What have you done to your P5 today?

[Matt V]

Anyone know how to remove the lower grille on the front bumper? Does it have screws attached or does it snap in?

 

[mx-p5]

had my CEL checked. It's a P0171

Either low fuel pressure, vacume leak, dirt or defective MAF, or engine mechanical condition.....

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

Anyone know how to remove the lower grille on the front bumper? Does it have screws attached or does it snap in?

pretty sure it's just snap in.

 

[Circuit]

Anyone know how to remove the lower grille on the front bumper? Does it have screws attached or does it snap in?

No screws, but there are two tabs on the ends about half way up that need to be pushed down from the back so you don't break them

 

[Matt V]

No screws, but there are two tabs on the ends about half way up that need to be pushed down from the back so you don't break them

Yep, figured that out once I looked behind it. Thanks.

 

[kudakev615]

i won a rear cargo carpet mat offa ebay for 37 bux shipped. brand new and still in the oe package. i must be running outta things to buy for my car(headshake

 

[Circuit]

i won a rear cargo carpet mat offa ebay for 37 bux shipped. brand new and still in the oe package. i must be running outta things to buy for my car(headshake

Get those wheels yet?

 

[widgit117]

I am getting my new slotted and dimpled rotors and hawk pads installed at a shop. Guess what I see in the bay before me. An '03 midnight blue p5. Small world.

 

[widgit117]

Well. Their on now and holy Rosie O'Donnell I can stop!

 

[Matt V]

I painted my radiator grille flat black last night because it was pretty badly weathered, looks much better now.

 

[xJAZx]

I painted my radiator grille flat black last night because it was pretty badly weathered, looks much better now.

(pics)

 

[Matt V]

I'll get some today.

 

[MazdaSpeeder]

Interested to see this...any prep or did you just paint?

 

[Matt V]

I found it way too hard to prep, so I sprayed it down with carb cleaner to get any dust/dirt or anything else off, rinsed it off with water, then dried it off thoroughly and sprayed it with automotive primer, then followed that up with Rustoleum flat black protective enamel and let sit for a few hours before I put it back on. It looks a lot better, I think I'll re-do the front grille with this too.

 

[mx-p5]

so, you spray painted your radiator?

or just the lower grille on the bumper?

 

[Matt V]

The lower grille, I removed it to do this of course.

 

[mx-p5]

ah, ok. lol


i was gonna ask what operating temps were at . lol


i've got a spare lower grille i got from TWSIFM he sprayed white then sprayed black.....

 

[Ed_PR5]

Today...

I put in my Grom Audio kit - had a hellofa time getting the stock head unit out, but found some great tips on the net. I also "installed" my Ped3 iPhone holder. Good to go .... for now, He he he.

E.

 

[Matt V]

Pics of the repainted radiator grille:

Here is how it looked before:

Notice how it used to be faded.

 

[mx-p5]

looks good!

Was gonna say, "Looks stock" lol

much better than faded!