What have you done to your P5 today?

[Sveivo]

Mazda drivers overall are just a better fraction of humanity. The rest will be pwned by Darwinism sooner or later, considering they don't have proper snow tires for bad weather. (cabpatch)

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Hehehehe, no snow in da dirty dirty y0!!!!11!11!!

[amsgator]

no snow here...its 84* right now!!! woohoo!!! hopefully my gasket is sittin at mazda so i ca finish my install today... :(

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

All I can say is it sounds nice matted with the SP2 Exhaust. :)

[LittleSkinsk]

im getting the windows tinted $190 (canadian)

[amsgator]

got the header on. the egr pipe was a BIG PIA to get on...had to mess w/ it a lot. there are freakin spots all over the header tho, and i wiped it w/ simple green so i am hoping they go away... :(

[amsgator]

another thing, the idle drops like a biatch now...idk why this would affect it at all, but i guess its time to clean the egr valve. it wasnt bad before but now everytime i stop i have to keep my foot on the gas so it stays around 800 or it feels like the car will stall...it sux.

[aMaff]

my guess is that the EGR pipe's not on right

[amsgator]

my guess is that the EGR pipe's not on right

idk the nut and everything slid over it so idk. i dont wanna take it off though because it took forever to get it on :-\ it screwed on by hand once we got it to line up. we reset the ECU too so idk if that would cause it or not.

[Salmon_Rob]

is your intake on the throttle body properly

[aMaff]

+1. When I had intake 'issues' my miata's idle was crazy. However, I know for a fact that the protege can run w/o the maf connected because of a Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor. I wonder if that only works when the MAF's not connected.... because if they worked in tandem, the MAP should make corrections for any leaks downstream of the MAF... but if it only worked w/ the MAF disconnected, then it wouldn't.

/end thinking out loud

[amsgator]

is your intake on the throttle body properly

yea it should be. i'll double check again though tomorrow.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

I don't know man. The EGR valve was a bitch for me also. But I haven't had any problems with the idle at all.....what I am having problems with is now that the harness that connected the downpipe to the block is gone, my exhaust is shaking like hell when I go in reverse and also when I make some turns.....and it just pisses me off to hear that sound. Plus I think I might have a small air leak because I hear a whistle when I step on the gas. But I will tell you one thing....I can definately fell the power difference. :)

[FrolessWonder]

Just entered ROTM, vote for me!!

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Just entered ROTM, vote for me!!


Eh what the heck, you got mine I guess, Lol.

[jimmysuite]

installed AWR deep sump oil pan, changed the oil and filters (11 months and 15,000 miles on the previous oil change) put bigger filters on the bypass so total oil capacity is now 7 qts!! hope fully with oil analysis I'll be able to go longer on this oil change

[amsgator]

I don't know man. The EGR valve was a bitch for me also. But I haven't had any problems with the idle at all.....what I am having problems with is now that the harness that connected the downpipe to the block is gone, my exhaust is shaking like hell when I go in reverse and also when I make some turns.....and it just pisses me off to hear that sound. Plus I think I might have a small air leak because I hear a whistle when I step on the gas. But I will tell you one thing....I can definately fell the power difference. :)

the intake whistles.... got an sri?

[jimmysuite]

also fixed a really annoying exhaust leak.... much better :)

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Its not the intake, it sounds like it is coming from under the car. I'm not sure if its from where the spring bolts are connecting....I might have to get under the car to check it out again. But any idea how to fix the exhaust shaking?

[aMaff]

spring bolts too tight maybe? there should be some play, that's what they're there for since we have no flex pipe.

[whitemp5seattle]

kartboy exhaust hangers? (dunno)

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

So if I untighten them a little would that fix the hissing sound or the shaking of the exhaust?......or both? lol. By the way man you stopping by on Saturday for the Columbus meet?

I did forget to mention though that my car has a sedan exhaust on it, so its a little longer. Might that be where the shaking or rattling is coming from?(blah)

[aMaff]

naaa, that's got nothing to do w/ the rattle. I'd say loosen them some and you may fix both. How tight are those things!? Also I can't come down this weekend, my parents are in town. I thought abt it, but as usual, they crush my dreams and my spirits (rlaugh)

:p

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

drove it like it stole it....wishing it was a 350Z instead though!

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

and the new york auto show is this next week...SO i will be able to look and sit in cars! I am going with my father next wed i beleive, so i will be able to drop the 350Z bomb on him and have him probably say no ROFL....but itl be nice to look at the a3, ms3, ms6, 350Z and other probabilities to replace the p5.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

I say get a last gen GTO :) I test drove one of those and OMG. Its a rocket under your nuts.

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

i wouldnt get anything used though...i have a m3 sitting at home though, its my dads old car which he rarely uses.

so its either a new car to replace the p5 or m3 + p5. but im going more for the first option.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Yeah that's why I'm saying, get a new 2006 GTO. some dealers have some 6.0's on the lot that are brand new.

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

im not a big domestic guy though....sadly so. even though the new goat is from ausie but still

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Yeah true. But I will say this, I am not a domestic guy either, but this 2006 GTO is real nice. But if not, I would say MS3. TURBO WAGON FTW!!!!!

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

yeah but i sorta want to step away from the econobox...i think they did an amazing job but i want a solid upgrade if you know what i mean.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Have you tried looking into the G35? I know you said 350Z but you could also look into the S2000.

[THE Phen]

I think it's really funny. Hardcore domestic car enthusiasts hate the GTO for many reasons. Many of which have to do with the name alone. It doesn't matter that the bloody car has 400 hp in the later incarnations...they hate it because of the name. Where as some of us import fans love the car because it has 400 hp in a rather affordable package. If I had extra loot, I'd probably jump on one myself.

[boostdprotegelx]

Have you tried looking into the G35? I know you said 350Z but you could also look into the S2000.
s2000s are slow. w/out modding. they could have been faster.

[aMaff]

Yes, extremely slow. That's why they run in the same SCCA stock class as C4 vettes and STis (both veritable turtles), and in a higher class than M3s, RX-8s and 350Z (also all extremely sluggish).





.....seriously??

[Kansei]

I think the FS-DE has more HP/litre.. stupid POS S2000 hahahahahaha

[aMaff]

You're kidding, right?

[boostdprotegelx]

You're kidding, right?
i'm not kidding. i wasn't talking in the circuit course. street/drag racing..they're slow.stock.

[Kansei]

You're kidding, right?

Are you denying the technological marvel that is the FS-DE?? how dare you!! (loser)

[aMaff]

Who goes in straight lines anyway? *yawn*

[Kansei]

Who goes in straight lines anyway? *yawn*

quite possibly the most boring racing.. at least it doesn't take all day like nascar ugh

[boostdprotegelx]

quite possibly the most boring racing.. at least it doesn't take all day like nascar ugh
meh. it has about 150wtq, and 260whp, mostly in the low-mid range, great for track racing. but it really isn't all that fast. w/ a quaRTER mile in the mid 14s...that's about what a civic si runs..stock..the 2000 models.they're closer to 15 flat..but you get the point.

for 33k new..ish..i don't think it's at all worth it.

[Kansei]

thought they were 240hp/160tq at the flywheel.. do they really dyno that much higher?

[boostdprotegelx]

thought they were 240hp/160tq at the flywheel.. do they really dyno that much higher?
mhmm.you're right. i fucked up my typing skillz

[Kansei]

So about those Protege5s...

went out and started mine this morning, really wishing I had plugged in the engine block heater as it was 22F this morning.

My oil pressure holds steady at 80psi until it warms up for a few minutes so I had to just sit there in the freezing cold waiting. Then I had to get out of my ice/snow coated driveway, that was a lotta fun. um wow so Potenza RE750s really aren't too good in the snow haha. I nearly had to be pushed out of the driveway, I ended up needing to use my garage as a runway of sorts to get up to speed to make the hill. I was backing up the hill too, so extra weight on the front end. It's funny, as soon as the potenzas break loose on the ice it's all over, you gotta completely stop.. once they're rolling on the snow/ice dusting they have no traction whatsoever.

Luckily the roads were all clear, just not my driveway...

[aMaff]

You think it's turbo related? I guarantee if you had your engine stock w/ an oil pressure gauge you'd see the same thing. You're not going to hurt anything, just don't beat on it when it's cold. This goes for any car.

[aMaff]

For the record, my Miata sits right around that pressure when it's cold. Real oil pressure gauge stock ftw!

[Kansei]

You think it's turbo related? I guarantee if you had your engine stock w/ an oil pressure gauge you'd see the same thing. You're not going to hurt anything, just don't beat on it when it's cold. This goes for any car.

Yeah but at idle that high? If I were to just give a quick blip of the throttle up to like 2500rpms it hits over 100psi.. that can't be good for the turbo seals. I literally can't move the car at all for a couple minutes, even when it isn't cold outside. I'm just worried about blowing oil seals, not anything else really. If I let the car get low on oil then the pressure doesn't go so high at idle, but then it's even lower when warmed up and doesn't get high enough for me to feel ok spooling ze turbo.

[aMaff]

Yes, at idle.

[Kansei]

Maybe I should be using a different weight oil.. I'm running 10w30 right now, but according to the claims from Redline, at cold temps it flows better than a conventional oil 5w30.. hmm

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

well a s2000 would be right up my alley too but its a bit pricier so its off the list. the G35 is the same way. The lowest trim 350Z starts at 27k while the others start at 30-33k so thats a big difference to me. Anyways I need to drive the cars first to see what I like.

[aMaff]

So I don't get it. He wouldn't let you get a miata, but a 350Z or M3 is ok?

[amsgator]

So if I untighten them a little would that fix the hissing sound or the shaking of the exhaust?......or both? lol. By the way man you stopping by on Saturday for the Columbus meet?

I did forget to mention though that my car has a sedan exhaust on it, so its a little longer. Might that be where the shaking or rattling is coming from?(blah)

if it is comin from where the header meets the midpipe you may want to check that the gasket is getting a good seal. that's the only other thing i can think of off the top of my head. is it a constant hissing?

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

So I don't get it. He wouldn't let you get a miata, but a 350Z or M3 is ok?

no he oked the miata in the end...but i put a stop to that project for different reasons.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

if it is comin from where the header meets the midpipe you may want to check that the gasket is getting a good seal. that's the only other thing i can think of off the top of my head. is it a constant hissing?


Mmmm...not really. It comes and goes. But I think it has a pretty good seal. But I did not know that the spring bolts could be a little loose. I thought they had to be pretty tight on there.....

[amsgator]

Mmmm...not really. It comes and goes. But I think it has a pretty good seal. But I did not know that the spring bolts could be a little loose. I thought they had to be pretty tight on there.....

we did my header yesterday and i put mine on pretty tight

i am hoping that i can get the funky marks off my header, we degreased it so idk why it's still gettin spots, its not finger prints though, so maybe its what is supposed to happen?

[aMaff]

I never said loose. If they're on tight and the springs are really loaded, you don't get any play in the exhaust. If they're too loose you won't get a good seal

[wmbeaver]

just noticed a scratch/dent in my rear driver side door

[meinp5]

Haha...I have the custom dent/scratch package too. JDM yo!


just noticed a scratch/dent in my rear driver side door

[amsgator]

Haha...I have the custom dent/scratch package too. JDM yo!

what exactly is that?

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Well you get it for free everytime you go to the grocery store with some retard and his ghetto car.

But Muff I didn't mean loose, just not as tight....but how would you know? cuz when i tried getting them off, I had to use my damn foot to take them off by pushing the socket wrench. And they are no where near that tight because I tightened them without thy footsy. :)

[meinp5]

what exactly is that?

lol - random door dings and scratches from asshats in parking lots.

[aMaff]

BWAHAHAHAHAHA man, right over the head

[PimpSmurf]

damn, this is some fast paced discussion... i hadda think back to wut page i had posted on to see where everyone responded... and to those of u who r just realizing i use like a million "z"s for pluralz... i haven't even thought twice about that in yearz though... itz just something a lotta azn catz i know used ta do and it just kinda stuck

newayz... i know the torque on the p5 kickz arse on the civic i had, but i do kinda like being able to take it right up to redline and still get screaming power outta the engine... i still haven't figured out where the best spot to shift at iz, but itz definately not at the rev limiter, i know that one for sure... as fun as the mazda iz to drive i still feel like my si wuz more predictable in turnz, but that may very well have been because of how well i knew my car... second thing i'm gonna do after my parentz sign the car over to me iz to get rid of those frickin wheelz and tirez... i can't hold traction worth a darn on anything but bone dry roadz

thnx to everyone for the tipz and wut not... i'm gonna try ta keep up with the conversation as best as possible, but there r so many people making postz

[PimpSmurf]

we did my header yesterday and i put mine on pretty tight

i am hoping that i can get the funky marks off my header, we degreased it so idk why it's still gettin spots, its not finger prints though, so maybe its what is supposed to happen?

degreaser + headers = spots from burning off degreaser

unless u really whipe everything down perfectly after u degrease it ur gonna get funky lookin oil marks from burning off degreaser

[JoshP5]

...and to those of u who r just realizing i use like a million "z"s for pluralz... i haven't even thought twice about that in yearz though... itz just something a lotta azn catz i know used ta do and it just kinda stuckIt'll look great on your resume.

[JDM-P5]

I posted mine on another forum...a Turkish Mazda Forum...lol.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/97dsmbishi/CIMG0037.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/97dsmbishi/SexWagon.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/97dsmbishi/Garage1.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c71/97dsmbishi/Rear.jpg

[Reitrof]

Maybe I should be using a different weight oil.. I'm running 10w30 right now, but according to the claims from Redline, at cold temps it flows better than a conventional oil 5w30.. hmm

Chris, just curious, why are you running 10w30?

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Dude you just have to post those picks to make me say....you suck, lol. I love that car man. How does it ride on the Teins? I heard they ride real low....is that true?

[amsgator]

what do your cars idle at? i just installed my header and at idle it shakes and i think its about to shut off...like the egr problem. its about 450 rpms so i was j/c. it's weird. i'll give it a lil longer since we reset the ecu.

[Salmon_Rob]

what do your cars idle at? i just installed my header and at idle it shakes and i think its about to shut off...like the egr problem. its about 450 rpms so i was j/c. it's weird. i'll give it a lil longer since we reset the ecu.check your owners manual

[Foolish]

It'll look great on your resume.

That'z rezume, azz! ;)

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

That'z rezume, azz! ;)


LMFAO! (butt)

[Kansei]

Chris, just curious, why are you running 10w30?
Because it's marginally less fluid when extremely cold than a 5w30, and with less of the additives that allow an oil to be fluid at extremely cold temperatures? It's one of the two oil weights recommended in our owners manuals.

[boostdprotegelx]

Because it's marginally less fluid when extremely cold than a 5w30, and with less of the additives that allow an oil to be fluid at extremely cold temperatures? It's one of the two oil weight's recommended in our owners manuals.
that's what i'm running

[amsgator]

degreaser + headers = spots from burning off degreaser

unless u really whipe everything down perfectly after u degrease it ur gonna get funky lookin oil marks from burning off degreaser

i found a thread that i am hoping will help me out.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105408

i am also gonna try metal polish but idk if it will work or not.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Give it a try and see if it does work.

[amsgator]

i think i am gonna just use the scotchbright and c what that does

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Lol. Well let me know how it turns out cuz I might have to try it out. :)

[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.
Erm ... lame to quote myself, but I have a correction. PIAA has not discontinued the Sportmesh. PIAA corporate is allowing me to replace my curbed rim directly through them AT COST (!). All I can say is that I have never had such a personal response and show of effort from a corporation of this size. I'm stoked - hopefully bringing curb-feelers back will be like bringing sexy back ...














lol!

[Salmon_Rob]

wow. now you should just give them to me. itll make up for your newly found kharmic imbalance ;)

[Kansei]

get that friggin snow out of your sig pic already, jeez.

ruins my day, because I remember that there's snow outside now :'(

[Bala]

wow. now you should just give them to me. itll make up for your newly found kharmic imbalance ;)

rofl - pick up a set! They're reasonably priced and I get compliments weekly out on the street.

[Bala]

get that friggin snow out of your sig pic already, jeez.

ruins my day, because I remember that there's snow outside now :'(

My wife flew into Ohio today; she called me to let me know that it was in the high 20's and snowing - GAK.

[Yaggie1]

Sucks up here too. Cold and windy as shit..........sux.


My wife flew into Ohio today; she called me to let me know that it was in the high 20's and snowing - GAK.

[2003newlyack]

I actually had to scrape ice off my windshield today...
ughh I thought April meant no more of that

[Kansei]

^^ tell me about it. I have my summer wheels/tires/hood/shiftknob on :'( I didn't have to scrape anything though because my car was in the garage overnight.

we need another central ny meet this spring/summer so I can actually have my Protege with me this time :P

[Shasta]

Dropping the car off in an hour or so to have it tinted. 35% all around including the sunroof.

[Salmon_Rob]

ordered redline tranny fluid!

[Reitrof]

get that friggin snow out of your sig pic already, jeez.

ruins my day, because I remember that there's snow outside now :'(

Sigh, what happened to global warming??

[ZoomZoom03]

Had my Tokico kit installed yesterday (rockon)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ZoomZoom03/Pics/Drop2-5.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ZoomZoom03/Pics/Drop3-5.jpg

[meinp5]

My wife flew into Ohio today; she called me to let me know that it was in the high 20's and snowing - GAK.

Yea, and yesterday wasn't even that bad.

[Shasta]

Had my Tokico kit installed yesterday (rockon)


Looks great with the factory wheels too.

[JoshP5]

Had my Tokico kit installed yesterday
Looks nice. HP or Illumina? Driving impressions?

[FrolessWonder]

Ordered HIDs this morning, they should be here tomorrow. I'm hoping to order my HIDtech capsules soon and but the Phanton oil pressure gauge to replace my Pro-sport gauge. I can't read the damn thing during the day.

[rednecks_r_us]

I got some hood dampners from CKL Motorsports.

Took me 10 minutes to install them. They work and look awesome.

Thanks to Chris for another fine product from CKL Motorsports.

Here are some pictures but pay no attention to the dirty car I haven't washed it since NOPI.

Installed with hood closed.

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_002_Medium_.jpg

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_004_Medium_.jpg



Some shots with the hood open.

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_015_Medium_.jpg

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_012_Medium_.jpg

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_010_Medium_.jpg

[Bala]

I got some hood dampners from CKL Motorsports.

Noice (2thumbs)

[Kansei]

Ordered HIDs this morning, they should be here tomorrow. I'm hoping to order my HIDtech capsules soon and but the Phanton oil pressure gauge to replace my Pro-sport gauge. I can't read the damn thing during the day.
?? I can read all mine during the day? Do you have it lighting up red, white, or amber? the reason red is undocumented by prosport is because well.. you can't read it during the day :P The red LEDs are really just there to light up the prosport logo and the needle, so the numbers are way too dim during the day.

edit: photo link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/ShiftBootGaugesCenterConsole/photo#5009961804968576242

[Rednecks_wife]

I got some hood dampners from CKL Motorsports.

Took me 10 minutes to install them. They work and look awesome.

Thanks to Chris for another fine product from CKL Motorsports.

Here are some pictures but pay no attention to the dirty car I haven't washed it since NOPI.

Installed with hood closed.

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_002_Medium_.jpg

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_004_Medium_.jpg



Some shots with the hood open.

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_015_Medium_.jpg

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_012_Medium_.jpg

http://azmcadmin.web.aplus.net/vb/photopost/data/500/HOOD_PROPS_04_05_07_010_Medium_.jpg

Looks good. I like. I'm glad I got them for the car. :)

[Shasta]

Noice (2thumbs)

+1

Just picked up my car from the tint shop. 35% all around and limo on the sunroof. I will take better pics once it warms up again.

[rednecks_r_us]

+1

Just picked up my car from the tint shop. 35% all around and limo on the sunroof. I will take better pics once it warms up again.


looks g00d

[Kansei]

my parts pile is getting larger.. sadly the extremely key components still haven't arrived yet.. the brake lines from protegegarage, clutch line from *************, the s-techs and all the rubber bushings and such from onlinemazdaparts.com.

I have so far:
- ATE super blue brake fluid
- brembo blank rotors, all four corners.
- Hawk HPS brake pads
- can of silver brake caliper paint (though I think I'll just do black again, but who knows the ricer in me might come out again and do silver hehe)
- can of seafoam
- a few cans of brake cleaner
- a can of aircraft remover (way too make coats of paint on the calipers so I gotta clean them up)
- a grease gun to grease my AXR clunk fix bracket rear bushings (yay grease fitting on bushing bracket)
- some MAF cleaner (I'm assuming it's just a general electronics parts cleaner just with a higher price haha)
- my SLS side motor mount

I'm saddened that the rotors don't have the rotor hub and vented edge painted black like pictures I've seen (and my current brembo rotors) suggested they would. Now I have to paint the rotor hubs and the edges black, which means I have to tape off a circular piece ughhh. plus the fact that it's in the 20s outside so I can't paint in the garage or outside, and if I paint in the basement the ventilation system quickly fills the house with toxic paint fumes.. I could turn off the heat but then we'd freeze to death again.

As of right now the only thing I can install on the car is the side motor mount, and I think I will even though it's so darn cold outside. I have the day off from work, so might as well :P

[Shasta]

- can of seafoam


Whats seafoam?

[Kansei]

Whats seafoam?

seafoam is your god.

http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/217841/fullsize/Sea%20Foam%20Can.JPG

you suck it into your intake manifold via a vacuum line (one of the lines from the PCV works even on boosted cars) and it kinda steam cleans the head, removes carbon deposits, etc.

You can also use it in the gas tank, in your oil (!!), etc. If you use it in your oil, I'd definitely add it like the day before you're going to do an oil change anyway.

[aMaff]

or the day OF the oil change...

[Kansei]

well yeah. I was thinkin like the night before.. drive it like 5-10 miles with it in just so you know it has flowed around a little?

it's not like it's some harsh cleaning chemical though, it's petroleum-based at least :)

[aMaff]

No, it's good to run the car a few miles to get the stuff through the motor, but not TOO long, as it dilutes the oil.

[Bala]

New windshield: woot!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/New%20Windshield/034.JPG

[Kansei]

thanks for reminding me about yet another thing I need to deal with.

oh and is the weather just so darn peachy in socal that you can drive a car with no wipers? :P

my windshield leaks badly on the a-pillar when it rains. It did it right after it had been installed, but I was 6 hours from the shop who did the install so I couldn't deal with it right away. It stopped for a while, but now post-accident it does it a lot worse than before :'(

hopefully insurance covers it including fixing the rust damage that'll obviously be hidden underneath. Oh and hey, the body shop that ruined my life is an approved local glass shop through my insurance company.. do I dare give them another chance? now that they know I don't accept shit work from them I think they'd do a decent job haha. Sadly they're still the most trustworthy body shop in the area :(

[Bala]

oh and is the weather just so darn peachy in socal that you can drive a car with no wipers? :P

Why yes (butt): http://rawstory.com/news/dpa/In_record_dry_spell_LA_fears_the_pe_04022007.html

It's all fun and games untill we run out of drinking water ...
Actually, I took them off to make it easier on the glass guys.

Oh - Do not go back to that shop.

[Kansei]

Any other shop here is much shadier, trust me I've checked. At least in terms of body shops.. maybe there's some uber-nice glass shop somewhere, I'm doubting it though. I'll ask on the local car enthusiast forum.

[Shasta]

Seafoam - Interesting. I"m doing an oil change tomorrow but I'm not sure if the local stores carry that in Canada. I'm curious though if you use it to break down deposits in your oil and to sort of clean the inside of the motor, would it not break down the new oil since it would be impossible to get all of it out of the motor when drained.

[khaosman]

I received my Protege Garage intake manifold today. Now if the damn head gasket and bolts would get here, I could start putting this beast back together.

[FrolessWonder]

?? I can read all mine during the day? Do you have it lighting up red, white, or amber? the reason red is undocumented by prosport is because well.. you can't read it during the day :P The red LEDs are really just there to light up the prosport logo and the needle, so the numbers are way too dim during the day.

edit: photo link:

http://picasaweb.google.com/clauretano/ShiftBootGaugesCenterConsole/photo#5009961804968576242

mines mounted on my stering column(sp) so the glare kills it. I really don't like it all that much anyway. It is white though.

[Kansei]

Just so I'm sure I have everything .. this lube is the caliper slide lube, right? http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PTX&MfrPartNumber=09177&CategoryCode=3223

I don't remember what I used last year.

Also.. anyone know offhand the blake bleeder wrench size for our car? I don't have any bleeder wrenchs so I'll have to pick some up.

[Reitrof]

Just so I'm sure I have everything .. this lube is the caliper slide lube, right? http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=PTX&MfrPartNumber=09177&CategoryCode=3223

I don't remember what I used last year.

Also.. anyone know offhand the blake bleeder wrench size for our car? I don't have any bleeder wrenchs so I'll have to pick some up.

Might be. I just get the brake and caliper grease from my local local Autozone. Comes in a can with a brush attached to the cap.

As for a brake bleeder wrench? I just use my normal 8 pr 10mm wrench with the closed end. Never heard of a Brake bleeder wrench?

[Kansei]

yeah I dunno why it's special either I just saw them on there. I'll just use my normal wrenches :P just gotta make sure I have an 8.. I know I have 9 and up through like 23

[ZoomZoom03]

Looks nice. HP or Illumina? Driving impressions?

HPs and driving seems awesome so far, just the usual bumpier ride...def happy so far though cant wait to put the rims back on and the lip.

[Salmon_Rob]

whats wrong with this pic

[FrolessWonder]

Those headlights dont look like the p5 headlights, but more like the MSP headlights.

[Salmon_Rob]

dx of doom headlights :(

[whitemp5seattle]

yup...sedan but chrome insides :(

[whitemp5seattle]

my place is a mess...my HP struts, espelir springs, progress rear sway bar, and mp3 rims are taking over my living room :p

[Salmon_Rob]

put them on :P

[aMaff]

my place is a mess...my HP struts, espelir springs, progress rear sway bar, and mp3 rims are taking over my living room :p
sounds like my place, but with miata parts. An intake, tranny, clutch / pressure plate, assorted stock parts, seat bracket, harness, etc all laying around lol

[whitemp5seattle]

hopefully i'll get everything installed next weeked at the NEPOC spring cleaning meet!

(except the new wheels...hoping to do them tomorrow...as long as the snow season is over (scratch))

[CTt3P5]

my place is a mess...my HP struts, espelir springs, progress rear sway bar, and mp3 rims are taking over my living room :p

Send them all to me!!! :P I can't believe you don't have the MP3 wheels on yet. I saw Bazooka Joe's car in person with them and WOW....

**edit**slow post FTL....hahaha

[Kansei]

mp3 wheels are so great looking, mmm

I just have all my brake overhaul stuff chillin on the dining room table right now, waiting on the lines so that I can do the install. I'm probably going to have to take a half day off from work to be able to get it done in time so that I can drive to boston next weekend.

[whitemp5seattle]

mp3 wheels are so great looking, mmm



and heavy (sad2)

[Kansei]

and heavy (sad2)

light wheels are really expensive or sorta cheap but really ugly, so unless you wanna drop 1500+ on wheels, you just gotta deal with it. They look so nice that I think it's well worth the added weight.

[aMaff]

They look so nice that I think it's well worth the added weight.
*GASP*

BLASPHEMY! Light weight > all! Function / form! Plus, there are a good few lightweight wheel in P5 sizes that are good looking. Kosei K1s and K1TSs come to mind.

[Kansei]

lol function over form? why the hell did you buy a Protege5 then? it's so good looking, should have bought a matrix or somethin.. protege5 has the least cargo space out of any in that class of hatchbacks :P

[Prodigy]

lmao...

The protege functions (as in it handles) as a matrix never could even dream handling at all.
(I own one as well)

[aMaff]

Ok...but the P5 does exactly what I want. Carries me to work, is reliable, and can carry a SHITLOAD of stuff. I don't care what anyone says, the P5 can haul some junk in the trunk!

[Bala]

Ok...but the P5 does exactly what I want. Carries me to work, is reliable, and can carry a SHITLOAD of stuff. I don't care what anyone says, the P5 can haul some junk in the trunk!
My MSP carries more - (even with that damn amp/sub rack) than my P5. I've got multiple trips to Costco/Sam's Club to hone my theory. Hell - look at my sig; check the space behind the rear wheels. However ... I did have a (5 deep) loaded up Matrix STARING at my P5 on the road today. No one looked at me as they passed - all were staring at the wheels lol!

[kura808]

seafoam is your god.


you suck it into your intake manifold via a vacuum line (one of the lines from the PCV works even on boosted cars) and it kinda steam cleans the head, removes carbon deposits, etc.

You can also use it in the gas tank, in your oil (!!), etc. If you use it in your oil, I'd definitely add it like the day before you're going to do an oil change anyway.

kinda stupid question but if u happen to use it in ur gas do you have to use all ur gas up? does it mess the gas up if it sits in the tank too long? haha i gotta try find this thing cant seem to find it in the auto store lol.maybe gotta look better lol

[kura808]

today was a long day. spent about 5 1/2 hours polishing my p5. did the rims and inside the rims, door jams, hood and everything. haha it was kinda relaxing cause there was a nice breeze. o yea i also bought a s2000 antenna and put it on. man it looks awesome as compared to the stocker xD i pick up stations i didnt even know existed now for some reason LMAO

[Worbit]

coming up this sunday i plan to install the following! :D

new Phoenix Gold 10inch sub
new Pioneer DEH-P770MP Head unit
Sport 20 badge and stickers
dual gauge pod with oil press. and volt meter!

it should be a fun day....if i get all of that done then my baby is going to get a much needed wash

[Reitrof]

light wheels are really expensive or sorta cheap but really ugly, so unless you wanna drop 1500+ on wheels, you just gotta deal with it. They look so nice that I think it's well worth the added weight.

There are a few good choices for rims that are nice looking and weigh less than the 23lb MP3's that are less than a grand. Too much weight is never good. Look around.

[rednecks_r_us]

yea my 5-zigens are 8 lbs each

[Reitrof]

Had the tires balanced and rotated. Found a nail in one of the tires, had that fixed and swapped out the rubber bushings in the AWR enlinks.

[Kansei]

yea my 5-zigens are 8 lbs each

I hate you, gimme gimme! haha

[Salmon_Rob]

installed sls front and side motor mounts

[Salmon_Rob]

that was before i cleaned before anyone says anything. as you can see under the moutn is clean, just not the side there yet

[Shasta]

yea my 5-zigens are 8 lbs each

(rlaugh) I think you forgot a 1 , unless your rolling on go kart rims.

Rennworx makes the Dymag Carbon/Magnesiums at 13lbs and they are $2500 a pop. Could you imagine what an 8lb rim would cost.

http://blogs.importtuner.com/1011518/industry-rumors/dymag-carbon-fiber-magnesium-road-wheel/index.html

[magnumP5]

I removed the passenger side two hook/loop today. The fitment with the MAM FMIC is so bad that the piping was rubbing against it and making annoying rattling sounds at 3500+ RPM. Now I just have to make sure I never get stuck...

On another note I did not get to install my CP Racing STB because it was snowing here until 3 PM and it's still freeezing outside. And here I thought leaving the mountains and coming back to the Beach for a weekend would help...

[Kansei]

(rlaugh) I think you forgot a 1 , unless your rolling on go kart rims.

Rennworx makes the Dymag Carbon/Magnesiums at 13lbs and they are $2500 a pop. Could you imagine what an 8lb rim would cost.

http://blogs.importtuner.com/1011518/industry-rumors/dymag-carbon-fiber-magnesium-road-wheel/index.html

Well the 15" FN01R-C from 5zigen is 14 pounds and cheap... so I dunno

[Shasta]

Well the 15" FN01R-C from 5zigen is 14 pounds and cheap... so I dunno

Big difference between 14 and 8 and I doubt rednecks cool ride is riding on anything less than 16's. But thats a pretty light wheel at even 14lbs. A 17 inch rim at 18 pounds is considered light for a regular forged rim.

[Kansei]

Big difference between 14 and 8 and I doubt rednecks cool ride is riding on anything less than 16's. But thats a pretty light wheel at even 14lbs. A 17 inch rim at 18 pounds is considered light for a regular forged rim.

The 17" CAST 5-zigen is 15.5lbs, and I'm fairly certain redneck's are forged :)

it's a nice lightweight wheel design. :)

[fishdonotbounce]

I just looked at the first page of this thread and some guy said it was a stupid thread. Who would've thought it would be one of the biggest threads on here. I dunno kinda crazy.

[Shasta]

The 17" CAST 5-zigen is 15.5lbs, and I'm fairly certain redneck's are forged :)

it's a nice lightweight wheel design. :)

Forged normally reduces weight by approx. 20% and carbon fiber reduces it to about 35% from a cast design comparison.

[whitemp5seattle]

Had the tires balanced and rotated. Found a nail in one of the tires, had that fixed and swapped out the rubber bushings in the AWR enlinks.

they can fix things stuck in your tire? I installed my mp3 rims today with kumho ecsta mx's and I noticed there were a few spots where there was some metal fragments in the rubber...

also, anybody know what psi I should inflate the tires to? they're 205/40/17

[Kansei]

Ecsta MX *drooools*

They didn't even last me 10k miles though haha. great tires, I want them again :)

[whitemp5seattle]

Ecsta MX *drooools*

They didn't even last me 10k miles though haha. great tires, I want them again :)

yeah...the previous owner said he had them on for less than 2000 miles and the tread is already kinda so so...I'll check them again at the end of summer lol

[whitemp5seattle]

pic of the new rims

that's my bf's blue 2007 mazda3 next to mine. today we put in some old high beam bulbs I had layin around...they have a blueish bulb, so when you look at his headlights at certain angles it makes his headlights glow blue kinda! neat, eh?

[Salmon_Rob]

heh. eh

[CTt3P5]

pic of the new rims

that's my bf's blue 2007 mazda3 next to mine. today we put in some old high beam bulbs I had layin around...they have a blueish bulb, so when you look at his headlights at certain angles it makes his headlights glow blue kinda! neat, eh?

Those look great....of course I already knew they would. I wonder how many P5's are rolling on the MP3 wheels....can't be too many.

Didn't even start my baby up today. Took the peevee to a birthday party and back.

[Shasta]

pic of the new rims



Thats a HOT P5.

[JoshP5]

pic of the new rims
One look and you forget all about those 23 lbs. Yum.

[whitemp5seattle]

One look and you forget all about those 23 lbs. Yum.

23lbs + 19lbs (tires) (sad2)

[whitemp5seattle]

Thats a HOT P5.

thanks! (spin)

[JoshP5]

Forged normally reduces weight by approx. 20% and carbon fiber reduces it to about 35% from a cast design comparison.

I don't know exactly what redneck's running, but forged 5zigen FN-01Rs are 11.7lbs in 16x7 on wheelweights.net. That's pretty light!

[Salmon_Rob]

thanks! (spin)its ok. i wouldnt say particularly awesome, or un awesome. but nice

[Kansei]

good god that's light! the only thing I'd be afraid of on light cast wheels is bending.. the streets of Rochester are very un-friendly to rims, but so far the only thing I've had is a few bubbled sidewalls (all replaced of course)

[rednecks_r_us]

(rlaugh) I think you forgot a 1 , unless your rolling on go kart rims.

Rennworx makes the Dymag Carbon/Magnesiums at 13lbs and they are $2500 a pop. Could you imagine what an 8lb rim would cost.

http://blogs.importtuner.com/1011518/industry-rumors/dymag-carbon-fiber-magnesium-road-wheel/index.html



These are from Japan and everything is written in Japanese on them. I talked directly to 5Zigen, these are japaneese track rims. Not DOT legal in the united states.

[Kansei]

very nice (rei)

[JoshP5]

Sidewall ftw!

[Kansei]

Sidewall ftw!

I'm honestly shocked that 40-series tires could protect my wheels so much.. granted they are probably heavy I dunno for sure though.

[Kansei]

HMMMM

http://www.trademotion.com/schematics/images/mechanical/F699060.gif

so where is the rubber piece that goes on top of the spring? I ordered 2 #15s but yeah that's the metal piece.. where the heck is the rubber pieces.. there's totally a big rubber piece up in there.

[rednecks_r_us]

I need to take a scale with me to discount Tire next time I get tires. They are the ones that told me my rims only weigh about 8 lbs. They are 16 x 7 and I have no idea what the offset is. The right rear tire rubs the inner fender in the corners.

[JoshP5]

HMMMM

so where is the rubber piece that goes on top of the spring? I ordered 2 #15s but yeah that's the metal piece.. where the heck is the rubber pieces.. there's totally a big rubber piece up in there.

I don't know, but I tried to order the upper spring cap for the rear suspension based on the analogous diagram and got the rubber part that goes between the spring and the cap. Maybe this info will help?

[Kansei]

yeah I was trying to order the rubber and got the metal part, the opposite haha. oh well.. just thought I might as well replace ALL the rubber bushings and things while I had it all apart.

[silverpro5]

injen intake, replaced the thermostat, new under-engine plastic piece, auxmod

good day!

[Bala]

Got the tire knocked off my curbed wheel and packed it up to ship to PIAA for a replacement ...

[magnumP5]

Well, I said "to hell with it" and despite the weather I installed the CP Racing STB. I wish I had a camera to takes some pics because it looks really nice - I would say it was worth the loss of cruise control (for now). Anyway, I would say it really tightened up the front end - I found myself breaking traction in the front going over bumps while turning. Should be fun once I really get to test her out...

[whitemp5seattle]

what are you gonna do about the cruise control?

[magnumP5]

what are you gonna do about the cruise control?
I still have it - the control line is actually still in the car just zip tied away to hold it in place. Eventually I will get around to making a custom bracket and put it back in close to where it was originally but probably lower. Man, the STB was a PITA to install though. I felt like I had to play with and adjust everything to make it fit. Definitely worth it though, now if only it were red and not silver...

[whitemp5seattle]

pics?

[magnumP5]

pics?
Yeah, I'm actually at my parent's house for the weekend so I don't have my camera. I can definitely snap some tomorrow or Monday after I get back.

[Reitrof]

they can fix things stuck in your tire? I installed my mp3 rims today with kumho ecsta mx's and I noticed there were a few spots where there was some metal fragments in the rubber...

also, anybody know what psi I should inflate the tires to? they're 205/40/17

Yes there are a few ways to patch a tire provided the hole is in the tread and not close to the sidewall. What do you mean by metal fragments?

As for tire pressure, start at 30lbs cold and play with it from there. Size of the tire doesn't change the tire pressure.

I used to run 34lbs but finding the ride to stiff and now at 31lbs.

[Kansei]

I think I know what he means by things getting stuck in the Ecsta MX.. it's such a soft rubber that it is literally sticky.. mine got little tiny pebbles and stuff stuck right into the tread blocks.. not between the tread blocks like on most tires because the MX has massive tread blocks

[aMaff]

I think I know what he means by things getting stuck in the Ecsta MX.. it's such a soft rubber that it is literally sticky.. mine got little tiny pebbles and stuff stuck right into the tread blocks.. not between the tread blocks like on most tires because the MX has massive tread blocks
you must never have driven on Azenis RTs lol

[Kansei]

I have. Have you driven on MXs?

I'm still considering the RT-615s for my next tires but their wet performance is worrying living in Rochester where it rains alll the time.

[whitemp5seattle]

Yes there are a few ways to patch a tire provided the hole is in the tread and not close to the sidewall. What do you mean by metal fragments?

As for tire pressure, start at 30lbs cold and play with it from there. Size of the tire doesn't change the tire pressure.

I used to run 34lbs but finding the ride to stiff and now at 31lbs.

cool...I'll play with it in the 30s I guess...

as for the metal fragments - it looks like he drove through a minefield and took some shrapnel in the tires or something lol. there's one piece of metal that looks like it's almost a centimeter long, maybe 1mm thick? but it's right in one of the tread blocks...I was gonna pull it out, but it might be the only thing keeping the air in!

[StealthWyvern]

Just installed new/used headlights and SU guage rings

[whitemp5seattle]

painted headlights?

[ctt 1982]

i finally did the painted headlight housing mod yesterday. kinda sucks seeing all these fancy 03 models driving around with their fancy black headlights.
today i'm gonna fill my driver side motormount with windoweld.

[Worbit]

new deck is installed as well as the Phoenix Gold sub! :D

[Reitrof]

cool...I'll play with it in the 30s I guess...

as for the metal fragments - it looks like he drove through a minefield and took some shrapnel in the tires or something lol. there's one piece of metal that looks like it's almost a centimeter long, maybe 1mm thick? but it's right in one of the tread blocks...I was gonna pull it out, but it might be the only thing keeping the air in!

Dribble some water on it and see if there are bubbles.

[whitemp5seattle]

ooo that's like one of those martha stewart tips...if she were an auto mechanic I mean...I'll go try it out...

[JoshP5]

today i'm gonna fill my driver side motormount with windoweld.I'd be interested to hear your results/impressions.

[liljae8]

i just painted my rims which will compliment my blackened headlights whenever i get them
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b17/liljae8/blackrims002.jpg

[whitemp5seattle]

i just painted my rims which will compliment my blackened headlights whenever i get them


should be by Wednesday (2thumbs)

hey...I have the same mp5 badges too! your car looks like mine! (kinda)

[liljae8]

you have the msp lip though. im waiting on my dg lip and my style 1 eyelids. once i get those in, i'll get my dg grill and these installed. well after getting it painted. then tint my front windows.

[whitemp5seattle]

dg lip like so?

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40489&d=1109045249

[StealthWyvern]

painted headlights?
No but i'm debatinf on doing that.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3085077&postcount=9

[amsgator]

well i got my header in the other day and ever since my idle has been really rough, it vibrates the car like crazy. I dont know if it's just because of the header that it's doing it or what. i dont see a leak on the egr pipe and the nut went on by hand for a while so I don't know what else could be causing it. I know my egr valve needs cleaning but this isnt a drop and rise, it's just an idle at about 450-500 that makes the car vibrate pretty decently. if i get the rpms around 700 or so it stops vibrating. it's weird. :(

[aMaff]

intake leak?

[whitemp5seattle]

filing down my 6hatch rear wiper right now...

[amsgator]

intake leak?

not positive, i will check tomorrow though. but the header shouldn't cause that alone right? i took it off when doing the header to give more room so i'll make sure it's all on good and tight and secure and see if that helps.

[aMaff]

not positive, i will check tomorrow though. but the header shouldn't cause that alone right? i took it off when doing the header to give more room so i'll make sure it's all on good and tight and secure and see if that helps.
DING!!!!



If your header caused an intake leak, you'd have MUCH bigger problems. Like...you'd be in a paralell universe where that kind of thing is possible lol

(assuming it didn't get close enought for the heat to eat through the piping, which in this case, I HIIIIIIGHLY doubt)

Didn't some1 say intake leak early last week?

[liljae8]

dg lip like so?

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=40489&d=1109045249
yeah exactly

[amsgator]

i doubt the piping is melted but it may not be put on just right. but i mean the header alone shouldnt cause the mad vibrating though right?

was the ding for the intake being taken off and possibly not on just right?

yea someone mentioned it i have just been REALLY busy with school...driving me crazy. So i'll take a stab at it tomorrow and if that's not it keep looking i guess.

also hope to have my badges painted black this week


DING!!!!



If your header caused an intake leak, you'd have MUCH bigger problems. Like...you'd be in a paralell universe where that kind of thing is possible lol

(assuming it didn't get close enought for the heat to eat through the piping, which in this case, I HIIIIIIGHLY doubt)

Didn't some1 say intake leak early last week?

[JDM-P5]

filing down my 6hatch rear wiper right now...
What's the advantage over the stock one...someone plz inform me?

[DE31]

i think its mostly for the cleaner look

[JDM-P5]

gracias

[StealthWyvern]

i think its mostly for the cleaner look
I secound this!

[Salmon_Rob]

i think someone did! the vibration isnt coming from the header; your low idle, probably from the intake being loose, is the car trying to die because the idle is to low

[aMaff]

The ding was for the section I hilighted. And if you figured a way to route intake piping close enough that it melted, you probably deserve an award.

[Salmon_Rob]

*dong* hehe

[Worbit]

filing down my 6hatch rear wiper right now...

is there a "how-to" on installing the 6hatch wiper?

[aMaff]

Yes.

[amsgator]

The ding was for the section I hilighted. And if you figured a way to route intake piping close enough that it melted, you probably deserve an award.

hehe my friend is the one that put it back on...guess I better go check...and if so...he owes me money!!!

[amsgator]

hopefully i can check today... good thing it was a 28 dollar bomz intake if it is melted but i highly doubt thats the case. i am thinkin its just loose. i'll check today if the weather ever calms down...stupid rain.

[Kansei]

morning/afternoon all. I woke up at 3am (after going to bed at 1am) and went and got a hot smoothie at tim hortons. mmm so good. Then I buckled down and continued to slave away at homework. I've been on campus since 7am, I'm giving myself a lunch break right now though :)

Since it doesn't look like my new clutch line will be here until Wednesday I might as well spend as much time on campus as possible so I can make time to do all of my brake/clutch stuff at the same time :)

[dave45090]

Today I bought a MAM FMIC from boostdprotegelx. Last week I purchased a manifold, s-pipe and j-pipe. Stocking up on turbo parts is fun. Looking for a turbo still.

[amsgator]

well i took the intake off and put it back on, the only thing i noticed was that the coupler that was on the throttle body wasnt quite all the way on. because the little clamp crimped the coupler, apparently when mazda put it back on after fixing the intake manifold they didnt put it on all the way and there was a 2 mm gap maybe, possibly closer to 1 between the manifold and coupler being closed all the way around? but why would it have not started shaking before i did the header? that's the only thing that has me. i havent checked to see if it's fixed because it raining and i need to go to the store, so when it stops i'll go and see what happens. :-\

[amsgator]

i stripped my badges off to paint them black and underneath the badge its all black and you can actually see the outline from the black, i guess from dirt getting caught underneath. Does anyone know anything that can get this out/off?

[Salmon_Rob]

goo gone

[amsgator]

goo gone

even though it's not sticky? i read somewhere that goo gone isnt good to use on your car.... idk though

EDIT: Here is the link to the page i found it at
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=41543&postcount=1

number 1

[Reitrof]

Finally got new coils and installed them today.

PS Mark, there in.

[whitemp5seattle]

did this today...rear wiper mod

[StealthWyvern]

did this today...rear wiper mod
look clean man.... now maybe i ought to do this next.

[Kansei]

Finally got new coils and installed them today.

PS Mark, there in.

do tell.. super secret coil supplier? I ordered weeks ago at the napa web site and they sent me an e-mail saying the order was cancelled because they are no longer available.

[Reitrof]

do tell.. super secret coil supplier? I ordered weeks ago at the napa web site and they sent me an e-mail saying the order was cancelled because they are no longer available.

Had the same problem. Even checked in Montreal, no luck. Was talking to my buddy in Tucson and he checked Autozone and they had them. Got him to order them and ship them to me.

[whitemp5seattle]

look clean man.... now maybe i ought to do this next.

thanks! yeah...after seeing the pics of the 6 wiper and comparing it to the stock p5 wiper...it's like day and night

[whitemp5seattle]

what coils is everybody talking about? (scratch)

[Kansei]

spark plug coils.. need them around 80kish or so

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

i drove it like i stole it!

[whitemp5seattle]

ah I see...I'm only at 30k, so I guess I'll wait! Is there a brand that everybody's looking for or something? maybe I can check the stores here in T-town

[redpr5]

i painted my front calipers red yesterday (looks really good, but i gotta touch up the driver side)
but i managed to unseat the inner pad on the driver side caliper so its makin a grindin sound, gonna fix it tomorrow

[Kansei]

Well they're just generic ones from the auto parts store. I guess they last as long as the OEM ones from what people have said. My new plugs and wires will be here tomorrow but still on the old coils :(

[CTt3P5]

Pads and rotors arrived yesterday.....hope the weather warms up by the weekend so I can install them.

Tonight I am taking my baby to the ol' watering hole for a drink.

[CTt3P5]

did this today...rear wiper mod

(2thumbs) How they should of come from the factory.

[silverpro5]

Pads and rotors arrived yesterday.....

what kind did you get? OEM style? pad brand?

I just ordered a set of Hawk HPS to fix the chilling scraping sound (hopefully). i have a sls mount and some exhaust hangers waiting on the weather as well....

[altspace]

Still looking for her.

[amsgator]

well fixing the intake didnt do it...idk what the problem is then. guess i'll clean the egr valve and see how that goes. hopefully get to it w/ in the next week. i hope movin the pipe a lil to get it to fit the header didnt do anything, i doubt it but idk. i'll see what the valve does i guess.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Well the 03 model has a problem with the EGR valve and the intake manifold. the intake manifold i think can be covered under recall but the EGR valve is just teh sucks.

Oh yeah, forgot, Just bought or am going to buy this weekend, a CP racing type strut bar. AutoX....I'm working my way up to you......(alright)

[aMaff]

why do you need a strut bar to autocross??? The CP bar mounts to the firewall as well right? That throws you WAYYY up in the classes...

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

why do you need a strut bar to autocross??? The CP bar mounts to the firewall as well right? That throws you WAYYY up in the classes...


Is that sarcasm? (dunno) No but I just want to mod it as much as possible before I take it up there. :) Its a Mexican thing, lol. Maybe I can get the wheels that pop out the side of the car about 4 feet to get a better wheel base, lol. (screwy)

[CTt3P5]

what kind did you get? OEM style? pad brand?

I just ordered a set of Hawk HPS to fix the chilling scraping sound (hopefully). i have a sls mount and some exhaust hangers waiting on the weather as well....

Got the ceramic posi-quiet pads and blank centric rotors from http://www.tripointengineering.com/ $170 shipped from Cali. to PA. I was gonna get the HPS's but I have heard they like to make noise.

[FrolessWonder]

as far as strut bars, im not sure. But the three point strut bars do bump you up a few classes i believe.

edit: you snuck a post in before me! haha

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

classes.....wait what? I'm a newb at that so please explain.....?

[aMaff]

Novice handbook with brief description of classes: (http://www.tirerack.com/features/solo2/handbook.htm)

Auto-X Rules: Read this first, then ask questions. (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123615560)

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Lol, thanks for that second link. Makes me feel NOT SMARTAAAAAAA!

but honestly thanks. Now I will be able to answer my own questions (cabpatch)

[aMaff]

Hey, I just copied the thread title ;)

[amsgator]

Well the 03 model has a problem with the EGR valve and the intake manifold. the intake manifold i think can be covered under recall but the EGR valve is just teh sucks.

my car already got screwed over on the intake manifold, and the dealer covered it b/c of the warranty, mine wasnt made in the recall period. the butterfly fell off... nice.

i know my egr valve needs to be cleaned by why the problems all of a sudden w/ the new header? that's the part i dont get, i hope thats the only thing wrong.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

I'm not sure man. I haven't had any problems other than a small leak where the spring bolts are, but that's it. Damn dude that sucks. But how is the car running though?

[amsgator]

I'm not sure man. I haven't had any problems other than a small leak where the spring bolts are, but that's it. Damn dude that sucks. But how is the car running though?

other than the rough idle it's fine. it's weird if i get the rpms up to 600-700 w/ the gas pedal it stops.... i checked for a leak where the egr pipe meets the header and i saw nothing...so idk what else to do. i guess i can check by the spring bolds but i am pretty sure those were on fine.... i hope to get the valve done soon and if that doesnt work i give up

[bazooka joe]

Got the ceramic posi-quiet pads and blank centric rotors from http://www.tripointengineering.com/ $170 shipped from Cali. to PA. I was gonna get the HPS's but I have heard they like to make noise.

hey jeff, you coming up sat for the big spring cleaning?? :) thanks for help on the WW mesh, i've got some cash coming the end of the month so i'll be looking you up again!!