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

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Old November-6th-2001, 08:20 PM
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Hey everyone...

Hey guys. Just thought I say hi.

I have a MP5 and a civic hatchback.

I'm soon to be getting rid of the MP5 though. Im' not that happy with it at all.

I raced it at the track just to see what it would do and it ran 17.23! So slow. I know its a heavy car but damn I thought it would be a little faster.

I might keep it for a daily driver but not sure. But just wanted to say hello!
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Old November-6th-2001, 11:12 PM
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You can always go for the aftermarket

It may not meet you needs now but, if you're interested one or more turbo kits are in the works. The car looks great, espically with those rims. I wouldn't give up just yet
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Old November-6th-2001, 11:20 PM
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Rims look awsome! but is that a nick out of the front end or am I just seeing things?
If so how did that happen?
BTW...If you have the money for a turbo I would wait before you get rid of that beauty. It would be such a waste seeing as how you took a big loss already by driving it off of the lot. Atleast IMPO
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Old November-7th-2001, 05:19 AM
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Originally posted by TheMAN
You do realize that the Protege wasn't really meant for going fast in a straight line right? You think a Honda was meant to go straight? No! They're meant to tackle corners
Sorry to disagree with you but if all you could race in a straight line were camaros and Mustangs, then what's the use. You can drag race anything. You would think that Four Tracks were meant only for trails...Well, They can be pretty fast in the 1/4 mile. Don't say that imports are meant for corners, they are not!!!. Have you ever been to a import racing event? And I mean the real thing. There is nothing more exiting than watching a little rice burner go down the track in less than 12 seconds , or an import Pro-Modified, going down the track at 7.33secs, 180MPH. ( Siguel Racing '93 RX7, 3 Rotors )
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Old November-7th-2001, 06:10 AM
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i think he was stressing the cars handling. i'm sure you can drag anything, but i guess he was pointing out the power vs. the cool handling. i must admit, it really is fun to hit those turns on with my 5...
on a totally different note, this civic was trying to race me tonight and couldn't handle a really tight turn (stupid driver) and fish-tailed thru an underpass/tunnel. i'm glad he didn't get hurt but idiots shouldn't race if they can't handle their ride (plus it's dangerous on the streets) when i saw he was alright, i pointed and laughed at him and i hope he learns how to drive oneday...

lauren, i would keep the car. make it a daily if you have to (might be the most fun daily you have) and yeah, the rims look sweet.
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Old November-9th-2001, 02:39 PM
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Dont do it Lauren!!!

Ill give you $49.95 plus shipping for the rims
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Old November-10th-2001, 01:28 PM
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Give it a chance. Take a drive down 611 or go over to Jersey and follow Rt 29. These aren'y go fast cars but they sure do handle the back roads around here real nice.
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Old November-10th-2001, 02:07 PM
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Originally posted by Greddy917
Dont do it Lauren!!!

Ill give you $49.95 plus shipping for the rims
Haha, you wish!

Those wheels were mad money!


BUt on the topic of handling, yeahs it handles ok. But my old civic handled sick(has suspension though). BUt I take it on sick roads and it just doesn't want to take the turns. I need limited slip!
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Old November-10th-2001, 05:48 PM
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Troll?

Think about it. Anyone else notice low power during their test drive? I did and power was a pretty big issue. Previous car, a Civic Hatchback. Probably faster than a P5, but not considered a fast car. If power was a big issue, why buy?

Now he's raggin on the handling?

I vote - TROLL

Good bye!
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