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    byebye msp

    well i always loved this car, still do. traded in this afternoon on an 04 Jetta GLI 1.8t. Im very very pleased with the new car. i got 13,900 for my 03 spicy msp with 17k on the odo. I think i got a little more cuz the VW dealer i went to also sells mazda. North Penn VW/Mazda in North Wales PA...
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    make guages brighter

    okay, i bought these crappy "super bright" bulbs from pepboys. Anyway i want to make my tach speedo and etc. guages illuminate brighter. How can this be achieved?
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    what to expect

    what should i expect as trade in value for my 03 orange speed, i have 16k miles no body or interior damage, exhuast and tinted windows. I also have new tires and brakes. I have checked other resources but i was just wondering what you guys thought. Also what is a NEW msp going for these days...
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    Hahah

    I went to the scoobie dealer today to look at the 05 STi. Why do u ask? becuase i am sick of the warranty issues with this car and it seems like everything that can go wrong goes wrong. I have been to 3 dealers to fix the same problem and none will cover it. So i decided I would like to try to...
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    KVR brake pads

    I think i am going to order them today. Anyone else have them? how are they. I read a post earlier when i searched and it stated that they were wearing uneven and not touching the whole rotor? Anyone else have this problem? Are there other options out there besides OEM and the KVR pads? And...
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    Creeking and squeekin again!!!

    Okay, well where to begin, checked some other threads but didnt answer my ?. So a few days ago i noticed this weird creeking coming from the rear of my car. Cant tell if its the brakes or the suspension or the bushings or what. If you have had this problem you KNOW what i am talkin about. Its...
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    question about plugs. Already searched

    Okay, im boosting 10 psi with Dp and exhuast 2.5", injen, and greddy type s. Sooo... I want to get the colder plugs to be safe and to improve response and smoothness. Sorry if that sounds dumb. So from what ive read the BKR7E is not the best choice. Okay now i know we have platinum plugs stock...
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    HELP,, problems with MBC

    OKay today we put in my mbc and did mach 3.5's BOV install i used a greddy type S, sounds mean (post clips later). Main prob is, the MBC is connected right but no matter where i turn the screw to it doesnt make a difference. It boosts to like 20 psi. I only want 10. WTF. and questions or answers...
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    need help installing MBC

    OKay there are two spots to put hoses in on the MBC. Where do they go. Simple question. What do i have to tap into. Thanks. PLease help!
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    Thinkin about apex boost controller

    Okay first concern, i have read about the complexity of this unit. Is it very hard to install? Has anyone on this board used it. Is it even compatible with the MSP or should i just go with the profec b spec 2 or maybe even an mbc. Thanks, Jon
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    blow off valve adaptor

    Where can i get an adaptor flange like the one for the eclipse for the HKS ssq bov.. So i can do the bov install on stock pipes like in this thread. http://mazdamp3.com/vbb230/showthread.php?t=47267&page=1&pp=15
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    is it my boost gauge?

    Okay i have an autometer ultralite boost gauge, quesstion is, when the car is off the needle sits at 1 psi, when in at WOT it levels off to 8 psi. So my real question is...Am i actually boosting 8 psi or 7, should i subtract 1 psi becuz of this? hope that makes sense. Jon
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    Nitto Tires

    Okay, well i am still tire shopping, i came very close to buying the bridgestone potenza s03 from tirerack.com for 168 dollars each! a little spendy. Id like to spend less so i decided to look around some more. No matter where i go i cant find any solid reviews on tires i look at. Anyway i was...
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    Your opinions, exp please

    Okay anyone with a msp and a system. You know that heat shield above the muffler attached to teh underside of the car. I have an aftermarket exhaust and there is a good 5 inches of space between the muffler and the shield. Question is i got out of my car today while it was still running with the...
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    damnit

    I just got my bridgestone potenza SO3s. So im headed to work and there are all these god awful craters in the street from this past season that havent been repaired. I know exactly where they all are. So im crusin at about 70 and BAM! im like holy crap, So i pull over and i hear...
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    Where to get pistons and rods and such

    If i were to get stronger pistons and rods, would it be safer to run higher boost? Also where can i get titanium springs and retainers. Should i sleeve the block? Alot of questions. Also how much do u think this would cost. And are there better cams out there?>
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    cold air vs. warm air

    yea wow, i took my buddy for a drive in my car for the first time since i got it. well what a dissapointment, it was about 70 degrees and humid tonight, the acceleration felt like poooop. the car felt like it lost 50 hp! the other night it was about 35 degrees and it pulled like a champ. I cant...
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    What tires to buy?!!??!

    Okay well a bit of a dillema. I want to get something that is going to last longer then the OEM tires but something that will not lose any of the awsome feel of the reo40. Any suggestions, kind of a vauge question but i think u know what i mean. Thanks!
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    had an accident

    well not in my MSP, but my moms ford focus! So im driving going the speed limit and there is this sharp turn, so i hit the brakes like normal to slow down....cept nothing happens, im like s*** im gonna run over this curb! So i pull the e brake all but too late, i run over the curb and broke the...
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    Put my exhaust on

    Okay well i was sick of lookin at vendor products so i went my own route. I just did a full custom job new s pipe back. 2.75 inch piping 2.75 inch random tech hi flow to a magnaflow race muffler with 2.75 inch inlet and outlet ss piping and a 6 inch (yup) tip. Sounds mean as hell subtle but...
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