P5 owner's

[Chef]

Come on P5 owner's let start this section up, show the rest of the community we are still strong.

[StreetUnitMike]

How about we see some pics of your car in this section?
With updates about your current and future mods.

[Raider]

there are a lot of P5s, let's see em!!

[L8R]

I'm still alive :D

[Raider]

again, welcome, L8R!

[amsgator]

I'm here...i think. I need to get new pics taken, hopefully I can get some this weekend.

[NvigR8]

I'm new, but I'm here. I'll get some pics up later.

[sotoracing]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2455000-2455999/2455545_64.jpg (http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=000000&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2455000-2455999/2455545_64_full.jpg)http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2455000-2455999/2455545_43.jpg (http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=000000&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/2455000-2455999/2455545_43_full.jpg)Here is mine,some of you have see it. And yes is a hood scoop!!!!!!! lol.I need to get more updated pics.

[amsgator]

does anyone know if the fog light beams can be angled? one of my friends said he thinks there is a plate in the housing to change where the beam reflects. anyone done this or know anything about it?

[Tengo]

yeah if u look up real close you will see a lil housing over the bulb which only lets the fog light face down u know, u have to take yur bumper off to get to the fogs, and wehen u do, pop the bulb out temporaliy and just stick your finger in there a move the lil hpusing up so now the bulb is fully exposed!

[amsgator]

yeah if u look up real close you will see a lil housing over the bulb which only lets the fog light face down u know, u have to take yur bumper off to get to the fogs, and wehen u do, pop the bulb out temporaliy and just stick your finger in there a move the lil hpusing up so now the bulb is fully exposed!

i can get to the fogs w/o takin the bumper off :) i did it to change the stock bulbs to yellow. but i'll check that out b/c mine are shining on the ground too much. thanks!

[Raider]

Yup, angle can be adjusted up there, gator

[amsgator]

yea i was talkin to reynoldsrobbie and i am gonna do that this weekend sometime. maybe i'll have sarah do it for me. lol

[Tengo]

take some before and after pics of how it makes a diff. ok buddy

[GMalatrasi]

I'm here... As for mods: Present ones are on the left of my sig and the main future one is on the right.

Edit: Wait I have to update my sig.

[Chef]

:radar:

[bigj884]

ill post some recent pics in few days or so...gotta wash the car down 1st

[amsgator]

threw a effin CEL today. joy!!!! wtf cud it be!?!?! guess i get to get up early b4 work and go have it read

[Raider]

Well, you have a header, possibly that is throwing it. Or, it is the cause of the weird noise, squeak, rattle odidty you have had forever.

[amsgator]

it was the 02 sensor.... it said

DTC (Codes)
P0140
O2 Sensor CKT No Activity
(Bank 1 Sensor 2)

DTC Pending (Codes)
No Faults Detected

so is the sensor screwed and i need a new one? the CEL didnt pop back on on the way home, so i am guessing it will take another 100 or so miles for it to come back on

[Raider]

Probably need to drill the non-fouler out more around the O2 sensor.

[amsgator]

it took like a thousand miles to throw it, kinda weird. what can you use to clean it? maybe it's clogged like jeg thought his was.

[Raider]

Doubt it is clogged. I have no idea waht to use, as the chemical might damage it. I say Seafoam it!!

[amsgator]

got a >?< does running the a/c make the engine temp cooler? my engine temp today was cooler than normal and it was the first time a really ran the a/c continuously since its hot as hell here right now!!! so i was j/w. gues it's better than OVERheating<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->
P.S. no CEL back on in 250 miles. hope i didnt just jynx myself

[Raider]

It puts more of a strain on the engine when compressing, it shouldn't make it colder. The dash gauge is not always 100% dead on. Get a temp gauge, it is probably running the same.

[amsgator]

well i adjusted my exhaust as best i could, i only have one thing left to try before i replace the front muffler hanger w/ the stock one. i have about 3-3.5 mm of clearance of the pipe and the chassis body above the crossmember. how much does it expand when hot? i'm hoping this will be enough http://www.mazdas247.com:8080/smilies/frown.gif anyone know about how much the pipe expands?

[PurrfectAngel]

3-3.5 mm is way too close:( cause it moves around when driving eh.

I think it's 20mm but don't quote me on it.

Note if you can't get much more clearance which is often the case with performance exhausts make sure you put some good heat wrap on it.

[Chef]

She is right it has to be closer to 20mm...!

[amsgator]

i didnt even have 20mm w/ my stock hangers. it may be more, it's not quite a cm though, not sure i just eyeballed it. the katboy hangers keep it from moving around, it just vibrates so if it is too close it will vibrate against the chassis, it's not a bang or clunk it just rubs and vibrates.

[amsgator]

i doubt i'll be able to get the kb hangers off, so idk how i am gonna get the heat wrap on it...and where to get it from?

[amsgator]

She is right it has to be closer to 20mm...!

dont u have the racing beat? will u take a picture of yours where the pipe goes above the rear crossmember so i can see how close it is to the chassis above the pipe?

[Chef]

When i get home i will take a picture of mine for ya. However I have to say mine was made from the MP3 exhaust not the actual P5 RB exhaust.

[amsgator]

o. hm... it doesnt rub all the time which is why i think any little bit will help. it hits around 3300 rpms when the engine and all is hot and sometimes it hits at idle, but it's not a contant thing. if i'm not between 3200-3600 rpms and not at idle it doesnt vibrate and crap and doesnt make the noise either. :(

here is a picture of mine. i cant figure out why it is so close...why such a big difference?? :(

[Raider]

AARON. Did you install the rear motor mount to resolve the problem with your engine being all out of whack? If not, get it done, then work on the exhaust more.

[amsgator]

if i had 100 dollars to drop i would. until then i have to do what i can. a motor mount wouldnt make the exhaust go lower, if anything it would raise it since it supports it more upright. so, waiting on pics Chris. thx

[RareAJ]

Hey I am thinking of getting Rota Grid or Rota SDX wheels for the black p5. probably in a gun metal color any suggestions/ideas?

[Raider]

2 totally off topic posts....

OK Aaron. Your mount is fooked. Car under warranty. Take it
in, get stock one replace at least.

AJ, get the 1st ones in your thread.

Raider, get offline, you are drunk and your wife wants you to hang with her.

[amsgator]

they wont take the warranty for the mounts b/c of the header i am sure.

Chris, are you sure it is supposed to be 20mm, that is 2cm, if there was that much room the S-pipe would be so low below the car it's not even funny. and how are these off topic? what's the thread for, seemed like a discussion thread to me. :huh:

[Raider]

eff that bullsh1t.

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/buspubs/warranty.shtm

They gotta prove the header caused the motor mounts to fail. Impossible.

[amsgator]

lol. true. well no rattle/rub today since i adjusted the s pipe. monday i might adjust the midpipe to give it a little more just in case. i'm soooo happy. it's been like 3 weeks that i've had to deal w/ it. its a pain to sit at a light and sound like an old clunker. lol. and actually being able to rev the engine w/o it rubbing :)

o raider, btw, i found a 23mm socket at lowes for 5 bux and some change. didnt get it, still havent been able to change the tranny fluid, effin sux. had to work in the morn but this week i have a day off so i can do it then :)

[amsgator]

well...it now rubs the cut out and i think it is taking some of the paint off. idk. guess it's the lesser of two evils?

[TOYRACR]

Hey If anyone knows someone who would like to trade for an Black MR2 Turbo with T-tops
PLease let me know and Check out the classified section

i would like to get into one.

[amsgator]

trading a p5 for an mr2?

[Raider]

No, an MR2 foraP5.

[Tengo]

i'll take a turboed mr2 in trade for my p5 anyday!

[Raider]

Would probably include the P5 owner giving some $ too I am sure.

[TOYRACR]

No money necessary

If there is someone with a good P5 with good mileage and shape
I will do an Even Trade.

I have new Yanaka Black Racing seats installed
New Struts,
lowered on Eibach Sportline SPrings,
Current boost is 16psi. (can Handle up to 20psi)
Refurbished Trans back in Aug 06
New ACT clutch installed Aug 06
TRD rear sway bar
Custom Strong Rear Strut brace
Modified Front Strut brace.

I put an ad in classifieds

[TOYRACR]

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l309/ichleibemeinenvr6/DSC_0418.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/javi3629/vw%20cruise/DSC_6622.jpg

couple pics

[RareAJ]

SOOOOOO f'ing tempted to do this. Too bad we have emissions up here.

My p5 has 47k miles, give or take a few. Espelir springs, tokico struts, dgm cf grill and eyelids. JDM tail lights, and OBX header. Stock rims in decent condition. Few dings and scratches though because people suck balls. Black on black 5 spd. Also forgot short shifter and msp shift knob. As well as oil change every 3k, have all records too.

[bigj884]

i'd do it if you wanted to take over payments for me.....

[TOYRACR]

LOL the Beauty of living in the Southern States. Most have no Emissions
But even when i lived in Houston for a year. There are allways people to know and ways around it.

Also Forgot to Mention
Timing belt was replaced at 73kmiles when i bought the car
and the Head and turbo is from a 93.
Previous owner had warped the head but put newer Stuff on :D
No problems at all with this Baby. She's a Fun one.

I would even go for a P5 automatic with leather(would be sweet But doubt i'll see that)
My car orginally had Leather seats but of coarse the Driver seat Wore out pretty bad over time. So i deciede to go with a cloth racing seat.
I'll post pics soon of interior. It looks Really nice and clean.'
The orginal Rear speakers and 6" stock sub were blown out when i got the car(age and Humidity)
So newer JBL's are in the doors and a 10 in the front which weight lighter (3-4lbs) than if the spare/floorjack and harware, was up front.

[amsgator]

changed oil today...found a 23mm socket at lowes but i think the car is too hot still to change it...so i guess i'll have to wait til tomorrow b4 work at 1230. damn i wanted it done today too cuz i am off work!!! gotta go meet my better half in an hour though.

[amsgator]

tranny fluid changed. that crap smells!!!!!!!!!!!! i washed my hands like literally 8 times and it still smells a little. it seems to be easier to put it into gear now, it may just be me but i dont know, maybe it's just me, but i think it is easier.

[amsgator]

thought about getting this:

http://www.rr-racing.com/bulkbuy.htm

apparently it's only 105 shipped.... should i?

[Chef]

Don't its not worth it. Use the money on Gt-spec parts your see far more gain from that.

[amsgator]

all i've read is how it is so worth the money. talked to some ppl on protegeclub and they seem to love it

[Chef]

thats your call then, really...;)

[amsgator]

the installation seems difficult though. :(

[Chef]

Ya kind of for the little gain that comes with it. I would work on making the car stick to the road before trying to make it faster but thats just me.;););)

[Raider]

EDIT: link took me to inserts, odd. Went back. pullys? Odd.

Aaron, you got a lot of other things to use the $100 for to get better performance you can get. Get your suspension set up, put it towards some springs that use stock struts. Pay someone to install the rear motor mount to replace the broken one. Spinner hubcaps from Wal Mart.

[Chef]

Chef, is that what your split apart on your car?

HUH?

[amsgator]

woot! they have yellow in both for my car!! chef get some!

wanna make sure I wont get flamed w/ those?!?!?!

Front: http://importequipment.com/catalog/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_33&products_id=246

Rear: http://importequipment.com/catalog/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=241

[Chef]

They are kind of cool, and that gives me and idea.....mmmmaaaahhhhaaaahaaa.

[amsgator]

what idea? lol i think i am gonna get them. i just got payed today :)

[amsgator]

washed, clayed, waxed. damn it took forever

[Raider]

pics?

[amsgator]

not yet. it was getin dark and i was all nasty and sticky so i jumped in the shower. swy :(

[Raider]

its ok, I also saw it last time you did it. Bet it is shiny!

[amsgator]

yup. next day or so i gotta keep an eye out for lil spots i missed

[Tengo]

wagon mafia stickers look prety badass

[amsgator]

yea. should i get one for the windshield or just the rear window? idk if the windshield is big enough though 37" plus?

[Tengo]

yea. should i get one for the windshield or just the rear window? idk if the windshield is big enough though 37" plus?
put a SU one on the frunt windshield, and the lil one for the back window?????????????? i want the "u just got beat by a girl one" haha

[amsgator]

i wanna get the u just got passed by a wagon

[Tengo]

i wanna get the u just got passed by a wagon
if onbly they made that one bigger i mite of gotten it :-(

[amsgator]

i would get the u just got beat by a wagon but i doubt i'll be beating anyone :(

that or this one

http://importequipment.com/catalog/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_34&products_id=110

and cant forget these goodies

http://www.mwspeedshop.com/objectsare.htm

[Tengo]

yeah im not going to be beating anyone anytime soon....

[amsgator]

wanna race so one of us will beat? lol

[Tengo]

lol i think we would tie up

[amsgator]

ggrrr. okie. i'll lift so u win. haha. i am really thinkin about gettin the mafia sticker and the passed by a wagon one

[Tengo]

do it mang

[amsgator]

does anyone else have a hard time gettin their car into 1st gear if you arent stopped or almost stopped? if i'm not stopped or almost, it is hard to get into gear. once stopped it goes in fine....<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[GMalatrasi]

Depends on how the synchros are set up... It might just be like that.
I cant say for sure cause my P5 is auto.

[amsgator]

how hard is it to install a headlight housing w/ a broken mounting tab?

[PurrfectAngel]

mines a stick, and it does go in hard if if you're not stopped or aren't going just the right speed, but outta reverse she's golden. Safety feature I believe.

[bigj884]

how hard is it to install a headlight housing w/ a broken mounting tab?

do you mean a whole new headlight?

difficulty depends on where the mounting tab is broken....

just FYI...there are more than 1 point that holds the light onto the frame of the car..

if i remember correctly there are 5-8 diff points...

[amsgator]

what's the easiest way to identify the positive parking light wire?

[bigj884]

what's the easiest way to identify the positive parking light wire?

voltage meter...or some of the wires have + and - signs on them...

[amsgator]

voltage meter...or some of the wires have + and - signs on them...

but how do i know which wire is the parking light wire? just grab the one coming out of the parking light slot? wont i have to cut the wire then to test it?

[Raider]

http://www.floptical.net/mazda/

Download the wiring diagram there.

[MP5_cruzank]

Hey, what's up? Its been 2 weeks with my P5. I use to have Contour SVT. :wink3:

[Chef]

I like the color....welcome...where are you from?

[MP5_cruzank]

THANKS MAN... i'M FROM DELAND, FL

[Chef]

Cool well we have 3 big meets a year you have to bring it out to one of them, just look under then meets thread and you'll see when they are. we have Winterpalooza coming up, and a big Mazda meet at the 12 Hours of Sebring.

Also if you need help with any aftermarket items, don't hesitate to PM me I know the P5 like the back of my hand....

Chef

[Raider]

Nice early 02 P5! What mods do you have other than wheels?

[amsgator]

man i wish mine didnt have the clear turn signal thingy mo bobs on the side :( i should have gotten an earlier model... but i got the stock sub! :)

[Raider]

lol, back in my day those without them wish they did!

[MP5_cruzank]

Nah.. no mods just yet, I'm putting in my system from my contour svt and thats about it. It should be in by tomorrow hopefully, after I finish work of course. I'm gonna give my jensen vm9411 deck to my brother for his BMW E30. and keep the factory deck for now. Thats it.. unless anyone have any suggestion on mods.. and I'll give them a try..

[Chef]

I could list mod's for the P5 till the fat lady sings...LOL...Anything you need to know about modding the P5 just ask....

Chef

[DeadGeneration]

I have spent 2 days cleaning mine. I will either get pics today or tomorrow depending on the lighting and locations I find.

[sotoracing]

THANKS MAN... i'M FROM DELAND, FL

Welcome!!! Nice P5 you got there. Maybe you see me around, Im from Orange City.

[MP5_cruzank]

oh really, in orange city? Is there any mazda clubs over here? and I haven't seen you around yet, I might pass through Orange City one day hopefully I get to see you

[Raider]

I think we are the car club for Florida. :)

[MP5_cruzank]

LOL aight.. I guess that answers my question ...

[Raider]

But groups do get together regionally. Check the Palooza section for meets.

[sotoracing]

I think we are the car club for Florida. :)

:yes3:

[sotoracing]

oh really, in orange city? Is there any mazda clubs over here? and I haven't seen you around yet, I might pass through Orange City one day hopefully I get to see you

if you like to drive to Orlando: http://www.streetunitforum.com/showthread.php?t=4064

And we do BBQ meets sometimes, so check what Raider told you.

My wife works in Sunbelt Credit at the Big Lots plaza, sometimes I'm there.

[amsgator]

bought the weather stripping to fix the spoiler rattle...if thats even the noise i am hearing. i checked the black piece that rattles and it's not moving at all.... i closed my hatch and i realize my license plate cover rattled...so i wonder if it's that instead of the spoiler.

anyone fixed theirs know if the black piece that rattles was movable by hand before you fixed it? mine isnt moving if i push/wiggle so I'm not sure if it's that or my plate cover.

[Tengo]

bought the weather stripping to fix the spoiler rattle...if thats even the noise i am hearing. i checked the black piece that rattles and it's not moving at all.... i closed my hatch and i realize my license plate cover rattled...so i wonder if it's that instead of the spoiler.

anyone fixed theirs know if the black piece that rattles was movable by hand before you fixed it? mine isnt moving if i push/wiggle so I'm not sure if it's that or my plate cover.
that license plate holder magig rattles like a rattlesnake when you close the hatch lol. i took off the screws then screwed them back in tighter and it got ride of most of the rattle. its because there no screws holding the bottom half. i wonder why they didnt put screws on the bottom of it and only on the top?

[Chef]

Ya I have wondered the samething myself

[amsgator]

do you know if it rattles while driving or is that just the spoiler that does that?