chexmix78

I am new here, so i would like to say hi first of all. If all works out well i am going to pick up a 2003 Protege5 tonight. I am new to the forum and new to the car, so I don't know much.

I test drove the protege5 on saturday and negotiated for it yesterday. so i am scheduled to pick it up today. I noticed during the test drive that the rubber cover for the clutch was missing, so i asked the dealer (it was actually my last negotiation) if he would just replace the pedal set with the mazdaspeed pedal set. I even gave them the part number to make it easier... i figured they would do it since it's probably dirt cheap for them, and i was going to spend the 60 bucks on the set regardless, so it worked out.

so i am assuming that this does not include the dead pedal....do these cars even include a dead pedal, sorry for the newb questions, i only drove it for a few minutes and didn't notice all the details i should have.
i have searched here and elsewhere and it seems only a3 piece set is availaable. i have seen a 4 pc set for the Miata. thanks in advance


chexmix78

kargoboy

I am pretty sure you can buy the dead pedal as a dealer accessory.
Check out the vendor section below, there are a few dealers online with us, or you can contact Ken at Protege Garage... mazda3online.com (he's also a member of this forum).

Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the forum.

chexmix78

thanks. i don't feel like i am officially in the "club" yet as i haven't signed anything. i will tonight when i pick it up. other than that i am set, i have insurance and a loan.

chexmix78

Ok, so here is an update... I am the new owner of a 2003 Protege 5 in sunlight Silver with 36,000 miles exactly. it has a Manual transmision, and a whole buncha other accesories i didn't know when i negotiated for it. It does have the subwoofer and 6 disc cd changer. it also has a sunroof. It doesn;t have ABS. but other than that, it's perfect.

I love it so far. it's everything i want in a car. i love the silver accents inside, nice touch without being overkill. the whole interior is awesome. i love the orange gauges and lites, reminds me of my FC.

there is a lot i didn't know about the car, but the more i drive it the more i like it. like the leather wrapped wheel and **** is a nice touch...heck the whole wheel is nice, is it a momo? If i am not mistaken, momo is used in mazdas right?

the pedal set was installed, it was the 3 piece mazdaspeed set and it's a nice touch. i am still going to look into installing a dead pedal, but it would have to match.

more to come.

Anarchistchiken

Steering wheel was designed by Nardi IIRC

THAPRO1

^Yep on the MP3's it actually has a Nardi badge on it.
Welcome to the club you'll love the car the more you drive it do you have any plans for it yet?
rims lowering etc?
again welcome!
peace
dante

chexmix78

i can't believe i didn't realize it was a NARDI, that makes sense, anyway as far as plan goes, i don't want to do too much, i would rather pay it off first, now that being said, i still think that a short throw shifter and possiby a grill insert are in my budget...maybe even an exhaust...and i am loving it...