What have you done to your P5 today?

[BinoMP5]

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

noice... my sister and mom had to use it a couple of times.... all they say is... "your car shakes a lot...." its scary too bc the car is lowered(nailbyt) well when i dont get to drive my car, i get to drive the RSX S... yea... V-TEC just kicked in yo!!

and my other friends who ride in the back like the vibration/massage thing... it was funny because their legs were numb when they got out and they almost fell to the ground.... i luve these Motor Mounts... the girls love them too(boobs)

[whitemp5seattle]

crashed it

pics (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123699794)

[Sliver5]

buh.. drove it.

[ZOOMit]

I washed and waxed my yellow banana today and I aimed my foglights up! those bolts were effin stuck on. But nothing a lil wd40 and some elbow grease cant fix. The fogs go out at least another five feet from where they used to stop. Useable foglights ftw!

[jeg0024]

crashed it

pics (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123699794)

Dude, that sucks. Sorry to see that.

[whitemp5seattle]

s'all good...nobody got hurt and that's what's important. One of the nearby residents said that just last year a woman on a motorcycle went over that hill and ended up in the hospital for a while.

here's what else I just did to my p5 today:

used my spare keys to get into my p5 at the repair shop parking lot and swapped the p5 ecu back in, took out the daveb rings, msp mats, fog delete grills, antenna, and wheel locks in case the car is totaled and they don't let me take stuff from the car anymore...

[ForceFed]

Sneaky sneaky (evil)

[whitemp5seattle]

(peep)

[magnumP5]

Had a CEL come on last night when I moved my car from my g/f's place back to mine after sitting for two days. Tried to get it scanned at an Advance Auto but their scanner was broken. Filled up because gas was low after my long trip on Thursday and left the car running for about 10 minutes while I thoroughly checked over everything again. When I got back in the car to turn if off the CEL was gone. I don't get it, but I won't argue with it...

[Woody54]

crashed it

pics (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123699794)

Oh no (freak)! at least you know that you will have that baby parted out in a week or so on here if it is totaled!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

sorry to hear about the car Jeff.....guess its time for an MS3?

[mx-p5]

Oh no!! My wife is gonna be upset with you now!! Your car was her car's role model! lol

Glad to hear you're ok though!! Cars can be replaced. Hope all pans out ok for you!!!

Tylor

[evilmonkeyMSP]

i didnt technically "do" anything to the P5 Saturday, but we did get an estimate on trade in from Mazda after test driving an MS3 (hump)

We told them to give us a call when they get a white one.

[whitemp5seattle]

sorry to hear about the car Jeff.....guess its time for an MS3?

haha I wish. it's not really in the budget, plus I think I'm moving to Montreal either the end of this year or the end of 2009. So I would have to sell it then anyway. Sure would be nice to upgrade to a white ms3 though! I'd have to change my name to whitems3seattle!


Oh no!! My wife is gonna be upset with you now!! Your car was her car's role model! lol

Glad to hear you're ok though!! Cars can be replaced. Hope all pans out ok for you!!!

Tylor

Thanks Tylor! Maybe one day my car's carma will be resurrected in your wife's p5! I was about to do the rear valence thing this weekend too! shucks...

[khaosman]

Got my P5 out of storage to install the AWR coilovers! Woohoo! It felt so freakin' fast from not driving it in so long. (humpleg)(humpleg)

I had to jump start the car as the year old battery is dead. At least I hope, I'm not wanting to chase electrical gremlins... (bang)

[magnumP5]

Got my P5 out of storage to install the AWR coilovers!
For this, I shall hate you for a long time! LOL, be sure to give us a lengthy detailed description of the coilovers. My next setup will be coilovers and I'm stuck between the Tein SS or the AWR setup. The Teins are cheaper but have less adjustability and no upper strut mounts. While I won't be racing much I do like to get as much out of this car as possible :)

[whitemp5seattle]

I pulled a few more things off the car (mazda6 rear wiper, spare tire and sub, back trunk cover thingy) and also talked to the guy at the shop where my car is sitting.

He said the car probably wouldn't be totaled due to the low miles and the fact that the airbags didn't deploy. I really hope he's right!

[mx-p5]

Keep pulling whatever you can off the car till the deciscion is made though!! GET THE MP3 RACING HARTS QUICK!! lol

The insurance guy comes out and asks why the car sitting at the mechanic looks quite different from the ones in the wreck pics. lol

Tylor

[whitemp5seattle]

luckily I have my crappy winter steelies and winter tires on the car. the racing harts are safely stored in my basement (nana)

[CTt3P5]

New windshield is installed. The repair guy was very nice...transferred my state inspection and emission stickers over as well as sticking some new double side tape on my velcro fasteners for the ezpass.

[Woody54]

He said the car probably wouldn't be totaled due to the low miles and the fact that the airbags didn't deploy. I really hope he's right!

the fact that the airbags didn't deploy is gonna be huge and that may save you. if the airbags deploy its automatically totaled is it not? although from the pics i'm really surprised that they didn't!


luckily I have my crappy winter steelies and winter tires on the car. the racing harts are safely stored in my basement (nana)

that has got to be a relief (yes)

[aMaff]

if the airbags deploy its automatically totaled is it not?
Man wouldn't that be some bullshit. They stopped doing that not too long ago. The airbags alone can not be reason for totalling the car.

[Katya4me]

Just wiped down the inside surfaces and the windshield, dirty, dirty....

[TreFlip999]

haha I wish. it's not really in the budget, plus I think I'm moving to Montreal either the end of this year or the end of 2009. So I would have to sell it then anyway. Sure would be nice to upgrade to a white ms3 though! I'd have to change my name to whitems3seattle!



Thanks Tylor! Maybe one day my car's carma will be resurrected in your wife's p5! I was about to do the rear valence thing this weekend too! shucks...


Correction, whitems3MONTREAL....Or just get your punk ass back to seattle :D The 30 degree cold with heavy rain misses you and I know you miss that wonderful I-5 driving in the pouring ass rain...

[whitemp5seattle]

Correction, whitems3MONTREAL....Or just get your punk ass back to seattle :D The 30 degree cold with heavy rain misses you and I know you miss that wonderful I-5 driving in the pouring ass rain...

I miss being stuck in I-5 traffic...oh wait, no I don't (scratch) lol

I still miss Seattle anyway (spin)

[Foolish]

Dropped off the Wagner header at the machine shop to have the EGR bung cleaned up. Dru (wife) said I couldn't put it on her P5 until the car's warranty expired (it did, in December) and that I couldn't put it on if it was going to throw CEL's every 6 weeks like it did on my car!

This should take care of it. My hope is to put the header and intake on the car this week while she's out of town, then see how long it takes her to notice I've done it! :D

[mx-p5]

When she decides it's too loud, I call dibs! LOL

[evilmonkeyMSP]

hmmmm a header on a N/A, my guess is that she'll figure it out, immediately...
Dropped off the Wagner header at the machine shop to have the EGR bung cleaned up. Dru (wife) said I couldn't put it on her P5 until the car's warranty expired (it did, in December) and that I couldn't put it on if it was going to throw CEL's every 6 weeks like it did on my car!

This should take care of it. My hope is to put the header and intake on the car this week while she's out of town, then see how long it takes her to notice I've done it! :D

[Foolish]

Just got a call from the shop, they did the work, but also noticed some cracks in the welds by the cat flange.... Damnit! I thought I was one of the few relatively lucky ones. Now I'm going to have to pay for the machining of the EGR tube, and I may not be able to use the header anyway. grrrrrr

[aMaff]

When she decides it's too loud, I call dibs! LOL


hmmmm a header on a N/A, my guess is that she'll figure it out, immediately...

doubtful. It's the shorty header retaining the stock pre-cat.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

ah, so you mean its pretty pointless? nice... lol :p
doubtful. It's the shorty header retaining the stock pre-cat.

[aMaff]

not really. The stock manifold is kinda junk, so it's better than nothing.

But yeah, other than that it's pointless :p

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

:( I think the bearings and the wheel hub has gone on my front passanger side :(

[Foolish]

Well, I'm wasting my whole day running back and forth to the machine shop, but I guess we'll be good to go after this! I'll be spending about $50 all told.

The welds were cracked at the collector, badly enough to see light through! Here's a quick image of what cracked:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Foolish/HeaderDiagram.JPG
Any more cracking, and the little diamond-shaped bit in the middle might have fallen into the cat.

As for whether or not the header does anything, I thought it did when I had it on the LX, and it's the only one legal for STS. Also, I'm going to be going back to Northern VA, and we have emissions inspections there, so keeping the cats is a good idea. ...and no, it didn't make much noise.

[Thieu]

FINALLY got a new windshield! $200. Blah.

Next the door dents come out then a rear sway... Then a MS3 at the end of the year if all goes well.

[mx-p5]

$200? What? Insurance didn't cover it? Shoot, I break my windshield and insurance sends a guy out to me and he shows up with a box of steaks. DOesn't cost me a dollar

[aMaff]

Damn, mine was free too but I never got any steaks :(

[mx-p5]

Depends on the company you use. The first time my Jeep windshield broke, I didn't get steaks. But, I used a diff. company the second time and I got steaks.

[808MP5]

Put in new oem front strut bearings. Would have said replaced but there was no strut bearings to replace lol. They were completly non-existing. While doing that i noticed my sls motor mount bracket was cracked all the way through. Ordered the new and improved steel bracket. To bad the shipping cost more than the part itself. And cuz the side mount broke now the front sls mount bushing is coming out. Might have to replace that one too but this time im going with awr. The only good news is now my car doesnt clunk when i turn the wheels and the rear awr mount still looks brand new along with the street^^^^ driver side mount.

[mx-p5]

Street^^^^? Ahem.......

Their crew was in full force this weekend at the Classic Mazda Pre-Sebring event

Tylor

[aMaff]

ok, what is a strut bearing???

[Foolish]

Street^^^^? Ahem.......

Tylor

Since the forum's auto-grudge-holding software will no longer allow "street" and "unit" to be used together, I propose that people henceforth refer to the unmentionable shop as "Street Eunuch."

It will get by the software, it sounds close enough that we all know what we're talking about (not that we didn't know anyway) and it's sufficiently insulting to make the grudge-holders happy, I hope. If not, I'll get "instigating drama" points for this! ;)

[mx-p5]

lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I like the term coined by another member....sheep unit.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Wheel bearing maybe?

[808MP5]

ok, what is a strut bearing???

Its a little plastic bearing that goes between the strut mount and spring plate. It's a weak bearing obviously cuz one side didn't even have the bearing in there and the other side had just a little plastic piece left.

You know you need new ones if when you turn your wheels it sounds like your springs are binding creating a pretty loud clunk/tapping noise. After replacing them there was no more noise and the steering feels a lot smoother.

Installation is a little tricky espescially with out proper tools. You'll need a 14 and 17mm socket and a pretty big ratchet to get the bolts off the mount and strut. A hammer which i didn't have to hit the four bolts out the top of the strut mount to seperate the strut mount from the spring plate (i just used the ratchet). The four bolts that hold the two pieces together have teeth in them to stop them from spinning when putting them back on but they didn't stop the bolt from spinning. I had to use a small pliers and a lot of muscle to hold the bolt so it didn't spin. After completing one side i just went to a neibors house and borrowed a pair of vice grips which you "will need" to hold the bolt.

BTW anyone know what coilovers comes complete with top mounts like the KSports? I'm looking for some but don't want KSports. Seen the TeinSS but says the pillow ball mounts are "optional" but might not even be an option for pro5's. And don't want to try any new products either. Just want to stick with something that has actually been used and tested by current forum members. L8R (chris) is selling his BLOWN KSports and he says he would never buy those again. Didn't even last a year.

[aMaff]

Pic? I'm still not sure I know what part you're referring to...

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

^^^Can you take a pic if possible? Dangit muff you beat me to it..I'm thinking its the part that sits on top of the spring?

[mx-p5]

I'd like to be the third person to ask for a pic

[808MP5]

Heres the illustration but it's not totally correct.
<center>http://img.mypicgallery.com/nothinghere/untitled-1-copy.jpg</center>

#10 is the strut mount
#11 is the strut bearing
#15 is the spring plate.

#10 and #15 is held together by the four bolts. Actually not held together just held in place. The spring plate just has for holes for the bolts to go through. The bearing sits in between and creates a small gap between the two pieces. You can probably tell if your bearing is trashed by feeling the top mount. If there is no gap there is no bearing. I had a hard time figuring it out myself.. I was like where does the bearing go because the two peiced looked like one piece but after close inspection i noticed that if you banged it they actually are two pieced. And the spring plate looks nothing like the illustration. Its just a flat piece of metal... Another thing missing from the illustration is a thin platic gasket that goes on top of the strut mount.

[aMaff]

OOOOH right that thing. Ok, gotcha. Yeah, I"ve never had 1 of those break.

[bigj884]

any body got any good websites for buying remanufactured calipers for decent price.

i checked napa online and advanced auto, but i wanted to get some other places before i make my decision.

going to be doing a whole braking system overhaul, so i want to be able to buy everything at once.

gonna be getting rotors and pads from jeff@tripoint, need to find good deal on calipers and brake lines.

any ideas would be appreciated

[aMaff]

you may be able to get lines from tripoint too. Try mazmart or onlinemazdaparts for the calipers.

[StealthWyvern]

Drove it for the first time in 3 weeks.

[bazooka joe]

you may be able to get lines from tripoint too. Try mazmart or onlinemazdaparts for the calipers.
ya, just on tripoints site today, they have em

[magnumP5]

Drove it for the first time in a day :D. The CEL hasn't come back yet (knock on wood) so that's good and I did a little more tuning today. Slowly getting back to where I was before the 626 IM.

[Woody54]

Drove it for the first time in a day :D. The CEL hasn't come back yet (knock on wood) so that's good and I did a little more tuning today. Slowly getting back to where I was before the 626 IM.

i've been meaning to ask you this... are you still at the HP/TQ numbers in your sig? cause it's been a year. just wondering?

[Foolish]

Well, time to pay the pipewelder! Hopefully, they did a good job.

[Foolish]

Pictures:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Foolish/Header1.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Foolish/Header1.jpg

Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera along with me when I went to see the cracks, so I only have the finished repair to show off.

To fit the biggest pipes in the space available, they left very little metal between them. It's not so surprising, then, that the thing cracked where it did!

Total cost of drilling out the EGR tube and re-welding the pipes: $45!! I'm pretty happy with that!

[magnumP5]

i've been meaning to ask you this... are you still at the HP/TQ numbers in your sig? cause it's been a year. just wondering?
Ha, yeah those numbers are a little off. I dyno'd again back in late October and put down 183 whp and 185 wtq. This is funny because between then and the first dyno I had added a full Corksport exhaust (in exchange for my catted MAM/Magnaflow system), Exedy Stage 1 clutch, Fidanza 7/5 lb flywheel, SplitSecond AFC V2 (untuned but the supermap is still better than stock), ATP wastegate actuator (gives 7 psi) and MPiNick Stage 1 turbo upgrade (GT28RS compressor wheel shoved into the stock GT2554R turbo). Either the first dyno was way off or I was actually boosting higher (maybe 8-9 psi?) due to the stock wastegate actuator (which could have been going).

Since October however I have tuned the AFC for 10 psi, added a 626 IM with thermal spacer and I'm now retuning for 10 psi. We might be having a somewhat local (VA-wide) dyno day in May that I might be able to make it to but I'd like to think that I'd be over 200 whp when I finish my tune.

This year should be good though because I'll be getting yet another IM (505zoom's), a new higher-flowing fuel rail, a new FMIC setup and intake, and maybe getting an exhaust manifold (from Pirana). I also might pick up some of Brach's pulleys when everything gets worked out. One thing's for sure, I'm not going any higher than 10 psi until I get a built block sometime in the distant future.

[Sliver5]

Ha, yeah those numbers are a little off. I dyno'd again back in late October and put down 183 whp and 185 wtq. This is funny because between then and the first dyno I had added a full Corksport exhaust (in exchange for my catted MAM/Magnaflow system), Exedy Stage 1 clutch, Fidanza 7/5 lb flywheel, SplitSecond AFC V2 (untuned but the supermap is still better than stock), ATP wastegate actuator (gives 7 psi) and MPiNick Stage 1 turbo upgrade (GT28RS compressor wheel shoved into the stock GT2554R turbo). Either the first dyno was way off or I was actually boosting higher (maybe 8-9 psi?) due to the stock wastegate actuator (which could have been going).

Since October however I have tuned the AFC for 10 psi, added a 626 IM with thermal spacer and I'm now retuning for 10 psi. We might be having a somewhat local (VA-wide) dyno day in May that I might be able to make it to but I'd like to think that I'd be over 200 whp when I finish my tune.

This year should be good though because I'll be getting yet another IM (505zoom's), a new higher-flowing fuel rail, a new FMIC setup and intake, and maybe getting an exhaust manifold (from Pirana). I also might pick up some of Brach's pulleys when everything gets worked out. One thing's for sure, I'm not going any higher than 10 psi until I get a built block sometime in the distant future.


haha at the rate you seem to be going that built block shouldn't be too far off!

[shane02pro5]

Hit 300 miles today with the Speedcircuit block and started hitting her hard at 9psi while watching closely at my J&S knock LED light. Got to hear the PAR gears scream a little too!!! 20psi just around the corner!!!

[khaosman]

I got the front AWR coilovers on, just need to secure the brake lines and then I'll give it a ride! Also measured the length needed for my front endlinks... going to order those. Hopefully my new 600# springs and spring helpers will arrive soon so I can get the rear on!

[magnumP5]

haha at the rate you seem to be going that built block shouldn't be too far off!
Ha, I wish. Even with starting my job in June I think it'll at least be a year before I'm comfortable with buying a built block. I also want to get a lot of headwork done (valves, camshafts, etc.) and do some transmission work (revised '03 transmission + welded revised MSP LSD). It would be nice to get most of that stuff all at once so I have wait for a big install day. Then the real fun begins - WRX 440cc injectors, Walboro 55lb fuel pump and 15 psi here I come. Also going to need a custom 3" exhaust in the near future. And that would be about it for the engine - any more would be overkill on a FWD vehicle not to mention the driveability goes down as the power goes up. If I can land somewhere between 275-300 whp in the end I'll be happy.

On a different note, what wheels are those in your sig? They kind of look like Gram Lites 57c or the 5Zigen F(something)s?

[Sliver5]

Ha, I wish. Even with starting my job in June I think it'll at least be a year before I'm comfortable with buying a built block. I also want to get a lot of headwork done (valves, camshafts, etc.) and do some transmission work (revised '03 transmission + welded revised MSP LSD). It would be nice to get most of that stuff all at once so I have wait for a big install day. Then the real fun begins - WRX 440cc injectors, Walboro 55lb fuel pump and 15 psi here I come. Also going to need a custom 3" exhaust in the near future. And that would be about it for the engine - any more would be overkill on a FWD vehicle not to mention the driveability goes down as the power goes up. If I can land somewhere between 275-300 whp in the end I'll be happy.

On a different note, what wheels are those in your sig? They kind of look like Gram Lites 57c or the 5Zigen F(something)s?


Word I hear you on that. I know a place up here in stafford that can do that exhaust for you. This guy does real quality work for a great price. I know its pretty far for you to drive but it doesn't sound like you'll be ready for that for a while.

Nah I wish they were Gram lights or even some FN01R's. They're offbrand. MB Wheels, Competition. 16x7 +40. But at 12lbs a piece I'm not complaining. Especially for $400 shipped to my door. They're a great improvment of the stock chromies.

[magnumP5]

Word I hear you on that. I know a place up here in stafford that can do that exhaust for you. This guy does real quality work for a great price. I know its pretty far for you to drive but it doesn't sound like you'll be ready for that for a while.

Nah I wish they were Gram lights or even some FN01R's. They're offbrand. MB Wheels, Competition. 16x7 +40. But at 12lbs a piece I'm not complaining. Especially for $400 shipped to my door. They're a great improvment of the stock chromies.
12 lbs a piece?! That's crazy - even lighter than the 16x7 Enkei RPF1s! Do you get a lot of rubbing with the +40? I ask because I'm looking to go the 16x7 route and am trying to find some good, light wheels.

[A louie]

400 shipped!!!

Give me the site that you got them, and I might not hate you so much anymore!

[808MP5]

what have I done to my p5 "tonight"?

Installed progress rear sway bar in the dark. Light? My finger tips worked just as good as a flash light. Next to the end links; proping the flash light angle was the hardest part. But got a great trick removing the stock end link that ppl love to cut off. Just use your foot to crank that puppy off.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Watch out for the 3 wheel action turning in sloped driveways. Crazy!

[JDM-P5]

400 shipped!!!

Give me the site that you got them, and I might not hate you so much anymore!

+1
(cabpatch)




And I haven't done jack shit to my P5 in over a year.



Seriously.

[Redcoat]

400 shipped!!!

Give me the site that you got them, and I might not hate you so much anymore!

I don't know where you can get them for that cheap, but Discount Tire sell them for $121 each:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/wheelProductByVehicleAndSize.do?vid=008079&yr=2003&tc=MBMCOM&wd=16&anr=true

[Sliver5]

12 lbs a piece?! That's crazy - even lighter than the 16x7 Enkei RPF1s! Do you get a lot of rubbing with the +40? I ask because I'm looking to go the 16x7 route and am trying to find some good, light wheels.

Yea when I grabbed the box off my driveway I was expecting to do some heavy lifting and I almost fell over backwards cause the box came right up. lol I was really shocked and thought maybe they had sent me 15's or something but I opened them up and they were the right size so I put on my home scale and they came out to an even 12 lb. a piece.

I had some rubbing issues in the back when I had the k-sports slammed but I think its because I have a 205/50/16 tire. If you had a 205/45 or even the stock 195/50 I doubt there would be any rubbing. It's rubbing on the side wall of the tire so its just barley not making full clearence. If I rolled the fenders some more/properly I don't think it would be a problem.


400 shipped!!!

Give me the site that you got them, and I might not hate you so much anymore!


+1
(cabpatch)
And I haven't done jack shit to my P5 in over a year.
Seriously.

I got them for christmas so maybe it was $500 but someone already did the homework for me. I did get them from discounttiredirect.com vvvvv


I don't know where you can get them for that cheap, but Discount Tire sell them for $121 each:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/wheelProductByVehicleAndSize.do?vid=008079&yr=2003&tc=MBMCOM&wd=16&anr=true

[Foolish]

Started the header/CAI install. I put it up on ramps, pulled the heatshield and sensor, then got started on the nuts and bolts to see which ones needed PBlaster. Found just a couple of reluctant ones, sprayed them, and came inside to work on my schoolwork. I'll do the rest of the work tonight, when I'm too eye/brain-fried to keep reading.

[mx-p5]

Waiting on my clear Celica markers to show to swap out! Probably gonna pick up a can of the tint spray to make both the side markers and bumper markers look the same. Also just got the white Pro5 waxed. Gotta wait till I meet up with the wife to see how it looks.

Tylor

[ZOOMit]

My bro runs a tire/rim shop...and why i havent done this already is beyond me but....going to call him today and see what he can hook me up with. It is in some major need of some 18s and a good drop!!!

[aMaff]

No protege is ever in need of 18s

[ZOOMit]

No protege is ever in need of 18s
True, and i was never really a fan of rubber band tires...maybe some lightweight 17s (drinks)

[ZOOMit]

Anyone else sick of their 02 Pro cupholders? They basically suck, any idea if i can find an '02.5+ and swap out the center console? They look so much more cleaner.

[mx-p5]

No, I'm not sick of my 03 cupholders! I like them in both cars actually. :)

[ZOOMit]

No, I'm not sick of my 03 cupholders! I like them in both cars actually. :)

LOL yeah I know b/c those are the ones I want!! the 02s are the ones that have the cover over them that you have to flip up. Looks tacky. I was just wondering if the center console could be swapped out to accomodate?

[mx-p5]

Check with one of the "Part out" threads going. They might still have the consoles or cupholders

[MTV]

The cupholders in these cars are useless. I once had a water bottle in the cupholder, took a turn fast and it flew across the car into the passenger side door. They should have made them deeper....

[ZOOMit]

The cupholders in these cars are useless. I once had a water bottle in the cupholder, took a turn fast and it flew across the car into the passenger side door. They should have made them deeper....

Are the 02.5 and newer any better? I've got an 02 and it sucks, like you said take a turn to sharp and wham!

[Foolish]

Having had both, the '03's are better but they still mostly suck. I get bottles instead of cups, and I put them between the seat and the handbrake.

[magnumP5]

+1 for '02 cupholder sucking. I think they look better but serve little purpose in holding that enormous, extra large drink from Taco Bell in place.

[Woody54]

Ha, yeah those numbers are a little off. I dyno'd again back in late October and put down 183 whp and 185 wtq. This is funny because between then and the first dyno I had added a full Corksport exhaust (in exchange for my catted MAM/Magnaflow system), Exedy Stage 1 clutch, Fidanza 7/5 lb flywheel, SplitSecond AFC V2 (untuned but the supermap is still better than stock), ATP wastegate actuator (gives 7 psi) and MPiNick Stage 1 turbo upgrade (GT28RS compressor wheel shoved into the stock GT2554R turbo). Either the first dyno was way off or I was actually boosting higher (maybe 8-9 psi?) due to the stock wastegate actuator (which could have been going).

Since October however I have tuned the AFC for 10 psi, added a 626 IM with thermal spacer and I'm now retuning for 10 psi. We might be having a somewhat local (VA-wide) dyno day in May that I might be able to make it to but I'd like to think that I'd be over 200 whp when I finish my tune.

This year should be good though because I'll be getting yet another IM (505zoom's), a new higher-flowing fuel rail, a new FMIC setup and intake, and maybe getting an exhaust manifold (from Pirana). I also might pick up some of Brach's pulleys when everything gets worked out. One thing's for sure, I'm not going any higher than 10 psi until I get a built block sometime in the distant future.

dang, i'm not gonna lie... i'm a little jealous. Props for doing everything the right way and at least attempting not to zoom zoom boom. This is pretty much the route that I'd like to go by next summer. although i have a lot to learn by then haha. keep up the good work!

[808MP5]

noticed someone scuffed my rear driver side bumper and tried to wipe it off parked at school. Now I have matching scuff marks on both corners of my bumper. Lucky me its not that easy to see :(

[Sliver5]

I have the ones with out the flap and any large drinks get mashed by my knuckles when I'm shifting. Found that out the hard way with one of those extra large slurpees... went into third gear and got blueberry blast all over the center console. It's even worse with the short shifter. So any large drinks are now 'crotched'.

[ZOOMit]

I have the ones with out the flap and any large drinks get mashed by my knuckles when I'm shifting. Found that out the hard way with one of those extra large slurpees... went into third gear and got blueberry blast all over the center console. It's even worse with the short shifter. So any large drinks are now 'crotched'.

LOL that sucks mang....that's why I dont get the super large cups, usually med or large fits ok, but if you got a passenger your screwed, those cups will squeek like a frickin rat :mad:

im glad to see alot of you have issues with the cupholders, and its not just me

[magnumP5]

dang, i'm not gonna lie... i'm a little jealous. Props for doing everything the right way and at least attempting not to zoom zoom boom. This is pretty much the route that I'd like to go by next summer. although i have a lot to learn by then haha. keep up the good work!
Yeah took me about a year and a half before I finally decided on the turbo route. Initially I was going to save up for a HiBoost kit but went the MSP way due to ease and safety. I've really tried to be safe all around but I'd be lying if I said I never encountered any problems. Car runs funny sometimes not to mention all the random CELs I get from time to time that will randomly clear themselves. Definitely no looking back now and I'm happy where she is - just looking to complete the package eventually. I'll admit I didn't know anything at first either but I stuck around, lurked in the MSP and F/S sections and slowly built my knowledge and parts store. All in all, it took about 7-8 months to get everything together and installed. Been one hell of a trip...

[mazdaddy]

Spent $700 on a front brake job----rt caliper had siezed so needed 2 sets of calipers....Ian/ Michael did set me up with ceramic pads though!

[Foolish]

Header and intake installed!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Foolish/EngineBay001.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Foolish/EngineBay002.jpg

It sounds great, much better throttle response, substantially more grunt.
But then, I knew all that, since I had these parts on my LX!

...now let's see how long it takes my wife to notice! :D

[808MP5]

if u noticed it I'm sure she will

[baggdp5]

im new to this so this might be a little choppy or whatever but anyways... my p5 engine just went out and i need a new one. ive been told it would be a 2 to 3 thousand dollar job and i almost threw up! anyone know of a cheaper route? i guess im looking for a new engine. anyone welling one? and does anyone know how hard it would be to swap a msp engine into my p5? i wonder. how much mods would have to be done (wiring is the biggest thing that frightens me! the omtor should fit cuz of the same basic body type up front right??)

[aMaff]

The mazdaspeed motor is the exact same engine as the Protege/Protege5, with a turbo hanging from the front of it.

Try calling OnlineMazdaParts or MazMart. They may be able to get engines cheaper. Or eBay. or Craigslist.

[whitemp5seattle]

I just started a thread on the exact same topic (kinda). P5 --> MSP conversion. Check it out (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123700363) if you want to see how things go with my msp5 conversion.

I've also heard that protegegarage.com sells engines for $1200ish?

[mx-p5]

$1000 for a used full longblock motor from protegegarage.com

Or, you can spend $2000 and get a brand new short block, or, $4000 for a fully forged motor from speedciruit

[Woody54]

$1000 for a used full longblock motor from protegegarage.com

Or, you can spend $2000 and get a brand new short block, or, $4000 for a fully forged motor from speedciruit

$1000 protegegarage motor FTW!

[ZOOMit]

$1000 protegegarage motor FTW!

+1 you cant beat that

I've recently noticed how slow my auto is (nuts) I need a new karr or at least a turbo/5spd conversion, but I need to win the lotto first :confused:

[aMaff]

I've recently noticed how slow my auto is (nuts)
have you been sleeping behind the wheel again? lol

[ZOOMit]

have you been sleeping behind the wheel again? lol

haha, yeah I tend to do that. I've got a 45 minute commute to work so I dont really need to stomp on the gas much. But today I had three coworkers in the car going to lunch and I floored it and they were like "ohhh whiplash bwhahaha"...kinda embarrasing :confused: But to answer yer quetion, yes I have been sleeping behind the wheel :)

[baggdp5]

i actually talked to someone with auto matching software for a new engine and he told me that the mazdaspeed motor fits right in to the p5 but you need the mazdaspeed transmission and the mazdaspeed cpu. thats all he said you need!! thats definately good news!!

[Crazy D]

i actually talked to someone with auto matching software for a new engine and he told me that the mazdaspeed motor fits right in to the p5 but you need the mazdaspeed transmission and the mazdaspeed cpu. thats all he said you need!! thats definately good news!!

the 2.0L in the speed is the same as the 2.0L in the P5 (boom07)

[baggdp5]

the 2.0L in the speed is the same as the 2.0L in the P5 (boom07)

i guess i dont know as much about my car as i should then!!! lol! thanks!!!!

[ZOOMit]

too bad the 2.3 wont bolt rite up

[JPB-Pro5]

too bad the 2.3 wont bolt rite up

No, but just some chopping, slashing, cutting, welding, wiring?, and... I know I'm forgetting something...(nailbyt)

[Crazy D]

No, but just some chopping, slashing, cutting, welding, wiring?, and... I know I'm forgetting something...(nailbyt)

-.3L should fit

[aMaff]

No, but just some chopping, slashing, cutting, welding, wiring?, and... I know I'm forgetting something...(nailbyt)

Swearing. You forgot lots of swearing.

[JPB-Pro5]

And lots of bleeding and finally...yes crying.(bang)

[DeanSweet]

I have seen pictures with a protege5 that had the v6 from the MPV under the hood so a v6 is possible so I cannot see why a 2.3 wouldnt?

[DeanSweet]

oh yeah, what I did to my p5 today? I looked at it sitting in the garage... again. :( wish it would get nice and sunny and stay that way for at least a few days to dry the world out here.

[ForceFed]

wish it would get nice and sunny and stay that way for at least a few days to dry the world out here.
+1.....Damn Ohio.

[JDM-P5]

It's nice in Izmir today...just no P5.
But turbo + top down = thumbs up!

[StealthWyvern]

Will be driving it home from work here in roughly 15-20 min!

[mx-p5]

Just got the oils changed out. Had the dude ask

"Where'd you get the strut bar across the engine bay?"

Smiled and said, "Stock"

Hewas like "What?!?"

Then he told me how much he liked the sound of the exhaust and asked,

"Dude, what exhaust is this? It's nice!!"

I told him, "Magnaflow catback."

Then he went to pull it out of the bay and ask'd where I got the shifter. Told him, "It's the full short shifter kit from TWM with the poly bushing instead of the rubber."

He started just throwing it through the gears saying, "Man, I wish my car shifted like this!"

I smiled, paid, and drove away

Tylor

[ZOOMit]

^^ LOL...Tylor thinks he's cool now ;) j/k

[mx-p5]

Don't be hatin cause noone tells you how smooth your shift is. lol

Tylor

[ZOOMit]

Don't be hatin cause noone tells you how smooth your shift is. lol

Tylor

haha (evil) tell yer sis to buy my yellow auto lol

[Woody54]

^^ LOL...Tylor thinks he's cool now ;) j/k

Thats happened to me before too and I think I'm cool. Just don't let them know how slow it actually is lol.

[mx-p5]

haha (evil) tell yer sis to buy my yellow auto lol

You're selling yours now? Or is that a dirty joke?(headshake

[ZOOMit]

You're selling yours now? Or is that a dirty joke?(headshake

Seriuosly thinking about selling it (boom02) ....When I get serious abt it I'll put up a f/s thread. There's nothing wrong with it, only mods it has are HIDs/fogs/MSP exhaust/PG stubby antenna

I first got it as a work car, but I'm wanting something a little quicker. I'd settle for a 5speed anyways lol...heck if she wants it, I'd actually meet ya half way, I've got fam in G'ville...that's close to you, right?

[JDM-P5]

My P5 is a crapmatic with the tiptronic. I would love nothing more than to do a 5 speed swap on mine.

[derkpro5]

i just painted my front grill to match the color of the car it looks awesome My pro 5 is the silver, it makes me go faster!!!!!!!!

[CTt3P5]

I finally had a chance to test mount the steelies for my winter setup. They are 14x5.5 off of a 1993 Eclipse.

Excuse the contrast, had to brighten it up so you could see the wheel from the shadows
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-WinterTiresvsSummerTiresMar20080.jpg

Now that is close
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-WinterTiresvsSummerTiresMar20-2.jpg

185/70/14 vs 205/50/16 nice and meaty
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-WinterTiresvsSummerTiresMar20-3.jpg

[CTpro5]

Pic?? what paint did you use?? paintmatch.com??


i just painted my front grill to match the color of the car it looks awesome My pro 5 is the silver, it makes me go faster!!!!!!!!

[aMaff]

I finally had a chance to test mount the steelies for my winter setup. They are 14x5.5 off of a 1993 Eclipse.

Excuse the contrast, had to brighten it up so you could see the wheel from the shadows
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-WinterTiresvsSummerTiresMar20080.jpg

See I've always thought my idea would come to fruition: ICE SKATE WHEELS! We don' need no stinkin winter tires!

[CTt3P5]

See I've always thought my idea would come to fruition: ICE SKATE WHEELS! We don' need no stinkin winter tires!

LOL....let me help with the marketing too.

Ice Skate Wheels ---- Slice the Ice

[808MP5]

Replaced the dreaded sls aluminum bracket that cracked in half five days ago with there new and improved steel bracket. New yes improved sorta. Had to improvise to get it to go on and it still doesnt fit right. Had to grind down one side cuz the hole wouldn't match up. And the hole thats for the actual mount is a little high causing the bushing to stretch upwards. This sucks but its better than the cracked bracket. I'm definently going to change me passenger side mount for a better one like the one from sheep unit. Also going to change my front sls for an awr mount.

[aMaff]

LOL....let me help with the marketing too.

Ice Skate Wheels ---- Slice the Ice

(mswerd) I think there's a market in the great white north. Maybe do caterpillar tracks and skis next!

[Reitrof]

Nice Jeff. Not much clearance by the looks of it.

[jhillzoom]

Installed sheep unit street rings.

[whitemp5seattle]

lol

[i12drivemyMP5]

Turned the extra rr package tray inlay that I got from Brach into my unofficial Medieval radiator cover with a little trimming, drilling & polishing.

[Crazy D]

Turned the extra rr package tray inlay that I got from Brach into my unofficial Medieval radiator cover with a little trimming, drilling & polishing.

(pics)

[aMaff]

What the hell is a medieval radiator cover? I'm thoroughly confused. I wasn't aware they had cars, much less radiators in the 16th century...

[Foolish]

So, she didn't notice the header and intake, really, she noticed the bank receipt for the cash I took out to pay for the header welding, and asked what I did to the car!


She did apparently notice the car was a bit louder on the ride home last night, though she only brought it up when we were talking about the money this morning.

[CTt3P5]

Nice Jeff. Not much clearance by the looks of it.

Ya, it is close but wheel spun freely in both directions.


What the hell is a medieval radiator cover? I'm thoroughly confused. I wasn't aware they had cars, much less radiators in the 16th century...

Medieval is another name that Brach's products are going under. At least I have seen both names used for the lightweight pulleys on here. It is just the radiator cover (similiar to the Air Diverter Panel).


So, she didn't notice the header and intake, really, she noticed the bank receipt for the cash I took out to pay for the header welding, and asked what I did to the car!


She did apparently notice the car was a bit louder on the ride home last night, though she only brought it up when we were talking about the money this morning.

lol....my wife would have noticed the sound first and money later. So it seems as if she is ok with the new setup?

[aMaff]

Medieval is another name that Brach's products are going under. At least I have seen both names used for the lightweight pulleys on here. It is just the radiator cover (similiar to the Air Diverter Panel).
gotcha.

[i12drivemyMP5]

PIX! 1st one is slotted rr pkg tray inlay that matches dead pedal & heel pad style. 2nd one is the etched rr pkg tray turned rad cover.(at least until the real one's get made).................

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/PKGTRAY1.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/RAD_CVR1.JPG

[Crazy D]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/RAD_CVR1.JPG

I'll take one in black please (burnout)

[JPB-Pro5]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/RAD_CVR1.JPG

Where did you get the actual radiator cap cover, the blue thingy? That looks kinda sweet. Is it from the same company?

[i12drivemyMP5]

The rad cap cover is actually for a different car with a slightly bigger cap. Had to modify the set screw to work on our oem caps. Think it was for some other japanese car that starts with H (puke) LOL. No the rad cap cvr wasn't made by Brach/Medieval.

[Woody54]

PIX! 1st one is slotted rr pkg tray inlay that matches dead pedal & heel pad style. 2nd one is the etched rr pkg tray turned rad cover.(at least until the real one's get made).................

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/PKGTRAY1.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/RAD_CVR1.JPG

lol if i ever had to take a pic of my engine bay i would be embarrassed. I need to clean it sooooo bad. i'm assuming that i could just seafoam it correct?

[Crazy D]

lol if i ever had to take a pic of my engine bay i would be embarrassed. I need to clean it sooooo bad. i'm assuming that i could just seafoam it correct?

I thought seafoam was for internal cleaning ?

[StealthWyvern]

I thought seafoam was for internal cleaning ?

it is

edit: he may be thinking of something like simple green or something

[i12drivemyMP5]

Mine's never really been seriously cleaned before. Other than me dusting with a rag on occasion. Lives in garage, no winter driving conditions. That header is starting to annoy me tho. May have to drive around with the oem bolted back up & get the OBX coated & have bung for wb02 put on for MPI tuner action forthcoming........happy sigh...so many mods, so little time. LOL. Taking off week of vacation mid April just to stay home, do car projects, ride bikes, FO or whatever. Got new M3 style grill, eyelids, MPI & all that goes with it, maybe new tunez & more that I'll be dabblin with that week.

[Woody54]

it is

edit: he may be thinking of something like simple green or something

i was actually talking about the outside. I'm not familiar with what seafoam does really though. but i do love simple green. i was just wondering if there was a product that sped up the cleaning process that's all.

[aMaff]

Seafoam the engine bay, that's a new one (hah)

[Woody54]

Seafoam the engine bay, that's a new one (hah)

god i'm such a noob

[StealthWyvern]

Seafoam the engine bay, that's a new one (hah)

yeah you dip a small brush into the bottle and then scrub away! lol

Edit: I'm just pulling your leg woody

[Circuit]

Installed the AWR header today. Snapped one of the bolts because it was cross-threaded. Anyone know how to fix that? I am driving with 2 bolts missing from my header (cross-threaded another one, but was able to get it out before it snapped). How bad is that? I suck at modding

[aMaff]

I'm going to go with not good. You're probably going to have to drill them out and re-tap them. Maybe a helicoil kit to get them right.

Woody, don't worry about it dude, it's just funny.
here's the info you'll need: http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUp.htm

Yeah, seafoam cleans well INSIDE the engine, not sure how well outside. Probably makes a big mess with it being a petroleum product ;)

[JDM-P5]

Seafoam on the outside!!!????
YUCK!

[Foolish]

So, I'll ask here, since searching "MP3 intake manifold" got me no useful answers:

Would I get any additional power out of the MP3 intake manifold? Would I need the MP3 ECU? Will the P5 ECU throw CELs with that IM?

I figure someone on this thread would know.

[Circuit]

I'm going to go with not good. You're probably going to have to drill them out and re-tap them. Maybe a helicoil kit to get them right.


1 of the bolt holes is fine. I just need a new bolt. The other is snapped off inside the block. I have been looking on online mazda parts and can't seem to find the bolts themselves. Any idea how to find them?

[aMaff]

Call a dealership and get the part number?

A little creativity never hurt anyone lol

[Circuit]

Call a dealership and get the part number?

A little creativity never hurt anyone lol

Touché. I am just so frustrated with this car right now, I can't think straight.

[Bala]

So, I'll ask here, since searching "MP3 intake manifold" got me no useful answers:

Would I get any additional power out of the MP3 intake manifold? Would I need the MP3 ECU? Will the P5 ECU throw CELs with that IM?

I figure someone on this thread would know.



Additional power? Yes. The MP3 intake mani is less restrictive as it deletes the P5's VTCS flaps. The MP3 ECU maximizes this added airflow by adding more timing, but is not absolutely necessary. To prevent a CEL, you just keep the VTCS solenoid power wires plugged in. I've got two of them, and one is for sale lol ....

[Foolish]

Thank you Bala. My friend has an essentially extra one sitting around, and I was considering taking it off his hands. He's got the valve cover with the valve cover-cover thingy, too, and it's tempting to do an MP3 semi-conversion on the P5. I'd need to find an ECU to finish it out properly, though, and my wife would not take well to the idea of paying $.20 more per gallon of already overpriced gas! ;)

All of that would throw me into higher class for autocross, too. ...Not that I'd be competitive as-is with it in STS anyway!

So, it's still tempting...

[Bala]

Here's a link/pdf from flat_black's thread that shows in detail, the removal of VTCS: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3700651&postcount=400

[aMaff]

You couldn't swap the manifold and stay in STS. You'd be immediately in FSP.

All of that would throw me into higher class for autocross, too. ...Not that I'd be competitive as-is with it in STS anyway!
You autocross?

[Foolish]

You couldn't swap the manifold and stay in STS. You'd be immediately in FSP.

That's what I said, toolio.


You autocross?

I figure in about 15 more years, when the kid moves out, I may have time to start up again. I'm planning ahead.

Oh, yeah, and one other thing: Fuck off.

[mx-p5]

Um........

[Foolish]

It's ok, Maff and I are friends. Well, he's an asshole, but I'm a friend. ;)

[aMaff]

It's ok, Maff and I are friends. Well, he's an asshole, but I'm a friend. ;)
You call it asshole, I call it honesty. Take your pick, friend :p

[mx-p5]

(inout)

[stx195]

Picked up my car from a friend of mine, who was busy doing stuff to the car last week... dgm lip on, RB catback on, rear valence ( sp ) on, and rear fog light mod done...
Tomorrow... new plugs and wires, coolant flush ( just turned 50K ) and oil & filter... should be good to go for a while...

[mx-p5]

Oh yeah, pick'd up Ebay yellow H3 fogs for the wife's car and did the foglight mod as well as bent the little tabs in the fogs all the way up.

I gotta get pics, but, there is no comparing the Ebay yellow's to the PIAA plasma Ions.

I love my fogs.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

schwat fog light mod?

[mx-p5]

Really? You're asking me? The mod that allows you to run just the foglights schwithout having the headlights on.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

ah, i figured thats the one you were talking about lol

[mx-p5]

Yeah, it is prettty schweet

[stx195]

Perhaps a little different one - mounted under the rear of the car... to assist others to see me...
Snows still on... coming off next week...

[evilmonkeyMSP]

i need to aim the fogs again lol...i keep getting flashed by people coming the other way... ive got them pointed to high

[mx-p5]

You get more pics of that? Maybe with the light off? And from below to see how it's mounted? I almost cut out the middle of the rear valence to mount one of those lights kinda like how the Mini's put thier reverse lights

[aMaff]

schwat fog light mod?

Really? You're asking me? The mod that allows you to run just the foglights schwithout having the headlights on.

Yeah, it is prettty schweet
Taylor, you've been out - Xed :p

Schwithout is a new one. Props to you sir :D
Siggidy.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Why you keep saying HAIM?!?!

[aMaff]

"Who is saying HAIM!?"
"One and a heiff quarter cheeses... delouxe. Definitely delouxe."

(rofl)

[NCZ13]

i def need to move to the other coast to be as cool as you guys.

[aMaff]

It's called the right coast for a reason!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(rlaugh)


It's called the right coast for a reason!

[808MP5]

got some new rubber bands for the two back rims.

Freakin $400 for some shitty federal tires mounted/balanced/installed.

I think I need to get smaller rims.

[Katya4me]

Paid her off!!!! :D

[ZOOMit]

Paid her off!!!! :D


woooooooooot!! good job! (drive2)

[justanothermp5]

Perhaps a little different one - mounted under the rear of the car... to assist others to see me...
Snows still on... coming off next week...

why does ur car look so much better then mine? makes me want to paint it yellow lol
idk my car looks crappy when i take ass shots like that haha

[808MP5]

Right or left?

Go or no go?

Hmm... Was looking at these rims today...

http://img.mypicgallery.com/NothingHere/picture-004_large.jpg

[magnumP5]

weights?

I drove mine a little today. Man, she's begging for a wash...

[NCZ13]

washed

cleaned up the engine bay

vacuumed, cleaned and conditioned the interior.
polished the headlights w/ plastx by hand (im going to wetsand them over spring break, i cant stand using plastX every couple weeks.)
polished all exterior metals with mothers power metal polish (exhaust tip and muffler, and the front badge, which surprisingly made the badge alot brighter)

[Redcoat]

Right or left?

Go or no go?

Hmm... Was looking at these rims today...

http://img.mypicgallery.com/NothingHere/picture-004_large.jpg

I personally like the ones on the right...smooth and simple. The left one looks like they'd be a pain in the arse to clean.

[THE Phen]

Passed an MS6 on rt 71 today. Of course, we weren't racing, I just happened to have my cruise set a little higher than him.

[Thieu]

Got a new windshield installed
Bought and installed Cargo Tray
Bought and installed Rear Bumper Guard
Bought and installed wipers all around
Bought Meguiar's Plastic Polish and polished headlights

Tightened vibrating TWM SS... much better now.

Cleaned the car.
Applied my new decal to the rear window.

I've been busy. It's like a new car.

Next are the dings and a rear spoiler re-spray (starting to fade)

[808MP5]

installed gtspec 4pt ladder brace. Went in perfect with the supplied washers and stock washers above it to clear those little nipples.

[i12drivemyMP5]

to clear those little nipples. This is #6 on the all-time preferred problem list. Enjoy....................

[MTV]

installed gtspec 4pt ladder brace. Went in perfect with the supplied washers and stock washers above it to clear those little nipples.

Is there any noticeable difference in handling?

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Put some air in my stockers since I changed the other tires out thinking it was the tires causing the thumping.

How much do you think I could lt some Racing Hart rims go for? With some Kumho Exsta's with about 60-75% thread left?

[808MP5]

Is there any noticeable difference in handling?

negative. But the gtspec piece is atleast 5-15x lighter than the stock piece and supposedly its stronger. Oh and it looks 100x better but how often do u look under ur car. Someday I'll complete the gtspec set.

Today? Hmm I know what I need to do. 369.2 miles on the same tank of gas. And its still not touching the "E" line.

[NCZ13]

negative. But the gtspec piece is atleast 5-15x lighter than the stock piece and supposedly its stronger. Oh and it looks 100x better but how often do u look under ur car. Someday I'll complete the gtspec set.

Today? Hmm I know what I need to do. 369.2 miles on the same tank of gas. And its still not touching the "E" line.

what areyour shift points? is that all freeway? i cant get anywhere close to that...

[mx-p5]

I'm lucky to get 300 before the light comes on with my engine not running right. Gotta get back into the mechanic for a tune

[DuRWooD]

Separated two piece shifter - Free
Installed weighted shift knob - $40
Modified window circuit for windows always on - Free
Installed factory Cdn spec. Thule roof racks - $100
Cleaned Interior - Free
Filled with fuel - $54.80
Total today - $194.80

[NCZ13]

im lucky to get 260 before the light comes on...

but my driving is all city...

[mx-p5]

I will be repainting the rear valence on the wife's protege this weekend. Had the car buffed and waxed and they ate off the paint. So, gotta redo it, but, it'll give me a chance to add pics to the How-To so maybe it can be moved into the How-To section

[magnumP5]

I will be repainting the rear valence on the wife's protege this weekend. Had the car buffed and waxed and they ate off the paint. So, gotta redo it, but, it'll give me a chance to add pics to the How-To so maybe it can be moved into the How-To section
Think a clear coat would prevent this in the future?

[whitemp5seattle]

called the insurance company and deemed the p5 totaled for good. just gotta send them the title now.

I'm gonna miss this thread :(

[808MP5]

what areyour shift points? is that all freeway? i cant get anywhere close to that...

well I try to shift between 2.5k and 4k. Once in I while I'll take her to 6k. I would say I drive 80% stop and go traffic. 10% city. 10% freeway w/no traffic. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with advancing both cams 3degrees because before that I only used to get 300 to 310 before the gas light comes on. Now it come on at 350+ miles. Since I do mostly stop and go traffic and my cams are set for low end is why I think i get better mileage. And this is using 87octane. Tried higher octane fuel but 87 gives me best mpg. And this is all short trip drives cuz i live on an island.

[MTV]

well I try to shift between 2.5k and 4k. Once in I while I'll take her to 6k. I would say I drive 80% stop and go traffic. 10% city. 10% freeway w/no traffic. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with advancing both cams 3degrees because before that I only used to get 300 to 310 before the gas light comes on. Now it come on at 350+ miles. Since I do mostly stop and go traffic and my cams are set for low end is why I think i get better mileage. And this is using 87octane. Tried higher octane fuel but 87 gives me best mpg. And this is all short trip drives cuz i live on an island.

I envy your gas mileage.

[StealthWyvern]

im lucky to get 260 before the light comes on...

but my driving is all city...

I take it your auto right? Becuase thats what i get with all in town driving on my reg auto tranny.

[Crazy D]

I take it your auto right? Becuase thats what i get with all in town driving on my reg auto tranny.

(iagree) same here...blah

[StealthWyvern]

(iagree) same here...blah

I wounder what the boosted autos are getting

[ga0887]

If i keep my highway speed at or below 65 I've gotten 400 miles with a mix of city/highway driving, 5speed shifting at or below 3000rpm 85% of the time. 87 octane.

[NCZ13]

I take it your auto right? Becuase thats what i get with all in town driving on my reg auto tranny.

nope manual...

i just filled my tank. 5.8 gallons. and i was sitting at 113 miles.

thats about 19 miles per gallon all city...

[808MP5]

nope manual...

i just filled my tank. 5.8 gallons. and i was sitting at 113 miles.

thats about 19 miles per gallon all city...

never tried that technique. Mine stays above f until about 120 miles. I'm going to try that. Go 100 miles and top it off.

Topped it off today 13.462 gallons at 370.9 miles

[NCZ13]

wtf how do you get that good of mileage?

[808MP5]

not sure. I think its driving in traffic 80% of the time LOL. Plus cams being tuned for bottom end i think cuz i did it myself. And according to my afr gauge i run 14-15 afr most of the time. It only goes extremely rich at wot. Cant wait till i get a ss afc then im sure my mpgs will go down.

[NCZ13]

hey i actually want to talk to you about cams.

i want to do the jdm intake cam from corksport. but i have no idea how to install it properly... and i cant find any install threads...

[808MP5]

its easy taking out the stock ones. The most important thing is putting everything back the exact same order/position u took it out. I followed the instructions in the workshop manual. Honestly i have both intake and exhaust cams and little to no gains were felt. But im sure if i got the properly tuned/adjusted it would help but shops down here are asking $300 just turn some gears and dyno time. Sh1t im thinking ill pay $100 for three runs and adjust it myself. If i didnt already have them i would spend the extra $300 and try the integeral cams.

Everything can be done with hand tools and a buddy.

[Chicoloco]

called the insurance company and deemed the p5 totaled for good. just gotta send them the title now.

I'm gonna miss this thread :(

time for an upgrade.... ms3?!?!

[bazooka joe]

wtf how do you get that good of mileage?
ya, that's good mileage fo shua! (bow) i'm boosted auto and if i don't go crazy i get about 310 gallons before the light comes on...

[aMaff]

fo shua!

you forgot a couple h's in there somewhere I think :p

[CTt3P5]

never tried that technique. Mine stays above f until about 120 miles. I'm going to try that. Go 100 miles and top it off.

Topped it off today 13.462 gallons at 370.9 miles

Man, that's crazy. I'm usually just above 1/2 tank when I hit 120/130 miles. Winter has been killing my mpg. I have been averaging 23mpg and 270 miles per tank since November.


ya, that's good mileage fo shua! (bow) i'm boosted auto and if i don't go crazy i get about 310 gallons before the light comes on...

I can get that per tank as well if I don't go crazy and I am NOT boosted.....WTF! (bang) :)

[mx-p5]

Think a clear coat would prevent this in the future?


I am not sure, but, I'm also not sure if the clearcoat will give it a glossy black look. Her and I both like the flat black. It doesn't look painted. It looks more OEM than the OEM bumper.

Tylor

[bazooka joe]

Man, that's crazy. I'm usually just above 1/2 tank when I hit 120/130 miles. Winter has been killing my mpg. I have been averaging 23mpg and 270 miles per tank since November.



I can get that per tank as well if I don't go crazy and I am NOT boosted.....WTF! (bang) :)
i know it's weird..(uhm)...and i got to tell you, i spend a lot of time down shifting and riding around town in 2nd....i got almost 29 mpg last year on our cruise out to lime rock...and believe me, i was in and out of boost climbing the hills and trying to stay up with the others! now if i'm on it a lot my mileage will drop down to 23-24ish

[magnumP5]

Eh, it really all depends on how you drive. I like how most people believe that shifting earlier and keeping low engine speeds will improve gas mileage. While this is true to some extent all engines have a speed at which they are the most efficient. I know for a fact that when I tested this by shifting into 4th to cruise at about 30 mph around town my mileage actually got worse than it was when keeping it in 3rd! For me, I like to keep the RPM a little higher because I can accelerate better without having to go into boost if I'm riding around at 3000-3500 before shifting. Any lower and it feels like the car always wants to go into boost and that's where the big time fuel consumption goes. For the record I can usually get about 28 50/50 city/highway which is where I do most of my driving. I would say as low as 22 mpg all city but as high as 32 mpg all highway.

[i12drivemyMP5]

I'm NA sport auto & pull 340 a tank of maybe 60/40 hwy/city driving with the hwy driving being 75-80mph & 13 or so to top off. AC no difference. About 24-25 mpg avg. I'm sure if I kept it under 70 that'd go up. Usually htiing 125-135 at 3/4 tank on gauge. Never moves from full until 70-80 miles. Hoping the MPI/wb02 + tune dialed in will yield a bit more after killing the rich ass afr I'm most likely sitting on while at usual hwy speed which is about 3300-3500 rpms.

[CTt3P5]

Got off work early so I rotated the tires. While I had them off, I did a quick wipe down of the wheel faces and brake calipers. Too f'n cold to do much else.

I did have some help though. :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/Jared-TireMan3-21-2008001.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/Jared-TireMan3-21-2008002.jpg

[rednecks_r_us]

Today I took the intake manifold off of motor #1 in the garage. Then I put all the pieces of motor #1 into the hatch back. Then I'm taking the P5 to a friend who works at a dealership. He'll be rebuilding the motor for me at the shop on his days off.

Motor #1 will be combined with motor #2 (currently in car with a knock) to make motor #3.

[Chicoloco]

Got off work early so I rotated the tires. While I had them off, I did a quick wipe down of the wheel faces and brake calipers. Too f'n cold to do much else.

I did have some help though. :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/Jared-TireMan3-21-2008001.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/Jared-TireMan3-21-2008002.jpg

haha he looks like "WHY ARE YOU MAKING ME DO THIS!?!?" lol.

[magnumP5]

Gave her a quick wash for the upcoming show tomorrow. Took way too much time and money to wash my car today, argh!

[808MP5]

Anyone interested in a JDM Front License Plate Holder????

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123701200

[CTt3P5]

haha he looks like "WHY ARE YOU MAKING ME DO THIS!?!?" lol.

To be honest he wanted to do all of it by himself. I wouldn't let him physically unmount or remount the tires though. That second shot is where he turned and was barking orders like a crew chief. lol

[bazooka joe]

washed it....more detail cleaning next month fo shua!

[magnumP5]

Went to a local car show - didn't win anything but it kind of sucks because they gave 2nd place Mild Mazda to a bone-stock MS3, wtf? I don't really care that I didn't go anything but the fact a stock car beat out a bunch of modified cars (even though slower) kind of sucks. I also determined I am just a tad bit slower than another P5T member on these forums...

[StealthWyvern]

Went to a local met with people from SU, and the mazda 3 club!

[joneb4evr]

Finally claybar'd and waxed my car! Smooth as silk! Unfortunately, the front mazda emblem fell off. Do I just use double-sided tape to put it back, or is there something else?

[rednecks_r_us]

Karl (rotaryman25) looked at my car today. #4 went bad due to oil starvation.

He's going to pull the motor for me and combine Motor #1 & motor #2 to make motor #3. While the car is at the shop he is going to swap in my mazdaspeed limited transmission with the welded diff. He said while the motor is out he'll install my mazdaspeed front sway bar. In trade I'm giving him my current 5 speed for his other P5 with an auto (he has two P5's, a first gen RX7 and a MX6).

[mazdaspeed777]

Karl (rotaryman25) looked at my car today. #4 went bad due to oil starvation.

He's going to pull the motor for me and combine Motor #1 & motor #2 to make motor #3. While the car is at the shop he is going to swap in my mazdaspeed limited transmission with the welded diff. He said while the motor is out he'll install my mazdaspeed front sway bar. In trade I'm giving him my current 5 speed for his other P5 with an auto (he has two P5's, a first gen RX7 and a MX6).

Well that is some bad news, but even better news though! You will have a sweet motor and tranny when it is all said and done.

[rednecks_r_us]

Eventually I want to build a forged motor but finances won't let me right now.

[ZOOMit]

I hosed off the 1in thick layer of pollen off it.

[magnumP5]

^^^ Ugh, it's getting to be that season again...

[StealthWyvern]

^^^ Ugh, it's getting to be that season again...

yeah i know i haven't washed my truck in 3 days and it looks green and its suppost to be blue

[Woody54]

I hosed off the 1in thick layer of pollen off it.

thats cause the world likes yellow cars better (idhitit)

[whitemp5seattle]

hey page 1200 (cool)

cross your fingers and pray for me everybody...I might be getting a great deal on a mazda3 sp23 this week

[aMaff]

mazda3 spwho?

[magnumP5]

hey page 1200 (cool)

cross your fingers and pray for me everybody...I might be getting a great deal on a mazda3 sp23 this week
TRAITOR! Quick, someone strike up the torches!

[whitemp5seattle]

TRAITOR! Quick, someone strike up the torches!

(dark)

[aMaff]

SHE'S A WITCH!
http://www.ideagrove.com/blog/uploaded_images/monty_python_witch-701441.jpg

May we burn her? :p

[ZOOMit]

TRAITOR! Quick, someone strike up the torches!

So this would be a bad time to mention I'm looking at some Accords for sale? (stfu)(no)

[magnumP5]

So this would be a bad time to mention I'm looking at some Accords for sale? (stfu)(no)
At this point I'm not allowed to mention what your punishment is for the sake of children who might read this. LOL!

[magnumP5]

SHE'S A WITCH!
http://www.ideagrove.com/blog/uploaded_images/monty_python_witch-701441.jpg

May we burn her? :p

So if she weighs as much as a goose then she is made of wood so she floats then... A WITCH!!!

Sorry, I had to

[aMaff]

So if she weighs as much as a goose
Duck dude. Duck.

[magnumP5]

Duck dude. Duck.
Bah, couldn't remember... I first typed duck but changed it. Damn, I need to go out in the other room and watch it now. Been too long...