*Mazda of the Month 2.0* Enter now for October!

[MSP SuperStreet]

how much farther can joO goo?

regular sedans r pretty high away from obstacles.

I could probably go at least another inch. That inch has been the difference between buying a new bumper or just scrapping the bottom of the bumper.

I got the rears set as low as possible. When I installed the struts I lowered them as far as I could. At the time my tires were just about bald. So about a week later I went to get new rubber. Got the tires mounted and left the tire shop - No Problems. Again, I pick-up some passengers and the additional weight lowered the car enough that the new tires began rubbing on the strut adjustment nut. Smoke billowing out both rear fender wells. The 1/4 inch of new tread made the difference between rubbing and not rubbing. Ruined two new tires that same day. The tire shop took full responsibility and adjusted the struts and replaced the tires for free.

 

[719prottege]

hey super street, i want to see your car. also, isnt it kinda weird to still have a smic with all the work you have done?

 

[red95_240sx]

which strut adjustment nut??? i cud swallow my tires and prolly a lil bit of rim if i wantd to at the rear. it has about 2.5-3 inches left. i kinda think they gave me the wrong damper upfront when i got them rebuilt, but there several others that r maxd out about where im at.

cant the get front pretty low w/o flirting with the bumpstops.

 

[MSP SuperStreet]

hey super street, i want to see your car. also, isnt it kinda weird to still have a smic with all the work you have done?

I'll be showing at the Colordao Mazda Club B-day Bash next weekend. Its a must meet/show for all Mazda owners in Colorado.(yippy) The upgraded smic was one of the first performance mods I did. Never thought I'd take the car this far at the time. I tried to compensate with the intercooler sprayer. If I go to a bigger turbo, I'll definately move up to a FMIC.

 

[kung fu hustle]

not talkn trash or nothing just noticing...but does anybody else think that that strut bar hes got looks like one of those bathroom rails for the handicapped?

hahahaha (thumb)

actually, if you want to get technical, you can blame mazda for it, it's from their 'competition' lineup of FIA group-a parts, pre-mazdaspeed goodness.

and yes, i agree, the cusco is going in shortly (we'll see how much an adjustable bar helps, or hurts, for that matter....)

thanks for the love. (rockon)

 

[719prottege]

i really want to go to the cmzc bday bash, but i think i have to work, what time does it start/end?

 

[Vocko]

Could I enter something like this ?

 

[Tom03es]

Should I enter? 3 Proteges from Colorado in the same contest......

 

[vel]

Vocko...if its a mazda brand!!! hell yea!! what is it??

 

[Sliver5]

not talkn trash or nothing just noticing...but does anybody else think that that strut bar hes got looks like one of those bathroom rails for the handicapped?

From what I understand and have experienced from front strut tower bars is that you want the sturdiest, stiffest piece possible which is what that thing looks like. d

hahahaha (thumb)

actually, if you want to get technical, you can blame mazda for it, it's from their 'competition' lineup of FIA group-a parts, pre-mazdaspeed goodness.

and yes, i agree, the cusco is going in shortly (we'll see how much an adjustable bar helps, or hurts, for that matter....)

thanks for the love. (rockon)

Also from my experience, anything that is 'adjustable' is going to hinder more than help. The pieces that adjust are places where the bar can flex and thus not be as stiff as the solid piece pictured above. /end thread jack.

 

[Vocko]

Vocko...if its a mazda brand!!! hell yea!! what is it??

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4069592#post4069592

There you go, a little more info.
Cant enter though, 'cause I sold it two weeks ago
But I have a ton of pictures

 

[Joost27]

2000 Mazda Protege LX
Justin
Iukekini Protege

Interior:

Exterior:

Engine Bay:

Interior:
03 Mazdaspeed Protege Floor Mats
Redline Goods Leather Shift Boot
Greddy Counterweight Shift Knob
B&M Short Shifter
Brushed Aluminum Gauge Bezel
Red LED Cluster Lights
NRG Four Point Harnesses
Mazdaspeed Labeled Harness Pads
Sparco Pedals
Carpet Wrapped Rear Deck Cover

Exterior:
01-03 OEM Front Lip Modded to fit the 99-00
Katana 18"x7.5" +48 Wheels
215/35/R18 Yokohama Parada Spec-2 Tires
MSP Protege Badge on Trunk
Tinted License Plate Covers
Metal Mazdaspeed Emblem in Grille
Clear Corner Lights
Optilux XP H4 Headlight Bulbs

Engine:
Injen Cold Air Intake
AEM DryFlow Filter
2000 Toyota Celica MAF
03.5 MSP Axle Back Exhaust
AWR 95 Duro Front Motor Mount
AWR Transmission Mount Inserts
AWR 95 Duro Rear Motor Mount
Perfection Clutch
Painted Valve Cover
Custom Engine Grounding
Corksport Urethane Exhaust Hangers
"Mazdaspeed" Oil Cap
Billet Radiator Cap Cover
1st Gen Protege Battery Tie-Down

Suspension & Brakes:
Eibach Pro-Kit Springs
KYB GR-2 Struts
Racing Beat Rear Swaybar
AWR Rear Adj. Endlinks
AWR Swaybar Bushings
Strut Tower Bar
1.8L Front Calipers
1.8L Front Rotors
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Ceramic Brake Shoes in Rear

Audio and Electronics:
JVC Head Unit
Alpine Type-X Components Up Front
Alpine Type-R in Rear Deck
Powerbass 375watt 12" Subwoofer
Alpine MRV-345 4-Channel Amplifier
Alpine MRP-M450 Mono Amplifier
Stinger 5farad Capacitor
Stinger Wiring
Memphis Fuse Holder w/ Stinger 100Amp Fuse
Exide Orbital 6-pack Battery
Stringer Battery Terminals
Complete Sound Dampening Throughout the car with Dynamat
Custom MDF Amp Rack
Custom MDF Trunk Floor
Rocky Mountain Radar Detector Hardwired into Fuse Panel
Cup Holder LED Light

 

[TurfBurn]

I know the rules... and am working on getting this organized a little... bear with me for a bit. Probably a new interior shot coming if the weather cooperates.

Turfburn
Steve Nackers
2001 Mazda Protege MP3

Exterior:

Engine bay:

Interior

Engine:
550 CC Injectors
Secondary Fuel Rail w/280cc injectors
AEM FPR
P&P Intake Manifold
VTCS and VICS removed
P&P Matched tubular turbo manifold
P&P Evo III 02 Housing
Evo III 16 G P&P turbo with flapper Upgrade
10-14 psi wastegate actuator
Brushed Stainless steel cold air intake piping
Brushed Stainless Steel Up-Pipe
Greddy Type S BOV
Front Mount Intercooler
Filled Motor Mounts
Tranny Cooler
MSP Welded LSD
Microtech LT8S
J&S Safeguard
3” custom turbo back exhaust w/ Magnaflow muffler and customer 3” mandrel bent Jet-Hot coated Down Pipe
Walbro 255 In-Tank Pump
NSN Thermal IM Spacer
NSN Manual Transmission Cooler Kit

Built motor:
Oliver Rods
CP pistons (8.9:1 compression)
P&P Head
Ferrea Exhaust Valves
3 Angle intake and full radius exhaust valve work
Polished crank main webbing
Balanced Rotating Assembly
Toga Bearings
Spec Stage 3+ Clutch w/ ACT pressure plate
Custom lightened flywheel


Exterior:
3d Carbon/Wings West Custom Painted Carbon Fiber Hood
JIC FL-A2 coilovers
Rota Tarmac II Rims
AWR Trailing Arms
EBC Yellow Brake Pads
Stainless Front Brake Lines

Interior:
Spool Racing Seats
Short shifter
Carbon Fiber Shift Knob
Auto-Off Headlights
Greddy Profec B Spec II
PLX M-300 Wideband
Phantom Boost Gauge
Phantom Water Temp Gauge
Phantom Oil Temp Gauge
Phantom Transmission Temp Gauge
Phantom Oil Pressure Gauge
Matched 3 Gauge Pillar Pod
400 Watt integrated Power Inverter
Greddy EGT Gauge
Custom Tachometer
Microtech Turbo Timer


And for the record, anything I win if I did win if I was so lucky will go to the next owner to encourage them be on the forums. But I technically own the car at this point and it is not changing any time near the deadline date so this is a valid entry

 

[TurfBurn]

wow this is an easy month.

Really? Some awfully sharp cars...

 

[M3Silverfox]

1. Mazdawarbird
2. Dom aka DJ Clique
3. 2001 Protege ES 2.0 (yippy)

Mods:

Interior:
-MSP 03.5 Shift Knob
-Custom Painted Interior Pieces
--Gauge Surround
--Window Switch Panels
--Center Console
-Custom iPod Integration Panel in Armrest

Audio:
-Pioneer Headunit w/iPod Integration Kit
-JBL Competition 6x8" 2-Way Front Door Speakers
-Kenwood Competition 6x9" 3-Way Rear Deck Speakers
-Kenwood 600w 12" Subwoofer
-Schoshe 650w 2-Channel Amplifier
Total System Power= 1100w

Exterior:
-Custom Painted Front Grille Top Strip
-Black Euro-Style Taillights

Engine/Drivetrain:
-Hybrid Injen/AEM CAI w/Micro Sensor Bypass Valve, Custom Heat-Painted 22v
--K&N Air Filter
-Mazdaspeed Short Shifter Assembly
-Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust w/03.5 MSP Oval Tip (Thanks MSP2024)
-SLS Performance Air Diversion Panel
-Custom Painted Valve Cover, Block, and Header Heat Shield

Suspension:
-03.5 MSP Springs on Front Struts (Thanks MSP2024)
-MSP Upper Strut Bar Custom Painted

 

[M3Silverfox]

Damn Turf, that car makes me cry every time i see it(glare)

 

[TurfBurn]

Damn Turf, that car makes me cry every time i see it(glare)

Thanks!

Weather has been crappy here, hopefully tomorrow I'll get the car outside to redo the interior shot some.

later!

Steve

 

[mazda protege 2]

ok so i uploaded my pictures to User CP, but how do i get em on here

 

[MSP2024]

-Magnaflow Cat-Back Exhaust w/03.5 MSP Oval Tip (Thanks MSP2024)
-03.5 MSP Springs on Front Struts (Thanks MSP2024)

no problem (thumb)hopefully its workin out for you

 

[mazda protege 2]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=137908&stc=1&d=1221439234
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=137907&stc=1&d=1221439234
i give up, can a mod please do what they do and properly add these pics, its really starting to piss me off lol



any ways,



Mazda Protege 2
Dan
03 E.S


Interior.
DVD in dash with Ipod connection
Ps2 in glove box
Garmin GPS
Blue under seats and under dash lighting
Various Led's (map lights, dome)
2 MTX 12 inch sub's
MTX thunder box
MTX amp
tsunami wiring
Soundstream speakers front and rear
Dynomat sound deadning
s.t.r.e.e.t.u.n.i.t guage rings
Removed orange bulbs from cluster, replaced with white
Carbon Fibre E brake handle
Cup holder from 02 p5
18% solar guard tint

Exterior.
OEM protege front air dam
MSP side skirts
MSP 03 rear lip
MSP 03 wing replica
MSP racing harts,air brushed gloss black
tinted side markers
OEM tinted tails & third brake light on spoiler
Xcellerated concepts FG eyelids
Prolumen h4 hi/low 6000k HID's
Eurolite h3 fogs
calipers painted with duplicolour high heat black paint
removed side mouldings
LED license plate bulbs and turn signals

Under the hood.
Magnaflow cat back exhaust
Injen CAI
Injen filter
Optima Red top
NGK plugs
-waiting for e test to be done then put on
SLS midpipe
OBX header