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So I did some digging, and it looks like you have a Sport model with the OEM 16 inch wheels, and you don't drive all that much. The 17's will be an upgrade to the OEM 16 inch wheels. The 17's will give more road feel, and improve the handling from the stock suspension. They won't give a...

We are talking about a Mazda5, yeah? Its a car, no?

I would keep the same tire size as spec'd for the Mazda5, the 205/50-16 is a little small for the Mazda5. I would skip the 16" wheels and go right for a set of 17" Miata wheels. Paired with a set of 215/50-17 tires will transform the way the car feels.

Any 3rd gen Miata with 5-lug, which is model year 2006-2015.

In my experience, a used set of rims will really only get about $100 each. And depending on the age of the tires, maybe an extra $100 total. When I say "age," that does not necessarily mean "wear." "Age" means when were they produced. MSP Racing Harts might have brought more back in the day...

They just need to reprogram the new BCM to recognize the transmitters that you have. If you only have one, that's all they get. My guess is that the procedure involves programming the BCM to the car, then programming the transmitters to the BCM so they can be used to start the car.

I always regretted not driving a Protege before buying our 99 Civic LX. When I had the need for a new car, I immediately took the ride to the nearest Mazda dealer for a test drive. Drove a Protege5, and was hooked. I was hoping to swing for the MP3 in Laser Blue, but the price was just a tad...

I still have a special place in my heart for those 3rd generation Protege's! If they weren't all rust buckets now, and still had aftermarket support, I might be tempted to pick one up as a project or to keep around for the son's first car. The wife is on her 3rd Mazda, and prefers to drive a...

Hard to believe its been that long already! I remember when it was THE parking lot for all the new Proteges and Protege5s Here's my flashback: 2002, right after joining the forum - 2008, after a couple of modifications - 2010, one of the last pictures I have -

If the MX-30 was offered as PHEV with rotary range extender... Yes please!

For sure, 20's are a BIG wheel for a Protege. I wouldn't go bigger than 18. My first choice would be to stick with a light weight 16" wheel. My second choice would be a 3rd generation Miata 17" wheel. The Protege is VERY sensitive to wheel weight, and a light weight 16 with a 205/50-16 tire...

Yeah, anyone can purchase those security bits. I have a set in my garage. However, just because some one CAN do something, doesn't mean they WILL do something. Most thieves are opportunistic, and if something is easy to grab, they will grab it. That isn't to say that all thieves are that...

Head over to Miata.net and register for the forums over there

Between those two options, I would do the Racing Beat Protege5 exhaust.

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I would just get the Racing Beat exhaust, and skip trying to make an MSP system work. First, the MSP system will be too long, so it is not 100% bolt on. Second, the Racing Beat system will give you a bump in power, even if it's only worth a few horses. Also, Racing Beat systems are pretty...

Brake booster replaced, car brakes like it should again.

Can't help you with the keycard connections.... But, it looks like the aftermarket tow hitches can handle 400lbs tongue weight. Yours "Should" handle the mini bike, but you'll also want to add the weight of whatever you are using as a mount...

Thanks. Warranty extension is for 7 years or 90,000 miles, whichever comes first. 2012 was 9 years ago, so that won't work. Our CX-9 has 175,000 miles, so that won't work either. I bit the bullet and made an appointment at the dealer to get the booster replaced. $500 all in. Seemed like a...

So, I'm looking at having to replace the brake booster on our 2012 CX-9. :( Is there any possibility of removing the booster module without disconnecting the brake lines are the ABS pump? Or, should I just bite the bullet and pay a shop to perform the work?