What have you done to your P5 today?

[fishdonotbounce]

and no, the walls aren't pink. They're like a tan orange or something lol.

 

[Sveivo]

Check out what I got in today! That's going on in a few hours along with the AWR front mount

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/fishdonotbounce/IMAG0038.jpg

Ahh shiet! I've had mine for 4 years now. LOL

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Ok guys so I just spent 4 hours trying to loosen a bolt and I succesfully accomplished nothing. Does anyone know how much a shop would charge to change out the front mount? also, How much would a muffler shop charge to take off my old muffler and put on the Mazda sport muffler? The two bolts are rusted to s*** and I can't even get the rust off enough to get a wrench on it. Thanks for the input guys.

 

[MTV]

$20 to swap axle backs when I changed my exhaust. Take it to an exhaust shop...

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Thank you for the info man. How long did it take them? Not long I assume

 

[MTV]

Thank you for the info man. How long did it take them? Not long I assume

10 minutes lol

 

[fishdonotbounce]

LOL good cause my attempt + 7 years of rust = fail

 

[mx-p5]

I attempted to remove my stock exhaust from mine at 50K miles, bolts were rusted and required being cutoff. So, i suggest mufflershop. Also, did you try using PB Blaster?

 

[fishdonotbounce]

I'm at 80k and they PB blaster was like trying to use a super soaker to put out a house fire. How long did it take them to cut them off and put new ones in? How much did it cost?

 

[MTV]

Heat them up

 

[mx-p5]

I'm at 80k and they PB blaster was like trying to use a super soaker to put out a house fire. How long did it take them to cut them off and put new ones in? How much did it cost?

You got a PM, but I'll post here for everyone else too

I took the car to my local mechanic, not an exhaust shop, and they charged me $60 to remove stock and put in the Magnaflow Catback

They had to cut the bolts with a torch to get em off and put new bolts in

 

[Rockin03mp5]

Sounds like about as much fun as I had trying to get my fog light off to replace a bulb. About 6 soakings of PB blaster and 2-3 hours of trying to crank on it. Finally got enough leverage and the damn nut moved.

As for today, she just sat in the rain...

It's been raining a lot here. Next 4 days it suppose to rain more.

Look at them rusty rotors!!! FTW!!!

(dang photobucket maintenance)

 

[CTt3P5]

I'm at 80k and they PB blaster was like trying to use a super soaker to put out a house fire. How long did it take them to cut them off and put new ones in? How much did it cost?

Took my car to the local Meineke. I was there a total of 10 minutes (they cut them off with a torch, then tied the pipes to the frame with a hanger) and it cost me $10. After a very loud ride home, I installed the axle back and new gasket in minutes.

 

[mx-p5]

Dance Daddy just solved the problem. $10 to have em cut off the old, then install the new one yourself!

Win!

 

[CTt3P5]

Thank you...thank you. haha

I should also add to call the shop first. I called Midas first and 1) they couldn't do it for a couple of hours, 2) they wanted $40 to just remove the old one.

I called Meineke and the guy said to come down and they could get me right on a lift and get me out the door.

Your experiences with local shops/chains could vary depending on who is working there.

What's up Tylor? Shouldn't you be chasing the kids with a truck?

 

[mx-p5]

I'm at work! And the "kids" are scared to death of the new truck! Cornered the puppy and he started peeing.

Also, got the camera mount in the car, got a few vids this morning of the Magnaflow from inside with windows down and up i will post later tonight

 

[CTt3P5]

I'm at work! And the "kids" are scared to death of the new truck! Cornered the puppy and he started peeing.

Also, got the camera mount in the car, got a few vids this morning of the Magnaflow from inside with windows down and up i will post later tonight

hahahaha Hope your wife wasn't too upset with you for chasing and cornering the kids.

I will take a look for your vids later....you planning to auto-x

 

[mx-p5]

I would like to at least once. The mount was $15 shipped, so I couldn't say no. I also plan to take the car to Moroso speedway for an open track day just to do it, so i got the camera mount.

I can now document my 17 sec. 1/4 mile runs now!

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

So we'll actually have a video of grass growing! Sweet!

I would like to at least once. The mount was $15 shipped, so I couldn't say no. I also plan to take the car to Moroso speedway for an open track day just to do it, so i got the camera mount.

I can now document my 17 sec. 1/4 mile runs now!

 

[aMaff]

So we'll actually have a video of grass growing! Sweet!

damn it, I was hoping for paint drying (sad2)