What have you done to your P5 today?

[bigj884]

i forgot...installed the air horn (the other day) forgot to do the how to!! great horn....i love beeping now!:)

anyway youi can do a write-up of some sort...maybe with some pictures...

mybe uninstall and re-install it..lol

[bazooka joe]

anyway youi can do a write-up of some sort...maybe with some pictures...

mybe uninstall and re-install it..lol

it was very easy, took me like 30 mins start to finish...i'll take some pic and wriet something up as well

[bazooka joe]

Dual air horns in the RX-8.

i guess you be out beeping me now!!

[L8R]

Dawm guys! Pictures! Enough text :D lol

[StealthWyvern]

Washed it waxed it with a liquid wax and then again with a paste

[amsgator]

doing udp tomorrrow.... will i need an impact socket if i am just using a hand impact driver with a max torque of 200 lb ft or will a regular craftsman work fine?

[Sveivo]

i guess you be out beeping me now!!

Could you give more details please? Like where you bought it, for example.

[bazooka joe]

Could you give more details please? Like where you bought it, for example.
sure!
http://www.thompson-automotive.com/Air_Horn.html

this was a really easy mod.

i have a mint blue grill so getting to the stock horn and replacing it may be easier that with a stock grill...? not sure, maybe bruce can chime in here?
anyway, i was able to reach in from the top and remove the bolt, disconnect the wire and pull out the stock horn in about 3 mins.

i used the bracket that come with the horn listed above and just turned in so the flat part would meet the frame, use the existing bolt hole, attached the ground to the stock bolt, attached the power lead to the + terminal...bolted it back on and i was done. i'll attache some pics tonight.
you need one wrench and about 30 mins start to finsh (even less)!!(cool) i love the sound as well!

[amsgator]

is there a trick to using a hand impact driver? mine isnt doing nething to get the crank bolt off...

[Salmon_Rob]

is it in gear and are you hitting it with a hammer?

[amsgator]

is it in gear and are you hitting it with a hammer?

yea but on the driver it has two arrows, one point left says loosen, right says tighten. i turned to the left and it does nothing.... it's not turning the crank or anything so it seems like it's not doing nething

[Salmon_Rob]

keep hitting it

[amsgator]

the driver has to be held so it doesnt spin right? and how hard does it need to be hit?

[Salmon_Rob]

no and hard

[amsgator]

well i got it off w/o the driver. did a trick w/ the old ac belt to keep it from movin. got it off w/ a breaker bar. guess i'll take the driver back to sears and tell them i want my money back. its craftsman and it did not satisfy me. i dont notice any significant difference in the timing though...idk i'll check again later today to see if i notice it

[bazooka joe]

okay, i've been real remiss and not updating you all on the wonderfull items that she's received recently, sorry:
(thumb)
new air horn (the stocker pooped out last month)
new air diversion panel
new msp sterring wheel (received it last night)
new cork sport oil cap silver/black...cool beans!
new cork sport raidiator shroud...nice fo shua!

pics forth coming, with the new camera...i'll do a short video???
;)
she deserves more....(sssh)(new 2003.5 msp bumper coming...woot, woot!!)

[bigj884]

okay, i've real remiss and not updating you all on the wonderfull items that she's received recently, sorry:
(thumb)
new air horn (the stocker pooped out last month)
new air diversion panel
new msp sterring wheel (received it last night)
new cork sport oil cap silver/black...cool beans!
new cork sport raidiator shroud...nice fo shua!

pics forth coming, with the new camera...i'll do a short video???
;)
she deserves more....(sssh)(new 2003.5 msp bumper coming...woot, woot!!)

you have a link to the raidiator shroud?

[amsgator]

installed today:

Stock Pulley Weight: 5 lbs 0.6 oz
RR-Racing UDP Weight: 1 lb 6.4 oz

There are the weight specs for the two pulleys. RR-Racing's pulley weighs over 3 pounds LESS than the stock pulley, not to mention the smaller diameter of the pulley itself

[bazooka joe]

you have a link to the raidiator shroud?


Corksport Radiator Panelhttp://mazda3online.web.aplus.net/images/csproradpanel.jpg
Brand new product from CorkSport! The CorkSport Radiator Panel improves the look of you engine bay by covering the top of your radiator. The CorkSport Radiator Panel is made from FRP and comes gel coated black. The CorkSport Radiator Panel is ready to paint or it can be installed as is.
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[CTt3P5]

okay, i've been real remiss and not updating you all on the wonderfull items that she's received recently, sorry:
(thumb)
new air horn (the stocker pooped out last month)
new air diversion panel
new msp sterring wheel (received it last night)
new cork sport oil cap silver/black...cool beans!
new cork sport raidiator shroud...nice fo shua!

pics forth coming, with the new camera...i'll do a short video???
;)
she deserves more....(sssh)(new 2003.5 msp bumper coming...woot, woot!!)

Nice Mark. The 03.5 bumper will look sweet on your car!

[bazooka joe]

thanks jeff....ya, the dg lip is really too low for NE..the roads just plain suck! anyway, i'll sell the lip and use the original bumper for winter and the 3.5 in summer

[Crazy D]

Corksport Radiator Panelhttp://mazda3online.web.aplus.net/images/csproradpanel.jpg
Brand new product from CorkSport! The CorkSport Radiator Panel improves the look of you engine bay by covering the top of your radiator. The CorkSport Radiator Panel is made from FRP and comes gel coated black. The CorkSport Radiator Panel is ready to paint or it can be installed as is.
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I still say I made mine first !!!!

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123645748&highlight=heat&page=2

[whitemp5seattle]

thanks jeff....ya, the dg lip is really too low for NE..the roads just plain suck! anyway, i'll sell the lip and use the original bumper for winter and the 3.5 in summer

OR you could just get a msp lip...(humpleg)

[Space_Rooster]

The Newst thing ive done for my P5 was to join this forum. Looks like a good place to start the fun and games of moding my new car. I have a 2003 Yellow P5 with 72,000miles that i got for 7,700. allready was cold air intake Rally sport exhaust, Nice sound and i added Sirius radio. I want to add headers, rims and maybe new subs but thats down the road a bit. I happy i found you guys hope I can find some helpfull tips on makeing My P5 more (My P5)


Rooster From SPACEEEEeeeee......

[khaosman]

Oil change... ordered RPF1s (thanks AUTORND, Rishie!!!), now I just have to order my tires. Probably some of the new Bridgestone RE-01R tires, they are massively grippy.

[magnumP5]

Oil change... ordered RPF1s (thanks AUTORND, Rishie!!!), now I just have to order my tires. Probably some of the new Bridgestone RE-01R tires, they are massively grippy.
OOOOOooooo good choice! What size did you go with? I'm really torn between some 17x7.5 RPF1's (15 lbs w00t) or some 16x7 Gram Lites 57c's. Do you think 225/45R16's on a 16x7 wheel with a +46mm will work (I wouldn't mind rolling fenders). I really want something wider than 215 and unfortunately for 17" the next size up is 225/45 which is probably way to big (and heavy!).

[bazooka joe]

ya, that's what i'm doing...? the 2003.5 has the lip right?

http://www.automedia.com/article/images/rts/rts20030801mp/rts20030801mp00.jpg

[StealthWyvern]

The Newst thing ive done for my P5 was to join this forum. Looks like a good place to start the fun and games of moding my new car. I have a 2003 Yellow P5 with 72,000miles that i got for 7,700. allready was cold air intake Rally sport exhaust, Nice sound and i added Sirius radio. I want to add headers, rims and maybe new subs but thats down the road a bit. I happy i found you guys hope I can find some helpfull tips on makeing My P5 more (My P5)


Rooster From SPACEEEEeeeee......

nice score and welcome to the forums!

[bazooka joe]

well, i didn't do it, but someone at my work customized my drivers side fender, right on the lip....(pissed)

[Sveivo]

sure!
http://www.thompson-automotive.com/Air_Horn.html

this was a really easy mod.

i have a mint blue grill so getting to the stock horn and replacing it may be easier that with a stock grill...? not sure, maybe bruce can chime in here?
anyway, i was able to reach in from the top and remove the bolt, disconnect the wire and pull out the stock horn in about 3 mins.

i used the bracket that come with the horn listed above and just turned in so the flat part would meet the frame, use the existing bolt hole, attached the ground to the stock bolt, attached the power lead to the + terminal...bolted it back on and i was done. i'll attache some pics tonight.
you need one wrench and about 30 mins start to finsh (even less)!!(cool) i love the sound as well!
Thanks a lot. This gives me a good idea of what I'm dealing with (rockon)

[bazooka joe]

Thanks a lot. This gives me a good idea of what I'm dealing with (rockon)

i'd snap some pics for you but i just got home....tomorrow!

[Sveivo]

i'd snap some pics for you but i just got home....tomorrow!

No sweat, though that would be helpful ;) Sorry about the damage :(

[bazooka joe]

No sweat, though that would be helpful ;) Sorry about the damage :(

ya, bites but what are you going to do....(dunno)..it's just a car, it can be fixed!

[Sveivo]

ya, bites but what are you going to do....(dunno)..it's just a car, it can be fixed!

You certainly have the right attitude when it comes to this. :D Good outlook to have.

[bazooka joe]

You certainly have the right attitude when it comes to this. :D Good outlook to have.
(thumb)

[Bala]

OVERHEATED. (notcool) Doing some searching now to narrow down my troubleshooting. Radiator / overflow is full - no leaks or cracks anywhere. I've only got 45K on the clock but I'm quickly guessing the thermostat or water pump. Feel free to chime in if this is a known issue ...

[StealthWyvern]

OVERHEATED. (notcool) Doing some searching now to narrow down my troubleshooting. Radiator / overflow is full - no leaks or cracks anywhere. I've only got 45K on the clock but I'm quickly guessing the thermostat or water pump. Feel free to chime in if this is a known issue ...

You're on the right track Bala. If the fluids lvls are fine and you don't see any cracks. I would be willing to guess its the t-stat.

[magnumP5]

I started altering the Splitsecond Supermap to fit my car. The AFC is not installed yet but I added 0.2 to all the values to the supermap (make it richer) for the first few runs. I'm also looking at an older AFR printout to see where problem spots might be. Man, I want to get this thing installed!

[Reitrof]

Thanks a lot. This gives me a good idea of what I'm dealing with (rockon)

If you have the stock grill you will need to cut some of the grill off the back below the top, nothing anyone can see. Very easy.

[Reitrof]

well, i didn't do it, but someone at my work customized my drivers side fender, right on the lip....(pissed)

Mark, that SUCKS!!!

[MyZmZm]

well, i didn't do it, but someone at my work customized my drivers side fender, right on the lip....(pissed)
looks a lot like what someone did to my car earlier this week, except mine's a bit bigger and on the driver's side rear fender/bumper - stupid asshole, not knowing how to park (rant)


OVERHEATED. (notcool) Doing some searching now to narrow down my troubleshooting. Radiator / overflow is full - no leaks or cracks anywhere. I've only got 45K on the clock but I'm quickly guessing the thermostat or water pump. Feel free to chime in if this is a known issue ...
sorry to hear that Patrick... did you catch it right away? Hopefully you can find the problem and remedy it easily and cheaply. :)

[MyZmZm]

because i'm still considering all possibilities and options for my car, i'm just curious what a fair price for my car would be. she's got a hair over 64k miles on her, in very good shape (minus those damn scratches on the rear bumper), and i have all records for her. one of hubby's co-workers may be interested in it for his son and i don't want to low or high ball, yet i want to get my money's worth if i do end up selling.

[Salmon_Rob]

as is or stock?

[amsgator]

well i tightened the belts again and it stopped squeeling for a little while but now it started again once i left my g/fs house on a cold start.

how tight is too tight on the belts? someone i was told a little less than 1/2 deflection and that is about what they are at.... they are new belts but should they need tightening this often?

[Salmon_Rob]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123677252

buy still :)

[khaosman]

OOOOOooooo good choice! What size did you go with? I'm really torn between some 17x7.5 RPF1's (15 lbs w00t) or some 16x7 Gram Lites 57c's. Do you think 225/45R16's on a 16x7 wheel with a +46mm will work (I wouldn't mind rolling fenders). I really want something wider than 215 and unfortunately for 17" the next size up is 225/45 which is probably way to big (and heavy!).

16x7 :D

That 225 should fit, get some decent negative camber in the rear and roll the fenders. Also get a higher offset (maybe +48/50) if you can. Stiff spring rates are also very helpful!

[magnumP5]

16x7 :D

That 225 should fit, get some decent negative camber in the rear and roll the fenders. Also get a higher offset (maybe +48/50) if you can. Stiff spring rates are also very helpful!
Unfortunately I've only been able to find the Gram Lite in +46. Anyhow, aren't the RPF1 16x7's only +43? That's all I've seen of them (according to AutoRnD). I'm really trying to find a nice (decent quality) 16x7 wheel with a +48 offset so I can run some 225/45's without much problem. I really don't want Rota's. I wish the 16x7 RPF1's came in +48...

[Bala]

You're on the right track Bala. If the fluids lvls are fine and you don't see any cracks. I would be willing to guess its the t-stat.

Had a well deserved "blue moon" maintenance experience. Called down to the dealer for the t-stat at 6:40p - they closed at 7:00p and had it waiting for me when I got there at 6:55. I had it changed out and was ripping up the canyon before 8:00p and the problem is fixed. (cabpatch)

[khaosman]

Unfortunately I've only been able to find the Gram Lite in +46. Anyhow, aren't the RPF1 16x7's only +43? That's all I've seen of them (according to AutoRnD). I'm really trying to find a nice (decent quality) 16x7 wheel with a +48 offset so I can run some 225/45's without much problem. I really don't want Rota's. I wish the 16x7 RPF1's came in +48...

Yeah they are only +43. I'm either going to run 205 or 215 width tires. Good enough for my street driving, heh.

You don't want Rotas due to style or concern on the quality? They are great quality wheels, especially for the price.

Anyway, the only thing I'd watch out for with the 225/45 tire is your suspension setup. I don't know how low those springs are, but you lack the ability to adjust ride height and spring rates that coilovers have; definite pluses to keeping those back tires from rubbing when the suspension compressions. But people are managing to fit 245 tires on there, so it shouldn't be any problem :D

[ZoomZoom03]

well i tightened the belts again and it stopped squeeling for a little while but now it started again once i left my g/fs house on a cold start.

how tight is too tight on the belts? someone i was told a little less than 1/2 deflection and that is about what they are at.... they are new belts but should they need tightening this often?
yeah i had fun with my UDP back when i got it installed, brought it back several times for squealing. during the winter, i still get some squealing on a cold start but it goes away. u have to play with it and make tiny adjustments at this point. my mechanic was afraid to over tighten and have the belts snap, so he just kept slightly tightening until we got it right, good luck!! that squeal is loud as hell too, esp. with fans or lights on...wake up the whole damn neighborhood

[ZoomZoom03]

installed my silencer today....ughhhh, sounds like a fart can, i can hear my intake now though...nice!!(yippy)
the reason for the install was that the noise was bothering my gf who is pregnant and we are welcoming our first baby into the world in December(cabpatch), so i can live with the silencer....until December, then its time to introduce my baby into the world of CARS!!! (shady)(rockon)

[MyZmZm]

as is or stock?
both

[bazooka joe]

because i'm still considering all possibilities and options for my car, i'm just curious what a fair price for my car would be. she's got a hair over 64k miles on her, in very good shape (minus those damn scratches on the rear bumper), and i have all records for her. one of hubby's co-workers may be interested in it for his son and i don't want to low or high ball, yet i want to get my money's worth if i do end up selling.

what? i thought you two were unseperatible??

[MyZmZm]

what? i thought you two were unseperatible??
i do love my car, which is why it will take me a while to decide what to do - but with all the changes that have happened in my life lately, along with the new priorities, etc - it is an option i'm considering. there is a financial factor to the decision too; i'm not working right now, and won't be for a few more months at least, and hubby can't afford to pay my car payment (not that i would ever ask him to; that's my responsibility)... it's something i'm thinking long and hard about.

[Sveivo]

If you have the stock grill you will need to cut some of the grill off the back below the top, nothing anyone can see. Very easy.

Cool, thank you. It does not sound too bad.

[D-rock240]

i do love my car, which is why it will take me a while to decide what to do - but with all the changes that have happened in my life lately, along with the new priorities, etc - it is an option i'm considering. there is a financial factor to the decision too; i'm not working right now, and won't be for a few more months at least, and hubby can't afford to pay my car payment (not that i would ever ask him to; that's my responsibility)... it's something i'm thinking long and hard about.

That's a shame, I'm sure you would regret selling the car.

[rednecks_r_us]

P5 took a rock to the windshield. Time for a new windshield. Good thing for glass coverage.

[CTt3P5]

Installed new wiper blades and a full tank of gas.

[THE Phen]

Felt bad for neglecting mine, but I still can't drive it. I can't wait till I can again tho. The Civic is costing me an arm and leg for gas. Wow...doesn't that sound weird?

[khaosman]

Felt bad for neglecting mine, but I still can't drive it. I can't wait till I can again tho. The Civic is costing me an arm and leg for gas. Wow...doesn't that sound weird?

It is cause of the VTAK!!! (seriously though, probably is with that motor haha)

I partially filled my car with gas. Maybe I'll partially wash it today too :D

[THE Phen]

It is cause of the VTAK!!! (seriously though, probably is with that motor haha)

I partially filled my car with gas. Maybe I'll partially wash it today too :D

Hahaha. Yeah...that and the fact that 80mph is 4000 rpm. I think mainly it's because of the pop can sized gas tank in it. I have to fill it up more often than the P5. I get about 30mpg from the Honda. 80% Highway here.

[amsgator]

yeah i had fun with my UDP back when i got it installed, brought it back several times for squealing. during the winter, i still get some squealing on a cold start but it goes away. u have to play with it and make tiny adjustments at this point. my mechanic was afraid to over tighten and have the belts snap, so he just kept slightly tightening until we got it right, good luck!! that squeal is loud as hell too, esp. with fans or lights on...wake up the whole damn neighborhood

exactly and i am afraid to wake my g/fs parents when i leave her house. lol. how tight is too tight though? i dont want to over tighten but i cant stand that sound. it didnt do it today so we'll see what happens tonight

[amsgator]

It is cause of the VTAK!!! (seriously though, probably is with that motor haha)

I partially filled my car with gas. Maybe I'll partially wash it today too :D

VTAK FTL!!!

http://videos.streetfire.net/search/ricer/0/1c72e471-c49a-4421-8909-68d5c9bb11a9.htm

[MTV]

I slapped on a MazdaSpeed 3 antenna today. Looks sooo much nicer than the stock R/C car antenna.

Matt

[khaosman]

Hahaha. Yeah...that and the fact that 80mph is 4000 rpm. I think mainly it's because of the pop can sized gas tank in it. I have to fill it up more often than the P5. I get about 30mpg from the Honda. 80% Highway here.

lol 30mpg bad? I guess compared to what you got with a nice 1.6l SOHC. I'm averaging about 17mpg with the turbo hopefully due to my tune and/or right foot. That is quite a bit of highway too.

[BKJT05]

Today i installed a hot wire corba radar detector kit, that way no more taking the cig lighter spot(dont smoke anyways) and the wire is ran up the door pilar and accross the roof liner so no more wires hanging around!!! I hope this plug works for all radars, because i want to buy a escort 8500 someday

[Reitrof]

Replaced both rear wheel bearings. Found that the LR caliper was bad, picking up replacement today. Put that on with new pads and rotors from Mark, Thanks Mark.

Also be painting all the calipers. Going to be a fun day today.

[ZoomZoom03]

exactly and i am afraid to wake my g/fs parents when i leave her house. lol. how tight is too tight though? i dont want to over tighten but i cant stand that sound. it didnt do it today so we'll see what happens tonight
i would say experiment on a day when there is no moisture in the air, so testing it in the wee morning hours is not a good idea as there is probably dew or some moisture crap all over the belts. mine originally was squealing during the day or once i turned on any accessories....thats when u know it is too loose. in my opinion (this is very non technical right now) it should only squeal during the morning cause of the dew or possibly if there are heavy rains/flooding.

[Reitrof]

And almost forgot, MTL 90 for the tranny.

[Sveivo]

And almost forgot, MTL 90 for the tranny.

I think you mean MT-90? ;)

[amsgator]

i would say experiment on a day when there is no moisture in the air, so testing it in the wee morning hours is not a good idea as there is probably dew or some moisture crap all over the belts. mine originally was squealing during the day or once i turned on any accessories....thats when u know it is too loose. in my opinion (this is very non technical right now) it should only squeal during the morning cause of the dew or possibly if there are heavy rains/flooding.

here in gainesville and jacksonville there is almost always 100% humidity. :( so there is ALWAYS moisture in the air. but i tightened them again last night and the alt belt only has like 5-6 threads left. the belt will twist 90 degrees if i twist hard so i think it's ok, but is only having that much thread left normal? i know the diameter of the pulley is smaller so making it tight will mean the bolt would have to be tightened more, but only 5 threads?

[bazooka joe]

Replaced both rear wheel bearings. Found that the LR caliper was bad, picking up replacement today. Put that on with new pads and rotors from Mark, Thanks Mark.

Also be painting all the calipers. Going to be a fun day today.

cool!! have fun man! pics??

[bazooka joe]

well, just finished installing a new sink and counter top for my mom's bathroom...(nervous)..wait, that's not right!! well, now i'm off to install:
guage rings
msp steering wheel
some new under dash and cup holder led's
(flash)

[SlowPro98]

I just changed the auto tranny fluid. it was dark, but not burnt and no metal flakes or anything *whew*. the only problem I ran into was that the drain plug is blocked by the A arm. but the bolt was no match for my vice grips (nana) I would have done the filter too, but jess needed the car. I still have enough tranny fluid that I can do the whole job again at a later date.



some new under dash and cup holder led's
(flash)
ooh some pics would be great! where are you taping the power supply? are they going to be connected to the dome lights or on a hot switch?


lol 30mpg bad? I guess compared to what you got with a nice 1.6l SOHC. I'm averaging about 17mpg with the turbo hopefully due to my tune and/or right foot. That is quite a bit of highway too.

I bet your right foot is heavy too (rofl)

[bazooka joe]

I just changed the auto tranny fluid. it was dark, but not burnt and no metal flakes or anything *whew*. the only problem I ran into was that the drain plug is blocked by the A arm. but the bolt was no match for my vice grips (nana) I would have done the filter too, but jess needed the car. I still have enough tranny fluid that I can do the whole job again at a later date.


ooh some pics would be great! where are you taping the power supply? are they going to be connected to the dome lights or on a hot switch?



I bet your right foot is heavy too (rofl)

they'll come on with the parking lights

[THE Phen]

lol 30mpg bad? I guess compared to what you got with a nice 1.6l SOHC. I'm averaging about 17mpg with the turbo hopefully due to my tune and/or right foot. That is quite a bit of highway too.

At its worst, i was getting 22mpg. That's when i installed a primary O2 sensor. When I disconnected it, mileage went back up...

[Reitrof]

I think you mean MT-90? ;)

Thanks yes. MT-90.

Got everything done today. Had to scramble to get a new caliper, bracket was bad as well. Everything bolted up nicely, glad I had the impact gun, needed that to get the nut off for the bearings. Pretty easy swap.

Did not get the painting done today, will finish that tomorrow. The rumbling from the back is gone, purrs at 80, shifting is smooth again. Had a blast driving around after the repairs.

No pics Mark, hands too dirty to handle the camera, but hand washed it again after it was all done. Nice and clean.

[khaosman]

I washed it yesterday and today I ordered some Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R tires in 205/55/16 for the RPF1s. w00t :D

[CTt3P5]

Washed and waxed her today.

[MTV]

Painted my stock rims today. Powdercoat baby!! Will post pics in the thread I started earlier this week.

Matt

[EVADE]

installed my 22mm progress rear sway bar. i got it off of ebay for $150 shipped to Hawaii. it makes a big difference then stock. was thinking about get the gt panel and v-brace but i heard it wont work together.

[Simply Silver]

P5 took a rock to the windshield. Time for a new windshield. Good thing for glass coverage.
A rock took a chip out of my windsheild and the chip developed in to a crack, its gets fix next Saturday. $0 deductible.

I installed the Eibach springs on the front and with Tokico Hp yestrerday evening. When I get up in a few hours, I will install the rears springs and struts with progess rear swaybar.

[L8R]

Efren, order it and try. If it doesn't, I can always buy it off you ;) haha.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Tribute washer nozzles & just for the f of it, finally wasted 2 minutes of my life to add my nib oem cassette module to the stereo for 3 more orange lights on the stereo at night. Won't have much other use for it. Don't mess with cassettes nowdays but it sounds great for oem cassette - I did have some to test it with. Coming next........3 or 6ish fiberglass grill/diverter plate combo.

[magnumP5]

For the first time I considered returning her to stock:

Long story:
Well, everyone here knows of the CEL I got almost two weeks ago (P0140 - dead 2nd O2 sensor). Well, that actually turned itself off and for the last ~700 miles I was CEL free. Well I came back to school today and while sitting at a stoplight I noticed my AFR's sitting at 17.0:1 at idle! At first I'm like ok, just blip the gas and it will return to normal. Well I get back to my apartment and blip the throttle and sure enough - CEL. Well immediately I go get it read. Yep, you guessed it P0140 again but this time also P0171 - System too lean (no shit). So, I'm pretty certain my O2 sensor is dead. I just want to make sure that the P0171 is just something connected to the O2 sensor and when I replace it, it will go away. Anyone know more about this?

My other annoying thing is a leaky oil catch can. I've tightened the bottom nut as hard as I could and it's still leaking. Also, the lines I'm using for the catch can can't stand up to the heat of the engine bay and the vacuum force from my engine. Does anyone know of a type of line (3/8") that is heat resistant, strong enough against vacuum lines and won't let oil leak through (regular silicone lines leak).


Short Story:
P0140 (again) and P0171. 2nd O2 sensor dead again and system too lean. Are these two interrelated (ie if I replace the sensor will the system run normally again)?

Catch can leaking, lines getting sucked together because of the vacuum. Need a type of line that is heat/vacuum resistant and that won't leak oil vapors through like silicone.

Argh!

[Reitrof]

Painted the calipers, nice and yellow, and painted the rotor hats black.

[magnumP5]

just to add insult to injury, one of the ties holding my fan to the radiator just broke, wtf is happening to me car?! Anyone interested in a turbo kit? $2500 plus stock parts...

[Hy8us]

tinted.... pics when It sets in.

[amsgator]

washed her. she needed it too.

[khaosman]

just to add insult to injury, one of the ties holding my fan to the radiator just broke, wtf is happening to me car?! Anyone interested in a turbo kit? $2500 plus stock parts...

You'd probably go all of 10 seconds driving a stock P5 before you wanted to kill yourself. Go enjoy some boost!!! :D

[Simply Silver]

Installed Eibach springs and Tokico struts.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05188.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05186.jpg
Front wheel gap.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05189.jpg
Rear wheel gap.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05190.jpg

[magnumP5]

You'd probably go all of 10 seconds driving a stock P5 before you wanted to kill yourself. Go enjoy some boost!!! :D
I'm afraid to boost - right now my idle AFR's are 16.0:1 and higher constantly. No CEL, AFR's normal with normal driving and normal at WOT (read: pig rich). I just don't know what's going on. No CEL, no vac leak, no bad MAF... (poke)

[redpr5]

i put new kumho ecsta rsxs on my front wheels this past week.
damn good tires, great in the rain

[khaosman]

I'm afraid to boost - right now my idle AFR's are 16.0:1 and higher constantly. No CEL, AFR's normal with normal driving and normal at WOT (read: pig rich). I just don't know what's going on. No CEL, no vac leak, no bad MAF... (poke)

Pfffttb you should be afraid to NOT boost then :D

I did a little rough tuning today. I'm hitting max injector duty on my 440s at about 6000rpm; max rev was 6300. My tune is also pig rich so that may have something to do with it. Hopefully I can get this sorted, I want to rev to the limiter (at least at autocrosses).

[magnumP5]

Pfffttb you should be afraid to NOT boost then :D

I did a little rough tuning today. I'm hitting max injector duty on my 440s at about 6000rpm; max rev was 6300. My tune is also pig rich so that may have something to do with it. Hopefully I can get this sorted, I want to rev to the limiter (at least at autocrosses).
LOL I actually thought of that.

Did you know you can drive around w/o the primary O2 sensor plugged in? I left it unplugged accidentally and the only consequence was running even leaner (still hit 10:1 at WOT though). I just figured a CEL would have appeared.

I really want to get my AFC in so I can start tuning - but with this leaning-out issue I'm afraid to do so.

[MTV]

Installed Eibach springs and Tokico struts.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05188.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05186.jpg
Front wheel gap.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05189.jpg
Rear wheel gap.
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05190.jpg

Your car looks pure sex with that drop + Mazda 6 rims!

[magnumP5]

Filled up at the gas station - something interesting though. Ever since getting this car over 2 years ago I fill up when the gas light first comes on (~2 gal left) so I put in about 12.5 gal every time - and I mean EVERY time. Today however I barely put in 12 gal and the gas light had been on since this morning. So either the pump was off and yay, I paid less than I had to or something is wrong with my car's fuel system. I did run it for a longer time with the gas light on Sat night - I wasn't near any gas station - this was the longest I've ever done that. Is it possible I gunked up the fuel filter or injectors or something? Is it possible this is related to my lean at idle issues?

[khaosman]

Hah it only filled up 12 gallons? I can only fill up a gallon or so in my car before it clicks. That started happening to me a couple weeks ago (3 fill-ups).

RISHIE AT AUTORND FTW!!! (thumb) My RPF1s arrived today. Pics soon :D Tires ought to be here in the next couple days along with my polish and sealant; so hopefully I can have them on by the weekend!

[Salmon_Rob]

hehe hids are ftw

[magnumP5]

Hah it only filled up 12 gallons? I can only fill up a gallon or so in my car before it clicks. That started happening to me a couple weeks ago (3 fill-ups).
did you ever figure out what was causing this? I mean, this is the first time this has happened to me in 2 years of ownership and over 6 months of turbo life.

[amsgator]

did you ever figure out what was causing this? I mean, this is the first time this has happened to me in 2 years of ownership and over 6 months of turbo life.

not sure what you mean by clicks. are you talking about the pump cutting off....? if the tank is really empty sometimes you will get splash back on the fuel sensor and it will tell the pump it's full when it's not. if this isnt what you are talking about, oops. lol

[magnumP5]

not sure what you mean by clicks. are you talking about the pump cutting off....? if the tank is really empty sometimes you will get splash back on the fuel sensor and it will tell the pump it's full when it's not. if this isnt what you are talking about, oops. lol
yeah - the pump "clicked" only at 12 gal when it usually does at 12.5. The light came on this morning; I probably only drove like 5 miles with it on - nothing like a did Sat. night (~20-30 miles). I'm just curious if this is related to my lean condition. I don't have anyway to check any of this but a local dealership is going to look at the car on Thurs.

[amsgator]

oo. even when it is almost full, it will get splash back from the fuel hitting the "pond" inside the tank. just like if you pour water into a pond or other reservoir it will splash. sometimes it's a mistake to click and sometimes it's really the click.

[magnumP5]

oo. even when it is almost full, it will get splash back from the fuel hitting the "pond" inside the tank. just like if you pour water into a pond or other reservoir it will splash. sometimes it's a mistake to click and sometimes it's really the click.
Yeah, now that I think about it - it was probably just a fluke and I should have kept going. I'm just so paranoid now... I hate it when the P5 isn't running correctly.

[amsgator]

Yeah, now that I think about it - it was probably just a fluke and I should have kept going. I'm just so paranoid now... I hate it when the P5 isn't running correctly.

i get paranoid too. i forget the name, but there is a disorder where people constantly think something is wrong w/ them (sick etc)...i get like that about my car :(

[magnumP5]

i get paranoid too. i forget the name, but there is a disorder where people constantly think something is wrong w/ them (sick etc)...i get like that about my car :(
hyperchondriac (sp?, LOL)

[amsgator]

hyperchondriac (sp?, LOL)

yup. hypochondriac. thanks! lol
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypochondria

i am like that w/ my car a lot. a noise here o god what not.

[Riken]

ordered some crossed/slotted rotors and brake pads. weeeee

[Riken]

my sis in law is hipoc.....that. Or maybe she needs attention. lol

[khaosman]

did you ever figure out what was causing this? I mean, this is the first time this has happened to me in 2 years of ownership and over 6 months of turbo life.

Nah I haven't yet. I relocated some sort of sensor thing so the lines weren't kinked at all. I'm going to fill it up in the next couple days so here's to hoping it is fixed.

[magnumP5]

Nah I haven't yet. I relocated some sort of sensor thing so the lines weren't kinked at all. I'm going to fill it up in the next couple days so here's to hoping it is fixed.
Sounds good - I think the pump was just messing with me and the fact that I'm paranoid over everything isn't helping. Tomorrow I get to (hopefully) change out the rear O2 sensor and clean and re-drill the nonfouler and thoroughly inspect the exhaust for any leaks/cracks/breaks and check the spark plugs (why not?). Hopefully something will lead to my lean idle issue!

[Woody54]

hehe hids are ftw

i concur (yes)

[Circuit]

Washed and vacuumed her today and took some pics!

Also ordered my third amp, sirius direct connect, and the rest of my monster cable! All that is left to get are my speakers and sound dampening (doh! realized I need one more set of Monster RCA's)

[DeadGeneration]

Thunder Header, Kartboy Exhaust Hangers, and Stock sway bar going on

[amsgator]

Thunder Header, Kartboy Exhaust Hangers, and Stock sway bar going on

you made need to adjust ur exhaust after the kartboy hangers. i did. it was rubbing because they pull the exhaust closer

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

you made need to adjust ur exhaust after the kartboy hangers. i did. it was rubbing because they pull the exhaust closer

Check if its hitting your frame. It cause it to vibrate at different times when your at idle, turning or just plain driving.

[amsgator]

Check if its hitting your frame. It cause it to vibrate at different times when your at idle, turning or just plain driving.

i fixed mine for the most part. it doesnt make any noise anymore so i think i fixed it. i was just letting him know he might have to adjust his

[DeadGeneration]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHH F ENGINE HEAT..... I am wasting sooooo much time not being able to touch my damn engine, it's been parked for almost 2 hours now and I can't touch the sob yet

[DeadGeneration]

I would eat some food to kill time but I was at the dentist this morning and my mouth is still numb.... AHHHHHH frustrations

[Worbit]

well, yesterday i was having this weird sound come from the rear of my car on the pass. side. It was a "thud thud thud" and would get louder the faster i went. So i took it to my local express tire and have them rack it up. Turns out, one of the little wheel weights that sit on the lip of the inside part of the wheel was rubbing up against my rear strut tower.......

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/mer|in/racked2007.jpg


You can see in this picture where the weight was rubbing up against it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/mer|in/strut1.jpg

while i had the car racked up, it was pointed out to me that i had a pretty bad exaust leak. so today, i will be getting this fixed....thank god for life time warranty :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/mer|in/phoenix2007/exaustleak.jpg

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

I would eat some food to kill time but I was at the dentist this morning and my mouth is still numb.... AHHHHHH frustrations



In the meantime while you wait for it to cool.....fix the double post, lol.

But yeah ams, my exhaust jsut started vibrating a lot; to the shop it goes to get it fixed. At least the guys will do it for free.

[DeadGeneration]

The kartboy hangers I got are 2 10mm and 2 12mm, which goes at the midpipe and which goes at the axle back?

[amsgator]

The kartboy hangers I got are 2 10mm and 2 12mm, which goes at the midpipe and which goes at the axle back?

10 goes on midpipe, 12 on muffler

[DeadGeneration]

lol ya I got it just found whitemp5 how-to

[DeadGeneration]

I am having some crazy ass fitment issues

[DeadGeneration]

this is weird, my entire exhaust is stiff as hell, the MAM midpipe is resting on the crossmember, the downpipe on the thunder header is touching the oil pan and bottom of the engine

[amsgator]

this is weird, my entire exhaust is stiff as hell, the MAM midpipe is resting on the crossmember, the downpipe on the thunder header is touching the oil pan and bottom of the engine

the issues i had were with the s pipe.

what i had to do was loosen the nuts, and pull up on the part of the pipe closest to the front of the car, pull down on the part near the rear, and re tighten the bolts. doing that on 3 spots gave me the clearance i needed. but of course, my issue was where the exhaust went over the rear crossmember. it was touching the chassis about the crossmember.

[DeadGeneration]

http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z247/DeadGenerationV2/

can anyone spot any issues? I think the midpipe, which is MAM is too short and thus pulls the header up and towards the back of the car, still leaving the MAM resting on the crossmember and the header touching the bottom of the engine.

[StealthWyvern]

http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z247/DeadGenerationV2/

can anyone spot any issues? I think the midpipe, which is MAM is too short and thus pulls the header up and towards the back of the car, still leaving the MAM resting on the crossmember and the header touching the bottom of the engine.

One way to confirm that is to take measurements of your stock pipe saying you still have it and compare it against the MAM one. Or just throw your stock one back on.

[ProtoType5]

I used a hammer to fix my fitament problems...pull off the crossmember...beat the hell out of it...and the exhaust hangers, and you'll be golden...no more rattlin...

[amsgator]

I used a hammer to fix my fitament problems...pull off the crossmember...beat the hell out of it...and the exhaust hangers, and you'll be golden...no more rattlin...

if he already put the hangers on it will be damn near impossible to get them off

[DeadGeneration]

hangers are on, the crossmember I considered removing and modifying but like isn't that a vital part of the car? lol btw my thunder headers are very very very messed up atm I am trying to figure out why the welds dont go all the way around the pipes

[DeadGeneration]

Ok I just looked at some other pics, I guess its normal for them not to be welded all the way around the pipes at the very top (coming out of the engine)? neat? but yea some one explain the cross member thing to

[magnumP5]

My exhaust just recently started hitting the crossmember as well (CS exhaust and Kartboy hangers) - it didn't do it at all a week ago and now everytime I get on a decent hill it just starts bouncing off the crossmember. I'm almost worried my s-pipe broke... can't check it until it stops raining though!

On another note my new second O2 sensor came in - yay! Now only if the rain...

[A louie]

Lol, you always have a new problem Magnum.


p.s- Now give me your wheels.

[magnumP5]

Lol, you always have a new problem Magnum.


p.s- Now give me your wheels.
that's what you get when you turbo a P5. now give me $300

[Demoniam]

Ordered my osram low beams on the 19th , waiting for them to get here from the UK. I may end up selling them and going with those $130 HIDs in the group buy section.

How much of a bitch is it to get the HIDs aimed, so that I pass inspection?

[JoshP5]

It won't be hard at all.

[khaosman]

I polished and sealed my Enkei RPF1s so I can have the tires mounted tomorrow. Holy crap, MUFF was right, they may say 205 but they are HUGE! I set one next to my Kumho V700 r-comp tires, 225 width and it was almost identical in width O_o

[A louie]

What tires did you get?

[DeadGeneration]

lol I could very well possibly have a 1.6L Header in my p5 right now, I feel kinda (confused)

[khaosman]

What tires did you get?

Bridgestone Potenza RE-01R; Azenis killers :D

[DeadGeneration]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3299804&posted=1#post3299804

[Salmon_Rob]

Ordered my osram low beams on the 19th , waiting for them to get here from the UK. I may end up selling them and going with those $130 HIDs in the group buy section.

How much of a bitch is it to get the HIDs aimed, so that I pass inspection?
supa easy. i did it in 4 minutes seriously

[nKukoly333]

Put a CB Radio and PA sys in my car today. Dropped the PA speaker in the CAI housing! So far Iv'e had it for 12 hours, and had soo much fun messing w/ people!

Any other Protege5's w/ PAs?

[THE Phen]

My P5 has now been upgraded to the "Broken, but needs to be a daily driver status."

[bazooka joe]

My P5 has now been upgraded to the "Broken, but needs to be a daily driver status."

wha happened?

[StealthWyvern]

wha happened?
hydrolocked his civic

[THE Phen]

wha happened?

The P5 has a horrible light wiring issue. In other words, I have head lights and brake lights, and that's about it. Any light associated with the driving lights is out.

[THE Phen]

It's not P5 related, I know...but...

attached is one of the pieces of the block that I picked up off the ground...

[-pixy-]

I sat in the passenger seat for another drive to work. I miss driving the Pfizzle. I need my ankle to be better NOW.

[StealthWyvern]

I sat in the passenger seat for another drive to work. I miss driving the Pfizzle. I need my ankle to be better NOW.

I know doesn't that feel kinda wrong being in the passenger seat!

[amsgator]

yes or no on drill/slotted rotors. thinkin about ordering them SOON

[Salmon_Rob]

dont really need them. blanks work just as well

[-pixy-]

I know doesn't that feel kinda wrong being in the passenger seat!

I hate watching other people drive my car. i feel so out of control. it freaks me out.

[Simply Silver]

It is a little hard to tell but I changed my tint from smoked to bronze.

Before
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p10/Simply_Silver/DSC03654.jpg

After
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05195.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05197.jpg

[D-rock240]

Damn, that looks nice :)

[Simply Silver]

Damn, that looks nice :)

Thanks.

[Foolish]

I didn't do anything, but my wife took it to work and got a speeding ticket! :0

76 in a 55, 'cause she didn't know that the limit had dropped down from 65! She says she was just rolling along with the flow of traffic, which I can attest does run about that fast on that road in the 65 and 55 sections.

Oh well.

...and just 'cause it always starts a fight:
Fucking cops!
;)

[D-rock240]

Radar detector FTW

[Foolish]

Yeah, and we can actually have them here, unlike VA. It's so weird, being from VA for most of my life, the idea of buying/having one just seems odd to me, when in actuality, VA's the only state that still outlaws them!

The good news is that it's apparently not automatically wreckless driving in GA to be 20 over the limit the way it is in VA!

[Salmon_Rob]

because other states arent gay like va is

[A louie]

VA sucks :(

[magnumP5]

VA sucks :(
+ eleventybillion

[Demoniam]

yes.. VA does suck the balls... a cop every 10 metres.

[THE Phen]

I got pulled over for making a right on red in Arlington back in June. So lame.

[amsgator]

dont really need them. blanks work just as well

i can get drilled/slotted for 135 shipped from r1. isnt that cheaper than oem blanks? plus they are the shiznit to look at

[Salmon_Rob]

no. you can get brembo blanks for like 45 a pair

[DeadGeneration]

I installed a 1.6L down pipe on my p5 yesterday

[StealthWyvern]

I installed a 1.6L down pipe on my p5 yesterday

and then you will be removing it to install the correct pipe

[Salmon_Rob]

i hope so. ive realized that high beams are now uselessish

[kura808]

got my SLS gauge rings on tuesday. installed them today and was a breeze haha. didnt even need the video, just followed that write up i found on the forums xD man i love this mod. looks so sexy now plus it shines in the dark too. theres a little glow reflecting on the surface of the rings xP really good for 21 bucks considering that its selling for 59.99 normal plus its daveB replicas so its kool

[Hy8us]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA-MIATA-PROTEGE-TRANSFORMERS-AUTOBOT-ENGINE-OIL-CAP_W0QQitemZ280136424550QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 80136424550
hmmmmm

[Crazy D]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA-MIATA-PROTEGE-TRANSFORMERS-AUTOBOT-ENGINE-OIL-CAP_W0QQitemZ280136424550QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item2 80136424550
hmmmmm

aaaawwww SWEET.... It should say Autobot i/o Transformers

[magnumP5]

Today will be:

Replace 2nd O2 sensor
Remove and inspect all vacuum lines
Remove and inspect all pipes and couplers
Inspect exhaust manifold and bolts
Inspect and clean MAF

Maybe:
Inspect and clean IAC (I'm not sure where this thing is or what it looks like)
Inspect and clean EGR

[GMalatrasi]

Free oil change by the dealership... Woohoo!!

[JoshP5]

i hope so. ive realized that high beams are now uselessish
What? They're great for "communicating" with idiot drivers when they're out of horn range.

[Rednecks_wife]

I'm getting a new windshild for the Prote today. It got hit with a rock and cracked.

[Hy8us]

I'm getting a new windshild for the Prote today. It got hit with a rock and cracked.

yea that happens to me like ever 6 months (argh) Now I dodge dump trucks and the like, like they are full of plague victims

[Rednecks_wife]

yea that happens to me like ever 6 months (argh) Now I dodge dump trucks and the like, like they are full of plague victims

Bill passes two gravel pits on the way to and from work everyday. For a while we were getting a new windshield about every 6 months too. For some reason this one has lasted a really long time. He got it just before MazFest 05. Its all pitted to hell so I'm glad its finally getting replaced.

[magnumP5]

Well I got the O2 sensor replaced but I noticed something interesting... I was missing one stud from my s-pipe (that's one of three) and it causes quite a large exhaust leak - enough to feel with just the car on, no light plugging of the muffler. Well, I have a new stud so I'm going to see if this is what was causing my problems...

[Demoniam]

Osrams are here....installed. gonna hold off on HIDs. I'm thinking about the DGM lip instead..

[Hy8us]

While I was installing some led turn signal bulbs in the back of my car today (back of car facing house), a mom walking her dog and some little kids walked by. One of the little boys stoped at the end of my driveway, looked at my car and said "thats a nice car..." and just turned and kept going. This kid had to of been like 5 or 6, which kinda gave me a O.o look. So I was like (rockon) little kid, and went back to work.

[magnumP5]

Replaced the missing stud just before it started to POUR!!! Man, good timing, unfortunately I can't do half the stuff I wanted to now. Well, the AFR's from my WB seem to be back on track but the car still seems like it's struggling to maintain that idle.

[THE Phen]

Beginning the re-wiring of my lights. I found the wire that's shorting out. It's the green and black wire that comes out of the underhood fuse box and goes to the lights. Now, time to replace that whole wire...

[DeadGeneration]

removed the down pipe and shipped it to the correct owner, installed the remaining kartboy exhaust hangers ( I_do_not_look_forward_to_removing_them______ever )

[magnumP5]

removed the down pipe and shipped it to the correct owner, installed the remaining kartboy exhaust hangers ( I_do_not_look_forward_to_removing_them______ever )
LOL, trust me, you'll have to remove them at least once and it sucks immeasurably. Lots of dish soap and muscle...

[DeadGeneration]

lol i've heard of dish soap, pam cooking oil, various lubricants. I use a giant tub of wheel bearing grease that I have.

[bazooka joe]

blew a fuse trying to "cleaning up" some wiring under the dash..:rolleyes:..anyone know where to find a nice secondary fuse block??

[Yaggie1]

Just got done giving her a bath. Man it looks hot when it's clean !! She is now sitting on jackstands in the garage for the night so I can try to figure out why my brakes are squeaking. I didn't think my pads were in that bad of shape. I guess we'll see tomorrow.

[mryellermp5]

Use PB blaster...
lol i've heard of dish soap, pam cooking oil, various lubricants. I use a giant tub of wheel bearing grease that I have.

[Sveivo]

lol i've heard of dish soap, pam cooking oil, various lubricants. I use a giant tub of wheel bearing grease that I have.

I've heard monkey sperm is pretty good.(bj)

[amsgator]

lol i've heard of dish soap, pam cooking oil, various lubricants. I use a giant tub of wheel bearing grease that I have.

i found the grease makes it worse because it just makes my hands slip. just be sure not to get it on the part you will be pushing/pulling. tried lithium grease?

[khaosman]

Wired up my AC fan to a switch so I can turn it on whenever I want. Also enjoyed looking at my new sexy wheels :D They rub, haha... 205 more like 225

[Circuit]

Received my third amp (yes I will be using 3, 1 for each sub and one 4 channel) and sirius tuner yesterday, and my alarm + window mod + glass break sensor today. Waiting on the rest of my monster cables and my MSP radio pocket to be delivered.

Will spend all day Tuesday putting in the alarm stuff. I'll try to take pictures, but not too many for security reasons.

[WesP03MP5]

A few days ago I installed the SLS front and side motor mounts

Tonite I installed a roof rack I had initially put up for sale (thought it was too much work to install), I started removing trim panels and before I knew it the headliner was down. Pretty easy and straight forward job from that point on.

Next up... new trans.

[amsgator]

A few days ago I installed the SLS front and side motor mounts

Tonite I installed a roof rack I had initially put up for sale (thought it was too much work to install), I started removing trim panels and before I knew it the headliner was down. Pretty easy and straight forward job from that point on.

Next up... new trans.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123665513&page=28

start at post 411. i doubt it will happen but just a heads up. very rare occasions and things happen

[amsgator]

thinking about ordering a PA system with some extra hornage for my car. how hard is it to run wires through the firewall?

[Simply Silver]

Its not hard at all. Its just like power wiring for an amplifier. There should be a rubber plug in the firewiall that you could poke a hole and you the rubber to protect the wires.

[magnumP5]

Wired up my AC fan to a switch so I can turn it on whenever I want. Also enjoyed looking at my new sexy wheels :D They rub, haha... 205 more like 225
I saw this - what wheels are you running if you say they're as big as 225's? Might be a wheel I should look into when I go 16x7's with the Gram Lite's 57c's - I want the widest wheel possible.

[StealthWyvern]

I took my car to get the oil changed at TiresPlus and they stated that i needed new tires! I informed them that the tires have a 65k mile warrenty on them and tha I don't even have 23k on them! So all I need to do is sell my MAM FMIC setup to buy rims and get the tires prorated at tires plus!

What do you guys think about these wheels in gunmetal on a silver p5?
http://www.machiii.net/images/wheels/Drag/Big_DR-17.jpg

[Demoniam]

those look great. you getting a god price on them?

[StealthWyvern]

those look great. you getting a god price on them?

still looking around but so far its 125 a rim

[amsgator]

http://wheelsfortuners.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=2378

http://wheelsfortuners.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=2361

[StealthWyvern]

http://wheelsfortuners.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=2378

http://wheelsfortuners.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=2361

I thought about those montegi ff7 rims

[amsgator]

yea i almost got them...but dont have the money for new tires as well.

[SuperProtege5]

Well yesterday I installed my custom pedals and today temporarily installed my new head unit.

[meinp5]

Today I fixed my seized rear calipers...tomorrow I plan on cleaning it up.

[bazooka joe]

just sat there...(sad2)

[StealthWyvern]

just sat there...(sad2)

THANK YOU I needed a picture jsut at that angle with the DGM lip!

Just curious but do you have a hi rez version of that picture?

[808MP5]

changed the oil

[whitemp5seattle]

my car's been sitting there for the last 2 weeks and will continue to sit there for 2 more weeks :(

[Hy8us]

tinted, 50 up front 35 all back(alright)
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/?action=view&current=1a2.jpg
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/?action=view&current=1a1.jpg
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/?action=view&current=1a.jpg
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/?action=view&current=1a4.jpg
calvin!
http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/?action=view&current=1a3.jpg

[DeadGeneration]

^ awsome now your car is teh hot... getting my front windshield 50% soon

[THE Phen]

I'm checking wires to find the short in the lights. So far no luck. I have the bumper all torn apart now.

[Sveivo]

... getting my front windshield 50% soon

I hope you don't have to drive at night (stoned)

[mryellermp5]

LOL 50% is like saran wrap get 35% and i recommend gettin medical waiver app from DMV it's the Med20 form....
^ awsome now your car is teh hot... getting my front windshield 50% soon

[DeadGeneration]

I hope you don't have to drive at night (stoned)

lol yea my friend got 35% on his front windshield

[Sveivo]

lol yea my friend got 35% on his front windshield

LOL.. I was in a car with 35% on the front and 20% otherwise, I couldn't see crap!

Maybe I could get used to it?

[DeadGeneration]

LOL.. I was in a car with 35% on the front and 20% otherwise, I couldn't see crap!

Maybe I could get used to it?

not sure I don't have extensive experience behind tinted glass but plenty of people have them down here in FL

[Sveivo]

not sure I don't have extensive experience behind tinted glass but plenty of people have them down here in FL

I think I might be retarded (sad2).

I think I need to talk to my doctor about *blank* (sad2)

:p

Seriously though I noticed some strain on the eyes. I guess it comes down to personal preference.

[khaosman]

Dyno'd... 200 wtrq; 180whp @ 5500rpm then it tapers off. I'm definitely having some issues that need to be sorted. I'll post the logs later.

[altspace]

Waved to it. Well....at least I think it was my P5.

[khaosman]

Went to a Honda meet yesterday... here a couple pics my friend snapped of my car and then me acting like a goon on the way back
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/gabebauman/pat03.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/gabebauman/pat01.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/gabebauman/pat02.jpg

[Foolish]

Drove it! WooHoo! Later I'm probably going to rotate the tires.

[magnumP5]

Went to a Honda meet yesterday... here a couple pics my friend snapped of my car and then me acting like a goon on the way back
Good God those are some beefy tires! Those are 205/50's?! Man, that might just be a little too much tire for me. I want more sidewall but that's just a little much.

[aMaff]

are those 15s or 16? Those enkei's are always decietful and look smaller than they are lol

I like a nice beefy tire too, but that may be a bit much lol

[StealthWyvern]

Went and got insurence qoute today at 3 different body shops! Over 2k worth of damages!....

8-(
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123678413

[magnumP5]

Installed new primary O2 sensor and rerouted the wires for better/safer reasons. Hopefully this will be the final nail in the coffin for my idle issues.

[StealthWyvern]

Installed new primary O2 sensor and rerouted the wires for better/safer reasons. Hopefully this will be the final nail in the coffin for my idle issues.

let me know how that works

[magnumP5]

let me know how that works
Well my old O2 sensor wasn't reading consistently like it should have so I assumed that might be the cause. Even if it doesn't fix the rough idle, at least I now have a properly functioning O2 sensor!

[StealthWyvern]

Well my old O2 sensor wasn't reading consistently like it should have so I assumed that might be the cause. Even if it doesn't fix the rough idle, at least I now have a properly functioning O2 sensor!

lol yeah one less thing to worry about. How did you know it wasn't reading consistently?

[Circuit]

Installed my Sirius Direct tuner and iPod controller. Neither works because I don't have the radio in yet, but I wanted to be somewhat productive today. Tomorrow is going to be a long day: installing my alarm + remote start + window mod.

[magnumP5]

lol yeah one less thing to worry about. How did you know it wasn't reading consistently?
Took it into Mazda and had them run a diagnostic. The tech told me the voltage should oscillate back and forth but although mine was still within acceptable limits, the voltage was all over the place. Not really nice smooth changes.

[THE Phen]

I fixed the SOB! Keep in mind, if you ever loose all your driving lights, including the fogs, driving front ambers, tails, license plates, dash board, and it keeps popping the tail light fuse, replace the tail light relay in the underhood fuse box. Wish I would have checked that first...

[StealthWyvern]

I fixed the SOB! Keep in mind, if you ever loose all your driving lights, including the fogs, driving front ambers, tails, license plates, dash board, and it keeps popping the tail light fuse, replace the tail light relay in the underhood fuse box. Wish I would have checked that first...

Thanks for the heads up! Sorry about your misfurtune with your car but at least its fixed now.

[khaosman]

are those 15s or 16? Those enkei's are always decietful and look smaller than they are lol

I like a nice beefy tire too, but that may be a bit much lol

16s. Tires are 205/55... yeah sidewall is a wee bit huge :) I wanted 205/50 but they didn't have that size available. Just that and 205/45.

[Salmon_Rob]

yay!

[amsgator]

is there a way to remove the oxydation on the headlights? looks like the lights are foggy/translucent?

[magnumP5]

is there a way to remove the oxydation on the headlights? looks like the lights are foggy/translucent?
There was a thread somewhere recently where a member outlines how to wetsand and polish the headlight lenses. Supposedly it works but I myself have not done it.

[amsgator]

There was a thread somewhere recently where a member outlines how to wetsand and polish the headlight lenses. Supposedly it works but I myself have not done it.

i think i am going to get some of this, or something like it. i searched ebay and they have headlight polishing and restoring kits as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M4916-Heavy-Oxidation-Remover/dp/B0000AY4YX/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-5548396-8512464?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1185849336&sr=8-1

i'll search for that thread. hopefully i can find it

[magnumP5]

i think i am going to get some of this, or something like it. i searched ebay and they have headlight polishing and restoring kits as well.

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-M4916-Heavy-Oxidation-Remover/dp/B0000AY4YX/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-5548396-8512464?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1185849336&sr=8-1

i'll search for that thread. hopefully i can find it
Here's the thread I was talking about:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123671165&highlight=hazed+headlights

[whitemp5seattle]

also depends on what's causing the haze. didn't your paint your headlights recently amsgator? you might need to reopen your headlights to get to the inside of the lens if that's where the haze is...

[amsgator]

also depends on what's causing the haze. didn't your paint your headlights recently amsgator? you might need to reopen your headlights to get to the inside of the lens if that's where the haze is...

i never painted them. i was going to but never did. so i think it's on the outside.

[Yaggie1]

How many miles have you got ? Mine has 92,000 + almost all highway and my headlights look like they have been sandblasted. I think it would take some serious work to get mine looking new again......

[amsgator]

How many miles have you got ? Mine has 92,000 + almost all highway and my headlights look like they have been sandblasted. I think it would take some serious work to get mine looking new again......

i've got like 48k. it's just the top part of the lows that is oxidized.

[Foolish]

Drove the kid to daycare in it. When I got back, I rotated the tires. WOW, do the fronts wear faster than the rears!

[Katya4me]

Took off the Wagner header, went back to stock and gave it an oil change.

[DeadGeneration]

Took off the Wagner header, went back to stock and gave it an oil change.

why? I am putting a header on

[Katya4me]

why? I am putting a header on
It cracked and I've got an emissions inspection next month.