Recent content by a1cypher

I am also a newb when it comes to car audio. I recently upgraded the deck in my protege to a pioneer DEH-P3900MP. I really like the deck, it made the lousy stock speakers bareable. Then I had my run of bad luck and got in an accident which trashed the rear driver side door. After...

I've also noticed some rust on my 02 protege. I have to say, its very upsetting (especially since I just bought it). I've got some rust on the fender near both rear wheel wells, which seems to be common. Another place I've noticed a touch of bubbling paint is on the tailgate near the...

Hey, I'd just like to let you guys know that you're not alone with the rust issues. My 2002 MP5 with only 61000Kms is starting to rust. I first noticed it on the seam between the rear bumper and the rear fenders near the wheel wells (on BOTH sides). A couple weeks later I noticed it starting...

Yup, that is my block header. It makes it less painful to start in the cold... Just to let everyone know, I went out and bought a new deck today to replace the factory cd player. It sounds sooo much better.. now I will actually want to listen to music in it. Its a pioneer DEH-P3900MP...

Well, I'm not really one for any serious modding. I'm thinking of upgrading the audio system.. I am quite dissapointed with the stock audio, it really sounds quite terrible (won't even play burned discs reliably). Also, I was thinking about getting some of those euro alteza tail lights, but...

Yup, I'm from Manitoba, Canada. I'd had the car for only 9 days when I had the accident, but all should be ok in a few days when it gets fixed.

I rear ended some guy at a yield. Bumper was knocked out of alignment and maybe bent a bit as well as cracked/chipped paint in a few places. Luckily I've found a body guy who is willing to fix and repaint it for $275 CDN. Also, it took a small chip out of the driver side headlight, but it...

Hello everybody, I'm new to the forums and also a new mazda owner. I bought a 2002.5 yellow protege5. The car is in good shape, has only 60000Kms. Unfortunately, within the first two weeks of ownership I schmucked up the front bumper so I have to get it fixed, but I managed to take some...