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    Louisville Area Mazdas

    hey i just moved to louisville saturday. today a red mx5 passed me on 9th by 64. had black rims wiht red lip. anyone know whos that was? it looked good
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    WTB 17" Wheels / Tires

    I am looking for some 17" wheels to purchase for my p5. I will be all over the state this week visiting family so let me know if anyone is looking to sell. If you have tires too I'll purchase as a combo. email vandenbusschebr@gmail.com. Thanks
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    How To: Auto Tranny Flush

    TIP for removing pan: Use a heat gun or hairdryer to loosen the pan sealant after removing the bolts. Because our cars do not come stock with a gasket, the pan may stick to the case (as happened to me) and some heat will help you to loosen the bond. BIG THANK YOU! to mad hatter and everyone who...
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    WTB washer fluid cap

    I would like to purchase the cap for a 2002 protege5 washer fluid tank. if anyone is parting out a car please let me jump on a cap. somehow mine came loose and is gone. contact: Brett @ vandenbusschebr@gmail.com or 248.462.2346
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    Advice/Grinding at takeoff (p5 AT)

    The ATF is pretty dark on the dipstick. I bought this car used and do not have many receipts unfortunately. It is at 65k so probably due for a change. how difficult is it on a p5? I am not an expert mechanic but not an idiot either, i have done basic things like oil, brakes, and such. should i...
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    Advice/Grinding at takeoff (p5 AT)

    So my p5 will make a grinding noise and feel when i accelerate hard from a dead stop. This only happens at dead stop. I have tried it rolling with the trans in 1st and it does not happen. Does this sound like a problem with 1st gear or something with the exhaust. I know there is a history of...
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    Louisville Area Mazdas

    Moving down to Louisville Hey guys, I just got an internship over at pillsbury in New Albany and I'll be down from michigan and living in Louisville for the summer. Im riding a pretty stock p5 right now but as soon as these paychecks start coming in I'm going to do some work. I don't know...
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    New Member, Need advice on wheels, will i rub?

    thanks for the help. If anyone is looking for wide 18's they are in lansing, MI. I can't wait till I get some free time to start working on this car. future plans include painting calipers, wheels, blacking out headlamp backing, debadge, and blacking out mazda grill logo till i get the cash for...
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    New Member, Need advice on wheels, will i rub?

    Hey everyone, I just bought a P5 two days ago and have been using this forum extensively over the past week. So much amazing info on here and I can't wait to start modding my car. -will I rub? I want to get rims and found a nice cheap pair locally from a guy who is moving out of state the...
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    Official P5 wheel thread.

    does anyone know if the mazdaspeed mp3 wheels will fit on a p5?
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