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So platinum is only for my iced-out grille. Ok, makes sense. They put the OEM NGK's in there for me. All that snazzy marketing almost got me. Mech said that it often causes misfiring (hmm, someone else noticed that too). Thanks.

I was headed to the dealer for a tune up on my 2002.5 P5 and thought I would pick up some Bosch Double Platinum plugs from the local Pep Boys for the dealer to install. The mechanic at the dealer says Mazda does not recommend installing platinum plugs since it will not yield the optimum...

They are all correct. I used 2-3 layers of Dynomat Extreme on the hatch and with only 1 12, I still have rattles out the ying-yang. I will be looking into the spoiler and license plate fixes. My interior panel on the hatch also seems to rattle pretty badly. Hmmm...Home Depot spray...

Got this in my email. Big clearance sale at CEC if anyone's interested. www.cecwheels.com/gallery/archive/clearance_guide_q3_04.pdf I am not affiliated with them and many of the fitments don't work for P5's, but the prices are pretty nice.

I have had good experience with both Auto Xtremes in Roswell and Car Tunes on Roswell Rd just off 285.

After even further sleuthing, I discovered that the crossover for my left side separates was too close to the fuse block in the driver's side kick panel. I tried moving it to several different locations (as far away as feasible for tonight anyway) and ta-dah! No more noise. I thought it was my...

Horrible Alternator Whine - Now solved I think have isolated the source of the whine to the power and ground for my Hifonics ZX6400. I used Lightning Audio 4ga for power and ground (ground is ~12-14 in long and bolted to one of the rear seat bolts after grinding the paint off the body for a...

Thanks guys. I was looking at the Toyo Proxes 4 or another set of the Dunlop's. Milmoejoe: I actually use their DH tires and thought I might try their car tires.

I noticed that Maxxis offers a 195/50VR-16 called the MA-V1. Has anyone driven on or heard of these? I am trying to find a different tire for the stock rims on the P5. http://www.maxxis.com/automotive/productDetail.asp?BrandID=142 Suggestions? -Ryan

Yes, it does. I first noticed it between tracks. Only thing I can think of is a problem with the phone-type cable going between the remote and the amp is somehow acting as an antenna.

Mork says Nanu Nanu. Maybe there are aliens in Roswell.....

Ok, this is the weirdest thing I've ever seen. I have a brand new Hifonics ZX6400 powering a Solo 12L5 with the remote bass boost installed. When I turn the radio volume down all the way, and the bass boost all the way up, I can hear what seems to be a radio station (not one I've ever listened...

after i pulled out my cargo mat/spare cover to run some wiring, the cargo hook closest to the backseat was clanking on the floor (before dynamat install). Give it a check.

pjc1800: I worked as an installer for about 3 years, and during that time we had a guy come by asking why his freeair Kicker subs weren't very loud. I looked in the trunk and he had wired them into the actual cardboard boxes they came in. He had taped the two cardboard boxes together...

That totally sux. Thing is, back in high school I had a system jacked with an alarm and it even had the pager. I never got paged because I was in class (apparently out of range), and they just ripped out the siren. They took 6 Solobaric 12's, an A404 and 3-A600's. Thing is, if they want it...

OK, here's what you need: Scosche Radio install mounting kit: http://www.sounddomain.com/shop/item.pl?sku=SCOMA1537B&vq_id=none Scosche Factory wiring harness adapter http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-COpWHN1BDWj/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=11&g=103000&I=120707903&o=m&a=1&cc=01&avf=Y The...

I'm about to do the same upgrade. It is surprising that we would have to make such a significant upgrade. :rolleyes: I'll be upgrading mine with good quality 4ga from Lightning Audio when I do my amp install later this week. Good luck on yours.

Sounds logical. It is a shame Mazda scrimped on the wiring. I mean how cheesy is it that bone stock, the lights dim. With the extra 4ga wire I'll have from the Lightning Audio kit, I'll upgrade per your suggestion. Thanks!

I am about to install a modest size amp (Hifonics Zeus ZX6400)and sub enlosure (Kicker VS12L5), but am worried that the stock alternator is no where near large enough to supply adequate power. The amp I am planning to install is fused at 60A which is a decent amount of power. What worries me...

I appreciate the feedback guys. I haven't been up to speed in the car audio game in years. To give you an idea how long it's been, PPI Art Series amps (A600.2, A404.2), Quart Reference components, Audio Control SQL's and either JL or Kicker subs were what the top SQ vehicles ran. The vented...