The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

The problem with the 1st gen MS3 is still the turbo. I seriously think about what I would do if my turbo blew at least once a day...

UPGRADE time! It's the stock turbo that has the issues with smoking after people put in the catless downpipe, or apparently run into problems even stock. Potato tiem!
 
Back to previous conversation, Jeff. I have the Progress RSB and P5 endlinks for 2 years it clunks and I broke one of the Progress mounting tabs because I basically had to drive up a curb at an angle to get into my old apartments parking lot. But since I've replaced it a year ago I haven't had any problems with it and I think my car handles really well.
 
Hey Wes....you are a 626 guru....happen to know the offsets of the stock wheels using the 5 bolt pattern...14" specific? Guy in the Protege thread is looking for some to run for winter.
 
Damn DoD....

Good luck with getting everything done Joe....guess you'll be burning the midnight oil?
 
Hey Wes....you are a 626 guru....happen to know the offsets of the stock wheels using the 5 bolt pattern...14" specific? Guy in the Protege thread is looking for some to run for winter.

The stock steelies? That's what I've got, from the GE body. They use the Mazda-common 67.1mm center bore, too. Umm, I'd guess somewhere around +50, I tried to look on the back before but it doesn't say. The Mazda6 wheels I have now are +60.. So I've got some mammoth spacers!
 
Back to previous conversation, Jeff. I have the Progress RSB and P5 endlinks for 2 years it clunks and I broke one of the Progress mounting tabs because I basically had to drive up a curb at an angle to get into my old apartments parking lot. But since I've replaced it a year ago I haven't had any problems with it and I think my car handles really well.

Yeah...that's what I've been finding is the right combo. Since my initial plan was to run the stock P5 bar, I need the MSP links to prevent the bar from flipping. I'm thinking of scrapping the stocker and getting the Progress and also getting a rear strut bar. That should tighten up her rear end quite nicely. :)

The stock steelies? That's what I've got, from the GE body. They use the Mazda-common 67.1mm center bore, too. Umm, I'd guess somewhere around +50, I tried to look on the back before but it doesn't say. The Mazda6 wheels I have now are +60.. So I've got some mammoth spacers!

I'm guessing the steelies...did the 626 come with 14" alloys? He's looking into a 185/70/14 tire for winter use which is exactly what I'm using but mine are mounted on Eclipse steelies 14x5.5 +35.... I was thinking they'd be around the +50 range as most others tend to be but thought I'd ask you first.....thanks.

Here's a link to the thread in case you wanted to jump in....http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123786236-Winter-tires-rims
 
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Well ya... And don't worry, if I go with the fs-de, the internals (rods in particular) will be forged. ;)


O, and for s**** & giggles I entered MOTM last night... haha hopefully I can pull a vote or two.

so did i. :D my car looks so plain next to some.

i bet you can't vote twice...i really like that black p5 (i want a p5 sooooo bad, but i feel that they are overpriced for the miles they have on them...but i still dream of owning one!)

i'll still vote for you, ucMP3...ohio pride!

was that my black p5? i plan on selling it next year. its an auto though.
Edit: never mind... i forgot flash5 was in this month. his is a nice p5.

ucmp3... ill vote for ya! i know i will get no votes anyways... and i always make fun of those people who vote for themselves.

also... love all the hellafail love going on!
 
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so did i. :D my car looks so plain next to some.



was that my black p5? i plan on selling it next year. its an auto though.
Edit: never mind... i forgot flash5 was in this month. his is a nice p5.

ucmp3... ill vote for ya! i know i will get no votes anyways... and i always make fun of those people who vote for themselves.

also... love all the hellafail love going on!

Word, I'll reciprocate. ;)

Ugh, waiting to hear if a person wants to make the deal for a set of wheels id love to have sucks haha

I know exactly what you mean. It's super stressful! lol I was losing sleep waiting to hear back about different wheels and deals...
 
so did i. :D my car looks so plain next to some.



was that my black p5? i plan on selling it next year. its an auto though.
Edit: never mind... i forgot flash5 was in this month. his is a nice p5.

ucmp3... ill vote for ya! i know i will get no votes anyways... and i always make fun of those people who vote for themselves.

also... love all the hellafail love going on!

yeah, flash's car = sexy :)
but your's is good, too :)
sucks it's auto
 
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