Lewis7789 2002 Protege5 build thread (tons of pics)
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I gave up on the side moldings. I cant seem to find the 3M remover and don't really feel like picking at them all weekend. heh-heh
But I DID finally finish my "How To" for the JDP style front lip install to the P5. It took me almost as long to write the how to as it did to install the bloody lip!
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123770049
But I DID finally finish my "How To" for the JDP style front lip install to the P5. It took me almost as long to write the how to as it did to install the bloody lip!
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123770049
hornsfan10609
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I have seen adhesive remover at a number of places, I know there is a Wal-Mart somewhere near you.
Well I see adhesive remover all over the place, and was just at Autozone and almost picked up a can of Rustoleum adhesive remover. But If I'm going to pull all my trim off and spend a weekend rubbing off glue, I want the best s*** possible to remove it. I don't want to pull off the trim, try using BrandX remover that doesn't work and then have to drive around my car looking ghetto before I can find the 3M stuff. That's all.
I'm in no rush, Phen. I'll snag some next weekend or something. I'm going to wait till it warms up. Thanks though, buddy.
I'm in no rush, Phen. I'll snag some next weekend or something. I'm going to wait till it warms up. Thanks though, buddy.
Well, it's time for a new exhaust system. My GReddy EVO2 cat-back sounded wonderful for the first year, real low growl and not raspy at all. But droned like a sumbitch on the highway. But after about a year I started to get a nasty rattle. I removed heat shields and tried Corksport exhaust hangers and OEM hangers and it still rattled like crazy. Turns out my resonator is bad. I emailed GReddy basically asking if I could buy just the midpipe section and they were pretty rude with a one sentance reply of "We only sell complete exhaust systems.". And I dont want to weld in a new resonator because I don't trust the weld quality of local muffler shops. So I'm looking for a new exhaust system and have been doing my research. I'm looking to spend about $500.
I've got an AEM intake, Spooled^Racing header and a MAM catless midpipe already installed.
It's down to;
Corksport Power Series (header-back?)
Tanabe Madalion Touring (catback)
Magnaflow (cat-back)
Skunk2 (cat-back)
I'm most interested inthe Corksport because they have great customer service, sound really nice and a great price. But I asked Corsport directly if it's a header back system or a catback system and they agree with the latter. But I've seen pics of a few of the same exhaust systems and they seem to be a header back system? I'm confused? So more research is needed. Oy vey.
I like the Tanabe and they've been around forever and always have been making quality parts with racing background. I've heard some good reviews from other owners too.
The Magnaflow is another option. Many great reviews and a good sound.
Any advice, gentlemen? I'm looking to buy something in the next week or two.
I've got an AEM intake, Spooled^Racing header and a MAM catless midpipe already installed.
It's down to;
Corksport Power Series (header-back?)
Tanabe Madalion Touring (catback)
Magnaflow (cat-back)
Skunk2 (cat-back)
I'm most interested inthe Corksport because they have great customer service, sound really nice and a great price. But I asked Corsport directly if it's a header back system or a catback system and they agree with the latter. But I've seen pics of a few of the same exhaust systems and they seem to be a header back system? I'm confused? So more research is needed. Oy vey.
I like the Tanabe and they've been around forever and always have been making quality parts with racing background. I've heard some good reviews from other owners too.
The Magnaflow is another option. Many great reviews and a good sound.
Any advice, gentlemen? I'm looking to buy something in the next week or two.
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roy obanion
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No love for the racing beat? Just thought you may want to consider it.
The Racing Beat is too quiet and from what I hear drones a lot of the highway. You know you want this:
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roy obanion
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Racing beat, drone?
...okay
...okay
mazdaspeedwagon
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Awesome looking P5. I really love those rims on it.
That's a good vid, Matt. I do like the Corksport. I'm still trying to figure out if it's a "header-back" design or a traditional cat-back.
I like the Racing Beat, but honestly, I just don't like the look of the muffler. I know that's a stupid statement, but it just looks like a stock muffler...
I like the Racing Beat, but honestly, I just don't like the look of the muffler. I know that's a stupid statement, but it just looks like a stock muffler...
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