Post Pics Of Your Mazda Protege
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Hi, my name is Charles, I'm from Montral in Qubec, Canada, and I drive a 1997 Proteg LX Touring Edition (US model ES). So I have a great BP engine and a 5 speed manual tranny, 4 disk brakes, A/C, everything electric, MP3 player and more...
I've only lowered the car (Apex with KYB GR2) and put 15'' mags.
It's for sale right now, will accept any good offer.
I've only lowered the car (Apex with KYB GR2) and put 15'' mags.
It's for sale right now, will accept any good offer.
ceedoubleyou
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not a US model.. but hopefully thats ok
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http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/houggi/car/IM000607.jpg
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http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/houggi/car/IM000609.jpg
oh opps.. almost forgot to say.. mines the one with the rally colours
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http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/houggi/car/IM000607.jpg
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http://pages.quicksilver.net.nz/houggi/car/IM000609.jpg
oh opps.. almost forgot to say.. mines the one with the rally colours
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*sigh* I suppose I should post mine.
Its a 98 DX, so i don't have any options, except for that misfire that we get when we run the Z5 1.5L
Oh well =)
shes been treating me good lately so ive kept up with keeping her clean
-Its lowered on KYB GR-2s (not that you can tell.....actually...everyone i tell that doesnt know how tall these things are stock thinks i'm trying to screw with 'em)
-1st gen LX wheels painted a metallic black, that needs to be re-done really bad
-20% rear window, 40% sides....i wanted to stay legal, i need to stay out of as much trouble car wise as possible
-Second hand muffler
-The Wal*Mart special sound set-up...minus the pioneer HU. doesnt sound too bad for not costing much at all
-LX cluster swap w/ gauge faces
-Shaved side mouldings and trim level sticker
and the good parts are....
-JDM Tails
-JDM headlights
-JDM clear side markers(turn signals, what have you) And the real ones at that...I got the bulge to prove it =)
-I just got an average of 37MPG this past weekend, filled up from running on fumes, cost me $22.50
thats right...i don't mind my dyno proven 79HP with those numbers behind it
The headlights have city lights, which look amazing with the amber bulb i put in there, and i like their output better than the NA ones....but ive heard they stink....i guess im just strange like that though.
these are the newest pics I have, not that great, but eh
heres one with SlowPro98, and his 2nd gen....auto ES....
heres one before I had the tint done, you can see one of my little details thats either hit or miss with people
My favorite pic...only if it had the JDM headlights/turns =(
two right after i painted the wheels, still lowered at this point, with amber turns+NA tails ( come to think of it, I cant tell if its lowered yet in these pics...pretty sure it is)
and the massive wheel gap I had to start with.
I believe at the time of this picture, i had 3 full-size families living under there
front
rear
gauges + head unit
and a night shot where i have the closest to stock look on my car.....before i painted the wheels.
that is all, thank you for wasting your time =D
Its a 98 DX, so i don't have any options, except for that misfire that we get when we run the Z5 1.5L
Oh well =)
shes been treating me good lately so ive kept up with keeping her clean
-Its lowered on KYB GR-2s (not that you can tell.....actually...everyone i tell that doesnt know how tall these things are stock thinks i'm trying to screw with 'em)
-1st gen LX wheels painted a metallic black, that needs to be re-done really bad
-20% rear window, 40% sides....i wanted to stay legal, i need to stay out of as much trouble car wise as possible
-Second hand muffler
-The Wal*Mart special sound set-up...minus the pioneer HU. doesnt sound too bad for not costing much at all
-LX cluster swap w/ gauge faces
-Shaved side mouldings and trim level sticker
and the good parts are....
-JDM Tails
-JDM headlights
-JDM clear side markers(turn signals, what have you) And the real ones at that...I got the bulge to prove it =)
-I just got an average of 37MPG this past weekend, filled up from running on fumes, cost me $22.50
thats right...i don't mind my dyno proven 79HP with those numbers behind it
The headlights have city lights, which look amazing with the amber bulb i put in there, and i like their output better than the NA ones....but ive heard they stink....i guess im just strange like that though.
these are the newest pics I have, not that great, but eh
heres one with SlowPro98, and his 2nd gen....auto ES....
heres one before I had the tint done, you can see one of my little details thats either hit or miss with people
My favorite pic...only if it had the JDM headlights/turns =(
two right after i painted the wheels, still lowered at this point, with amber turns+NA tails ( come to think of it, I cant tell if its lowered yet in these pics...pretty sure it is)
and the massive wheel gap I had to start with.
I believe at the time of this picture, i had 3 full-size families living under there
front
rear
gauges + head unit
and a night shot where i have the closest to stock look on my car.....before i painted the wheels.
that is all, thank you for wasting your time =D
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- 2006 Infiniti M
txmzdspd2gen
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- 1997 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE AND 03.5 MAZDASPEED
Need a laugh
Ok folks. I know you'll laugh so be prepared.
Here are some photos of my $100 car
I bought this ole girl on ebay in March with front end damage for $100, with gas and all to pick it up I had $120 in it.
It needed, both fenders, front bumper/cover, grille, hood, both headlights and marker lights, a radiator, core support, a powersteering pump, washer resovior, radiator overflow, an air box and the frame rails yanked.
Being I went to school for auto collision and was in good with the teacher I took it out to the school to have the old core support cut off the rails striaghtened and the new support welded on. the corse support cost me $120 and the work was free.
I then bought the $99 brandnew ebay radiator and had them install it (cuase i was lazy) and drove it home. Total including antifreeze was now at about $350
Off to the junk yard I got all of the body panels needed as well as the airbox and other stuff under the hood for a total of $220.
I bought a $20 mixed to match can of spray paint from the local auto paint supplier to cut the fenders in, for a grand total of $590 dollars.
After a couple months the muffler fell off and a guy gave me his cheapo fartcan, so i'm running it right now, and I added a ebay strut bar for s**** n giggles.
She aint purty buy 50 thousand miles later, she is still running just as good as she was. Ive done nothing but routine oil changes since the purchase in March.
Just recently I replaced the plugs and wires becuase I had extra cash and theyd never been done, and last week the alt took a poo, and cost me $68 for a lifetime rebuild.
Its due for tires now as well, but I'm waiting until I can find some 14 or 15" stockish rims for it.
Being its a sohc, automatic car, I have no plans to race it anywhere and its just my DD driver thats awesome on gas. I do plan to paint it and add a couple bolt ons for looks but nothing more. The Escort is going to be fore that since its a 5speed and has the dohc engine.
Anyhow here she is.
Its defiantly needs paint, but for less than $600 what can one exspect.
Ok folks. I know you'll laugh so be prepared.
Here are some photos of my $100 car
I bought this ole girl on ebay in March with front end damage for $100, with gas and all to pick it up I had $120 in it.
It needed, both fenders, front bumper/cover, grille, hood, both headlights and marker lights, a radiator, core support, a powersteering pump, washer resovior, radiator overflow, an air box and the frame rails yanked.
Being I went to school for auto collision and was in good with the teacher I took it out to the school to have the old core support cut off the rails striaghtened and the new support welded on. the corse support cost me $120 and the work was free.
I then bought the $99 brandnew ebay radiator and had them install it (cuase i was lazy) and drove it home. Total including antifreeze was now at about $350
Off to the junk yard I got all of the body panels needed as well as the airbox and other stuff under the hood for a total of $220.
I bought a $20 mixed to match can of spray paint from the local auto paint supplier to cut the fenders in, for a grand total of $590 dollars.
After a couple months the muffler fell off and a guy gave me his cheapo fartcan, so i'm running it right now, and I added a ebay strut bar for s**** n giggles.
She aint purty buy 50 thousand miles later, she is still running just as good as she was. Ive done nothing but routine oil changes since the purchase in March.
Just recently I replaced the plugs and wires becuase I had extra cash and theyd never been done, and last week the alt took a poo, and cost me $68 for a lifetime rebuild.
Its due for tires now as well, but I'm waiting until I can find some 14 or 15" stockish rims for it.
Being its a sohc, automatic car, I have no plans to race it anywhere and its just my DD driver thats awesome on gas. I do plan to paint it and add a couple bolt ons for looks but nothing more. The Escort is going to be fore that since its a 5speed and has the dohc engine.
Anyhow here she is.
Its defiantly needs paint, but for less than $600 what can one exspect.
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- 2006 Infiniti M
how often do you see them?
sanblaster
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- 2009 CWP Mazda Axela Sport & 2006 Nissan 350z
Santos
1997 Mazda Pro
Grayslake, IL.
Home of Ken
1997 Mazda Pro
Grayslake, IL.
Home of Ken
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- 2006 Infiniti M
jelly bean of doom
We call her Beta
this is my wife's 98 pro ES~BP POWER~. I've been tinkering with it every since we got together, mostly upkeep, but my pholosophy is "if it breaks, UPGRADE". Upgraded plugs and wires, OEM battery out of my P5, KYBs (on stock springs), 15' Miata rims rollin on Toyo TS1, Magnaflow resonator and muffler, K&N filter, new water pump & belts, Clear Corners, Blaupunkt speakers Kenwood reciever, world shittiest tint job.
She's tired but has served us well. I have dreams of rebuilding the engine with miata parts, but my funds are lacking.
this is my wife's 98 pro ES~BP POWER~. I've been tinkering with it every since we got together, mostly upkeep, but my pholosophy is "if it breaks, UPGRADE". Upgraded plugs and wires, OEM battery out of my P5, KYBs (on stock springs), 15' Miata rims rollin on Toyo TS1, Magnaflow resonator and muffler, K&N filter, new water pump & belts, Clear Corners, Blaupunkt speakers Kenwood reciever, world shittiest tint job.
She's tired but has served us well. I have dreams of rebuilding the engine with miata parts, but my funds are lacking.
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the only difference in the miata parts is the solid lifter and cams basically. the power difference really isnt that much. you should do 1g bp parts, and port and polish, and polish the intake manifold. and lower it!
sanblaster
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- 2009 CWP Mazda Axela Sport & 2006 Nissan 350z
Liquid_Ag said:
(rockon) (rockon)
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- 2006 Infiniti M
nice. any outlandish gtr's?Antoine said: