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    Solution To Flickering Fan Speed 2 Or 3 A/c

    I think im gonna have to try this as my position 2 and 3 keep flickering/not work. Just a quick question: am I removing wires from the white adapter and connecting them directly into the black part (not using the white adapter part at all) ? anyone have the problem still after...
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    Mazda3 wheels on lowered P5 - rubbing?

    im not sure if i am converting this right but would 17X6.5 +52.5mm be the same size as 17x7 +39.8mm offset i got that number by subtracting 12.7mm (coverting 0.5" to mm) from 52.5mm if that is true it would likely rub according to the fitment guide.
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    Mazda3 wheels on lowered P5 - rubbing?

    thx, but not sure about 6.5" wheel with 52.5mm offset..
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    Mazda3 wheels on lowered P5 - rubbing?

    I'm thinking of getting some Mazda3 wheels for my P5.. does it anyone know if they will rub if it is lowered 1.3" with H&R springs. the size of the mazda3 wheels are: 17X6.5 +52.5mm offset and the tire im thinking of putting on would be 205/40/17 or 215/40/17 would 17X6.5 +52.5mm be the...
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    cutting bumpstops

    Just wondering if cutting the bumpstops is necessary or makes a difference with ride height when lowering with tokico struts. I noticed that after i had my tokico illumina installed with H&R springs, my front is slightly higher than when it was running with stock struts. could the bumpstops...
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    AEM dry-flow air filters

    I meant cleaning the dryflow with soap and water.. I have the older style of the AEM filter that is like the K&N one and I do have cleaner/oil.. I just debating if it is worth switching to the dryflow.
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    AEM dry-flow air filters

    Does anyone know if the AEM dryflow filters perform any better than the original AEM filters that need to be oiled? I'm deciding wheather or not i should buy one. Also, can you just soap and water to clean it? or do you actaully need to buy their cleaning solution. thanks
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    general tires any good?

    i ended up getting them too and they are working out great!
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    progress sway bar or racing beat sway bar

    deciding which one to get for my P5.. is the below correct the progress sway comes with bushings and would probably work with the stock end links. the racing beat one off an MSP would probably require new MSP bushings, brackets, and endlinks? which one would u guys go with?
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    215/40/17 w/ 42mm offset. will it work?

    NICE.. post some pics when you get the wheels. .i was thinking of getting the EVO9's .. what color are you getting them in? I went with 205/40/17 with the 42 offset... on 5zigen wheels
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    JDM tails - condensation

    HI, Do you owners of jdm tails have any issues with condensation? I'm looking to get a set put the seller says both sides have a bit of condensation in them... would there be any thing i could do to seal it again? thanks!
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    215/40/17 with 17x7 42mmoffset

    thanks for all the replies! i forgot to mention that im lowered with H&R springs 1.3 all around... are you guys that are running 215/40/17 42 offset lowered as well? thanks!
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    215/40/17 with 17x7 42mmoffset

    yes, that was the first place i looked. I just want to see if anyone is actually running this set up.. I've been to a bunch of tire shops and they all think that it will work..
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    215/40/17 with 17x7 42mmoffset

    Is anyone running a 215/40/17 tire on a 17x7 +42mm offset on their P5's . will there be any rubbing issues? I did a search and couldnt find a definite anwser. thanks!
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    general tires any good?

    Yea.. i thinking of getting some 215/40/17 .. im hoping they will be okay with a 45mm offset.
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