1990-1994 - Steering Column
 

Is the steering column adjustable for 1st gen proteges? (is the steering wheel adjustable).

Thinking about buying a P. but i hate steering wheels that rub against your legs.

The LX models have an adjustable steering wheel. I am not sure about the DX models, but I doubt they have it.

Thanks for the reply, any DX models wanna answer the latter question?

They had a package on the dx that had it i think.. just check and see if u like it look under the column and look for the lever ..Jon

Yeah, while we're on the subject.. are they (the steering columns) easily swappable?

And also... is there a big performance difference between SOHC and DOHC versions? or is it minimal?

Well the Dohc had more options standard power windows and locks, puddle lights, cup holders, power mirrors, moonroof, better seats, tilt wheel, a standard tach, some dummy lights, !4 alloys rims (on most ). They had Bigger tires with 4 wheel disc brakes.The rear seat has a fold down arm rest. I think the lx has a bigger sway bar also. They have AC (not sure if the DX came with it)and cruise control. A bigger motor with more power with a stronger transmission. A clock??... There prob more but i can't think of anymore. The dohc also revs to 7000 rpm not 6000 like the sohc model ...Jon

my dx's wheel is adjustable

the clock and a/c were an option on dx's... heres a list of options and everything (most detailed list i've ever seen on the first gen's) courtousy of groharlem (wil)... http://protegenetwork.org/pro/1stgen/specs/features.htm

theres a bunch of other information as well... so, when you can't find what you're looking for in the forum, try

http://protegenetwork.org
--thanks to Groharlem

and

http://www.automediazone.com/pro
--thanks to Mazdaspeedwest

chances are, if you can't find it, they might have it

If performance is important to you, you'd have a much better start with a DOHC 1.8 as opposed to the SOHC. I love my LX, it's a quick little car, even with no mods. LXs are cheap and usually pretty avaliable... Check around :)

hahaha man so many extras with the dx......yet missing SO much stuff. My car is special :D sorta i guess, man, 2 lxs sitting right next to my car at the dealership and i picked the one in the middle =/

thanks for the replies, the links are good as well.

DX models do have tilt... althought it took me 4 months to figure out i had it.

Let's say i bought a protege without tilt steering column... if i wanted to get one put in would that be possible? Would i just take it to a local mazda dealer and they could probably do it for a fee?

If you want a tilt-steering column, find one in a wrecking yard, and have a friend who is mechanically inclined do it for like $30-50. The dealer will(and I guarantee this)screw you over if you let them do the work.
Are you sure your car doesn't already have the tilt option? I've never seen one w/o it.....
Look for the black handle on the bottom of the column, you can't see it from above. Pull it and move the column up/down. Let us know.

I dont have a specific car in mind yet... just doin some research =)