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CulRidr

10-29-2008, 03:04 PM

Couple of different shots:

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/CopyofIMG_1491.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/CopyofCopyofMP3driving.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/CopyofTM835.jpg

avarela86

10-29-2008, 09:59 PM

stdntDrvr

10-29-2008, 10:37 PM

i miss her...i sold it to a guy at work...his wife drives it...it will be mine again one day...oh yes...it will be mine...

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Topher/DSC03532.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Topher/DSC03535.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Topher/DSC03545.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Topher/DSC03546.jpg

lanceam24

10-29-2008, 10:49 PM

speed1016

10-29-2008, 10:52 PM

damn I miss mine. My mom totaled in in 2003 while I was in Iraq :( and I had just ordered my hiboost kit from Juan. Damn it!! Looks good guys!!

Protege_MP3_506

10-29-2008, 11:23 PM

CulRidr

10-29-2008, 11:24 PM

Culdir bringing out the JDM hotness with the grill and fog deletes....Im digging the rims how you colored them.

glad to see you guys are liking the idea..KEEP EM COMING! Lets see some Banana MP3s!!

ps-that second shot is GANSTER.

Thanks for the compliments...here are a couple more, including one which you would like according to what you said :)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/CopyofIMG_1483.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/DSC_0019.jpg

Protege_MP3_506

10-29-2008, 11:25 PM

Culridr where did you get your grill???

MSP2024

10-29-2008, 11:26 PM

This is mine before and after the drop on tein springs

flipmode im stripping your car haha looks good(upbum),who's sexy msp is that haha

CulRidr

10-29-2008, 11:54 PM

Culridr where did you get your grill???

Got it used on here almost a year ago (took FOREVER for me to finally get it painted). It's a Mintblue, which you can't readily buy anymore (if at all). Erebuni sold a copy of them but they only had a couple left over a year ago.

Frozen

10-30-2008, 12:11 AM

Just got this car last month. I'll post a better picture as soon as I get the chance. http://a255.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/60/l_1d8bcbaba6128860a451fda24b26cd1e.jpg

The previous owner took off the MP3 badges, and one of the caps on the wheels is missing. Also they switched the rear MP3 badge with a Protege one. No idea why. Also the previous owner drilled holes too far apart so my front license plate can't be put on. What do I do about that? Drill new holes or something?

Protege_MP3_506

10-30-2008, 12:31 AM

Got it used on here almost a year ago (took FOREVER for me to finally get it painted). It's a Mintblue, which you can't readily buy anymore (if at all). Erebuni sold a copy of them but they only had a couple left over a year ago.

Oh i see. Its pretty sweet. What about your fog deletes?? I like those too

avarela86

10-30-2008, 11:41 AM

awesome...seems like the yellow calipers tends to be a common thing...actually my first mod. Now I got the Willwoods. (glare)

I think I want to go with a flat black rim next. Maybe buy another set of rims and sell the stock ones. It's just an idea. Looking into some Rota SVNs or Rota SDXs in 18. I wouldn't mind doing either and throwing a lue lip on them. Well see.

LindsaysTrachea

10-30-2008, 11:41 AM

The previous owner took off the MP3 badges, and one of the caps on the wheels is missing. Also they switched the rear MP3 badge with a Protege one. No idea why.

Sleeper.(rofl)

CulRidr

10-30-2008, 05:38 PM

Oh i see. Its pretty sweet. What about your fog deletes?? I like those too

Thanks.
You can get them either from SU or from the dealership :)

323

10-31-2008, 11:02 AM

http://www.team80d.com/80d/joyjuly1.jpg

CulRidr

10-31-2008, 11:07 AM

Holy smokes that looks cool!
(fake) Spicy MP3 FTW :)

323

10-31-2008, 11:34 AM

hahaha. it was sunset time

Protege_MP3_506

10-31-2008, 01:06 PM

Thats a bad ass picture 323. Sweet Speed

CulRidr

10-31-2008, 01:56 PM

^It's an MP3 ;)

And ya, it's a shame those yellow posts partially ruin the overall look of the picture because otherwise it would amazing!

323

10-31-2008, 02:43 PM

thanks. yeah it wasnt plaanned. was snappin a few quick pics waitin for my friend to roll by because we were gonna take pix of his car to post for sale

avarela86

10-31-2008, 09:28 PM

323 what camera are you using I got robbed recently and well...it's time for a new camera now.

323

11-01-2008, 01:22 AM

just a normal Canon Rebel XT 350d. pic was taken with a canon 70-200 F4 L. was the last camera you owned a dslr or a normal point and shoot camera?

avarela86

11-01-2008, 02:32 PM

Taking it to the PMs.

Come on guys no more pictures?! Lets see em!

robertmack83

11-01-2008, 04:42 PM

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k278/yakyak77/eurofestautocross15.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k278/yakyak77/eurofestautocross22.jpg

avarela86

11-02-2008, 12:54 AM

Awesome shots Robert!

lanceam24

11-02-2008, 01:19 PM

i wanna autox lol

LinuxRacr

11-02-2008, 02:03 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/DSCF4532.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/DSCF4981.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Sparco%20Seats/DSCF3219.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/LinuxRacr/Haltech_E6X/E6X_Kit.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Carputer_2007/DSCF5261.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Carputer_2007/DSCF5273.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/AXR%20Clunk%20Fix%20Brackets/DSCF3191.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Tein%20Coilovers/DSCF3160.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Vibrant%20Turbo%20Back%203%20Inch%20Exhaust/DSCF3465.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Arkansas%20Road%20Trip%20July%202007/Dscf3777a.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Arkansas%20Road%20Trip%20July%202007/DSCF3778.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Arkansas%20Road%20Trip%20July%202007/DSCF3834.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/DSCF2272.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Kwik-E-Mart/Dscf3665.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/xcar.jpg

323

11-02-2008, 02:10 PM

dayum!

LinuxRacr

11-02-2008, 02:11 PM

That's just in case anyone was contemplating giving up the MP3, after they have payed it off, and worked hard.

avarela86

11-02-2008, 09:05 PM

That's just in case anyone was contemplating giving up the MP3, after they have payed it off, and worked hard.

I have it payed off and have both worked hard and want it gone lol. I actually JUST installed a rear motor mount today. It's hell having to keep dumping money into it. I just want to drive it and leave it alone but something always manages to break. The tranny is about due, they usually last me 6months. Thanks for posting up pics Pat.

LinuxRacr

11-03-2008, 09:04 AM

My transaxle hasn't broken in like 3 years. I hear ya on the fixing thing. That's the way cars are designed these days. They are advertised as performance cars, and unless you drive them exactly opposite of the way they are advertised, things are designed to start breaking the day after you pay it off. Fixing things here and there is still cheaper than having a monthly car payment for me.

CulRidr

11-03-2008, 11:17 AM

^That's exactly it. I've read more then once that if the car costs you more then 1500$/year to maintain, you should change. But, 1500$/year or 500$/month *12...not a hard decision if you really like the car :)

LinuxRacr

11-03-2008, 05:48 PM

Another thing I wonder about is how folks drive and shift? I was taught that shifting should be like breaking in a virgin. Don't force it, let it fall right into gear. If I don't have enough power to beat them in my car, shifting smoothly, than that means I don't have enough power. If I want to be able to shift like I race car's gearbox, I'll have to buy one!

xDJ DUBx

11-03-2008, 06:02 PM

Beautiful MP3s guys, good job!

LinuxRacr, That is one nice ass ride you got brotha, Props!

Protege_MP3_506

11-03-2008, 08:50 PM

Hey linux where did you get your headers???

Matt22

11-03-2008, 11:06 PM

here is mine before getting the racing harts, tein springs, and a few other goodies.

Keno1542

11-03-2008, 11:25 PM

Linux, is your maf not hooked up?

LinuxRacr

11-04-2008, 11:15 AM

Thanks guys. The manifold was from a company that is now defunct. They made good stuff, but I think became overwhelmed, and it spiraled out of control. My MAF is just there to keep the CEL off, as I am running a MAP sensor, with the Haltech. I guess I forgot to post a picture of that. Check for the update.

Johnny_boy

11-04-2008, 07:39 PM

http://www.team80d.com/80d/joyjuly1.jpg

Wow man do you have a high resolution of that pic! I need it for my background!

323

11-04-2008, 07:44 PM

lol i have it somewhere. i'll post it when u find it

dominoy2k1

11-04-2008, 07:52 PM

hmm imma have to take some pics this weekend. just got done installing new MM and kenwood stock sub. i am in love again. gotta get splitsecond installed this weeked too.

323

11-07-2008, 02:22 PM

http://www.team80d.com/80d/joyjuly1.jpg

fullres: http://www.team80d.com/joy/fullres.jpg :)

biz

11-07-2008, 04:26 PM

i have a shitty camera and suck at taking pictures, but here's mine!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll102/bizMP3/DSCN0019.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll102/bizMP3/DSCN0024.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll102/bizMP3/DSCN0014blur.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll102/bizMP3/DSCN0056.jpg

rahne

11-07-2008, 06:01 PM

CULRIDR! that's exactly what i was planning on doing to my wheels - i want to keep the stock rims but wanted them gun metal (and here i was thinking i was all original with that idea, lol). can you tell me where you got them done and how much it ran you?

CulRidr

11-07-2008, 06:10 PM

I'm not the 1st one either, as I took my final decision (after also wanting gunmetal) after seeing yet another MP3 with this done.

And to answer your question, it cost me ~100$ worth of material (sandpaper, primer, Duplicolor gunmetal paint, Duplicolor clear coat.
Follow this thread (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123668132) ;)

rahne

11-07-2008, 06:14 PM

FROZEN: Patch the holes, paint them over and when the cops pull you over, tell them when you bought the car there was no holes to put a license plate! the ticket isn't too much for a missing front plate anyway, right? (and if you do this, let me know, b/c i'm thinking about taking my front plate off and doing the same! lol)

rahne

11-07-2008, 06:40 PM

thanks CUL. I bought my MP3 new but let it sit for 3 1/2 years (i commute 120 round trip to work and wanted to give it a break after racking up 105K miles in 4 years on it, so I bought a truck) and just put it back on the road - i'll get some new pics up this weekend (and update my profile with the few things i have done to it!) Great pics guys - I am glad i found this group again! I was debating on not doing any more mods to my car b/c i thought maybe it would be worth more one day if it was all original (i saved every OEM part i've replaced just in case) but i've decided i love this car TOO much to ever want to sell it! maybe it's b/c it was the first new car i ever bought (the first car i ever bought on my own for that matter), but i can't imagine ever getting rid of it!

P.S. thanks for that link CUL, i'm a little scared of trying that on my own though - was a fairly easy process?

CulRidr

11-07-2008, 07:10 PM

No it wasn't hard at all. And to put it in perspective, I did mine WITHOUT that how-to; I only found it about a week after I finished my wheels.
Just make sure to take your time :)

thanks CUL. I bought my MP3 new but let it sit for 3 1/2 years (i commute 120 round trip to work and wanted to give it a break after racking up 105K miles in 4 years on it, so I bought a truck) and just put it back on the road - i'll get some new pics up this weekend (and update my profile with the few things i have done to it!) Great pics guys - I am glad i found this group again! I was debating on not doing any more mods to my car b/c i thought maybe it would be worth more one day if it was all original (i saved every OEM part i've replaced just in case) but i've decided i love this car TOO much to ever want to sell it! maybe it's b/c it was the first new car i ever bought (the first car i ever bought on my own for that matter), but i can't imagine ever getting rid of it!

P.S. thanks for that link CUL, i'm a little scared of trying that on my own though - was a fairly easy process?

rahne

11-12-2008, 05:37 PM

alright, they're not the best pics - in fact, they are the worst on this thread, and possibly on the site, lol. but my digital camera is acting up (it won't charge) so i couldn't get any pics done this weekend, but i came across a couple i took w/my cell phone while it was in my dad's garage about to be worked on. to see the lift my dad has in his garage is worth it though. not bad for a backyard mechanic - but he's the best, i don't take my car anywhere else! oh yeah, and one of my truck the day i bought it!

avarela86

11-13-2008, 03:52 PM

Nice thanks for the contribution RAHNE!

Keep em' coming! Im sure there's plenty of nice MP3's still out there.

ej2189

11-15-2008, 03:08 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/fate2189/th_l_4de8ed536bf44cef9d8359a707be57f9.jpg (http://s89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/fate2189/?action=view&current=l_4de8ed536bf44cef9d8359a707be57f9.jpg)
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/fate2189/th_l_5eb5144913144bc09cd24f5bbf3e1651.jpg (http://s89.photobucket.com/albums/k204/fate2189/?action=view&current=l_5eb5144913144bc09cd24f5bbf3e1651.jpg)

avarela86

11-15-2008, 03:56 PM

Awesome duck shot....

Tzar177

11-15-2008, 05:08 PM

mp3-79bronco

11-15-2008, 05:22 PM

NOOOOO!!!!!!!(rice)

Lukie91985

11-15-2008, 05:55 PM

hahahaaa

LinuxRacr

11-15-2008, 06:18 PM

biz

11-15-2008, 06:40 PM

let's hope this doesn't turn into a flame thread, because i mean everybody has their own tastes...

personally i think that's wayyyyyyy over the top with the graphics. if it didn't have graphics and had normal tail lights, i think it would look nice, even with the evo wing.

rahne

11-15-2008, 06:42 PM

alright, finally took some decent pics of my baby!
http://i33.tinypic.com/25psrp5.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2iixxm0.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/ofqzrq.jpg

avarela86

11-15-2008, 06:50 PM

Ok, so he has the altezzas. I had them at one time myself (along with neon lights underneath), so I can't talk. How about the rest of the car? Are side designs tastefully done? Looks like nice wheels! Let's take a closer look at the ride before final judgment is passed. Give them a chance.

I'm gonna have to agree. Mine came with altezas that I ended up swapping to stock plus it's an Evo wing so if that's rice then we gotta say Pirana was Rice. I think it's hot minus the graphics for my taste. +1 Sir.

rahne

11-15-2008, 06:52 PM

...and a few more!

http://i38.tinypic.com/2mrcwi1.jpg

http://i35.tinypic.com/iogadc.jpg

http://i34.tinypic.com/2r7v5zd.jpg

MSP2024

11-15-2008, 06:53 PM

damn i love mp3's,ima sound retarted but linux i didnt know you were boosted

LinuxRacr

11-15-2008, 09:46 PM

Hahahaha... Been boosted since 02'. Been through 3 different turbo kits...

MSP2024

11-15-2008, 10:02 PM

Hahahaha... Been boosted since 02'. Been through 3 different turbo kits...

damn are you serious haha damn i need to start paying attention to the mp3's haha

Protege_MP3_506

11-15-2008, 11:15 PM

Hey Rahne did your cams make a big difference?? I've thought about getting those for my next upgrade

323

11-15-2008, 11:24 PM

i miss my mp3.

avarela86

11-16-2008, 04:42 AM

I run the J-Spec cam and on the butt dyno it feels less torquey down low and shifts it higher up. Gives the car a V-Tecy feel specially when you hit 5200 RPM and the solenoid in the intake mani opens. MUCH more noticable when I went turbo.

MSP2024

11-16-2008, 06:27 AM

i miss my mp3.

sorry about that bro, that really sucked to see that

mattvbfreak

11-21-2008, 07:10 PM

just thought i would throw a pic of my MP3 on here....i just purchased it this week...love it so far!
i'll try to get some better pics up sometime...
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v474/127/42/596683850/n596683850_1012065_3593.jpg

rahne

11-21-2008, 07:21 PM

Hey Rahne did your cams make a big difference?? I've thought about getting those for my next upgrade

sorry, i've been busy working and missed your question. alfredo is right on (i haven't turbo'd yet tho, can't wait!) but there is a noticeable difference, just not huge. i haven't dyno'd my car (i figure why bother when at most i have gotten 15 hp out of what i've done), but i'd be interested to know if someone has just after the j-spec camshaft install?

rahne

11-21-2008, 07:24 PM

alright, finally took some decent pics of my baby!
http://i33.tinypic.com/25psrp5.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2iixxm0.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/ofqzrq.jpg

question? just want some feedback, not meaning to jack you're thread alfredo. i like the subtle stance of my car (with the ground control coil overs, i dropped my mp3 another .75" on top of the already .75" lowering that came stock on the mp3's. yea or nay? should i do maybe another .25" or just leave it where it is? i have the tokico illumina adj shocks so i feel like i can go more if i really want to, i'm just not sure i should. anybody out there dropped it lower than what i've done (with pics)?

xDJ DUBx

11-21-2008, 07:35 PM

slam the bitch!

My skunks are all the way down on stock struts and I've been driving like that for 6 months and no problems.

LinuxRacr

11-21-2008, 09:31 PM

I the pictures of mine are using the standard setttings on the Tein SS Dapeners (coilovers), and it is low enough to look good, and high enough not to scrape every damn thing.

avarela86

11-22-2008, 04:49 AM

I rub on mine pretty bad...I think it's the 225 tires. I'm going back to 215 40 so I can look really low. Just wonder if I rather do 45 series for the added comfort.

LinuxRacr

11-22-2008, 06:04 AM

I roll in 215/45/17's Toyo Proxes 4.

CulRidr

11-22-2008, 05:17 PM

Stick with 45s...40s is just too rough a ride unless the roads over there are really smooth, in which case you get SO much feedback through the steering wheel and pedals...

avarela86

11-22-2008, 05:25 PM

Stick with 45s...40s is just too rough a ride unless the roads over there are really smooth, in which case you get SO much feedback through the steering wheel and pedals...

Speaking of feedback, I felt like I had more feedback on the stock suspension. Would pillow ball mounts take that away?!

mattvbfreak

11-25-2008, 10:26 PM

love all the great pics of your cars...here is a better one of my MP3
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v537/127/42/596683850/n596683850_1015457_5360.jpg

323

11-25-2008, 10:46 PM

(cryhard)

avarela86

11-25-2008, 11:49 PM

(cryhard)

We feel your pain....

Here are some old shots. In the trio shot I am on the left, JCELL is on right and DeuceMalicai center. The other is in my house with Deuces car in the Mazdaspeed garage. :) If you zoom in you can see the sign in the back. It reads Mazdaspeed parkign only.

323

11-26-2008, 12:19 AM

mmmmmm blue

oh yeah my bad. i missed your message on aim today fredo. i was in the warehouse taking off my steering wheel haha

zoomin MP3

11-26-2008, 04:40 PM

Here's some pics of my baby at the CMZC (colorado mazda club) Birthday Bash! I don't have it listed in my sig, but the second pic is of the MSP interior I have. Full seat and door panel swap from a speed.

avarela86

11-26-2008, 04:44 PM

Here's some pics of my baby at the CMZC (colorado mazda club) Birthday Bash!

Engine bay is CLEAN! I love seeing that. Usually on my engine ill have a sandwhich on the valve cover while I work it's so clean. :)

zoomin MP3

11-26-2008, 04:44 PM

zoomin MP3

11-26-2008, 04:47 PM

I almost always have my car looking that clean. Garaged unless I'm at work and free access to a pressure washer with soap feed at work, it's great.

avarela86

11-26-2008, 04:50 PM

A couple pics on the dyno and one back when I had the DG lip on with black paint. I have it sitting in the garage primered, ready for paint, but now I need more money and will prob wait till spring to paint the whole body kit. Buddy Club 2 side skirts and rear bumper with the DG front lip painted blue on the top half and black on the bottom half (think R34).

Nice...except XNAY on the Buddy club kits. I've never been a fan of the WW or the Buddy Club after seeing them in person. I think they kill the clean look of the MP3. I think you should lower it first. Tein Springs FTW.

xDJ DUBx

11-26-2008, 04:54 PM

I think the BC2 kit is the only clean body kit made for these cars, anything else outside of that and the OEM fuck up the lines horribly. I like the WW rear lip, but thats it.

Just my 2 cents. lol

mellon247

12-03-2008, 03:06 AM

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/mellon247/Picture017.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/mellon247/Picture024.jpg
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d113/mellon247/Picture035.jpg

Here is big blue.

zoomin MP3

12-03-2008, 06:42 PM

Nice...except XNAY on the Buddy club kits. I've never been a fan of the WW or the Buddy Club after seeing them in person. I think they kill the clean look of the MP3. I think you should lower it first. Tein Springs FTW.

I'm having second thoughts about the side skirts. I didn't realize how flat/plain they are. They just go straight down with no flare or anything. The rear vent is cool, but the rest just looks so bland. I LOVE the rear bumper though. I'm really glad I was able to get a hold of one. I'll def. be putting the front DG lip on and the rear bumper. Then I'll have to compare the sideskirts.

xDJ DUBx

12-03-2008, 06:44 PM

Aye, you better put my bumper on :D

zoomin MP3

12-03-2008, 06:45 PM

I roll in 215/45/17's Toyo Proxes 4.

BOOO proxes 4's. They're not that bad of a tire, but after having my BFG KDW's installed, I hate switching back to the proxes. I have the BFG's in the front for the summer, then switch to the proxes 4's in front for the winter.

amair001

12-03-2008, 07:40 PM

i cant ever get my pics to show up without having to upload them to photobucket, any help and ill get some of mine up

xDJ DUBx

12-03-2008, 07:47 PM

go advanced > manage attachments

amair001

12-03-2008, 08:19 PM

first pic with black rims, and last ones are recent with the white eclipse rims

Pics are from my phone.. so be nice

jonridinhi

12-03-2008, 08:31 PM

New rims were just dropped off at the shop and tires come in tomarrow. Can not wait. Here are some old ones.

avarela86

12-03-2008, 09:58 PM

Mullen looks real nice just gotta lower it and I think it would look MEAN. Like the rims a lot mostly it's the color.

Amair!!! +1 for originality I had no idea the Eclipse rims would ever look that nice.....and the color...VERY NICE!!! I like it a lot. I want to do flat black on my MP3 stockers, now I have a good idea at least of what it might look like. AWESOME. The Mitsu rims are 16s right? What tire size you running they look meaty. Where running the same suspension too. :)

amair001

12-03-2008, 10:43 PM

avarela86

12-03-2008, 10:52 PM

Thanks man, how are your ksports holdin up??? ive got to say i couldnt have asked for anything better.. The rims are 16s im running 205/45/16 on them and im actually kinda impressed.. I went from 215/45/17 on my racingharts and cant tell the diff in traction. lol. Best thing about the mistu rims --- got all 4 of the for 100 bucks!!!

Yeah I think im gonna have to copy you hard core now. lol I liked them A LOT! And it's a cheap way to change the look of the car while making the ride smoother. I love my K-Sports at time and hate them at others. Overall great though.

LinuxRacr

12-04-2008, 11:27 PM

Tein SS Dampeners FTMFW!!!

avarela86

12-05-2008, 02:42 AM

Post is worthless without pics Pat. :-P

LinuxRacr

12-05-2008, 08:00 PM

See prior pics in thread...

SilentSno

12-08-2008, 05:44 PM

Old, but still what she looks like, for the most part.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/SilentSno/mp3%20010%20(Medium).jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/SilentSno/mp3%20011%20(Medium).jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/SilentSno/mp3%20018%20(Medium).jpg

CulRidr

12-08-2008, 06:06 PM

Hey Snow...Just realized we should probably merge this thread with this one (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123668426).

daonly1around

12-08-2008, 06:08 PM

Sleeper.(rofl)

yeah, confuse people to think that they are messing with 135 HP when in fact they are messing with a WHOPPING 145!!! hahaha

avarela86

12-08-2008, 09:54 PM

Hey Snow...Just realized we should probably merge this thread with this one (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123668426).

NO!! Keep mine alive! lol.

CulRidr

12-08-2008, 11:54 PM

It would be alive, just, bigger :)

Sean O'Gorman

12-09-2008, 11:37 AM

http://a925.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/12/l_6591f1ffc5d996b0d8d0f82d665fdd84.jpg

This is from an autocross from June of '07, I borrowed a friend's MSP wheels with Nitto NT-01s. I have a pic of me autocrossing it with 15x7 Enkeis from my MR2, but it just looks goofy.

Right now it has black 15X7 5Zigen knockoffs with snow tires on. They'd look cool if they weren't so small, it looks like a clown car. I'll have to take a picture later today.

LinuxRacr

12-09-2008, 11:47 AM

Hey Snow...Just realized we should probably merge this thread with this one (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123668426).

Not a bad idea.

avarela86

12-10-2008, 02:45 AM

Nice three wheel action Sean!!

I had some time tonight B4 I headed home to take some shots at school with my new DSLR. I'm loving my camera and can't wait to start taking more advanced shots. Enjoy!

<a href="http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/avarela86/DSLR%20Shots/?action=view&current=IMG_0229.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/avarela86/DSLR%20Shots/IMG_0229.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/avarela86/DSLR%20Shots/?action=view&current=IMG_0218.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/avarela86/DSLR%20Shots/IMG_0218.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/avarela86/DSLR%20Shots/?action=view&current=IMG_0210.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c70/avarela86/DSLR%20Shots/IMG_0210.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

sandspeed

12-10-2008, 12:03 PM

"very niiice!"

The rocker panel looks better without the MP3 sticker. Fredo I want some rolling shots of my car before I go up to O town.

avarela86

12-10-2008, 12:09 PM

"very niiice!"

The rocker panel looks better without the MP3 sticker. Fredo I want some rolling shots of my car before I go up to O town.

I'm gonna have to say nay...MP3 emblem FTW. It's what I like the most about my car. I can def try some moving shots like on the highway or something...Idealy if I would like to start taking these style shots...

More badass eh?! (http://www.eastonchang.com/NSXGT/_F4U8721.jpg)

LinuxRacr

12-10-2008, 06:42 PM

"very niiice!"

The rocker panel looks better without the MP3 sticker. Fredo I want some rolling shots of my car before I go up to O town.

I'm going to have to agree with Alfredo. I actually put mine back on this year after it was off the car for 3 years, because I want my car to be distinguishable from other Protege's.

323

12-15-2008, 11:57 AM

lol posting my mp3 struts + rear sway bar :D

http://www.imgboot.com/images/peeeels/blackmazda2.jpg

jonridinhi

12-15-2008, 09:42 PM

Wow that car look familiar..... just a little lower in the rear.

avarela86

12-15-2008, 10:38 PM

323 car needs to go lower and needs a lip kit. :-) There's a guy selling cutom font lips for your model front bumper if you want to try that route and save some money. I tried to search but no luck...he's a mod I think.

323

12-15-2008, 10:59 PM

i want black msp front bumper with the fogs :D :D :D

nah im not gonna go lower. the back will prolly drop a lil more as the springs settle

lanceam24

12-15-2008, 11:38 PM

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/lanceam24/IMG_0046.jpg

323

12-15-2008, 11:42 PM

Wow that car look familiar..... just a little lower in the rear.

haha yessir. i still havent changed out the window switch yet -lazy-

323

12-15-2008, 11:42 PM

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/lanceam24/IMG_0046.jpg

dayum!

MSP2024

12-16-2008, 05:16 AM

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/lanceam24/IMG_0046.jpg

who the hell are you haha car looks sick. more pics

lanceam24

12-16-2008, 03:25 PM

meet #1250

MSP2024

12-16-2008, 05:20 PM

meet #1250

hi 1250 haha

Protege_MP3_506

12-16-2008, 09:08 PM

1250 that is very sexy :D

LinuxRacr

12-16-2008, 09:42 PM

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk12/lanceam24/IMG_0046.jpg

Another southern MP3 lookin' good!

daonly1around

12-17-2008, 01:47 AM

i want a yellow MP3...

paintsnyper

01-23-2009, 01:28 AM

cars look good!!

323

01-23-2009, 01:34 AM

http://imgboot.com/images/peeeels/joydiv.jpg

LinuxRacr

01-23-2009, 12:55 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Arkansas%20Road%20Trip%20November%202008/DSCF5440.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Arkansas%20Road%20Trip%20November%202008/DSCF5441.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Arkansas%20Road%20Trip%20November%202008/DSCF5442.jpg

323

01-23-2009, 01:32 PM

nice drop. whatcha runnin?

avarela86

01-23-2009, 02:12 PM

http://imgboot.com/images/peeeels/joydiv.jpg

So fresh and so clean...it was. As for Linux I think he is running Tein Super Street Coilovers. Pats a really nice guy, he helped me for a while when I first got my MP3.

LinuxRacr

01-23-2009, 02:42 PM

nice drop. whatcha runnin?

Tein SS Dampeners (like it says in the sig). I didn't even lower them past the standard setting. (drinks)

323

01-23-2009, 03:57 PM

Tein SS Dampeners (like it says in the sig). I didn't even lower them past the standard setting. (drinks)

ah. i blind.

So fresh and so clean...it was. As for Linux I think he is running Tein Super Street Coilovers. Pats a really nice guy, he helped me for a while when I first got my MP3.

mp3 :(

jonridinhi

01-23-2009, 05:48 PM

mp3 :(

Well lets get you a new one and stop messin around. J/K. I still need to clean it. it is worse than the day you came over. Then i will have some good pics.

LinuxRacr

01-23-2009, 07:03 PM

I know someone here that is selling a yellow MP3 locally?

323

01-23-2009, 07:25 PM

texas? pooo. im in va

jonridinhi

01-23-2009, 07:45 PM

texas? pooo. im in va

Road trip. LOL.

323

01-23-2009, 07:51 PM

haha shure. if ur up for it.. lmao. i'd prolly only road trip for another mp3 if it was in the same or better condition than mine was in.

avarela86

02-14-2009, 02:57 AM

bump anyone got new shots?

323

02-14-2009, 03:19 AM

yea holdon a few months. msp to mp3 conversion.. lol

jonridinhi

02-14-2009, 12:03 PM

yea holdon a few months. msp to mp3 conversion.. lol

I can not say i saw that one coming. LOL.

I will have new shots as soon as i get it cleaned up again. I know someone who takes good pics (323).

323

02-14-2009, 12:52 PM

hahaha yurrrrrrrrp. i needa change my oil

lanceam24

02-14-2009, 07:50 PM

i'll have some after auto-x tomorrow

311mp3

02-16-2009, 07:20 PM

my two cars

323

02-16-2009, 07:54 PM

how is it keeping up with 2 different cars lol.

D-rock240

02-16-2009, 07:57 PM

my two cars

What is that, an integra? Made me do a double take LOL.

klinkb

02-16-2009, 08:02 PM

looks like a mirage

D-rock240

02-16-2009, 08:10 PM

That's what I thought from the front grill, but the lines of the car (looking down the side towards the back) don't look quite right for a mirage.

LinuxRacr

02-16-2009, 10:16 PM

Mitsu made a turbo mirage that had 4-wheel steering back in the day. Is that one of them?

avarela86

02-17-2009, 10:20 PM

Yeah maybe.... I think there was an Acura Integra that had 4 wheel steering too.

323

02-18-2009, 01:08 AM

the older prelude had that

avarela86

02-18-2009, 02:24 AM

the older prelude had that

That what I meant. Prelude...

jonridinhi

02-18-2009, 09:03 AM

how is it keeping up with 2 different cars lol.

I think somebody has three... lol(uhm)

323

02-18-2009, 12:03 PM

hahaha i only have 2 buddy. most likely will have 1 after a month or so

CulRidr

02-18-2009, 12:36 PM

Somehow I forgot to post up this pic from late last fall...

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/EliteMazdaShot.jpg

323

02-18-2009, 12:49 PM

dam i love that blue

Pastime-Gamer

02-18-2009, 01:22 PM

Looks good man!

avarela86

02-18-2009, 09:47 PM

NICE shot...wish my paint looked that good. Mine always looks dull for some reason...or maybe I just need to wax her. It needs a drop though.

CulRidr

02-18-2009, 11:51 PM

Thanks :)
I had just waxed her the day before with Meguiar's 16...and are you saying that I need a drop? I'm already dropped on the rarest suspension for our cars...(see sig for details)

mattvbfreak

02-21-2009, 09:19 PM

Recent pic of my MP3...after i got it cleaned up :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/mattvballfreak/MazdaMP3A.jpg

Pastime-Gamer

02-25-2009, 01:08 PM

I took these photos last fall.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pastime/3308750201/" title="MP3_0013 by -=Pastime=-, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3308750201_19919c8cd1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="MP3_0013" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pastime/3309582918/" title="MP3_0024 by -=Pastime=-, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3309582918_9f7d3aabc6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="MP3_0024" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pastime/3308745189/" title="MP3_0002 by -=Pastime=-, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3308745189_378e7ed10e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="MP3_0002" /></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pastime/3308755879/" title="MP3_0027 by -=Pastime=-, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3308755879_67933045a8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="MP3_0027" /></a>

zoomin MP3

02-25-2009, 08:05 PM

my two cars

it's either a galant or diamante.

By the way, I just got my car waxed by a friend this past weekend. When I wash it next, I'll try to remember to take pics. I can't believe how the paint shines now. He used the clay bar on the entire car, feels smooth as glass.

CulRidr

02-26-2009, 10:32 AM

^ain't it grand? is it already "spring" in your area?
You should invest in a basic cleaning kit as you'll enjoy working on it and making it look great all the time :)

LinuxRacr

03-01-2009, 05:20 AM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/House/Dscf4946.jpg

323

03-01-2009, 01:01 PM

i need to lower my car soon.... haha

blueprotegelx

03-01-2009, 01:43 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/House/Dscf4946.jpg

Beautiful! do you have anyother shots? Maybe from the front, interior, and engine?

LinuxRacr

03-01-2009, 02:48 PM

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/DSCF4532.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Sparco%20Seats/DSCF3219.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Carputer_2007/DSCF3437.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Carputer_2007/Centrafuse_Main_Page.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Carputer_2007/HalwinX_Embeded_Centrafuse.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Carputer_2007/HalwinX_Embeded_IGN_Centrafuse.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m296/LinuxRacr/Car/Carputer_2007/HalwinX_Embeded_Fuel_FULSCRN_Centra.jpg

CulRidr

03-01-2009, 03:11 PM

Reposts! (picture hogger :D)

avarela86

03-01-2009, 09:45 PM

Yeah except for the carputer shots...im sure it looks like KIT from Night Rider once you go with Haltech options and what not. Good post Pat.

CulRidr

03-02-2009, 12:54 AM

^nope, resposts as well (found in the "what you have done to your MP3 recently" thread...although I can't seem to find the pic of the carputer with the LED fan anywhere, even though I know I've seen it :))

zoomin MP3

03-05-2009, 10:32 PM

^ain't it grand? is it already "spring" in your area?
You should invest in a basic cleaning kit as you'll enjoy working on it and making it look great all the time :)

Actually I won a deluxe care kit at a car show last summer. I'm doing some mechanical work on his wife's blazer and instead of paying me, we're trading labor. He used the stuff I won and got it looking and feeling great. The weather has been unusually warm lately, so I cleaned it up real nice and parked in the garage with the car cover on after taking the pics. I'll pull it out on Sat for a local weekly car show if it's not snowing (which is the current prediction). Soon the streets will be clean enough to put the CF hood back on and maybe, just maybe, I'll finally be able to afford paint for the body kit in a couple months.

mp3-79bronco

03-05-2009, 11:07 PM

some eibachs would look great on your car..mine had that poppin a wheelie pose with the RBs but with the eibachs it sits perfectly even

zoomin MP3

03-06-2009, 06:38 PM

I agree, it looks a bit foolish with the rear squatting like that. I've been wanting to get some pro-kit springs ever since I had my 00 ES, I just end up spending the money on other stuff.

mattvbfreak

03-20-2009, 11:04 PM

a couple newer pics of my ride...with some editing done :)
<a href="http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/mattvballfreak/?action=view&current=DSC06776.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/mattvballfreak/DSC06776.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/mattvballfreak/?action=view&current=DSC06781.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/mattvballfreak/DSC06781.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Akaveli

03-21-2009, 06:37 PM

a couple newer pics of my ride...with some editing done :)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/mattvballfreak/DSC06776.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii8/mattvballfreak/?action=view&current=DSC06776.jpg)

Your call looks good man.(rockon)

loki1877

03-26-2009, 09:44 PM

Here is mine they are actually the photos taken to sell it...lol, i just got it today so ill take some more pics when its at least light outside

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/loki1877/protege1.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/loki1877/protege2.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/loki1877/protege4.jpg

LoKi

zoomin MP3

03-28-2009, 03:11 PM

Looks good, minus the speed stickers.

loki1877

03-28-2009, 03:30 PM

whats the best way to get them off..lol hair dryer??? the only thing im worries about is paint fading i dunno how long theve been on there..

Alejo_NIN

03-28-2009, 04:23 PM

whats the best way to get them off..lol hair dryer??? the only thing im worries about is paint fading i dunno how long theve been on there..

do a reverse sticker around the whole car and have the sun shine on the old covered part to get it match the rest of the car....duh!

zoomin MP3

03-29-2009, 07:53 PM

(lol)

Get some goo gone, or other citrus based adhesive remover. Then use a plastic scraper (old credit card works great). Spray it on the sticker, let it sit for a min or two and work your way in from the outside. Have a rag handy to wipe up the adhesive as it runs down the door. Reapply the spray as necessary. Make sure you don't let the remover run down the door to the side skirts. You don't want those accidentally coming off.

CulRidr

03-29-2009, 07:57 PM

Make sure you don't let the remover run down the door to the side skirts. You don't want those accidentally coming off.
That was a joke right? (hah)

zoomin MP3

03-31-2009, 04:46 PM

No, not completely. They won't fall off, but if too much of the adhesive remover gets down there, it could definately loosen the grip on the side skirt.

CulRidr

03-31-2009, 04:56 PM

You do know that the sideskirts are held one by about 30 clips and a few screws right?

323

03-31-2009, 07:11 PM

was lookin thru old pix. so cleeeaaaan

http://imgboot.com/images/peeeels/joyside.jpg

jonridinhi

04-01-2009, 05:19 AM

was lookin thru old pix. so cleeeaaaan

Yes clean. What a shame.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/jonridinhi/mini004.jpg

WillP

04-03-2009, 12:50 PM

^^^Nice! Love that blue!

803Mazda-Mp3

04-07-2009, 12:32 AM

heres mine:)
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp188/impalass-mp3/cid__032009_180302.jpg
http://i410.photobucket.com/albums/pp188/impalass-mp3/cid__032009_180301.jpg

MP3skaterNC

04-12-2009, 11:28 PM

http://www.msprotege.com/members/MP3skaterNC/rice%20pictures/2.jpg

From way back in the day, 2004 I believe. Haven't been on this site in like 4 years hah.

avarela86

04-13-2009, 01:44 AM

http://www.msprotege.com/members/MP3skaterNC/rice%20pictures/2.jpg

From way back in the day, 2004 I believe. Haven't been on this site in like 4 years hah.

AWESOME...thought you weren't around anymore too. Saw this pic A LONG time ago. GREAT addition to the thread thanks!

mrwicked

04-13-2009, 11:59 AM

Hey guys I see that almost everyone has their badges still on I want to take'em off opinions please

323

04-13-2009, 12:03 PM

i leftem there. its an mp3, so i let it be an mp3 :)

mp3-79bronco

04-13-2009, 12:10 PM

theyre really hard to get off....i just took my trunk one off cause im getting them filled, and i messed it up pretty bad

avarela86

04-13-2009, 12:25 PM

It's a SUPER exotic version of the Protege. Why take them off?

mp3-79bronco

04-13-2009, 12:52 PM

im probably leaving my sides on, but while the cars in the body shop anyway, im gonna get the badges shaved.

LinuxRacr

04-13-2009, 01:46 PM

I put my badges back on the front sides after them being off for 3 years. I'd leave them be. The only reason mine were off was for body work.

Chrenshaw

04-20-2009, 11:06 PM

Here is mine, yeah i bought it from two previous forum members. I am the third owner i can't take credit for the rims, but i cannot wait to show you the additions I will be making under the hood and in the interior. (First Post) 148366

CulRidr

04-20-2009, 11:58 PM

Who did you buy it from?

Chrenshaw

04-21-2009, 09:13 PM

thepope. I put in a aux cable for mp3 player. I am looking for header, exhaust and CAI. any suggestions? oh and i really wanna paint my valve covers and get new spark plug lines.

dominoy2k1

04-22-2009, 01:29 AM

detailed the car. finally get to drive it after 2months. sorry bout the pic. i need to take some better ones. i miss the boost

jonridinhi

04-22-2009, 05:51 AM

thepope. I put in a aux cable for mp3 player. I am looking for header, exhaust and CAI. any suggestions? oh and i really wanna paint my valve covers and get new spark plug lines.

if you really want to clean it up ... look at the 1.8 conversion.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/jonridinhi/mini005.jpg

Yes i know half the intake is gone. I was cleaning it at the time my buddy took the photo but he takes better photos than I do.

323

04-22-2009, 10:15 AM

weeee

jonridinhi

04-22-2009, 04:39 PM

weeee

One of these days i will actually have her clean when you come over. LOL.

opt_ms3

04-22-2009, 05:10 PM

I can vouch that PaulMP3 is still alive and his mp3 is still kicking. pretty sure he converted it back to a similar setup to a msp. I've been begging him to build it and go with a new turbo, but he says he is saving money. sheesh lol

323

04-22-2009, 06:07 PM

One of these days i will actually have her clean when you come over. LOL.

it wasnt too bad last time haha. both of mine are filth right now. kinda refusing to wash during pollen season. instant green

renzo24

04-22-2009, 09:17 PM

guysss sick ridessss!! my mp3 is pretty banged up.. just got into an accident last monday so it's going into the shop this weekend HOPEFULLY! (crossing my fingers)

I had the old ES bumper on it after i got into an accident last year august bc i couldnt find the mp3 bumper.. it looked so.. non mp3ish :/

but now that I am getting it fixed I am going to put the mp3 bumper on it again! (If I can find it!) I saw the WW bumper.. it looks ok online.. any comments on it?

I also want to drop my carrr.. it looks like a monster truck :( any sugg for new springs and how much it would run me? I don't want my wheels to rub.. i have the stock mp3 rims..

I have alot of work to do to get to where you guys are at so suggestions would be awesome please..

i will take some pics tommorow and show you guys the damage and how my mp3 looks now..

(help) me out with this project guys! (cool)

JoeManNorth

04-23-2009, 08:52 AM

I do believe the MP3`s bumper is the same one as on the P5, but we have a lip. Come to think of it.. i need a new lip. Its supose to be crazy nice here in Ottawa so I`ll get some picks up this weekend.

CulRidr

04-23-2009, 10:01 AM

^not quite; the P5 has that extra bumper marker so you would need to fill it and repaint if you didn't want it there

JoeManNorth

04-23-2009, 10:12 AM

Oh ya.. that`s right.. kinda sucks, but you`re probably repainting the bumper anyways.

renzo24

04-24-2009, 02:16 PM

yea guys.. the protege 5 bumper is not the same... my body shop is getting an estimate from the dealer for the mp3 bumper.. hopefully not too much :/

zoomin MP3

04-24-2009, 07:13 PM

You could try getting an MSP bumper, without the bottom lip, then it would be identical to the MP3.

mp3-79bronco

04-24-2009, 08:16 PM

the bumper itself is the same its just the lip that makes it different

i just got a new bumper put on since my car is in the body shop, and the only one they found was a aftermarket one for like 188 bucks, and by aftermarket i mean looks just like oem, just not

CulRidr

04-24-2009, 08:32 PM

^Um...NO!
Look at a sedan, and then look at an MP3. If you can't tell the difference, you need new glasses! :p

mp3-79bronco

04-24-2009, 08:39 PM

no actually they are the same...the lip is the only thing different...

heres a thread to show..i know its not a mp3 lip but its the same thing

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123739492

mp3-79bronco

04-24-2009, 08:49 PM

dj_roach43

04-24-2009, 09:02 PM

CulRidr

04-24-2009, 09:42 PM

You changed your post, which said something about all 01-03 being the same. Unless you meant the rear bumper? That would make sense after you mentioning the rear lip, but it didn't follow the previous post so that's why I got confused

no actually they are the same...the lip is the only thing different...

heres a thread to show..i know its not a mp3 lip but its the same thing

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123739492

mp3-79bronco

04-25-2009, 12:37 AM

ya i deleted it bc i thought i was wrong then i put it back but i forgot what all i typed...

and yes i was talking about the rear bumper. and all 99-03s are the same

mp3-79bronco

04-25-2009, 12:38 AM

i thought we were talking about the rear bumper.... i guess he meant the front lol

zoomin MP3

04-27-2009, 10:07 AM

LOL. At first I assumed rear bumper but when I went back and read all of the posts, I was like, oh, they're talking about the front bumper. So yeah, then any SEDAN bumper from 99-03 will fit for the rear.

So were you able to find the MP3 lip then?

renzo24

04-27-2009, 11:28 AM

LMAO! guys.. the FRONT bumper...

i found it at the dealer.. price wasnt bad either..

mrwicked

04-27-2009, 04:07 PM

323

05-15-2009, 12:02 AM

bought this 5-15-07. 2 years ago..

http://imgboot.com/images/peeeels/randomj.jpg

jonridinhi

05-15-2009, 04:01 PM

bought this 5-15-07. 2 years ago..

http://imgboot.com/images/peeeels/randomj.jpg

Moment of silence.......

.... Now on with the thread. LOL

zoomin MP3

05-15-2009, 06:12 PM

:'((mp3yellow(sad1) no more

323

05-15-2009, 11:13 PM

pretty much lol

freekwonder

05-16-2009, 12:11 AM

I miss my MP3.

avarela86

05-16-2009, 05:00 AM

I miss my MP3.

No you dont...all that sexy leather, 6spds, 4wd and oh yeah....BOOooosstt. haha

LinuxRacr

05-16-2009, 09:25 AM

Naw, he's serious. The MP3 is a fun car.

DCsJester

05-18-2009, 10:23 PM

This car has drove me from A to B for the past 7-1/2 years and it still amazes me.

<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3650/3458507874_9b24f45460.jpg">

323

05-18-2009, 10:40 PM

nice

freekwonder

05-18-2009, 11:08 PM

Naw, he's serious. The MP3 is a fun car.

(kiss)

I love my MS6, but the MP3 was just a fun car. Especially around the DFW airport. May have to try and find one with a blown motor in the future.

05NeonSrt-4

05-21-2009, 08:52 PM

all these nice mp3...i want one so bad

loki1877

05-31-2009, 12:35 AM

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/loki1877/100_1512.jpg

Finally took some pics of mine this isnt a bad one.

zoomin MP3

06-01-2009, 10:46 PM

I'm lovin that background. I try to keep an eye out for nice spots to get some pics around here. Mountains are everywhere, but not always easy to get them in the shot.

CulRidr

10-08-2009, 01:02 AM

This thread needs a bump...

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/AutoX%20Sept06%202009/IMG_6183.jpg

323

10-08-2009, 01:04 AM

mp3's are great

mp3-79bronco

10-08-2009, 01:08 AM

i just got mine outa the body shop....

gloss black roof, and a wings west evo style hood painted black in the center and blue on the sides

zoomin MP3

10-09-2009, 05:05 PM

Need pics ASAP. I'll be doing a similar paint scheme but my roof is gonna be the CF cap from iSport. Did you paint the side NACA ducts blue too?

MP3Night

10-29-2009, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the compliments...here are a couple more, including one which you would like according to what you said :)

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/CopyofIMG_1483.jpg

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff97/CulRidr/DSC_0019.jpg

Love the blacked out side amber lights, I want to do that

MP3Night

10-30-2009, 04:44 PM

Engine bay shot
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy316/MP3Night/PICT0008.jpg

KrayzieFox

10-30-2009, 05:16 PM

Ahh hell, I guess it's about time I contributed to this thread as well. Here are a couple of the pics I have on my phone.. I never really got into doing an official photo shoot of my car.

I bought it this summer from a guy in Floyd, VA.. it was super riced out (see thread) (http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123744770) and I did the best I could at restoring it and making it better. So here's what I have so far.

MP3Night

10-31-2009, 02:23 PM

avarela86

11-01-2009, 11:28 PM

Nice. You definitely brought that MP3 back to life. Was the turbo setup on it already?

KrayzieFox

11-02-2009, 01:31 AM

Nice. You definitely brought that MP3 back to life. Was the turbo setup on it already?

No way. It came with an AEM SRI and a Magnaflow fart can (never seen it before for the Protege..) and the rest was pure rice. The wheels it came with didn't look half bad, but they're 18's.. which is overkill for our cars. Plus I would rather have more tire and less rim any day.

It took forever to bring it back to even stock condition man, then the turbo came after. Took me almost the whole summer, but it was well worth it. The downside is that I got so tired of working on it that I don't even wanna change my oil anymore lol.