3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3 General/Maintenance Discussion for 1999-2003.5 Models Only (BJ Chassis)

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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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just the bushings. I really like the way the p5 drives with the stock front bar and rear msp bar (with axr brackets to stiffen things up in that regard)

I hate how the P5 drives with the msp rear bar and a front bar that is attached by the endlinks but has no brackets attaching it to the chassis. the initial feel when you turn the wheel is kinda gross :'(
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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p.s. I just saw some leaked photos of rob's head unit installed. looks nice!
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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rob having some **** leakage again?
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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I'd pull the trim ring off and make it smooth.. and either paint it to match the silver or just a low gloss black but that's just me.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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It's got a spectrum ****-yzer.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:26 PM
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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but the head unit is textured, so it matches
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Looks good, Rob! How's the sound/functionality?
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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sounds awesome, the ipod interface is beautiful
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Liquid_Ag
but the head unit is textured, so it matches
then paint it to match the center console surround silver junk
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by _Kansei_
just the bushings. I really like the way the p5 drives with the stock front bar and rear msp bar (with axr brackets to stiffen things up in that regard)
The front bar will really tighten up turn-in. I think it's worth the trade-off in rotation. Since you'll have it all apart, you might consider throwing one on there. If you can't stand the push you can still get some stiffer rear springs or some little spacers for the front wheels.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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I'm going to see if it's possible to do the bushings without taking everything apart. I just need to drop the crossmember about an inch to give me clearance to get a ratchet in there.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Word.
Old Sep 13, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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