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LoWeRCaSeVoWeLS February-28th-2003 03:07 PM

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.

Identity_X February-28th-2003 03:11 PM

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

LoWeRCaSeVoWeLS February-28th-2003 03:12 PM

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

itzkcatz February-28th-2003 03:18 PM

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

LoWeRCaSeVoWeLS February-28th-2003 03:32 PM

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?

itzkcatz February-28th-2003 03:42 PM

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

kagekun February-28th-2003 04:53 PM

my dx's wheel is adjustable

demoninvictus February-28th-2003 08:02 PM

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

funkdaddysmack February-28th-2003 11:31 PM


Originally posted by LoWeRCaSeVoWeLS
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?

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 :)

kagekun February-28th-2003 11:33 PM

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 =/

LoWeRCaSeVoWeLS March-1st-2003 03:11 AM

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

BadAzz92DX March-1st-2003 09:55 AM

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

LoWeRCaSeVoWeLS March-1st-2003 02:19 PM

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?

Bill March-1st-2003 02:30 PM

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.

LoWeRCaSeVoWeLS March-1st-2003 02:37 PM

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

MazdaMadness March-1st-2003 03:47 PM


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

i have a LX and it is not adjustable.

UCSBgeek March-1st-2003 04:38 PM

(For the U.S. DX models) If you have a tachometer then you will have a tilt steering wheel.

It is part of a "DX convenience package."

LoWeRCaSeVoWeLS March-1st-2003 08:01 PM

I can only find two LX'es in my local buy/sell :tear:

one's a '90 w/ 154,xxx kms for $4000

another is '92 w/ 134,xxx for $7950


both auto, which kinda sucks... and the 92 seems too expensive

Identity_X March-1st-2003 09:06 PM


Originally posted by MazdaMadness


i have a LX and it is not adjustable.

Are you sure? Make sure you check under the column because it's really hard to find it if you don't know where it is.

You are from Europe though, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Euro models differ from the US models in that too......:dunno:

MazdaMadness March-2nd-2003 05:05 AM


Originally posted by Identity_X


Are you sure? Make sure you check under the column because it's really hard to find it if you don't know where it is.

You are from Europe though, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Euro models differ from the US models in that too......:dunno:

really? i do have a tach! i would be really surprised if i would find sometnig new on a car which is in my family for 12 years. where is it located? need detail instructions, but i dont acctually think that i wouldnt find it.....

Identity_X March-2nd-2003 01:30 PM


Originally posted by MazdaMadness


really? i do have a tach! i would be really surprised if i would find sometnig new on a car which is in my family for 12 years. where is it located? need detail instructions, but i dont acctually think that i wouldnt find it.....

Look under the steering wheel (the column). If it's there, you should see a lever that you could pull down so the steering wheel gets free for adjustment.

Let us know if you find it.


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