MP3 / Mazdaspeed Protege Conversion Guide

[wannabe]

the P5 reinforcement is the same as the msp/mp3 it will work.

2005? i don't think they change much from the 2001's...

no such thing as 2005 p5

but yes the p5 rebar can be used, it is essentially the same.

 

[Blade4804]

no such thing as 2005 p5

Yeah lol i didn't think so..

I am slowly piecing my msp conversion together, I almost got all the visual and suspension parts. Now I just need the turbo!

 

[Laser03pro]

Does any one know if the 3.5 spolier bolts up to an ES? Also about the MP3 spoiler the holes on the side are different also I just dont feel like repainting the trunk also if I dont have too lol.

 

[justanotheradikt]

Leppy did this...and iirc he said it bolted right up...i know on the mp3 style (like the one i have) you have to drill center holes but idk if its the same bolt pattern on the outside edge...why would you have to repaint the trunk?

 

[Laser03pro]

Cause I would weld in the original holes which would mess up the paint.

 

[justanotheradikt]

oh no...it would cover it up.... PM Leppy...he can tell you....im about 99% the 03.5 was direct bolt up.

 

[Laser03pro]

Yeh thats cool but for the MP3 spoiler its prob a diff story I use to like the 3.5 spoiler better but I dunno I kinda like the MP3 spoiler better now.

 

[justanotheradikt]

hrm....ill take a pic tomorrow if it up close so you can see/compare to your spoiler.

 

[Laser03pro]

My friend use to have a MP3 I cant remember if the outside holes were in the same spot or not I know a hole needed drilled in the center. Some pictures of the underside of the trunk would be awsome thanks!

 

[desy]

yah i just got the mp3 spoiler, havnt put it on yet, i was wondering the same question!

 

[justanotheradikt]

ah dammit..i forgot to do it...ill get a pic up tomorrow afternoon for you guys!

 

[Laser03pro]

Thanks

 

[justanotheradikt]

pics of spoiler...hope its what you needed....got the side (inside and out) and center. sorry it took so long...my car was in a wreck last night and it might be totaled, so if you need anymore pics it might take a little while..but i can answer some questions!

 

[justanotheradikt]

here are some more pics...

 

[Laser03pro]

Heres mine they seem to be in the same spot.

 

[Laser03pro]

Not sure if there is a hole for an alignment tab on the inside or not I know on the 3.5 spoiler I seen 3 studs on each side.

 

[justanotheradikt]

yea it looks to be the same...just get an mp3 spoiler!!! like i said PM Leppy and he should be able to tell you!

 

[Laser03pro]

I just wanted to let you guys know that mazdastuff.com is a freakin joke. I called them and spoke to Richard to get a quote on all my conversion parts. First he didnt even want to talk about shipping the front bumper then I asked about the 3.5 rear skirt cause all they had listed was the 03 and he didnt even want to talk about that WTH. He was saying it was molded into the rear bumper im like no I got the part number its just another skirt I think it pissed him off or somethin O well they wont get my money.Think ill give Ken a call from protegegarage hes always been good with getting parts.

 

[wannabe]

I just wanted to let you guys know that mazdastuff.com is a freakin joke. I called them and spoke to Richard to get a quote on all my conversion parts. First he didnt even want to talk about shipping the front bumper then I asked about the 3.5 rear skirt cause all they had listed was the 03 and he didnt even want to talk about that WTH. He was saying it was molded into the rear bumper im like no I got the part number its just another skirt I think it pissed him off or somethin O well they wont get my money.Think ill give Ken a call from protegegarage hes always been good with getting parts.

i agree. ken is da man!

 

[Blade4804]

I'm almost done with my conversion!! i got all my parts through people on the board