What have you done to your P5 today?

[mx-p5]

nothing to the car yet, but the header went from useless totally stripped threads on the EGR nipple, well, to hopefully something usefull.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01287.jpgMachined out a stainless insert slightly smaller than the threads to fill in where I hacked off the useless threads.

letting the car cool down after my trip home and hopefully gonna attempt the swap tonight

[mazdaddy]

This isnt Europe, its tire! lol

Sorry!- having been edumicated in the UK I picked up the habit of spelling things in the "Queens English"

[FightClubTheory]

Target for some reason has them.

Yeah, I was totally caught off guard when I was greeted by Domo-kun banners during my last visit to Target.
Or should I say, "Domo" since he's Americanized.

[alexcited]

Yeah, I was totally caught off guard when I was greeted by Domo-kun banners during my last visit to Target.
Or should I say, "Domo" since he's Americanized.

ya that stuff's alllll over target now.

[Sliver5]

Yea, I don't understand why... it's not like the cartoon is played here in the US so I doubt any kids know who he is

[kura808]

today i was driving home and i came to a 3 way intersection....was my turn to go..as i was creeping across, this fucken bitch in a red mazda3 hatch ran the fucken stop sign..i was scared shitless..anyways no damage or anything but i think i might have to get some hella horns later..i dont think my dual horns right now are loud enough

[alexcited]

Yea, I don't understand why... it's not like the cartoon is played here in the US so I doubt any kids know who he is

COS' ITS CUTE LOLOLOLOLZ

[CTt3P5]

Yea, I don't understand why... it's not like the cartoon is played here in the US so I doubt any kids know who he is

Actually the shorts are played on Nick Toons. My son watches them every morning just before 8am. He loves it and we have a custom domo tee ordered for him for Christmas.

[mx-p5]

Didn't get to putting the header in lastnight. Engine didn't cool down enough by the time i had to leave to run errands, so, Saturday AM will be the test day to see if our "fix" works

Today:
checked my airpressure at home wiht my little pump i got for the bikes, i had 20 when i started, had 9 when it finished.

Stupid thing sucked air OUT of my tires, so, had to hit up teh gas station on ma way in

Gonna try to put the header on tomorrow AM, then, tomorrow PM I go pickup my MSP lip!!


Probably going to put it on the car while black, so i can remove the fogs and sell to use towards paint for the bumper and lip



OH! and, i sourced a full stock MSP turbo. Everything that comes stock on teh MSP

"other memmber" is going to fully upgrade everything on his car from manifold to oil lines, so , i'll hopefully be boosting at the end of the year, long as teh bonus is decent and he isn't asking too much

Still deciding if I should jump in on Turbolife's FMIC deal going on.. . .. . .

[evilmonkeyMSP]

The turbolife is massive....I dont see it benefiting you that much...

[mx-p5]

Is it? I read it's got the quick spool up of the SMIC.

I was kinda curiosu when i saw the pic. It does appear to be quite girthy

[evilmonkeyMSP]

its the same size as the perrin FMIC... I dont know...maybe theres someone out there running stock boost that can give you some insight...I guess considering the price it would be a sweet deal.

[mx-p5]

yeah, $650 with all piping.

Only downside i see so far is no option for MAF relocation and BOV. Just a nipple for a BPV

[evilmonkeyMSP]

you have to cut it yourself for MAF relocate just as you would with any other pipes and have the BOV flange welded on after the fact. the BPV line you just put a rubber cover over.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

gas light came on so I filled up the entire tank this morning. only cost $30. good stuff

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Rob, this your pumpkin?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2970203099_611e85597c_b.jpg

[mx-p5]

Win!!!!

[Sliver5]

I'm gonna get my HID's back. Should I get the 5k I had before or some sweet ass 3k?

[mx-p5]

for low beams? Can I suggest 4300K from Apexcone? Pure white

3000K is good for fogs

[Sliver5]

I already have a kit. When I hit the deer back in July it blew the bulbs out so I'm getting new bulbs. I'm asking if I should get the 5k like I had before or should I go for 3k I know the 3k is yellow and most people put it in their fogs but I like the yellow and am thinking about putting it in the low beams.. just seeing if anyone else would think it looks good.

[mx-p5]

Ah! I gotcha.

yellow headlights aren't my cup O' tea, but it's your car.

There is an FC RX7 runnin around here with a 3000K HID kit in his headlights and foglights. Doesn't look quite right to me.

But if you like, go for it!!

[Sliver5]

I was just throwing the idea out there haha I know the LeMans cars and GT cup cars sometimes have 3k headlights so I guess I'm kinda going after that look...? IDK it was just an idea. I'm not worried about light output, anything is better than the stock headlights. What I'm worried about is how much attention I'll get from the (five-0)

[aMaff]

No, they have really friggin bright white headlights with yellow overlays. Apparently the overlays don't dull the light output as much as a really low temp HID would.

[Sliver5]

Ahhh I guess that makes sense then haha.

[mx-p5]

yeah, what Andrew said. They are just yellow overlays on the GT class cars

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii292/speedFilm-pix/993race.jpg

and this is waht you'd see

http://www.headlightarmor.com/productimages/film-test/yellow-l.jpg

[Sliver5]

Yea, I know what color it is.. I'm not new to HID's, I was just looking for an opinion....

[THE Phen]

I'd personally go with the 4X00 K bulbs. I have the 5000's and tho I like them, I would have rather had the more white color. I just didn't pay much attention when I ordered them. But, since I have the 55w capsules (they're not bulbs damn it) it kinda just overpowers everything anyway.

[mx-p5]

i'm not insulting. It's your eyes that'll be looking at the yellow at night, i was just showing what it looked like.

Sorry, did'nt mean to insult


And I've got 4300K in my car and 4000K in Callie's.

Mine seem a little more natrual rather than PURE PURE PURE PURE PURE white of her 4000K kit

Having the PIAA 2300K fogs is a nice addition to the white hId's

[Sliver5]

I had 4300k before and loved it. There was SO much light it was ridiculous. I was just thinking about trying something new this time. Guess we'll see what I pull the trigger on when it comes to order! Thanks guys.

[mx-p5]

I love my 4300K.

So much so I am going with 4300K in the projectors as well!!

Hooray for projectors!!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_2613.jpg

[Sliver5]

I know, I wish I could afford a retro-fit. In my old corolla I had some ebay projectors with HID's and it was awesome, I could only imagine an actual retro-fit.

[mx-p5]

Nov. 15 is the day we're shooting for to have em installed.

Pics will flood the boards

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(blah)

[FightClubTheory]

I'm absolutely new to HIDs as I never gauged an interest in them, but are 5k -> Headlight and 3k -> Fogs too obnoxious?

[THE Phen]

Put the new front endlink on. Now I'm back to two sway bars instead of just the rear. Yay.

[mx-p5]

(blah)

You have no idea what kinda snags Chico has run into with these things.

We switched shrouds mid project, he tried fiberglassing for the first time, one of the projector solinoids decided to burn up and start smoking, which he has fixed, the housing i sent him was useless, so, he had to cut up 2 of his own spares to make mine,


and now it is time to put it all back together and see if it seals up.


They aren't done cause i'm lazy. Chico has been doing what he can, this project has entailed twice or more the amount of work either of us expected.


So, i'm just excited he is still doing em for me!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol yeeesh, i didnt need the long winded explanation...I'm gonna give you shit either way :p

[mx-p5]

i know, but, it always seems i'm just running my mouth about stuff i'm "GOING" to do

I actually got this one going! so, i'm gonna get snippy! lol

Oh, and i go get my lip tomorrow! Wewt!

And, it wound up costing $105 for my deductable to put in the rear motor mount.



Aftermarket warranty company decided they are going to pay for one hour of the 4 it took to install the rear mount, so, since the mechanic did the install before calling teh warranty company for approval,he is only gonig to charge me the deductable and he is gonna eat the other 3 hours labor.

Sucks for him, but, i can't afford to comp him the rest.

I've been warned to not go back to him, but, he worked the deal with me, so i'll bring my cars back.

[StealthWyvern]

i know, but, it always seems i'm just running my mouth about stuff i'm "GOING" to do

I actually got this one going! so, i'm gonna get snippy! lol

Oh, and i go get my lip tomorrow! Wewt!

And, it wound up costing $105 for my deductable to put in the rear motor mount.



Aftermarket warranty company decided they are going to pay for one hour of the 4 it took to install the rear mount, so, since the mechanic did the install before calling teh warranty company for approval,he is only gonig to charge me the deductable and he is gonna eat the other 3 hours labor.

Sucks for him, but, i can't afford to comp him the rest.

I've been warned to not go back to him, but, he worked the deal with me, so i'll bring my cars back.

Thats good that he realised that he fucked up and is working with you on that!!! However its pretty freaking crazy that it taks 4 hours to remove 4 nuts and one bolt! lol Trust me I've done the rear mount pretty much 3 times already and it does take awhile.

[sandspeed]

i know, but, it always seems i'm just running my mouth about stuff i'm "GOING" to do

I actually got this one going! so, i'm gonna get snippy! lol

Oh, and i go get my lip tomorrow! Wewt!

And, it wound up costing $105 for my deductable to put in the rear motor mount.



Aftermarket warranty company decided they are going to pay for one hour of the 4 it took to install the rear mount, so, since the mechanic did the install before calling teh warranty company for approval,he is only gonig to charge me the deductable and he is gonna eat the other 3 hours labor.

Sucks for him, but, i can't afford to comp him the rest.

I've been warned to not go back to him, but, he worked the deal with me, so i'll bring my cars back.

Just got back from the shop with the lip, I'm going to miss her :( haha

[mx-p5]

don't worry, just like in the maroon 5 song,

SHE WIIIIIIIILLLL BE LOOOOOOOVED!

[mx-p5]

dumb protege question

Can i run with the ractive header w/o the CEL eliminator? Will it cause it to run like poo? Or cause any other issues?

I failed yet again

I had the 02 bung welded in where I "Thought" the OEM spot was, turns out it leaves me about 2" of space to the oil pan.

I could have it rewelded in the header at an angle, but then it will be hanging down ready to catch on the next racoon i hit

Sooooo......if I can run without the CEL eliminator, i will through the weekend until i can have a new 02 bung welded into the midpipe.

On a good note, the EGR nipple is fixed



Scratch all that. second 02 sensor doesn't even fit in even if installed BEFORe putting on the car.

I'm gonna have to cap that off the newly welded in 02 bung, and just have a new 02 bung welded into the midpipe.

i am a retard

[StealthWyvern]

dumb protege question

Can i run with the ractive header w/o the CEL eliminator? Will it cause it to run like poo? Or cause any other issues?

I failed yet again

I had the 02 bung welded in where I "Thought" the OEM spot was, turns out it leaves me about 2" of space to the oil pan.

I could have it rewelded in the header at an angle, but then it will be hanging down ready to catch on the next racoon i hit

Sooooo......if I can run without the CEL eliminator, i will through the weekend until i can have a new 02 bung welded into the midpipe.

On a good note, the EGR nipple is fixed



Scratch all that. second 02 sensor doesn't even fit in even if installed BEFORe putting on the car.

I'm gonna have to cap that off the newly welded in 02 bung, and just have a new 02 bung welded into the midpipe.

i am a retard

Why dont you see if the shop will install the 2nd bung when the header on the car?

[mx-p5]

will the car run without the second 02 sensor in the exhaust line? If so, that would be ideal. just leave the header in and only drive it to the shop to get the 02 bung welded into the midpipe!

[StealthWyvern]

will the car run without the second 02 sensor in the exhaust line? If so, that would be ideal. just leave the header in and only drive it to the shop to get the 02 bung welded into the midpipe!

From my understanding the 2nd o2 sensor is mainly for emissions and not really needed for operation.

[mx-p5]

yeah, i had somone else tell me it'll run fine, but MPG and performance are negatively effected, so, header stays in and i'll head up to Midas or someother exhaust shop open on a weekend

which won't be easy down here.

[StealthWyvern]

yeah, i had somone else tell me it'll run fine, but MPG and performance are negatively effected, so, header stays in and i'll head up to Midas or someother exhaust shop open on a weekend

which won't be easy down here.

The only downfall to that is that some shops may or may not do it due ot the missing cat, but its worth a shot.

[mx-p5]

no missing cat. there is still one down there. lol


alright, header is in and bolted up.

Exhaust leak is GO! I gotta mess with the spring bolts more tomorrow. i don't think they are tight enough.

From a trip around the block, doesn't sound too loud at all!

[jeg0024]

will the car run without the second 02 sensor in the exhaust line? If so, that would be ideal. just leave the header in and only drive it to the shop to get the 02 bung welded into the midpipe!

It will throw a CEL, and thats it. Car won't run worse or anything.

[A louie]

Just extend the o2 sensor wire some, why get a new bung welded?

[justanothermp5]

i didnt do anything really....but its what i almost did

driving down the road goin 55, kinda zoned out with 2 girls in my car talkin so i was kinda payin attention to them more then the road...look ahead of me see brakes and im like oh they're braking, so i let off the gas a little and dont worry about it, girl in the back yellllls really loud "SIMON watch out!!!!" (simons my name lol) and i look up and the fuckin car is stopped in the middle of the fuckin road....so i slam on the brakes....i saw that i wouldnt stop in time so i swerve incredibly hard, car doesnt react to the steering wheel and then it turns and im passed the car

almost totaled the car, jebus i was scared as hell
im pretty sure i went on 3 wheels when i did that cuz i was going a good 30 when i swerved

pay attention when u drive guys!!

[Rockin03mp5]

just more proof that girls are nothing but trouble

she (the car) still got you out of it

i know if you were in an suv, or a toyota, you would have probably not.

[mx-p5]

Just extend the o2 sensor wire some, why get a new bung welded?

problem is, the bung i had welded in points directly into the oil pan, leaving me not even enough room for the 02 sensor to be screwd in, so, i gotta have a new one welded into the midpipe.

Midas wants $80-100 to weld in a new 02 bung into the midpipe.

I will drive the weekend with out the 02 sensor in.

Cost me $25 to do it at my previous jeep mechanic.

gonna go mess with the springbolts agaain today. i have an exhaust leak down there

[Rockin03mp5]

oh, and i let the p5 sit yesterday

went and got the oil changed in the 5, and my salesman at the dealership (yes i took it to the dealership, but for this reason) let me take out a brand new rx8.

fun fun

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/nvonde/Image068.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/nvonde/Image069.jpg

[mx-p5]

here's the pics i snagged of my eventful evening

Can anyone else get the CELeliminator and 02 senser in there?
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01289.jpg


And, here it is successfully attached at the top-although the car sounds like a deisil now
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01297.jpg

Guess i will wait till monday when i get the second 02 sensor installed and exhaust leak fixed before i worry about sounds it's making

[StealthWyvern]

wow you wernt kidding at all! I dont think you can even get a bolt in their to block it off. Also i wouldnt worry about an exhuast leak just yet tell you get that thing plugged!

[mx-p5]

i have the nut that actually caps that off already in there. So that hole is sealed.

The 02 bung i welded in came with a cap nut as well.

The exhaust leak is at the donut gasket.

The spring bolts i have came with 2 different bolts. i think i have teh longer ones in now, i am gonna try to switch to the shorter later and see if that helps, but till i get the 02 bung welded in, i'm in no rush



I will say this header is MUCH quieter than the OBX.

[bazooka joe]

fixed a small coolant leak, put on the all seasons and mp3 rims, installed my fogs in the winter bumper...i'm done...got a cold and feel like crap!

[mx-p5]

just removed foglights and brackets in preperation for MSP lip going on tonight on my car

[Chicoloco]

fixed a small coolant leak, put on the all seasons and mp3 rims, installed my fogs in the winter bumper...i'm done...got a cold and feel like crap!

Winter mode engaged!

Hope ya get better soon. :P

[frank354]

installed magnaflow catback.

well worth it

[mx-p5]

ah yes. tis a good sound!

[frank354]

ah yes. tis a good sound!

Hell yea,
How long till it fully breaks in / the burning styrofoam smell goes away?

[mx-p5]

I can't tell ya. I got mine used for $180

[alexcited]

i wants magnaflow catback!

[azmp5]

I still beat everyone on the magnaflow catback $100 local . It is a great sounding exhaust. I think I may do a midpipe next. No header tho since I will turbo sometime.

[frank354]

it is an amazing exhaust system. i just wish it had alil more sound to it. maybe it'll come over time but either way i love it

[mx-p5]

Magnaflow probably won't get much louder than it is. That's the beauty of it. If you want it to get louder, throw an OBX header on there and it REALLY comes to life.

But, so comes drone as well at highway speeds.

I just swapped to a Ractive longtube header, and, i must say, the exhaust is not that much louder, when compared to the OBX.


Figured i would share in this thread, mine is now sporting a MSP lip

Figured with all the guys sporting the "Black" lip, i would join on the fun!

actually, paint is going on Dec/Jan.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01301.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01302.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01303.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01304.jpg

[alexcited]

sexxxxxyy. black lip ftw!


...so your painting the rest of your car black, right? haha just kidding

[THE Phen]

Heh. I'm surprised he put the lip on and wasn't afraid of the droning it may cause.

[mx-p5]

yup, that's the plan! lol


And phen, ah ha ha, no.....

[THE Phen]

LOL....c'mon, I had to.

[alexcited]

just be glad his mod ADD didn't kick in mid lip install.

[kboutsider]

I've done a couple of things this weekend. Installed a couple of blue led's in the little pocket below the cig lighter and ashtray. Hated the fact in the dark couldn't see the cup holders and such. Installed a reactive shift knob and boot. Rezton Short ram intake (cheap ebay one) seems to work ok great sound and much better throttle response don't know about the 12hp the product stated but i didn't expect that. Painted the circles around my gauges silver looks pretty sharp IMO. I'll take/post some pics when i go out to the car to put the gauge cluster back in.

Not sure if i'm allowed and if it's not mods feel free to remove the link. Ordered the intake from cartoka.com Canadian store out of BC. Ordered it on Oct. 24th which was a Friday and got the product at my door on Oct. 27. Even the Canada post guy was amazed that a package made it from BC to NS in such a short time. total cost was $100 Canadian shipped.

[justanothermp5]

hey does anyone know what to do to replace the lights behind the temperature control on the dash?

mine just went out last weekend and its really annoying when i cant see that stuff

[aMaff]

Heh. I'm surprised he put the lip on and wasn't afraid of the droning it may cause.

(rofl2)(rlaugh)(hahaspit)

Phen wins this round!

[mx-p5]

that he does...that he does.


lol

[jeg0024]

Figured with all the guys sporting the "Black" lip, i would join on the fun!


Atleast mine looks good...

[Sliver5]

Atleast mine looks good...

not really....

[kboutsider]

hey does anyone know what to do to replace the lights behind the temperature control on the dash?

mine just went out last weekend and its really annoying when i cant see that stuff

Take the 2 screws out of the trim around the cluster. Pull the trim out. Take the 3 screws out of the cluster. Unplug the 3 harrnesses and take it out you access the bulbs from the back.

[bazooka joe]

Winter mode engaged!

Hope ya get better soon. :P
thanks, been laying low all day...no mods today.. :(

[mx-p5]

Atleast mine looks good...

lol

riiiiiight......

hey, you see my thread in the FL section? I'll be renting a fender roller.

[jeg0024]

no I didn't, but I might roll my rears incase I get a wider tire next time around. I don't rub anywhere anymore with my Eibachs. The only thing I rub is my front lip on the road lol.

[mx-p5]

yeah, callie's rubbing real bad in the rear, cause there are always people in the back

And she's on 215/45/17's and I dont' know what the offset on the wheels she's on now are, but it rubs pretty bad

And mine does when people are in it.

[jeg0024]

I run 205/45/17's and they just barely tuck under the rears. I put 3 people in my back seat and the whole wheel disapears inside the wheel well. The guy that matched tires to my rims definately gets props! I told him give me something that wont rub when I lower and he did just that. BUT the lip on my rims stick out further than my sidewalls which means curb rash really easy. I would like to go to a 215 but im sure I'll need atleast the rears rolled for that.

[mx-p5]

she WAS on 205's, but, just what you said, the rim lip stuck further out, so i went with 215's

So, fender rolling it is

[jeg0024]

yup :)

[frank354]

Magnaflow probably won't get much louder than it is. That's the beauty of it. If you want it to get louder, throw an OBX header on there and it REALLY comes to life.


with the obx headers, does it keep that nice low grumble?

[mx-p5]

It keeps a VERY nice low grumble.

My car sounded like a little monster with the OBX and Magnaflow combo (still had stock midpipe too)

OXB/Magnaflow combo is not ricey or raspy.

But, do you do highway travel with a female companion? Or companion of any sorts that won't let you put down the windows?

Cause between 65-80, i'm sure you have read, it will drone. My wife and I spent 45 minutes at 75 and both got home with serious headaches, but, she wouldn't let me put down the windows (it'da messed up her hair). lol

Yeah, i do warn people about the drone. LOTS

[frank354]

It keeps a VERY nice low grumble.

My car sounded like a little monster with the OBX and Magnaflow combo (still had stock midpipe too)

OXB/Magnaflow combo is not ricey or raspy.

But, do you do highway travel with a female companion? Or companion of any sorts that won't let you put down the windows?

Cause between 65-80, i'm sure you have read, it will drone. My wife and I spent 45 minutes at 75 and both got home with serious headaches, but, she wouldn't let me put down the windows (it'da messed up her hair). lol

Yeah, i do warn people about the drone. LOTS

yeah i drive with the windows down or the music up 90% of the time so i dont think i would mind, obx headers are definantly my next mod.
do you know how it would sound with a highflow midpipe as well?

[mx-p5]

i can't say with midpipe. And with windows down, you're golden!

[jeg0024]

not really....

looks better than yours...

[mx-p5]

hmmm....oil temp kept rising on me today

Peaked around 240 on my way in. When idling at a light, oil temps would start to come down, but as soon as i was under way, right back up to 240

[aMaff]

sounds normal enough to me... does it not usually do that?

[mx-p5]

the highest i've peaked before was 225 or so. Kinda worried me, but if you say it's normal.......


The other thing DemonIam thought is the stupid cap on the 02 bung may have fallen out and exhaust gasses are being shot straight to the oil pan.

Gonna check that on my lunch break

[i12drivemyMP5]

the highest i've peaked before was 225 or so. Kinda worried me, but if you say it's normal.......


The other thing DemonIam thought is the stupid cap on the 02 bung may have fallen out and exhaust gasses are being shot straight to the oil pan.

Gonna check that on my lunch breakThat seems like it would be noisy if that bung fell out. I was wonderin if it runs hotter due to nearing oil change time. I know you don't let it get low, that's the only other thing off the top of head I could think would do that without other craziness going on............Finally got around to draggin my ass down to Loew's to get hardware to mount the wind splitter yesterday. Nope, no pics yet, was knockin out other non-car projects too. It even fits inside the oem bra for commuting purposes. Yeah, spare me, I know...but it keeps the freckle face away so the bra stays. It only comes off to style around the area without any highway cruisin after a wash/wax or for long weekends with no road trips. Grill trim / eyelid painting are next.

[mx-p5]

it's already got an exhaust leak. Midpipe doesn't seal up to the header.

i gotta shim the bolts so it can actually tighten down. Right now, the nut is as far as it'll go on the springbolt and it doesn't seal up. Gonna probably machine out 2 little stainless spacers, or add some washers

[aMaff]

it's already got an exhaust leak. Midpipe doesn't seal up to the header.

i gotta shim the bolts so it can actually tighten down. Right now, the nut is as far as it'll go on the springbolt and it doesn't seal up. Gonna probably machine out 2 little stainless spacers, or add some washers

it's supposed to have some give to it, they're not supposed to be super tight. Hell, that's probably why you have a leak. The spring bolts take the place of a flex pipe that we don't have...

[mx-p5]

but it never tightend to it is the problem.

plus, one of the springs pops right over the head of the bolt.

Crappy spring bolts FTL! I'm tempted to pick up a midpipe and ship it to Chris for his MAM pipe

[aMaff]

but it never tightend to it is the problem.

plus, one of the springs pops right over the head of the bolt.

Sounds like you're doing it wrong. W/o pics, it's hard to tell.

[mx-p5]

I know how to put on spring bolts. lol

The springbolt kit came with two diffent size bolts, short and long

The shorter have a much wider head that prevents the springs from going over them

but the longer ones have a much smaller head, and one of the springs has a slightly larger ID so it pops over the head of the bolt.

I'll be bringing home some washers to use as a bigger head on the bolt and also use as a spacer so i can actually use the spring part. Cause the spring is fully compressed and the nut is fully all the way on teh bolt and it isn't all the way sealed up.

If the washers don't cure it, i may just say "F" it till i go get the second 02 bung welded in and have em fix the leak while it's up in the air, or just hold off till I get a new midpipe

[aMaff]

ah, gotcha. Why not use the stock bolts? iirc that's what I did (though it's been so long since I installed the thing I could be totally making that up)

[mx-p5]

Stock bolts wouldn't reach. I tried. At least not without having a second set of hands and more than a socket set and a cresent wrench

Did the install myself

[Sliver5]

looks better than yours...

To each their own but to me an unpainted body part that should be painted is rice and does not look good at all. I'm sure plenty more will agree with me..

[mx-p5]

I agree totally, but, mine is painted, just the wrong color. lol

But, i'd rather the black lip than this being exposed

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00731.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00737.jpg

[evilmonkeyMSP]

unpainted body pieces look like complete shit.

at least Tylors is painted, the wrong color yes, but still painted hahahaha
To each their own but to me an unpainted body part that should be painted is rice and does not look good at all. I'm sure plenty more will agree with me..

[evilmonkeyMSP]

those are some kick ass speed holes (rockon)
I agree totally, but, mine is painted, just the wrong color. lol

But, i'd rather the black lip than this being exposed

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00731.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC00737.jpg

[mx-p5]

heck yes they are! Was talking on TMF about running some dryer vents to the brakes. lol

[evilmonkeyMSP]

with all those track runs you do, thats definitely needed :p
heck yes they are! Was talking on TMF about running some dryer vents to the brakes. lol

[mx-p5]

Hence, the "LOL"

serious street performance!

and it'd HAVE to be mounted with duct tape, along with some cardboard canards

[aMaff]

perfect for a track car (don't effing use dryer vents tho LOL)

[mx-p5]

tis just a joke. i won't be venting the brakes. lol

i wish i wouldn't have cut those holes now. didn't think i'd get a MSP lip so soon . oh well

[evilmonkeyMSP]

thats the downside of ADD

[mx-p5]

true true, although, i will still be doing projector fogs, so, i might need that hole

[Sliver5]

^^^I understand your case you plan on getting yours painted in a short period of time.

[Sliver5]

unpainted body pieces look like complete shit.

at least Tylors is painted, the wrong color yes, but still painted hahahaha

quoted for truth.

[i12drivemyMP5]

How bout waterproof boat speakers & a nice amp for a public address system instead of replacing with fogs?

[mx-p5]

Now that's just silly.

Just snagged a vid of my exhaust setup now

Ractive long tube header, Injen SRI, exhaust leak, stock midpipe, exhaust leak, and magnaflow catback

I don't have computer speakers and won't hear what this sounds like till tomorrow at work, so, lemme know whatcha think

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/th_MOV01306.jpg (http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/?action=view&current=MOV01306.flv)

[i12drivemyMP5]

LOL, the fogs looked like speakers without lenses. Anyway, the vid sounds pretty cool. Didn't even really notice the leaks.

[mx-p5]

lmao, you mean the projector fogs on the ground? They aren't finished. they are just sealed in with epoxy. i hadn't finished the front of em yet.

Actually, didn't still. Sent em to Chicoloco, but, i decided i'll break em back down to just the projectors when he sends em back with the headlights

[frank354]

is there a how to on painting the rear valence, or is pretty much just straight foward

[i12drivemyMP5]

yes & yes

[StealthWyvern]

is there a how to on painting the rear valence, or is pretty much just straight foward

Yes I beleave their is one in the link in my sig.

[mx-p5]

is there a how to on painting the rear valence, or is pretty much just straight foward

it's straight forward. Mask off what you don't want painted with blue painters tape, then tape down some newspaper.

BUT MAKE SURE YOU USE THE SUNDAY PAPER! Saturdays ink is strange. (beer)

then, i took a scotchbrite pad just to scuff up the stock paint so the new paint has something to grab hold off

then, throw dowm some coats of whatever finish you choose, just make sure it is BBQ grille paint so it can withstand the heat from teh exhaust

[roy obanion]

Pulled my moldings, looks great. Need to get photos, maybe tomorrow.

[frank354]

would a black rear valence look good or bad on the midnight blue?

[mx-p5]

Yuppers. It's nice and subtle.

Lemme find the link with the pics of the cars painted

Here it is on mine
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/tails.jpg

Actually, found the whole post with the "How to" (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123689800&highlight=paint+rear+valance)

[frank354]

sweet thanks

[mx-p5]

here was teh pic of the midnight blue

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l317/simonn_01/proesd.jpg

[frank354]

damn that does look good

[justanothermp5]

hey thats my car!!!!!!

done alot since then, where did u find that pic at?

[mx-p5]

I know where you live!


lol. you posted it in the "DIY painted valance" thread. i just copy/pasted

[justanothermp5]

oh nvm lol i posted it in the how to thread...duh

edit: yea lol i just realized that, might have to take some new pics

since that pic i painted the flying m black, tinted my tails, and got new rims lol
to lazy to get the camera tho

[frank354]

just put two coats on of rustoleum bbq paint and its not looking like all of yours its kinda faded light black. any tips...maybe a coat of black gloss?

[mx-p5]

i used a flat black on my cars, so no gloss at all.

The pics don't show what it "really" looks like

[justanothermp5]

yea flat black makes it look like it came from the factory like that

like its a plastic trim piece, i like the way it looks

[frank354]

yeah it was just the lighting in my garage that gave it a faded look.

heres some pics

http://i33.tinypic.com/2lvd9w1.jpg


http://i34.tinypic.com/sghba0.jpg

[aMaff]

I put new wheels and tires on her. What do you think? (outie)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/S2000/IMG_1512.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/S2000/IMG_1513.jpg

[mx-p5]

seriously? Really? I hate you


if that is yours, i must say, very nice! I must admit I am jealous of you muffy

[evilmonkeyMSP]

you son of a bitch...congrats!!!!!
I put new wheels and tires on her. What do you think? (outie)

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/S2000/IMG_1512.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/S2000/IMG_1513.jpg

[aMaff]

seriously? Really? I hate you


if that is yours, i must say, very nice! I must admit I am jealous of you muffy

Technically it belongs to JMPChase, but they're kind enough to let me drive it while I pay it off over time ;)

[shane02pro5]

SLOW noisy Honda!




I'm kidding...beautiful car!!! Just needs more seats!

[mx-p5]

yup, i'm def. jealous now.

lol

Any plans for it? Other than sticky tires and a lower stance?

[aMaff]

SLOW noisy Honda!


I'm kidding...beautiful car!!! Just needs more seats!
Less seats = less weight (idhitit)

yup, i'm def. jealous now.

lol

Any plans for it? Other than sticky tires and a lower stance?

lol don't be. It's a fun car though, for sure. And it DEF needs some sticky tires and a monster front sway bar. There was a tight left hander near the dealership... and, well, S2000s get sideways very, very easily :p

[evilmonkeyMSP]

doooooooriiiiiiiiiftoooooooooooooooo! lol, no

[mx-p5]

nice! i got an got a tick, and it's making me click on autotrader for S2000's! lol

j/k

it is a dang sexy car though.

[EvilJen]

I thought you weren't going to be buying that for a while, Andrew? Found a deal you couldn't refuse? Very nice. :D

[aMaff]

nice! i got an got a tick, and it's making me click on autotrader for S2000's! lol

j/k

it is a dang sexy car though.
You know you want summa dis! It's fun as crap though. They're deceptively quick. Nothing crazy, but quick enough that after you run a couple gears up to 9000 RPM you realize you're moving way above legal limits...


I thought you weren't going to be buying that for a while, Andrew? Found a deal you couldn't refuse? Very nice. :D

Pretty much. Found the right year (02, post 'refresh) for the right price with the right mileage and a color I like (not the 1st choice, but it was high on the list of "this is a cop magnet of a car, which color will make it not say 'Pick me! Pick me!!!' as much?" colors :p). I'd have liked to get a black one, but they're harder to find.

[mx-p5]

black is my first color of choice, followed by "Pick me pick me" Yellow. lol

I actually found a few local for 16K with fairly low mileage.

And I know they're quick, i've been in one before. Not breakneck, but more than fast enough!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

look what you did muff!

[aMaff]

look what you did muff!

Mod ADD = car add. It's like dangling a shiny object in front of a cat. Too easy...

[mx-p5]

i'm just looking, not seriously looking.

I do that. I'll see a car that is nice, and i shop around.

Little blue ain't going anywhere. i've accepted that. We're buying a new washing machine and dryer this year. Fancy front load crap

[StealthWyvern]

i'm just looking, not seriously looking.

I do that. I'll see a car that is nice, and i shop around.

Little blue ain't going anywhere. i've accepted that. We're buying a new washing machine and dryer this year. Fancy front load crap

ooo nice.. i always woundered how those seals hold up.

[mx-p5]

time will tell i guess.

She wants the front load stackable setup

[roy obanion]

I wants a fridge that does not suck...unfortunately it's a hard thing for me to spend money on. Sometimes I think a roommate would be nice...

[StealthWyvern]

time will tell i guess.

She wants the front load stackable setup

I was going to get those due to the limited space that I have in my house but decided againsts it due to price. I'm not sure how much they have come down in the past 3ish years. If you have a sears scratch and dent place near you go check that out before you buy please!!!

[mx-p5]

that's where we're going soon as the bonus check goes in end of the year.

then, to tie this thread back to ON TOPIC, i'll be painting my lip to match, as well as (hopefully) going with either Espilars ( if I can find em ) or H&R springs with tokico blues

[THE Phen]

*cough* H&R's *cough*


Drove mine to work today. Looking forward to driving it to the OCC meet this weekend.

[mx-p5]

we all know you say H&R, but i don't want a STIFF SPRING ALL THE TIME

i like the street driveability Espilar offers

and it's already been said, the tires caused that spin, not the springs

[Sliver5]

Just cleaned some trash out of it. lol

[mx-p5]

noticed i am spewing out quite a bit of black fluid from teh exhaust

lots of little speckles of black behind the exhaust pipe from the vid made lastnight

I've only put 40 miles on it since header install and ECU reset, so, it could still just be getting used to teh header being there

[THE Phen]

It's just carbon mixed with condensation...best guess.

And the Espeliers are just as stiff as the H&R's, the espeliers just have progressive rear springs. If you're going with springs, you're gonna be stiffer than stock anyway, so it's easier to just accept it.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Ripped the bra off the bitch & strutted up the freshly installed MP3 wind splitter on in to work today. Subtle pimpin!

[mx-p5]

which will get me 3 wheelin?

[THE Phen]

Either if you try hard enough and have a stiff enough rear sway bar. Hell, I tripodded at stock ride height with the RT-615s.

[mx-p5]

grr...not the answer. i was gona pick the one that won't. lol

Seriously though, which gives a better city ride? That's the one i will get.

I won't ever hit the track with the car, i just want to eliminate the wheel gap while making it a little more fun to drive.

[i12drivemyMP5]

It's just carbon mixed with condensation...best guess.

And the Espeliers are just as stiff as the H&R's, the espeliers just have progressive rear springs. If you're going with springs, you're gonna be stiffer than stock anyway, so it's easier to just accept it.ooo...reminds me of a future project - New in box Espelirs sitting in the garage that need to magically need to jump themselves into place on the car vs. me having to take it all apart again & do them myself.

[THE Phen]

grr...not the answer. i was gona pick the one that won't. lol

Seriously though, which gives a better city ride? That's the one i will get.

I won't ever hit the track with the car, i just want to eliminate the wheel gap while making it a little more fun to drive.

Ask Derek about 3 wheeling with 3 people in my car at stock ride height. I think I scared them.

To be honest, once you lower the car, I don't think you're going to tell much of a difference between those two regarding ride quality. You'd notice more in the twisties. The rear end of the espeliers has the potential to be unpredicatble due to the progressive spring rate. And I'm not just picking on the Espeliers when I say that. I'll say the same about any Eibach kit that's progressive too. I drove a Protege on Sportlines and I couldn't stand it.

[mx-p5]

i'll probably end up with H&R's anyways, just cause Espilars are uuber hard to come by

but we'll see when the time comes

[alexcited]

i ordered a super cheap set of smoked fog overlays on ebay, im just praying they're not pieces of crap

[StealthWyvern]

hope like hell they dont burn up!

[alexcited]

is that a problem with cheaper overlays? they were 15 bucks on ebay

[StealthWyvern]

is that a problem with cheaper overlays? they were 15 bucks on ebay

they dont literally burn up as in catchign fire or anything but some do get brown burn marks form the lamps.

[alexcited]

they dont literally burn up as in catchign fire or anything but some do get brown burn marks form the lamps.

and you waited til AFTER i ordered them to tell me this? jeesh, some help you are! juuuust kidding

[StealthWyvern]

and you waited til AFTER i ordered them to tell me this? jeesh, some help you are! juuuust kidding

yep that sounds about right better late then never!!! I always say at least. lol

[alexcited]

whatever,im just happy i have something to put on my car finally, its been forever since i did anything

[aMaff]

I kinda miss her.

Then I remember what I'm driving home from work in 20 minutes and the feeling fades slightly.

[ga0887]

grr...not the answer. i was gona pick the one that won't. lol

Seriously though, which gives a better city ride? That's the one i will get.

I won't ever hit the track with the car, i just want to eliminate the wheel gap while making it a little more fun to drive.

I'm rocking H&R's I love em and I got a sweet deal on them too.

+1 for H&R's

[DawsonPro5]

Today she received a wash; one that was needed badly. I was searching a few online sites for floor mats for my 02 P5 and am apprehensive they might be of poor quality. Anyone bought their floor mats and been pleased with their purchase? Additionally, what I really want is the stock cargo cover and cannot find one anywhere. Anyone have a resource? (No, I haven't tried the Mazda stealership.)

[Sliver5]

Try picking up some MSP floormats. That's what I plan on doing when I get to it haha

[alexcited]

aside from ordering smoked fog lens overlays i PM'd a member selling tinted side marker lenses! let the blacking out begin!

[THE Phen]

I have the 03 Mazdaspeed Floormats. OEM stuff found on eBay. They've held up well the last year(ish).

[FightClubTheory]

yep that sounds about right better late then never!!! I always say at least. lolEspecially with a girlfriend's period.


Today she received a wash; one that was needed badly. I was searching a few online sites for floor mats for my 02 P5 and am apprehensive they might be of poor quality. Anyone bought their floor mats and been pleased with their purchase? Additionally, what I really want is the stock cargo cover and cannot find one anywhere. Anyone have a resource? (No, I haven't tried the Mazda stealership.)I have the Mazdaspeed floormats and they're decent.
They're of good quality, match perfectly with the interior and it does its job.
It's also held up pretty well since I've bought them.

I've attached pictures of mine.

[alexcited]

Especially with a girlfriend's period.




just reading that scares me, dont talk of such things!

[TWISFM]

^^^ i just dont trust anything that bleeds for 7 days and doesnt die

[alexcited]

my last ex was the type of girl to be like 'oops, i told you i was on birth control when i really wasnt, now im with child, and your STUCK WITH ME FOREVERRR'

i'm not even lying, she was insaneeee

[Sliver5]

my last ex was the type of girl to be like 'oops, i told you i was on birth control when i really wasnt, now im with child, and your STUCK WITH ME FOREVERRR'

i'm not even lying, she was insaneeee

sounds like she needs a falcon punch to the baby maker...

[dxaveP5]

sounds like she needs a falcon punch to the baby maker...

hahaha lmfao (rofl)
good times back then when smash bros came out for the n64

[alexcited]

she needs anything and everything to stop her from reproducing.

[dxaveP5]

^^^yes
and this is off topic at the moment but
does anyone here have experience with the Posi Quiet ceramic pads on the p5?
im waiting for Jeff@tripoint to reply so i can buy.

[dave45090]

Installed rear motor mount inserts today. Ugghhh....that was fun (hand) (boom03) (wow)

My nuckles and swollen hands are shot right now. Oh well, at least after 8 months of procrastinating I finally did it.

Also got my intercooler piping back from the powdercoater. Looking good....pics tomorrow.

[FightClubTheory]

Installed rear motor mount inserts today. Ugghhh....that was fun (hand) (boom03) (wow)

My nuckles and swollen hands are shot right now. Oh well, at least after 8 months of procrastinating I finally did it.

Also got my intercooler piping back from the powdercoater. Looking good....pics tomorrow.

You need a trophy for getting through the rear mount.
At least in my book.

[alexcited]

http://i33.tinypic.com/5e99ba.png

[StealthWyvern]

Installed rear motor mount inserts today. Ugghhh....that was fun (hand) (boom03) (wow)

My nuckles and swollen hands are shot right now. Oh well, at least after 8 months of procrastinating I finally did it.

Also got my intercooler piping back from the powdercoater. Looking good....pics tomorrow.

Yeah that factory locktight crap is a bear to break loose! Just imagine you only did the inserts... now try replaceing the entire mount!


You need a trophy for getting through the rear mount.
At least in my book.

Doesnt take much to get in your book does it? lol jk man

[dave45090]

Oh no my man I took the entire mount out. It's a bitch....but it's do-able.

I don't know if you can install the inserts without taking the entire mount out. Or am I wrong? (shrug)


Yeah that factory locktight crap is a bear to break loose! Just imagine you only did the inserts... now try replaceing the entire mount!



Doesnt take much to get in your book does it? lol jk man

[mx-p5]

mazdaspeed pedals for ma car!

[mx-p5]

aside from ordering smoked fog lens overlays i PM'd a member selling tinted side marker lenses! let the blacking out begin!

mazdaspeed777's tinted?

[alexcited]

mazdaspeed777's tinted?


oh ya!


and what the crap is up with no one noticing my THREE trophies?

[THE Phen]

^^^yes
and this is off topic at the moment but
does anyone here have experience with the Posi Quiet ceramic pads on the p5?
im waiting for Jeff@tripoint to reply so i can buy.

Yes. Pray to god you don't need more than 3 panic stops within 10 hours. They'll fade like nobody's business... but they're damn quiet while they do it.

[dave45090]

oh ya!


and what the crap is up with no one noticing my THREE trophies?

Because you have an old naked man for an avatar and we're afraid to respond to you. It's a homophobic thing I guess.

[alexcited]

hahaha its prof. farnsworth! jeeesh you people!

[mx-p5]

Yes. Pray to god you don't need more than 3 panic stops within 10 hours. They'll fade like nobody's business... but they're damn quiet while they do it.

you sound like me talking about exhaust drone

[THE Phen]

Poor brakes can kill you. Drone won't.

[alexcited]

Poor brakes can kill you. Drone won't.

depends what kind of drone we're talkin 'bout

[mx-p5]

yeah......

[THE Phen]

depends what kind of drone we're talkin 'bout

Borg aside... (unless it's Seven of Nine. She can assimilate me all night long)

OBX header + cat back wont' kill you.

[mx-p5]

oh, and callie was following me home today and we were stuck behind some guy doing 30 in a 45.

Soon as the guy turned, i gassed it to about 5k in 2nd gear. She TRIED to keep up, but failed.

We parked at the house, and loooked at me with an evil glare.

I said, "WHAT?"

her: "I think i need a header"

lol

[aMaff]

She needs a not suckatronic

[mx-p5]

that's what I told her

"You had to get an auto!"

"How do I make mine as quick as yours?"

"Go get a 5 speed"

[aMaff]

LOL WIN! that's funniness

[alexcited]

haha i wish a header was the answer to every cars slowness.

[Rockin03mp5]

head isnt always the answer, but it sure is fun

end insipidness

[roy obanion]

She needs a not suckatronic

Andrew, tandem posting fTMFw

...of course I was about 12 hrs later

[FightClubTheory]

Bought a Compustar Pro Alarm system.
Anyone have experience with this system?
I figure it'd be good to talk about it with someone who has it while I wait for it to ship.

[mx-p5]

Nope. got a Viper here

[StealthWyvern]

Oh no my man I took the entire mount out. It's a bitch....but it's do-able.

I don't know if you can install the inserts without taking the entire mount out. Or am I wrong? (shrug)


I dont know what I'm thinking but you might be able to do it by taking the bracket off the engine side... but I doubt it.

[magnumP5]

Stock.

I've been happily driving my P5 with no issues for the past two weeks :) Of course, now that I say that something is likely to break on the way home today (hand)

Anyhow, I caught myself looking a wheels again. I'm back to my toss-up between 16x7 +46 mm GramLites 57c's (discontinued, so may be hard to find) or 18x7.5 +50 mm Volk CE28N's (easier to get, much more expensive). I already know what tire I will be using (Hankook RS-2) so it's pretty much a matter of how much do I want to spend and if I want to get the lightest wheel possible. Oddly enough, the 18" Volks are like 1.5 lbs lighter than the 16" GramLites, but then again the total price is like $800 more. I want as light as possible, but I also like the beefy tire look. Either way, the wheels will be bronze...

[aMaff]

I dont know what I'm thinking but you might be able to do it by taking the bracket off the engine side... but I doubt it.

You can. That's how we did mine.

[Sliver5]

Stock.

I've been happily driving my P5 with no issues for the past two weeks :) Of course, now that I say that something is likely to break on the way home today (hand)

Anyhow, I caught myself looking a wheels again. I'm back to my toss-up between 16x7 +46 mm GramLites 57c's (discontinued, so may be hard to find) or 18x7.5 +50 mm Volk CE28N's (easier to get, much more expensive). I already know what tire I will be using (Hankook RS-2) so it's pretty much a matter of how much do I want to spend and if I want to get the lightest wheel possible. Oddly enough, the 18" Volks are like 1.5 lbs lighter than the 16" GramLites, but then again the total price is like $800 more. I want as light as possible, but I also like the beefy tire look. Either way, the wheels will be bronze...

Hmmmm that's a hard choice. I say go with the 16's with a meaty tire. I like that look as well. Here's an idea of what it would look like, 16x7 +48 with a 205/50/16 tire

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/rideordie2489/sig1.jpg

[roy obanion]

magnum big tires are bettAr!

[mx-p5]

MSP dual catted midpipe, or MAM no catted midpipe?

[Sliver5]

Do you have emissions tests?

[mx-p5]

nope

[evilmonkeyMSP]

FL = 0 emissions....

Catless!
Do you have emissions tests?

[StealthWyvern]

not to mention a smoother ride then with rubber bands for tires!

[THE Phen]

Yeah... Magnum, I'd go with the 16's. Ohio roads blow when the snow starts to fly.

and by that, I mean they don't fix the potholes until the following Autumn.

[mx-p5]

hmm...how much to ship a MSP dual cat midpipe from CA to FL?

[magnumP5]

Hmmmm that's a hard choice. I say go with the 16's with a meaty tire. I like that look as well. Here's an idea of what it would look like, 16x7 +48 with a 205/50/16 tire

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/rideordie2489/sig1.jpg
This is actually very close to what the 57c's look like. The only difference is I'd be running a 215/46R16 tire for the extra width and the wheels would be bronze. Man, now I'm leaning that way again, LOL!

not to mention a smoother ride then with rubber bands for tires!
Ride roughness and noise doesn't really bother me. I have AWR mounts and inserts all around, am lowered on S-Tech's and HP's, have a full Corksport exhaust and a completely gutted hatch. I also plan on switching over to some BC coilovers someday.

The GramLites route is definitely appealing because it's cheaper so I could probably get the wheels, tires and a set of coilovers for the price of the Volks and tires - the problem is just finding them. However, it's the rail-like handling and 4+ lb weight decrease of the larger Volks that I'm liking. I could always stick with 17's and go with either wheel but I was looking at my Racing Hart's the other day and decided either the wheels or tires need to go bigger.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I've shipped axle backs for like $30 so I'd figure around that...
hmm...how much to ship a MSP dual cat midpipe from CA to FL?

[aMaff]

Someone should get pics of my P5 off of my photobucket (I can't get to it from work). It had 16x7s with some meaty 215/45 Hankook RS2 Z212s and looked awesome :D

EDIT: They were also near the stock diameter, very close

[magnumP5]

Someone should get pics of my P5 off of my photobucket (I can't get to it from work). It had 16x7s with some meaty 215/45 Hankook RS2 Z212s and looked awesome :D
Please do - those are the exact tire and size I'd like to run :)

[aMaff]

Please do - those are the exact tire and size I'd like to run :)

photobucket.com, search for amaff, go to the "the Pro5" album ;)

[StealthWyvern]

here ya go!

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/

[mx-p5]

Tokico blue struts, is there a difference betweeen those for the protege, pro5, and mp3, and MSP?

Found em for $330 shipped on ebay and it says it fits all 3

[StealthWyvern]

Tokico blue struts, is there a difference betweeen those for the protege, pro5, and mp3, and MSP?

Found em for $330 shipped on ebay and it says it fits all 3

I thinkt he pro/mp3/msp are all the same and the p5 are different for the rears or am I thinking springs?

[magnumP5]

here ya go!

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/
Awesome, danke!

[mx-p5]

I thinkt he pro/mp3/msp are all the same and the p5 are different for the rears or am I thinking springs?

it's either the springs or struts that are different and i don't remember which

and my searching skills, well, they are lacking

[aMaff]

here ya go!

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/

Boom! You win (first)

[StealthWyvern]

Awesome, danke!

Scoobie doo much? lol



it's either the springs or struts that are different and i don't remember which

and my searching skills, well, they are lacking

Well do a search for lowering springs and see if the p5 has a different set then the reg pros. If so then the struts should be the same. I think the struts are the same and the sprign rates are different in the rear of the p5 due to the weight now that im thinking about it.



Boom! You win (first)


Sweet what did I win? paid shipping on a fog delete cover? lol(yippy)

[StealthWyvern]

Amaf,
What is this and where can I get one? I hate drivign with a cold ass shift knob!

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/?action=view&current=IMG_1934.jpg

[mx-p5]

hey, i had to cover shipping to me! lol

[magnumP5]

Scoobie doo much? lol
Que? LOL...

[evilmonkeyMSP]

Just have Tylor take care of it before hand....He's great at warming up knobs!
Amaf,
What is this and where can I get one? I hate drivign with a cold ass shift knob!

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/?action=view&current=IMG_1934.jpg

[aMaff]

Amaf,
What is this and where can I get one? I hate drivign with a cold ass shift knob!

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/The%20Pro5/?action=view&current=IMG_1934.jpg

LOL I can't see the pic, but I know what you're talking about. The cold isn't bad, it's the heat that REALLY sucks. It's a knit cover for an iPod Nano IIRC. You can get them as 4 or 5 packs @ your average best buy / circuit city type store.

[mx-p5]

according to Ebay, the Protege, protege mp3, and protege 5 all use the same springs and struts. huh

lol

[StealthWyvern]

Que? LOL...

that chick off of scoobie doo.. i want to say her name is thelma says danke all the time.

[FightClubTheory]

that chick off of scoobie doo.. i want to say her name is thelma says danke all the time.

I thought it was always "jenkies!" or something like that.

[StealthWyvern]

I thought it was always "jenkies!" or something like that.

Your right... (beer)

[SuperProtege5]

according to Ebay, the Protege, protege mp3, and protege 5 all use the same springs and struts. huh

lol

actually the ES protege, Protege5 and the mazdaspeed protege all use the same struts. the springs, however, are different between all three because if you took sedan springs and put them on a P5, then the rear is going to sag. So the struts are the same, but the springs are car specific.

[Chicoloco]

actually the ES protege, Protege5 and the mazdaspeed protege all use the same struts. the springs, however, are different between all three because if you took sedan springs and put them on a P5, then the rear is going to sag. So the struts are the same, but the springs are car specific.

fyi

msp has tokico tuned (HP) struts...

Or is it that you mean they are interchangeable?