two, yippee!)

it's the street clutch from ACT - any feedback on how that will feel compared to the stock one for driving?

[Sveivo]

They're Eurolite Xenon Fusion's. So far, I really like them! Nice and white, brighter than stock, but not overly bright that I know they'll be blinding to other drivers.

Man, I'd forgotten how much of a pain it can be to change the P5 headlights. :)
It's good that you're happy with them. Is the glass on them colored?

[Yaggie1]

Yep, I would also ask them. They didn't need to take the valve cover off to put a borescope down there and have a look. It only takes a second to have a look around the cylinder. I would also make sure they did a compression test on the cylinder that had the screw in it.


I would still ask them. No since in 'trusting' that they did indeed look. Sorry, no disrespect to any mechanics here, I do take my cars to one, but I have been burned before by a dealer's service dept.

[amsgator]

I will go ahead and say ditto to amaff on this one. The ol loose screws on the intake manifold have hit more than a few here on the forum. You are one of the lucky ones that is covered by warranty/recall. Mine fell into neither of those 2 categories and Mazda wouldn't cover anything for me. Anyway, it's not really too much of a problem as long as they check out the cylinder/s with a borescope and make sure it didn't score the cyl walls too badly. Did yours not run like total dogshit when you heard all the noise ? I don't recall what you posted.....Mine was a total mess when it first went. ........

it ran fine. i dont think the screw came all the way out, just really lose. i was able to drive it to the dealer going the highway i just granny drove it to b safe

[khaosman]

broke it http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3035234&postcount=81

[aMaff]

andrew, lovin' the new sig :D it's awesome!
TY :D. I should put 1 of the Capital One 'pillagers' in there somewhere lol

broke it http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3035234&postcount=81
Damn dude, that sucks :(

[Yaggie1]

Ahhhh, OK. You would have noticed if you lost screws. I think in pretty much every case the screws got thru the intake mani and out onto the top of the piston and crushed the bottom the spark plug instantly causing it to run like total shit and throw a check engine light. Luckily with mine it spit the screw just after it crushed it, I regapped the plug to check it out and it ran fine. I still had it towed to the dealer cuz I wasn't totally sure I wouldn't mess something up........


it ran fine. i dont think the screw came all the way out, just really lose. i was able to drive it to the dealer going the highway i just granny drove it to b safe

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

question guys:

Have you guys heard of any bad reviews for any of the following:

POLARG, LUMINICS OR MTEC?

I need to get new bulbs but not sure which to get? Then there are NOKYA but not sure which bulbs to go for. Anyone have any ideas or opinions?

I have been searching for reviews but can't come up with any results.

[rednecks_r_us]

andrew, lovin' the new sig :D it's awesome!

my baby is in right now with her guts ripped out... :) she's getting a new clutch, flywheel, rear motor mount, the egr has been cleaned, oil change (amsoil), and a top-up of tranny fluid (redline).

i wanted to do the udp, timing belt, and intake cam but i haven't received some of the parts yet and my income tax refund wasn't quite as much as i was hoping for :( also waiting to be installed once i move is the p&p'd MP3 IM and MP3 ecu (should be receiving that in a month or two, yippee!)

it's the street clutch from ACT - any feedback on how that will feel compared to the stock one for driving?


Its just a tad bit stiffer than stock. You know a little bit stiffer is always good (wink)

You will notice the difference for the first few shifts after that it just becomes natural and you'll for get about the difference.

To me the stock clutch felt way to spongy and my ACT feels just right. A friend of mine drove it and he says it feels just like the clutch in his MSP.

[BadKarma]

It's good that you're happy with them. Is the glass on them colored?

Yeah, the glass was tinted blue. When I look at the light it emits though, I can't detect any blue tinge...

[Kansei]

question guys:

Have you guys heard of any bad reviews for any of the following:

POLARG, LUMINICS OR MTEC?

I need to get new bulbs but not sure which to get? Then there are NOKYA but not sure which bulbs to go for. Anyone have any ideas or opinions?

I have been searching for reviews but can't come up with any results.

Here's a bad review of Luminics:

I had them (the ultra-white H7s, a couple months later one exploded spraying glass all over the friggin headlight housing (had to pull the bumper and headlight, bake the headlight, open it up, get the class out, sand the housing, and repaint (since the burning glass had damaged the finish). At that time, I checked the other bulb and it was bulging.. I really think that it might be an issue with the compact H7 design. I think maybe the colored coatings trap too much light in causing the glass to get ridiculously hot.. then if the glass has any imperfections, BAM.

No one seems to be able to get even Sylvania Silverstars (that have a really light coating) to last very long.

If you want my opinion, get the Osram Silverstars or some other NON-US high output bulb (stock wattage though). The Osram Silverstars don't have the dumb blue coating on them (the Sylvania silverstars do).

I think www.powerbulbs.co.uk is where I bought osrams from back in the day.

If you aren't satisfied with the osrams, then you can upgrade your headlight wiring harness (there are some basically plug and play kits for doing so, just search online for "heavy duty h7 headlight wiring" or something along those lines) and get some Osram 65 watt bulbs, or upgrade to HIDs and risk having an HID bulb that doesn't generate light in the same position in the headlight housing which would cause glare and a poorly focused beam pattern.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Cuz I've heard good things about MTEC bulbs....but not sure on the life of the bulb.

[amsgator]

question guys:

Have you guys heard of any bad reviews for any of the following:

POLARG, LUMINICS OR MTEC?

I need to get new bulbs but not sure which to get? Then there are NOKYA but not sure which bulbs to go for. Anyone have any ideas or opinions?

I have been searching for reviews but can't come up with any results.

luminics have been known to melt. i run MTECs and havent had a problem at all. i love em. have the cosmos blue and yellow fogs

[amsgator]

Cuz I've heard good things about MTEC bulbs....but not sure on the life of the bulb.

had mine for like 4 months and still goin, but we'll c how long they go

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

cool thanks man. have you heard anything about POLARG? those things cost 63.99 a set.

[eszoom]

Cuz I've heard good things about MTEC bulbs....but not sure on the life of the bulb.
i've had the mtec blue cap bulbs and it burnt the wiring connectors after a few months. so after i changed to the hd connector it burnt that too. this w/ stock wattage. also one of the bulbs started to get loose from the frame so i contacted the dealer, said to mail bulb and original box to taiwan or hong kong i kinda forgot which one, for xchange. was supposed to be free but shipping was a lot and i never saw the bulb again. so i got 3 mtec bulbs sitting on the side with osrams silverstars in the car. to recap, mtecs looks great, last long but good chance your connectors won't, even if bulbs go out don't expect them to honor out of country warranty. ps osrams last long and my connectors too.

[khaosman]

One of my Luminics pooped out on me. I don't think were in there for a year. I loved how they looked (titanium whites), but they were awfully expensive and a ridiculously long wait for them.

[rednecks_r_us]

I'm getting everything ready for NOPI. Wash / wax / detail / wax my matching helmet / re do my mod list with current mods / dig out the original Protege 5 dealer pamplets and so on.

[Sveivo]

question guys:

Have you guys heard of any bad reviews for any of the following:

POLARG, LUMINICS OR MTEC?

I need to get new bulbs but not sure which to get? Then there are NOKYA but not sure which bulbs to go for. Anyone have any ideas or opinions?

I have been searching for reviews but can't come up with any results.
Go HID!

But to actually answer your question, Luminics are dangerous to drive with. You can't see crap with them. This is why they say "off road or show only" on the package. The whole 130W thing is BS.

The same is true of all colored bulbs--reduced light output...

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Lol....if you want to pitch in and help me get HID so I don't get shot by the wife by all means, send me the money, lol.

[BlkWidow]

i have just finished doing a MSp front brake swap, gauage bezel trim, mid-pipe. had my son help with bleeding the brake, going to take the car to a muffler shop on saturday to have the hangers adjusted.

(shit i need to drive this car more, in 4 months it will be 5yrs that i have had her)

[altspace]

That's a strange hole pattern in those rotors.

[Yaggie1]

Hey Wilson, the gauge face looks sweet man. Should match the hood quite nicely. Where did you get the midpipe from ?

[CTt3P5]

I'm getting everything ready for NOPI. Wash / wax / detail / wax my matching helmet / re do my mod list with current mods / dig out the original Protege 5 dealer pamplets and so on.

GL at NOPI Bill!

Drove her to work in a light wintry mix and drove home in sleet. Kumho's were good, all things considered. Now she is sitting in the driveway and looks like a popsicle... :(

[BlkWidow]

Hey Wilson, the gauge face looks sweet man. Should match the hood quite nicely. Where did you get the midpipe from ?thanks, got the pipe from untitled_sped

[bazooka joe]

well, drove her from work to home...38 miles...3hrs! (pissed) freakin snow...but she drove like a dream!!(alright)

[CTt3P5]

well, drove her from work to home...38 miles...3hrs! (pissed) freakin snow...but she drove like a dream!!(alright)

Snow commute FTL! My company closed at 1:00....in the 12 years I have worked there, it is only the third time they have closed early due to bad weather!!

[bazooka joe]

in 12 yrs at my company we closed early 2 times!

[CTt3P5]

in 12 yrs at my company we closed early 2 times!

Damn, beat by a year....haha

[Yaggie1]

I don't think in my 11 yrs we have ever closed either.......I usually just leave if it's nasty enough...........

You guys getting some shit eh. I was checking the weather in PA, (gunna be heading there in a couple weeks) and it looked like they were getting some snow too. Thank god it looks like we might be done.

On that note, I brought the wheels in for some waxing and a little tire shine. Think I am going to swap the winters out tomorrow.

[MyZmZm]

Its just a tad bit stiffer than stock. You know a little bit stiffer is always good (wink)
lol, too true!! ;)


You will notice the difference for the first few shifts after that it just becomes natural and you'll for get about the difference.

To me the stock clutch felt way to spongy and my ACT feels just right. A friend of mine drove it and he says it feels just like the clutch in his MSP.
thx Bill... and yeah, you're right. initially it was a little bit to adjust too, but probably when i drive the car tomorrow i won't notice a thing. so far, i'm loving it.

but... (don't you always hate those?) while idling at lights, etc, this evening my idle was bouncing anywhere from 1200rpm to less than 200 - to the point where i had to give it gas or it would stall out on me. on a few occasions, it would hold steady at about 400-600, but not very often. any ideas for that? could cleaning the egr have knocked loose some carbon and it's just working it's way though the system? it wasn't warm today, but it wasn't cold either, and when i initially started her at the shop and let her idle for about 5 minutes prior to leaving, there was no problem at all.

i'm going to keep an eye on things while i drive her this weekend, but hopefully i don't have to take her back in on monday. any suggestions on things i can easily check myself (no jack/stands atm) would be appreciated.

[Kansei]

It's possible that there's a leak in the EGR system causing the symptoms of a really dirty EGR.

[rednecks_r_us]

I have never had an idle problem. not even with the fidanza. I even had the AC on today and it idled smooth at 800 rpms at the lights.

[MyZmZm]

yeah, i'm pretty positive it has nothing to do with the clutch or flywheel... i'm thinking i might give the seafoam a try here and see if that helps anything, but i am hesitant to do it right now until i figure out if the egr is the cause of the bouncing idle (ie, not something deeper in the car that may not be hooked up right, etc)

[MyZmZm]

It's possible that there's a leak in the EGR system causing the symptoms of a really dirty EGR.
what would i check to see if this is the case?

[Kansei]

I guess make sure the bolts holding the solenoid on are tight and that the gasket is lookin good and in place properly.

[bazooka joe]

I have never had an idle problem. not even with the fidanza. I even had the AC on today and it idled smooth at 800 rpms at the lights.

haha...ac on....haha...freaking snowing here...

[Kansei]

Yeah I lose. It wasn't snowing yesterday when New England was getting pounded, but I wake up ready to go to the body shop and rip them a new one and I look out the window.. there's 8 inches of snow and it's still snowing heavily >_<

[BlkWidow]

That's a strange hole pattern in those rotors.there KVR rotors

[Salmon_Rob]

waiting for my lip

[khaosman]

http://www.khaosman.com/albums/turbo3/DSC01143.sized.jpg

Time to start pulling the motor I guess.

[altspace]

Did you loose an oil filter?

[khaosman]

Did you loose an oil filter?

Look to the left of it, at the broken thing sticking out where the oil pressure sender should be. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3035234&postcount=81

[Yaggie1]

Did a little cleaning under the hood today. Need to get my new valve cover on badly. Put on the Summer wheels too. I almost forgot just how damn hot the P5 is when she's not all dressed up in salt and Winter tires.

[Salmon_Rob]

drove through salt and snow :(

[Yaggie1]

That Sux. Was still cold here, only in the low to mid 30's but really sunny. No more snow left after the 71 degree day we had last week.

[BlkWidow]

Look to the left of it, at the broken thing sticking out where the oil pressure sender should be. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3035234&postcount=81 that sucks

[Kansei]

Didn't drive through the 8-10 inches of snow we got late last night.. haven't seen my car today :P I know it's out in the garage nice and warm though :D

[DE31]

sea foamed my car at my install party hehehe (and the tsudo headers, that didnt make it to the vid)

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[reynoldsrobbie]

sea foamed my car at my install party hehehe (and the tsudo headers, that didnt make it to the vid)

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v345/aznstreetraisa/?action=view&current=SeaFoam_0001.flv
Had a blast! Cant wait for the 31st!

[Salmon_Rob]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Liquid_Ag/uhoh.jpg



opps ;)

[MyZmZm]

^ lol, what happened rob?

[Salmon_Rob]

helped a motorcyclist. just ended up being a cool pic

[FrolessWonder]

i hit a pothole and bent my stock rim!! enough that it wont hold air!! AWESOME!

[reynoldsrobbie]

put my gauges in...

[meinp5]

put my gauges in...

Very nice - which gauges are those? Is your turbo project done yet?

[reynoldsrobbie]

Very nice - which gauges are those? Is your turbo project done yet?
They are Megan racing. It is going in on the 31st, having an install party at my place.

[meinp5]

They are Megan racing. It is going in on the 31st, having an install party at my place.

Dang - I could use a vacation...is it warm out there?

[amsgator]

i think i need a new clutch. my car is still making that noise after the stupid butterfly fell off inside the intake manifold, I thought that was the problem, but it's still making the grind/spooling noise, and everyone I talked with said they thing it's the throwout bearing.

Well if I get a new clutch, should I just get an OEM replacement like this (http://tinyurl.com/2cyxpg) or would the Spec Clutch Kit Stage 1 (http://tinyurl.com/239tb2) be ok?

[amsgator]

I want to get a stiffer clutch. Mine now is light.

[reynoldsrobbie]

Dang - I could use a vacation...is it warm out there?
was like 78 today. You coming to the install? LOL!

[DE31]

i know i am....

[reynoldsrobbie]

i know i am....
go to an exhaust shop today?

[DE31]

nope, everyone i've talked to say its fine, i trust them... if i break my midpipe, it only means i'll get a hi flow one :)

[reynoldsrobbie]

nope, everyone i've talked to say its fine, i trust them... if i break my midpipe, it only means i'll get a hi flow one :)
LOL! Ever find out what that noise is that you heard? What about your headlight?

[DE31]

headlights replaced... which noise? the ticking? or the sound that sounds like an exhaust leak only audible from the inside?

[reynoldsrobbie]

headlights replaced... which noise? the ticking? or the sound that sounds like an exhaust leak only audible from the inside?
you were saying that it sounded like an exhaust leak???? Do oil today?

[reynoldsrobbie]

I just wanted to have post 10,000 in this thread!