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    Selling 16 in enkei rpf1 wheels and tires locally

    As per title, I have a set of wheels and tires I have no use for seeing as though I have sold my protege mp3. I'm posting a link here for the locals. Here is the link to the FS thread...http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123782947 I would prefer to sell them here locally, and...
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    16" Enkei RPF1's with Falken tires

    So I don't have my mp3 anymore but still have these wheels and tires I would like to sell... -Enkei RPF1's 16in rims with Falken Azenis RT615 tires (tire size 215/45/16). Had these for about 2 years. Only used them for auto-x. 3 of the 4 rims are in perfect condition, 1 rim has a scratch on...
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    Protege Part Out....(Suspension,Header, DaveB rings, TWM SS,....and more)

    So the time has come to sell off all the parts from my MP3. All parts are used unless otherwise stated. All items have shipping included for the continental US. Hawaii or Alaska may need to add a couple dollars if item does not fit in the flat rate boxes. For now I am not shipping to Canada...
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    Supercharged MP3 Build

    Status: Car is up and running!! At first it seemed that there were alot less parts to install, but it now seems that the amount of parts is very comparable with a msp type setup. The good things is that it uses the stock intake manifold, exhaust, and I already have an OBX header. I will not...
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    "BMW billboard FTW, lol"

    Whoever came up with that ad must have gotten a a huge (drinks) from there boss.
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    Rear spoiler light question

    So a few weeks ago I noticed that my rear spoiler light was not working. When I press the brake peddle the two side break lights turn red, but the spoiler light remains off. I tried looking around here for any info about this but I could not find a single mention (it doesn't help that the...
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    Honda V10, 20 liter engine...

    At least this honda engine would make some torque. (drunk) Even sensible Honda has a wild side. For a company that prides itself on the fuel-efficiency of its cars, a two-seater with a 20-liter V-10 seems somewhat out of character. And yet, what kid wants to play with a Hot Wheels car modeled...
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    steering wheel vibration (not unbalanceod wheels)

    So for about the last month I have had my a vibration from my steering wheel. Just like if your wheels were not balanced, but the thing is my wheels are balanced. I had the wheels balanced when I put on the new tires before the summer, and have had no problems until now. I am thinking 2...
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    Vandalized MP3 on Ebay

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-Protege-MP3-2001-Mazda-MP3-Sports-Car_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6326QQihZ001QQitemZ110179519905QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW (omg)(omg)(omg) I am speechless. How? Why? Who? WHY??? (uhm) (uhm) (uhm) (gun) I shed a tear when I saw this. Poor poor MP3. And...
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    DG Lip paint prep

    I just got a used DG lip and wanted to know what is the best thing to get the used paint off. The old paint is scratched and chipping, so I want to get all (or as most as I can) off and paint it fresh. I am concerned about using regular paint thinner since I am not sure of the effects it might...
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    Midpipe for sale localy

    I just put my corksport midpipe up for sale. If anyone is interested let me know. Here is a link to the FS thread: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3118795#post3118795 Price for locals is a bit cheaper since there is no shipping involved (I live in the northern suburbs)...
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    Who did this??

    I was at the streets of woodfield friday night for about an hour, and left around 12. I go to my car today in the morning and find a ProtegeGarage business card on my windshield under the wiper (nana) . Did any of joo people from here pass them out, or was it some 16 who got a couple of bucks...
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    16 year old doing 142mph in WRX

    I just saw this on the news. Thats pretty crazy. I know people do go over that speed, but what do you say when you get pulled over (ughdance), "I'm in a hurry to get home" ? Supposedly he didn't get arrested, and was able to drive off with a ticket. Also, they are saying that its the fastest...
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    Rear Lip Fix

    The thing is that when I bought my MP3 the previous owner cracked and scraped the rear lip and part of the front bumber (supposidly from backing into a rock?). Does anyone know what material the rear lip is made out of? I see a small part of the inside and it is white and kinda thick, I would...
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    two mazda spoilers in one

    Regular Protege spoiler + MSP spoiler = (omg) WTF is that Now if they only put the MP3 spoiler on! (poke) All I have to say is WHY???????
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    Spotted (north suburbs)

    Saw a black or dark blue P5 today by Best Buy in Arlington Heights. Seemed like some "car guy." Had somekind of banner?? (i dont know what its called) on top of front windshield. I know the other person saw me as I was turning and I waved back. I was driving a blue MP3. Just wanted to see if...
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    Crooked steering wheel???

    First off I dont realy know if this is the section to ask, but since I have a MP3 I'll try here first. My problem is that the steering wheel on my car is kinda crooked/off center when driving straight. I had the car almost a year and everything was ok with the steering until about a month ago...
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    Euro Plates in IL ?

    Before anything I just wanted to say Hi to all the guys in the IL section since this is my first thread here. I have a blue MP3 around the north chicago suburbs that I bought in October, just in case anyone wants to know. I have seen a couple blue MP3's around chicago, (one with altenza lights...
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    AWR or Mazda engine mounts?

    So I have had my car for about half a year and have noticed the infamous WHEEL HOP. It is soo bad sometimes that I get it even when starting from a stoplight. I decided I NEED new engine mounts and am going to order some within a couple of days, and will probobly get both mounts and inserts for...
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    Which Gear??

    Hey guys, I'm new to the forum, but have been been checking this place out ever since I got my MP3 in November. I never needed to register until now because I found out a bunch of great information from searching. But I couldn't find any straight answers to one question, and would apreciate...
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