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    OEM stereo reprogram

    My wife's 5 stereo died. That said,I just want to replace it with an OEM(used) unit. I have found them in stock at several places but a few vendors mention that it may need "dealer reprogramming". I assume this is some sort of built in anti theft. Can anyone tell me more about this? Is it just...
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    2006+ Mazda5 Maintenance Tasks: Do It Yourself

    I don't know of this has been covered here but it is worth mentioning. My wife has had her 5 for almost 5 years and 100k and I have done every oil change. The first thing I did was take a cut off wheel on the dremel and open that hole on the splash guard that is next to the filter(the hole for...
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    Help needed: How to remove front strut

    I just did front struts on the wife's 5 yesterday. The steering knuckle that grabs the struts can be a pita. I got it as low as I could with a board and sledge(pounding the board on the knuckle)Then, with one bolt still loosely attached at the top and plenty of penetrating oil on the strut, I...
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    Anyone with bronze wheels on their 2?

    Shaoq, that is good info. I am aware that the differences in sizes that we are talking about are pretty small. Since I am not currently shopping for tires I may reconsider sizes later. However,I am not really looking at it from a mpg standpoint as much as I am looking for a compromise of...
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    Post Pics of your Mazda2 / Demio

    I dont have my windows tinted yet. I think when I search for a shop to tint the windows I will see if the will do the tail lights too.
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    Post Pics of your Mazda2 / Demio

    Anyone have any info on how to make your tail lights completely red like this?
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    Anyone with bronze wheels on their 2?

    That is good info. I use to run 205's back in the day on my old Integra Type-R. That raises a question. Will I be able to run my stock 185's on a 7in wheel? I only have 3200 miles on this car and would like to use the oem tires until they need replacing. Andres, that looks AWESOME.
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    Anyone with bronze wheels on their 2?

    I look forward to seeing that. That is the same set up I am looking at. I bought this car as a commuter since I have a long daily drive. That said, I am not looking to ever go wider than a 195 and have to run tires that I can get reasonable mileage out of so I think a x7 +35 works best for my...
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    Anyone with bronze wheels on their 2?

    Awesome. Thanks. What size and offset are those?
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    Anyone with bronze wheels on their 2?

    Rodrigo, lets see it!!!
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    Anyone with bronze wheels on their 2?

    I have been looking through all of the picture and wheel threads and couldn't find any 2's with bronze wheels. I just got a white 2012 sport and have been looking at bronze 15x7 +35 Team dynamics or bronze 15x7 +36 6UL's.
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    02' MP5 Auto tranny service question.

    I recently "inherited" my wife's Mazda Protege 5 after purchasing her a new Mazda5.That said,the car has 152k on it and the ATF has never been changed.Everything else on the car has been maintained well. This is where you guys come in,can someone help me sort through the nonsense.I spoke to the...
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    MSP owners...what firearms do you own or carry at work?

    Yeah,if you look in front of the "hood" there used to be two trees there too.A chain saw is slightly faster but buckshot is much more fun. Wagon,what type of set up are you doing with the 500?I use a Rem 870 for my home defense gun.I think I have found the perfect set up for a HD shotgun.I will...
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    MSP owners...what firearms do you own or carry at work?

    Here are a few pics of some of my favorite shotguns I own. with the 20rd drum Here is a video of 20rds of Federal Flight controlled 00buck being fired into a 2004 Cobra hood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysfuwV45YxA My rifle
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    MS3/MPS Headlights installed on Protege5 WITH H7 H.I.D.s and NOT H4.... =)

    Is there any specific brand or seller on Ebay that is recommended to get the sedan headlights from? Thanks for the pics and write up.
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    1/4 Mile Times

    They all aren't.His is a 5.0 Cobra.Those didn't run as well as the newer ones. My 99' went 13.70's stock.It went 12.20's@113with a solid axle conversion/gears,CAI,xpipe and catback(on sticky tires).
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