3rd gen owner photos

[D-rock240]

Liking that first pic! But what's that reflection to the left?

[Buck]

thats my neighbors motorcycle that sits there and rots u can see it if u look at the second pic

[Cloke]

Here are some pictures of my 2K2 Protege RS. I'm still waiting on the RS badge from the Philippines and the trunk has changed a bit. The light housing on the back is now black and the mazda and protege symbols have been swapped. Once I get the 03.5 style wing on there, I'll get new trunk shots. Enjoy...

Here's my car domain too. It's been ages since I've updated though, yet it has some good pictures and Ideas I still want to do.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2114774

[Buck]

nice looking car. Just a suggestion...I wouldn't put the 03.5 wing on it until I got at least a lip kit on it. Just my two cents though. I think a wing that big on a stocker Pro would look a little over done. Im glad u changed your tailights! Good start.

[Bartron8000]

well I finialy toped out the protege, 120 is where it stops. in the pic it isn't at 120 cuz it drops right away when you hit the limiter.

[SubXer0]

^ lol kool i like that pic

[Buck]

its scary going 120 in a protege. I did it in mine. It felt like I could go higher but I had to slow down for a turn

[D-rock240]

Here are some pictures of my 2K2 Protege RS. I'm still waiting on the RS badge from the Philippines and the trunk has changed a bit. The light housing on the back is now black and the mazda and protege symbols have been swapped. Once I get the 03.5 style wing on there, I'll get new trunk shots. Enjoy...

Here's my car domain too. It's been ages since I've updated though, yet it has some good pictures and Ideas I still want to do.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2114774

Your car looks pretty clean, I like the black paint on the hood! If you get a MSP wing let me know, I would be interested in that spoiler you have now.

[Cloke]

its scary going 120 in a protege. I did it in mine. It felt like I could go higher but I had to slow down for a turn

I topped out at 120 on my way to Dallas. I made it from Tulsa to Dalls in 3 hrs which going the legal speed, its about 4.5hrs. So yea. I think it was going faster but my needle stopped

[nautical2086]

Fastest I've gone in mine is 105. That was just crazy flying by people and stuff, its hard In Nj, Or on Rt1 In PA going 100, lol.

[D-rock240]

115 on a rural highway with no traffic. That was before any of my mods and I haven't tried since.

[Cloke]

Yeah, I topped 120 w/o my INJEN CAI. I wonder how that would be now

[Buck]

probably not much different :)

[justanotheradikt]

ive hit 125 maybe crawled to 127 but its all about the same

[Cloke]

Well when I get my 94 240sx with the s20 silvia engine turbo'd. I think I'll be going over a 120 mph.

[ariana]

heres mine 02 es. Poor thing has been sitting in the driveway all winter!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ariana/DSC09781.gif

[SubXer0]

^ Beautiful.

[nate0123]

heres mine 02 es. Poor thing has been sitting in the driveway all winter!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ariana/DSC09781.giflooks nice...(thumb)

are those 19s?

PS: thank you for not putting the WW fender flares on!

[Javo]

that front bumper has the dx/lx/es grill shape instead of the p5/Mp3/MSP nose....was that the regular bumper fitted to the ww

[Javo]

like this one http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=71705

[ariana]

who's mine? I have the wings west bumper.

[Javo]

yeah.. Iam not saying it looks bad (it looks clean as hell)..but do you see the diff. from your pic to the one I just posted

[2k3 PrO RiDa]

Wings west made a separate kit for the regular sedans.

[Javo]

oops.....

[ariana]

Yeah I had to wait forever for that kit!! Was beginning to think It was never coming out. Sorry I couldn't see what you were saying. All I did was put the kit for my car on.

[D-rock240]

heres mine 02 es. Poor thing has been sitting in the driveway all winter!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ariana/DSC09781.gif

Very hot, loving the rim/bumper combo! Do you have any more (and bigger) pics?

[Buck]

very nice

[99 Pro]

One nice car you got there Airiana. The WW kit looks great. Are those 18" rims?

[Jackelope]

heres mine 02 es. Poor thing has been sitting in the driveway all winter!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ariana/DSC09781.gif


(first) ^ i likey.

[justanotheradikt]

heres mine 02 es. Poor thing has been sitting in the driveway all winter!

../members/ariana/DSC09781.gif

what front bumper is that? its not the msp/mp3 cause the headlight section ist right...looks good though

[nate0123]

that's the Wings West front bumper - fits sedans

[ariana]

My wheels are 19" and I really don't have any bigger pics right now. My car is sitting dirty in my driveway. I havent driven it much latley. But I am going to put new Brembo rotors on (paint calipers red i think)and Change the interor to a silver or dark grey, black leather combo here before hot import nights. I'm going with classic soft trim. so hopefully will have it in shape for show this year!(sun)

[Jackelope]

Reminds me of my next to last car...

http://my.prostreetonline.com/album/Jackelope/03ProLX.jpg

[Yaggie1]

What wheels are those ? They look really sharp.



heres mine 02 es. Poor thing has been sitting in the driveway all winter!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/ariana/DSC09781.gif

[Buck]

DAmN 19s! I didn't know those would fit a Protege! looks really good

[ariana]

yeah I was scared to put them on. But now I love em!(thumb)

[justanotheradikt]

what rims are they? like make/model and whatnot

[ariana]

they are Panther , Intimidatorhttp://static.flickr.com/34/100675967_24ff9e1448_m.jpg

[justanotheradikt]

hm....i wish it didnt have those screw thingys....

[Drackonn]

those are to give it a 3 piece look :)

[justanotheradikt]

yea i know...i just dont like it that much....but those rims look nice on his car!!

[jaguar2884]

i really should change the rims on this but i'm giving all my money to school. gas money is like gold to me. My key is a diamond. i could sell my car for more money but i want something to tune with my raised income (crosses fingers as i hope for a career).

[Donny]

Welcome Jaguar, I hear ya, I don't exactly have a lot of $$ to throw towards modding either. (especially since my gas bills are nuts due to commuting to school) Everyone's like "You should do this and that" and I'm like "yeah, give me the 5k to do it". Just do a little at a time and it'll work out! Good luck

[NOTSPCY]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/100_0297.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/bc22.jpg


just to show off a few pix of my car from this yr

[Shane5425]

nice car man, that white rims on white car really bring it out, love the body kit too,, nice car man..

[99 Pro]

I like the white on white look 03esProtege....and the BC2 kit is sweet. I think that maybe some 17" rims would look better though.

[NOTSPCY]

17's lol they are 17's =o)

[nate0123]

they look like 17s to me... but maybe some 215/45-17 tires wouldn't look quite so anemic

(I'm guessing those are 205/40-17s)

[ariana]

nice car! by the way I am a girl!:)

[Buck]

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/100_0297.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/bc22.jpg


just to show off a few pix of my car from this yr


How was the fitment on that kit? any major work to get it to fit right or did it bolt up smoothly? I am thinking of getting a BC2 kit for mine.

[NOTSPCY]

well the fitment was ok . on a scale of 1-10 it was like a 6 , 6 1/2 could be better. but i just wish it was something other then fiberglass

[NOTSPCY]

Im thinking about getting the tein s tech springs for my car next . . If you want other pix *close up ill take some and post them * just let me know

[Buck]

Ya that is one thing that makes me think twice about getting that kit. I can't decide if I want MSP bumper and skirts or that kit. The MSP stuff would be less of a headache thats for sure!

[Buck]

post pics with it dropped. Be carefull with that fiberglass after lowering it! :)

[D-rock240]

Ya that is one thing that makes me think twice about getting that kit. I can't decide if I want MSP bumper and skirts or that kit. The MSP stuff would be less of a headache thats for sure!

Ya, that's why I'm probably going to do a full MP3 or MSP conversion. The fitment is great and the parts hold up longer. Personally, I would prefer that over a BC2 kit. Something about the rear bumper ruins it for me :(

[TenSaiJeRRy]

Ive Had My 03 Protege For About Seve Months And I Finally Want To Mod It...any Suggestions Everyone? What Are Some Good Websites? Im From Cali So Any Good Shops?>

[Javo]

corksport.com protegegarage.com apexr1.com .....

[Buck]

Ya, that's why I'm probably going to do a full MP3 or MSP conversion. The fitment is great and the parts hold up longer. Personally, I would prefer that over a BC2 kit. Something about the rear bumper ruins it for me :(

I think its the slot right behind the rear tires. If it weren't for that the rear bumper would look pretty good

[SLA]

Finally put some pics up. click here (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123626693)

[Blade4804]

New Additions to my car!

Added the P5 bumper with MSP fog lights
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2067000-2067999/2067038_20_full.jpg
Got the Valve cover trim and the Strut tower bar
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2067000-2067999/2067038_19_full.jpg

I know she is dirty but i am going to was her this weekend and post clean pics on http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2067038

Thanks for all the feedback.

[SubXer0]

looks good!

[Buck]

did u do just the front bumper or skirts too? I would think it would look awkward with just the front bumper with no skirts? side pic?

New Additions to my car!

Added the P5 bumper with MSP fog lights
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2067000-2067999/2067038_20_full.jpg
Got the Valve cover trim and the Strut tower bar
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2067000-2067999/2067038_19_full.jpg

I know she is dirty but i am going to was her this weekend and post clean pics on http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2067038

Thanks for all the feedback.

[D-rock240]

did u do just the front bumper or skirts too? I would think it would look awkward with just the front bumper with no skirts? side pic?

Actually I saw a black ES around here last summer with just the MP3 bumper, and it didn't look as bad as you think.

And Blade, lookin' good! I like the progress, keep it up (thumb)

[NegatiZE]

Some professional photographer took pics at February's autocross event, here's one of mine:
http://www.knology.net/~negatize/images/20060212%20AL%20Autocross%20780b%20copy.jpg

[joka1]

i have an es with the smp front end, i didnt use to have the bc2 sides , let me find a pic..............

[Sky_high]

I can't remember if I posted on this thread..but what the heck, one more time wouldn't hurt.

1st Pic is during a Solo1 event
2nd Pic is during a Solo2 event

[joka1]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/msp%20front%20end/msp%20front%20end%203.jpg btw this is my car now........
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/graphics%20gone/random%20pics%20019.jpg

[NegatiZE]

That road course looks fun as hell.

[Sky_high]

That road course looks fun as hell.

Clint, if you ever have the chance to come up to Toronto during the summer, you should try and participate in either Solo1 or Solo2 events here.

[NegatiZE]

I'd like to, someday. Canada is quite the distance from Florida though. :(

[Green2000~ES]

Shes kinda dirty... I'll take the cam with me tomorrow and get some good pics of her...

any thoughts on my grill?? I painted it today.. I think it looks a lot better than the chrome...

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Green2000~ES/green2000~es2.jpg

[99 Pro]

^^^ Looks good. I did the same thing with my grille.

[NOTSPCY]

well i looked over this thread and didnt see any of my car so i guess i didnt post here yet so here is some of my car. new mods in the worx .

Before the mp3 wing swap
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/100_0111.jpg

After the wing swap
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/100_0297.jpg

here are some random shots of my car
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/100_0384.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/100_0354.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/100_0361.jpg

Last pix with newly installed 7k helios hid kit
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/hid5.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f386/wickedone1982/hid6.jpg

[Green2000~ES]

ok heres some more pics

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Green2000~ES/green2000~es4.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/Green2000~ES/green2000~es5.jpg http://www.msprotege.com/members/Green2000~ES/green2000~es7.jpg

[D-rock240]

(bump) http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/Sparks%20022.jpg

[Jackelope]

nice 'n clean.

[KHAOSPHERE]

here it is,bow down,lol,j/k.

[InFeXIoN]

here it is,bow down,lol,j/k.

looks like we got a twin for james (MP3Architect).

[MP3Architect]

wrong bitchass...........he has the apc hood and i have one of only 2 xcelerated concepts..........i have vents that are functionable......so my engine bay is cooler and my motor runs a tad stronger..........

[KHAOSPHERE]

wrong bitchass...........he has the apc hood and i have one of only 2 xcelerated concepts..........i have vents that are functionable......so my engine bay is cooler and my motor runs a tad stronger..........
WOW,no need for name calling,you gotta admit,they do look very similar,i think he was just messin around,relax....we all know what kinda hood you have,dont worry....if i didnt build my car to look the way it does now,it would have been just like yours..nice and clean...tight ride,i like it!!!get that webpage done so we can see all the pics..maybe its just me,but i couldnt get them up...i understand its under construction,so pm me when its done,i want some close ups!ps,dont look at my passenger side rear quarter,i had to cover it up with a sticker,dammit,people always messin with other peoples cars...i hate that...they r just jealous because they didnt buy a mazda..and again,sweet,sweet ride,super clean.

until next time,James

[zoomit2]

getting there.....

[Donny]

Looks Great, Love the debadged trunk and the skirts/rear valence!

Any plans for the front bumper?

I just installed the OEM air dam, will have to post up final pics.

Here's another black mica in the mix!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/Future_Texan/Cars/Picture0033crop.jpg

[zoomit2]

thanks...yeah i will eventually do something with the front...p5 or mp3 bumper...or maybe a custom job...it's still up in the air...your ride looks good...nice clean look

[justanotheradikt]

damn i want a rear lip

[Donny]

Thanks! The P5 swap is pretty common and it looks great, good luck with whatever you decide.

[MP3Architect]

WOW,no need for name calling,you gotta admit,they do look very similar,i think he was just messin around,relax....
naw bro its all cool. inflexion is a friend of mine here in houston. thats how we all are to each other. mean. but thats what keeps the houston mazda scene big!

[Blade4804]

i need to come down and check out the houston meets... when ya'll meet? and when are the crowds big?

[Blade4804]

New pic of my ride!! new front bumper and msp fog lights!!

edit: i should make this my new avatar...

[MP3Architect]

i need to come down and check out the houston meets... when ya'll meet? and when are the crowds big?
we meet up almost every friday. this friday/sat ill actually be up in dfw. i posted up on the dfwmazdas site askin if anybody wanted to meet up. but the next HUGE (over a dozen mazdas and OVER 200 other cars) is scheduled for april 15th.

[Blade4804]

we meet up almost every friday. this friday/sat ill actually be up in dfw. i posted up on the dfwmazdas site askin if anybody wanted to meet up. but the next HUGE (over a dozen mazdas and OVER 200 other cars) is scheduled for april 15th.

sat night we are joining a bigger car meet, a few DFWmazdas guys will show up there, you can join us for that.

[MP3Architect]

sat night we are joining a bigger car meet, a few DFWmazdas guys will show up there, you can join us for that.
is there a thread somewhere? or you got any contact info?

[D-rock240]

Looks good blade, I need to catch up on my debts so I can do this!

[Blade4804]

Looks good blade, I need to catch up on my debts so I can do this!

dude, I have been scratching pennies to get all this done... and working tons of overtime and shifting debts around...

I need to stop working on my car and pay my bills... lol but I want a turbo!!

[justanotheradikt]

pics of my new custom front end!!! hells yea! :(

[MP3Architect]

shit bro, what happened? you shure its totalled? airbags go off?

[justanotheradikt]

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123630889

there are some more pics...

ill explain the wreck in there also...no the airbags didnt go off but its pretty fucked up....pics dont do it justice

[D-rock240]

NOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Sorry to see that Heath, I hope that it isn't totalled.

[Falango]

Here's my latest pics of mine. Got the summer wheels back on and the 03.5 MSP spoiler on.

http://www.freespaces.com/mazdaspeed/imgp0953a.jpg
http://www.freespaces.com/mazdaspeed/imgp0955a.jpg
http://www.freespaces.com/mazdaspeed/imgp0957a.jpg
http://www.freespaces.com/mazdaspeed/imgp0959a.jpg

[buttthrax]

I should be a professional photographer with this jewel. lol. (first)

[Saint-Knight]

getting there.....
wow nice drop what is it?

[Shane5425]

work in progress...

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/402000-402999/402321_194_full.jpg

[jbiird317]

some new work, new grill, summer wheels back on...

i took these pics right after coming home from body shop, its been raining ever since...better pics to come when its dry again

[nate0123]

who made that grill? I didn't know you guys had one available in that style

[jbiird317]

who made that grill? I didn't know you guys had one available in that style

i got it from a guy named 'quagmire' on the board, i think he had it shipped from Japan... definately wasnt a perfect fit though, lots of grinding and shaping

[nate0123]

even so... it's cool to see and makes your car different than most 99/00

[jbiird317]

even so... it's cool to see and makes your car different than most 99/00

yeah thanks, i was debating doing the sport20 look, but this was much cheaper and with the group buy going on, i wanted to have something different

[NegatiZE]

Looks good man. I'm assuming you got the bent wheel replaced/repaired?

[jbiird317]

Looks good man. I'm assuming you got the bent wheel replaced/repaired?

thanks.... and yeah i was told it was unrepairable, so i broke down and bought a new one finally

[zoomit2]

sittin on eibachs...

[Blade4804]

how much of a drop did you get with the eibachs?

[zoomit2]

1.4 front-1.8 rear....not too much, not too little...

[Blade4804]

1.4 front-1.8 rear....not too much, not too little...

thats still better than the stock MSP ones, they only give me a .75 drop

[Blade4804]

Notice anything new :D (first)

http://www.geocities.com/mwdt73/msprotege.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/mwdt73/msprotege1.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/mwdt73/msprotege2.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/mwdt73/msprotege3.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/mwdt73/msprotege5.JPG

[D-rock240]

Now all you need is the rear lip and you're set!

[jbiird317]

Now all you need is the rear lip and you're set!

yeah man looks good and will look better with the rest of the lip kit

also, not to rain on ur parade or anything, it took me a good 5 minutes to figure out what had changed on ur car lol

[Blade4804]

yeah man looks good and will look better with the rest of the lip kit

also, not to rain on ur parade or anything, it took me a good 5 minutes to figure out what had changed on ur car lol

no rain there.. I didn't think anyone would actually notice :D

[Blade4804]

Now all you need is the rear lip and you're set!

saving up for it as we speak.

[99 Pro]

Looks great Blade. Gonna look perfect once that rear lip is on......it really finishes off the back end of the Protege nicely.

[justanotheradikt]

i think the protege with the p5/mp3/msp front end always looks great in white! i really think they should have done a white msp. one of hte only white cars i like.

also saving for a rear lip! :)

[Donny]

Updated pics with the skirts and air dam. The air dam was a pretty easy install and it went right together. However, I used painters tape to mark the holes instead of the template. Also I opted to use a bolt washer combo as opposed to the bit that popped into the mudguards.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/Future_Texan/Cars/Picture016crop.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/Future_Texan/Cars/Picture0111crop.jpg

New struts and springs are next, just waiting on the struts. Also I'm going to get some clear corners as well. I'm pretty happy with it so far, hopefully you guys will approve!

[jbiird317]

New struts and springs are next, just waiting on the struts. Also I'm going to get some clear corners as well. I'm pretty happy with it so far, hopefully you guys will approve!

lookin good donny, ive always liked the oem lip kit, agree that lowering is the next step, then i would go for a rear lip and maybe the msp oval exhaust to finish off the look youve started

[Donny]

lookin good donny, ive always liked the oem lip kit, agree that lowering is the next step, then i would go for a rear lip and maybe the msp oval exhaust to finish off the look youve started

Thanks Man! Yeah, after lowering I wasn't exactly sure where to head after that. I was under the impression that the rear valences were pretty tough to find? I hadn't consdiered the MSP exhaust, will defintely look into that though.

[jbiird317]

Thanks Man! Yeah, after lowering I wasn't exactly sure where to head after that. I was under the impression that the rear valences were pretty tough to find? I hadn't consdiered the MSP exhaust, will defintely look into that though.

yeah, the rear lip is tough to find, but keep your eyes peeled in the for sale section, they do occasionaly come up for sale, also i think mazdastuff.com sells them

[D-rock240]

Find a mechanic and get them to order it from Mazda. My friend gets a 20% discount on OEM parts.

[Antoine]

OnlineMazdaParts.com / MONTGOMERY MAZDA (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=249)

A Main Sponsor on Mazda Forums and a really nice guy!

You can PM him directly here @ Bagman1 (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/private.php?do=newpm&u=23962)

[DiS]

a little update hehe (thumb)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/DiS/Edit%204%20DSCF0456.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/DiS/washed/edit%20DSCF0448.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/DiS/washed/edit%20DSCF0449.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/DiS/washed/edit%20DSCF0450.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/DiS/washed/edit%20DSCF0462.jpg

[jbiird317]

lookin good dis as always... but when are you getting that fmic in there??

[DiS]

lookin good dis as always... but when are you getting that fmic in there??
I got a court day on May 31st....after that Im getting exhaust AND then two more summer wheels/tires as Im still sporting winter tires, THEN T3 turbo and gaskets and shit and then instalation during mid July. (thumb)

[Hedges]

Heres mine, 03 LX w/ mazdaspeed conversion! Only pics i have for now!

[D-rock240]

Notice anything new :D (first)









http://www.geocities.com/mwdt73/msprotege5.JPG

I like this shot a lot! You are motivating me to get my swap done, that front bumper looks 10x better than stock.

[jbiird317]

I got a court day on May 31st....after that Im getting exhaust AND then two more summer wheels/tires as Im still sporting winter tires, THEN T3 turbo and gaskets and shit and then instalation during mid July. (thumb)

jeez july seems like forever from now...but im sure itll be here before u know it (first)

[DiS]

jeez july seems like forever from now...but im sure itll be here before u know it (first)
hehehe! Once May 31st is past, Ill be living in my car because Im gonna stop paying all of the bills, that way I can save the rest of 1449 dollars, hehehehehehehehe

[D-rock240]

Some updates: I bought a MP3 engine cover from Redwagon02, and I also got a new bezel for my radio (the old one broke.)


http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/042306%20006i.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/042306%20004i.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/042306%20003i.jpg

[NegatiZE]

Looks good. You had to get an MP3 valve cover to get the plastic piece to bolt on, correct?

[D-rock240]

Redwagon02 included the DG motorsports brackets so I could screw it onto my valve cover :)

[Blade4804]

nice cover :)

I got the MSP Valve cover and painted it Black with the MSP Trim, and since i got the MSP valve cover it came with the studs/bolts for the mounting of the trim :D now I just need a MSP oil cap to complete that look :D oh and i finally need to install my obx header... it's been in the garage for weeks!

[Blade4804]

where would i find a radio bezel like that?

[Shane5425]

where did you get the CF cover for the air duct??

Some updates: I bought a MP3 engine cover from Redwagon02, and I also got a new bezel for my radio (the old one broke.)


http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/042306%20006i.jpg

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[02PROTEGE2.0]

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[D-rock240]

where would i find a radio bezel like that?

Well the Bezel goes to my Pioneer radio (the trim around the HU) so you need to get one for your HU. If you are talking about the radio pocket below the HU, I bought it from a user here.

[D-rock240]

where did you get the CF cover for the air duct??

It was part of the Ebay CAI that I bought. The whole kit cost $60 shipped and included the air filter and piping.

[D-rock240]

nice cover :)

I got the MSP Valve cover and painted it Black with the MSP Trim, and since i got the MSP valve cover it came with the studs/bolts for the mounting of the trim

Thanks! I was wondering why yours looked much darker, looks good! I am waiting on a MSP strut bar and brackets like the one in your photo.

[Shane5425]

It was part of the Ebay CAI that I bought. The whole kit cost $60 shipped and included the air filter and piping.

ahh, i was lookin for one ... i just needed the cf cover piece.. to act as a cover for the turbo i am putting on..

[D-rock240]

ahh, i was lookin for one ... i just needed the cf cover piece.. to act as a cover for the turbo i am putting on..

That would be cool! I bought it december of 04 and I just tried to search for some on ebay. It looks like they aren't selling them there anymore :( sucks cause I was going to buy another when this breaks. Here is the seller though:

http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=thetunershookup

[Shane5425]

yeah, i know i just tried searching...

[02PROTEGE2.0]

hey u should check out what i did with an ebay SRI making it into a CAI. check out my thread in the 2.0 tuning section.

[Donny]

Nice Progress Guys!

[D-rock240]

yeah, i know i just tried searching...

Well how badly do you want it? I might be willing to trade system for system, do you have a CAI from your NA setup that you might be parting with?

[Shane5425]

1.6l.. turbo... not same setup..

[D-rock240]

1.6l.. turbo... not same setup..

(huh) Yeah I had a brain lapse and forgot you had a 99-00 style. I was looking for the Shogun sig pic you had.

[Shane5425]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/shaneMazda2000P/showgunprotege%20copy.jpg

this one..

[Blade4804]

It was part of the Ebay CAI that I bought. The whole kit cost $60 shipped and included the air filter and piping.

so is the fiber functional? or is it just for looks? can you get better pictures of it? looks nice.

[justanotheradikt]

why does nobody want to buy my mp3 cover?...ever?lol

[SubXer0]

does it include the bracket?

[justanotheradikt]

40 plus shipping

[justanotheradikt]

what brackets?

[SubXer0]

doesnt it need some kinda bracket to fit? i just have a regular dx

[justanotheradikt]

i also have a reg DX....you can either get the VC from a msp/mp3 or buy some brackets from dgm....i made my own...which were destroyed by the dealership when my car was in for service...thats why i dont wanna put this back on..too lazy to make another set

[SubXer0]

oh ok i'll pm so we dont thread jack anymore lol

[D-rock240]

so is the fiber functional? or is it just for looks? can you get better pictures of it? looks nice.

Nah, its just a plastic piece with a CF vinyl on top. Here's another one I took, I will see if I have any more:

I really need to clean the engine bay :(

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/042306%20001i.jpg

[D-rock240]

Well Project Sparco knob is finally complete! I installed it with a Kartboy SS and bushings and also got a new SR boot. I drilled the inside of the knob with a 5/8" steel bit and the knob now screws all the way onto the shifter. I'm glad to be done with the truck (stock) shifter. The leather grip on the knob was coming loose so I took it off for the time being.

These pics were taken last July:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/PICT0039i.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/PICT0044i.jpg

And these were taken today:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/0429064i.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/042906%20006i.jpg

[MP3Architect]

nice to see you finally got your 03 shift knob

[D-rock240]

nice to see you finally got your 03 shift knob

Thanks man, it took a while but it was worth it!

[99 Pro]

Nice. I got to put on my TWM SS soon here. I am also tired of driving around with the truck shifter.

[Hollywood2009]

Here are some new pics

Hollywood2009

[nate0123]

^^ that'd be even hotter with a nice ES spoiler ;)

[justanotheradikt]

and no rear lip! hehe...

[susamafone]

any one got a red p5 with an unpainted cf hood?

[ariana]

here is a new pic of mine.
http://static.flickr.com/50/141380229_75b7516142.jpg

[JOMO]

My Baby!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Jomo234/3RDGENfRONT.jpg
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c377/Jomo234/3rdgenback.jpg

[Javo]

this is how my fo doh ho looks right now....but some upgrades are im the way(performance and function)...Can't wait...
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/sample1-2.jpg

[msp03.5]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2161000-2161999/2161252_14_full.jpg

[D-rock240]

I installed a MSP strut bar this week and took a pic yesterday. Regardless of what my mechanic says, I have noticed a positive difference in steering feedback and response.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/051306%20053i.jpg

[MP3Architect]

nice cf air intake! where did you get it? also...do you have your stock valve cover?

[zentrandi]

holy turd, where'd you get that intake?

[D-rock240]

nice cf air intake! where did you get it? also...do you have your stock valve cover?

Thanks (thumb) It's fake CF though. I got it on ebay sometime in Nov '04 and they stopped selling them shortly after. It is functional and looks great, I wish I would've bought two!

[D-rock240]

Oh, and yes I have the stock valve cover. I got DG motorsports brackets when I bought the cover.

BTW where was your sig pic taken? Very impressive!

[MP3Architect]

Oh, and yes I have the stock valve cover. I got DG motorsports brackets when I bought the cover.

BTW where was your sig pic taken? Very impressive!
west texas in big bend national park. heres some pics
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123635091

[D-rock240]

west texas in big bend national park. heres some pics
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123635091

Thanks for the link, those are some nice pictures. Sucks about the cop though :(

[D-rock240]

Took a few pics today and met the mall security. I was taking pics and had my back to the door to the stairway. Right when I finished, I heard the door slam shut. I was the only person on top of the multi-level parking structure, so I walked over to my car and got in.

30 seconds later a ford ranger pickup came driving up and an elderly guard said, "It's illegal to take pictures on mall property, you'll have to destroy them." I turned around and flipped the battery cover open and pulled out the sd card. I then showed him that the internal memory was clear and I drove off.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/051306%20093i.jpg

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[SubXer0]

"It's illegal to take pictures on mall property, you'll have to destroy them."
WTF!? since when is it illegal to take pics at a mall? its a public place

[Cloke]

You know what else is illigal to do at a mall... play twister next to the asian massures with 5 other guys while bystanders laugh point and try to push one of your friends over. It's a fun game. If you want to know more let me know.

[nate0123]

malls are publicly occupiable - meant to cater to the public - but they're very much privately controlled

I agree, though, it's bullsheit

[DiS]

malls are publicly occupiable - meant to cater to the public - but they're very much privately controlled

I agree, though, it's bullsheit
as long as you don't cause any problems i.e. do lame shit like burn outs or max out the rpm range or whatever will atract the attention, you should be fine.

god damn (jacked)

[D-rock240]

as long as you don't cause any problems i.e. do lame shit like burn outs or max out the rpm range or whatever will atract the attention, you should be fine.

god damn (jacked)

Except for me, I was just taking pictures. I guess he thought I was going to use my secret nuclear powered camera or something (shrug)

[DiS]

Except for me, I was just taking pictures. I guess he thought I was going to use my secret nuclear powered camera or something (shrug)

he wouldn't do shit to you anyways...besides just calling cops.
I mean, i do this all the time and security lady at walmart just drives by, slows down, smiles and keeps driving.

[marshall-BJ-VE]

After washing my car, I decide to take new pics....

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/1856/dscf25841td.jpg

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/3074/dscf25897ft.jpg

[D-rock240]

Looks nice, is that the same color as the Titanium MSP's here?

[marshall-BJ-VE]

Looks nice, is that the same color as the Titanium MSP's here?

I guess it's a similar, not the same color... but still both looks nice....

[Shane5425]

that is what the for sale thread is for ... remove ur post here and move it to that catagory...

[D-rock240]

I guess it's a similar, not the same color... but still both looks nice....

I just looked at your pics again. Did you paint the window sills, or did they come like that? Wierd because all the proteges here that i've seen came with black sills.

[marshall-BJ-VE]

D-rock240 the car came stock with sills painted bodycolor...

[Blade4804]

new pics in my Sig!!!

[all4suspension]

here ya go she's a month old to me
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/6676/34343zw.jpg

[Donny]

Wash, wax, and grill change.

[Falango]

I like the door mouldings body color of the car, looks nice. Too bad they didn't do that in North America.

[D-rock240]

Wash, wax, and grill change.

Did you bake your headlights, or buy a set of euro lights?

[empyre180]

'02 ES...Clean and Stock baby...not that there's anything wrong with that..
Just bought mine a month ago.

[empyre180]

last pic.

[nate0123]

congrats on your new car (2thumbs)

[D-rock240]

'02 ES...Clean and Stock baby...not that there's anything wrong with that..
Just bought mine a month ago.

Looks good, I'm a sucker for green :) Some MSP Racing Harts would look great on it.

[nate0123]

don't forget the springs ;)

[Donny]

Did you bake your headlights, or buy a set of euro lights?

Bought a set for fear of wrecking the other ones and spending twice as much on the project (ughdance)

[empyre180]

congrats on your new car (2thumbs)
Thanks man...well worth the wait.

[pro00]

Wash, wax, and grill change.

your car is screaming to be lowered....but nice grill!!!

[empyre180]

Looks good, I'm a sucker for green :) Some MSP Racing Harts would look great on it.
Thanks. Once I was saw a green one in person, I was hooked. And I don't typically like many green cars.

I think a set of gold Harts would look sweet against the green body color.

[empyre180]

don't forget the springs ;)
Springs would be nice. I'm not sure where to have that done though. I'm not really confident enough at this point to do something like that myself. Probably have to kick down some serious chedda to have it done somewhere.

[nate0123]

I'm sure there are plenty of protege folks around your area that would help you out if you buy some pizza and a case of beer ;)

[empyre180]

I'm sure there are plenty of protege folks around your area that would help you out if you buy some pizza and a case of beer ;)
Good point. It's amazing what pizza and beer can get you these days...hehe.

[nate0123]

I would help out if I were closer - if for no other reason than to help alleviate a bad case of wheel gap ;)

you'll be surprised how much more responsive the steering is with a little drop

[Falango]

I would help out if I were closer - if for no other reason than to help alleviate a bad case of wheel gap ;)

you'll be surprised how much more responsive the steering is with a little drop

You can say that again. Does it ever look better too.

[Donny]

your car is screaming to be lowered....but nice grill!!!

Thanks, it needs a little more touching up though. I finally got the last bits today, so when my buddy is free we're going to finally lower it!

[nautical2086]

I have those same struts sitting in my garage also.

[Donny]

I have those same struts sitting in my garage also.

haha, we all need to make a pact to finish our work!

[empyre180]

I would help out if I were closer - if for no other reason than to help alleviate a bad case of wheel gap ;)

you'll be surprised how much more responsive the steering is with a little drop
Hah...I appreciate the thought. Maybe I'll find someone in the Tampa/St. Pete area with the same desire to cure those of us with bad cases of wheel gap.

[Drake13]

What it do..

[mazdaspeedemon2]

heres mine

[D-rock240]

Heres some last pics of my stock setup while the car is at the Body Shop having the bumper and other pieces installed.

[SubXer0]

new pics
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Thapro1/d5.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Thapro1/d12.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Thapro1/d10.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Thapro1/d1.jpg

[3TnT]

There's my ride done !

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/3TnT/DSC03773.jpg
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http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/3TnT/DSC03735.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/3TnT/DSC03733.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f334/3TnT/DSC03731.jpg

[nate0123]

looks nice, just need a grille now ;)

[Donny]

Very nice, you car looks stunning!

[3TnT]

looks nice, just need a grille now ;)

he had one, but she dont appear on the pictures..

i tried to put a p5 upper grille but the fitting is bad and i had a gap of 1" under the hood so i did a custom grill.. it's not the best but it's better than without

[Drake13]

try going to www.erebuni.com I got my custom grill from them and it makes a HUGE diffence in apperance.. no one has any idea what i drive when i pull up. The fitting will be a little better with the P5 front bumper compared to my buddyclub2 kit.

[Shane5425]

he had one, but she dont appear on the pictures..

i tried to put a p5 upper grille but the fitting is bad and i had a gap of 1" under the hood so i did a custom grill.. it's not the best but it's better than without

nice car man.. i love the front bumper on urs.. it matches the 99-00 headlights very well

[Richard_rsp]

Starter Pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/richard_rsp/mp31.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/richard_rsp/Background2.jpg

[99 Pro]

3TnT - That bumper looks amazing! Excellent work so far on your car!

[MichiganMan]

are these pics for JUST SEDAN's?

[D-rock240]

Pro5s are 3rd gens too in a way. But most post in the p5 section I guess (shrug)

[joeycooliss]

here's mine
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/joeycooliss/church2.jpg

[Donny]

Nice conversion! I really like the CF grill on the silver, looks great.

[D-rock240]

here's mine
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/joeycooliss/church2.jpg

Very nice, I like the wingless conversion. My car will look like that shortly :)

[boostdprotegelx]

this is such a great thread. i can't wait to get my car back. it'll be great.

[NegatiZE]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/negatize/Protege/IMG_5028copy.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/negatize/Protege/IMG_5021copy.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/negatize/Protege/IMG_4989copy.jpg

[joka1]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/carbon%20fiber/random%20pics%20052.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/carbon%20fiber/random%20pics%20057.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/photoshoot%20021.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/random%20pics%20041.jpg
A few More of mine!

[boostdprotegelx]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/carbon%20fiber/random%20pics%20052.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/carbon%20fiber/random%20pics%20057.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/photoshoot%20021.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/random%20pics%20041.jpg
A few More of mine!
joka,, i f*ckin hate you.lol... my car looks like SHIT right now. ...but it'll be better soon enough.

[D-rock240]

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i285/negatize/Protege/IMG_5021copy.jpg


Great pics man! This is my fav (thumb)

[joka1]

well, atleast your's runs!! my motor decided not to like 22 psi after 3 months! :) some more to make me feel better ;)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/carbon%20fiber/random%20pics%20050.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/photoshoot%20020.jpg
old pic but still good!!
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/39327889-L.jpg

[NegatiZE]

Thanks man!

[99 Pro]

Joka, when does the BC2 rear bumper go on? Probably after the engine stuff hey.

[joka1]

no, everything is being done in august(towards the end) motor, rear bumper, tranny and that is abt it for aug! in oct the interior is being redone, body is being customized and painted.
blah, blah, blah

i will post pics when the bumper goes on!!

rob

[djarkitek]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/4-2.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/3-2.jpg

[joka1]

links dont work

[joeycooliss]

heres a few more....

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/joeycooliss/323church.jpg


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a171/joeycooliss/joeylowered4.jpg

[D-rock240]

I'll have some more when I get the upper grill trim painted and mounted, but here's a couple for now.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/071706%20014i.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/071706%20005i.jpg

[Donny]

Lookin' Good. Going to stay wingless?

Hey can you see how the rear MSP lip is attached? I was wondering how it was held on.

[D-rock240]

Yes wingless=teh sex :)

If you look under your bumper you will see two pieces sticking out with holes where you mount it. The rest is 3m double sided tape. I love the 03.5 rear lip, IMO it makes the rear look more aggressive than the MP3/MSP rear lip.

[Donny]

Yes wingless=teh sex :)

If you look under your bumper you will see two pieces sticking out with holes where you mount it. The rest is 3m double sided tape.

Thanks, I'll have to check that out. It's killing me to no see a rear skirt, looks so akward, lol.

I never realized there were multiple rear lips, I always thought they were all the same. I've only seen the MP3 on mazdastuff.com

[D-rock240]

The 2003.5 lip is only available from Mazda IIRC.

[justanotheradikt]

pics look good d-rock.

nice to see you got the 03.5 front lip. i think im about to sell mine