Search results

  1. B

    Longer windshield wipers than stock sizes?

    I am wondering if any of you ever got longer windshield wipers for your Protege5's Stock sizes are: driver 21" passenger 19" rear 14" I am thinking about going 1-2" longer to get more wiper coverage. Or is this a bad idea?
  2. B

    Bigger size tire recommendations. 205/55/16 ok??

    I currently have 205/50/16 Yokohama S-Drives on stock rims but want a change of feel for my next set. I want something that will last longer and ride smoother for passenger comfort. So I'm thinking about going with some 205/55/16's. I will probably will lose some handling but hope the...
  3. B

    Doral Tires???

    Local tire shop giving me a good deal on these Doral Tires. Anyone have any experience with them? I can't find anything on the internet... The one in particular that is being offered to me is the Doral SDL50A 205/50-16 ..
  4. B

    Oil Filter Removal on P5

    How hard is to remove the oil filter coming from the top of the P5 engine (from under the hood)? And if doing it this way, what special removal tools are suggested... added info: Reason why I ask is because my bro just bought one of those Oil Evacuator/Extractor things.. He says he doesnt have...
  5. B

    need new battery, headlight bulbs, & brakes?

    my 2002 protege5 now has 70k miles. battery is now weak, i had it charged twice, but i had to jump start like 5 times already. one of my low-beam bulbs went out a month ago and then i noticed the other side went out last night. my brake warning light is on, since im at 70k miles, is that a...
  6. B

    Looking for a reputable body shop in San Diego

    Can someone recomment me to a trusted body shop repair center in San Diego? I scrapped the front right part of my car (bumper and above the wheels) against a wall when I overturned :(
  7. B

    Sound deadening doors with mat

    Okay I just received my raamat bxt this past week. I was about to go right on in and install them in my doors. But I want to do this right the first time, can someone give me any tips or show me pics of the proper way to apply them? I did see a couple of pics around the forums. I see that...
  8. B

    My Eclipse Amp

    I have a PA5422 4 channel amp. Does anyone know if it is stable to bridge two channels together at 2 Ohms? And how many watts that would probably produce? Also if anyone knows where I can get a manual for my amp online? Below are the specs: PA5422: 4/3/2 Channel Power Amplifier with...
  9. B

    Installation costs by pro

    I'm thinking of having a professional finish my car audio system installation. I have all the equipment (deck, speakers, amp, wires). I learned alot from this board how to install my own stuff, but I just don't have the time anymore and the resources (proper tools, garage, etc) to finish it...
  10. B

    Do you trust car audio/alarms shops to do your installations?

    One of the main reasons why I try to do my own installs, is not because I don't trust other people won't do a good job. It's because I get paranoid that the installer would set my car up and tell an outside accomplice of what's in my car and how to break into it. Does anyone feel the same...
  11. B

    Help! Amp stopped working

    Well I finally was able to install my brand new Eclipse PA5422 amp over the past weekend. It was working fine until last night while I was driving, it just stopped working. When I got home around midnight, I busted out my flashlight so I can check out the amp. I saw that the power light...
  12. B

    Where to place component crossovers?

    I am wondering where exactly inside the door I should place my component's crossover. I have some Alpine Type X (SPX-177A, not 2004 model) crossovers and these suckers are huge.
  13. B

    Clarion ProAudio DXZ645MP Headunit

    I would like to hear opinions about this model or about Clarion head units in general (sound quality, build, reliability, fm tuner, etc). I haven't heard much about Clarion's and their brand reputation. Here's a link from Crutchfield for the DXZ645MP...
  14. B

    Rear Door Speaker Mounting Height for P5

    I was wondering if there would be a problem putting back the P5 rear door panel when installing speakers with pretty tall mounting heights. I have a Pioneer Pioneer TS-A1670R (http://www.crutchfield.com/S-QjYmuZfy5lS/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=52000&id=essential_info&i=130TSA1670) and the tweeter...
  15. B

    Newbie Amp Questions

    Okay everyone, I got my head unit, I got my door speakers, and recently just got my sub. Now I need the final piece to my audio system, the AMP! I've tried to browse as much as I could through older posts of this forum, and I've gained alot of knowledge. But I still some have questions... :D...
  16. B

    Tri-Way capibilities on Amps

    Tri-Way capability on Amps I understand that you can put a 2 channel amp into a "tri-Way" mode using some sort of adapter/crossover. Has anyone use this mode before? How does the power actually get divided up?
  17. B

    Clarion APA450 Amp

    what do you guys think of this amp? http://www.crutchfield.com/S-1dLtjJbSi2K/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?s=0&cc=01&i=020APA450&g=120&search=clarion+amp would 100watts be enough to push a sub?
  18. B

    WTB: used stock dunlop 195/50/16 tire

    Wondering if anyone has an extra stock tire. I just need one. Thanks
  19. B

    Looking for stock P5 tire

    Wondering if anyone in the San Diego area has an extra stock tire they would like to get rid of. I just need one Dunlop SP 5000 195-50-16 tire.
  20. B

    XTC 5"x7" Speaker Baffles

    One of the guys from crutchfield is trying to sell me one of these. Are they recommended and do the job? http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?i=237XT572
Back