Search results

  1. I

    Heat/Cold shifting issues?

    This is on my '03 P5, 40k miles, 5sp. I've noticed a small problem whenever the weather is abnormally cold, or after driving my car for ~1hr: shifting becomes very difficult. While in neutral and the car is cool or warmed up, the shifter will default to the central position and shift easily...
  2. I

    My P5 is making funny sounds...

    I've never owned a stickshift car until my 03.5 MP5. I don't know if this is normal, or if I should have it checked out (under warranty?). 1) When in reverse, my car makes a weird electric-type sound. Here is my best typed impression (heh): weh-neh-neh-neh-neh-neh 2) When moving over .05mph...
  3. I

    I need help with tire selection...

    I'm keeping my stock rims on my 2003 Protege5, but I have issues. I did a search, but honestly, I didn't find the answer I was looking for. The similar thread threw some ideas out, but no difinitive answer (205/55, 205/45, 215/50 or 215/45? Oh my!) The only tires that are 195/50/16 are Kuhmo...
  4. I

    I just bought my MP5 :) Many questions

    It's weird looking out the window at my new car, I like it. White, 28,300mi, factory warranty until 2007/50k miles, and I got it for 10k out the door. I have some questions: 1.) Part of the sale agreement was that the dealer is going to install a roof rack (for my bike). I would like to save...
Back