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    Comp Issues

    I have an O2 P5 and just replaced both of my O2 sensors recently. I went in to have the inspection done after I drove about 60 miles so the comp would reset. They told me they couldn't do the inspection because there were still 2 issues that were "Not Ready": The CAT and the EGR (I think?). So...
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    O2 Sensors

    I got a check engine light on and my inspection failed because of them. Firestone wanted to charge me $500 for both + plus labor, and they don't even know if it's both, so they were gonna tack on an extra $100 diagnostic to find out. Bunch of theves. I'm in the Houston area (near the...
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    Roof Rack Filler

    Where's a good place to get some for my 02 p5?
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    A simple Thank You

    I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but oh well, move it if you must. I just wanted to say that i probably know less about cars than any other amateur. Every time i come onto the forum and have some stupid question, i almost always get a positive, helpful response from...
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    CAI opinion?

    I've searched the forum and I haven't found anything with definitive opinions from users about what way to go on my situation... I need to replace my air box with a CAI cause it broke. Very simple. I just want something cheap that will work, i'm not into performance mods and all of that, my...
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    WTB: Cold Air Intake p5

    My air filter is is shot and so i'm thinking i'll just upgrade and get a cold air intake, preferably a cheap one if you got it, thanks, just message me or instant message me.
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    Snapped Belt - HELP!

    This is what happened... I have an '02p5 with about 94k miles on it. I was driving today near my place and floored it to get around this car in front of me, after i changed lanes, i noticed that my steering wheel wouldn't turn anymore unless i pulled it as hard as i could (luckily i was near...
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    Help! Transmission problems?

    So here's the situation... Over the past few months i've noticed some problems with my stock '02 mp5 (it's an automatic btw): 1. rough idling (the car even sometimes shuts off completely at stop signs/redlights after driving a couple of miles from a cold start) 2. over reving/not shifting soon...
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    wiring a radar detector

    anyone have any experience doing it? i was thinking about doing mine, but wasn't sure how difficult it is
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    HKS hi-power exhaust

    looks like a really nice set up, only question was the silencer built into the muffler? has anyone experienced that? feedback?
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    Best Exhaust for P5?

    Any suggestions?
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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

    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

    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!

    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?

    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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