1st Gen Protege/323/GLC General/Maintenance Discussion for 1990-1994 Models (BG Chassis) and 1981-1989 GLC/323 Models (BD and BF chassis)

My car can handle!!

Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:01 AM
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My car can handle!!

So last night I went canyon racing in my Pro. And i was really impressed at how well my car handles for having 100% stock suspension. I got it sideways, in a fwd drift i guess it would be considered, a couple times. I was taking turns that the speed limit suggests at 25, I was at 50. These cars are pretty sweet. Everyday I find out something new that I like. Except the power potential. I think im going to change my car over to mainly a road car instead of drag racer. Im still gonna do the BPT swap, but im not gonna build the hell out of it like originally planned. O a bad note tho, this guy in front of me in a miata, he took a curve at lie 65, drifted, then hit a mountain and totalled his car. And to think i was considering trading my pro for a miata. LOL.
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:22 AM
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That sucks about the miata. They're sweet cars.

I too am really impressed with my LX. It's bone stock, I have nothing done to it, and it's just really fun to drive. I can see how Jesse, Davard, and others can/could be very competitive in these cars. They are a blast.

Don't get down on the 'power potential'.... The BPT will give you more than enough potential, and there is even a 399.4whp NA miata running the BP. I dunno how he accomplished that, but it's very impressive none the less...

The added power/torque from just the BPT swap will bring a whole new dimension to your car, it'll be great!
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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Holy ****...399hp! Damn I need that engine. Wow I can only imagine 399hp in my 2500lb car. NO TRACTION!! Yea, hopefully if i keep my car then I will get the BPT swap done. Im just not the biggest fan of FWD, especially after last night seeint the miata and a WRX drifting around the corners. Man I want one. Maybe ill just park my Pro, get a new daily driver (Mazda of course, FC Rx7 will do) and turn the pro into an all out road car. That would be sweet!
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:49 AM
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Originally posted by Protege91LX
Holy ****...399hp! Damn I need that engine. Wow I can only imagine 399hp in my 2500lb car. NO TRACTION!! Yea, hopefully if i keep my car then I will get the BPT swap done. Im just not the biggest fan of FWD, especially after last night seeint the miata and a WRX drifting around the corners. Man I want one. Maybe ill just park my Pro, get a new daily driver (Mazda of course, FC Rx7 will do) and turn the pro into an all out road car. That would be sweet!
Hahaha, I think you have it backwards, you wouldn't want an RX-7 as a daily driver
Old Jul 28, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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LOL, I got hella hookups on APEX seals...lol. Im really liking the Miata now. Seeing that ****** break loose and getsideways on every turn was pretty sweet!
Old Aug 1, 2003 | 05:28 PM
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yeah, a strut bar and lowering springs make it handle a gagillion times better...i wish i had the $$ for the tie bars
Old Aug 1, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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Talking

Is there a link for these bars or is it a local thing?
Old Aug 1, 2003 | 08:29 PM
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yup...lol...I am figureing this site out little by little...found it...
Old Aug 2, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by Protege91LX
Holy ****...399hp! Damn I need that engine. Wow I can only imagine 399hp in my 2500lb car. NO TRACTION!!
Tire chains. Muahahaha...
Old Aug 17, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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i know wut ur talking bout i got a bomz strut bar and a 2 in drop and my car out handles anything.that why i really love driving on the freeway because i can go across all 6 lanes at like 120 no problem and it scares the hell out of the passengers
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