What have you done to your P5 today?

[dxaveP5]

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.
what ever springs u use its gona sag the p5 anyway the rear is gona have a bigger drop no matter what, cause of the rear hatch.
i have the tokico hp struts with their tokico springs and its made specifically for the p5 only, and it still sags.



fyi

msp has tokico tuned (HP) struts...

Or is it that you mean they are interchangeable?

Chicoloco is correct.

[magnumP5]

IIRC, the MSPs have a different strut setup in the rear - the spring perch or whatever it's called is in a different position. Because of this, the stock rear springs on an MSP are shorter and that's what causes the rear to sag when installed on anything else. This is also the same reason that MSPs get a serious raked look when they go to aftermarket springs and do not change struts (NOT the same as the Tokico HPs you can buy). The same might be true for the MP3s as the MSP is essentially a MP3 with a turbo kit I believe. The P5 and the sedans ES have the same suspension setup and depending on the year and/or options the DX/LX models could be similar as well.

[mx-p5]

to run MSP setup, you are right magnum, you need ALL the MSP perches and goodies.

Can't just throw on the springs/struts, you need abuncha other stuff.

Easier to get p5 specific, while not nessecarily cheaper

[SuperProtege5]

yea that's kind of what i was getting at was that any springs outside of p5 specific were going to cause the rear to sag more. the reasoning behind it was unknown to me, I just know from research that p5 specific springs lower the rear less than the sedan version, therefore counteracting the sagging that would happen. and I forgot that the MSP had differently tuned struts from the normal HPs.

[katsi]

got all 4 motor mounts replaced
both front control arms and bushings ordered
got rear actuator fixed
got an allignment set up

looked up new brakes
looked up new tires

Got excited for not having to drive a toyota (rental car) anymore!!!


There are times when i realise how much i love this car..

[FightClubTheory]

yea that's kind of what i was getting at was that any springs outside of p5 specific were going to cause the rear to sag more. the reasoning behind it was unknown to me, I just know from research that p5 specific springs lower the rear less than the sedan version, therefore counteracting the sagging that would happen. and I forgot that the MSP had differently tuned struts from the normal HPs.

Yeah, P5 specific springs will have less of a drop in the rear to compensate for the sag, thus having the car sit evenly.
Eibachs are like 1.4F / 1.2R, Teins are 1.8F/ 1.5R, and so on...

[i12drivemyMP5]

The maxspeed springs I have on the car now are all 1.4 & the car sits with just the slightest barely noticeable rake toward the front. Has no sag in rear at all. Running tokico illuminas. Have box of espelirs that'll be going on at some point. Hope those sit the same. Car also sat the same way with the maxspeed springs on the oem struts before I got the illuminas.

[magnumP5]

I was under the impression that most, if not all aftermarket springs were the same for the Protege. The only time you will run into rake issues is when using MP3 or MSP rear springs because they have different spring perches. If you were to swap out the struts on a MP3 or MSP to regular Tokico HPs I would think that the same spring set could be used on a MP3/MSP, sedan or P5.

[roy obanion]

Here we are, no moldings

http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq160/roy_obanion/DSC_1295.jpg

[magnumP5]

^^^ Nice, I still need to do that. What all did you use to remove them?

[mx-p5]

hmm...that does appear to have uber sexi potential!

[roy obanion]

I ripped the moldings off by hand. I was able to scrub the goo off the front doors with soap and water. For the back doors I had to use a card to scrape the foam off and solvent to clean up the rest of the adhesive. I then washed the car to be sure no solvent stuck around.

[magnumP5]

I ripped the moldings off by hand. I was able to scrub the goo off the front doors with soap and water. For the back doors I had to use a card to scrape the foam off and solvent to clean up the rest of the adhesive. I then washed the car to be sure no solvent stuck around.
Seems easy enough. I notice you have an '02 - any fading? Well, your car is white so maybe not...

[mx-p5]

i'm very tempted to do it to both cars now

[magnumP5]

I want to. I'm just afraid of paint fade and permanent marks. Hell, I removed my sunroof visor like two months after I bought the car and the marks are still there, three years later, even after several waxings and polishings. I'm afraid the same will happen with the side mouldings.

[mx-p5]

yeah, kinda feel teh same way

[roy obanion]

No fading, and it is an 02. If you are gentle, you may be able to lift a bit on the molding on the back door and check the color. I did this to see and it popped right back in place.

[dxaveP5]

it'll show fade usually on our colors.
did mine, and well paint attached itself to the actual body, and i have lil chip spots outlining the moldings, as well as fading.
mine is 03 1 year newer but shows fading, not so much on black or white tho cause it wont be so obvious but on our colors (blue/red) it'll show.
i regret doing the moldings, because of those chips and fade showing, shoulda just kept the moldings as is.

btw. i used 3M all purpose remover as well as goo gone, and this other stuff.
took me forever.

[mx-p5]

then that settles it for me.

No fading here please! and i'll keep callies on too, so they are twins

[StealthWyvern]

Leave the side moldings on!! You wil regreat it later on even if you dont have fade issues! Trust me I have done it on two different cars and regret doing it on each other on down the road!

[magnumP5]

it'll show fade usually on our colors.
did mine, and well paint attached itself to the actual body, and i have lil chip spots outlining the moldings, as well as fading.
mine is 03 1 year newer but shows fading, not so much on black or white tho cause it wont be so obvious but on our colors (blue/red) it'll show.
i regret doing the moldings, because of those chips and fade showing, shoulda just kept the moldings as is.

btw. i used 3M all purpose remover as well as goo gone, and this other stuff.
took me forever.
Wow, you actually got chipping? How'd that happen?

Leave the side moldings on!! You wil regreat it later on even if you dont have fade issues! Trust me I have done it on two different cars and regret doing it on each other on down the road!
Why do you say this?

This is my major fear. I kind of still want to remove them because I need to get my front lip painted and if I remove the mouldings and there's fading I might be able to get the same shop to do some work there as well.

[katsi]

ordered a sport exhaust and new SRI

[StealthWyvern]

Why do you say this?

This is my major fear. I kind of still want to remove them because I need to get my front lip painted and if I remove the mouldings and there's fading I might be able to get the same shop to do some work there as well.

Because you will get tons of door dings down the side over time. More then you will imagine and it will look liek complete crap!

[azlanb6b8]

Just installed a sets of fog light...Im so happy with the end result. Enjoy the pixs.

[dxaveP5]

Wow, you actually got chipping? How'd that happen?

Why do you say this?

This is my major fear. I kind of still want to remove them because I need to get my front lip painted and if I remove the mouldings and there's fading I might be able to get the same shop to do some work there as well.

Well from what it looked like im gona guess that, over time the paint just decided to cover up the crack between the molding and door, and bond to the door itself. and when i removed the moldings it like like tearing off paint from the door while peeling off the molding with the paint bonded to the door.
let me snap a couple photo's later and u can see. but right now u can only see it up close but from a distance u cant see it.


Just installed a sets of fog light...Im so happy with the end result. Enjoy the pixs.

Love the front dude looks great +1

[alexcited]

I installed my dark fog overlays(terribly might i add, I shouldn't be allowed near vinyls every again)

http://i34.tinypic.com/1zmzb6s.jpg

[dxaveP5]

looks good, and did u have problems doing it?

I washed/clayed/waxd the car today, and gona take it out for a photoshoot tmrrw morning or tonight ^_^

[alexcited]

Yeah, i'm not too good at most anything at life, and apparently applying round vinyls is not my strong suit. but you'd have to looking really close at it to see how terrible of a job i did, so i should be good haha.

[808MP5]

LOL. I'm an idiot. Changed my oil today. 8 quarts mobil 1 5w-30. Haha 8 quarts? Ya forgot to put the drain plug back in before putting the oil back so 4 quarts went straight back into the drain box. Gosh I feel stupid.

[magnumP5]

My car takes 6 quarts... AWR FTW!

[808MP5]

My car takes 6 quarts... AWR FTW!

would you happen to know if the awr pan fits with the gt-spec braces?

Oh and I used a k&n hp-1004 oil filter. That thing is like twice the size of the stock filter. And while I was under there I cleaned a bunch of gunk from the crank position sensor.

[magnumP5]

would you happen to know if the awr pan fits with the gt-spec braces?

Oh and I used a k&n hp-1004 oil filter. That thing is like twice the size of the stock filter. And while I was under there I cleaned a bunch of gunk from the crank position sensor.
You can't use that front tie bar with the AWR pan but everything else is fine.

[mazdaddy]

LOL. I'm an idiot. Changed my oil today. 8 quarts mobil 1 5w-30. Haha 8 quarts? Ya forgot to put the drain plug back in before putting the oil back so 4 quarts went straight back into the drain box. Gosh I feel stupid.

Been there done that...y're not alone!!

[NCZ13]

washed it.

[mazdaddy]

washed it.

Thought about doing that today...but it's raining....

[magnumP5]

I need to wash mine but it didn't break 50 degrees today...

Back to my original tire/wheel discussion I think I may have come to a solution. I kind of split the difference, instead of 16x7 GramLites 57c's or 18x7.5 Volk CE28N's why not go for 16x7 Volk CE28N's? They're still quite a bit more expensive than the GramLites but they're about $150 cheaper per wheel than the 18x7.5 size. They also only weigh 11.9 lbs per wheel! Paired with 21 lb Hankook RS-2's or 20 lb Kumho Ecsta XS's and you get a wheel/tire combo that wheels roughly 32-33 lbs! That's nearly 10 lbs lighter per wheel/tire than my current MSP Racing Hart's and Kumho Ecsta SPT's. For reference, I've attached pictures of the exact wheel/tire size and color combination I want to get (unfortunately they're on an Integra). What do y'all think?

Oh yeah, if anyone wants to try, photoshop the 'Teg classic red to give me a better idea how the brone will look :D

[fremast]

Won't have time to download the pics anytime soon, but I spent a good part of the day in my buddy's garage... BC Racing coilovers and front and rear RacingBeat sway bars installed.
Loving it so far... I'll write up something much more detailed at a later date once I've got some miles on them for real comparison.

[Sliver5]

I need to wash mine but it didn't break 50 degrees today...

Back to my original tire/wheel discussion I think I may have come to a solution. I kind of split the difference, instead of 16x7 GramLites 57c's or 18x7.5 Volk CE28N's why not go for 16x7 Volk CE28N's? They're still quite a bit more expensive than the GramLites but they're about $150 cheaper per wheel than the 18x7.5 size. They also only weigh 11.9 lbs per wheel! Paired with 21 lb Hankook RS-2's or 20 lb Kumho Ecsta XS's and you get a wheel/tire combo that wheels roughly 32-33 lbs! That's nearly 10 lbs lighter per wheel/tire than my current MSP Racing Hart's and Kumho Ecsta SPT's. For reference, I've attached pictures of the exact wheel/tire size and color combination I want to get (unfortunately they're on an Integra). What do y'all think?

Oh yeah, if anyone wants to try, photoshop the 'Teg classic red to give me a better idea how the brone will look :D

DO IT. That shit is teh sex. I'm working on the Photochop right now.

[Sliver5]

Here's my Photoshop attempt. It looks good to me right now but I've been...(cheers)(friday)(nana)(drinks)(beer) lol

I hope this helps Magnum...

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/rideordie2489/Untitled-2-1.jpg

[magnumP5]

^^^ DAMN! Okay, my mind is made up once and for all. The chop looks really good. Wheels might be a tad too big and they look more like gunmetal but it's close enough to give me the right idea :D Okay, where's the economic stimulus package when you need it?!

[Sliver5]

chyea brah!

[chaztor]

finished my hard wire install for my 8500 RD. freed up my cig. lighter and my windshield view. yeah

[chaztor]

and installed my old ranger husky liners floor mats, fit is surprisingly good.

[Breeegz]

A grueling install of a part that everyone should have this mazdaspeed part.... It seemed like it took forever to install...

My Mazdaspeed Oil cap from Protegegarage.com


Seriously, it looks great and I finally stopped that nagging oil leak.

[mx-p5]

nice.

just sent payment for some Polk 5x7s for ma car

[alexcited]

nice, components or...?

[mx-p5]

nah, just 5x7's

not going full components or even wiring an amp to em. Callie's got all that stuff

for now, i've already got a kenwood headunit and aftermarket amp and sub, just want a little more clarity in the doors.

[alexcited]

i've got alpine type s components up front,and then plain ol' type S's in the rears, running to an alpine amp. i know alot of people have said not to bother with the rears, but i noticed a difference when i put em in.

[Qcpro5]

Just installed apexcone slimline HID kit this afternoon, very happy right now !

[mazdaspeed777]

Got some more parts pulled of the P5 today in preparation to sell. Look out for another aftermarket partout thread coming in the next few days! lol (shady) (glare) (peep)

[alexcited]

Got some more parts pulled of the P5 today in preparation to sell. Look out for another aftermarket partout thread coming in the next few days! lol (shady) (glare) (peep)

nice!!!!

[Sveivo]

Here's my Photoshop attempt. It looks good to me right now but I've been...(cheers)(friday)(nana)(drinks)(beer) lol

I hope this helps Magnum...

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i149/rideordie2489/Untitled-2-1.jpg

Damn, that's hot.

[shadowncs]

So today I checked out why the fogs on my recently aquired P5 don't work.
Neither of them works so I assumed a bad fuse. Guess what - fuses ok.
So next is the relay. That's ok too tested with ohmeter.
So down I go, take the right mud shield off the front fender, disconnect the switch to bumper lights and guess what - there was voltage on the connector so that's ok.
So then I took the actual right projector out of the bumper and there it was - a burned up bulb. I assume the same is on the left side since anything else looks ok.

I can't belive it, what are the odds of 2 fog bulb failures? Anyway... that was today for me :)

[mazdaspeed777]

So today I checked out why the fogs on my recently aquired P5 don't work.
Neither of them works so I assumed a bad fuse. Guess what - fuses ok.
So next is the relay. That's ok too tested with ohmeter.
So down I go, take the right mud shield off the front fender, disconnect the switch to bumper lights and guess what - there was voltage on the connector so that's ok.
So then I took the actual right projector out of the bumper and there it was - a burned up bulb. I assume the same is on the left side since anything else looks ok.

I can't belive it, what are the odds of 2 fog bulb failures? Anyway... that was today for me :)

That's some pretty low odds of that happening. But at least now you can upgrade to some good quality Xenon builbs.

[TWISFM]

finally pictures of header install. and what not. enjoy
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/twisfm/STA60002.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/twisfm/STA60003.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/twisfm/STA60009_1.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/twisfm/STA60001_8.jpg

[dxaveP5]

nice headers dude, what exhaust u running with it?
and did u buy em used?
cause they looking purplish

[alexcited]

nice headers dude, what exhaust u running with it?
and did u buy em used?
cause they looking purplish

his sig says custom cat back exhaust. you got any vid's of it? I've been interested in what a custom exhaust from an exhaust shop sounds like as opposed to a regular P5 cat back(my buddy with a custom exhaust on his acura has a really raspy tone)

[dxaveP5]

his sig says custom cat back exhaust. you got any vid's of it? I've been interested in what a custom exhaust from an exhaust shop sounds like as opposed to a regular P5 cat back(my buddy with a custom exhaust on his acura has a really raspy tone)

ohh ok i dint understand understand the cbe. but moving on, post up vids man.
im curious about the custom exhaust as well.

[THE Phen]

936 miles this weekend put on the P5. Drove to the Orange County Choppers factory for a badass meet.

[aMaff]

936 miles this weekend
Pfff, lightweight


:p

[TWISFM]

nice headers dude, what exhaust u running with it?
and did u buy em used?
cause they looking purplish
ya its a custom exahust i got done when i was young and reckless... shoulda got the good stuff...not sure what diameter or anything. ya and the headers are used obx for 100 shipped cant complain



his sig says custom cat back exhaust. you got any vid's of it? I've been interested in what a custom exhaust from an exhaust shop sounds like as opposed to a regular P5 cat back(my buddy with a custom exhaust on his acura has a really raspy tone)

i dont have any vids but i guess i could get some up. its not raspy. atleast i beleive it is. even anything my car is way quite. well see how lazy i am if i decide to put up a vid

[dxaveP5]

^^cool, looking foward to seeing a vid of it.

[alexcited]

i dont have any vids but i guess i could get some up. its not raspy. atleast i beleive it is. even anything my car is way quite. well see how lazy i am if i decide to put up a vid

If i asked nicely would you get one? haha

[joeygonz]

Hi, I figure that we need a thread that alows P5 owners to enter any mods or anything done to rides every day!!
Today I told my P5 in the face that it will get fixed very soon(waiting on some dow$$$)
This is at it looks like right now! I actually jumped on the hood, so it looks alot better. (hah)

Hello everyone! I replaced the fog light bulbs today with a 100w versus the 55w. Brighter yes, did not quite live up to my expectations but it will do the job, right?

I need some advice on the installation of a pair of Hella Dual Tone ( Supertones ) horn. I am afraid to take it to any speedshop because where I live no one usually takes interest on horn upgrades.

Thanks and any leads would be great!

Thanks,

Joey
Baltimore & York, PA

[bazooka joe]

936 miles this weekend put on the P5. Drove to the Orange County Choppers factory for a badass meet.
nice seeing you again! 440 for me!

[mx-p5]

Hello everyone! I replaced the fog light bulbs today with a 100w versus the 55w. Brighter yes, did not quite live up to my expectations but it will do the job, right?

I need some advice on the installation of a pair of Hella Dual Tone ( Supertones ) horn. I am afraid to take it to any speedshop because where I live no one usually takes interest on horn upgrades.

Thanks and any leads would be great!

Thanks,

Joey
Baltimore & York, PA

You shoulda saved your $$$ and just replaced the OEM fog itself. Brighter bulbs are nice, but the factory fogs themselves just suck

If you get a chance, check out Catz brand foglights. they offer clear or yellow in driving or fog beam

WAAAAAYYYY better than stock

And there is a "How-to" on another forum for the Super-tones, not sure if it is on this one though

[bazooka joe]

Hello everyone! I replaced the fog light bulbs today with a 100w versus the 55w. Brighter yes, did not quite live up to my expectations but it will do the job, right?

I need some advice on the installation of a pair of Hella Dual Tone ( Supertones ) horn. I am afraid to take it to any speedshop because where I live no one usually takes interest on horn upgrades.

Thanks and any leads would be great!

Thanks,

Joey
Baltimore & York, PA
hey, you may draw to much current with those lamps and fry your harness...(cryhard)....i wouldn't run any higher wattage than what is stock...

[mx-p5]

oh, and hit a rock over teh weekend at some point and chipped the paint off my lip and gave it a nice little crack.

:(

[CTt3P5]

936 miles this weekend put on the P5. Drove to the Orange County Choppers factory for a badass meet.


nice seeing you again! 440 for me!

202 for me (peep)

I did get to drive in SATimko's car....love the B-specs. Now if I can only get Tam to approve. Maybe if I buy her that '3' she has been wanting? lol

[mx-p5]

B-specs Jeff? I think Tam will not approve! lol

and Callie's tires are rubbing the fender super bad, so, i'm thinking fender roller rental for this weekend

[CTt3P5]

Well not B-specs....it would be too hard to sourde those...I was thinking springs in general.

[mx-p5]

ah! ok. H&R/Tokico

tis the route i'll be going

[Salmon_Rob]

dont get jic's your children will die. if i ever have kids i will need a second car as mine will cause shaken baby syndrom

[CTt3P5]

lol.....good to know Rob. But JIC's are out of my league, financially.

[roy obanion]

Put the snowboard rack back on. Hitting some backyard rails, and Colorado in a couple weeks.

[aMaff]

dont get jic's your children will die. if i ever have kids i will need a second car as mine will cause shaken baby syndrom

What are the springrates? Either a) the springs are too stiff for the struts, or b) you have the shocks set up too stiff. Knowing JIC, prolly the latter. Ricer.

[mx-p5]

Rob is Speed Ricer, so, go figure

[aMaff]

Rob is Speed Ricer, so, go figure

Sad thing is, he's not even that speedy.




ooooo burn!

[mx-p5]

lol

[D-rock240]

Hello everyone! I replaced the fog light bulbs today with a 100w versus the 55w. Brighter yes, did not quite live up to my expectations but it will do the job, right?

I need some advice on the installation of a pair of Hella Dual Tone ( Supertones ) horn. I am afraid to take it to any speedshop because where I live no one usually takes interest on horn upgrades.

Thanks and any leads would be great!

Thanks,

Joey
Baltimore & York, PA

Do you have EDM/JDM tails by any chance? I saw a blue P5 around here, not sure who's it was. Most of the P5's I see are stock so modded ones stick out.

[Breeegz]

E-brake is stuck... anybody have this happen to them?

I have a couple things to try, but it would be nice to hear from someone who's been down this road before.

[mx-p5]

the handle or the brakes themselves? Mine will "freeze" after driving in teh rain, but, if it is stuck, i just gas it a little more and the rear wheels "PoP' free and i am on my way

[Breeegz]

Last night I had no tension on my handle, like the brakes are still engaged... the e-brake light stays on, and stayed on my my 20 mile trip home last night. don't really want to be driving it if I can't get my e-brake to release all the way.

[Sveivo]

ah! ok. H&R/Tokico

tis the route i'll be going

H&R is probably one of the lowest drops around man. Are you sure? (glare)

My "mild" drop has the underbody sitting pretty low when I get under the car.

[mx-p5]

either H&R or Espelir

[Sveivo]

either H&R or Espilar

Cool, but spelling fail? It's Espelir ;).

[mx-p5]

yup, epic fail. lol

fixed

[alexcited]

I put in a crappy ebay shift knob, and i got a message from mazdaspeed777 that my sidemarkers are in the mail!

[Salmon_Rob]

What are the springrates? Either a) the springs are too stiff for the struts, or b) you have the shocks set up too stiff. Knowing JIC, prolly the latter. Ricer.
b teehee. maybe all the way. minus one

Rob is Speed Ricer, so, go figure
yessss

Sad thing is, he's not even that speedy.




ooooo burn!

within 2 weeks ill be faster than j00 ;)

[alexcited]

within 2 weeks ill be faster than j00 ;)


what? details now!

[Salmon_Rob]

secret

[alexcited]

asjdahdjhad i hate secrets!

[Salmon_Rob]

there will be a thread

[mazdaspeed777]

I put in a crappy ebay shift knob, and i got a message from mazdaspeed777 that my sidemarkers are in the mail!

Thanks again for the purchase! I have had those things sitting in a box in my garage for probably two years now, glad they are not taking up space any more. Can't wait to see them with your tinted fogs.

[katsi]

put on new mazdaspeed exhaust and intake


SOUDNS SO HAWT

[alexcited]

Thanks again for the purchase! I have had those things sitting in a box in my garage for probably two years now, glad they are not taking up space any more. Can't wait to see them with your tinted fogs.

thanks again for selling! i'll make sure to send you a pic after i put em on!

[808MP5]

Pulled 5 OBD-II codes today

P0340 - Cam Position Sensor
P0140 - No sh!t Second O2 Not Even Hooked up
P0037 - Same as above reason
P0300 - Could be because of the cam sensor
P0301 - Same as above

Boo

On a mission to find some stock cam shafts to replace my JDM cams and SR cam gears... SR cam gears could be the culprit for the P0340

[mx-p5]

what? details now!

i know details! I know details!

Shall i allow the cat to escape the perverbial bag?

[Salmon_Rob]

dont does it :(

[mx-p5]

i shall not.

Lets just say, all hail the mighty 22v rust bucket

[Salmon_Rob]

;)

[alexcited]

man, not only do i get hated on for my donk'ed stance, now i cant even be let in on juicy secrets?!

[fremast]

mp3 ecu in the works...

[magnumP5]

I need to to figure out what more I can sell to get some money...

[alexcited]

I need to to figure out what more I can sell to get some money...

livers....sexy time.....maybe if your lucky someone will want to make sexy time with your liver and you can charge double

[katsi]

sperm ftw! unlimited income!

[mazdaspeed777]

livers....sexy time.....maybe if your lucky someone will want to make sexy time with your liver and you can charge double

(boom01) (boom02) (boom03)

Or you could look for stuff around your house. The ebay motto is everyone has at least $200-$300 worth of stuff they don't need that you can sell. You just have to take the bullet and be willing to part with stuff.

[Breeegz]

I need to to figure out what more I can sell to get some money...

I sold my body once...

do a search for "The Rise and Fall of Horse Hung (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2787714&postcount=133)"

Haven't tried the soul... maybe I should write a story on that...

Do you have a forgetful old person that you could take advantage of? Old people usually have antiques and shit that you could convince them that they need to give you, then sell it on Ebay. When they forget that they gave it to you, you won't have to explain where it went.

[i12drivemyMP5]

^^ LOL. A lot of them just act that way to see who needs cuttin from the will. Fail.



Oh, I forgot, where is it again? Oh yeah, left the P5 in the garage so the krazy ass truck could do monsoon doody.......poor joe commuter, let me just apologize in advance. Oops, my bad, sorrrry bout that, lol.......maybe............nah!

[magnumP5]

LOL, awesome suggestions.

I seriously have way too much to do to the P5. I really need to be saving strictly for a built motor and get that out of the way but there are so many other neat things I want to do :)

[mx-p5]

sperm ftw! unlimited income!

Be very careful! Did you hear about the lawsuit where a sperm doner is now paying childsupport?

anyways, i drove it again today with my ricey exhaust. I need to get a midpipe bad which will hopefully fix the exhaust leak


And Alexcited, you need to be on the other mazda forum to get clues to the super secrets of speed ricer (aka liquid ag)

[Circuit]

Pulled off my AWR header. It is going up for sale once I get pics.

[mx-p5]

dibs! How much?

[Salmon_Rob]

user title changed to reflect da truff

[roy obanion]

Enjoyed the goodness of Icons and Mazda6 wipers driving to work.

[magnumP5]

dibs! How much?
LOL, WTF - you'd better be joking!

[mx-p5]

why would i be joking?

i got 2 cars

[magnumP5]

why would i be joking?

i got 2 cars
LOL good point. I always tend to negate the existence of auto's - j/k! Take the AWR - put the Ractive on the wife's.

[mx-p5]

you're the third person to tell me that.

That's what I plan on doing, but, what' the diff between the two?

[magnumP5]

you're the third person to tell me that.

That's what I plan on doing, but, what' the diff between the two?
Better design. The AWR is a 4-2-1 whereas both the Ractive and the OBX are 4-1. The Ractive is a decent design but I think AWR put more R&D into their design. The 4-2-1 is suppose to have a smoother powerband.

[mx-p5]

bah, it's a smidge outa my price range. I'm also looking for a highflow catted midpipe for my car, so, 2nd header can wait a little while

[evilmonkeyMSP]

always lookin for something...

[mx-p5]

you know it lol

[magnumP5]

I dunno, I say sell the Ractive and get the AWR. Should be able to break close to even.

[mx-p5]

i can't do that. that'll only worsen my MOD ADD condition!! that and give everyone else more to go off of on me!! lol

I just swapped from stock to obx back to stock to ractive-then from ractive to stock while i for AWR? ARHGHAAA


my eye is twitching

[magnumP5]

Yeah but it's an elusive AWR header. They aren't made anymore and have been considered the best aftermarket N/A header for Proteges. Not quite yet but I'm sure given time they'll be a little like the covetted MAM manifolds all the MSP guys drool over.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

somebody give Tylor his ritalin please...

[mx-p5]

thanks, i feel better now.

I think i'll just stick with the Ractive.

[Rockin03mp5]

tylor also has avatar add
and sig add

[mx-p5]

i had to leave stuff out of the sig cause i went over 1000 charachters

[Rockin03mp5]

sig fail

[i12drivemyMP5]

somebody give Tylor his ritalin please...That doesn't work on moditus..............make it a good ole quallude or 3, lol.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

if he's not careful his wife is going to use a frying pan...
That doesn't work on moditus..............make it a good ole quallude or 3, lol.

[mx-p5]

she's the one that said she wanted a header.

Plus, her MSP lip is her anniversery present, and she is happy about that!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

bah! Muff you SOB you deleted me!!!!!

[aMaff]

Ok, for the 1st time in a long time I had to go in and clean up this thread. I don't actually enjoy having to "do" work. If you want to be THAT off topic, go play in TLT. Now sod off!

[mx-p5]

thank you Drew.

i didn't get what he was tlaking about.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

bastards

[mx-p5]

you wanna start again? Let's take this outside!!!












and to stay on topic, i just sourced a replacment OEM fog switch and fog relay! Wewt for being able to keep all my factory fog stuff for when i can source something to use in the MSP lips!

[shane02pro5]

Sorry I guess that was my fault!

Back on topic...Had to replace my 2nd low beam bulb in 6yrs.
Also have a polished perrin fuel rail on the way!

[roy obanion]

Shane, you use stock bulbs?

[shane02pro5]

I just put in sylvania silverstar ultra 4100 something $50 for two...the only H7 they had at the local auto parts. Before this was what the car came with.

[roy obanion]

Have you redone your grounding or other wiring. Because most proteges eat silverstars.

Edit: Nevermind, I was confused. Good luck with that...

[mx-p5]

mine ate silverstars in no time. keep that recipt, cause you'll need it

Also, just got conf. that the white MSP lip is headed out via fedex today and should be here by the end of the week

[CTt3P5]

Mine did as well....as a matter of fact three sets in under two years (one set being the Osram's which are supposedly better than the regular).

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I think we've had the same bulbs since in there since we bought the car (Nov 05)

[Breeegz]

Mine loved the stock bulbs until I moved to Alaska.. popped them both within a month of each other, then I had my replacement pop a couple months after that... I was going to blame Alaska for my woes.

Now that I went HID, I haven't had ANY problems with bulbs...

[shane02pro5]

My bulb that just blew has been in there since new 6yrs ago! I already knew the silverstars commonly don't last but i had no other choice.

[roy obanion]

Was there warranty on my silverstars? They both went out around 6 months.

[shane02pro5]

They'd probably be out of business if they did!

[roy obanion]

So after this set, should I do stock or HIDs?

[CTt3P5]

Was there warranty on my silverstars? They both went out around 6 months.


They'd probably be out of business if they did!

IIRC there is....just have to keep the receipt. Ironically the silverstars in my hi-beams have held up for two years....

[mx-p5]

yeah, there is a warranty. i got a set replaced, then it went again and i said screw it and bought HID's

[CTt3P5]

So after this set, should I do stock or HIDs?

Stock is much cheaper and seems to work, very well. I chose HID's though. :) Killer deal including lifetime warranty just couldn't be passed up.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

but what if you know where to get a DDM HID kit for the same price as silverstar bulbs (laugh)
Stock is much cheaper and seems to work, very well. I chose HID's though. :) Killer deal including lifetime warranty just couldn't be passed up.

[shane02pro5]

Ddm?

[CTt3P5]

but what if you know where to get a DDM HID kit for the same price as silverstar bulbs (laugh)

That would be awesome and would have been even better had you shared this info with me a little sooner, ya bastud. (thought)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

DDM Apexcone

[mx-p5]

yeah, apexcone setup for same cost as ultras.

hmm...

[roy obanion]

but what if you know where to get a DDM HID kit for the same price as silverstar bulbs (laugh)

You should share it with your fellow P5 owners.

[alexcited]

And Alexcited, you need to be on the other mazda forum to get clues to the super secrets of speed ricer (aka liquid ag)



apparently a PM is too difficult!

[808MP5]

changed my brake pads myself... yay saved $120

[SuperProtege5]

my car decided to eat the left side low beam bulb only a month after I replaced it. Considering HIDs, especially with the lifetime warranty. I say our cars have like linked together through some network and decided to eat headlights just to make us irritated

[aMaff]

changed my brake pads myself... yay saved $120

damn, your shop's cheap. Last time I did mine I went a got a quote for fun. IIRC Midas was around $500 for pads and rotors. Riiiiiiight.

[Circuit]

Header up for sale: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123725266

[roy obanion]

damn, your shop's cheap. Last time I did mine I went a got a quote for fun. IIRC Midas was around $500 for pads and rotors. Riiiiiiight.

That's ludicrous. It's so easy too.

[mx-p5]

i had new rotors and pads installed for edit-$100

[MTV]

Circuit, your sig pic is nuts! Car looks great, send me some more pics!!!

[dxaveP5]

i get rotors and pads installed for free.
my high school's got an auto shop, and well i get to use all SNAP ON tools for free and rent em as well which is the bomb diggity

[Circuit]

Circuit, your sig pic is nuts! Car looks great, send me some more pics!!!

Haha thanks man! I don't have any more recent pics of her. She's been neglected lately. I need to find someone with a good cam to take some pics for me.

[THE Phen]

Circuit, are you on S-techs?

[AlturredMP5]

i had to get my car fixed after my dad backed into it. it was all stock before, but now it has a Seibon carbon fiber hood and DGMotorsports carbon fiber grill. here's a current pic. sorry, i dont i have a pic of it from when it was damaged. the core support had to be realigned and some touch ups were required on the bumper cover. the carbon fiber was just an extra little gift from me to me. this was all done at the body shop today.

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq301/rockyyomomma/11120815091.jpg

[alexcited]

niiiiiice

[dxaveP5]

i had to get my car fixed after my dad backed into it. it was all stock before, but now it has a Seibon carbon fiber hood and DGMotorsports carbon fiber grill. here's a current pic. sorry, i dont i have a pic of it from when it was damaged. the core support had to be realigned and some touch ups were required on the bumper cover. the carbon fiber was just an extra little gift from me to me. this was all done at the body shop today.


Now you needa fix that amber side marker, and get sum rims yo.
i used to have to those chromes but now im rolling bronze

[alexcited]

Now you needa fix that amber side marker, and get sum rims yo.
i used to have to those chromes but now im rolling bronze



tinted sidemarkers comin for me in the mail!

[slideshow240]

i had to get my car fixed after my dad backed into it. it was all stock before, but now it has a Seibon carbon fiber hood and DGMotorsports carbon fiber grill. here's a current pic. sorry, i dont i have a pic of it from when it was damaged. the core support had to be realigned and some touch ups were required on the bumper cover. the carbon fiber was just an extra little gift from me to me. this was all done at the body shop today.

http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq301/rockyyomomma/11120815091.jpg

needs a drop something nasty! but looks good.

i drove mine today....thats it. ordering gatling gun headlights soon. chrome door handles on the way. more plans soon to come including lower.

[dxaveP5]

tinted sidemarkers comin for me in the mail!

tinted?
is it like black? or just lightly tinted?
i really dont dig the black black tints/smoked look. but yea needs drop and possibly plate relocator or no front plate.

[alexcited]

they're from mazdaspeed777's p5. they're pretty dark if i recall. i have dark fog overlays too

[magnumP5]

needs a drop something nasty! but looks good.

i drove mine today....thats it. ordering gatling gun headlights soon. chrome door handles on the way. more plans soon to come including lower.
?

[dxaveP5]

but ur fog overlays are nicely settle tint look which is +1 cause its not dark like the night.
and 777's are pretty dark..its ok tho its his ride not mine whatever floats his boat.

[alexcited]

but ur fog overlays are nicely settle tint look which is +1 cause its not dark like the night.
and 777's are pretty dark..its ok tho its his ride not mine whatever floats his boat.

the darker the better for my p5.

[magnumP5]

Oh, and no sidemarkers FTW!

Old pic...

[dxaveP5]

the darker the better for my p5.

going for the Dark look and so that you can turn off ur lights at night so no one can see u zoom right next to them like the Batmobile in Dark Knight?

Oh, and no sidemarkers FTW!


that wins...i want to rid of the markers

[alexcited]

Oh, and no sidemarkers FTW!

Old pic...

honestly magnum, if i was to look at your car as a whole, i don't think its the lack of sidemarkers i would be envious of. it would be EVERY other aspect of the car.


unrelated side note,what are these gattling gun headlights? do they make shotgun headlights?

[dxaveP5]

^^^ hahaha lmao, seriously what are gattling gun headlights? do they have like an increased x amount of light bulbs onto the p5 headlights or are they msp headlights that are called "Gattling Gun" headlights for some unknown reason....

[AlturredMP5]

http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/wheels/large/tsw_jarama_hs_2_W.jpg

im ordering these wheels (18s) and some coilovers within the next few months. my house was destroyed during hurricane ike a couple months ago, so my cars been on the backburner lately.

[alexcited]

liking the wheel,but can we get an answer on these fully automatic headlight weapons of mass destruction?

[AlturredMP5]

liking the wheel,but can we get an answer on these fully automatic headlight weapons of mass destruction?

i couldnt tell ya, but knowing slideshow and his cars, im sure its pretty nice.

[dxaveP5]

^^^ ditto.
and btw does anyone know if that guy on the craigslist sold his BSP yet?

[AlturredMP5]

or maybe james bonds new car is a P5 with actual gattling guns in the headlights

[dxaveP5]

.......im really curious bout hte gattling lights..no pictures?
its driving me LOCO holmes!!

[alexcited]

the james bond car is still an aston martin, but all the stunt shots are done with a 22v P5, they're just hoping no one will notice

[oyecarlosshun]

-_- I still can't find a CF lip for my p5.

[AlturredMP5]

the james bond car is still an aston martin, but all the stunt shots are done with a 22v P5, they're just hoping no one will notice

i thought the antenna didnt look quite right

[AlturredMP5]

-_- I still can't find a CF lip for my p5.

http://www.dgmotorsports.com/images/p5%20front%20lip%20carbon.jpg

http://www.dgmotorsports.com/dgm_product_details.php?ProductID=50-61-1105

thatll be a $450 finders fee. i take paypal.

[Circuit]

Circuit, are you on S-techs?

Nope, SS Coilovers.

[alexcited]

i still cant figure out what GATTLING GUN HEADLIGHTS ARE

[mx-p5]

There are gattling gun shrouds for a projector retrofit

but they don't work in a reflector bowl headlight

[magnumP5]

So I'm curious about something my car has been doing for a while now. While making hard turns to the right (wheel almost locked) I hear a grinding noise from what I think it the driver's side, front wheel-well. It almost sounds like a tire/wheel is rubbing but I am running the MSP Racing Harts and from what I can see, nothing makes contact so I don't think that's it. It doesn't happen all the time nor does it happen when I turn sharply to the left. I'm just curious if this could be something else...

[roy obanion]

I know this probably isn't it but have you checked your lugnuts?

Mine seem to loosen themselves sometimes.

[mx-p5]

you're lowered right? Check camber bolt.

You see what happened to Liquid AG's tire? DESTROYED IT!

[THE Phen]

So I'm curious about something my car has been doing for a while now. While making hard turns to the right (wheel almost locked) I hear a grinding noise from what I think it the driver's side, front wheel-well. It almost sounds like a tire/wheel is rubbing but I am running the MSP Racing Harts and from what I can see, nothing makes contact so I don't think that's it. It doesn't happen all the time nor does it happen when I turn sharply to the left. I'm just curious if this could be something else...

I rub inner fenderwell with the RH's. I even rubbed a hole in the one in the rear at stock ride height. Explain that one...

[magnumP5]

I rub inner fenderwell with the RH's. I even rubbed a hole in the one in the rear at stock ride height. Explain that one...
Yeah, I get the rubbing in the rear, but only when heavily loaded down. This sounds like it's from the front but who knows.

[mx-p5]

i get rubbing but i'm not sure if it's the wheel well or the fender, but only under full load

and i'm also on RH's

[THE Phen]

Wheel well you may not hear much. Fender you'll feel in your teeth because it's a blood curtling noise.

[mx-p5]

i know fender, i hear it in Callie's car and it makes my a-hole pucker

mine havn't rubbed in a while since i have noone ride with me anymore

[dxaveP5]

i have 16's no rubbage XD but thers a set of RH on sale right now and i have no money......lots of curb rashes tho.

[aMaff]

How is your car rubbing w/ MSP wheels? are you not running any bump stops?? The RHs shouldn't rub on the lip unless something's way out of whack

[mx-p5]

i don't know how my car is rubbing! Phen is stumped too!

anyways, look what showed!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/Photo0258.jpg

[aMaff]

Have you gotten it aligned recently? I'm wondering something's bent. You're not even lowered IIRC right?

[mx-p5]

no, no allignment, and yes stock suspension

but, mine only rubs when i've got the tail end loaded down and i hit a bump

Callie's just has crappy wheel offset and needs fenders rolled

[THE Phen]

Callie's we understand. The offset is a tad incorrect.

Yours puzzles me like no other. You may have said it before, but do you see where it's rubbing at?

[aMaff]

Have you taken a wheel off to see where the rub marks are?

[THE Phen]

but, mine only rubs when i've got the tail end loaded down and i hit a bump


Think maybe the struts in the rear could be going south, and with the added weight it hits inner fender well?

[mx-p5]

havn't checked the wheels or tires to see where it rubs.

But, i do think it could just be the struts going. Hmm.....i need to check my warranty paperwork. New stuts for free? hmmm

i doubt it since it's wear and tear item, but i still gonna looK!

If anything, i HAVE to get new suspension now! lol

[aMaff]

Think maybe the struts in the rear could be going south, and with the added weight it hits inner fender well?

I'd have to take one apart to make sure, but I'm 95% certain you'd hit the bumpstops on the struts before the tire ever hit the fender liner.

[mx-p5]

i like the "struts going out" idea better


I'll pull a wheel and see if I can see anything though.

[shane02pro5]

Are you running a larger profile tire? I am LOWWW and the back can go another 1.5" with a 215/35/18 50mm offset.

[mx-p5]

i've got 215/45/17's on both cars

[THE Phen]

I'd have to take one apart to make sure, but I'm 95% certain you'd hit the bumpstops on the struts before the tire ever hit the fender liner.

Good point. I rubbed drivers side rear towards the back of the wheel well on the plastic. Pics can be provided. This was at stock ride height. I haven't rubbed since doing the suspension.

[slideshow240]

the gatling gun headlights are out of the new 02-05 Q45. 7 projector headlight.

[aMaff]

apparently, something that looks like this:
http://www.automotivelightstore.com/ProductImages/customheadlights/garb1.JPG

I guess if you really want your car to look like a housefly...

[mx-p5]

won't fit in our housings(pro5 or sedan)

[dxaveP5]

..wow looks crazy
too much goin on inside the housing for my p5.

[AlturredMP5]

ive got a wheel question since we're kinda on the topic of rubbing. if i got those 18x8s i posted earlier wrapped in yokohama 215/40/18s, do you think id rub with a 1.4" drop? i know nothing about wheel measurements and number crunching.

[magnumP5]

I just know for a fact the MSP Racing Harts rub in the rear when there's a lot of weight back there. It's due to the rediculously high offset (+55 mm). I'm just trying to figure out what this noise apparently coming from the front is.

[AlturredMP5]

my rear end is weighed down by 2 memphis 12s in a huge box.

[aMaff]

I just know for a fact the MSP Racing Harts rub in the rear when there's a lot of weight back there. It's due to the rediculously high offset (+55 mm). I'm just trying to figure out what this noise apparently coming from the front is.

huh, I've never heard of that issue with them before. Crazy.

[magnumP5]

huh, I've never heard of that issue with them before. Crazy.
Yeah, I've got the worn fender liners to prove it...

Still, is there anything in the front that would cause a grinding noise when turning?

[alexcited]

so wait, the MSP's DO rub on stock ride height p5s? ughajshga, im about to pick up a set of SSR's that are the same offest as the MSP's

[magnumP5]

so wait, the MSP's DO rub on stock ride height p5s? ughajshga, im about to pick up a set of SSR's that are the same offest as the MSP's
No, I'm lowered on S-Tech's and I've only ever had them rub when the rear end is really loaded down (ie, three people)

[mx-p5]

Added the MSP lip to the wife's car now.

So, they are matching again, except hers is already painted correctly

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_9499.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_9506.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/IMG_9505.jpg

[NCZ13]

your wifes car called.

it wants to be lowered
=P

[mx-p5]

i had to put that call on hold, my car was already on the line

[NCZ13]

cut your springs.

absolutely nothing wrong with that.

on a on topic related note, i hit 320 miles on 3/4 a tank. something ive never done before in the 1+ year ive had my car. I dont do much freeway driving until recently.

i used to hit 240-280 when the light came on.

[StealthWyvern]

looks good man!

[A louie]

so wait, the MSP's DO rub on stock ride height p5s? ughajshga, im about to pick up a set of SSR's that are the same offest as the MSP's
Yes to SSR's!!!


Actually I take that back, depends what kind they are haha

[CTt3P5]

Added the MSP lip to the wife's car now.

So, they are matching again, except hers is already painted correctly

Looks good Tylor


your wifes car called.

it wants to be lowered =P

lol

Last night on the commute home, I got stuck in some stoopid traffic. I guess NJDOT was doing some emergency road work in addition to normal road work during the Friday night rush....so 20 miles door to door took me just over an hour.

I did get to admire my HID's shining back at me from the trunk of the Camry in front of me. lol Sadly when I drove to work this morning, around 3amish, I noticed I had no PS light. Just swapped ballasts and sure enought the ballast on that side is shot. I have a pm in now to Gary to get a replacement under warranty.

Instead of being a tri-clops, I'll swap in the Osram Silverstar for now. :(

[mx-p5]

poo Jeff! He'll get you setup no problem though.

Sucks to hear your balalst went out already. Callie's been running the Techone kit for a year now and no issues at all.

Sorry to hear that bud!


But, about her car, she is complaining about the gap between the lip and the car on the sides.

I didn't heat or doublesided tape it down as i am planning to paint next month.

[CTt3P5]

Hey thanks!

If Callie doesn't like the lip, paint it red and ship it to PA. ;)

[mx-p5]

ohno, she loves the lip, she just wants me to fix the gap between the lip and teh side fenders.

But, it's a problem all teh MSP's faced. WHen i get em painted, i might have it bondo'd and sealed up or something

[alexcited]

Yes to SSR's!!!


Actually I take that back, depends what kind they are haha

http://images.google.com/url?q=http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee69/poweredmal/wheels003.jpg&usg=AFQjCNFzR5jcePF7Ui-7l0sQOaGqVL0SuQ

[Sliver5]

Put Hawk Blue pads in, flushed the brake fluid with racing break fluid, took off the blown coilovers and put the stock struts back in changed the oil and the car is at the shop getting aligned right now. Heading to summit point in the am!

[mazdaspeed777]

Took some more parts of her today. I think she is fealing abandoned. lol

[mx-p5]

you talk of removing more mods, but no new "For sale"

Yeah, i'm circling like a buzzard. lol

[CTt3P5]

Sent my addy to Gary...he's gonna get a replacement ballast in the mail to me on Monday! Outstanding Customer Service!!

For now though, you can't miss me on the roads. I'm the guy with a 5k HID on the DS and an Osram Silverstar on the PS.

[ndrszpt]

140886

140887



put the teins onnnnn =]

[magnumP5]

Added just shy of a half quart of oil and I'm certain even now it still isn't topped off. I know I've got a few oil leaks (my feed and return lines leak a little and for some reason I have a small leak at the oil pan drain plug) I just don't have the time to replace the lines and/or fix them. That and I've noticed my Corksport radiator leaks at the drain. I really hate the design they've used there. I need to come up with some sort of plug. Aside all that the car still runs at least, LOL!

[Breeegz]

For now though, you can't miss me on the roads. I'm the guy with a 5k HID on the DS and an Osram Silverstar on the PS.

Hopefully the Silverstar lasts long enough for your ballast to arrive. Should only be a couple days, but we know how reliable Silverstars are.

Same thing happened to me a while back, one ballast down, but Gary took care of me too... (alright)

[CTt3P5]

Hopefully the Silverstar lasts long enough for your ballast to arrive. Should only be a couple days, but we know how reliable Silverstars are.

Same thing happened to me a while back, one ballast down, but Gary took care of me too... (alright)

One can hope. The other Osram blew out in 6mos...so I'm sure this one wont last much longer.