What have you done to your P5 today?

[aMaff]

your worst nightmare. Well maybe if your car is low mileage enough, the dash won't rattle so badly that it feels like it's falling apart.
it already does that. Plus, I'm not getting a 'soild' mount, both just inserts. I've riddent in a MSP that had the same setup I'm getting. I can live w/ it if it gets rid of a bit of wheel hot and drive lash

[Kansei]

hey Chris, have you heard anything about the SU mounts?

The only thing I've heard is the stuff in this thread with people saying the SLS has less vibrations even though it's definitely stiffer rubber.

[reynoldsrobbie]

The only thing I've heard is the stuff in this thread with people saying the SLS has less vibrations even though it's definitely stiffer rubber.
one more for you Chris...Have you seen anyone this setup on a turbo P5?
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/reynoldsrobbie/SCAN0001.jpg

[Kansei]

check your other thread. I'm omnipresent so I posted there :P

[reynoldsrobbie]

check your other thread. I'm omnipresent so I posted there :P
thanks Chris!

[aMaff]

where's the compressor inlet???

[reynoldsrobbie]

where's the compressor inlet???
bottom left. It was just mocked up so that I could get my piping all bent and welded. Its going in this coming Saturday.

[aMaff]

Oh, there it is lol. How's that going to work w/ an N/A CAI?

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

i moved it to take the recycling out....has not moved in atleast a week i might drive it around tomorrow though, who knows the headlight is still out i need to get that changed this week...

[reynoldsrobbie]

Oh, there it is lol. How's that going to work w/ an N/A CAI?
LOL! thats not a CAI. That would be the piping from my FMIC. Turbo baby!

[aMaff]

o snap! Nice

[Salmon_Rob]

our mod is an idiot :(

i drove it last night. my front lip is here! gotta go get it from the front office :)

[aMaff]

our mod is an idiot :(
you voted for me....

[JoshP5]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/JoshP5/jerk.jpg

Sometimes I wonder if people are trying to piss me off.
(pissed) (bang) (protest) :mad:

[aMaff]

(rofl) that's just special. Like special Ed.

http://www.onetimearoundagain.com/halloweenparty/images/costumeideas/special_ed_a3.jpg

[Yaggie1]

Apparently you have to park ON the curb to stay far enough away to hopefully be safe from idiots............


http://www.msprotege.com/members/JoshP5/jerk.jpg

Sometimes I wonder if people are trying to piss me off.
(pissed) (bang) (protest) :mad:

[iLisa]

*pic*

Sometimes I wonder if people are trying to piss me off.
(pissed) (bang) (protest) :mad:

stoopid minivans.....

[amsgator]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/JoshP5/jerk.jpg

Sometimes I wonder if people are trying to piss me off.
(pissed) (bang) (protest) :mad:

they tow us if we park like that here on campus. lol. but yea i hug the curb when i can find an end spot like that, just because of idiots like that van

[neit_jnf]

I cleaned the egr valve, changed brake rotors and pads all around, replaced windshield washer nozzles with tribute ones and replaced front and rear wiper blades...

[amsgator]

how do you clean the egr valve?

edit: nvm found how-to
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3055772#post3055772

[GlowstickNinja]

I just changed out my rotorson all four corners with cross drilled, painted red to match the callipers. Also replaced the pads while i was in there, and gave the calipers and braking system a good blast of brake cleaner. Overall the braking is MUCH better. Furthermore i tightened up my E-brake, cuz i was having to pull it all the way up, about 10+ clicks before it would engage, now it only takes 3 clicks to be fully engaged. So now i have the Wheels and the brakes done, Now for the eibachs and the illuminas..........I will post pics later on today.(thinkbeer

[phazed_mp5]

gave her a good wash and cleaned out the junk in the back.

[neit_jnf]

mine needs a good interior cleaning... planning for today if it doesn't rain.

[Kansei]

Today I drove through a bunch of flooded streets. Seriously, the water was high enough that had I still been running my cold air intake, it would be all over right now. I'm sure it gave my oil pan and downpipe and stuff a nice washing :P

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

(rofl) that's just special. Like special Ed.

http://www.onetimearoundagain.com/halloweenparty/images/costumeideas/special_ed_a3.jpg


I resent that remark( my name is Ed, lmao )

Still waiting to get my car back from Mazda since it burned. Most likely get it back tomorrow so I can get my OBX headers in. (2thumbs)

[aMaff]

how many are you putting in?

[iLisa]

gave her a good wash and cleaned out the junk in the back.junk in the trunk.... hahahahaha.. :D

[CTt3P5]

stoopid minivans.....

:( It is not the minivans fault....stoopid drivers! :)

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

how many are you putting in?


Huh? How many what? I just got it in like 2 days ago but my car still isn't out of the shop. What do you mean how many am I putting in.

[amsgator]

Huh? How many what? I just got it in like 2 days ago but my car still isn't out of the shop. What do you mean how many am I putting in.

i'm HOPING he was messing w/ you because you said headers, being plural when it's really only one. I HOPE that was it and that he wasn't being serious... :-\

[whitemp5seattle]

got my espelirs in the mail today! woo hoo! now somebody sell me their illuminas... (naughty)

[amsgator]

my obx header shipped today, should be here on monday :) can't wait!

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Did you order from ProtegeGarage? Ken, I think that's what his name is, is awesome about the shipping man.

[amsgator]

Did you order from ProtegeGarage? Ken, I think that's what his name is, is awesome about the shipping man.

no, i got it from Sparktec Motorsports for 197 shipped

[Kansei]

soooo many people buyin fun new parts. I need to join in on the fun haha.

[altspace]

Teins coming tomorrow...woot!

[redpr5]

I think the rubber bushing would be torn or deteriorated.

Cool, I'd like to know if it makes a difference.

it makes a VERY little difference (now granted i didnt have the time to aim them at all, so theyre still a lil too low) but light out put is much better, but im also using higher temperature bulbs.

but as JoshP5 said, they suck a little less than before.

i have to get a new PS fog light, i took a rock through it and the lens is full of dirt and crap. luckily insurance is paying for it.....BUT, i might just buy the CATZ lights i found on ebay since i have the money for them now...hmmmm
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CATZ-LIGHTS-SR-DRIVING-YELLOW-MAZDA-5-MUSTANG-TRUCK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33709QQhashZitem7 913907962QQihZ019QQitemZ7913907962
those are the ones im lookin at

how easy is it to install the CATZ lights? and have them come on with the parking lights as well?

also, how do people think the Xenon Expert DDE kit would look on a red p5?
http://www.xenonexpert.com/ddekits_protege5.html

[amsgator]

got a >?<

how much hp do you think i'll have w/ the following:

racing beat cat back
obx header
sri

no other performance mods other than spark plugs and that doesnt really do much. just tryin to get an idea of what i am running now

[GMalatrasi]

110-113whp

[amsgator]

110-113whp

so how much reg hp u think that is? not sure how the conversions work. gr doesnt seem like much for the money. but o well i guess :-\

[Sveivo]

it makes a VERY little difference (now granted i didnt have the time to aim them at all, so theyre still a lil too low) but light out put is much better, but im also using higher temperature bulbs.

but as JoshP5 said, they suck a little less than before.

i have to get a new PS fog light, i took a rock through it and the lens is full of dirt and crap. luckily insurance is paying for it.....BUT, i might just buy the CATZ lights i found on ebay since i have the money for them now...hmmmm
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CATZ-LIGHTS-SR-DRIVING-YELLOW-MAZDA-5-MUSTANG-TRUCK_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33709QQhashZitem7 913907962QQihZ019QQitemZ7913907962
those are the ones im lookin at

how easy is it to install the CATZ lights? and have them come on with the parking lights as well?

also, how do people think the Xenon Expert DDE kit would look on a red p5?
http://www.xenonexpert.com/ddekits_protege5.html
Instructions have been posted in this thread (from the seller):
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123664137

[redpr5]

Instructions have been posted in this thread (from the seller):
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123664137
appreciate it!

[Kansei]

I'd say probably 107-110whp. But that's talking peak HP, your different mods gained power in different areas of the powerband.

[Sveivo]

appreciate it!
No problem! (thumb) (cheers)

[redpr5]

No problem! (thumb) (cheers)
now all i need to do is find an HID kit, and ill be happier then a pig in shit hahaha

[Sveivo]

now all i need to do is find an HID kit, and ill be happier then a pig in shit hahaha
LOL. I've been looking at Katsuro from Xenon Expert. He has a sale going for this forum.

It's a Japanese kit they put together for $200 shipped. I'm going to get one for sure by this summer!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123654615

(cabpatch)

[amsgator]

I'd say probably 107-110whp. But that's talking peak HP, your different mods gained power in different areas of the powerband.

so is that good or bad that its different areas? :-\

how much hp at the crank you think?

[Sveivo]

IIRC, your exhaust mods will make you lose some low-end and will add top-end. Can someone second this?

[aMaff]

different areas is normal. Different mods do different things. And who cares what you make at the crank? The crank only turns the tranny, diff, and wheels all of which tend to 'syphon' off some of that power (along with parasitic losses from engine accessories: alternator, oil pump, water pump, etc).

Crank HP is pretty much useless. To know what your CAR as a whole is making, you want wheel HP (preferably on a wheel dyno so it takes into account the weight of the wheels and tires)

[FrolessWonder]

I painted all of my badges black, bought roof rack filler caps, decided to smoke the turnsignal/reverse light on my tails, and am now deciding whether to buy my HIDS or not. I also washed her, and took some pictures. I want those DDE's as well. Dammit i need a better job.

[amsgator]

different areas is normal. Different mods do different things. And who cares what you make at the crank? The crank only turns the tranny, diff, and wheels all of which tend to 'syphon' off some of that power (along with parasitic losses from engine accessories: alternator, oil pump, water pump, etc).

Crank HP is pretty much useless. To know what your CAR as a whole is making, you want wheel HP (preferably on a wheel dyno so it takes into account the weight of the wheels and tires)

i know that i am j/c so I can get a rough guestimate when looking at other cars engine specs since it only give crank hp. so now, anyone got an est of crank? :-\

EDIT: and yes i know each car loses a different amount b4 gettin to the wheels but thats why i said rough. j/c

[Salmon_Rob]

figure about 15-20% driveline loss so with an assumed 115 whp, from 132.25 to 138 at the crank

[amsgator]

figure about 15-20% driveline loss so with an assumed 115 whp, from 132.25 to 138 at the crank

a p5 all stock gets 130 at the crank, there is no way all three of those only added 2.25-8hp... it gets about 98 whp stock so how could it add more whp than hp? :(

[Kansei]

Theoretically the P5 gets 130 at the crank.. I don't think anyone has checked it, and we all know Mazda has been a bit optimisic in the past on HP figures :P

[Salmon_Rob]

because mazda used the old sae measurement, which is an inflated number. remember when there was the rx8 hp scandal? same time as the p5 came out. it wasnt over rated, it was just before the 2005 revamp of the definition of the horsepower standard

[Kansei]

Old SAE measurement or not, there are plenty of cars from the same era as our cars that dyno more WHP with the same BHP. It's sad that 130hp is an inflated number :P

[Salmon_Rob]

the first gen dynos around 115-120 and its rated at 125 hp ;)

[amsgator]

so i'm still only gettin about 135 at the crank then?

[Salmon_Rob]

thats real hp, not manufacturer claimed hp

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=210903278&dealer_id=52515823&car_year=2003&num_records=25&search_type=used&make=MAZDA&keywordsfyc=&distance=0&model=PROTE&transmission=&address=21113&make2=&certified=&advanced=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&first_record=26&body_code=0&end_year=2004&color=&keywordsrep=&start_year=2003&drive=&pager.offset=25&engine=&style_flag=1&doors=&fuel=&cardist=2316

kansei...do it...

[amsgator]

thats real hp, not manufacturer claimed hp

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=210903278&dealer_id=52515823&car_year=2003&num_records=25&search_type=used&make=MAZDA&keywordsfyc=&distance=0&model=PROTE&transmission=&address=21113&make2=&certified=&advanced=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&max_price=&sort_type=priceDESC&min_price=&first_record=26&body_code=0&end_year=2004&color=&keywordsrep=&start_year=2003&drive=&pager.offset=25&engine=&style_flag=1&doors=&fuel=&cardist=2316

kansei...do it...

do other companies claim more hp than is actually there as well? i was just look at the tC and eclipse and a few other trying to see how there engines compare etc.

[Salmon_Rob]

honestly man, bhp matters not one iota. whp is what matters.

[Kansei]

kansei...do it...

don't temp me :)

[Salmon_Rob]

is it tempting if you already need it?

[amsgator]

honestly man, bhp matters not one iota. whp is what matters.

is there any way to get whp specs for other cars w/o finding dyno sheets? not sure if anyone compiled a list or any such.

how much does it usually run to dyno a car? i kinda want to dyno mine but i dont want everyone to laugh lol

[Salmon_Rob]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123633929

there is my buddies dyno run

its about 75 bux for 3 pulls

basically just search forums and shit til you find it

[amsgator]

does the UDP add much?

[aMaff]

amsgator, this is the "What have you DONE to your P5 today" thread, not the "ask a bunch of questions" thread. If you're really this concerned about the 1.5 HP that each mod will get you, there is the Protege Based Performance (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=10) forum ripe for the searching :)

[phazed_mp5]

so it rained last night. thanks to the construction down the street, my car's all dusty with rain spots now. stupid people with their fancy houses.. one of these days my garage will be clean enough to park in. one of these days...

after work i'm gonna buy an air filter cleaning kit. the throttle response has been feeling a bit laggy lately

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

so...if I put an air pump on my car will it add 50hp Muff?

[rednecks_r_us]

I had a bad at work yesterday and to top it off I ran over a skunk on the way home. My car freakin stinks.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

I had a bad at work yesterday and to top it off I ran over a skunk on the way home. My car freakin stinks.


Have it steam cleaned man.

I'm STILL waiting for Mazda to give me back my car. And I didnt even get a rental.....wtf.

[aMaff]

so...if I put an air pump on my car will it add 50hp Muff?
Yes. 50 RWHP. You'll be AWD y0!

I had a bad at work yesterday and to top it off I ran over a skunk on the way home. My car freakin stinks.
ewww, that sucks dude!

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Yes. 50 RWHP. You'll be AWD y0!




(nana) NICE!

[amsgator]

shit i better go buy an air pump

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

shit i better go buy an air pump


Lets's setup a group buy, lol. (rockon)

[amsgator]

kk. we have to find an authorized vendor or w/e to set it up tho.... :-\

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Lol, man I'll just use the one from my vacuum. GET BLOWN FTW!

[amsgator]

anyone got an air compressor? we might be able to mod it a lil?

[aMaff]

lol y'all are a trip :D

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

We try little homie......we try, lol.

[MyZmZm]

(rlaugh) @ air pump, compressor et al... too funny

bill, damn sorry to hear that - poor P5 :(

[Kansei]

So clearly everyone in here is on cocaine or somethin haha

[aMaff]

Dude, you didn't know?

[Kansei]

where the hell is mine? how did I not get in on this group buy??

[aMaff]

you clearly missed the memo. Only the cool kids were invited...(sssh)

[MyZmZm]

stopped in at the dealer today about my headlight problem, expecting a little bit of a fight... and i'm getting a new headlight. again. yay! they may even do the swap for me, we'll have to see what we can work out :)

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

So, muff, kansei, amsgator and myself are doing the group buy to go get blown right? lol.

[2k2silvermp5]

istalled the axr clunk fix today, awesome product

[Kansei]

Andrea -- I'll buy your old one if they'll let you keep it and it's the passenger side one :D

[amsgator]

So, muff, kansei, amsgator and myself are doing the group buy to go get blown right? lol.

if u can get it set up. wats the price?

[Kansei]

I'll giva ya a dollar.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Are we speaking Asian black market, American black market or Mexican black market. Cuz if its Mexican black market I can just get some of my family members to cross the border and bring some in, lol.

[whitemp5seattle]

I can arrange a GB with a vendor in the UK for 5 galleons, 17 sickles, and 8 knuts

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Only 8 nuts? In a mexican home there are at least 20....in each room, lmao....j/k guys, I'm mexican so no one get offended.

[Salmon_Rob]

so are we doing a group buy for forced induction blown? or blown blown? cuz i know some girls down in baltimore that can hook us the fuck up

[whitemp5seattle]

hey I'll be in Baltimore this weekend for work. What's in Baltimore? Anything cool?

[Salmon_Rob]

i am . that makes ANYWHERE cool. if you want to get a beer or something lemme know

[aMaff]

OMG guys I'm dieing over here. Y'all are freakin out of control. You're makin me look normal, which isn't a good thing cuz you're ruining my rep. (rofl)

[whitemp5seattle]

i am . that makes ANYWHERE cool. if you want to get a beer or something lemme know

hmmm... (ugh)



jk - what's your schedule like this weekend? how far away are you from Baltimore? I get in on Friday evening, work all day Saturday, and then probably have to leave Sunday morning, so I won't have THAT much free time...but beer/drink is always a good idea

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

OMG guys I'm dieing over here. Y'all are freakin out of control. You're makin me look normal, which isn't a good thing cuz you're ruining my rep. (rofl)


Dude I'm talking blown blown like blowing blown. (humpleg)

[Kansei]

I thought we were talking about blow ..I'm out

like all GI threads turn GB.. everyone backs out in the end :P

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

I thought we were talking about blow ..I'm out

like all GI threads turn GB.. everyone backs out in the end :P


Lmao. Alright let's go get a drink. (friday)

[whitemp5seattle]

(inout)

[Tasty]

What I did for my P5 today: Ordered yellow rock blockers for the fogs!

[aMaff]

Nice. They're t3h hawtness. Glad to see someone actually did something to their P5 today! lol


Oh! I sprayed her down to get some of the protective overcoat of pollen off. Now it looks mildly better...until tomorrow morning when it will look like ass again lol

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Nice. They're t3h hawtness. Glad to see someone actually did something to their P5 today! lol


Oh! I sprayed her down to get some of the protective overcoat of pollen off. Now it looks mildly better...until tomorrow morning when it will look like ass again lol


Hey that's mother natures way of telling you, "Spray them down and prepare to suck it" lol.

[reynoldsrobbie]

got my intercooler piping all straightened out!

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Dude your car is sexy....like mine on steroids.

[CTt3P5]

Nice. They're t3h hawtness. Glad to see someone actually did something to their P5 today! lol


Oh! I sprayed her down to get some of the protective overcoat of pollen off. Now it looks mildly better...until tomorrow morning when it will look like ass again lol

Pollen FTL! And when did this thread go XXX-rated? hahaha

Checked my tread wear while waiting for my daughter's dance class to end. 8/32nds up front and 9/32nds in back. Woot for even wearing tires, even the wear on the outsides of the front tires is consistent. Gotta try to stop taking the turns so hard and fast....nah. Next month I will get a balance, rotation and alignment done.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

I was talking about putting some type of blowing mechanism on the motor....these pervs were talking about BJ's, lmao. Just kidding you guys, your not pervs...? lol.

[reynoldsrobbie]

I was talking about putting some type of blowing mechanism on the motor....these pervs were talking about BJ's, lmao. Just kidding you guys, your not pervs...? lol.
Im putting my blowing mechanism on, on Saturday. It is in the form of a Garrett T3 turbo! FTW!

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

..............you suck......................lol

but your car blows.............(hump)

[reynoldsrobbie]

..............you suck......................lol

but your car blows.............(hump)
my car will be blowing through a RFL BOV

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

You just have to rub it in don't you? lol. Congrats though for real man.

[reynoldsrobbie]

You just have to rub it in don't you? lol. Congrats though for real man.
LOL! Thanks! Im so excited!

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Lol, trust me I can tell. you better post build pics or something man. That thing is going to be real nice. How much you planning on boosting?

[reynoldsrobbie]

Lol, trust me I can tell. you better post build pics or something man. That thing is going to be real nice.
Oh I will! Thats a givin

[azeli73]

Haha, I beat you to it. I got my car back up and running today. forged first gen sleeper running 15psi! :D

[reynoldsrobbie]

Haha, I beat you to it. I got my car back up and running today. forged first gen sleeper running 15psi! :D
SWEET! Hows it ruunin?

[Sveivo]

Haha, I beat you to it. I got my car back up and running today. forged first gen sleeper running 15psi! :D
Man, you have to get out there and REPRESENT our breed of wagons, because today I got SMOKED by a 2000-something Camry LE from a 2nd gear roll.

I hope it was a V6. (flame2) (shrug)

[azeli73]

So far so good. Now comes the break in period.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Video? lol. I want to see that thing run.

[Kansei]

break in periods are for losers.

oh and I wasn't talking about BJs, I was talking about cocaine.. just thought I'd clear that up (boom04)

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

break in periods are for losers.

oh and I wasn't talking about BJs, I was talking about cocaine.. just thought I'd clear that up (boom04)


That's snorting, not blowing. But then you'd be sniffing your nose like a damn retard all day(please don't ask how I know, but no, I have never done it)

So Rob, how long you planning on breaking it in.

[altspace]

Before and after

Looks fantastic! Your most welcome.

[phazed_mp5]

hey altspace, haven't been on the forums in a while, but what did you do to your p5 and when did you get an rx8?

[azeli73]

waiting is the hardest part (sad1)


break in periods are for losers.

oh and I wasn't talking about BJs, I was talking about cocaine.. just thought I'd clear that up (boom04)

[Kansei]

Today I traded my Protege5 for a brown 98ish Chevy blazer (attn)

[bazooka joe]

Today I traded my Protege5 for a brown 98ish Chevy blazer (attn)
(scratch)

[Salmon_Rob]

hmmm... (ugh)



jk - what's your schedule like this weekend? how far away are you from Baltimore? I get in on Friday evening, work all day Saturday, and then probably have to leave Sunday morning, so I won't have THAT much free time...but beer/drink is always a good ideasaturday night we could meet up. are you going to have a car?

[Kansei]

(scratch)

body shop loaner car (yupnope)

It's so embarassing to drive that I think I'm going to toss my mountain bike in the back of it and bring it back to them so they can use it for someone else. I don't have work today, just have to get the 6ish miles to campus for 2 and then I'm out at 8... wait crap, it's more like 10 miles from the body shop to campus, but still not bad and it's pretty nice outside today :)

The insurance adjuster had just left before I got there though (encourage and wasn't going to be back for another hour. I wish I knew this insurance adjuster's phone number so I could tell him the things to look for. No one from the body shop writes anything down when I tell them :(

[CTt3P5]

Yay for keeping the P5!! (dance)

Keep the shop loaner and beat the hell out of it. (evil)


body shop loaner car (yupnope)

It's so embarassing to drive that I think I'm going to toss my mountain bike in the back of it and bring it back to them so they can use it for someone else. I don't have work today, just have to get the 6ish miles to campus for 2 and then I'm out at 8... wait crap, it's more like 10 miles from the body shop to campus, but still not bad and it's pretty nice outside today :)

The insurance adjuster had just left before I got there though (encourage and wasn't going to be back for another hour. I wish I knew this insurance adjuster's phone number so I could tell him the things to look for. No one from the body shop writes anything down when I tell them :(

[Kansei]

Who said anything about keeping the P5.. no place would let me trade it in looking like it did.

[CTt3P5]

Who said anything about keeping the P5.. no place would let me trade it in looking like it did.

Oh....thought you had decided to keep it.

[amsgator]

what body shop car did they give u?

[aMaff]

you're seriously getting rid of it?! wow. How many places accept higly modified cars as trades??

[Kansei]

you're seriously getting rid of it?! wow. How many places accept higly modified cars as trades??
not many. I have my stock midpipe, wheels, etc here in rochester though so I could theoretically get it close to stock looking.

[aMaff]

You gonna sell it to them as a limited edition Mazdaspeed Protege5? lol Dude, seriously, why are you getting rid of it? I thought after you get the body shop thing cleared up you'd have been in good shape...

[CTt3P5]

not many. I have my stock midpipe, wheels, etc here in rochester though so I could theoretically get it close to stock looking.

So if you theoretically got it close to stock for a trade how much would you theoretically be looking to get for your summer wheels?

[Kansei]

Theory is theory.. I'll see how it goes. The trade-in value on my car would seriously be like 5-6k dollars (even totally unmodded) so I could barely even get a 1st gen miata unless it had 200k miles and was rusting...

[rednecks_r_us]

Theory is theory.. I'll see how it goes. The trade-in value on my car would seriously be like 5-6k dollars (even totally unmodded) so I could barely even get a 1st gen miata unless it had 200k miles and was rusting...


according to kbb.com my trade in value on my car is $7,775. I'd do better just selling it myself as it sits. Private party value = $9,525

But that won't be for another 5 years down the road. Got to trade in the truck for a newer one before I ever even think about trading in my little ole Prote.

[aMaff]

You'd spend 6K on a 1g Miata!? We've got to talk! LMAO. Unless it has like 50 miles, I wouldn't spend more than 3-4K (and it has to be PERFECT)

[Kansei]

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2007/2/1/210/593/1595732566.210593785.IM1.03.565x421_A.562x421.jpg

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2007/2/1/210/593/1595732564.210593785.IM1.08.565x421_A.562x421.jpg

Price $7,995
Body Style Convertible Mileage 46,297 Exterior Color Black Interior Color Black Engine 4 Cylinder Gasoline Transmission 5 Speed Manual Drive Type 2 wheel drive - rear Stereo AM/FM Stereo Tape Doors Two Door Stock No. 2933 VIN JM1NA3535V0733398
full carfax report: http://www.autotrader.com/redirect/redirector_link.jsp?to_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carfax .com%2Fcfm%2Fccc_DisplayHistoryRpt.cfm%3Fpartner%3 DATD_W%26vin%3DJM1NA3535V0733398&mis=FCVDBDLNCF870&car_id=210593785

[MyZmZm]

chris, if they will - or let me work out a deal on it - i have no problem selling you the 'old' one. just don't forget, it's not sealed properly so condensation is getting inside. buuuut, i have a feeling they won't let me since it's a 'warranty' issue and they'll probably have to return the defective one to Mazda Canada.

btw, please don't look at selling your beautiful P5... i know she's been through the ringer, but you will regret getting rid of her. it'll come out ok in the end.

[aMaff]

Chris, you apparently never realized that what they're asking and what fair market value are may be totally different. Just cuz I want to sell my $500 car for $25,000 doesn't mean anyone's actually going to pay it. Unless that's how you roll, then I've got a piece of beach front property in Tennessee for you.

[Kansei]

Chris, you apparently never realized that what they're asking and what fair market value are may be totally different. Just cuz I want to sell my $500 car for $25,000 doesn't mean anyone's actually going to pay it. Unless that's how you roll, then I've got a piece of beach front property in Tennessee for you.

It's one of the only miatas for sale within 300 miles of here..

[aMaff]

Well, if you're willing to pay it, go for it. I can't stop you.

[aMaff]

Per KBB.com, fair market value in PRISTINE condition is $5,580. Like I said, I can't stop you either way. If there aren't any w/in 300 miles, try 500.

[aMaff]

BTW, this thing is always @ the top so I went ahead and stickied it (thanks Rob, good call).

[JoshP5]

http://images.autotrader.com/images/2007/2/1/210/593/1595732566.210593785.IM1.03.565x421_A.562x421.jpg
Looks pretty girly.

Also looks like there's a bit of gap between the hood and the right headlight--more than on the left side--accident history? Carfax doesn't show everything, there was a recent class action lawsuit to that effect.

[BadKarma]

I have to reiterate what others have said... Keep your car. That 'yata doesn't look worth trading for imho...

[aMaff]

especially not for 8k

[mazdaspeed777]

My poor engine is took apart. I ported my intake manifold with a VTCS removal and installed a thermal spacer. I also just installed some OBX headers and I am having a bitch of a time getting the intake manifold back on. If I first connect the EGR tube to the headers then try and install the intake manifold it wont go on, and when I install the intake manifold first then try and connect the EGR tube to the headers it won't reach! Anyone have any ideas.

[maestro]

My poor engine is took apart. I ported my intake manifold with a VTCS removal and installed a thermal spacer. I also just installed some OBX headers and I am having a bitch of a time getting the intake manifold back on. If I first connect the EGR tube to the headers then try and install the intake manifold it wont go on, and when I install the intake manifold first then try and connect the EGR tube to the headers it won't reach! Anyone have any ideas.

More/new pipe and a welder. If you changed the distance a hard pipe has to connect between why would it fit? MAybe I am missing something.

[Reitrof]

Got back fro Montreal, again. 136K on the old girl now. Still running strong. Did 75 all the way back with a loaded car and got 33mpg.

[whitemp5seattle]

saturday night we could meet up. are you going to have a car?

I work Saturday night...won't be done with work until 11pm or so probably...

[aMaff]

Got back fro Montreal, again. 136K on the old girl now. Still running strong. Did 75 all the way back with a loaded car and got 33mpg.
wtf are you trafficing this time? (stoned)

[Salmon_Rob]

I work Saturday night...won't be done with work until 11pm or so probably...friday night?

[whitemp5seattle]

Canadian migrant workers?

[whitemp5seattle]

friday night?

Friday night works. I'm not sure if I'll have a car or not - I'm driving up with some other coworkers so I'll have a car if nobody else wants to go anywhere...anywhere in Baltimore that's a good place to go? Can't do anything too crazy since Saturday is a long day for me...

[reynoldsrobbie]

hey whitemp5seattle, did I read that you installed projectors on your P5?

[Bala]

My poor engine is took apart. I ported my intake manifold with a VTCS removal and installed a thermal spacer. I also just installed some OBX headers and I am having a bitch of a time getting the intake manifold back on. If I first connect the EGR tube to the headers then try and install the intake manifold it wont go on, and when I install the intake manifold first then try and connect the EGR tube to the headers it won't reach! Anyone have any ideas.

Mount the intake mani and OBX with a few bolts just barely threaded in, line up/thread the EGR fittings and then snug the header and intake mani down. Go back and tighten everything to spec.

[bazooka joe]

took her for a little 80 miles spin...because of my commute i don;t get to "open" her up much..at 10 this morn, nobody on the highway 35-100 was real nice and pretty quick....felt good!(lol2)

[MyZmZm]

Mount the intake mani and OBX with a few bolts just barely threaded in, line up/thread the EGR fittings and then snug the header and intake mani down. Go back and tighten everything to spec.
yep, what Patrick said... there's no way you'll be able to properly attach and tighten the egr to the header (note the singular :) ) if you've got the header bolted down snug. just hang it on the bolts so you can move it around as needed, attach and tighten the egr, and then tighten everything else.


ordered a new gauge surround and the tribute washer nozzles for my girl today... should be in next week sometime. can't wait to have a mist instead of the two streams that never go where they're needed :)

[Salmon_Rob]

Friday night works. I'm not sure if I'll have a car or not - I'm driving up with some other coworkers so I'll have a car if nobody else wants to go anywhere...anywhere in Baltimore that's a good place to go? Can't do anything too crazy since Saturday is a long day for me...inner harbor, fells point, federal hill.. if you have a car ill take the train into the inner harbor

[amsgator]

it's a lil off topic, but something pretty interesting about oil changes. just a heads up. a lot of ya'll may have already known, but i am sure someone hasnt

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3062573#post3062573

[Salmon_Rob]

people...pay...other people...to change their oil?

[Reitrof]

Canadian migrant workers?

Yanks actually.

[whitemp5seattle]

hey whitemp5seattle, did I read that you installed projectors on your P5?

(sssh)

[whitemp5seattle]

hey what are the reviews for the ractive header for the p5? better/worse than obx?

[Salmon_Rob]

better. its a real 4-1 so it has better gains than the obx

[amsgator]

better. its a real 4-1 so it has better gains than the obx

so wat is obx? fake? u have to get a 2nd bung welded into the ractive and it also has rubbing problems.

[whitemp5seattle]

boo on rubbing problems

[whitemp5seattle]

buy these someone http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3062692#post3062692

[Salmon_Rob]

so wat is obx? fake? u have to get a 2nd bung welded into the ractive and it also has rubbing problems.no. the obx is 4-2-1 and has like 6 inch long runners. the ractive is pretty close to the racing mazda header. ive heard of no rubbing problems, and 35 dollars is pretty cheap for a 2nd bung and more power

[aMaff]

it also has rubbing problems.
not mine.

[whitemp5seattle]

no. the obx is 4-2-1 and has like 6 inch long runners.

I think OBX is 4-1, no?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-EXHAUST-HEADER-01-03-MAZDA-PROTEGE-5-PROTEGE-2-0L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33631QQitemZ16010069 5108QQrdZ1

[amsgator]

the obx is definitely 4-1 not 4-2-1

[Kansei]

*raises hand* I had a ractive with rubbing problems, hence why I didn't sell it after going turbo :)

It bent the lip of my oil pan and rubbed a bit on one corner of my oil pan too. I'm gonna go ahead and guess that I just got a defective one.

[amsgator]

*raises hand* I had a ractive with rubbing problems, hence why I didn't sell it after going turbo :)

It bent the lip of my oil pan and rubbed a bit on one corner of my oil pan too. I'm gonna go ahead and guess that I just got a defective one.

well then there must have been a lot of defective ones because i've heard of a lot of them rubbing.

[Salmon_Rob]

I think OBX is 4-1, no?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-EXHAUST-HEADER-01-03-MAZDA-PROTEGE-5-PROTEGE-2-0L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33631QQitemZ16010069 5108QQrdZ1
sorry, it is 4-1 but its got tinyyyyyyyyyyyyyy little runners into a collecter before the block even stops. the ractive goes under the oil pan almost to the cat

[Sveivo]

(sssh)
Have you made a thread about it? What's the story, did you fabricate them? Looks great, BTW.

[aMaff]

Here's the difference:
Ractive: Long runner 4-1 equal length header
http://i2.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/91/b4/42ba_1.JPG

Thunder / OBX (not exactly the same, but close enough. My money's on the OBX being better)
Short runer, 4-1, unequal length.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=102949

If you want to get a header for the sake of getting a header, by all means, get an OBX / Thunder / whatever. Will you see a performance increase? I have no doubt. If you want to get a header for performance gains, get the Ractive. If you question the fitment, get one used that you know fits and will already have the bung welded. Or get the racing mazda or (if you're rollin in green) the AWR (if they still have some in stock. Last I heard the last 1 had been sold). Same principles apply. If I had my choice, I'd go w/ AWR.


Then again, that's just my .02, what do I know? lol

[StealthWyvern]

If you want to get a header for the sake of getting a header, by all means, get an OBX / Thunder / whatever. Will you see a performance increase? I have no doubt. If you want to get a header for performance gains, get the Ractive. If you question the fitment, get one used that you know fits and will already have the bung welded.


Then again, that's just my .02, what do I know? lol


My Thunder header made enough difference to spin the tires from a stand still at a light and I have a ATX. I know with a mtx you can spin the tires iwth just about anything.

[Sveivo]

My Thunder header made enough difference to spin the tires from a stand still at a light and I have a ATX. I know with a mtx you can spin the tires iwth just about anything.
Wow, that's some major gains. To be exact, I can only spin 1 tire due to the lack of an LSD :D

[aMaff]

I never said you'd get NO performance gain. In fact I said exactly the opposite. However, the equal length long runner headers will all give MORE. Don't get me wrong, ANYTHING is better than breathing through that cast manifold and 50lbs pre-cat.

[Sveivo]

I never said you'd get NO performance gain. In fact I said exactly the opposite. However, the equal length long runner headers will all give MORE. Don't get me wrong, ANYTHING is better than breathing through that cast manifold and 50lbs pre-cat.
I wasn't questioning what you were saying at all, I was just saying that it seemed like an impressive bump that was realized by being able to spin the tire(s) :D

PS: I want to get a header now :(

[aMaff]

Sorry, not you Dim. That was in reply to Stealthy's post as it seemed to infer that I had said that you would not see any gains from the short runner headers.

On that note, I'm gonna hit the hay so I have a better chance of not wrapping the P5 around a tree when I drive to work tomo...er...today. How's that for helping out your car ;)

[Sveivo]

Sorry, not you Dim. That was in reply to Stealthy's post as it seemed to infer that I had said that you would not see any gains from the short runner headers.

On that note, I'm gonna hit the hay so I have a better chance of not wrapping the P5 around a tree when I drive to work tomo...er...today. How's that for helping out your car ;)
That is one of the most wonderful things you can do to a car, maintenance-wise :) No harm done, btw.

[Yaggie1]

Not much today, drove her to the airport so she could sit for a few days while I flew to Dallas........

[vicham]

(sssh)
where did u get the projector???

[reynoldsrobbie]

where did u get the projector???
he got them from a member who made them himself. I think there is a how to on here.

[kura808]

Today I traded my Protege5 for a brown 98ish Chevy blazer (attn)

eww my family had a '96 blazer and it had nothing but troubles..haha i dont really like chevy but i do have respect for my dad's '87 monte carlo ss though.(she hauls ass man) anywayz be careful when u drive that thing..blazers are known to have one of the highest rollover rates.(very top heavy)

[whitemp5seattle]

Have you made a thread about it? What's the story, did you fabricate them? Looks great, BTW.

nah I bought them off of someone else who was going back to stock...which means now I have my blackened out headlights to sell too...(makes mental note to make FS thread tonight)

[bazooka joe]

nah I bought them off of someone else who was going back to stock...which means now I have my blackened out headlights to sell too...(makes mental note to make FS thread tonight)

what kinda shape are the lens's in?

[whitemp5seattle]

what kinda shape are the lens's in?

driver's side lens is in perfect shape. Passenger's side lens has a small (about the size of a dime) spot on the outermost corner of the lens (where the amber corners would be on the sedan headlights but are black on the p5) where some of the adhesive got on the lens and I didn't see it when I put the headlight assembly back together. It's out of the way and doesn't affect the light output at all. I'll get pics tonight for the FS thread

[Kansei]

Today, I saw my car, and it is as stripped down as it was the first time I saw it after the accident. hood, bumper, fenders, and front doors removed o_O

The owner of the shop (I have his personal car right now) said it would be done tomorrow morning sometime before noon. I don't know if that includes the hood latch and other parts they forgot though. I know the latch has been ordered at least. I should probably bring them the CF hood early tomorrow morning and just have them put the freshly painted hood in my trunk and mount the CF one.

I guess they also fiddled with the intercooler piping and have it so that they think it'll fit better I told him not to bother with that stuff if it gives them any more problems as I'll be getting all of the intercooler piping remade soon (as soon as my friend with a welder isn't busy with so many other projects) so I'll have it all apart again anyway.

[iLisa]

Friday night works. I'm not sure if I'll have a car or not - I'm driving up with some other coworkers so I'll have a car if nobody else wants to go anywhere...anywhere in Baltimore that's a good place to go? Can't do anything too crazy since Saturday is a long day for me...
call me.. i'll be around.. :)

[iLisa]

Today, I saw my car, and it is as stripped down as it was the first time I saw it after the accident. hood, bumper, fenders, and front doors removed o_O

The owner of the shop (I have his personal car right now) said it would be done tomorrow morning sometime before noon. I don't know if that includes the hood latch and other parts they forgot though. I know the latch has been ordered at least. I should probably bring them the CF hood early tomorrow morning and just have them put the freshly painted hood in my trunk and mount the CF one.

I guess they also fiddled with the intercooler piping and have it so that they think it'll fit better I told him not to bother with that stuff if it gives them any more problems as I'll be getting all of the intercooler piping remade soon (as soon as my friend with a welder isn't busy with so many other projects) so I'll have it all apart again anyway.
so you decided to keep her?

[GMalatrasi]

so you decided to keep her?

Let's just assume he is... and them if he doesn't we have more of a reason to scream at him.

C'mon Chris, you know you can't live without your baby, your boosting baby.

[amsgator]

I have his personal car right now

way to get his car!! lol.

[bazooka joe]

Today, I saw my car, and it is as stripped down as it was the first time I saw it after the accident. hood, bumper, fenders, and front doors removed o_O

The owner of the shop (I have his personal car right now) said it would be done tomorrow morning sometime before noon. I don't know if that includes the hood latch and other parts they forgot though. I know the latch has been ordered at least. I should probably bring them the CF hood early tomorrow morning and just have them put the freshly painted hood in my trunk and mount the CF one.

I guess they also fiddled with the intercooler piping and have it so that they think it'll fit better I told him not to bother with that stuff if it gives them any more problems as I'll be getting all of the intercooler piping remade soon (as soon as my friend with a welder isn't busy with so many other projects) so I'll have it all apart again anyway.

(poke) so are you keeping the dang car now or what???

[boostdprotegelx]

(poke) so are you keeping the dang car now or what???
ROFL joe..i just saw your sig..makes me laugh...a lot.

[Kansei]

I'm still not sure.. I'll know when I see how the final repairs are.

[khaosman]

Today, I saw my car, and it is as stripped down as it was the first time I saw it after the accident. hood, bumper, fenders, and front doors removed o_O

The owner of the shop (I have his personal car right now) said it would be done tomorrow morning sometime before noon. I don't know if that includes the hood latch and other parts they forgot though. I know the latch has been ordered at least. I should probably bring them the CF hood early tomorrow morning and just have them put the freshly painted hood in my trunk and mount the CF one.

I guess they also fiddled with the intercooler piping and have it so that they think it'll fit better I told him not to bother with that stuff if it gives them any more problems as I'll be getting all of the intercooler piping remade soon (as soon as my friend with a welder isn't busy with so many other projects) so I'll have it all apart again anyway.

Sweet man... I hope it works out MUCH better this time. It sounds like you have pretty good collateral!

[Kansei]

Yeah it's decent collateral.. it has heated leather memory seats with power bolster and lumbar, 12 disc changer, big ol gas-sucking engine, etc.. but it's a GM, so of course everything is wildly plastic.

The owner is stuck driving his bright red classic camaro SS until he gives me my car back.. and I think it might rain tomorrow bwahaha. Plus he is going to the Amerks (Rochester Americans.. hockey team) game tomorrow night and doesn't want to park his camaro downtown :P

Funny how it took them over two weeks to do it the first time, and this time they are doing it better in 2 days :)

[meinp5]

Funny how it took them over two weeks to do it the first time, and this time they are doing it better in 2 days :)

This time they don't have to wait for a replacement parts though. Plus - you gotta figure they have other cars they are trying to work on too...some poor schmuck is going to have to wait two extra days because they had to redo your car and didn't work on their car(not your fault though).

[Kansei]

This time they don't have to wait for a replacement parts though. Plus - you gotta figure they have other cars they are trying to work on too...some poor schmuck is going to have to wait two extra days because they had to redo your car and didn't work on their car(not your fault though).

Actually they did have to order parts again.. new hood latch, a bunch of plastic fasteners that I found they "forgot" to replace.. but it probably won't take as long as the canadian headlight and other weird things did.

[whitemp5seattle]

call me.. i'll be around.. :)

you'll be in Baltimore?

[amsgator]

got my non foulers today. :-) 2.99!!!

now i cant wait for my header to get here tuesday! :)

[bigj884]

got a CEl today...car was running fine like normal.....didnt have tiime to get the code read...so i just reset the ECU....see if it comes back...then i'll get the code read.

[amsgator]

is this reader any good?

http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9125-PocketScan-Diagnostic-Post-1996/dp/B0007LEG2K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-0120554-1641644?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1175212784&sr=8-1

[amsgator]

is that even the right type of reader? never gotten a reader b4

[khaosman]

Good news!!! http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3064935&postcount=130

[Kansei]

is that even the right type of reader? never gotten a reader b4

yeah it's OBDII so that's the right one. That's a decent price too!

[FrolessWonder]

keep it kans, you know you want to!

I drove to my best friends house and got "nice car!" shout from the side of the road. It made me happy. Also got my roof rack filler caps.

[rednecks_r_us]

I ordered another personalized plate for my car. The 1st one I ordered Arzona deemed GOT-ZUM as offensive and denied it. So I ordered GET ZOOM

[whitemp5seattle]

how is GOT-ZUM offensive?

[rednecks_r_us]

how is GOT-ZUM offensive?


My thought exactly. But I was getting my hair cut today and talking with my barber about it and he suggested GET ZOOM and I like it better.

[whitemp5seattle]

yeah I like it better anyway...ZOOM is spelled out this way

[Salmon_Rob]

get zum - get some

[whitemp5seattle]

yeah...kinda a stretch, but oh well

[whitemp5seattle]

hey this is post eleventy eleven













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[aMaff]

got a CEl today...car was running fine like normal.....didnt have tiime to get the code read...so i just reset the ECU....see if it comes back...then i'll get the code read.
I fail to see the logic here. Resetting the ECU just masks the problem. How did this help? You may as well have stuck tape over the light, but if you did that you still would have been able to take it to a shop to get the code read. NEVER clear a light before getting the code read (no)

[Kansei]

I hope I'm still getting my P5 back tomorrow.. I was there at about 10:30, talked to the guys, everything was going great.. even got to pet a little doggy there (a yorkshire terrier, I miss mine :( ). He said to call tomorrow morning sometime around 10 and I should be able to come pick the car up.

I just got back on my desktop computer (was using my laptop this evening) and I got an instant message apparently from someone at the body shop.

(names hidden to protect the innocent)

(14:24:09) ** body shop guy **:HI THIS IS B---- FROM VOGELS COLLISION
(14:24:09) **me** : sleep. class 8-10, then going to the body shop, then off to work.
(14:24:35) ** body shop guy **: PLEASE GIVE US A CALL ABOUT THE MAZDA THANK YOU

1, that's kinda a scary message to get via IM.
2, what the heck is going on with my car?
3, who are you and how do you know my screenname? I didn't even know that anyone named B---- worked there, I figured I had met everyone by now. I know he's not the guy who did my body work, or the owner, or the owner's brother or son or wife.. maybe the paint guy?
4, why didn't someone just call me, wouldn't that have been easier? If I saw a phone call coming from a Rochester area code I would have answered even though I was at work... weird! I hope nothing is wrong with my baby!

[silverpro5]

today I installed my first mod! - a DGM grille I bought off altspace. its SEXY, I love it!

maybe some pics tomorrow, its dark outside

[CTt3P5]

today I installed my first mod! - a DGM grille I bought off altspace. its SEXY, I love it!

maybe some pics tomorrow, its dark outside

An altspace original --- very nice work indeed! (2thumbs)

[CTt3P5]

I hope nothing is wrong with my baby![/SIZE] [/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Chris!!

[Yaggie1]

Sweet !! I wanted that badboy too. But, I just got done buying his rotors, and various other items for the car. Are you going to make it for the first drive of the year on the 28th ?


today I installed my first mod! - a DGM grille I bought off altspace. its SEXY, I love it!

maybe some pics tomorrow, its dark outside

[Bala]

Rolled up for a tank of gas: $46 ... WTF'n F?!!

[Boston5761]

Got her one step closer to stock, kinda sad taking things off that I've either had for so long or waited so long to get.

[iLisa]

I replaced the rear wiper and both front wipers :)

[Kansei]

I replaced the rear wiper and both front wipers :)

mazda6 wagon rear wiper? you know you want to :)

[CTt3P5]

Did these awhile ago but finally got a new digi-cam and thought I would post up. CX-7 antenna and Mazda6 rear wiper. My apologies for the dirty car.

[2003newlyack]

Took my whole air intake out tonight and cleaned it.. and Saturday I'm cleaning my EGR, IAC, doing the seafoam treatment, and hopefully some new plugs/wires! After the cold winter and all the ski trips this is just what my car needs(cheers2)

[silverpro5]

I would like to, well see. Its pretty far from GR....


Sweet !! I wanted that badboy too. But, I just got done buying his rotors, and various other items for the car. Are you going to make it for the first drive of the year on the 28th ?

[Salmon_Rob]

yesterday i replaced the aging sagging sway bar bushings, washed it, and cleaned the underneath. you could say that my cars naughty bits are as fresh as a summers eve ;)

[Kansei]

My car's front half is nice and fresh :) was painted and cured yesterday. She looks stunning!

I'll probably slap my CF hood on today since I don't think I'll need to bring the new stock hood back to the body shop any time soon.

Then I dunno.. maybe I'll change the oil, spark plugs, etc.

new hood latch finally too.. no more rattles!!!!

[aMaff]

My car got washed today! And by that I mean it rained today, so it's not all pollen-y for the time being

[phazed_mp5]

recharged my k&n filter. sounds nicer and feels less laggy now :P

[Bala]

Against my better instincts, I decided to order a replacement for the PIAA sport mesh my wife curbed this past Dec. Turns out they've been discontinued (notcool). Ugh - I've contacted PIAA corporate directly for any leads. This marks the second time that my striving for uniqueness with wheels has bitten me in the ass.

[Yaggie1]

Yeah, but, Perro Del Sol is coming from Ohio.....................haha, what's your excuse now ?(evil) Just Kidding. If you decide to come out, let me know and we can meet up as you pass the Lansing area and roll down together in our own little 2 man convoy


I would like to, well see. Its pretty far from GR....

[whitemp5seattle]

got a new plastic cover for the front driver's side windshield wiper nut! $6 at the dealership...

[redpr5]

got some pics of the new tint
20% up front, 2.5% on the rear doors/sail windows, 5% on the rear window/sunroof
the pics are a lil dark, i just took them like 5min ago. ill get some better ones tomorrow

[bigj884]

got some pics of the new tint
20% up front, 2.5% on the rear doors/sail windows, 5% on the rear window/sunroof
the pics are a lil dark, i just took them like 5min ago. ill get some better ones tomorrow


looks good...but man is it going to be a PITA to see outta those windows at night.

[redpr5]

looks good...but man is it going to be a PITA to see outta those windows at night.
tell me about it. i cant backup at night without opening my door lol. i cant even see the light from the reverse lights out the back window. (boom01)

[bigj884]

mine right now is 15% in the rear of the car...and i can barely see out the back at night...i can only imagine how bad it is with 2.5% and 5%.

[aMaff]

got a new plastic cover for the front driver's side windshield wiper nut! $6 at the dealership...
cheap as free @ scrap yard :p

[Kansei]

got a new plastic cover for the front driver's side windshield wiper nut! $6 at the dealership...
So there are covers for those. I assumed, but never remembered to check. Sweet.

I took a bunch of pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/FIXEDCAR

installed my summer hood, and stuff.. oh yeah, relocated the power steering cooler to behind the radiator bracket (didn't allow my intercooler to sit back farther.. gonna have to redo the hiboost brackets. Painted my horn black again. Every spring it is very rusted, I sand it down, I paint it. It's getting old :P

Then I went to Sears to say "ugh yeah my jack broke.. there goes 100 dollars down the drain". .. they didn't carry the model I had (3 ton high-lift), but they had one that was just 10 dollars more.. they let me just process it as a return even though I bought it last August, had no receipt, and even though I handed them my sears card they couldn't look it up because it was so long ago. Oh and I returned it you know.. very, very used.

The new one is easily 2x the weight though. I actually had them bring it to my car haha wtf why was my other one so light (only like 50 pounds).. this new one is wild.

[Kansei]

cheap as free @ scrap yard :p

Cheap as free from your car when you aren't looking *pages the FAGMOB folks*