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    For Sale Gauge rings, radio pocket, suspension parts

    Local pick up is preferred. I live in the DC/metro area. Please PM me if you're interested in shipping but keep in mind, the large pieces are heavy and awkward. Alaska/Hawaii beware of cost. Click the pics to view the gallery. Open to offers, more items coming. If using PayPal, please send money...
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    Any car meets coming up in Japan (9/2-9/14)

    It's been a while. I've been looking for a meet in Tokyo/Osaka between 9/2-9/14 but as far as I can tell, for the Daikoku and Tatsumi PA you need to know somebody (who knows somebody) local because late night meets are very impromptu and are organized by an inner circle via social media. Plus I...
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    Rota Subzero wheels + BFGoodrich Summer tires

    Sold Full set of Rota Subzero wheels and BFGoodrich tires: $250 local pick up. May consider shipping, please PM with ZIP code. 2 of wheels have pothole damage on the lip and inner rim (see pics). 1 wheel has road rash. Damage is repairable and you should repair before installing...
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    GI: how much to sell '03 Pro ES 5-spd

    Hi all, I'm trying to gauge how much to sell my old protege. It's an '03 with 160,000 miles. i've had it since 6000 miles, 2nd owner There are some issues; not the least of which is the damn wheel arch rust is starting to form. the state inspection is expired (i forgot all about it when i...
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    what to do with dented aftermarket wheels? trying to sell car

    Hey all, i bought some Rota Subzero wheels back when there was a group buy on the forum. Hit a pot hole a couple winters back and dented the lip of 2 wheels. I went back to the stock wheels. Now that I'm trying to sell the Protege, How much do you think i'd get for the Rotas set as-is? 1 quote...
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    what happened to dity mechanics in sterling VA?

    so i was hoping to install some parts on my car last weekend at dity mechanics. my friend had sent me the link a few months back (ditymechanics.com) and the site is now a parked domain - meaning the site is down. i have yet to give them a call, but i hope this doesn't mean they are out of...
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    protege rear motor mount removal/install, need help, nova local

    anybody in the NOVA area with some know-how on the rear motor mount removal/install? i actually have a ton of stuff i need done, but 1st things 1st, rear motor mount install. i have RR-Racing inserts and another mount ready to go. saturdays work best for me, i can treat you to lunch of your...
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    WTB OEM protege MSP stock rear engine mount or RR-Racing rear inserts

    looking for stock REAR engine mount for 3rd Gen manual transmission, 2.0L engine, by the firewall Mazda part number BL3K-39-040 willing to take 2 used RR-Racing rear motor mount inserts as well. Number 7 in the photo below also if anybody has the lightweight Mazdaspeed chromoly flywheel...
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    acceleration rattle, is it the infamous VTCS screw?

    since the 1st day i've owned the protege its made this rattle under lower rpm acceleration. any temp, any time, any oil, any gas, any season. i've learned to ignore it cuz it only lasts 1-2 seconds. now it wont go away until i lift my foot off the gas pedal. its the same constant, even rattle...
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    WTB: looking for front left fender liner from MSP or Protege5

    i'm in search of the front left (drivers side) fender liner. in the OEM catalog it is also known as the L Mud Guard--these are NOT accessory mud flaps. I need one from a Protege5 or Mazdaspeed Protege or Mazda MP3. this is the OEM part number info from the colision catalog: 2002-03 Hatchback L...
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    dual action porter loan/rental to try out in VA

    dual action porter cable loan/rental to try out in VA hi, there aren't many things i know how to do on my car, but detailing is 1 thing i want to at least try once. i don't know if i want to invest in a polisher and pads, so i'd like to try out a dual-action polisher (like a porter cable...
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    Thoughts go out to earthquake victims and families

    just wanted to say that our thoughts will be with those affected by the earthquake this morning. hope all your friends and families are safe.
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    thoughts go out to flood, NZ earthquake victims

    hey just wanted to say, with the floods in australia only a couple months ago and the huge earthquake in christchurch, nz, our thoughts go out to everybody down under.
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    suspension bushings install, recommend a shop in NOVA?

    the bushing in the lower control arms are torn and the shop i brought it to look at was reluctant at the idea of installing aftermarket polyurethane bushings. i am still waiting to hear on a quote from them. in the meanwhile i have researched Pedders polyurethane control arm bushings and was...
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    another pothole another wheel but lower control arms too?

    a few weeks ago i hit a massively deep pothole. my car literally felt like it fell into depths of hell. only recently was i able to bring it to a shop to have it inspected. i was getting that thumping noise when you get a flat tire, except the tires werent flat and it was only really audible...
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    WTB: used 2003 protege 16" wheel

    looking for 1 used protege wheel in true condition. i have a 2003 protege ES with painted silver wheels. front wheel got bent from a pothole in the last snow "storm." makes a thumping sound when driving highway speeds. repair or replacement out of budget, local preferred. thanks -peter
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    any london meet ups?

    hi fellow mazda owners in london, england. i'm visiting next week and would like to know if there are any local meet ups or car shows happening? if there isnt any coming up during the week would anybody like to just meet at a pub somewhere and grab a drink (or pint as i've heard it...
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    LED bulb, fram filters, firewire cable, book

    High Powered 1 Watt Flashlight led Replacement Bulb. purchased online and it doesn't fit the flashlight i intended for its use. the metal bezel around the LED measures 12mm in diameter, too large to fit without modification. otherwise i tested it and it lights up pretty nicely. white, super...
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    engine splash shield, old lug nuts, LED bulb

    haynes manual, goodridge brake lines, old lug nuts, LED bulb some specific parts off proteges (mine and someone else's). first up is the engine under cover splash shield. i have the left and the right. i got these from a protege5 but it will fit all proteges from 1999-2003. it was a forum sale...
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    mazdaspeed passenger side engine mount

    OEM MSP/Protege5, Protege 2.0 passenger side engine mount BL3K-39-06YA RUBBER NO.3,ENG.MTG. 05/10/2001 SPORT SUSP. MPS SUSP 010510 - 05/10/2001 BJ22* 469858- BP7H-39-06Y RUBBER NO.3,ENG.MTG. Start Date End Date Notes MPS2 SUSP for realz this time: engine mount tore and leaked all over...
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