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I want to add a box to my rooftop, but don't want a squatty one. What long boxes can I use and still open the hatch?

I have a new gps that I want to dash mount and hide the cord instead of having it run down and into my cigarette lighter. Any suggestions on where to run it so it looks good and isn't too invasive?

I had my bike on top of my car the other night because my rental company said I can't keep my bike on the staircase and the deck is under construction. I have a kid that would tip the bike on him if I had it inside. I have/had a yakima raptor and a stock roof rack. During the night, someone...

I just moved here a few months ago from the midwest and my mpg has gone way down. I am averaging 21-22 mpg and I drive conservatively. Is this normal that the air here makes cars get bad mileage or am I an acception to the norm? What mileage are you getting right now?

Okay, so the stock '03 P5 stereo doesnt' have RCA ins right? Can't it control a disc changer? I want to keep the stock stereo but have an interface for the iPod. I dont' care if the controls are on the iPod or on the stereo. I just don't want a transmitter, they suck in big cities where I...

I was talking about the rotary engines with a friend the other day and how I had seen a Corolla that they had put a rotary in. My question is this...has anyone done this for a P5? I was thinking of getting a 13B to put in. 13B is the smallest one right? Just thought that it might be cool to...

I am looking to get a roof cargo carrier. I want one that is long and slender rather than short and fat. What is the longest carrier anyone has put on top. Am I forced to use the Yakima spacecadet because everything else will interfere with the hatch?

I don't know about the rest of you , but I got caught unprepared for winter. I have bug and tar remover wiper fluid and it froze. The temp dropped to -5F low to 15F high. The fluid freezes in the line and I need to drain it out. I want to keep the fluid, the thing is full. How can i get the...

I keep my miles logged on the mazda website to make sure I take good care of the car. It is saying that at 7500 miles to check the valve clearance. I want to know if that is necessary. I do have what seems like more than a normal about of noise from under the hood. I also want to know if...

I am thinking of replacing my bulbs and want to get something better than stock...maybe something with a blue tint to it. I have searched but there are too many threads that talk about everything but what ones to get. I want BRIGHT, lkm what kind they are, where to get them, &/or how much they...

I am thinking of making a MP5 badge out of aluminum using a dremel ( I am really good at the dremel) The questions that I have are what is the distance between the two holes for mounting the rear badge (Protege5) and has anyone else tried this?

I want to hook up my mp3 player to the stereo. Is there an rca style hookup that I can use to connect to the mp3? Sorry if this is a dumb question, noob.

I liked the look of the dgm front lip, but the price OUCH!!!! Is there a place i can get a lip for less than that? I have a red 03.5 p5 and want to make the front look a bit nicer. Ideas?

I have looked around and still don't know what is the difference between the Mazdaspeed motor and the MP5 motor. I want power and the Mazdaspeed has the numbers I am looking for. What is the difference and how can I get my motor to get to Mazdaspeed levels? Sorry if I am a dumb a$$. I have 56...

I have read every thread I can find on using yakima's mighty mounts on the stock american rack. I still am not sure what one to use, I have read that the 14h or the 1a are good choices. Other than being metal, are their any advantages to using the mazda mounts? I have the yakima raptor for my...

I know that this has already likely been asked and answered, but I can't understand if it was or not. I have a 2003 mp5 and the stock rack. I want to buy a bike adapter and not pay out the nose for it. I want both tires to stay on the bike. what is the best and/or cheapest way to do it...

I have asked the dealer and consulted the manual, but we are still lost. We have an 03 p5 with the compass/auto dim rear view mirror. When it is cold, it says ICE and then flashes ice/temp. What does the ICE mean (besides the obvious when there is ice outside)?

Wife said I can rechip the car for more power. I found a "chip" on ebay that claims up to 20 hp for $10. Sounds like its a lie or crap. Which is it? What "chip" or computer reprogram should I get if the ebay one isn't for me?

I had always thought that the protege was a wussy car until my wife told me to take it on a test drive. I love my 2003 p5 and want to make sure people know that it isn't a wussy little car. I want to replace my protege 5 emblem that is on the hatch with a p5 emblem. Know where I can find one?

I am going to get a CAI and can't decide what one to get. Seems to me like the only differences are color and cost. I am looking to get one from ractive for my 2003 p5 for about $50. I want a red one and don't want to have to bend over to pay for it. What one does everyone think? I am a...