Change over from winter gas to summer gas.
What have you done to your P5 today?
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Change over from winter gas to summer gas.
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- '13 CWP MS3 & '16 Mazda6 GT
damn...not a good day for your P5... tell them it must have messed up your engine too lol
this is the 2nd time my car got hit within the last year... sig... at least this time the guy left information... and im sure if he could afford to stay here he can afford this... his number is a British Number... damnsss
time to go to the FS section... i saw that Corksport bumper :3
pix!!!
and the resort im staying at... so im not too bummed out
time to go to the FS section... i saw that Corksport bumper :3
pix!!!
and the resort im staying at... so im not too bummed out
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- '13 CWP MS3 & '16 Mazda6 GT
damn....he creamed your ass....well, more like your front...
justanothermp5
Banned
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- Rust Bucket
wtf how can someone hit the bumper that hard?
i hate it when i see people flying out of the parking space in reverse, cuz they normally dont look behind them
you should get the field break bumper from corksport lol
i hate it when i see people flying out of the parking space in reverse, cuz they normally dont look behind them
you should get the field break bumper from corksport lol
negative... well problems were there ever since i swapped out my motor... gonna try and swap it out again late september for a fully built motor with turbo
So I had my OEM exedy replacement clutch and the fidanza flywheel installed yesterday.
Im still breaking in the clutch, ive put about 30 or so miles on it so far.
From what i can feel, the car definetly revs up faster, and first gear isnt as much of a pain to get going in like it used to with this exhaust setup. its not that there is gobs more torque in the low end, it just feels like my car isnt trying as hard.
the clutch pedal def feels softer than it did before, but it engages way more smoothly than it did before, which is a def plus. but i wish there was a bit more pedal feel? Maybe after it breaks in?
i havent floored the pedal in gear yet, although i did rev it up to hear how fast it revs now. Ill wait a couple hundred miles before i go zooming around =)
Im still breaking in the clutch, ive put about 30 or so miles on it so far.
From what i can feel, the car definetly revs up faster, and first gear isnt as much of a pain to get going in like it used to with this exhaust setup. its not that there is gobs more torque in the low end, it just feels like my car isnt trying as hard.
the clutch pedal def feels softer than it did before, but it engages way more smoothly than it did before, which is a def plus. but i wish there was a bit more pedal feel? Maybe after it breaks in?
i havent floored the pedal in gear yet, although i did rev it up to hear how fast it revs now. Ill wait a couple hundred miles before i go zooming around =)
5th Day - Ridding the Car of DPO (Dreaded Previous Owner)
Ahhh figured out and fixed the noise from the right rear suspension. Turned out to be the e-brake adjuster jingling. Figured it out by smacking the rear tire with a mallet and hearing the jingle. Lightly applied the e-brake and it disappeared. Re-adjusted the e-brake cable and no more jingle.
Cleaned the wheels which were more brown with brake dust than silver and voila, back to silver. I'm surprised and thankful that Scotch Brite and wheel cleaner did the trick. The wheels were so brown I figured the finish would be ruined.
Drove the car about 100 miles today. the first real miles I've put on it.
Front bumper cover repair, ding removal, fix spot of rust, install new front speakers and clean and detail the car and it should be good for a while.
Ahhh figured out and fixed the noise from the right rear suspension. Turned out to be the e-brake adjuster jingling. Figured it out by smacking the rear tire with a mallet and hearing the jingle. Lightly applied the e-brake and it disappeared. Re-adjusted the e-brake cable and no more jingle.
Cleaned the wheels which were more brown with brake dust than silver and voila, back to silver. I'm surprised and thankful that Scotch Brite and wheel cleaner did the trick. The wheels were so brown I figured the finish would be ruined.
Drove the car about 100 miles today. the first real miles I've put on it.
Front bumper cover repair, ding removal, fix spot of rust, install new front speakers and clean and detail the car and it should be good for a while.
i had a local place i trust install it. They are called allens wrench (pun intended) I know all the mechs there, and they know me. I trust them to do the work on my car, and if something goes wrong theyll fix it.
They charged me 425 for the install, and it was done within the day.
how long should the break in be? i really wanna feel how the flywheel affects my acceleration?
thats a pretty good price. I may see if I can get an appointment for my car.
This is taken from exedy's site:
"We recommend breaking in the clutch for 150-200 miles with mild engagement such as stop and go city driving prior to racing or spirited driving. Do not overheat the clutch during the break in period."
This is taken from exedy's site:
"We recommend breaking in the clutch for 150-200 miles with mild engagement such as stop and go city driving prior to racing or spirited driving. Do not overheat the clutch during the break in period."
huh. so not that long of a break in period i guess.
i drive mostly stop and go. The pedal feels good, just not as firm as i was expecting with a new clutch, but i guess if what your saying is true it should feel normal after a week or two.
pat do you have the fidanza flywheel?
i drive mostly stop and go. The pedal feels good, just not as firm as i was expecting with a new clutch, but i guess if what your saying is true it should feel normal after a week or two.
pat do you have the fidanza flywheel?
the pedal shouldn't get that much harder/stiffer with an OEM replacement...
when i did mine i got the exedy street disc and ACT Stage 1 pressure plate and SS clutch line... the pedal itself really didn't feel that much stiffer but when i quickly release the clutch it bites hella hard... with the flywheel i did notice it revs up faster (in neutral that is)
when i did mine i got the exedy street disc and ACT Stage 1 pressure plate and SS clutch line... the pedal itself really didn't feel that much stiffer but when i quickly release the clutch it bites hella hard... with the flywheel i did notice it revs up faster (in neutral that is)
oh, the clutch shouldnt feel any stiffer as 808 said. Only the higher performance ones will have a high pedal feel...like a 4 puck. lol
I bet your old clutch was super stiff because is was thrashed. This new one will naturally feel lighter. Should have a very nice, non chattering feel to it after break in.
I dont have a fidenza, but I do have whatever comes on the JDM cars. I guess its like 4 or 5 pounds lighter than the stock P5 flywheel. I noticed an improvement in my revs as well.
I bet your old clutch was super stiff because is was thrashed. This new one will naturally feel lighter. Should have a very nice, non chattering feel to it after break in.
I dont have a fidenza, but I do have whatever comes on the JDM cars. I guess its like 4 or 5 pounds lighter than the stock P5 flywheel. I noticed an improvement in my revs as well.
i might head down to a mission valley meet this thursday, and this will be the true test to see if the new clutch fixes my issue.
if the engine still feels like its flopping around after a long drive than my mounts will need to be replaced. I would get terrible chatter(?) after a 20 mile drive or so. the clutch wouldnt catch until 2k rpms, and doing starts the car felt like it was going to fall apart.
overall im happy with it. you gonna go to the upland dyno day? with my clutch replaced, my car will def make it up there now lol
if the engine still feels like its flopping around after a long drive than my mounts will need to be replaced. I would get terrible chatter(?) after a 20 mile drive or so. the clutch wouldnt catch until 2k rpms, and doing starts the car felt like it was going to fall apart.
overall im happy with it. you gonna go to the upland dyno day? with my clutch replaced, my car will def make it up there now lol
