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I'm going to be doing two more NASA Midwest HPDE events. Just wondering if anyone else is going to be there. I'll be at Autobahn in Joliet IL Sept. 11th and at Putnam Oct 8th. Just added Hawk HP Plus pads with StopTech rotors, braided brake lines and corksport swaybar. All riding on...

Hey gang, I'm trying to order winter tires online for my 08 Grand Touring on Tire Rack and they want me to spend another $276 for the sensors. Do I need to? Can't I just bolt the winter wheel/tires on the car? Winter coming to chicago! GS

Where do you guys meet up? Do you meet up? Any auto-x or racers? Trying to get to know how this board is organized. There are so many areas! I'm in the Elgin area. Well thats all for now... sid

Time to make a decision. Trying to figure out my options. NO NOT GETTING ANOTHER CAR. Getting into track events. The Mazda has been on two touring session at Autobahn Country Club. I am going to do full open track days. Not just some laps under solid yellow. I would like to set up the...

Hey guys, Came up for some air! Been a while since I posted but I need so help. My tires are starting to squeel(sp) lately. Time to get new tires? Got 44.5k on the original tires. Tread looks good but my buddy told me to get some new tires. Looking at Kumo's from Tire rack. Where do...

Are there any regular meets that you guys attend? I sometime hang with the WRX guys in schaumburg. I have not seen a MP5 get together around my area. Was wondering if you guys would like to get together. This weekend I'm free Friday or Saturday. I live out in Bartlett now. Anybody want to...

Would anybody be interested in one? We could just meet at hooter's of schaumburg this weekend. Just an idea...a quick get together. have a few brews and kick it... GS

Just got my 5 last week...got 400miles on it now. Been trying to keep it at 3k shifts. But man I'm shifting like crazy! This motor loves to rev! Any advice on proper break in? GS

Anybody got any recommendations? Or ever a salesperson you liked? GS

Looking to get the I-4 5spd. Been reading some threads about not getting the first year models. Does the car suck that bad? Or is it really hit or miss? I am a Ford fan kinda but on their V8 side. Looks like the 4cyl is all Mazda. Good to hear. I guess its just too early to get any...