What have you done to your P5 today?

[StealthWyvern]

I wish I could get those kind of surprises :(

Maybe today I'll put my new roof rack fillers on and the Walboro fuel pump. I need to stop being lazy.

lol Well it helps that im friends with owner of the garage next door and that im their pc guy as well as about 5 other shops in the area. So networking FTMFW!!

[StealthWyvern]

Hmmm...not sure I can say the red-painted bolts looks all that good. I think black would look better, but that's just my humble opinion.


+1

[CTt3P5]

Hmmm...not sure I can say the red-painted bolts looks all that good. I think black would look better, but that's just my humble opinion.

I like the Tribute wheels though!



Yeah, black would look good but I like how it turned out. I think they will compliment the red piping on my intake and the red (when I get it painted) valve cover. For contrast I was thinking of painting the bolts for the valve cover black...possibly the letters to????

I appreciate the honesty and the compliment on the wheels!

[CTt3P5]

hey thanks for posting those....didn't know you had taken any..
also, just changed the oil...mobil 1....ready for another 3k miles!!
off to roll my fenders tomorrow!!

No problem....have fun rolling those fenders tomorrow!!!

[bazooka joe]

No problem....have fun rolling those fenders tomorrow!!!
(yes)

[fishdonotbounce]

I blacked out my headlights today :) and i have two leftover bolts lol hopefully the bumper doesnt fly off my car. jk anyway what kind of seats are those? the ones that say Protege5? cause omg they look amazing.

[Simply Silver]

Changed my oil and also changed my wheels.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05274.jpg

[NCZ13]

detailed my car (yesterday)

started at nine and got done around 4 but i had like an 2 hour break.

washed
clay bar took forever.
meguiars number 2
meguiars number 7 (only did hood and fenders cuz i had to be at work in an hour and i still had to...)
wax with meguiars gold class

also scratchX the areas that needed it.

really wished i had time to glaze the whole car. eh maybe in 2-3 weeks.

needless to say, silver has never looked better

[2k2silvermp5]

Ifinally got off my lazy butt and wired in my gauges

[bazooka joe]

I blacked out my headlights today :) and i have two leftover bolts lol hopefully the bumper doesnt fly off my car. jk anyway what kind of seats are those? the ones that say Protege5? cause omg they look amazing.
thanks...they are from northwest leather out of canada....got them in a group by a few yrs back on the forum here...about $600..got a seat heater, shift boot too

[amsgator]

I blacked out my headlights today :) and i have two leftover bolts lol hopefully the bumper doesnt fly off my car. jk anyway what kind of seats are those? the ones that say Protege5? cause omg they look amazing.

take pics of the bolts...might be able to tell ya where they go. did you put the two back in that connect the bumper to the undercarraige?

[Bala]

Changed my oil and also changed my wheels.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x265/Simply_Silver2/DSC05274.jpg

Cleeeeean (cool)

[GMalatrasi]

I photoshoped it:
-Wheels
-Blacked out headlights
-Neon blue halos
http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q195/Gmalatrasi/DSCF0794shoped.jpg

[L8R]

Uh...?

[GMalatrasi]

Uh...?

Dont like it?

[2k2silvermp5]

Oh, forgot my new strut brace
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z142/APRILH82/Picture014-1.jpg

[Reitrof]

Nice, what make is it?

[2k2silvermp5]

well it's a custom 4 point. Dave at creative racing technologies in dover pa fabbed it up. I tried to get group buy going on them but no one was interested.

[magnumP5]

well it's a custom 4 point. Dave at creative racing technologies in dover pa fabbed it up. I tried to get group buy going on them but no one was interested.
No fair, you get to keep your CC. Wanna trade? My silver CP for your red one? LOL

[2k2silvermp5]

no thats okay, I can actually remove my center section of my bar without having to take the strut mount plates off to remove my battery and yes was able to keep the cruise control only because of CRT's enginuity

[fishdonotbounce]

take pics of the bolts...might be able to tell ya where they go. did you put the two back in that connect the bumper to the undercarraige?


heres a couple pics

[fishdonotbounce]

and one more

[amsgator]

pics are kinda blurry :(

did you attach the two to the undercarraige?
2 inside each well?
3 to each mudflap?

is it plastic or metal?

[StealthWyvern]

pics are kinda blurry :(

did you attach the two to the undercarraige?
2 inside each well?
3 to each mudflap?

is it plastic or metal?

I agree

[fishdonotbounce]

stupid ass camera phone grrr i cant remember whether i attached the undercarriage ones. you know that plastic piece in the front that's made of the same material as the mudflap but just thicker? is the undercarriage underneath that?

Oh btw its metal

now that i think about it i got all three mudflap and the two on each fender. I also got the two screws that also attach the ummm top grill or whatever. Where's the undercarriage ones? damn i shouldve cataloged them

[amsgator]

i'll have to get pics later, but under the car, just behind the lil plastic protector thing that hangs down there should be 2 bolts that bolt the bumper to the metal down there

[aMaff]

well it's a custom 4 point. Dave at creative racing technologies in dover pa fabbed it up. I tried to get group buy going on them but no one was interested.

where's point #4?

[2k2silvermp5]

where's point #4?.

sorry, 3 point

[aMaff]

oh ok. I was wondering :)

[fishdonotbounce]

hey thanks again ams it was the undercarriage bolts. Good thing I decided to look cause I had forgot to tighten the plastic bumper guard or whatever it is and it was just kinda holding on by a couple threads lol.

[bazooka joe]

(yesterday) rolled my rears....(yippy)....no rubbing yet!!!!

[bucksatan]

changed my burnt out headlight bulb. Why don't they tell you that you have to remove that plastic adaptor and move it to the new bulb.

[Bala]

Oil change ... I'm at 50K ...

[A louie]

I am at 50,090k. Changing oil and oil filter tommorow. Mobile 1 syn FTW! They didn't have any of that purple dank :(

[redpr5]

i got my protege back today :D :D :D
full run down of the $2256 i spent includes

lower control arms
adaptive 1 hybrid ceramic front pads
trustop organic rear pads
passenger side CV half shaft
remand alternator
overhauled transmission
serpentine belt
A/C & P/S belt
and a Napa Gold oil filter

hopefully i will have no more problems with the protege...for a LONG time

the only thing left to figure out is why the car stalls in reverse, itll shake real bad and then stall (it was doing it in drive earlier today but stopped) i know that the valve body has to build up pressure and all but still. any suggestions on that? im taking it back to the shop tomorrow for a look over to make sure everything else is good, so hopefully the guy i work with can figure something out, but id like to have some ideas before i go as well

[amsgator]

hey thanks again ams it was the undercarriage bolts. Good thing I decided to look cause I had forgot to tighten the plastic bumper guard or whatever it is and it was just kinda holding on by a couple threads lol.

np. it looked like them but wasnt sure. glad you got it all together

[DeadGeneration]

oh yea. I am at 50k. The brake pads were probably changed before I bought the car a 34k miles right? I wouldn't still be on original gear would I?

[gone_fishin]

The brake pads were probably changed before I bought the car a 34k miles right?

Not necessarily

[kura808]

i'm at around 50k and i still got the original brake pads. bought the car one yr ago wit about 49k. next to do thing is new brake pads xD

[DeadGeneration]

I just treated my car the worst it's ever been treated. Smelt like fire when I got done. I just practiced launching between 1,500-3,000 RPM. I am told around 2,500 while controlling the clutch is the best instead of the previous 5k I was dumping the clutch at.

[Sveivo]

i'm at around 50k and i still got the original brake pads. bought the car one yr ago wit about 49k. next to do thing is new brake pads xD

I'm at 90K miles with orig. pads. They have about 50% left!

[Sveivo]

changed my burnt out headlight bulb. Why don't they tell you that you have to remove that plastic adaptor and move it to the new bulb.

It's cuz they want you to get HID lights, which come with adapters.

[Salmon_Rob]

It's cuz they want you to get HID lights, which come with adapters.
ahahahaahahaha ftw. all the ballas have the hids

[gone_fishin]

I just treated my car the worst it's ever been treated. Smelt like fire when I got done. I just practiced launching between 1,500-3,000 RPM. I am told around 2,500 while controlling the clutch is the best instead of the previous 5k I was dumping the clutch at.

Yeah..... There's no reason why you should be 5k clutch dumping unless you're trying to burnout, and destroy your clutch in the meantime. 2.5-3k and a quick release of the clutch. How quick? Feel it out-- quick enough to be right under the threshold of slippage.

[Salmon_Rob]

a good launch is little to no wheelspin and should feel fast

[Sveivo]

ahahahaahahaha ftw. all the ballas have the hids

They look cool in the rain! (as well as otherwise (cryhard))

[Breeegz]

ahahahaahahaha ftw. all the ballas have the hids

wurd.

(ugh)

[redpr5]

dropped in my piaa plasma ion yellow fog light bulbs, and some silverstar turn signals today.

the fog lights look good (but the glass needs to be polished out, thatll be taken care of soon though) but will look better with yellow rockblocker

[amsgator]

better get pics tonight!

[redpr5]

better get pics tonight!

i want an opinion on this. i got 2 different kind of turn signal bulbs and i wanna see what people think

i have hyper white on the left it looks yellow in the picture but its not (housing looks blue, what i want) and silverstar on right (housing looks amber and blue, but looks good as well)

what does everyone think? (also what is the bulb number for the reverse lights?)

[Reitrof]

Well I had replaced one of the rear calipers and now it's leaking. Sigh, back to the parts store for a replacement. What a pain since I already painted it.

[StealthWyvern]

I paided the body shop for the repairs on my car and wil be picking it up Thursday morning at 8am!!!


Well I had replaced one of the rear calipers and now it's leaking. Sigh, back to the parts store for a replacement. What a pain since I already painted it.

Damn that sucks man

[khaosman]

I blew off a charge pipe flying up the on-ramp going to work this morning... yay! Nothing like from 200hp or whatever to craptastic, makes you go "wtf!"

[Foolish]

DaveB speedo ring fell off again! It's been less than two weeks. :(

Guess I need to use a bit of glue or something.

[aMaff]

I blew off a charge pipe flying up the on-ramp going to work this morning... yay! Nothing like from 200hp or whatever to craptastic, makes you go "wtf!"

I was following Velocifero once when he did that, and riding with him another time lol. That's never fun, because the instant reaction is "Shit...zoom zoom boom..."

[Salmon_Rob]

lol i was racing an msp, and he was talking shit (in the 1g) right when i started pulling on him hard, that happened and he just like stopped. <3

[Woody54]

ahahahaahahaha ftw. all the ballas have the hids

good call:D

[gone_fishin]

I was following Velocifero once when he did that, and riding with him another time lol. That's never fun, because the instant reaction is "Shit...zoom zoom boom..."

I can attest to that! My reaction exactly:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123657618

[THE Phen]

Changed the oil in the P5 last night. I hate my rust under the hood.... :(

[iLisa]

I washed mine last weekend.. that must be why all the rain this week.. lol...

[Circuit]

Filled up the tank last night. Averaged 28 mpg the last tank with A LOT of highway driving.

[bazooka joe]

I washed mine last weekend.. that must be why all the rain this week.. lol...
isn't that how it always works lisa??? :( i shouldn't complain, i haven't had to wash my car in almost 2 weeks...we had a few sprinkles one night, but no appreciable rain for a long while!! i've had to do the CA duster, but that's it!

[iLisa]

isn't that how it always works lisa??? :( i shouldn't complain, i haven't had to wash my car in almost 2 weeks...we had a few sprinkles one night, but no appreciable rain for a long while!! i've had to do the CA duster, but that's it!
(yes) but on the plus side.. after using the wax as you dry stuff, the car beaded up rather well :D

[bazooka joe]

(yes) but on the plus side.. after using the wax as you dry stuff, the car beaded up rather well :D
(yes)

[Woody54]

it has rained almost everyday here for 10 days, damn Chicago weather. and the weather says rain everyday until Saturday. i really need to wash my car!!!

[Reitrof]

Damn that sucks man

Thanks, Went down to get the new caliper today and he had ordered the wrong side. Back again tomorrow.

[StealthWyvern]

Thanks, Went down to get the new caliper today and he had ordered the wrong side. Back again tomorrow.

Damn it sounds like if it wasn't for bad luck you woudl have no luck at all. Hopefully you noticed that it was the incorrect side before you left the store.

[fishdonotbounce]

Put in my new foglight bulbs - Nokya 2500k hyper yellow
and also put in my new pedals - Nokya as well :)

Next for the fogs - Bluebatmobile yellow overlays

[NCZ13]

my best friend gave me my birthday present early

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210229.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210216.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210212.jpg

[aMaff]

my best friend gave me my birthday present early

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210229.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210216.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210212.jpg

hotness! :D

[fishdonotbounce]

my best friend gave me my birthday present early

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210229.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210216.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210212.jpg

BOOOOOOOO my pics are more exciting!!! lol jk

::::wishes I had a manual:::::

Beautiful knob man

[aMaff]

Beautiful knob man

AAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HA


(rofl)(rlaugh)(hahaspit)(rlaugh)(rofl)

[CTt3P5]

Installed the MSP radio pocket and support bracket on my lunch break! MMMMM so much better than the Metra kit I had in there.

[magnumP5]

My turbo is on it's way home...

[CTt3P5]

My turbo is on it's way home...

(alright) (drive2)

[Reitrof]

Damn it sounds like if it wasn't for bad luck you woudl have no luck at all. Hopefully you noticed that it was the incorrect side before you left the store.

Yup. Picked up the new one today and installed it this evening. Hoping for no more leaks.

[DeadGeneration]

AHHHHHHHHHH I FEEL LIKE SUCH AN ASS HAT! I curbed my car!!!!!! GAHHH for the first time, I never thought I would ever. God damn it. It's to dark outside to know if I got any rash, I don't think I did, but AHHHHHHHH (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun)

[gone_fishin]

A flashlight is a wonderful invention for situations like those :p

[DeadGeneration]

I know but I will just see how it looks in the morning, too lazy to look at it now. Although I am going in the middle of the night with a jack hammer to go F' that curb up.

[StealthWyvern]

I picked up my rims today and tomorrow I will pickup the car from the body shop and go get tires.


AHHHHHHHHHH I FEEL LIKE SUCH AN ASS HAT! I curbed my car!!!!!! GAHHH for the first time, I never thought I would ever. God damn it. It's to dark outside to know if I got any rash, I don't think I did, but AHHHHHHHH (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun) (gun)


A flashlight is a wonderful invention for situations like those :p


^-- Priceless lol


I know but I will just see how it looks in the morning, too lazy to look at it now. Although I am going in the middle of the night with a jack hammer to go F' that curb up.



anger management issues?

[amsgator]

I know but I will just see how it looks in the morning, too lazy to look at it now. Although I am going in the middle of the night with a jack hammer to go F' that curb up.

if it concerns you that much why not go look? if it bothered me i would definately go look to see what the situation is. maybe thats just me :-\

[StealthWyvern]

if it concerns you that much why not go look? if it bothered me i would definately go look to see what the situation is. maybe thats just me :-\


I would of looked as soon as it happened personally.

[magnumP5]

(alright) (drive2)
even more so now. Hehe, bastard turbo...

[rednecks_r_us]

Today I'm washing, waxing & detailing the prote for a car show & drift event in Tucson AZ tomorrow.

[gone_fishin]

Today I'm washing, waxing & detailing the prote for a car show & drift event in Tucson AZ tomorrow.

Be sure to take plenty of pics of teh womenz... I mean the cars

[rednecks_r_us]

Be sure to take plenty of pics of teh womenz... I mean the cars


Don't worry, I always get plenty of pictures of the hood rats.

[rednecks_r_us]

my best friend gave me my birthday present early

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/P8210229.jpg


That's the same shift knob that I have. I'm Lovin' it.

[A louie]

Tomorrow I will be installing a music horn!!!! can have up to 34 pre/programmable songs!!!!! LMAO!!! Deff going to have Dixie and charge on it. Lololol Hopefully it will be good for about 10 hp to.

[JLBMP5]

Today I Installed my RR-Racing Underdrive Pulley, Changed my oil , and changed my transmission Fluid. Next will be a highflow cat and Catback exhaust.

[spudgun07]

Tomorrow I will be installing a music horn!!!! can have up to 34 pre/programmable songs!!!!! LMAO!!! Deff going to have Dixie and charge on it. Lololol Hopefully it will be good for about 10 hp to.

Yeah dude... I heard those are actually good for 12 whp. Good call!

[khaosman]

Stripped three of the eight screws holding the fuel pump into the tank. Oh joy :( Oh winter roads, how I loathe thee

No idea what I'm going to do about that. I can still put it back to stock I guess.

[Ehkart]

winter roads? In Iowa right now??

[MTV]

winter roads? In Iowa right now??

No, not right now. During the winter months...

[khaosman]

winter roads? In Iowa right now??

In winter like MTV said :) It has been raining a ton here lately but before that it was hot and humid. Enough of the weather report... but yeah, the winter roads snow/slush/salt etc make working on the car a PITA as I'm sure you know.

Screw extractors actually worked for once and did not result in me cursing at Craftsman. I got the 3 screws out, now I just need to go buy some new ones. That will wait until tomorrow though.

[fishdonotbounce]

I rain-x'ed my windows and windshield today. Added about 60 HP. Now Im up to 9654HP VTAKK style.

[DeadGeneration]

I rain-x'ed my windows and windshield today. Added about 60 HP. Now Im up to 9654HP VTAKK style.

your math is wrong you should actually be at 8737.

errr nevermind you're measuring at the crank. It's 8737 at the wheels.

[fishdonotbounce]

yea dude I got it dynoed and the dyno guy said that it was the fastest thing he'd ever seen. I directly injected gunpowder into the cylinders to aid in the combustion process. It's very effective if done right.

[DeadGeneration]

Did you remember to add hamsters to your gas tank?

[rednecks_r_us]

I cleaned my garage today so I could park the Prote back inside.

[JoshP5]

I rain-x'ed my windows and windshield today. Does that stuff really work?

[rednecks_r_us]

Does that stuff really work?


It has worked for me. I used to use it on my old Jeep all the time cause the wipers didn't always work.

I use it on my helmits whenever I have to ride during a rainy season.

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

I might be selling the P5 soon. Sadly so but it MIGHT happen. My parents just picked up another car today so the P5 will have to go.

[fishdonotbounce]

Rainx works like a freakin charm. If you take just a little bit of time and actually work it in it'll last a good six months before not beading the water. Well i guess it also depends on how often you wash the car but from my experience and most of the fam, it works amazingly.

Oh and by the way they weren't hamsters. They're chinchillas. The extra fur really fires up the VTAKK

[DeadGeneration]

I cleaned my garage today so I could park the Prote back inside.

your garage is very decorated

[fishdonotbounce]

yea dude you even got a spare bumper lol. Who has spare bumpers in their garage? lol

[amsgator]

yea dude you even got a spare bumper lol. Who has spare bumpers in their garage? lol

i think it's his that he damaged. the one he has on is an msp bumper IIRC.

[StealthWyvern]

I got my car back fro the body shop and my new rims installed. before and after pics

[StealthWyvern]

reserved

[Salmon_Rob]

looks good! but needs more loweredness ;)

[StealthWyvern]

looks good! but needs more loweredness ;)

It will come in due time my friend in due time.... but it's going to be 1-1.5 inches as I have huge as speed bumps in my community... well more like hills.

[DeadGeneration]

what is the stock ground clearance for the side skirts? I am at 6 inches now.

[magnumP5]

what is the stock ground clearance for the side skirts? I am at 6 inches now.
LOL, I can't fit a 5" jack under my sides and I still think the P5 is too high. I'm looking to go about a 2" drop all around some day.

[DeadGeneration]

lol why too high? I love mine. I am just wondering because I don't know how far my car is "dropped" as it's adjustable.

[khaosman]

LOL, I can't fit a 5" jack under my sides and I still think the P5 is too high. I'm looking to go about a 2" drop all around some day.

Pfft that is weak. Buy this jack... 3.35" and cheap, light: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11186866&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

It slides right under my car. If my tires wouldn't rub, I'd go lower :D

[Salmon_Rob]

dont get a lip then haha

[spudgun07]

I changed my spark plugs and dumped in some fuel injector cleaner today.

The idle is still a bit hard... so I don't think that totally fixed it. I threw a CEL, so I had AutoZone test it, and it came back as a Mis-Fire. Annoying...CEL is off now, and it starts better, but hopefully it'll kind of work itself out by Tuesday or Wednesday, otherwise I might have to have my brother drive his car for our Labor Day trip. Which would be a bummer, considering I just also purchased a neck head unit. iPod-ready... WOO!

Having that installed tonight.

[magnumP5]

Pfft that is weak. Buy this jack... 3.35" and cheap, light: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11186866&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

It slides right under my car. If my tires wouldn't rub, I'd go lower :D
I like the way you think. (2thumbs)

[A louie]

So, I was about to install my horn and my neighbor down the street and a couple house's around the corner ( he's a ricer) came over. He asked what I was doing, I said "I am installing my new music horn, you can program it to play songs" He was like, "SWEEEEEET man, where did you get it. Thats exaclty what I want!" (with his face looking as happy as if he was jerkin it) I told him that I got it from a store from France (don't know why I said France) and that it was the last one that they are going to sell. He then asked if he could buy it from me (knowing me, I will sell anything for the right price). So I acted like I didn't want to sell it and said it was really expensive. I then continued to say I got it $60 (when it was really $35 from advanced). He was like, " I will give you 73$, since thats all I have right now until I go to the bank." I was like, "I don't know man, I really like it." Then I was like " Ohh alright, it will go better with your car anyways" He then went to his car and gave my all of the 73$!!!!!!!!!!. I was like if you need help installing it let me know! And on his way he went to wherever he was going.

So all in all, I made a pretty good profit!!!!! And the whole time, the advanced auto parts bag was right out there on the side lol :):)



Cliffs
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1) I got naked and went running down the street.
2) My neighbor saw me and joined
3) we then both got chased by a dog and we had to climb a tree
4) Guy came out and saw us both naked in a tree

[MTV]

So, I was about to install my horn and my neighbor down the street and a couple house's around the corner ( he's a ricer) came over. He asked what I was doing, I said "I am installing my new music horn, you can program it to play songs" He was like, "SWEEEEEET man, where did you get it. Thats exaclty what I want!" (with his face looking as happy as if he was jerkin it) I told him that I got it from a store from France (don't know why I said France) and that it was the last one that they are going to sell. He then asked if he could buy it from me (knowing me, I will sell anything for the right price). So I acted like I didn't want to sell it and said it was really expensive. I then continued to say I got it $60 (when it was really $35 from advanced). He was like, " I will give you 73$, since thats all I have right now until I go to the bank." I was like, "I don't know man, I really like it." Then I was like " Ohh alright, it will go better with your car anyways" He then went to his car and gave my all of the 73$!!!!!!!!!!. I was like if you need help installing it let me know! And on his way he went to wherever he was going.

So all in all, I made a pretty good profit!!!!! And the whole time, the advanced auto parts bag was right out there on the side lol :):)



Cliffs
--------------
1) I got naked and went running down the street.
2) My neighbor saw me and joined
3) we then both got chased by a dog and we had to climb a tree
4) Guy came out and saw us both naked in a tree

HAHA dude what's with the cliff notes?!!

[DeadGeneration]

So, I was about to install my horn and my neighbor down the street and a couple house's around the corner ( he's a ricer) came over. He asked what I was doing, I said "I am installing my new music horn, you can program it to play songs" He was like, "SWEEEEEET man, where did you get it. Thats exaclty what I want!" (with his face looking as happy as if he was jerkin it) I told him that I got it from a store from France (don't know why I said France) and that it was the last one that they are going to sell. He then asked if he could buy it from me (knowing me, I will sell anything for the right price). So I acted like I didn't want to sell it and said it was really expensive. I then continued to say I got it $60 (when it was really $35 from advanced). He was like, " I will give you 73$, since thats all I have right now until I go to the bank." I was like, "I don't know man, I really like it." Then I was like " Ohh alright, it will go better with your car anyways" He then went to his car and gave my all of the 73$!!!!!!!!!!. I was like if you need help installing it let me know! And on his way he went to wherever he was going.

So all in all, I made a pretty good profit!!!!! And the whole time, the advanced auto parts bag was right out there on the side lol :):)


You're an asshole. :p

[ipleadthe5th]

I lowered her today. Sitting on Tucan Evotions I picked up from dannyboy on here. 1.25" drop and it looks clean and rides just like stock. I'll try and get some pics up pretty soon. Still using the stock endlinks. :)

[Yaggie1]

Well, just got done pulling off the header,racing beat catback and SLS front motor mount. For sale thread here we come. Man, she's really quiet now........A little depressing really. I did have a bit of a problem. I went to unbolt the exhaust from the midpipe and one of the pressed in midpipe bolts sheared right off. Had to end up taking the cutoff wheel to both sides of the pressed in bolt and drill em out. Added a few minutes to the reinstall time but no biggie.

[JLBMP5]

Pfft that is weak. Buy this jack... 3.35" and cheap, light: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11186866&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

It slides right under my car. If my tires wouldn't rub, I'd go lower :D

I just picked up a low profile jack at wallmart for all of 30 bucks will check it out tomorrow and see just how good a 30 dollar jack is.It will be nice not having to drive my car on 2x4s to fit a jack under it.

[aMaff]

I just picked up a low profile jack at wallmart for all of 30 bucks

pics?

[JLBMP5]

pics?

I will get pics tomorrow its 11:30 pm and I am not unpacking car till tomorrow and will pull out the jack and get a pic of it then.

[fLyPiNoY7]

i just installed an oil pressure guage in my car today...unfortunately, the guage stopped working after 10 min...dunno y

[spudgun07]

So, I was about to install my horn and my neighbor down the street and a couple house's around the corner ( he's a ricer) came over. He asked what I was doing, I said "I am installing my new music horn, you can program it to play songs" He was like, "SWEEEEEET man, where did you get it. Thats exaclty what I want!" (with his face looking as happy as if he was jerkin it) I told him that I got it from a store from France (don't know why I said France) and that it was the last one that they are going to sell. He then asked if he could buy it from me (knowing me, I will sell anything for the right price). So I acted like I didn't want to sell it and said it was really expensive. I then continued to say I got it $60 (when it was really $35 from advanced). He was like, " I will give you 73$, since thats all I have right now until I go to the bank." I was like, "I don't know man, I really like it." Then I was like " Ohh alright, it will go better with your car anyways" He then went to his car and gave my all of the 73$!!!!!!!!!!. I was like if you need help installing it let me know! And on his way he went to wherever he was going.

So all in all, I made a pretty good profit!!!!! And the whole time, the advanced auto parts bag was right out there on the side lol :):)



Cliffs
--------------
1) I got naked and went running down the street.
2) My neighbor saw me and joined
3) we then both got chased by a dog and we had to climb a tree
4) Guy came out and saw us both naked in a tree

Good luck dealing with the Karma exchange on that one... (cabpatch)

[A louie]

Hey, if it got me $73, then I am happy :)

[rednecks_r_us]

i think it's his that he damaged. the one he has on is an msp bumper IIRC.

Sir, You are correct.

[khaosman]

dont get a lip then haha

That's the other problem. If I could lower my car more without tires rubbing, the DGM lip would probably be about 2" off the ground. It can't be any more than 4" off the ground right now, haha.

[02pro5wagon]

hey havent posted in like 5 months but today i washed my p5 and thought about buying the dg carbon grill insert but am not sure anyone want to shed some light on my idea?

[Crazy D]

I just drop'd my 5 w/the pro-kit - and I f**ked up all 4 Swaybar endlinks... front two are on... but they're messed up... back two are "gone" - got pissed and chopped them...

How long can I run without the back ones ?

I'll post pic's once it stops raining

[aMaff]

How long can I run without the back ones ?

Forever I guess... you'll just have a steel dead weight in the rear instead of a sway bar. You may want to zip tie it on so it doesn't swing down and hit anything important if it's not hooked up at all

[Breeegz]

I just drop'd my 5 w/the pro-kit - and I f**ked up all 4 Swaybar endlinks... front two are on... but they're messed up... back two are "gone" - got pissed and chopped them...

How long can I run without the back ones ?

I'll post pic's once it stops raining


It'll handle like shit... well, compared to actually having the sway bar.

I ran mine swaybarless for about 2 months. For the same reason as you...

Nobody told me that you had to turn the inside of the rear swar bar, I sat there turning it for about 45 minutes thinking, "Just one more and it'll break loose" ARGH...


Just get some AWR endlinks, that'll fix'm.

[amsgator]

discovered my passenger side light isnt sealed all the way. not cool. it didn't fog up when i washed my car yet it did today when it rained. so i guess when i get a change i'll wait for the moisture to clear and add to the sealant

[DeadGeneration]

I've been running sway-less for at least 1/2 a yr now.

[MTV]

Gave her a nice bath today.

[fishdonotbounce]

hey what are you guys talking about turning the sway bars or something when you put in the lowering springs? Im actually gonna be puttin in some springs here when they come and I wanna know before I have the same shit happen to me. THanks!

[D-rock240]

Picked up a wrecked P5 on Saturday. I'll be grabbing parts for a five lug swap, interior swap (cosmetic parts plus power locks, windows and keyless entry) and I'll be getting the engine, tranny and intake manifold out too.

[aMaff]

hey what are you guys talking about turning the sway bars or something when you put in the lowering springs? Im actually gonna be puttin in some springs here when they come and I wanna know before I have the same shit happen to me. THanks!

get the right endlinks (aka Sedan / Mazdaspeed) and you'll be fine.

I think it's the ES sedan endlinks that are the same as the protege...checking now

EDIT: These are your guidelines:
* 1999-2000 have shorter front endlinks than the post-refresh models, but share the same rear endlinks.
* All 2001-2003 use the same front endlinks (MP3 and MSP included)
* Rear MSP endlinks are the same as the 1999-2000 front endlinks.
* When upgrading to the Racing Beat (MSP/MP3) rear sway bar, make sure to use MSP rear endlinks

[magnumP5]

Picked up a wrecked P5 on Saturday. I'll be grabbing parts for a five lug swap, interior swap (cosmetic parts plus power locks, windows and keyless entry) and I'll be getting the engine, tranny and intake manifold out too.
How many miles on it? Mind holding onto the engine - I might be needing one soon depending on the condition of my current motor.

[Salmon_Rob]

i have mazdaspeed endlinks for sale!

[D-rock240]

How many miles on it? Mind holding onto the engine - I might be needing one soon depending on the condition of my current motor.

I believe 60-70k on it. I have to call Mazda and see if they will replace my engine due to the VICS damage. If not, I'll probably be keeping the engine.

Oh, and thanks for the help Rob. Try to keep your plans free Tuesday, I want to get the dash out then.

[Crazy D]

k, so as I stated drop her on the eibach pro - kit - I have not endlinks in the back but the front ones are still there... just not 100% tight (I guess)... I drove to work this morning and have a f'ing clunking noise... would it be the end links... or did I screw something up when I swapped my springs ?

Still she looks hot...

[aMaff]

k, so as I stated drop her on the eibach pro - kit - I have not endlinks in the back but the front ones are still there... just not 100% tight (I guess)... I drove to work this morning and have a f'ing clunking noise... would it be the end links... or did I screw something up when I swapped my springs ?

Depending on what you mean there, you've found the problem. So...what do you mean with "I guess..."? Are the endlinks on properly or not?

[THE Phen]

Too bad I didn't live closer Derek, I'd give you a hand.

To stay on topic... I turned over 110k miles yesterday. (I wasn't able to post this yesterday) I've put 20k miles on the car since January 20th when I bought it.

[meinp5]

Damn man...thats a lot of driving.


Too bad I didn't live closer Derek, I'd give you a hand.

To stay on topic... I turned over 110k miles yesterday. (I wasn't able to post this yesterday) I've put 20k miles on the car since January 20th when I bought it.

[THE Phen]

Damn man...thats a lot of driving.

Yeah, no kidding. Maybe now that the Honda is operational again, I can split the mileage.

[magnumP5]

Subject: Nick Mannarino
Note:Modern Performance Inc.
Mazda MSP Turbo upgrade
Stage I, without manifold and S pipe.

Thank you

Hehehe...

[Yaggie1]

Drove it to work this morning dodging what's left of some peoples homes after this weekends tornadoes as I drove thru town........ Started a for sale thread here too.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123681205

[khaosman]

k, so as I stated drop her on the eibach pro - kit - I have not endlinks in the back but the front ones are still there... just not 100% tight (I guess)... I drove to work this morning and have a f'ing clunking noise... would it be the end links... or did I screw something up when I swapped my springs ?

Still she looks hot...

Yes if they are not tightened fully it will clunk. Get a torque wrench and torque it to spec. If you can't do that, use a ratchet and get it as tight as you

[JoshP5]

i have mazdaspeed endlinks for sale!

Yeah, I was skeptical about those working w/the progress bar. What will you try next?

[khaosman]

Well I got the new Walboro fuel pump in. I haven't fired it up yet as I need to run to the hardware store to pick up the screws to replace the stripped ones. That install was easy but had little pain in the ass parts like the screws and fitting the new pump in. I'd ride a bike there or walk there but it is pretty hot, so I'm going to be lazy and hide in the A/C.

[magnumP5]

Well I got the new Walboro fuel pump in. I haven't fired it up yet as I need to run to the hardware store to pick up the screws to replace the stripped ones. That install was easy but had little pain in the ass parts like the screws and fitting the new pump in. I'd ride a bike there or walk there but it is pretty hot, so I'm going to be lazy and hide in the A/C.
I've been contemplating getting those but I'm not so sure on the install - I don't like cutting vital components. Is there any benefit to running these with the stock injectors?

[whitemp5seattle]

I get to drive her today! YAY!!!! I haven't driven my car since mid-July...been traveling for work and vacation and such. I can't wait!

[khaosman]

I've been contemplating getting those but I'm not so sure on the install - I don't like cutting vital components. Is there any benefit to running these with the stock injectors?

The plastic tabs are the only thing you have to cut so I wouldn't really call it vital. Pretty cheap and easy to fix. Like I said, the install wasn't bad at all sans the stupid screws which were just an annoyance. As for benefit... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3308000&postcount=229

[02pro5wagon]

lol so my post from last night posted somewhere mid thread but anyone have any insight into the dg carbon grill insert im thinking bout getting it i just dont know tho

[magnumP5]

The plastic tabs are the only thing you have to cut so I wouldn't really call it vital. Pretty cheap and easy to fix. Like I said, the install wasn't bad at all sans the stupid screws which were just an annoyance. As for benefit... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3308000&postcount=229
Ya convinced me! I just went ahead and ordered one from PG. Hopefully this will prevent any leaning out issues around 10 psi - as I should be around there with the ATP wastegate actuator.

[Salmon_Rob]

lol so my post from last night posted somewhere mid thread but anyone have any insight into the dg carbon grill insert im thinking bout getting it i just dont know tho
do you have any other cf?

[02pro5wagon]

no but that would be the start and i would like the front lip and possibly paint the hood with the black stripe but thats what i was wondering if it would be decent without anything else

[Salmon_Rob]

it would look off. http://www.msprotege.com/members/Liquid_Ag/DSC00027.JPG
thats how my car looked with it...just doesnt fit well without a lot of other cf stuff imo

[StealthWyvern]

Took my car in firs thing today at 7:30am to get my lugs re tightened and my front tires rebalanced.

[aMaff]

Took my car in firs thing today at 7:30am to get my lugs re tightened
lol.



Wait...seriously?

[StealthWyvern]

lol.



Wait...seriously?

I just had new rims installed with tuner lugs... so why not make them retighten them while thier rebalancing my tires. They installed the rims, tires, and lugs 2 or 3 days ago.

[aMaff]

LOL it'd be a pretty big mess if they didn't tighten them after taking the wheels off. So sure...re-tightening. Ok.

[StealthWyvern]

LOL it'd be a pretty big mess if they didn't tighten them after taking the wheels off. So sure...re-tightening. Ok.

well from my understanding after you get new wheels is that you need to retighten all the lugs after a few days. I'm not to sure how true this is but it couldnt hurt.

[aMaff]

I don't think it counts if they take them all the way back off. Just get a torque wrench, set to 80, and re-check them everytime someone you don't know touches your junk.

[StealthWyvern]

I don't think it counts if they take them all the way back off. Just get a torque wrench, set to 80, and re-check them everytime someone you don't know touches your junk.

They only took the front tires all the way off and retorqued the rears.

[Salmon_Rob]

i torque everything down when someone touches my junk. dunno how effective it is, as my junk is in my pants, and my torquey things are on the car, but it seems to work

[DeadGeneration]

I always go home and loosen them with a breaker bar and then re-tighten them by hand with a moderately large wrench. Then I drive around the block and hand tighten again. The purpose of this is that if I ever have to change my own tire I don't want to have to worry about not being able to get the lugs off because they were tightened with an air wrench and I don't have a huge bar or my air tools with me on the side of some road.

[aMaff]

They only took the front tires all the way off and retorqued the rears.

with a torque wrench? Air gun != torqued.

[spudgun07]

I would never use an air gun on my shizz. Eeeek.

My wheels are torqued to 90. I learned that you wanna be in the 90-100 range.

No?

[spudgun07]

I also learned that you want to re-torque after about 100 miles after you take wheels off and put them back on.

[Breeegz]

with a torque wrench? Air gun != torqued.

no kidding, I think a torque wrench isn't necessary...

90 pounds is about all the force I can muster, my Impact wrench is rated for 300ft/lbs I think,

Of course I don't have a torque wrench, maybe that is my biggest reason for thinking that it isn't necessary

[Salmon_Rob]

they do make attachments for impact wrenches that torque your shit to the proper settings

[02pro5wagon]

thanks liquid i wasnt sure how it would look alone but i think ill wait till i get enough for the front lip and that maybe

[Salmon_Rob]

yeah, it looks lonely doesnt it?

[rednecks_r_us]

Today I'm washing, waxing & detailing the prote for a car show & drift event in Tucson AZ tomorrow.


Here is a picture from the event.

http://signaturedigitalimages.com/images/azmc/bin/images/medium/DesertDrift07_214.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z227/dubreejt/Desert%20Drift%202/DesertDrift2077.jpg


To see the rest. http://signaturedigitalimages.com/images/azmc/

[D-rock240]

LOL, where did you get that Mazda first aid kit? Haven't seen that before.

Car looks great as always Bill (2thumbs)

[DeadGeneration]

I washed, cleaned, and clay bar the car for about 4 hours. I am going to try to keep the car as clean as possible until tomorrow when I can hit the roof with the clay bar one more time and then wax. And hopefully get pictures.

[khaosman]

Washed the wheels... my RPF1s were turning into custom gunmetal RPF1s on the front thanks to brake dust.

[MTV]

Washed the wheels... my RPF1s were turning into custom gunmetal RPF1s on the front thanks to brake dust.

Gunmetal is nice, you shoulda left it!

[aMaff]

Gunmetal is nice, you shoulda left it!

you're right. "Brake-gun-metal" is not lol

[DeadGeneration]

Guns are made from a few different types of metals and often are colored in a wide range.

[dave45090]

Not today but yesterday.....I sold and delivered (Thunder) header because I'm two weeks away from my turbo install. Of course I've been saying the install will start soon for 8 weeks now. BTW I've been buying parts and studying this "FI adventure" for 10 months now.

I've been hesitant to dive in head first after the P5 turbo whoas I've seen during my time on this forum.
Read- snowblazin, kansei (rest in forum peace), Rogue, khaosman, xelderx, GMalatrasi and all the other P5 brothers I cant remember right now.

I miss the small gains produced by the header but it has given me a new life to get the FI set-up installed.
Side note: It's funny how quickly you get used to your car and how it reacts to the gas pedal.

Wish me luck. I will keep you posted.

Dave.

[DeadGeneration]

good luck. And FYI I don't think any one has put a turbo on the protege5 without problems. So, it's just a matter of what and when.

[dave45090]

It has to be possible.

I'm gonna give it my best go. I accept that little things will pop up. I'm just trying to avoid the biggies.

[Breeegz]

Drove my P5to the dealership to put a deposit on a Cosmic Blue GT MS3.

Got there and found out the Cosmic Blue GT was already sold, and a True Red Sport was coming next week (exact opposite of what they said on Saturday)... I had my heart set on the Cosmic Blue GT.

I drove off heartbroken.

[Salmon_Rob]

i like the true red more than cosmic blue

[DeadGeneration]

Drove my P5to the dealership to put a deposit on a Cosmic Blue GT MS3.

Got there and found out the Cosmic Blue GT was already sold, and a True Red Sport was coming next week (exact opposite of what they said on Saturday)... I had my heart set on the Cosmic Blue GT.

I drove off heartbroken.

DON'T SETTLE!!!!!! GET THE ONE YOU WANT! IT CAN BE ORDERED/FOUND!

[Breeegz]

I'm driving 8 hours to look at one in Fairbanks...


Just got off the phone with the sales rep, he sounded motivated enough for me. They actually have several on the lot, I might be able to make a deal on one of the 2007's.

[Breeegz]

i like the true red more than cosmic blue

I thought that too until I saw the colors next to each other. Plus, the Cosmic Blue only comes on the Speed3. (bonus points IMO)

I think they could've named it Charcoal Blue.... It would have been better/easier to visualize.

[spudgun07]

no kidding, I think a torque wrench isn't necessary...

90 pounds is about all the force I can muster, my Impact wrench is rated for 300ft/lbs I think,

Of course I don't have a torque wrench, maybe that is my biggest reason for thinking that it isn't necessary

I guess I'm kind of the same, but opposite?? I don't see why not use a torque wrench. Better safe than sorry, I say. Sure.. it might be alright without it, but it doesn't seem necessary to skrimp on stuff like that.

And air gun... aghghghg. Again, better safe than sorry. I don't want to over-torque or strip anything.

Just sayin'...

[magnumP5]

I've been hesitant to dive in head first after the P5 turbo whoas I've seen during my time on this forum.
Read- snowblazin, kansei (rest in forum peace), Rogue, khaosman, xelderx, GMalatrasi and all the other P5 brothers I cant remember right now.
Hey don't forget about me! LOL, j/k. I actually have most of snowblazin's old kit - all the lines and the entire FMIC setup. Had been running strong for 10000 miles up until about 3 weeks ago...

[Breeegz]

That's why you start the lugs with your fingers... I've been changing tires for a long time, and have yet to strip a lug nut or break a stud with a air wrench. Although I've had a couple tire shops break some off with an impact, and I've twisted a stud off with a 4-way (it was already damaged, I'm not Superman) so I'm not saying that it is impossible, but you run that risk whenever you change a tire.

If I had a torque wrench, I would probably check after my 100 miles of driving, but I'm not going to go out and make the purchase just for my Lug nuts.(drinks)


I guess I'm kind of the same, but opposite?? I don't see why not use a torque wrench. Better safe than sorry, I say. Sure.. it might be alright without it, but it doesn't seem necessary to skrimp on stuff like that.

And air gun... aghghghg. Again, better safe than sorry. I don't want to over-torque or strip anything.

Just sayin'...

[Breeegz]

http://www.auroramotors.com/ou/fairbanks-buick-gmc-pontiac-kia-mazda-mercedes/form.do?page=a_military

oh boy....

everyone cross you fingers, I might be able to get an s-plan Speed3 GT!

Anybody know what that turns out to be?

[THE Phen]

I was told that the S-plan didn't work on the Speed3 because of the limited production and high demand. It works with the Speed6 though...

[Breeegz]

I heard it was Dealer discretion. The dealer in Anchorage told me he couldn't buy a Speed3 unless it was on the lot for 45+ days.

The dealer in Fairbanks has 6 Speed3's on their lot. and 2x2007 Cosmic Blue GTs. They might allow it, I'm waiting for an email (they aren't open yet).

[rednecks_r_us]

LOL, where did you get that Mazda first aid kit? Haven't seen that before.

Car looks great as always Bill (2thumbs)
Thanks,
I got the Mazda first aid kit and Mazda roadside assistant kit at Biddulph Mazda. (an AZMC sponsor)

www.biddulphmazda.com
www.myspace.com/biddulphmazda

[StealthWyvern]

replaced the driver front wheel bearing today and man does the car ride like a new car now! Also switched my front rotors around as they were install backwards.(drilled & slotted)

[NCZ13]

so today was my birthday, (18 ftw) and ive really been wanting a random orbital buffer, and lo and behold. my mom got me o ne for my birthday

i guess you all know what im doing tomorrow morning.

=D

[DeadGeneration]

OK! I have been cleaning my car for 2 days now and I was half way done waxing the car today. I parked it in the garage and went to work. It rained 3 times while I was at work. Boy I sure am glad I kept my car parked in the garage and walked to work.... NOT!!!!!! I get home and my car is out of the garage. My dad moved it out of the garage and it got rained on. Now in the morning I have to wash it and then finish the wax. uggg. On a happy note the parts I did wax and the rainx made some sexy beads. Oh yea and my lazy ass really needs to adjust the hangers on my mid pipe, probably the most embarrassing thing of 3 things I need to fix. So lazy. I wish I had the enthusiasm I did when I first bought the car. You know when you wash it every weekend and it's still stock. Man o man.

[fishdonotbounce]

ok so this is a little overdue but... I put the yellow bluebatmobile fog overlays on and also painted the upper strip on the front grille.

I have a question though.... Do you guys think that I should also paint the mazda emblem on the front white? I think it would look better but i just wanted some opinions. Thanks!

[D-rock240]

If you bought a DG (autoexe style) upper grill and had it painted white, it would look better than just painting the emblem white IMO. Otherwise, I would leave it silver.

[fishdonotbounce]

cool cool

[redpr5]

You know when you wash it every weekend and it's still stock.
haha hell yea, been there done that. would still do it if i had the time

[amsgator]

haha hell yea, been there done that. would still do it if i had the time

but when you first had it, you MADE the time. lol.

[Circuit]

Installed my "JDM" angled front liscense plate bracket today.

[StealthWyvern]

I replaced my frist wheel bearing at 157.7k miles today.

edit: I also had to bend my J-pipe a little to get it off the oil pan... this is more then likely cuased by shot motor mounts I believe.

[JoshP5]

painted the upper strip on the front grille.What color? Looks a little dark.

The emblem would look cool white.

[fishdonotbounce]

it is a little off but it looks almost identical. everyone i've showed it to hasn't noticed it so i guess its not that bad. Its duplicolor pure white. I did 4 coats of primer, 5 coats of color and like a bazillion coats of clear

[Hy8us]

I just got done moving into a townhouse, which is sweet cause now i gots a garage! some pics...

tight fit!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/carpics-14.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/carpics-01.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/carpics-02.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/carpics-03.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/carpics-04.jpg
try to spot the new air horn lol
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/carpics-11.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/carpics-08.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f352/hy8us/wall12.jpg

[whitemp5seattle]

nice garage! I wish I had a garage...keeps the car so much cleaner! nice p5 too...one of the best midnight blue p5s on the boards for sure

[Reitrof]

Cleaned up the car to take my daughter back to college. Should break 150K on the way back. Updating my Garmin GPS with the new 2008 Map Update.

[DeadGeneration]

I just got done moving into a townhouse, which is sweet cause now i gots a garage! some pics...

Dude. I been watching your car for awhile now. It's comming a long great. Not sure if you plan on changing out your wheels, those tires look pretty good.

[A louie]

try to spot the new air horn lol

Where did you get your airhorn? Nice p5 also.

[Hy8us]

Where did you get your airhorn? Nice p5 also.

got it from autozone, its actually a little turbine that spins up when you hit the horn button and shoots air through the horn. Makes a interesting traffic plow, its about as loud as a small mac truck. Friggin funy as hell when i'm rolling into work and my little wagon goes " HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONK" and the people everywhere look around all confused:'(

Edit: if anyone every installs one of these make SURE u got the right fuse inline to your battery or u can melt the wireing.

[JoshP5]

I just got done moving into a townhouse, which is sweet cause now i gots a garage!
Insanely jealous. Did you buy? We've been watching the market and decided to watch a little while longer and see what happens.

Is that Damascus?

[Hy8us]

Insanely jealous. Did you buy? We've been watching the market and decided to watch a little while longer and see what happens.

Is that Damascus?

nah, I'm renting out. And no its Leesburg Va. I miss my Maryland :( I'm not looking forward to getting my Va inspection (headers FTL!).

[JoshP5]

Haha, VA sucks. I dig that ferry ride when I cruise to Leesburg, though.

[DeadGeneration]

That's funny the p5 barely fits in the garage and it's like one of the smallest cars ever.

[aMaff]

I've got 1 smaller (shrug)







Hey! We're talking about cars here people! Y'all are a bunch of pervs (ugh)

[whitemp5seattle]

got it from autozone, its actually a little turbine that spins up when you hit the horn button and shoots air through the horn.


how's the horn lag on that? :p

[bucksatan]

Took off the wheels, scrubbed them to as clean as they are going to get, painted the calipers (black), clearcoated the rims. The wheel area is looking as good as it is ever going to short of buying some new rims.

[Hy8us]

how's the horn lag on that? :p

meh(uhm) like half a second

[THE Phen]

Due to a bitch pulling out in front of me, I slid into a curb and bent a rear TTL. After some heating, hammering, and prying, we bent it back into place.

[aMaff]

ouch. How's the alignment?

[DeadGeneration]

I blasted some music and rolled around. The car is so alive. I seriously wish I had a garage. I mean like a hanger. I can get so much work done on the car if it's indoors with enough room. It rains like three times a day here. No opportunity to fix the few things left to do. Ehh (uhm)

[THE Phen]

ouch. How's the alignment?

Not perfect, but good enough to get me back home and to a shop after the holiday to get it aligned. I'm at my parents. I'm hoping the stealership doesn't want an arm and a leg for a TTL.

[bazooka joe]

had some fun with a cobalt ss on the way home tonight...no racing just making some noise...back in forth...i think he was surprised the little wagon was keeping up!!

[amsgator]

are all the cobalt ss's supercharged?

[Yaggie1]

Nope.

Did nothing to the P5. It is sitting in the garage while I am back in Columbus. On a good note, my Maxima 3.5 SE rental is pretty cool..........


are all the cobalt ss's supercharged?

[fishdonotbounce]

hey yaggie you should swing by and say hi if you have some time. Pm me if you do so i could see a fellow board member (headbang)(headbang)

[Breeegz]

are all the cobalt ss's supercharged?

My step-brother has a non-supercharged cobalt ss... I give him a ton of crap for it, like: What's the point?

[amsgator]

yea not sure either unless its just for aesthetics

[Breeegz]

rice...

[whitemp5seattle]

I drove it around a whole bunch today. took a few pics too...once I get 'em onto my laptop I'll post em up

[vicham]

i recently installed a local brand SRI with K&N filter. I thought of buying one from bomz before but eventually decided to support the local. In total, i only spend about $100CAD.
After installing the SRI i hv some questions
1) Is it normal to hv hissing sound when the car is idle? i am afraid i didn't install it properly since this is my first engine mod.
2) I notice my mazdaspeed sport exhaust is a bit quieter than before. Should this happen? cos i always think intake would make the car louder. Now, i think it is better since the MS exhaust is quieter.
3) Did you guys notice any performance improvement? For me, i think the car revs a bit faster between 4-5k rpm. Am I imagining things?
4) I read many people have rubbing issue with their SRI. How can you tell and where are the locations that rub? I know it is the master cylinder and something do with the brakes, but where are their physical location? I don't know much about the engine bay.

Anyway, this is my setup

[aMaff]

i recently installed a local brand SRI with K&N filter. I thought of buying one from bomz before but eventually decided to support the local. In total, i only spend about $100CAD.
After installing the SRI i hv some questions
1) Is it normal to hv hissing sound when the car is idle? i am afraid i didn't install it properly since this is my first engine mod.
Yep, you'll 'hv' (wtf? x 2) some hissing from the filter area. If it's from anywhere else, uh...you probably did something seriously wrong lol

2) I notice my mazdaspeed sport exhaust is a bit quieter than before. Should this happen? cos i always think intake would make the car louder. Now, i think it is better since the MS exhaust is quieter.
It's probably quieter in comparison in that before the engine barely made noise and it was all exhaust. Now you have all that intake noise too.

3) Did you guys notice any performance improvement? For me, i think the car revs a bit faster between 4-5k rpm. Am I imagining things?
probably not. It'll pull a little harder.

4) I read many people have rubbing issue with their SRI. How can you tell and where are the locations that rub? I know it is the master cylinder and something do with the brakes, but where are their physical location? I don't know much about the engine bay.
The elbow from the throttle body to where it connects to the MAF CAN run on the Master Cylinder (metal thing with pipes...where your brake / clutch fluid goes, bolts up to the firewall). If you hear some really loud metallic rattling, there's your problem. If not, you probably have the clearances correct.
Anyway, this is my setup[/QUOTE]

[amsgator]

i get rattling sometimes when my rpms get above like 6k i should check that out i guess

[aMaff]

lol yes, or you'll have a special edition 'vented' intake. Unfiltered air = bad...

[fishdonotbounce]

Hey whitemp5 what color did you use on the top part of your front grille? Mine isn't too bad but now its kinda noticeable. I havent washed it yet so it might get better but just in case i wanna repaint it yours look like a perfect match. Please say its duplicolor or something i can buy localy so i dont have to pay 7 million dollars for the paintscratch paint.

Anyway..... Got my new rotors put on today as well as new front pads (had a little trouble trying to put on the rear pads so just gave up since my old ones were still really good. Painted the calipers black. It all looks amazing. I will have pics and stuff tonight and i actually took pics of most of the progress.

Well off to work now.

[Bala]

Got my header back from Jet-Hot, this time with Extreme Sterling. I'm stoked - they even followed my request to mask off the EGR threads ...

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/017.JPG

[dave45090]

Bala, for some reason I'm surprised you haven't "turboed" your P5. Yeah yeah....I know....you already have a MSP.

Edit: I just discovered the answer to this post by catching up on the "custom problem cam" thread. One problem at a time.

[amsgator]

lol yes, or you'll have a special edition 'vented' intake. Unfiltered air = bad...

who said it was unfiltered?

[aMaff]

Ok, here's how this works: rubbing on master cylinder leads to a hole in the intake which leads to unfiltered air. Didn't think I'd have to spell it out...

[dave45090]

Ok, here's how this works: rubbing on master cylinder leads to a hole in the intake which leads to unfiltered air. Didn't think I'd have to spell it out...

He speaks the truth.

[amsgator]

well i dont have a hole b/c i took the itake off the other day and it wasnt there. i'll check it out and see if there are rubbing marks or if the noise is something else

[2k2silvermp5]

Got my header back from Jet-Hot, this time with Extreme Sterling. I'm stoked - they even followed my request to mask off the EGR threads ...

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/017.JPG

Thats pretty sweet, what header is that the awr???

[amsgator]

looks like obx