What have you done to your P5 today?

[shane02pro5]

It's pretty much all or nothing with this car as far as power output is concerned...

[aMaff]

cool thanks i was just seeing how expensive it would be

very.

[A louie]

$4000 in turbo > $4000 in all motor


Truth

[StealthWyvern]

nothing really today but yesterday I had the stock alt pulley put back on...

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3883495&postcount=1207

[mx-p5]

Just ordered this gauge pod. Waiting to hear from Ken to send over funds for 3 Prosports to go in it
http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/ProductImages/2008_radioface.jpg

[shane02pro5]

^Nice...I need more gauges! Got my 565cc injectors and 15ft. of vac line, t's and pinch clamps to replace all that I have now!

[THE Phen]

I turned over 129k miles last night.

[RaiderH8r89]

Check out my depressing thread... let me know if you or anyone you know might be interested!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123708763

[slideshow240]

i installed my TWM short shifter today and i like it ALOT especially with the bubble knob.
but still waiting on the BC coilovers and rear bumper scratch guard thingamerbob. then i can order 8K HIDs and MSp lip etc

[808MP5]

^Nice Ride... Are those mercedes rims?

Well haven't done much today. I put in the Ashtray i got from D_Roc7822. thats about it

[aMaff]

i installed my TWM short shifter today and i like it ALOT especially with the bubble knob.
but still waiting on the BC coilovers and rear bumper scratch guard thingamerbob. then i can order 8K HIDs and MSp lip etc

freakin


sweet.


Finally someone improving on the things that the protege deserves to be inproved upon (ie: not trying to get 150 whp out of an N/A suckatronic....)

I <3 my TWM

[slideshow240]

my wagon is just a nice daily. no they are not mercedes wheels ha ha they are work ryver's. 17x7 +50 and 17x8+45. after i get the coilovers i might get more offset wheels like 8+45 and 9+45 !!! i love some offset ha ha. oh and i forgot to say autoEXE grill too, i need one of those too. i want a luxury looking wagon, i realize most people try to do the whole "sporty" theme. its a wagon, supposed to be slow ha ha. my real car is my 350WHP drift 240sx. i hate that damn thing lol

[fishdonotbounce]

freakin


sweet.


Finally someone improving on the things that the protege deserves to be inproved upon (ie: not trying to get 150 whp out of an N/A suckatronic....)

I <3 my TWM

damn man that was a little fucked.....

[slideshow240]

damn man that was a little fucked.....

how so... i think it was more of a compliment then an insult.

[fishdonotbounce]

not to me. the example that he referenced

"(ie: not trying to get 150 whp out of an N/A suckatronic....)"

[jeg0024]

Compliment to one, insult too a few.

[slideshow240]

true....

[slideshow240]

wish someone would buy my wheels locally!!! i gots better plans!

double post FTMFW

[aMaff]

damn man that was a little fucked.....

It was just an example. I realize that once you figured out the enormity of the task at hand you backed down. I just like saying suckatronic :p. I'll use autotragic next time instead, k?

[mx-p5]

Slideshow240, just an FYI, there is a guy in TX looking to swap his MSP to N/A and needs the N/A parts. Only problem is the turbo might have an oil leak, but, for the cost of a new turbo, you could be boosted and help him out going N/A

Lemme find the link (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123708741)

[bazooka joe]

well it was acutally yesterday, fixed my stripped fuel line clamp (pressure side) came off on me while ar LRP (pissed), fortunatley, it happend just as we were leaving from the house so i was able to secure it to get me home....big lesson learned..."try not to mess with your stock fuel rail and lines"!

[vel]

just noticed i have gone nearly 12000 miles already since the new year!!! holy shite!!!

[slideshow240]

Slideshow240, just an FYI, there is a guy in TX looking to swap his MSP to N/A and needs the N/A parts. Only problem is the turbo might have an oil leak, but, for the cost of a new turbo, you could be boosted and help him out going N/A

Lemme find the link (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123708741)

wow thanks man....i would love to go turbo of course but thats no where near my main concern with my car but for that cheap i cant pass it up. ill see what he says

[mx-p5]

Just ordered my coolant temp, oil temp, and oil pressure gauges from Ken!!

http://www.clubpenguinfansite.com/forums/images/smilies/StPattyDay/smiley44.gif

[jeg0024]

Not a P5 but figured it could be enjoyed just the same...


http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w189/jeg0024/DSC08027.jpg

[mx-p5]

You share a bumper with us(i know it's a MSP rather than P5, but close enough), it's all good. lol

[jeg0024]

^Thanks:)

[TreFlip999]

those are the AWR endlinks right?

[jeg0024]

those are the AWR endlinks right?

Yeah, and it actually got rid of what minimal clunk I did have comming from back there. Not to mention I can actually feel that 22mm rear bar now, seems like before all the benifits from the stiffer bar just got lost in the flimsy stock endlinks. You can even see in that pic where my rear bar would make contact with the lateral link sometimes as well. I have them adjusted as small as possible and I have more clearance now.

[DubbyDoo]

well i broke my 3rd transmission shifter fork hook thingy sheared off.only have 3rd gear
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/DubbyDoo/Picture054.jpg

[StealthWyvern]

How did you mange that dubby?

[DubbyDoo]

apparently ive got a heavy shifting arm this is the second time this has happened to me when shifting from 2nd to 3rd it happened

[StealthWyvern]

ah slammin the gears!

[Sliver5]

Damn dubby! Quit pumpin iron for a minute and you might not have that problem lol

[MTV]

apparently ive got a heavy shifting arm this is the second time this has happened to me when shifting from 2nd to 3rd it happened

That happened to me last year...

Went from 2nd at redline into third, where it grinded and made some other weird noise, shooting the revs up. Came to a stop and all I had was 3rd gear...

[DubbyDoo]

yea sucks haha once its fixed it will be the forth transmission in my car and the car only has 67k on it :(

[ipleadthe5th]

Washed and waxed....

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ipleadthe5th/2p5.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a101/ipleadthe5th/1p5.jpg

[jeg0024]

looks nice

[Rockin03mp5]

I stared at the burnt out fog light and said, "Not again!!!"

Then spent way too many minutes trying to download the service manual but that didn't work either.

(hand)

[ForceFed]

Just got done yanking the Hatch off..Its going out in a bit to get the Holes welded up for the emblems..Pics of that later.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Removed%20Hatch%20001.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Removed%20Hatch%20002.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Removed%20Hatch%20003.jpg

[ForceFed]

Ok....Took the hatch down and Had the holes Tigged up....Brought it home and grinded them down....Laid A skim coat of filler and blocked it out.

Just need a good coat of 2K primer , block it out again..and Voila....Shaved hatch! (alright)

Also Had my Corksport S-Pipe tigged up with some solid mount stainless studs.
No stripping or coming loose on this bad boy.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20001.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20002.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20003.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20004.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20005.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20006.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20007.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20008.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20009.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20010.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20011.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Shaved%20Hatch%20012.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Corksport%20S-pipe%20Welded%202.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Corksport%20S-pipe%20Welded%201.jpg

[ForceFed]

Heres whats sitting behind me in just my computer room...you should see my basement.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Mass%20Parts%20Pic%20002.jpg

[justanothermp5]

holy crap nice mani bro! i wish i had all that stuff sitting in my room haha

[shane02pro5]

Man lookin good! That's a bit of work ahead of you...when do we get to see the results?

I'm about to make my first attempt at tuning. Actually converting my 2bar maps to 3bar and then swapping in the 565cc injectors and making adjustments for them. A few datalogs... just to get me running until I take it to someone to fine tune for sime higher boost.

[aMaff]

converting my 2bar maps to 3bar

45 psi!? what turbo are you running!?

[ForceFed]

YEah..I got a bit of work ahead of me considering I am doing an all over paint on the car..then installing the new motor and Turbo setup, Stand alone, Suspension, and then Dyno tuning out the rear....I hope to have it done by the end of July..I am just now starting to really get some work going on it.

[StealthWyvern]

Can someone got a bit more into detail as to what the 1bar, 2bar, ect ect means and way PSI that is at? Why is it called 1bar?

I know im not the only one who has no idea wth that is other then its a turbo term.

[ForceFed]

14.7 psi is a BAR....
Atmospheric pressure is 1 Bar at sea level.

[shane02pro5]

1bar=1bar vac
2bar=1bar vac 1bar boost 14.66psi
3bar=1bar vac 2bar boost or up to 29.32psi

[aMaff]

so 1 bar = an n/a tune... got it. You trickster you! ;)

[bazooka joe]

fog deletes ftw! are you changing the color?

[Circuit]

Dropped her off at the body shop. New MSP/MP3 bumper FTW!

[ShawnstaMcNasty]

new VIS hood!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/shawnstamcnasty/PICT0417.jpg

[bazooka joe]

new VIS hood!

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii264/shawnstamcnasty/PICT0417.jpg
nice!

[808MP5]

+1 very nice!

[Flash5]

got some fog light covers for my catz, just in case i ever need them lol

[ShawnstaMcNasty]

i drove 1600mi in one day (800mi without a hood) got it brand new still in the box for $375 (plus gas about $100)

[jeg0024]

^1600 miles on $100 of gas? And all in one day? Thats crazy!

[nativebackup1]

looks great! you actually drove that far without a hood?

[whitemp5seattle]

i drove 1600mi in one day (800mi without a hood) got it brand new still in the box for $375 (plus gas about $100)

did I read that right? 1600 miles in a day, 800 of which were without a hood? That's going 80 mph for 20 hours...and you drove hoodless?! wtf? (freak)

and gas $100? That's less than two tankfuls given the current gas prices, so that would mean you averaged about 900 miles per tank?

explain yourself...

[jeg0024]

did I read that right? 1600 miles in a day, 800 of which were without a hood? That's going 80 mph for 20 hours...and you drove hoodless?! wtf? (freak)

and gas $100? That's less than two tankfuls given the current gas prices, so that would mean you averaged about 900 miles per tank?

explain yourself...

lol, thats what I was saying.

[dwpeek]

I finally got the motor put in, started, inspected and licensed. WHEW! It's about time.

[Redcoat]

^^^
Welcome back!

[ForceFed]

fog deletes ftw! are you changing the color?
Nope..No color change...Just a Fresh coat all over.

I was going to two -tone it..but I decided against it....I want it sleeperish now.

[DubbyDoo]

one bolt away from dropping the transmission. goin to the dealer tomorrow to buy the new shift fork. hopefully be back on the road sat if i can get the part by then

[Rockin03mp5]

Tried and tried to loosen the bolt to my driver side fog light but couldn't. I think this is the last original front driving light to burn out, but I just don't have the equipment to change it myself.

Now just sitting back, watching the Wings and having a brew. (drinks)

[fishdonotbounce]

buy the bolt loosener stuff from autozone. Soak it a couple times. Worked for me and mine were really rusted on there. I didn't really have the tools either.

[Rockin03mp5]

I'll try that. I've been soaking it in WD40 all day cause it's what I have and it says it can but obviously it can't.

Also just rolled 80000 miles the other day.

[bazooka joe]

Nope..No color change...Just a Fresh coat all over.

I was going to two -tone it..but I decided against it....I want it sleeperish now.
22V ftw!

I'll try that. I've been soaking it in WD40 all day cause it's what I have and it says it can but obviously it can't.

Also just rolled 80000 miles the other day.
rust buster, and a friend used coke too! that stuff can eat away rust/corrosion like no tomorrow!

[mx-p5]

I've used Coke to get rust off my driveway. It's ridiculous.

I'm not sure why so many people have been trying to use a lubricant to act as a penetrating agent.

WD-40 is great at lubricating and cleaning, but, you gotta use PB Blaster or similair to get the rusty bolts free.

Once you've used it, you'll swear by it!!

[aMaff]

I've used Coke to get rust off my driveway. It's ridiculous.

I'm not sure why so many people have been trying to use a lubricant to act as a penetrating agent.

WD-40 is great at lubricating and cleaning, but, you gotta use PB Blaster or similair to get the rusty bolts free.

Once you've used it, you'll swear by it!!

You beat me to it. WD40's just going to make it slippery, it's not going to break through rust.

[shane02pro5]

I was up until 12 last night converting my 2bar fuel maps to 3bar.

It's running 100x better than Juans maps after I smoothed out all the jagged edges!!

(dance)(dance)

[mx-p5]

I put my OBX up for sale. Starting to fund my turbo transition

[aMaff]

I really need to wash mine. She's got a veritable shag carpet of bugs from the drive through South Carolina on the way back from Charlotte yesterday. It sounded like we were under automatic very, very, very small arms fire. The car's just nasty now :(

I may run to lowes to pick up a halfway decent nozzle for the hose (the one I've got leaks like crazy) tonight and get that crap off of muh baby ;)

[mx-p5]

DIN gauge pods just showed. I'll be putting em in over lunch to see how sturdy they are. Pics coming soon

[aMaff]

I also noticed, speaking of gauges, I found one of my rattles. Apparently 1 of my DaveB gauge rings worked its way loose, because the center one flops back against the plastic on hard acceleration, so I've got to pull that apart and put them back on.

[mx-p5]

I used Model Glue to put them beasts on my car. I don't think they'll rattle free, but, time will tell

[aMaff]

I haven't heard of the DaveB ones breaking free at all actually, so it may be that I didn't press them on all the way when I installed them.

[Foolish]

My middle one has fallen back, too. Twice, now actually. Wanna fix them after bowling Thursday, Andrew?

[aMaff]

My middle one has fallen back, too. Twice, now actually. Wanna fix them after bowling Thursday, Andrew?

We'll see what time it is lol

[shane02pro5]

My SU's are still in place after over a year with those sticky glue dots they supplied that I always saw everyone complaining about!?

[Rockin03mp5]

The can of WD40 says it can loosen rusted bolts. It's all I had and I wanted to try it first cause I am a cheap ass and didn't want to buy a $3 can of something else. Actually the cost would double because of the gas to get there.

Speaking of which I've been driving much slower and improved my mileage by at least 2 mpg. (about a $4 savings now per tank) However, to compensate, I don't slow down for onramps.(drive)(drive)

[aMaff]

My SU's are still in place after over a year with those sticky glue dots they supplied that I always saw everyone complaining about!?
I think I'm actually going to use a dot of glue to do mine.

The can of WD40 says it can loosen rusted bolts. It's all I had and I wanted to try it first cause I am a cheap ass and didn't want to buy a $3 can of something else. Actually the cost would double because of the gas to get there.
*sigh* do what you want then. We can only attempt to steer you in a direction that will be successful. I've used WD-40, I've used PB blaster and I've used Liquid Wrench. PB and LW are head, shoulders and nutsack above WD-40 for getting bolts loose.

Speaking of which I've been driving much slower and improved my mileage by at least 2 mpg. (about a $4 savings now per tank) However, to compensate, I don't slow down for onramps.(drive)(drive)
Yup, that'll do it! And... you're saying you used to slow for onramps? Why? :p

[shane02pro5]

Maybe roughen up the backside where your going to glue with some 80grit.

[mx-p5]

My DaveB rings were polished, i brushed em with red scotchbright pad. I also roughed the back up so glue would hold.

Anyways, got the gauge pod installed. It's a little loose, cause it's just a sheet of metal, but, i think once the gauges are in it'll stiffed some.

[Rockin03mp5]

*sigh* do what you want then. We can only attempt to steer you in a direction that will be successful. I've used WD-40, I've used PB blaster and I've used Liquid Wrench. PB and LW are head, shoulders and nutsack above WD-40 for getting bolts loose.

Yup, that'll do it! And... you're saying you used to slow for onramps? Why? :p

Actually today I'm going to go out and get PB plaster or LW and give that a try.

I used to slow down a little on ramps, but now i just keep the cruise on and hope there aren't any deer or raccoons.

[Circuit]

Ordered racing beat catback and tein hood dampers! Can't wait for them to come in!

[FightClubTheory]

Anyways, got the gauge pod installed. It's a little loose, cause it's just a sheet of metal, but, i think once the gauges are in it'll stiffed some.

Nice.
Are you going to paint to match?

[mx-p5]

Hadn't thought about it, but, that sounds like a good idea. Anybody got the paint code for the interior trim??

[TreFlip999]

My DaveB rings were polished, i brushed em with red scotchbright pad. I also roughed the back up so glue would hold.

Anyways, got the gauge pod installed. It's a little loose, cause it's just a sheet of metal, but, i think once the gauges are in it'll stiffed some.

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

[mx-p5]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

Joo and your A-pillar pod. (wedge)

[racerx43269]

looked ALLL over for some rims.. i ust dont know waht is light and nice looking.. but i got some time.. also looked for a body kit.. or a lip kit.. i want something that looks clean... HA i also redid my little list of goodies... i got an aem WG on hold for me and an a pillar to replace the one i broke before i went to iraq.. i still gotta get a clutch, and some other goodies and a butt load of like turbo bolts and gaskets and waht not.. and... a mid pipe i think... i have a j pipe but there is this weird pipe that was WICKED small on my exhaust before i left.. had the 02 in it.. but that wasnt what i wanted to really see on my 2.5 inch exhaust backk... a bottle neck.. beyond stock.. blah..

8 months left here.... YAY ill be home befor like april lol


ugh i need a care package lol

[StealthWyvern]

My SU's are still in place after over a year with those sticky glue dots they supplied that I always saw everyone complaining about!?

Same here even with a fullset of SU solid mounts to try and shake them off! So far they haven't fallen off yet with only 3 dots per ring. lol

[StealthWyvern]

did I read that right? 1600 miles in a day, 800 of which were without a hood? That's going 80 mph for 20 hours...and you drove hoodless?! wtf? (freak)

and gas $100? That's less than two tankfuls given the current gas prices, so that would mean you averaged about 900 miles per tank?

explain yourself...

I dont know how high gas prices where you are but I average 45 bucks for a full tank of gas so its a little over 2 tanks for me! Yes that was filling up yesterday so its not like thats what i cost for over a week ago. I do agree that sounds a little inflated or under inflated depening on how you look at it.

[jeg0024]

I dont know how high gas prices where you are but I average 45 bucks for a full tank of gas so its a little over 2 tanks for me! Yes that was filling up yesterday so its not like thats what i cost for over a week ago. I do agree that sounds a little inflated or under inflated depening on how you look at it.

Only explaation would be that someone paid for his gas one way.

[Rockin03mp5]

I went out and purchased some PB blaster and sprayed the crap out of it. After at least 5 soakings, and about an hour of cranking on it, it finally budged. It was easy after that. Now look at her. She is all happy and ready to go play in the rain. (you can almost see a smile) (cabpatch) (blackp5)

Thanks again for all of your suggestions.

[808MP5]

Hadn't thought about it, but, that sounds like a good idea. Anybody got the paint code for the interior trim??

I never looked before but is there something on the sticker by the door that has the VIN and Paint code... Well might as well have a look but knowing you you probably already did and im just a dumb a$$ :)

[DubbyDoo]

put my hids,intercooler,and bumper back on... transmission is on the ground waiting for its part...painted the drivers side of my beater truck...i was bored

[aMaff]

changed the oil :)

[slideshow240]

put on the front coilovers....need to adjust for lower stance ha ha. rears another day after i roll/maybe pull quarters.

[mazdaddy]

Had the timing belt & serpentine belts replaced..and the struts. Also gave the back of the nose mask a good shampoo.....Should do that more often!!

[aMaff]

changed the oil :)

also rotated the tires :)

[whitemp5seattle]

i drove 1600mi in one day (800mi without a hood) got it brand new still in the box for $375 (plus gas about $100)


I dont know how high gas prices where you are but I average 45 bucks for a full tank of gas so its a little over 2 tanks for me! Yes that was filling up yesterday so its not like thats what i cost for over a week ago. I do agree that sounds a little inflated or under inflated depening on how you look at it.

still doesn't explain how he drove halfway across the country in one day...

[slideshow240]

oh and i got my bumper step guard in today...fun stuff for tomorrow.

[Sveivo]

put on the front coilovers....need to adjust for lower stance ha ha. rears another day after i roll/maybe pull quarters.

Which coilovers? Where did you purchase from?

[vel]

watched the dang check engine light come on again!!! any one know what i can do to get rid of it. do i need to get something done to the ecu?

[SIBalla23]

Whats the cel?

[jeg0024]

watched the dang check engine light come on again!!! any one know what i can do to get rid of it. do i need to get something done to the ecu?

It's the one for the intake right? Or the too lean one? You should post up a thread and get some opinions on what it might be.

[vel]

Whats the cel?

The last time i checked it was for the 2nd o2 sensor. i did the o2 fouler and disconnected the batt. a lil over 200 miles the dang thing came back on again. i tried to get the guy to check it out at the auto parts store but he was being a douche bag. so i left disconnected again and now its on again. i am about to buy one of this gadgets and delete these things myself every time it it comes on. its like $177.

[vel]

It's the one for the intake right? Or the too lean one? You should post up a thread and get some opinions on what it might be.

i will just go some where else and get it checked again. then get some money together to buy the obdII thingy

[jeg0024]

You had a CEL before the header though, with the non-fouler your probably still getting that old CEL.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Well let's see, the garage door has been phooking with us lately where occasionally you have to open/close it 15 times to get it to open all the way with the remotes. Nope not battery issue. So yesterday while running the gaunlet of wife's suv on one side, bush on other side & kayaks backing in, the damn door went up enough to be out of site in the side mirrors but not enough for car to clear it. OH NO! Yes hit the door with the back of the car BUT....it was just right so the middle of the back window hit it, knocked one wheel out of the track, bent the wheel holder bracket, left a touch of garage door paint on the back edge of the wing up top & PISSED ME OFF BIGTIME until.........I rubbed the paint off completely with my finger & used razor blade to get it off the glass, put wheel back in track & bent bracket/door back straight. All miraculously OK. Whew! woulda been fucked up ending to bullshit day. BEHOLD THE ANTICURSE!!!!!!..................P5___1 , gayraj door__0,nada, zip, zero !

[CTt3P5]

^^Nice...+1 for the P5 anti-curse!

[StealthWyvern]

still doesn't explain how he drove halfway across the country in one day...

Why not? I've done it twice but then agian I was driving or every and it involed high speeds. *yes I was a lot younger when I did it and it involed a lot higher speeds*

Edit: Just did a quick mapquest and my trips were roughly only 1.4k one way.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Why not? I've done it twice but then agian I was driving or every and it involed high speeds. *yes I was a lot younger when I did it and it involed a lot higher speeds*

Edit: Just did a quick mapquest and my trips were roughly only 1.4k one way.
I made it home from your part of the globe up at fernandina beach to houston in less than 11 hrs a couple of yrs ago. Does that count? Of course, that was in a rent van, lol.

[mx-p5]

sold the header. now about to buy a msp manifold w/ heatshield, and downpipe.


My msp5 conversion is about to start

[StealthWyvern]

I made it home from your part of the globe up at fernandina beach to houston in less than 11 hrs a couple of yrs ago. Does that count? Of course, that was in a rent van, lol.

lol I just literally did that trip at the end of Feb. I went from atlantic beach to houston to amarillo to dallas back up to Witchita Falls, back down to houston, then back to jaxs.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

sillyness! lol
sold the header. now about to buy a msp manifold w/ heatshield, and downpipe.


My msp5 conversion is about to start

[mx-p5]

What sillyness are you talking about?? Joo got stock parts for me?? Or, could you be my mentor in helping me setup my Pro5 with the MSP setup? I know you are turkeyless now.

Just opened the box containing my gauges! Oh happy day! Looks like a little more time under the hood tonight!!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol no parts for joo...sorry...

but if you have ? shoot... Im not turkeyless yet...soon tho
What sillyness are you talking about?? Joo got stock parts for me?? Or, could you be my mentor in helping me setup my Pro5 with the MSP setup? I know you are turkeyless now.

Just opened the box containing my gauges! Oh happy day! Looks like a little more time under the hood tonight!!

[shane02pro5]

Made her very jealous by taking a ride in my bosses 1day old brand spankin new yellow Z06! I tried to explain break-in period... but he doesn't seem to give a shit!! Found a few vids of totally stock LS7 Z06's stock rubber 11.5@127 and another 11.2@127

Also about to put in my 565cc injectors and tune for them...

[mx-p5]

Just opened the gauges. Says it should have this little bar pictured, but it is not in the box. Is it needed??

[evilmonkeyMSP]

omg, thats the bar that keeps the gauges from exploding!!!!

lol nah, they arent necessary...they just hold it in the pod, you can go on w/ out it if you'd like

[shane02pro5]

That's to keep it stationary in the pod but I'm sure you can rig something up to make a tighter fit so that's not needed

[mx-p5]

Alright, i'll probably just put it in pod and place doubled sidded tape on em to keep em in.

[shane02pro5]

By the way 2008 LS7 Z06 $80k!!!!!

[aMaff]

omg, thats the bar that keeps the gauges from exploding!!!!

your pod asplode!

[mx-p5]

Oh nooos!!

lol

Also, anyone know which wire is the headlight wire? I want the gauges to go from white to amber when the headlights are turned on, not the foglights. I always have my foglights on

And best place to tap into that wire??

[Shasta]

Oh yeah forgot got my new skins on,

http://usera.imagecave.com/DMIMAGE/Misc/parada.jpg

[Redcoat]

I changed my stock '03 P5 shift knob for an '04 Mazda3 version today. Shift feel and preciseness have improved due to the extra weight and looks have improved also.

Easiest mod E...VAR!

Next project: Spring cleaning the interior...

[slideshow240]

Which coilovers? Where did you purchase from?


BC racing coilovers and i got them from the GB section, import image. great coilovers at a good price!!

[Crazy D]

I bought a "For Sale" sign for her

[Foolish]

I bought a "For Sale" sign for her

Details? What are you trying to get? Why are you selling?

edit: Just saw that yours is an auto... So... what are getting next?

[shane02pro5]

Datalogged a bunch for the first time today after wiring up my wb signal to my Haltech. For an antique tuning device (F10a dos) I can't see needing anything better or more updated!

Injectors going in tomorrow!

[Circuit]

Made her very jealous by taking a ride in my bosses 1day old brand spankin new yellow Z06! I tried to explain break-in period... but he doesn't seem to give a shit!! Found a few vids of totally stock LS7 Z06's stock rubber 11.5@127 and another 11.2@127

Also about to put in my 565cc injectors and tune for them...

Hot! I rode in a coworker's TT LS2 GTO a few weeks ago. Amazing is all I can say about that. The kit is supposed to put out 550 WHP on an LS1, so that should be maybe 600 WHP on the LS2. Losing traction through 3rd gear FTW.


Found out my car would be at the body shop until tomorrow. boo.

[Raceman71]

I bought my 2003 P5 today

[aMaff]

I bought my 2003 P5 today

Congrats! Now come put it through it's paces @ the Autocross in Birmingham this Sunday ;)

[fishdonotbounce]

Just thought I would put this up here.

This Friday I will be purchasing an autoexe grill, front and rear AWR motor mounts, hood struts and I pray to god my first dibs are not lost in the rain but a set of tokico illuminas (my front passenger shock is as good as a play-doh strut).

I also have an appointment to get the DG lip painted next thursday and fitted better. I am ecstatic and I will definitely keep you all updated.

[slideshow240]

got all my coilovers on but need to adjust and go LOWER!

[ForceFed]

Got this in the other day..Now if I just had a couple more parts..My motor build items would be complete and I can assemble the beast.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Doc%20B%20oil%20pump%20and%20Valve.jpg

[StealthWyvern]

nice be sure to make a build thread with tons of pictures.

[Raceman71]

Congrats! Now come put it through it's paces @ the Autocross in Birmingham this Sunday ;)

Thanks man... Bought the car for my wife for eggzactly that in mind... dont know if i can make it this sunday but do PM or email (dakotarcaer71@yahoo.com) me with further events... Also dont know if ya come up this way but i'll get ya a list of AutoX's up here in Huntsville...

[kura808]

well i felt bored today so i was watching disturbia and i noticed theres a protege5 in it haha...i was kinda surprised. i think it was a silver one lol. i didnt even realize it was in that movie haha

[Bala]

There can only be one ... and my P5 become it (check the links in my sig)

[mx-p5]

Goodmorning all!!

Starting the day telling you about my night

Soldered all power wires together for gauges, as well as all grounds, so i just connect 2 wires

Installed both sensors in the sammich plate for oil temp and pressure and combined their grounds as well.

Ran wires from sensors to gauges

Problems:

Oil pressure pings straight over to max as if it is not grounded but it is

Oil temp goes immediately to 240 and to 300 as the car warms. If I hit the gas, it drops back to 240

Any advice or help? Could I have just crossed the wires using the temp as the oil pressure now? It doesn't climb to 240, it goes straight there on startup

And, I didn't get the header swapped cause I can't find my bolts for the springs bolts or the brace for the precat. So, i gotta go to the hardware store to pickem up

[evilmonkeyMSP]

i thought you were getting water temp?

[mx-p5]

i did. I just havn't installed the sensor for that one yet. I was getting frustrated enough with the "simple" oil setup.

[aMaff]

how many gauges are you using dude?! Oil temp, oil pressure, water temp, and when you go turbo? Boost, AFR and EGT? lol I've seen full blown race cars with fewer guages...

[mx-p5]

But, was it a full blown street slotege??

Little vid of da gauges
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/th_VIDEO_012.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/?action=view&current=VIDEO_012.flv)

[shane02pro5]

Looks good...maybe your ground isn't strong enough for all those circuits or wires crossed??

[mx-p5]

No wires crossed and also ran a seperate wire straight from the battery ground and it didn't change.

Someone suggested that I may have the gauges plugged into the wrong connector. Gonna try switching the plugs later tonight

[StealthWyvern]

how many gauges are you using dude?! Oil temp, oil pressure, water temp, and when you go turbo? Boost, AFR and EGT? lol I've seen full blown race cars with fewer guages...

The man wants to be well informed

[aMaff]

The man wants to be well informed

lol nice. That he will be, fo sho!

[DubbyDoo]

got my new shift fork from the dealer... the hook is the thing i keep breaking
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/DubbyDoo/Picture018.jpg

[Foolish]

The man wants to be well informed

Meh, that's nothing, I'm putting these in our P5:
http://www.primarycaresupplies.co.uk/shopimages/sections/thumbnails/Bbs90.jpghttp://www.podsystems.ch/Pictures/FlightInstruments/Altimeter01.jpg
http://www.yachtdiver.com/images/sp/3_gauge.jpghttp://bellclocks.com/imagesddbarometers/ross500.jpg
http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/windsock.jpg
I want to know everything!

[TreFlip999]

well i felt bored today so i was watching disturbia and i noticed theres a protege5 in it haha...i was kinda surprised. i think it was a silver one lol. i didnt even realize it was in that movie haha

That movies bad ass! and yes it is a silver one :D

[vel]

Meh, that's nothing, I'm putting these in our P5:
http://www.primarycaresupplies.co.uk/shopimages/sections/thumbnails/Bbs90.jpghttp://www.podsystems.ch/Pictures/FlightInstruments/Altimeter01.jpg
http://www.yachtdiver.com/images/sp/3_gauge.jpghttp://bellclocks.com/imagesddbarometers/ross500.jpg
http://www.andersoncompositesquadron.org/windsock.jpg
I want to know everything!

(rofl2)

[InFlames]

just won some JDM tails off ebay today. 120 shipped! woot!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/viscous/632c_1.jpg

[Sliver5]

drove it, got about another 150 miles before I need an oil change. I just got it changed like a month and a half ago. I need to stop driving so much.

[TreFlip999]

just won some JDM tails off ebay today. 120 shipped! woot!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v333/viscous/632c_1.jpg

CHyeeeaah...Thats a good price

[nealric]

Installed a pair of Pioneer TS-A6882R in my front doors.

I can't believe I ran the stockers for so long after hearing the difference. A very solid sound upgrade for $65 shipped.

[DubbyDoo]

painted an evil m :)
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/DubbyDoo/DSC00418.jpg

[DubbyDoo]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/DubbyDoo/DSC00419.jpg
ugh my car has been like this too many times

[TreFlip999]

Lol is your garage an abandonded warehouse?

[DubbyDoo]

i like to lay low :)

[ForceFed]

Not diggin' the "M" ...sorry.

[DubbyDoo]

lol bah think im gonna get a new core anywho

[InFlames]

me grimlock no like "M"

[TreFlip999]

Most riced out P5 eva :D

[DubbyDoo]

.....i hate you guys lol

[TWISFM]

i like it

[DubbyDoo]

its ok i know why you na guys hate it cause you aint go noes intercooler!

[ForceFed]

I ordered a set of 06 WRX injectors today...565CC+ FTW!

[A louie]

Kev, paint the whole front of the intercooler black. It will help with yo Murrddaaa outtt babbahhh movaaaaaaaaa look lol

[ForceFed]

Yup....Murda it out.
XD

[J_Naoto]

do it!!!

[slideshow240]

i washed my car today...and got an inspection sticker.
hopefully have pics up tomorrow or soon.
might be selling my rims and getting some 18x8 +43 SSR Vienna's, polished

[Mike R]

F'd mine up big time. Broke a rim, and punched a hole in the trans.

[fishdonotbounce]

This may be a stupid question but I didn't want to make a thread just to ask it. Will these fit in a P5?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-Mazdaspeed-Protege-Rear-Door-Speakers-Kenwood-6-5_W0QQitemZ270241455016QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270 241455016&

mine blew out and I want some replacement ones. thanks

[slideshow240]

they should..i think i have 6's or 6.5's not sure though

[FightClubTheory]

I, uh, "installed" Mazdaspeed floormats. w00t.

[InFlames]

its ok i know why you na guys hate it cause you aint go noes intercooler!

Precisely http://www.sotsyndicate.com/images/smilies/paranoid.gif

































no really, I hate you cause I haz no turboz http://www.sotsyndicate.com/images/smilies/tst.gif

[shane02pro5]

5x7's in front and 5-1/4" in the back is stock size for me anyway.

My 565cc are going in tomorrow! I did 10 datalogs today and should have one last to do on the way to work and then swapping out!

Punched a hole in the transmission??

[slideshow240]

I, uh, "installed" Mazdaspeed floormats. w00t.

THATS WHAT I NEED TO ORDER! good call.

[Circuit]

5x7's in front and 5-1/4" in the back is stock size for me anyway.


I fit 6.5" in the back doors no problem.


Hopefully I get to pick my car up from the body ship in an hour, if not then (chair)

[vel]

holy $#!t went to check on the check engine light again. told me it was the first 02 sensor now. cost $248 for the part alone the second was $173 if i chose to get that one as well!! screw that!!!

[aMaff]

holy $#!t went to check on the check engine light again. told me it was the first 02 sensor now. cost $248 for the part alone the second was $173 if i chose to get that one as well!! screw that!!!

WTF kind of gold plated O2 sensors are you pricing??

[ProtoType5]

You can just buy Generic O2 guages and wire them into the harness. That sounds like the "dealer" price for OEM O2 guages....Good luck with that...


Me....I finally received my Wet Okoles!!!! Three weeks to make them...we will see how long it takes to install them...probably later tonight...

[StealthWyvern]

holy $#!t went to check on the check engine light again. told me it was the first 02 sensor now. cost $248 for the part alone the second was $173 if i chose to get that one as well!! screw that!!!

Check with Ken at protegegarage. He has them for a hell of a lot cheaper then that from the last time I checked.

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?products_id=1365

[jeg0024]

holy $#!t went to check on the check engine light again. told me it was the first 02 sensor now. cost $248 for the part alone the second was $173 if i chose to get that one as well!! screw that!!!

what exactly about the sensor tho? Everything looked fine with it before, make sure its plugged in all the way?

[Foolish]

Drove mine almost 600 miles yesterday, from Atlanta GA to Burke, VA!

Put two big scratches in the roof when the pedals on my wifes bike (on the roof rack) started spinning, and hit the roof 4 or 5 times before I could pull off of 85 and do something about it! :(

Also, with 3 bikes on top, I only got 21mpg driving up here. That sucked

[vel]

WTF kind of gold plated O2 sensors are you pricing??
its these douche bags at discount auto parts that checked the cel for me and gave me the price for some bosch o2. (fu) my friend he can keep that POS. thats what i wanted to say anyway :)


Check with Ken at protegegarage. He has them for a hell of a lot cheaper then that from the last time I checked.


http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?products_id=1365
hell yeah that a lot cheaper than want this clown told me. (headbang) i kept disbelieving it but i probably will have to repalce cause every time get the code deleted it just comes back up with it 20- 100 miles or so. but thanks again bro...much cheaper(bowdown)


what exactly about the sensor tho? Everything looked fine with it before, make sure its plugged in all the way?

i guess its time to change... the car has got a lil over 60000 on it now. and supposedly need to be changed between 60 and 100k. of course mine couldnt wait the 100k

[vel]

WTF kind of gold plated O2 sensors are you pricing??

they must be he ones that add 600hp also i guess!

[Rockin03mp5]

Drove mine 2 work with windows down and music blastin.

By the way, does anybody know where to get clear corner covers like this one?
\/\/\/\/ - pic from DGM website.

[DubbyDoo]

rebuilt my transmission and put it in last night runs like a champ

[justanothermp5]

Drove mine 2 work with windows down and music blastin.

By the way, does anybody know where to get clear corner covers like this one?
\/\/\/\/ - pic from DGM website.

i think they are OEM Celica sidemarkers, im not too sure tho
i would like to kno about this too because the orange doesnt really match anything

[A louie]

rebuilt my transmission and put it in last night runs like a champ

I give it 1 1/2 months max

[fishdonotbounce]

^^^^^ damn youre such an optimist :D

[DubbyDoo]

well considering this is my 4th transmission and the car only has 67k on it, hes prob right

[StealthWyvern]

i guess its time to change... the car has got a lil over 60000 on it now. and supposedly need to be changed between 60 and 100k. of course mine couldnt wait the 100k


no porblem man... i didnt know you where to replace your 02 sensors in milage incaments. Here my stock ones have over 166k on them! One needs replaced because it throws codes every now and then like it has a short or something.

[fishdonotbounce]

just got done putting the last coat on the new grille. Should I put a clearcoat on or not and how long after the last coat? THank you

[fishdonotbounce]

NVM first coat of clear is on ATM. Will post pics tomorrow when it is installed :D

[DubbyDoo]

well that transmission lasted a whole 17 hours does anyone know if you need to shim the diff in our transmission cause im pretty sure mine just went boom

[fishdonotbounce]

omg dubby. I'm sorry to hear that but I think I'm gonna call Guiness. That has to be a record.

On the other hand, I was too anxious to wait till tomorrow so I put the grille on and damn even at night it looks beautiful. Can't wait to wake up and look at it.

[DubbyDoo]

you know as i was standing on the entrance ramp to the interstate with my car next to me. i was thinking how great it would be if a mack truck came around the corner and demolished my car....but it didnt happen

[Bala]

well that transmission lasted a whole 17 hours does anyone know if you need to shim the diff in our transmission cause im pretty sure mine just went boom

Dang. I would not be happy ... buy my Quaife!

[Bala]

Took off and cleaned up my hood struts for Fish ...

[DubbyDoo]

ive pretty much decided to put my car back to na ..ive had so many problems these last 3 months..plus in 2 weeks im moving into a new home with my g/f so not gonna have much time/money to keep feeding cause

[Bala]

ive pretty much decided to put my car back to na ..ive had so many problems these last 3 months..plus in 2 weeks im moving into a new home with my g/f so not gonna have much time/money to keep feeding cause

A man has to know his limitations ... and priorities.

[fishdonotbounce]

Bala I'm very excited for those struts. I did not feel like making them myself. They come with the brackets and stuff right?

Dubby, thats a very smart choice. You're gonna make a lot of ppl here happy with the sale you'll have of the turbo. Sorry that you've had so many problems tho :(

[ForceFed]

Are you just slapping Diffs in and not setting your lash at all?

[Bala]

Bala I'm very excited for those struts. I did not feel like making them myself. They come with the brackets and stuff right?

Yup. I also took pics as I was taking them off to make up some installation instructions for you ('cause I'm Fly like that)

[fishdonotbounce]

^^^ Bala = The Coolest Guy EVER ^^^

(bow)(bow)(bow)(bow)(bow)(bow)(bow)(bow)

[DubbyDoo]

Are you just slapping Diffs in and not setting your lash at all?

yea pretty much i didnt have a problem with it the first 2 times

[DubbyDoo]

ugh for not being able to sleep

[ForceFed]

ugh for not being able to sleep
Mee too....Going right now to try.
4:30 here.

[DubbyDoo]

been trying for the last few hours

[DubbyDoo]

bout to go to my shop and start pulling everything down again ha

[bazooka joe]

bout to go to my shop and start pulling everything down again ha
4th tranny? wow, sorry man!:(

[808MP5]

did the good'ol mazda6 rear wiper mod

[i12drivemyMP5]

^^^ You know the rule brah......pics! lol. Emptied the catch can, cleaned the air filter & washed it.

[Rockin03mp5]

I'd like to wash it, but this is about to happen again for the 3rd day in a row.

http://images.intellicast.com/WeatherImg/Radar/cad.gif

[DubbyDoo]

pulled all my turbo parts off today and listed them on the forums for sale :(
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3901168#post3901168

[slideshow240]

i have come to the conclusion i hate my coilovers...but not really im just too lazy to adjust them/too bouncy STILL!!!

[Bala]

i have come to the conclusion i hate my coilovers...but not really im just too lazy to adjust them/too bouncy STILL!!!

What brand do you have?

[Protege5 Driver]

bout to go to my shop and start pulling everything down again ha

not to be an ass but why do you break so many trannys? i know of a 2 guys with the same or a little more whp than you and never broke

[DubbyDoo]

ive had the 02's with weak internals broke the 3-4 shift fork twice. i cracked the case launching at the drag strip, and this last one i guess the shims of the diff were off. i really havent looked at the trans yet

[slideshow240]

What brand do you have?

BC racing...i dont hate them i just dont want to adjust ANY MORE ha ha

[Bala]

BC racing...i dont hate them i just dont want to adjust ANY MORE ha ha

I hear ya (lol2)

[slideshow240]

running the same?

[Rockin03mp5]

I hate wiring...

[aMaff]

I hate wiring...

looks good though!

[Bala]

running the same?

No - but I had coilovers: KSports. There wasn't an adjustment that I didn't play with ... never fixed the fact that they were too bouncy. I yanked 'em and sold 'em.

[slideshow240]

well ill get it fixed one way or the other. pics up of the new height in the P5 section.

[mazdaspeed777]

Does anyone know how to remove sideskirts from a P5? I know they are clips but I am not sure how to undo them. If you have any how to's that would be great

[FightClubTheory]

I took the time to install and custom fit an AEM SRI.
Hacking off the bracket was a pain, as I grimed/smudged and scratched up the piping, but I feel it was worth the time and effort.
Thanks to L8R for the help and tips!

[Circuit]

Took some pics: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3902046#post3902046

[Bala]

Dropped it off at my Buddy's shop for some secret custom paint work. Figured I'd give him a plug: http://www.malibumotorcycleworks.com/ As you can see, this guy has attention to detail :D I pick it up on Saturday.

[Rockin03mp5]

Circuit,

Is that a shark fin antenna from VG?

[slideshow240]

i tore up some rear tires with all my suspension travel (shrug) i need to adjust tonight!

[TreFlip999]

got a new alternator and optima red top battery all for the low price of 490$ FTL...

[jeg0024]

holy shit

[mx-p5]

Just went outside and took pics of gauges. No, I didn't feel like getting out the Canon and tripod. Just used the point and shoot

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2566240996_ce684c184a.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3069/2565415195_a5c8d81ec8.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/2566241352_a458c26d14.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2565415303_afffa58f7c.jpg

[shane02pro5]

I'd go to the junkyard www.car-parts.com (http://www.car-parts.com) most guarantee a good part or Mazdapartszone on the forum has discounted new parts. My redtop was $125 local.


got a new alternator and optima red top battery all for the low price of 490$ FTL...

[gottacatchup]

autox

[aMaff]

autox

hotness. Smaller wheels / tires = better gearing and less weight though ;)

[gottacatchup]

hotness. Smaller wheels / tires = better gearing and less weight though ;)

Yea I know but I had the wheels first and then started autoxing. Im not nearly competitive anyways thanks to my stock suspension and since I don't plan on keeping the car that much longer don't want to start dumping money into a build although it gets more and more tempting every time I get on course.

[aMaff]

Yea I know but I had the wheels first and then started autoxing. Im not nearly competitive anyways thanks to my stock suspension and since I don't plan on keeping the car that much longer don't want to start dumping money into a build although it gets more and more tempting every time I get on course.

haha yeah that's what I figured. If you're stock still, it may not be a bad idea to pick up a set of stockers for peanuts and throw a set of solid street tires on them to start learning on (hankooks z212, potenza re01r, azenis, etc) and use them as your 'race' tires.

And the temptation only grows. See: fully prepped STS2 miata lol

[gottacatchup]

haha yeah that's what I figured. If you're stock still, it may not be a bad idea to pick up a set of stockers for peanuts and throw a set of solid street tires on them to start learning on (hankooks z212, potenza re01r, azenis, etc) and use them as your 'race' tires.

And the temptation only grows. See: fully prepped STS2 miata lol

I'm stuck in STS cause I replaced my front seats and have a "shorty" header. I thought about using my stock rims for a while but they have my winter allseasons already on em so it didn't make sense to buy 2 sets of tires. I had been running BFG's for a good while, 3 years and ~1.5 seasons but just got a new set of Dunlop star specs and damn what a difference just have to keep em cool.

[Circuit]

Threw a layer of RAAMmat into the hatch area (on top of 2 layers of Dynamat) and then a layer of Ensolite over that. Started my custom amp rack. No pics yet. Maybe some tomorrow.


Circuit,

Is that a shark fin antenna from VG?

Sure is!