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    Traded my MSP last night...

    Hey Nattyboy, I understand your situation. I have been battling the same issues as of late. My 'Speed now has 85k. The clutch, motor mounts, suspension, and brakes are all starting to show its age. In addition, I know I am going to need a new timing belt and a few other things as well. I...
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    Question about my Limited Slip

    Hey, what's up guys? I've been on the board about 4 years one and always learning some great info. I use my speed primarily as my daily driver and last summer started doing autocross events and entered one HPDE day at Poconos which was awesome. Consistently was able to hang with the big boys...
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    TWM shifter installation question

    Hey, it's been about 3 years since I did this mod, but here goes. I quickly re-read the instructions and they say that you will not be reusing the plastic bushings at the base of the shifter lever. You are getting confused because it says to re-use the plastic white "bushing" which goes with...
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    Blue Mazdaspeed Protege Wing - 50 bucks plus shipping

    Went wingless a couple of weeks back. Simply getting a bit older and like the sleeper look. It is in good overall shape although the body shop that took it off for me used some kind of solvent on the bottom to dissolve the glue. You can see a little bit of the paint on the bottom is messed...
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    Any Leads for Tri-state Mazda Mechanic?

    What's up guys? Hey, I don't post often...just a lot of reading on this board and I have learned a lot from all of you guys. I have had my 'speed about 4 years...never really any issues. I usually do all the maintenance, BUT I will be looking to have some more significant work done in the...
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    Really Dumb Mistake....

    Have I mentioned how much this forum rocks. I have saved myself so much future aggravation from all the combined knowledge and tips on the forum!!!!! Now if we could only figure out how to get around these damn pesky women that make us do crazy things like hook up a damn battery backwords...
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    Really Dumb Mistake....

    Hey Guys, I was in a rush yesterday, and being pressured by my girlfriend (we all know the feeling), and I hooked my new battery to the wrong polarity. I placed the positive terminal to the ground and the negative to the hot side. I feel like a complete moron over the situation but I guess...
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    Half Price Sub and some audio questions....

    What's up guys....fellow 'Speed owner. I called crutchfield and ordered a JL Audio 8 inch subwoofer, it is a 8W1-4 Ohm sub. I was surprised to hear that they are having a 2 for 1 sale. So, I have an extra one coming on Friday. Obviously I have use for just one, I will be dropping it in to...
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    Stock Wheel and Tire Specs....some basics...

    Yeah, I meant 225...because the stock is 215 tire. Anyone have some official specs on the offset for those racing harts? And does a greater offset (+55 vs. +45) place the wheel more towards the curb or more in towards the vehicle. Thanks.
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    Stock Wheel and Tire Specs....some basics...

    What's up fellow 'speed fanatics....been on the board a while just learning in the background and pickup up some ideas for where I want to take my machine. Currently have a blue 'speed with 50K and completely stock. My brother has an Evo, and my friend an S2000. I have to be honest, I think...
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    Replacing battery terminal cables?

    I am in the same boat. My '03 Speed began to have more and more trouble starting when the weather turned colder...in NJ lately it has been 15-25 degrees at night and in the morning. I bought an Optima red and threw it in thinking it would solved issue. Car starts totally fine sometimes and not...
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