bumper question

[Macabe]

Could the msp rear bumper fit on a protege5

 

[tweety2300]

Aren't they the same already?

 

[Macabe]

I have no clue. If they are then I want the msp rear diffuser for mine.

 

[mazdaspeed41]

No, It will not be direct fit...

 

[Macabe]

How hard would it be to make it fit ?

 

[mazdaspeed41]

How hard would it be to make it fit ?

The widths are the same BUT it's the side lengths that are different.. I can not recall but I'm thinking the P5 is shorter that the Sedans..

 

[Macabe]

You mean from the rear of the car to the wheel well or shorter as in height

 

[mazdaspeed41]

You mean from the rear of the car to the wheel well or shorter as in height

Yes, From back to front.. the height I believe is the same.. I'd have to pull my old P5's rear bumper from the shed and compare

 

[Macabe]

Ok so what about how it mounts to the car. Are the much different ? Main reason I'm asking is because I think the Msp rear diffuser would look amazing on the pro5

 

[tweety2300]

What rear diffuser?

Edit: I googled it, and from what I can tell is that it is it's own separate piece. And since the rear of the p5 is shorter you would have to trim the diffuser it's self. And I'm assuming you're talking about the isportCompisite which is carbon fiber which is a pain to trim. Actually getting an msp bumper would be a waste of time and money. Whether the diffuser would be a waste of money is up for debate. But IMO the amount of work it would take to modify a $500+ piece isn't worth it

 

[Macabe]

I agree but just curious if it was possible to use that rear bumper diffuser combo

 

[Justin2129]

you might be interested in this:

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123819731-GI-Protege-rear-diffuser

 

[Macabe]

I've looked at that already. I haven't been impressed by the progress of this product. Maybe if I wait a little bit it'll pick up

 

[tweety2300]

The bumper isn't the issue it's the length and difference of the rear end.

 

[zoom zoom sp20]

Get a sp20 rear end, they are shorter than the p5 one
the only thing is shipping is going to be high

 

[Macabe]

I'll have to look that up. If it looks anything like the buddy club one I'll have to pass. That bumper is terrible in my opinion.

 

[zoom zoom sp20]

PM me if you would like to buy one and i will tell you where you can buy

 

[Macabe]

I can't find any pictures of that rear end

 

[tweety2300]

Look at Brian mp5ts build he has one

 

[zoom zoom sp20]

Here you go man