I just bought a 2001 protege LX 2.0. My inquires are....does anyone find the seat back very straight without much lumbar support? I'm looking into getting a custom made seat for i find the present one very non supportive in the lumbar area (compared to lets say a Civic). Also, i've read that the SE has a 'more rigid' sway bar...is this true? Can this be made firmer with an adjustment, or should i install the sway bar from an SE? Are the suspensions really the same? Finally, will getting 16 inch tires make the ride firmer and have more control around corners?
I would really appreciate any help i can get....thanks!!

Brant

 

The ES does have SLIGHTLY stiffer suspension components. If I remember correctly the sway bars are 1mm thicker than the LX model? I tried to confirm this but couldn't.
But anyway, if you do any suspensions mods, go with the Mazdaspeed upgrades.

*Edit* I guess I should've read part two before replying. Oh well.

 

thank you much!