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[sloprotege5]

Whats up guys, Im new into the Mazda scene. I was a honda guy for the last 5 years but decided to change a bit and bought me a 2002 Mazda Protege5.
I never been to this forums but any help would be appreciate it. thanks

[Protephile]

You made a good choice. Welcome.

[Nickd]

Welcome to the forums! Mazda=(first)

[NVP5White]

Welcome! Poke around here a bit. Be sure to search in this forum and others if you have a specific question. Most topics have been addressed and a search can yeild some very good discussion.

Also look around the Wheels, Tires, Suspension forum. Lots of good information on mods including a Stickey for springs and one for Wheels; both are a must-read before making a purchase.

Overall, I thnk this is the best forum for the Protege/Protege5. Lots of dedicated members looking to talk about their vehicle and support the larger community of owners.

Where do you go to school?

[imjustagirl]

Congrats on your purchase.. good choice.. :) and Welcome!

[sloprotege5]

thanks guys. im goin thru some lil problems with the car but hopefully ill get to fix everything by next week. :)
im happy with the car thou, I think I made a really good decision.

[Nickd]

whats wrong with it? when I first bought my mazdaspeed protege I had a few problems but now I got everything running good im extremly happy with my mazda! im pretty sure you will be too! (ughdance)

[sloprotege5]

Welcome! Poke around here a bit. Be sure to search in this forum and others if you have a specific question. Most topics have been addressed and a search can yeild some very good discussion.

Also look around the Wheels, Tires, Suspension forum. Lots of good information on mods including a Stickey for springs and one for Wheels; both are a must-read before making a purchase.

Overall, I thnk this is the best forum for the Protege/Protege5. Lots of dedicated members looking to talk about their vehicle and support the larger community of owners.

Where do you go to school?

Well, I was checking many post before I asked a dumb question, it seems like there is a lot of useful help in this site. A lot of people I know do not know much about These cars so it was very complicated for me to find any useful info. I go to school at SIU in the tampa bay area (clearwater).

[Nickd]

if you cant find help on something you need just ask theres always someone that can help you with just about anything! everybody is really friendly here and im sure will be glad to help!

[Nickd]

if you cant find help on something you need just ask theres always someone that can help you with just about anything! everybody is really friendly here and im sure they will be glad to help!

[Nickd]

if you cant find help on something you need just ask theres always someone that can help you with just about anything! everybody is really friendly here and im sure they will be glad to help!

[Nickd]

if you cant find help on something you need just ask theres always someone that can help you with just about anything! everybody is really friendly here and im sure they will be glad to help!

[Nickd]

if you cant find help on something you need just ask theres always someone that can help you with just about anything! everybody is really friendly here and im sure they will be glad to help!

[sloprotege5]

whats wrong with it? when I first bought my mazdaspeed protege I had a few problems but now I got everything running good im extremly happy with my mazda! im pretty sure you will be too! (ughdance)

when i bought the car, It came with a set of tokico shocks and skunk2 coilovers and it had a 4in drop. so when I was driving, the coils would rub a lot. I raised the car an Inch, and it still rubs, maybe more and the front passenger side shock sounds really bad and its brand new.

The car also had Lexus HID's but the person that owned the car before me did not put em good so the power box the HID's uses fell off thru the engine bay which means i have no headlights at all and I cannot drive at night.(pissed) , I just ordered a new set so hopefully ill have that problem fixed.

[sloprotege5]

if you cant find help on something you need just ask theres always someone that can help you with just about anything! everybody is really friendly here and im sure they will be glad to help!

thanks a lot, Im staring to like this site. I been to other sites and many people just talk :bs:
I just saw many things about the protege5 that I did not know it was possible in these cars.

[Nickd]

I take it the previous owner didnt take the time to do things the right way! that sucks man as far as the 4 inch drop you shouldnt be sittin that low unless you have airbags! thats just askin for it! lol

[NVP5White]

Well, I was checking many post before I asked a dumb question, it seems like there is a lot of useful help in this site. A lot of people I know do not know much about These cars so it was very complicated for me to find any useful info. I go to school at SIU in the tampa bay area (clearwater).

Hey, Tampa! My folks just bought a place near Sarasota so I am semi-familiar with the Tampa-St. Pete area. I have family in St. Pete, too.

Good luck with school. Get good grades and learn a lot...what do you want to be when you grow up?

[sloprotege5]

I take it the previous owner didnt take the time to do things the right way! that sucks man as far as the 4 inch drop you shouldnt be sittin that low unless you have airbags! thats just askin for it! lol

I know, I raised the car already but it is still rough ride. especially when I turn, you hear the coils a lot. Its a nice project for the fact that there are a couple of ricey things i need to change, but Im going to enjoy working on it. (first)

[sloprotege5]

Hey, Tampa! My folks just bought a place near Sarasota so I am semi-familiar with the Tampa-St. Pete area. I have family in St. Pete, too.

Good luck with school. Get good grades and learn a lot...what do you want to be when you grow up?

Thanks bro, Im Studying Business for now, I'm thinking of getting into the business entertaiment when Im done with everything. Tampa/St pete is a nice area, Im not very familiar with it and its hard to find a good mechanic but It just takes time and Im making the best out of it

[NVP5White]

I know, I raised the car already but it is still rough ride. especially when I turn, you hear the coils a lot. Its a nice project for the fact that there are a couple of ricey things i need to change, but Im going to enjoy working on it. (first)

If you hear stuff when turning (or gets worse at that time) it may be UV Joint. Operating for long period with the suspension 4 inches displaced could speed wear on the joint.

This is an excellent reference, too:

http://www.floptical.net/mazda/

[ctt 1982]

you'll find these cars a dream to work on compared to your honda

[sloprotege5]

If you hear stuff when turning (or gets worse at that time) it may be UV Joint. Operating for long period with the suspension 4 inches displaced could speed wear on the joint.

This is an excellent reference, too:

http://www.floptical.net/mazda/

yep, it gets worse time to time. Im going to check the link now, thanks!

[NVP5White]

Thanks bro, Im Studying Business for now, I'm thinking of getting into the business entertaiment when Im done with everything. Tampa/St pete is a nice area, Im not very familiar with it and its hard to find a good mechanic but It just takes time and Im making the best out of it

Can't go wrong with a business degree. I have a BS in Marketing and work in government contracting near DC.

[bumpin_p5]

Good job on setting the bowl of rice down. Welcome to the Mazda World. Have fun. Good luck with your car.

[importcrazy]

NEW MEMBER time to start the hazing....woot woot(spank) (spank) (spank)

[sloprotege5]

you'll find these cars a dream to work on compared to your honda

yea, I like the fact that is very rare to do work to these and its fun to find parts many others might not have. I owned many hondas from 12 second all motor cars to 11 second turbo cars. but when it came to looks, every honda looks the sameee!!!!!!! I wanted something very different and fun to work on, Im not looking for track times anymore. and this car seems to be very fun to work on when it comes to the exterior.

[sloprotege5]

Can't go wrong with a business degree. I have a BS in Marketing and work in government contracting near DC.

I know, my degree was hotel management before but business is more of a open field and i cant go wrong with it, thats why i changed it:) .

[sloprotege5]

NEW MEMBER time to start the hazing....woot woot(spank) (spank) (spank)

lol..

[sloprotege5]

Good job on setting the bowl of rice down. Welcome to the Mazda World. Have fun. Good luck with your car.

thanks bro, I bought the car with many many ricey things, lol.. i cant stand it... M3 mirrors, yellow interior... yuck, I got a longgg way to go
But i got a good deal on it, thats why I had to take it!

[NVP5White]

I know, my degree was hotel management before but business is more of a open field and i cant go wrong with it, thats why i changed it:) .


Well good. Good luck again. Oh, and post some pictures of your ride so we can get an idea of where you are starting from.

Here's a recent pic of my P5. Its stock save for the shifter bushings and RR Racing front motor mount inserts.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/NVP5White/Better-P5-DSC_4238-01.jpg

[sloprotege5]

Well good. Good luck again. Oh, and post some pictures of your ride so we can get an idea of where you are starting from.

Here's a recent pic of my P5. Its stock save for the shifter bushings and RR Racing front motor mount inserts.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/NVP5White/Better-P5-DSC_4238-01.jpg

I will definitely take some pictures of the car. Ill keep you updated with everything.

[LilPixieMama75]

Whats up guys, Im new into the Mazda scene. I was a honda guy for the last 5 years but decided to change a bit and bought me a 2002 Mazda Protege5.
I never been to this forums but any help would be appreciate it. thanks

Welcome! You will learn lots about your car & get a lot of helpful information here. Everyone is really helpful, too!

[sloprotege5]

Welcome! You will learn lots about your car & get a lot of helpful information here. Everyone is really helpful, too!

thanks, I saw the black wheels on your car. I think they look good, my protege is also yellow and i was thinking for now to paint the stock wheels metallic black and also leave the lip polished. I think it would look good with the drop I have.

[Diehonda]

Welcome. Check out the stickies in the P5 section for tuneup info and checkout the How To section. There is a lot of great information and people here.

[sloprotege5]

Welcome. Check out the stickies in the P5 section for tuneup info and checkout the How To section. There is a lot of great information and people here.

I checked them out, i found useful information. I like ur nickname "diehonda: lol...... oh man, I still cant believe I drive a mazda now but its a great car, after all. i cant talk bad about honda's. I had 16 civic's and 2 integras. Well, now to bigger and better things.

[Diehonda]

One of my closest friend has a 7.2 second civic hatch in the 1/8 with a B18c1 and an 11.2 in the 1/4. So they aren't that bad. I killed mine in a blaze of glory though.

[LilPixieMama75]

thanks, I saw the black wheels on your car. I think they look good, my protege is also yellow and i was thinking for now to paint the stock wheels metallic black and also leave the lip polished. I think it would look good with the drop I have.

Thanks! It took me a over a month to decide on them, but I am very happy with them & think they did a lot for my car. Everyone was telling me to drop mine after I got the new wheels. I'm afraid to because it's my daily driver & I can't be bothered with worrying about everything I drive over...As it is, I have to with the new rims & low profile tires.

You gotta post pics of yours! I always love to see other yellow ones & what people have done with them.

[sloprotege5]

Thanks! It took me a over a month to decide on them, but I am very happy with them & think they did a lot for my car. Everyone was telling me to drop mine after I got the new wheels. I'm afraid to because it's my daily driver & I can't be bothered with worrying about everything I drive over...As it is, I have to with the new rims & low profile tires.

You gotta post pics of yours! I always love to see other yellow ones & what people have done with them.

ill post pics but its a lil ricey right now. time for de-ricing will being soon.
I have a couple of things that I guarantee no one has thou.. ill show em later

[sloprotege5]

These are the pics of the car I sold to get into a Mazda. I also have a pic of the protege from the previous owner. Shitty pic but it gives you and idea, Im driving it with stock wheels right now thou.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/sikwitit0511/2.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/sikwitit0511/IMG_0978.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/sikwitit0511/IMG_0982.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/sikwitit0511/IMG_0971.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/sikwitit0511/IMG_0974.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/sikwitit0511/advan.jpg

http://myspace-550.vo.llnwd.net/01137/05/59/1137609550_l.jpg

Many people ask me why I went from a honda to a protege5, I cant deal with cops anymore. i also dont race anymore. I was just looking for a bigger and more comfortable ride. I thought the protege5 was different and it would be fun to add different things.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b182/sikwitit0511/559268772_l.jpg

[overdrivex]

just woundering how much you payed for your p5?

[L8R]

Looks good, nice drop. Welcome!