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    can someone please tell me....

    If you had a choice between a brand new Audi or a brand new Mercedes-Benz, which one would you choose and please explain why... such as Style, Cost, Features, Safety, Performance, handling, 0-60times, quarter mile, warranty, luxury/comfort features, build quality, better line up of models, etc...
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    exhaust question.

    Will my car through a CEL if i remove the precat? I want a new exhaust b/c the one i have is rusted and falling apart, i would like some headers and 1 cat. and new piping (2.25") all the way back to a nice free flowing good sounding muffler. any ideas? suggestions?
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    Can i get....

    Some Advice/questions answered about mazdaspeed....(help) Im really interested in getting a 2003.5 Mazdaspeed (Sunlight silver metallic) and I found a dealer somewhat close to my area and requested a price quote via email and I havent gotten a response. Until he emails me, I was just...
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    How does your insurance comapany...

    How does your insurance company determine if your car is totaled? Or if the car is worth fixing? I ask this b/c I was involved in a wreck today (which wasnt my fault) my car received a large amount of damage to the front end, and both air bags deployed. I wasnt able to talk to my insurance...
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    new shock = new alignment?

    i had a blown shock on the rear drivers side end, and i got it replaced under warranty, but my dealership said a new alignment is not nessacary. I was like WTF? i thought since they replaced a blown rear shock they would have to do a rear end alignment, and if u align the rear then you must do a...
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    Attn. Hiboost.

    I was thinking yesterday that i really want the Hiboost turbo kit, (yes) and i was thinking about how long it would take me to save up the money, and then i thought about a raffle! What if Hiboost held a raffle to give away one of their turbo kits? Of course its like a $4,000 turbo kit just...
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    whats a good head unit...

    ...that plays MP3's and has a good graphical display, 50w X 4 and preouts. any suggestions? Any brands to stay away from? I'm kinda looking at the pioneer 7500. But i want something between the $200- $250 range.
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    tranny fluid... WTF!

    I &ucking hate KS! ! want to change my transmission fluid in my (automatic) '02 protege, i want to change it with either royal purple or redline. but the problem is no one, and i mean no one carries this stuff! I called at least 25+ some diff. auto part stores in 3 different towns/cities and...
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    Anyone know the part numbers for...

    the protege sport exhaust? theres one for the protege 5, and one for the sedan model and the lengths of each axle back exhaust is diff. right? :confused: I tried searching but could not find the part numbers. :( I ask this b/c i have the sport exhaust on my '02 protege sedan and the exhaust...
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    www.softwheels.com

    i did a search and could not find any previous post of this, anyway if you go to the URL (www.softwheels.com) you can download their demo program and they have a # of cars and rims and they have a mp3 and u can change the rims, the color of the car, the darkness of the tinit and u can even lower...
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    would this work? Lol!

    check this site out: http://www.electricsupercharger.com/www-electricsupercharger-com/Autoframe.htm :confused:
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    Concerned about shocks

    okay when installing springs (whatever the kind), is it a good idea to replace the shocks as well? Becasue someone told me the shocks could blow out from lowering my car and that I'd have to buy better performance shocks. Is this true or just a bunch of :bs: Sorry for the dumb question guys...
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    need advise.

    okay i decided I'm going to get the mazda intake and exhaust cam and the high compression 10.7 to 1 pistons, i'm not going turbo b/c too much money and plus i have an auto, i was thinking about trading my car in, but thats not gonna work. so i'll just wait for turbo on my next car. Anyway i was...
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    N/A? or Turbo?

    okay if I don't go with a turbo and I add intake and exhaust cams, with high compression pistons, and a cat back exhaust and I add these items along with my already install Injen CAI and spark plugs and sparcko wires how much hp will I have? It would probably cost me about a grand for cat-back...
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    Young Turbo Enthusiast with some questions

    Young Turbo Enthusiast with some questions :D Im interested in getting Spoolins turbo kit, (plan on getting it in less than 4 months, should have the money by then or a credit card with a really big credit line (sssh) ) either Stage 1 with no intercooler and the shorty manifold or stage 3 kit...
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    turbo kit advice please.

    okay I'm really interested in this turbo kit guys, but what upgrades/ options would you go with? Or do you think i should stick with the stage one kit and forget about intercooler, BOV, etc... what about extra injector's? fuel mangement, etc... i mean at 4.5psi of boost is the ECU going to...
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    question...

    Okay i thought the easier u let air come into your engine (intake, like the Injen CAI or AEM short ram.) and the easier u get the waste to exit (exhaust) the better it is for the engine. Now, what is all this talk about "back pressure," what is it, can somone explain it to me and why is it bad...
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    Wtf???

    I just found out that Ford Motor Company owns mazda, thank god they do not use american parts on our cars! I did not know this, and i don't know if anyone else has posted this but that just blows my mind away, does Ford actually own Mazda or are they in partnership with them or something? Also...
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    How do I get my...

    how do i get the exhaust manifold cover to look this shinny and great in this picture. http://www.wingswest.com/project_images/3/7_l.jpg :D
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    for those of u who installed the AEM by-pass value

    what part of the Injen CAI did you install the by-pass valve on and did you have to cut the pipe? :confused:
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