What have you done to your P5 today?

[FrolessWonder]

as far as strut bars, im not sure. But the three point strut bars do bump you up a few classes i believe.

edit: you snuck a post in before me! haha

 

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

classes.....wait what? I'm a newb at that so please explain.....?

 

[aMaff]

Novice handbook with brief description of classes:

Auto-X Rules: Read this first, then ask questions.

 

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

Lol, thanks for that second link. Makes me feel NOT SMARTAAAAAAA!

but honestly thanks. Now I will be able to answer my own questions (cabpatch)

 

[aMaff]

Hey, I just copied the thread title

 

[amsgator]

Well the 03 model has a problem with the EGR valve and the intake manifold. the intake manifold i think can be covered under recall but the EGR valve is just teh sucks.

my car already got screwed over on the intake manifold, and the dealer covered it b/c of the warranty, mine wasnt made in the recall period. the butterfly fell off... nice.

i know my egr valve needs to be cleaned by why the problems all of a sudden w/ the new header? that's the part i dont get, i hope thats the only thing wrong.

 

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

I'm not sure man. I haven't had any problems other than a small leak where the spring bolts are, but that's it. Damn dude that sucks. But how is the car running though?

 

[amsgator]

I'm not sure man. I haven't had any problems other than a small leak where the spring bolts are, but that's it. Damn dude that sucks. But how is the car running though?

other than the rough idle it's fine. it's weird if i get the rpms up to 600-700 w/ the gas pedal it stops.... i checked for a leak where the egr pipe meets the header and i saw nothing...so idk what else to do. i guess i can check by the spring bolds but i am pretty sure those were on fine.... i hope to get the valve done soon and if that doesnt work i give up

 

[bazooka joe]

Got the ceramic posi-quiet pads and blank centric rotors from http://www.tripointengineering.com/ $170 shipped from Cali. to PA. I was gonna get the HPS's but I have heard they like to make noise.

hey jeff, you coming up sat for the big spring cleaning?? thanks for help on the WW mesh, i've got some cash coming the end of the month so i'll be looking you up again!!

 

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

other than the rough idle it's fine. it's weird if i get the rpms up to 600-700 w/ the gas pedal it stops.... i checked for a leak where the egr pipe meets the header and i saw nothing...so idk what else to do. i guess i can check by the spring bolds but i am pretty sure those were on fine.... i hope to get the valve done soon and if that doesnt work i give up

Honestly though, if you don't take it to a shop and plan on trying to fix it yourself, its all a matter of trial and error with a car, unless you know about cars very well.....did you move anything else when you put the headers in? Are both of your O2 sensors on correctly? You might want to try the fouler instead. It might be your O2 sensor. If your car sputters like that, it might be because your not getting the right mixture of air-fueland your O2 sensor might be reading that.....any check engine light yet? Because it does take a little bit to show like 70-100km to show.

 

[amsgator]

i used the non foulers for the o2. no CEL. it's been like 400 miles and no CEL....

only thing i moved was the intake and played w/ the egr pipe to get it to fit. other than that, nothing. i'll resetting the ecu again and see how it goes i guess.

 

[amsgator]

i'll reset it next time i go somewhere and then drive it like i stole it. maybe i didnt let it sit long enough to reset properly...idk. i did the brake pedal and all :-\

 

[rednecks_r_us]

I dropped off the Prote to have the lower grille painted black with blue mica to match the upper grille and to touch up some rock chips.

 

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

.......I didn't even reset it.....should I, lol?

 

[amsgator]

.......I didn't even reset it.....should I, lol?

yea. lol.

any engine or air mod etc u shud reset the ecu. gets better mileage by letting the car learn itself back w/ the new part

 

[mazda_pro5_2nr]

LMAO. Will do, lol. That's kinda funny. I feel like an idiot, hahahahaha.

 

[amsgator]

LMAO. Will do, lol. That's kinda funny. I feel like an idiot, hahahahaha.

lol. no biggie. i am gona try mine again and hopefully it fixes the idle problem. if not either this weekend or next i will clean the egr valve

 

[silverpro5]

Installed SLS front mount and WASHED it for the first time since I bought it! Exciting stuff.

 

[Kansei]

nice already have the dg front grille too haha

 

[silverpro5]

yeah, from altspace, i love it. i have underhood mods as well....i guess i put off washing it longer than i should have, but the weather has SUCKED.