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    fs: pillar gauge pod.

    speed hut brand i think. includes the stock plastic pillar which you need in order to mount it. this way you don't have to cut up the one in your car.20$ + shipping
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    wtb Mazdaspeed protege exhaust manifold

    Steedspeed or any of the other aftermarket ones ideally Im replacing my cracked stock manifold, so I would prefer that the one I'm replacing it with not have cracks. I live in canada, but I can receive parcels in the US too, since I live very close to the border.
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    Does someone know how the MAF is connected?

    Do you know how a hot wire maf works? It's pretty simple. Look it up and you may be able to better understand what voltages to expect where. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_flow_sensor#Hot_wire_sensor_.28MAF.29 Also, take a look at these instructions for adding a greddy e manage...
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    Strut tower bar, which one?

    Get one that looks cool. The oem one does look cheap. I got the Corksport one, but it was a lot of work to install... there are tons of little brackets you have to modify to make it fit. but it does looks sweet. I always thought this one was pretty badass, but a pain to take in and out if you...
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    Help Selecting Springs To Match Illuminas

    Well I don't have your super lightness, but progress springs look great with my illuminas.
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    How many MazdaSpeed Proteges are left?

    Plus all us Canadians who have no idea of our numbers since Mazda Canada didn't keep track.
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    Sound like a diesel until it warms up?

    My car has begun to to sound extremely farty and diesel-like for the first few minutes after starting up. Then when the car is warm, it goes away. Any ideas what the cause could be?
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    which atp waste gate actuator?

    like what is the part number? its for a stock msp engine. i've googled but I can't figure it out. is it this one? http://www.atpturbo.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=tp&Product_Code=ATP-WGT-011B&Category_Code=VMSP or this one...
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    What have you done to your MSP today?

    new rad cap? I had boilover problems and it was the rad cap.
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    help!!! clutch went out

    im happy with my exedy. i took the opportunity to have a lighter flywheel installed while i was at it, and i like the results.
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    Front end clunks/sounds

    two front clunks i solved that were not end links: -CV joint in early stages of faliure -dealership installed the inside brake pads on the wrong side, so the anti squeal tabs were facing the wrong way. i have also heard worn engine mounts can cause this.
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    help! just installed progress springs + tokico illuminas and i have a horrible rattle

    The facts: -Shocks and springs were used, from some guy with a regular protege. I double checked the part number stamped on the shocks is the same as the ones sold by speedcircuit and crossover. -I almost certainly way overtightened the top mount/piston rod end nut. looked at the torque specs...
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    Valve Cover and HKS SSQV BOV Painted

    nice! engine bay pics?
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    I'm pretty proud of my new coolant temperature sensor / gauge setup

    hmm. well, that gives me something to think about. obviously more difficult to install. Any pics of an aftermarket coolant temp sensor installed like that on a protege engine?
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