New member introduction

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Ripper323

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2003 Mazda 323 Astina

• Jun 1, 2006

• #1

G'day from the land down under!
Just joined the forum so I thought I'd introduce my self. I live in Melbourne, Australia and I drive a 2003 Starry blue Astina 323, which I think you guys call a Protege 5. Mods include 18's, lowered springs, aluminium gt wing, pod filter, altessa hyper black tail lights. I'm in a rush now, but I'll come back later and put some pics up of the beast.
Pics here.
Those are just for starters, I'll get some more up when I get home.

 

Last edited: Jun 1, 2006

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altspace

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1990 RX-7 Turbo II

• Jun 1, 2006

• #2

Greetings and Salutations mate.

 

CTt3P5

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2016 GT ST 47A

• Jun 1, 2006

• #3

Throw another shrimp on the Barbie (sorry couldn't resist).

Welcome and can't wait to see those pics!!

 

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Ripper323

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2003 Mazda 323 Astina

• Jun 1, 2006

• #4

Some pics now up.

 

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SaugusMP5

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• Jun 1, 2006

• #5

Wow here I am wondering... Where the hell is the steering wheel? Then I remember, land down under. Nice car, I like that interior. -Joe D.

 

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Ripper323

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2003 Mazda 323 Astina

• Jun 1, 2006

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I'm having a barbie tonight actually, but no Prawns to throw on!
I've already got a mod idea from here, the blackening of the headlights looks pretty good, so I might give it a go soon.
More pics
Saugus, if you have a look in the pics you can see the MP5 badge on the hatch, same as your avatar.

 

Last edited: Jun 1, 2006

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socommatthews

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MP5 & 1st gen RX-7

• Jun 1, 2006

• #7

nice ride man welcome.

 

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SaugusMP5

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• Jun 1, 2006

• #8

Yeah I noticed that. That avatar is made from a pic of my car, I have the badge. -Joe D.

 

CTt3P5

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2016 GT ST 47A

• Jun 2, 2006

• #9

Nice pics. I see you have the same alteezas as I do. If you don't like that egg yolk look (from your orange signal bulbs) you can do as I did...

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2466462&postcount=2272

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2466469&postcount=2273

They are vinyl overlays I purchased from blue batmobile (a fellow member). They apply very easy and I think it really sets off the tails.

 

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2003newlyack

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03 Mazda PR5

• Jun 2, 2006

• #10

welcome to the forums! i like those rims

 

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Kansei

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• Jun 2, 2006

• #11

whoa those look so much like my wheels just white. crazy. What brand wheels are they?

your car looks really good, welcome!

 

Maxx Mazda

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Completely Stock P5

• Jun 2, 2006

• #12

Welcome! Your car looks sweet! Now add some side skirts!

 

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Ripper323

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2003 Mazda 323 Astina

• Jun 3, 2006

• #13

Thanks guys, the wheels are HP racing, just a cheap brand wheel. Very heavy, but they look good.

 

bazooka joe

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92 & 16 Meyatas

• Jun 3, 2006

• #14

welcome ripper!! enjoy the ride...!

 

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Daddybluwagon

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pro5

• Jun 7, 2006

• #15

hey I'm a newbie too from Houston,Texas nice ride

 

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Protege52003

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'08 Jetta; '10 Wrangler Unlimited

• Jun 10, 2006

• #16

welcome to the forum......good choice on the P5!

-R

 

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Ripper323

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2003 Mazda 323 Astina

• Jun 10, 2006

• #17

Thanks guys, I should be able to find some useful information about my car on here

 

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Crazy D

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MP5 02 22v

• Jun 10, 2006

• #18

Welcome Ripper...sweet ride

The "How to" section is the spot to be... lots of information and Mods

 

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Ripper323

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2003 Mazda 323 Astina

• Jun 17, 2006

• #19

I've de-modded my car for the week, I've got a drag day to go to next week so I'm using my standard rims and tyres for it - lighter, cheaper and less rolling diameter makes sense to use these instead of the 18's.
If you go to the links in my original post there is a picture there of it with the stock wheels on it. Looks interesting to say the least.