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    False temp/Fuel gauge readings?

    Ok, so recently I did tstat&coolant flush to correct an overheating issue. Other than having to swap out the cheapo napa replacement tstat with the Mazda one, it all worked out. Until now. Random times the temp needle buries itself at the top end. I tried cranking the heat/fan, sometimes brings...
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    Uh oh..leaky roof?

    So I drive out of work the other night after a steady rainfall and hear a "splooshy" kind of sound. I think I've heard it before but not given it much thought. But this time it made me wonder. Two minutes later, as I start off through an intersection I hear what I can only describe as pouring an...
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    Flying M mod on silver?

    Anybody do the "flying M" emblem mod on a sunlight silver? Just thinking probably wouldn't be very outstanding on the rear one (that is, painting the parts I want to disappear silver)?
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    +50-65HP w/Ractive headers??

    Just found this ad in crxxgslxst: ....Ok, is this B.S., or can you actually gain 50-65HP with headers alone? I'm going to go ahead and say.....uhh, no. If so, I'll be all over them.
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    ExoticSpeed R1-T exhaust- opinions?

    ExoticSpeed R1-T Mazda protege 5 2002-On MP5 2.0L exhaust SUPER DEAL - $299 ......is this a quality unit? Anybody have experience with ExoticSpeed? Good deal? Found on craigslist.
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    oem rear-view mirror - made in u.s.a???

    ....ok, are you confused yet? So here's the story- I just had my windshield replaced, and today as I was cleaning the inside, I turned the mirror around to see " made in U.S.A"(can't remember what manufacturer) So I'm guessing the glass guy broke the original and then just replaced it with a...
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    What color rims look best on a sunlight silver?

    Looking for "summer wheels". I'm digging the 6 & 7 spoke designs but not sure what color would look best. Got no color scheme yet(even my "protege5.com" stickers are silver!) So, is it A):Bronze B):Black C):Gunmetal/Pewter or D): Silver? One note: I'm going to get my windows tinted either...
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    Anyone from Bellingham area?......

    ......I'm thinking of getting some wheels from another member, but shipping is rediculous to Canada, not to mention customs fees. So I was thinking of having them shipped to a Wash. address then coming down and get them installed, then just bringing back my old rims in the trunk, leaving the old...
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    Recommended shops thread??

    Just wondering if anyone can put in their two cents on experiences with auto shops around town. I'm trying to stay clear of the "stealerships", I want a good shop for brakes/suspension/alignment, mechanical, and one for body/detailing. I know my limits when it comes to doing my own work versus...
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    Catback vs. AirCare??

    Maybe a dumb question, but can I install a catback exhaust and still pass aircare?( On an 03.5 P5)
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    Help! Used Ractive intake=harsh vibes

    Ok so I just installed a used Ractive intake(sri/cai?) and now at idle I'm getting quite a noticeable vibration. I didn't get any detailed instructions how to install but the guy gave me good photos of it installed in his car(btw, both 03 P5's). I had a very slight vibration before I did this...
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    altezza tails - worth it?

    easy install/ stock fit? just wondering anyones experience with these. thanks.
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    any Western Cdn/ N.West U.S. meets coming up soon?

    specifically in the Greater Vancouver area???
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