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That's informative. Thanks. I don't know anything about the available iPod integration kits for our cars because I'm not interested in them. In my car, I listen to CDs and cassette tapes. Thanks to all for the info.

I did not write that I wanted a cassette adapter. Nor did I write or ask anything about iPods.

How do you deal with jitter error inherent to the iPod's USB protocol? How do you get a 24bit-192khz signal out of your iPod? Which digital-to-analog converter do you prefer? Do you use upsampling, oversampling, or non-oversampling chips? How do you prevent signal loss and RF interference...

No it doesn't.

I already have the hardware to listen to my iPod. It's called a "stupid tape player."

I have a stock 2002 P5 with the stock head unit and cassette deck. I'd like to replace the HU but keep the cassette deck. Is this possible? I'd appreciate some info about parts to buy and whatnot. I also intend to replace the front speakers. Will I need terminal adaptors?

My wires and plugs from RockAuto arrived in one day. Wow. I installed the wires this morning and my motor's purring like a kitten. I didn't realize it was idling roughly until I put the new wires in. Nice!

Actually, RockAuto.com has them both and beat the prices. Even shipping is cheaper. $53.99 total on NGK.com versus $41.50 total at RockAuto.com (with their 5% discount). Gotta love the interwebs (bowdown).

Thanks for the info. I'm gonna buy the wire set (5659 ZE76) and four V-power spark plugs (6953 BKR5E-11) from NGK.com. I'll worry about the coils later.

If I buy the plugs, wires, coils, and boots from O'Reilly it'll cost $110. Not bad, I guess.

Thanks for the quick reply. I don't think they've ever been changed, and I will replace them all. I'm surprised at the wide range of prices for the coils: from $25 to $100 each. :dodgy: Luckily, an O'Reilly near me has the $25 ones in stock. Good online retailers I've found so far are...

Here's a better question: IS there any reason to replace them? My motor's running pretty smoothly, gas mileage is good. Do these parts loose efficiency after a while?

Stock 2002 Proteg5 with 127,000 miles. I think it's time for new spark plug wires and coils. I can't find them locally. Who sells them online? I'm thinking NGK is the brand to buy. Any other recommendations?

Today (July 6, 2009), I called my local Mazda stealership about getting the EGR replaced under warranty. I've got an '02 P5 with 127,000 miles. They said it wasn't eligible because I have too many miles on the car. Guess I'll clean the EGR myself.

I just followed these procedures to the letter. My car is an '02 P5 with 127,000 miles. I did not see a single molecule of white smoke, but the motor is running much more smoothly and throttle response is much improved. My Check Engine light did come on when I was adding the Seafoam to the...