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    Just Plasti-Dipped the 5's wheels

    When/if you do decide to remove it you will have a hard time, as the 3 coats will be very thin, as you said you only used 11/2 cans. I used almost 3 1/4 cans, about 6-7 coats and managed to get large pieces at a time off.
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    Rattling in the Rear, thought was fixed....

    Have you checked your rear wing? There are 4 nuts that need tightening.
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    Need HELP figure out how to get it started!

    Post in the Protege5 sub forum. This is the Mazda5 (van) sub.
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    any news on 2017/2018 Mazdaspeed 3?

    So so so sad(sad2)
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    Snow... it happend

    NO. That would be 5% difference and is not recommended by any manufacturer. 5% of 60km/hr is 3km/hr which seems small til you get a ticket. Sorry, I just remembered you're allowed radar detectors in AB.(Arrrggh jealous) Tires: A small tutorial: The first # is the width in milimeters, the second...
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    Thoughts on 3rd gen MS3?

    http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wCBy0__6sDI/hqdefault.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v%3DwCBy0__6sDI&h=360&w=480&tbnid=fnR6bwmdRjNKtM:&docid=Xsp0Sg6Ohw-iAM&ei=qDZWVpfWCIuy-QHUhL7QAQ&tbm=isch&ved=0ahUKEwiXyvyb0KzJAhULWT4KHVSCDxoQMwgvKAEwAQ Talking with a...
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    Snow... it happend

    Also wanted to add that when my abs went it was due to a sensor. It wasn't too much to repair IIRC.
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    Snow... it happend

    Cheap insurance against winter disasters, IMHO Seconded.Have saved me when other people can't stop and i just drive away. Those are very close to original specs for speedo accuracy, and since a touch narrower will "cut" into snow a bit better.
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    Snow... it happend

    Found these with a quick Kijiji search http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/edmonton/winter-tires/1119066282?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true Rims are usually around 50$/per wheel Winter Tires are my gospel. :)
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    Snow... it happend

    Yes, but.....if you went with the 195/60r15 you would end up going 2% faster than indicated. So in km's, at 60km/hr you're actually going 61.2km/hr. not enough to notice, unless you always try to go 10km/hr over speed limit to not get photo radar ticket(here in MB they trigger at 12km/hr over...
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    Snow... it happend

    No. I ran IIRC 195/60r15 or maybe 195/55r15 with steelies and all stock setup. They will be cheaper, and more available than that silly stock size,just double check that they(rims) clear the brakes. If you want to compare https://tiresize.com/calculator/
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    rh inner wheel well

    ooops for the P5 meant this http://www.ebay.com/itm/Die-Stamped-Weld-In-Style-Rear-Wheel-Arch-Panel-for-Rust-Repair-on-Rear-Fender-/111664621768
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    rh inner wheel well

    do you mean this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Die-Stamped-Weld-In-Style-Rear-Wheel-Arch-Panel-for-Rust-Repair-on-Rear-Fender-/171723196538
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    Snow... it happend

    I wish I'd kept my 02 P5 cause with winter tires it was a fun winter car. Get a set of winters, find some on kijiji or craigslist, and accept the rust. Or sell to me:)
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    Suspension knocking in front

    Well, the new CS sway bar is in. No more clunking and squeaking, which was getting older in the cold weather. It was most likely the bushings, but I'm glad I swapped out the whole thing. Now just can't wait for the spring and dry roads to see how it really feels. And also to swap the rear sway bar.
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    Suspension knocking in front

    I changed the sway bar end links last weekend. Had to cut one out but otherwise not too difficult. Unfortunately clunking noise did not go away and now that its colder, ther is a squeaking/rubbing noise. I suspect the new links are now causing the bushings to really show their wear, so i plan on...
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    Heated seats shorting?

    So the dealer wants 300$ for a new heating element and 200$ to install. I can get an aftermarket installed for 250$ but they cant use existing wiring or switch. Too cold to rip apart seat myself (ironic i know) so i guess ill do without this winter til i can get at it next spring. Just gotta...
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    Heated seats shorting?

    Passenger seat is fine. I'll try and get a look under the seat tomorrow and check the fuses. It did work fine last winter, and yes i am out of warranty. Isn't that usually when things go? :) thanks
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    Heated seats shorting?

    I turned on my seats tonight for the first time this winter, on the lowest setting it got really hot really quick under my right cheek. Turned it off quick, then noticed a burnt smell. Has anyone had this issue and is there anything I could look for or fix myself? Not looking forward to...
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    Suspension knocking in front

    Noob mechanic here. I'm having similar clunking from front and maybe rear as well on slow speed bumps. Anyone got any pics of the sway bar and bushings. I want to start with easiest to change and move on from there. I have 2010 speed3. Just changed rmm in hopes some noise was from that. Thanks
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