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    jumpy rpms!

    i noticed recently that i'm having a problem with my car. first of all, it's an automatic. it usually happens in 1st and 2and 2nd gear, but sometimes i've noticed it in 3rd. i'll be driving along normally, not really accelerating, then all of the sudden my rpms will jump up by 2k and i'll have...
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    Roof Rack Caps (Fillers)

    Why the hell are caps (fillers) for our roof racks so hard to find?
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    Painting Rims

    sweet, thanks alot for the help! i'll post some pics in a few days when it's done! im doing my calipers right now
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    Painting Rims

    Are there any How To's on how to paint rims? Could someone post one?
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    Painting Rims

    Are there any How To's on how to paint rims?
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    Wanted: p5 roof rack filler

    looking for some cheap roof rack fillers, message me.
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    MSP Severe Jerking

    Yea, the boost is stock
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    MSP Severe Jerking

    My friend has a 2003.5 MSP with an Injen Cold Air Intake and an HKS Turbo Timer. Since November of last year he said the MSP will jerk violently from about 3200rpm up till 5000rpm+ regardless of the amount of throttle; it will also occassionally idle rough, and also has periodic check engine...
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    problem with p5!

    nah, no check engine light
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    problem with p5!

    so either oxygen sensor or EGR valve? best thing to do is probably take it to the dealership and have them tell me what's wrong
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    problem with p5!

    Recently (past few months), my car has been acting really strange. It's at about 78k miles right now and is an automatic transmission. It seems that every so often when i'm driving and i start slowing down and i try come to a complete stop by car sort of jerks a bit before it stops. also, a...
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    Short Ram vs. CAI

    what's the difference? pros/cons?
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    Cold Air Intake - Which is the best?

    thanks for the advice, i live in the dallas/forworth area
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    Cold Air Intake - Which is the best?

    I've heard everyone talking about Injen and K&N, but what about some off the other brands that aren't as well known such as Vibrant? Has anyone ever used one? They are a fraction of the price of Injen and K&N and AEM. Where's the best place to buy one? How hard are they to install for a novice?
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    what order should i do this in?

    what is the best order to do this in. i want to get new tires and rims, put on a full kit and drop the car a couple inches (how many is best, suggestions?)?
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    front and rear protege5 bumper

    wow that's amazing just like the other person who posted, i'm in plano, tx too
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    front and rear protege5 bumper

    anyone know a good place to get some some cheap bumpers for the front and the back of my mp5?
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    WTB: 02 p5 headlight assembly

    anyone have a 2002 protege5 headlight assembly for the left side? i have been in desperate need of one for a while, any scrap yards that have 'em?
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    touch up paint

    i got a yellow 2002 mazda protege 5, anyone know what EXACT color the paint is in order to buy touch-up paint? over the past couple of years i've accumulated quite a bit of dings and nicks on the exterior and i wanted to fix it up nice.
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    a hole in my bumper!

    ok so like an idiot today, i backed into a fire hydrant!! grrr!!! now there's this 2 inch wide hole in my car. and it looks like crap (post pics soon) does anyone know of where i can get some kind of putty or something to where you can patch up small holes in a car and then paint over it?
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