What have you done to your P5 today?

[jhillzoom]

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

I know..I know.. But it didn't make sense for her to drive a gas sucking SUV to work every day when the P5 was just sitting there. Since I have a work truck the car was only being driven on the weekends.

I did tell her that if she trashes my baby I will kick her out!

[CTt3P5]

I know..I know.. But it didn't make sense for her to drive a gas sucking SUV to work every day when the P5 was just sitting there. Since I have a work truck the car was only being driven on the weekends.

I did tell her that if she trashes my baby I will kick her out!

Makes more sense now....thought you just made an 'even trade'. lol

Last night I loaded my floor jack and lug nut wrench in the hatch to swap my new/used wheel/tires on my lunch break. Well, only one came in, the other three are still showing in transit. I should have them tomorrow.

[BinoMP5]

maybe i shouldve talkd 2 u guys first before bidding on it....

Ebay AutoExe Grille (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Protege-5-01-02-03-04-ATE-Front-Grille-Grill-Body-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a552Q7c39Q3a1Q 7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec 0Q2em14QQhashZitem190245091983QQitemZ190245091983)

the insurance is paying for my damages and the stock grille cost the same ammount as this grille here.... does anybody have experience on these specific grills and/or seller? i was trigger happy but now i kinda regret it without consulting you guys first...

[mx-p5]

Should be ok. Just make sure htey ship you a P5 grille and not a Protege! I've heard of that happening.

Other htan that, you should be ok. Might have poorfitment, but won't know till it shows

[Sliver5]

drove the P5 down to school where it will be staying with me!!

[dxaveP5]

theres been threads on that grill not fitting correctly and u have to drill ur own holes. i was close to buying one but i went with stock OEM grill

[mx-p5]

I'm about to go attempt to get home. Hopefully the water has gone down some and at least ONE lane is not under water

[CTt3P5]

I'm about to go attempt to get home. Hopefully the water has gone down some and at least ONE lane is not under water

Good Luck Tylor!!!

[mx-p5]

tis all good. Roads are still flooded, but the only problem was traffic getting by in the one dry lane

[CTt3P5]

tis all good. Roads are still flooded, but the only problem was traffic getting by in the one dry lane

That's good to hear....how long was the commute home?

[fishdonotbounce]

Help me make a choice!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123717317

I didn't wanna throw the thread off topic again so I made a thread.

[Sliver5]

Help me make a choice!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123717317

I didn't wanna throw the thread off topic again so I made a thread.

I threw out a few quick ideas

[fishdonotbounce]

Thanks bud. I'm still looking around. I'm not sure what I want yet so we'll see.

[Sliver5]

Thanks bud. I'm still looking around. I'm not sure what I want yet so we'll see.

to be honest I like the white on white setup you have right now. Have you thought about adding a red pin stripe to the wheels kinda like a time attack edition? Looks pretty good IMO

[fishdonotbounce]

I like the theme too but it's gotten old if you know what I mean. I was hoping to kind of go with a white on bronze theme since my new fogs will have deep orange overlays. I've thought about doing the lip up, but I'm just way too lazy and honestly it wouldn't work since its a recessed lip.

[Bala]

Drove home from work and watched some major lightning over the mountains.


Hey Fish ... How about you buy my "never touched the ground" 18" gunmetal PIAA's and 215/40/18 Pi
relli's? lol ...

[fishdonotbounce]

lemme see some pics first lol

[Bala]

lemme see some pics first lol

I'll post 'em up in your wheel thread ... http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123717317

[fishdonotbounce]

Alright so I decided this is the winner due to great price, great look, and overall greatness.

http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/mbmgea.br.ang.jpg

Tell me what you think....

[Sandawgk5]

I replaced the headlights...again(hand).

I only got 6 months out of this last set(shrug).

I know it is a known issue but it still sucks

Dik

[fishdonotbounce]

Should buy yourself HID's for 110 from xenon expert. Never have to worry about it again.

[shane02pro5]

I've had my car 6yrs 95k miles and replaced one headlight bulb!?

[mx-p5]

That's cause it has boost and is happy

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I've never had to replace ours.... had it for coming up on 3 years now...

[Prodigy]

I've had my stock bulbs since 2002.... they're pretty dim now.
I'd get HIDs (free from my work) but I'm planning selling the car sometime in the next 6 months.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

well if they;re free sendem my way :p hahaha
I've had my stock bulbs since 2002.... they're pretty dim now.
I'd get HIDs (free from my work) but I'm planning selling the car sometime in the next 6 months.

[BinoMP5]

i'm avg 30mpg in traffic :D... maybe its bc the intake is sticking out and getting more air than usual...

hmm... maybe going to design some sort of velocity stack sticking out of the headlight for race days... since i will have a set of headlights available...

[i12drivemyMP5]

Another rainy day free pass for my P5 to chill in the garage while I terrorize the city in the crazy truck. Already took out a sprinkler head or 2 & scared the coworker into striping his shorts demonstrating the pure boundarylessness of the truck. Other coworkers tried a prank on it yesterday. They put one of those big thick ass balloons over the tailpipe where it'll blow up when starting the car then make huge explosion when it pops. Didn't work, I saw it & let it get blown up a good bit then just punched the gas until the thing exploded super loud in the parking garage. LOL, it was louder than shit, louder than gunfire, made my ears ring. Laughed my ass of & called them & told them if they hurried they could beat the ambulance there to pick up the lady that was innocently walking by that fell out when it blew. (rlaugh) Asked them to do it everytime I drive the truck. They can't do it to the car because of the 4" diameter tip on the muffler, the truck's is only about 2.5.......fun stuff.

[CTt3P5]

Stopped at the auto store on my way home and bought some oil and a filter for the upcoming oil change in addition to some wheel cleaner.

After dinner, I cleaned and mounted my new (to me anyway) 2006 MX-5 wheels. Once mounted I grabbed my co-pilot (read: son) and we went for a drive around the block including some speed bumps to check for any 'out of place' sounds and didn't notice one!

Here are some teaser pics until I can get the car washed this weekend.

[fishdonotbounce]

very nice. Those rims go great with the P5.

Speaking of rims, I changed my mind slightly and will be ordering these in the next few days...

http://www.discounttire.com/product/wheels/mbmspe.mbr.ang.jpg

I'm absolutely in love with them and can't wait to get them mounted up.

[CTt3P5]

Thanks!

Your new choice is nice but I like the first one. I have always liked the split spoke look.

[fishdonotbounce]

damn it lol. Ok quick poll for anyone that reads it.

First ones that I posted or second ones?

[azlanb6b8]

I changed the whole front end, new paint & Work sports rim. Below da link :

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123716995

[BinoMP5]

true or false:

MSP headlights fit on a P5

[rednecks_r_us]

true or false:

MSP headlights fit on a P5

True but have to be rewired. MSP have one light for both high and low beams while the P5 is wired for two lights. one high and one low beam.

[BinoMP5]

so it's a direct bolt-on? all i need is the low beam because of my HiDs.... do i still have to rewire them?

[DeadGeneration]

I now live in Texas, and this area is very close to the border. Every time I ride into town the police look at whose driving it. It makes me paranoid but at the same time I am glad they do it, I hope if they ever see someone suspicious driving it they will pull it over before it gets across the border! (five-0)

[justanothermp5]

so it's a direct bolt-on? all i need is the low beam because of my HiDs.... do i still have to rewire them?

there different bulb sizes, u need an h4 bulb for the MSP and the p5 low beam is an h7 so it wont fit, hence the re wiring part

[BinoMP5]

would it work if i just change the bulb? the company i got it from sends replacement bulbs... i could ask for a H4 instead of a H7

or order a set of H4 HIDs, the headlight wire connects to the ballast

[justanothermp5]

umm im not sure if the h4 bulbs use the same connectors as the h7 bulbs,
u could try it, im actually wondering the same thing, my brother left his stock sedan headlights over here when he went to college so i should be able to order h4 replacements for my hids and have them work...hopefully


u try first lol

[BinoMP5]

i dont have any at my disposal, unlike you... cheap bulbs from walmart,autozone or discount would work... if those bulbs work... then HiDs would have to

[justanothermp5]

ahhh damit lol ok i guess i could try, buy some cheap ass bulbs and see if they plug in and if they work in the headlight right?

but what would we do with our highbeams? i never use mine because i have hids so i guess we could just take the bulb off?

[BinoMP5]

same here... but the sedan headlights dont have the extra slot for high beams..

what im trying to pull of is using the MSP headlights on a P5... if the H7 bulbs can fit in a MSP headlight then i'm set...

[justanothermp5]

ok cool i have an extra set of reg h7 bulbs i think so ill go try that and get back to u in a sec/min/hour

i get sidetracked easily lol

[justanothermp5]

ok so i just checked, h4 bulbs fit the p5 white plastic thing that the hids 2 wires plug into, the lights turn on too

now i just have to take off my bumper, put the sedan headlights in and see if the h7 bulbs fit
i mounted my HID ballasts to the inside of the fender wall and i dont have enough wire to pull the bulb out and put it inside the headlight

if it works ill take plenty of pictures and post up a How to: put sedan headlights in a p5

[TWISFM]

medieval ps pulley installed

[TreFlip999]

this is what i did
from this...
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/Picture212.jpg
to this...

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-2.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-3.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-4.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-5.jpg

[ForceFed]

Showoff.

[fishdonotbounce]

very nice. Get the lip painted to match the yellow and it'll look a lot better IMO

[MSP-BCH]

Hey TreFlip999,
looks good, but my .02 cents wouldd be to get the CF mirror covers or paint ur mirrors black to keep the window area BLACK...keep up the good work

[TWISFM]

treflip.. wow just wow. jealous over here... i think he got the lip painted black to. i like it.. ALOT

edit- thought id give my .02 as well. i think you should paint the rear valence black and tint the tail's...just a little tho.. otherwise the back is all yellow..needs a lil black.

[BinoMP5]

ok so i just checked, h4 bulbs fit the p5 white plastic thing that the hids 2 wires plug into, the lights turn on too

now i just have to take off my bumper, put the sedan headlights in and see if the h7 bulbs fit
i mounted my HID ballasts to the inside of the fender wall and i dont have enough wire to pull the bulb out and put it inside the headlight

if it works ill take plenty of pictures and post up a How to: put sedan headlights in a p5

i'll be the co-writer

anywho...

my battery light just came on and i went to SEARS, because it was conveniently there, they said my alternator is not charging the battery and that i'm running on pure battery... since 6:45pm ive had only 8 hours of battery life until it dies...

the countdown begins...

but before all this, i converted my CAI to a SRI because i'm in the middle of tropical storm Fay, and my bumper is off... so air is hitting the intake... but not anymore...

is it me or does the car accelerate faster with the short ram? i saw a puddle when i was test driving it and said: "f*k you, puddle!" and i ran over it without fear

and since i drove it like the way i did, i prolly have 4 hours left on my battery

[azlanb6b8]

TreFlip999,

very nice car. what rims are those?

[bazooka joe]

medieval ps pulley installed
pics or you never did it! :)

this is what i did
from this...
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/Picture212.jpg
to this...

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-2.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-3.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-4.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-5.jpg
nice! you bought a new condo!! :D jk, car looks awesome!

[MSP-BCH]

they are MSP wheels that he had powder coated black...
TreFlip999,

very nice car. what rims are those?

[magnumP5]

Tre, I would at least paint the upper part of the lip body color. I think it'd make the colors flow better. That and I would have left the badges or gone with a 323F badge (I have one :D). Other than that it looks great. Now was that really all done in one day (wink)

EDIT: By the way, today I finally completely removed the exhaust manifold and turbo and switched the turbo over to the MAM manifold. I also got around to removing my crappy stock tapped oil pan and I switched the stock sparkplug wires back in. In preparation for my new oil pan I also installed a new threaded oil return fitting on the turbo. I spent the last hour or so hacking up the wiring loom for the O2 sensors so I can re-route the primary O2 sensor connection to the other side of the block. I'm probably going to do a little wire tucking tomorrow as well just to clean things out

Agenda for tomorrow: finish wiring up gauges, finish O2 sensor wire relocation, initial wire tuck around water neck

If I get my oil pan in tomorrow that will also be going in and then I'll be making a trip to see ol' ForceFed about some exhaust mani studs. If all goes well I could actually have the car up and running Sunday. More than likely it's going to be another week though...

[TWISFM]

[QUOTE=bazooka joe;4031843]pics or you never did it! :)

pics at http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123684204&page=93

[azlanb6b8]

they are MSP wheels that he had powder coated black...

thank you for the info. very nice rims indeed.

[BinoMP5]

ahh! so u are able to put sedan headlights on a P5!!! where's the how to?!?!?

[TreFlip999]

very nice. Get the lip painted to match the yellow and it'll look a lot better IMO


Hey TreFlip999,
looks good, but my .02 cents wouldd be to get the CF mirror covers or paint ur mirrors black to keep the window area BLACK...keep up the good work


treflip.. wow just wow. jealous over here... i think he got the lip painted black to. i like it.. ALOT

edit- thought id give my .02 as well. i think you should paint the rear valence black and tint the tail's...just a little tho.. otherwise the back is all yellow..needs a lil black.

Hey thanks guys, Dont be shy with the opinions and stuff...Its still a work and progress and the more i look at it the more i think needs to be done so i appreciate the comments mucho....im mos def going to get the mirrors, valence and hatch key area painted black, the shop i went to are A+ people and a+ craftsmanship and they arent happy until you are

[fishdonotbounce]

Yea man it really looks great. I like the suggestion of painting only the top half of it to match and leaving the bottom black. I've seen it and it looks good. Keep us updated and great job.

[justanothermp5]

i'll be the co-writer

anywho...

my battery light just came on and i went to SEARS, because it was conveniently there, they said my alternator is not charging the battery and that i'm running on pure battery... since 6:45pm ive had only 8 hours of battery life until it dies...

the countdown begins...

but before all this, i converted my CAI to a SRI because i'm in the middle of tropical storm Fay, and my bumper is off... so air is hitting the intake... but not anymore...

is it me or does the car accelerate faster with the short ram? i saw a puddle when i was test driving it and said: "f*k you, puddle!" and i ran over it without fear

and since i drove it like the way i did, i prolly have 4 hours left on my battery

okay so i just tryed them, and as u can see by me not posting a how to
they didnt work lol

heres why:
*physically did the h7 bulb fit? yes
*did the HID H7 bulb fit? NO, the hid bulb has nowhere to connect to because the plastic thing around the actual bulb is to small
*does the sedan headlight work with the OEM bulb? YES if you choose not to use your hids then they can fit, but you will not have any high beams, i do not know what the H4 HID bulb looks like so i cant say anything on that
*did they look sick? YES THEY DID lol mine are sandblasted to hell so these looked alot better
*ask tre flipp what he did with his because i see in his pics that he has sedan headlights


had to take off my front bumper, thats why it took so long
but i tinted my turn signals on the front bumper at the same time so its not a complete waste

[BinoMP5]

rewiring is what i hear people did... how they did it idk...

TreFlip, could you shed us some light or point us in the right direction?

[Sliver5]

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/treflip9999/fhgfhgfhg-4.jpg

need to paint that rear valence!!

[fishdonotbounce]

lol sliver read his post. He said he's gonna get the rear valence and latch done

[Sveivo]

Hey thanks guys, Dont be shy with the opinions and stuff...Its still a work and progress and the more i look at it the more i think needs to be done so i appreciate the comments mucho....im mos def going to get the mirrors, valence and hatch key area painted black, the shop i went to are A+ people and a+ craftsmanship and they arent happy until you are

I think the rear is excellent: A+, but the front is a bit too much for me. I would say the lip makes it too busy with this color scheme.

[TWISFM]

ok after seeing treflipp's im about but msp racing harts... to truly convince me can someone point me in the direction of more pics of them on the p5.. also how does everyone feel about them on the p5. or should i just buy new rims.. i know pro5x2 gotem just send me the link where i can see more pics.. thanks. suggestions are appreciated.

[fishdonotbounce]

Just ordered the new rims today. tomorrow is the start of replacing three of my motor mounts. AWR front and rear, SU passenger side. I'm also going to be tinting the new fogs I got Orange so we'll see how that turns out. I can't wait to get the new rims. Monday :D I'll make sure to have plenty of pics.

[D-rock240]

ok after seeing treflipp's im about but msp racing harts... to truly convince me can someone point me in the direction of more pics of them on the p5.. also how does everyone feel about them on the p5. or should i just buy new rims.. i know pro5x2 gotem just send me the link where i can see more pics.. thanks. suggestions are appreciated.

PM MagnumP5, he has them. I just put a set on my car last week, they are so worth it :)

[magnumP5]

How about these? :D Pics are kind of old but I think they're what you're after.

[magnumP5]

PM MagnumP5, he has them. I just put a set on my car last week, they are so worth it :)
LOL, beat me to it :D See above post.

[TWISFM]

^^^ its the sex.. looks like i needs drop.. o well.. im gettin themm.. sigh bye bye $400

[D-rock240]

LOL, beat me to it :D See above post.
LOL, yeah I remember seeing them in person and thinking the 03 MSP wheels are a great match for red P5s.

[TWISFM]

how much do yall think i could get for the stockers... thier DIY painted flat black...? and not much if any tread left..

[D-rock240]

I got my set of wheels for 300 (no tires) and I had to drive up to NJ to get them. I would say anywhere from 300-500 or so. Too bad you don't live near OH, there's one guy selling a set for 150 but you have to pick them up.

Edit: nevermind, I just realized you were talking about the P5 wheels. You can probably get a few hundred for them. I would keep them as backup wheels in case something happens to one of the MSP wheels (they are more at risk to getting bent than your stockers)

[TWISFM]

i ment my 2002 p5 stock rims

[pr5owner]

blew the seals on my valves, burning oil now :D YAY!

i also smashed into something on the road, took a bunch of paint off the bumper (not really that bad, just a big rock chip i guess)

[Sveivo]

blew the seals on my valves, burning oil now :D YAY!

i also smashed into something on the road, took a bunch of paint off the bumper (not really that bad, just a big rock chip i guess)

How does one blow valve seals? I'm curious. Do you mean it happened over time?

[magnumP5]

I'm curious as to how you know as well. It's not as if there's an idiot light that pops on and says your valve seals are gone.

BTW, today I finished the wiring. OMG, re-routing the primary O2 sensor wire sucked so much. I had to do so much wire extending and soldering it wasn't even funny. I hope to God everything still works right but I guess I'll figure that out when I get everything put back together. Wiring is done, all that is left now is to wait for the oil pan and exhaust mani studs. After I get those I can install them and then make new oil feed and return lines and I should be good to go. Hopefully next weekend...

[fishdonotbounce]

Nice man. You should be ok for a good month after all that's done with your luck. lol.

I gotta ask a quick question though. Ever since I installed my headunit with the install kit, I can't help but notice that the only thing that's holding it in place is the fact that it's wedged in there. When I go over bumps, the thing rattles like no other. I've held it in place when going over a couple of bumps and it sounds like heaven. Is there an easy fix to have it mount securely so it doesn't move? I was thinking of fabricating some sort of bracket since there's a screw coming out of the back of the head unit so if there's no easier fix, I'll try that tomorrow or sometime next week and let you guys know.

[magnumP5]

Nice man. You should be ok for a good month after all that's done with your luck. lol.
Haha, month?! Well after all this is done I get to finally install my new FMIC that has been sitting around for about a month now. After that I should be done for a while. I'm debating whether I want to start an engine build this winter or if I should take a break from performance for a while and work on things like new wheels, etc...

[Tiffers]

Posted this on the wrong Protege area... I installed my intake :) woot injen.

[fishdonotbounce]

magnum I would say finish the engine man. The car looks nice as it is right now and once you get the engine built the thing will be a monster.

[shane02pro5]

Engine/Tranny!
Some jacka$$ broke my back windshield last night in my driveway while I slept... window tint is holding it together for now.

[shane02pro5]

Try some seafoam in the pcv to the intake...the valves can get build up and not seal completely.



blew the seals on my valves, burning oil now :D YAY!

i also smashed into something on the road, took a bunch of paint off the bumper (not really that bad, just a big rock chip i guess)

[fishdonotbounce]

Son of a bitch! Damn man sorry to hear about that.

But yea get that engine/tranny taken care of and I shudder thinking about what it'll do once thats all done.

[jhillzoom]

Put the bike rack back on so I can go mountain biking toady. (outie)

[BinoMP5]

my alternator went out... anybody know of any good alternator brands or sites and such?

[Protege5 Driver]

my alternator went out... anybody know of any good alternator brands or sites and such?

my buddy uses an mx6 alternator from pepboys

[BinoMP5]

fits the same? is it cheaper?

[i12drivemyMP5]

Tired of the squeaking gatroback alt belt, adj maxed out-040360. Put my Gates K040355 & the K050446 back on to shut it the fuck up. Washed it's krusty ass too. Clean & silent. Bueno!

[fishdonotbounce]

Well I started replacing my mounts at 11 AM today after a quick trip to NAPA. With my new tools (yay!) I easily changed out the front and passenger side mounts. AWR front SU side. During this whole dealio, I used duplicolor Metalcast to tint the new fogs orange. Since it is a transparent paint, it worked absolutely perfectly. I will be using this stuff to tint anything from now on seeing as they have it in like 6 colors including smoke.

Anyway, it was time to tackle the big one (lol). By this I mean the rear mount. After hours of struggling with the dumbest fucking wiring setup in the world blocking my way (seriously what the hell is that stupid plastic bracket the holds the big bundle of wires doing mounted to the firewall?) I finally got to the mount. I get my breaker bar and go to town on the middle bolt. I finally get it after a quick wrestle and then it gets stuck about a third of the way out. So I use a hammer and screwdriver in the weirdest way to finally get it out and then I go to tackle those three bolts. This is where I was stopped dead in my tracks. Even with the swivel socket, extensions, and breaker bar, there was no way in hell that I was able to pry those suckers loose. I tried to loosen em a little with the electric impact wrench I bought but it wasnt budging no way no how. After hours of struggling with it, I had no choice but to shut it down and put it back together. I had to have my friend help me get the damn bolt thru the middle of the stock mounts again which sucked but needless to say, I couldn't get the job done. I'll have to find someone with an air impact wrench with a LOT of torque and replace it some other time.

So the fogs look great and from the quick drive home (like and 1/8th of a mile) I could tell that it felt soooooo much better. I'm getting a bit of vibration but the car feels very solid now and I can't wait to put the rear one on as well now. So in all, I spent 10 hours working on the car and even though I only got the front and side mounts done as well as the fogs, I made it pretty simple to replace the rear when the air tool opportuinity comes along.

I'm going to get the new rims tomorrow so I'm very excited for that.

I'd call the day a success overall and it feels so good to chill at home now.

[pr5owner]

How does one blow valve seals? I'm curious. Do you mean it happened over time?

6 years of abuse, starting to burn oil.......... that is.. only if i red line it

[TWISFM]

ordered yellow foglight overlays for $12!!

[ForceFed]

The ReaR MM Aquires yet another Victim.

[fishdonotbounce]

yes sir it did

[ForceFed]

If it makes you feel worse..I could change one in about an hour if I had to....LOL!

[fishdonotbounce]

Well how about I take a drive down to dayton and you change mine out for me? How does Tuesday sound?

[ForceFed]

You couldnt pay me enough to do that bastard job....Its still a whore.

[fishdonotbounce]

Oh come on man. Please? Honestly it would mean the world to me.

[ForceFed]

One Word.
No.

[fishdonotbounce]

oh shit PM already sent.

[slideshow240]

i think my car hates me. its popping and shit under braking(normal daily braking).
i washed it but i also think it hated that too ha ha

[DeadGeneration]

i think my car hates me. its popping and shit under braking(normal daily braking).
i washed it but i also think it hated that too ha ha

lol

[jeg0024]

OMG! Back from the dead! ^

[evilmonkeyMSP]

drain and flushed the radiator and filled with new 50/50...

[mx-p5]

^Must do! Mine smells like rust

Oh, and my rear driver's side brake squeaks all the time now. I think it's time to get new

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol the fluid in ours was like a dark forrest green...quite a bit different than the highlighter yellow of the new stuff haha

[magnumP5]

Anyway, it was time to tackle the big one (lol). By this I mean the rear mount. After hours of struggling with the dumbest fucking wiring setup in the world blocking my way (seriously what the hell is that stupid plastic bracket the holds the big bundle of wires doing mounted to the firewall?) I finally got to the mount. I get my breaker bar and go to town on the middle bolt. I finally get it after a quick wrestle and then it gets stuck about a third of the way out. So I use a hammer and screwdriver in the weirdest way to finally get it out and then I go to tackle those three bolts. This is where I was stopped dead in my tracks. Even with the swivel socket, extensions, and breaker bar, there was no way in hell that I was able to pry those suckers loose. I tried to loosen em a little with the electric impact wrench I bought but it wasnt budging no way no how. After hours of struggling with it, I had no choice but to shut it down and put it back together. I had to have my friend help me get the damn bolt thru the middle of the stock mounts again which sucked but needless to say, I couldn't get the job done. I'll have to find someone with an air impact wrench with a LOT of torque and replace it some other time.

After all this I just have to ask; did you remove the intake manifold to do this or did you try to work your way around it (I couldn't tell by your description)? If you remove the IM you have a clear shot of that MM.

[fishdonotbounce]

I actually didn't remove the intake mani. I was kinda afraid to do so since I've never taken it off so I don't even know how to.

[fishdonotbounce]

and I had a clear shot at the bolts even though it was a tight fit but they wouldn't budge no matter what.

EDIT: I removed the throttle body so I could have the clear shot at them.

[magnumP5]

I actually didn't remove the intake mani. I was kinda afraid to do so since I've never taken it off so I don't even know how to.
Ah, I'm willing to be that would have made the job 10x easier. Even though removing the IM is kind of annoying you would have saved yourself a lot of problems. I think I've had the IM off on my car 4 times now and I've removed another froma friends car. It takes about an hour to remove mine because of the stupid STB but I could probably remove one from a stock car in 30 minutes or so now. Just experience and knowing where everything is. It really is only like 10 bolts/nuts, the EGR and the throttle cable.

[fishdonotbounce]

Yea man I mean I think that with an air impact wrench, I wouldn't need to do anything else but what I did yesterday. The problem is finiding one.

[fishdonotbounce]

can someone tell me if these will fit? I'm looking for winter rims and I found a good deal here locally on a set of these. They're 15x6.5 with a +29 offset. Here's the link if you need it.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=ARE%2D207356517&N=700+400168+304191+4294793325+4294755963+115&autoview=sku

EDIT: what size tire should I go with for them as well. I'm thinking 185/65 but I may be completely wrong.

[aMaff]

can someone tell me if these will fit? I'm looking for winter rims and I found a good deal here locally on a set of these. They're 15x6.5 with a +29 offset. Here's the link if you need it.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=ARE%2D207356517&N=700+400168+304191+4294793325+4294755963+115&autoview=sku

EDIT: what size tire should I go with for them as well. I'm thinking 185/65 but I may be completely wrong.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9129

I don' think anything with that offset will fit.

[mx-p5]

Oh, and whose in a midnight blue pro5 in the Bithlo area? I think it had a MSP front lip and was lowered on rims. Very clean looking. I was headed towards 95 through bithlo lastnight around 7 or so in my car.

[fishdonotbounce]

would the fact that it is a 6.5" wide rim offset the offset? lol

and I know Rishie's fitment recipe almost by heart now lol so I make sure to check it every time before asking a question. I also search every time as well.

[aMaff]

would the fact that it is a 6.5" wide rim offset the offset? lol

yes, of course it would. I still think it would stick out too far. The stock wheel is a 6" wheel with a +50 offset.

The widest wheel I was able to fit on the P5 is a 16x7 +43. It only rubs OCCASIONALLY with 215/45s (the RS2 Z212s run pretty wide, with a skinnier tire it'd be fine) on it. A 7" wheel with a +43 offset sticks out 46mm from the hub face. Your 15x6.5 with a +29 offset will stick out 53.5mm from the hub-face. You'd be sticking out almost a full centimeter further (7.5mm, whatever) than mine that has very minimal rubbing.

Doing your homework ftw:
http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

[fishdonotbounce]

wow thanks for the website. aMaff FTW lol

[THE Phen]

I took the parking pass out of mine this morning to drive the Honduuuuh. It had gas.

[aMaff]

I took the parking pass out of mine this morning to drive the Honduuuuh. It had gas.

lol I've used that logic to drive the miata before. "Crap, the P5's out of gas... miata has a quarter tank, score!"

[vel]

anyone have the issue of third sometimes popping out at low speeds or any speed for that matter???

[mx-p5]

Nope, but i have constant grinding and refusing to go into reverse.

[justanothermp5]

i sometimes have to let my car stall because it wont let me take it out of reverse
so i just let it stall and then push in the cltuch a couple times and it comes out


maybe i need to change the transmission oil?

[ScratchNSniff]

Somewhat something to do with the P5...got in touch with the local auto school and they are going to install my Mazdaspeed springs/rear swaybar and change oil/transmition fluid...all I have to pay for is the oil/transmittion fluid...everything else is free...three of my wrestlers that I coach work up there and told me about it...

Also, what are the possitives/negatives to the mazdaspeed front strut bar on the P5's...I picked one up but have read different reviews...thanks for the help...

[aMaff]

Also, what are the possitives/negatives to the mazdaspeed front strut bar on the P5's...I picked one up but have read different reviews...thanks for the help...

It's the exact same strut bar that came on the P5, only it's painted Silver iirc.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

yep, no difference. (except the paint color as said)

[ScratchNSniff]

I meant sway bar...dang it...

[aMaff]

front sway bar? You can keep it. If you can, use the stock front / MSP rear bar, it gives the car a great balance. Also, I've replaced the front sway bar on a protege, and I don't ever want to do so again. And FWIW, it was an experienced Autocrosser that was going back from the MSP front bar to the stocker because it made the thing way too understeery. It was a 5 hour job with 2 people who know their way around a protege, and a 48" crow-bar.....

[fishdonotbounce]

Got the new wheels put on today! pics in the new thread

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4037175#post4037175

[Tiffers]

^ congrats... sigh i want new wheels :(

[vel]

went to see my sis and saw she may have joined the mazda family
http://gi81.photobucket.com/groups/j208/6OX26BDA6C/thecar-314.jpg

[vel]

so noone with any idea about this third gear situation??

[evilmonkeyMSP]

bad syncros?

[mx-p5]

Taylor, who did you piss of? lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

huh? Why?

[mx-p5]

You put the info in your avatar comments?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol yes I did

[mx-p5]

nevermind. Carry on then mr P. Niss

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(rei)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I needs to go over the car tonight and check fluids, brakes, etc for our trip to GA on Thursday....Plus I gotta get myself cleaned up for muff (naughty)

[mx-p5]

From the pics I've seen of him, don't clean up too much. lol

I need to check all ma fluids too

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol poor muff...

[aMaff]

....Plus I gotta get myself cleaned up for muff (naughty)

(idhitit)


(wink)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I'm gonna have to find out what your room number is at the hotel we'll all be at (naughty)


lol!
(idhitit)


(wink)

[aMaff]

I'm gonna have to find out what your room number is at the hotel we'll all be at (naughty)


lol!

Since we're all driving down together, you could be uber creepy and just follow me into the room....

[CTt3P5]

Since we're all driving down together, you could be uber creepy and just follow me into the room....

But it's not considered uber creepy if you are sauntering into the room in front of him.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Since we're all driving down together, you could be uber creepy and just follow me into the room....

dropping bits of clothing as we go in? (lol2)


gross


But it's not considered uber creepy if you are sauntering into the room in front of him.

This is true, i mean he would be leading the way wouldnt he? (rlaugh)

[aMaff]

But it's not considered uber creepy if you are sauntering into the room in front of him.
eww...

dropping bits of clothing as we go in? (lol2)


(puke)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(rlaugh) Yeah.............

[A louie]

I feel a lot of sexual tension going on in this page

[magnumP5]

My oil pan came in today, yay! Only waiting on exhaust manifold studs and then everything gets to go back together! Pics will follow completion...

[fishdonotbounce]

Painted the stock strut bar white today and I have to say it looks great. Now I just have to paint the intake tubing to match as well as the heat shield black.

I also haven't heard back from the chick on the forums that sold me her header. The money went through on the 20th and I haven't heard from her at all. She said she would ship it this past saturday. Here's the link to the thread. I'm not sure what to do. Any advice?

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

[justanothermp5]

finally found some way to use the sedan headlights i had sitting around the house
i baked the sedan headlights and took the lense from them and put them on the p5 lights

the reason was because my p5 lights were incredibly sandblasted and deformed, and they just looked nasty lol
ita all good now, i just have to figure out how to get my eye lid off of the other lens lol

[NCZ13]

so my front tires are so done, that i cant even get up my driveway when its wet.

granted we have a coated and sealed driveway, i havent had a problem up until today.

its def time for new tires.

[dxaveP5]

Found out my Driver Front Tire has irregular wear, and it looks like its from negative camber. but the thing is its not happening with my other tires at all, and i got my alignment done recently, and my camber for the Front driver is -0.4, and right is -0.5
its within the specified range...but iono is that a safe number?
and i seem to get alot of road noise from my tires when goin over 40mph
ne ideas?

[DeadGeneration]

I think the road noise is from your tires touching the road. You need to get those new traction-less tires.

[dxaveP5]

hahahahaha really funny...and a really smartass answer :)

[Sliver5]

Painted the stock strut bar white today and I have to say it looks great. Now I just have to paint the intake tubing to match as well as the heat shield black.

I also haven't heard back from the chick on the forums that sold me her header. The money went through on the 20th and I haven't heard from her at all. She said she would ship it this past saturday. Here's the link to the thread. I'm not sure what to do. Any advice?

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

well she had one post so probly not the best choice on your part but who knows, it will probly show up

[fishdonotbounce]

Yea I usually don't do that but the chick seemed legit. Proper pics, normal profile with all info, and her foor in one of the pictures. If I have to, I'll track her ass down and get that header myself. Or my money. I'm not kidding either. First I'll call every number in the white pages with the name on the paypal account and when I find out which one she is, I'll drive to her house. lol

[ForceFed]

Is it Ok to come in now?

[fishdonotbounce]

lol what?

[SuperProtege5]

In the last week I've done my oil change, hung the last of my Corksport exhaust hangers and got the car passed through state inspection.

[lasermp5]

So a couple weeks ago, on the 14th, my MAF crapped itself for no apparent reason. Cleaned the EGR and changed the plugs before I disconnected the maf and my erradic idle/stalling problem stopped. So $145 later, swapped me in a "new" remanufactured maf from autozone. In hind-sight, should have just got a new maf from onlinemazdaparts for ~170ish. Ah well.

So, new MAF, new plugs, and clean EGR valve :)

[mx-p5]

Yo, laser mp5! You gonna be at Mazdapalooza? Coming in October to Classic Mazda! I'll be up with quite a few Proteges in tow

[02Protege'5]

Got 4 new ast's ready to be put on!

[mx-p5]

Anyways, throwing out the idea, but, when I get my headlights back from Chico, i'm tempted to start painting headlights.

You send me $250, i ship you my current black'd out headlights for you to swap, you ship me your current chromed lights, i refund $200, and i keep your lights to do for the next guy.

What's your thoughts on that? I know it's an easy job of painting, but, figured there are people out there that d

Depending on reaction, i'll see how many people want to do this if it would need me to be AV or whatever. If so, i probably won't do it, unless i get PM's asking for it

[fishdonotbounce]

lol I hope you can find people willing to do that. The hardest part of the whole project is getting your headlights off. Once people get that done I doubt they'll mind about the rest of it.

[mx-p5]

You'd be suprised. Most people that don't want to tackle the job are affraid of baking rather than the mechanical work of removing the bumper/headlights.

I just figured I'd throw it out there.

[fishdonotbounce]

really? in that case go for it man. It sounds like a great idea.

[mx-p5]

See how it goes!

[magnumP5]

The only thing that kind of sucks about that is depending how busy your "business" becomes it may become both a hassle and a burden to continue swapping out headlights on your car. I'd perhaps start with an extra set from the beginning that way you'll always have one "in stock" and your car won't have to be taken apart every other day.

[mx-p5]

I've got a set of projector lights in process from Chicoloco, so as soon as i get them from him, i'll have a "spare" set

Thanks for the tip though

[CTt3P5]

I've got a set of projector lights in process from Chicoloco, so as soon as i get them from him, i'll have a "spare" set

Thanks for the tip though

Have Chicoloco mail me your projectors, I will send you my painted lights for nothing. Please no thanks, it's the least I could do to help you get the business off the ground. hehe

[mx-p5]

Right'O Mate! What was your address??

1269 Inyourdreams Blvd
Dontcha Wish, PA?

[CTt3P5]

Right'O Mate! What was your address??

1269 Inyourdreams Blvd
Dontcha Wish, PA?

lol you still have my ol' addy....new addy is

4321 Imadreaming Ln
Ikeedingneway PA

[mx-p5]

lmao. Too funny Jeff!

[fishdonotbounce]

Hmmm got pissed off today since the girl hasn't emailed me back about the header so I did a reverse email search on her. Yay for the internet. Got her full name, facebook, myspace, pic and the whole shbang. Let's hope I don't have to get the po-po involved in this.

Am I going a little bit overboard? Yes. Would I hate being out of $130? Yes. They both cancel each other out.

[mx-p5]

Who did you order teh header from? private seller?

[CTt3P5]

Hmmm got pissed off today since the girl hasn't emailed me back about the header so I did a reverse email search on her. Yay for the internet. Got her full name, facebook, myspace, pic and the whole shbang. Let's hope I don't have to get the po-po involved in this.

Am I going a little bit overboard? Yes. Would I hate being out of $130? Yes. They both cancel each other out.

Overboard? Hell no...get your header or your get your money back.

[mx-p5]

Overboard? Hell no...get your header AND your get your money back.

fixed

[fishdonotbounce]

I ordered the header from a new member here on the forums who had proper signage on the pics. Spent about 3 hours searching and found a website that does reverse email search. Sure it was 15 bucks but now I don't see any way that I won't get my money back. If I don't get a response or the header by Friday, a paypal dispute will be filed. If that doesn't get resolved, I will call Milwaukee police and see what I can do.

[magnumP5]

Exhaust mani studs came in today, yay! That means this weekend is the big weekend where everything goes back together and I hope to God that everything works!

Oh yeah, I also finally snagged some Catz yellow foglights. Even though they are driving lights I'm going to see how they work and if I don't like 'em I'll just sell 'em for the same price I bought them.

[NDN]

today I put my new tail lights on, also painted my heatshield

[BinoMP5]

JDM tail lights?!?!?! pix!!!

[BinoMP5]

You'd be suprised. Most people that don't want to tackle the job are affraid of baking rather than the mechanical work of removing the bumper/headlights.

I just figured I'd throw it out there.

i am one of those people... thus i just bought MSP headlights instead... no need for brights beacuse of HIDS!!!

[NDN]

no sorry no jdm lights(sad2) pic will be up later tonight

[fishdonotbounce]

YAY! the girl responded! Long story short, she'll be shipping it on Saturday so all is well. I feel much better now.

[BinoMP5]

maybe not today but for the past couple of days i bought from members:

Skunk2 Coilovers
RR UDP
MSP Headlights
Eyelids
AutoX Grille*
Side Markers

you can say theyre presents from me to me (BDAY coming up)

still have to buy:

OEM front bumper
Fender liners
Kuhmo ECSTA AST 205-50-16 (at least 2)*

would like to buy:

Nology Hot Wires + Coils
626 Manifold from the junkyard ($17)*
Fuel Pressure Regulator*
AEM F/I Controller*
ALT WT PS GP Pullies

*not from member

[fishdonotbounce]

Wait does the 626 manifold dealio work for us auto guys? and how much HP does it add. For once I don't feel like searching so someone just give me a straight up answer

[magnumP5]

Wait does the 626 manifold dealio work for us auto guys? and how much HP does it add. For once I don't feel like searching so someone just give me a straight up answer
You pick up some ponies in the higher-RPM range where the stock manifold has issues but the low-end loss in torque isn't worth it in N/A applications in my opinion. Hell, I have a turbo and there was a noticeable loss in low-end torque so how do you think that would translate into an N/A car? I'd stick with a VTCS-less stock manifold because you maintain power where it's most used and gain a little up top from increased flow.

[magnumP5]

maybe not today but for the past couple of days i bought from members:

Skunk2 Coilovers
RR UDP
MSP Headlights
Eyelids
AutoX Grille*
Side Markers

you can say theyre presents from me to me (BDAY coming up)

still have to buy:

OEM front bumper
Fender liners
Kuhmo ECSTA AST 205-50-16 (at least 2)*

would like to buy:

Nology Hot Wires + Coils
626 Manifold from the junkyard ($17)*
Fuel Pressure Regulator*
AEM F/I Controller*
ALT WT PS GP Pullies

*not from member
Personally I would have stayed away from the Skunk2 coilovers (coil sleeves) - I've only heard bad things about them. I know a lot of turbo people have had issues with the Nology wires and IMO they're just not worth the money ($200 for sparkplug wires!). Also, why the MSP headlights? I feel like everyone with a P5 is switching over the MSP headlights. I actually like the separate hi/lows. Definitely let us know about the F/I-C. I only know of one Protege guy who's tried and the last time I checked he still didn't have things completely worked out.

[BinoMP5]

Personally I would have stayed away from the Skunk2 coilovers (coil sleeves) - I've only heard bad things about them. I know a lot of turbo people have had issues with the Nology wires and IMO they're just not worth the money ($200 for sparkplug wires!). Also, why the MSP headlights? I feel like everyone with a P5 is switching over the MSP headlights. I actually like the separate hi/lows. Definitely let us know about the F/I-C. I only know of one Protege guy who's tried and the last time I checked he still didn't have things completely worked out.

now u tell me (>.<)" about the Skunk2... i currently have the NOPI #1 Sleeve and springs so i see this as un upgrade...
magnecor is bettar??
what about the 2.0L to 1.8L Ignition?
hmmm i think i'll just get magnecors for the 2.0


here i am spending money on the FS-DE while i could be saving up for the KL-ZE swap... sigh.....(hand)

btw i copy/pasted what you said about the 626 manifold on NA motors on my thread... i hope you dont mind me sharing your knowledge for the greater good... and of course i made sure you said it...

[magnumP5]

now u tell me (>.<)" about the Skunk2... i currently have the NOPI #1 Sleeve and springs so i see this as un upgrade...
magnecor is bettar??
what about the 2.0L to 1.8L Ignition?
hmmm i think i'll just get magnecors for the 2.0


here i am spending money on the FS-DE while i could be saving up for the KL-ZE swap... sigh.....(hand)

btw i copy/pasted what you said about the 626 manifold on NA motors on my thread... i hope you dont mind me sharing your knowledge for the greater good... and of course i made sure you said it...
LOL, I've mainly just heard the Skunk2 coil sleeves are noisy. As for sparkplug wires you really aren't going to see a difference. I had the Magnecors on for over two years and there really wasn't a difference. I've since swapped back to stock wires but the car hasn't been running. I know for sure if there was a difference when I get everything put back together. As for the IM, I'm sure I'm going to get torn apart on that one. Speaking from experience these cars have very similar hp/tq curves N/A and turbo. I know N/A peak tq is around 3500 RPM and peak power is around 6000 RPM. Every time I've dyno'd with the turbo I make peak tq and power in those same places so I can only assume the 626 IM will have similar effects for both a N/A and turbo car. However, because turbo cars are a little more succeptable to intake modifications I would say the gain up top would be greater and the loss down low not quite as bad. It really just makes the curves more "peaky".

[fishdonotbounce]

Thanks for the info guys. I gotta ask here tho since my WTB thread is getting no love.... Does anyone have an aftermarket catted midpipe for sale?

[BinoMP5]

i want to take out the vtcs so bad... there just hasn't been a really good how to lately.... i want to get ITBs so maybe i do not need to work on the intake manifold... those ITBs should give me some throttle response hahahaha

fish-buy a highflow cat from magnaflow and go to your local muffler shop and ask them to make you a midpipe with the hfc... prolly cheaper... imo

[Foolish]

Bought it a friend:
http://gofast42.smugmug.com/photos/360414590_5z7ip-L.jpg


Details. (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123718036)

[Sliver5]

Mustangs don't really do it for me but it looks like a clean car. DD or do you have any plans for it?

[fishdonotbounce]

Spent the whole day repainting the interior pieces. I scrapped the white and went with a metallic black. Looks sick with the couple of coats of clear.

Also painted the heat shield and intake. Heat shield came out better than the intake even though I did almost no prep work on the heat shield since the new header will be put on in a few weeks here. Pics of everything tomorrow.

[StealthWyvern]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4043974&postcount=7501

[Bala]

Just got home from work - added another layer of sludge to the exterior driving home. My poor ride has not been washed since I got to TX :( A wash doesn't look good this week (or the next 10 days for that matter): http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USTX0413_f.html It's no longer 22V, a coworker saw it in the parking garage today and swore it was GREEN (shakes head in despair).

I've got the weekend off so I'm going to take an honest swing at my garage:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala/grg%20001.JPG

More important priorities have continually come up, but those that are waiting on my next FS thread should be getting a pm this weekend before I drop it to the forum. Gotta fit my cars in here lol.

[Bala]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4043974&postcount=7501

A pox on you and your clean car! (gun) lol

[ForceFed]

Realized that its very likely it may be a long time before my Project gets done..If it gets done at all.

I am losing all motivation for this project...and as unfortunate as it sounds....Its demise may come in the form of the Biggest Part out ever.

[Sliver5]

Realized that its very likely it may be a long time before my Project gets done..If it gets done at all.

I am losing all motivation for this project...and as unfortunate as it sounds....Its demise may come in the form of the Biggest Part out ever.

what is the cause of this lack of motivation?

[Bala]

Realized that its very likely it may be a long time before my Project gets done..If it gets done at all.

I am losing all motivation for this project...and as unfortunate as it sounds....Its demise may come in the form of the Biggest Part out ever.

I'm on the same fence (clinks beer). My p5 is now strictly a DD on crap-ass roads with no curves in a 300 mile radius ... Plus I have no time to clean my garage - much less have any fun in it. But what the Hell, it's paid off ... and I'm deep in my parts hoard, may as well try to stay the course - and you should too (I can't afford to replace my premium parts with your premium powder-coated parts so don't tempt me lol).

[fishdonotbounce]

Bala or Forcefed. Neither of oyu would happen to have a high flow midpipe you'd wanna sell would you :D

[ForceFed]

Lets see..where do I start...I have had this car in progress for nearly 14 months..I have never driven it, its ready for paint and has been for 5 weeks and now...I have lost my access to the paint booth I was going to use.
It took me months to find a booth someone would rent me to spray the car...Now I cant get it done.
It may take months again to find another...And I refuse to Put the engine back in until this car is painted and ready to roll.

Now Fall is upon us and I will likely not even get to toy around in this car I have worked soo hard on....Not to mention I have way too much money wrapped up in something I cant even enjoy, nor does it look like I can enjoy for some time to come.

It might be easier..and wiser to simply sell it off....Piece by piece and recoup as much as I can from it.

[fishdonotbounce]

It would be one hell of a disappointment if you ended up scrapping the project man. Youve put so much hard work into that thing and seeing you scour the forums for the last year or more has been really crazy. I hope you can stay on track becasue honestly I have never seen someone do what you are doing. It is exactly what I wish to do to my P5 one day. Stay with it man. The reward will be worth it.

[ForceFed]

Someone find me an available Worthy paint booth and I will be happy to finish this damn thing....This just really sucks.

[Bala]

Someone find me an available Worthy paint booth and I will be happy to finish this damn thing....This just really sucks.


http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/c-950-paint-booths.aspx?s_kwcid=paint%20booth|2407900149&gclid=CML4s4yYspUCFRxNagodOGeXQQ (http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/c-950-paint-booths.aspx?s_kwcid=paint%20booth%7C2407900149&gclid=CML4s4yYspUCFRxNagodOGeXQQ)
:D

[Sliver5]

Someone find me an available Worthy paint booth and I will be happy to finish this damn thing....This just really sucks.

If your willing to come to northern VA I might be able to work something out

[vel]

just did the keyless power window mod. pretty cool. took like 7 minutes!! gonna try the sunroof now cause that was so quick

[mx-p5]

Vel, you point me to that link? I'd like to do that in mine and if you're successful, maybe help me out at Mazdapalooza??

[vel]

http://www.instructables.com/id/2002_Mazda_Protege5_Mod_Power_Windows_always_on/ right here bro!!! literally 5-7 minutes just a 10mm socket philips screw driver, a small jewelers like screw driver and a beer so you can cheers yourself and say "Fuck Yeah!" :)

[THE Phen]

Getting Falken RT-615's put on my MSP wheels as we speak.

[vel]

Vel, you point me to that link? I'd like to do that in mine and if you're successful, maybe help me out at Mazdapalooza??

for sure where when?? the link is in a few post up but http://www.instructables.com/id/2002_Mazda_Protege5_Mod_Power_Windows_always_on/ , here it is again. the sunroof one can be found through this as well. you will notice a link to the right directing you to it.

[mx-p5]

You posted that already. lol

You gonna be at the Palooza? It'll be at CLassic Mazda in Orlando in October

[rednecks_r_us]

Someone find me an available Worthy paint booth and I will be happy to finish this damn thing....This just really sucks.


Most of my car was painted in the back yard. I didn't have a paint booth.

[vel]

:) sorry, yeah i was writing back cause i hadnt read you entire post about mazdapalooza and helping you.

[mx-p5]

ah! Gotcha! So you be there??

[vel]

Im down for it!!

[mx-p5]

Word! Maybe we can meet up Saturday morning. I'll be with a crew of at least 3 other Protege's. Possibly more depending on who all meets up where.

Gotta talk to a few other members and see where the best place to meet would be then roll in as many proteges deep as possible

Link to Mazdapalooza thread (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123716012)

[CTt3P5]

http://www.instructables.com/id/2002_Mazda_Protege5_Mod_Power_Windows_always_on/ right here bro!!! literally 5-7 minutes just a 10mm socket philips screw driver, a small jewelers like screw driver and a beer so you can cheers yourself and say "Fuck Yeah!" :)

Added to my faves....will be doing this one soon.

[vel]

tried to do the sunroof but couldnt get the wire loose. i will try again another day. bought a msp header turbo and s-pipe today!!! boost here i come!!!:)

[i12drivemyMP5]

Finally got my MSP door sills today. On the car in 2 minutes after mailman handed them to me.

[TWISFM]

installed kartboy shifter bushings and yellow fog overlays.. 1st pic is before second pics are after :)... let me know what you think

[InFlames]

looks good, what bulbs are you running for the fogs.

[D-rock240]

installed kartboy shifter bushings and yellow fog overlays.. 1st pic is before second pics are after :)... let me know what you think

Car looks nice, I like the yellow overlays.

Whos MP3 is that (pics)

[TWISFM]

looks good, what bulbs are you running for the fogs.
thanks, stock bulbs and Hid's for the headlights. why ask?


Car looks nice, I like the yellow overlays.

Whos MP3 is that (pics)

that would be jcells' hes the florida moderator.

[InFlames]

thanks, stock bulbs and Hid's for the headlights. why ask?


just curious, how do they look with the stock bulbs? the yellow isn't washed out?

[TWISFM]

^^^ not at all its extremely yellow looks great.. the HID's arent installed yet once they are i will put up night pictures...

[ScratchNSniff]

Just got home from work - added another layer of sludge to the exterior driving home. My poor ride has not been washed since I got to TX :( A wash doesn't look good this week (or the next 10 days for that matter): http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/USTX0413_f.html It's no longer 22V, a coworker saw it in the parking garage today and swore it was GREEN (shakes head in despair).

I've got the weekend off so I'm going to take an honest swing at my garage:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala/grg%20001.JPG

More important priorities have continually come up, but those that are waiting on my next FS thread should be getting a pm this weekend before I drop it to the forum. Gotta fit my cars in here lol.



You know I'm waitin...lol...

[D-rock240]

thanks, stock bulbs and Hid's for the headlights. why ask?



that would be jcells' hes the florida moderator.

Ah yes, the MP2.

[magnumP5]

Installed AWR oil pan and MAM exhaust manifold - two thing I NEVER WANT TO DO AGAIN! OMG I've never spent so much time installing two things! I also found out that I need a different fitting for my oil return (90 deg instead of 45 deg) and that because of the oil pan I can't run my wideband where it currently is. Kind of sucks about the wideband but I guess I'm going to have to plug the current bung and get a new placed a little further forward. Hopefully I can get both done tomorrow. I really want to have this running this weekend!

[JCell]

Ah yes, the MP2.



hahahahahahaha, i havent heard that in so long, thanks for bringin back the memories (rofl)

the overlays really do look sick, even better in person

[D-rock240]

hahahahahahaha, i havent heard that in so long, thanks for bringin back the memories (rofl)

the overlays really do look sick, even better in person

LOL, yeah has been a while. I think it was the meet in 06, when they were handing out awards. They realized they only had one MP3 there but 3 awards for MP3s. So everybody started chanting MP2 and you got second I believe.

[BinoMP5]

MSP LIPS FOR SALEZZ!?!?!??! hahaha jk... overlays look best with HID fogs and headlights.. the color difference is amazing... my avatar says it all...

[i12drivemyMP5]

thanks, stock bulbs and Hid's for the headlights. why ask?Because bulbs other than oem have burnt overlays might be why.

[fishdonotbounce]

Going to the local pick n pull to look at some steelies :D

[bucksatan]

Got home from a couple of months in the Arctic, went to start the car. Made the trip to Canadian Tire to buy a new battery, now she starts fine. I guess I should have listened to them last time I had a oil change and they said I needed a new battery.

It did feel good to drive it again.

[mazdaspeed777]

Finally got the bumper done and the lip put on it, also the pics show my new rims a little better as well(they are kind of dirty though):

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/mazda3.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/mazda2.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q82/mazdaspeed777/mazda1.jpg

[magnumP5]

Well she's almost back together. The only things still missing are the j-pipe, wideband O2 sensor and an oil return line. Those should hopefully be installed tomorrow and hopefully she'll start right up without any major issues. I also received and installed some Catz driving foglights. I'm a little weary aout having fogs with only a 30 degree light pattern but we'll see. I also got the fog covers and I've got a neat idea for them...

[Sliver5]

washed it and filled her up.

[ScratchNSniff]

Question...when I went to get Manual transmission fluid today, they told me I was supposed to get 75-90 gear oil...is this correct...when we looked it up in the computer it also said this...any help is appreciated...Thanks...

[Sliver5]

I think thats right, look at getting Redline MT-90. Supposed to be very good gear oil.

[magnumP5]

Question...when I went to get Manual transmission fluid today, they told me I was supposed to get 75-90 gear oil...is this correct...when we looked it up in the computer it also said this...any help is appreciated...Thanks...
Yup, 75W90 is right. Much thicker than engine oil to protest those gears!

[ScratchNSniff]

Another question...why do they call it gear oil and not just manual transmission fluid...

[fishdonotbounce]

Wow today was another long day. Went to pick n pull for the half off labor day special to look for steelies and lo and behold there sits a 3rd gen 626 with its beautiful steel rims. Pop those suckers off, get myself a wheelbarrow and 51 dollars later, home we go (a little high on the price cause the tires were technically paid for as well). I get home, give them a good scrubbing and wash, use a green scotch brite, and paint them with wheel paint. One can later, they look good as new. Oh, I also test fit them and they fit perfectly. Just clear of the calipers.

Now what I'm not sure is the size of the rims. I measured from edge to edge and it looks like 15 but the tires are 165/55 R14? are they 14's and I just measure wrong? Also, what size winter tire should I need for them.

Also gave her a thorough cleaning inside and out and got her ready for the meet tomorrow.

[magnumP5]

I can't wait to get my car back together and running right so I can then move on to give her a proper cleaning. I seriously need to claybar (never done it before) and wax her.

[DeanSweet]

Decided to hook the subs back up in stereo rather than bridged due to bass was getting a bit overbearing. Washed, waxed and steam cleaned the interior today while I playing with it... now sitting comfortably in the garage...