What have you done to your P5 today?

[TreFlip999]

Yeah, headlights are HID. And, I couldn't get over how bright those halogen fogs are. Seriously!! I'm still trying to figure how to mount em on the car. They outperform our stock foglights by a brazillion times over!!

Gotta figure something out. Gotta!!

Do some monter garage shit, make a bracket of some sort, weld, chop, do what you gotta do, do they fit in the holes in the bumper atleast?

[Foolish]

Well, nothing to the P5 itself, but I did add a little P5 DNA to the MPV (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3774753&postcount=167).

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Foolish/vanwheels005.jpg

[Sliver5]

Put a wrx to shame in some twisties on my way home from work today!!!

[TreFlip999]

Decided on protegegarage front big brake kit and a PG mid-pipe, deals goin down!

[Nomad]

I changed spark plugs and wires... wow, should have done that earlier... Engine idle is smoother now.

Installed rear strut brace just for kicks. Can't tell a difference but wasn't expecting one.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2056000-2056999/2056679_41_full.jpg

Installed short shifter. Took some dremel work on the cheap @$$ ebay shifter but it works now. Wasn't sure if I'd like it but I think I do. KB bushings make it stiff but I'm tempted to try the stock bushing again just to compare. I think it might feel more "smooth" and less chunky.
Here is the difference in height of the stock vz ebay SS:
After
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2056000-2056999/2056679_42_full.jpg
Before
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2056000-2056999/2056679_3_full.jpg

[shane02pro5]

Put in AWR oil pan and with no leaks!

[Sliver5]

After
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2056000-2056999/2056679_42_full.jpg

you need some leather conditioner Fool!

[Nomad]

photos really washed out and makes it look bad but yeah, it is probably due for another dose.

[A louie]

I looked at my red car and turned sad.. It was all yellow from pollen :(

[whitemp5seattle]

yellow p5 ftw? (dunno)

[NCZ13]

yellow p5 ftw? (dunno)

and the yellow will come off.

just like on the REAL yellow p5s =P

[MTV]

Installed the DG Motorsport Lip. Ya, it was a good day.

[magnumP5]

She's going through lots of oil. Kind of like a freshmen girl drinking at a frat party. Sad really :(

[Nomad]

you need some leather conditioner Fool!

Ok, I did that too today Fool! I did my MZ3 as well so I get double points.

Here's a better pic.

After Short shifter:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2056000-2056999/2056679_43_full.jpg

Before
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2056000-2056999/2056679_3_full.jpg

[danny1rod]

^what did you use?

[Nomad]

Meguire's Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner.

[aMaff]

Used it to haul stuff. Earlier this morning (as the pics will show) I had my old miata wheels w/ mounted tires across the rear of the hatch. With the rear seat bottoms taken out, I was able to stuff a wheel (in box) in each rear footwell, and one where each rear seat would be, with 2 tires stacked on top of those. Total 4 wheels/tires, and then a set of loose wheels and tires lol

[bpoche]

Began install of my pioneer D3 pics soon this thing is bad ass.

[joneb4evr]

Perfect Fit!

[aMaff]

Perfect Fit!
I know :D. You've got to absolutely LOVE the utility of the P5

[CTpro5]

Never use a leather conditioner before, does it make it slippery or oily?? Cause i want to use it on the steering wheel, since it's "leather wrapped".


Meguire's Gold Class leather cleaner/conditioner.

[whitemp5seattle]

a good leather conditioner won't make it oily or slippery.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-10

[ProtoType5]

Redline Shift boot...what a pain in tha ass...Though it would he a hell of a lot easier than that...I mean...it's a shift boot for god's sake, they could have put the 2nd set of screws on the top and saved me like 20 minutes..

Anyway...it's black/light grey...matches nice...pics soon...

[mx-p5]

Installed LED License plate bulbs lastnight

Pics

Stock on the left, LED on the right
And they are purewhite

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/led-halogen.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/comparison.jpg[/

[evilmonkeyMSP]

those arent tail lights ya goon

[mx-p5]

Where did I say tail? I am reading TAGLIGHTS

[evilmonkeyMSP]

damn.....time to go back to bed...

[mx-p5]

ya goon

[whitemp5seattle]

^+1


although I will admit when I first read the post I was looking at the taillights thinking "wtf they look exactly the same...oh wait a second...he said 'taglights'"

[evilmonkeyMSP]

^+2

[mx-p5]

fixed to prevent further confusion

[whitemp5seattle]

TGIF! (yippy)

[mx-p5]

WERD!!! and it's a half day for me!!!

And, I'm waiting on busted foglights to show up at my door to start working on my projector retrofit, as well as my new speakers and msp amp!

[aMaff]

is it 6:00 yet (sick) ugh

[JDM-P5]

Difficulty level of swapping the auto-tronic to 5 speed...?
That's a MUST do next year when i bring the Panda out of it's 2-year slumber.

[aMaff]

step 1: go to dealership.
step 2: trade for manual car.


Seriously though, there's a thread around here somewhere on exactly that swap. go find it

[DeanSweet]

drove my p5 this morning for the 1st time since forever... it felt so nice. :)
94 miles in almost 2 months.

[Circuit]

Got back my painted side markers, top of grill, and eyelids. Got the first two on, need to find some double sided 3M tape for the eyelids

[joneb4evr]

What color did you paint? Hook it up with pics! :D

[magnumP5]

Added yet more oil. I had a pretty nice "POOF" of blue smoke upon startup this morning but the smoke clould quickly went away - vavle seals anyone? Also noticed that one of my brackets for my Progress 22 mm swaybar sheared off. It looks like the bottom bolt worked its way out and then the extra allowed movement destroyed the bracket. Anyhow, went to the Home Depot, bought some 1/8" thick aluminum, cut it down to size, drilled some new holes and presto, new bracket. I also went out and got some better hardward and put everything back together. Took some of the preload out of the endlinks to see if that won't avoid the problem next time.

[aMaff]

Are you using poly bushings? If so, does the bar swing relatively freely without endlinks attached?

[magnumP5]

Are you using poly bushings? If so, does the bar swing relatively freely without endlinks attached?
I'm using the bushings that came with the bar - couldn't tell you what material they are made out of. The bar can move but it is stiff - the brackets sent with the bar were poorly designed by Progress. The brackets aren't large enough and clamp down pretty tightly on the bushings - there's a lot of stress going on down there. I tried to reduce some of that by taking the endlinks back a little.

[TreFlip999]

Got back my painted side markers, top of grill, and eyelids. Got the first two on, need to find some double sided 3M tape for the eyelids

you took it to a shop?

[aMaff]

if it's too stiff, shimming the brackets may help.

[joneb4evr]

I got the cargo cover and trunk liner from whitemp5seattle! Installed them as soon as I got home! Thanks Jeff!

[TreFlip999]

I got the cargo cover and trunk liner from whitemp5seattle! Installed them as soon as I got home! Thanks Jeff!

I hate that thing, you could of had mine for free hehe

[NCZ13]

i got my first speeding ticket today.

yeah i know its ironic. a speeding ticket in a p5.

[aMaff]

srsly... I haven't had one in... ever. See pics here (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3778040&postcount=18267) to see what I regularly do with mine hahahaha. MAN I love how much this car can haul :D

[whitemp5seattle]

I got the cargo cover and trunk liner from whitemp5seattle! Installed them as soon as I got home! Thanks Jeff!

lookin' good! glad to hear the package arrived safely!

[StealthWyvern]

I hate that thing, you could of had mine for free hehe

seriously??? I like mine! It hides the random stupid shit i leave in the hatch.

[TreFlip999]

seriously??? I like mine! It hides the random stupid shit i leave in the hatch.

It bugs and when ever i load stuff it always just ends up in my back seat taking up space so i ditched it, Im always carrying around my gear for training and what not.. it now sits in my moms garage with my tock tires and rims and a plethora of stock parts

[Katya4me]

srsly... I haven't had one in... ever. See pics here (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3778040&postcount=18267) to see what I regularly do with mine hahahaha. MAN I love how much this car can haul :D
Ditto., When we moved last time, I put it in to move it and then pulled it right back out again. And it's stock legal to keep it out, so who knows when I'll put it back in. :)

[Katya4me]

Oh, and my V710s got mounted this week, in preparation for the Sunday autox. :D

[Circuit]

What color did you paint? Hook it up with pics! :D

22V


you took it to a shop?

Got it painted for free at a body shop. A close friend has a 22V P5 also. He was getting some rock chips and a bad dent fixed under insurance, and the body shop had left over paint, so he took my stuff and got it painted for free!!!

Here's a couple pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/luminousbeats/sunlightshotwithfixedplate.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/luminousbeats/sunlight2fixedplate.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v481/luminousbeats/IMG_4252.jpg

[TreFlip999]

god those headlights look sick...JDM grille FTMFW!

[Redcoat]

Added yet more oil. I had a pretty nice "POOF" of blue smoke upon startup this morning but the smoke clould quickly went away - vavle seals anyone? Also noticed that one of my brackets for my Progress 22 mm swaybar sheared off. It looks like the bottom bolt worked its way out and then the extra allowed movement destroyed the bracket. Anyhow, went to the Home Depot, bought some 1/8" thick aluminum, cut it down to size, drilled some new holes and presto, new bracket. I also went out and got some better hardward and put everything back together. Took some of the preload out of the endlinks to see if that won't avoid the problem next time.

Jeez...All of this must be so depressing. I feel for you. & I get bummed out when I have to add a small drop of oil every 3k...Hope you find a solution to everything soon.

[joneb4evr]

I hate that thing, you could of had mine for free hehe
Boo! Where were you a year ago. ;)


lookin' good! glad to hear the package arrived safely!
Yup Yup! Thanks again. :D


seriously??? I like mine! It hides the random stupid shit i leave in the hatch.
I can't wait to put it to good use! :D


It bugs and when ever i load stuff it always just ends up in my back seat taking up space so i ditched it, Im always carrying around my gear for training and what not.. it now sits in my moms garage with my tock tires and rims and a plethora of stock parts
One man's junk is another man's treasure! What else you got? ;)

[StealthWyvern]

You guys make me wounder if people disliek the self thing as much in the 6 hatch... my gf needs one in hers. lol

[Nomad]

You have to have a rear cargo cover around here. People see a bag in the rear or on the seat and start to think it just may be filled with pure gold bars or something.

I know a guy who had a window busted and the only thing he had was a bag on his back seat. They stole it, assuming it was filled with unmarked $100 bills or something. It was just his stankin sweaty gym clothes, probably still warm and moist!

[StealthWyvern]

You have to have a rear cargo cover around here. People see a bag in the rear or on the seat and start to think it just may be filled with pure gold bars or something.

I know a guy who had a window busted and the only thing he had was a bag on his back seat. They stole it, assuming it was filled with unmarked $100 bills or something. It was just his stankin sweaty gym clothes, probably still warm and moist!


lol yeah tell me about it my dumbass brother used to break into cars to steal the cd hanging from the rear veiw!! Needless to say he isn't running the streets right now.

[TreFlip999]

Boo! Where were you a year ago. ;)



One man's junk is another man's treasure! What else you got? ;)

Some stock tail lights and a brand new set of megan lowering springs

[joneb4evr]

I'll take them of your hands for free ;) They'll be a nice tinting project :p hehe.

Do the stock springs ever go bad? I'm going to be changing out my struts. Hopefully I'll get them by next weekend. ;) (Hint! Hint! willkill!) I'm praying that the endlinks hold up. I'll probably soak the hell out of them with penetrating oil the night before. I was thinking of changing out the wheel bearings but good lord they are pricey!! The front ones were $38 each and the rear assemblies were $75 each.

[magnumP5]

Jeez...All of this must be so depressing. I feel for you. & I get bummed out when I have to add a small drop of oil every 3k...Hope you find a solution to everything soon.
Yeah it is quite depressing considering everything was fine to my knowledge just a week ago. I'm really hoping it isn't something too serious (like leaky valve seals aren't serious) but I really don't want to rebuild my motor now. I want to in the future, but who knows, might just have to expedite the process...

[EVADE]

Finished installing MintBlue last week=) checkout pix in the photo section. still not done and got more plans.

[joneb4evr]

Well I had to work today. :( Come onnnnn 4 o' clock!!

[joneb4evr]

wow, slow day huh?

[A louie]

Got tires and put on mp3 rims!

[aMaff]

Nice! I can't wait for my replacement tire to get here so I can get that last one mounted and throw the new-to-me 16s on the car. I'm about ready for a change. I've had these wheels since I bought the car. I had the same style before I had an altercation with a curb, but in gunmetal. Got a new set (2 wheels totally fucked in the wreck) in gold. They look great, but I've got a slightly friendlier offset and just a different look :)

[ZZZOOM!]

Put Tein S Techs on our P5 last week. Suspension is otherwise stock. Posted a pic in a 5 year old thread (hand) thought I better put it here.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ZZZOOM!/P1010034.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ZZZOOM!/DPP_0010.JPG

[joneb4evr]

Lookin good!

[Sliver5]

drove 150 miles, and broke the windsheild along the way. :(

[aMaff]

Put Tein S Techs on our P5 last week. Suspension is otherwise stock. Posted a pic in a 5 year old thread (hand) thought I better put it here.

lol nice. Car looks good. I've got a set of those that I may be swapping on next weekend to replace the Mazdaspeed Protege springs I'm running on now

[ZZZOOM!]

lol nice. Car looks good. I've got a set of those that I may be swapping on next weekend to replace the Mazdaspeed Protege springs I'm running on now

cool! I think you will be very happy with these all the way around. Ride and handling are mixed "just right" in my opinion.

[aMaff]

cool, that's what I'm going for. I've also got a nice meaty tire package going on there so that should keep the ride decent for daily driving / extended trip duties

[ZZZOOM!]

I have stock rims of course with 205/50's and no rubs except turning hard right where the plastic in the drivers side wheel well got screwed up during a hasty CAI install.

[Yaggie1]

Was going to paint my rear valence yesterday, noticed that I had some rust peeking out under the mazda emblem on the hatch. Figured I might as well re-paint those as well, took all the emblems off and found this. I am debating on trying to repair it myself, anybody do their on rust repair and want to offer up an opinion ?

[whitemp5seattle]

I think there's a 5-year rust warranty on that. do a search. the dealership might be able to fix that for you.

[Yaggie1]

Sounds like it's kind of hit or miss depending on what dealer you go to. I read about guys being told that you had to have rust penetrate thru and make a hole for them to fix it. Also, it sounds like the warranty is from dealer delivery date ? Like when they got the vehicle, that kinda sux if that is true. I have owned mine almost 5 years.... I'm gunna ask about it though.

[NCZ13]

so we got new tools to replace the ones we lost in our garage fire last week.

the stuff i picked up this week includes

17gal craftsman air compressor
8pc craftsman ratcheting wrench set
71pc gearwrench thru-socket wrench
3 ton jack
2 3 ton jackstands
creeper
9.6 volt ryobi drill
21pc skil drillbit set
50ft craftsman rubber hose

and i think thats it...

oh and my mom got me a replacement laptop i can use for school and whatnot. so im typing this from my new laptop

what a lovely spring break =)

[bonesmp5]

If they dont cover, you might get lucky and maybe get a deal from them, 50-50 or 60-40?? you pay half. Only reason I mention that is along time ago I had a 1996 s10, just over 3 years old and out of warranty-- the fuel pump went out @ 33,900 miles-- they said they would pay for the parts if I covered part labor-- ended up costing me 138 bucks and not 600.
Good luck


Sounds like it's kind of hit or miss depending on what dealer you go to. I read about guys being told that you had to have rust penetrate thru and make a hole for them to fix it. Also, it sounds like the warranty is from dealer delivery date ? Like when they got the vehicle, that kinda sux if that is true. I have owned mine almost 5 years.... I'm gunna ask about it though.

[FoxPro5]

Killed my roof.

Not sure what this crappy foam is for, but it had to be scraped off with a puddy knife...:rolleyes:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/barnz008/Cascade%20Audio%20Engineering/P1010258.jpg

There, that's better. :)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/barnz008/Cascade%20Audio%20Engineering/P1010263.jpg

[dwpeek]

Killed my roof.

Not sure what this crappy foam is for, but it had to be scraped off with a puddy knife...:rolleyes:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/barnz008/Cascade%20Audio%20Engineering/P1010258.jpg

There, that's better. :)
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/barnz008/Cascade%20Audio%20Engineering/P1010263.jpg

Sound deadening

[joneb4evr]

Bled my brakes. They're MUCH BETTER NOW!!! :D

[Circuit]

FoxPro5, what did you use and how many layers? Heat gun or just a roller?

[FoxPro5]

FoxPro5, what did you use and how many layers? Heat gun or just a roller?

Cascade VMax. I actually did two layers here where normally I don't double up on this product. I put a layer down, did a tap test and didn't feel it decoupled it well enough. Plus that other layer helped set up more of a barrier than with just one.

Heat gun? Never....not even at 15* F...which is the coldest I've installed it. I used Cascade's VMax applicator tool to install it, which is pretty sweet. I hate those rollers.

(drinks)

[magnumP5]

Dyno'd the car on Saturday and got some decent numbers (I think they're a little inflated). Too bad the dyno somehow lost my tach signal past 5500 RPM though - for some reason it didn't like the way my car was firing. I'd post the graphs but the RPM plot only goes to 5500 RPM and in the speed plot the tq numbers go all to hell after it lost signal. It's weird though; I've dyno'd the car three times and this is the first time it's ever happened...

[DeanSweet]

I stopped at a wash center on the way in to work and I belive I found the best looking, but unfortunately the worst due to lack of water pressure wash center I have even been to. Also notcied my hatch is rusting again at the seams. It had just been replaced... guess I will mention that next time I am at the dealer.

[Katya4me]

Spun her on cold tires at the autox yesterday. :)

[aMaff]

Spun her on cold tires at the autox yesterday. :)

LOL I bet it wasn't as spectacular as Brett's spin in my car yesterday :p (see pics in the motorsports section).

How'd you do @ the event overall?

[Katya4me]

LOL I bet it wasn't as spectacular as Brett's spin in my car yesterday :p (see pics in the motorsports section).

How'd you do @ the event overall?
ROFL, nope, glad that smoke wasn't coming from my V710s. :p
I sucked!!!! 1 slow run on ice-cold tires on a wet surface, 1 decent run, next run became a re-run as a cone wall was wiped out in front of me. 4th run had my spin-out and then the 5th was almost the same time as my second. I was launching too high and learning that the P5 does not have an LSD...

[aMaff]

no LSD and a cute, teensy weensy stock rear sway bar ;)

[Katya4me]

cute, teensy weensy stock rear sway bar ;)
:( I hate you.....

And the 225s were rubbing on the front of the passenger side fender well. Possibly also on the top of the strut, but we weren't sure on that.

[aMaff]

on the edge of the fender, or were you just hitting the fender liner in full bump travel?

[Katya4me]

on the edge of the fender, or were you just hitting the fender liner in full bump travel?
Inside

[aMaff]

so just the liner? I wouldn't worry too much about that. Maybe a little spacer to keep the tire off the strut?

[Katya4me]

so just the liner? I wouldn't worry too much about that. Maybe a little spacer to keep the tire off the strut?
Yeah, and much less on the driver's side and almost non-existent compared to the liners on the MSP w/ the 245s. It could have been the course, so I'll check it after the Test n' Tune next Sunday.

[aMaff]

the P5's also softer srung than the MSP. What bumpstops are you using? Stock? Or modified or MSP bumps?

[Katya4me]

the P5's also softer sprung than the MSP. What bumpstops are you using? Stock? Or modified or MSP bumps?
Hmmm...either stock or the modified ones I used w/ the GCs. I can't remember what ended up on there after we put the stockers back on.

[aMaff]

You may want to check on that. The modified ones are ok for the rates you were running before, but I wouldn't run stock springs w/o the stock bump stops esp. if you're running into the fender.

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Need some ideas on what I should do to the TL....

[NCZ13]

i say basic bolt ons and your good.

intake
exhaust
springs and struts


what thing that i love is tinted tails on a TL. i saw one in irvine a couple months ago. it was that dark gunmetal color, and had tinted everything. i peed my pants

[mx-p5]

Need some ideas on what I should do to the TL....

Hey hey, wrong thread for this jr.!! lol

[DubbyDoo]

pulled two transmissions installed one and fixed a hole in my radiator and then went to watch some of my friends at a local autocross maybe next time ill be out there

[mx-p5]

I drove it. Rec'd the Infiniti's today. Now, just waiting on my other amp and gotta order amp wiring kits, new wire, sound deadining, and get the audio underway.

Also waiting on the busted stock fogs to show so I can start the projector retrofit as well

[Yaggie1]

Need some ideas on what I should do to the TL....

I'm thinking those wheels in your Sig should be your first choice. That thing looks sweet !!

[khaosman]

I was going to work on the P5... but decided to wait a couple days before commandeering the garage. My AWR endlinks were gross from winter so I hit them with a wire brush on the Dremel and am in the process of priming them and then painting them black.

Cleaned the interior of my Acura (lol Acura thread) since it had gotten pretty dirty through the winter. Well, dirty compared to the previous owner's high standards. I was moving the seat back to clean more thoroughly when I noticed a gross stain--looked like upchuck :eek:. So I removed the seat and busted out the heavy cleaning materials. Now the car is mint! Inside at least :D

[ZOOMit]

Need some ideas on what I should do to the TL....

Trade it in for a MS3 ;)

[Crazy D]

I took the rack off, installed the MSP valve cover and gave her a bath...

Now I have to install the OBX Header my radiator cover MSP plastic cover and clean the engine...

These are from my phone...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2396673611_17546dd6f8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2397505340_195fe5a5d8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2396673385_5caaa54809_b.jpg

[Yaggie1]

I took the rack off, installed the MSP valve cover and gave her a bath...

Now I have to install the OBX Header my radiator cover MSP plastic cover and clean the engine...

These are from my phone...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2396673611_17546dd6f8_b.jpg


Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. yep. It's official, those are the hottest wheels evar on the P5.

[A louie]

mp3 rims > RX-8

Its dah truth lol

[StealthWyvern]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123703182

and parked it in the driveway and drove the truck into work.(nana)

[NCZ13]

washed, and im about to wax in a minute. i just pulled her into the garage.

[joneb4evr]

I took the rack off, installed the MSP valve cover and gave her a bath...

Now I have to install the OBX Header my radiator cover MSP plastic cover and clean the engine...

These are from my phone...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2396673611_17546dd6f8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2234/2397505340_195fe5a5d8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/2396673385_5caaa54809_b.jpg
HAWT!!!



Ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. yep. It's official, those are the hottest wheels evar on the P5.
Definitely!!!


mp3 rims > RX-8

Its dah truth lol
Have to see them first. :) Until then...

[whitemp5seattle]

Have to see them first. :) Until then...

ask and ye shall receive

http://www.msprotege.com/members/whitemp5seattle/motm/motm%20-%20lake.jpg

::tear::

[NCZ13]

so i just got done.

washed
clayed rear hatch
dried. polished out some scratches i found while drying the car using my UDM, a low pro orange pad. and XMT3. i also worked in some of meguiars #7 glaze with an orange pad on the driver side fender, just to see if it would change the look of the paint. working it in witha cutting pad at 5k rpms until the polish was translucent gave the fender a much wetter look. the paint was alot deeper as well. however i have a paper to write, and i was to tired to spend 5 hours glazing the car.

i also polished the headlights, and made them almost crystal clear. i removed alot of the haze, but the pitting still remains. that has to be wetsanded out. and ill probably do that in the near future.

she also got a coat of megs 21 synthetic sealant, and i also polished the muffler tip, and face of the muffler that has the racing beat logo.

and my mom just told me its going to rain tomorrow =( at leasts she looks pretty in the garage...

[A louie]

ask and ye shall receive

http://www.msprotege.com/members/whitemp5seattle/motm/motm%20-%20lake.jpg

::tear::
Thanks for proving the mp3 rims > RX-8 rims.

I have to get some updated pictures with my mp3's on!

[Crazy D]

Those look nice... (first)

But to each it's own I guess... I personally like the RX8's vs the MP3's

(wanted silver on silver)

[whitemp5seattle]

Those look nice... (first)

But to each it's own I guess... I personally like the RX8's vs the MP3's

(wanted silver on silver)

the mp3 rims are silver too (poke)

[Crazy D]

I thought they were chrome... (?)

[whitemp5seattle]

they're polished aluminum, like the stock p5 rims

[Crazy D]

too flashing for me.... (lol2)

[Crazy D]

***can't edit above (at the office)*** I ment to "Flashy for me"

[joneb4evr]

ask and ye shall receive

http://www.msprotege.com/members/whitemp5seattle/motm/motm%20-%20lake.jpg

::tear::

Oops, sorry, didn't mean to bring up painful past. (hand) They look pretty hawt too. :p

[MTV]

Getting the pads, rotors and rear bearing changed. Yay

[aMaff]

Man with a couple of tools you could have done all that yourself :p

[A louie]

The mp3 rims are more gunmetal imo

I might be changing my pads today, but it depends on if its going to rain or not

[joneb4evr]

I changed out the spark plugs from BKR to the ZFR long reach. Car runs awesome!! Much more responsive on the gas pedal. Engine is a bit louder, but not much of an issue. :p

[FoxPro5]

I changed out the spark plugs from BKR to the ZFR long reach. Car runs awesome!! Much more responsive on the gas pedal. Engine is a bit louder, but not much of an issue. :p

Really? What's the full model number on them there fire plugs?

[aMaff]

Placebo. I will maintain that stance until I see dyno numbers :)

[A louie]

I want to put in the long reach plugs, but I don't want to pay for mid-premium gas lol

[magnumP5]

I want to put in the long reach plugs, but I don't want to pay for mid-premium gas lol
I used them and stuck with regular and no problems... Before turbo of course because now I'm running ZFR7Fs gapped at 0.030" :)

[A louie]

No knock or anything? Which long reach ones did you use?

[mx-p5]

Didn't do anything to mine, but, called on a 02 Pro5 for the little sis. Its go 106K miles on it, but owned by 1 owner, inside is immaculate. Might have to go down to check it out. They're asking $5500

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

^^^Doesn't sound too shabby.

[mx-p5]

Just gotta take it for a test ride. Check the timing belt. It's been a FL car for it's whole life a well. I'll be painting headlights and valence's this weekend if she picks it up. And probably swapping my HID kit to her car. Just have to see

Tylor

[HawkBat]

I have started the warm weather process for the car, can't say the
W work it still might want to return. I been making a list of all the things I need and like to do to my car. Also been finding new dents and dings every day. Also a nice new lovely paint scrape on my rear bumper, car that did it was gone by the time I got back from class. I swear people don't know how to drive anymore.

[aMaff]

you're making the dangerous assumption that they knew how to drive in the past...

[joneb4evr]

Really? What's the full model number on them there fire plugs?
ZFR5F-11


Placebo. I will maintain that stance until I see dyno numbers :)
Its probably not going to add much HP but I can definitely tell at take off its a little smoother and changes gears a little stronger.


I want to put in the long reach plugs, but I don't want to pay for mid-premium gas lol
I'm still using regular unleaded.

[808MP5]

the best is when they hit ur sh1t and make it more obvious by cleaning the dirt that was covering the damage.

Today I unmounted the ecu and laid it out on the passenger floor. Gonna install a ssafc afta skoo

[aMaff]

TPIWWP! So on that note:

TO FINALLY PROVE MY DAMN POINT! :p On the left: 215/40/17 Kumho Ecsta 711s, at right 215/45/16 Hankook Ventus RS2 Z212s. Both on 7" wide wheels.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/IMG_1313.jpg

Left Hankook, Right Kumho
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/IMG_1318.jpg

So basically the Hankooks in a size that should theoretically be the exact same width and .2" shorter than the Kumhos, you see that it's not even close to those numbers ;)

Ok, I'll get off of my soap box now. Here's what you sick people come here for:

New hotness :D
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/IMG_1323.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/IMG_1325.jpg

Methinks it's time for the Tein S-Techs to migrate their way onto the car...

[DeadGeneration]

I found out that my permanent duty station is going to be in Texas, so I am looking at bringing my car here to Texas in 2 months, and that's where I'll be for a long while. Wewt Texas Mazda Club (or whatever) here I cometh.

[TreFlip999]

I found out that my permanent duty station is going to be in Texas, so I am looking at bringing my car here to Texas in 2 months, and that's where I'll be for a long while. Wewt Texas Mazda Club (or whatever) here I cometh.

Are you going to be stationed in universal city? my brother aaron is in the AF and he was stationed there a couple years back, i went and visited, nice post

[joneb4evr]

Welcome!!! :D Texas is THE place to be ;)

[mx-p5]

Put in a new headunit lastnight.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_8545.jpg

And teh sex that is DaveB rings
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_8539.jpg

[joneb4evr]

Noice!!!

[MTV]

So going in for a simple brake job cost me an arm and a leg. New wheel bearing, new calipers all around cause they were all seized, brembo discs and pbr pads front and back....

$1055 woo woo!!

[Sveivo]

So going in for a simple brake job cost me an arm and a leg. New wheel bearing, new calipers all around cause they were all seized, brembo discs and pbr pads front and back....

$1055 woo woo!!

Well, that's pretty intense. I'm at 107K miles with original brakes. Hopefully it does not amount to the same thing.

[joneb4evr]

I had to change out my front ones only at about 90k miles. The rear ones are still pretty good. I'm a little over 98k miles now.

[Chicoloco]

And teh sex that is DaveB rings
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_8539.jpg[/QUOTE]

Indeed!

[mx-p5]

Thank ya! Me likey the rings and the new stereo. Makes the stock sound system sound pretty good actually.

And now onto my next project

Alrighty, busted foglights showed up today! Bolts appear siezed, so, blasting them with PB blaster then gonna clean all the rust off of em.

Now the challenge is to fit the projector into them
Here's for size comparison.

It really looks quite easy actually. Gonna drill out a hole in the center, make some L-brackets to position the projector, then, gotta find something to fill the whole. That'll be the hard part.

And obviously going to have to drill out the bumper as well, cause that projector is gonna bottom out against it fo sho
Pics

Sorry. Was unaware. I can post attachments I upload from here on other boards and they show fine.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

you have to be signed in to view those pics....for shame!!!

[mazdaddy]

So going in for a simple brake job cost me an arm and a leg. New wheel bearing, new calipers all around cause they were all seized, brembo discs and pbr pads front and back....

$1055 woo woo!!
Ran into that problem with the front brakes...$700 for new calipers/ceramic pads....3 days after I got the title from MAC!

[bazooka joe]

well i drove her and then ordered her a set of lentech valve bodies...will be in next week...should help with more direct shifts on the ole autotragic!!

[TreFlip999]

well i drove her and then ordered her a set of lentech valve bodies...will be in next week...should help with more direct shifts on the ole autotragic!!

what would vavle bodies do for automatic shifting?

[StealthWyvern]

what would vavle bodies do for automatic shifting?

quicker and firmer shifts

[StealthWyvern]

Did nothing for the p5 today but painted the wheels on the truck today.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/730516-what-have-you-done-to-your-truck-today.html



well i drove her and then ordered her a set of lentech valve bodies...will be in next week...should help with more direct shifts on the ole autotragic!!

you will have to give me a update when you get it installed and how you like it.

[bazooka joe]

what would vavle bodies do for automatic shifting?


quicker and firmer shifts
yup, and....
- Increased minimum baseline pressure covers for slow line rise and modified TPS signals
- Custom calibrated for better shift feel
- Added reliablitiy

[mx-p5]

So, what did I do to my Pro5 today you ask? Nothing really, other than retrofit some projectors into the stock fog housings.

Still got finishing work to do, but, mechanically, they're good to go. Now I gotta make em look pretty

Here's the teaser shot. Should have em done and installed come Monday

[bazooka joe]

Did nothing for the p5 today but painted the wheels on the truck today.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/730516-what-have-you-done-to-your-truck-today.html




you will have to give me a update when you get it installed and how you like it.
will do!! (i missed your post last night)

[StealthWyvern]

will do!! (i missed your post last night)

lol I can see why... my dumbass forgot all about editting the post.

[joneb4evr]

I was gonna change out all my struts since the two on the right are bad, but I fell asleep. :( I'll have to get to it first thing in the morning.

[Chicoloco]

So, what did I do to my Pro5 today you ask? Nothing really, other than retrofit some projectors into the stock fog housings.

Still got finishing work to do, but, mechanically, they're good to go. Now I gotta make em look pretty

Here's the teaser shot. Should have em done and installed come Monday

awsome!

you have a pm.

[808MP5]

Projecters in the fogs. Were getting creative. Looks sick.

Oh installed some super "HELLA" loud supertones 2day

[kura808]

uhh drove her around today...later had my whole family in my car..while getting out from a gas station, i heard a "shwoomp" in the rear. i forgot i had my parents in the back seat..luckily i didnt scrape anything. i think

[808MP5]

What up travis.

[DubbyDoo]

yea i blew my transmission up for the second time in less then 2 weeks

[ForceFed]

Wow...You are the Champ!

And your not even boosted..correct?

[DubbyDoo]

no i am this last one i split the case at the rear motor mount

[ForceFed]

no i am this last one i split the case at the rear motor mountOh...Well.... quit doing that.

[DubbyDoo]

yea starting to hurt my pocket, i should stop

[DeadGeneration]

Cried because I haven't seen it in 9 weeks.

[BeLzImUt]

mine is stored since october LOL.. i have to wait 3-4 days yay!

[Kymerik]

yea starting to hurt my pocket, i should stop

how the hell did you blow 2 trannies in 2 weeks? Powershift much?

[mx-p5]

Alright, here's where the fogs sit currently

Total cost $20 for high temp epoxy to seal the back up

Now, I'm looking for ideas to fill in the rest so you can't see the epoxy. Chico suggested cutting up some lamp innards. Anybody got any ideas??

http://photo.ringo.com/260/260445499RL336536169.jpg

[Foolish]

Um, maybe smooth/flatten the epoxy and paint it flat black?

Otherwise, I hear fake carbon fiber is all the rage with "the kids" these days! ;)

[whitemp5seattle]

I would also suggest black - kinda matches the headlights that way I guess?

[Chicoloco]

Maybe a real CF sheet and cut a round piece to cover it up, like i did?

[MP5_Joe]

(stupid) That would look pretty kool. Either that, or get some fleese, and fiberglass yourself something. You could even paint match (hey, some people like it)

[Nomad]

Made some red signal overlays. I think I like it better than the 4 clear circles.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2056000-2056999/2056679_44_full.jpg

[joneb4evr]

I installed struts I bought from Wilson(willkill). Oh man, what a difference! The right front strut was completely blown. As soon as I unscrewed the top nut, the shock retracted. The right rear would shoot out when pushed down on. It was weird. I changed out all four, might as well have some with lower miles. :) I took the car for a test drive and loved it.

I'm curious about one thing though. What gets thrown out of whack in the alignment when changing out the struts? I haven't taken the car yet. Will I need the four-wheel alignment, or just the front? Or will I need it at all? Thanks in advance.

[Korea]

I just installed the DaveB Rings today, looks nice.....that night glow it gives...ooooo

[aMaff]

I <3 my DaveBs :D

[TWISFM]

cleaned my headlights that were scratched and hazed. can see on this thread
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123696108&page=4

also blacked out tail lights with window tint. gunna have it professionally done i think cause theres bubbles and stuff. the picture makes it look good tho. 83% lightout put i beleive.

[Crazy D]

I'm curious about one thing though. What gets thrown out of whack in the alignment when changing out the struts? I haven't taken the car yet. Will I need the four-wheel alignment, or just the front? Or will I need it at all? Thanks in advance.

Camber seems to be the main thing... I personally would do all four just to make sure everythings running right as you truly don't know if the back was off to begin with.

Just my 2 cents

[aznsebass]

cleaned my headlights that were scratched and hazed. can see on this thread
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123696108&page=4

also blacked out tail lights with window tint. gunna have it professionally done i think cause theres bubbles and stuff. the picture makes it look good tho. 83% lightout put i beleive.

whats with the ginormous white wiper blade? not my style, but if you like it, thats all that matters.

tails look awesome though!

[TWISFM]

ya someone else commented on that too. i think im done with them gunna go back to stock black. gotta match the tails. do you know the length of the stock wiper blade?

[clicknext]

Today it was the first warm day of the year here in Vancouver and I drove it. I am seriously convinced that this is a warm weather car! Everything about it feels so much better when the sun's out. Even the clutch chatter keeps itself fairly well-behaved.

[clicknext]

ya someone else commented on that too. i think im done with them gunna go back to stock black. gotta match the tails. do you know the length of the stock wiper blade?

You could get the Mazda6 wagon wiper mod. ::)

[TWISFM]

^^^^^
link please

[StealthWyvern]

^^^^^
link please

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123643192

[TWISFM]

thanks! i actually read that thread before. just seems like more trouble then its work. maybe when i get bored over the summer. although i have bigger plans...header and udp...painting rims. switching the wiper blade seems insignificant to these.. o well maybe one day. thanks again tho

[StealthWyvern]

thanks! i actually read that thread before. just seems like more trouble then its work. maybe when i get bored over the summer. although i have bigger plans...header and udp...painting rims. switching the wiper blade seems insignificant to these.. o well maybe one day. thanks again tho

do the header even if the reast of the exhuast is stock!

[Reitrof]

Put the original tires back on and stored the winters. Getting it ready to sell.

[joneb4evr]

Camber seems to be the main thing... I personally would do all four just to make sure everythings running right as you truly don't know if the back was off to begin with.

Just my 2 cents

Yea, I had just done the 4-wheel alignment about 6 Months ago and the guy said the back was okay. I guess it couldn't hurt to take it in to make sure. Thanks Manny. Two more days until I get those rails/racks in! :D Can't wait!

[Nomad]

just look at my pic in the previous page to see the mz6 wiper mod.
understated, clean and much better looking than the stocker.
Next wipers i get for the front will be the flat blade types, can't remember the name.

[CTt3P5]

thanks! i actually read that thread before. just seems like more trouble then its work. maybe when i get bored over the summer. although i have bigger plans...header and udp...painting rims. switching the wiper blade seems insignificant to these.. o well maybe one day. thanks again tho

It really isn't that much trouble at all and under $40 shipped from http://www.onlinemazdaparts.com Took me about 20 minutes using a file (and that is because I was sitting at my desk at work).

Today I changed the oil and added a full four quarts! Lovin' that 626 filter upgrade already.

Yesterday I finally lowered her....








Pic 1 - Hey, what do you expect for $30?
Pic 2 - Can you say 'rub'?
Pic 3 - 640lbs of quikrete will give you a nice tuck.

[aMaff]

LOL awesome. Speaking of lowering, I installed the Tein S-Techs today :D

Here was the day:
3 hours spent putting Eiback Pro-Kits on Dezine's P5
3.5 hours spent putting Tokico Illuminas on Celco's P5
1 hour spent swapping the MSP Springs for the S-Techs on my P5. Anyone want to guess what the time difference came from? If you guessed "cutting 7 of those 8 endlinks on the other 2 cars with a dremmel, and going through half a dozen cutoff wheels, you're correct. WOW that sucked ass. Ugh. That was absolutely ridiculous. Celco's car was in Michigan for a few years, and we don't know where Dezine's was originally, but it wasn't nearly as rusty. The endlinks were just boofed. Anyway, whatever. I was extremely happy with how well mine went though. Literally, from pulling the car into the garage to getting it back on the ground in an hour. It was AWESOME :D

Pics to come later (maybe tomorrow)

[Reitrof]

Yesterday I finally lowered her....

Pic 1 - Hey, what do you expect for $30?
Pic 2 - Can you say 'rub'?
Pic 3 - 640lbs of quikrete will give you a nice tuck.

LOL funny Jeff. When are you going to get some real springs??

[StealthWyvern]

It really isn't that much trouble at all and under $40 shipped from http://www.onlinemazdaparts.com Took me about 20 minutes using a file (and that is because I was sitting at my desk at work).

Today I changed the oil and added a full four quarts! Lovin' that 626 filter upgrade already.

Yesterday I finally lowered her....


Pic 1 - Hey, what do you expect for $30?
Pic 2 - Can you say 'rub'?
Pic 3 - 640lbs of quikrete will give you a nice tuck.

Nice I bet the car felt like a real dog with that much added weight.

[bazooka joe]

LOL awesome. Speaking of lowering, I installed the Tein S-Techs today :D

Here was the day:
3 hours spent putting Eiback Pro-Kits on Dezine's P5
3.5 hours spent putting Tokico Illuminas on Celco's P5
1 hour spent swapping the MSP Springs for the S-Techs on my P5. Anyone want to guess what the time difference came from? If you guessed "cutting 7 of those 8 endlinks on the other 2 cars with a dremmel, and going through half a dozen cutoff wheels, you're correct. WOW that sucked ass. Ugh. That was absolutely ridiculous. Celco's car was in Michigan for a few years, and we don't know where Dezine's was originally, but it wasn't nearly as rusty. The endlinks were just boofed. Anyway, whatever. I was extremely happy with how well mine went though. Literally, from pulling the car into the garage to getting it back on the ground in an hour. It was AWESOME :D

Pics to come later (maybe tomorrow)
:eek: busy day andrew????????????????????/

[aMaff]

:eek: busy day andrew????????????????????/

Hell yeah! And yesterday I helped Luke (rogue) swap the front sway bar on his. In case you ever feel like you should do that job: don't. It sucks. It took us almost 5 hours with 2 of us working on it. Honestly though, I wouldn't do it if I didn't enjoy it. I had a ton of fun. But now I'm sore as crap pretty much everywhere lol

[dezine]

LOL awesome. Speaking of lowering, I installed the Tein S-Techs today :D

Here was the day:
3 hours spent putting Eiback Pro-Kits on Dezine's P5
3.5 hours spent putting Tokico Illuminas on Celco's P5
1 hour spent swapping the MSP Springs for the S-Techs on my P5. Anyone want to guess what the time difference came from? If you guessed "cutting 7 of those 8 endlinks on the other 2 cars with a dremmel, and going through half a dozen cutoff wheels, you're correct. WOW that sucked ass. Ugh. That was absolutely ridiculous. Celco's car was in Michigan for a few years, and we don't know where Dezine's was originally, but it wasn't nearly as rusty. The endlinks were just boofed. Anyway, whatever. I was extremely happy with how well mine went though. Literally, from pulling the car into the garage to getting it back on the ground in an hour. It was AWESOME :D

Pics to come later (maybe tomorrow)

And a big thank you to you again man! I'm loving the new look :D. Good to know yours didn't take as long lol

[aMaff]

And a big thank you to you again man! I'm loving the new look :D. Good to know yours didn't take as long lol

HAHA no worries dude, it was fun. I always enjoy letting the sparks fly. Honestly though, if the endlinks didn't come loose on mine, I was just going to forget it and do it another day because I REALLY didn't want to cut another set of those bastards. Fortunately, after a little PB blaster (John brought some) they came right off. His was miserable. The Michigan winters had not been kind to that car :(

[dezine]

HAHA no worries dude, it was fun. I always enjoy letting the sparks fly. Honestly though, if the endlinks didn't come loose on mine, I was just going to forget it and do it another day because I REALLY didn't want to cut another set of those bastards. Fortunately, after a little PB blaster (John brought some) they came right off. His was miserable. The Michigan winters had not been kind to that car :(

Yeah I understand not wanting to deal with anymore stubborn endlinks haha, but that's good you didn't have stubborn ones :). I don't know how the northerners do it with those winters (uhm)

[lpacalypse]

slapped on some tein basic coilovers and some nice gloss black 17" rims.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/lpac/FESCAMERA005.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/lpac/FESCAMERA004.jpg

[StealthWyvern]

slapped on some tein basic coilovers and some nice gloss black 17" rims.


What size tires and how much drop?

[A louie]

Slam it!

[Woody54]

slapped on some tein basic coilovers and some nice gloss black 17" rims.

nice look! two quick things, tint the windows and for god sake invest in some tire shine!

[ForceFed]

If you guessed "cutting 7 of those 8 endlinks on the other 2 cars with a dremmel, and going through half a dozen cutoff wheels, you're correct. WOW that sucked ass.
Well damn...When you bring a boys tool to a mans job...What do you expect?
Cutting off endlinks with a Toy....Hmmppffff.

Should have used a Grinder or an Air cut-off tool.
Would hav likely saved you a CRAP ton of time..and likely only used one wheel.

But good deal...I am sure thos things are a PITA!

[lpacalypse]

What size tires and how much drop?

Size: 205/40/17 Nexen N3000. Not sure on the drop. I just counted the threads starting at the bottom. 11 in the front and 7 in the back. I'm about to add 5 more to each.

[aMaff]

Well damn...When you bring a boys tool to a mans job...What do you expect?
Cutting off endlinks with a Toy....Hmmppffff.

Should have used a Grinder or an Air cut-off tool.
Would hav likely saved you a CRAP ton of time..and likely only used one wheel.

But good deal...I am sure thos things are a PITA!

fair enough. Let me know when you're ready to bring me a compressor and a cut off tool and then I'll be set! :p

Gotta use the tools at hand (shrug)

[mx-p5]

I got the mechanic's of the projector foglight mod setup. Now I just gotta make the lights pretty by covering them somehow. Check out the thread (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123703874) If you have any ideas, feel free to post em!!

[bazooka joe]

nothing yet...(argh)working on making robin happy (new walk=in closet for the bedroom)...but thursday, friday, sat.....new valve bodies form lentech and tranny cooler going in!!!! can't wait!:D

[Chicoloco]

looking forward of reading the results of that.

[bazooka joe]

looking forward of reading the results of that.
we'll post up here first!!

[aMaff]

Well, looks like the new wheels / tires still rub a tick in the rear. I'll have to borrow a heat gun at some point and roll the fenders *bah*

[khaosman]

fair enough. Let me know when you're ready to bring me a compressor and a cut off tool and then I'll be set! :p

Gotta use the tools at hand (shrug)

I bought a sawzall to cut off the endlinks. They came off this time, but I also had to take off the brackets on my AWR bar. The sawzall made easy work of that. Plus, I can mod my fenders in the future for the 275 wide tires :D

[MTV]

I bought a sawzall to cut off the endlinks. They came off this time, but I also had to take off the brackets on my AWR bar. The sawzall made easy work of that. Plus, I can mod my fenders in the future for the 275 wide tires :D

275's?!!!!!!!!!

[shane02pro5]

I will be doing widebody fenders for 17x9 or somewhere around there but that would be maybe 245! I assume your joking?

[aMaff]

It'll look something like this, and it makes me really, REALLY happy :D
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/jtmineha/275_test_fit9_s.jpg

[Foolish]

^Protestompy?^

[aMaff]

something like that. That's Jason Meinhart's car. He was in the ATL region for the while. Runs FSP. I think he's in texas now.


EDIT: Yes, those are 275/35/15 Hoosiers.

[Celco]

Ya.... finally got my Illuminas on Sunday @ aMaff's place.
It was a hell of a time with all the rust, but what can you do.

I got to find some endlinks now. I have zip-ties holding the swaybars from bouncing on the other suspension parts, but its still making noise :(.

[aMaff]

Unless you strapped them down, I don't think I zip tied anything. It's probably the nubs of the endlinks clanging around. May want to go ahead and check that. Now that you have some mileage on them, it's probably not a bad idea to check all the bolts to make sure nothing's worked its way free. I plan on doing that later on in the week, maybe Wednesday or Thursday.

[acasper708]

i finally got the OBX header a bit more pep and alot louder want to get a complete exhaust system i have a shop i know that wil do one with high flow cat for $300 or should i look into getting a prefabed one? how much better is a tuned prefab exhaust over a custom shop exhaust?(dunno)

[TWISFM]

i have a custom exahust and regret it. go with prefab so you know what your getting

[acasper708]

are u shure i know the shop good delt with them with my girls peace of shit sonata and $300 sounds nice compared to the greddy or other prefabs a bit expensive not lookin to go racing but want to squeze some power out

[NCZ13]

corksport hangers did nothing for my rattles. =(

[TWISFM]

i said the same thing an wish i went with prefab. all im gunna say i wish i would have saved up more just my 2 cents. i cant speak anything of power seeing ive never been to a dyno

[Katya4me]

Hell yeah! And yesterday I helped Luke (rogue) swap the front sway bar on his. In case you ever feel like you should do that job: don't. It sucks. It took us almost 5 hours with 2 of us working on it. Honestly though, I wouldn't do it if I didn't enjoy it. I had a ton of fun. But now I'm sore as crap pretty much everywhere lol
LOL, yep so having 2 people working together shaved 1.5 hrs off the time. :) After Sunday, I need to rotate my front tires to the rear for the next few events.... We spent the morning fiddling w/ settings and learning patience, ie. producing a burnout cloud of tire smoke on a sweeper is a bad thing, very bad.... :p

[aMaff]

Starting to dislike the front bar yet, or does it actually help keep the front tires happy while you're not abusing them? :p

[Katya4me]

Is the front end feeling like a slow MSP without an LSD a good or bad thing? I like the way it slalomed on Sunday.

[CTt3P5]

LOL funny Jeff. When are you going to get some real springs??

For now they are on hold....the way things are going my daughter will need braces within the year and we want to remodel our kitchen. Now if a strut were to go bad....then I would have a good excuse to upgrade both struts and springs.


Nice I bet the car felt like a real dog with that much added weight.

LOL....yeah, I thought the car was slow before. The added weight simply added the ! to slotege.

[Foolish]

Now if a strut were to go bad....then I would have a good excuse to upgrade both struts and springs.


So that's why you hauled 47,000 lbs. of concrete in it, instead of in your MPV?
Makes sense to me! ;)

[CTt3P5]

So that's why you hauled 47,000 lbs. of concrete in it, instead of in your MPV?
Makes sense to me! ;)

hehe....that and Tam drove the MPV to dance class. I wanted to get the concrete so I could get it poured and set as it was supposed to rain later. Haven't had a drop since I poured it. (crazy) Oh well, phase I of the inground basketball system is done.

[magnumP5]

Added more oil :( Something is definitely not right but unfortunately I have neither the time or the money to tear down the engine and figure out exactly it is right now.

[aMaff]

Added more oil :( Something is definitely not right but unfortunately I have neither the time or the money to tear down the engine and figure out exactly it is right now.

have you done a compression or leakdown test yet?

[magnumP5]

have you done a compression or leakdown test yet?
Not yet. I don't have a tester - the local car cluub is supposed to have one but no one seems to know where it is. A leakdown test would be ideal and I know someone who has a tester just no compressed air. I just have a lot of other things I need to focus on more at the moment (graduating, etc.)

[aMaff]

Not yet. I don't have a tester - the local car cluub is supposed to have one but no one seems to know where it is. A leakdown test would be ideal and I know someone who has a tester just no compressed air. I just have a lot of other things I need to focus on more at the moment (graduating, etc.)

lol yeah, graduation's important. Accurate compression testers can be had from harbor freight for under $20 (yes, they ship). And compressors can be come by. Know anyone who works at a shop?

[magnumP5]

lol yeah, graduation's important. Accurate compression testers can be had from harbor freight for under $20 (yes, they ship). And compressors can be come by. Know anyone who works at a shop?
Yeah I've got pretty decent knowledge of the shops and stuff in the area I just don't want to have to pay for something I could do on my own. Fortunately I don't drive the P5 too much so the possibility for causing any more damage is lessened. I was going to look to do a compression test last weekend but I had to take an 8 hour test on Saturday and then it rained all day Sunday.

[khaosman]

Oh I went through at least 6 or 7 gallons of gas on Sunday. The day consisted of autocrossing (8 runs total on my car), a total of 50 miles driving, and some idling in between runs and staying warm.

So yeah, definitely single digit gas mileage there :eek: And that was driving the speed limit on the interstate due to a crappy alignment (didn't have enough time before the event :().

The car felt pretty decent but I was disappointed with my driving and the times. Traction was real bad, too sandy and probably cold. Hopefully the alignment and better weather will help. Those 275s are tempting...

[NCZ13]

added 1/4 of a qt of mobil 1 full synthetic high milege 10w30

also seafoamed. and put hose clamps on the mid pipe exhaust hangers to tighten them up a bit

[aznsebass]

i was reading up about seafoaming... and from what I remember, i guess its a 3 part process, or 3 places you pour seafoam into? Just wondering how many miles do you have on your car, is this the first time you have seafoamed it, and how much crap came out?

[NCZ13]

its teh second time i seafoamed it. i only put it in throught the brake booster line , and not alot came out really. several revs, a drive around the neighborhood and no more smoke. of course i really didnt put in alot. 1/4 of he bottle if not that...
and i have 96k miles about...

[aMaff]

I had a twin engine P5 yesterday. It was mounted in the hatch. AWD y0! Actually just picked up a 1.6 B6 longblock for the Miata so I can tear it down and rebuild it :)

Oh, and 4 race tires (fo freezy!) in the rear seat :)

[Foolish]

Andy, I'm not sure hauling Miata stuff in the P5 counts as what you did to your P5, but then, I've put stuff I've done to my MPV in this thread because I used P5 parts on it, so we'll let it slide this time.

Where'd you score 4 free race tires? You know they're not free if you have to work (on your knees) for them, right?

[aMaff]

Who calls me Andy??? Random...

Where'd you score 4 free race tires? You know they're not free if you have to work (on your knees) for them, right?
One of the C-Stock guys was getting rid of them for his new ones, guess he didn't want to haul the used ones back? Anyway, he posted on soloatlanta. Said "First one to PM me gets 'em, just pick them up," so I did.

[mx-p5]

Andy. lol

[shane02pro5]

Wetsanded and cleared my cluster today after adding another pod on the right for my J&S Knock gauge! It's more red in person and actually has less orange peel than my oem paint so I'm very proud of the job I did!! YAY!

[aMaff]

Andy. lol

LOL oddly enough, I changed my user title last night. Stragely appropriate.