What have you done to your P5 today?

[red95_240sx]

Im sorry, i meant scooby. Scooby wasnt in an accident.

You must have turned fast right infront of the police?

[evilmonkeyMSP]

losing control of a vehicle which caused an accident is what got him the ticket....seriously, are you dense?

and it was Dubby, no Scooby...
Im sorry, i meant scooby. Scooby wasnt in an accident.

You must have turned fast right infront of the police?

[DubbyDoo]

well i called the insurence there gonna come out and see the damage tomorrow i hope i hope to get her back on the road maybe with a few enhancements ;)

[red95_240sx]

losing control of a vehicle which caused an accident is what got him the ticket....seriously, are you dense?

and it was Dubby, no Scooby...

that sounds about right, i guess i was payin too much attention to him purposely taking the corner fast, which isnt the actual accident, him crashing into the wall is the actualy accident.

[Sveivo]

Well, it seems the situation had been figured out while I was away (rtfm) (sleep)

[THE Phen]

Discovered a rust hole in my floor board, causing soaked carpets. yay. Time to find something to trade it in on.

[mx-p5]

just checked tracking, and my 22mm Progress rear sway bar should be here tomorrow. Rear bumper cover/protector just showed, and speakers are also at home awaiting install this weekend.

[CTt3P5]

Discovered a rust hole in my floor board, causing soaked carpets. yay. Time to find something to trade it in on.

Sux dude...rust?

[THE Phen]

Yep. Rust. I hate this bloody car, I swear.

[CTt3P5]

You know you love her and she loves you....she's just looking for a little attention. lol Seriously though, is the hole really bad? If so, cover it with a floormat and get that MSP.

[StealthWyvern]

You know you love her and she loves you....she's just looking for a little attention. lol Seriously though, is the hole really bad? If so, cover it with a floormat and get that MSP.


Chances are if their are rust hols showing up that the metal is thin else where.

[bazooka joe]

Discovered a rust hole in my floor board, causing soaked carpets. yay. Time to find something to trade it in on.
yikes! i know where there's a really nice low mileage spicy msp!

[SuperProtege5]

Can you see if the dealer can do anything about it? I thought they had rust coverage over a giant time period

[aMaff]

Can you see if the dealer can do anything about it? I thought they had rust coverage over a giant time period

thing is, even if they fix a couple of the holes, how bad is the metal elsewhere that they don't fix?

[mx-p5]

thing is, even if they fix a couple of the holes, how bad is the metal elsewhere that they don't fix?


Chances are if their are rust hols showing up that the metal is thin else where.

werd

[THE Phen]

Can you see if the dealer can do anything about it? I thought they had rust coverage over a giant time period

Yeah...I'm way out of that warranty. It was only 5 years. The car is a perpetual rust bucket.

[THE Phen]

yikes! i know where there's a really nice low mileage spicy msp!

Oh, I know. I wish I could pull that off. Trust me!

[Circuit]

Installed corksport EL gauge overlays. Not really happy with the output and now my temp gauge isn't working. Any ideas?

[dxaveP5]

took off my pass. light and now im doing the Headlight Restoring DIY. So far the lights are looking as new as my newly replaced ones from an acident in the past spring. ^_^
now ima go bake the lights, and do the inside of the lenses its gona be a long night

[dave45090]

New shoes today.....Toyo Proxes 4s. They feel great.

[Chicoloco]

Installed corksport EL gauge overlays. Not really happy with the output and now my temp gauge isn't working. Any ideas?

By chance you played too much with the needle? You will have to take everything apart again and inspect carefully the needles and see if the mechanism is in the correct position and resting where it should be.

Don't know if you understand me but once you take it apart you will know what i mean. Just be patient when you do.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Gots me summa dis.....47.00, ebay

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/oemalarm.jpg

[StealthWyvern]

Gots me summa dis.....47.00, ebay

http://www.msprotege.com/members/i12drivemyMP5/oemalarm.jpg


not bad but be fair warned that the factory alarm system is know to go out! That stupid box is 100 a pop ircc.

[i12drivemyMP5]

or 47.00 in some stupid auction...I'll just swap it back to what I have now if that happens. I've had amazing luck with the same silverstars that a lot of folks say they pop every 6 months so we'll see where it goes. Got the innovate LC-1 today too so that's another wiring job with the MPI waiting to be done.

[CTt3P5]

Just replaced the PS HID ballast....thanks again to Protephile for the outstanding customer service. Should Tam get a Mazda3....I'll be placing an order for another kit. ;)

[maestro]

Replaced a headlight bulb. Usually I replace both at the same time but I keep the working bulb for instances like this. Looks a bit funny right now as I have a Sylvania whitestar (?) on one side and PIAA on the other, they don't quite match.

[Sveivo]

Just replaced the PS HID ballast....thanks again to Protephile for the outstanding customer service. Should Tam get a Mazda3....I'll be placing an order for another kit. ;)

The nice thing is the Mazda 3 is already equipped with projectors!

Yep. Rust. I hate this bloody car, I swear.

Do you park on concrete, gravel, or dirt? That would explain a lot.

[mx-p5]

That is true about the 3, but they are not HID projectors.

But, they'll do alright

[CTt3P5]

Replaced a headlight bulb. Usually I replace both at the same time but I keep the working bulb for instances like this. Looks a bit funny right now as I have a Sylvania whitestar (?) on one side and PIAA on the other, they don't quite match.

I'm sure....for the last week and a half I have been running with a 5K HID in the DS and an Osram Silverstar in the PS.

BTW I keep my old bulbs too for the same reason.


That is true about the 3, but they are not HID projectors.

But, they'll do alright

Yup...stopped by to see it on the way home and found one mistake. They have it listed as Aurora Blue but it is Phantom Blue (what I initially thought it was)...bonus as that is the other color Tamz likes.

The paper in the window listed it as a 3s touring...still trying to make sure that is right.

[Dom 2.0L]

Ordered a 6000K RTX HID conversion kit, a sri from eBay and a short shifter + bushings from TWM! Also worked on my headlights (DIY restoration thing)
(drive2)

[mx-p5]

You'll like the shift bushing from TWM. It REALLY locks into gear now, as opposed to the mush the stock bushing is

And, you'll LOVE the HIDs!!

[aMaff]

The paper in the window listed it as a 3s touring...still trying to make sure that is right.

Take down the VIN and call Mazda USA. They'll know what it left the factory as.


And if I'm not mistaken, swapping from halogens to HIDs in the Mazda 3 isn't any harder than doing it on your average housings, isn't that correct?

PS, I still have my kit from protephile that I never installed before I sold the P5... I should probably put that, my MP3 ECU and a couple other assorted things up for sale here soon huh? Just in time for Chrismahannukwanzaka!

[aMaff]

Ordered a 6000K RTX HID conversion kit, a sri from eBay and a short shifter + bushings from TWM! (drive2)


You'll like the shift bushing from TWM. It REALLY locks into gear now, as opposed to the mush the stock bushing is

And, you'll LOVE the HIDs!!

agreed on both fronts. The S has HIDs from the factory and they are the bomb dizzle chizzle (whatever that means), and the TWM shifter + bushings are a very nice piece of kit. Excellent feel, great shifter.

[CTt3P5]

Take down the VIN and call Mazda USA. They'll know what it left the factory as.


And if I'm not mistaken, swapping from halogens to HIDs in the Mazda 3 isn't any harder than doing it on your average housings, isn't that correct?

PS, I still have my kit from protephile that I never installed before I sold the P5... I should probably put that, my MP3 ECU and a couple other assorted things up for sale here soon huh? Just in time for Chrismahannukwanzaka!

Nice....I'll have to pull that from the website and call.

And the S did come stock with HID's? That is not listed on the car or their description...then again they didn't get the color right. lol

[aMaff]

And the S2000 did come stock with HID's

Sorry, let me fix that for you

[mx-p5]

i know the GT came with HID's, but i'm not sure about the 3s.

And nice edit Andrew

[CTt3P5]

Sorry, let me fix that for you

Nice.....shorthand ftl. lol

Just got off the phone with MazdaUSA and it is a 3s sport. Good to know for negotiation when they try to argue it's a touring.

[Dom 2.0L]

PS, I still have my kit from protephile that I never installed before I sold the P5... I should probably put that, my MP3 ECU and a couple other assorted things up for sale here soon huh? Just in time for Chrismahannukwanzaka!

MP3 ECU is for sure on my list now lol! Just can't afford it right now... (premium...) Keep it for me will you?? :)

[CTt3P5]

MP3 ECU is for sure on my list now lol! Just can't afford it right now... (premium...) Keep it for me will you?? :)

But oil is dropping...so it wont hurt as much. Plus everyone that has one has loved the smoother powerband that it gives. Only thing stopping me is the damn slush box.

I'm out...off to the annual bon-fire for the Easton-P'burg game.

[aMaff]

MP3 ECU is for sure on my list now lol! Just can't afford it right now... (premium...) Keep it for me will you?? :)

haha like I said it's not even for sale yet (at least not 'officially'). I'll keep it up until the point someone else pays me for it, how about that? ;)

[mx-p5]

The MP3 ecu is WELL worth the cost of premium fuel.

[THE Phen]

Says the guy who never goes to redline.

[aMaff]

Says the guy who never goes to redline.

*sings* The zing of the daaaaayyyy!!!! */singing*

[Dom 2.0L]

haha like I said it's not even for sale yet (at least not 'officially'). I'll keep it up until the point someone else pays me for it, how about that? ;)

Ahah deal! No but as I said I'm not ready yet for this mod ($$$) Altought I'm pretty sure I'll get one... someday! (evil)

[808MP5]

you should be ready cuz the MP3 ECU is sold before its even posted

[rooster1]

this is what i did to my p5 today..
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa317/aaron_r266/DSCN3068.jpg
will get better pix soon

[THE Phen]

Do you park on concrete, gravel, or dirt? That would explain a lot.

Well, I blame most of it on previous owner neglect. It spends half of its time parked in my garage, and the other half parked in the gravel driveway.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2871126978_9b905eb748.jpg

Enjoy.

[808MP5]

^damn that looks horrible not to mention unsafe

[THE Phen]

Explain why I'm considering a replacement?

[808MP5]

Because rusted metal loses it's integrity and strength. It could be flexing and eventually crack or snap

[ScratchNSniff]

Got L8r's GT Spec trunck cage coming in the mail...was looking for a new audio set up and figured this could replace the space in the back...

[THE Phen]

Because rusted metal loses it's integrity and strength. It could be flexing and eventually crack or snap

No, I meant does that picture explain why I am looking for a replacement. It's worse now too. That picture is a few months old. I have a hole in the floor pan now.

[Sveivo]

Well, I blame most of it on previous owner neglect. It spends half of its time parked in my garage, and the other half parked in the gravel driveway.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2871126978_9b905eb748.jpg

Enjoy.

OK, I just replied in the other thread. This makes sense.

[mx-p5]

Says the guy who never goes to redline.

Ouch. That one hurt! (shady)

[dave45090]

this is what i did to my p5 today..
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa317/aaron_r266/DSCN3068.jpg
will get better pix soon

Is that a Home-Depot DIY lip or some sort of actual kit made for the car? Looks good.

[mx-p5]

Looks like the Home Depot lip. Can't wait to see better pics.

[dxaveP5]

went to a photoshoot thing last night...but dint have reflectors
but here is a picture, and i redid my interior pieces metallic silver since i couldnt find oem paint. and my front mazda emblem too ^_^
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h296/dxave90/11-26-08%20Shoot/IMG_1319.jpg
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h296/dxave90/11-26-08%20Shoot/1.jpg

[Sveivo]

Is there a How-To on the Home Depot Mod?

[lil_red_wagon]

there is one in the 6 section i think. the ms6 that won MOTM a month or two ago had a write-up on it.

[azmp5]

please post link to it.

[lil_red_wagon]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123722778&highlight=home+depot+lip

[azmp5]

im doing a hdp lip tomrw. they look good.

[dxaveP5]

no its not hdp lip sounds gay and cheap. ^_^

its called "The HD Lip"
highclass lowballer lip kit only sold at ur local HD.

[808MP5]

Installed a turboxs knocklite. Not sure if I hooked it up right though

[SuperProtege5]

interesting idea. if you figure it out, you gonna post a how-to?

[NCZ13]

Walked out to my car tonight and found out the drivers lens had condensation on the inside, I opened my hood, and to my relief it was only because the headlight boot had come off, and allowed that moisture in (weve had like 60% humidity today.)

So I spent 5 minutes blowdrying the inside of the light, and im gonna let it sit over night to make sure that moisture doesnt remain insde before i put the high beam bulb back in and seal it up

[mx-p5]

Drove for my very first Black Friday. Been up and driving since 3:30 this AM.

And, i realized why I am loosing oil. Nice plume of smoke as i coasted to a stop at a redlight behind me. I jumped out and the rear bumper is coated in a soot from the burnt oil.

[slideshow240]

i put chrome door handles on my wagon yesterday...pain in my ass

[TWISFM]

^^^ really? i was thinking of chaning mine to black..why is it hard? write up?

[justanothermp5]

black friday SUCKS!!!! went to my first one last night/this morning

dam i just woke up, i went to bed at 7am lol
dont ever go to walmart, people fighting over camera's and dvd players
it was intense lol outlet malls had NO parking at all and people were just shutting off there cars in the middle of the road and getting out lol

but on topic, i didnt wash my p5 today
im trying to see how long i can go without doing it, doesnt look to bad
minus the WASH ME written on it like 5 times haha

[808MP5]

interesting idea. if you figure it out, you gonna post a how-to?

I'm pretty sure I hooked it up right. The only thing that bothers me is which wire to connect the knocklite signal wire too. There's two wires connected to the ecu. Pin 57(yellow/blue wire) and pin 59(red wire). Pin 57 connects to the factory knock sensor red wire and pin 59 connects to the factory knock sensors black wire. I opted to connect the knocklite sensor wire to pin 57 since it connected to the factory knock sensor red wire. My reasonig for that is because if you use a aftermarket kncok sensor you connect the knocklite sensor wire to positive according to the installation instructions. The knocklite rpm signal you get from pin 48(lavender wire). So far the shift lite portion of the knocklite works fine. I've callinrated the knocklite and I guess I'm not getting any knock but that all depends if I tapped the right pin(57or59). I put a tap on pin 59 but haven't tried it yet. Also not going to try and up the booost to try and purposly cause knock. Hmmm

[SuperProtege5]

gotta love experimentation huh?

[Dom 2.0L]

Friends, I am of the lucky few with a burnt fog light...
How the hell could these things be harder to reach?!? I'll get it fixed tomorrow morning as it's already too dark to work tonight... Quebec winter FTL lol!

[mx-p5]

it's really actually quite easy. It's only one (14mm I think) nut and it comes right off teh bumper. Then it is 2 phillips screws (USER SUPER CAUTION NOT TO TORQUE THE HEAD OFF!)

[TWISFM]

decided to post up the difference between stock exhaust hangers and the corksport ones. first pictures are before..
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/twisfm/STA60002-1.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/twisfm/STA60003-1.jpg
http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr270/twisfm/STA60005-2.jpg
makes it fit perfectly.
got more pics if interested.

[slideshow240]

^^^ really? i was thinking of chaning mine to black..why is it hard? write up?

not hard per say just the rears were due to trying to get to the rear 10mm bolt that holds the handle on.

[azmp5]

washed it and cleaned it out. Still have to install the msp rear sway bar and mx-6 rear strut : (

[goodfornothing]

Blessed the interior by unspeakable means....

EATING FOOD INSIDE MY CAR!

[Breeegz]

Blessed the interior by unspeakable means....

EATING FOOD INSIDE MY CAR!

..GASP!

[goodfornothing]

..GASP!

WHAT NEXT?! WHAT NEXT?!?!

[justanothermp5]

Hey anybody know how to get the stock radio out? i tried a little today but im not to sure about it

any help would be great

[slideshow240]

ordered AWR rear end links. i need more money so i can make my car nicer. not faster....

[Demoniam]

Hey anybody know how to get the stock radio out? i tried a little today but im not to sure about it

any help would be great

Stock radio can be a bitch to pull. you need to get 2 pair of the stereo puller wires (you can get them from Wal-Mart for $3. Some people are successful with using coat-hanger wire instead.

you need to pop the black plastic cover pieces off of the sides of the stereo. Just use a thin knife and gently pry them right out.

Then you just stick in the pullers into the holes, and you have to squeeze them inwards, while pulling out.

good luck

[justanothermp5]

geez, sounds hard ass hell lol

i already got the side covers off the side of the stereo but i was stumped after that

ill try to do it the tomm. thanks for the help!

[azmp5]

i took the piece that says mini disc out and yanked it out.lol no dmage and took a minute or so.

[goodfornothing]

I farted in my P5.

Anyone else?

[Circuit]

Fixed my dead engine temp gauge. I left out one of the contact screws when putting it back together last time lol

[NCZ13]

fixed my headlight condensation issue.

the drivers side low beam boot wasnt on completly and was just hanging there and let a bunch of moisture in.

pulled out both lights and let sit for several hours, got a hairdryer and blew air into the lamp, and went into one of the shoeboxes, got a silica packet, attached it to a wire, and let it sit in the lamp for a couple hours.

sealed it back up, and havent had an issue the past 2 nights.

[josh_silvernale]

Installed my Greddy turbo timer.

[TWISFM]

drove 700+ miles in 4 days

[Breeegz]

Stock radio can be a bitch to pull. you need to get 2 pair of the stereo puller wires (you can get them from Wal-Mart for $3. Some people are successful with using coat-hanger wire instead.

you need to pop the black plastic cover pieces off of the sides of the stereo. Just use a thin knife and gently pry them right out.

Then you just stick in the pullers into the holes, and you have to squeeze them inwards, while pulling out.

good luck


I practiced on my buddy's ES before pulling mine... after the first time it gets easier.. Watch anything sharp around the plastic bezel (the plastic carbon fake-ber) it scratches easily.

I used 4 small screwdrivers (jewelers) and slowly worked mine out the first time, the second and third times I used two 6 inch segments of coathanger wire bent in two u shapes. You just need to un-clip some clips on the sides of the stock headunit. I hope i helped, I'd show you how if you came to Alaska...

[goodfornothing]

I practiced on my buddy's ES before pulling mine... after the first time it gets easier.. Watch anything sharp around the plastic bezel (the plastic carbon fake-ber) it scratches easily.

I used 4 small screwdrivers (jewelers) and slowly worked mine out the first time, the second and third times I used two 6 inch segments of coathanger wire bent in two u shapes. You just need to un-clip some clips on the sides of the stock headunit. I hope i helped, I'd show you how if you came to Alaska...

Make video. Pwease.

[mx-p5]

Drove to work in the rain on a lovely Monday,

But opened a box containing this when I got here!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/Photo0270.jpg

[THE Phen]

I practiced on my buddy's ES before pulling mine... after the first time it gets easier.. Watch anything sharp around the plastic bezel (the plastic carbon fake-ber) it scratches easily.

I used 4 small screwdrivers (jewelers) and slowly worked mine out the first time, the second and third times I used two 6 inch segments of coathanger wire bent in two u shapes. You just need to un-clip some clips on the sides of the stock headunit. I hope i helped, I'd show you how if you came to Alaska...

It also helps to go thru the glove compartment. There is a hole where you can fit your arm to help push the radio out from the back.

[magnumP5]

I drove it for the first time in almost two weeks.

[Breeegz]

Already out there... or at least of the basic concept.


Make video. Pwease.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urC-4NbXvDQ

[Demoniam]

It also helps to go thru the glove compartment. There is a hole where you can fit your arm to help push the radio out from the back.

You can also pop out that black square (where the MD player would go) and reach in there and pull

[fremast]

Pulling the factory deck really isn't that tough... other than holding onto four tools at the same time... (and yes, coat hangers work fine if you get 'em bent right, but the tools designed for the job are better at giving the right leverage for disengaging the retaining clips).

You insert them into the six holes (middle on each side is ovular and accepts two tool ends), pull them away from the center of the stereo so the tools disengage the metal clips holding it in, and pull out of the dash.

The toughest part in the P5 is not scratching the bezel with any of the rough metal surfaces you're pulling out of it... you could remove the bezel first, but to actually get it out of the way you have to disconnect all the climate controls which is way more of a pain than using a little patience to prevent scratches imho.

I know Crutchfield has some videos that should show the basic concept of using those tools, though I doubt they have a double din example. (Single din is a cake walk... our double din is a mild jog around the block.)

If I had a stock unit in my car I'd make a vid for you... but seeing my aftermarket head come out of the dash would be useless for your current situation.

Back on topic:
I tightened a loose bolt on my passenger front end link. Man was that annoying the heck out of me... but back to beautiful now!
Of course I didn't get to drive it faster than 20 mph all the way home from work today - stupid drivers in the foggy rain FTL.

[red95_240sx]

Drove to work in the rain on a lovely Monday,

But opened a box containing this when I got here!!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/Photo0270.jpg

I needs one of thats(beer)

[josh_silvernale]

I love my Progress bar. Only problem is pulling out of a parking lot onto uneven road. So stiff I get wheel spin no matter what.

[magnumP5]

I love my Progress bar. Only problem is pulling out of a parking lot onto uneven road. So stiff I get wheel spin no matter what.
RWD Protege???

(ie, what's the rear bar have anything to do with wheel spin?)

[mx-p5]

the rear is stiff and doesn't flex, so a front wheel comes up

[magnumP5]

the rear is stiff and doesn't flex, so a front wheel comes up
Never had a front wheel come up. Always the rear.

[THE Phen]

I pull into the local Chipotle and pull the rear wheel about a foot off the ground.

[magnumP5]

I fit a new 42" plasma TV in the P5 yesterday. It was a tight fit but everything worked out in the end. Even with 225-ish whp I still love the versatility of this thing. I would have used the truck but it was snowing and I didn't want a $1300 TV just sitting out there in it.

[mx-p5]

I fit my 42" DLP in no problem. The guy at Circuit City came out with the TV, looked reluctantly at the car and asked, "It's going in there?"

I said yup, and folded teh seats down and in she went, with room to spare

I LOVE this little car! even though I have HALF the HP you've got

[shane02pro5]

My Phillips fit fine and it's a 42" also...what's with P5ers and 42's??

[mx-p5]

42" is perfect in my opinion. I've had a 24, 27, and 32 already. Spread throughout the house now. lol

I have a buddy with a 60 something inch and it's like sitting at the front row in a movie theater. Too much to keep track of.

Plus, i got a helluva deal on mine last year. Last model( and display model) Samsung. Got it with 2 year warranty on the bulbs for $800. It's 720P, not the full on 1080 cause i don't have anything that'll play in full 1080P. So, i didn't need it

[magnumP5]

That's just how we roll I suppose. In actuality my fiance' and I both just bought large flat panel TVs. She picked up a 52" Samsung LCD which will become the main TV when she moves out to OH and I picked up a 42" Panasonic Plasma that I'm currently using as my main TV which will become the "bedroom" TV.

Anyway, the TV would have fit better if it's box wasn't so enormous. The box was like 32" tall which just barely slid into the hatch. Being a plasma, I could lay it flat which further made things difficult. I was just mad when I finally got the thing opened and found out there was about 8 inches of space between the top of the TV and the top of the box. Without that, everything would have fit just fine. Now I just have to put my rear STB back in place...

But man, carrying a 42" plasma up a flight of stairs and putting everything together yourself is tough work! I definitely suggest having a helping hand!

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I <3 our 52incher hehe the 32" is also great in the bedroom.

[mx-p5]

The joys of DLP. The tv is SUPER light.

Building the TV stand was another chore though.


We've got the 42" DLP in the living room, 24" regular TV in the master, 27" regular in the office, and 19" LCD moniter in the guest room.

We gave away the 32" cause it's just too honking big to fit anywhere other than the livnig room. The stand in the bedroom, which was our entertainment stand when we first got married, was made for a 27, so it has the 24" and some speakers on it now

[chaztor]

last weekend, installed new ds swaybar link. quiet suspension again : )
coolant flush and change.
oil/filter change.

[DeadGeneration]

$1.40 for gas. holy

[mx-p5]

MP3 ECU, so, still nearly $2 a gallon

[chaztor]

local wholesale place is still 2.11 for REGULAR (sad face)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

cost us $22 to fill up the whole tank on the P5 yesterday...thats good stuff right there

[mx-p5]

$25 for me. Glad it's come back down to somewhat normal

[justanothermp5]

Pulling the factory deck really isn't that tough... other than holding onto four tools at the same time... (and yes, coat hangers work fine if you get 'em bent right, but the tools designed for the job are better at giving the right leverage for disengaging the retaining clips).

You insert them into the six holes (middle on each side is ovular and accepts two tool ends), pull them away from the center of the stereo so the tools disengage the metal clips holding it in, and pull out of the dash.

The toughest part in the P5 is not scratching the bezel with any of the rough metal surfaces you're pulling out of it... you could remove the bezel first, but to actually get it out of the way you have to disconnect all the climate controls which is way more of a pain than using a little patience to prevent scratches imho.

I know Crutchfield has some videos that should show the basic concept of using those tools, though I doubt they have a double din example. (Single din is a cake walk... our double din is a mild jog around the block.)

If I had a stock unit in my car I'd make a vid for you... but seeing my aftermarket head come out of the dash would be useless for your current situation.

Back on topic:
I tightened a loose bolt on my passenger front end link. Man was that annoying the heck out of me... but back to beautiful now!
Of course I didn't get to drive it faster than 20 mph all the way home from work today - stupid drivers in the foggy rain FTL.

wow got alot of answers pretty fast lol

but i already took out the bezel the other day, to lazy to put it back in so the climate controls are just sitting in the dash, there not even plugged in lol

i got the glove box off too, ill try to do it when i get home from class today
sounds pretty easy, and from that video it looks like a piece of cake lol

[i12drivemyMP5]

Washed the damn dirty mongrel this weekend & busted out the tits (boobs) (took the bra off the car) for a quick photo sesh by the lake. Will have to resample pics due to the imax resolution of the wife's cam. Each pic was about 5mb .jpg, good down to microscopic level count the metal flake res or billboard size. Got the nib oem 47.00 alarm upgrade but didn't take the 20 minutes to install it - Friday morning's project.

[mx-p5]

upload em to Flickr, then you can keep em full size or choose auto resized images from thier site

[CTt3P5]

$25 for me. Glad it's come back down to somewhat normal

$27 for 16+ gallons today for me. :)

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I thought we only had a 14.2 gal tank? lol

[roy obanion]

Drove it to work, glad everyone didn't need to drive 45 on the interstate like yesterday.

[CTt3P5]

I thought we only had a 14.2 gal tank? lol

Wait...this isn't the 'what have you done to your MPV today' thread.

lol


Drove it to work, glad everyone didn't need to drive 45 on the interstate like yesterday.

At least you got to do 45....I was doing 35!

[mx-p5]

Fail Jeff! lol

[ScratchNSniff]

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff141/letmeyagrill/FSThread061.jpg


http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff141/letmeyagrill/FSThread062.jpg

[mx-p5]

Looks like a baja truck now! lol

Throw the cargo cover over it and you got it stealth

[magnumP5]

Looks like a baja truck now! lol

Throw the cargo cover over it and you got it stealth
You can't. The cargo cover rests on the side plastic trim pieces which you have to remove to install the rear cage. Technically you could cut them up to fit around the bars but I really don't think there'd be much left. I'm still trying to find a way to put the cargo cover back there.

Looks good though. I didn't like the orange so mine is all powdercoated black except the actual strut tower bar.

[NCZ13]

oh so theres no way to have the cage, and still maintain the trunk trim pieces?

is there a significant difference handling wise?

[shane02pro5]

I know I have seen some where the plastic trim was just notched out!

I'll bet it's loud back there...even louder than my exhaust cutout!

[aMaff]

is there a significant difference handling wise?

The protege's a very stiff chassis. I doubt you'd notice much more than the typical placebo effect unless you were doing some serious road racing... but even then I doubt you'd see the lateral loading to give you the chassis flex to actually see a difference with this.

But then again if you were doing that, you'd have a cage that braced the rear strut towers against the rest of the chassis... so again, not really useful.

[magnumP5]

I know I have seen some where the plastic trim was just notched out!

I'll bet it's loud back there...even louder than my exhaust cutout!
If it were just the rear strut tower bar then yeah, cutouts would work just fine but with the connecting bars I don't see any way of just "notching" out some plastic. I imagine you'd end up removing most of the plastic! FWIW, I still have the plastic trim that is just above the rear bumper cover and carpet installed. The carpet isn't perfect so I'm debating getting some MDF and carpeting material and making a new one.

As for sound, I really haven't noticed too much of a difference. Maybe some more road noise but I didn't really notice an increase in exhaust noise.

[NCZ13]

The protege's a very stiff chassis. I doubt you'd notice much more than the typical placebo effect unless you were doing some serious road racing... but even then I doubt you'd see the lateral loading to give you the chassis flex to actually see a difference with this.

But then again if you were doing that, you'd have a cage that braced the rear strut towers against the rest of the chassis... so again, not really useful.


Thanks. Ill be getting a hookup on the GTspec rear strut bar, so thats going on regardless.
Im also gonna get the progress RSB and i think be done suspension wise.

[mx-p5]

Drove around after work taking pics in some new spots.

Check the "Post best pic of your Mazda" thread

Enjoy it to all those up north in the snow. lol

[Breeegz]

local wholesale place is still 2.11 for REGULAR (sad face)

2.59 for unleaded here, where do you get regular gas these days?

[aMaff]

I saw regular for 1.65 on the way home today (hitit)

[Breeegz]

I thought we only had a 14.2 gal tank? lol

I've hit 15.5gal... once...

never again will I pass a gas station in central Texas.

[i12drivemyMP5]

I've seen it as low as 1.29 & 1.35 for 87 so 93 couldna been more than 1.55 or 1.60...............

[SuperProtege5]

what's the deal with a gas station in central texas?

[mazdaspeed777]

Officially got rid of the P5. Tiss a sad day. But hopefully moving on to bigger and better things one being most importantly owning a car without car payments!

[Breeegz]

what's the deal with a gas station in central texas?

One day in 2005, between Abilene to Austin I had a little over a quarter of a tank left and I meant to stop at a gas station, but missed my turn into it... I was pressed for time so I thought to myself (and discussed with my codriver), we'll just hit the next one, after all I have a quarter tank left. We passed through 6 little towns none of which had a gas station still in business, the gas light came on and we went 66.6 miles before we were able to gas up. That time I put in 15.5 gallons in my P5, probably one of the scariest drives I've done. We both had cell phones, no service, and we were the only car on that highway for MILES.

[i12drivemyMP5]

... owning a car without car payments!
Ahh, yes. Been enjoying that feeling for 25 yrs with the krazy ass Toyota truck that I'll never part with willingly. Even better when it's a reliable fun vehicle you can totally maintain with actual working AC. Enjoy it....still sad for your loss tho.

[i12drivemyMP5]

One day in 2005, between Abilene to Austin I had a little over a quarter of a tank left and I meant to stop at a gas station, but missed my turn into it... I was pressed for time so I thought to myself (and discussed with my codriver), we'll just hit the next one, after all I have a quarter tank left. We passed through 6 little towns none of which had a gas station still in business, the gas light came on and we went 66.6 miles before we were able to gas up. That time I put in 15.5 gallons in my P5, probably one of the scariest drives I've done. We both had cell phones, no service, and we were the only car on that highway for MILES.
ooo I've done that too moving a buddy to San Diego somewhere out in the Junction to El Paso area. Almost ran out. Didn't pass up a station from there on when anywhere much less than half a tank.

[chaztor]

http://big ass bracing pic.jpg

wow, you should change your handle to ScratchNSTIFF. Nice

[mx-p5]

lol.

I drove mine again to work. Nothing exciting. Stuck in traffic the whole way as i am everyday

[chaztor]

2.59 for unleaded here, where do you get regular gas these days?

regular = unleaded I know its a stretch

[chaztor]

lol.

I drove mine again to work. Nothing exciting. Stuck in traffic the whole way as i am everyday

what is this "traffic" thing you speak of?

*guy from suburbs working at rural based company*

[magnumP5]

Drove it to work. Another slight hiccup while sitting at a stoplight but still no CEL (is has happened at least once just about everytime I've driven it lately). I guess the new setup just doesn't like cold weather. It always happens when the car is about 3/4 warmed up (oil temps around 160 deg F).

[mx-p5]

what is this "traffic" thing you speak of?

*guy from suburbs working at rural based company*

Stupid snow birds come down here and clog up my roads!

[i12drivemyMP5]

Bonus is you don't get any rock chips. Downside is you wanna kill & mame for an hr or 2 after you get where you're trying to go. Just drive at 4:45 & have a nice zen session quiet time yoga nap forum posting thing before everyone else crawls in all pissed off from traffic.

[CTt3P5]

My ps head light is full of condensation. Apparently when I changed the HID ballast and re-installed the bulb I neglected to push the inner part of the rubber boot in.

I have the next four days off, so I'll either dry it out in the driveway or drop the bumper and do it in the house.

[mx-p5]

Doh! I did that when I had the Jeep. I put the new bulbs in (not HID's) and forgot to put the rubber cap on.

I had upgraded from sealed beam headlights to H4 replacable bulbs. Didn't realize that rubber cap was needed, went out mudding, and didn't understand why my light output was worse with the upgraded headlights.

That was a waste of $80. Tossed em and bought silverstar sealed beams to replace em

[Breeegz]

regular = unleaded I know its a stretch
(wiggle) I kid...

[NCZ13]

My ps head light is full of condensation. Apparently when I changed the HID ballast and re-installed the bulb I neglected to push the inner part of the rubber boot in.

I have the next four days off, so I'll either dry it out in the driveway or drop the bumper and do it in the house.

dunno if you saw my post, but i just dealt with the same thing.

The only way you can get rid of it, is to work in a dry area, with a blow dryer.

remove the high beam bulb, and the 2 boots on the low beam. Blow the air into the light until all the condensation is gone, than let it sit. If you have those little things of silica, attach those to some string, and put those in the lamp. Wait a couple hours for the lamp to air out, put the bulb back in, and attach both boots snugly. You should have no more condensation issue.

[CTt3P5]

dunno if you saw my post, but i just dealt with the same thing.

The only way you can get rid of it, is to work in a dry area, with a blow dryer.

remove the high beam bulb, and the 2 boots on the low beam. Blow the air into the light until all the condensation is gone, than let it sit. If you have those little things of silica, attach those to some string, and put those in the lamp. Wait a couple hours for the lamp to air out, put the bulb back in, and attach both boots snugly. You should have no more condensation issue.

Actually I did see your post and plan on doing the same. It's supposed to rain tomorrow and the highs for the weekend are in the 30's, so I am thinking it is worth removing the bumper and doing it inside! Sucks but I gotta sit at the house tomorrow and wait for kitchen cabinets to be delivered, so....

[NCZ13]

honestly, yeah just remove the bumper. and youll be able to work in a dry area and insure theres no moisture left.

[CTt3P5]

honestly, yeah just remove the bumper. and youll be able to work in a dry area and insure theres no moisture left.

I just hope I can get it off before the rain starts...my garage isn't big enough for me to remove the bumper with the car parked inside.

Also I'm trying to decide if I want to hide the HID ballasts while the bumper is off????

[THE Phen]

Do it!

[CTt3P5]

Do it!

Remove the bumper or hide the ballasts? lol

My luck another ballast will go a couple of weeks after hiding them and then I gotta repeat the process. lol

[THE Phen]

Umm...do both.

[CTt3P5]

Umm...do both.

hahaha....oh I know I'll start another thread with a poll! (crazy)

More than likely I'll take advantage of having the bumper off to hide them. I have wanted to do that before I even bought the kit. lol

[mx-p5]

it is stealthy

no ballasts here! (ignore the blue and white wire running through the enine bay! They have been covered! lol)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/cbrjeeper/DSC01297.jpg

[dxaveP5]

Pro5x2, u got ur retros already right?
can u share sum pictures?
i want to see em

[justanothermp5]

he got banned lol

[bazooka joe]

bought her some new (used) fogs! one of mine was cracked...anyone need one good fog...pm me.

[A louie]

Hmm I wonder why he got banned

[Sliver5]

It says he was spamming but I think it was accidental.

[808MP5]

yea Ty's a good guy

did nothing but my DD

[aMaff]

it was. We're waiting on one of the admin's to wake up and correct it.

[A louie]

He is probably dying right about now because he can't log on.
And look at the fs section

[Sliver5]

Why are we looking at the fs section?

[aMaff]

Why are we looking at the fs section?

because that's all Tylor does.

I think that was supposed to read: "He is probably dying right about now because he can't log on and look at the fs section."

[A louie]

because that's all Tylor does.

I think that was supposed to read: "He is probably dying right about now because he can't log on and look at the fs section."

Thats what I ment lol!


Isuckz at theEnglishhhhh

[justanothermp5]

man can anyone help me get the freakin stock radio out?

i bought those little u shaped tools to get it out, it worked for about 1/2 an inch on once side and then something happened and now both sides wont budge

its really pissin me off, cuz i already got pretty much my whole dash ripped apart, the radio isnt usable anymore, and i still cant get it out

[aMaff]

This ought to do it!

http://www.germes-online.com/direct/dbimage/50247444/Stone_Hammer_With_Fiberglass_Handle__British_Type_ .jpg




Kidding aside, I feel your pain. I had the same issue as you, couldn't get the thing out even w/ the tools. I just had a buddy of mine that works @ dealership do it for me lol

[justanothermp5]

yea i dont have any buddies at dealerships tho :(

and im limited on money, thats why i wanted to do it myself, but knowing the protege, nothing goes as planned

[THE Phen]

Here's what I had to do.

Put all four of those stupid hook things in to the holes.
Take the glove compartment cover off.
While one person is pulling the hooks part from each other, and outward, have another person push the back of the radio from the glovebox area.

[Sliver5]

just keep fuckin with it, it will come out eventually. You probably slipped off of the little tabs.

[justanothermp5]

yep i got it out, i just took a big ass screw driver ans started prying at it
then i realized i had to push those those clips in from the back so i did that
and it slid right out
hopefully putting in the new one will be just as easy lol

[bgibb68]

putting in and taking out aftermarket HUs so much easier

[mx-p5]

Hmm I wonder why he got banned

I was a bad boy. (encourage

(spank)

[THE Phen]

Good job.

[shane02pro5]

I guess it was more like a "Time out"!?

Good to have you back!

[mx-p5]

nah, it was a mistake.

I reported a spammer, and instead of boot the spammer, the mod clicked on the wrong profile to boot.

Turns out it was me.

But, it's fixed now

[bgibb68]

so how's it feel to be outside the box??

[mx-p5]

suck'd. lol

All I kept getting was this

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

[THE Phen]

So... I haven't so much as started my car since Sunday.

[mx-p5]

i strapped the bike rack to the hatch and threw the bike on for an afternoon ride after work

[bgibb68]

nice...where you live at in fl.....i had family in seminole i loved the rails to trails they got going on there....i would do 50 miles a day

[mx-p5]

I used to live in Seminole, Longwood to be exact. And yeah, their trail system is pretty impressive for a road bike setup. Miles and miles and miles of trails.

Now, i'm about 2 hours south and our trails consist of crushed coral paths through the woods. No paved bike trails anywhere

[NCZ13]

suck'd. lol

All I kept getting was this

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


LOL
date the ban will be lifted: NEVAAAAARRRR

the ban would have been lifted earlier had you not needed the original banner to lift the ban

[Rockin03mp5]

ty, this thread answered my questions.

[mx-p5]

i still got the infraction points

[Rockin03mp5]

haha

look at what trying to help gets you

oh, and i am about to go somewhere in my p5

laters!

[i12drivemyMP5]

I prefer Austin area trails to most of the FL trails that I rode but any trail action is better than none.

[i12drivemyMP5]

i still got the infraction pointsIf you were banned then how'd you contact anybody that could unban ya?

[mx-p5]

Connections man

i have connections

[bgibb68]

oh lord...i havn't found anything good down here....i miss wv....i used to ride about 15 hours a week back home.....and get my wheels trued weekly....good times

[i12drivemyMP5]

oh lord...i havn't found anything good down here....i miss wv....i used to ride about 15 hours a week back home.....and get my wheels trued weekly....good timesHuh? Emma Long? Zilker Park? That gun range ranch place goin towards that pool place? McKinney Falls? Kelly Creek Ranch in Kerrville? Bandera? Warda & Smithville?..........more. Check TMBRA.org for more..................I mean it isn't WV but much more elevation change than FL or Houston area where I'm at. Even here we have a few places that are pretty kickass.

[bgibb68]

hmmm...i havn't heard of them.....i don't know any other bikers down here...i think i just found something to do YAY....i just acquired another new hero...tear

[i12drivemyMP5]

hmmm...i havn't heard of them.....i don't know any other bikers down here...i think i just found something to do YAY....i just acquired another new hero...tearCheck this out..........http://www.austinbike.com/index.asp

[bgibb68]

now i gotta get a rack....i don't wanna take out my subs everytime to get my bike in

[mx-p5]

Thule makes a great universal rack

Mine holds 3 bikes

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2690207209_2b51654163_o.jpg

[bgibb68]

hmmmm....yeah....i getta ride my bike again...warms my heart so

[roy obanion]

Roof rack fTMFw!

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

[mx-p5]

I'd like a roof rack, but i got a steal of a deal on the hatch rack

[shadowncs]

All this talking about bike riding inspired me to post today's P5 doing:
Carry the SKATES to the ice rink for some laps before work! LOL and that's an outdoor rink, Toronto :)

[mx-p5]

We have outdoor rinks all over, but, they just don't get cold enough to ice over

[i12drivemyMP5]

Back up to roof racks..........No good for muddy bikes! My road(ish) bikes or any ride where there's no mud involved is OK but no way am I puttin my krusty demon mt bike all caked up after a highly theraputic crazy mud ride on the roof & that would account for most rides that involve not leaving from the house on the bike. Mucho spooj FTW!

BTW, I spec, build, maintain & rebuild everything on all my bikes down to wheel building so I am not shy to use them in the fashion they were designed to be used. Mud is good, mud is fun, just not on the roof of the car! Actually, any muddy rides I take the truck.

[bgibb68]

plus i'ld rather have the back mount....a friend of mine had a p5 and roof mount and went through a a drive through and ripped off the rack and did some hella damage.

i lived a 30 min downhill ride to a state forest (http://www.kanawhastateforest.com/biking.html)with great trails....it would take about an hour and a half to get out though but so worth it

[CTt3P5]

This morning.....

Pulled the car into the garage just as it started raining to remove the bumper. Thankfully I have just enough room to do what I need to to pull it off.

Broke both effin clips on the headlights in the process....anyone who has taken off the bumper knows which ones I mean. Then one bolt on the plastic piece that sits just in front of the light to hold it in place wouldn't come out. It will spin but spins at an angle. So knowing that you can remove the light w/o removing this piece I start to wiggle it out and *crack* it breaks....see pic.

Then while blowdrying it out, the damn blowdryer overheats....so now I have a silica gel pack resting inside while it cools.

On the bright side, it stopped raining and the kitchen cabinets will be delivered in about 30 minutes.

[CTt3P5]

And this afternoon....

Bah....dried out the head light....re-mounted and made sure the rubber boot was on nice and snug. Re-installed the bumper, which btw is a pita with one person with both head light clips broke. lol

After that, I ran some errands and on the way back to the car in the parking lot....you guessed it, the same damn light was fogging up on the inside. Popped the hood and the boot is still on nice and snug, so maybe I need to silicone the seal?

Whatever I do, needs to be done before inspection.

[808MP5]

tried the dynolicious program for the iphone for the first time since getting it... probably not to accurate because i started on an incline, dead stop, making a right turn onto the highway. but this is what i got... and i think i overshot on the weight of my car but i figure 3500lbs is close enough... Also didn't get up to 1/4 mile because of upcoming traffic...

check out my mod list for more details of the car. But
Boost = 7psi
also had a little bit of knock at around 5500rpm. On top of that i didn't get to pull third gear all the way as you can tell from the graph.


http://img.mypicgallery.com/nothinghereii/dynoliciousrun12-04-08.jpg

[Breeegz]

^^
Awesome...

Could'a googled the stock weight..

[808MP5]

true that but i know the stock weight of the vehicle... it's on top of my registration and on the inside of the driver side door...

i was accounting for the weight of the following:
half tank gas
19" rims
BBK
Sound System
and misc crap in the car

[bgibb68]

I Want Iphone For That New Toy....


good job BTW

[Breeegz]

i know the stock weight of the vehicle... it's on top of my registration and on the inside of the driver side door...

i was accounting for the weight of the following:
half tank gas
19" rims
BBK
Sound System
and misc crap in the car

Still Awesome...


true that but i know the stock weight of the vehicle... it's on top of my registration and on the inside of the driver side door...

i was accounting for the weight of the following:
half tank gas
19" rims
BBK
Sound System
and misc crap in the car

Still Awesome...

[808MP5]

:) LOL. Yea my bad for the double post but when using the iPhone as a modem there some glitches

[bgibb68]

:) LOL. Yea my bad for the double post but when using the iPhone as a modem there some glitches

right....we all know it's the user....quit blaming the electronics....

[mx-p5]

that ap work on the i pod touch ??

[mhrebin]

should work with an ipod touch. the only difference between the touch and the phone is well, the phone feature.lol

[mx-p5]

Didn't know if it used the GPS feature or whatever to get measurements of speed and stuff.

[i12drivemyMP5]

Had the wife download that app on her touch but sadly haven't even tried it out yet. Time for the alarm upgrade install right now tho...........

[aMaff]

Didn't know if it used the GPS feature or whatever to get measurements of speed and stuff.

no, which is why it's fairly inaccurate. It just uses the accelerometer built in to the iPhone.

[shane02pro5]

That weight is way off...should be closer to 2800lbs. with no passengers. The weight on the door is not the curb weight.

[CTt3P5]

Took some pics. (sad1)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-CondensationFTL002.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h198/frostayone/P5-CondensationFTL001.jpg

[evilmonkeyMSP]

yeeeesh, that sucks

[CTt3P5]

Yeah...considering I had the damn thing in the house yesterday and dried it out with a hair dryer/silica gel pack.

Think my mechanic will overlook it during the inspection? haha

[mx-p5]

Came up with an idea lastnight driving home.

Anybody think it would work?

take apart the stock tails and where the halogen bulb is, maybe fab up a bracket to hold the LED's from the Acura TL's?

http://i21.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/f6/60/1551_1.JPG

Have 2 horizontal LED strips that will actually be visible as opposed to just putting cheap-o led bulbs

[THE Phen]

It could work... I'd have to see how they're wired.

[mx-p5]

forget what i said about the tails. I am looking at parts for the bike now.

After the TL headlights and a suspension setup, Pro5 mods will be coming to a close

[evilmonkeyMSP]

(rofl) you kill me :p

[THE Phen]

That was record time too! Damn, you're getting faster at changing your mind. Hell, I'd even go as far as to say you're approaching Woman!

[mx-p5]

i have a terrible memory. I had just remembered about the parts my buddy told me about lastnight.

And I ALWAYS have ideas. i just don't voice em. You guys would go nuts if i did.

[evilmonkeyMSP]

lol I'm sure we would :p

[Yaggie1]

How much is it ? I might have to download it tonite. That's kinda cool...


Had the wife download that app on her touch but sadly haven't even tried it out yet. Time for the alarm upgrade install right now tho...........

[Reitrof]

Yeah...considering I had the damn thing in the house yesterday and dried it out with a hair dryer/silica gel pack.

Think my mechanic will overlook it during the inspection? haha

jeff, what happened to the headlight?

[CTt3P5]

forget what i said about the tails. I am looking at parts for the bike now.

After the TL headlights and a suspension setup, Pro5 mods will be coming to a close

You are too much Tylor....lol Hey man, it's your money dowhatcahlike. And if the TL headlights and suspension are the last that's a nice way to go.


jeff, what happened to the headlight?

At first I thought it was due to the rubber boot partially popping off from all of the wires/rubber washer stuffed in there for the HID kit. Apparently though, the seal is shot from when they were painted. I did buy this set used off of another member and last winter they gave me no problems.

[mazdaspeed777]

Anyone know what the bolt pattern, offset, and width of the OEM 16" P5 wheels are?

[bgibb68]

Anyone know what the bolt pattern, offset, and width of the OEM 16" P5 wheels are?

5x114 offset +50

[mazdaspeed777]

5x114 offset +50

Thanks, that is what I thought they were but just wanted to double check. Does anyone know the width? I guess I could just measure that myself though

[bgibb68]

Thanks, that is what I thought they were but just wanted to double check. Does anyone know the width? I guess I could just measure that myself though

7 inches

[magnumP5]

7 inches
Definitely not 7 inches wide; I guarantee you that. They're either 6 or 6.5 inches wide, I can't remember which. I really want to say stock wheels are 16x6 +50mm with a 5x114.5 or (5x4.5) bolt pattern.

[bgibb68]

Definitely not 7 inches wide; I guarantee you that. They're either 6 or 6.5 inches wide, I can't remember which. I really want to say stock wheels are 16x6 +50mm with a 5x114.5 or (5x4.5) bolt pattern.

maybe i'm thinkin of the 17 i have on mine....my bad....i think it is 6"

[mazdaspeed777]

Definitely not 7 inches wide; I guarantee you that. They're either 6 or 6.5 inches wide, I can't remember which. I really want to say stock wheels are 16x6 +50mm with a 5x114.5 or (5x4.5) bolt pattern.

Actually I just went out in the garage and measured them and from outside edge of the wheel to outside edge of the wheel(tire not included) they are 7-1/8" wide. That might not be where the width of a wheel is measure though, not sure

[Breeegz]

Considering that the stock tire width measurement is 195 (IIRC), I would also say that stock rims are 6". I think you should be measureing the inside of the bead, that should get you closer to 6".

[Sliver5]

stock rims are 6" wide.

[mazdaspeed777]

Considering that the stock tire width measurement is 195 (IIRC), I would also say that stock rims are 6". I think you should be measureing the inside of the bead, that should get you closer to 6".

Yah, I was measuring from the outside of the bead

[DubbyDoo]

pulled the engine and trans out today for the last time :(

[i12drivemyMP5]

Did the mazda alarm upgrade install yesterday without issue, works fine. Guess we'll see how long according to reports.