What have you done to your P5 today?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol elderberries just sounds like an old dudes balls

[bazooka joe]

nope, surprisingly it smells of vanilla...
(loser)

No, not really. I've been carefully looking over everything since I installed my new fuel rail and started getting idle issues and CELs. Today I was feeling around the fuel rail and after I had been feeling around the fuel line/fuel rail connection I had a small line of fuel on my finger (from where I had gripped it). I did the same thing again and there was a lot less fuel. It's not a very big leak at all but it's there nonetheless. I just don't know if that is what's causing the odd idle sometimes. I primed the fuel rail and checked again and sure enough, after a few minutes, little line of fuel on my hand. It isn't spraying anywhere but it's there. When I primed the rail, fuel pressure was an even 40 psi. Does that seem right with the car not on and just the fuel pump running?

BTW, it sucks looking for small fuel leaks because everything evaporates so damned quickly!
40 is right if i remember correctly...i have a mam fuel rail ( actually 2, the first one had the threaded hole for the mounting bracket drilled right into the void of the rail(boom06)) anyway, my second rail leaks every 10k miles...i came to understand that it wasn't threaded properly it should have had a thread that tightened as you screwed in the fitting, but no, it just threads forever so it never really tightens down and after some engine vibration it starts to back off the gasket and leak! what a pain!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol (bird)
(loser)

[CTt3P5]

You boys play nice....you don't want me to go and wake the muffin man to clean this thread up.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol i is playin nice...just some friendly middle fingering... (bird) see, wasnt that nice?

:p

[CTt3P5]

lol i is playin nice...just some friendly middle fingering... (bird) see, wasnt that nice?

:p

Well, yes it was. Now I will be twice as nice to you.

(eekfu)

[Rockin03mp5]

(boobs2)

[bazooka joe]

here we go...right in the dumpster!(spank)

[magnumP5]

40 is right if i remember correctly...i have a mam fuel rail ( actually 2, the first one had the threaded hole for the mounting bracket drilled right into the void of the rail(boom06)) anyway, my second rail leaks every 10k miles...i came to understand that it wasn't threaded properly it should have had a thread that tightened as you screwed in the fitting, but no, it just threads forever so it never really tightens down and after some engine vibration it starts to back off the gasket and leak! what a pain!
Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? How's your idle? For now I don't have a CEL bubt I've only driven the car maybe 50 miles since it was cleared. I'm just trying to figure out why my idle is so screwed up. If it isn't because of this leak than I have no idea what's causing it.

Just checked again. 40 psi at prime and after 5 minutes the pressure had only dropped to 30 psi. Both of those numbers are within spec but I just checked again and yep, more fuel around that connection. I also just made sure all te fuel rail bolts and bits were all torqued to spec. I usually have a tendency to over-torque things. Either way, looks like I'm going to have to try to fix that connection just to see if it'll solve anything.

[mx-p5]

Gots a new toy!!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I give it a week before I see a F/S thread LOL

ADD I swear...

[Rockin03mp5]

Ty's got head!!

Back in the gutter we go.

[mx-p5]

*hangs head in shame*

I almost put that post up as a For Sale thread. lol

No, it stays. If anything, Magnaflow goes up for sale to be replaced with a Racing Beat

[justanothermp5]

whats up with the runners being so long? some sort of horsepower gains?

i ordered an obx and mine should be here hopefully by monday, cuz thats when my college classes start, and i have all the stock parts off of the car already lol

[mx-p5]

It's a Reactive Header. I guess the longer runners are better? I got it for $40 so I can't complain. Gotta go have teh second 02 bung drilled out and welded into place today

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol its ok Tylor
*hangs head in shame*

I almost put that post up as a For Sale thread. lol

No, it stays. If anything, Magnaflow goes up for sale to be replaced with a Racing Beat

[justanothermp5]

It's a Reactive Header. I guess the longer runners are better? I got it for $40 so I can't complain. Gotta go have teh second 02 bung drilled out and welded into place today

hmm interesting, dont these headers hit the oil pan or something like that?

i cant wait till my obx comes, i already have the car on stands, the ac fan is out, already bought the non fouler, just have to drill it out and wait for UPS lol
i just hope its not too loud

[mx-p5]

I hope it doesn't. Hmm...

What exhaust you running right now justanothermp5? I had the OBX with magnaflow and it droned too bad so I sold it, and I regreted it so bad, i had to get another header! lol

[justanothermp5]

sls catless midpipe with a megan racing CBE lol

its loud already

i might have to put the stock midpipe back in if its to loud, ill have to play around with it
ill just sell the sls for 90 bucks, since its relatively brand new (5000 miles or so)

[mx-p5]

you can just give it to me.

[magnumP5]

sls catless midpipe with a megan racing CBE lol
Damn, that's going to be LOUD!

[justanothermp5]

you can just give it to me.
for 90 bucks? sure no problem lol


Damn, that's going to be LOUD!

yea i know ill still give it a try until (five-0) lol

[mx-p5]

Yeah, it's gonna scream!

You run on the highway at all? If so, bring some ear plugs. lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol the MSP tends to wear on the ears after 8 hour drives too, and its not going to be as loud as that is hahaha

[mx-p5]

Yeah, my magnafow and OBX combination gave myself and wife a headache after a 45 minute drive to West Palm Beach.

But, she won't let me put the windows down when she rides in the car.

Can't mess up her hair

[evilmonkeyMSP]

we just turn the music up lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

the msp isnt that bad, but in the back seat its not so great, i've heard lol Cant really hear what the people in the front are saying lol

[justanothermp5]

Yeah, my magnafow and OBX combination gave myself and wife a headache after a 45 minute drive to West Palm Beach.

But, she won't let me put the windows down when she rides in the car.

Can't mess up her hair

lol i was actually the same way when i had my long hair, whenever i had my windows down my hair looked like crap, and me looking like crap is a no go haha

but i at most go maybe 55-60 never more then tht average around 45-50 with alot of lights


the msp isnt that bad, but in the back seat its not so great, i've heard lol Cant really hear what the people in the front are saying lol

thats how it is in my car lol i didnt think it was that bad, i asked my friend one day "its not that bad right?" "DUDE I CANT FREAKIN HEAR WHAT YOUR SAYING!!" but we had the windows down and the music on so i guess that played a part too
lol

[mx-p5]

lol i was actually the same way when i had my long hair, whenever i had my windows down my hair looked like crap, and me looking like crap is a no go haha

but i at most go maybe 55-60 never more then tht average around 45-50 with alot of lights

Stupid question, but, you a dude or female?

[justanothermp5]

what dudes cant have long hair? and look good?
lol im a dude

but now that i look back at that, kinda did seem a little questionable
i play soccer, so that kinda explains the long hair thing i guess

[mx-p5]

no problems with dudes with long hair. I just wanted to make sure.

lol

[magnumP5]

what dudes cant have long hair? and look good?
lol im a dude

but now that i look back at that, kinda did seem a little questionable
i play soccer, so that kinda explains the long hair thing i guess
LOL, I played and went through the same phase. Trust me, it's easier with shorter hair.

Yeah, I don't think my full CS exhaust is that bad but people in the back complain a lot. I think it's just because the resonator is right below the rear seats.

[justanothermp5]

LOL, I played and went through the same phase. Trust me, it's easier with shorter hair.

Yeah, I don't think my full CS exhaust is that bad but people in the back complain a lot. I think it's just because the resonator is right below the rear seats.

lol yea i know that now, my head was shaved last season and it was tons easier, didnt have to wear the gay lookin hair band thing, it kinda helped keep me warm in the winter though haha
i went from long hair to shaved and it felt like i was goin to break my neck everytime i went up for a header lol

[bazooka joe]

Do you have a fuel pressure gauge? How's your idle? For now I don't have a CEL bubt I've only driven the car maybe 50 miles since it was cleared. I'm just trying to figure out why my idle is so screwed up. If it isn't because of this leak than I have no idea what's causing it.

Just checked again. 40 psi at prime and after 5 minutes the pressure had only dropped to 30 psi. Both of those numbers are within spec but I just checked again and yep, more fuel around that connection. I also just made sure all te fuel rail bolts and bits were all torqued to spec. I usually have a tendency to over-torque things. Either way, looks like I'm going to have to try to fix that connection just to see if it'll solve anything.
yes i do...my car idles at 700rpms consitently @ about 14.5- 14.9 afr
eben when i had the fuel leak (small) it didn't run lean...it just stinks to high heaven! you know when it's leaking...

[BinoMP5]

i have my backseats out of the car... the cars pretty loud with the CAI 421Header Back... but i like it... it seems louder inside the car... and when i was taking the back seats out... there were bolts where if you remove them, you see the concrete on the ground.... i was like wtf.... so the car doesnt have much sound deadening material...

and on that note... INjen's HydroShield.... i highly reccomend it to anyone with a CAI and hassnt done it yet... and since i have no front bumper either... the intake is sticking out of the car... mind you it sounds louder and gets more air... its also hurricane season down here in florida..... i checked my filter and its dry everytime before i start the car...

[fishdonotbounce]

Just bought a pair of brand new fogs that will fit directly with no cutting due to the new How-to some guy just posted on here.

Best part of it all? I just go the lights which cost 30 bucks at walmart if you can find them for 10.98 shipped on ebay. (cool). Also ordered orange transparent vinyl cause I fell in love with how orange pilot fogs look after seeing one of the toprotege owners with them on.

[mx-p5]

link please???

[fishdonotbounce]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123712011 there's the how to

[fishdonotbounce]

I will of course be taking off the chrome accent dealio.

[bazooka joe]

drove her to work and parked her in the garage :(

[fishdonotbounce]

lol joe's got his colt by his side ready to go out and shoot a bitch if he sees anyone messing with his car.

[bazooka joe]

lol joe's got his colt by his side ready to go out and shoot a bitch if he sees anyone messing with his car.
S&W

[mx-p5]

Ask yourself, "Do you feel lucky Punk?" Well?? Do ya??

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Pro5x2/original-gangsta-shirt.jpg

Flipping A! Why can't I post my attachments as IMG files??

[evilmonkeyMSP]

aparently not...

Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /images/original-gangsta-shirt.jpg on this server.
Apache/2.2.3 (Debian) PHP/5.2.0-8+etch10 mod_ssl/2.2.3 OpenSSL/0.9.8c mod_perl/2.0.2 Perl/v5.8.8 Server at gaygamer.net Port 80
Ask yourself, "Do you feel lucky Punk?" Well?? Do ya??

http://gaygamer.net/images/original-gangsta-shirt.jpg

[mx-p5]

I can see it. hmmmm

[evilmonkeyMSP]

http://mahopa.de/bilder/lustige-forenbilder/i-cant-see-shit.jpg
I can see it. hmmmm

[mx-p5]

I uploaded it. Check there foo!!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

past attachments cant be posted as IMG links tardo....save it and upload it to your files to be able to link it.

[mx-p5]

I JUST uploaded it! and it is in my files. I've never been able to post my attachments i upload as images. they only come as links

[evilmonkeyMSP]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2184/2234816631_a53cfe404e.jpg

[mx-p5]

Learn me

[evilmonkeyMSP]

go to your uploaded files. Click the link of the pic you want so it comes up in a new window and copy the address in the address bar....

[evilmonkeyMSP]

like zeees

http://www.msprotege.com/members/evilmonkeyMSP/Eclipse/my_ride1.jpeg

[mx-p5]

Fail x 4 it wont' work for me

[evilmonkeyMSP]

So you went to your User CP and clicked "Uploaded files" on botom of the menu on the left?

[mx-p5]

I'm da shiz-nit

[evilmonkeyMSP]

after countless tries, sure we'll go with that lol
I'm da shiz-nit

[mx-p5]

lol. i Fail at life.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol we dont have to go that far....

[mx-p5]

I've gone emo. There is no hope now.

Alrighth, i'm out! Off to see how much it costs to have an 02 bung welded into the header! Adios kiddies

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol bung

[i12drivemyMP5]

If you weld your bung your shit's not gonna work right. oooo, bung pun

[bazooka joe]

nothing yet...got the day off and well, being lazy today!

[mx-p5]

uh, Lazy is not at 5:30 in the morning. lol

[aMaff]

lol awesome. I've got the day off as well. I'm about to be heading to the other side of Atlanta where I'm meeting up w/ a buddy of mine to tow their CRX up to Danville, VA for a south-east divisional autocross :D

2 day autocross = party fun time (much beer and other arborial libations to be consumed :D)

Later!

[mx-p5]

Have fun Drew! Post pics!! Especially of you running from the MS3's!

[chaztor]

put 12.271 gallons of 87 octane @ $3.91 per in her.

[mx-p5]

$3.91 for 87? We're at $3.79 for 87!

[DaleNixon]

We're at $3.99 for 93 octane!

[THE Phen]

Drove mine for the first time in a week. Filled up for $3.73 / gal 87.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

saw 3.66 for 87 this morning

[mx-p5]

nice! i haz to get 91

[chaztor]

$3.91 for 87? We're at $3.79 for 87!

(cry) Thats NY for ya. This was the BJ's wholesale club too.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

sucks for joo! well, not really lol :p

93 was only 3.96 too....finally under $4
nice! i haz to get 91

[mx-p5]

No suck for me! I like the ECU too much! lol

I didn't get to check on the weld for the header. Boo.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Seeing some 3.40s around here for 87. Even had some madman gas war thing between 2 stations here & they got down as low as 2.08 for 87, yes TWO.08. Was Chevron & Shell goin at it. It was on the news. Was just a grand opening thing for 1 & the other was just playing along. Was back to mid 3s the next day. People were lined up all over the place for it. Sure be nice for it to go back & stay back around 2.00 like that. Then I might be excited. Mid 3s is nice after 4.20 but still not exciting.

[fishdonotbounce]

yea filled up for 3.56 with my 5 cents off at speedway. Not bad but if gas would get back down to 2 and stay there, I think it would be best for both parties.

[bazooka joe]

reg here 3.61...the good stuff..3.91

[Yaggie1]

Still $3.90 for the cheap stuff here. Good stuff like $4.10 or so........

[fishdonotbounce]

hmmm I've got an idea for a thread now. Hopefully it hasn't been done yet.

[Sliver5]

3.49 here for 87, 93 is 3.79


as for what I'm doin today, gettin the tires put on and I'll probably get $20 of that $3.49 gas :)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

yes, it has. Dont worry about it.
hmmm I've got an idea for a thread now. Hopefully it hasn't been done yet.

[fishdonotbounce]

damn it then delete the thread I just posted in off topic

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol i was just giving you shit....I didnt even know what you were gonna start a thread about at that time...

But I think one like that has been done before but a few years ago lol

[fishdonotbounce]

Lol you douchebag. well in that case just leave it there :D

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(rlaugh)

[EvilJen]

In keeping with the thread's title, I saved my P5 from a wildly spinning ceiling fan that fell out of the ceiling last night! (rofl)

[mx-p5]

Further explanation is required, as well as pics

[EvilJen]

Here ya go:


I was in the garage looking in the cars for Taylor's iPod when I heard a weird noise. I'd just gotten out of the back seat of the blue car and I heard this weird creaking sound. I thought it was the car.

I opened the driver's side door of the yellow car, and just as I climbed in, I heard this weird crash sound that sounded like glass breaking.

I looked up to see the ceiling fan in the garage spinning wildly over the cars, just hanging by its wires. Luckily, Taylor was coming back from his bike ride and was able to take it down before it fell on one of the cars.


It was REALLY odd that it happened as I was standing out there. Probably b/c the fan turns on by the light switch so it was running when I was out there.

I was freaking out like "OMG, what if it falls on one of the cars." I was scared for my babies! (nailbyt)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol those were some strong ass wire nuts I used on the wiring for that Fan hahahahaha

I guess I'll just have to mount the fan bracket to the stud thats there....I needs mah fan!

[mx-p5]

lol. I have a box fan I use when I"m working on the cars in the garage.

And silly girls. Refers to them as the yellow one and the blue one. Not the MSP and the P5

[evilmonkeyMSP]

she funna bust you in yo eye (boom07)

[EvilJen]

lol. I have a box fan I use when I"m working on the cars in the garage.

And silly girls. Refers to them as the yellow one and the blue one. Not the MSP and the P5

*Ahem* They are "Blue" and "Lello" thank you. :p


she funna bust you in yo eye (boom07)

Dat's right! (glare)

[fishdonotbounce]

lmao I love this forum

[mx-p5]

Bring girly! lol You guys will leave Palooza too soon for me to even worry about it

Oh, and gaskets showed, so, now all I gotta do is get the second 02 bung welded into the header and I be droning!!

[EvilJen]

Bring girly! lol You guys will leave Palooza too soon for me to even worry about it

Oh, and gaskets showed, so, now all I gotta do is get the second 02 bung welded into the header and I be droning!!

You said "bung". (peep)

[mx-p5]

http://forum.wda-fr.org/images/uploads/Zurmff/Cornholio_165.jpg

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol dont worry Tylor....we'll be staying for the length of the meet im sure....so we'll find you (glare)

[mx-p5]

Unless I'm in safely hiding in a baby stroller somewhere. You'll never tell me apart from the other babies!!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I'll just look for the guy wherever somebody has parts for sale (lol2)

[mx-p5]

LMAO! True true! I'll be the guy swapping parts with other Protege guys in the middle of judging! lol

I'm actually not bringing more than I need for food, and, maybe a tshirt or something cool that's for sale.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol I'm going to keep an eye out to make sure the lip and fog deletes dont disappear from the MSP....

[mx-p5]

Good idea! lol. You might find them replaced with some P5 foglights! *remembers to bring tools to meet*

Actually, i should have my new lights, both headlight and foglights by the meet, so, no worries on the blue lip. I needs one in white though.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol

[bri]

This a great thread but today I'm just posting about doing a timing belt service on my P5. I have about 150,000 miles on it and am looking to do a timing belt. I know I'm lucky to have gone for 150k...

Anyway, I'm getting varying prices on the job from dealers and shops regarding exactly which parts to replace. I'll definitely do the belt itself and the water pump and the drive belts are new. But what about the tensioners? The dealers say they aren't necessary unless they are making noise. I've heard there is a spring that should be replaced though.

Any info and/or advice is welcome and thanks in advance? So far, this car has been fantastically reliable with virtually no repair costs (except for brakes and tires and one O2 sensor).

2002 P5, automatic with electronic manual 4speed option, AC, PS...

[ScratchNSniff]

Noticed that 87 was $3.32 this morning...anybody got better than that...

[mx-p5]

Got the 02 bung welded in place, drilled out the no-fouler, rec'd all the new gaskets, but, forgot to order springbolts, so, header waits till they show up next week.

All the local auto parts stores have OEM ones but none of them will fit with the new header. So, ordered aftermarket ones I used on the OBX

[evilmonkeyMSP]

fail again.

[Yaggie1]

Noticed that 87 was $3.32 this morning...anybody got better than that...

$3.32 !!! WHAT THE HELL !! Michigan sucks.......

[CTt3P5]

This a great thread but today I'm just posting about doing a timing belt service on my P5. I have about 150,000 miles on it and am looking to do a timing belt. I know I'm lucky to have gone for 150k...

Anyway, I'm getting varying prices on the job from dealers and shops regarding exactly which parts to replace. I'll definitely do the belt itself and the water pump and the drive belts are new. But what about the tensioners? The dealers say they aren't necessary unless they are making noise. I've heard there is a spring that should be replaced though.

Any info and/or advice is welcome and thanks in advance? So far, this car has been fantastically reliable with virtually no repair costs (except for brakes and tires and one O2 sensor).

2002 P5, automatic with electronic manual 4speed option, AC, PS...

I have got the same conflicting results....I guess you are better off changing them while you have it apart, especially at your mileage. And yes there is a spring. Here is a compilation of parts I put together for the job.

Timing Belt
Idler
Tensioner
Tensioner Spring
Water Pump
Water Pump Gasket
Thermostat
Thermostat Gasket
Upper Rad Hose
Lower Rad Hose
Camshaft Seal
Crankshaft Seal
AC/PS Belt
Alt Belt


$3.32 !!! WHAT THE HELL !! Pennsylvania sucks.......

QFT....I did fill up for $3.53 today though.

353.8 miles/11.585 gallons = 30.53mpg. Other than a couple of long highway trips this is the best mileage I have recorded in my ownership. Could have driven some more as the idiot light had yet to come on.

Also returned a cargo box to a friend before taking the kids to the mall for some back-to-school shopping.

[magnumP5]

Pulled apart the fuel system AGAIN! I took everything apart (including the braided steel line - that sucked) and then put it all back together using a liquid thread sealant rather than teflon tape. I was told you shouldn't use teflon tape on fuel system components. Anyway, the main objective was to seal the braided steel line connection so hopefully this will fix it. If it's still leaking I'll know where it's coming from though - it'll have to be the connection of the line and the fitting that connects to the fuel rail. I also started prepping the car for my gauge install tomorrow. Going to install new oil pressure and temperature gauges, yay!

[mx-p5]

fail again.

Yes, yes, I know (peep)

I could reuse the stock springbolts, but they are rusted past the point of poo, so, new ones will just be easier

[A louie]

Bigfoot!!!! Looks just like the one from the beastie boys video

[Sliver5]

got my tires put on and then also found out that I have two blown struts in my coilovers. *sigh* when will it ever end??

[ForceFed]

lol those were some strong ass wire nuts I used on the wiring for that Fan hahahahaha

I guess I'll just have to mount the fan bracket to the stud thats there....I needs mah fan!Strong Wire nuts...Yet weak bolts.

Who taught you how to hang a Ceiling fan?
errr.....Or didn't.

[mx-p5]

I use duct tape to hold up my ceiling fans. It rocks a bit but it ain't goin nowheres

And side note, going ahead with header install today. If oem spring bolts is rusted too bad, i'll get em as tight as I can to seal up, then when new ones show, i'll just swap em out, as the header will already be on

[mx-p5]

Alright, i said screw it and went ahead with the header install with the old spring bolts/i'll replace them when the new ones from Dave show.

So, in 20 minutes, old header is off, new one is in and one bolt at the midpipe is attached and 2 bolts at the header to see how everything lines up.

I go to attach EGR, and, look what I see

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/stripped.jpg

Kinda hard to thread on the nut when there aren't any threads. hmmm.......so i'm stopped

[ForceFed]

Man..your gonna have to cut that off and weld on a new nipple...That blows.

[ForceFed]

Kansei dies tonight
Nice knowing ya...

[mx-p5]

lol

Well, i'm off to put the stock manifold back on. Ghey

Where would I order a new threaded nipple from?

[mx-p5]

This is as far on as the nut will even go.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_9330.jpg

[mx-p5]

Anyone happen to know what the thread and pitch is on teh EGR? Might be able to run to work and possibly rethread it if I have one

[mx-p5]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_9326.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_9327.jpg

[nautical_lifens]

WOW... thats a nice chunk of weight

[ga0887]

This is as far on as the nut will even go.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_9330.jpg

Thats upsetting.. hope you get it fixed. It's gonna be loud :D (drive2)

sound clip?

Mine's an injen cai>obx header>stock midpipe (cat removed)> stock resonator section> hks axleback

It screams when you get on it but isnt bad on a 65-70mph cruise.

[justanothermp5]

yes that stock exhaust setup is heavy as hell, i had it come crashing down on me when i was yanking it off the car lol
almost nailed me in the face but i caught it in time, that support bracket had me stumped for a while, i didnt know it was there and i couldnt figure out why it wasnt comming out haha

edit: at least you have a header, mine still hasnt showed up, i should have ordered from ebay
protege garage is turning out to be nothing but problems for me lately

[mx-p5]

This is actually go round number 2 with a header. I had teh OBX, but, it droned too bad. So, i pulled it and sold it. Then, after selling it, i relaized howmuch power and oomph the car had with it, so, i had to get another!

And, i just went to my office, freaking hour round trip, but, grabbed a big hunking metal file and am tearing into the stripped threads so at least the EGR nut will reach the good threads.

Here's to hoping i can get it today!!!!!!

[fishdonotbounce]

Pro is it really that big of a power difference? If so, I'm gonna have to buy me one even though I plan to go turbo in the future.

[justanothermp5]

Pro is it really that big of a power difference? If so, I'm gonna have to buy me one even though I plan to go turbo in the future.

im buying one, and i already have most of my turbo parts together lol
just need oil and vacuum lines and an intercooler core and im set, i just cant wait that long for extra power lol

[lpacalypse]

k, just got done installing the turbo and came across two brackets that I have no idea where I took it off from. If anyone is able to post some pictures on where they go......me, luv you long time (rockon). Here are the pictures of the bracket and my car. Yes, I know I need to clean my engine bay.

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

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

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

[justanothermp5]

siiiiiccccckkkk


the one on the right in the pic you dont need, it attached the precat to the block
the one on the left goes where your external wastegate is so u dont need that either

how was the fitment on the hiboost mani? mine didnt really fit but i didnt really force it in there

EDIT: actually that bracket on the right attaches to the stock j pipe, dont really need it on there, its just for bracing

[fishdonotbounce]

I know the one on the left is for the engine hoist. It's where you hook up the lift when you take the engine outta the car. Not sure what the other is though.

[mx-p5]

Pro is it really that big of a power difference? If so, I'm gonna have to buy me one even though I plan to go turbo in the future.

There is a sigificant increase with a header. It's one of the best NA mods you can do. Combine that with an aftermarket exhaust, intake, mp3 ecu, highflow midpipe, COMBINE all those it makes a good 10-15 hp. And with a 99hp motor to start, It's a big gain.

No ONE mod is a magic mod for our little motor

[InFlames]

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


DO WANT! http://www.sotsyndicate.com/images/smilies/tst.gif

[fishdonotbounce]

damn it now I'm gonna have to buy a header. lol. Thanks pro

[mazdaspeed777]

Finished painting sideskirts and almost finished the bumper:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/sideskirts.jpg

[InFlames]

buddy club bumper?

[mx-p5]

damn it now I'm gonna have to buy a header. lol. Thanks pro

You realize i meant all those parts combined make good thingshappen, right? Can't just do one without the other an expect to see gains

[fishdonotbounce]

Oh yea I know. I already got the intake and axleback. Header will open it up quite a bit as I've know for a long time.

[mazdaspeed777]

buddy club bumper?

Nope, stock bumper with MSP lip

[InFlames]

Nope, stock bumper with MSP lip

(thumb)

[mx-p5]

HOORAY FOR MSP LIP! I wants one for both cars! I'll trade for header! lol

But, yeah, if you've got an intake, and cat-back, you'll notice a nice gain

[lpacalypse]

siiiiiccccckkkk


the one on the right in the pic you dont need, it attached the precat to the block
the one on the left goes where your external wastegate is so u dont need that either

how was the fitment on the hiboost mani? mine didnt really fit but i didnt really force it in there

EDIT: actually that bracket on the right attaches to the stock j pipe, dont really need it on there, its just for bracing

The mani was a pain in the ass, took a bit to line everthing up right. Bolting it down was even worst, but it's all done now. Pretty happy with the added power

[magnumP5]

Well today I was just going to install some new gauges buuut when I got out to the garage I pretty much decided I was going to tear her all apart (laugh). I'm going to be installing my MAM exhaust manifold, AWR oil pan and new oil feed and return lines and possibly some other things if I decide to or not. Currently she is sitting in the garage without the radiator, exhaust manifold/turbo/downpipe, intake, half my current FMIC and any oil lines remaining. I managed to install the sandwich plate and sensors (little bit of a pain in the ass) and fitted the gauges where I wanted them. The gauge wires are a little tight because I don't want to extent the wires and possibly degrade signal but I think everything will work out in the end. All that is left for the gauges is to finish the wiring and tuck everything neatly under the dash (it's a mess right now!). I'll probably finish the wiring tomorrow but she'll still be down for a while...

I'm currently waiting on: new exhaust gaskets, exhaust manifold studs, oil pan and for a lot of liquid teflon to cure.

Today was busy and I can't wait for everything to get finished because it's going to be badass. MOTM, here I come...

[ForceFed]

MOTM, here I come...Better get there before I do.....

[magnumP5]

Better get there before I do.....
Hey, my engine is still in the car :p

[ForceFed]

When mine goes in the car...its gonna eat yours for a snack...

[ForceFed]

And you have paint on your car....Boo!

[magnumP5]

When mine goes in the car...its gonna eat yours for a snack...
Very true, but I'm on my way.

I think my turbo is dying though and that's the ultimate cause of my oil burning. I had always checked the elbow right off the turbo and found o evidence of oil but today I removed that entire pipe and down at the bottom there was some slickness and oil residue. Nothing puddling but then again there is still a lower point. I'm going to check out that pipe tomorrow. Guess I'd better start saving for a new turbo now too...

[StealthWyvern]

Very true, but I'm on my way.

I think my turbo is dying though and that's the ultimate cause of my oil burning. I had always checked the elbow right off the turbo and found o evidence of oil but today I removed that entire pipe and down at the bottom there was some slickness and oil residue. Nothing puddling but then again there is still a lower point. I'm going to check out that pipe tomorrow. Guess I'd better start saving for a new turbo now too...

That sucks but its a good time for an upgrade!

[ForceFed]

You could buy my GT28....Or I can get you a SMOKIN' Deal on a new one....I got TUrbo connections too...

I am telling you mang....I can get it all!

[Protege5 Driver]

can you get a good reliable cheap turbo manifold?

yeah i know it is non existant but i can try lol

[ForceFed]

Sorry..not really a market for those..so no..I cannot get that.

SO I guess I cant get everything after all. (shrug)

[magnumP5]

That sucks but its a good time for an upgrade!
Ugh, I don't know what I'd go with. I want to upgrade but I can't afford an engine build right now. I was wanting to run Sam's new smaller-housing GT3071R but I don't think the stock block could hold that even at 7 psi (where I sit w/o MBC). I want to reach 300 whp ultimately but I don't want to have to be running at like 20 psi to do it.

[ForceFed]

Lets Build That B....I will get you decent pricing on internals and I have guys locally that built mine that know these motors now after working the bugs out of mine.

Find you a spare man.

[magnumP5]

Lets Build That B....I will get you decent pricing on internals and I have guys locally that built mine that know these motors now after working the bugs out of mine.

Find you a spare man.
PM sent. We'll have to do this once I have some more money. So much for taking a break from engine work...

[fishdonotbounce]

Damn force I may have to get at you when eventually my engine is built.....

[ForceFed]

Thats what I am here for.

I am Just a lowly protege guy working my way up through the ranks.

[fishdonotbounce]

Yea but as soon as that car comes out of the shop, it will be a monster.

[kura808]

swapped out my bald tires and put in 2 new toyo proxes4. so now i got kumho ecsta asx's in the front and the toyo proxes in the rear.

yea i know 2 at time. i'm a poor student >< ;P

[BinoMP5]

i feel ya... i gotta do the same

[i12drivemyMP5]

Fired it up after a long summer's nap. (Just over the wknd)

[mx-p5]

after my failed attempt at installing the header, i had reset the ECU in the process, started her adn went to work and she purrs like a kitten!

I'll be taking the header in to a metal shop tomorrow to see if they can't weld on a new nipple.

How do you guys that run 626 headers fix the egr problem, since it doesn't line up?

[mx-p5]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_9323.jpg

[fishdonotbounce]

Hey what kind of header is the one in this thread?

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123716941

It looks like it says OBX but it's different from Pro5x2's. Unless yours isn't an OBX. Is the one in that thread good?

[mx-p5]

The one you link'd is an OBX. Had one before. The one I'm going to be installing is a Ractive.

And, no the thread is goober'd up. Gonna take it to a metal shop tomorrow to see if we can't either rethread it, or weld on a new threaded nipple

The OBX is a good header. It's bout the most widely available. There are better headers out there, but cost more, and all basically do the same thing. Plus save over 15 lbs of weight off the nose of the car while increasing airflow

I snagged a vid of my current setup without the header, and as soon as I get the header in, i'll post up new vid for comparison

[BinoMP5]

oooh... so that's what blacked out headlights and racing harts look like on Laser Blue... i'll have to do them nowssssssss

got my exhaust gasket replaced... they put some paste/seal on there insted of a gasket... whatevr it is its working fine... the car pulls again... no more farting noises when i'm on the gasssss

[mx-p5]

exhaust leak FTL!!

Bino, you gonna be at Mazdapalooza in Orlando?

[magnumP5]

The one you link'd is an OBX. Had one before. The one I'm going to be installing is a Ractive.
Fixed :p

[mx-p5]

Really? Hmm. I fail to read. lol

[BinoMP5]

yesssss Mazdapalooza... i'll have the rear cargo trays, roof rack, and the rear privacy lid for the P5s for sale

[mx-p5]

cargo tray? MOD ADD NEEDS TO STOP KICKING IN! ARGHHH!!! lol

I should have my black'd out headlights for sale as well as stock foglights

[justanothermp5]

messed around with the turbo today and finally got the wastegate bracket and the coolant lines on at the same time, took me freakin 30 minutes cuz the banjo bolt was in the was of the bolt for the bracket or vice versa, finally managed to slip the bolt in all the way, could only hand tighten, but its better then one bolt

ANNND i can still buy the IC piping that i wanted to, yaaaay

[fishdonotbounce]

messed around with the turbo today and finally got the wastegate bracket and the coolant lines on at the same time, took me freakin 30 minutes cuz the banjo bolt was in the was of the bolt for the bracket or vice versa, finally managed to slip the bolt in all the way, could only hand tighten, but its better then one bolt

ANNND i can still buy the IC piping that i wanted to, yaaaay

What? (uhm)

[mx-p5]

Crazy boost talk is what that is.

You ain't got a turbo so no worries for joo


And what did I do to to the car? Letting the tropical storm bands wash her

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01122.jpg

[fishdonotbounce]

No it wasn't the subject that I was confused about, it was the wording.

[mx-p5]

Oh, nevermind then. lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

looks like we arent getting a damn day off now cuz Faye doesnt want to come up our way...boo!

[mx-p5]

hmm.....boooo

Looks like it is to me though

http://i.imwx.com/images/maps/tropical/map_tropprjpath06_ltst_5nhato_enus_600x405.jpg

We might though, being on the east side of the storm, we'll get all the rain and gusty winds! Hooray! I'm losing power tomorrow!

[BinoMP5]

i'm going to get hit late tuesday early wednesday.. lame... hope my car doesnt hydrolock due to not having a bumper and my CAI is sticking out...

b-o headlights for sale ehh... im suprised not all P5s came with the cargo tray, roof rack, and the privacy lid...

[shane02pro5]

I'd figure out an sri option! I just mine back into the fender after the last storm came through.

[mx-p5]

Yeah, i converted the Injen to SRI as soon as I got it. I love how we randomly flood down here with the lovely city planning.

And, you got pics of cargo tray? I might take it from joo. It's just the truck tray liner thing right??

And yes, B/O'd headlights will be for sale as well as stock foggys. I SHOULD have new lights by then

[fishdonotbounce]

Well it looks like I will be buying the OBX header from that thread. Hopefully it'll open things up a little bit and give me a little bit more oomph.

I also decided to put a stop payment for those racing seats I got on ebay. Long story short: the guy hasn't responded, my card hasn't been charged yet thank God, and I can now use the money for much better things.

[mx-p5]

Well it looks like I will be buying the OBX header from that thread. Hopefully it'll open things up a little bit and give me a little bit more oomph.

I also decided to put a stop payment for those racing seats I got on ebay. Long story short: the guy hasn't responded, my card hasn't been charged yet thank God, and I can now use the money for much better things.

like something useful? lol

You'll notice a lovely exhaust note, as well as a boost in Zoom~Zoom!!

Might be shipping mine out to a MASTER WELDER to reweld in a new EGR nipple in the EXACT same spot so no modifiying of my egr tube needs done

[fishdonotbounce]

Cool beans. Well now that I will most likely have this 350, what should I buy for the P5? suggestions?

[mx-p5]

stupid question, but, whatcha got on it already?

You wanna stay All show and No go??

Or add a tiny bit of go?

[BinoMP5]

Yeah, i converted the Injen to SRI as soon as I got it. I love how we randomly flood down here with the lovely city planning.

And, you got pics of cargo tray? I might take it from joo. It's just the truck tray liner thing right??

And yes, B/O'd headlights will be for sale as well as stock foggys. I SHOULD have new lights by then

its the tray that's under the mat in the trunk... it holds the key of the car jack and such in place... i think every P5 has that... someone told me it was a cargo tray and may have confused me (o.0)

[fishdonotbounce]

So far, as far as performance goes, I have ebay SRI with K&N, Mazdaspeed Sport Axleback, Tokico HP's with Sprint lowering springs, rear strut bar. I also am waiting for finals to be over this week so that I can install AWR front and rear mount and the SLS side mount. Oh and I'm getting that header. SO what are your suggestions?


stupid question, but, whatcha got on it already?

You wanna stay All show and No go??

Or add a tiny bit of go?

[DaleNixon]

Apparently your MS Axleback will get a whole lot louder when you install the header. Just FYI.

[fishdonotbounce]

How much louder? lol

[BinoMP5]

like getting rid of 2 catalytic converters louder... mines not a MS exhaust... i have a 2.25" from the header... sounds good... but it doesnt bother me none... plus i have most of the sound deadening stuff out of my car ie backseats

[NCZ13]

got my front windows tinted as close to the rears as possible. Turns out the previous owner had one of those reflective shiny tints installed instead of the straight smoked look. Anyway, had fronts tinted with 20% of the reflective line of tints or w/e it was called.

Ill take pictures later. to lazy right now

[justanothermp5]

well i didnt do shit to my p5 today, or for the last week, because ive been waiting for my FUCKIN HEADER!!! protege garage will never see my business again period, i would rather go to speedcircuit or street unit anyday

it would have been ok if i would have known the header was out of stock, but on the website it clearly said LOTS IN STOCK, so i said ok ill order

been a week and he told me there on backorder, UPDATE YOUR FUCKING SITE THEN

/rant

[NCZ13]

blame OBX, not ken.

same thing happened to me last year.

its easier for a site to leave it the way it is, and keep peopls business than it is to say its out of stock, and turn business away if its only a short period of waiting time...

i guarantee the OBX warehouse is out them, because last year when i called taht was the exact situation.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I think his gripe is legitimate. If a website says its in stock then it better be. Its bad customer service to mislead the customer is the point he's making.

[ForceFed]

Oh boy....Here we go again....
Last I checked this wasnt a Bitch thread nor a Vendor Bashing thread...
Nuff said.

move along now....nothing to see here.

[justanothermp5]

well i didnt do shit to my p5 today


Oh boy....Here we go again....
Last I checked this wasnt a Bitch thread nor a Vendor Bashing thread...
Nuff said.

move along now....nothing to see here.

[dxaveP5]

Today i removed the driver side fender side molding and then got the driver door and rear driver side door's off. and while i waited that 1min for the solvent to kick into the adhesive, rain comes pouring down. so im driving with 2 strips on my driver side and moldings still on, on the passenger side. :) pretty cool

[magnumP5]

Gah, got caught up at work until about 7 PM and then just decided to take my work home with me. I just finished not too long ago so obviously no progress on the P5. Man, I still didn't get a chance to order my oil pan today either. Argh, seems the P5 is going to be down longer than I thought.

On another note I read something interesting how some PCV check valves might actually cause smoking turbos. Hmm, whenever I get my car running again I might try removing those Krank Vents to see what happens...

[fishdonotbounce]

Lol I hate getting caught in the rain while I'm doing something to the car. I sure do love some pina colada tho! lol anyway,

I've been thinking about upgrading some suspension parts and I'm real interested in the three point strut brace from CP that I've seen more than a few P5's have on here. Anyone know where I can get one of those? Also, what other suspension mods are best? I don't feel like going through the hassle of the front swaybar so that's outta the question but everything else is fair game.

[magnumP5]

I've been thinking about upgrading some suspension parts and I'm real interested in the three point strut brace from CP that I've seen more than a few P5's have on here. Anyone know where I can get one of those? Also, what other suspension mods are best? I don't feel like going through the hassle of the front swaybar so that's outta the question but everything else is fair game.
The CP Racing STB isn't made or sold anymore so you'd have to find one in the F/S Section like I did. A few members have talked about getting some replicas made but nothing has really come from them. IMO, I'd just stick with some other bar (preferrably not one of those universal adjustable ones) like the GT Spec (although I've heard it isn't as good as stock). Don't worry about the front swaybar either - it'll just make you understeer even more. I upgraded to the Progress rear bar and my steering under extreme conditions is almost neutral (depends on the conditions). You could always go for the GT Spec bracing lineup.

[fishdonotbounce]

What did you get yours for? I guess I'll just have to set up a WTB thread or something then... damn it. Did you feel a big difference when you installed the CP?


The CP Racing STB isn't made or sold anymore so you'd have to find one in the F/S Section like I did. A few members have talked about getting some replicas made but nothing has really come from them. IMO, I'd just stick with some other bar (preferrably not one of those universal adjustable ones) like the GT Spec (although I've heard it isn't as good as stock). Don't worry about the front swaybar either - it'll just make you understeer even more. I upgraded to the Progress rear bar and my steering under extreme conditions is almost neutral (depends on the conditions). You could always go for the GT Spec bracing lineup.

[808MP5]

got my front windows tinted as close to the rears as possible. Turns out the previous owner had one of those reflective shiny tints installed instead of the straight smoked look. Anyway, had fronts tinted with 20% of the reflective line of tints or w/e it was called.

Ill take pictures later. to lazy right now

hope your tint laws aren't as strict over there... cuz here it's $279 per window that's illegally tinted...


I don't feel like going through the hassle of the front swaybar so that's outta the question but everything else is fair game.

yes... like magnum said, don't worry about upgrading the front sway bar... you WILL get more understeer...

get a nice sway bar like Progress like i have but wish i got the AWR instead because the AWR is adjustable...

[magnumP5]

What did you get yours for? I guess I'll just have to set up a WTB thread or something then... damn it. Did you feel a big difference when you installed the CP?
I don't remember exactly as it's been a while now. I think somewhere between $120 and $150 is about right. TBH, the thing is a royal PITA. The install was immensely difficult because of all the compromises and now everytime I want to remove the IM or battery I have to remove the STB which involves removing all the cowling first. I keep telling myself I need to get a smaller battery and just make my own tie down.

get a nice sway bar like Progress like i have but wish i got the AWR instead because the AWR is adjustable...
Eh, AWR if you like the sound. I currently have their endlinks and cannot keep them quiet. I've tried everything to keep them from binding and I make sure they're super-tight. Even so, after about 5 days of driving the noise is back in full force. I've got some stock endlinks that I'll be installing shortly.

[808MP5]

^.... wanna sell me the awr rear endlinks?

[Rockin03mp5]

All I did was drive her around a little, and take a few pics of her while she was still clean.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/nvonde/Clean5.jpg

[mx-p5]

i parked teh cars in the garage away from the storm that should be hitting in an hour or so

[Rockin03mp5]

Good luck man.

Hurricanes ftl!

[aMaff]

Good luck Ta/ylor :p

[NCZ13]

hope your tint laws aren't as strict over there... cuz here it's $279 per window that's illegally tinted...







Oh, i live in california, were not supposed to have anything on the fronts.

the reason i went and did it was because my interior gets incredibly hot, and my shift knob gets hot enough to liquify gold.

plus the fabric on the door panels is starting to fade...

i drive with my windows down 90% of the time, so i dont see it as an issue

[808MP5]

hehe... they always tell me to roll my windows up :(
i agree i like darker tint but after two tickets i said f*(k that

[Rockin03mp5]

Probably cause, when they run your plate, they see that u had tint problems before.

I would like to tint, but I drive a lot at night now.

[NCZ13]

yeah i just detailed my engine bay, so i took it for a quick spin to make sure everything was running ok, and to try up the bay a bit.

i forgot how dark 20% tint was. i had it done on my mazda6 last year.

[NCZ13]

Here are the pictures before and after front tint
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/553.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/DSCI0359.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/DSCI0360.jpg
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/DSCI0358.jpg
like i said earlier the fronts dont 100% match the rears, but its ok. it doesnt look that bad. it just looks like i have a light tint on the fronts from the outside.

oh and a terrible night picture of my now cleaner engine bay (it wasnt super dirty, just generally dusty)
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u172/ncz13/DSCI0361.jpg

[fishdonotbounce]

LMAO I had to share this with you guys. Straight from an article off yahoo sports about women's pole vault. And I quote,

"Big poles and big mouths don’t go together. Stuczynski knows that now. "

I'm sorry it may just be that it's late and I'm stressing over the final tomorrow but I found that shit funny. Here's a link to the article.

http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/news?slug=ap-insidetherings&prov=ap&type=lgns

[evilmonkeyMSP]

bah, its not even going to fucking ran here...stupid bitch is going the wrong way....I was hoping for a damn day off...a tropical storm is like a fart in the wind...
Good luck Ta/ylor :p

[bri]

I have an '02 P5, 154k miles and am considering doing two things in the near future to it. As of now, the car is bone stock except for a K&N drop in filter element. As for the two things I'm considering-

Since buying the car, I've always used Castrol 5w-30 oil and I regularly change my oil and filter. I'm considering using synthetic oil if there was a REAL benefit in horsepower or mileage, or protection. A salesman (!) at the local dealership said he gets big mileage gains in his perosonal Corvette by using Mobil 1.

The other thing I'm considering is chipping my P5. I saw an ad for SLR chips and they make some huge claims about horsepower and mileage gains and the chips cost somewhere about $60-70. I'm pretty skeptical of any huge gains, but what can I reasonably expect and which chip should I consider and what do they cost?

Mainly, I'm looking for mileage, reliability, and a few extra horses never hurt anybody...

[evilmonkeyMSP]

there is no "chip" for the P5

[bri]

Ok, I guess "chip" is the wrong word, but is there an ecu mod or something along those lines that can help out? I'm the first to admit I don't know it all and I saw the SLR ad and it intruiged me.
Cheers and thanks.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Its a waste of money, trust me lol There's no cheap way to get around the ECU on these cars...

[ZZZOOM!]

Post a link! It is probably a shabby temp sensor mod or something but we'll let you know.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Yeah, probably just the resistor that tells the ecu that the intake air is 41 degrees all the time so that it'll add a bit more timing & fuel. CACA.............Gave the P5 the day off due to shitty weather which calls for the shitty weather crazy ass truck, woohoo, fun for me but for others.............not so much. lol.

[ScratchNSniff]

Got my springs in today...hopefully will be dropped a bit soon...

[dxaveP5]

gettin shocks?

[ScratchNSniff]

No...I just got the mazdaspeed springs...do I need to get different shocks for those...I am not wanting it any lower...I drive way to much city driving to make it practical to go any lower...

[fishdonotbounce]

You should be ok with the stock struts for a while. You should look into getting yourself a set of shocks in the future though just in case. Just scout the for sale forums every so often. I ended up getting all four Tokico HP's for 165 with 10k on em. They look practically brand new.

[ScratchNSniff]

^^^Thanks...

[fishdonotbounce]

Yup yup. Just make sure to post before and after pics :D

[fishdonotbounce]

Alright so I did a little bit of research but I still am a bit clueless. I was looking on PG for a good performance upgrade and ran across the SLS midpipe. Now will that just bolt directly on in place of the stock one? Since I'm getting the OBX header, and I have the SRI and the MS axleback, will the midpipe be a smart choice? Or is it different size piping or something and will therefore make no sense?

Oh and should I go catless or will it be waaaaaay too loud with the header and axleback?

[NCZ13]

MS axleback+obx header is gonna be very loud.

[fishdonotbounce]

I know that already. I was asking about the midpipe

[vicham]

installed the awr side mount inserts
does it suppose to make the car shakes like crazy.....cos my seat is like a massage chair now

[jeg0024]

installed the awr side mount inserts
does it suppose to make the car shakes like crazy.....cos my seat is like a massage chair now

Yup, and it depends on which stiffness ones you got. They will break in a little bit, my dash and radio rattles like hell untill the car warms up and gets at a lower idle.

[NCZ13]

yeah with the added midpipe it wil be a lot louder

[mx-p5]

i drove it through flood waters to get to work.

This was on my way in today

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/2781258728_330f0f80a9_b.jpg

I watched this get pulled out of the water today
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2780396599_c51c2182dc_b.jpg

3lanes of road all underwater
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2781251604_413751f1f8_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3056/2780390259_b0b176db8c_b.jpg

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[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol it hasnt even rained here...

[mx-p5]

post updated with pics

[aMaff]

This one needs a foxtrot under there lol

i drove it through flood waters to get to work.

This was on my way in today

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[mx-p5]

LOL! I should go put it on there later. lol

[dxaveP5]

Dude its been rainin here in texas like crazy too
but no floods yet. Im glad i dont gota CAI

[mx-p5]

Yeah, SRI on mine, but, i did get the foglights wet, thought I blew em, but, turned out the wiring connectors got wet, but they fired right up today

[dxaveP5]

wow that would suck if they blew.
My friends car's fog bulbs blow out like every month.
I think Honda did some krappy wiring.

[mx-p5]

Yeah, i wouldn't mind if they were stock, but I got PIAA Plasma Ions in there, and I don't feel like spending $50 on a new set of bulbs. lol

[dxaveP5]

Yeah, i wouldn't mind if they were stock, but I got PIAA Plasma Ions in there, and I don't feel like spending $50 on a new set of bulbs. lol

wow expensive

[mx-p5]

Local auto parts store wants $75 for the set. I got the set i have in now off Ebay for $35. They're are SCHWEET bulbs though!!

can't wait for my projectors though!!

[jhillzoom]

Handed the key over to my wife(sad1)...its now her car andim stuck with the Xterea.(bang)

[magnumP5]

Ordered an AWR oil pan with a oil return tap from Tony at AWR. For what it's worth, Tony is an awesome guy to talk to. I had some questions regarding the pan and it's install and he had no problem talking me through things and offering advise. Hell, we even talked about some up-and-coming goodies for the Protege. Can't wait to get it in! Assuming my pan gets to me Friday I'll have everything I need except exhaust manifold studs to start putting her back together. Hopefully all that Permatex stuff is cured by now...

[aMaff]

Handed the key over to my wife(sad1)...its now her car andim stuck with the Xterea.(bang)

(burn)(whip)

[CTt3P5]

Handed the key over to my wife(sad1)...its now her car andim stuck with the Xterea.(bang)

*slaps ya silly* Ok now that that is done, go take those keys back and give your wife the Xterra keys! lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol that fails