2003.5_MSP build thread

2003.5_MSP

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2003.5 MSP

• May 18, 2012

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I've been modding for a little while now, so I figured it about time to make a build thread. My name is Patrick, and when I got LemonDrop my plan was to make it look good because the performance mods were to much. Well you know how the modding bug goes, it gets ahold of you and wants to mod EVERYTHING lol. I didnt take pics of the process of some mods, but do have the after shots. So here goes.....

this is LemonDrop the day I brought her home from WV...

a close up (after she was tagged)....

then time came to get some gauges so I got glowshift boost/vac, glowshift oil pressure, glowshift exhaust temp...

then i de-badged my turnk (still need to get the holes filled, but for now the nylon plugs are good)....

then retrofitted my headlights....

then i VHT'd my repeater's and the turn/reverse on tails....

then i wanted to go lower so i got some Neuspeed lowering springs off of a forum member for $80...

next was some drilled and slotted rotors...

after that i ended up getting an iSport CF rear window spoiler for a steal from ForceFed...

then i discovered the 06-07 sti polyurethane S204 lip would fit

then i got a POPE DP off of needmspspeed...then went to POPE's house for the install of DP and custom 3" exhaust....

Before:
[video]http://s1039.photobucket.com/albums/a480/p_schutte88/?action=view&current=112_1774-1.mp4[/video]

After:
[video]http://s1039.photobucket.com/albums/a480/p_schutte88/?action=view&current=112_1781.mp4[/video]

and here is how she sits now...

 

Last edited: Nov 7, 2013

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boostedmsp

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2003.5 Titanium Grey Metallic Mazdaspeed Protege

• Jun 12, 2012

• #2

Looks nice. I believe I have the same A pillar gauge holder and cannot get it to stay up. I have used every adhesive known to man. How is yours held on.

 

2003.5_MSP

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2003.5 MSP

• Jun 13, 2012

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boostedmsp said:

Looks nice. I believe I have the same A pillar gauge holder and cannot get it to stay up. I have used every adhesive known to man. How is yours held on.

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i actually used one screw right at the top....
well i switched it out for this now

 

2003.5_MSP

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2003.5 MSP

• Jun 13, 2012

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MidnightProtege said:

the triple gauge on the din is much cleaner and does not block your view while driving, good choice!

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exactly why i switched, i was getting tired of limited vision to the left

 

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SCMP3

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1993 miata

• Jun 13, 2012

• #5

Looks good man. Keep up the good work.

 

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• Jun 27, 2012

• #6

whered you get the nylon plugs for your rear emblems holes and what size were the plugs?

 

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RicoP5

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2002 Mazda Protege 5, red

• Jun 27, 2012

• #7

how you get fogs on with the msp lip?

 

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• Jun 27, 2012

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he mounted aftermarket fogs on there that are smaller than the OEM fogs in diameter

 

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2.0t03speed

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08.5 CWP Speed 3

• Jun 27, 2012

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323 said:

he mounted aftermarket fogs on there that are smaller than the OEM fogs in diameter

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if i had to guess hes using the old G3 brackets they were sold a long time ago

 

will6946

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2003.5 mazdaspeed protege

• Jun 27, 2012

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Nice msp

 

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RicoP5

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2002 Mazda Protege 5, red

• Jun 27, 2012

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323 said:

he mounted aftermarket fogs on there that are smaller than the OEM fogs in diameter

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i sorta figure that by guessing but i guess more of the question is i guess those after market lights have different mounting points right? becaue the msp lip uses those 3 bolts spots for the lip to bolt on? speaking on how it is on my p5.

 

2003.5_MSP

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2003.5 MSP

• Jun 27, 2012

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will6946 said:

Nice msp

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Thanks man

RicoP5 said:

how you get fogs on with the msp lip?

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That's funny bc I got a little creative... I used the brackets that came with the foglights, then modified the back part of the fog deletes where it snaps into bumper to hold them into place....

323 said:

whered you get the nylon plugs for your rear emblems holes and what size were the plugs?

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I got them at lowes, and I do believe it's 1/4

 

2003.5_MSP

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2003.5 MSP

• Apr 29, 2013

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Update... 4/29/13... I have decided that i wanted to plasti-dip my roof and rear lip (going to have to redo the lip but for now it works)... UGGGHHH also had to start on the infamous msp passenger side leak today... So on to the pictures, without further ado

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StealthWyvern

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03.5 YLW MSP

• Apr 29, 2013

• #14

sub

 

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Slammedslug

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2002 Mazda Protege5

• Apr 29, 2013

• #15

Man I wish u could find someone to buy my p5 I want a yellow msp so Damn bad

Cars looks good

 

2003.5_MSP

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2003.5 MSP

• Apr 29, 2013

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Slammedslug said:

Man I wish u could find someone to buy my p5 I want a yellow msp so Damn bad

Cars looks good

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thanks, have alot planned for her once i get another dd.. 2010 f150

 

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float_6969

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2003.5 MSP Blue #2450, 1995 Nissan 240sx, 1996 Mazda Miata

• May 1, 2013

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What is the infamous passenger side leak? I haven't heard of it yet.

 

2003.5_MSP

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2003.5 MSP

• May 1, 2013

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float_6969 said:

What is the infamous passenger side leak? I haven't heard of it yet.

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It's passenger side floor board, right by the ecu... I've also heard that their is one under passenger side cowl... It happens to some protgs and some get lucky it's not as bad...

 

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float_6969

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2003.5 MSP Blue #2450, 1995 Nissan 240sx, 1996 Mazda Miata

• May 2, 2013

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Hmm, what causes it? Everything seemed dry when I installed the SSAFC a year ago...

 

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StealthWyvern

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03.5 YLW MSP

• May 2, 2013

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float_6969 said:

What is the infamous passenger side leak? I haven't heard of it yet.

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its fairly common the body seam sealant cracks.