What have you done to your P5 today?

[JDM-P5]

Its oil starvation from weak oiling systems. There is even an article about it in Mazdasport Magazine. Doc B racing has discovered this problem. They are working on a solution. Horsepower freaks have also offered a solution to this problem with the FSDE motor..

Exactly how my first engine died. Except I was lucky with my extended warranty and mazdausa mis-diagnosing what the problem was.

[MTV]

You should autocross more. I'm reading this going... "yeah, it's supposed to do that" lol

For the record, I'm in no way condoning hanging the car out around corners on the street, BUT: if you want to learn car control, autocross for a couple seasons. You'll know exactly what the car's going to do in 99% of any situation you'll get in on the road.

It's not a matter of not being able to handle the car, I knew the back end was going to come out, it was pretty predictable. It's fun too, and scary at the same time on small streets...

I was just trying to say that if I stiffen up the rear too much without stiffening the front as well, I'm going to be sideways all the time.

I'm definately Autocrossing this summer, without a doubt.

[mx-p5]

I gotta find out where they autox around me. I know Moroso speedway has track days and what not, but, I gotta do some more looking into it.

By the way, motor mount still hasn't shown, but, the mechanic needs his garage bay back and is putting the motor back in. so, hopefully this afternoon or tomorrow I'll have my car.

Side note, just won a set of window vents off Ebay. Now I can leave the windows cracked during the day and not die from heat stroke when I get in the car. Had em on my Jeep and I didn't realize how much I used em!!


Tylor

[aMaff]

www.scca.org => find your region (http://www.scca.org/divisions.aspx) :)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

ghey...the closest they are to me is brooksville. I am actually suprised theres no Tampa org...

[whitemp5seattle]

hey I'm in Florida right now with Pilobolus. driving to Stuart today and Lake Worth later this week. Key Largo and Clearwater next week...

[aMaff]

ghey...the closest they are to me is brooksville. I am actually suprised theres no Tampa org...

You can also try NASA, the other 'major' motorsports player. Then there are the marque clubs who usually welcome other cars in a 'visitor' class. BMWCCA, Porsche Club of America, etc.


EDIT: That's less than an hour! I have to drive that long just to get to our events at Atlanta Motor Speedway... We trailered the car 4 hours south to Valdosta this weekend. Then again, I'm a nut job.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

last time i looked at nasa, it looked liek they dropped their FL division of NASA-X which was their autocross part....the only thing i've found is a group that used to be NASA that does it in my area and in brooksville that goes by NASA rules...
You can also try NASA, the other 'major' motorsports player. Then there are the marque clubs who usually welcome other cars in a 'visitor' class. BMWCCA, Porsche Club of America, etc.


EDIT: That's less than an hour! I have to drive that long just to get to our events at Atlanta Motor Speedway...

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol yeah, its not too bad when you look at it...i need a damn trailer lol i wont be driving the damn RX7 that far....break down much? lol
You can also try NASA, the other 'major' motorsports player. Then there are the marque clubs who usually welcome other cars in a 'visitor' class. BMWCCA, Porsche Club of America, etc.


EDIT: That's less than an hour! I have to drive that long just to get to our events at Atlanta Motor Speedway... We trailered the car 4 hours south to Valdosta this weekend. Then again, I'm a nut job.

[aMaff]

Try PCA or BMWCCA, those are really the next step down from SCCA Solo and NASA X

[evilmonkeyMSP]

sweet :D Im in the clearwater area. where are you performing?
hey I'm in Florida right now with Pilobolus. driving to Stuart today and Lake Worth later this week. Key Largo and Clearwater next week...

[Circuit]

How's the difference?

I'm scared that if I install this sway bar, the rear is just gonna be so stiff that the it's going to slide out in hard corners.

It's happened twice to me already with the stock sway...

Took it around a few corners pretty hard. The car didn't understeer at all, but the rear end didn't step out either. I guess it's because of my crappy Nexen tires that came with the car lol.

[mx-p5]

hey I'm in Florida right now with Pilobolus. driving to Stuart today and Lake Worth later this week. Key Largo and Clearwater next week...

Where and what are you doing in Stuart? I'm working there right now.

Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

search google for Pilobolus
Where and what are you doing in Stuart? I'm working there right now.

Tylor

[mx-p5]

AH! He one of the members? Or travel with em doing other duties?


Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

he's one of them.

[mx-p5]

Hmm. Maybe hook me up with some tickets to the show tomorrow? That'd be pimp!

Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(no) Tho shalt not use the term "pimp", this isnt 1997....
Hmm. Maybe hook me up with some tickets to the show tomorrow? That'd be pimp!

Tylor

[mx-p5]

Alright, that'd be wicked!

[aMaff]

super sweet?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

i just hate "pimp" lol its so stupid....carry on...

[mx-p5]

How about pimpilicious. That puts a new age twist to it

Ahem
http://www.msprotege.com/members/seanmcsean/taylorpimp.jpg

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol does it now? (rlaugh)

[domingo79]

I removed the factory pin stripe and washed/waxed her just before it started raining(smash) Oh well, at least I can enjoy the beading!! Will be modding my fogs soon, does anyone know whether or not I have to use 16 gauge wire? I have some 22 gauge laying around, will that work?

[NCZ13]

^

wire is wire.

[whitemp5seattle]

Where and what are you doing in Stuart? I'm working there right now.

Tylor

I think my hotel is right next to your car. I just walked by it I think...it's at the Cartenders/Collision Experts place next the Best Western on Dixie Cutoff...? (eyeballs)

[whitemp5seattle]

Ok I'm performing in Clearwater at the Ruth Eckerd Hall on Thursday, March 6th.

I'm performing in Stuart tomorrow night in the evening performance. Want tix, Tylor?

[bazooka joe]

you gotta go, his show is awesome!!!(thumb)

[magnumP5]

I just realized the little locking screw for my Mazdaspeed Oil Cap has disappeared so the top portion is free to move and bounce around at it's will. I'm glad I happened to check my oil today or I could have lost the entire thing! So now the question is: can I get another one?

[808MP5]

I just realized the little locking screw for my Mazdaspeed Oil Cap has disappeared so the top portion is free to move and bounce around at it's will. I'm glad I happened to check my oil today or I could have lost the entire thing! So now the question is: can I get another one?

I've lost an oil cap once on the freeway "don't trust sears tightining your oil cap". Didn't realize it till the next afternoon randomly inspecting my engine bay. I was wondering what that loud clunk was the day before. It wasn't pretty at all... I had oil all over the engine bay. It took my a while to realize my oil cap was missing.

[magnumP5]

I've lost an oil cap once on the freeway "don't trust sears tightining your oil cap". Didn't realize it till the next afternoon randomly inspecting my engine bay. I was wondering what that loud clunk was the day before. It wasn't pretty at all... I had oil all over the engine bay. It took my a while to realize my oil cap was missing.
Hell, I wish I would've lost the whole thing. Unless I can get another set screw I'll either have to glue the sucker down (and give up the feature) or buy a whole new one (not damned likely!). I've already sent an email to Ken at PG to see if there's anything he can do for me. I really doubt I'd be able to find something like this at a fastener/hardware store.

[khaosman]

I just realized the little locking screw for my Mazdaspeed Oil Cap has disappeared so the top portion is free to move and bounce around at it's will. I'm glad I happened to check my oil today or I could have lost the entire thing! So now the question is: can I get another one?

You can find any thing at Mcmaster.com

[magnumP5]

You can find any thing at Mcmaster.com
LOL, I'll look but this thing is literally about 1 - 1.5 mm in diameter and about 4 mm in length and has a hex key on the end. Too bad I don't know the thread/pitch/anything about it

[mx-p5]

I think my hotel is right next to your car. I just walked by it I think...it's at the Cartenders/Collision Experts place next the Best Western on Dixie Cutoff...? (eyeballs)


Hahaha!! Yeah that's my car, it's been there for 2 weeks now!! I work right around the corner from there. I should be picking it up tomorrow though. Motor is finally back together. He's gonna cold start it tomorrow and take it around the block to listen to the suspension. There is some creeking going on. And, if you can get me tixs, HECK FRIGGEN YES!!! Wife would love to see you guys perform!! Were you one of the performers that got to show on Oprah?

Tylor

[whitemp5seattle]

Hahaha!! Yeah that's my car, it's been there for 2 weeks now!! I work right around the corner from there. I should be picking it up tomorrow though. Motor is finally back together. He's gonna cold start it tomorrow and take it around the block to listen to the suspension. There is some creeking going on. And, if you can get me tixs, HECK FRIGGEN YES!!! Wife would love to see you guys perform!! Were you one of the performers that got to show on Oprah?

Tylor

Yup I was on Oprah. I'm the asian guy with the short black hair. You can see me on the video on Oprah.com a few times.

So what name should I put the comps under?

[mx-p5]

You've got PM! You're the man!!

Tylor

[whitemp5seattle]

pm replied

[magnumP5]

To anyone that has the Mazdaspeed Oil Cap, please help me if you can! http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123698678

[Woody54]

ordered the sirius adapter for my headunit... i'm so tired of fucking commercials on the radio

[domingo79]

ordered the sirius adapter for my headunit... i'm so tired of fucking commercials on the radio

I feel you, I have had sirius for about 2 years now and love it!! I had to go without it for a couple of months due to an accident and absolutely hated regular radio. The accident led to me getting my MP5 so I guess it turned out good!!

[mx-p5]

I wasn't a fan of Sirus. I mean, it was nice not dealing with too many commercials, but, the sound quality did suck the balls.

I'm tempted to go check out the HD radios. Anybody got experience with em?

Tylor

[Woody54]

I wasn't a fan of Sirus. I mean, it was nice not dealing with too many commercials, but, the sound quality did suck the balls.

I'm tempted to go check out the HD radios. Anybody got experience with em?

Tylor

My buddy has sirius and he loves it and the sound quality is very good, i haven't heard of anyone having sound quality issues. And my regular radio reception isn't all that good for some reason and i was told if it isn't that good then the HD signals won't come in well either. Therefore i went with satellite.

[mx-p5]

My buddy has sirius and he loves it and the sound quality is very good, i haven't heard of anyone having sound quality issues. And my regular radio reception isn't all that good for some reason and i was told if it isn't that good then the HD signals won't come in well either. Therefore i went with satellite.

Hmm. It was in a rented Dodge Avenger. That might have something to do with it. Speakers mighta been done over already.

I did like the selection of music though on Sirus. Especially the comedy channels.

Tylor

[Sliver5]

sirius is awesome!! (especially when its free) we ordered it for this home unit that my mom won at a raffle and we didn't use it that much so when the years subscription was up we didn't renew but they haven't turned it off yet! lol prolly a good year and half later (now) its still working.

[whitemp5seattle]

I didn't do anything to my p5, but I took a picture of Tylor's which is parked just outside my hotel (nana)

[mx-p5]

Nice! I should be picking it up today around 4:30 if he can get the paperwork finished. The car's ready to roll now. He's gotta get the warranty stuff on his end together now. You've been closer to my car in the past 2 days than I have in 2 weeks! lol

It needs Tokico's and Espilar's BAD!!! You know you like that wheel gap

I can't wait to get it home. I've got some yellow Catz driving lights waiting in the garage!


Tylor

[aMaff]

illegally parked no less!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

got any eggs?

[mx-p5]

I didn't park it! I havn't even driven it! IT's his shop! I don't even have a key! He's got the only key to it!

Tylor

[aMaff]

OMG! You should use! More exclamation points! I was just giving you a hard time!

[mx-p5]

What!?!?! Are You Kidding Me! I'm Gonna Have A Panic Attack!!!


Insert sarcasm

[thejetman]

.....installed a set of slightly used MSP RACINGHART rims and got my brakes done!

[mx-p5]

.....installed a set of slightly used MSP RACINGHART rims and got my brakes done!


Let's see some pics! I think the MSP Racing Harts and MP3 Racing Harts are my favorite wheels on a Protege5!

Tylor

[NCZ13]

the oil light comes on when i turn to the left when the engine is cold... i just noticed this the other day. it could have been happening for such a long time because the steering wheel spoke blocks where the light is on the dash when you turn to the left...


wtf. the oil level is fine. but its been 3k miles and its time for an oil change...

[thejetman]

Let's see some pics! I think the MSP Racing Harts and MP3 Racing Harts are my favorite wheels on a Protege5!

Tylor
as soon as i get it washed. they make the car look freakin sweeeet!

[mx-p5]

I'm picking my car up in a half hour!! Woot for me!! Mechanic says it's ready, he's just got A LOT of paperwork together and faxed over for the warranty work. So, hopefully they don't send an inspector over tomorrow to check the car, cause I'll have to take it back. As soon as he figures out what I owe em, I gotta go back to pay em the deductable.

Tylor

[khaosman]

I bought a Momo hub so I can get a steering wheel... still waiting on responses from people before I get my new springs for the AWR coilovers and the actual Momo steering wheel. I want to find a seat soon also. Oh and I'm going to buy a bunch of tools and tool box!

In a week my vacation starts, going to get the P5 out of storage and tinker on it :D Can't wait!!! Now if this f'n snow would go away...

[808MP5]

the oil light comes on when i turn to the left when the engine is cold... i just noticed this the other day. it could have been happening for such a long time because the steering wheel spoke blocks where the light is on the dash when you turn to the left...


wtf. the oil level is fine. but its been 3k miles and its time for an oil change...

I had the same problem with my first motor... It actually turned out to this end: bad oil pump --> leaking/burning oil --> oil starvation --> spun rod bearing --> blown holes in the block --> zoomzoomboom.

[aMaff]

Yeah, the oil light is one of those "I'm telling you this but it's already too late" lights. Get that checked YESTERDAY

[808MP5]

oh a little off but hey this hole thread is a little off...

anyhow i just listed some of my computer stuff for sale on ebay.... its pretty cheap now unless the bid sky rockets to like a million dollars or something stupid like that LOL.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=290210507159&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=019

[thejetman]

oil starvation. oil burnage. oil not getting to where it needs to be. DONT DRIVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! park it and fix whatever needs to be fixed. Its all fun and games till the motor locks up at 55mph.

[Purrfectangel]

You needed another set of wheels?

Tylor

No I just need one, already replaced one and now I need another. But I'm getting four for a really good price.

[magnumP5]

the oil light comes on when i turn to the left when the engine is cold... i just noticed this the other day. it could have been happening for such a long time because the steering wheel spoke blocks where the light is on the dash when you turn to the left...


wtf. the oil level is fine. but its been 3k miles and its time for an oil change...
Before you freak out because of what everyone else is saying check out the stock pressure sender. I have read about cases where these have gone bad/had a bad connection/etc. I am inclined to believe this especially because you say your oil level is fine (although I do not know what "fine" means). Start with the cheapest solution and work towards the most expensive. I learned this lesson after I bought a new O2 sensor when really all I need was a downpipe stud.

[808MP5]

just got a $35 parking ticket f@&k

[MTV]

just got a $35 parking ticket f@&k

Phuck parking tickets!

[justanothermp5]

just installed a catless midpipe from sls performance, took a while cuz it didnt come with bolts, but when i downshift at a light the exhaust reaaly pops loud now lol

[mazdaspeed777]

just installed a catless midpipe from sls performance, took a while cuz it didnt come with bolts, but when i downshift at a light the exhaust reaaly pops loud now lol

Do you get any vibrations from it when down shifting or at any other times?

[CTt3P5]

Drove 78 miles roundtrip on my lunchbreak today to pick up some slightly used Blizzak WS-50's. They are 185/70/14 and I should be picking up some 14" steelies to mount them on tomorrow.

Not bad for $100, huh?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-BlizzakWS-50Feb282007001.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-BlizzakWS-50Feb282007002.jpg

[i12drivemyMP5]

BAM!!!! gtspec stb from install other day...............

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/new_stb.JPG

[808MP5]

BAM!!!! gtspec stb from install other day...............

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/new_stb.JPG

looks sweet. Did u notice a difference in performance?

[HawkBat]

Had the tires rotated and balanced. Gonna get oil and a few things more tweaked in prep for my drive down to Florida to work corners at the 12 hours of Sebring.

[Protege52003]

Drove 78 miles roundtrip on my lunchbreak today to pick up some slightly used Blizzak WS-50's. They are 185/70/14 and I should be picking up some 14" steelies to mount them on tomorrow.

Not bad for $100, huh?





great find for next winter!

-R

[NCZ13]

Before you freak out because of what everyone else is saying check out the stock pressure sender. I have read about cases where these have gone bad/had a bad connection/etc. I am inclined to believe this especially because you say your oil level is fine (although I do not know what "fine" means). Start with the cheapest solution and work towards the most expensive. I learned this lesson after I bought a new O2 sensor when really all I need was a downpipe stud.

where is the sensor in the engine bay? i have no idea what it looks like...

by the oil being fine, i mean when i pull the stick theres oil where the F is...

[Redcoat]

great find for next winter!

-R


Hell, with the Winter we're having, he can still get plenty of use for them for the next 6 weeks...

[mx-p5]

Jeffery, was that you waving like a mad man pulling into the hotel lastnight after the show? LOL

Had to pick up the car I left at the mechanic so I could take mine home earlier that afternoon.

Oh so happy to have the car back!!

And, once again, THANKS FOR THE TIXS!! That was an amazing show! My props to you and the other dancers as well!!!

And now my wife wants a MSP front lip on her car and the foglight delete. lol

Tylor

[mx-p5]

Oh, and, now that I have my car back, I now have the AWR front motor mount! Oh, the shifts are so nice! The wheelhop is gone! I didn't get to put in the rear mount because it still hasn't shown up. So, oh well.

As to vibes noticed, yeah, I noticed! At idle, it vibrates pretty good. Wife likes it. ;)

But, it only vibes at idle. Def. a good mod!!!!

Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

tomorrow i will be picking up some new plugs, oil & k&n filter cleaner for some maintenance on the P5...

[whitemp5seattle]

glad you guys enjoyed the show! and yeah that was me waving like crazy as I pulled into the hotel. the p5 is lookin' good!

[mx-p5]

glad you guys enjoyed the show! and yeah that was me waving like crazy as I pulled into the hotel. the p5 is lookin' good!

Thanks. The wife is really quite jealous of your car now. She wants the MSP bumper and foglight delete kit with the MP3 Racing Harts now. LOL

Also, aim'd the headlights down a tad after getting home from the show. Somehow they got bump'd back up higher while the car was at the mechanic.


Tylor

[whitemp5seattle]

Thanks. The wife is really quite jealous of your car now. She wants the MSP bumper and foglight delete kit with the MP3 Racing Harts now. LOL



and she hasn't even seen it in person yet!

I really like the painted rear valence on your car...thinking about doing that to mine. the paint holds up pretty well, right? did you spray a clearcoat on it?

[mx-p5]

and she hasn't even seen it in person yet!

I really like the painted rear valence on your car...thinking about doing that to mine. the paint holds up pretty well, right? did you spray a clearcoat on it?

Nope, no clear coat. I've got a pic of her car painted too. It looks sooooooo much better painted!! And, so far so good as to the paint holding up. I used the Krylon black BBQ paint. I used some red scotchbrite pad to roughen the surface a hair and wiped off any dust and taped off the back and sprayed.

I did a How-To somewhere. I'll look for it if you want. and PM me with any questions you've got on it


And I will continue talking with ya in the FL section so as not to gum this one up. lol


Tylor

[whitemp5seattle]

I found it again: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123689800

I gotta do that when it gets warmer...

[mx-p5]

Yeah, I posted the link to the pic with both the white and blue cars painted and posted it in the FL section. But, it's on page 3 of the link you've got.

Where'd you get your foglight delete kit?

Tylor

[whitemp5seattle]

the msp bumper has plastic fog delete inserts...not sure of the part # but they came with mine. The 03.5 lip is "stock" with the fog delete inserts.

[mx-p5]

the msp bumper has plastic fog delete inserts...not sure of the part # but they came with mine. The 03.5 lip is "stock" with the fog delete inserts.

Hmm. Good to know. Looks like I've just added 2 MSP front lips to the To-Do list

Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(werd) they're just plastic mesh peices that look like the lower grill cover...
the msp bumper has plastic fog delete inserts...not sure of the part # but they came with mine. The 03.5 lip is "stock" with the fog delete inserts.

[mx-p5]

(werd) they're just plastic mesh peices that look like the lower grill cover...

I know that. I just didn't know where to get em. But, if they come in the MSP bumper, that solves that.(drunk)

Tylor

[CTt3P5]

great find for next winter!

-R

Thanks...I was tossing it back and forth if they would be worth it and after last Friday when I couldn't make it out my neighborhood in two inches of snow, I decided it was worth it.


Hell, with the Winter we're having, he can still get plenty of use for them for the next 6 weeks...

You guys have been hit pretty hard this year. We are supposed to get another 3-5 tonight but I wont have to drive the car this weekend. am hoping to get them mounted next weekend and then I will bag and store them in my shed until next snow season.

[Sliver5]

Hmm. Good to know. Looks like I've just added 2 MSP front lips to the To-Do list

Tylor

why don't you make that three... 2 for you and 1 for me (nana)

[mx-p5]

Alrighty. All I ask for is a little information in return. What is your paypal account # and password? lol

Tylor

[whitemp5seattle]

also if you sell your foglights it'll offset the cost...that's what I did. They won't fit with the msp lip anyway...

[mx-p5]

Yeah, I've got my brand new Catz up for sale right now. As soon as I get my headlight situation settled in the next month or so, I"ll be looking for a MSP front lip. Then maybe get some small projector fogs and put yellow bulbs in em

Tylor

[huskyjackal]

.. I drove my P5 this morning. :P And by drive, I mean I put it in reverse, backed it out of a parking space, and pulled it back in flawlessly.
I can't drive stick.
I'll take it as a good sign that I'm not completely incompetent if I can can easily park the thing. (2thumbs)
I also insured it. That's a plus.
Otherwise I'm looking at a window tint and custom plate in the near future. :)

[808MP5]

I know that. I just didn't know where to get em. But, if they come in the MSP bumper, that solves that.(drunk)

Tylor

the fog light deletes can be had at street unit .com
there's two different ones. The cheaper are the ones that go with the lip. The more expensive one go with the stock p5 bumper. The mazdaspeed lip is cool I traded mine for some p5 deletes. Though the dg lip is the one u want. Maybe.

[mx-p5]

the fog light deletes can be had at street unit .com
there's two different ones. The cheaper are the ones that go with the lip. The more expensive one go with the stock p5 bumper. The mazdaspeed lip is cool I traded mine for some p5 deletes. Though the dg lip is the one u want. Maybe.


Actually, my wife and I both prefer the MSP lip over the DG lip. It just flows with the lines of the car better in my opinion. Looks like I'll be calling the dealer to see if I can get a paint matched MSP lip to the laser blue. I'll have to have one painted for the white one

Thanks for the post though!!!

Tylor

[Kymerik]

glad to hear you got the car back and that you enjoy the new mods :) so does this mean you'll be getting me that audio clip of the magnaflow exhaust sometime soon? *grin*

Btw, I gotta do the black valence as well, but its sub 20degrees here in cincy of late :( maybe sunday. itll be 50! I'll be sweating my ass off

[mx-p5]

I'll try to get that audio clip today before I leave work. That sound good to ya? I brought my digicam, but, it isn't the best at capturing audio/video but takes great still pics!!

Check again little after 4:30 PM Easter

Tylor

[Kymerik]

hah, I'm in no rush, just wanted to be obnoxious (as i troll around more and more, you'll see it's a character flaw of epic proportions) lol

thanks in advance mate

[mx-p5]

Hey, no prob. I remember when you were just a little single, then double digit post noob. lol
Trust me, I'm just as obnoxious when I want something.

Tylor

[Kymerik]

LOL it wasnt too long ago was it? just wait till im a 4 digit noob :P shouldnt take too long, seeing how longwinded i am.

Anyways how far from pompano beach are you? i might be heading down there to visit an aunt over spring break.

Oh , what did i do to my P5 today? I traced the trunk for the 1st level of my false floor

[mx-p5]

Actually, i gotta run. But, I will get that vid for ya Monday

I am about 45 minutes north of West Palm Beach, so, i think that's still little over an hour south of Pompono.

Tylor

[magnumP5]

Drove 314 miles from Blacksburg to Virginia Beach today - yay, Spring Break! On the downside, my throttle is still sticking in certain points so that still needs to be fixed. I'll be swapping to another 626 IM on Sunday so we'll see what happens then. Also need to change oil and transmission fluid and install the rear swaybar. I'd like to wash it sometime too; been way too long...

[Kymerik]

Magnum, mind explaining the benefits of the 626 manifold? and your experience with it's gains etc

[mx-p5]

Kymerik, I got the vids for you, but, I'm not on a computer I can upload anything to anymore, so, sit tight till Monday and I'll get em posted on Youtube

Tylor

[Circuit]

Dropped her the rest of the way down (Tein SS). Didn't feel comfortable going all the way down to the end of the threads, so I went one full turn up from the bottom. Looks hot now. Will post pics asap.

[808MP5]

Dropped her the rest of the way down (Tein SS). Didn't feel comfortable going all the way down to the end of the threads, so I went one full turn up from the bottom. Looks hot now. Will post pics asap.

keep us informed on how they perform. Con/pros? Rubbing,bouncing,bottoming?

[ZOOMit]

I had mine all the way down and rode like a one legged hooker..Mine were Basics though, I think the SS version has some dampening on it? EDFC FTW!!

[Circuit]

keep us informed on how they perform. Con/pros? Rubbing,bouncing,bottoming?


I had mine all the way down and rode like a one legged hooker..Mine were Basics though, I think the SS version has some dampening on it? EDFC FTW!!

I have had mine at the manual specified height for the last week (1" of thread from the bottom) and they have been nothing short of amazing. I am going to drive about 90 miles tonight up to my GF's parent's house, so I will report back.

The SS come with adjustable dampening, where as the basics are just set.

Tein's website says that the EDFC does not work with the P5 SS coilovers, can anyone disprove this? I would love to get the EDFC!!

[o.g.sk8er]

It's only the hood clearance that prevents the EDFC from being used on the P5's.

[CTt3P5]

Actually, my wife and I both prefer the MSP lip over the DG lip. It just flows with the lines of the car better in my opinion. Looks like I'll be calling the dealer to see if I can get a paint matched MSP lip to the laser blue. I'll have to have one painted for the white one

Thanks for the post though!!!

Tylor

Here's Jason's price...not sure if it will come painted (I know spoilers do) or how much shipping will add, but you can compare to your local dealer.

BTW...glad to hear you got your car back!

Description Year MSRP Price Core Price Your Price
Bumper cover - Sedan 2001-03 w/mps option - Sedan 2001-03 w/mps option 01-03 $245.83 $196.66

[808MP5]

Lowered the front about a half inch. Inspected my strut mourns and bearings. The strut bearings are toast

[mazdaddy]

Put my shorty antenna from Ken on today...Thanks Ken!

[A louie]

ordered short shifter and smoked rock bocker head lights and fog lights overlays

[808MP5]

did 110 going up the mountain

[A louie]

Did 105ish coming back home on the highway (4th gear pull).

And yes, this was on a computer that everything was all computerized and there was no harm to me or any other humans, since it was on a computer. The location was on the moon.

[skullcandy]

got rid of the Nos bottle.(encourage

[magnumP5]

w00t! Actually got some work done today! Finally installed the Progress rear swaybar with the AWR endlinks. I tried to install them as to allow for the least amount of stress on the bolts and for the bar to be as close to horizontal as the control arms would allow it. Also FINALLY changed my transmission fluid to some Redline MT90 - been needing to do that for almost a year now. Lastly I changed the oil - no big deal but apparently I have the strength of ten men when it comes to putting on an oil filter - that bastard wouldn't come off until I had to rig up a "rubber, wrench-grip thing". All in all a good day. Haven't really had the time or the opportunity to test out the swaybar but at least the rear end is tight again (LOL!).

Hopefully tomorrow will be a 626 IM swap (again) as well as helping a fellow Mazda forum member tear down his MSP to get ready for a build.

[Circuit]

It's only the hood clearance that prevents the EDFC from being used on the P5's.

Lame! (rant)

After driving up to the GF's parent's house and back today (~200 miles total), the Tein's felt great! A little stiff over bumps, but that is to be expected. Did great on big dips @ 80 mph. No bottoming or rubbing.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Seafoamed the engine, Changes the plugs, oil and cleaned the K&n filter.

Also, installed the set of yellow fog light bulbs i've had sitting here forever :D

[Sliver5]

gave her a bath, heading out now to take some pics!

[jhillzoom]

Painted the valve cover, did VTCS removal on my spare intake mani. Putting it in next weekend.

[Kymerik]

Painted the valve cover, did VTCS removal on my spare intake mani. Putting it in next weekend.

Nice job on the Valve Cover. Mind doing mine LOL i'm going red as well. Also, to save me the trouble, mind explaining VTCS and the advantages of removing it?

[Woody54]

Painted the valve cover, did VTCS removal on my spare intake mani. Putting it in next weekend.

nice looking engine bay there. I need to be getting mine that clean. now i vote for you to get headers to clean everything along with that nice new valve cover!

[Crazy D]

I did nothing to her... went out side and just looked at the pile of snow that she's barried under and went back in the house.

(F'ing hate this weather)

[808MP5]

Nice job on the Valve Cover. Mind doing mine LOL i'm going red as well. Also, to save me the trouble, mind explaining VTCS and the advantages of removing it?

do a search in the how-to section on the vcts removal. Its a great write up. On btw thanks for corecting my in the short shifter thread.

[Woody54]

I did nothing to her... went out side and just looked at the pile of snow that she's barried under and went back in the house.

(F'ing hate this weather)

+1 (argh)

[whitemp5seattle]

Seafoamed the engine, Changes the plugs, oil and cleaned the K&n filter.



which way did you add in the seafoam? brake booster line?

[jhillzoom]

nice looking engine bay there. I need to be getting mine that clean. now i vote for you to get headers to clean everything along with that nice new valve cover!

Thanks, It’s not hard at all. I still have to sand the Mazda symbol and the other word so they are silver today. I will post new pics when the mani goes in.(pics)

I want a header but with an auto im afraid I will loose too much precious low end. I’m putting a UDP on next weekend along with the new Intake mani, and I here that makes a big difference with low end. I need all I can get since it seems like I have none now.

FYI I will be listing my old mani after im done in the for sale section cheap.

[aMaff]

which way did you add in the seafoam? brake booster line?

Yes. He also forgot to mention that he had a very concerned neighbor run up because she thought something was on fire LOL

I told you ALWAYS AFTER DARK! :p

Taylor, did you get the CEL cleared?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

yeah, i unhooked the battery while i was installing the spark plugs and it hasnt come back since...
Yes. He also forgot to mention that he had a very concerned neighbor run up because she thought something was on fire LOL

I told you ALWAYS AFTER DARK! :p

Taylor, did you get the CEL cleared?

[jhillzoom]

Yes. He also forgot to mention that he had a very concerned neighbor run up because she thought something was on fire LOL

I told you ALWAYS AFTER DARK! :p

Taylor, did you get the CEL cleared?

(lol) Thats funny! Im glad mine didn't smoke much when I did it.

[aMaff]

(lol) Thats funny! Im glad mine didn't smoke much when I did it.

Did you do it right!? (uhm)

[jhillzoom]

I hope so. I followed the how to on this site.

[Redcoat]

I didn't do anything to my P5 today, but a taxi driver put a couple of gouges in my back bumper after rear-ending me (as in colliding into the back of my car...). Thankfully, no other damage. I couldn't believe how well it handled the impact.

[magnumP5]

Swapped out my 626 IM for another one to see if my throttle cable issue would be fixed. Alas, apparently my car is an anomoly when it comes to throttle cables so I had to drill out out the throttle cable bracket holes a little. Idle and driving is a little better but still not what is was before. Oh well, overall a very productive day with helping tear apart a friend's MSP.

[LapisBlueProteg]

I put mine in the shop today for a few hours to get front wheel bearing replaced. Then im going to install tokico struts later this month with top and bottom grill with triple a pillar with gauges then custom paint job inside and a nice touch up on the outside.

[DeanSweet]

since it was sunny and upper 50s here today in good 'ole southern Ohio I pulled the car out and washed it. My 15 yr old son got home early from snowboarding at perfect north and decided to teach him how to put a coat of wax on it too. I cannot believe it's 5 years old now...
Yeah, I know it's dark, sorry.

[joneb4evr]

Oh man, I need to claybar and wax mine. My car feels like chalk. :(

[bazooka joe]

took her to the car wash....much better! can't wait for spring man!(sun)

[magnumP5]

60 degress out already so hopefully I'll get to cleaning the P5 today. I promised the g/f to a few things but hopefully they won't get in the way! (glare) I need to vacuum out the interior something fierce and I'd love to wash/wax/etc the exterior but it's supposed to rain tomorrow. I'm debating whether it's worth it or not.

[shane02pro5]

Drove her to work for the first time in over a week!

New PAR 1-4 gearset and Speedcircuit Longblock...

Let the breakin begin!! Soundclip of the PAR gears will follow once I figure out what's wrong with my damn camera!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

you usually have to turn it on for it to work, thats somewhere to start

:p

[aMaff]

Drove her to work for the first time in over a week!

New PAR 1-4 gearset and Speedcircuit Longblock...

Let the breakin begin!! Soundclip of the PAR gears will follow once I figure out what's wrong with my damn camera!

NOICE! I'm looking forward to it! :)

[CTt3P5]

ordered short shifter and smoked rock bocker head lights and fog lights overlays

Don't run with your fogs on in city driving. I have had mine on for a little over a year and noticed that they have burn marks. Rock blocker states that they need to have air flowing over them to dissipate the heat.

Called the insurance co. this morning and a glass guy is coming Wed. My daughter noticed a two inch crack on the PS windshield on the way to the bus stop this morning.

[mx-p5]

I run with my fogs in the city, but, I don't have rockblockers anymore.

I want a new windshield badly!! I don't know what the heck happened to mine. It looks like it's been sandblasted. Tiny little knicks all over the thing. At first i thought it was from when I drove behind a car that drove through some nice fresh spilled paint on the road, but, they won't scrape off. Thinking of throwing a rock at it and getting a new one.

Tylor

[CTt3P5]

^^haha Just make sure it's dark and no one else is around to 'witness'.

[Woody54]

I didn't do anything to my P5 today, but a taxi driver put a couple of gouges in my back bumper after rear-ending me (as in colliding into the back of my car...). Thankfully, no other damage. I couldn't believe how well it handled the impact.

as opposed to rear ending as in... (butthump)
haha!

[nautical_lifens]

i made a DIY grounding kit cost $4 for some connectors... and i also painted my rear valance $5.60.. $10 for some cheap mods today.. its been a good day....
Also its been 12 degrees C here today thats why im modding supposed to hit -8 tonight again.. im sad..

Pro5x2... just make sure to do it in the dark and to call the police in the morning and file a report that someone smashed it....

[mx-p5]

Ah, don't need the police. Insurance will do it fine.

I actually crack'd my previous windshield in the Jeep going through the woods. Lowlying branch decided it wanted a taste of glass. WHAM!! And a crack just runs from the top corner of the passneger side down to the middle. Called up insurance the next day and they had somebody out there the following day.

With all the construction going on around here, there are lots of rocks getting kicked up

Tylor

[jeg0024]

I hate snow.

[o.g.sk8er]

Well, I got around to installing the tranny mount today. (flash)
It was pretty easy actually, except the bolt closest to the firewall is a pita.
You will need to support the transmission with a small jack.
Basically you need to remove the intake, the battery, and battery tray. Then you will have better access to remove the mount. Lining up all the bolts seemed to be a little tricky on my car. We needed to jack the tranny up and down a bit line everything up.
Anyway, we got it all in and fired up the car, and I noticed an immediate increase in vibration. Not in a bad way, though. I also have the awr front mount and passenger side inserts. Funny, it does vibrate more when driving than it does when at idle. It also translates a lot more tranny noise up in the cabin. My friend and I both noticed it. Not a problem for me, but I can see where it may annoy certain people. Although it does vibrate quite a bit, I'd say the rear mount vibrates more than this. My other friends car was insane compared to this...he had passenger side inserts, front and rear mounts. I'm sure it will get worked in and soften up a little as time passes.
Any way here are some pics...

Intake removed:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/o.g.sk8er/awr%20mount%20001.jpg

Battery removed:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/o.g.sk8er/awr%20mount%20003.jpg

Stock vs AWR:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/o.g.sk8er/awr%20mount%20004.jpg

AWR mount installed:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/o.g.sk8er/awr%20mount%20006.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/o.g.sk8er/awr%20mount%20009.jpg

Battery re-installed:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/o.g.sk8er/awr%20mount%20012.jpg

All done and ready for some vibration! lol
http://www.msprotege.com/members/o.g.sk8er/awr%20mount%20014.jpg

[jeg0024]

^Awesome, hows it feel?

[aMaff]

^Awesome, hows it feel?

*resists urge to find picture on interwebz of vibrator on work computer...*

[jeg0024]

*resists urge to find picture on interwebz of vibrator on work computer...*

lol, might be a close comparison. I was just wondering, because all but my new front mount are shot and I dunno if I want to get new ones when I get home or not.

[mx-p5]

I was tempted to pick one up. I've only got the front by AWR in right now, just put in last week actually, and, at idle, it vibs pretty decently. But, as soon as I am over 1000 RPM, it's smooth as silk.

You notice anything other than the vibes?

And, are you running any other mounts other than stock?

Tylor

[o.g.sk8er]

It feels pretty good. I have not had a chance to really go out and beat on it yet. But I can tell you if you want to elimiate wheel hop, this will do it. When I hit the gas now, it feels very direct. Meaning, super responsive. Seems the power is going right where it should, the wheels. Car of course, is not any faster, (duh) but really, really responsive.
Vibes at idle are better than when driving. Like I said, the rear mount in my friends car is much worse. I have the AWR front mount and passenger side inserts. You do feel every little thing now. lol From the turn of the starter to when you cut the ignition, you will feel all moving parts doing their thing. hehe

Not sure if any of you have that weird tranny whine, but I do and it is definatly louder than before. I dont care, but others will. After I go on a few more drives, I will report back with my findings. But to be sure, the mount will soften up after use, I'm sure.
So far, I like it a lot!

[TreFlip999]

*resists urge to find picture on interwebz of vibrator on work computer...*

Buahahaha...Maff you perv

[Sliver5]

pics are up!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123699144

[rednecks_r_us]

Oh man, I need to claybar and wax mine. My car feels like chalk. :(
I can only imangine what mine is like. Its been sitting in the mud on the side of my house for a month now through 4 snow storms with a dead battery while I save up for a new motor.

Its so sad. :(

[winner]

I got tired of looking for roof rack caps, so i just took off my roof racks anyways, just to see how i liked it. i also took off the antenna because i never listen to the radio. it looks alright without the caps, but still would look much better with them on. that is, if i could ever find them.

[magnumP5]

LOL, interesting day...

Cleaned/detailed the interior and the engine bay today. While detailing the engine bay I noticed my fuel rail was loose - apparently I forgot to torque those down yesterday after the 626 IM install - that accounted for the rough idle and gas smell. Unfortunately I didn't notice this until after I had hosed down the engine bay with Simple Green and water. Well I guess something got in past the loose O-rings because upon start up (after I torqued down the bolts) there was lots of smoke and popping. I let the car idle until warmed up then took it out to make sure everything was okay and that's when all the fun stuff happened. Did a pretty hard pull in 3rd and at about 4500-5000 RPM I hear "BANG BANG BANG BANG" coming from the engine - like someone has taken a jackhammer to the engine block. So I immediately let off the gas but not before the CEL starts flashing - I immediately know that's a misfire CEL. So I go to an Advance Auto to read the code and sure enough, Cylinder 1 Misfire and two pending codes (Bank 1 too Lean - makes sense because of the fuel leak, and an O2 sensor problem which has been reoccuring for me so no big deal). Well, I cleared the codes and drove around a little; got a new tank of gas and did some moderate runs. The car seems better now - still haven't done a WOT run but everything seems better. Just must have gotten some water/Simple Green in the IM. I just hope nothing got damaged in the brief moment of engine knocking.

On another note my swaybar/AWR endlink combo is already popping/creaking. It's loud, but honestly, when compared to the rest of my car I could care less at the moment. If I get bored down the road I'll play with it a little more and see if I can't fix it.

Whew, long post...

[Woody54]

got my sirius install done... by me. it was much easier than i thought it was gonna be. plus i brought the antenna out through the radio antenna hole, instead of out the back hatch. the reception is sweet and I LOVE NO COMMERCIALS!!!

[bazooka joe]

LOL, interesting day...

Cleaned/detailed the interior and the engine bay today. While detailing the engine bay I noticed my fuel rail was loose - apparently I forgot to torque those down yesterday after the 626 IM install - that accounted for the rough idle and gas smell. Unfortunately I didn't notice this until after I had hosed down the engine bay with Simple Green and water. Well I guess something got in past the loose O-rings because upon start up (after I torqued down the bolts) there was lots of smoke and popping. I let the car idle until warmed up then took it out to make sure everything was okay and that's when all the fun stuff happened. Did a pretty hard pull in 3rd and at about 4500-5000 RPM I hear "BANG BANG BANG BANG" coming from the engine - like someone has taken a jackhammer to the engine block. So I immediately let off the gas but not before the CEL starts flashing - I immediately know that's a misfire CEL. So I go to an Advance Auto to read the code and sure enough, Cylinder 1 Misfire and two pending codes (Bank 1 too Lean - makes sense because of the fuel leak, and an O2 sensor problem which has been reoccuring for me so no big deal). Well, I cleared the codes and drove around a little; got a new tank of gas and did some moderate runs. The car seems better now - still haven't done a WOT run but everything seems better. Just must have gotten some water/Simple Green in the IM. I just hope nothing got damaged in the brief moment of engine knocking.

On another note my swaybar/AWR endlink combo is already popping/creaking. It's loud, but honestly, when compared to the rest of my car I could care less at the moment. If I get bored down the road I'll play with it a little more and see if I can't fix it.

Whew, long post...
that's what you get for cleaning your car!! glad to hear it's okay now..(cool).ya water and gas don't mix well in the combustion chamber...

[joneb4evr]

I can only imangine what mine is like. Its been sitting in the mud on the side of my house for a month now through 4 snow storms with a dead battery while I save up for a new motor.

Its so sad. :(

ouch

[magnumP5]

that's what you get for cleaning your car!! glad to hear it's okay now..(cool).ya water and gas don't mix well in the combustion chamber...
LOL yeah, that's exactly what I thought when I was done. It's funny because I was debating whether or not I should detail the engine bay. Good thing I did because I would have never realized the loose fuel rail bolts - that would have been bad. I just hope that little bit of water or cleaner didn't do any serious damage. The car sounds normal again, no knocking at modest boost (< 5 psi) so that's good. For a moment there all I could think about was "Ah, there goes my engine!"

Anyhow, no plans for the P5 today - she's been babied quite a bit over the last three days. I'd love to wash/wax her but it's supposed to rain later today and that'd kind of suck.

[domingo79]

got my sirius install done... by me. it was much easier than i thought it was gonna be. plus i brought the antenna out through the radio antenna hole, instead of out the back hatch. the reception is sweet and I LOVE NO COMMERCIALS!!!
Where's the pics at??

[ZOOMit]

I found out I need new brakes, not the hard way tho, thx the Lord. Will be installing some this weekend, we'll see how bad they are, not grinding the metal yet but close I think.

I've noticed when I go hard into a corner and have to hit the brake hard the Ebrake light on the dash will come on for a sec and go back off, weird...

[Woody54]

Where's the pics at??

good point, I'll get on that! I don't have the shark fin yet to go over the two antennas. It's been ordered (about 2 weeks ago) but it says that it will take 4 weeks to get here cause it has to get painted. but some preliminary pics are a good call.

[orlandomsp]

I've noticed when I go hard into a corner and have to hit the brake hard the Ebrake light on the dash will come on for a sec and go back off, weird...

Your pads are low, this causes the fluid level to drop.

[aMaff]

The passenger side low beam took a dump last night. I stopped by the parts sto' on the way home but never got around to changing it, so I did that in the parking lot on my break lol. I find you gain a little working space by popping the cover off of the windshield washer bottle. Not much, but enough to help.

[mx-p5]

The passenger side low beam took a dump last night. I stopped by the parts sto' on the way home but never got around to changing it, so I did that in the parking lot on my break lol. I find you gain a little working space by popping the cover off of the windshield washer bottle. Not much, but enough to help.

Got HID's so, shouldn't be burning out any bulbs. But, when I put them in, I had to remove the whole headlight. Coudln't get the bulbin straight with that crap there

Tylor

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

To remove the headlight...does the bumper need to come off? I hate some Nissans...

[magnumP5]

Yes.

[mx-p5]

What he said

[808MP5]

topped off my gas tank with $30 87oct $10 89oct and $10.75 92oct. I love when other ppl chip in for gas.

[aMaff]

To remove the headlight...does the bumper need to come off? I hate some Nissans...

To remove the whole thing? I've got no idea, but if I had to guess I'd say "Maybe?"

I just replaced a bulb. It took maybe 5 minutes.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

To remove the whole thing? I've got no idea, but if I had to guess I'd say "Maybe?"

I just replaced a bulb. It took maybe 5 minutes.

No i was asking for the whole thing. I've done the bulb many a times before.

[aMaff]

No i was asking for the whole thing. I've done the bulb many a times before.

Well, you asked right after I talked about a bulb, so I was just making sure. My "Maybe?" answer remains. Check the factory service manual....

[mx-p5]

Yes, you def. have to remove the whole bumper to remove the whole headlight assembly. You have to pull the bumper as well as two brackets that keep the headlights from falling out when the bumper isn't on(i guess that's thier function. They don't do anything else from what I can tell)

You planning on blacking out the headlights?

Tylor

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Mostly installing HID bulbs...but maybe once they are out blacking them out...not sure yet...

[MTV]

Do it

[ZOOMit]

Your pads are low, this causes the fluid level to drop.


Thanks bud

[CTt3P5]

Passed 100k on the way home from work. Time to put another 100k on her. (drive)

[magnumP5]

Threw the CEL P0171 (System Too Lean, Bank 1). Not sure why, the car runs fine. Looks like I have some debugging to do tomorrow.

[Reitrof]

Passed 100k on the way home from work. Time to put another 100k on her. (drive)

Congrats Jeff, add your name to the 100K club thread.

[Katya4me]

Emptied her out for the first time in about a month, now she needs a good cleaning. Afterwards, I drove to my local Mazda club's monthly meeting and talked about autox.

[808MP5]

Threw the CEL P0171 (System Too Lean, Bank 1). Not sure why, the car runs fine. Looks like I have some debugging to do tomorrow.

sounds like a o2 sensor going bad.

[Circuit]

Dynamat'ed the inside of the rear quarter panels and rear shock towers. So far I have about 52 sq. ft. of dynamat in my car (rear doors and rear hatch area). That comes out to about 24 lbs. Time for some performance mods to make up for the added weight :icon_lol:

Non-mazda work: Ran a tach wire and hooked up the door actuator to my GF's remote start/keyless entry system. Also took it for an oil change.

Very productive day for me (cabpatch)

[mx-p5]

Would a bad o2 sensor cause the car to run rich and the idle to drop to below 500rpm's on occasion? Mechanic said he looked at the EGR and it was clean, but, I told him I'm still gonna clean it.

We can't figure out still why the idle drops and why the engine dies after every time I put gas in it.

Tylor

[CTt3P5]

Congrats Jeff, add your name to the 100K club thread.

Thank ya Bruce....I already have. Who do I talk to about a t-shirt? haha

[MTV]

Would a bad o2 sensor cause the car to run rich and the idle to drop to below 500rpm's on occasion? Mechanic said he looked at the EGR and it was clean, but, I told him I'm still gonna clean it.

We can't figure out still why the idle drops and why the engine dies after every time I put gas in it.

Tylor

I would bet on a bad o2 sensor.

[aMaff]

I would bet on a bad o2 sensor.

I would bet on a bunch of shit being stirred up in the fuel tank when he tops up and clogging the 'sock' filter on the fuel pump.

[shane02pro5]

02 Sensors usually go from working to not working and can be tested with a multimeter. Have you tried a new gas cap? Maybe it's not making a good seal and throwing off the pressure in the tank?

[shane02pro5]

Check out this thread for your p0171

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123698303&highlight=p0171

[bazooka joe]

I would bet on a bunch of shit being stirred up in the fuel tank when he tops up and clogging the 'sock' filter on the fuel pump.
what do you know? what's up in GA man?

[aMaff]

what do you know? what's up in GA man?

Uh... not much. What's up with you, MA man? (boom07)



What'd I miss lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol

[mx-p5]

I would bet on a bunch of shit being stirred up in the fuel tank when he tops up and clogging the 'sock' filter on the fuel pump.

Wouldn't it get stirred as I run around corners then too? And it only does it for about 5 minutes after topping off then it is normal again.

And, the O2 you are thinking is the cause of the dropping idle and slight hesitation in 2nd gear?

[aMaff]

Not necessarily, and not nearly as much. The fact that it's directly related to you putting fuel in your tank leads me to that conclusion.

[bazooka joe]

Uh... not much. What's up with you, MA man? (boom07)

get ready for some warmer weather so i can clean the car, and istall like 200 mods! what's the temp there? i gotta move south soon!

What'd I miss lol

[aMaff]

damn right you do, it's going to be 70 today :)

[mx-p5]

It's already 72 down here and not a cloud in the sky!

Tylor

[magnumP5]

70 degrees out today and I've already been out since 8 AM working on the car to try to figure out what caused this CEL last night. Re-checked and tighten all intake and exhaust manifold bolts, checked and tighten all intake couples and clamps, check over all vacuum lines and fixed a small (very) vacuum leak, dumped some seafoam in the gas tank and clean both O2 sensor and the MAF. If this doesn't fix the problem then I give up and have no idea what the problem is. I've been told P0171 could also mean a dying O2 sensor, but both of mine were replaced last summer so I hope that's not the case.

On another note I wish I could wash the car today but that'd be kind of pointless as I'm going to be on the road for a 10 hours drive here in about 4 hours.

[ColdSteel]

I hate you all lol. Well, jealous is the proper term. It's -21 Celsius, but feels like -32 here! (that's -6 and -26 for you American types). My car doors were frozen this morning, and this is actually a fairly warm day, but that happens every time after a wash, regardless of how long I spend drying.
A couple of days ago I managed to slide into a curb and rash up my driver side rim and tire. Nothing serious but it was stupid. Only thing I did today was drive to and from school, all the while checking to see if she pulled to the left or not. Nothing yet, thankfully.

[mx-p5]

Well, it's pitch black and storming like a mother outside now. The roads are flooded, thank god I put the stock intake back on!

I'm affraid to drive over near my house. I have to drive through a lower area where water pools like crazy to get home.

Oh, and what I did, I installed the MP3 amber markers yesterday and am taking them off tonight to put the clear back on. Already sold the MP3's. I'm trying to get ahold of some Celica bumper markers to go clear rather than the amber

Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

stupid rain keeps disapating in my area...rain bitch! rain!

[808MP5]

84 here

[Crazy D]

woot woot.... we hit 52

Got my RX8 wheels mounted and balanced

Called the shop to see when they can fit me in to have the DGM lip and front bumper painted.

More to come.

[whitemp5seattle]

pics of rims! where are they?

[ZOOMit]

I got some PIAA fogs today (thx Mikey)...Need to figure out how to install. Should just be two tabs, I think? Searching for it didnt pull back anything. Anyone got a link or pics? I know Tylor does!!

[mx-p5]

You got PIAA bulbs? Or PIAA 520's or 40's? If it's just the bulbs, you only need to pull one bolt that is holding the foglight to the frame.

Before doing that, i recomend removing the rain ummm....the black plastic liner under the bumper. Get a flashlight and follow the cable from the foglight up and you'll see where it's mounted to the frame under nieth. You can pull it off that if you want and it'll give you some more wire to work with when reconnecting and disconnecting the foglight.

Once the fog is out, carefully remove the 2 screws on the back of the fog. Don't torque the heads off. I torque'd off one head off each foglight. So, they're each held together right now by 1 screw each. Doh!! When I take em back off again I'll pull the threaded stud out and replace the screw

Sorry I don't have any pics of the bulb install, just the after shots. I will be ordering a set of 55watt yellow bulbs for my wife's car. I'll try to remmeber to do a How To on that. But, honostly , it isn't really that difficult

Tylor

[ZOOMit]

lol I knew you had done this before...Yah, I got the PIAA Xtreme whites 4150k 12v 35W. It's just the bulbs. I'm hoping I can point them up more after the install. They just point way too low. Thanks for reply bro


Jeremy

[mx-p5]

No prob. I have yet to attempt pointing mine up. I gotta pull the fogs again and try that out. I did however bend the little tab up inside the housing to gain a little more light, but, next will be phyhsically aiming them up. Every single bolt on my car is almost rusted stuck. I didn't have the right tools to loosen the bolts on either side of the bracket to aim em up, but, when I have em apart again I will

Tylor

[ZOOMit]

Cool. Yeah these stock bulbs just plain suck. What was Mazda thinking??? These PIAAs should be brighter than hell. Maybe they'll match my HIDs fairly well. I'm off tomorrow, so hopin to install in the morn.

[mx-p5]

Long as you don't break any bolts or torque off any screw heads, it shouldn't take more than an hour or so. They'll def. be brighter, but, I think they'll still look slightly yellow in comparison to the HID's. What color temp are you running? I can't remmeber.

I had silverstar Ultra's in my wife's car and, yeah, they were WAY whiter than stock, but, they still looked yellow compared to the 4300K hids.

Shoot, my 35 watt hid's almost seem yellow to me now. I am never satisfied. lol

Just have to see what's up next for my lighting situation. I see a sharper cutoff in the near future

Tylor

[ZOOMit]

lol I hear you there...HIDs are 4300k, i think

[speedbird78]

Hi, Just joined the forum. I have an '02 black protege5 that I bought 2 months ago. I had an '01 protege ES 2.0 before, that crashed and burned (literally) on the freeway. I know the stock tires on the proteges are piss poor at best, so I was wondering what would be the best tires to switch to (using the original factory rims) for a wisconsin climate. Thanks!

[mx-p5]

Just ordered some clear bumper markers. Woot! Also ordered a stock lic. plate bracket so I can actually mount my tag correctly instead of having it in a hole i had to drill cause Mazda was brilliant when they put the holes for our license plate.

[Redcoat]

Speedbird 78: Ideally, purchase a set of snow tires and a set of summer tires to get the most out of each season. I have Michelin X-Ice for the winter which perform very well. I've yet to buy summer tires but have heard good things about Kumho Ecsta SPT's...

& welcome to the forums.

[josh_silvernale]

Istalled my 03 Ford Escape wiper control. Thank god for intermittent wipers

[ZOOMit]

Istalled my 03 Ford Escape wiper control. Thank god for intermittent wipers

How hard was the install? Having 3 wiper speeds, suck!!!

[josh_silvernale]

I seriously did it in under 5 min

[mx-p5]

There's one on ebay now for about $60 shipped

[josh_silvernale]

got mine for 40

[CTt3P5]

Hi, Just joined the forum. I have an '02 black protege5 that I bought 2 months ago. I had an '01 protege ES 2.0 before, that crashed and burned (literally) on the freeway. I know the stock tires on the proteges are piss poor at best, so I was wondering what would be the best tires to switch to (using the original factory rims) for a wisconsin climate. Thanks!


Speedbird 78: Ideally, purchase a set of snow tires and a set of summer tires to get the most out of each season. I have Michelin X-Ice for the winter which perform very well. I've yet to buy summer tires but have heard good things about Kumho Ecsta SPT's...

& welcome to the forums.

x2 I just found some Blizzaks on craigslist for $100 and will be mounting them up on 14" steelies by next fall.

I have also heard good things about the SPT's and have personal experience with Toyo Proxy TPT's and loved them and have read good reviews for the Falken Ziex ZE-912 (which just replaced the 512). When searching for the stock size....look at 205/45/16 and 205/50/16 as well. You will find a much bigger selection as well as a broad range of prices. There isn't a lot out there in our stock size.


Istalled my 03 Ford Escape wiper control. Thank god for intermittent wipers

Amen brother...installed my 03 Tribute wiper switch just recently and love it!

[ZOOMit]

I seriously did it in under 5 min

shananagens, I might try that!!

[CTt3P5]

There's one on ebay now for about $60 shipped


got mine for 40

Got mine for $50....middle of the road....but better than $100 new from the dealer.

[josh_silvernale]

i am so excited for it to rain now. I can't stand watching people drive around polishing their windshields in the mist. Now I don't have to be one of them.

[CTt3P5]

shananagens, I might try that!!

Do it!!! Simply relase the 'tilt' lever all the way down and then remove the three screws under the steering column. Next pull the two halves apart and remove the two screws holding the switch in place. Remove the wiring harness and slide out the old one.

Repeat for steps above for variable wiper goodness. lol

[bazooka joe]

ya, it's one of the easiest and best mods eva!

[ZOOMit]

sweet! That sounds fairly painless

[Woody54]

x2 I just found some Blizzaks on craigslist for $100 and will be mounting them up on 14" steelies by next fall.

I have also heard good things about the SPT's and have personal experience with Toyo Proxy TPT's and loved them and have read good reviews for the Falken Ziex ZE-912 (which just replaced the 512). When searching for the stock size....look at 205/45/16 and 205/50/16 as well. You will find a much bigger selection as well as a broad range of prices. There isn't a lot out there in our stock size.



Amen brother...installed my 03 Tribute wiper switch just recently and love it!

I have the falken Ziex ZE-912 and i love them. nice and sticky but well above average in the rain.

[Reitrof]

ya, it's one of the easiest and best mods eva!

Yup. Moved it to the Miata afterwards.

[magnumP5]

Drove 315 miles back to Blacksburg without issue (knocks on wood). No CELs, no misfires, nothing; thank God! New IM with modifie throttle cable bracket is working great so far - no sticky throttle. Rear swaybar and endlinks are noisy but work better than stock and nothing is bent/broken yet.

On another note was going to drive the P5 to Cincinnati today (where I am now) but decided not to on account of snow forecast. This was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made as it rained straight for about 3 hours (my car + rain + long distances = bad things) then it switched to freezing rain and ultimately snow. They're calling for upwards of 10 inches of snow in Cincinnati tonight and tomorrow and my P5 with its summer tires would have sucked. Good thing the g/f has a Protege LX with all-seasons! Not the best in snow but a hell of a lot better thann my P5 would have performed.

[NCZ13]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123699637

washed and waxed

then photoshoot

[whitemp5seattle]

finally got back to my baby after weeks of traveling for work!

changed the oil and filter, gave her a jumpstart since the battery was dead, and drove her to costco and back.

tomorrow is seafoam and Sunday will be new brake pads and rotors from Tripoint. yay!

[Celco]

This weekend I....

-Installed trailer hitch
-ran seafoam in gas/oil/vac line
-changed the oil with Mobil 1 full syn 10w-30
-changed trans fluid with 2/3 Syncromesh 1/3 lucas oil stabilizer

Feels like a new car.

Also did a little garbage picking and got some scrap wood slats from a backyard fence construction I am going to use to build a floor and some sides (little wooden wagon like) on my trailer.

Can't wait til next weekends autocross. WOOO!!!

[Crazy D]

Took her in for a alignment today and here are her current and previous numbers:

Front Left
Left side # is Actual Right side # is Before
-0.7 -0.7 Camber
1.9 1.9 Caster
0.15 -0.64 Toe
Front Right
-0.9 -0.9 Camber
1.6 1.6 Caster
0.13 -0.64 Toe

If anyone knows if these numbers look good just let me know... Toe's been off since I replaced the springs. These numbers are with the RX8's on - Just for reference.

But she runs really smooth now...Oil change tomorrow and CAI K&N dryflow cleanup... spring is around the corner.

[jhillzoom]

Just installed UR underdrive pulley. So far not that much diff.(deadhorse

[BinoMP5]

hopefully do the side molding removal mod... will post pix when done

[mx-p5]

Just went through a fullservice carwash to get the car cleaned up before going to the Pre-Sebring event at Classic Mazda in Orlando.

Car has a viper alarm that auto locks after the doors shut. Carwash genius left the keys in the car. Had to call the Fire Dept. to come unlock em. They paid the bill to open the car, but, wouldn't comp me the carwash after sitting there 20 minutes waiting on teh Fire Dept. to show

Oh well. I'll be takingpics tonight and posting next week!!

Tylor

[aMaff]

Friday at noon I had to leave my baby @ a park 'n ride by the airport. Now, what feels like a week later, I'm in Bangalore, India. Won't get to drive her for 3 weeks. But you know what? Guess what I get to drive when i get home? :p

Something to look forward to I suppose.

[whitemp5seattle]

what's in Bangalore?

kinda sounds like a sleazy brothel...

[aMaff]

what's in Bangalore?

kinda sounds like a sleazy brothel...

It is (naughty)

LOL no, the company I work for has partner companies in India, one specifically in Bangalore. They've got a gaggle of new recruits that have gotten technically trained, but have limited on the job experience. Basically, I'm here to whip them into shape and show them how our group works

[whitemp5seattle]

I see...(whip) em hard

[808MP5]

Just went through a fullservice carwash to get the car cleaned up before going to the Pre-Sebring event at Classic Mazda in Orlando.

Car has a viper alarm that auto locks after the doors shut. Carwash genius left the keys in the car. Had to call the Fire Dept. to come unlock em. They paid the bill to open the car, but, wouldn't comp me the carwash after sitting there 20 minutes waiting on teh Fire Dept. to show

Oh well. I'll be takingpics tonight and posting next week!!

Tylor

should go get that alarm fixed... the stock alarm did the same thing to me... Locked the freakin keys in the car. I gots a viper alarm to and it doesn't automatically lock the doors with the keys in the car. Yay... If it did i got a spare on the car anyhow... Im sure the viper alarm has an auto lock option that you can turn off. Mine locks only when you start the car and all the doors are closed. If the doors aren't closed whenever the ignition is turned the doors don't lock... Oh and they lock when i arm the alarm.

[whitemp5seattle]

seafoamed the engine today and made a cool cloud of smoke that make the lady next door look out her window at me

(peep) (burnout)

[BinoMP5]

Took some pix today! Bottom of page (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123690692&page=5)

[jhillzoom]

Just installed UR underdrive pulley. So far not that much diff.(deadhorse

Never mind…after driving it around all day it defiantly pulls better through out the RPM range now.(headbang)

[StealthWyvern]

I watched my grandma steal it for a joy ride... (first time its left the driveway in two weeks!)