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    Free protege 5 parts

    Sorry if I am posting in the wrong place ..... I didn't see a protege5 parts for sale forum .... Anyhoo, I have a stock cat back with like 1000 miles on it ... if anyone wants to pick it up (free) at 90815, please let me know ... also, I have an aem short cai with 130,000 miles on it, still...
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    how to replace "plastic tape" around window on rear door

    see pics ... there appears to be rust bubbles under the "plastic tape" which surrunds the window on my rear door ... how do i fix this ? i assume tht the "plastic tape" will need to be removed in order to fix the rust ? after the rust is fixed, i assume i will need to replace the...
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    Protege5 - last of the fun parts - from smokin deals to FREE in SoCal

    Gotta start cleaning out the garage These parts are FREE if you can pick them up from me in SoCal Eibach pro kit spring set .... $230 original price - was $115 obo Stock rims with falken auto x tires well used .... was 25 obo each - I got these for auto-X, because they are lighter than...
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    Protege5 fun parts - sure low price sale

    I will post pics of all as soon as able .... The list: SOLD ... AWR - jet hot coated stainless header $500+ original price - $200 obo I have dyno posted on forum ... SOLD ... AWR - 21 mm rear sway bar ... 100 obo Eibach pro kit spring set .... $230 original price - $115 obo SOLD ... NIB...
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    cds stuck in six disc changer

    help! how do i get my cds out of the oem six disc changer? (eject button does not work anymore)
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    Replacing Radiator Grill

    2003 P5 ... .. in order to replace the radiator grill, the FSM states that the front bumper must be removed Is this true ? ... or can it be replaced without removing the front bumper ?
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    SMOG legal Turbo Kit

    Is there a SMOG legal P5 turbo Kit available for California Residents ? ( "CARB" legal)
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    Under Engine Plastic Panels + Paint Codes

    1) What are they actually called ? (the large black plastic panels located under the engine compartment, which protect the engine compartment from road debris) 2) Part Numbers ? How do I find them ? ... I have a Mazda Motorsports account, but I can't seem to find these panels in...
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    VICs Problem AGAIN, after recall repair done ?

    So ... my engine was replaced, by Mazda, under warranty ! (long block) at 30K miles, due to VICS butterfly in cylinder. At the time, the delaership said they fixed the VICS screw problem, and it will never be a problem again. 50K miles later, this morning, my wife and I were driving to work...
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    How to mount my compressor ?

    Couldn't find a better place to post this ... How do I mount a 60 Gallon Air compressor in my garage ? 1) Drill 5/8 or 1/2 inch x 3 inch deep holes with Masonry bit 2) Fill half way with epoxy (? what type) ? 3) install threaded stud, let set overnight, then bolt down compressor ...
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    MP3 intake into P5 ?

    Forgive my slightly limited knowledge: I thought I read that the MP3 intake does not have VTCS or VICS (?) ??? Which (or both ?) is true ? If I wanted to toss the stock P5 intake, could I just replace it with a MP3 intake ? Instant more power and no VTCS (or VICS ?) ???
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    Another Odd ? Technical Question

    It was F'n VICS or VTCS !!!!! Twice I've had it happen, after VERY hard driving: The gap on the #4 plug has closed up and caused a misfire. A friend who is an ALMS mechanic and has been a race mechanic for close to twenty years told me that I was probably getting detonation, causing high...
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    Diff Installer in LA

    Still trying to find a reputable, knowledgeable, experienced shop in LA/OC. Does nobody on this site have any shops to recommend in the LA/OC area ???? Has anyone had a diff install done in the LA/OC area ????
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    Clutch Selection and Maybe Turbo Q's

    I've searched and read a bit already ..... Anybody with a Spec Stage 2 clutch ? Is driveability any different than stock clutch ? I'm deciding between Spec Stage 1 or 2 .... P5 is currently NA, and I expect to add a MAM Sleeper Kit in the future ... ...hehehehe ... Will I be happy...
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    Clutch (and LSD) Maybe ?

    28K (hard) miles, clutch is now slipping a little bit on the P5 when it's a cold morning in SoCal Do ya' think I need a new clutch ? ...or just an adjustment ? If I need a new clutch, I'm gonna add the Mazdaspeed Limited Slip at the same time .... I saw the post on "exactly what I need to...
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    Mazdaspeed (Not Mazdaspeed Protege) Struts on P5 ?

    Anybody know if the Mazdaspeed adjustable struts from Mazda Motorsports will fit on a P5 ? P/Ns - QBG5-34-900, QBG5-34-700 4-Way adjustable Fronts QBG5-28-900, and QBG5-28-700 5-Way adjustable Rears I cross posted this in the suspension forum also ..... (because people...
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    Mazdaspeed (Not Mazdaspeed Protege) Struts on P5 ?

    Anybody know if the Mazdaspeed adjustable struts from Mazda Motorsports will fit on a P5 ? P/Ns - QBG5-34-900, QBG5-34-700 4-Way adjustable Fronts QBG5-28-900, and QBG5-28-700 5-Way adjustable Rears I'm gonna cross post this in Motorsports forum also ..... (because...
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    Which JIC Coilover ?

    Which JIC Coilover should I get ? JIC FLT-A1 or JIC FLT-A2 ? Our P5 is primarily freeway (commuting) driven, some autoXing, and quite a lot of very brisk mountain driving. I've got Eibach ProKit springs on stock dampers right now. Didn't seem to change ride quality very much from stock...
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    Parts Q's

    (help) I want to buy some parts from Mazdaspeed, just having a hard time finding the part numbers. Can anyone give me the part numbers for the following: 1) Mazdaspeed Protege Limited Slip Differential 2) 2nd O2 sensor for 2003 P5 Thanks All !
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    Quebecie P5s

    I was just up in Quebec for the Defi St Agathe Rally . . . (wrc) Dang, there's sure a lot of P5s, Proteges, and 3's running around up there ! Any guess why there seems to be so many more Mazdas up there than in SoCal ?
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