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.
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Thanks for the reply, any DX models wanna answer the latter question?
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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
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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
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my dx's wheel is adjustable
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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 |
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? |
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 =/
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thanks for the replies, the links are good as well.
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DX models do have tilt... althought it took me 4 months to figure out i had it.
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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?
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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 =)
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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. |
(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." |
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 |
Originally posted by MazdaMadness i have a LX and it is not adjustable. You are from Europe though, and I wouldn't be surprised if the Euro models differ from the US models in that too......:dunno: |
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: |
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..... Let us know if you find it. |
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