Honestly I would just get a CR3 relocation bracket and some Energy bushings. I did that and haven't had any problems in the 12,000 miles I've put on them. You could just get the Energy poly bushings and bend the bracket to fit too.
What have you done to your MSP today?
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Honestly I would just get a CR3 relocation bracket and some Energy bushings. I did that and haven't had any problems in the 12,000 miles I've put on them. You could just get the Energy poly bushings and bend the bracket to fit too.
ZealoustheEnder
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- 2003 MSP
Ugh enjoy your plastic engine on that mk4
IllaNoizeTV
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- 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege
Msp for a mk4? Ugh. I can kind of understand a gti but tdi? Good luck.
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- 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege 1660, 2004 Winning Blue RX8, 2005 Mazda6
I ran a European shop for 6 years and I'd take a TDI in a second. 45-52mpg is what my customers were reporting out of theirs.
This one isn't stock either. It's got aftermarket turbo, intercooler, cams, injectors, EGR delete, stage 2 clutch, 2.5" straight pipe, and a tuner. The kit is one from Kerma Diesel that is garanteed to produce 150hp to the wheels (and cost around $3500). It was dynoed at around 180-185. It's basically quicker than my MSP. lol. I have been having a lot of problems with the MSP lately and I'm just sick of sticking money in it. I'm in college, ain't nobody got time for that. Plus this is a one owner vehicle, and he took it to a shop to have everything done. Paperwork from all 12 years to prove it, even battery receipts (batteries were even taken into a shop to have replaced). I already love it, and have had less problems with it than my MSP and have only had it for 2 days. Also, it's only got 127,000 miles on it, so I will easily get another 100k out of it.
IllaNoizeTV
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- 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege
Seems like the car was well taken care of. Any future plans with appearance?
I want new wheels and coils. It's still on the factory struts and springs. Eventually get 20th GTI interior and body kit. But that's if/when money allows. It could really use some swaybars/anti-roll bars, because it definitely doesn't handle even remotely close to as good as the MSP. That's my only gripe.
I'm not about that slammed life.
I'm not about that slammed life.
IllaNoizeTV
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Nice man. Even though I like the stanced look, I would prolly never invest the money to actually do it, unless I'm making GOOD money, otherwise maybe just a tad lower if that. Looking forward to seeing how it comes out though.
ZealoustheEnder
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MSP 2507s mean little brother 2566 arrived in Orlando Fl today
thepope540
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I got your text but it was during class and then I completely forgot to respond. That's a good looking pair!
Wheel bearing went on the MSP on the way down to DC this past weekend. Love how much higher the labor rate is down there and that I have a replacement wheel bearing sitting on my workbench at home. Either way it was fixed while I was down there. Also noticed the valve cover gasket is weeping oil, so ordered that and new accessory belts. The boost/vac leak appears to have gone away on its own? Is that possible? Only thing I can think of is it's warmer out now? CS OEM replacement intercooler hoses arrived so they will be going in this weekend and I'll get working on installing the boost and AFR gauges too.
MSP 2507s mean little brother 2566 arrived in Orlando Fl today
Two MSP's and one with 32000 miles..... I'm jealous.
And both are blue. That's what I'm jealous of. I'm tired of bland colors.
hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
The only other MSP I would buy is spicy orange or laser blue. Been driving #1574 the past few days and it's getting more pep in its step the more miles I put on it. It's definitely no where near as fast as my other car considering it is on the stock tune and stock boost level but I can feel the potential. Alternator turned out to be bad, found a junkyard alternator for $26 that is reman and was clean so it is relatively new.
Car is running great aside from a P2006 code, replaced the solenoid 3 times so it must be something else.
Car is running great aside from a P2006 code, replaced the solenoid 3 times so it must be something else.
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- 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege 1660, 2004 Winning Blue RX8, 2005 Mazda6
No drivability complaints? When I was having that DTC, the final fix was removing the turbo and fixing the wastegate that was binding..... Just an FYI.
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- 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege 1660, 2004 Winning Blue RX8, 2005 Mazda6
Maybe if you completely neglect it you'll only get an additional 100,000 out of it. I serviced a lot of these vehicles well into the upper 200's, a couple in the low 300's, but two stick out above the rest.
Max Moore's 2003 TDI Jetta- Last time I saw it, it was at 498K.
Sherry Valentine's 2001 TDI Jetta- Last time I saw it, it had 390k.
Cole, if you ever need technical assistance with anything on the car, don't hesitate to ask. They're great cars, other than intake manifold carbon build-up and MAF problems, though I've had little experience with modified TDI's.
hornsfan10609
Certified Mazda Tech
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege x2
Aside from the rich stock tune and presumably stock boost it runs pretty well. I read your posts and others about the wastegate flap and I hope that isn't the cause. It seems to boost relatively consistently but I don't have a gauge on the car currently.
