I just bought a P5.

[loud3]

Hi all.

My name is Nathan and I am now the proud of owner of a 100k black mica auto P5 wagon.

I was in the market for a first gen 3 hatch, but this showed up on my radar and I couldn't say no.

I come from a background in aggressive offset wheels and audio, so I took it immediately to the shop and swapped out the head unit for one of Pioneer's new double dins.

After cleaning her up before it got dark last night...

 

[loud3]

Within the next month, i'll be changing the wheels and screwing her down on some coils.

For the time being, is there anything I should keep an eye out on my new toy?

It's going to take over daily driver duties from my other car :

 

[tweety2300]

mtx swap and turbo and youll be set

 

[visiongt9506]

awsome find on the p5, shes clean and the wheels look good

 

[loud3]

 

[loud3]

Waiting on my exhaust and wheels currently...

 

[CAROLINAP5]

Great pickup. I have had my P5 from the beginning and this car still gets the same looks as the day i drove it home from the dealership. No matter what, use this forum and its tons of incredible advice and you will be happy.

 

[iJay]

Nice! your not wasting any time!

The p5 is one of the best acoutically speaking cars I have ever owned. you will need a considerablly amount of insulation for the trunk and hatch door but well worth it!

What kind of audio are you planning on putting in the car?

Coils are the only way to go with the protege when you have a system.

 

[loud3]

I originally budgeted 10k for a used Mazda 3 hatch, so I have plenty of funds set aside for parts and such. I've got a +30 17x8.5 set of rpf1s coming with 205/40 fallen fk452s... Spacers and camber adjustment will come after.

Magnaflow exhaust off eBay for 370, yes please!

 

[UncleShrek]

Damn your quick with your stuff.
Looks good. Oh and welcome

 

[IshSonP5]

Not wasting any time huh?! lol. Welcome!

 

[OGLaughtzalotzz]

what size are those wheels it came with?

 

[hat1018]

Good question, I like them a lot.

 

[loud3]

17x7 +45 with 205/40 federals wrapped around them.

They're MB motoring Mesh X wheels.

 

[loud3]

iJay: Nothing crazy in this one... the Maxima is the audiowhore. I'll probably go with an active 3 way up front and a single 8/10 in the hatch.

I have an existing relationship with Arc Audio, so I will call upon them when the time comes

 

[OGLaughtzalotzz]

17x7 +45 with 205/40 federals wrapped around them.

They're MB motoring Mesh X wheels.

Can i haz?

 

[loud3]

Changed my wheel/tire order...

Battles in 17x9 +30 and 205/40s

 

[loud3]

Can i haz?

I'm keeping them as a backup set, but if I do get the urge to send them off... You'll be the first to know!

 

[P5 Fan]

Since no one asked how much did you pay for your P5?

 

[ijbrekke]

I'm actually shocked how large the Mazda2 looks next to the P5.