Lewis7789's 2003 Protege5 build thread

[Protege03ak46]

The sexiest Mazda seats alive

I disagree.

 

[Lewis7789]

That's gotta be from an 80's Rx-7 or something, right? haha. Not digging the color scheme but they sure would function well.

 

[JDM_Pro5]

That's gotta be from an 80's Rx-7 or something, right? haha. Not digging the color scheme but they sure would function well.

agreed

 

[Circuit]

I disagree.

I double disagree

(rx8 r3 recaros)

 

[fishdonotbounce]

I disagree.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TbR3JFdfc6o/SQ4ZxqH8RcI/AAAAAAAAAIU/bD7-e0N3EDM/s400/600x450-2008101300014.jpgg][/QUOTE]

I was looking at importing a couple of white ones from the astina gt forums when I had the Pro5. I was ready to lay down 2 grand for them lol.

[QUOTE="imjustagirl, post: 0"]FWIW, and I know everyone has their preference, Korey JUST bled/flushed the brakes less than 5k or so ago and replaced it with Super Blue.[/QUOTE]

Evan is putting in SS brake lines so that's why he's flushing the system :D. Kinda sucks that he can't magically keep all that in there. Makes it seem like a waste lol

 

[Lewis7789]

Shalon, I didn't know that was super blue in them. That would explain the dark fluid, I thought it just needed to be changed. I'll return the Wilwood and pick up some more Super Blue then. Thanks for the heads up.

I might as well just make a good/evil album. lulz

 

[XCLR8TN]

Evan where have you been getting your Super Blue?

 

[Lewis7789]

I've always ran Wilwood. But Marlon said you can order it from Summit, but they don't stock it. I'll order some tomorrow, want some too?

 

[THE Phen]

I disagree.

Most of the seats you find around the interwebs that look like that are fake... Just a heads up. The MS logo is what gives it away.

 

[bikingpro5]

I might as well just make a good/evil album. lulz

So I'm confused, who's the good in this pic?..

Cars look good guys.

 

[Protege03ak46]

I was under the impression they were available in the S5 Savanna Infini IV.

 

[Circuit]

I was under the impression they were available in the S5 Savanna Infini IV.

You can still get them used from rupewretch (sp) on astina gt.com

 

[Shadow102]

Best place to get Super Blue is amazon because if you order two containers you qualify for free shipping

 

[Lewis7789]

Oh well, too late. Tire Rack had two containers for $38.56 shipped.

 

[Lewis7789]

Replaced the drivers side rear wheel bearing/hub assembly. It was definitely grinding when I pulled wheel and caliper off. Everything really is a pretty easy job. Bad news, I think the other rear side is shot. I know these tires are noisy but I'll have to check it. And I know the passengers side rear caliper is sticking just. When I get the new pads in I'll see if I'll need to rebuild the caliper or not. I hate P5 rear calipers...

I also replaced the pass side motor mount so I can ship mine to Cres so he can fill it. I got some AWR mounts from Steve (UCMP3) about a month ago so now I have all four full AWR motor mounts. I didn't expect the side to give me this many more vibes, but I don't mind at all. I might do the trans mount tomorrow or just wait until July for the swap.

Anywho, some quick pics;
New and old.

And I strongly suggest renting a hub puller and 3 claw puller to get the hub and bearing off. Made it so much easier.

 

[hat1018]

I thought you were going to swap to 6 brakes?

 

[THE Phen]

So... I have a 3 jaw puller of various sizes in my tool box... I've been meaning to buy one of the axle pushers.

 

[Shadow102]

passenger side rear bearing is relatively new, however the passenger front has never been changed. I believe i also swapped the right rear caliper out because the original had a leak.

 

[mymmeryloss]

Good stuff!

 

[riverzendz]

That's gotta be from an 80's Rx-7 or something, right? haha. Not digging the color scheme but they sure would function well.

Not out of an 80's RX-7. Just a Mazdaspeed seat that was offered. I just took a picture out of my MS Touring Kit catalog. The one up there ^ is fake though.