What have you done to your P5 today?

[CoasterBoy]

welcome :)

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


Oh tell me about it...the worst part is that the Government screws ya when you bring in parts from the States. The M3 Power Mirrors, 6 buck US off of ebay, 37 bucks Duty...Free Trade my ass...Alberta is a nice province. Havent been higher than Banff (Friends in Calgary). Good to see a few Canadians on-line.

[MyZmZm]

oh...(braindead ...little slow tonight...no means absolutley nothing....i won a lottery for like 300 low number plates in MA...i was hoping for 7Z, it was available but you can't pick your number you get it randomly...7 is my favorite number and of course the Z if for ZOOM!
haha, np - my question could have been taken either way. why don't you get one with your username? that would be kinda cool... and i doubt it's been taken yet.

btw, what about my offer to 'relieve' you of said turbo setup? you would be donating it to a very worthy cause... :D

[bazooka joe]

haha, np - my question could have been taken either way. why don't you get one with your username? that would be kinda cool... and i doubt it's been taken yet.

ya...bazoka

btw, what about my offer to 'relieve' you of said turbo setup? you would be donating it to a very worthy cause... :D

no way, sorry...this turbo kit has turned a fun car into a super fun car...no way jose!! i smile everytime the guage goes to 5!

[MyZmZm]

Oh tell me about it...the worst part is that the Government screws ya when you bring in parts from the States. The M3 Power Mirrors, 6 buck US off of ebay, 37 bucks Duty...Free Trade my ass...Alberta is a nice province. Havent been higher than Banff (Friends in Calgary). Good to see a few Canadians on-line.
i KNOW! pisses me off to no end (pissed)

[.paul]

Agreed. Thrashed the tires a bit today.

Some pics with the new rims
holy crap, i thought the slipstreams would look good on P5's, but damn it's teh seks!(first)

I gotta get me a set of those...eventually after I lower the car haha

[altspace]

Ordered my cleaning materials.

-Porter Cable 7424
-Lake Country Orange, White, and Gray pads
-DA 5" backing plate
-Poor Boy's Natty Paste Wax (blue)
-PB SSR 1
-PB SSR 2.5
-Polish pad rejuvenator

[rednecks_r_us]

Agreed. Thrashed the tires a bit today.

Some pics with the new rims

That looks good. Now you need to paint your headlights black inside.

[Protege52003]

washed her last night.......

[Brian MP5T]

New Link...

See Sig..

[Kansei]

Agreed. Thrashed the tires a bit today.

Some pics with the new rims

looks awesome man. Bah so many NEPOC members I've never met, I need to suck it up and drive the 7 hours to the meets :P

[Rosshole]

returned the $8.20 wheel bearing retaining clip to the mazda parts counter today.

(sigh) I am glad that i didn't ruin the one in the car taking it out.

[Protege52003]

looks awesome man. Bah so many NEPOC members I've never met, I need to suck it up and drive the 7 hours to the meets :P

yeah..........maybe the price of gas will be lower at that time chris?

[wagonwhatmp5]

where to start .... put the last rim on so now im rockin 18's again,worked on my trunk set up some more,oput most of the interior back together and hopefully if the funds are there ill have it on the road no later than next weeked ......ill have to drive and see ya ryan

[Reitrof]

Thanks for the props guys. I love the new look and it was great to get the snows off finally. The new tires are great. My only problem is that I am driving much faster, oh well, no biggie, hehe. I wish I had them on Sunday.

Not a big fan of the black headlights.

Off to the shop tomorrow for a wheel alignment.

[ProtoType5]

Today...Washed her up and down....Little touch-up paint on the nose...Cleaned and Oiled her filters...Epoxied StreetRings in because the glue dots suck ass...new registration tabs...and uhhhhhhhh...Cut out a vent for the CAI to get lots more fresh air than before...Check out the pictures....

[meinp5]

Today...Washed her up and down....Little touch-up paint on the nose...Cleaned and Oiled her filters...Epoxied StreetRings in because the glue dots suck ass...new registration tabs...and uhhhhhhhh...Cut out a vent for the CAI to get lots more fresh air than before...Check out the pictures....

My rings are doing that right now too...it really sucks.

[ProtoType5]

My rings are doing that right now too...it really sucks.


Yeah, they swear up and down if you do it "right" you won't have a problem...I could tell they were going to be a problem from the day I put them it...Not..with some clear epoxy...Never a problem again...I hope..

[meinp5]

Only problem with that is that it will make it hard to take out of the car now. If you wanted to take them out and resell them when you get rid of your car, now you wont be able to.


Yeah, they swear up and down if you do it "right" you won't have a problem...I could tell they were going to be a problem from the day I put them it...Not..with some clear epoxy...Never a problem again...I hope..

[anarchistchiken]

That's another reason I'm glad I got the original DaveB rings, no glue or any kind of adhesive, they're just made well enough that they stay on there.

[snowblazin]

That's another reason I'm glad I got the original DaveB rings, no glue or any kind of adhesive, they're just made well enough that they stay on there.
(mswerd)

[RicesP5]

thought about painting it... carbon fiber hood and grill would be painted black wiht no metallic. and pinstrip up would be too.. and then hatch would be shaved and painted same.. and below pinstrip would be honda racing red..headlights would be painted red too.. i think it would look sorta crazy (first) gotta have matching toys :D

[rednecks_r_us]

thought about painting it... carbon fiber hood and grill would be painted black wiht no metallic. and pinstrip up would be too.. and then hatch would be shaved and painted same.. and below pinstrip would be honda racing red..headlights would be painted red too.. i think it would look sorta crazy (first) gotta have matching toys :D


Shaved hatches looks clean.

You can see my hatch on the far right of this pic.

[CTt3P5]

Actually this will be what I am going to do to my P5 today. Leaving work early to beat the wife and kids home, then packing her up with dance costumes and a garment rack and heading up to the Poconos for my daughter's competition tonight.

[Reitrof]

Had the wheel alignment done and got the camber bolts installed.

[wagonwhatmp5]

ups came with some goodes
dg cf oil cap,dg style 2 cf eyelids which are gunna me modified,dg fg grill,p$p head with 5angle valve job,still waiting on more cf shit and my catch can

[Kansei]

Did you order the dg stuff direct from them or from someone on here? I ordered the style 1 CF eyelids about two weeks ago but I assume they didn't have them in stock so they had to make them, hence the delay.


I haven't seen my Protege5 yet today, but last night I wired my second oxygen sensor up again finally. It has been disconnected since July but I finally ordered the MAM midpipe so that I could be free of the CEL. I'd be interested to see how other people routed the wiring for a sensor in the MAM midpipe. I think how I have it will be fine but it hard because the closest thing to the sensor to strap the wiring to is the exhaust hanger that's about a foot away.

[Salmon_Rob]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123633315

better pics

[altspace]

Good lord that's some crazy cross posting!

[Breeegz]

"me-sa soo confuesed."

I can make sense of it all, or thought I could... good thing we have timestamps.

[aMaff]

washed 'er. On my way back from getting gas for tomorrow's little jaunt across ga, I had some older fellow gimme props for my car, which was kinda cool :p

[altspace]

Did a little more engine cleaning. Going to HIN later.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_engine1.jpg

[snowblazin]

Bought a kayak to put on top of her!

[Boston5761]

Did the coolant bypass mod.....

[rednecks_r_us]

My car is at the shop getting wet sanded and polished.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/352137/12

[snowblazin]

Bought a kayak to put on top of her!
Bump for pics...

[Salmon_Rob]

awex0me

[snowblazin]

Thanks Rob, and by the way best of luck with the new place with Chris. Just be ready for him trying to sell you his spare block to rebuild! :p

[SlowPro98]

I also spent some serious time cleaning this morning- shop vacced everything, hit the car wash, used the clay bar, detailed the rims, armour-alled everything.
Last night, my wife wanted to go to Joanne's (the craft store) and I was just kinda wandering around when I found sheets of 1" foam, on sale 50% off. I picked up 2 yards and last night, me and a friend cut out pieces and used them as baffles in the door panels. worked great. I put some rubber backed dampener under the rear hatch area, but the msp exhaust is still pretty loud. I'm going to start working on a new rear floor, and I'll use the left over foam back there.

[Salmon_Rob]

Thanks Rob, and by the way best of luck with the new place with Chris. Just be ready for him trying to sell you his spare block to rebuild! :plol nah, i already have 3 bp's, dont need more engines lol. thanks tho :D

[NJP5Guy]

Bought a kayak to put on top of her!

thats what i'm looking to do. what kind of kayak(is that an old town?) and rack did you get and how much?

[snowblazin]

thats what i'm looking to do. what kind of kayak(is that an old town?) and rack did you get and how much?
Yea, it's an old town otter sport, heh. The rack is the stock p5 rack and I just used tie downs to strap it on and secure it. Got the kayak on sale at Dick's for 299.99. Goin for it's first trip tomorrow!

[pnfnj]

wash and wax:)

[Kansei]

lol nah, i already have 3 bp's, dont need more engines lol. thanks tho :D

needs more FS-DE :)

[NJP5Guy]

Yea, it's an old town otter sport, heh. The rack is the stock p5 rack and I just used tie downs to strap it on and secure it. Got the kayak on sale at Dick's for 299.99. Goin for it's first trip tomorrow!

I'm looking to get an old town too. I actually went to school in the town next to old town in maine. I will get a kayak rack though just to feel more secure. have fun on your maiden voyage.:)

[Salmon_Rob]

needs more FS-DE :)bah, just in case it spontaneously combusts lol

[rednecks_r_us]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2443772#post2443772



Tonight ( last night) the car was wet sanded and then the first step of polishing the microcutting solution was applied and then buffed. Tomorrow the car will get polished then after that it will receive two more coats by hand.

The pictures are a little blurry as I am just learning how to use my new camera. You can still see the depth in the paint even in the blurry pictures.

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78054

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78053


http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78051

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=78052

[Brian MP5T]

Carshow..

[altspace]

I also spent some serious time cleaning this morning- shop vacced everything, hit the car wash, used the clay bar, detailed the rims, armour-alled everything.
Last night, my wife wanted to go to Joanne's (the craft store) and I was just kinda wandering around when I found sheets of 1" foam, on sale 50% off. I picked up 2 yards and last night, me and a friend cut out pieces and used them as baffles in the door panels. worked great. I put some rubber backed dampener under the rear hatch area, but the msp exhaust is still pretty loud. I'm going to start working on a new rear floor, and I'll use the left over foam back there.

Unless that foam is moisture resistant, I suggest removing right away or it's going to smell bad.

[djdanny5000]

front brake pads

[mpf1v3]

changed driver's headlight low beam bulb, and tried to paint damage on side skirt (unsuccessfully), will have to redo it soon

[Hy8us]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123633724

[Hy8us]

I also used the stock rack with normal straps, and did some stop start manuvers and it held fine.

[SlowPro98]

Unless that foam is moisture resistant, I suggest removing right away or it's going to smell bad.

Yeah, it's furniture stuff, moisture and fire resistant.

[Mmmmmken]

Pinted the calipers yellow, rotated the wheels, and tomorrow she goes in to have the Eibach's and the Tokico Blues put on!

[bigwoofer]

Took my front door panels off to do some minor tweaks... Bought a steam cleaner for those tough to reach engine spots... Boutght a 10x10 tent for those outdoor car shows

[JOMO]

Cut off my exhaust cause I broke one of the spring bolts last night, Now open Dp.

[Salmon_Rob]

vids?

[JOMO]

vids, maybe tonight. Im supposed to be doing a review for literature, but of course Im on here. Later on tonight possibly. Sounds sick, and pulls seriously up top.

[Salmon_Rob]

MAZDASPEED Sport springs (1" drop)


http://corksport.com/store/thumb/ab0k/99p-shocks/MAZDASPEED_Sport_springs_1_drop.jpghttp://corksport.com/store/images/viewlarger.gifView Larger Image (http://corksport.com/store/large/ab0k/99p-shocks/MAZDASPEED_Sport_springs_1_drop.html)

Mazdaspeed Sport springs are developed with Eibach springs of Germany, a trusted name in motorsports. Used primarily in Formula One and Indy cars, it lowers the ride height 20-30mm, providing sharp, stable handling.
Price: $428.00



[] this close from ordering these

[JOMO]

damn those are expensive!

[Salmon_Rob]

sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo worth it

[Mmmmmken]

Exactly... just buy the Eibachs!
damn those are expensive!

[.paul]

$428 for.....springs?

You've GOT to be kidding me, that is possolutely absurd!! My brother didn't even pay that much for his Prodrive Springs on his wrx. For that price they'd better perfectly balance the car and make the car hit every apex, everytime - regardless of driver error.

[Salmon_Rob]

world cup car springs

[.paul]

eh?

[Brian MP5T]

20" White Neon under dash tied into overhead light.

[altspace]

20" White Neon under dash tied into overhead light.
...and the Lord said let there be light!

[Crime Dog]

Just drove it to work today.

Yesterday - Got some "props" from a guy that was around 80 years old in the Kroger parking lot. He really liked the boldness of the blue paint. Heh. I was happy of course.

Tomorrow - Getting the windows tinted. Appointment is set. Depending on budget, we'll see what kind of tinting I decide on finally when I get there. In Ohio, we can only go up to 50%.

[CTt3P5]

Watched her disappear in the rearview, as I drove the Vue to work to fill 'er up...$38 later:mad:

As far as driving, drove her up to the Poconos Friday night and Sunday morning. Friday was uneventful, main roads which led to 45 minutes to drive 8 miles...traffic volume (pissed) So I asked around and someone told me of a back way which consisted of some nice twisties which took me right by the Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort.

So Sunday that is the way I took. Wasn't able to push the limits (as my wife and daughter were in the car) but my wife did grab the 'Oh $hit handle' a few times, which led to some dirty looks. :) Daughter was watching the portable dvd so she didn't mind.

Sunday > Friday

[Breeegz]

Fueled up the P5 :bs:

13 gallons later & $40 poorer...

[.paul]

Yikes I can't imagine what those jackasses driving around in those useless gigantor SUV's are paying.

[Kansei]

Yikes I can't imagine what those jackasses driving around in those useless gigantor SUV's are paying.

who cares? *sits back and relaxes even though I just paid 3.29 a gallon at the pump a few days ago*

I think since the weather is getting cooperative I might start riding my bike the 7-10 miles to campus. It'll save miles on my car which is what I care about. As much as I like conserving fuel I don't directly pay for my gas (my mom deducts it out of the money she is putting toward my education) so it doesn't bother me much. The more I can do to slow my car from becoming a high mileage vehicle, the better.

:D

[JOMO]

I hear all the time from people with Suv's saying that the gas station turned off the pump at $100 bucks so they couldn't really get a full tank. I remeber in 99, my mom had a chevy suberban 2500. Back then it was 45-50 bucks to fill it up.

My parents are out of town so Im driving my moms neon to save gas and miles for the next week. But, the neon has shittier gas miledge than my car boosted. Wierd?

[NJP5Guy]

who cares? *sits back and relaxes even though I just paid 3.29 a gallon at the pump a few days ago*

I think since the weather is getting cooperative I might start riding my bike the 7-10 miles to campus. It'll save miles on my car which is what I care about. As much as I like conserving fuel I don't directly pay for my gas (my mom deducts it out of the money she is putting toward my education) so it doesn't bother me much. The more I can do to slow my car from becoming a high mileage vehicle, the better.

:D

i hear that. i rode my bike the other day to the supermarket instead of driving the 3+ mile round trip. gunna do it as long as the weather permits. the short runs are what suck up the gas.

[Kansei]

i hear that. i rode my bike the other day to the supermarket instead of driving the 3+ mile round trip. gunna do it as long as the weather permits. the short runs are what suck up the gas.

I would ride to the supermarket but then.. I'd have to make a couple trips to carry bags back to my apartment haha. I hear ya about short trips though, whenever I drive my car it is less than 10 minutes unless I'm just going for a nice scenic drive.

[.paul]

who cares? *sits back and relaxes even though I just paid 3.29 a gallon at the pump a few days ago*

I think since the weather is getting cooperative I might start riding my bike the 7-10 miles to campus. It'll save miles on my car which is what I care about. As much as I like conserving fuel I don't directly pay for my gas (my mom deducts it out of the money she is putting toward my education) so it doesn't bother me much. The more I can do to slow my car from becoming a high mileage vehicle, the better.

:D
I'm not so much worried about putting miles on my car - that's what it's for. I put 97,000 miles on my 93 accord in 3 years of ownership. I put like 10,000 and some change on my P5 that I bought last July.

[MyZmZm]

Drove out to the mountains yesterday for the day... 4 hrs one way :) and $75 later for gas :(

could have been a little warmer - we did have a bit of rain/snow the last little bit, though it did melt as it hit the ground - and sunnier, but it was still a nice day for a drive.... and did i mention the twisties? :D

the road up Mt. Norquay is very twisty with several switchbacks... perfect for trying out the new suspension and wheels. i have to say, even with the slightly wet pavement, the fk-451's stuck, and stuck good - no sliding, no screeching, and i was pushing morrigan pretty good at times

pics to come, as soon as i upload them

[aMaff]

Drove 2 hours (each way) to the Classic Motorsports Mitty at Road Atlanta on Sunday. Had an AWESOME time. Weather kinda sucked, but the cars (and gettin a ride in an Elise) more than made up for it. 4 rotor wankels revvin to 15k = hot sex.

Pics and vids here:
http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/2006%20Mitty/

[NJP5Guy]

yesterday had the second session of the season for auto-x. what a blast just can't wait til i can put on some summer rubber and bigger wheels. tires are holding me back big time. i will post a video clip once i get the cd from my friend.

[aMaff]

yesterday had the second session of the season for auto-x. what a blast just can't wait til i can put on some summer rubber and bigger wheels. tires are holding me back big time. i will post a video clip once i get the cd from my friend.
what class do you run in?

[MyZmZm]

pics, as promised

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123633877

[Mmmmmken]

Picked up my baby last night... the Eibach proKit is on the Tokico HP's are on, and she looks and drives GREAT! Can't wait to get the new wheels and tires. Pics to come...

[Protege52003]

drove her to work today.....first time since friday! she needs to get filled up now.......

[meinp5]

sweet...now all you have to do is paint your headlight bezel and get a nice tint on the windows. BTW, did you order your wheels & tires?



Picked up my baby last night... the Eibach proKit is on the Tokico HP's are on, and she looks and drives GREAT! Can't wait to get the new wheels and tires. Pics to come...

[altspace]

aMaff...looked like a good time. Nice pics!

[aMaff]

aMaff...looked like a good time. Nice pics!
thanks. It was SOOOO much fun, rain or no lol

[Crime Dog]

Had the windows tinted today! :D MAN I love this car.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7038/388/1600/DSC01302.jpg

[Mmmmmken]

Yup, they're ordered, should be here in about 2 weeks. Less than $900, mounted, balanced and shipped! Can't wait to take her around Mid-Ohio! And, the window tint is on the way also. I need the Dave B rings to make her complete.
sweet...now all you have to do is paint your headlight bezel and get a nice tint on the windows. BTW, did you order your wheels & tires?

[NJP5Guy]

what class do you run in?

sts-but i'm thinking of moving into stx because i need more power and stx will let me run with exhaust mods(header midpipe and highflow cats). usually in stx i will be going against wrxs as my main competition. i know i can take them.

[CTt3P5]

Had the windows tinted today! :D MAN I love this car.

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7038/388/1600/DSC01302.jpg

Tint is looking good.

[snowblazin]

Had the windows tinted today! :D MAN I love this car.
What % is that?

[CTt3P5]

Ordered smoked vinyl overlays for the rear turn signals from blue batmobile today. Will post pics when I get them installed.

[Crime Dog]

What % is that?

50% on the driver and passenger windows, 15% on the back. 50 is the legal limit on the fronts...

[meinp5]

Order a set of street rings from street unit. easier to come by and pry will end up being cheaper. People want crazy prices for the dave b rings.


Yup, they're ordered, should be here in about 2 weeks. Less than $900, mounted, balanced and shipped! Can't wait to take her around Mid-Ohio! And, the window tint is on the way also. I need the Dave B rings to make her complete.

[Kansei]

Order a set of street rings from street unit. easier to come by and pry will end up being cheaper. People want crazy prices for the dave b rings.

How much are they? Aren't the MAM rings like 30 dollars (around what the DaveB rings were new)? I've heard people complain about the glue that the street rings need, so make sure you look into how you are going to affix the rings. The MAM ones just press in like The DaveBs. My DaveB rings have been in for over two years with no problems at all :)

[Breeegz]

MAM has a Group Buy for $36 shipped... hard to pass up...

[Canecreekfreak]

Got my "new" megan racing exhaust installed at Mr. Muffler (got it from Snowblazin- a trust worthy dude). Had it installed 'cause I couldn't get the rusty bolts off without cutting them, and didn't want to deal w/it. Great sound- a bit loud w/out the silencer, but really sweet with it in. Now to get the lowering springs installed....

[mpf1v3]

50%? fornt? but that looks sweet.. really love ur tiniting

[Crime Dog]

50% of light allowed through on front. 15% of light allowed through on backs. I was confused too at first by how they presented their percentages. And thanks. I really like how it turned out as well.

Grille mod is next. Will probably do that when I get off work and finish cutting the grass today.

[pnfnj]

Optima Red Top.....:)

[hellbillypro5]

started her up and let her run for about 10 minutes... still havent got the tranny out to fix it yet but it will be takin out in about two weeks, hopefully i just broke a shift fork and nothing major... time will tell though

shortbus

[Breeegz]

got my Parada's... Rims were outta stock and the order was cancelled! crapola

Anybody know where I can get REV wheels cheap?

[.paul]

Did a search for suspension stuffs which wasn't that useful so I'll turn to y'all.

Does anyone have any experience with H&R Springs for ze auto? I think they're the drop I'm looking for - not too much not too little and I should be able to realign the car and get a set of 16x7 wheels.

[mpf1v3]

Did a search for suspension stuffs which wasn't that useful so I'll turn to y'all.

Does anyone have any experience with H&R Springs for ze auto? I think they're the drop I'm looking for - not too much not too little and I should be able to realign the car and get a set of 16x7 wheels.


16"? y not 17"?

went out and bought a clear coat spray.. now ready to cover my skirt w/ clear coat (its still only w/ that silver paint)

[.paul]

1. The car is slow enough.
2. I don't want to deal with all the fitment issues of 17's.
3. I don't want to pay for 17" tires.
4. 16's don't weigh as much as 17's (Slipstreams are only 14lbs)

[mpf1v3]

lol..i know what u mean

[Yaggie1]

Turned 64,000 on her today..............

[altspace]

Turned 27,000 miles and installed these freebies in the rear doors.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/ba2.jpg

[2003newlyack]

are those 6" speakers?

[Brian MP5T]

Wash

[.paul]

Cool video Brian.

[altspace]

are those 6" speakers?

Yup, with some custom spacers I made to make a tight fit with the door.

[TheBryGuy]

That is a sweet video

[Salmon_Rob]

what happened guys, this used to be a happening place.

i washed her

[TheBryGuy]

I'm waiting for it to rain so I can wash her and try out that Turtle Wax ICE that I was reading about. I painted my shortie antenna and badges a adonized red color and I'm working on painting my DG Lip to throw on the car.

[.paul]

what happened guys, this used to be a happening place.

i washed her
No tengo dinero, señor.(first)


You can sponsor my car mods if you'd like - I'm sure it's a tax deductible somewhere along the line. haha

[aMaff]

what happened guys, this used to be a happening place.
I made a new sig...but that was a couple days ago, does that count?

[-pixy-]

i drove to work, just like any other day :p

[Captain KRM P5]

i got my built engine up and running, time to change the oil and break it in proper-like :)

[altspace]

Tons to do to my car...just need the time to do it. Actually...both cars.

1. Complete recon of entire car.
2. Clean and touch-up calipers. Brembo F/R drilled/slotted rotors (received)
3. Roll rear fenders. (done)
4. Put on new 18" Rays G-games Wolf 77 (done)
5. Paint and install DG fiberglass grill (done)
6. Aluminum guage rings (ordered)
7. Silver eyelids (done...thx Mark!)
8. Fabricate custom front wind splitter (done)
9. Boston Acoustics S65rc for rear doors. (done)

For Acura 3.0 CL:
1. 17" NEX-O NX-7 gloss black with polished lip (ordered)
2. Hankook Ventus K106. 215/45/17 (ordered)
3. Porter Cable 7424 with an abundant ammount of polishes, pads and cloths. (received)
4. KYB GR-2 w/ Tein S-Tech springs (50% received)
5. Brembo rotors and pads. (installed)
6. Paint rotor caps and calipers (50% done)

[Salmon_Rob]

there we go guys! awesome everyone!

[mpf1v3]

finally sprayed that clear coat on my skirt :) now it looks brand new, lol

[aMaff]

i got my built engine up and running, time to change the oil and break it in proper-like :)
terbow?

[phazed_mp5]

I made a new sig...but that was a couple days ago, does that count?

what happened to your old sig? that shit was funny

[aMaff]

what happened to your old sig? that shit was funny
lol @ the thumbs down

it was funny, but it was supposed to be temporary while I found / made a new 1. I stumbled on a mini photo-op this weekend on my way to the Mitty @ Road Atlanta, snapped a few pics, and siggarized it :p

[.paul]

I got my car shit on by a bunch of birds...the damn thing looks like it was carpet bombed!! Shit, literally. >_< (owned)

[Boston5761]

lost more interest in her....

[Crime Dog]

Did the grill mod this evening, and took it out for a spin to see if I could tell any difference. I noticed maybe just a hair quicker response/revving, and slightly smoother revving as well. But nothing earth shattering...

[2003newlyack]

waiting till tomorrow when im going to get my exhaust on!

[Salmon_Rob]

lost more interest in her....go drift your station wagon. thats what makes me like it again

[MyZmZm]

i got my built engine up and running, time to change the oil and break it in proper-like :)
a very note-worthy entry to this journal indeed :) zoom-zoom eh? ;)

[.paul]

Did the grill mod this evening, and took it out for a spin to see if I could tell any difference. I noticed maybe just a hair quicker response/revving, and slightly smoother revving as well. But nothing earth shattering...
Grill mod? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, mate?

[thon]

go drift your station wagon. thats what makes me like it again

can't drift wrong wheel drive son :-P

[bazooka joe]

well, what i did was drove her for the first time in a week...it was smile time!!:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[Protege52003]

well, what i did was drove her for the first time in a week...it was smile time!!:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

getting her ready for sunday mark?
going to be a nice day out!

my car is going to get a godo wash tomorrow.......

-R

[bazooka joe]

getting her ready for sunday mark?
going to be a nice day out!

my car is going to get a godo wash tomorrow.......

-R

ya, it's a waiting game for me right now...my mom in law is on her death bed so i'm just waiting for the call. i could be heading to the cape sunday morning or drivin to KY....if i go i'll meet you guys at the rest area right after rte 105 in middleboro....i'll let you know early sun morning

[Crime Dog]

Grill mod? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, mate?

Cut out a portion of the grille assembly underneath the hood, to open up the airflow to the snorkel. Cutting some of that plastic out now allows cold air to come through the front of the grill, up into the snorkel now. There's a link to a thread on another forum somewhere around here.

Washed it today, and re-RainX'd it. Don't know why I bothered though. I'm really not that impressed with RainX.

[dave45090]

Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law Mark.

[Rosshole]

Washed it today, and re-RainX'd it. Don't know why I bothered though. I'm really not that impressed with RainX.

really? I love rainX. Whenever I am in someones car without it in the rain, it amazes me how little I can see.

[.paul]

Cut out a portion of the grille assembly underneath the hood, to open up the airflow to the snorkel. Cutting some of that plastic out now allows cold air to come through the front of the grill, up into the snorkel now. There's a link to a thread on another forum somewhere around here.

Washed it today, and re-RainX'd it. Don't know why I bothered though. I'm really not that impressed with RainX.
oh yeah that, it's all clear now.

[Protege52003]

ya, it's a waiting game for me right now...my mom in law is on her death bed so i'm just waiting for the call.

sorry to hear mark......we will understand though if you can't make it.

-R

edit: BTW, my car has a yellow hood and roof now..........

[bazooka joe]

sorry to hear mark......we will understand though if you can't make it.

-R

edit: BTW, my car has a yellow hood and roof now..........

i'm lucky i have a garage!

[Salmon_Rob]

can't drift wrong wheel drive son :-Pget an awr 21.5 mm bar and then come back and talk

[Rosshole]

get an awr 21.5 mm bar and then come back and talk

it sure does make you oversteer like crazy, I like!

[xbbmazda]

Got my new subwoofer in!

[hellbillypro5]

can't drift wrong wheel drive son :-P

ha o yea you can its a ton of fun to (poke)

[rednecks_r_us]

Last night the rear emblems were completely shaved. Welded all the holes and repainted the hatch. The grills were painted gloss black with blue mica.
The silver strut bar from a MSP was repainted. The ends are still silver but the middle part is laser blue with blue pearl.

[mpf1v3]

i got my altezza lights today, the ones i bought from mryellermp5, i'm off to install them i'll post pictures after :)

[TheBryGuy]

Kartboy exhaust hangers came in today and motor mount inserts should be here within the next few days.

[Brian MP5T]

New Shoes Went On Today...


http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/New%20Shoes%20-%20(3).jpg


http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/New%20Shoes%20-%20(2).jpg


http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/New%20Shoes%20-%20(1).jpg

[Salmon_Rob]

wash, wax, clay bar, shampoo'd carpets and used vinyl protectant on the interior. omfg clean

[Breeegz]

New Shoes Went On Today...


http://www.msprotege.com/members/Brian%20MP5T/New%20Shoes%20-%20(3).jpg
(omg) are those Parada Spec 2 racing slicks? lol

[aMaff]

(omg) are those Parada Spec 2 racing slicks? lol
they are now (boom07)

[Breeegz]

i hope you got a video of that Brian...

[Brian MP5T]

^^ Oui,

Soon..

[2003newlyack]

rednecks_r_us, the car looks awesome!

i just finished putting on my racing beat cat back and boyy do i love it(drive2)

[aMaff]

i just finished putting on my racing beat cat back and boyy do i love it(drive2)
nice. It is t3h hawtness!

[2003newlyack]

it sureee is (first)

[Salmon_Rob]

teasers, real pics to follow

[Bala]

Gave her a butt-lift.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/jdm%201.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/jdm%205.jpghttp://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/jdm%204.jpg

[Salmon_Rob]

noice

[rednecks_r_us]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2456369#post2456369

[Salmon_Rob]

very nice man

[redpr5]

had my pads replaced, front rotors machined (yay no more shaking when i brake), had the oil changed, and the tranny fluid flushed. also i replaced the air filter, and im prob gonna reset the ecu soon because the car doesnt seem to have the pickup that it should (maybe its from suckin in like 10000 miles of dirty air lol)

[mpf1v3]

washed car, took it to some place and took new pics
in my cardomain, the first 6 pics

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/376648

[dave45090]

Hear that? Pop....pop....ping. Thats the sound of dents being fixed on my car. Hail damage no more. The guys are working on it right now and things are looking great. Letting hail damage/dentless repair guys fix your car on the weekend = much better price. Dont ask dont tell.

Insurance company < Me

[MyZmZm]

Morrigan and I are no longer an autox virgins, lol

Took part in the school our local club puts on each spring; classroom portion was last night, track portion today. All in all, despite a few *almost* setbacks, I had a great time. Though I wasn't as fast as some of the other newcomers, my times improved throughout the day, so I'm happy.

Can't wait for the next event! :D

[bazooka joe]

well, it was actually the other day...catless MAM mid pipe, a little custom work mating it to the down pipe...

[bazooka joe]

took some pics...i suck!

[Bala]

took some pics...i suck!

Lookin' good!

[MyZmZm]

very nice mark!

can't wait for my midpipe to get here... btw, no word yet on the grills :( not sure what's going on; i'm going to call them on monday.

[vr4-352]

lets see,

2 auto trannies..

[bazooka joe]

very nice mark!

can't wait for my midpipe to get here... btw, no word yet on the grills :( not sure what's going on; i'm going to call them on monday.

thanks andrea! no rush...so you like the autox?

[travis j]

went driving on mckay creek rd in prienville,Or.

[Breeegz]

^oo-dirty...

[Brian MP5T]

Dirty!

[bazooka joe]

lets see,

2 auto trannies..

haha....you wonder if people notice....you too?(sssh)

[MyZmZm]

thanks andrea! no rush...so you like the autox?
yeah, i loved it. definitely a LOT to learn though, i'm glad the instructors were with us in the car for each run giving tips and advice. and then when they drove my car... wow. some of the lines they drove through the slaloms and chicago boxes (nailbyt) i didn't know my car could do that!

[altspace]

I drove around Cape Cod with 7 other P5 and 1 MSP NEPOCers.

http://www.altspace.com/nepoc/index.html

[Salmon_Rob]

cleaned the bird shit off of my car

[wagonwhatmp5]

going to pick up my 50 shot wet kit in about an hour any one for some "juice" lol

[bazooka joe]

had some fun with some fellow members at the beach!

[NJP5Guy]

I hit 30,000 miles today. another mileage milestone. also cleaned off birdshit and took her bowling( 3 200+ games today).

[khaosman]

I haven't seen her since Thursday :( Hopefully late late Tuesday night I'll get her back. We are waiting on some stupid tiny little part for the transmission internals, a small funnel-like thing. It will be awesome though... LSD, clutch and flywheel!

[redpr5]

picked up a piece of metal in my right rear tire...nice big hole. put 2 cans of fix a flat in it (only helped a lil bit) hopefully the tire place has one in stock so i dont have to run the donut :(

[djdanny5000]

painted the side markers with night shades

[imjustagirl]

painted the side markers with night shades


Nightshades FTW!!! ...... Ummm.... I rolled 75k, and washed it... of course its raining today.. *sigh*

[Protege52003]

had some fun with some fellow members at the beach!

some nice looking rears.......

[Brian MP5T]

Painted Front Brakes Black..

[rednecks_r_us]

Saturday & Sunday I was in a rolling car show.

This morning I washed the car. Of course my daughter did her part.

[pfive]

washed my baby...she is now the car formerlly known as "pollen green"

[altspace]

Wiped the light pollen and dust off from our meet on Sunday. Perfect again.

[ronin12]

gave her a good wash on friday, drove her 200 miles to New hampshire speedway, flagged for the scca(weekend national) after saturdays action we(workers) got to take our cars around the track(behind pacecar) for a few laps, got some good speed and Loved the corners. Got a few compliments on the ride then drove her(spirited)home sunday. No pics and now car is dirty again, will have to wash and repeat

[Brian MP5T]

Turbo...

http://media.putfile.com/MP5T-Ricer-Flyby

SC

http://media.putfile.com/SS-SC-Ricer-Flyby

(sssh)

[Breeegz]

i wish i had speakers

[bazooka joe]

some nice looking rears.......

(2thumbs)

[bazooka joe]

Turbo...

http://media.putfile.com/MP5T-Ricer-Flyby

SC

http://media.putfile.com/SS-SC-Ricer-Flyby

(sssh)

canadian rice FTW!!

[pnfnj]

finally put spliters on today! but camera has dead batteries!
pics tomorrow.

[bazooka joe]

gave her a good wash on friday, drove her 200 miles to New hampshire speedway, flagged for the scca(weekend national) after saturdays action we(workers) got to take our cars around the track(behind pacecar) for a few laps, got some good speed and Loved the corners. Got a few compliments on the ride then drove her(spirited)home sunday. No pics and now car is dirty again, will have to wash and repeat

just got my comp lic info in the mail today...NHIS FTW!

[2003newlyack]

purchased my injen cai! hopefully it will be here by the weekend

[bazooka joe]

drove her like it was stolen...5psi is fun!!(burnout)

[Kansei]

purchased my injen cai! hopefully it will be here by the weekend

cool, how much did that set you back? Can't go wrong with the injen. with replacing the filter, the couplers, the clamps, and all the paint on my eBay one I might as well have just bought the injen and have been done with it.

It's weird that the cheap eBay CAIs for the protege have basically disappeared though.

[2003newlyack]

164 including shipping from a fs thread here not baddd (cool)

[Kansei]

Today my DG Motorsports eyelids came in. I have them temporarily installed but so far I dunno if I like the way they make the car look. Without them, the headlights look really happy and friendly. With, they look a bit mean. My car is about zoom-zoom, not mean.

I guess I should pull the car out of the garage to get a better look at them, but I'm riding my bike to campus instead of driving today because it's so nice out :)

[ronin12]

just got my comp lic info in the mail today...NHIS FTW!

comp lic for what? Next event is the sat. + sun. of memorial day weekend. Always looking for help(attn) (cabpatch)

[Alpinejwl]

Getting her ready so I can remove the Rotas and put on some msps

[Salmon_Rob]

Today my DG Motorsports eyelids came in. I have them temporarily installed but so far I dunno if I like the way they make the car look. Without them, the headlights look really happy and friendly. With, they look a bit mean. My car is about zoom-zoom, not mean.

I guess I should pull the car out of the garage to get a better look at them, but I'm riding my bike to campus instead of driving today because it's so nice out :)pics? are they already sunlight silver? if you dont like them i will buy them

[khaosman]

I haven't seen her since Thursday :( Hopefully late late Tuesday night I'll get her back. We are waiting on some stupid tiny little part for the transmission internals, a small funnel-like thing. It will be awesome though... LSD, clutch and flywheel!

Got the part and dropped it off today. Hopefully the guy can work on it tonight so I can get her back. Then I have to kill 200 miles or so breaking in the clutch before I get to have some fun :(

[pfive]

i made the phone call to setup the appt. to get my tints done on friday - woohoo!

[Kansei]

pics? are they already sunlight silver? if you dont like them i will buy them

They are the CF ones unpainted. I figured they wouldn't be too noticeable with the black headlight housing, but we'll see. The lighting in my garage kinda screws with stuff so .. I'll get up some pics later.

[Salmon_Rob]

well let me know. are they type 1 or type 2?

[Kansei]

well let me know. are they type 1 or type 2?

I think Type1.. the ones that just continue the line of the hood down a little onto the headlight. The simple ones.

[2003newlyack]

i washed my car today, then used the turtle ice synthetic polish on it. i am very happy with the results!
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mattiesmallz003/100_0431.jpg
gotta love those chips (pissed)

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mattiesmallz003/100_0433.jpg

[bazooka joe]

washed her today....well it's raining real hard so i got a free wash! this weather stinks!

[snowblazin]

washed her today....well it's raining real hard so i got a free wash! this weather stinks!
Amen to that!

[RipperSnapper]

I put on some new rims today!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p1d7fac70ea63a54b6fe5d80302345bcf/ef41b320.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/p2f302599c6e0236d481ab3c68599c738/ef183a99.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pe3b58f34afa85cd5ec2d3cdd7fdb0471/ef183a33.jpg

[Kansei]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mattiesmallz003/100_0433.jpg

! a full mazda driveway, awesome!

[altspace]

Mazda parking lot?

http://www.altspace.com/nepoc/dan/NEPOC%20Cape%20Run%20007.jpg

http://www.altspace.com/nepoc/dan/NEPOC%20Cape%20Run%20008.jpg

[Kansei]

good point. damn I definitely need to suck it up and make the drive for the next meet. I'll be there as long as it is after finals :)

[altspace]

We missed ya bro.

[bazooka joe]

good point. damn I definitely need to suck it up and make the drive for the next meet. I'll be there as long as it is after finals :)

and even if you have to drive long hours in the DARK............(glare)

[bazooka joe]

bought her a new outfit.....

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/413000-413999/413443_139.jpg

[Brian MP5T]

Bling..

[Kansei]

and even if you have to drive long hours in the DARK............(glare)

Yeah I bet it would be totally awesome.

.. so I see you picked up a kit too. 6000k?

Oh and.. yeah so I drove to campus for my lab and thought I was finally going to get a chance to see my eyelids. I saw the drivers side and it looked surprisingly good, but then.. well then I noticed that there was no longer an eyelid on the passenger side. I trusted that 3m tape too much. It was the good shit too :(

There goes 100 dollars (shipping incl.) that I didn't want to waste. hooray for me.

edit: nvm I see that it is 6000k in the pic.

[bazooka joe]

Yeah I bet it would be totally awesome.

.. so I see you picked up a kit too. 6000k?

Oh and.. yeah so I drove to campus for my lab and thought I was finally going to get a chance to see my eyelids. I saw the drivers side and it looked surprisingly good, but then.. well then I noticed that there was no longer an eyelid on the passenger side. I trusted that 3m tape too much. It was the good shit too :(

There goes 100 dollars (shipping incl.) that I didn't want to waste. hooray for me.

edit: nvm I see that it is 6000k in the pic.

(headshake

[2003newlyack]

! a full mazda driveway, awesome!

yeah in my driveway at home we have four mazdas when my sister is home.. 2001 mazda 626 (Dad's), 2003 Mazda Protege DX (Sister's), 2003 Mazda Protege 5 (Mine), and 2005 Mazda 6 (Mom's).. what can i say you can't go wrong with mazdas (enguard)

[mpf1v3]

yeah in my driveway at home we have four mazdas when my sister is home.. 2001 mazda 626 (Dad's), 2003 Mazda Protege DX (Sister's), 2003 Mazda Protege 5 (Mine), and 2005 Mazda 6 (Mom's).. what can i say you can't go wrong with mazdas (enguard)

lol.. i'm sort of close, i got a driveway for 2 cars, 2003 mazda protege 5 (mine) and 2005 mazda 6 (also mom's (sometimes dad takes it too))

[altspace]

Nice Mark! I'm still debating on HIDs.

[bazooka joe]

Nice Mark! I'm still debating on HIDs.

i've debated for a while myself and finally bit the bullet...it's a good deal and from what everyone says a good product as well. i need good lighting at night with my old eyes!!!

[Protege52003]

yeah in my driveway at home we have four mazdas when my sister is home.. 2001 mazda 626 (Dad's), 2003 Mazda Protege DX (Sister's), 2003 Mazda Protege 5 (Mine), and 2005 Mazda 6 (Mom's).. what can i say you can't go wrong with mazdas(enguard)
When we are all home:

My P5
01' 626
01' Protege ES



i've debated for a while myself and finally bit the bullet...it's a good deal and from what everyone says a good product as well. i need good lighting at night with my old eyes!!!
i have to get some of there mark!

[bazooka joe]

When we are all home:

My P5
01' 626
01' Protege ES


i have to get some of there mark!

what a mazda line up!! i think, in a couple of years or so my next new purchase might be the cx-9!! as the "family" car...i love that vehicle!
http://www.allcarnews.com/images/mazda-cx-9/1.jpg (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123631027)

[Protege52003]

^^^^

thanks. i like the cx-9.

[.paul]

I put on some new rims today!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid205/pe3b58f34afa85cd5ec2d3cdd7fdb0471/ef183a33.jpg
Ahhh the Mugen MF-10 knock-offs. Rota calls them the Circuit 10, right? They look pretty slick on the car. Then again I've always been partial to MF-8's and MF-10's.(boobs)

Got any wheel specs? Like weight 'n such.

[altspace]

what a mazda line up!! i think, in a couple of years or so my next new purchase might be the cx-9!! as the "family" car...i love that vehicle!


Same here...though my wife is more partial to the Acura RDX.

[bazooka joe]

Same here...though my wife is more partial to the Acura RDX.

ya, that acura is noce too...probably a few more bucks! i've had such a great experience with my p5 and my brother n law has had 3 mazda's no big issues...i'd be willing to go with them again and again...i'm thinking MS3 and MX-9 are in the plans some day...once i pay of the weddings and college

[RipperSnapper]

Ahhh the Mugen MF-10 knock-offs. Rota calls them the Circuit 10, right? They look pretty slick on the car. Then again I've always been partial to MF-8's and MF-10's.(boobs)

Got any wheel specs? Like weight 'n such.Thanx, You are correct my man. Circuit 10s in full royal sports bronze. Or as some of my lame co-workers call it "brown". They ar 17x7.5 with 48 offset 205/40/17 faulken ziex ze-12. I don't have a exact weight but after lugging the stock wheels to my basement, I could feel a significant difference in weight. The rotas are definetly lighter.

[2003newlyack]

tinting my side markers with VHT Nite Shade, will put up pics of them on once theyr dry enough

bought my can at the local tuner shop here, working good for me so far!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mattiesmallz003/100_0440.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mattiesmallz003/100_0441.jpg

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mattiesmallz003/100_0442.jpg

[Brian MP5T]

Pix

[hellbillypro5]

looked at her and had thoughts of getting rid of it.... i dont know though

[Salmon_Rob]

i know what you should get ;)

[Kansei]

looked at her and had thoughts of getting rid of it.... i dont know though

:'(

[mpf1v3]

looked at her and had thoughts of getting rid of it.... i dont know though


NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO (shocked)

[Breeegz]

I'm almost tempted to trade up for the Speed 3... but I'm kinda looking fwd to the no car payments for the first time in my ad-ult life.

if i get the Speed 3 i wanna keep my P5 at teh same time...

[2003newlyack]

finally got those pictures loaded, looks a whole lot better than the orange!

[rednecks_r_us]

finally got those pictures loaded, looks a whole lot better than the orange!


That looks so much better. I think we all hate that orange side marker. It would have been so simple for mazda to make it clear to match the fender mounted turn signal.

Oh well at least it gives us something to do.

[Breeegz]

tinting my side markers with VHT Nite Shade, will put up pics of them on once theyr dry enough

bought my can at the local tuner shop here, working good for me so far!

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c47/mattiesmallz003/100_0440.jpg



(rtfm) do those just pop off with force? or should I unscrew something from the back?

[RipperSnapper]

(rtfm) do those just pop off with force? or should I unscrew something from the back?flathead screwdriver to pop them out. 2003newlyack, looks good. Did mine with the same stuff.

[Kansei]

flathead screwdriver to pop them out. 2003newlyack, looks good. Did mine with the same stuff.

Don't even need a screwdriver. If you grab hold of it, you will either be able to slide it toward the front of the car or the rear of the car and then kinda come out.

The front sidemarker (on the bumper, not the fender) you will need some sort of tool I would imagine. When I painted mine (silver so that they are barely noticeable.. but don't light up anymore) I had the bumper off so just did it that way.

[Breeegz]

Put my stock dunlops back on... Winterforces came off... (finally)

195/50 is a heck of a lot smaller than 205/55

HUGE wheel gap(omg)

[khaosman]

Got the part and dropped it off today. Hopefully the guy can work on it tonight so I can get her back. Then I have to kill 200 miles or so breaking in the clutch before I get to have some fun :(

Got her back and hugged her. I'm diggin' the new mods but killed it twice, haha. The clutch engages so much faster and harder. I'm going to drive it around a bunch tomorrow so I can get it the beans and see what the LSD is all about :D