New guy here!

Leyland23

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2001 Mazda protege
Hello everyone, just bought my first Mazda 2 days ago! Its a 2001 protege. I know its nothing to fancy but hey I like it! Took it to echeck today and bombed on the n0. Almost double the limit. The check engine light must be burned out and they said since a new battery was put in they couldn't get a code as to why also the spedo isn't working. So guess i have some replacing to do. Its a 5spd Thats been lowered, has an exhaust , cold air intake and a short throw shifter so far. I want to do some small mods here and there. I just closed on a house also so moneys a lil tight. Any suggestions? Im in Kent,Ohio btw. Thanks for any suggestions in advance!!
 
Welcome!, not sure how I missed this. Check out the Random Thread of Awesomeness, that's where we do most of the posting. Besides upgrading the motor mounts I'd say your pretty set as far as performance mods.

Post some Pics!
 
As far as future mods Im thinking flashed ecu , pully kit , headers and maybe cams ? Just tossing ideas around..
 
I use my phone for internet . Don't know how to post pics from here? Maybe i can send them to someone and they can upload em
 
Welcome bro! If you email them to me I'll post them thru my photobucket unless you wanna download the app ad do it yourself... Its a shame about e check. I live in one of the 7 counties that does it as well, no straight pipe for me :/
 
Any thoughts on that mod list? Will it be worth the cost or will i barely notice a difference?
 
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Welcome aboard bud. Mod list? Just do what you want, the damn thing will never have enough power. Re-paint your wheels, I hate black wheels. The contrast between the tire and wheel is lost and makes my eyes hurt. You are not the only one either, it seems that every other person on the forums is going with black wheels. Sorry about the rant btw.
 
dual antenna? black trunk or cf? gawd. Needs some tender love and care. Paint. Welcome to the Forums!
 
mp3 ecu might be good to add a little power but you have to run higher octane gas. Like hat said, it's never going to make alot of power unless you boost it and then you'll want to go forged rods so you don't go boom.
 
Hey i just gore it a week ago lol. I know it needs painted bad! Its on my to do list. They put a new trunk on before i got it. Its actually green lol
 
I wasn't trying to bash on you up there. We are a pretty tight bunch and some of us have quite a bit of knowledge when it comes to mods and such so don't be afraid to ask. Keep an eye on the Ohio section and try to make it to some of the meets.
 
Its cool man. I didn't take it like that. Im gonna go to the cookout on the 6th. Im hoping to learn a bunch from you guys! Anyone do body work or paint? Lol
 
Josue04wagon or whatever the hell he goes by now (Josh) does body work I believe but not sure about paint. I have a buddy that does amazing rattle can jobs, and I mean amazing, s*** looks professional
 
Where u located at (or ur buddy that paints) i got the barrings and tie rods finally in! This week Im hoping to do struts and springs.
 
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