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    Extremely Unusual Problem with my P5

    Hey all, this one just baffles me... can't figure out what the hell it seems to be. Confirmed last night it wasn't a fluke, it has happened a few times before to me as well... I was driving home last night and nobody was on the highway, so I downshifted to 3rd to really get on it (have turbo...
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    What would a Turbo P5 Project be Without Some Issues? Need Advice

    So this past weekend I converted my N/A p5 into F/I using the stock msp turbo setup and parts from the "thinking of turbocharging your p5?" thread.... (ATP turbo parts/ onlinemazdaparts for oem) Here are my issues/concerns 1) When inserting the oil feed -> turbo fitting, I torqued it a smidge...
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    WTB - Help Me Finish My Turbo P5! FMIC, Piping, BOV, + More!

    UPDATED 4/22 Turbosmart dual port bov (will consider other bovs, thats just my first choice) ADP air diversion panel 3" exhaust, full or in pieces (downpipe back) gt25 exhaust manifold 4 point ladder brace
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    MSP Struts/Spring/Rear Sway Bar + Some Misc Stuff

    Got the msp suspension from a user in Florida on the fb group and never installed because i got a deal on yellowspeed coilovers end links still on front struts and sway bar, will need new end link asking 150 + shipping obo Also have a MSP shift knob. not the best condition ever...
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    WTB MSP Factory Turbo Setup

    UPDATED: ssafc v2 3 pod a pillar aem wideband afr aem boost gauge oil pressure gauge turbosmart dual port bov cai for turbo midpipe catless or turboback exhaust fitted for p5 (must bolt to stock jpipe) misc; rear sway bar clunk fix adjustable front endlinks
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    Exhaust Spring Bolt Studs?

    I have an exhaust leak in my P5 that I've diagnosed to be coming from where my OBX header meets the SLS midpipe Put a new donut gasket on when I installed them both maybe 6 months ago Anyways I went to NAPA and bought the generic studs, springs, washers, and bolts for a mazda. The springs are...
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    yellow speed coilover front camber plate orientation

    problem solved thank you
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    AWR rear sway bar troubles

    Finally AWR sent me my sway bar w/ adjustable rear end links after about a month of waiting so that I can get the install process moving along on them and yellow speed coilovers.. I realized once I opened the package that AWR included a nicely highlighted piece of paper stuck in there that told...
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    Protege5 Rebuild - Help me work out the kinks!

    The time has finally come to take my protege5 to the level I have wanted it to be since I purchased it last summer. Some things take time, and great things take even longer. I have done a little work to my cage so far, but nothing major. I plan on completely "rebuilding" this car, obviously the...
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    Suspension upgrade concerns

    This week I'll be getting tokico blue struts and msp racing beat springs in the mail along with a msp racing beat rear sway bar I bought them used and am planning on installing them this weekend first off, i have ASA AR1 17" rims and am running 215/45/17 tires, should i expect rubbing with...
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    hatch key strip trim removal?

    hey everybody I'm about to plastidip this piece and I can't get it off for the life of me it is on the exterior of the hatch where you put a key to open it. I removed the two 10mm bolts and now it is loose but is held in by plastic clips. I feel like if I pull any harder I will break them or...
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    Thinking about upgrading exhaust and suspension

    so I've been saving up and have the funds to upgrade my suspension and exhaust of the lovely little p5... I have searched around a lot and narrowed down what I am looking for, so this post is just asking for your guy's input, tips, or advice and guidance! exhaust- I already have an ebay...
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    Zack Mac's P5

    Hey everybody, this is my 2003 Protege5, daily driver, student budget, and an ongoing project... hope you all enjoy! http://s1282.photobucket.com/user/ziggitymig/library/protege5 ^ that is my photobucket where I upload way more pictures than are in this thread. check it out! Here's...
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    A Few Quick Questions

    I've done searching and have found most of the answers, however there are a few that I could not get a clear enough response, and I am also looking for some of your guys' preferences! I'm 2 seconds away from ordering my HIDs from DDM Tuning..just stuck at the checkout 1) Is the difference...
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    datum 1 rear tow hook

    hey all for sale is a datum 1 rear tow hook (silver) taken off of my old MSP and I figured it would be out of place on my current p5 very nice touch and very nice condition to most cars!
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    Polyurethane Bushings... really worth it?

    I'm really close to ordering a TWM Short Shifter (their site has it for $150, if anybody knows one used or cheaper let me know!) After looking around a while on the forums I see a division of people who swear by the Polyurethane Bushings and those who say they don't notice a difference. They're...
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    short shifter preferences?

    Planning on placing my order for a short shifter today... I didn't realize how many different makes there were. Basically they all seem pretty much the same to me, with differences based upon preference. Just wondering about quality ones you guys have in yours, so far megan racing or TWM has...
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    is this guide already out?

    I'm going to do the "big 3 upgrade" to my p5 this weekend or sometime soon, as well as run wire to my amp in the hatch. My 1/0 gauge copper wire finally came in from KnuKonceptz, which seems to be very good quality wire from what I see. After looking around on the forums a little bit, I haven't...
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    Alternator, 2nd Battery, Big 3 Upgrade...

    hey all been thinking about upgrading my sound system (complete makeover) and realized i need to upgrade some other components of my vehicle first... i have a 2003 mazda protege5 thinking about the following -high output alternator -big 3 upgrade (not sure what gauge/how much wiring to buy)...
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    WTB- Protege5 Hood

    Can be new or used Need this ASAP! OEM/stock/carbon fiber/ whatever type of hood you have! Let me know I'll buy any hood I just need one asap! Thanks
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