Im new to this club, I do have a mazda protege5 I love it, have had it for about a year now. When I got it, it was used. It all ready had a aem cold airintake on it, and a mazda speed exaust system. Im trying to figure out what else I can do to modify it. I put in one hell of a system..

 

here is a pic of my car. I will take a better one soon.

J

 

Lower it!

 

I'm getting Eibach Pro Kit springs for mine, it lowers 1.4 and 1.2, can't remember which end goes lower. It's about 250 USD if I remember correctly. Other than that I started dressing up the engine compartment with 3A racing silicone hoses for the vacuum hoses. and new split loom around some of the wires. I'm looking at putting a system in mine, mind taking a good picture of what you have. I'm still trying to get ideas on what to do. Thanks.

 

No problem, as soon as I get my digital cam back, I will give you guys a better pic of the car, and the system.

 

are you wanting performance mods or cosmetic mods?? Either way this should probably be in a more appropriate section. Just let me know and I'll move it for you.

 

What Im looking for is performance mods, I all ready have a Aem Cold air intake, and mazda speed exaust, what else is there that can be done...

Thanks Justin

 

There are SO many modscurrently available and some that are just about to be released.

headers
exhausts (full exhaust, not the muffler)
stage 2 cams
cam timing gears
turbo kits
Parrallel ECU
LSD (mazdaspeed or quaiffe)
AWR motor mounts
SRI / CAI
Big brake kits

etc..etc..etc..

 

headers
exhausts (full exhaust, not the muffler)
stage 2 cams
cam timing gears
turbo kits
Parrallel ECU
LSD (mazdaspeed or quaiffe)
AWR motor mounts
SRI / CAI
Big brake kits


I agree with most of this stuff, but you really have to have a goal. As far as the limited slip though, the Mazdaspeed is a waste. If you are going to go that extreme into the tranny, the Quaife is the only way to go. Without a turbo, you will never put out HUGE power, so go with suspension and brake mods. The car will be sooooo much more fun to drive.

My suggestion:

1. Intake, header, high flow cat, exhaust

2. Suspension

3. Short shifter, flywheel, motor mounts, etc.

This is a good starting point, but like I said, you have to have a goal. You can elaborate on #1 w/ cams & gears, throttle body work, intake manifold work, port matching, etc.

Good luck, and most importantly, have fun with it.

 

Thanks guys, is there any good websites for this stuff???

Justin

 

There are lots of places. Do some research. Try the classifieds.

 

try the vendor section also for info on the cams..

 

New pic

 

gracious...cough up some dough for a tint job!

 

I like a soft tint, but if I fix up the interior of my car I want people to be able to see it!