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Jgiven1 March-28th-2004 10:09 PM

Aftermarket Parts
 
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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..

Jgiven1 March-28th-2004 10:14 PM

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

J

eggynatey March-29th-2004 06:25 PM

Lower it! :)

Eagle5mk1 March-30th-2004 05:46 PM

Sounds System
 
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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.

Jgiven1 March-31st-2004 01:15 AM

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.

Roddimus Prime March-31st-2004 08:09 AM

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.

Jgiven1 March-31st-2004 08:34 PM

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

Roddimus Prime April-1st-2004 08:26 AM

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..

purePro5 April-4th-2004 04:25 PM

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.

Jgiven1 April-4th-2004 05:02 PM

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

Justin

purePro5 April-4th-2004 05:05 PM

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

Roddimus Prime April-5th-2004 10:13 AM

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

Jgiven1 April-5th-2004 09:40 PM

Ok guys here is my new pic of the car...
 
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New pic

Phantom Cruiser April-6th-2004 12:38 PM

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

Roddimus Prime April-6th-2004 12:43 PM

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


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