What have you done to your MSP today?

[2.0t03speed]

nice. love the matte.

thanks man i love the underaxle exhaust especially because its stealth mode black haha

 

[Ricktalife]

finally pulled the codes from my car. nothing you guys haven't seen before.. p0171 system too lean and p0300 random/multiple misfire. the technicians at my work suggested a new MAF but I believe common practice for our car is normally coil packs right?

 

[justanothermp5]

i would do the coils first, if its still there then do the MAF
the MAF is ****** expensive

 

[Ricktalife]

Yea I thought my MAF was dead before and had to buy 1 from the stealership. I was able to return it but they charged me a $60 return fee (bulls***). I'm gonna check the plugs since I have an extra set and go buy some coils. Do these just go bad randomly? I'm not sure what I did to cause it other than adjusting the tune but it hasn't been running lean at all, it has been overly rich since I am making very small adjustments to the fuel map. Should I get just the 2 packs or both the packs and wires?

 

[justanothermp5]

yea, seems to be just randomly. And if you want you cant buy the 2 coils, and then test the resistance of both the wires to see if they are still good or not
there is a spec...but i cant seem to remember it, hopefully someone here can chime in

 

[Ricktalife]

Is the lean code a normal issue that goes along with the misfire? One of the technicians at my work insists it is the MAF that is making it lean. I have some MAF cleaner that I bought not too long ago so I will try that out again.

 

[Outlawstar98]

I'm down in VA... I still ned to get a neutral position sensor thing.

 

[Laser Blue]

finally pulled the codes from my car. nothing you guys haven't seen before.. p0171 system too lean and p0300 random/multiple misfire. the technicians at my work suggested a new MAF but I believe common practice for our car is normally coil packs right?

Imho, misfires say spark issues; not MAF. I would def replace coilpacks, wires, and plugs. First off, its cheaper than a new MAF and besides, even if its not the problem its always a good thing to have done. If you end up needing to try a different MAF let me know. I went through the same thing... I pulled my MAF at 42,000 miles and replaced it with new. It ended up not being the problem but I left the new one in the car. I have the oem original one sitting around here somewhere and would sell it to you.

 

[Ricktalife]

Yea I'm going with coils, wires, and plugs first since they are cheaper. I'll keep you in mind for the MAF, thanks.

 

[jonridinhi]

I'm down in VA... I still ned to get a neutral position sensor thing.

Where at in VA?

 

[Ricktalife]

So I just remembered I can get OEM parts from rockauto.com (great website) but I'm having a little trouble finding the right stuff. It's under ignition, and I'm looking for both coil packs and 2 plug on boots so I can replace the whole set. I may buy some new plugs as well, but I already have an extra set of the stock heat range at my house.

 

[jonridinhi]

NGK Part # 5659 {#ZE76}
2 required (wires for $27)

ORIGINAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT Part # 50087 {#FFY118100, FP8518100C} (Only 2 Remaining) (coils for $33 each)

Just search under the MP3 and it pulls up everything....

You could do the 1.8 swap and both coils run $80 with bracket. No performance but looks clean.

 

[Ricktalife]

NGK Part # 5659 {#ZE76}
2 required (wires for $27)

ORIGINAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT Part # 50087 {#FFY118100, FP8518100C} (Only 2 Remaining) (coils for $33 each)

Just search under the MP3 and it pulls up everything....

You could do the 1.8 swap and both coils run $80 with bracket. No performance but looks clean.

Awesome thank you. There were so many brands I didn't know what to pick lol. I have thought about the 1.8 swap before but like you said there is no proven performance so it's kinda pointless I really don't care about the looks of it.

 

[SCMP3]

Yea that's a good deal for the steedspeed. I think scratchandsniff still has his for sale which he's asking more for, but it includes all the gaskets so it's still a pretty decent deal.

its also brand new


and i took my car to cars and coffee this am. and i tried on my future wheels

 

[Ricktalife]

Oh 1 more thing, does the NGK wires come with 2 or just 1? I am guessing 2 but it says 2 required? Do they mean 2 sets?

 

[Valk]

some ****** tore my passenger mirror appart last night...

 

[thecrash91]

some ****** tore my passenger mirror appart last night...

that blows, i had a dream someone smashed my car =[ luckily it was just a dream

 

[Valk]

well, at least a new one isnt gonna be expensive. $75 + HST.

just gonna have a time getting my paint to match since you cant get dupont chroma anymore.
gonna do my hood and bumper at teh same time.

good news though is that ill have my SSQV soon. finally get to have a real bov sound =)

 

[racerx43269]

when is it " TIME " to chancge your clutch... besides when it ... goes out.. lol

 

[racerx43269]

I pulled my engine today... started tearing it down and realized i forgot to order bearings.. thats a kick in the ass.... now ihave to wait another week.. :-(