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    Possible 2003.5 MSP for adoption in the Austin area...

    This is not exactly a for sale ad and there probably won't be any pictures here... I am going to have a difficult enough time writing this... I hope no one gets mad that I put this here... just will not let her go to just anyone... If someone is interested or knows someone interested we can...
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    Clutch line for the Explodege' questions within...

    So it looks like my car may have to come apart a fourth time in this really crappy three month period... may have residual oil on the clutch plate that had ~2,500 miles or so on it when the engine blew... I don't know it was cleaned and looked brand new but tech suspects maybe some absorbed...
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    MSP #1,573 update, new LSD, new clutch, engine transplant... check... however...

    Anyone have any suggestions on these possible issues? Car has new OEM clutch (before engine blew), new welded LSD, torque solution shifter rod bushing, new intake and exhaust manifold gaskets, new timing belt, tensioner, tensioner spring, idler, water pump, Forge WGA, Virbrant vacuum hoses, AWR...
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    Torque Solutions Shifter bushings... shifter in general...

    So I got my car back from the shop tonight after they closed... I am not 100% thrilled with the car, but I can't really blame them for anything because they had never driven the car before the engine blew to know what it was supposed to feel like... I had them install the shifter bushings...
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    2003.5 Mazdaspeed Explodege'

    Like the Terminator... I BLEW IT UP!!! :( LOUD EXPLOSION, SMOKE, BURNING OIL SMELL... I think she's done... What sucks about this is that I just spent ~$2,000 on the clutch, replaced OEM welded diff a couple months ago... like Veterans Day weekend... not sure what to do next... I think...
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    What do you think she's worth???

    My beloved MSP just became a MSE Mazdaspeed Explodege' tonight on the way home on 130 toll... what do you think she's worth as is??? I guessing the engine may be toast... I am sad... especially after spending about $2,500 or so dollars in the last year... LOUD BOOM, smoke, oil smell, oil...
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    Engine mounts, availability, brand, places to buy???

    Any thing out there that people can toss out as suggestions? Seems like the older these cars get there might be more options and then again sometimes not as people move on to other cars to mod... I wanted the Minerva Mounts, but my refund should be complete shortly since I think that two...
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    Anyone in Austin have their old MSP engine mounts sitting around???

    I am in need of a set of engine mounts for temp use in the MSP until my aftermarket ones actually arrive... I plan on window welding them up and then having the trans shop install one or two of them (not sure which two) when they have my transaxle out again on Monday. I will return them after...
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    MSP not moving??? New clutch kit, still not moving???

    Blew out my clutch (or thought I did Thursday night after work @ 103,290 miles), towed to my favorite trans shop in Austin... currently my only car street legal so I needed it back ASAP so they ordered OEM replacement parts... disc, PP, TOB, etc... All replaced... car still won't move...
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    103,290 miles... and apparently....

    That is how long the stock clutch lasted in my car... I blew it out leaving work tonight... hopefully the boys at Austin Transmission and Clutch Specialist can get some parts and get me back on the road tomorrow night... luckily I have off work tomorrow and that it happened after work and not...
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    Minerva Engine Mounts???

    Has anyone had an issue with this company? I heard from them up until I paid and I haven't seen my engine mounts nor heard from them since... not too concerned yet but need to check with Paypal and my credit card company in case I need to move on getting charges reversed before it is too late...
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    Anyone in Austin ever worked on MSPs????

    Looking to get the timing belt, water pump, and possibly the cam seals replaced soon and wondered if there was anyone in the area that has done this themselves... Also manifold gasket and possibly wastegate actuator too...
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    2003 Mazdaspeed NGK spark plug wire set

    Welllllll I ordered a set of plug wires and then forgot the stupid car had two wires and two COP devices... so when I got the set and there were only two in the box I thought I needed another set and ordered them before taking the engine cover off. sooooo I have an extra set of brand new NGK...
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    A little confusion even after reading headunit/harness post.

    Hi guys it has been awhile since my stock radio has died from the ribbon cable... I think I am getting a KDC MP532U this week and the part numbers on the main harnesses appear to be different, but I keep hearing they may plug right in and work... I don't know what to think anymore and also...
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    Anyone in Austin that knows brake hose install need a pillar pd?

    I have a brand new in the box triple guage pillar pod from Autometer, I don't think I am ever going to mod this car beyond maybe one year installing the $400 custom ordered grounding kit and maybe not even that. I would be interested in trading the pillar pod to someone for them removing my...
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    Attn non-retarded gun guys

    I hope this isn't considered "wrong", if so just delete and email me... This isn't a "competing" car site so I am hoping this is ok... A guy I know in Austin and a friend of his started a forum for all gun talk. If anyone wanted to check it out and maybe register I would appreciate being put...
  17. J

    Would P0171 cause crappy MPG?

    Just checking... the car threw the CEL a couple of times and then goes away... Car has about 57,000 miles now...
  18. J

    Spicy with frontmount in San Marcos?

    Saw it towards the northside... nice from the road...
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    Rock fans... opinions on this song please...

    Interested in opinions on this song... http://www.967kissfm.com/cc-common/artist_submission/player.html?art=207950&gateway=exiting Thanks... J
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    Did they make 90-94 323 hatches in RHD?

    I was wondering if they did first of all and if so did they have a LH outside mirror or were they made with a delete plate? My car has only the LH mirror and the RH side has a delete plate covering where a mirror would go. I would love to have a factory delete plate for the LH side if there...
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