What have you done to your P5 today?

[khaosman]

A friend of mine had his mountain bike on his Yakima roof rack on the D.C. Beltway once. He was in the left lane, doing 60-70-ish, when the front wheel of the bike flew out of the wheel holder. He pulled over 5 lanes to the right shoulder to look around and see what happened to his wheel, and see if it caused any carnage.

He hit the hazard lights, got out and walked to the back of the car in time to see the wheel roll up the shoulder and hit the back bumper of his car, then fall at his feet, undamaged!

Best guess is it slip-streamed in behind the car as he changed lanes, otherwise I have no idea how that could have happened.

hahaha these are both amazing stories but the other one has video :)

[Breeegz]

What are the chances of that happening? I wounder what their reaction was to see that tire roll into their shop where they were the ones that did the work.


haha that is ridiculous. It reminds me of the Rolex Cup race IIRC where the car loses a wheel and it does an amazing thing... lemme see if I can find the clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxdpit1I6NM

It was the only tire shop in Fort Pierre, SD so chances were pretty slim. I helped him look for it for a couple hours, he didn't find it till the next day when he went to have it worked on, and make them pay for it.

[wmbeaver]

Washed and waxed her again. I get to represent the college car club tomorrow so she's gotta look good.

i wish i could do that


water ban ftl

[jeg0024]

i wish i could do that


water ban ftl

haha, Georgia FTL lol

Im glad I moved back home, I washed my car up there durring the ban anyways(no)

[Breeegz]

i wish i could do that


water ban ftl

what about urine? It's sterile, and if you add some soap it should be good, right?

[StealthWyvern]

what about urine? It's sterile, and if you add some soap it should be good, right?

that would have to be a awfull lot of urine. lol Doesn't a guy on here do something about processing urine. I'm sure he can hook you up! roflmao

[jeg0024]

what about urine? It's sterile, and if you add some soap it should be good, right?

Probably still illegal in some way. Does urine have a neutral pH level? Don't wanna ruin any clear coats or anything.

[aMaff]

haha, Georgia FTL lol

Georgia FTL huh? Know why WE have a water ban? Because Florida and eastern Alabama are out of water, and we're supplying them with ours. Florida and Alabama, for the record, do not have water bans.

Fuckers.


:p

[DeadGeneration]

Georgia FTL huh? Know why WE have a water ban? Because Florida and eastern Alabama are out of water, and we're supplying them with ours. Florida and Alabama, for the record, do not have water bans.

Fuckers.


:p

I live in florida and I water my grass 4 times a week. (shady)

[aMaff]

I live in florida and I water my grass 4 times a week. (shady)

and you're a douchebag because of it. And, for the record, the life line's about to be cut off. Have fun with that!



Again: :p


but seriously...

[jeg0024]

^did you get your sarcasm thing fixed? I can't tell... lol


It is really dry up there though, and it sucks, I know, I lived there for 3 weeks lol.

[whitemp5seattle]

I'm in Atlanta right now!

[kudakev615]

ATL shawl!

[EVADE]

getting my front bumper, grill, lip and c/f hood painted white. I did all body work, even shaved the side lights.

[whitemp5seattle]

yay! post pics when it's all back on!

[Lewis7789]

I just ordered this today;
-Greddy EVO2 cat back exhaust
-AEM sri
-TEIN S tech springs.

Kartboy short shifter and Mazdaspeed shift knob on it's way. I've had my P5 less than a week, life is too short to drive stock.

[krausean]

Installed AWR front motor mount and side inserts today. Holey crap there's a lot of vibration inside the car now...but it does feel shweeet!!!(lol2)

[aMaff]

Installed AWR front motor mount and side inserts today. Holey crap there's a lot of vibration inside the car now...but it does feel shweeet!!!(lol2)

it'll wear off some after a couple of months. Make sure you get the rear done or at least re-inforced (you can do rear inserts w/o completely removing it, which makes it WAY easier) or you'll end out prematurely blowing out your rear. And yes, that sounds like a personal problem.

[StealthWyvern]

it'll wear off some after a couple of months. Make sure you get the rear done or at least re-inforced (you can do rear inserts w/o completely removing it, which makes it WAY easier) or you'll end out prematurely blowing out your rear. And yes, that sounds like a personal problem.


TMI but it sounds like you know from personal experience. lol jk

[aMaff]

TMI but it sounds like you know from personal experience. lol jk

LOL no. But I do know how big of a bitch doing the rear mount is, and I also know that it's significantly less of a bitch do just slap some inserts in there. RR Racing comes to mind :)

[Woody54]

I just ordered this today;
-Greddy EVO2 cat back exhaust
-AEM sri
-TEIN S tech springs.

Kartboy short shifter and Mazdaspeed shift knob on it's way. I've had my P5 less than a week, life is too short to drive stock.

nice mods man, less than a week too! that's the way to do it. you are gonna love the SS. make sure you get the bushings that go along with it before you install it, otherwise it's not nearly as fun.

[L8R]

Repainting my car ;)

[rednecks_r_us]

anything special for paint???

[khaosman]

Holy shit, that axle nut didn't FALL OFF, the tip of the axle SNAPPED OFF O_o

[aMaff]

well that's a new one... how the F?

[khaosman]

well that's a new one... how the F?

Obviously I have one of the highest powered P5Ts ever, duh.

[aMaff]

Obviously I have one of the highest powered P5Ts ever, duh.

oh of course, how could I forget? :p


I've heard of CV axles shearing off the splines or coming apart internally, but I've never heard of one where the nut fell the f off....

[khaosman]

oh of course, how could I forget? :p


I've heard of CV axles shearing off the splines or coming apart internally, but I've never heard of one where the nut fell the f off....

I know it is so weird. My car only gets stupid, unexplainable problems. Like the gas tank. And this. Awesome.

[L8R]

anything special for paint???

Nothing special. I am just getting tons of dings and dents fixed and painting it stock color again. Didn't want to worry about the engine bay, doors, etc etc. I was debating on painting the hood as well.

I am painting my door pillars black mica as well as the plastic parts on the bottom of windows that seem to fade so quickly. Most people just have electrical tape covering the pillars, but I have hard plastic.

Chris

[aMaff]

I know it is so weird. My car only gets stupid, unexplainable problems. Like the gas tank. And this. Awesome.

what's with your gas tank? Must be a mazda race car issue ;)

[khaosman]

what's with your gas tank? Must be a mazda race car issue ;)

Has pressure... acts like it is full even if it is empty. Basically I fill up like 3 gallons at a time :( Filled up 4 out of 7 days one week (I should note that wasn't a road trip or anything, probably 300 miles or so, I get awesome MPG :D)

http://www.khaosman.com/albums/brokenaxle/DSC00440.sized.jpg
http://www.khaosman.com/albums/brokenaxle/DSC00435.sized.jpg

[aMaff]

damn, doesn't even look like it twisted off. Like it was cut and just fell off. Wierd

[Lewis7789]

nice mods man, less than a week too! that's the way to do it. you are gonna love the SS. make sure you get the bushings that go along with it before you install it, otherwise it's not nearly as fun.

I got the bushings with it. I got one of the last Kartboy SS with the bushings for $100. Can't beat that!

I just got back from Sears Hardware buying a Craftsman 580lbs torque Impact wrench and deep drive sockets for $200. It's not a mod to go on the car, but it certainly is for the car. It's like a Lego set when were we kids, building the set is the fun part.

[kura808]

aww what happened to ur hot pink or gold xP i was hoping to see that haha.



Nothing special. I am just getting tons of dings and dents fixed and painting it stock color again. Didn't want to worry about the engine bay, doors, etc etc. I was debating on painting the hood as well.

I am painting my door pillars black mica as well as the plastic parts on the bottom of windows that seem to fade so quickly. Most people just have electrical tape covering the pillars, but I have hard plastic.

Chris

[gottacatchup]

A great day of autox, perfect weather. Was also able to take home 1st in STS against an older integra. Got another event to attend tomorrow. Its goin to be a very good weekend.

[magnumP5]

Took her to the local car show today. Didn't win anything but it was still a blast - some of the other cars were just plain rediculous though. Went on a cruise afterwards with some of the guys - I actually had someone ask to ride with me - that's a first. The turbo P5 continues to impress me and never ceases to put a smile on my face (thumb).

[Woody54]

Took her to the local car show today. Didn't win anything but it was still a blast - some of the other cars were just plain rediculous though. Went on a cruise afterwards with some of the guys - I actually had someone ask to ride with me - that's a first. The turbo P5 continues to impress me and never ceases to put a smile on my face (thumb).

way to represent man! i love when people comment on my car (although yours being turboed kicks my ass automatically)

[Breeegz]

brushed the snow off for the first time this season.

[rednecks_r_us]

brushed the snow off for the first time this season.

That's cool

[Breeegz]

just a dusting (2 inches), but the mountains are full of skiers/sledders/snowboarders because they've been getting snow for a while.

[808MP5]

washed, waxed, then frekin smashed it into the rear end if some dumb a$$ ford escort that stopped in the middle of the highway for no apparent reason. Looks like I smashed inor a truck cuz the damage is high on my bumper and hood. His car got a small scratch. Hah split second modifications here.

[Breeegz]

"Custom"

Have you read post #1 on this thread? ...deja vu

[Breeegz]

Stupid thread... and you can't spell... even on your title.


wow, from post #4

who would've known this thread would last so long...(usa)

[khaosman]

I had a muffuletta sandwich today

Oh and I ordered parts for the upcoming transmission/axle fun :(

[aMaff]

I had a muffuletta sandwich today
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/forumz/owlorry6oe.jpg

[Sveivo]

That's cool

My thoughts exactly.

[josh_silvernale]

Installed my Progress springs! It looks so good it is scary

[jeg0024]

Installed my Progress springs! It looks so good it is scary

Scary? I must see pics! Those are the springs I will be getting when I get back from Colorado.

[Salmon_Rob]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/forumz/owlorry6oe.jpg
hehe he ate you

[josh_silvernale]

Here are some pics of the drop. Sorry they are with my phone. A before and after.

[jeg0024]

Here are some pics of the drop. Sorry they are with my phone. A before and after.

Looks perfect man, gotta get a set of 17's though:)

[josh_silvernale]

You mean I gotta convince the wife...

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

I took the P5 to a tailgating on friday for the UCONN Vs. Louisville game and well it rained like all hell and there was a ton of mud. Needless to say I almost got stuck in mud (awesome stockers) and well I was able to get out but the car is covered in mud now. And this is after washing and waxing the P5 3 days prior to the tailgater.

[CTt3P5]

Changed the PCV valve

[Woody54]

brushed the snow off for the first time this season.

that's sad, it's 72 and sunny here in chicago, beautiful freakin day!


Looks perfect man, gotta get a set of 17's though:)

i agree... (nice start though)

[Reitrof]

Changed the PCV valve

Nice. About time. Hows the sqeak?

[khaosman]

<Eastern ORLY Owl picture>

Yeah dude you inspired that choice, thus it is about as close to working on my P5 as anything else I did that day besides order parts.

[aMaff]

hehe he ate you
(mswerd)


Yeah dude you inspired that choice, thus it is about as close to working on my P5 as anything else I did that day besides order parts.
awww, j00 too sweet *blushes*



LOL :p

[Salmon_Rob]

theres a lot of gay in this thread. i approve

[L8R]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123677054&page=11

:D

[aMaff]

theres a lot of gay in this thread. i approve

there's a surprise... :rolleyes:

[Salmon_Rob]

look at you editing my post...or something..

[kura808]

xD gave her a bath, wax, and polish today. been about 4 months since i last did it. i can see myself in the paint now LMAO

[aMaff]

xD gave her a bath, wax, and polish today. been about 4 months since i last did it. i can see myself in the paint now LMAO

*grumble* *grumble* water restrictions *grumble* Alabama *grumble* Florida *grumble* stealing all our water *grumble* *grumble* endangered mussels *grumble* bite my shiny metal ass *grumble* *grumble*

[kura808]

lol sorry man. so u guys cant like wash ur car like super early in the morning? when we need to conserve, they say to wash or water things like early in the morning or late at nite. dunno about georgia lol


*grumble* *grumble* water restrictions *grumble* Alabama *grumble* Florida *grumble* stealing all our water *grumble* *grumble* endangered mussels *grumble* bite my shiny metal ass *grumble* *grumble*

[jeg0024]

*grumble* *grumble* water restrictions *grumble* Alabama *grumble* Florida *grumble* stealing all our water *grumble* *grumble* endangered mussels *grumble* bite my shiny metal ass *grumble* *grumble*

Hey now.... its rained 3 straight days here, if you want it come and get it. And I know I washed my car 2 times in my 3 weeks up there durring the ban so im sure you have as well. Do it at night, drive around back, or just do it and don't give a shit. :)

[pipmoutprog5]

was up all i just broke the 37k on my wagon. also just recently installed hid kit dg motorsoprts front lip and spend about $2,700 on sounds .

[kura808]

pics plz xD hehe


was up all i just broke the 37k on my wagon. also just recently installed hid kit dg motorsoprts front lip and spend about $2,700 on sounds .

[Breeegz]

You mean I gotta convince the wife...

Claim that with a lighter wheel and tire package you get better gas mileage.
Or make a big deal about it when it's time to change the rubber.

"I need new tires anyway, nows the time for new rims if I'm gonna get them."

These are the tactics i used.

[kura808]

o snap. dont wash ur car then. didnt know it was that bad ><

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071021/us_nm/weather_drought_georgia_dc

[aMaff]

Hey now.... its rained 3 straight days here, if you want it come and get it. And I know I washed my car 2 times in my 3 weeks up there durring the ban so im sure you have as well. Do it at night, drive around back, or just do it and don't give a shit. :)

I've washed my car once all summer, and that was months ago, before the watering restrictions. And that last line is you wrote is the kind of mentality that gets us into the predicament we're in. If we're short on water, is having a clean car REALLY that important? Hmmmm, do I want to drink, or do I want to wash my car? CLEAN CAR all the way baby! (jerkit)

o snap. dont wash ur car then. didnt know it was that bad ><

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071021/us_nm/weather_drought_georgia_dc
yep, that's it. It's not to the point yet that we're *noticing* anything on a daily basis (besides outside water use restrictions), like we've still got drinking water and everything, but it could get bad. Restaurants are having 'sales' on bottled water so they don't use water from the system, etc. So, a few folks are trying to chip in.

[Salmon_Rob]

that sucks. yay chesapeak bay

[Katya4me]

that sucks. yay chesapeak bay
Chesapeake Bay is saltwater, and drinking/sewer water comes from freshwater sources, which aren't as low as GA's but still aren't great. I think I remember 1 wet weekend for autox in the last 2 years and I autox a lot.

As for what I did to the P5 this weekend, finally stole my all-seasons back from the Spicy and put the old Azenis on the Spicy. Oh, and ordered the front suspension bits from Mazda Motorsports so I can put springs back on the car.

[RacerXGirl]

On the water restriction side of this conversation, I heard today that we have 79 days of water left in the supplies until the taps run dry.

Sonny Perdue, the governor, is appealing to the President to declare a state of emergency so that control can be taken from the Corps of Engineers to have them stop sending water to Alabama & Florida. I guess what is happening is that almost double the amount that should be getting sent down to them is getting sent, due to whatever reasons.

[aMaff]

......

Welcome to my... empire. (laugh) MUHUHUHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

BTW, see PM

[Salmon_Rob]

Chesapeake Bay is saltwater, and drinking/sewer water comes from freshwater sources, which aren't as low as GA's but still aren't great. I think I remember 1 wet weekend for autox in the last 2 years and I autox a lot.

As for what I did to the P5 this weekend, finally stole my all-seasons back from the Spicy and put the old Azenis on the Spicy. Oh, and ordered the front suspension bits from Mazda Motorsports so I can put springs back on the car.
boo

[Foolish]

OK, WTF?? I was finally going to have a chance to ride my mountain bike!!


ATLANTA (Reuters) - Georgia has declared a state of emergency over its worst drought in decades and appealed to President George W. Bush for federal aid, newspapers said on Sunday.

"We are experiencing the single worst drought in Georgia history." said Perdue, who declared the state of emergency for 85 of the state's 159 counties.

Much of the state is experiencing a drought classified as "extreme," which happens once every 50 to 100 years, according to climatologists.

We're in the midst of a super drought, my Fall Break is this Thursday and Friday, and what's the forecast for the next 5 days?

Tonight
Oct 22 http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/11.gif Showers 66° 60 % Tue
Oct 23 http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/38.gif PM T-Storms 82°/65° 40 % Wed
Oct 24 http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/11.gif Showers 77°/60° 50 % Thu
Oct 25 http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/11.gif Few Showers 68°/54° 30 % Fri
Oct 26 http://image.weather.com/web/common/wxicons/31/11.gif Showers 74°/54° 40 %
Great for the state, shitty for my chances of going mountain biking this week! Grrrrr....

[aMaff]

dude, STFU, you know how much we need this damn rain!

[NCZ13]

you need rain?

i need rain.
were getting pwned by fire.

[aMaff]

heh, fair enough dude. I actually got an email from Mazda Motorsports Development today saying that they had to close early due to the fires. Good luck :)

[Foolish]

dude, STFU, you know how much we need this damn rain!

I said it was great for the state, I'm just pissed it had to be this week! It's even supposed to stop by Saturday, but it's much harder to break out on the weekend for "me time" with the wife and kid at home. Thursday and Friday were days off for me, only, as the law school doesn't do Fall Break so I could do W-everTF I wanted with those days.

Oh, well, I'll spend 'em playing video games. I'm cool with that, too! :D

[bazooka joe]

what is rain?

[Crazy D]

Paid for my DGM Lip and my rotors...

She's just sitting in the drive way waiting for more candy

[Breeegz]

what is rain?

I know AZ is weird, so here you go.

Imagine those sparsely spaced white fluffy clouds covering the entire blue sky, darkening it to a dull gray (or Cosmic Blue, if you prefer). Then imagine the smell of freshly cut grass (green plants people in the rest of the Country have in their yards) and water starts falling out of the sky.

It's really amazing, I think everyone should experience it at least once.:rolleyes:

[2xsess]

I put new battery #2 in my P5 today. Got treated to the ole slow to no crank yesterday morning. Went to Advance Auto and spent $85 on the incorrect battery. Came home from work tonight yanked it out and went back to different Store and got correct battery. My car started idling really crappy today so while I was under the hood I checked out the plugs and all. Found out that one of my coil boots is f'd so now I'm debating the 1.8 swap. But, I just found the 2.0 coils at AutoZone for 17.99 and the boots for 9.99 so I'll probably just replace it all and hope it smooths out the idle.

Got another part installed last week but I'm not going to talk about it til I have pics.. I know how you all are about pics.

Magnum, I love those MSP wheels on your car. If only they weren't so heavy or if only my car wasn't NA...lol.

[rednecks_r_us]

I put new battery #2 in my P5 today. Got treated to the ole slow to no crank yesterday morning. Went to Advance Auto and spent $85 on the incorrect battery. Came home from work tonight yanked it out and went back to different Store and got correct battery. My car started idling really crappy today so while I was under the hood I checked out the plugs and all. Found out that one of my coil boots is f'd so now I'm debating the 1.8 swap. But, I just found the 2.0 coils at AutoZone for 17.99 and the boots for 9.99 so I'll probably just replace it all and hope it smooths out the idle.

Got another part installed last week but I'm not going to talk about it til I have pics.. I know how you all are about pics.

Magnum, I love those MSP wheels on your car. If only they weren't so heavy or if only my car wasn't NA...lol.


Sheesh I've been running 4 years on my optima battery. The Optima battery in my 4X4 Dodge is around 8 years old.

[NCZ13]

i dusted ash off my car =(

[jeg0024]

damn

[2xsess]

Sheesh I've been running 4 years on my optima battery. The Optima battery in my 4X4 Dodge is around 8 years old.

Well, the one that was dead was the original Panasonic which lasted 93K. Then I bought one at advanced that was top/side mount and it didn't sit in the hole right so, I went to a different store and got the top mount one only.

I just didn't have the extra $$ to go with Optima.

[Breeegz]

i dusted ash off my car =(

Cigarette or Volcanic?

[Andrewsmc]

more like volcanic i bet. he is in a big fire basicly.

[DeadGeneration]

Well, the one that was dead was the original Panasonic which lasted 93K. Then I bought one at advanced that was top/side mount and it didn't sit in the hole right so, I went to a different store and got the top mount one only.

I just didn't have the extra $$ to go with Optima.

should have gone with a Duralast

[CTt3P5]

Nice. About time. Hows the sqeak?

Haha....I actually bought it Friday (19th) but didn't get a chance to do it until Sunday. It was super easy though....a helluva lot better than the painting I did Saturday.

Still no return of the squeak?! I still roll the windows down and turn off the radio from time to time but nothing.... (dunno)

[CTt3P5]

Claim that with a lighter wheel and tire package you get better gas mileage.
Or make a big deal about it when it's time to change the rubber.

"I need new tires anyway, nows the time for new rims if I'm gonna get them."

These are the tactics i used.

hehe....you are not the only one


I know AZ is weird, so here you go.

Imagine those sparsely spaced white fluffy clouds covering the entire blue sky, darkening it to a dull gray (or Cosmic Blue, if you prefer). Then imagine the smell of freshly cut grass (green plants people in the rest of the Country have in their yards) and water starts falling out of the sky.

It's really amazing, I think everyone should experience it at least once.:rolleyes:

AZ??? He lives in the NE (Boston area)!! (evil)


i dusted ash off my car =(

Dude, best of luck given your situation out there!!!


should have gone with a Duralast

That is what I did - Optima Redtop - $149.99 (after exchange) or
Duralast Gold - $79.99 (after exchange)

With Christmas and dance costumes/competitions coming up, it was an easy choice.

[magnumP5]

Threw a CEL again - the same one it always does every three months or so - CKT No Activity Bank 1 Sensor 2. Basically because my car burns a little oil and runs pig-rich my non-fouler gets clogged about every three months. Oh well... time to go clean it out.

[NCZ13]

update on fire in my area: the winds are blowing all the fires west and south.

its already reaching the coast... the closest fire now is directly east of us. but it wont come through without warning. because the winds are blowing southwest its unlikely theyll come my way. on top of that it would have to burn through all of the town next to us, so wed have a little warning. my car is all packed up and ready to leave if we have to.

thankfully the cornado hills fire, which was the one closest to my house the other day has been contained. im amazed at how SD county pulled together. These firefighters are doing an amazing job.

i want to wash my car and get that ash off, but i know it would be inconsiderate because of the situation we are all in.

[Woody54]

update on fire in my area: the winds are blowing all the fires west and south.

its already reaching the coast... the closest fire now is directly east of us. but it wont come through without warning. because the winds are blowing southwest its unlikely theyll come my way. on top of that it would have to burn through all of the town next to us, so wed have a little warning. my car is all packed up and ready to leave if we have to.

thankfully the cornado hills fire, which was the one closest to my house the other day has been contained. im amazed at how SD county pulled together. These firefighters are doing an amazing job.

i want to wash my car and get that ash off, but i know it would be inconsiderate because of the situation we are all in.

props for respecting the situation man. that's cool of you to think like that.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

update on fire in my area: the winds are blowing all the fires west and south.

its already reaching the coast... the closest fire now is directly east of us. but it wont come through without warning. because the winds are blowing southwest its unlikely theyll come my way. on top of that it would have to burn through all of the town next to us, so wed have a little warning. my car is all packed up and ready to leave if we have to.

thankfully the cornado hills fire, which was the one closest to my house the other day has been contained. im amazed at how SD county pulled together. These firefighters are doing an amazing job.

i want to wash my car and get that ash off, but i know it would be inconsiderate because of the situation we are all in.


Glad to hear everything is ok in your area. Must be difficult toughing it out like that.

[magnumP5]

Threw a CEL again - the same one it always does every three months or so - CKT No Activity Bank 1 Sensor 2. Basically because my car burns a little oil and runs pig-rich my non-fouler gets clogged about every three months. Oh well... time to go clean it out.
Fixed. Now only time will tell if it happens again. However I did notice that two of my tires have cracked/sliced valve stems causing the tires to be low. Almost looks like someone took a razor to the stems but oh well. On to Firestone tomorrow...

[BlkWidow]

i gave her 30,000 btu of love for the winter, she wont see snow this winter and stay nice and warm.

[dave45090]

I started the FMIC piping today. It's almost ready for welding. The piping will be ready for powder coating by Friday. The intercooler should be mounted this weekend. More turbo progress to come. One step at a time.

[khaosman]

I started the FMIC piping today. It's almost ready for welding. The piping will be ready for powder coating by Friday. The intercooler should be mounted this weekend. More turbo progress to come. One step at a time.

Hooot can't wait to see the pictures! I need to redo my piping eventually.

[2xsess]

I got the Advance Auto Silver. 2 year warranty. $64 with exchange.

[Yaggie1]

Well, looks like I have developed a bit of a clunk. Not sure where it is coming from just yet. Everything underneath seems tight, I emptied out everything from the backend trying to see if it was somehting in the hatch area. Nope....... On a sad note, I did notice that my passenger rear wheel is bent on the inside as I was laying underneath...............Doesn't seem to shake or anything going down the road. Winter tires and wheels might be going on sooner rather than later....

I don't recall from reading earlier threads, does the Progress bar get the dreaded clunk ?

[Yaggie1]

Wow, not much action here yesterday. Got back under the car yesterday to try and find out where the clunk came from. Decided to pull the sway bar off and see if that was it. Yep, it was. Only one problem, I snapped off one of the end link bolts and rounded the head off one of the nuts trying to get em off. 98,000 miles and 4 Michigan winters don't do good things to the stock end links.......... She's a bit sloppy without a rear sway bar underneath her that's for sure (shocked).

[aMaff]

She's a bit sloppy without a rear sway bar underneath her that's for sure (shocked).
btdt, sucks. Go find one of the red bars so your wishes may come true ;)

[Breeegz]

She's a bit sloppy without a rear sway bar underneath her that's for sure (shocked).

I concurr

[Yaggie1]

btdt......you lost me. What's btdt ? You talkin one of the speed sway bars ? I've already got the 22mm progress bar, it's just not on the car right now due to my end link issues.



btdt, sucks. Go find one of the red bars so your wishes may come true ;)

[Breeegz]

been there; done that

[aMaff]

btdt......you lost me. What's btdt ? You talkin one of the speed sway bars ? I've already got the 22mm progress bar, it's just not on the car right now due to my end link issues.

ah, fair enough. I was ASSuming you had the stocker still.

[DeadGeneration]

I haven't had a sway bar on my car for a year now. You only notice a difference in hard cornering, something I never do unless it's on purpose. In which case, it's just being reckless anyway.

[Yaggie1]

Ahhhh, now I am pickin up what you are layin down.


been there; done that

[aMaff]

lol yeah, sorry about that

[Salmon_Rob]

*sigh* everyone needs to get along *passes the blunt*

[altspace]

puff puff give.

[TreFlip999]

Only 12 more days until im back in the good Ol' US of a and I get to put all my goodies on the 5...boo ya

[Chicoloco]

nice! What do you have to install, yet?

[khaosman]

Test drove a Mazdaspeed 3 today when I was picking up an axle nut at the stealership.

Speed3 review
cons
-test drive lady in car with me so no beating on it :(
-felt slower than my P5?!?!
-clutch pedal felt wonky
-stupid traction control computer bs
-18" wheels = junk

pros
-seats were omg awesome
-clutch grips damn good though!
-no rattles/terrible ride

I'm guessing that I only think my P5 is faster because it is obnoxiously loud and rough. Also maybe due to that boost limiting in 1st and 2nd on the MS3. I don't know if I really want to trade my P5 for one. Maybe just trade my seats for some MS3 seats :D

[TreFlip999]

nice! What do you have to install, yet?
OBX Header
OBX mid-pipe
HKS Hi-power exhaust
Sedan HL's
JDM Tails and badges
Black Mica Spoiler
and just some other little things like NGK spark plugs, Corksport exhaust hangers

[Chicoloco]

daamn. Good stuff.(boom04)

[Salmon_Rob]

I'm guessing that I only think my P5 is faster because it is obnoxiously loud and rough. Also maybe due to that boost limiting in 1st and 2nd on the MS3.
si. guys are getting 13s out of them stock.

[khaosman]

si. guys are getting 13s out of them stock.

Yeah that and the damn dynos I keep seeing :( I'm trying to convince myself to NOT get one of these, haha.

[Salmon_Rob]

ms3 + tmic, intake, exhaust and xede engine management and your at 300+ whp

[Breeegz]

Cleaned out the garage to park her in it.

[kudakev615]

what have i done to my p5 today? i neglected her. i was gonna wash her and clean the interior but cleaned the house instead:(

[Breeegz]

shame on you!

[kudakev615]

same on you!
you want another me on top of me???????

[Bala]

rofl

[Breeegz]

you want another me on top of me???????

Stupid "H" key wasn't working...


[sar]
ass
(freak)(piss)
[/casm]

[Breeegz]

Dusted more snow off
Fixed trailing arms (put the sleeves inside the bushings, had to get them machined)
changed to studded tires
filled with gas
turned on HIDs, and liked them
drove her, and drifted into the driveway (@1MPH)
cranked SOJH on the stereo (link) (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=3345086&MyToken=de29df7e-17d4-4953-a8f1-f89b3e723fdb)
drove by Mikky d's

[Woody54]

this was like the worst day in "what did you do to your P5 today" history... I drove her, and bought her pretty new paint for the valve cover and got in my ebay drilled rotors. (and yes I realize that they may be shit but i have $0 to spend on new ones right now!)

[Reitrof]

Picked up some new front rotors and paint to clean up the stock rims for winter. Got the rotor hubs painted and will install them tomorrow

[TreFlip999]

this was like the worst day in "what did you do to your P5 today" history... I drove her, and bought her pretty new paint for the valve cover and got in my ebay drilled rotors. (and yes I realize that they may be shit but i have $0 to spend on new ones right now!)
thats not a bad day...lemme know how them rotors work out for you brutha

[Reitrof]

Rotors installed. Nice smooth brakes again.

[TreFlip999]

Rotors installed. Nice smooth brakes again.

OEM or aftermarket?

[whitemp5seattle]

I won't get to drive my p5 until next Saturday...and it will have been 5 weeks since I've driven her :(

[bazooka joe]

I won't get to drive my p5 until next Saturday...and it will have been 5 weeks since I've driven her :(
why?

[D-rock240]

I won't get to drive my p5 until next Saturday...and it will have been 5 weeks since I've driven her :(

On the plus side, that keeps the miles down. I drive my car way too much, I'm at 123k now :(

[jeg0024]

I won't get to drive mine from November to April:(

[protojason]

I replaced my drivers side headlight (again) sylvania h7 superwhites..(were still under warrantee),

Washed the pro5 with a new to me product called "optimum no rinse wash and shine" (ONR). Worked great, went fast, you just wash one panel at a time, then dry it immiediatly. (ie. no rinse with hose). Topped with finishkare 425...left it nice and slick.

(about to do a real detail, just wanted to try new products...currently nothing else on the paint wax/sealant wise....gonna clay/polish/seal again soon)

Made room in garage to fit her in for halloween night to avoid egging.



Need to replace one of the two bulbs that light the rear license plate....anyone know the specs on them?

[magnumP5]

Not today or yesterday but Friday I pulled about a pint of water out of my intake tract. I don't know how it got in there or how it was so much but it was screwing up my MAF and wouldn't let me go over about 1/8 throttle. Sucked... and I wanted to tune Friday night too...

Saturday I dyno'd and made even less than I did back in January with less mods, hmm... The AFR's were nice with the AFC - rich above 5500 but good everywhere else. I was really expecting to see 200+ :(

[Breeegz]

Not today or yesterday but Friday I pulled about a pint of water out of my intake tract. I don't know how it got in there or how it was so much but it was screwing up my MAF and wouldn't let me go over about 1/8 throttle.

So where did you get the Cold Air Water-bong?(smoke)(hippy)

[magnumP5]

So where did you get the Cold Air Water-bong?(smoke)(hippy)
LOL... if that were the case I wouldn't be so confused. The problem is my air filter goes no where near the ground. It sits right near the stock coolant bottle location.

[Breeegz]

I'd definitely get a drug test then... I bet the coolant bottle is where your car keeps it's stash...

Other than that I dunno.

[magnumP5]

I'd definitely get a drug test then... I bet the coolant bottle is where your car keeps it's stash...

Other than that I dunno.
Yeah it had been stashing all the water in the intercooler and one of the cold pipes. God knows what else it stores down there then, LOL. But really, this does confused me - it's happened twice and only when driving in decent rain for extended periods of time. This time was really bad though...

[Breeegz]

Yeah it had been stashing all the water in the intercooler and one of the cold pipes. God knows what else it stores down there then, LOL. But really, this does confused me - it's happened twice and only when driving in decent rain for extended periods of time. This time was really bad though...

Condensation?

Hot & Humid air, heated and compressed, then cooled very quickly.

Cold pipes are after the intercooler right? or before Throttle body?

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

Well the P5 is finally going to be sold. The M3 will become my daily beater for the time being. My family now has too many cars in the parking lot and the P5 has got to go. So look for it in thhe following weeks in a FS thread.

[Breeegz]

You deliver to Alaska?

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

You deliver to Alaska?

We shall see when the time comes, I wont be able to drive it up there but maybe some sort of shipping could be arranged. I do not know what type of payment method I will accept because this is the first car I will sell and am open to recomendations. I was thinking of doing a cash + check deal to make sure the buyer is not a dead beat etc etc.

Not trying to imply that you are one Breeegz just saying in general.

[Breeegz]

Yeah, yeah... whatever...

Good thing I never said I was gonna buy, other than that, If you cross me I'll make you Mr. 4499 RPM..

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

Yeah, yeah... whatever...

Good thing I never said I was gonna buy, other than that, If you cross me I'll make you Mr. 4499 RPM..

haha didnt mean of offend but yeah I would be willing to ship to you. if the price is right.

[Breeegz]

(thumb)none taken...

[kura808]

ok i loved tapped my dads car wit my car at my grandmas house today..i was debating to whether to tell him or not cause there was no damage or anything. going at like -0 mph i was watching my mirrors and shit but my dad moved the monte carlo ss out a little so i forgot i had less space to park in the garage..anywayz i told him cause i felt guilty(i hate the way i was brought up..most people i know wouldnt even say anything) and now he fucken went off on me and shit. bitched and sworn at heh..my god i gotta get out of this fucken house..the way he over reacted blew things out of proportion..i know i was wrong but i owned up to what i did and nows hes like bitching and shit. i probably wont be able to drive by myself till i'm like fucken 40 or something..sorry but i'm depressed/lost all confidence in driving/hate parking..

[Breeegz]

If he loved his car, I would've shown him rather than told him... but that's me, and you are you, and your Dad is not my Dad... err.. I mean my Dad is my Dad... shit-I've confused myself.

[kura808]

yea maybe i should've shown him instead. but owellz whats done is done right

[Breeegz]

yep, that's what I wanted to say...

[CTt3P5]

Scraped frost off the windshield for the first time this season. [sar]Yay winter[/casm]

[aMaff]

Scraped frost off the windshield for the first time this season. [sar]Yay winter[/casm]

Yeah, I have to do that once, maybe twice a year. Where's my scraper again? :p

[GreyMan]

my P5 is in the body shop :( stoopid basketball hoop and backboard landed on the hood and fender...

[CTt3P5]

Yeah, I have to do that once, maybe twice a year. Where's my scraper again? :p

You really want me to tell you? :p



Damnit....I need a winter home down South somewhere.

[aMaff]

you think I've got it good? My brother's lucky ass is going to school in Daytona, FL. He probably doesn't even know what a damn snow scraper looks like lol

[TreFlip999]

my P5 is in the body shop :( stoopid basketball hoop and backboard landed on the hood and fender...
damn i remember you saying that...Did you end up getting that hood from fox?

[magnumP5]

Condensation?

Hot & Humid air, heated and compressed, then cooled very quickly.

Cold pipes are after the intercooler right? or before Throttle body?
Yeah, that was one of my theories. But there was so much water and I haven't heard of anyone else having this problem. I know someone out there has driven through more rain than I have without any problems.

[DeadGeneration]

ice... haha i'm still complaining about my crappy A/C

[TreFlip999]

you think I've got it good? My brother's lucky ass is going to school in Daytona, FL. He probably doesn't even know what a damn snow scraper looks like lol

Southern Cali FTW...Winter doesnt exist unless you count the breeze during 75 degree sunny days

[Reitrof]

OEM or aftermarket?

Autozone stockers. Tried aftermarket, too much money for no gain.

[kudakev615]

what have i done to my p5 today? i neglected her. i was gonna wash her and clean the interior but cleaned the house instead:(
finally got around to giving her a much deserved bath. wash/waxed, cleanded/shined up the interior. since its been awhile i even cleaned all the door jams(boom06) then after all that i put on a new ricer decal FTL

[Woody54]

Scraped frost off the windshield for the first time this season. [sar]Yay winter[/casm]

ditto here in chi-town
also took pics with a friends GTI, pics coming soon...

[jeg0024]

Whats frost? lmao

[TreFlip999]

then after all that i put on a new ricer decal FTL

V-TEK

[kudakev615]

http://forums.streetfire.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=9126&stc=1

[NCZ13]

i really dont konw what a snow scraper looks like =O

[jeg0024]

lol, I've only scraped ice off my windshield twice:)

[Woody54]

i really dont konw what a snow scraper looks like =O


lol, I've only scraped ice off my windshield twice:)

warm weather bastards...(upyours) although the only way to drift is in the snow and we have you beat there(headbang)

[CTt3P5]

Whats frost? lmao

We will see if you are 'lmao' in December! Come back then and tell me what frost is! :)

[CTt3P5]

warm weather bastards...(upyours) although the only way to drift is in the snow and we have you beat there(headbang)

Meh, I have lived in the warm weather states and prefer it over this cold shit.

I will never forget my first winter after moving to Florida. We got a 1/4" of snow and they closed schools. Was a pleasant surprise to the kid who just spent 3 1/2 years in Rochester MN followed by 2 1/2 years in Lexington KY.

[jeg0024]

Snow here?

[jeg0024]

We will see if you are 'lmao' in December! Come back then and tell me what frost is! :)

lol, I'll be able to tell you what 6 feet of snow is like in December:)

[Breeegz]

i really dont konw what a snow scraper looks like =O


lol, I've only scraped ice off my windshield twice:)


Snow here?

you are all asses...
(gun)

[Woody54]

you are all asses...
(gun)

haahaha, he's got us all beat lol

[aMaff]

you are all asses...
(gun)

[hissy]You... you... *sobs* YOU FORGOT ABOUT MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (cryhard)[/fit]

[Breeegz]

haahaha, he's got us all beat lol

Not yet, but it's coming... I can see it travel down the mountain. So far 6 inches so far, more to come.

At least the roads are dry.


Yeah, I have to do that once, maybe twice a year. Where's my scraper again? :p

Happy now? ass!
(kiss)

[NCZ13]

ok, so my car started misfiring again...

no CEL yet, but itll probably come on tomorrow... and im just searching and reading through the threads tryna figure it out.

the best way i can describe my problem is that at idle (750) the engine coughs... theres a misfire, and the rpms dip for a second, like a cough...

when the CEL comes on tomorrow when i go to take it to the mechanic, the car will sound like a lawn mower, the air is going to smell like shit, and the car is going to run horribly. anyone have any ideas what it is?

when this happened the first time, it cleared up on its own, when it happened the 2nd time, i took it to the mechanic, and he replace the cylinder 1 wire... and the problem seemed to go away, but ive just been noticing, and hearing the different sounds my car is making...

[Breeegz]

I recently went through something similar...

Whenever it happened, my sparkplugs needed regapped. I ended up going through new coil packs, sparkplugs and wires. It hasn't happend in a while.

[NCZ13]

im going to get my oil changed tomorrow, so im just going to have them check it out in the morning. i really wanted to finall get my obx header, and its gonna suck if i have to get new ignition stuff...

[whitemp5seattle]

why?

been traveling for work...New Hampshire, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, North Carolina, Georgia, Oregon, Washington, California and finally back to Connecticut this Saturday!

[i12drivemyMP5]

Finally got the brake job done. The original set of Brembo/Hawks finally gave up at 75k. Still were working great. Started hearing the faintest scraping. Both inner front pads ended up being paper thin & the ridge around the edge of the rotor had just started touching the pad a little. Other than that every other pad on the car still had a fat 1/8 inch left. Busted 2 lugs on 1 front hub taking shit apart (1 lug, 1 lock) but I was not to be denied. Fetched 2 new ones, popped them in then went back with new c/s rotors, kevlar metallic pads, goodridge brake lines, caliper slide lube, syn brk fluid flush & a fresh set of black lugs/locks. All good, driving nice to bed them in so they'll last 75k too.

[aMaff]

Happy now? ass!
(kiss)

yes! :)


driving nice to bed them in so they'll last 75k too.

you drive nice to bed pads in? You're supposed to go very hard on them for brief periods to get them done right, followed by long periods of no braking to let them cool.

[Foolish]

but ive just been noticing, and hearing the different sounds my car is making...

What happened? Radio broken? ;)

[Salmon_Rob]

every time i hear a noise, radio goes lowder

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

..........I wish we had snow in Georgia......I miss driving in snow.

[i12drivemyMP5]

you drive nice to bed pads in? You're supposed to go very hard on them for brief periods to get them done right, followed by long periods of no braking to let them cool.Nice being the stated bed in procedure as listed on the Baer site for zinc coated rotors with metallic pads. Yes I've done the initial drive it like you stole it make sure everything is installed right no weird noise 60 to 15 stopping & going more then letting them cool thang. Just in the 500 mile before the coating wears off phase. Thanks for your concern.

[aMaff]

Fair enough, if the manufacturer says to do it different, do it different. That way, you can sue them instead of me :p lol

[TreFlip999]

Fair enough, if the manufacturer says to do it different, do it different. That way, you can sue them instead of me :p lol

hahahahahaha

[rednecks_r_us]

..........I wish we had snow in Georgia......I miss driving in snow.


Move to Arizona then. Even I get snow in the winter.

[TreFlip999]

Move to Arizona then. Even I get snow in the winter.

I;d like to come to AZ and do a photoshoot with your P5...that would be badass

[GreyMan]

damn i remember you saying that...Did you end up getting that hood from fox?

Nah, things didnt work out the way I had planned with my insurance and what not. The body shop is slapping on a brand new hood anyway, hahaha. Its just not C/F

[TreFlip999]

Nah, things didnt work out the way I had planned with my insurance and what not. The body shop is slapping on a brand new hood anyway, hahaha. Its just not C/F

Thats cool you atleast got a new hood...f*ckin basketball hoops

[i12drivemyMP5]

Fair enough, if the manufacturer says to do it different, do it different. That way, you can sue them instead of me :p lolUhhhhh, I think we're all in sync here. They said what you said & what I said they said & I did what you both said is what was said & did.

[aMaff]

Uhhhhh, I think we're all in sync here. They said what you said & what I said they said & I did what you both said is what was said & did.

and after reading that.... I'm dizzy lol (spin) (crazy)

[rednecks_r_us]

I;d like to come to AZ and do a photoshoot with your P5...that would be badass

Any time. AZMC would put together a meet for ya.

[TreFlip999]

Any time. AZMC would put together a meet for ya.

I feel like im the only member here that hasnt been to a meet or an autox and met up with other members on here...I hate being deployed and out of the loop...I'd like to be more active in the mazda community but duty calls lol

[GreyMan]

Thats cool you atleast got a new hood...f*ckin basketball hoops

Yeah, no kidding. So far its about $1300 in damage.

[Woody54]

Yeah, no kidding. So far its about $1300 in damage.

what if i told you i might have a CF hood for you in the neighborhood of 200? as soon as i can get my stock one back on. (only drawback is it already has hoodpins, which would be in a very installable spot on the radiator support bar)

[GreyMan]

what if i told you i might have a CF hood for you in the neighborhood of 200? as soon as i can get my stock one back on. (only drawback is it already has hoodpins, which would be in a very installable spot on the radiator support bar)

well, i gotta drop $500 on the deductible, so i'm gonna say no thanks. I appreciate the generous offer though, I really do.

[GreyMan]

Hah, body shop called me and says...."You car is going to take a little longer. We recieved the hood we ordered from mazda, but we had to return it because it looked like it had been ridden over by a truck..."

I miss my baby :(

[Woody54]

went out and got some jack stands then installed new drilled ebay front rotors. Waiting on new pads until xelderx sells me the new hawks that he is parting out from his little mishap. it was surprisingly easy to do, Yay for the how-to section! (then had a nice wash before the date tonight)

[TreFlip999]

went out and got some jack stands then installed new drilled ebay front rotors. Waiting on new pads until xelderx sells me the new hawks that he is parting out from his little mishap. it was surprisingly easy to do, Yay for the how-to section! (then had a nice wash before the date tonight)

NOICE!...How'd the date go?

[Breeegz]

I feel like im the only member here that hasnt been to a meet or an autox and met up with other members on here...I hate being deployed and out of the loop...I'd like to be more active in the mazda community but duty calls lol

PCS to Ft. Richardson...

I need a forum buddy, AKyellow moved.

[Breeegz]

reacquainted my right foot with Gas Pedal, and visited my good buddy Volume Knob.

I'm such a good matchmaker!

[Breeegz]

NOICE!...How'd the date go?

Must have been horrible if it ended in 4 minutes after his post... lol

[NCZ13]

my p5 has been sick the last couple of days with the cough (random misfires)

so ive been driving my moms 07 rdx for the last 2 days.

i thought the BOV recirculated, but i was pulling into the parking lot at work, and i hear the turbo spool up a little, and when i let off the gas real quick i heard PSSSSH

im addicted now. like omgzzzorzzzz

ssssss
PSH!

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

I drove it home from the local bar does that count?

[Breeegz]

SPORT WAGONS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fYc1fWg93s

I hope I didn't repost...

[Breeegz]

I drove it home from the local bar does that count?

As long as you were sober.

[jeg0024]

As long as you were sober.

+100k

[Salmon_Rob]

i got a ride home in an ms3. that count?

[i12drivemyMP5]

Fresh skins thanks a debris on frwy that hitched a ride tearing the rear sidewall thrashin around a couple of times in the wheel well shredding the plastic fender well liners behind the wheel. Took about 5 miles to notice that it was actually flat. Damn good nonrunflat tires kept the rim safe too. At least it was the crappiest tire that got it. Sped up my tire buying schedule but WTF.

[Sveivo]

SPORT WAGONS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fYc1fWg93s

I hope I didn't repost...

"What do they have in common with the Mustang GT? Well, nothing. They're all faster." (rlaugh)

[GreyMan]

Fresh skins thanks a debris on frwy that hitched a ride tearing the rear sidewall thrashin around a couple of times in the wheel well shredding the plastic fender well liners behind the wheel. Took about 5 miles to notice that it was actually flat. Damn good nonrunflat tires kept the rim safe too. At least it was the crappiest tire that got it. Sped up my tire buying schedule but WTF.

Yeah, I hear ya. I gotta buy new tires all the way round when my car gets out of the shop.

[TreFlip999]

Fresh skins thanks a debris on frwy that hitched a ride tearing the rear sidewall thrashin around a couple of times in the wheel well shredding the plastic fender well liners behind the wheel. Took about 5 miles to notice that it was actually flat. Damn good nonrunflat tires kept the rim safe too. At least it was the crappiest tire that got it. Sped up my tire buying schedule but WTF.

I hear ya...If its not one thing its another...It is never ending...and Sometimes it sucks when the tire cost more then the rim...

[DeadGeneration]

I'm starting to like Audi, but I still gotta drive them to know.

[TreFlip999]

I'm starting to like Audi, but I still gotta drive them to know.

Audi has grown on me...The price hasnt

[DeadGeneration]

Audi has grown on me...The price hasnt

lol true, I can barely afford my p5

[TreFlip999]

lol true, I can barely afford my p5

hahahha i know...tell bout' it

[Andrewsmc]

(rofl)

[Woody54]

NOICE!...How'd the date go?

haha, not good... not good at all (but it did last a while) girls really piss me off. but my car was clean and my brakes feel good again, so the day was still good!


SPORT WAGONS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fYc1fWg93s

I hope I didn't repost...

faster, lol! by the way that is a sweet Nissan wagon i don't ever remember seeing one of those. why does Europe get such sweet cars?

[TreFlip999]

girls really piss me off.

Its a battle we will never win brother....Ever..hang in there

[Breeegz]

The only way for the battle to end is to give up and get married, but the war is far from over...

[jeg0024]

The only way for the battle to end is to give up and get married, but the war is far from over...

lol, thats just the start of the war, I wouldn't know though, and don't want to anytime soon.


PS. Nevar give up!

[Circuit]

Installed my Kartboy SS and bushings. Super short now, I love it. I can't wait to get my mazdaspeed RX8 shift knob.

[DeadGeneration]

Ordered and paid for my SLS midpipe after trying to fix my MAM yesterday and realizing it's a losing battle. I'm going catless. yay.

[magnumP5]

Did about five 30-80 mph runs yesterday to try perfect my tune a little. The AFC's SuperMap actually works quite well but runs a little lean at low RPM and a little rich around 5000-6000 RPM (understandable). Other than those two points everything sits about 11.5:1. Keeping it nice and safe...

[NCZ13]

got the oil changed. and the reason my car was misfiring was cuz the C1 wire wasnt seated properly.

oh and btw, while my car was on the lift, my mechanic mentioned how he really liked the quality of the racing beat exhaust. He liked the stainless steel piping, and he said the welds were really nice. they specialize in hondas, thus they see alot of shitty exhausts. Made me feel good to have such a quality piece on my car.
racing beat ftw =D

[rednecks_r_us]

Ordered and paid for my SLS midpipe after trying to fix my MAM yesterday and realizing it's a losing battle. I'm going catless. yay.

What was wrong with your MAM?

[DeadGeneration]

What was wrong with your MAM?

everything, lol

[jeg0024]

Leaving for the track right now, wish me luck and 16.9's:)

[rednecks_r_us]

The red top Optima battery that is in the Prote that was in the 66 Mustang is about 7 or 8 years old. It gave up the ghost today on my wife Christy. Its dead and won't hold a charge.

Since the Dodge is having some sensor issues, I'll pull the red top Optima out of the Dodge that used to be in my old jeep since 1998. It'll do until next payday when I can get a yellow top for the prote.

[rednecks_r_us]

everything, lol

Weird??? My MAM midpipe is still perfect. Unlike the magnaflow resinator that is starting to go out.

[Woody54]

racing beat ftw =D

yay!

[khaosman]

I went in the garage and fired her up today... it has been over two weeks since the axle broke! :( Man, she sounded so good. The rumbling of the motor, turbo inhaling, and loud exhaust. It is going to feel so awesome to get it running again.

[Chicoloco]

Leaving for the track right now, wish me luck and 16.9's:)

GL!!

[magnumP5]

Tuned some more. Wanted to do more runs but for some odd reason traffic started to get heavy (30-80 mph runs isn't fun with other cars around). Tune is getting better but it seems that everyrun I do I end up having to make one or two small adjustments. Boost seemd a little higher today as well... hit 9+ psi once or twice although according to my gauge I should be at 10. I guess the autometer's questionable accuracy is at work here.

[jeg0024]

Leaving for the track right now, wish me luck and 16.9's:)

17.002sec @ 81.09mph... so close, broke 80mph for the first time though.


GL!!

Thanks!


PICS! (http://s176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/jeg0024/OSW_11-02-07/)

[magnumP5]

^^^ Looks like you had fun. I took the P5 to an 1/8th mile track about 3 weeks ago for the first time. It was also the first time I'd done anything like that - definitely a learning experience. Best I could manage was a 10.04 @ 75 mph... I know the P5 is good for mid 9's though :)

[jeg0024]

I think I ran a 10.9 at the 1/8 on one of those runs.

[magnumP5]

Yeah I pretty much suck at launching (dunno)

[jeg0024]

lol, did you see my r/t times?!

[StealthWyvern]

put gas in it

[aMaff]

So, Ol' Blue's got reason to be excited because her and her cousin Dory will have a new bedroom in a few weeks. Finally, they don't have to sleep outside while I'm warm inside! :p

The new place has one of these:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/Houses/DSC00059.jpg

Oh yes, I'm stoked. Srsly. However, notice anything odd? Huge 2 car garage. Single, tiny incandescent bulb. Hmmm, how do we fix this? Well, Ol' Blue had to chip in and do a little work today:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/11-03-07_1850.jpg

There was a couple selling fluorescent lights on Craigslist. These are all 2x4", 3 bulb grid fluorescents. You'll count 8 in the hatch, and there's a 'hidden' one in the passenger seat. Arrange them 3 x 3, multiply by 3 bulbs each and that's 27 fluorescents in a 2 car garage. It's gonna be bright as a muuuuug in there :D. Yay for having a workshop!

Oh... they were $15 a pop. Lowes lists equivalent ones at almost $50/ea. Word?

(mswerd)