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    2003.5 MSP Mazdaspeed Protege. Slid off road. Buy whole or I'll part out

    161,***on the ODO. Still starts up and will drive around the yard. My Brother slid off the road during an ice storm. Both Drivers doors are smashed. Still close but top of front door doesn't line up to seal. Front bumper, hood, and passenger fender all have some damage as well but not as...
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    The "Spicy Saloon" MSP build thread

    To get this thread up to date: Quick intro for the car and I, Car is a Spicy Orange 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege. & my name is Gray Schilling, currently 23 years old, living in Ontario (canada) Got the car in late summer 2011, one owner, 74xxx KM and driven for one winter (apparently). It...
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    Rear windshield damage - i hate ice!

    So my MSP was parked in my garage, as always, and with all of the crazy about of cold weather/snow NJ has been getting there has been a fair amount of ice accumulating on my rooftops. Come home from work yesterday to find out that a big chunk had fallen off the house and landed on my rear...
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    Help. P0171 and P0300 with a mess of problems

    Hi guys, This is my second time posting on here but I am at a standstill. I am getting the P0171 code along with the P0300. I have done a standard tune up (spark plugs, ignition wires, coil packs, cleaned MAF, cleaned intake filter) but still get the errors. I took it to a local shop who...
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    Compressor Surge With HKS BOV on MSP

    So this las summer I installed an HKS BOV on the hot pipe coming off the turbo. I have the corksport FMIC and cold air intake kit. The valve opens and releases pressure when boosting but after the vent it has a undertone of compessor surge like not all the pressure was released. When not...
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    MSP Short Throw and hight shifter

    I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on a shift kit that shortens the hight and the throw of the stock Mazdaspeed protege Shifter. Im mainly looking to reduce the hight of the shifter but would also like some throw reduction.
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    WTB: Rear Window Visor

    Looking for a rear window visor for my MSP. Is anybody selling one or know where i can purchase 1 would be great.
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    Turbosmart IWG75 Mazda Protege 7 PSI Black

    Just wondering if anyone's given this wastegate a try? Its pricey at $179 but if it works Im willing to give it a shot with my GT28. Thanks for the help guys
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    New here!

    Hi everyone. Been reading about my MSP on here for months, but never signed up. (well, I did, but lost the account info) So here I am. I have MSP number 274 and have -swapped out the wheels -Thrown in H&R Springs -Installed Cross Drilled and slotted Rotors from 88 Rotors -High flow cat -Hayame...
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    Climate Control & Vibrations Issue?

    2003.5 MSP w/120k on the odometer, It's been mine for less than a month now, I am the 3rd owner, my sister being the 2nd and idk who the 1st was. Anyways she's my daily, drive eh approx. 30 miles a day. Mostly at speeds between 35-60 mph, with the occasional stop & go bs traffic. * My concern...
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    MSP reliability (Have searched)

    Hi guys, I have a MSP and it has 165k on it now. Rust is starting to concern me, but I'm wondering about anyone else's experiences with this many miles. Any idea on how long it will go for and still be financially viable for commuting. I am in college and looking to save money wherever I can so...
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    Msp custom steering pod,intake manifold, radio bezel, sub brackets/wiring + more!!

    Msp parts and goodies up for grabs located in CA Msp custom steering pod hand made very legit tons of hour spent on it 60mm 100.00 plus shipping SOLD Msp radio bezel 15.00 plus shipping Msp intake manifold with all butterfly's and check valves working 65k miles 30.00 plus shipping Msp sub...
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    Exhaust manifold finally cracked?

    Hey folks so I was on the way home from DC this evening and had a couple hard back fires and the last one made my car sound loud and aggressive and a bit gargley, totally made me emo cauz I hate running into car problems with not so much knowledge about fixing cars, but this is what happens when...
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    FS: Protege5 AfterMarket Partout

    Looking to start selling some stuff off the P5 before I put the car up for sale in January. I am willing to accept trades as well, as long as its not anything for a protege. I am willing to ship at buyers expense 2 2mm universal spacers $20
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    WTB: MSP or Driveshaftshop axles for Protege

    I'm looking for a set of either Mazdaspeed Protege 24mm axles OR a set of Driveshaftshop axles. These are different from the standard Protege axles, which are 22mm. PN for the OEM axles are: GA33-25-50XA GD49-25-60XA
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    MSP 2003.5 Cruise Control?

    So I'm commuting to work using my MSP on the highway about 40 minutes every day. My MSP 2003.5 doesn't have the cruise control option. Was it even an option for my car? Could i get it done by a mechanic if i provided the parts? I know mazda deals don't do it any more. Any help would be awesome!
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    2003 Mazdaspeed Protege Motor

    Hey everyone. I recently posted a thread about parting out my car. Thought about it again and changed my mind. I would like to keep the car. I am looking for a 2003 Mazdaspeed Protege Motor. It recently blew out. If anyone has a motor or so, please let me know. Also, if anyone has any good ideas...
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    MSP stock turbo fit Protege MP3

    Hey, I was looking to boost my MP3 and was wondering if the stock turbo on a MSP fit directly onto a MP3? If not how hard (if possible) are the modifications? Thanks!
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    My First Mazda :D

    Hey guys/gals, I just purchased my first Mazda a couple days ago and fell in love with it. I got a 3yr or 50k mile warranty on it, so I couldn't pass it up. I love the car. It is extremely fun to drive and it has quite a bit of pep for a stock 4 cylinder, however I have noticed a couple of the...
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    MSP yellow paint. Where can i get a perfect match?

    So i'm trying to fix up some of the surface rust on my 2003.5 msp, and I was wondering if anyone knows where to get the special tri-color yellow paint they used oem. Thanks!!
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