P5 being represented in SCCA

[P5PCU]

The Protege5 is in the Speed World Challenge ladies and gentlemen. I just though i should make you guys aware if you havent already been made aware. For anyone who keeps on top of this competition Roger Foo who use to drive the Civic Si hatchback is now driving the P5. It actually looks pretyy good and i went to JT Designs who helped modify this car but there is nothing on their site about the P5. heres a pic.

http://www.speedvisionwc.com/2002/seb/web/02-seb-tc-88-left.jpg

[cjstringer]

Sweet pic! Where did you find it? I've been looking for pics from Sebring but haven't found any Mazdas. Which track is that from?

[P5PCU]

The pic is from laguna seca this past weekend that started off the 2002 season.
heres the site

http://www.speedvisionwc.com/

I dont know if you notices but there is yellow tape on the gaps holding up the front air dam for better aerodynamics. I found that quite smart AND cheap for those who plan on racing there cars.

[ZoomZoomH]

it's NOT Leguna Seca, it's at Sebring Intl Raceway down at Sebring, FL. It was part of the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring weekend. :D

here's a nice summary:
http://www.speedvisionwc.com/2002/seb/

[YellowMP5]

speedvision (speed channel) showed the entire race last night from 1am to 2am. i felt so proud. it was great to see a protege5 compete with civics, integras and even MB and BMW. there were also 3 or 4 mp3s competing but two dropped out right away due to tranny trouble. the p5 was doing good, the highest spot it was running it was 12 but closer to the end of the race, something happened and they did not what so the car was lapped. it was really exciting though.

[Equinox]

I find it funny that the race car got the moon roof option... not to mention they took off the standard side skirts... hmm what does that tell you.

[melicha8]

I guess they wanted the ABS since that only comes with the power package

[LambOfSilence]

well, 31 is not too bad, can't wait for the next race. Never actually notice the moonroof, haha, i wonder what that is for. :D

[Jester999]

For Foo, 31 is garbage, the pro's had MAJOR tranny problems at sebring. Foo was 11th going into the last lap, then the car died. And if he was like the MP3's it was a tranny error. Anyone see the "drift" that he pulled? more like an ass drag, but looked neat! later guys:D

[makeminemazda]

Anyone know what wheels those are?

[Nomad]

I'd like to get some more pics of Foo's old ride.
Anyone?

[A louie]

not 1 or 2 or even 3 4 5 but a Overwhelming 6 year old bump!!!!#(@$(@$@#!FTW!@!#

Congratulations

[mx-p5]

Holy Flying Catfish Batman! That's ridiculous!!!! I do believe that is the biggest bump I've ever seen other than Dolly Parton's boobs!

Tylor

[Nomad]

Join Date: Oct 2002

Yeah, I've been here a while. Just looking for some pics to post up in my garage once I paint it.

[Kymerik]

Holy Flying Catfish Batman! That's ridiculous!!!! I do believe that is the biggest bump I've ever seen other than Dolly Parton's boobs!

Tylor

(stupid)

LOL wow man, I think you've lost it lol

[mx-p5]

Join Date: Oct 2002

Yeah, I've been here a while. Just looking for some pics to post up in my garage once I paint it.


I didn't realize you've been here since the begining? Wow.

*Sits down at Nomads feet waiting to hear tales of long ago when mazdas247.com was just sprouting*

lol

It's Friday and I need to go home bad!!

Tylor

[Kymerik]

It's 4:30 mate, shouldnt be too long!

but yeah, I cant find any results from any of the 2002 SCCA races that a p5 participated in other than the 31st finish in this thread. ANy updates on this vehicle>?

[Nomad]

[Nomad sits down, pours a glass of JD]

Back in the old days it was just MP3 owners trying to figure out if there were any better intakes and exhausts out there. Then they realized the P5 was going to have the same engine and got jealous because it looked better. Then Foo drove a P5 in the Speed World challenge, not an MP3 and everyone realized the superior 4 door hatch platform was about to shake up the car industry. All the cool people migrated to the P5 forum, along with a few whack-jobs.
The P5 was a test car to see how the market would react to a 4 door hatch platform for Mazda's future redesign of the protege series in to the current 3. All the other car makers jumped on the wagon concept and the Toyota matrix, pontiac vibe, scions hit the drawing board. Now, no car make is complete without at least one 4 door hatch offering.

Coincidence? I think not.

[A louie]

*tears* I think you brought tears to my eyes *bawls out crying*

That was very touching, thank you for teaching new grass hoppers like me *sniffs*

[velothree]

The Protege5 is in the Speed World Challenge ladies and gentlemen. I just though i should make you guys aware if you havent already been made aware. For anyone who keeps on top of this competition Roger Foo who use to drive the Civic Si hatchback is now driving the P5. It actually looks pretyy good and i went to JT Designs who helped modify this car but there is nothing on their site about the P5. heres a pic.

http://www.speedvisionwc.com/2002/seb/web/02-seb-tc-88-left.jpg

Can you guys see this pic? I can't. I guess it's archived or am I missing something?

[Diehonda]

(google)

http://www.kieranlavin.com/pictures/ALMS/rfoo2.JPG
Two flicks:
http://www.kieranlavin.com/pictures/ALMS/rogerfoo1.MPG
http://www.kieranlavin.com/pictures/ALMS/rogerfoo2.MPG

http://images29.fotki.com/v6/photos/1/17179/136684/20020809P5RogerFooetConceptMazda052-vi.jpg

http://images29.fotki.com/v6/photos/1/17179/136684/20020809P5RogerFooetConceptMazda042-vi.jpg

http://images29.fotki.com/v6/photos/1/17179/136684/20020809P5RogerFooetConceptMazda034-vi.jpg

http://images29.fotki.com/v6/photos/1/17179/136684/20020809P5RogerFooetConceptMazda032-vi.jpg

http://images102.fotki.com/v392/photos/1/17179/136684/20020809P5RogerFooetConceptMazda025-vi.jpg

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[Nomad]

cool. Hopefully I can find some nicer pics but that first one looks ok when its small

[Equinox]

haha how dare you bring this back up on my control panel saying it's new.

[Nomad]

I can't even find the pics you posted...

All i can come up with is this!

http://images.caraudiomag.com/v_features/0403_02z__2002_Mazda_protege_5__front_side_view.jp g

HA HA HA HA

[Kymerik]

I can't even find the pics you posted...

All i can come up with is this!

http://images.caraudiomag.com/v_features/0403_02z__2002_Mazda_protege_5__front_side_view.jp g

HA HA HA HA

LOL the green p5 truck! a classic

[Beau M]

Notice they used a yellow p5, mabye 22v was outlawed from the class at that time.

[LapisBlueProteg]

I can't even find the pics you posted...

All i can come up with is this!

http://images.caraudiomag.com/v_features/0403_02z__2002_Mazda_protege_5__front_side_view.jp g

HA HA HA HA

Ive seen this in person at our car show down in San Diego a few years back.

[aMaff]

seriously? 04-07-2002 to 02-29-2008?? And now it is soiled with THIS thing!? I hate you guys.

[TreFlip999]

Bumping ancient threads FTMFL...Then resurrecting the green protege truck...EPIC fail...all of you should be ashamed

[aMaff]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a247/amaff/forumz/failboat.jpg

[Diehonda]

What's even worse is that I googled Roger Foo and found the pics in about five seconds.

[HawkBat]

Well in keeping with the theme of title of the thread. I will use my P5 for autocrossing, also it will be seen at every race weekend where I work corners, so if you see a black P5 at the corner station at Road America that be me.

[Nomad]

HA HA, it's the epic fail thread.

BTW, I just sent a forum member $150 on paypal for some P5 parts. Now i haven't heard anything back from him. Anyone know this cat "Urbansoull"?

[aMaff]

HA HA, it's the epic fail thread.

BTW, I just sent a forum member $150 on paypal for some P5 parts. Now i haven't heard anything back from him. Anyone know this cat "Urbansoull"?

Nope. PM the for sale mods.

[Nomad]

gotcha
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123618652

[Katya4me]

gotcha
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123618652
Now, now.... It's not nice to pick on the noobs....