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    Farewell

    I just went over to the Dark side. I traded my son's MSP for an 05 WRX STi. It was great fun while it lasted and he still loves the MSP but them's the grits! So long for now maybe I'll see some of you over on the Dark side. P.S. His WRX is FaSSST!
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    Boost Adjustment??

    I just had my MSP's turbo and exhaust manifold replaced under warranty. It now only will boost to around 6psi max between 3500 -4500 rpm then falls back to 5psi till redline. It also has developed a surge under acceleration, especially in 3rd gear from around 2500rpm up. It seems to surge around...
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    3rd gear engine surge?

    I just got my MSP back from the dealer after replacing the exhaust manifold and the turbo. The car now surges noticeably when accelerating, especially in third gear from around 2800 rpm on up. It surges several times not just once the turbo spools . The clutch is not slipping. Any thoughts...
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    Mazdaspeed Service/Repair?

    Can any Mazda dealership service my MSP or do I have to take it to a Mazdaspeed dealer?
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    Blown Turbo!!

    My son just rolled up in his MSP and tells me that the car is driving funny/no power and no boost. I take it to the end of the road and back---No boost! I start checking under the hood and see oil seeping around the comp. side of the turbo. Pull the hose running to the Ic and it is completely...
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    Racing Wheels?

    I am looking for some really lightweight 15" x 7" wheels for my MSP. Any suggestions? I also need to keep the offset as close as possible.
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    CF trim and accessories

    I am interested in completing some cf overlays for my MSP and was wondering which interior parts were the same as the regular protege. The nearest MSP dealer is several hours away but there is a Mazda dealer near by to get protege parts. I am also in the process of building a custom front...
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    Carbon CAI ?

    I am considering building a Carbon fiber cold air intake using the left front fender well to feed cool/pressurized air to the MAF. The kit would take the place of the original airbox and relocate the coolant overflow tank. It could easily be returned to stock configuration to reduce any...
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