MP3 Revamping help [Archive]

Melanism

11-10-2008, 12:44 PM

Hey fellas, I need some advice on a couple of things for my MP3. Firstly, I need to replace the tranny. Found one and also planning on replacing the clutch. I want a better clutch than stock but nothing too extreme. It's a daily driver so I don't want anything too stiff, but I do want something decent for those nights I wanna get loose. Any recommendations? I am also looking to replace the front sway bar bushing with Poly ones. I found a set but do they make self greasable ones as well? Please let me know. Thanks!

rahne

11-10-2008, 02:08 PM

check out these 2 links, one to protegegarage.com and one to corksport.com

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/index.php?cPath=21_31_48
http://corksport.com/store/category/4qbv/99p-drivetrain.html

it sounds like you may want something like the ACT street performance clutch kit - it says "This clutch is great for everyday use and will hold up to the weekend racer." I haven't done it yet, but that is the upgrade i plan on going with. maybe someone on here who has it can give it a rating? i see you are in MD mel, i'm in VA, just across the harry nice bridge on 301. do you know of any mp3 or protege/mazda groups in the area?

Melanism

11-10-2008, 04:39 PM

Mustang Matt

11-10-2008, 08:42 PM

How many miles are you guys getting on the stock clutch? I'm at 120k and I'm guessing it's nearing the end of it's lifespan. Are these

dominoy2k1

11-10-2008, 08:47 PM

got 90k with 50k boosted. running excedy oem replacement now.

2001 mp3

11-11-2008, 10:56 PM

i had a dual friction street/strip stage 2 centerforce in my v6 mx6 it hit hard but was easy to drive in traffic dont go any higher than this and u will b happy

rahne

11-14-2008, 06:00 PM

Thanks for the links.

As far as meets....When I first got my car, the meets used to be really heavy. People as far a Jersey and Conn! I'm sure there are still meets, just havent been in yrs. I see a lot more MP3's and MSP's rolling around then I have in past yrs. I'm not opposed to meeting up in the near future.
hey mel, not sure how far away from northern va you are (and you may already know about them) but there's a club that meets in vienna area of nova once a month. if that's not too far away and you want the info, let me know. meetings every first weds of the month, i'll be at the next!

Melanism

11-15-2008, 05:35 PM

Sure! Hook me up with the info...I'm interested.

hey mel, not sure how far away from northern va you are (and you may already know about them) but there's a club that meets in vienna area of nova once a month. if that's not too far away and you want the info, let me know. meetings every first weds of the month, i'll be at the next!

Keno1542

11-15-2008, 05:47 PM

i have a clutch for sale, check my for sale thread in my sig

rahne

11-18-2008, 03:35 PM

Sure! Hook me up with the info...I'm interested.

Sorry, i just realized i never replied to this! here's the link to the thread about the meet at the beginning of this month. first weds of each month and the place where they meet is in the thread!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123724619

the girl who posted the thread is named katy. if you have questions, need directions or anything like that, hit her up! i'll see ya at the next one if you can make it!