What have you done to your P5 today?

[Katya4me]

Stock springs on, no swaybars!!!

[Chicoloco]

Washed the P5 for the last time today . . . dropped her off at the Jeep dealer and picked up my new Black with grey slate interior 08 Jeep Grand Cherokee! Couldnt be happier.

congrats, post some pics!

[Sliver5]

washed it up nice and then installed my 4700K HID's. They rock! Now I'm getting ready to order some wheels!

[ZOOMit]

washed it up nice and then installed my 4700K HID's. They rock! Now I'm getting ready to order some wheels!

Post some pics!!!!!

I'm still debating on running HIDs w/o a retro setup

[i12drivemyMP5]

Swapped out the old dead pedal with the Brach dead pedal. Much better, matches other pedals better.

[mazdaspeed777]

I cut, welded, and installed my MSP Racing Beat axleback today to get rid of my Mazdaspeed axlback:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/c3714617d93d.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/05e7bb0460ab.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/7b0bc5b315fe.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/9ffa210d42d7.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/2f0a36c15ae1.jpg

[808MP5]

got a $1450+ quote for a motor swap

[rednecks_r_us]

got a $1450+ quote for a motor swap


Does that include the motor?

[Sliver5]

Post some pics!!!!!

I'm still debating on running HIDs w/o a retro setup

will have pics of the HID's tonight but here's the wheels I'm getting.

(the pic is huge so I'm just gonna link it.)


http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/mbmcom.gm.xl.jpg

[CTt3P5]

Went to change the oil and after two pumps on the handle my 2 ton floor jack broke. (doh) Can't really complain as I got it new with jack stands for $5! So I made a trip to Sears and used my gift cards to pick up a 3 ton floor jack (now I can lift the MPV too) and a 5 piece offset box end wrench set.

That said the oil is now changed.

[bucksatan]

Went out and washed it, nice to take the 2000km of salt and slush off of it.

[dwpeek]

Just installed the AWR 21.5mm swaybar today. WOW!!! Nice upgrade.

[jeg0024]

Progress is better;)

[josh_silvernale]

Had to replace #4 spark plug. Had really bad misfire and got a egr trouble code. Cleaned it out. Didn't fix a thing. Pulled out #4 plug and the contacts where touching.

[jeg0024]

Thats not cool, you should check the intake screw recal thingy.

[magnumP5]

Drove her for the first time since Friday... I hurt my left knee pretty badly running (don't know how!) and I spent all day Friday barely being able to walk let alone use a clutch. I decided it'd be best to not agrivate it anymore so I decided not to drive all weekend. Feels better now and the morning commute went by just fine. Just gotta wait until running tonight... LOL, I really miss my P5 when I have to ride shotgun in my g/f's '01 LX 1.6L.

[DeadGeneration]

the clip on my front bumper that goes to the headlight section is broken and now the front bumper rattles like hell and I don't know how to fix it. It's actually the peice under the headlight that's broken and the tab on the bumper itself is alright.

[mazdaspeed777]

Just installed the AWR 21.5mm swaybar today. WOW!!! Nice upgrade.

Sweet! I just got a 22mm Progress rear sway. Just waiting on my AWR adjustable endlinks for front and back to install. I have been driving around with no sway bars for a month or two now because I had to cut my stock endlinks to get them off when I installed my Espiler springs. It will be nice to have them back again

[wmbeaver]

washed the p5 at a place that recycles water...damn drought

[ptuy2k]

Got nearly 130k on my p5- bought new in 2002. Got tired of pot hold damage and decided to go with 195 55 15 snow tires for this season. Also got lifetime alignment. Got the thule box for skis, camping, etc earlier this year, thule bike rack for family bike trips last year. Unfoturunately, paint is abused, recent front end collision and decided to go aftermarket. Im afraid to put anymore $ into this car. May have to go out and get another one with lower mileage to replace this one.

[bucksatan]

Bought and installed some new wiper blades on the front. Booked an oil change and transmission oil change for wednesday (yes, I could do it myself, but I live in a condo with no driveway at this time). Bought some scotchguard for the mazdaspeed protege floormats.

[bucksatan]

washed the p5 at a place that recycles water...damn drought

Does it actually make your car clean? I went to a place that recycled the water once and the car was still dirty after.

[ProtoType5]

Got new Toyo Proxes 4 205/50/16 under my old tire's warrantee...Looked at the swaybar I need to install....Washed her instead...

[mazdaddy]

Took it to the bodyshop.....(bang)

[magnumP5]

IM, TB and EGR gaskets came in today! Great service from onlinemazdaparts once again! Woohoo, 626 IM install this weekend (hopefully)!

[CTt3P5]

Got nearly 130k on my p5- bought new in 2002. Got tired of pot hold damage and decided to go with 195 55 15 snow tires for this season. Also got lifetime alignment. Got the thule box for skis, camping, etc earlier this year, thule bike rack for family bike trips last year. Unfoturunately, paint is abused, recent front end collision and decided to go aftermarket. Im afraid to put anymore $ into this car. May have to go out and get another one with lower mileage to replace this one.

Or when something extreme does happen, talk to Ken at ProtegeGarage and pick up a used engine for under 1k. Or you could go with forged internals (evil)

[wmbeaver]

Does it actually make your car clean? I went to a place that recycled the water once and the car was still dirty after.

well i brought my own bucket and soap, and my own wash mitt, so i mostly was there just to use the water, cause we're in a drought right now

[ZOOMit]

i sanded my headlights....i like the scratched look :(

[bucksatan]

well i brought my own bucket and soap, and my own wash mitt, so i mostly was there just to use the water, cause we're in a drought right now

Oh, OK. I went to one of the spray wand ones that apparently recycles the water (didn't know at the time). Lots of suds came out but the car was still filthy at the end of it. I guess the ads of a $1 car wash were just too good to be true.

[josh_silvernale]

Drove her today. Bad choice. There is something in the number 4 cylinder and it was rattling around. I say "was" because it quickly stopped and now it sounds like there is a massive hole in the cylinder. Won't even stay running. Hope my warrenty covers it.

[ProtoType5]

Oh, OK. I went to one of the spray wand ones that apparently recycles the water (didn't know at the time). Lots of suds came out but the car was still filthy at the end of it. I guess the ads of a $1 car wash were just too good to be true.


Yeah, the water they recycle is typically "hard" and has a lot of mineral deposits...You have to use the wand to wet and rinse, and a bucket/washmitt combination to actually wash the car..Then you have to dry the car to prevent very bad water spots...Well, that's my process...

[amsgator]

what to do with endlink/swaybar while i drive to lowes to get a new nut that connects the endlink to the strut? had to use the boltout socket but then need to get a new one...unless someone happens to know the threading. :-\

[amsgator]

Drove her today. Bad choice. There is something in the number 4 cylinder and it was rattling around. I say "was" because it quickly stopped and now it sounds like there is a massive hole in the cylinder. Won't even stay running. Hope my warrenty covers it.

screw from the butterfly?

[josh_silvernale]

That's what i am thinking. Sad thing is I was talking about removing the VTCS on thurs.

[NCZ13]

what to do with endlink/swaybar while i drive to lowes to get a new nut that connects the endlink to the strut? had to use the boltout socket but then need to get a new one...unless someone happens to know the threading. :-\

i believe you can drive on it, however dont take any hard corners.

btw, its going to be hard to find that exact nut at lowes/ace/home depot. you want a certain grade of metal (8 i think). i say go oem and just get a replacement endlink. chances are you damaged the endlink trying to get it off (i know i think i did)

i went to every supply store and couldnt find the right threads for the endlink anywhere. some were to thick, some to thin. it was a real bitch. i ended up using one that kinda fit, but i know the thread pattern is off.

[amsgator]

so the threading is impossible to find? i dont really want to buy a new endlink, already spending too much for struts and springs. do i need to tie the endlink to something while its disconnected so it doesnt move around and rotate or will the nut on the bottom keep it still

[NCZ13]

im not exactly sure if you can drive on it... someone else will have to clarify. but i believe i read somewhere its driveable as long as you don take any hard corners.

yeah i hada really hard time trying to find the right threading. it was such a pain the ass. i didnt even end up finding the right one...

[khaosman]

you can drive with the sway bar disconnected, it just will handle differently. i would remove the endlink though. it may move around and mar the threads.

[amsgator]

this sux...i hope i can find the right thread. if not idk wth to do.

[DeadGeneration]

I haven't been running a swaybar for like a year because I am missing nuts and bolts and I really don't want to go around looking for the right ones

[NCZ13]

I haven't been running a swaybar for like a year because I am missing nuts and bolts and I really don't want to go around looking for the right ones

basically stage 1 weight redux =P

[magnumP5]

and a stage -2 for handling...

[amsgator]

and a stage -2 for handling...

yea...i'm definately putting it back on. i'm afraid to take it off now without knowing if i will be able to put it back on.

[ProtoType5]

Yeah, the swaybar isn't that expensive...AWR is like $150 and you get new endlinks with bolts included...

BTW...Installed my new/used AWR 19.5mm swaybar and LOVE it...With my new Proxes 4s and the new bar, I'm in handling heaven...

[Salmon_Rob]

Yeah, the swaybar isn't that expensive...AWR is like $150 and you get new endlinks with bolts included...

BTW...Installed my new/used AWR 19.5mm swaybar and LOVE it...With my new Proxes 4s and the new bar, I'm in handling heaven...
awr 21.5 is closer to 300 dollars when your done. the 19.5 is 150, but if you are going that route i suggest the 22mm progress. ive had all 3, and i like the progress the most

[bucksatan]

Took my car in for an engine and transmission oil change. Shifting feels so much nicer at the moment, although I know it will return to "normal" in a few thousand KM. As I was leaving the dealer, which is actually cheaper for oil changes than my local garage or the quick change places) the service manager ran out and stopped me. Told me to call up and complain about a rough idle and they will replace the EGR under warrenty as long as I do it before I hit 100,000 km.

[ZOOMit]

i had a long ass crack on my windshield, so finaly got it replaced. It looks smoother than a babys butt, been sick all day so havent had the chance to actually get an up close look. (nervous) will def post sum pics

[Circuit]

Found out the tab that holds my front driver's side end-link to the strut completely broke off, leaving the end link to flop around and hit the wheel.

[bucksatan]

i had a long ass crack on my windshield, so finaly got it replaced. It looks smoother than a babys butt, been sick all day so havent had the chance to actually get an up close look. (nervous) will def post sum pics


New windshields are great. I remember how nice it was when I got a new one on my old car after a rock came off a dumptruck on the other side of the highway. I couldn't believe how rough the old one was till I got a new one. Of course, since it costs a few hundred dollars to get a new one it isn't something I would go out of my way to do.

[808MP5]

towed my car to the auto repair shop. Replacing blown long block with a 2003 FS long block w/14000miles. Damn need to save money. Can't wait to get my baby back on the road.

[boostdprotegelx]

towed my car to the auto repair shop. Replacing blown long block with a 2003 FS long block w/14000miles. Damn need to save money. Can't wait to get my baby back on the road.

your car is sweet dude.

[808MP5]

your car is sweet dude.

thanks dude. Ya I was sour when I busted my #4 connecting rod and put two holes in the front and back of my block. Plus I just put my mint blue side skirts on a few days before. And I still got my speedzone rear lip waiting to get put on also. Wish I didn't have to pay $1600 for the motor swap and repairs. Couldve done some work on my "current engine/suspension build"

[boostdprotegelx]

thanks dude. Ya I was sour when I busted my #4 connecting rod and put two holes in the front and back of my block. Plus I just put my mint blue side skirts on a few days before. And I still got my speedzone rear lip waiting to get put on also. Wish I didn't have to pay $1600 for the motor swap and repairs. Couldve done some work on my "current engine/suspension build"

you should pull the motor and install the motor yourself.... just buy a new one.

[CantCMe]

you should pull the motor and install the motor yourself.... just buy a new one.

Man, I still need to come up north to take a look at your ride...what kinda intercooler set-up do you have on your Pro?

[amsgator]

yea...i'm definately putting it back on. i'm afraid to take it off now without knowing if i will be able to put it back on.

part number for JUST THE NUT is: 99940-1001

:-) Going to have them order me 4 of them as soon as I get back to Gainesville. I only stripped one but just in case I'll have 3 spares for the other struts :)

[NCZ13]

part number for JUST THE NUT is: 99940-1001

:-) Going to have them order me 4 of them as soon as I get back to Gainesville. I only stripped one but just in case I'll have 3 spares for the other struts :)

very smart.

[MTV]

My driver's side headlight burnt out for the second time in a few months :'(

So I installed some Eurolite Xenon Fusion's and they look amazing. They're actually blue!

Matt

[Yaggie1]

screw from the butterfly?


That's what i am thinking. Sad thing is I was talking about removing the VTCS on thurs.


Any news yet ? So far it sounds like the butterfly screw. I had it myself and it sounds all too familiar. Did you check out the spark plug again after you tried to drive it again ? My guess is the electrode is all bent up again. If you have the stock exhaust manifold still on you can take the upper part off and you most likely will find the tiny pieces of the screw on the screen before the first cat.

Good Luck man. How many miles have you got ? Did you check out to see if yours was in the recall ? Maybe you'll get lucky.....

[ZOOMit]

Any news yet ? So far it sounds like the butterfly screw. I had it myself and it sounds all too familiar. Did you check out the spark plug again after you tried to drive it again ? My guess is the electrode is all bent up again. If you have the stock exhaust manifold still on you can take the upper part off and you most likely will find the tiny pieces of the screw on the screen before the first cat.

Good Luck man. How many miles have you got ? Did you check out to see if yours was in the recall ? Maybe you'll get lucky.....

This was only on the '03s right?

[ZOOMit]

New windshields are great. I remember how nice it was when I got a new one on my old car after a rock came off a dumptruck on the other side of the highway. I couldn't believe how rough the old one was till I got a new one. Of course, since it costs a few hundred dollars to get a new one it isn't something I would go out of my way to do.

I actually didn't get the insurance to cover it - only cost me $170 installed. (cabpatch)

I had a big ass crack and numerous chips, it was getting to the point where I couldnt see out the window lol

[808MP5]

you should pull the motor and install the motor yourself.... just buy a new one.

Thats a great idea. But i lack the proper tools and equipment to install the motor myself. Although $1600 would probably get what i need to do the swap myself. I have no room nor a garage to perform the job. And lets not forget i don't have the proper education/knowledge to do it myself. Sure the protege5.ugly.net but that's a little dry. What the hell is a "SST" anyway. LOL


This was only on the '03s right?

Damn i just picked up an 'O3 motor with 14000 miles on it... Hope i didn't get one of those loose butterfly's. Think i'll call the shop and tell them to swap intake manifolds just in case.

[josh_silvernale]

Got her towed to the stealership. This is what she sounds like.

[Salmon_Rob]

ouch

[i12drivemyMP5]

Decided to check my plugs yesterday, not sure of mileage. All nice & ashy color with no oily or carbonish build ups. Just cleaned them up a bit with a wire brush & regapped them back to .041. Cool right? So this a.m. went to leave for work, started car, all good, turned lights on &...........the damn chrg light comes on. Needless to say with it being dark & 28 degrees outside, the car stayed right there where it was, swapped stuff over to truck & drove it. Bummer, 170.00 for new alternator. The fact that I have NOT just recently installed my lightened pullies on the lame alt, priceless. Now I can start with fresh alt with Brach pulley. It just so happens that I pulled the CP STB out of the attic to do the cc relocate so it'll clear soooooooooooo, I'll pull the oem stb move the cc out of the way & have good access to pull the alt out top. How fucking convenient huh? Coulda been much worse, I coulda been cross the damn state & it happen but it was nice enough to happen in the garage.

[MTV]

Got an oil change. Car feels faster!

[Mr. 4500 RPM]

As most of you know my P5 is gone, what I did to my "new" P5 was press the remote start on my new whipe in this cold teens windy weather while I get ready to head out to the super market.

[whitemp5seattle]

awr 21.5 is closer to 300 dollars when your done. the 19.5 is 150, but if you are going that route i suggest the 22mm progress. ive had all 3, and i like the progress the most

it's also the least expensive :p

[Salmon_Rob]

and quietest, and least inclined to snap oversteer off throttle

[TreFlip999]

This was only on the '03s right?

Aww your sig. brings me back to the quiet, non-cop magnet stock days..Nostalgia...


First day I got her in vegas...
http://images.orfay.com/i/photos1/2007/01/14/14/e/d/2/ed2e054c772a51032d0f2c57938f5fc80_large.jpg

[ZOOMit]

Aww your sig. brings me back to the quiet, non-cop magnet stock days..Nostalgia...


First day I got her in vegas...
http://images.orfay.com/i/photos1/2007/01/14/14/e/d/2/ed2e054c772a51032d0f2c57938f5fc80_large.jpg

LOL

I tend to drive a little slower now just b/c it's yellow. I feel like I have a big sign, "hey look over here" (sssh)

[TreFlip999]

LOL

I tend to drive a little slower now just b/c it's yellow. I feel like I have a big sign, "hey look over here" (sssh)

Hahha no shit

[ZOOMit]

Yeah the red guys think they have it bad! lmao

Don't even get me started on silver

[TreFlip999]

Yeah the red guys think they have it bad! lmao

Don't even get me started on silver

yellow sticks out like a sore thumb

[Salmon_Rob]

silver is to fast for the cops to catch

[A louie]

While the reds blow by with the Vroooooooom Pshhhhhhh (or in some cases - Vroooooooommmm gobble gobble gobble gobbblee)

[Yaggie1]

Got her towed to the stealership. This is what she sounds like.


ouch

Ouch is right, that don't sound good at all. Mine wasn't like that at all when I threw the screws in it. Yours sounds like something else.....

[ZOOMit]

Finally drove my car today after the new windshied, and after being couped up for 2 full days the gasket smell was still inside, can you say headache?

Two miles up the road on the 2lane a dumptruck passes by and slings a rock at me! ohhhh i cussed, didn't make a mark from what i can tell...

[josh_silvernale]

Ouch is right, that don't sound good at all. Mine wasn't like that at all when I threw the screws in it. Yours sounds like something else.....

It sounded like a tiny piece of metal was pingin around in the cylindar. It started that noise like 5 seconds later. I am thinking maybe whatever it is got wedged or jammed in somewhere.

[Yaggie1]

Have you still got Warranty left or have you looked into the recall yet ? It'd be nice for you if the recall was there for ya. Save you a bit of a raping anyway.

When mine went, it totally made the pinging sound. I had read the other posts about what it would do and how you would just "know" when it happened. I tell ya what, as soon as mine did it I "knew". Only thing with mine vs yours, as soon as it pinged, it went away. I regapped the plug and it ran like a champ. It concrens me a bit that yours is still running that badly. There isn't much room for anything to be left in there.......


It sounded like a tiny piece of metal was pingin around in the cylindar. It started that noise like 5 seconds later. I am thinking maybe whatever it is got wedged or jammed in somewhere.

[808MP5]

Hahha no shit


Was Mazda Banana Yellow
http://img.mypicgallery.com/MyProtege5/dscn0369-copy_large.jpg
Now Its Graphite Grey Pearl
http://img.mypicgallery.com/MyProtege5/copy-of-dscn0511-copy_large.jpg

[ZOOMit]

Was Mazda Banana Yellow
http://img.mypicgallery.com/MyProtege5/dscn0369-copy_large.jpg
Now Its Graphite Grey Pearl
http://img.mypicgallery.com/MyProtege5/copy-of-dscn0511-copy_large.jpg


Ahhhh how could you!? (protest)

lol j/k...what made you pick that color?

[THE Phen]

That's what happens when 22v beats yellow in a race. They become graphite grey.

[Chicoloco]

lol!! and would it turn 22v if it gets beaten twice?

[808MP5]

Ahhhh how could you!? (protest)

lol j/k...what made you pick that color?

Its not a Mazda Color... Always Liked the IS300.. But the P5 is way sexier so I thought I just confiscate the IS300's cloth. Left one bare naked on the road.

[DeadGeneration]

How much did that paint job run?

also, I still haven't found a solution to my broken front bumper tab under the headlight = annoying rattle problem.

[808MP5]

How much did that paint job run?

also, I still haven't found a solution to my broken front bumper tab under the headlight = annoying rattle problem.

$1500 from a friend...

As for the broken tab... Had that on my old bumper cover... I just used a large washer and screwed it up tightly.

[mx-p5]

I just ordered Tribute washer nozels for both pro5's, stubby anteneas for both pro5's.

The following is mine
AEM SRI, TWM full short shifter kit, and an AWR front motor mount!!(headbang)

Tylor

[Sliver5]

I just ordered Tribute washer nozels for both pro5's, stubby anteneas for both pro5's.

The following is mine
AEM SRI, TWM full short shifter kit, and an AWR front motor mount!!(headbang)

Tylor

sounds good! your going to like that short shifter. I have a kartboy but I've driven other cars that have TWM and they're really nice.

[josh_silvernale]

Have you still got Warranty left or have you looked into the recall yet ? It'd be nice for you if the recall was there for ya. Save you a bit of a raping anyway.

When mine went, it totally made the pinging sound. I had read the other posts about what it would do and how you would just "know" when it happened. I tell ya what, as soon as mine did it I "knew". Only thing with mine vs yours, as soon as it pinged, it went away. I regapped the plug and it ran like a champ. It concrens me a bit that yours is still running that badly. There isn't much room for anything to be left in there.......

It concerns me too. I am not driving it. It probably ran like that for 5 seconds before it was shut off. I really am kinda lost. I felt sick when they towed it away. I will not hear anything from the shop until mon at least.

[Sliver5]

It concerns me too. I am not driving it. It probably ran like that for 5 seconds before it was shut off. I really am kinda lost. I felt sick when they towed it away. I will not hear anything from the shop until mon at least.

dam that sucks man, hate that feeling. I hope everything works out for you though.

[mx-p5]

UPDATE:

If you havn't seen in the boards, i snapped off both hoses from my Purge Solenoid. YIPPIE!! So, sealing up the lines for now and ordering a new solenoid.

Other than that, intake is in, waiting on the shifter, motor mounts, tribute washer nozzles, and stubby antenea's to show up next week!!

Tylor

[bazooka joe]

small (stinks) gas leak coming from my after market FPR(notcool), anyway, out to the garage to fix this thing once and for all!!

[bazooka joe]

so i found the gas leak (small set screw on the side of the FPR backed itself out ever so slightly)...go for a spin to make sure evrything is running okay...excelerate a bit bam, car goes pig rich on me? long story short, checked vac lines etc....unplug the maf and idle returns to normal, still running a bit rich (got a cel as well)....can the car run without the maf plugged in? would you lean towards a bad maf? i have 108K on the car, been turbo'd for about 40k and the maf is right before the turbo...any thoughts? thanks

[Woody54]

yellow sticks out like a sore thumb

i can't even drive next to cops... i just get too nervous.

[TreFlip999]

i can't even drive next to cops... i just get too nervous.

Tell me about it...especially now with the full exhaust and the tinted, smoked license plate cover

[StealthWyvern]

so i found the gas leak (small set screw on the side of the FPR backed itself out ever so slightly)...go for a spin to make sure evrything is running okay...excelerate a bit bam, car goes pig rich on me? long story short, checked vac lines etc....unplug the maf and idle returns to normal, still running a bit rich (got a cel as well)....can the car run without the maf plugged in? would you lean towards a bad maf? i have 108K on the car, been turbo'd for about 40k and the maf is right before the turbo...any thoughts? thanks

Bazooka Joe,
I love the sig man! I laugh my ass off every tiem i hear that shit on the radio and not every time i see you post. Thanks for the laugh man!

[arcane73]

Put in my gauge rings (finally got some) and realized that the poorly lit fuel/temp gauge was actually a blown bulb...now i have a reason to go to Med Center Monday and pick up a bulb....and maybe a CX-7 antenna... (thumb)

[bazooka joe]

Bazooka Joe,
I love the sig man! I laugh my ass off every tiem i hear that shit on the radio and not every time i see you post. Thanks for the laugh man!
(2thumbs)

[ZOOMit]

speaking of gauges, is it just me or does everyone else think the gauges on our P5s seem not as bright as they should be? I love the orange look but i feel they could be brighter.

[Sliver5]

speaking of gauges, is it just me or does everyone else think the gauges on our P5s seem not as bright as they should be? I love the orange look but i feel they could be brighter.

Orange? Mine are red...

[ZOOMit]

maybe im color blind, i swear it looks orange to me lol

[TreFlip999]

I scoped throught PG today and picked out my next mods...This last time I got header, s-pipe, exhaust ect. so im gunna go for exterior now...
- CF Hood
- Cf Grill
- Eibach Pro-kit
- DG lip

[ZOOMit]

Sweet, that'll look good bro. I was leaning that way, but i wasnt sure how CF would look on our yellow cars.

[StealthWyvern]

I scoped throught PG today and picked out my next mods...This last time I got header, s-pipe, exhaust ect. so im gunna go for exterior now...
- CF Hood
- Cf Grill
- Eibach Pro-kit
- DG lip


s-pipe? Your p5 is turboed?

[TreFlip999]

Sweet, that'll look good bro. I was leaning that way, but i wasnt sure how CF would look on our yellow cars.

http://img.mypicgallery.com/teampro5/img-6186.jpg

[TreFlip999]

s-pipe? Your p5 is turboed?

I wish..The long pipe between the mid-pipe and the axle back..im guess its not called an s-pipe on n/a motors

[StealthWyvern]

I wish..The pipe between the mid-pipe and the axle back

ah... i hear or well read s-pipe in this case and I think turbo s and j pipes

[TreFlip999]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123674983&highlight=protege5+goodies
got it from this thread

[ZOOMit]

http://img.mypicgallery.com/teampro5/img-6186.jpg

mmmmmmmmmm...sexy. I change my mind, i like CF on yellow p5s

[TreFlip999]

mmmmmmmmmm...sexy. I change my mind, i like CF on yellow p5s

Yummy huh?

[arcane73]

yeah, i'm used to instrument clusters being a bit brighter than what the p5 has. I have gotten used to it now...well, it will be a bit brighter after i replace that bulb...
and yeah, i would call it an orange-ish red...
wtb [blue factory gauge lighting] pst. :D

[i12drivemyMP5]

Did the Medieval wp,ps & alt pullies. Replaced alt since it went out the other day. At least it did it before I bothered with the pullies. Nice 170.00 lump squeezed out for the alt. Oh well, at least it went out while in my garage. Impact kicked ass on the alt, craftsman 2 jaw puller kicked ass on the ps(had to use 3 different bolts shorter each time to pull the pulley back onto shaft & wp was no problem at all. Didn't have to bake the ps pulley to get it to go on, just some antiseize & a thick washer then pulled it on up in place with the bolts until flush. All lined up nice. Also pulled out the cp racing stb to check fit & see about relocating the cc down a bit. I think the battery tiedown is where the problem is gonna be doin the stb. Looks all beefy, want it on the car instead of garage ornament. Got some pics but the pc with camera dock is trippin so I'll post them later when I have time to deal with that.

[StealthWyvern]

Did the Medieval wp,ps & alt pullies. Replaced alt since it went out the other day. At least it did it before I bothered with the pullies. Nice 170.00 lump squeezed out for the alt. Oh well, at least it went out while in my garage. Impact kicked ass on the alt, craftsman 2 jaw puller kicked ass on the ps(had to use 3 different bolts shorter each time to pull the pulley back onto shaft & wp was no problem at all. Didn't have to bake the ps pulley to get it to go on, just some antiseize & a thick washer then pulled it on up in place with the bolts until flush. All lined up nice. Also pulled out the cp racing stb to check fit & see about relocating the cc down a bit. I think the battery tiedown is where the problem is gonna be doin the stb. Looks all beefy, want it on the car instead of garage ornament. Got some pics but the pc with camera dock is trippin so I'll post them later when I have time to deal with that.

So how does it feel with all the pullies installed? Do you have the crank pulley?

[mazdaspeed777]

Replaced the stock steering wheel with this new TenzoR titanium leather steering wheel:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/steeringwheel.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/steeringwheel2.jpg

I will be adding a carbon fiber center ring to it soon so it will look even sexier than this! Sorry for the bad pics, lost my memory card to the digital camera.

[StealthWyvern]

Replaced the stock steering wheel with this new TenzoR titanium leather steering wheel:


I never did understand the point in replacing the steeting wheel other then looks.... now personally I much rather have the air bag over looks but thats just me. The wheel looks good, but like I said never really understood the point unless you have a blown air bag in the first place.

[mazdaspeed777]

I never did understand the point in replacing the steeting wheel other then looks.... now personally I much rather have the air bag over looks but thats just me. The wheel looks good, but like I said never really understood the point unless you have a blown air bag in the first place.

Yah. I got this for looks, because I didn't like the stock one very well, I got a great price on this one, and I race in auto/rallyX so a smaller dia. steering wheel will benefit me there.

[Woody54]

speaking of gauges, is it just me or does everyone else think the gauges on our P5s seem not as bright as they should be? I love the orange look but i feel they could be brighter.

I agree. Anyone have a good mod for this, either make them brighter (can u use LED lights behind the gauges) what about the e-bay gauges? any one have good luck with those?

[i12drivemyMP5]

So how does it feel with all the pullies installed? Do you have the crank pulley?Feels good that they all went on with no issues. Haven't put all the shit back that was undone to get alt off the car. Still futzin around with how the cp stb might fit & what issues that'll bring. Fixin to go out & finish it all up & do the test run. Not sure what I'll be able to tell until the drive cycle is complete and ecu acclimates. Also cleaned & regapped plugs the other day before the alt went out so that should figure into things a micro bit. Gap was up to about .047 or so. All else looked fine-all ashy colored, no carboned out look, no melted nothing, no burnt ring around the outside like usually happens with non long reach plugs used to get. I will post back up about how it rolls with some mid install pics later after I switch my camera dock to another PC while I fix the one it was hooked up to. Beauty to have a fleet. This is why I roll with 4 desktops, 2 laptops & spares in the closet. Computer can only inconvenience me, I control the their existence. Oh, no Brach crank pulley. I have the UR UDP already.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Pulled and replaced the front passanger door handle/lock assembly and replaced it w/ the new/used one I got from using www.car-parts.com (http://www.car-parts.com). It was only $33 shipped and worked perfectly :D

Of course I swapped in the old lock assembly to the new handle to keep the keying the same.

all better :)

[CTt3P5]

Took advantage of the warmer weather yesterday to wash up the wheels.

[magnumP5]

Absolutely nothing. I was supposed to install my 626 IM but I couldn't find any help and I realized it was more work than I was willing to do this weekend. I also need to find out what to do with half those vacuum nipples...

[i12drivemyMP5]

Pulled and replaced the front passanger door handle/lock assembly and replaced it w/ the new/used one I got from using www.car-parts.com (http://www.car-parts.com). It was only $33 shipped and worked perfectly :D

Of course I swapped in the old lock assembly to the new handle to keep the keying the same.

all better :)OOO, damn, that's what I didn't do to mine yet. I need to do my drvr door lock actuator. Got the part, just antsy about pulling door panel off without damaging any clips or fasteners. Getting real tired of using key to open drvr door all the time now so maybe his weekend. The alt & lightened pullies pushed me out of it this past wknd. Door panel really any problem? I have the manual so I know the fastener locations but haven't actually had it off before.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

the door panels on the 3rd gens are one of the easiest to remove.... remove 6 fasteners and tug hard.... I've pulled them on either of my cars several times

[ZOOMit]

received my mazdaspeed axleback today (thx Dan)...installing today! Will post pics later if weather allows

[arcane73]

just got back from the local Mazda dealer after ordering my dash bulb :(
But to make myself feel better about having to order the bulb I bought the 2 caps that cover the wiper arm nuts and a CX-7 antenna (naughty)

[dwpeek]

Just recieved my 626 single runner in the mail today. Waiting on the JDM intake cam, AWR Motor mounts and Corksport exhaust hangers. Should be here tomorrow and installed by Sunday or Monday.

Please stay tuned for dyno results...

[khaosman]

Absolutely nothing. I was supposed to install my 626 IM but I couldn't find any help and I realized it was more work than I was willing to do this weekend. I also need to find out what to do with half those vacuum nipples...

hahaha that was my thoughts as well when I got mine. Instructions not included, imagination required.

[magnumP5]

hahaha that was my thoughts as well when I got mine. Instructions not included, imagination required.
Yeah really... did you just cap off a majority of them? I mean, I really only need two vacuum lines I think - one for a boost/vac source and the other for the fuel pressure thingy, right? I mean, this IM has like 4 nipples on the bottom and I have no idea what to do with them! I just like knowing what I'm doing before I have my car ripped apart - especially with something like this!

[CTt3P5]

Meh, noticed that my rockblocker fog protection has burn marks. (smash)

[DeadGeneration]

almost got rear ended but then I let them know what 7k RPM sounds like Cat-less.

[jeg0024]

^Nice, sound clip? lol

[mazdaspeed777]

received my mazdaspeed axleback today (thx Dan)...installing today! Will post pics later if weather allows

Welcome! Thank you! (thumb)(2thumbs)(usa)

[mx-p5]

Just called the towtruck to pick my ride up to take it to the mechanic to see how bad I messed the car up. Purge solenoid should be here in the mail today. Hopefully I'll have a car by tomorrow!

Also, tribute washer nozzels showed as well as my TWM SS! So, once I get the car back, I'll be installing them!

Tylor

[khaosman]

Yeah really... did you just cap off a majority of them? I mean, I really only need two vacuum lines I think - one for a boost/vac source and the other for the fuel pressure thingy, right? I mean, this IM has like 4 nipples on the bottom and I have no idea what to do with them! I just like knowing what I'm doing before I have my car ripped apart - especially with something like this!

There are nipples on the bottom?? Here's how I have mine hooked up. Nipple on top-middle going to fuel rail, nipple near throttle body going to the purge solenoid, big nipple for the brake booster, and the nipple on the passenger side of the IM going to my Microtech. You could use it for your cruise control or cap it. Or maybe a boost gauge etc. I can't remember if there was anything on the underside.

While I was out there poking around I figured I'd start her up. Mmm... loud and lots of vibrations. Very sensual. Is it spring yet?

[magnumP5]

There are nipples on the bottom?? Here's how I have mine hooked up. Nipple on top-middle going to fuel rail, nipple near throttle body going to the purge solenoid, big nipple for the brake booster, and the nipple on the passenger side of the IM going to my Microtech. You could use it for your cruise control or cap it. Or maybe a boost gauge etc. I can't remember if there was anything on the underside.

While I was out there poking around I figured I'd start her up. Mmm... loud and lots of vibrations. Very sensual. Is it spring yet?
Ah, forgot all about the purge solenoid. That definitely helps though. It's weird, the IM I have has two nipples almost right next to each other pointing downward. I guess I can now have more dedicated nipples instead of tee'ing things off so many times. I'm going to have to try to make this look good...

[TreFlip999]

Just called the towtruck to pick my ride up to take it to the mechanic to see how bad I messed the car up. Purge solenoid should be here in the mail today. Hopefully I'll have a car by tomorrow!

Also, tribute washer nozzels showed as well as my TWM SS! So, once I get the car back, I'll be installing them!

Tylor

damn, that whole things been one hell of a headache...Sorry bro

[aMaff]

Ah, forgot all about the purge solenoid. That definitely helps though. It's weird, the IM I have has two nipples almost right next to each other pointing downward. I guess I can now have more dedicated nipples instead of tee'ing things off so many times. I'm going to have to try to make this look good...

hahahahaha nipples.

[mx-p5]

damn, that whole things been one hell of a headache...Sorry bro

Thanks for your sympathies. Yeah, I didn't realize how much I miss my car! I've been in my wife's sucktronic all week. I MISS MY 5SPEED!! I also didn't realize how much slower the auto is over my stick. At least according to the butt dyno.

Tylor

[altspace]

Nothing....I miss my P5 though. (sad)

[TreFlip999]

Thanks for your sympathies. Yeah, I didn't realize how much I miss my car! I've been in my wife's sucktronic all week. I MISS MY 5SPEED!! I also didn't realize how much slower the auto is over my stick. At least according to the butt dyno.

Tylor

Hey hey now...Ill race you any day (burnout)

[magnumP5]

5 Speed FTW! (first)

[TreFlip999]

5 Speed FTW! (first)

(fight)

[ProtoType5]

I have has two nipples almost right next to each other pointing downward.

picS????(eek2)

[mx-p5]

Hey hey now...Ill race you any day (burnout)

Let's put em on the track!!

Also, just to let everyone know, my car is back to normal. Well, as normal as anything I own is.

What happened was, somehow, at some point, somewhere, something made its way inside the motor. Don't know how, even the mechanic is stumped. He pulled it apart and found nothing in the cylinders and no marks or scratches on the block. But, the number 4 spark plug is another story. I have it here, but, I don't have my camera on me tonight. It's been beat to hell!! Whatever was in the motor slammed the sparkplug closed, so, she was firing on only3 cylinders!

So, now that it's back, I'm probably going to cut up the SRI I just put in, cause it runs down dang near a CAI almost at the bottom of the engine bay. I'm gonna run it up closer to the headlight. Also, short shifter should be going in this weekend as well as the tribute washer nozzles.

So, in recap, TWM SS and tribute nozzels go on this weekend, and the motor is good to go!!

Tylor

[magnumP5]

picS????(eek2)
lol so out of context! <insert appropriate pic here>

[aMaff]

picS????(eek2)

ROFLMAO reading the line you quoted by itself, I'm getting weird looks from co-workers because I just busted out laughing at my desk
(rlaugh)(rofl)(hahaspit)(rofl2)(rlaugh)

[shane02pro5]

The two under the mani are they the ones for the check valve?


Ah, forgot all about the purge solenoid. That definitely helps though. It's weird, the IM I have has two nipples almost right next to each other pointing downward. I guess I can now have more dedicated nipples instead of tee'ing things off so many times. I'm going to have to try to make this look good...

[magnumP5]

The two under the mani are they the ones for the check valve?
LOL, what check valve - I pretty much got a bare 626 IM. So far I've been able to identify: brake booster source, purge solenoid source, source on top of IM for boost gauge, BPV, etc. but then there are two extra nipples on the rear passenger side about 1" apart that are pointing straight downward. Those are the only things I don't know what to do with. What else uses the IM for a vacuum source?

[StealthWyvern]

Took some picks with Nuke, my gf yesterday.


http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123693590

[ZOOMit]

I drove to work in my P5 today...does that count as something?

[Crazy D]

I pretty much sold my MS3's... so I had to take them off today

Sad day....

[justanothermp5]

I PUT ON MY CARBON FIBER HOOD TODAY!!, go check out the thread i just made on it, and leave some opinions

[wmbeaver]

put on my old wheels

[Circuit]

Blacked out the headlights yesterday. Need to seal them back up tomorrow.

[D-rock240]

I pretty much sold my MS3's... so I had to take them off today

Sad day....

That sucks, I liked how they looked on your car. Getting new wheels I guess?

[Yaggie1]

^^

Yeah, why for ?


I pretty much sold my MS3's... so I had to take them off today

Sad day....

[Foolish]

Bump-started it after my wife (who was, admittedly waiting for me to get done talking to a classmate) turned off the car and left it sitting with the lights on for 5-10 minutes. It seems odd that that little time would have killed the battery, but all it would do was click the relay, no starter action at all.

Fortunately, the parking lot had a really steep driveway out of it, so I just pushed the car around in a circle until it was pointed down hill, got in, let it roll 5 ft and released the clutch. It started right up, I drove it around for a while, and haven't had any trouble starting it again, since.

I may go get the battery/alternator tested anyway, though.

[TreFlip999]

Blacked out the headlights yesterday. Need to seal them back up tomorrow.

Hey, how are those headlights working out for you by the way? all functioning and everything?

[aMaff]

Bump-started it after my wife (who was, admittedly waiting for me to get done talking to a classmate) turned off the car and left it sitting with the lights on for 5-10 minutes. It seems odd that that little time would have killed the battery, but all it would do was click the relay, no starter action at all.

Fortunately, the parking lot had a really steep driveway out of it, so I just pushed the car around in a circle until it was pointed down hill, got in, let it roll 5 ft and released the clutch. It started right up, I drove it around for a while, and haven't had any trouble starting it again, since.

I may go get the battery/alternator tested anyway, though.

You should also get your headlights and wife tested while you're at it. I have a feeling they're more to blame than the battery. I've been wrong before tho ;)

[bucksatan]

Washed it and added fuel stablizer in preperation for the 2 months I will be away.

[D-rock240]

Bump-started it after my wife (who was, admittedly waiting for me to get done talking to a classmate) turned off the car and left it sitting with the lights on for 5-10 minutes. It seems odd that that little time would have killed the battery, but all it would do was click the relay, no starter action at all.

Fortunately, the parking lot had a really steep driveway out of it, so I just pushed the car around in a circle until it was pointed down hill, got in, let it roll 5 ft and released the clutch. It started right up, I drove it around for a while, and haven't had any trouble starting it again, since.

I may go get the battery/alternator tested anyway, though.

I had my parking lights on with the engine off for less than an hour at a meet, and my car almost didn't start. I figured it was the stock battery saying "replace me!"

[TreFlip999]

I had my parking lights on with the engine off for less than an hour at a meet, and my car almost didn't start. I figured it was the stock battery saying "replace me!"

Atleast our cars have the courtesy to let us know when its time :D

[Salmon_Rob]

mine didnt. the stocker is fucking tiny though

[CTt3P5]

Let's put em on the track!!

Also, just to let everyone know, my car is back to normal. Well, as normal as anything I own is.

What happened was, somehow, at some point, somewhere, something made its way inside the motor. Don't know how, even the mechanic is stumped. He pulled it apart and found nothing in the cylinders and no marks or scratches on the block. But, the number 4 spark plug is another story. I have it here, but, I don't have my camera on me tonight. It's been beat to hell!! Whatever was in the motor slammed the sparkplug closed, so, she was firing on only3 cylinders!

So, now that it's back, I'm probably going to cut up the SRI I just put in, cause it runs down dang near a CAI almost at the bottom of the engine bay. I'm gonna run it up closer to the headlight. Also, short shifter should be going in this weekend as well as the tribute washer nozzles.

So, in recap, TWM SS and tribute nozzels go on this weekend, and the motor is good to go!!

Tylor

That is great to hear! If you haven't cut the pipe already you could perform the 'atx installation' like so....(all you need to do is relocate the coolant bottle...does require a slight bend of the bracket)

[TreFlip999]

Got a unpainted DG Lip for an awesome price...Now im debating whether to get a CF hood and CF grill or just get a fiberglass grill and paint it to match the car..Were looking at a hell of price difference i know..any thoughts?

[mx-p5]

Just installed the TWM SS and poly bushings. Holy cow is this thing tight! There is no guessing if you put it in gear! I love it!

Also put in the Tribute nozzels as well. I couldn't wait till this weekend.

As to the intake, I would bend it up, but, I'm going to have a problem with the mount bar sticking out straight uplike that. I don't know. I'll have to check it out and see.

Tylor

[CTt3P5]

Just installed the TWM SS and poly bushings. Holy cow is this thing tight! There is no guessing if you put it in gear! I love it!

Also put in the Tribute nozzels as well. I couldn't wait till this weekend.

As to the intake, I would bend it up, but, I'm going to have a problem with the mount bar sticking out straight uplike that. I don't know. I'll have to check it out and see.

Tylor

No worries concerning the mount bar. The hood will close with no interference. If you did go this route you could always cut that piece off instead of some piping? Your call.

I got to get the Tribute nozzles as well.

[808MP5]

Just installed the TWM SS and poly bushings. Holy cow is this thing tight! There is no guessing if you put it in gear! I love it!

Also put in the Tribute nozzels as well. I couldn't wait till this weekend.

As to the intake, I would bend it up, but, I'm going to have a problem with the mount bar sticking out straight uplike that. I don't know. I'll have to check it out and see.

Tylor

Yup i installed my TWM SS and poly busings last week while my car was on the rack at the shop... I took a look at my car today and it starts/runs but has some idle issues... I just wanna pay them and drive her home... But hey if they going trouble shootum and not charge me what the hells another day...

[StealthWyvern]

installed my magnacore wires today and drove it to work.

[TreFlip999]

installed my magnacore wires today and drove it to work.

Notice any difference?

[Foolish]

You should also get your headlights and wife tested while you're at it. I have a feeling they're more to blame than the battery.

Oh, Muff, you poor, poor boy. You've angered the Dru. You'd best watch yourself if you two should meet up again any time soon.
(nuts) :eek:

[StealthWyvern]

Notice any difference?

yep big differnce coming from the crappy 4.5mm belkin (think thats the name.. it starts witha B I do know that much) that napa sells. Also the fact that the wires were shot in less then 15k on them and causing multiple misfire in bank one doesnt help.


Also the old 4.5mm wires literally fell apart when I took them out! The insolator on the bottom of the plug boot came off in the head. That was fun tryign to fish those damn things out.

[aMaff]

Oh, Muff, you poor, poor boy. You've angered the Dru. You'd best watch yourself if you two should meet up again any time soon.
(nuts) :eek:

damn, it was that easy? lol

[808MP5]

Got a unpainted DG Lip for an awesome price...Now im debating whether to get a CF hood and CF grill or just get a fiberglass grill and paint it to match the car..Were looking at a hell of price difference i know..any thoughts?

Get the carbon fiber grill its just $50 more. That's what you probably pay to get a fiberglass grill painted.

Btw got my car out tge shop but now im having idle/stalling/bogging issues. Hmm cant figure it out. Any thoughts?

[magnumP5]

Will hopefully be doing my 626 IM install today. Argh, I have to go pick up some parts first (probably multiples times). Wish me luck!

[Foolish]

damn, it was that easy? lol

Well, something had to be easy with that woman! Too bad it's pissing her off! (rlaugh)

[Salmon_Rob]

lol i take it you get no poonanananany?

[Sliver5]

Getting my coilovers and new wheels installed today!!!!(nana)(cabpatch)(drive)

[josh_silvernale]

I got my car back! I feel so much better now that she is back home. The dealership replaced the VTCS butterflies. There was a small piece of metal in my number 2 cylindar. Runs perfect now. Hope that is the end of her troubles.

[Yaggie1]

Did it cost you anything ?


I got my car back! I feel so much better now that she is back home. The dealership replaced the VTCS butterflies. There was a small piece of metal in my number 2 cylindar. Runs perfect now. Hope that is the end of her troubles.

[TreFlip999]

Getting my coilovers and new wheels installed today!!!!(nana)(cabpatch)(drive)
Better post up some pics!

[Sliver5]

Better post up some pics!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3603262#post3603262

^^ little preview

[CTt3P5]

Washed her today.

[808MP5]

cleaned MAF sensor. Did non-fouler trick. Wanting to clean the EGR but lacking tools. Car stalls like a mofo but after driving/reving for about 10 minutes she runs fine.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Dug the fubos doorlock actuator out of the drivers door & plopped in the new one. All good now.......

[josh_silvernale]

Did it cost you anything ?

Nope

[mazdaspeed777]

Installed an OBX UDP:

There is the heavy ass stock UDP:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/4606a628398c.jpg

Here is the glorious new OBX UDP:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/9550c5ab985d.jpg

Comparison:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/b0af6bd0668c.jpg

After having my dad put it in fifth gear and stomp on the brakes I was able to remove the stock and torque the new one on:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/cd8d7a0534c4.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/0abda28057a0.jpg

Got the belts on and we are good to go!
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/02bc1c1c00c6.jpg

[808MP5]

That's pretty looking UDP.

[A louie]

Installed the teins! No more off roading :(

[Circuit]

Washed her and received my Polk SR6500's and DB651's!

[jeg0024]

Installed an OBX UDP:

There is the heavy ass stock UDP:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/4606a628398c.jpg

Here is the glorious new OBX UDP:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/9550c5ab985d.jpg

Comparison:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/b0af6bd0668c.jpg

After having my dad put it in fifth gear and stomp on the brakes I was able to remove the stock and torque the new one on:
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/cd8d7a0534c4.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/0abda28057a0.jpg

Got the belts on and we are good to go!
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/02bc1c1c00c6.jpg



Did you have to adjust the plate on the back or not? Either way, how you like it? I love mine:)

[mazdaspeed777]

Did you have to adjust the plate on the back or not? Either way, how you like it? I love mine:)

no, the plate is just part of the pulley. Not even sure what it is for, some UDP's don't even have that plate in the back. My guess is it is in case the belt falls off or brakes it is just a guard

[i12drivemyMP5]

no, the plate is just part of the pulley. Not even sure what it is for, some UDP's don't even have that plate in the back. My guess is it is in case the belt falls off or brakes it is just a guardIt's the crank sensor wheel & it has to have the gap spot in the same position as it does on the oem. They are usually held on with 3 screws to the back of the pulley. Some evidentally came with that in the wrong position & people's cars wouldn't run. Always good to pay attention to detail when doing these things & make sure all is correct or rinse lather repeat sets in.

[mazdaspeed777]

It's the crank sensor wheel & it has to have the gap spot in the same position as it does on the oem. They are usually held on with 3 screws to the back of the pulley. Some evidentally came with that in the wrong position & people's cars wouldn't run. Always good to pay attention to detail when doing these things & make sure all is correct or rinse lather repeat sets in.

I just raced in a snow RallyX yesterday and ir ran great. Plus there were know screwes or anything, it is just fixed to the pulley. As you can see all you have to do is line it up with the peg on the crank and it is aligned.

[bazooka joe]

well, it was actually yesterday, but didn't get to post it...found that my ic clamp had broke, huge air leak...also fixed a loose wastegate...then we got to wash her...ready for the week!!(cabpatch)

[ZOOMit]

I used some of that Meguirs rim cleaner today (I forget the exact name of it) $8 a effin bottle! And it worx great! Def reccommend it if ya want yer rims to shine up.

[jeg0024]

no, the plate is just part of the pulley. Not even sure what it is for, some UDP's don't even have that plate in the back. My guess is it is in case the belt falls off or brakes it is just a guard

They all have it, and its adjustable, its for timing and if the missing tooth on the back plate isn't in the right spot your car wont start. I installed it right out of the box and my timing was off, I had to adjust the back plate so my car would even run, all I was asking was if they fixed their problem or if it was probably just random, but I see yours worked right out of the box. Thx.

[jeg0024]

I just raced in a snow RallyX yesterday and ir ran great. Plus there were know screwes or anything, it is just fixed to the pulley. As you can see all you have to do is line it up with the peg on the crank and it is aligned.

There are allen screws on the back, don't make me dig up some pics... ;) Any retard can lign up a keyed hole, that has nothing to do with the question. Thanks anyways.

[Woody54]

They all have it, and its adjustable, its for timing and if the missing tooth on the back plate isn't in the right spot your car wont start. I installed it right out of the box and my timing was off, I had to adjust the back plate so my car would even run, all I was asking was if they fixed their problem or if it was probably just random, but I see yours worked right out of the box. Thx.

mine had to be adjusted before the car would even run. It seemed like such a small thing! it took a while to figure that out when PG was installing it

[TreFlip999]

mine had to be adjusted before the car would even run. It seemed like such a small thing! it took a while to figure that out when PG was installing it

What difference do you feel as far as drive anad performance with UDP?

[jeg0024]

mine had to be adjusted before the car would even run. It seemed like such a small thing! it took a while to figure that out when PG was installing it

Mine too, I installed it and the car wouldn't start, took it off and adjusted the plate and everything was fine.

[i12drivemyMP5]

What difference do you feel as far as drive anad performance with UDP?It puts back a little low end lost from switching from oem exh to a header plus the accessories are driven a bit slower. My AC works fine, the temp is no different from wp being slower, pwr steering same & alt is pushing 14 volts/lights at night just fine. Maybe all that shit'll just last a bit longer since they're gettin a little break from the rpms. Have had no problems because of it for years.

[Woody54]

What difference do you feel as far as drive anad performance with UDP?


It puts back a little low end lost from switching from oem exh to a header plus the accessories are driven a bit slower. My AC works fine, the temp is no different from wp being slower, pwr steering same & alt is pushing 14 volts/lights at night just fine. Maybe all that shit'll just last a bit longer since they're gettin a little break from the rpms. Have had no problems because of it for years.

i would say that's a pretty accurate description. you will probably have to get your alternator belt tightened once you get the UDP on too. mine (as well as a few other people's) belts squealed when the UDP was installed

[aMaff]

I've got an Injen to replace my crummy ebay SRI. FINALLY!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

send me the ebay SRI! lol :p

[aMaff]

send me the ebay SRI! lol :p

We'll talk. If I decide to get rid of it, you'll know first. I may end up using the piping for another project. We'll see. I'll have to look to make sure it'll work.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(werd) if ya want I'll swap for the MSP CAI extension that I dont use, if that would be more helpfull lol

[aMaff]

bring it to daytona and you've got a deal.



ooooooo BURN! :p

[Circuit]

Yesterday: Dynamat'ed one rear door and got the speaker in. Took some pics.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

bah!!!!! (chair)

lol
bring it to daytona and you've got a deal.



ooooooo BURN! :p

[mx-p5]

bring it to daytona and you've got a deal.



ooooooo BURN! :p

So if I meet you in Daytona, I got myself an Ebay SRI? (naughty)

Tylor

[aMaff]

So if I meet you in Daytona, I got myself an Ebay SRI? (naughty)

Tylor

No, that's only for Taylor, not Tylor :p

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I kill you!
So if I meet you in Daytona, I got myself an Ebay SRI? (naughty)

Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol (alright)
No, that's only for Taylor, not Tylor :p

[mx-p5]

Aww...come on! Where's the love?(strike)

Tylor

[aMaff]

I kill you!

Get on AIM tonight and we'll talk.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(werd) I'll see if i have a moment lol
Get on AIM tonight and we'll talk.

[mx-p5]

Drats! My plans have been foiled by the evilmonkey once again!!

Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(rockon)

[Foolish]

Aww...come on! Where's the love?(strike)

Tylor

There's no "yl" in love Tylor!

[mx-p5]

But there is an LO in Tylor. And if you take the top half of the Y, you get a V and the E.....welll....Drats



Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

my name has an a in it, so Taylor>Tylor

:p

[aMaff]

y'all are stupid lol.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol Muff....all I have to say is that yur ass better be at Petit this year lol

[aMaff]

lol Muff....all I have to say is that yur ass better be at Petit this year lol

(mswerd)

[NCZ13]

we moved back into our old house(some of you may remember me crashing my 6, then a week later going through a garage fire)

alot of work needs to be done on my p5. gotta finish up the rear suspension, i need to fix my misfiring problem... im gonna do a catless midpipe with a flex fitting, and im hearing noises on the drivers side wheel well when i turn the wheel (cv joint maybe... or endlinks...)

[mx-p5]

Motor mount just showed!! Oh Happy Day!!

Tylor

[Sliver5]

ordered AWR rear endlinks woohoo!!

[Mike R]

Emissions test number 2. 163,431 miles.

[StealthWyvern]

Emissions test number 2. 163,431 miles.

ah not to many people that I have to catch up on terms of milage! I'm sitting at 161.8k and currently saving money up for a tranny rebuild.

[jeg0024]

ah not to many people that I have to catch up on terms of milage! I'm sitting at 161.8k and currently saving money up for a tranny rebuild.

I have 75k miles, and hopefully not gaining any more untill April.

[StealthWyvern]

I have 75k miles, and hopefully not gaining any more untill April.

um... yeah thats because you and your car is in different states tell you coem back to fl.

[jeg0024]

um... yeah thats because you and your car is in different states tell you coem back to fl.

But still, don't you think 75k on an 02 is pretty good?

[Mike R]

ah not to many people that I have to catch up on terms of milage! I'm sitting at 161.8k and currently saving money up for a tranny rebuild.


150 miles x 5 days a week= a buttload of milage.

I've almost got as much milage as my 89 Country Squire. Should have it surpassed in 3 months...

[ZOOMit]

But still, don't you think 75k on an 02 is pretty good?


I've got 81.6 on my '02, hell i think thats good

[jeg0024]

I've got 81.6 on my '02, hell i think thats good

And Ill still have 75k on it in late April :)

[Foolish]

Hee hee. 41K on an '03.5. :)

Bought on Dec. 26, 2003. Warranty kicked it on age last month, not mileage.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

anybody need some?

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123693859

[D-rock240]

You guys don't drive enough. I just hit 130k tonight, bought her new Aug 03.

[aMaff]

Replaced pads and rotors w/ some Axxis Deluxe Plus (f) and Posiquiets (r) (thanks jeff@tri-point!), and 4 new rotors (Advance Auto). Next time, I can have the old ones machined beforehand so I have only a couple hours of down time as I did this time. They're nice. Dusted like crazy when I was bedding them in. There's this crazy long (like 4 - 5 miles) on ramp to I-85 that at this time of night is deserted. Did 50, 60, 70 and 80 to 10 aggressive 'stops,' then drove back for about 10 minutes :)

[A louie]

Who wants to sell me one of the following

1) DGM Lip

2) Mp3 rims

?????!!!?

[jeg0024]

I'll take a #1 as well. Thx.

[Salmon_Rob]

i will for 1 million dollars

[Chicoloco]

freaking dgm lip to low for me.


65k on an 02 for me.

[StealthWyvern]

Anyone with under 100k on their cars needs to stop neglectign their cars and drive them more period!

[jeg0024]

Anyone with under 100k on their cars needs to stop neglectign their cars and drive them more period!

I would if I could. Id ride that bitch till she died.

[Crazy D]

Anyone with under 100k on their cars needs to stop neglectign their cars and drive them more period!

29k ... 2002 my wife doesn't let me drive to far... (whip)

From the office and home... and I tend to just work from home or be out of town... so that doesn't work either

I got kids so we take her car most of the time... not mine (lol2)

On subject:

Changed my wipers, added fluids...

[jeg0024]

I sat and cried about how much I miss having my car.

[StealthWyvern]

29k ... 2002 my wife doesn't let me drive to far... (whip)

From the office and home... and I tend to just work from home or be out of town... so that doesn't work either

I got kids so we take her car most of the time... not mine (lol2)

On subject:

Changed my wipers, added fluids...

Wow 4.8k miles on that thing a year! At that rate the car will rust to peices before you even get the engien broke in!

[aMaff]

I sat and cried about how much I miss having my car.

What happened to your car?

Also: grow a pair.