Moving Up Still Have Questions Though

[Amburgytj]

so now that I got my rims and tinted windows and some other physical things I'm focusing on fixing small things. I changed filters and wires, spark plugs and so on. I did a sea foam treatment. Keep in mind I'm 19 but I'm bring this p5 to the top.

So first the problems I'm having that maybe someone can explain.
I have a rough shake when going above 60 mph like my wheels falling off or something but the bolts are on as tight as possible.

Second after I put these new tires on 17s I noticed a large squeak when I turn left and right. My dad said I need to get greased. Bearings and all so idk

Last thing on my mind is the stupid rust hole. The one where it says protege5 I feel like this is a common thing and I have the worst one. It's a literal whole. Is it fixable if so I'd like to do it this weekend so could you tell me what I need to get it done. If not where can I get a new batch cause our junkyards don't have protege5s.

And lastly where do I go from here? My friend told me to buy headers and exhaust which totals up to about 250 so if it's worth it I'll do it but if not I'll invest that money in something better to do.

What about the ram intake. Should I do that?

Just throw me out some ideas. Paid 750 for the car so I'm just trying to move on up. Let me know thanks.

 

[Natey]

The 1st things probably an unbalanced wheel. New-to-you wheels? Maybe you or the PO threw a wheel weight. Either that or the car needs to be aligned.
2nd: I'd look at all the bushings in the front end. 10+ year old rubber, even if it looks good, can lose it elasticity. Whats the offset of the wheels? Tire size?
3rd: Sucks, but rust is pretty common for snow-bound Proteges. for 750 bucks, I'd bondo the s*** outta it and call it a day.

The rest is up to you. Personally, I'd focus on the maintenance stuff first. 60K tune up. The header and exhaust won't do much. Your car will have more of a growl, but the 3-5 HP you gain is lost in low end torque, so it's a trade off.

 

[MrGiggles]

You more than likely have an unbalanced or bent wheel like the above poster said. That's usually the source of a high-speed vibration.

The squeaking could be the tie rod ends, ball joints, strut mount, or sway bar links. None of which are greaseable, they will need to be replaced once you find which it is.

 

[Amburgytj]

Sweet your a life saver. I appreciate any helpful knowledge. And bushings is that something I'd have to take to a shop to get done or can I find a yourtube video. Obviously the wheel weights I'll take the tires to tire discounters and have them do that. And maybe an alignment as well. And a 60k tuneup is specifically what's it's called? So wen I go int to a shop and ask for that to be done I won't sound like a noob.

Thanks again
Tev

 

[Natey]

Yeah, they'll know what the 60k tune up is. They'll change all the fluids and give the car a thorough once-over.

Bushings are kind of a beeyotch. If you check em out and they're worn (torn, smashed or rock hard), it'd be easier to let someone who has a press swap them out for you.

 

[MrGiggles]

Sway bar links, ball joints, and tie rod ends are all easily replaceable, but you will need an alignment after.

 

[Amburgytj]

Okay sweet will I need to order that stuff or will a shops have them? If I do need to order them where can I look., Website wise?

 

[MrGiggles]

Okay sweet will I need to order that stuff or will a shops have them? If I do need to order them where can I look., Website wise?

You can save a lot of money at Rockauto.com. Combine orders of the same sort of item to save on shipping. Even with the added shipping cost, they are usually cheaper than parts stores, and you can choose from a wider variety of brands.