kenchan

Hello, im a Pro5 newbie, just took delievery last night
2003 Laser Blue Mica. hope you guys can help me out.


The first thing I am planning to get are:
1. TEIN TypeSS.
2. Wheels 17x7 with 215/40/17
3. Axle back muffer.

Question:
1. Anyone know how hard to swap the struts on our Pro5's?
Can you direct me to a site that has pretty good details on
how to swap struts?
2. What offset are recommended for 17x7 with 215/40/17's?
3. What is the bolt pattern on the wheel? 114.3 x 5 lug?
4. Where to look for axle back mufflers? (dont want a fartcan).


Thanks, this will start me off real well.
Ken

kenchan

just remembered... any one have any recommendations for
a shorter shift ****? I dont feel like doing the short shifter
as it looks like its a pita...

I was looking at one of those Razo ones which height
adjustability.

danke

Anarchy

the offset has to be +45 or higher or you will rub.
that is the correct bolt pattern.
i have no idea about the struts havent done this yet.


jeremy

jaisai01

the two that most members would probably suggest are either the Racing Beat or the MazdaSpeed. I personally ahve the mazda speed and i am very pleased with the quality and sound of it. it has a very deep rumble at idle which is not to noticable but sounds great and the at the RPM's of 3000-4500 has a nice sound to it. ppl says the racing beat is a lil quieter. but i am still saying MS all the way.
arul

nickkaranikas

you mean 45 or lower
stock is 50
i would suggest 42- 43

from monster pro 5

kenchan

guys, thanks for your info.

Cool, this means that I can use the wheels that I have
for my prelude (SSR integrals). fortunately I have on a
set of 205/45/17's and its a 45mm offset so it should fit
just fine. I've been eyeing a set of 57Pro (gramlites)
for the prelude a while, so this will be a perfect opportunity
to get those.

I checked out www.tein.co.jp Technical page and
they have a Mazda Familia Wagon-S (protoge5) instructions
on how to do the struts. Im sure you guys already know,
but the Pro5's are called Familia Wagon's. it looks like a
breeze to install.

How are the loweringspring on stock strut setup?
I ask this because the factory shocks are pretty stiff...
i bet the Tein S-tech'll work just fine. Eibach's are much
higher spring rate. Im going to need height adjustability
for the snow and no-snow weather so im going to get the
TEIN SS's.

edit: racingbeat axle backs...does the sedan and Pro5 share
the same axle back design? or are they car specific?
Where online would i look to find those axle backs? thanks!!

jaisai01

the P5 and sedan have 2 diff exhaust. but the parts are made for both. mazdastuff.com i believe the site is has um at a cheap price also the dealer. so. i think the FAQ has all the part numbers.

kenchan

jaisai01-thanx for the info. will check that out.

i dont see too many modded pro5's around here in chi-town.

jaisai01

look form SN ILMP5. conrad has a nice one.

kenchan

hey, first mod on the car... bland, but a car alarm system.
going on this morning. just a cheepo simple one, but
it'll do the trick just fine...

next up is tinted side and rear windows...hope to get that
done next week.

then TEIN's april? when it gets warmer outside.
then axle back may or june
then Wheels (i kinda like the factory wheels,,,just needs
better, wider tires and more agressive offset)....


Anyone done offset spacers from H&R? can you get by with
5mm spacers on the factory studs? I dont plan to do any
autox or road racing, etc. just normal driving around town
maybe some spontaneous sprited runs.