What have you done to your P5 today?

[jeg0024]

its actually easier to just grab in the center of the cup holders and pull...

Or just do that I guess..

[Rockin03mp5]

Thanx guys. I'll give it a try and keep you posted.

[fishdonotbounce]

Here are a couple of pics of the change from the cleaning and installation of the new intake yesterday. First two are before shots and then some after shots. Also there's a pic of an individual bolt that I removed the rust from (one of many)

Before
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0025.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0016.jpg

After
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0027.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0028.jpg

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0026.jpg

[808MP5]

too bad your not closer... you could help me clean my engine bay as well :)

[InFlames]

just picked her up from the body shop today.

more pics to follow...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2593238353_8f0576ceb1.jpg

[Sveivo]

just picked her up from the body shop today.

more pics to follow...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2593238353_8f0576ceb1.jpg

Win!

[The ManLaw]

where do you guys get your front lips from!?!?! i've looked but havent found any

[fishdonotbounce]

lol yea I actually would too. I'm gonna look into buying a smaller steel brush attachment so I can get all into all those places I really wanna get to (and yea I know.... That's what she said)


too bad your not closer... you could help me clean my engine bay as well :)

[InFlames]

where do you guys get your front lips from!?!?! i've looked but havent found any

The one above is the MSP front lip.

I ordered mine through www.onlinemazdaparts.com

They have great prices.

[The ManLaw]

shaweet.

[Sveivo]

MSP lip = automatic win.

[The ManLaw]

yeah i either have to figure out how to use this damn internet or i just cant find the lip on the sight, looked under all front fascia locations and accesories

[InFlames]

here's the part number: 0000-86-C02-00

and link to the part on their page: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=searchCatalogOEM&siteid=214264

[bazooka joe]

i cranked the head light adj all the way down, no issue!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

just remember, MSP front lip = no stock fogs...
yeah i either have to figure out how to use this damn internet or i just cant find the lip on the sight, looked under all front fascia locations and accesories

[The ManLaw]

just remember, MSP front lip = no stock fogs...

err come by that again?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

if you go with the MSP lip then the stock P5 fogs no longer fit....

[The ManLaw]

ahh. well in that case looks like it'll be a fall into winter project for me. aka more money saved up

[Crazee D]

rollin with new shoes
http://www.mazdas247.com/members/Crazee%20D/rims/PX-5%20006a.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Crazee%20D/rims/PX-5%20013a.jpg

"Idle" (http://www.msprotege.com/members/Crazee%20D/rims/PX-5%20014.avi)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

damn, thats the first set of white RX8 rims i've seen...those are hot!

[StealthWyvern]

damn, thats the first set of white RX8 rims i've seen...those are hot!

+1(headbang)

[fishdonotbounce]

white on white P5's FTW!! represent!! lol

[justanothermp5]

idk the white makes them look sort of like mazda 3 rims

i like black or stock/gunmetal better, thats me tho

[kura808]

+1 xD

dude ur car looks nice in ur sig. haha are those catz fogs or the yellow overlays?


white on white P5's FTW!! represent!! lol

[kura808]

hehe i like 'em xD


rollin with new shoes

[TWISFM]

just ordered msp stock shifter and knob for my p5. anyone have this and have any comments for me? also ordered rock blocker 20% tinted tails. and even received my crank pulley from medeival even tho it wasnt udp like he said

[vel]

the white on white is (spank) spankin!!!!

[ForceFed]

the white on white is (spank) spankin!!!!Damn SKippy.

I am a sucker for white on white...Especially if it has a touch of CF somewhere.
Drools.

[vel]

Damn SKippy.

I am a sucker for white on white...Especially if it has a touch of CF somewhere.
Drools.

true true. i'll drink to that(beer)

[i12drivemyMP5]

Man, that w.o.w. (white on white) w/rx8s looks badass! Hope you have ultra low dusting brake pads tho. lol. The other w.o.w.s look good too BTW. Diggin the sticky, got one here for the southern chapter.

[CTt3P5]

[QUOTE=Crazee D;3921433]rollin with new shoes[QUOTE]

Dan....the RX-8 wheels in white are OMG....sexay! Nice choice in wheel and color. (thumb)

[mx-p5]

white on white is sexy with those wheels!

[magnumP5]

White on white is nice but what concerns me more is that idle! Man that sounds insane! I really need to get some cams...

[2.0t03speed]

White on white is nice but what concerns me more is that idle! Man that sounds insane! I really need to get some cams...


you idle wont be like that with the turbo twiggy sticks youd have to get some 272 integrals to get that type of idle. Theres a big difference between the n/a twiggy idle and the turbo twiggy idle

[Crazee D]

Thanks everyone for the comments!
After 3 years of modding I finally put some different rims on.
Funny how everyone does wheels as a 1st mod, but i wanted some go before show.

[fishdonotbounce]

Hey thanks man. They're actually just bluebatmobile's overlays :D


+1 xD

dude ur car looks nice in ur sig. haha are those catz fogs or the yellow overlays?

[mx-p5]

Just driving it letting the new ECU learn. Hopefully the box from Ken shows today so I can throw in the AWR side motor mount inserts tonight.

[InFlames]

rollin with new shoes

beautiful man! some JDM tails would really set your car off ;)

[mx-p5]

Put on a blue sedan grille. Fail

[mx-p5]

The MSP lip flows soooooo nice with the pro5 sideskirts! I wants one sooooo bad!

[InFlames]

one more pic of the lip..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2596162830_49157a340c.jpg

just installed the JDM tails as well...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2595343469_046b430140.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2596177256_77f33d8322.jpg

[vel]

one more pic of the lip..

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/2596162830_49157a340c.jpg

just installed the JDM tails as well...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3075/2595343469_046b430140.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3111/2596177256_77f33d8322.jpg

love the tag!!!!(alright)

[fishdonotbounce]

I actually laughed my ass off when I saw this.

Now to find it....


Put on a blue sedan grille. Fail

[mx-p5]

Joo laugh at me?

[808MP5]

im just laughing :P

[fishdonotbounce]

Jea I laugh at joo. What of it? lol

[mx-p5]

Nuthin I guess.

[Sliver5]

a STI tried to race me tonight. wtf. get a life Ahole

[fishdonotbounce]

Haha I had a modded (dunno how much but at least exhaust and BOV) Srt-4 try to race me once. He pulled up alongside me and I just looked at him and smilingly said, dude you would smoke me. End of story.

[magnumP5]

Just bought a DG lip today! Who knows how long it's going to be before I get it painted and installed but just figured I'd share. How do these things attach anyway? Mine didn't come with any hardware and there aren't any pre-drilled holes in the lip. It can't all be double-sided tape, right?

[baggdp5]

could someone PLEASE help me!!!!!!!!!!! i cant get my pix to load!! im gonna get my FS thread closed again if i cant post pix!!! please help!!!

[808MP5]

send them to me via email... and i'll load them to my picture server for you

[808MP5]

i think he said it didn't come with everything he needed...

and double sided tape will not hold that sucker on for long... just put two screws on the side and two screws underneath you should be fine

[InFlames]

yep i missed that. I was under the impression that it came with everything you needed. 808 is correct. two screws on each side and two underneath with the addition of double sided tape should do the trick.

[o.g.sk8er]

the lip only comes with 2 really small screws. lol
I used different (bigger) screws, and no tape was provided.

[magnumP5]

Ok so finding some screws isn't hard - just have to drill some holes in the lip. What did you all screw into? Just curious because the only things holding the stock inner fender liners are those cheap little plactic ones.

[808MP5]

some regular screws will work... no need to drill holes in the lip... i used some screws that had a point in them... with a little bit of pressure they should go right in. screw the lip directly to the bumper... two on the sides above the plastic hole thingy (the thing that's going into the big hole). the two underneath can go right in the middle of the vent thingys from underneath.

[o.g.sk8er]

yep...
i used 2 screws on each side of the lip, but I did drill a very small hole just to make it easier. lol when screwing them in, no need for he-man strength, just tight enough till they stop and it will be fine.
then, double sided tape...thats all I used. no problems.

[magnumP5]

Alright, sounds good, thanks guys. Just saw someone else P5 with a two-toned front lip; I'll probably do the same even though I don't have the CF lip. I'm just not sure I want to get the lower part painted because if I bump or scrape anything it's already messed up. I have half a mind to cut up my current wind splitter and put it on the lip to protect it a little. If I do that then I'd probably paint the whole lip. Still debating here...

[magnumP5]

some regular screws will work... no need to drill holes in the lip... i used some screws that had a point in them... with a little bit of pressure they should go right in. screw the lip directly to the bumper... two on the sides above the plastic hole thingy (the thing that's going into the big hole). the two underneath can go right in the middle of the vent thingys from underneath.
Have any pics of this? I'm just having a hard time thinking of where you are describing.

[bazooka joe]

Just bought a DG lip today! Who knows how long it's going to be before I get it painted and installed but just figured I'd share. How do these things attach anyway? Mine didn't come with any hardware and there aren't any pre-drilled holes in the lip. It can't all be double-sided tape, right?

dgftw!

[magnumP5]

^^^ Very nice although I have to admit it's hard not to stare at altspace's RX8. I plan on getting some bronze wheels and red lugnuts in the future so my P5 will have that same theme going on. Man, I should really try to make it up there for some of your meets. If only it weren't so far...

[fishdonotbounce]

Just took a picture of the result of the General Trim Adhesive and seat covers. Who needs 1200 dollar leather installed for a bunch more. 50 dollar pleather covers with a 10 dollar rattlecan works just fine! lol

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0030.jpg

[JDM-P5]

/\
Do a write up/how to on this.
And gets more pics too.
Looks dope!

[bucksatan]

Washed mine, added fuel stabilizer and parked it for the next three months or so. I'm going up to work in Nunavut and will be missing it. Of course, now that I have my own house I will be missing the house a lot more, but the missing of the protege will still hurt.

[CTt3P5]

Dropped off the snow tires and steelies this morning for a mount and balance and then ran some errands. Picked them up and before/after dinner I mounted them up for a test fit/drive.

They are 185/70/14 Blizzaks on 14x5.5 wheels donated from a '93 Eclipse.

Isn't she purdy?
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-SnowTireTestFitment001.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-SnowTireTestFitment002.jpg
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-SnowTireTestFitment004.jpg

Clearance in the rear wheel well
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-SnowTireTestFitment003.jpg

Mmmmmmmmm
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-SnowTireTestFitment005.jpg

[fishdonotbounce]

JDM-P5 I did a how to write up and I will have more pictures for you tomorrow. Hope you guys like it since its my first write up :D

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3924590#post3924590

[Reitrof]

A little early for winter testing Jeff??

[CTt3P5]

A little early for winter testing Jeff??

Ya, I guess so. haha But I need to buy tires due to a shitty alignment job from last winter. Since the snows are taller than what is recommended I wanted to make sure I had no fitment issues before purchasing a set of performance tires.

[ForceFed]

I swapped my P5 Front Sway bar for an MSP unit today....
......and Let me tell you..I would almost rather pull the engine than to do this job right here again.

EVERYTHING must come loose from the front suspension to get it In/Out.
Lower Frame Crossmember, Lateral Engine Crossmember, Rack..you name it..it needs to come off or be loosened.
I cant see how you could possibbly change one of these with the engine in.
EvAR!

On a Scale of 1-10....(1 the easiest) I would rank this as the following.
Engine Removed...7 out of 10
Engine Installed...High Teens out of 10
Comparison of the two bars...Not much to the eye..but they are different.
Threw in New OEM bushings while I was at it and Hit them with a spot of grease on the inside to keep them quiet for a while.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Sway%20Bar%20Swap%20001.jpg
This is what happens when End links don't cooperate.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Sway%20Bar%20Swap%20002.jpg
All of this must come loose and move to allowthe sway to be removed.
How you could do this with the engine still in the car is beyond me.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Sway%20Bar%20Swap%20003.jpg
While I was in there...I got rid of a Problematic Stud For every Protege owner on the planet who has EVER tried to change a rear motor mount.
This thing attaches the Main Harness to the Firewall in two places...ant the lower stud is Nearly IMPOSSIBLE to get off with any combination of tools available on earth.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Sway%20Bar%20Swap%20004.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Sway%20Bar%20Swap%20005.jpg

I just saved myself the trouble and got rid of it while I was in here.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Sway%20Bar%20Swap%20006.jpg
Bye -Bye.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Sway%20Bar%20Swap%20007.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/ForceFed/Project%20P5/Sway%20Bar%20Swap%20008.jpg

[RaiderH8r89]

Finally got decent pics... or rather, loaded them on the computer finally...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/XxCowgirlUpxX/beast2.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/XxCowgirlUpxX/beast.jpg

[kura808]

^^^ ooo those rims looks kool xD

[JDM-P5]

Jeff, did you forget to paint one of your amber bumper markers. Your drivers side is either dirty or kinda painted and the pass side looks unpainted.
And holy height!! ;)

[Redcoat]

Nice pics! Your drivers door's not shut properly, though...[QUOTE=RaiderH8r89;3925014]Finally got decent pics... or rather, loaded them on the computer finally...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/XxCowgirlUpxX/beast2.jpg

[RaiderH8r89]

Nice pics! Your drivers door's not shut properly, though...[QUOTE=RaiderH8r89;3925014]Finally got decent pics... or rather, loaded them on the computer finally...

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b321/XxCowgirlUpxX/beast2.jpg

yeah, operator error... lol. i didn't shut the door all the way(crazy)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

anybody run 205/45s on their stock rims on here?

[aMaff]

anybody run 205/45s on their stock rims on here?

don't see why that wouldn't work...

[evilmonkeyMSP]

the thing has 205/50s on it now lol they've been on there since we've had it...they just look so damn chunky lol

[mx-p5]

I got 215/45/17's on my Racing Harts, but, I gots some rubbage in the corners.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

well that doesnt help now does it :p stock rims are 16s

[mx-p5]

Mine are stock, from the MSP foo!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

somebody tell tylor this is a P5 thread...I think he took a hit to the head or something. lol

[mx-p5]

lol.


On topic.

I lost a wee bit of oil after being stupid.

Went to change the oil filter, and, in the process, managed to flip my Prosport sandwich plate around, so the rubber seal sealed against the rubber seal on the oil filter, which meant no seal between the plate and motor. Um DUH!

Anyways, managed to save most of the oil and got it switched around and am good to go now with some Total oil and Mobile 1 filter for the v6 626

[FightClubTheory]

Met up with A.J.(LilJae8) and bought his DG CF Front Grill off him.
Great deal and worth the 1 hour+ drive!

[mx-p5]

That looks terrible! Spare yourself the embaressment and send it to me so I can properly dispose of it!

[Rockin03mp5]

That looks terrible! Spare yourself the embaressment and send it to me so I can properly dispose of it!

I think it would match a black car better. (evil)

[mx-p5]

lol. Just kidding. Looks good!!

[FightClubTheory]

That looks terrible! Spare yourself the embaressment and send it to me so I can properly dispose of it!

Haha, ouch!
I know, it's screaming for a hood and lip, but I haven't even dropped it yet. (dunno)

[FightClubTheory]

I think it would match a black car better. (evil)

I think a black P5 would match me better.

[mx-p5]

KrazieFox is thinking on selling his Evo style carbon hood, but he is in Iowa. lol
His is yellow too, so you can get a better idea of what it will look like

[Rockin03mp5]

Haha, ouch!
I know, it's screaming for a hood and lip, but I haven't even dropped it yet. (dunno)

I've basically just started things with mine, like the cheaper, easy ones. (fog light mod, tribute nozzles, mazda6 wiper) I have a long wish list. (wheels, racing beat axle back, jdm tails)


I think a black P5 would match me better.

lol. I actually wanted a yellow p5, but got a good deal on this black one. (trade?) I always thought yellow was sweet, and hopefully easy to notice. (dang soccer moms in their big SUV's talking on the cell phones! (nuts))

[mx-p5]

I've basically just started things with mine, like the cheaper, easy ones. (fog light mod, tribute nozzles, mazda6 wiper) I have a long wish list. (wheels, racing beat axle back, jdm tails)


Good starting list. Keep your eyes peeled in the For Sale section. Deals to be had! Actually a set of black powdercoated Racing Harts from the Mazdaspeed Protege for sale right now.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

any body have any reviews on Nexen N3000 tires? And i mean on reviews for normal driving, i could give a shit about auto-x handling since these are for the P5 and it wont ever see that...

[mx-p5]

I need new tires too for the wife's car soon. I'm in same boat as you Taylor. Don't need a winter tire, just an all season with good grip and good treadlife

[aMaff]

any body have any reviews on Nexen N3000 tires? And i mean on reviews for normal driving, i could give a shit about auto-x handling since these are for the P5 and it wont ever see that...

I know you were referring to me, and I hate you for it! HAHAHA

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol I was hoping you'd figure that out LMAO

:p
I know you were referring to me, and I hate you for it! HAHAHA

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I can get all 4 tires mounted balanced out the door for under $290 through a friend. Cant beat that i dont suppose (dunno)

[mx-p5]

Where at? Might be worth it for me to come out there and get em!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

A buddy of mine works for Rent-n-roll (shut up muff) lol so he usually hooks me up...

[mx-p5]

Hmm. Gonna price em here, and if it's that much cheaper, you hook me up? I'll roll out there with cash

[aMaff]

A buddy of mine works for Rent-n-roll

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA (rlaugh)(lol2)(rofl2)










that is all

[Rockin03mp5]

Good starting list. Keep your eyes peeled in the For Sale section. Deals to be had! Actually a set of black powdercoated Racing Harts from the Mazdaspeed Protege for sale right now.

I need to check that out more often, but I'm sure the good deals are gobbled up fast.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I can see if he'd mind :)
Hmm. Gonna price em here, and if it's that much cheaper, you hook me up? I'll roll out there with cash

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol i told you to shut up hahahahahaha

yeah, that place rakes in the $ but their client base is exactly what you'd think it is.... lol

he had some chick come in to get rims put on her beat ass neon and she had stripper shoes and a skull thumping bat in the trunk or something lol....weirdos...
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA (rlaugh)(lol2)(rofl2)










that is all

[Rockin03mp5]

A buddy of mine works for Rent-n-roll (shut up muff) lol so he usually hooks me up...

Rent-n-roll... whats that?

Must be a southern thing.

[mx-p5]

rent-a-wheel type shop. Can rent or buy tires and wheels

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Rent-n-roll... whats that?

Must be a southern thing.

def not southern...they have a shit load of locals across the country...luckily my buddy isnt a tire installer or something like that...he flies out to stores and figures out why they arent producing and gets them in order...

he's out in vegas right now...he's got it rough...lol (silly)


rent-a-wheel type shop. Can rent or buy tires and wheels

[vel]

I got some 5000's, 420 tread life... not bad. got em 85 a tire. not as good as the 290. 50 bucks more. in orlando though. those were for 18's, might be cheaper for smaller. what size? i can check for ya if you want.

[Rockin03mp5]

U can rent wheels and tires???

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol yes you can....should you? probably not hahahahaha
U can rent wheels and tires???

[Rockin03mp5]

U should go there to rent your tires for auto-x and then u won't ruin your own tires.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

its rent to own...not like a damn u-haul (lol2)


U should go there to rent your tires for auto-x and then u won't ruin your own tires.

[Rockin03mp5]

def not southern...they have a shit load of locals across the country...luckily my buddy isnt a tire installer or something like that...he flies out to stores and figures out why they arent producing and gets them in order...

he's out in vegas right now...he's got it rough...lol (silly)

I've never heard of it, and the south has some crazy ideas.(shady)

[shane02pro5]

It's like on of those rent to own furniture places where you pay like 2X$$$$

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol ANYWAYS :p

back on topic here...Nexens....anyone?

They've gotta be better than the Sumimotos (sp?) that someone put on this car before we bought it (boom07)

[CTt3P5]

Jeff, did you forget to paint one of your amber bumper markers. Your drivers side is either dirty or kinda painted and the pass side looks unpainted.
And holy height!! ;)

haha Nope they are both painted and will be redone this summer. In the one pic my flash is reflecting off of the marker and it actually seems as if the nite shades is wearing off of them over time. When I redo them I am going to sand them down before painting.

[Rockin03mp5]

its rent to own...not like a damn u-haul (lol2)

Then its really not renting is it.... More like paying with installments.

Can u auto-x a u-haul??? What class would that be? (rockon)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(werd)
It's like on of those rent to own furniture places where you pay like 2X$$$$

[evilmonkeyMSP]

yeah, but miss some payments they dont send you to collections....they leave your car on blocks....seriously...
Then its really not renting is it.... More like paying with installments.

Can u auto-x a u-haul??? What class would that be? (rockon)

[mx-p5]

Can u auto-x a u-haul??? What class would that be? (rockon)

LOL! Makes me think of the Top Gear where they raced motorhomes!

[Rockin03mp5]

lol ANYWAYS :p

back on topic here...Nexens....anyone?

They've gotta be better than the Sumimotos (sp?) that someone put on this car before we bought it (boom07)

Oh, yeah...

Drove her to and from work.... she needs a wash but I've been working overtime. $ > time

It also needs to stop raining every day.

[Rockin03mp5]

yeah, but miss some payments they dont send you to collections....they leave your car on blocks....seriously...

Nice of them to not just leave it on the rotors.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol they do what they can
Nice of them to not just leave it on the rotors.

[aMaff]

it's not like 'rent superlight weight wheels on sticky tires', it's rent some 24s on rubber band for your civic....

[evilmonkeyMSP]

exactly.....

bling bling bitches... LMAO
it's not like 'rent superlight weight wheels on sticky tires', it's rent some 24s on rubber band for your civic....

[vel]

lol ANYWAYS :p

back on topic here...Nexens....anyone?

They've gotta be better than the Sumimotos (sp?) that someone put on this car before we bought it (boom07)

guess this was over looked...
I got some 5000's, 420 tread life... not bad. got em 85 a tire. not as good as the 290. 50 bucks more. in orlando though. those were for 18's, might be cheaper for smaller. what size? i can check for ya if you want... this was for pro5x2... but the 5000's are ok for the price. 420 traction single A traction. rides smooth and quieter that he dunlops i had previously

[Rockin03mp5]

it's not like 'rent superlight weight wheels on sticky tires', it's rent some 24s on rubber band for your civic....

Must be a southern thing...

Not many potholes there to ruin the 24s.

:p sorry... keep digressing

[evilmonkeyMSP]

sorry...thanks :) Im lookin at the N3000s which are more "aggressive" i believe lol im either looking at 205/50s or 205/45s....
guess this was over looked...
I got some 5000's, 420 tread life... not bad. got em 85 a tire. not as good as the 290. 50 bucks more. in orlando though. those were for 18's, might be cheaper for smaller. what size? i can check for ya if you want... this was for pro5... but the 5000's are ok for the price. 420 traction single A traction. rides smooth and quieter that he dunlops i had previously

[mx-p5]

oh, there be lots of potholes down here, and you don't have Donk's up in Michigan?

[Rockin03mp5]

oh, there be lots of potholes down here, and you don't have Donk's up in Michigan?

The potholes here seem to reproduce really fast.

There are plenty of people with "donk's" here, but mostly in SUV's.

(i'm assuming a donk is a dork with with big rims on a crappy car)

[aMaff]

(i'm assuming a donk is a dork with with big rims on a crappy car)

that's a pretty accurate description

[shane02pro5]

^And usually some ugly ass sparkley paint!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Donk =

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p318/Cedfly/donk68zept6.jpg

and it gets worse...

[shane02pro5]

That thing must have a 40' turning radius!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

shit when your car looks THAT good you dont need to turn, the earth turns for you... (jerkit)

[Rockin03mp5]

Donk =

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p318/Cedfly/donk68zept6.jpg

and it gets worse...

(yupnope)(lol)(lol)(lol)(blarf):wtf:

it gets worse? (eekdance)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

yes, yes it does....see here...

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123705309


(yupnope)(lol)(lol)(lol)(blarf):wtf:

it gets worse? (eekdance)

[Rockin03mp5]

yes, yes it does....see here...

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123705309

:wtf: (ohsnap!)

[JDM-P5]

Donk =

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p318/Cedfly/donk68zept6.jpg

and it gets worse...

Yah...well must be slingin' rock, because I spy Ferrari in the back ground.





(poke)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Money |= taste

lol

[A louie]

Ordered s-pipe, heat shield, and msp mani :)

Now on the lookout for turbo (eekdance)

[Sveivo]

Donk =

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p318/Cedfly/donk68zept6.jpg

and it gets worse...

"Gettin' in my Chevy is like climbin' up a building!" Whoa...

BTW those rims are becoming quite commonplace, if I do say so myself. Hehe.

[justanothermp5]

Ordered s-pipe, heat shield, and msp mani :)

Now on the lookout for turbo (eekdance)

i got someone who PMed me about tryin to sell his turbo

let me check my pm's and give you his name

[justanothermp5]

his name is MSPLIFE go pm him and ask him about it

[A louie]

Alright thanks bro, I'm going to pm him now!

[RaiderH8r89]

"Gettin' in my Chevy is like climbin' up a building!" Whoa...

BTW those rims are becoming quite commonplace, if I do say so myself. Hehe.

Yeah, they are suprisingly common here in SoCal... you find them coming up quickly... although i duck every time I see em, cuz I fear a drive-by...(gun)

[bazooka joe]

filled her up, got combined mileage of 27 mpg, not bad!(drinks) i bet on a nice highway drive i could get close to 30...?

[Bala]

Took the Kiddos to daycare, filled up the tank for $0.80 less per gallon than what it cost me in Los Angeles, parked it in the driveway of my new house in Texas and stared at my garage full of boxes ... Time to get busy (like I ever stopped).

[StealthWyvern]

Took the Kiddos to daycare, filled up the tank for $0.80 less per gallon than what it cost me in Los Angeles, parked it in the driveway of my new house in Texas and stared at my garage full of boxes ... Time to get busy (like I ever stopped).

Nice I bet you love the lower gas prices. lol I bet cost of living to is a ton less! Just curious what do you do for a living?

[FightClubTheory]

filled her up, got combined mileage of 27 mpg, not bad!(drinks) i bet on a nice highway drive i could get close to 30...?

Nice!
It's sad that we even have to celebrate such things.
How many miles do you usually get on a full tank?

[CTt3P5]

Took the Kiddos to daycare, filled up the tank for $0.80 less per gallon than what it cost me in Los Angeles, parked it in the driveway of my new house in Texas and stared at my garage full of boxes ... Time to get busy (like I ever stopped).

Glad to hear you arrived safely! If you should have any spare car parts in those boxes, just ship them to me. Fewer boxes for you to unpack. heehee

[Bala]

Glad to hear you arrived safely! If you should have any spare car parts in those boxes, just ship them to me. Fewer boxes for you to unpack. heehee

lol - I'll be setting up another fs thread in the next week or two. I've only got one Pro now (sold the MSP last week).

[Bala]

Nice I bet you love the lower gas prices. lol I bet cost of living to is a ton less! Just curious what do you do for a living?

Word. I'm having reverse price shock across the board. My wife and I are both RN's. I work adult ICU, she does pediatrics and IT work. Job security for life ... beats getting laid off every three years when I worked Aerospace.

[justanothermp5]

^if you have a dg lip in there somewhere i call dibs right now haha

[evilmonkeyMSP]

question....if we use the 626 oil filter, do we dump in a full 4 qts?

[CTt3P5]

question....if we use the 626 oil filter, do we dump in a full 4 qts?

yessir....it is a beautiful thing.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

what year v6 is it for? I can never remember lol

[mx-p5]

It's a 20x1.5 thread filter

[aMaff]

what year v6 is it for? I can never remember lol


It's a 20x1.5 thread filter

totally didn't answer the question lol

[mx-p5]

that's how I looked it up at Autozone. I think all the v6 626's had the same thread pitch as teh pro5. i looked up a 99 and an 03 and they all had the same thread ptich

[aMaff]

they all have the same pitch, but the bigger V6s had a bigger filter. I want to say 2000 ish?

[CTt3P5]

they all have the same pitch, but the bigger V6s had a bigger filter. I want to say 2000 ish?

Beat ya by this much **holds fingers together very closely**

[aMaff]

I don't know what you're talking about

[mx-p5]

the filter is bigger for the v6 yes, but, thread pitch is the same. I'm running a 03 v6 Mobile 1 filter on mine now

[CTt3P5]

I don't know what you're talking about

ya bastard....blatant abuse of mod powers I tell ya. Get me mah phone so I cans dials the 911 numbah and report ya. lol

Oh yeah part # is 3323 for the Bosch filter and like muff said (;)) years are 2000-2002

[aMaff]

the filter is bigger for the v6 yes, but, thread pitch is the same. I'm running a 03 v6 Mobile 1 filter on mine now
obviously, or it wouldn't work....................


ya bastard....blatant abuse of mod powers I tell ya. Get me mah phone so I cans dials the 911 numbah and report ya. lol

hahaaaaaaaaa I got you good you fucker! (nana)

(rofl)

[CTt3P5]

hahaaaaaaaaa I got you good you fucker! (nana)

(rofl)

Only 'cause you got 'god powers'.

[aMaff]

Only 'cause you got 'god powers'.

What're you talking about? I didn't do anything... and I don't take kindly to being worshiped.

[CTt3P5]

I bOw DoWn To YoUr MyScHiEvIoUs WaYs

[slideshow240]

today i wish someone would buy my wheels ha ha. and i drove it work.... every day is a good day in the wagon

[vel]

what is the benefit of using the 626 filter?

[aMaff]

what is the benefit of using the 626 filter?

larger capacity, so you can run a full 4 quarts instead of the 3.xx that the owners manual mandates...

[evilmonkeyMSP]

00-02 FTW! Thanks guys...

[CTt3P5]

today i wish someone would buy my wheels ha ha. and i drove it work.... every day is a good day in the wagon

What kind of wheels you got f/s?

[mx-p5]

Jeff, what happened with the black Racing Harts?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

So Im going w/ some Kuhmo ASTs for the P5 :D just confirmed price... woot! sticking w/ 205/50s

[aMaff]

So Im going w/ some Kuhmo ASTs for the P5 :D just confirmed price... woot! sticking w/ 205/50s

not a bad choice :)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

for only $40 more than the Nexen's it was an easy choice...

[CTt3P5]

Jeff, what happened with the black Racing Harts?

Still waiting for him to post up pics of each wheel and the tires. If they are stock MSP size, than I will have to ask him to have them unmounted or I can have it done and then I will need to buy the proper size tire and have them mounted.


So Im going w/ some Kuhmo ASTs for the P5 :D just confirmed price... woot! sticking w/ 205/50s

GL with them. I currently have them in that same size but not too happy with the wear. I had them installed in Oct of 2006 and they have approx 25k and rears are at 3/32 and fronts are at 5/32. That is my only gripe with them as handling (wet/dry) is very good.

[aMaff]

GL with them. I currently have them in that same size but not too happy with the wear. I had them installed in Oct of 2006 and they have approx 25k and rears are at 3/32 and fronts are at 5/32. That is my only gripe with them as handling (wet/dry) is very good.

did you rotate them regularly? And how's your alignment look?

[Rockin03mp5]

today i wish someone would buy my wheels ha ha. and i drove it work.... every day is a good day in the wagon

I'll take em for $50 bucks. You didn't say how much.

Today on my way home I got her up to 90 mph on the interstate to get some distance between me and some morons who cant drive. She is screaming at that speed, but still so smooth.

[mx-p5]

Yeah, at 90, you can pretty much watch the gas gauge go down

[aMaff]

Yeah, at 90, you can pretty much watch the gas gauge go down

Not really. I do it all the time going through florida. I mean, your mileage is worse, sure, but on a long trip the time you save is worth it.


As a side note, a buddy of mine drove a friend's roadrunner (old school yo!). He said if you floored it on the interstate, you could literally watch the needle drop. Now THAT is a sinking feeling.

[mx-p5]

My dad's F250 was that way. You stepped on it and the gauge dropped.

[Rockin03mp5]

Yeah, at 90, you can pretty much watch the gas gauge go down

She has been doing good though. I've been averaging around 29-30 mpg (mostly interstate at around 68mph) and right now i have around 300 miles with about a third of a tank left. (needle half way between .5 and .25)

Are you always on here when I am??? Or are you just always here???

[mx-p5]

umm...no comment

[CTt3P5]

did you rotate them regularly? And how's your alignment look?

They have been rotated every 6mos and alignment has been done within a week after rotation.

Of course last Oct. Firestone couldn't get the PS rear 'toe' in spec. Now that tire is on the front (rotated in April) and I noticed that it is wearing unevenly. The entire inside of the tread is almost smooth and even with the inner sidewall.

Last alignment (April) Firestone had everything to factory spec. Once I get new tires I will get the alignment done again.

[Rockin03mp5]

umm...no comment

lol :p

[Rockin03mp5]

They have been rotated every 6mos and alignment has been done within a week after rotation.

Of course last Oct. Firestone couldn't get the PS rear 'toe' in spec. Now that tire is on the front (rotated in April) and I noticed that it is wearing unevenly. The entire inside of the tread is almost smooth and even with the inner sidewall.

Last alignment (April) Firestone had everything to factory spec. Once I get new tires I will get the alignment done again.

Check out my review of Firestone (post #4)

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123710509

[CTt3P5]

Only thing I have gone there for is the lifetime alignment. At my visit for the second alignment they tried to get me to authorize some recommend service and I said no. $76 + tax to change spark plugs! (jerkit)

I have to put some blame on me as the cashier pointed out to me that the one tire was out of spec. His excuse was that the tech could not get both rear wheels in spec at the same time. I should have insisted that I wasn't leaving until it was done properly. And when I do go back for the next alignment, I will be talking to a manager to see if there is anything that can be done for my situation.

Glad to hear that they refunded you for the shitty work they performed.

[A louie]

Getting a sr20 t25 from a friend this week or sometime during the week. He is upgrading and building his motor for a gt28!. Getting it for 100 bucks with little to no shaft play! Now for front mount and ecu!

[slideshow240]

building an sr20 for a GT28?! ha ha ha funniest post all day!! A GT28 off an s15 i guess is what your saying right? a GT28 at 15 psi would not even phase an sr20. i had a stock sr20det with an HKS GT-RS at 18 psi (not good ha ha) for 2 or 3 races with no problems and dailied at 14PSI and never ahd aproblems. now my motor is semi built and i will NEVAR have problems even at 350WHP plus.

[A louie]

Haha nah not even close. You read it wrong or I said it wrong lol

He has a msp which he is currently building to handle a gt28rs with upgraded t04e wheel.

He used to have a 240sx with the t25 turbo, which is also the same as the stock msp gt2554r. You just need a adapter plate for the inlet and outlet. I am buying the t25 off of him to use with my setup (for the wagon) since he doesn't need it. It has about 50k on it and if the turbo goes bad, I can get a rebuild kit for like 100 for it. Or he can get it which I can get from him lol

I am not talking about 240s/nissans here haha

[justanothermp5]

They have been rotated every 6mos and alignment has been done within a week after rotation.

Of course last Oct. Firestone couldn't get the PS rear 'toe' in spec. Now that tire is on the front (rotated in April) and I noticed that it is wearing unevenly. The entire inside of the tread is almost smooth and even with the inner sidewall.

Last alignment (April) Firestone had everything to factory spec. Once I get new tires I will get the alignment done again.

i think its the tires man, i tried to get mine aligned at a firestone last yeartoo, i had the ast's on all four wheels and they said they couldnt align them all the way and that what they did was the best they could do, the car pulled to the left HARD!

then 3 months later, a strip of rubber from the middle of the passenger front tire came off and got lodged in my brakes
had to take the brakes apart to get it out and had to get two new front tires

the people at firestone said that it looked like was drifting with the tires (WTF?)

got the 2 new tires installed at firestone and what did they do? scratch the shit ot of my rims, (painted stockers)
they even managed to put some gouges in there in the middle of the wheel
the outside edge i can understand, but the middle??? so now my front two rims look like dick

im never dealing with them again, even if its free

[Rockin03mp5]

(blarf)Firestone(gun)(piss)

(2thumbs)DIY(headbang)

I just need more tools.

[aMaff]

the people at firestone said that it looked like was drifting with the tires (WTF?)

LOL that's awesome

[magnumP5]

I drove her for the first time in about a month on Sunday and have been steadily driving her for the past few days. Took a few tries to get her started up but she's back to her usual oil-burning self :)

[fishdonotbounce]

Check out what I got in today! That's going on in a few hours along with the AWR front mount :D

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0038.jpg

[fishdonotbounce]

and no, the walls aren't pink. They're like a tan orange or something lol.

[Sveivo]

Check out what I got in today! That's going on in a few hours along with the AWR front mount :D

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0038.jpg

Ahh shiet! I've had mine for 4 years now. LOL

[fishdonotbounce]

Ok guys so I just spent 4 hours trying to loosen a bolt and I succesfully accomplished nothing. Does anyone know how much a shop would charge to change out the front mount? also, How much would a muffler shop charge to take off my old muffler and put on the Mazda sport muffler? The two bolts are rusted to shit and I can't even get the rust off enough to get a wrench on it. Thanks for the input guys.

[MTV]

$20 to swap axle backs when I changed my exhaust. Take it to an exhaust shop...

[fishdonotbounce]

Thank you for the info man. How long did it take them? Not long I assume

[MTV]

Thank you for the info man. How long did it take them? Not long I assume

10 minutes lol

[fishdonotbounce]

LOL good cause my attempt + 7 years of rust = fail

[mx-p5]

I attempted to remove my stock exhaust from mine at 50K miles, bolts were rusted and required being cutoff. So, i suggest mufflershop. Also, did you try using PB Blaster?

[fishdonotbounce]

I'm at 80k and they PB blaster was like trying to use a super soaker to put out a house fire. How long did it take them to cut them off and put new ones in? How much did it cost?

[MTV]

Heat them up

[mx-p5]

I'm at 80k and they PB blaster was like trying to use a super soaker to put out a house fire. How long did it take them to cut them off and put new ones in? How much did it cost?

You got a PM, but I'll post here for everyone else too

I took the car to my local mechanic, not an exhaust shop, and they charged me $60 to remove stock and put in the Magnaflow Catback

They had to cut the bolts with a torch to get em off and put new bolts in

[Rockin03mp5]

Sounds like about as much fun as I had trying to get my fog light off to replace a bulb. About 6 soakings of PB blaster and 2-3 hours of trying to crank on it. Finally got enough leverage and the damn nut moved.

As for today, she just sat in the rain...

It's been raining a lot here. Next 4 days it suppose to rain more.

Look at them rusty rotors!!! FTW!!!

(dang photobucket maintenance)

[CTt3P5]

I'm at 80k and they PB blaster was like trying to use a super soaker to put out a house fire. How long did it take them to cut them off and put new ones in? How much did it cost?

Took my car to the local Meineke. I was there a total of 10 minutes (they cut them off with a torch, then tied the pipes to the frame with a hanger) and it cost me $10. After a very loud ride home, I installed the axle back and new gasket in minutes.

[mx-p5]

Dance Daddy just solved the problem. $10 to have em cut off the old, then install the new one yourself!

Win!

[CTt3P5]

Thank you...thank you. haha

I should also add to call the shop first. I called Midas first and 1) they couldn't do it for a couple of hours, 2) they wanted $40 to just remove the old one.

I called Meineke and the guy said to come down and they could get me right on a lift and get me out the door.

Your experiences with local shops/chains could vary depending on who is working there.

What's up Tylor? Shouldn't you be chasing the kids with a truck?

[mx-p5]

I'm at work! And the "kids" are scared to death of the new truck! Cornered the puppy and he started peeing.

Also, got the camera mount in the car, got a few vids this morning of the Magnaflow from inside with windows down and up i will post later tonight

[CTt3P5]

I'm at work! And the "kids" are scared to death of the new truck! Cornered the puppy and he started peeing.

Also, got the camera mount in the car, got a few vids this morning of the Magnaflow from inside with windows down and up i will post later tonight

hahahaha Hope your wife wasn't too upset with you for chasing and cornering the kids.

I will take a look for your vids later....you planning to auto-x

[mx-p5]

I would like to at least once. The mount was $15 shipped, so I couldn't say no. I also plan to take the car to Moroso speedway for an open track day just to do it, so i got the camera mount.

I can now document my 17 sec. 1/4 mile runs now!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

So we'll actually have a video of grass growing! Sweet!
I would like to at least once. The mount was $15 shipped, so I couldn't say no. I also plan to take the car to Moroso speedway for an open track day just to do it, so i got the camera mount.

I can now document my 17 sec. 1/4 mile runs now!

[aMaff]

So we'll actually have a video of grass growing! Sweet!

damn it, I was hoping for paint drying (sad2)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

you cant get that on film...way to fast!
damn it, I was hoping for paint drying (sad2)

[CTt3P5]

damn it, I was hoping for paint drying (sad2)

Can't always get what we want now, can we?

[mx-p5]

I actually can get vid of paint drying for you Maff. Gotta repaint the rear bumper cover. I'll see what I can do for you tonight

[aMaff]

Can't always get what we want now, can we?
apparently we can!!!!!

I actually can get vid of paint drying for you Maff. Gotta repaint the rear bumper cover. I'll see what I can do for you tonight

<3 tylor :p

[fishdonotbounce]

Sorry to bring it back up, but am I gonna need a new gasket for the axleback install?

[aMaff]

Sorry to bring it back up, but am I gonna need a new gasket for the axleback install?

maybe :)

They're cheap as hell, you might as well grab one. Depends on what condition they're in.

[fishdonotbounce]

Cool thanks :D Local dealer should have them right?

[aMaff]

Cool thanks :D Local dealer should have them right?

Sure, just bring anal lube with you. Advance auto / NAPA should have them at much better prices.

[fishdonotbounce]

Lol cool. Thank you much.

[fishdonotbounce]

Hey which one of these are the gasket?

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductList.aspx?parttype=97&ptset=A&searchfor=Exhaust+Pipe%2fFlange+Gasket

[aMaff]

I haven't touched the P5 exhaust in a REALLY long time, but I believe that this one is it:
http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=BAR&MfrPartNumber=0396055&PartType=97&PTSet=A

[mx-p5]

Just got a call from wife. metal on metal grinding in the rear wheels. Ghey.

Hi ho, hi ho, it's to the mechanic I go

[Rockin03mp5]

Got to love the rear brakes on the p5....

Had the same problem a few months ago.

Thrown pad ftl.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

just do the pads yourself :p
Just got a call from wife. metal on metal grinding in the rear wheels. Ghey.

Hi ho, hi ho, it's to the mechanic I go

[Rockin03mp5]

Just get to it before it puts a big gouge in the rotor, like mine did. I needed new ones anyways.

[Sveivo]

Ok guys so I just spent 4 hours trying to loosen a bolt and I succesfully accomplished nothing. Does anyone know how much a shop would charge to change out the front mount? also, How much would a muffler shop charge to take off my old muffler and put on the Mazda sport muffler? The two bolts are rusted to shit and I can't even get the rust off enough to get a wrench on it. Thanks for the input guys.

Just cut the bolt off with a saw. And install the new ones. Worry about the old and busted shit later. I had to cut mine off. Took a couple hours...

I attempted to remove my stock exhaust from mine at 50K miles, bolts were rusted and required being cutoff. So, i suggest mufflershop. Also, did you try using PB Blaster?

I had to cut mine off at 15K miles!!! (braindead Just one of them, actually, but still.

[CTt3P5]

I haven't touched the P5 exhaust in a REALLY long time, but I believe that this one is it:
http://www.partsamerica.com/productdetail.aspx?MfrCode=BAR&MfrPartNumber=0396055&PartType=97&PTSet=A

I think maff is right....it has been so long since I did mine. I bought mine at a a local dealer and IIRC it was around $10.

That said I would also recommend buying one. Better to spend a few bucks and be prepared than take it off to find the oe crumbling apart (like mine did).

[Sveivo]

I think maff is right....it has been so long since I did mine. I bought mine at a a local dealer and IIRC it was around $10.

That said I would also recommend buying one. Better to spend a few bucks and be prepared than take it off to find the oe crumbling apart (like mine did).

His didn't come with a gasket? That's a failure. Mine did.

Fishdonotbounce, you got ripped dude. Go back and require a gasket!

[mx-p5]

I don't have the time before tomorrow night to do brakes on her car. The metal was the indicators. Rotors are still good, so, should be picking it up after work with new pads

[fishdonotbounce]

thanks for the help guys. i'm gonna go ahead and have them take the axleback off saturday and i'll buy the gasket tomorrow. I bought the exhaust off of a forum member so it didn't come with a new gasket. $5 for a gasket isn't bad though so I'm not worried.

As far as the mount goes, I didn't get the bolt that goes through the middle of the front mount with my mounts since I bought it off a fellow forum member so I would have to reuse my old bolt. That's why I didn't just cut it off yesterday. I'll have to look into where I can get one of those bolts and nuts some over the weekend. I'm not in as much of a hurry to get my front mount on as I am in getting my exhaust and struts put in. Tokico Blues just came in yesterday. It was like Christmas up until I couldn't replace the exhaust or motor mount. It was kinda like getting that shiny red bike and then having it get run over by a garbage truck the same day.

[mx-p5]

Alright question for you guys


I have the MP3 ECU now and I just made a hard pull through the RPM's but as I hit 4500K, rpm's just stopped and almost dropped.

Is this due to the ECU being tuned to not have VTCS? Did I just get kicked in the groin again by the VTCS system??

[aMaff]

Alright question for you guys


I have the MP3 ECU now and I just made a hard pull through the RPM's but as I hit 4500K, rpm's just stopped and almost dropped.

Is this due to the ECU being tuned to not have VTCS? Did I just get kicked in the groin again by the VTCS system??

mine's never done that. ever.

[Sveivo]

thanks for the help guys. i'm gonna go ahead and have them take the axleback off saturday and i'll buy the gasket tomorrow. I bought the exhaust off of a forum member so it didn't come with a new gasket. $5 for a gasket isn't bad though so I'm not worried.

As far as the mount goes, I didn't get the bolt that goes through the middle of the front mount with my mounts since I bought it off a fellow forum member so I would have to reuse my old bolt. That's why I didn't just cut it off yesterday. I'll have to look into where I can get one of those bolts and nuts some over the weekend. I'm not in as much of a hurry to get my front mount on as I am in getting my exhaust and struts put in. Tokico Blues just came in yesterday. It was like Christmas up until I couldn't replace the exhaust or motor mount. It was kinda like getting that shiny red bike and then having it get run over by a garbage truck the same day.
That happens a lot! LOL. Wait until you do your suspension!

[mx-p5]

Andrew, you have an MP3 ecu and VTCS still in your intake mani?

[aMaff]

Andrew, you have an MP3 ecu and VTCS still in your intake mani?

yeah. The VTCS is not in use at all once the car warms up, so that shouldn't make a difference

[mx-p5]

Hmm. Then what caused the sudden drop in power? I'll try to get a video of it on my way home today

[evilmonkeyMSP]

hopefully its a MP3 ECU and not an MSP ecu lol

[magnumP5]

^^^ Haha that would suck immensely. I can't even imagine how an N/A car would run with one of those.

[mx-p5]

It's an MP3, had it checked already by Nick.

Also, still gotta figure why it stalls out idling after putting gas in the tank.

[Rockin03mp5]

It's an MP3, had it checked already by Nick.

Also, still gotta figure why it stalls out idling after putting gas in the tank.

Dude are you still on here??

(wait... so am I)

Edit: sure leave now!

[Foolish]

Call off the Hardy Boys, I've solved my own "Case of the Evil Clunk!" I finally got the rear of the P5 up in the air today to see if I could track down the source of the "new and improved" rear-end clunk that developed a few weeks ago.

It turns out the right-side sway-bar bushing is all smashed up and coming out of its bracket! So, short of getting the sway-bar relocation brackets, what's my best bet for new sway bar bushings? It's got the AWR 21mm bar.

[808MP5]

get new bushings from awr