What have you done to your P5 today?

[rooster1]

i want to relocate my front license plate an then fill in an repaint the bumper.

 

[mx-p5]

Oh, and fill the license plate bolts too. Those will be gone

 

[Sveivo]

IIRC the factory offset is +50, the lower the offset moves the wheel out toward the fender, this is loading up the bearings and can cause premature wear. Don't know about Mazda, but Subaru would not warranty wheel bearings that had failed because a lower offset rim was used on the car. Incidently I realise that most P5s are out of warranty by now but this would apply to newer cars like the M6 and M3.

Pat.

Everything you said is right. The only reason I said +35 is that he was looking a wheel with +40. A 5mm spacer would make it +35.

Yes, that it true about wheel bearings, but I honestly wouldn't sweat it. Subaru must be notorious for weak bearings?

Pretty much any mod you do puts more "stress" on one thing or another. That's what it's all about! And seriously, your bearing will probably outlast the car anyway, unless you have a Subaru.

 

[slideshow240]

so does that mean the clicking i hear under braking only is a wheel bearing or just brakes? clicking sounds like axles but they are like new looking and clean as hell

 

[Sveivo]

so does that mean the clicking i hear under braking only is a wheel bearing or just brakes? clicking sounds like axles but they are like new looking and clean as hell

Not sure about that. Bearings usually make a humming/gridning/thumping type of noise.

I just had recently my front bearings done (130K miles now) and my winter wheels are +40. I don't think it's really that bad.

 

[TWISFM]

what do you all think of buying a rim that has a crack in it but is being repaired...?

 

[ZOOMit]

depends on how big the crack is, are we talking something minimal?

 

[TWISFM]

should be small getting a picture of it in a few days. but the seller said it was minimal.

 

[ZOOMit]

if it's minimal your probably okay. I've had one on one of my stockers and i ran it like that for 4yrs before I swapped rims out. Just depends on how thick and long the crack is. (get yer mind outta the gutter) lol

 

[Sveivo]

should be small getting a picture of it in a few days. but the seller said it was minimal.

Not worth the headache to me. You're spending the money anyway. Think about it

 

[Dom 2.0L]

Dead battery here I think. It was really cold those past days and I didn't start the car for I think 3 days because there was too much shoveling to do before reaching the street. Now it won't start and it clicks. Any tips about the battery? Would it be dead? What should I buy next if it is? I'm thinking about getting a block heater. Is it worth it? Asking for any help I can get!

Thx!
-Dom

 

[Sveivo]

Dead battery here I think. It was really cold those past days and I didn't start the car for I think 3 days because there was too much shoveling to do before reaching the street. Now it won't start and it clicks. Any tips about the battery? Would it be dead? What should I buy next if it is? I'm thinking about getting a block heater. Is it worth it? Asking for any help I can get!

Thx!
-Dom

I don't doubt it's dead if it's dead cold where you live, especially if it sat for a couple days. My old battery would perform considerably worse if I didn't drive for a few days. But the cold just pwns it.

I recently got rid of my stock battery (yes, stock ). "Upgraded" to a Diehard Gold (640 CCA). It does the job.

 

[Dom 2.0L]

Ok I would keep the name in mind, anyone else live in freakin' cold places and changed their battery? I would like a couple of good brands to look for and prices if possible

 

[fremast]

I agree it sounds like you've got a dead battery...
Recently went through the same thing with my stocker, though it never quite quit on me... was really close (cranking amps were down to like 200)...

I did some research, and chose an Optima red top myself...
And right after I installed it, the starter cranked like crazy in 19 degree farenheight weather... felt like I could have raced the car on the starter motor alone...

 

[Dom 2.0L]

Ok, took note of the Optima Red top! I think many people run this battery too on the forum from what I saw in pics. Where's the best place to buy it? And are there others you guys would suggest?

 

[nc p5]

optima red top only way to go!!!

 

[mx-p5]

taking the wife's car today, instead of the PT. Hopefully get the rear fenders rolled, then hope to hear back about my car today, if i need a new motor, or if the warranty company wants to put a bandaid on the current block

 

[THE Phen]

optima red top only way to go!!!

They are nice. My Yellow top died in 13 months however. Warranty is 12... Talk about pissed!

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

meh, always seemed like wasted money to me....no issues w/ the duralast i put and have had for a few years (dunno)

 

[THE Phen]

Yeah. After my issues with the Yellow Top, I said screw it and went Duralast too. Why pay 3x more for a battery that lasted half as long? Hopefully my incident was a rare thing.