What have you done to your P5 today??

[Kansei]

68 dings that I could count.
Final estimate.....$1800 damage for my car.

Do you know how exactly they remove the dents? Do they just somehow pop them all out?

In other news, my car is sitting in the garage jacked up with the front wheels off because I thought it wouldn't me much of an issue to get what remained of my original endlinks off. Ha, I was wrong. I got the air chisel all set up, but then I realized it was almost 1am and I don't think the other people living in the building would appreciate the noise :P

I guess I could dremel them off, I dunno. I almost want to give up and just get a new front sway bar but I don't think I really want one much stiffer than stock, I kinda like how it was with stock front and MSP rear.

[dave45090]

I know all about hail damage. Mine is getting fixed right now.

I saw your post. Hail storm at redneck's house = new paint scheme. Nice. Can't wait to see the results.

[rednecks_r_us]

Do you know how exactly they remove the dents? Do they just somehow pop them all out?

In other news, my car is sitting in the garage jacked up with the front wheels off because I thought it wouldn't me much of an issue to get what remained of my original endlinks off. Ha, I was wrong. I got the air chisel all set up, but then I realized it was almost 1am and I don't think the other people living in the building would appreciate the noise :P

I guess I could dremel them off, I dunno. I almost want to give up and just get a new front sway bar but I don't think I really want one much stiffer than stock, I kinda like how it was with stock front and MSP rear.


I was lucky that my hail damage wasn't all that deep. We were able to block sand my roof and the tops of my doors down to almost metal. Then with primer and paint they will be gone.


Since I don't have photo shop this was done in "paint" similar to what my car will look like.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/P5%20Paint%20job/paint%202%20(Small).JPG

[Kansei]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/P5%20Paint%20job/paint%202%20(Small).JPG

Awesome. I had seen your thread about the hail damage and sanding and stuff, but I didn't know exactly how you were getting it repainted. That shoul look really cool.

[rednecks_r_us]

Well I wanted something to tie in my black rims. So they didn't look so much like winter steelies

[anarchistchiken]

Bill you damn ricer. You live in Arizona and you're willingly putting black paint on your car?

Just kidding about the ricer part, I think it'lll look good, but you're still out of your damn mind.

[JOMO]

Changing and fixing my oil leak in about 6hrs. Its 4:30 am right now. Sleepy time.

[Protege52003]

detailed yesterday with astral's help with the clay-bar!

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123632265

thanks again astral......

Astral: 5
Ryan: 1

-R

[bazooka joe]

detailed yesterday with astral's help with the clay-bar!

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123632265

thanks again astral......

Astral: 5
Ryan: 1

-R

hahaha...love the score!!:)

[rednecks_r_us]

Bill you damn ricer. You live in Arizona and you're willingly putting black paint on your car?

Just kidding about the ricer part, I think it'lll look good, but you're still out of your damn mind.

Hahaha....LOL Its a custom mixed black paint. It's a deep, dark black with blue mica in it. Also there will be blue pearl ghost flames in the black as well.

There are plenty of all black cars in Arizona. Besides I live in the mountains above 5000 feet. Remember i get snow. So the black in relation to the stereotype arizona heat won't really bother me. My only concern is dust and keeping it clean.

My painter was going to work on my car this weekend so hopefully it will be painted by Monday. Then let it cure so it can be wet sanded, cut and polished. I need it by next Saturday for an AZMC mountain run.

[Protege52003]

hahaha...love the score!!:)

he has been up for some time.........

[Protege52003]

Kartboy finally fully-installed!

[altspace]

Nice work. Did they not have yellow stiching to match?

[Protege52003]

Nice work. Did they not have yellow stiching to match?
i totally forgot about the stitching on the MSP seats.....would have looked nice. Figired I would get the red to go with the calipers.......

Oh-well!

[rednecks_r_us]

Kartboy finally fully-installed!


That looks good. Where did that come from. I need one with blue stitching.

[2k2silvermp5]

I just installed my dg carbon fiber gauge bezel surround that my fiancee bought me.

[Protege52003]

That looks good. Where did that come from. I need one with blue stitching.

Mazda Protege (99-03)
Blue Stitch, for standard shifter, 149090
58.00 50.00 http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/images/AddToCartLightGray.gif (http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/cart///149090)
http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/sale////searchkeyword/shift_boots

Horsepowerfreaks.com and they get the goods to you fast.

-R

[Protege52003]

I just installed my dg carbon fiber gauge bezel surround that my fiancee bought me.

pics? Sure it looks nice!

[altspace]

Which are made by www.srshiftboots.com

[Kansei]

hmm today I spent quite a bit of time with the air chisel trying to get what remained of my old endlinks off my front sway bar to no avail. I then went to the dremel with a reinforced cutting wheel, and I got the steel ball off on one side. I gave up at this point because I realized that I don't have any drill bits good enough to drill out that steel, and on top of that the battery for my drill wasn't charged.

I put the car back together and drove around for a while and stumbled upon an abandoned building that happens to have an OK view of part of the city skyline so I stopped and snapped a few shots.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/KanseiZM/roc/kanseizm_roc5.jpg

More here:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2415084

[dave45090]

Wow Chris that looks good. Don't you have some homework to do? Out here making some of us look bad....lol. Seriously your car is mad clean.

[Kansei]

Out here making some of us look bad

ahem
http://www.msprotege.com/members/KanseiZM/kanseizm_rust.jpg

Yeah that's from like 2 or 3 weeks ago. freakin great lakes region winters.

Yes I do have homework to do, that's why I'm on the forums right now :P

[Brian MP5T]

Holy crap, you still have that plastic thing?

[Kansei]

Holy crap, you still have that plastic thing?

The shield things? yes, of course a few screws are missing but w/e

[JDM-P5]

Gave the Panda a wash and took her downtown for some picky pics:
http://my.prostreetonline.com/album/jdm-p5/P5City.JPG
http://my.prostreetonline.com/album/jdm-p5/P5City2.JPG
http://my.prostreetonline.com/album/jdm-p5/P5City3.JPG
http://my.prostreetonline.com/album/jdm-p5/P5City4.JPG

[wagonwhatmp5]

hey phil the car is look fuckin hawt dude keep us posted and keep up the good work

[Protege52003]

Holy crap, you still have that plastic thing?

yeah, i should take a pic like this under my car and all the plastic stuff is gone........

looking good chris......

-R

[JDM-P5]

hey phil the car is look fuckin hawt dude keep us posted and keep up the good work
Thanks...I just got a black gauge cluster & the rear hatch & valance covers. Since I'm shipping off to Qatar in less than a month for 4 months, when I get back, I'll finish up w/the interior & a cf hood. That's gonna be it for the 5. I'll be getting a 1st gen Miata as my poor-ject car and using the 5 as a dedicated daily driver. As always, stay tuned.

[Breeegz]

^be sure to hit up the Bar-bingo, if it's still going on...

or Thursday night bingo --good times had by all

[JDM-P5]

^be sure to hit up the Bar-bingo, if it's still going on...

or Thursday night bingo --good times had by all

I'll keep that in mind...I'm looking forward to it.

[Breeegz]

^first time?

[JDM-P5]

To the desert...yes.

[Liquid_Ag]

ahh j00r a virgin

[Breeegz]

To the desert...yes.

If they let you, go off base.. There is a mall that is eerily western (ever wanted a hand-made tailored suit for under $200), and be sure to visit "the Pearl Shop" (you can ask almost anyone about either place) Not only can you get pearls for cheap, the owner makes the most amazing wood wall art that makes you go (omg) I havent seen anything like it before or since...

beau
PS you are going to the hottest place on earth...

[rednecks_r_us]

Shaved the rear emblems and removed the rear bumper guard step plastic thing. Started the metal work for the concealed neons under the hood.

[JDM-P5]

If they let you, go off base.. There is a mall that is eerily western (ever wanted a hand-made tailored suit for under $200), and be sure to visit "the Pearl Shop" (you can ask almost anyone about either place) Not only can you get pearls for cheap, the owner makes the most amazing wood wall art that makes you go (omg) I havent seen anything like it before or since...

beau
PS you are going to the hottest place on earth...

Word...yeah...I'll be doing that...and checking out the bazaars....i'll be forced to buy jewelry...freaking gf....that's the FIRST thing she asked about...

[Kansei]

Hmm. Yesterday I installed my Greddy black chrome counterweighted knob (sorry no pics, but it's the spherical greddy knob that everyone gets). It sites more than an inch lower than the stock knob and the Mazda3 knob, and now even lower because I crossthreaded the greddy knob screwing it on over and over and trying to get my shaundarbie boot to sit right with it so I had to cut half an inch or so off my TWM's threading so that the knob would screw down far enough to grab the boot.

Today I got my S2000 antenna and slapped it on, I took a couple pics with my cameraphone but I don't have it paired (bluetooth) with my desktop so I'll upload the pics later when I get my laptop out of the car. It's nearly twice as long as my old shorty but I really like the look because it's also a lot thicker and flexible.

[Protege52003]

she was in the garage all day becasue it was suppsed to rain today. taking her for a ride in 15 minutes......going to visit my first niece in the hospital!

-R

[aMaff]

she was in the garage all day becasue it was suppsed to rain today. taking her for a ride in 15 minutes......going to visit my first niece in the hospital!

-R
yeah, I hear that water is terrible for our cars...goes straight throught the body panels (boom07)

[MyZmZm]

Treated her to 3.5L of fresh Amsoil... after driving through a HUGE mud pit to pull into the shop. I guess it's a good thing the summers aren't on the car yet. Now I have to go give her a bath to get the mud off; will probably clay and wax her again too if the detail bay at work is free (the best part about working at the dealership :D ) and pay some attention under the hood... not looking forward to that, it's a MESS after winter. :(

[bazooka joe]

she was in the garage all day becasue it was suppsed to rain today. taking her for a ride in 15 minutes......going to visit my first niece in the hospital!

-R

congrats uncle!

[Brian MP5T]

http://i5.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/bc/3f/eb_1.JPG

[Crime Dog]

Bought some P21S wheel cleaner for mine. That's it.

[RicesP5]

getting ready to go wash it .. and clay bar it. and then good ole hand wax wiht classic gold series megiurs wax. yay

[NJP5Guy]

ran her through the car wash at work. shes still really dirty though. damn birds and their poop.

[bazooka joe]

ran her through the car wash at work. shes still really dirty though. damn birds and their poop.

washed, and cleaned the ngine bay a bit! summer tires and wheels tomorrow..woot, woot!

[Kansei]

washed, and cleaned the ngine bay a bit! summer tires and wheels tomorrow..woot, woot!

sweet, but you run 17s for your winter wheels right? Other than the mushiness of snow tires do you really notice much of a difference going from 17 to 18?

[bazooka joe]

sweet, but you run 17s for your winter wheels right? Other than the mushiness of snow tires do you really notice much of a difference going from 17 to 18?

well i don't run snows ( i don't go out in the snow with the car) the main difference is the side wall, the low profile tire on the 18 makes it a bit harsh, but it's only on really bad bumps.

[ke20sprinter]

I got some used Volk Racing rims (evolution4) from this company in City of Industry, CA...17x7 +45...I will be polishing the lip myself.

http://rbmotoring.com/gallery/albums.php

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ke20sprinter/rims2.JPG

WiL

[Kansei]

those look really good!

Today I bought some HIDs and some CF goodies :)

[bazooka joe]

those look really good!

Today I bought some HIDs and some CF goodies :)

you bought stuff...you haven't done squat to your car today (stole my lights)

[djp5]

luminics titanium white low beam bulbs (to replace on that was burned out)
new rear sway bar bushings (to replace the onees that were driving me nuts with all the noise)

[Kansei]

you bought stuff...you haven't done squat to your car today (stole my lights)

Well I drove to campus twice and got groceries. I also cleaned up the ol mazdaspeed axleback that has been sitting in my garage for a few months. :)

[Breeegz]

http://i5.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/bc/3f/eb_1.JPG


How much does Parada's cost in Cnanda? {Spelling error on purpose}

[Liquid_Ag]

a million dollars canadian a tire. 20 dollars us

[Breeegz]

ordered rims (REV model V)
looking at tires, Parada Spec 2's come to mind, but I have never owned them. Are they as good as the online reviews indicate?

[rednecks_r_us]

(Crappy camera phone pictures)

Painted the hood and valve cover today

http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/P5%20Paint%20job/04-19-06_1932.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/P5%20Paint%20job/04-19-06_1936.jpg

[Nomad]

Installed Eibach Pro Kits and new endlinks, Cleaned and painted calipers, Installed new Rotors and Posi Quiet Ceramic pads, washed/waxed, installed Rockblocker fog black outs and put back on the nice rims.

Still need to change oil, change spark Plugs, clean engine bay and bleed brakes.

[quicksilvermp5]

just got done changing oil and tranny fluid at the same time...used castrol synthec and red line MT-90... took me less than 45 min on both...

[Kansei]

Installed Eibach Pro Kits and new endlinks, Cleaned and painted calipers, Installed new Rotors and Posi Quiet Ceramic pads, washed/waxed, installed Rockblocker fog black outs and put back on the nice rims.

Still need to change oil, change spark Plugs, clean engine bay and bleed brakes.

sweet, nice spring cleaning.

[Protege52003]

will probably have to start washing her every other day becasue the pollen is really starting to come out! i hate this time of the year!!!!!

-R

[Rosshole]

Got the tires last night, I am having them mounted as we speak, and realigned on Saturday
http://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci1_l.jpghttp://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci2_l.jpghttp://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci3_l.jpg

[Kansei]

Got the tires last night, I am having them mounted as we speak, and realigned on Saturday
http://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci1_l.jpghttp://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci2_l.jpghttp://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci3_l.jpg

I'll probably be getting those tires, they look like a great value.

[Rosshole]

I'll probably be getting those tires, they look like a great value.

$364 shipped in one day.

[Kansei]

$364 shipped in one day.

yeah that's a nice price. I'm going to call the tire place up here (an authorized tirerack installer) to see if it would be cheaper to have them order them and mount them, since it saved my roommate about 80 dollars for his general exclaim UHP tires (#1 rated in the ultra high performance category on tirerack somehow). Plus, then if I got a blowout or any other damage I wouldn't have to ship the dead tire back to tirerack.

[Rosshole]

The problem is, and I will post pics later, is that when I got an alignment last july, It obviously wasn't done properly and my tires wore incorrectly and prematurely. I am bringing the old tires with on sat, if I can get him to buy me a couple of tires and align it, great. All that I really want is a free alignment.

[Rosshole]

Does anyone think that if I bring evidence of his bad alignment, then he will re-align it for free?

[Kansei]

How prematurely? I have 10k on my tires and they are bald (well past the wear sensor mark) on the inside, on all 4 tires. I only put 300 miles on them before getting the car aligned (the day I installed my lowering springs, and then I didn't drive it again for 3 hellish weeks until my appointment for the alignment).

[Rosshole]

10 to 15 k, but not evenly at all, the cords on the insides were showing in some spots.

[Kansei]

10 to 15 k, but not evenly at all, the cords on the insides were showing in some spots.

yikes!

[Rosshole]

yikes!

tell me about it, I was under the car changing the oil the other day when I looked over at the insides of the tires.

I immediately got up and bought new tires. I put my bald stockers on(yes, these are bald also) and then tonight, fresh rubbers.

[Kansei]

sweet today I received my 2 oil changes worth of Redline oil, some Redline MT90, and a full set of camber bolts. JEGS gave me a free hat w00t. I don't wear hats so into the closet it goes.

[Rosshole]

sweet today I received my 2 oil changes worth of Redline oil, some Redline MT90, and a full set of camber bolts. JEGS gave me a free hat w00t. I don't wear hats so into the closet it goes.

are the camber bolts needed, because that could be my problem then.

[bazooka joe]

(Crappy camera phone pictures)

Painted the hood and valve cover today

http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/P5%20Paint%20job/04-19-06_1932.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/P5%20Paint%20job/04-19-06_1936.jpg

nice cover...looks familiar!

[Kansei]

are the camber bolts needed, because that could be my problem then.

Supposedly, no, not at all, but I figured I'd give the alignment shop one less reason to complain.

[Reitrof]

Got the tires last night, I am having them mounted as we speak, and realigned on Saturday
http://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci1_l.jpghttp://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci2_l.jpghttp://www.msprotege.com/members/zerorossi/ku_ecsta_spt_ci3_l.jpg

Those the SPT's? i have a set coming in on Monday.

Mark, here's the pic of the phone holder installed. I love it.

[NJP5Guy]

Those the SPT's? i have a set coming in on Monday.

Mark, here's the pic of the phone holder installed. I love it.

is that the cassete deck you have?

[2003newlyack]

haha whoa havent seen one of those in a while

[bazooka joe]

ordered rims (REV model V)
looking at tires, Parada Spec 2's come to mind, but I have never owned them. Are they as good as the online reviews indicate?

luv em!

[bazooka joe]

Those the SPT's? i have a set coming in on Monday.

Mark, here's the pic of the phone holder installed. I love it.

looks a lot like my set up from the front anyway...glad you like it!

[Brian MP5T]

Here is a short Video that I put together about the Mazda..

MP5T LINK (http://media.putfile.com/MP5T)

[bazooka joe]

Here is a short Video that I put together about the Mazda..

MP5T LINK (http://media.putfile.com/MP5T)



excellent job! i was hoping we were going to see some video at the end!!! (cool)

[Breeegz]

Here is a short Video that I put together about the Mazda..

MP5T LINK (http://media.putfile.com/MP5T)




I vote for a google vid upload!!!

[aMaff]

nice video brian.

[Brian MP5T]

I vote for a google vid upload!!!

How?

[Breeegz]

http://video.google.com/

you might need to sign up a gmail account, let me know if you need an invite

Breeegz@gmail.com

I guess it takes a couple of days after you submit it because they need to review it for titties and other exposed body parts... don't worry, car parts don't count :)

[Brian MP5T]

Done...

Pending..

[Firewired]

Cool vid brian(burnout)


Maximum boost (cool)

[ke20sprinter]

Here is a short Video that I put together about the Mazda..

MP5T LINK (http://media.putfile.com/MP5T)



Great Video!

WiL

[Reitrof]

is that the cassete deck you have?

Yup, came with the 6 CD deck I bought used. Very handy.

[Reitrof]

looks a lot like my set up from the front anyway...glad you like it!

Attaches underneath the center console bezel.

[MyZmZm]

Morrigan has had quite the week...

Good Friday dawned bright and sunny, with beautiful temps for this time of year... perfect for a little suspension install. On the menu: Ion Sport Springs (1.2" drop all around), Tokico Illumina Struts, and Racing Beat Rear Sway Bar (along with misc. nuts, endlinks, strut boots, etc). The rear sway bar alone I LOVE; tightens up the ass-end soooo much. Currently playing with the settings, so far 3 all around feels similar to stock; 4 all around is a bit stiffer, but I like it so far.

Monday saw her get an oil change... and a drive through a HUGE mud hole to get into the shop :( Thank goodness she was still rocking the steelies.

And today... :D FINALLY got the summers on her, and I must say she looks damn good. 03.5 MSP Racing Harts wrapped in 215/45 Falken FK-451's. No rub, but not a whole lot of clearance either, lol. Only got to try them out a bit as it was getting late, and she still needs an alignment (that's next Monday), but she definitely has a new attitude.

Still on the agenda: gauge rings (**********) and custom front grills (Mazdaspeedster) and painting the calipers (silver). Grills won't go on until they've cleaned up all the gravel and sand from winter. Oh yeah, and a new windshield, probably in about a month's time.

Yes, yes, I know... PICS! No complaints as I know she's dirty; washed and waxed (zaino) on Tues evening, but it's so dry here the car acts like a magnet for all the dust. Hopefully this weekend I can do a real photoshoot. (btw, BIG pics)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0839.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0840.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0841.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0843.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0844.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0845.jpg

Any and all comments are most welcome.

[Liquid_Ag]

kinda pics of bbk

[bazooka joe]

Attaches underneath the center console bezel.

ya, the prokit does too!

[bazooka joe]

Morrigan has had quite the week...

Good Friday dawned bright and sunny, with beautiful temps for this time of year... perfect for a little suspension install. On the menu: Ion Sport Springs (1.2" drop all around), Tokico Illumina Struts, and Racing Beat Rear Sway Bar (along with misc. nuts, endlinks, strut boots, etc). The rear sway bar alone I LOVE; tightens up the ass-end soooo much. Currently playing with the settings, so far 3 all around feels similar to stock; 4 all around is a bit stiffer, but I like it so far.

Monday saw her get an oil change... and a drive through a HUGE mud hole to get into the shop :( Thank goodness she was still rocking the steelies.

And today... :D FINALLY got the summers on her, and I must say she looks damn good. 03.5 MSP Racing Harts wrapped in 215/45 Falken FK-451's. No rub, but not a whole lot of clearance either, lol. Only got to try them out a bit as it was getting late, and she still needs an alignment (that's next Monday), but she definitely has a new attitude.

Still on the agenda: gauge rings (**********) and custom front grills (Mazdaspeedster) and painting the calipers (silver). Grills won't go on until they've cleaned up all the gravel and sand from winter. Oh yeah, and a new windshield, probably in about a month's time.

Yes, yes, I know... PICS! No complaints as I know she's dirty; washed and waxed (zaino) on Tues evening, but it's so dry here the car acts like a magnet for all the dust. Hopefully this weekend I can do a real photoshoot. (btw, BIG pics)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0839.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0840.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0841.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0843.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0844.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0845.jpg

Any and all comments are most welcome.

looks nice andrea! great drop too! :)

[Breeegz]

Yes, yes, I know... PICS! No complaints as I know she's dirty; washed and waxed (zaino) on Tues evening, but it's so dry here the car acts like a magnet for all the dust. Hopefully this weekend I can do a real photoshoot. (btw, BIG pics)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0839.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0840.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0841.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0843.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0844.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/MyZmZm/spring%20makeover/IMG_0845.jpg

Any and all comments are most welcome.


looks great,--my wife has the same wipers on her Jeep Liberty

[2003newlyack]

are those the new bosch wipers? i have those too they work great

[Breeegz]

yeah, i was sceptical at first, but I was proven wrong, too bad I just bought some Rain - X wipers for the P5

[2003newlyack]

rain-x is always good

[Protege52003]

my P5 rolled 57K last night.....

[altspace]

Mintblue eyelids. (thx Mark!)

Pics: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2426399#post2426399

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_lids1.jpg

[2003newlyack]

those look nice

[Liquid_Ag]

no comments on my gihugous brakes and dirty rims? :(

[bazooka joe]

no comments on my gihugous brakes and dirty rims? :(

oh ya....lousy pics man!!

[Liquid_Ag]

lol i know. i was at the body shop when i took those. once i have my new drivers side side skirt i will take proper pics

[anarchistchiken]

Jees it actually looks like a BBK behind those wheels. Behind mine it looks stock, lol. I wonder what will happen when I put my 15's on :D

[Liquid_Ag]

lol itll look huge

[Kansei]

notice anything?

http://www.msprotege.com/members/KanseiZM/mods/kanseizm_wiper.jpg

[rednecks_r_us]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123630732&page=4

Ok the car is painted but..not done.

The entire car was block sanded by hand. All the hail damage has been repaired. R-M paint was mixed to the factory Laser Blue Mica. Then a blue pearl was added in just before it was applied.

The black is a custom mix of blacks to create a really deep dark black then a blue mica was added in.

After the car was completely sanded and all dents were fixed the hood was painted. It was done in the black & blue scheme and blue pearl was added over the black base coat then clear coated. It just didn't look right. It detracted from the overall scheme of things. So the ghost flames were sanded off. The hood was repainted in just the black & blue scheme. The valve cover was also painted with the custom black.

Then the car was painted with the altered laser blue. Next the roof was painted with the custom black. 95% of the wing was painted black with the edge in blue. The rear emblems are going to get shaved but didn't have time to weld the holes so that will get done next week.

The rims were sanded and painted with he custom black and then clear coated. Along the bottom of the car is a racing stripe done in the custom black. Along the rear doors in Mazda font it says zoom zoom in laser blue coming through the black stripe.

The grills will be painted in the custom black and clear coated tonight.


Here is a crappy camera phone picture that doesn't even come close to showing how AWESOME this car looks.


http://www.msprotege.com/members/rednecks_r_us/P5%20Paint%20job/04-21-06_1101.jpg

[bazooka joe]

notice anything?

http://www.msprotege.com/members/KanseiZM/mods/kanseizm_wiper.jpg

323 baby!:)

[Kansei]

323 baby!:)

nope. something else...

[bazooka joe]

nope. something else...

oh ya, i missed it...blacked out mazda symbol...nice!

[aMaff]

nope. something else...
Painted black? RIT? Silver P5? Scratch above the left side of the plastic cover thing that's over the hatch release?

[Kansei]

oh ya, i missed it...blacked out mazda symbol...nice!

hint.. higher up

and no that's not a scratch, just some dust/dirt.

[aMaff]

new wiper. Is that from the 3 hatch?

[Kansei]

new wiper. Is that from the 3 hatch?

yes it is.

[aMaff]

nice. Does it, in stark contrast to the stock p5 wiper, NOT suck?

[Kansei]

... and no, it doesn't work. :(

I know at least a handful of people on here were interested in it.

It uses a thicker shaft so it won't grip onto ours. The hunt for a sleeker rear wiper arm continues.

[aMaff]

... and no, it doesn't work. :(

I know at least a handful of people on here were interested in it.

It uses a thicker shaft so it won't grip onto ours. The hunt for a sleeker rear wiper arm continues.
I thought the MPV one works...

[Kansei]

I thought the MPV one works...

?? if only I had access to an MPV to try it.

[aMaff]

?? if only I had access to an MPV to try it.
Junkyard? I'm pretty sure I read somewhere on here that the MPV has 1 that looks like that one (aka not like ass) that fits.

[MyZmZm]

are those the new bosch wipers? i have those too they work great
thanks for the compliments :)

and no, those are not the bosch wipers; they're the Reflex wipers from good ol' Crappy Tire (aka Canadian Tire). They're not bad, but they're not outstanding either... don't know if they're worth the $50 I paid for them. (shocked)

[.paul]

FINALLY got my battery put in haha I wonder how far back my first post in this thread was. Cleans up the engine bay a whole lot. Pix when it's not sloppy outside.

Next will be an intake. Before that, however will be the yellow luminix lightbulbs I just ordered from street unit...hopefully they won't suck, if they do, oh well. I somewhere in there will be the roof rack cap thinggy's and window tint.

[Liquid_Ag]

custom side skirt removal

[2003newlyack]

haha i like it

[aMaff]

custom side skirt removal
damn rob, that looks really familiar
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/Damage/9498f5bf.jpg

[Brian MP5T]

Tweaked The Video And Put It On Google..

[aMaff]

this was last Friday:

Did you know a P5 can fit a full sized mattress? Me either, but it does! Just barely...but it does...and if you fold it up a little bit (boom07)

Before, after we finally wrastled the hatch closed...
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/991faa1e146e.jpg

After we arrived at the destination and opened the hatch (note, we hadn't touched the mattress @ this point)
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/55db5929b624.jpg

[Kansei]

It can fit a twin mattress without any bending or folding o_O

Luckily I just had to drive it from Buffalo to Rochester (60 miles).

[aMaff]

It can fit a twin mattress without any bending or folding o_O
so...I don't get it...are you saying that your car is bigger than mine? *raised eyebrow*

I didn't have much choice...back seats down, and I didn't get mine with the optional telescoping body to help slide the rest in lol

[Kansei]

so...I don't get it...are you saying that your car is bigger than mine? *raised eyebrow*

I didn't have much choice...back seats down, and I didn't get mine with the optional telescoping body to help slide the rest in lol

I definitely don't remember doing any bending. it fit in the car with me driving and everything all folded. I had the back seat slid up as far as possible and tilted forward (wish it folded flat that would be awesome).

[aMaff]

I definitely don't remember doing any bending. it fit in the car with me driving and everything all folded. I had the back seat slid up as far as possible and tilted forward (wish it folded flat that would be awesome).
dude...they do fold flat...check the owners manual.....yea...all the way flat lol

[2003newlyack]

how do they go all the way flat? i undo the bottom part of the seat and i cant ever get that to go down all the way and then the top part never folds down all the way, am i missing something?

[Brian MP5T]

how do they go all the way flat? i undo the bottom part of the seat and i cant ever get that to go down all the way and then the top part never folds down all the way, am i missing something?

Pull The Front Of The Lower Seat UP..

[2003newlyack]

ohhhh i thought you meant that the bottom part of the back seats go flat too..

[Kansei]

dude...they do fold flat...check the owners manual.....yea...all the way flat lol

I'm talking about the front passenger seat. It tips forward but doesn't fold flat.

... or are you talking about the front seat too?!? I have read the owners manual cover to cover on more than one ocassion.

[Kansei]

ohhhh i thought you meant that the bottom part of the back seats go flat too..

If you are saying that the top part won't go down all the way, have you been doing the folding without removing the rear headrests?

[aMaff]

I'm talking about the front passenger seat. It tips forward but doesn't fold flat.

... or are you talking about the front seat too?!? I have read the owners manual cover to cover on more than one ocassion.
oh, no. I thought you meant back seat, yeah the front doesn't go flat.
EDIT: I had a passenger too, so that wasn't really an option...

[Brian MP5T]

Mine Are Sparco and Don't Go CLose To Flat Hommie..

[Brian MP5T]

Ok, Update..

I am changing trades in the Military to something alot more technical...

I'm learning how to be a Geo-Tech.. Maps, Satellite Imagery etc..

They have a RAID Drive that is 8 Terra Bites.. Unreal.. They use 80 GB drives like they were floppy disks and this is the one that they use.. They say that they are very well built and that they haven't had a problem with it yet.. So I bought one for personal use...

80 GB... $130.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8799185522&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/1f/47/d9_1_b.JPG

[2003newlyack]

If you are saying that the top part won't go down all the way, have you been doing the folding without removing the rear headrests?

yes i have been, but i cant get the bottom part (backseat) to be flush or go completely flat

[aMaff]

yes i have been, but i cant get the bottom part (backseat) to be flush or go completely flat
read the owners manual

[Brian MP5T]

Today, I Jacked The Car and removed the entire rear suspesnion.

Replaced The Poly-U Bushings.

New Bolts.

Washed The Underside With Degreaser.

Installed The Back Suspension.

Rear Alignment DOne.

[dave45090]

Dayamn! You have been busy this morning.

[Rosshole]

new tires on 17's, stock wheels on car until tomorrow when I can press in a new wheel bearing

4 wheel mount and balance and tire disposal = $53
Alignment check = FREE
Bearing and Retaining Clip = $62
Bearing labor = FREE
4 Kumho ECSTA SPT's = $364
Bosch filter and Valvoline 5W30 = $15

TOTAL for this week = $494

Wow.... my car is lucky that I care for it so much.

[Kansei]

Installed Helios 6000K HID kit :)

posting a vid for Mark to see :D

http://www.msprotege.com/members/KanseiZM/hid/1hid.wmv

[aMaff]

changed the oil

[MyZmZm]

new tires on 17's, stock wheels on car until tomorrow when I can press in a new wheel bearing

4 wheel mount and balance and tire disposal = $53
Alignment check = FREE
Bearing and Retaining Clip = $62
Bearing labor = FREE
4 Kumho ECSTA SPT's = $364
Bosch filter and Valvoline 5W30 = $15

TOTAL for this week = $494

Wow.... my car is lucky that I care for it so much.
I know this isn't a contest or anything, but your tally is nothing. In just over one week this has gone on the car:
ion springs - $300
tokico illuminas - $800
racing beat rear sway bar and assorted hardware - $250
endlinks front and rear - $85
new strut boots - $80
install of suspension (because i don't have the tools/space) - $200
oil change (amsoil) - $48
03.5 MSP racing harts - $600
falken fk-451 tires, 215/45r17 - $782
alignment - $80
new wipers, front and rear - $45

TOTAL - $3270

HOLY SHIT... this is all in CA funds, but still. DAMN (shocked)

[Rosshole]

I know this isn't a contest or anything, but your tally is nothing. In just over one week this has gone on the car:
ion springs - $300
tokico illuminas - $800
racing beat rear sway bar and assorted hardware - $250
endlinks front and rear - $85
new strut boots - $80
install of suspension (because i don't have the tools/space) - $200
oil change (amsoil) - $48
03.5 MSP racing harts - $600
falken fk-451 tires, 215/45r17 - $782
alignment - $80
new wipers, front and rear - $45

TOTAL - $3270

HOLY SHIT... this is all in CA funds, but still. DAMN (shocked)

I did that same thing last june, it adds up fast.

[Brian MP5T]

Biach!

[bazooka joe]

got the summer wheels on finally, lock bezel and timer...

[Hy8us]

ordered a full smoke out kit from bluebatmobile, hope it fits better than the 2 rockblocker kits that didnt.

[Crime Dog]

Technically, it was yesterday, but my internet was down. Stupid Time Warner.

Washed it. Windexed the windows inside and out. Armor All'd the interior and tires. (I know, some of you guys hate that stuff...) Swept it out. Was disappointed I don't have my P21S wheel cleaner yet (so the rims didn't get cleaned.) Also RainX'd the windshield. Oh, and put on some touch up paint on the rear end in places that the previous owner didn't. :(

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7038/388/1600/DSC01276.jpg

[Kansei]

ordered a full smoke out kit from bluebatmobile, hope it fits better than the 2 rockblocker kits that didnt.

For clarification, didn't you put the rockblocker on Altezzas not factory taillights?

[JOMO]

Yep, I believe he did. Dont put down a companies products when you apply them on a different part they were made for.

[Hy8us]

For clarification, didn't you put the rockblocker on Altezzas not factory taillights?
i tried putting new ones on the stockers too i can show the reciets if u want...(poke)

[Brian MP5T]

I Swooshed Down Town Fredericton..

[altspace]

Custom front wind splitter in the works today. Similar to the MP3 version.

[Kansei]

i tried putting new ones on the stockers too i can show the reciets if u want...(poke)

oh ouch. Good luck with the stuff from bluebatmobile.

[Hy8us]

I guess u could say they fit of the stockers but i'm a mad perfectionist when it comes to my baby and the 1/2 inch gap on the inside edge was showing too much for my taste, i'm looking for a set that stretches over the edges. Bats are thin so i think they'll stretch better, if not i'm only out $35 :)

On a side note while I was loading the back of the 5 up with luggague(sp) I found out that the cargo net friggen stretches to almost the size of the trunk LOL

[Kansei]

On a side note while I was loading the back of the 5 up with luggague(sp) I found out that the cargo net friggen stretches to almost the size of the trunk LOL
You could easily store some bodies under the cargo net to keep them from rolling around while going through border patrol.. now that I would know anything about it.

Today I drove my P5 around for a little and then bought some new tires from tirerack (couldn't pass up that excellent deal on the Bridgestones on tirerack even though they are 205/40 instead of 215/40). They are getting drop shipped to a local tirerack installer so I need to give them a call and get an appointment for mounting/balancing/alignment.

[MyZmZm]

I guess u could say they fit of the stockers but i'm a mad perfectionist when it comes to my baby and the 1/2 inch gap on the inside edge was showing too much for my taste, i'm looking for a set that stretches over the edges. Bats are thin so i think they'll stretch better, if not i'm only out $35 :)

On a side note while I was loading the back of the 5 up with luggague(sp) I found out that the cargo net friggen stretches to almost the size of the trunk LOL
I had the bluebatmobile ones on my tails for a time, and while I really liked the look they gave, my only beef was that due to all the curves in the taillights, it was an absolute PITA to try and get them on with no creasing.

I ended up pulling them off and tinting them with VHT nite shades, and I absolutely love it. I'm planning to do the same with the headlights (eyelid only) later this spring. Just need a weekend when I'm not working so I can pull the bumper; I plan to install my new grills and paint the calipers at the same time.

[bazooka joe]

I had the bluebatmobile ones on my tails for a time, and while I really liked the look they gave, my only beef was that due to all the curves in the taillights, it was an absolute PITA to try and get them on with no creasing.

I ended up pulling them off and tinting them with VHT nite shades, and I absolutely love it. I'm planning to do the same with the headlights (eyelid only) later this spring. Just need a weekend when I'm not working so I can pull the bumper; I plan to install my new grills and paint the calipers at the same time.

you not only have dropped a lot of cash lately, you've also been very busy modding your ride and it looks like you have more things to do...!! car is looking great!!

[Brian MP5T]

New Pictures..

Tried Some Walls..

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/A%20New%20Shoot%20-%20(13).jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/A%20New%20Shoot%20-%20(14).jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/A%20New%20Shoot%20-%20(15).jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/A%20New%20Shoot%20-%20(16).jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/A%20New%20Shoot%20-%20(17).jpg

[NJP5Guy]

nice pics brian.

[Liquid_Ag]

goodridge stainless lines, and the subsequent horrible performance in the autox. bbk + ss lines + not driving it with everything on before hand = pwn3d by locking brakes :(

[MyZmZm]

Put in $27 worth of gas... and I only got 25L. F'n oil companies jacking up the prices for the nice weather. Pisses me off.

After the rape at the pumps, took her for a little drive and mini-photoshoot.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2430603#post2430603

[rednecks_r_us]

Put in $27 worth of gas... and I only got 25L. F'n oil companies jacking up the prices for the nice weather. Pisses me off.

After the rape at the pumps, took her for a little drive and mini-photoshoot.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2430603#post2430603


Cots me $40 for gas yesterday @ $3.05 per gallon.

[quicksilvermp5]

got raped at the pump tonight ($3.08/galon)

[dave45090]

Hey redneck.....car is looking great man!

[2003newlyack]

3.00 a gallon is what i had to pay too, something needs to be done about the damn pricesss

[Kansei]

3.00 a gallon is what i had to pay too, something needs to be done about the damn pricesss

Um I'm driving to Syracuse to get gas.. I paid 3.27 yesterday.

[Protege52003]

Um I'm driving to Syracuse to get gas.. I paid 3.27 yesterday.

2.99 for me yesterday!

[2003newlyack]

Um I'm driving to Syracuse to get gas.. I paid 3.27 yesterday.

haha i guess ill have to make sure i get a full tank before i head out to rochester..bj's is the cheapest around here but you need the membership card (enguard)

[bazooka joe]

Installed Helios 6000K HID kit :)

posting a vid for Mark to see :D

http://www.msprotege.com/members/KanseiZM/hid/1hid.wmv

no worky

[2003newlyack]

works for me..

[altspace]

Fabricated my own MP3 style wind splitter.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_splitter1.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_splitter2.jpg

[bazooka joe]

Fabricated my own MP3 style wind splitter.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_splitter1.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_splitter2.jpg
came out nice! what material did you use?

[Kansei]

yeah.. very nice looking. How-to? haha.

how far back does it go? I haven't actually looked under the front bumper of an MP3 to see how far back it goes on them.

[bazooka joe]

yeah.. very nice looking. How-to? haha.

how far back does it go? I haven't actually looked under the front bumper of an MP3 to see how far back it goes on them.

about 3" +-, i just gave mine to terbow for helping me with my mpi tuning

[altspace]

Thanks. I used a flexible plexi type material. Not exactly sure what it's called because I got the material for free from a friend. It's used in refrigeration if that rings any bells. 1/4 inch thick and white. It goes back about 2 1/2 inches.

[Rosshole]

BTW, when I ordered this;

215/40/WR17 Kumho ECSTA SPT

they shipped me a tire that says this;

215/40/ZR17 Kumho ECSTA SPT

are these actually Z-rated tires for $83 a piece?


i can't post pics now, I am at work....

[Kansei]

about 3" +-, i just gave mine to terbow for helping me with my mpi tuning

There you crazy massachusetts people go again with your red bull / mazda parts barter system :)

[CTt3P5]

Fabricated my own MP3 style wind splitter.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_splitter1.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_splitter2.jpg

Beautiful....damn I love everything you have done with your car. Great Job!!!

[CTt3P5]

Um I'm driving to Syracuse to get gas.. I paid 3.27 yesterday.

Come on down to Jersey, just filled the wifey's Vue this morning at 2.67. Crazy $hit is the gas station 5 blocks away was charging 2.87?! WTF

OOPS, forgot you are running premium. They are charging an avg of 3.09 down here for that....guess that wouldn't be worth the trek. lol

[CTt3P5]

Great pics Brian....fav is the P5 with the caboose

[bazooka joe]

There you crazy massachusetts people go again with your red bull / mazda parts barter system :)

in MA it's "bada" for parts! :)

[Rosshole]

Kumho's website says that they don't make that model with a Z rating.... but my tires definately say 215/40/ZR17...

WTF??

I am just missing something because I am retarded?

[Rosshole]

oh yeah, I had someone tell me yesterday that my P5 was the sexiest looking wagon that they have ever seen.

mad props to mazda for killer styling!!

[rednecks_r_us]

oh yeah, I had someone tell me yesterday that my P5 was the sexiest looking wagon that they have ever seen.

mad props to mazda for killer styling!!

Drive with pride - the Protege 5

[Rosshole]

(mswerd)

[Kansei]

I think my current Kumhos say ZR17 and they are Y-rated (186+ mph)

[Rosshole]

I think my current Kumhos say ZR17 and they are Y-rated (186+ mph)

Wierd...

[bazooka joe]

I think my current Kumhos say ZR17 and they are Y-rated (186+ mph)

i'll buy you some HID's chris if you can get you car up to 186 mph.....oh wait a min....bastard!

[Kansei]

i'll buy you some HID's chris if you can get you car up to 186 mph.....oh wait a min....bastard!

I'll trade you your MAM kit for the HIDs if you want :)


Clearly I went 186+ MPH far too often because after 10k miles they are totally worn down. I made an appointment today for mounting/balancing/alignment but they can't get me in until May 17th.

I'm going to give them another call tomorrow to see if maybe it would work better for them if I get the alignment done on some day before the tire mounting. They'll have the tires at their shop tomorrow drop shipped from Tirerack.com so I don't think they really want them sitting around for that long.

I definitely don't want to go anywhere else though

http://www.supersprintna.com/dealers/dealer.php?dealer_id=23

22.50 a tire for mounting, 4 dollars for disposal of old tires and new valve stems, and 75-100 for alignment.

[bazooka joe]

I'll trade you your MAM kit for the HIDs if you want :)


Clearly I went 186+ MPH far too often because after 10k miles they are totally worn down. I made an appointment today for mounting/balancing/alignment but they can't get me in until May 17th.

I'm going to give them another call tomorrow to see if maybe it would work better for them if I get the alignment done on some day before the tire mounting. They'll have the tires at their shop tomorrow drop shipped from Tirerack.com so I don't think they really want them sitting around for that long.

I definitely don't want to go anywhere else though

http://www.supersprintna.com/dealers/dealer.php?dealer_id=23

22.50 a tire for mounting, 4 dollars for disposal of old tires and new valve stems, and 75-100 for alignment.

haha....okay howie!! deal or no deal?

[Kansei]

haha....okay howie!! deal or no deal?

I thought this was how your Massachusetts "bahtah" system worked, no? Fine, I'll add a case of sugar free red bull (from what I gather in the barter system it is worth 2x regular red bull) to the HIDs, that should be plenty :)

[rednecks_r_us]

I washed my car this afternoon. Can't wax it yet. I still have to clean under the hood. Its still dirty from when we painted the car.

[Crazee D]

I hung my head in shame at the drive thru...
My exhaust was rattling against the frame
AND
My squeaky endlinks sound like a creaky mattress.

[aMaff]

I washed my car this afternoon. Can't wax it yet. I still have to clean under the hood. Its still dirty from when we painted the car.
omghi2u blue! cuz...you know...there's a lot of it :p

looks sweet tho

[bazooka joe]

I hung my head in shame at the drive thru...
My exhaust was rattling against the frame
AND
My squeaky endlinks sound like a creaky mattress.

too funny dan! get that fixed will ya...i know a great shop up here that will do it!

[Bala]

Unscrewed the fishing pole and put on a S2000 shorty

[NJP5Guy]

Kumho's website says that they don't make that model with a Z rating.... but my tires definately say 215/40/ZR17...

WTF??

I am just missing something because I am retarded?

your tires can be zr and not have a z rating. i work with tires every day and we have zr tires that are rated at 93Y, 95W, etc.

[MyZmZm]

Got an alignment today after changing the suspension the other week. While I was at the shop, some guy was there with his suburban and a busted rear diff. He commented on my car - AND CALLED HER CUTE! grrrrrr This is the first time that's ever happened to me (no word of a lie)...

[Kansei]

Got an alignment today after changing the suspension the other week. While I was at the shop, some guy was there with his suburban and a busted rear diff. He commented on my car - AND CALLED HER CUTE! grrrrrr This is the first time that's ever happened to me (no word of a lie)...

This has come up so much on the forum today alone. crazy

[Liquid_Ag]

done :) almost

[Rosshole]

your tires can be zr and not have a z rating. i work with tires every day and we have zr tires that are rated at 93Y, 95W, etc.


that is one of the strangest thingsa that I have heard in a while

[.paul]

Well, today I picked up and installed my AEM intake it took me all of 1 hour and no problems. I got a hell of a deal on it $100.00 + tax = $105.00 (ebay, FTW(first) ). I don't understand how people ass up these installs, I think you have to be as dense as a block of wood to screw it up. I got it from Altered Atmosphere in Gaithersburg, MD. I must admit they're a real stand up kinda shop, I was really impressed. I think I'd recommend them to anyone.

[Kansei]

Well, today I picked up and installed my AEM intake it took me all of 1 hour and no problems. I got a hell of a deal on it $100.00 + tax = $105.00 (ebay, FTW(first) ). I don't understand how people ass up these installs, I think you have to be as dense as a block of wood to screw it up. I got it from Altered Atmosphere in Gaithersburg, MD. I must admit they're a real stand up kinda shop, I was really impressed. I think I'd recommend them to anyone.

That's a nice price. It's cheaper than I paid for the eBay CAI plus a new filter.

[Rosshole]

finished installing new wheel bearing last night. Now I do not have the slight steering wheel shake @ 70 mph, and hopefully my tire wear issues will go away.

[.paul]

That's a nice price. It's cheaper than I paid for the eBay CAI plus a new filter.
Yeah man, the price was killer. I thought it was a joke or something.

[altspace]

too funny dan! get that fixed will ya...i know a great shop up here that will do it!

Nah, he just needs to get his butt over to my house. We know exactly what needs to be done. Dan? (poke)

[.paul]

Well it's not a sloppy day, so here are the pix as promised:

Here's an overall pic
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/Pauls_Images/engine-bay-far.jpg

Close up of the blingy battery
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/Pauls_Images/battery-close-up.jpg

Ghetto fab(rication) skillz
I modified (i.e. cut up) the original tie-down strap so I could use the fuse box bolts to tie it down. Then cut and rethreaded the 'j' hook and viola that thing isn't going anywhere.
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i239/Pauls_Images/tie-down-close-up.jpg

[Bala]

Great use of the stock battery tie-down (thumb)

[Kansei]

Is that the buddy club lightweight battery?

[Liquid_Ag]

what battery is that?

[.paul]

All your questions answered here fellas:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/

More specifically:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680mjt.htm

The battery was ridiculously expensive ~$150 IIRC. I got a good deal on it at only $30.00 since one of my best friends had no use for it.

[Kansei]

All your questions answered here fellas:

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/

More specifically:
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680mjt.htm

k so half the size of an optima red top and half the cranking amps?

nice and small though.

[.paul]

It's less cranking power than an optima, but I'm not worried about it. It start the car just fine. The fact that it's so much smaller and about 1/2 the weight is worth it for me.

*edit*
Anyone know were to begin looking for flex a lite radiator fans? Or how much they even cost? Depending on cost, I think I want to do that next.

[Liquid_Ag]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2435447&posted=1#post2435447

yay new side skirt

[Reitrof]

Finally got my Kumho SPT's in and got them mounted on the Rota Slipstreams. Love the look and the handling.

[2003newlyack]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showt...=1#post2435447

yay new side skirt

wow looks nice (2thumbs)

[Rosshole]

Finally got my Kumho SPT's in and got them mounted on the Rota Slipstreams. Love the look and the handling.

I got the same tires put on on Saturday.

[Reitrof]

I got the same tires put on on Saturday.

How do you like them?

16's or 17's? Mine are 16.

[bazooka joe]

washed her after a miserable sunday in framingham...lookin good again!

[dave45090]

Paid for Thunder header in Protephile's group buy. Can't wait till it comes in.....6-8 weeks is a long time but it will give me time to save up for Racing Beat cat back. Whoot! Good things are happening to the lil red sled.

Oh yeah....removed the fugly orange side-markers and painted/smoked w/ black spray paint. It actually turned out great! Pictures to come when I get hail dents fixed on Monday (5/1).

[bazooka joe]

Paid for Thunder header in Protephile's group buy. Can't wait till it comes in.....6-8 weeks is a long time but it will give me time to save up for Racing Beat cat back. Whoot! Good things are happening to the lil red sled.

Oh yeah....removed the fugly orange side-markers and painted/smoked w/ black spray paint. It actually turned out great! Pictures to come when I get hail dents fixed on Monday (5/1).

RB is one nice muffler!!

[dave45090]

Yeah.....I do a good bit of interstate driving. It seems that RB is the only choice form me.

Rhyming is cool!(ghey)

[rednecks_r_us]

Yeah.....I do a good bit of interstate driving. It seems that RB is the only choice form me.

Rhyming is cool!(ghey)

I do a lot of driving too. In fact I have over 96,000 miles on my car.

Anyway I have the magnaflow cat back and its a really nice mellow tone.

[Liquid_Ag]

wow looks nice (2thumbs)thank you sir :)

[hellbillypro5]

looks good robert damn holy big pics though

[Liquid_Ag]

i posted them when i was already late for work, and on the way out. sorry man

[Rosshole]

How do you like them?

16's or 17's? Mine are 16.


17's, so far, they seem to be an amazing performing tire for the price.

(burnout) and sticky as hell!

[Liquid_Ag]

i washed her...

[bazooka joe]

drove her real hard about 120 miles today...here's some shots...from today....

[.paul]

I want that black lower valence thinggy!!
Where do I find one and how much do they cost?(humpleg)

[bazooka joe]

I want that black lower valence thinggy!!
Where do I find one and how much do they cost?(humpleg)

sure and for the low, low price of $229
http://www.dgmotorsports.com/details_1.asp?ProductID=50-61-1106&ProcessType=1

[.paul]

puwhaha are the serious?

WTF is the matter with them? Their front lips are also ridiculously priced. Whatever, I'll just DIY it. Black satin paint, news paper, and painters tape FTW.

[MyZmZm]

drove her real hard about 120 miles today...here's some shots...from today....
Looks good Mark! What's the deal with the plate?

[redpr5]

competition subs....nuff said :-D

[bazooka joe]

Looks good Mark! What's the deal with the plate?

why's it in the window? well, we're supposed to have a front plate and i don't want it hanging off my front bumper so i've got it stuck to the front window...the law reads forward facing, so i guess i got it covered...i won't get pulled over for it, but if i get pilled over for ah....let's say speeding i'm sure the front plate not affixed to the car will get me some "extra points" with the good ole SP!

[MyZmZm]

why's it in the window? well, we're supposed to have a front plate and i don't want it hanging off my front bumper so i've got it stuck to the front window...the law reads forward facing, so i guess i got it covered...i won't get pulled over for it, but if i get pilled over for ah....let's say speeding i'm sure the front plate not affixed to the car will get me some "extra points" with the good ole SP!
you? speeding? i can't imagine that would ever cross your mind... :D so much so i think you should donate your entire turbo setup to someone who will REALLY make use of it... say, me? ;)

actually what i was referring to was your actual plate - "4342". what does that stand for/mean? mine (MYZMZM) makes perfect sense, but i can't figure out yours...

[Reitrof]

17's, so far, they seem to be an amazing performing tire for the price.

(burnout) and sticky as hell!

Agreed. Thrashed the tires a bit today.

Some pics with the new rims

[bazooka joe]

Agreed. Thrashed the tires a bit today.

Some pics with the new rims

oh ya...thats what i'm talin about, woot, woot!!! lookin good bruce...looks like a whole different car from sunday!!

[bazooka joe]

you? speeding? i can't imagine that would ever cross your mind... :D so much so i think you should donate your entire turbo setup to someone who will REALLY make use of it... say, me? ;)

actually what i was referring to was your actual plate - "4342". what does that stand for/mean? mine (MYZMZM) makes perfect sense, but i can't figure out yours...

oh...(braindead ...little slow tonight...no means absolutley nothing....i won a lottery for like 300 low number plates in MA...i was hoping for 7Z, it was available but you can't pick your number you get it randomly...7 is my favorite number and of course the Z if for ZOOM!

[CoasterBoy]

Just a few mods. Neuspeed Short Ram, B&M Short Shift, ACT Street Clutch, Iridium Plugs, Mazda Speed Exhaust, Brembo Brakes, M3 Power Mirrors (From eBay), Tinited windows, 3 Gauge A-Pillar pod package, Yellow Top battery, ALL exterior lights are PIAA, 18" Niche GT Chromes on General Exclaim UHP 215/35/18. Hope to put a Turbo Kit on it this summer and a CAM kit. The MOD section here rocks...have done just about all of them...Thanks guys for all the help on them and discovery the little things that make the difference.

Will have some new pics later.

[MyZmZm]

welcome! don't see many from the east coast on here

looks good!

[CoasterBoy]

welcome! don't see many from the east coast on here

looks good!

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:) Thanks.

Forgot that I have a 3" drop by Tein.

What part of this fine, lack of aftermarket parts, country you at?

[MyZmZm]

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:) Thanks.

Forgot that I have a 3" drop by Tein.

What part of this fine, lack of aftermarket parts, country you at?
welcome :)

edmonton, ab... and you couldn't be more right, lol kind of depressing at times, isn't it?

[bazooka joe]

Just a few mods. Neuspeed Short Ram, B&M Short Shift, ACT Street Clutch, Iridium Plugs, Mazda Speed Exhaust, Brembo Brakes, M3 Power Mirrors (From eBay), Tinited windows, 3 Gauge A-Pillar pod package, Yellow Top battery, ALL exterior lights are PIAA, 18" Niche GT Chromes on General Exclaim UHP 215/35/18. Hope to put a Turbo Kit on it this summer and a CAM kit. The MOD section here rocks...have done just about all of them...Thanks guys for all the help on them and discovery the little things that make the difference.

Will have some new pics later.

howdy!! nice ride...is it lowered?