Any Phoenix MP5ers?
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I am in Customer Service, but I chose that shift, whats better then getting off at 2pm?
I actually bought the car with intake and exust. But when, dont laugh, but when I put those things on my Saturn a couple years ago I noticed a difference, it's not HUGE, but you notice.
Hey PHXp5, Do you know of any good car shops here? I cant seem to find any... there was a ton in WA st. where I am from... just doesnt seem to be here... I did find a pro auto parts and hardware I am going to check out...
I live in Phoenix too, born and raised. I don't know how to post pics but remove the roof rack and my P5 is identicle to Amajoy's P5, except my tint isnt quite as dark as his/hers tint. Same rims and color, but I plan on having my repainted hopefully by this summer.
LarryS
P.S. If you see a silver(for now) P5 running around Phx with 5 bumper stickers along the bottom of the rear window its my P5.
LarryS
P.S. If you see a silver(for now) P5 running around Phx with 5 bumper stickers along the bottom of the rear window its my P5.
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Whats mods are on your car? I just have Mazdaspeed exust and intake, cant so too much will void the warranty... sucky.... I will be getting a kartboy shifter soon also, oh yea I have a custom grill too... that silver mesh looking stuff... Dont you love a womans terminalogy of things? hehe 
Well nice to meet you Amanda, I live in the area of 67th Avenue and Thomas. But I drive all over the valley, what can I say I love to drive.
As for mods I havent really done much, but here is a lists of things I have done so far:
1. removed the air intake tube and resonators, that run from the grill area to the air box and installed a K&N filter panel
2. upgraded the low beam headlights to 100watt bulbs(going on 5 months haven't had any melting the harness issues thankfully)
3. went to a wider tire on the stock rim, went from the 195/50/VR16 to 205/50/ZR16
4. I put in carbon metallic brake pads all around, I have noticed a better pedal feel and shorter stopping with them so far
5. I removed the roof rack the day I bought it, mine came with it as a dealer accessory and I told the service manager that he could have it if he removed it. So mine technically had a roof rack but not anymore(I think the P5 looks 500% better without it)
6. had the dealer tint the all the windows and sunroof, but it is a fairly light window tint
7. upgraded the battery to a 650 cold cranking amp battery, now my car starts as soon as I hit the key
I do plan on doing mods in the future but I am currently putting most of my money into paying it off faster, then I plan on do the following:
1. change the color from silver to Lava Orange(04+ Mazda 3 color)
2. get the interior redone with leather
3. do an engine swap( I want the try to drop a clone of the new Mazdaspeed 6 engine in my P5)
4. lower the car about an inch or so(just enough to get rid of the gap between the tires and body)
5. somehow I want to get my P5 to have working dual exhaust
6. upgrade the stereo system but I am going to keep the stock 6 disc cd changer
7. and maybe get a set of 17 inch polished rims off the Mazda 3(I'd like to go to 17 inch rims and these look fairly close the the polished 16 inchers I currently have)
I am a sleeper fan myself, and when done my P5 will appear nearly stock until the hood is opened. My 2 previous cars were of the sleep motif and I liked owning a car that didn't appear to be a threat lol. I can't wait to get the paint job done though, got my fingers crossed to have it done by the end of this summer.
As for the warranty mine should be expired in about 6 more months, considering I have put 33,571 miles on it since 1-9-04(had 124 miles when I bought her). Heck I have already put over 1400 miles on her sincethe first of the year!
LarryS
As for mods I havent really done much, but here is a lists of things I have done so far:
1. removed the air intake tube and resonators, that run from the grill area to the air box and installed a K&N filter panel
2. upgraded the low beam headlights to 100watt bulbs(going on 5 months haven't had any melting the harness issues thankfully)
3. went to a wider tire on the stock rim, went from the 195/50/VR16 to 205/50/ZR16
4. I put in carbon metallic brake pads all around, I have noticed a better pedal feel and shorter stopping with them so far
5. I removed the roof rack the day I bought it, mine came with it as a dealer accessory and I told the service manager that he could have it if he removed it. So mine technically had a roof rack but not anymore(I think the P5 looks 500% better without it)
6. had the dealer tint the all the windows and sunroof, but it is a fairly light window tint
7. upgraded the battery to a 650 cold cranking amp battery, now my car starts as soon as I hit the key
I do plan on doing mods in the future but I am currently putting most of my money into paying it off faster, then I plan on do the following:
1. change the color from silver to Lava Orange(04+ Mazda 3 color)
2. get the interior redone with leather
3. do an engine swap( I want the try to drop a clone of the new Mazdaspeed 6 engine in my P5)
4. lower the car about an inch or so(just enough to get rid of the gap between the tires and body)
5. somehow I want to get my P5 to have working dual exhaust
6. upgrade the stereo system but I am going to keep the stock 6 disc cd changer
7. and maybe get a set of 17 inch polished rims off the Mazda 3(I'd like to go to 17 inch rims and these look fairly close the the polished 16 inchers I currently have)
I am a sleeper fan myself, and when done my P5 will appear nearly stock until the hood is opened. My 2 previous cars were of the sleep motif and I liked owning a car that didn't appear to be a threat lol. I can't wait to get the paint job done though, got my fingers crossed to have it done by the end of this summer.
As for the warranty mine should be expired in about 6 more months, considering I have put 33,571 miles on it since 1-9-04(had 124 miles when I bought her). Heck I have already put over 1400 miles on her sincethe first of the year!
LarryS
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Thats cool Larry. Yeah I had my Tint re-done when I bought the car on the 1st. Its as dark as it can be but still being legal... I got Limo tint all in the back, the driver and pass are legal though... sucks cause I had illegal on those windows, but they needed to be re done and they wouldnt do em like that again. If anyone needs Tint in the Phoenix area I have a great company that does it and I can get a discount.
www.mazsports.com <-- arizona based mazda club, tons of mp5's.
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welcome amanda and larry.
-amanda-
you wouldn't happen to stay in camellero(sp?) would you? your apts look really familiar. i used to go to scc and a lot of our out-of-state football players stayed in camellero and the apts just south of those.
-larry-
are you north or south of thomas? my parents live on 47th ave & lewis(south of thomas) so i know the westside really well. i used to go to desert west all of the time as well as the harkins theatre. i also went to high school at maryvale
btw, my name is nathan but everyone calls me nate
-amanda-
you wouldn't happen to stay in camellero(sp?) would you? your apts look really familiar. i used to go to scc and a lot of our out-of-state football players stayed in camellero and the apts just south of those.
-larry-
are you north or south of thomas? my parents live on 47th ave & lewis(south of thomas) so i know the westside really well. i used to go to desert west all of the time as well as the harkins theatre. i also went to high school at maryvale
btw, my name is nathan but everyone calls me nate
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Sorry I havent answered your question sooner I just got back from Albuquerque NM late last night. Been there since the 23rd, visiting some friends.
To answer your question I live on Earll Drive which is north of Thomas at the end of a cul de sac. My mom lives on Osborn just west of 47th Ave, which is where I grew up so I too know the west side well. I have lived on the west side since August of 90.
BTW my P5 is easy to identify now I just got a personalized AZ plate, now my license plate reads "MY03PR5" just thought I'd let you know. So now if you see a silver(Lava Orange in the future)P5 with that plate its me.
LarryS
To answer your question I live on Earll Drive which is north of Thomas at the end of a cul de sac. My mom lives on Osborn just west of 47th Ave, which is where I grew up so I too know the west side well. I have lived on the west side since August of 90.
BTW my P5 is easy to identify now I just got a personalized AZ plate, now my license plate reads "MY03PR5" just thought I'd let you know. So now if you see a silver(Lava Orange in the future)P5 with that plate its me.
LarryS
