Mazdawarbird's Build Thread

[M3Silverfox]

Here's a list of what I've done:

Suspension
Tokico Blue struts
Tein S-Tech progressive rate lowering springs
Mazdaspeed Protege strut tower brace

Engine/Drivetrain
2.5" Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust with Mazdaspeed Protege oval tip
Injen hybrid CAI with K&N Filter
MP3 Valve Cover with Engine Cover
MP3 Tuned ECU
Mazdaspeed short shifter with 03.5 knob

Exterior/Appearance
MP3 Ground Effects Accents
MP3 Front Bumper
Blacked out altezza-type taillights
DDM Tuning 6000k HID's

Interior/Electronics
Pioneer stereo headunit w/iPod integration
Kenwood 6x9 3-way - rear deck
Kenwood 6x8 2-way - Front doors
Kenwood 600w 12" subwoofer
Mazda P5 front sail tweeters
Custom painted trim pieces

Pics:

Future Plans

*MSP/JDM Upper Grille
*Paint wheels with Mazda Metallic Black Mica (Unless some amazing wheel deals pop up)
*Rework interior pieces for two-tone black look
*Tint windows
*Cut and mold custom splash guard and fender well fillers
*Cut and mold rear air diffuser
*New swaybar endlinks F/R (Adjustable)

Partial list so far. I always think of something to do to her

 

[MSP2024]

looking good boss,but to clarify its the mp3/03msp bumper,p5s had the side markers,any way man its looking good,glad to see my parts car turned your car into something sick,keep updating this for sure

 

[M3Silverfox]

looking good boss,but to clarify its the mp3/03msp bumper,p5s had the side markers,any way man its looking good,glad to see my parts car turned your car into something sick,keep updating this for sure

Fixed. Thanks man! My car is a compilation of many a part out thread, cast offs, and salvages lol. The souls of many a dead legend lives on through it. Hell, my entire sound system came out of the old Prot. If it's useable and/or refurbishable I make it work!

(is it a bad thing that I just had the tagline from Captain Planet pop into my head while writing that? "By your powers combined....I am Captian Protege!")

It's just too bad I couldn't get my hands on that old MSP of yours.

 

[MSP2024]

Fixed. Thanks man! My car is a compilation of many a part out thread, cast offs, and salvages lol. The souls of many a dead legend lives on through it.

that is awesome yet sad at the same time i know some of my msp parts made the list haha,but keep it up man,now you need more meet attendance so all the locals can see

 

[M3Silverfox]

that is awesome yet sad at the same time i know some of my msp parts made the list haha,but keep it up man,now you need more meet attendance so all the locals can see

Yes indeed. I'll bring my big stick to beat back those nasty N/A haters lol

 

[MSP2024]

Yes indeed. I'll bring my big stick to beat back those nasty N/A haters lol

haha yeah probably a good idea they are not to fond of na's here but oh well, ever going to boost it? or just keep it na?what about doing header,cams all that stuff,s*** i am realizing i have no idea what you want from it,homie fail haha

 

[M3Silverfox]

Homie fail indeed lol. Well, unless a complete turbo kit falls in my lap for damn near dirt cheap I don't think I'm gonna boost it. Although the Millenia S supercharger is intriguing. I'm not too sure what I want to do with the motor. Gonna get some decent headers. In terms of internals maybe someday putting forged rods in and upping the compression.

 

[M3Silverfox]

Random pic of my lighting setup with the new front end

 

[M3Silverfox]

Just picked these up from corksport:

And these off of Ebay:

Planning on putting these where the stock MP3 door badges are located. I decided on these because they have the same styling as the 01 Protege emblem on the trunk. I think it'll flow with the look well

 

[M3Silverfox]

Also picked these up from nk2a

Should clean things up a bit

 

[M3Silverfox]

Got the badges on

And repainted the door panels

 

[Argie]

wow,neat car!

 

[M3Silverfox]

Painted and installed my eyelids

 

[ajkulish]

Subbbbbb

 

[M3Silverfox]

Got a gift certificate to get my tint job done for my birthday, so I'll have sexy black windows within the next week or so

 

[ajkulish]

what percent you going with?

 

[M3Silverfox]

what percent you going with?

Front: 50% Rear: 35% or 5% I cant decide

 

[ajkulish]

5% is stupid dark. i say go 35% all the way around. there is no issue with seeing at night, and no cop will pull you over for it.

 

[M3Silverfox]

5% is stupid dark. i say go 35% all the way around. there is no issue with seeing at night, and no cop will pull you over for it.

47% is the maximum level of darkness allowed by law on the fronts in Utah, else I'd go even tint all around

 

[ajkulish]

50 is allowed here, but honestly it comes down to if the cop thinks it will impair your vision. you might get pulled over for 20. you will never get pulled over for 35. never. do you have a sunroof?