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    difficulty of a msp clutch replacement?

    ok guys. sweet deal. it really shouldnt be that hard. just was looking for some input. Thanks, Jim
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    difficulty of a msp clutch replacement?

    i need a new clutch and im looking to replace it myself. i have the knowledge and the tools. thats not teh problem. im just wondering how hard it will actually be to do in my driveway. could it be done in a day? by myself and a person with an equal amount of knowledge? we are both mechanics...
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    AWR Motor Mounts

    I bought my awr motor mounts a while back when street unit didnt give me a choice of the 3. how do i know what mount i have? or maybe its too far back for me to remember and i did have a choice i dunno. Anyways. I Finally put them in and i know they have to be broken in. I can deal with the...
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    List of Vendors?

    I'm not looking for anything in particular. I just like to have the knowledge at my fingertips, when i do go looking for something new. Thanks for the help, Jim
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    List of Vendors?

    anyone have a good list of people who develop and sell parts for our cars? it would be helpful in my quest for anything and everything. Thanks, Jim
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    Corksport exhaust emissions and sound??

    i hate a loud exhaust. and stock isn't a bad note its just a little too docile and restrictive. im not putting down big numbers just want to get it out before i can get it in.(so i can put down bigger numbers with less worry) the recording on the megga exhaust post are nice to have but they are...
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    Corksport exhaust emissions and sound??

    what about going with a ghl downpipe. it comes with a highflowcat and comes with the s-pipe, and since its made to go with the stock exhaust the pipe after the cat drops from 3in to 2.5 in, the flange is also a 2.5 in. if i could somehow get to corksport in individual pieces. or just buy the...
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    Corksport exhaust emissions and sound??

    Would i have to swap out my exhaust everytime i needed to pass emissions, or could i just swap out midpipes (corksport to stock)? and wouldnt not having cats set off a check engine light because i dont have o2 sensor feedback? How do these exhausts sound. i dont want a loud annoying exhaust. i...
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    msp rear sway bar size

    so what size replacemnt bushings should i buy?
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    msp rear sway bar size

    what is the size of the racing beat rear sway bar in the the msp? Thanks, Jim
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    Abs???

    I havent driven the new BMW's and stuff in snow. but i have driven them hard in the rain and the tractions control seems quick and responsive. My brothers 04' GTO sucks in teh snow either way but traction control just gets annoying, its always keeping you from pressing the gas pedal down when...
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    Abs???

    So, I'm out driving my car (03.5 msp) around and i'm waiting for a call from a frined and im just driving around an industrial park. i go around a right corner and start to go up a slight incline with the right side fo my car whil;e the left stays where it is. i tap the brakes because there is a...
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    Klunkitty, Klunk Klunk Klunk

    i already took it to the dealer once to have this klunk noise fixed. they replaced the sway bar links. and said the problem went away a little but you will always have some supspenison noise in the rear. this isnt just a normal suspension noise its a very loud and annoying klunk, almost bouncy...
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    Questions about FMIC before i commit.

    Im looking for a FMIC that requires little to no modification of existing components. (i.e. trimming of the bumper or sheet metal, ect.) i dont mind taking the bumper off or any of that stuff i just dont want too much hassle with relocations and trimming and stuff. Ive also been reading that if...
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    Dragger's Guide: Mazdaspeed Protege Quarter Mile Bragging Rights

    My first run ever at the New england Dragway in Epping, NH i got a 15.6@89mph. I thought it was pretty decent considering this is my first fwd car, my first run at the dragstrip ever, and i had only had the car for a few weeks.
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    Whirring noise with the cluth out. Throwout bearing?

    i dunno if the other guy did his clutch yet. but i am taking my msp to mazda on monday to see what is up. i definitely sounds like a throwout bearing and is a fairly loud whirring noise. hopefully they will replace it under warranty as i still have 6 months left on the clutch warranty. They...
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    Whirring noise with the cluth out. Throwout bearing?

    I have a whirring noise when the clutch is out in neutral. when i push the clutch in it goes away. im thinking its a throwout bearing. the car has 34k miles and im the second owner. Will the warranty cover a throwout bearing?
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