What have you done to your P5 today? [Archive] - Page 64

DeadGeneration

11-20-2007, 06:27 PM

That would piss me off is someone broken into my car. The damage they would do would be more expensive than what they stole. I mean, the parts they are getting are pretty damn good but they are cheap for how nice they are.

They might as well steal some over expensive high end name brand stuff and then buy two or three systems of what I have. And still sound the same. (band2)

It would be a matter of, damn you stole my sounds and all this cost to fix glass. Rather than damn that was my life savings into a shitty sound system.

mazda_pro5_2nr

11-20-2007, 06:39 PM

talked to my p5 today during lunch. she keeps bugging me for a mintblue spoiler. what do you guys think?

jeg0024

11-20-2007, 07:10 PM

^do it!

NCZ13

11-20-2007, 07:32 PM

i hate the egr valve and all that it stands for.

honestly

whos idea was it to stick it there.

Yaggie1

11-20-2007, 09:26 PM

Not what I have done today but I will have some big news in the coming days..........

NCZ13

11-20-2007, 11:12 PM

recharged the filter.

car still feels like its idling and revving like crap.

i got nothing done today...

effing egr bolts.

protojason

11-20-2007, 11:14 PM

whitemp5seattle

11-20-2007, 11:33 PM

$2.97/gal? wow...where do you live? a gallon of unleaded over here is $3.19ish

2003newlyack

11-21-2007, 02:15 AM

I've had those on for the past 3 years. Drive it to skiing and also up to Canada a couple of times each winter. Drove in a snow storm last year from Boston to Bangor. I worry more about the right winter tires than clearance.

Where do you ski?

Mostly I drive from Oswego, NY to Tully, NY about 4 times a week and its always a rough drive. I also go to Vermont a lot when I'm back home on break and those roads are always fun. I have 4 blizzaks that treat me real well though and I just need my clearance for my home mountain's parking lot mainly.

bucksatan

11-21-2007, 07:12 AM

I got my new SRI delivered to my house. Well, at least the website says it got delivered, I'll have to get someone to swing by and see if it is there. Now only one more month before I get back and can actually install it. Mid december mods FTL.

i12drivemyMP5

11-21-2007, 08:12 AM

I gave the car the day off from commuting. It's hangin out in the garage chillin with the bikes & boards & kayaks & stuff. Bashin on traffic in the crazy ass truck the carefree way. It's really a nice break to jam around in a 25 yr old prerunner lookin thang not having to worry about potholes, road debris, asshole drivers, traffic jams, door ding free parking spots, weather or anything really.

magnumP5

11-21-2007, 08:24 AM

Filled her up last night - 31.4 mpg yay! I only put in like 11.6 something gallons too (I drive I fair amount to work and didn't want the light coming on). BTW, I paid about $3.10/gal for 93 octane here (and I thought that was high! (boom08)).

CantCMe

11-21-2007, 08:27 AM

magnumP5

11-21-2007, 10:12 AM

I need to get my turbo installed and tuned where you go...31mpg?
LOL, I forgot to mention they were almost all highway miles. I drove ~285 miles back from Blacksburg on Sunday and then drove to and from work on Monday and Tuesday. We get a fair amount of traffic here in Hampton Roads at rush hour so I wouldn't say all of my miles were highway. But yeah, straight city I usually see something like 22 mpg (20 or lower if I really drive hard). I'm tuned to be at 12:1 AFRs at 10 psi. Haven't really gotten around to complete the tune for the rest. I know it runs really rich at like 5 psi and a little lean at lower pressures.

DeadGeneration

11-21-2007, 10:19 AM

recharged the filter.

car still feels like its idling and revving like crap.

i got nothing done today...

effing egr bolts.

Find a nice open highway and go WOT a lot.

Breeegz

11-21-2007, 11:02 AM

Washed her and filled her up with gas....went a record (for me) 384.6 miles on that last tank of gas....she was definitly near empty. . . took 13.2 gallons @ 2.97/gal.

I dont usually wait that long past the idiot light...

I've gone 60 miles after the gas light came on... when I finally got to a gas station I put in 15 gallons... The Moral of the Story; NEVER NEVER NEVER pass a gas station in Texas.

aMaff

11-21-2007, 11:09 AM

Find a nice open highway and go WOT a lot.

ah yes, the ol' Tony's Fiat Tune-up lmao.

Crazy thing is it works some times. Do a full 'pulls' in 3rd up to redline, bring it home and cool 'er off.

magnumP5

11-21-2007, 11:14 AM

I've gone 60 miles after the gas light came on... when I finally got to a gas station I put in 15 gallons... The Moral of the Story; NEVER NEVER NEVER pass a gas station in Texas.
I swear we only had like 14.2 gallon tanks (uhm)

THE Phen

11-21-2007, 11:17 AM

Plus the filler neck...

I've put 14.8 gallons in before.

magnumP5

11-21-2007, 11:25 AM

Good God and I though I was pushing it by putting in like 12.5 gal! I think the most I've ever put in at one stop is like 13 even and man was I paranoid.

Salmon_Rob

11-21-2007, 11:30 AM

ive gotten 15.1. when i ran out of gas.

THE Phen

11-21-2007, 11:31 AM

Gotta test a vehicle's every limit somehow...

D-rock240

11-21-2007, 12:30 PM

ive gotten 15.1. when i ran out of gas.

LOL I wish I had gotten video of that. I thought the Honda behind us was going to slam into your bumper.

magnumP5

11-22-2007, 03:48 PM

NCZ13

11-22-2007, 03:58 PM

Cleaned/re-oiled my air filter (need to get an AEM) and cleaned the EGR (trickly little SOB). The car seems to be idling a little better and running a little smoother but I guess that could just be a placebo. I wanted to seafoam the valvetrain today as well but Advance Auto was closed - something about there being a holiday today? LOL, I guess I'll just have to do that tomorrow or Saturday. Maybe that will make a further improvement...

i got the egr valve off last night. =)

cleaned w/ brake kleen and lubed it with liquid wrench, i didnt take it out of the garage because it was really late, but i started it up and brought it up to temperature, and the engine seems to idle smoother, and the engine doesnt seema s noisy...

but of course it could be that placebo effect.

THE Phen

11-22-2007, 11:44 PM

Installed my HIDs today. 5000k, and I received the 55w kit, not the 35w kit that I ordered. They're bright enough to give me a headache on the way home from my parents today. I think most of that was due to not aiming them properly yet, and reflecting all the road signs big time.

mazda_pro5_2nr

11-22-2007, 11:57 PM

Did you get any problems from any cops? I want to get the 8000k at 55w due to the fact that at 8000k visibility diminishes but with the 55w it should make up for that....

THE Phen

11-23-2007, 01:10 AM

No problems so far. Got flashed twice on the way home. I'm going to aim them tomorrow. I'm hoping that will reduce the issue a little bit. They are really high right now.

kura808

11-23-2007, 02:27 AM

drive her for a bit. saw one of doctors from the country club driving his black s2000. he pulled up beside me and smiled xD hehe. that felt good

DeadGeneration

11-23-2007, 02:44 PM

Well... one less MAM pipe in the world. I was working on it, initially to fix a hole in the weld, when it became apparent that patching it up would not be right. I escavated every part of the pipe. It seems like the pipe was nice quality, when it was first born, but it's since deteriorated greatly. The amount of work needed to make it functional would not be long lasting. It would have to be constantly repaired.

JC-MP5

11-23-2007, 05:58 PM

Washed and waxed the Bullet today. Turtle Wax Ice FTW!

Yaggie1

11-23-2007, 08:06 PM

Didn't do too much today, but I did join the club !! 100k FTW !!

kudakev615

11-23-2007, 08:08 PM

^^im not too far behind. i think its bout time to sell the wagon:(

Yaggie1

11-23-2007, 08:20 PM

You know I have thought about trying to sell mine too but, just don't figure I would really get anything worthwhile out of it. I think I'd rather just work on getting a 3rd car and driving this one into the ground. I have a 70 mile drive to work everyday and would love to get another car that I don't have to pile the miles up on........ I was looking at an 04 R32 the other day but the guy sold it already...... Might just end up with a Speed 3 or 6 one of these days....

DeadGeneration

11-23-2007, 09:40 PM

Yea, I have pretty much decided to keep mine and run it into the ground as well.

My next additions to the fleet will be a 70's truck (75 ford F-100, still looking but that's prolly the closest to what I want) and 5.0 mustang, after that I will probably re-evaluate the situation. I would love a 96 Impala SS.

For the truck and the mustang, the initial cost of each should only be $1,000 or less, but the after market potential can run into the 10's of thousands haha.

The Protege5 needs to stick around forever, it's like the kid.

khaosman

11-23-2007, 09:47 PM

I too will run my Protege into the ground, unless someone wants to buy it (please ;))

magnumP5

11-23-2007, 11:34 PM

Same...

THE Phen

11-23-2007, 11:53 PM

I've had mine for 10 months now, put 24k miles on it, and am enjoying every minute of it. I'm going to get the rust fixed after this winter and continue enjoying it. Now that I have 115k miles on it, I can justify buying aftermarket stuff to "fix" things.

magnumP5

11-23-2007, 11:58 PM

Don't get me wrong, I love this car but it's now getting to the point where I'm spending money just to keep it driveable. I've had it for over 2.5 years and about 25k miles and enjoyed every bit of it but if someone offered the right price I'd probably sell. It's either that or I'm running her into the ground...

THE Phen

11-24-2007, 12:12 AM

Didn't do too much today, but I did join the club !! 100k FTW !!

Your silver needles look good. I did mine as well, but they didn't come out as nice. I'm going to work with them one of these days when I'm bored.

magnumP5

11-24-2007, 12:19 AM

Your silver needles look good. I did mine as well, but they didn't come out as nice. I'm going to work with them one of these days when I'm bored.
Find a set of '03.5 MSP gauges and be done with it - that's what I did :) Yeah, I was trying to figure out how he had silver gauge faces and needles but no "Mazdaspeed" logo. Looks good.

Yaggie1

11-24-2007, 12:50 AM

Hey Thanks, they didn't turn out too bad. I didn't mask off as much as I should have and got some overspray but, they came out OK.

Your silver needles look good. I did mine as well, but they didn't come out as nice. I'm going to work with them one of these days when I'm bored.

evilmonkeyMSP

11-24-2007, 05:10 PM

Replaced all (front and rear) brake pads. Stops nicely now :D the front pads were almost non existent lol

Hy8us

11-24-2007, 06:15 PM

reverse glow gauges installed...http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123689491

NCZ13

11-25-2007, 01:26 AM

went to sears and got goodies =D

got a set or torx wrenches and took off and cleaned the IAC

idles muuuuch better now.

new tools ftw

Breeegz

11-25-2007, 03:14 AM

werd

NCZ13

11-25-2007, 03:42 AM

when i was taking off one of the torx screws it dropped, and it fell underneath my engine on the floor...

which i handily retrieved with my new LED lit magnetic picker upper tool thingamabob (eekdance)

Reitrof

11-25-2007, 10:06 AM

Drove her 1500 miles to Toronto and back.

DeadGeneration

11-25-2007, 01:02 PM

what's IAC stand for

aMaff

11-25-2007, 01:30 PM

Idle Air Control

DeadGeneration

11-25-2007, 01:45 PM

oh, that's the idle knob eh?

NCZ13

11-25-2007, 02:00 PM

it was relatively easy to clean. much easier then the egr valve. i just sprayed it with some brake kleen to get rid of the carbon buildup on that brownish plunger piece.

i drove it around last night for awhile, and i had 2 misfire episodes, but ill attest that to some arcing. ill swap out the plugs this week.

DeadGeneration

11-25-2007, 03:23 PM

I have never experienced a misfire. youtube here I come

NCZ13

11-25-2007, 03:27 PM

I have never experienced a misfire. youtube here I come

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSAg5d6swHQ

here was a video of my car missing. although it doesnt look like a big deal, you feel it throughout the whole entire car.

DeadGeneration

11-25-2007, 03:40 PM

Do you have an automatic? I dip into the 200RPM range some times on my manual when I take off with too little gas. It's actually kind of fun, lol. Rough idle has gotten me that low as well before, but I just rev it back to life. It hasn't done that in a long time for me, I considered doing all the cleaning of the various parts to fix it after reading all the threads. I just raced the car around a bit and it doesn't do that to me any more. I vary the car between driving like a grandma, normal, and aggressively.

NCZ13

11-25-2007, 03:42 PM

nope im manual as well. i dunno im about to leave for work, im sure my car will be ok lol

NCZ13

11-25-2007, 09:38 PM

drove my car home from work. it idled like shit. the idles would dip low when i pushed the clutch in. when i started it up, and started to drive off, my idle started goin nuts, and then idled low, then died.

wtf is wrong with my car,

Salmon_Rob

11-25-2007, 09:45 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2063644257_a3990f9ee0_b.jpg
heres full story for kansei, as he cant post it :
"I was stopped in rush hour syracuse traffic. Woman behind me also stopped. Idiot behind her didn't bother....smashy smash 12 car pileup. Front bumper just scratched.. Car in front of me just...never even stopped. My car will now be 100 miles from rochester."

one of the 22v trinity has fallen. moment of silence
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whitemp5seattle

11-25-2007, 09:50 PM

the curse is back! everybody park your p5's immediately! (dark)

I drove 300 miles back from Montreal today...good thing the curse didn't get me!

DeadGeneration

11-25-2007, 10:06 PM

That Sucks!

Demoniam

11-25-2007, 10:08 PM

rolled right over 88888 today, on the way home.

jeg0024

11-25-2007, 10:11 PM

^nice

DeadGeneration

11-25-2007, 10:12 PM

I washed it for another Magazine Shoot..

Makes 4 Total...

imposter!

D-rock240

11-25-2007, 10:25 PM

Chicoloco

11-25-2007, 10:44 PM

:'( sad

dave45090

11-25-2007, 10:51 PM

That sucks! I hate if for Chris. It seems he has the worst luck. I loved his car so much. Sucks.

Any idea of what he will do next.....car wise? Or has it not really fallen just down for a while?

"I was stopped in rush hour syracuse traffic. Woman behind me also stopped. Idiot behind her didn't bother....smashy smash 12 car pileup. Front bumper just scratched.. Car in front of me just...never even stopped. My car will now be 100 miles from rochester."

one of the 22v trinity has fallen. moment of silence
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D-rock240

11-25-2007, 10:53 PM

Spicy MSP if the P5 is totalled, it has to have no rust though.

Chicoloco

11-25-2007, 11:00 PM

I don't think there's that much damage there...?

StealthWyvern

11-25-2007, 11:10 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2063644257_a3990f9ee0_b.jpg

I'm sorry to see your car wrecked up. However it doesn't look to bad. I know I can't see the complete damage from the picture, but it doesn't seem like it would be to bad.

on a side note... is it me but when I see the picture the words "Surprize buttsex" comes into mind.

whitemp5seattle

11-25-2007, 11:16 PM

on a side note... is it me but when I see the picture the words "Surprize buttsex" comes into mind.

(rofl2)

mazdaspeed777

11-25-2007, 11:47 PM

I am working on installing an air/fuel and voltmeter gauge and it would be great if you guys could help me out on a few questions.

First of on the back of the voltmeter gauge there are three smaller peggs, do all these need to be wired to a switched positive wire for all the lights to work on the gauge? Here is a pic of what I am talking about:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/cb62c82da9a5.jpg

Secondly I was having trouble finding a good switched positive wire under the dash of my P5, anyone know a good one to splice into?

mazdaspeed777

11-26-2007, 01:05 AM

You can remove the plastic from around the steering wheel/key assembly..

A wire will be easy to find with a multi meter.

Great idea! thanks brian

evilmonkeyMSP

11-26-2007, 09:43 AM

drove it to work today for the first time in a month...since it has brakes again lol

THE Phen

11-26-2007, 10:31 AM

I plan to aim the headlights as soon as I get home from work. Driving home last night in the rain / snow mix with 55w HIDs pointing upwards was painful to others...

aMaff

11-26-2007, 10:33 AM

brakes are over rated (shrug)

evilmonkeyMSP

11-26-2007, 10:34 AM

(werd) I know....only pussies need brakes...real men use their feet...
brakes are over rated (shrug)

joneb4evr

11-26-2007, 10:54 AM

well my P5 is at the dealer.

everything is stock so I'm checking out the clunking in the front and back.
front clunk happens when i go into reverse.
rear clunk happens over bumps and into dips.
i might need a new head gasket, some oil is leaking at a bolt near where you fill the oil.
and heater doesn't work properly.

i have the extended protection plan with mazda so i figured id see what'll get covered under warranty. mines a 2002 with 92600 miles. wish me luck. ;) hopefully i won't need to pay outa my own pocket *knock on wood*

Salmon_Rob

11-26-2007, 10:54 AM

i flinstone it

MyZmZm

11-26-2007, 02:53 PM

my baby was violated on the weekend :( she was parked in the driveway and somehow was left unlocked, so thankfully there's no damage to the car. bastards took the garage door opener (which has since been reprogrammed), my little baggie with a few tools and my wheel lock key (VERY pissed about that) from the glovebox, and my custom sub box and sub. they didn't touch the HU though, which kind of baffles me. also took some stuff from our neighbour's jeep, which was also unlocked (xm satellite radio, and a couple other small, easy to grab items).

all in all, could have been a lot worse, but as it is i'm pissed; not so much that they took my stuff, but at the whole inconvenience and aggravation of the situation. especially because i now have to cross my fingers and hope that i can get the wheels off the car without damaging them or breaking something. wish me luck on that...

evilmonkeyMSP

11-26-2007, 02:55 PM

you wont be getting the wheels off w/ out that key...your dealer should be able to get you another.

aMaff

11-26-2007, 03:00 PM

seriously, they're not going anywhere w/o a key.

moxnix

11-26-2007, 03:17 PM

a couple of 1/2 inch sockets you don't care about + hammer = wheels off.

aMaff

11-26-2007, 03:18 PM

I've never been successful with that. Even using the tools that are SUPPOSED to take those things off. Then again, I've only tried a couple times.

i12drivemyMP5

11-26-2007, 03:21 PM

Good tire store can get them off without a key or damage to rims. This was yesterday but her goes anyhoo........Did the DG dash panel thing over the glovebox in silver to match gauge bezel, radio bezel, door lock panels, etc. complete with MP5 badge. Not sure if I like it tho, big change, might be over the top. Will post up pics in another thread.

Demoniam

11-26-2007, 03:38 PM

/\ pics please /\

MyZmZm

11-26-2007, 04:42 PM

moxnix

11-26-2007, 06:37 PM

I've never been successful with that. Even using the tools that are SUPPOSED to take those things off. Then again, I've only tried a couple times.

I did it when I lost the key to the stock MSP wheel locks and I had an autox event to get to. It worked but I still have some craftsman sockets that I need to get the lugnuts out of and take back to sears.

DeadGeneration

11-26-2007, 07:23 PM

I hate stupid theives. This is how it works. It's probably a kid, or kids. Eitherway, they are new to stealing things. Once they go from just trying doors, they will graduate to breaking in. Anyway, since they took your wheel lock and garage door opener I don't know WTF they were thinking. Hopefully they are stupid enough to come back with those items and you can see them and catch a suspicious person in the act. Then shoot them in the head and sprinkle crack on them.

aMaff

11-26-2007, 07:27 PM

Then shoot them in the head and sprinkle crack on them.
Hey man, you don't want to leave anyone guessing!

(rofl) chappelle ftw!

StealthWyvern

11-26-2007, 07:39 PM

I installed the driver side SU MM in today! Full set of solid mm in a auto and vibrations arn't bad at all imo on the auto.

aMaff

11-26-2007, 07:42 PM

solid MM?! No bushing material at all? Last I checked, the SU mounts weren't solid by a long shot.

JoshP5

11-26-2007, 07:52 PM

I'm pretty sure by solid he means no holes in the bushing material (unlike holey stock mounts).

CTt3P5

11-26-2007, 08:29 PM

local NTB quoted me $25 a wheel, which i'd rather not pay unless i have to. i picked up one of those 'emergency' removal kits (requires an impact wrench, which hubby and our neighbour have) so i'm hoping that works.

i know the wheel lock kit i bought was a mcgard one, even though i got it at the dealership. how would i be able to get another key for it? i obviously don't have the original packaging or any sort of code/serial numbers for it...

Sorry to hear Andrea.....a very odd robbery considering what they took and what they left behind. I would keep a watchful eye out in case they try to come back and steal your wheels now that they have the key. As for a replacement try this http://www.mcgard.com/search/default.aspx?PrimNavID=1&NavID=8 Just put Mazda in for the make and the only year range available is 85-07. At least you can match up your current locks to the photos.

StealthWyvern

11-26-2007, 08:34 PM

solid MM?! No bushing material at all? Last I checked, the SU mounts weren't solid by a long shot.

No one makes true solid motor mounts for our cars. So the next best thing is SLS, AWR, and Steet Unit motor mounts.

This is what I installed.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/StealthWyvern/SUPAMMK-2.jpg

I'm pretty sure by solid he means no holes in the bushing material (unlike holey stock mounts).

Correct

whitemp5seattle

11-26-2007, 10:44 PM

Woody54

11-26-2007, 11:16 PM

note to everyone, robbery's suck. that's two in a week! although my car was locked and they happened to break the damn window. is it worth it getting some kind of security system. we have an alarm and all but i don't know what it actually does?

whitemp5seattle

11-27-2007, 01:25 AM

we don't really have an alarm. we have a keyless doorlock remote with a panic button if you fall down near your car and can't get up. you can buy a factory alarm from mazda which has a shock sensor, but prolly the best thing would be to get an aftermarket alarm...or at least a blinking red light to put somewhere on the dash lol

NCZ13

11-27-2007, 02:12 AM

im so confused on what plugs to get... i did some searches, and i came up with

NGK BKR5E-11

im also gonna clean my maf and see if my idle will finally stop terrorizing me at stoplights

Bala

11-27-2007, 02:51 AM

Bought a used '07 PT Cruiser for the wife and made the P5 my daily driver ...

Salmon_Rob

11-27-2007, 10:50 AM

tired of fixing rims? :p

Bala

11-27-2007, 12:11 PM

tired of fixing rims? :p

lol - yeah.

DeadGeneration

11-27-2007, 12:51 PM

so you have 3 cars now?

Crazee D

11-27-2007, 01:19 PM

OH NOES!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2063644257_a3990f9ee0_b.jpg

bazooka joe

11-27-2007, 01:30 PM

ouch!:(

FrolessWonder

11-27-2007, 01:34 PM

is the intake mani support bracket really necessary? I want to put in my oil pressure sender but can't get that out and its in my way. If i cut it off am i risking damaging something?

mx-p5

11-27-2007, 01:44 PM

Went and got myself a can of Krylon BBQ black paint and blacked out my headlights.
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579959O663672854.jpg
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579970O752336711.jpg

Did the rear valance as well.
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579976O749279530.jpg

Whatcha'll think?

Tylor

Foolish

11-27-2007, 01:44 PM

Tried to drive the P5 this morning, but as soon as we got into the garage, my son started saying "White Van, White Van." I got my wife to drop me my other keys, and drove the kid to school in the MPV. :(

I did spend a while last night looking at pictures of Sport-20's. If the next car we buy goes to my wife, and I take over the P5 as my daily, I'd seriously consider trading hood/fenders/front bumper with a '99-00 owner that wants the MP3 look, and picking up a Sport-20 bumper and grill. It would be unique, and I love the Sport-20 look.

Edit: ^ooh, I like the matte-black valance^

evilmonkeyMSP

11-27-2007, 01:46 PM

looks good. Nice job :D
Went and got myself a can of Krylon BBQ black paint and blacked out my headlights.
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579959O663672854.jpg
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579970O752336711.jpg

Did the rear valance as well.
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579976O749279530.jpg

Whatcha'll think?

Tylor

Bala

11-27-2007, 02:33 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2063644257_a3990f9ee0_b.jpg

:( - Same for Andrea and Woody ... tough week for P5s

Bala

11-27-2007, 02:35 PM

so you have 3 cars now?

Yup - wouldn't be the first time ...

CTt3P5

11-27-2007, 05:16 PM

Went and got myself a can of Krylon BBQ black paint and blacked out my headlights.
Did the rear valance as well.
Whatcha'll think?

Tylor

Looks good!!! I like the rear valance as well...I have been contemplating doing the same on my car.

khaosman

11-27-2007, 07:45 PM

is the intake mani support bracket really necessary? I want to put in my oil pressure sender but can't get that out and its in my way. If i cut it off am i risking damaging something?

Yeah it'll put a lot of weight and stress on the face of it. I think someone's cracked due to that. Cutting it will suck worse too, haha. Those bolts shouldn't be too tough to hit though, get a decent size breaker bar, even a 3/8" one and go to town. 14mm socket IIRC.

NCZ13

11-27-2007, 07:59 PM

got new plugs (ngk v power) and some maf cleaner and cleaned my MAF.

gapped the plugs at .43

seems ok now. time will tell. i did notice tho when i was taking out my old plugs the C1 wire had white powdery substance on the inside portion of the boot. this suggests arcing right? and could be the culprit of my misfirey idle?

liljae8

11-27-2007, 08:09 PM

it looks good. i always wanted to do my rear valance, i just neer got to it! nice job

Went and got myself a can of Krylon BBQ black paint and blacked out my headlights.
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579959O663672854.jpg
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579970O752336711.jpg

Did the rear valance as well.
http://photo.ringo.com/243/243579976O749279530.jpg

Whatcha'll think?

Tylor

THE Phen

11-28-2007, 12:20 AM

That rear valance is hot. I think that may get done on mine when it warms up...

Here's a picture of the HIDs I installed on Thanksgiving.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2353/2070506584_0e3d23002d.jpg

aMaff

11-28-2007, 12:24 AM

I'm trying to convince a lady to sell me a set of these:
http://www.edgeracing.com/images/wheel/flik_ftd_(matt_titanium)_angle_zoom.jpg

They're Flik FTDs in Matte Titanium. 16x7, +43. 16lbs ea. Should be able to fit a nice 215/45 under there :). I may need to roll the fenders in the rear, but I need to do that now, so...what the F ever lol. I envision a meaty RS2 Z212. Mmmmmmmmmm, hot sex :D

I've always been a fan of the small wheel, meaty tire look, so if it works out, it should be fun.

She's trying to sell them as a package deal on a local forum w/ a few sets of race tires. They were on her C-Stock autocross MX5 and they've currently got a set of R's mounted. She hasn't had many bites, so she says she'll let me know soon if they haven't sold in the 'package deal' when she'll sell em to me separate.

$200. Word.

JoshP5

11-28-2007, 12:56 AM

I will need to roll the fenders in the rearFixed.
rollyourfender.com

aMaff

11-28-2007, 01:00 AM

hahahahah I know. I need to roll them now. 17x7 42 offset w/ 215 tires = occasional shriek from the rear. We're working on a date to rent 1 of these for our little group down here so we can all do 'em.

kura808

11-28-2007, 03:13 AM

so what became of his car? the post just said 100 mi from rochester. i'm thinking it's not totaled? his car was one of the p5s i first fell in love wit on this forum..damn hope he's ok and his p5 is ok.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2007/2063644257_a3990f9ee0_b.jpg

mx-p5

11-28-2007, 09:06 AM

Per request, a shot of the rear valance from further away

http://photo.ringo.com/243/243721263O863290969.jpg

Tylor

aMaff

11-28-2007, 09:27 AM

any chance of a write up thread on the rear valence? (naughty)

mx-p5

11-28-2007, 09:30 AM

I'll do it up today.

Tylor

aMaff

11-28-2007, 09:32 AM

It should be fairly simple to write up. The end result pics mostly speak for themselves

CTt3P5

11-28-2007, 09:49 AM

Not today but last night.....left the house to pick my daughter up from dance and everything was bright. When we were leaving the studio I noticed things were not so bright.....my goshdarn (cleaned up version) PS headlight is now out!!! I just freakin' replaced the DS last Tuesday!!!

That is now two sets of Silverstars I have gone thru. (argh) So now I am looking at the Osram Silverstars but came acorss the Osram Night Breakers on http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_list.asp?cat1=44&cat2=4 Just don't know if I want to drop $60 on bulbs??? I can get the regular Osrams for $38 shipped off of ebay.

mx-p5

11-28-2007, 10:00 AM

THE Phen

11-28-2007, 10:01 AM

I got sick of buying lights, so I just went with the HIDs. Much nicer.

Woody54

11-28-2007, 10:30 AM

Per request, a shot of the rear valance from further away

http://photo.ringo.com/243/243721263O863290969.jpg

Tylor

looks nice, i should be doing that once springtime rolls around and i have some free garage space.

I got sick of buying lights, so I just went with the HIDs. Much nicer.

that's exactly what i did. after 2 sets of silverstars in about a year, decided to go with the HID's. It really is worth it.

Breeegz

11-28-2007, 10:40 AM

that's exactly what i did. after 2 sets of silverstars in about a year, decided to go with the HID's. It really is worth it.

I was going through silverstars every 6 months, 6000k HID for over a year with no problems...

I wouldn't have it any other way. A $250 HID kit is worth every penny IMHO.

CTt3P5

11-28-2007, 10:43 AM

I dropped $50 on the Silverstar Ultras and have been quite happy for the past month. I can't tell yo uhow far outside that they'll last, but, I will keep you updated.

If these do go out, I won't be spending that much on Halogens again, i'll be buying an HID kit.

Tylor

I have thought about the Ultra's but after going thru two sets of the regular I am not sure.... Sylvania's website does have a $10 rebate going on them right now though. I know a lot of other members are using the Osram's and I haven't read anything bad about them yet.

I got sick of buying lights, so I just went with the HIDs. Much nicer.

Trust me, I am thinking about this as well.

that's exactly what i did. after 2 sets of silverstars in about a year, decided to go with the HID's. It really is worth it.

I am in the same boat you were....read through some of the vendors threads for HID's yesterday. Just not sure what temp I would go with (anywhere from 4-6k) and which brand.

THE Phen

11-28-2007, 10:45 AM

I have the 5000k's. I paid $125 for the kit.

CTt3P5

11-28-2007, 10:45 AM

I was going through silverstars every 6 months, 6000k HID for over a year with no problems...

I wouldn't have it any other way. A $250 HID kit is worth every penny IMHO.

How is that 6k kit for foul weather and night driving? I figure you are the best to ask given your location! :) That is the light output I am considering.

Salmon_Rob

11-28-2007, 11:00 AM

not sure about 6k, probably a little worse than 5, but 5k is decent in night/bad weather. 4300 is the best, then 5, then everything gets worse from there

THE Phen

11-28-2007, 11:10 AM

And 55w bulbs make snow look like hyperdrive.

Salmon_Rob

11-28-2007, 11:38 AM

no, that was just 22v light speed ;)

evilmonkeyMSP

11-28-2007, 11:42 AM

We've gone Plaid!

Salmon_Rob

11-28-2007, 11:49 AM

bwahahaha

DeadGeneration

11-28-2007, 12:08 PM

I've been pretty happy with my luminics

THE Phen

11-28-2007, 12:35 PM

We've gone Plaid!

LOL!

bazooka joe

11-28-2007, 12:41 PM

Per request, a shot of the rear valance from further away

http://photo.ringo.com/243/243721263O863290969.jpg

Tylor
nice job! i have a CF piece there, it really stands out!

JoshP5

11-28-2007, 12:52 PM

How is that 6k kit for foul weather and night driving? I figure you are the best to ask given your location! :) That is the light output I am considering.

Because of changes in the capsule gas chemistry, HIDs shift upspectrum slowly with time. So your 6000K kit will be "hotter" after a year or so. Higher color temp capsules were originally developed as replacements to color match older capsules.

D-rock240

11-28-2007, 01:33 PM

We've gone Plaid!

I think I'll watch Spaceballs again tonight :)

THE Phen

11-28-2007, 01:35 PM

Always a great selection.

CTt3P5

11-28-2007, 02:01 PM

Because of changes in the capsule gas chemistry, HIDs shift upspectrum slowly with time. So your 6000K kit will be "hotter" after a year or so. Higher color temp capsules were originally developed as replacements to color match older capsules.

Ah, nice to know. If I do go the HID route I am now considering the 5K kit as I do a lot of night (early morning) driving.

mx-p5

11-28-2007, 02:03 PM

My plan will be to go with 4500K low's, I have a 6000K set for the highs, and I want to order some 3000k shorties for the fogs.

But, it'll take time to collect money. I'd rather some eibach pros.

Tylor

JoshP5

11-28-2007, 02:52 PM

I'm pretty happy with my Osram Rallye 65s, but if I ever go HID they'll be close to 4000K--that's the brightest and whitest.

THE Phen

11-28-2007, 02:54 PM

Well, actually according to the site where I got mine, the 5000k's were a few hundred lumens brighter than the 4x00k's. I don't know why.

Chicoloco

11-28-2007, 04:34 PM

4300k is the brightest. Wich site was that?

5000k is still a lot brighter than halogen. The higher the temp, it will move through out the spectrum but will have less output.

Blue is more stressful to the eyes.

JoshP5

11-28-2007, 04:50 PM

Well, actually according to the site where I got mine, the 5000k's were a few hundred lumens brighter than the 4x00k's. I don't know why.

I could see how 55w 5000K > 35w 4x00K. Otherwise...?

Chicoloco

11-28-2007, 04:59 PM

haha is that a joke?

CTt3P5

11-28-2007, 08:49 PM

Meh, no HID's for now....ordered a pair of the Osram Silverstar's off of ebay. Hopefully they will last me longer....

CTt3P5

11-28-2007, 08:56 PM

Per request, a shot of the rear valance from further away
Tylor

Looking good from afar as well. Now it's time to paint the emblems and do the Mazda6 wagon rear wiper conversion! (thumb)

THE Phen

11-28-2007, 09:12 PM

Ah yes, I found my mistake. I was looking at the wrong one. Please excuse my incorrectness. Here is the link to the info I tried to quote from memory.

http://www.therpmstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=143&products_id=38&osCsid=312e05e6398b1b129b63abc2aa309557

Chicoloco

11-28-2007, 10:24 PM

No worries. Post pics of them HIDs! :D

aMaff

11-29-2007, 12:27 AM

Took some time tonight to organize my new... office :D
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/Houses/IMG_0811.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/Houses/IMG_0812.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/Houses/IMG_0813.jpg

Red shop towels make excellent drawer liners :p

NCZ13

11-29-2007, 12:35 AM

^ ill be doing that soon when i move back into my house. (some of you may remember my garage fire) =D

ball bearing drawers ftw =P

aMaff

11-29-2007, 12:43 AM

The things they have for organizing sockets are absolutely the greatest invention ever. I'm so glad I won't often have to go hunting in my toolbox squinting to read the stamped numbers on the sockets. I think I used to spend more time doing that than anything. I also picked up a set of the laser etched 1/2" drive sockets from sears tonight. It was great. There was a bolt on the miata's transmission I was working loose that I couldn't even see (had to do it by feel as it was on the very top of the tranny) and I look up, and out of the blackness all I see is the number "17" on the side of the socket. FTMFW!

THE Phen

11-29-2007, 07:31 AM

Looks like the same tool box that I have, but mine's black.

bazooka joe

11-29-2007, 08:08 AM

Looking good from afar as well. Now it's time to paint the emblems and do the Mazda6 wagon rear wiper conversion! (thumb)
nice jeff!

mx-p5

11-29-2007, 08:45 AM

Looking good from afar as well. Now it's time to paint the emblems and do the Mazda6 wagon rear wiper conversion! (thumb)

I am actually quite fond of my silver emblems. Matches the exhaust. As to the wiper, that's def. on my list of mods along with tribute washer nozzles and an MP3 shifter.

Tylor

aMaff

11-29-2007, 08:54 AM

Looks like the same tool box that I have, but mine's black.

yeah, they have a black version of that toolbox. It's actually 2 stacked boxes. the 1 on the bottom has casters and I think 5 decently deep drawers (the bottom couple are enormous. That may be where the power tools sleep...), and the top is a 6 drawer deal that sits on top (3 full width, 3 small ones @ the top). Damn thing was on sale too, so I'm really happy w/ that :D

RacerXGirl

11-29-2007, 08:58 AM

I think that's the one that Luke wants to get Andrew...did it have an additional/optional box that went in the middle?

aMaff

11-29-2007, 09:02 AM

I think that's the one that Luke wants to get Andrew...did it have an additional/optional box that went in the middle?

Yeah, there's another one you can get. What's fun is you'll notice that they stack all 3 in the store, then the fine print notes that it's only the top and bottom pieces included in the price they're advertising lol. Kind of a tool thing you do, but I always try to read the fine print, so that didn't sneak up w/ me. I didn't think I needed the middle part yet, so I just went w/ the 2 piece for the time being. The 3rd can be bought if / when I need it.

DeadGeneration

11-29-2007, 11:39 AM

The problem with that is you have to remember to put the things back where they belong. I tend to pull tools out and use them and keep pulling tools out until the job is done. When the job is done I just leave everything out because I am busy playing with what I just created or eating or getting cleaned up. Then the tools just lay around unorganized anyway.

THE Phen

11-29-2007, 12:21 PM

yeah, they have a black version of that toolbox. It's actually 2 stacked boxes. the 1 on the bottom has casters and I think 5 decently deep drawers (the bottom couple are enormous. That may be where the power tools sleep...), and the top is a 6 drawer deal that sits on top (3 full width, 3 small ones @ the top). Damn thing was on sale too, so I'm really happy w/ that :D

Yep, same one. And the best part...The whole thing fits in the P5! That's how I got mine home from a friend of mine's house. I bought it off him with a nice variety of tools (90% Craftsman) included!

JLBMP5

11-29-2007, 06:14 PM

today I changed my front brakes .I went with the cheap ones from autozone. X-mass is to close to be buying parts for my car and unemployment does not pay enough to buy the high dollar stuff so maybe this summer after I find some work and holidays are done and over with I can buy some good ones.Till then I know my car will stop without the worry of worn out brake pads.

Demoniam

11-29-2007, 06:36 PM

Still no job prospects, James? I hope things look up for ya soon!

DeadGeneration

11-29-2007, 07:05 PM

3-6 months of living expenses should be in savings for situations like yours. Hope you are fortunate enough to have that. Good luck!

i12drivemyMP5

11-29-2007, 08:03 PM

3-6 months of living expenses should be in savings for situations like yours. Hope you are fortunate enough to have that. Good luck!I'm willing to bet that 0.000006909664% of people are prepared like that with the financial pressures of just getting by that are prevelent in today's world. Sure it's possible...if you deprive yourself & just go to work & stay home. Unless you have no kids, your parents paid for college AND you graduated & lucked into some lucrative longterm economyproof job. Good advice but not really that realistic of an expectation in this day & age. I will however 2nd the wish of luck scoring new employment. Back on topic, worked over the rush hour traffic coming & going today.

NCZ13

11-29-2007, 08:21 PM

ive been talking to andrew mercado at bluebatmobile.net. hes gonna used my cars to make some templates. so ill be rocking his products =D

MTV

11-29-2007, 08:48 PM

installed an automatic starter for the winter... range of 2000 feet!

sick!

CTt3P5

11-30-2007, 12:32 AM

ive been talking to andrew mercado at bluebatmobile.net. hes gonna used my cars to make some templates. so ill be rocking his products =D

Templates for what? I currently have his smoked reverse and rear turn signal overlays and love 'em plus some custom overlays for the wifey's MPV. :)

silverpro5

11-30-2007, 01:33 AM

Hey - does anyone know where I can buy a block heater for my P5? I tried searching the forum and the internets and I found nothing. I thought mazdastuff.com had them, but no dice.

DeadGeneration

11-30-2007, 01:41 AM

www.*************.com (http://www.*************.com) kgo

are you allowed to do that? ... hold on www.***************...BLAST! Still discretionary. poop.

NCZ13

11-30-2007, 03:12 AM

Templates for what? I currently have his smoked reverse and rear turn signal overlays and love 'em plus some custom overlays for the wifey's MPV. :)

eyelids, and smoked tailights with turn signal and reverse cutouts.

ive got his red outs on my reverse lights

Salmon_Rob

11-30-2007, 09:39 AM

are you allowed to do that? ... hold on www.*************** (http://www.***************)...BLAST! Still discretionary. poop.
its only 2 days old ;)

khaosman

11-30-2007, 05:47 PM

Started working on the P5, couldn't get the axle out of the transmission though. I think I'm just being weak today :( Hopefully I'll get it running today, drive it for a while (zomg boost!!! not a minivan!!!), and then park it back in the garage before the snow storm hits tomorrow.

mitchell21

11-30-2007, 09:03 PM

Just turned 230,000km and stll runs like new!(rockon)

khaosman

12-01-2007, 02:20 AM

YAY SHE RUNS!!!!! (flash)(flash)(yippy)

After nearly 1.5 months down-time, she runs again. All thanks to about an hour of work and my buddy Gabe helping me yank the axle out.

The boost felt SOOOOO good, must be a combination of driving minivan or Camry for extended period of time and the cold weather. It pulled super hard! I drove it around for about 30 minutes through my favorite curves and places where I can let it rip, then filled it full up with gas and parked it back in the garage. That's where she'll stay until I find or rent another place to park her after I buy a daily driver car.

aMaff

12-01-2007, 02:27 AM

FREAKIN SWEET DUDE! Contrats! It's a good feeling huh? :D

dwpeek

12-01-2007, 11:25 AM

I just put on a set of Tien S-Techs on my 02 P5. With the stock struts, it handels great. I can't imagine what it will be like once the new 19.5mm, AWR sway bar and the Tokico HP struts are on.

Shasta

12-01-2007, 06:22 PM

I just put on a set of Tien S-Techs on my 02 P5. With the stock struts, it handels great. I can't imagine what it will be like once the new 19.5mm, AWR sway bar and the Tokico HP struts are on.

Yeah I love them too, the rake is perfect in my eyes. But hoping they get a little bit more comfortable with Tokicos. Bit of a bounce when driving on section roadways.

khaosman

12-01-2007, 06:38 PM

FREAKIN SWEET DUDE! Contrats! It's a good feeling huh? :D

The best! (thumb)

JC-MP5

12-02-2007, 12:23 PM

I got to 210 miles on a half tank of gas. Accomplishment for me. lol

MTV

12-02-2007, 01:32 PM

^^ya, gas mileage on this car sucks!

i get 500 KM's per tank if im lucky

GMalatrasi

12-02-2007, 02:09 PM

I've been getting 26-28 mpg but that's mostly highway.

BTW: Does anyone know how hard it is to change the clutch?
The service manual isn't all that detailed, I couldn't find a How-to either.
I've been feeling it slip under hard acceleration.

silverpro5

12-02-2007, 04:49 PM

Hey - does anyone know where I can buy a block heater for my P5? I tried searching the forum and the internets and I found nothing. I thought mazdastuff.com had them, but no dice.

anyone?

dave45090

12-02-2007, 05:20 PM

Bump for a good answer.

I've been getting 26-28 mpg but that's mostly highway.

BTW: Does anyone know how hard it is to change the clutch?
The service manual isn't all that detailed, I couldn't find a How-to either.
I've been feeling it slip under hard acceleration.

Yaggie1

12-02-2007, 05:22 PM

I coulda swore that Chris (kansei) had a thread where he installed a block heater....
anyone?

i12drivemyMP5

12-02-2007, 05:31 PM

Washed the filthy beast..........not that, the car.

NCZ13

12-02-2007, 10:26 PM

so i replaced teh spark plugs last tuesday, and the car was running great. no weird start up issues (where the rpms rise and fall) and i wasnt ahving any misfires. today i started my car up after work and my idle was rising and falling again, and it missfired at idle as well...

so far ive replaced plugs, the passanger side coil pack, and C1 wire. im tired of spending money. ive cleaned the IAC and teh EGR valve as well.

FrolessWonder

12-03-2007, 11:50 AM

I ran mine into the back of another car! hooray!

aMaff

12-03-2007, 11:51 AM

I hear that's not very good for our cars :(

CTt3P5

12-03-2007, 12:00 PM

I ran mine into the back of another car! hooray!

Sorry to hear!!! Hope everyone involved is ok and how bad is the damage?

CTt3P5

12-03-2007, 12:00 PM

I coulda swore that Chris (kansei) had a thread where he installed a block heater....

x2....I know he did it, but forget where/if he posted it up.

**edit**This is the best I could find....very crude but gives you an idea.....http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2925028&postcount=7

**edit**Thought I would stop post whoring......

Congrats Khaos on getting her back on the road!!

FrolessWonder

12-03-2007, 12:17 PM

Sorry to hear!!! Hope everyone involved is ok and how bad is the damage?

So far we are both ok, my back is starting to stiffen up though. The car is not in so good of shape, I'm pretty sure that it will be totaled. So far i need a new hood, new bumper, new radiator, new headlights, new core support, and new grill. My bumper support thing is pretty messed up too.

dwpeek

12-03-2007, 12:42 PM

MyZmZm

12-03-2007, 12:47 PM

pulled out the amp and HU with the help of our neighbor last in in preparation for trading in my car today or tomorrow - i'll miss her when she's gone, but it's time to move on. didn't give me quite what i was hoping for in trade, but it's the best offer i've had.

evilmonkeyMSP

12-03-2007, 12:51 PM

whatcha get instead?

FrolessWonder

12-03-2007, 01:01 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/autumnsend/S7303328.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/autumnsend/S7303324.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v37/autumnsend/S7303323.jpg
this was just after i flattened the hood a little to see if i could pop it open, but alas the hood will not budge.

Bala

12-03-2007, 01:29 PM

CTt3P5

12-03-2007, 02:01 PM

So far we are both ok, my back is starting to stiffen up though. The car is not in so good of shape, I'm pretty sure that it will be totaled. So far i need a new hood, new bumper, new radiator, new headlights, new core support, and new grill. My bumper support thing is pretty messed up too.

Did you get checked out by an EMT at the scene? If not might be worth a trip to the hospital. Can't see any of the pics but it does sound bad...if it is totalled - part out (light at the end of the tunnel?)

My Osram silverstars arrived this morning. I swapped out the burnt silverstar in the PS and will do the DS later this week when my new, used intake shows up!

magnumP5

12-03-2007, 02:08 PM

L8R

12-03-2007, 02:19 PM

Ouch, sorry to see man... hope all is well.

FrolessWonder

12-03-2007, 03:06 PM

Froless you did the exact same thing I did back in June - damage looks to be about the same as well except my radiator and bumper support were still fine - just pushed back. Damage total on mine was nearly $4k - no where near being totalled but still not fun. Hope everything works out for you.

thanks man, I sure hope not! The only thing im worried about is that car has about 101000 miles on it along with all that damage, so lets hope for the best!

thanks for all the kind words guys!

Woody54

12-03-2007, 04:04 PM

damn, sorry bout the accident. on a side note, those are nice rims(cool) at least they don't appear to be damaged.

A louie

12-03-2007, 04:17 PM

Hope everything works out Frost.

But on the real, you should sell me your eibachs and rims!

edit: And your tail lights!

DeadGeneration

12-03-2007, 08:11 PM

protege5 becoming rare... lol

jeg0024

12-03-2007, 08:22 PM

protege5 becoming rare... lol

you better watch out... it looks like it might be your color's turn now.

A louie

12-03-2007, 08:25 PM

Wow I just noticed, but the dust/dirt on the hood of the last picture looks like Darth vador!!!! lol

edit: I still think you should sell me your eibachs, rims, and tail lights! lol

Circuit

12-03-2007, 08:36 PM

Did the fogs always on bypass today, but somehow managed to blow out the driver's side lowbeam. Oh well, I guess I can drive on fogs only on the way home tonight lol.

bazooka joe

12-03-2007, 08:42 PM

put the cf hood away for the winter, got the all seasons on my winter rims...i hate winter(argh)

NCZ13

12-03-2007, 09:37 PM

while waiting at a stoplight coming out of the school parking lot i revved at a guy with a civic si hatch, to get his attention.=P

he comes up next to me and asks me what ive got that he really likes my car. he also asks me to run, but i said no, cause i dont do that anymore, especially with a car i know ill lose too anway.

his hatch was pretty clean, i just didnt likt he sound of his exhaust.

MyZmZm

12-03-2007, 09:38 PM

whatcha get instead?
2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS (v6, 4x4) w/72k on it. Paint and interior in great shape, as is the mechanical condition of the vehicle, with more than ample room for hauling around two furkids. Was really hoping to get a RAV4 - absolutely LOVED the seats, they fit me like a glove - but there just wasn't one in my price range or a dealer willing to give me anything close to what I was wanting for my car in trade. Later next year I may pick up a driver's seat from a wrecked RAV4 and see if I can get it to fit in the Rodeo, we'll see.

Salmon_Rob

12-03-2007, 11:30 PM

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123690262
VOTE

Yaggie1

12-03-2007, 11:47 PM

You dog !!
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123690262
VOTE

Salmon_Rob

12-03-2007, 11:51 PM

i didnt say for whom. i just said to vote. im like pdiddy

THE Phen

12-04-2007, 12:01 AM

Two 22v owners in the running. Ya see? I told you we'd soon rule the world!

Riken

12-04-2007, 04:56 PM

ah who to vote for, its so hard lol

Riken

12-04-2007, 04:57 PM

voted

Demoniam

12-04-2007, 05:04 PM

Voted

Salmon_Rob

12-04-2007, 08:16 PM

yay :D

NCZ13

12-04-2007, 08:36 PM

poured seafoam in my gas tank to see if thatll clean up my idle.

the insulator parts of the spark plug were white, this means that im running lean right?

altspace

12-04-2007, 09:13 PM

*sniffle

http://www.altspace.com/p5/zzl1.jpg

Reitrof

12-04-2007, 09:27 PM

*sniffle

Do you miss the P5 Josh?

aMaff

12-04-2007, 09:37 PM

*sniffle
http://www.altspace.com/p5/zzl1.jpg

fun times :)

redpr5

12-05-2007, 01:20 AM

did the fogs on with parking lots mod tonight before work. i love the way it looks and i have been wanting to do it for sooo long now. im really happy right now lol

and i never realized how bright my yellow fogs actually are, i can drive at night down a pitch black road with just the fogs. maybe i dont need the CATZ lights after all??

Salmon_Rob

12-05-2007, 01:21 AM

just drove it

altspace

12-05-2007, 08:04 AM

Awesome times. Loved my little P5.

Salmon_Rob

12-05-2007, 10:21 AM

do you love your big rx8? :p

Riken

12-05-2007, 02:43 PM

I must go to....oh wow I felt like something took over me, any who altspace you got a 8? How you like it? Im thinking of getting one any tips on model or year and such?

aMaff

12-05-2007, 02:55 PM

man, he's had one for a while now

ZoomZoom03

12-05-2007, 03:28 PM

put the stockers back on and removed DGM Lip for the winter season, gave the ride a quick bath as well. also has some rust fixed that i found under both of my rear wheel wells.

MTV

12-05-2007, 07:12 PM

Got a flat tire... hole in the sidewall

Another $200 down the drain...

rednecks_r_us

12-05-2007, 07:15 PM

Got a flat tire... hole in the sidewall

Another $200 down the drain...

you don't have any road hazard warranty?

NCZ13

12-05-2007, 07:23 PM

Got a flat tire... hole in the sidewall

Another $200 down the drain...

probably from your parking lot snow drifting =P

MyZmZm

12-05-2007, 09:07 PM

said goodbye and walked away from it for the last time tonight after doing the paperwork for the trade. yeah, i'll miss her but it was time to move on.

toady (my dog) will be happy now, she hasn't been able to go with me when i run errands for the past couple weeks because i've wanted to keep the car free of fur and nose-prints. she won't like being relegated to the cargo area instead of the back seat though...

whitemp5seattle

12-05-2007, 09:32 PM

glad to hear you got it sold, andrea! although it's sad you're leaving the p5 club... :(

Yaggie1

12-05-2007, 09:58 PM

hahahaha. Riiight, you were just promoting the 22v battle. Being objective of course. :D

i didnt say for whom. i just said to vote. im like pdiddy

Yaggie1

12-05-2007, 10:00 PM

Did nothing to my P5 today. I drove around in my big ass boat of a Lincoln Town Car rental........ Man, talk about body roll !!!

A louie

12-05-2007, 10:06 PM

Salmon_Rob

12-05-2007, 10:27 PM

hahahaha. Riiight, you were just promoting the 22v battle. Being objective of course. :Di cant willingly fight a 22v brotha

Yaggie1

12-05-2007, 10:28 PM

That's cool, I can pertty much concede victory to you I think. I'll try again next month. Nice job.

i cant willingly fight a 22v brotha

Salmon_Rob

12-05-2007, 10:30 PM

thank you, you as well. i look forward to battling you next month ;)

Yaggie1

12-05-2007, 11:06 PM

Nate hasn't posted what the theme will be has he ? I don't recall seeing anything yet.

thank you, you as well. i look forward to battling you next month ;)

Salmon_Rob

12-05-2007, 11:14 PM

nope. im ready though :D

MyZmZm

12-06-2007, 09:27 PM

What did you get?
2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS, v6 4x4 - it's nice to finally have something with a bit of power behind it, though i'll really miss the handling in the P5.

was wondering if anyone might be interested in an all-weather (4 layer) car cover custom fit for the P5; obviously i don't need it anymore. i only used it when i parked my car last winter for about 5 months, it's in brand new condition and worked great.

i also have NIB luminics yellow fog light bulbs. pm me if interested in either the car cover or bulbs.