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    2nd gear tranny noise

    Issues with my MSP transmission. When engages in 2nd gear, begins to make chirping/knocking sound (like when you put a playing card in a bicycle spoke) as you drive. As the vehicle accelerates and gains speed, the sound gets louder and more rapid. No power loss or change is felt. When you...
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    Vibrations at highway speed

    Had my diff, clutch and flywheel replaced a few weeks ago. Since that day i have more vibrations through the steering wheel, especially at highway speeds (60-80mph). Also, When i let off the throttle i hear a spinning sound that slowly slows down when in neutral and speeds up with higher speeds...
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    Lsd

    I blew my LSD the other day (stock one with 55000) and now am trying to determine which revised & welded one to buy, if there is any difference between the ones at each of these shops. Crossover Auto http://*************.com/mazdaspeed7.htm - $685 Street Unit http://www.street...
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    Cigarette Lighter/Adapter Died - need help

    my cigarette lighter/adapter wont provide any power to plugin devices anymore. i have not been able to locate any fuses for it to check. i am not sure where to start on narrowing the issue, any help appreciated, thanks!
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    Rotated upper strut - now I have more positive camber?

    I rotated my upper struts on the front of my car to now look like this: Before my alignment was: Front left -1.2 Front right -1.4 Now (different shop) it is recorded at: Front left -0.8 Front right -1.2 WTF?! Am i the only one who received the reverse effect of this instead of obtaining...
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    MSP - Mods/Auto-X Advice

    Just want to see what everyone thinks i should do with my MSP over winter. Three options: 1.) sell it and get an e46 M3 - haha, cant blame me for looking! 2.) leave it as it (close to maxxed) for STX autocross and keep it a few more years 3.) add front mount and a couple more goodies and...
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    Adding more negative camber to stock struts?

    Does anyone know how to adjust the stock front struts to squeeze out additional negative camber? Someone tried to explain to me to elongate the top bolt towards the inside and back a little, but i wasn't following the description that well.
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    235-40-17

    People who are running 235-40-17 tires on the stock offset on the MSP, where, if any, does the rubbing occur? does it rub the struts at all?
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    Need Help! Removing rear trailing arm bushings.

    I have been going to town on the rear trailing arm bushings and have done nothing but shredded rubber all over the place. i bought these as a stock replacement. http://corksport.com/store/large/1wvns/99p-suspension_misc/Pedders_Rear_Trailing_Arm_Bushing_Kit.html There looks to be a metal...
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    Pulstar Spark Plugs - Yay or nay?!

    http://www.pulstarplug.com/ , anyone know anything about these?
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    MSP - Reducing Understeer

    I am trying to find parts to help me reduce Auto-X understeer at the track. Currently i only have a set of ground control coilovers on the car and am runnig 215-45-17 potenza reo-40's. I am considering a thicker upper strut bar and getting as lower tie brace bar. also i want to get new sway bar...
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    Local news clip on our first Auto X

    Yay! The MSP made an appearance. Little bit in, you see me launching my Grey MSP at the beginning of the course. Fun fun! http://www.ketv.com/video/11401589/index.html
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    Specs on the 2001 Mazdaspeed Familia

    Does anyone have information of if the Mazdaspeed Familia is any different than the MP3 or the Protege? Forza 2 listed this car on the Asian list and I can't google much about it. Thanks!
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    New amp - need a direct replacement.

    What amps can i use as a direct replacement to the stock amp in the stock location? Thanks!
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    Stock stereo w/ JL 8w0 blows fuse. Help.

    A while ago my sub/amp stopped working so I replaced the stereo fuse under the hood and they started working just fine again. Now I tried replacing that fuse again because the sub/amp don't power up and every time i turn on the radio, it pops that fuse. I tried like three times in a row and...
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    Sub/Amp help

    I'm all stock stereo minus JL-Audio 8in sub. The sub cut out yesterday, and upon looking at the amp, there are no lights lit at all on the amp. I think I remember there being either a red or green triangular light on the amp. If this is the case, its my amp thats the problem. How do I know if it...
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    Holy big air batman... Rally Wreck.

    http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3bf80467-f474-40c6-a6d9-27b08c27e218.htm
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    Winter Tires w/ Lowered Suspension

    hrm, any lowered MSP's have issues rubbing with winter tires on? i have 205-55-16 steelies and dunlops and am thinking about around an overall 1.8in drop.
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    MSP Caliper same as stock Protege caliper?

    MSP Caliper same as stock Protege caliper on the front wheels?
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    New car suggestions - poll

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