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Yup, definately will try this one! I had both front links changed twice in 6 months too and they're starting to clunk again! -> Guess it's just a bad design from mazda.

Are those for the front or rear? I notice the Escape one are a tad smaller...any effect on the handling?

Hi, I'm going to install new inner tie-rods this week end and was wondering if anyone had any advice. I looked in the manual and it doesn't look too hard. Thanks!

For those of you with rear wheel arches rusting (me included): http://www.klokkerholmusa.com/servlet/the-157/1999-dsh-2003-mazda-protege-5/Detail http://www.klokkerholmusa.com/servlet/the-156/1999-dsh-2003-mazda-protege-5/Detail I just wish I saw those before doing mine with fiberglass...Oh well!

I got the Pioneer DEH-2200UB which I think is basically the same size as the ones you listed and it fits fine withour cutting anything.

Hi, my rear rotors+pads are due and I saw this kit: http://www.cyberbrake.com/Mazda/Protege5/02-03/K-SMD892-540060442.html Anyone knows about this company? Price is good I believe, because I was quoted 36$/each rotor and 89$ for the pads from a shop here locally. Thanks!

Altough "mounting" them meant screwing them on...since they were already mounted on the rims...

Just a quick follow up on this thread I started. I just put in my OEM P5 rims and there is no more vibration! I gues it was because of the cheap @$$ tires and rims the dealer put on when they sold me the car. Thanks to all that replied! On a side note...Oil change + putting summer tires on just...

Nice DIY! I always tought our horns sounded a bit sissy! BTW, is that the foam DIY lip on your car?

I do have the red LED, but it's positioned on top of the steering column. It flashes when the engine's off. I don't think it actually does anything tough. I believe it's only to discourage theft and not actually an alarm by itself. Can anyone confirm this?

The alignment and balancing was done at the dealer from wich I bought the car from. Before I bought it, they told me the car had no repairs to be done...good thing I had it checked elsewhere before buying because there were a couple things wrong (CV joint, endlinks, shocks, cracked windshield)...

I know that, but having 2 of them?

I also noticed something odd that I've yet to see on other cars.... Both front wheels have 2 weights each (they are about 180 degrees away)...is that normal??

Do I need to have both front wheels up or is just one at a time ok?

Just to be clear...there is no sound when in motion. Should I do the bearing test and then see if the clunk is still there on a standstill?

I tought about the ice buildup too, but I think it wouldn't be intermittent on the same trip (like taking the highway, it vibrates, 5 min later no more vibration, then 5 min later vibration again)?

Good point! No idea! I bought the car back in december...but I would take a guess that they aligned it after changing the shocks and CV joint? no?

Tires are new (about a month). Also, if I'm not sure I understand your test... I don't hear any noise while driving....only when the car is stopped and engine off...if I wiggle the steering wheel left to right about1/2inch each side, I can hear a clunk in the front...but no noise while driving.

Hi, I know thereare some post on this subject, but I couldn't seem to find a definite answer to my problem. I'm getting vibration at highway speeds (60mph+). The weird thing is, sometimes I don't have them. For example, I took my P5 for a spin at lunchtime and got on the highway and the...

I'm pretty sure canadian is the same as the US one, so the guide that's in the how to section should be good. Also, keep this handy. Also, try a quick search next time. Cheers!