3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3 General/Maintenance Discussion for 1999-2003.5 Models Only (BJ Chassis)

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Old September-3rd-2004, 07:18 PM
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Help....

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!!

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Old September-4th-2004, 08:58 AM
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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.

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Old September-4th-2004, 09:43 AM
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