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    accident

    First thing to do is fill out a police report, then contact insurance.
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    Turbocharged = Great Mileage??? Cool!!!

    you are also running premium fuel now, I imagine.
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    work wheels info on size

    7.5" max width, 8" will fit if you roll the fenders. You need +45 offset minimum.
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    life expectancy...

    use your block heater in the winter time. If its really cold (-25c) I will plug my car in for 1/2 hour before I start it, the cars temps seem to rise to operating temp much faster after that and the start up is smooth.
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    Any one tried wheel spacers on msp/mp3's ??

    I just installed a set of 3mm spacers last weekend. My center caps on the back wheels kept falling off because of the dust cap on the hub. I didnt notice any difference with the spacers on, and I was still able to get 6 turns on my lugs so I dont think I need longer studs. Adding spacers...
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    spotted: yellow MSP on blackfoot/42nd ave?

    Ive seen this msp down town by 4th st
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    any smart math people here?

    sine law for number 2
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    Where can I purchase a digital pocket scale?

    I got mine from a "drug" store, the one that sells bongs-n-such. It can measure 0-100grams, with a 0.1gram deviation. They run anywhere from $100 -$500 cdn edit: they are commonly referred to as jewelry scales.
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    Help: need to find canadian distributors for parts!!

    If you dont mind me asking, how much did tuner works charge for the vibrant? ETD Racing in Ontario wants $925cdn shipped.
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    Calgary: exhaust help

    You shouldnt get a CEL with the vibrant as it has a cat, did they extend your 02 sensor? If you reset the ecu (disconnect the -ve terminal on your battery and put your foot on the brake pedal for 15 seconds and reconnect), the CEL should go away as long as your o2 sensor was extended. As for...
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    UPS Brokerage Fee WTF?!?

    Not true, I had some outrageous brokerage fees from UPS so I called them to inquire about the costs and the guy on the phone realized someone messed up the amount by $10 extra. When I sent the money in I sent the amount the guy on the phone quoted but 3-4 months later a collection agency phoned...
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    UPS Brokerage Fee WTF?!?

    1. Never use UPS 2. Always ship via air mail as brokerage fees are included in air mail (from what Ive been told) 3. Never use UPS Ive been hit with the some big brokerage fees from UPS, and wont use them anymore. I have had good luck with USPS.
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    Turbo Manifold

    I will call them when Im done work today, and let you know what they say.
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    Turbo Manifold

    Im located about 50 miles from their shop and need a manifold.
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    Smaller wheel options

    Id say +45 offset to be safe. What is the lowest offset a 15" wheel can be for the msp?
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    sti wheels fit msp?

    the 8" wide wheel will be an issue, probably just need to roll the fenders like the rx8 wheels.
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    Hit and Run

    My car got tagged last summer in a parking lot by some idiot, now my headlight and bumper have a nice scratch. How badly would this affect insurance rates to claim it?
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    Spike with Greddy Profec II

    my start boost is at 25 (2.5 psi) this will smooth the transition into boost a lot, try raising the start boost to limit the spike.
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    ABS light and Brake light after storage?

    Mazda replaced my abs sensor when I had the ebrake and abs light on. I believe it was on the back.
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    Zinging Noise At Start-up

    I think my car is making the same noise. Only happens when its cold outside and sounds like metal on metal.
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