Just got my ES in Salinas Ca.
May-5th-2003, 11:50 PM
#1
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Join Date: May 2003
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Just got my ES in Salinas Ca.
After much extensive research I decided on the Mazda Protege, and I was lucky to find a brand new 2002 metallic sand fully loaded ES. My question is can someone explain what all the abbreviations mean. I figured a few out but the FAQ was a little ocnfusing. What is an MP3 and what is first, second and third generation? I figured the rest out. thanks in advance. By the way can anyone recommend a good speed shop in the salinas, monterey, Gilroy area? thanks
May-6th-2003, 01:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Wichita, Kansas
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Re: Just got my ES in Salinas Ca.
Congrats! 
I'm a newbie too so i'm not totally sure what everything is either... but this is what I got
(GLC/323): 1981-1989 -323 changed name to protege (1st gen)
1st gen: 1990-1994
2nd gen: 1995-1998
3rd gen: (1999-2002) models [Protege 5/MP3: 1999-2003 Models]
I dunno if I just make it more confusing hehe, but there ya go...
MP3.....?
....mazda protege.....?
I'm a newbie too so i'm not totally sure what everything is either... but this is what I got(GLC/323): 1981-1989 -323 changed name to protege (1st gen)
1st gen: 1990-1994
2nd gen: 1995-1998
3rd gen: (1999-2002) models [Protege 5/MP3: 1999-2003 Models]
I dunno if I just make it more confusing hehe, but there ya go...
MP3.....?
....mazda protege.....?
May-6th-2003, 02:33 AM
#5
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 27
Hey what's up man? I live(well kinda) in Salinas. I go to Cal POly San Luis Obispo and I come up to Salinas almost every weekend. I own a silver protege5. You may have seen me around. I also used to dj alot of things around Salinas. Post some pics of your car man.
May-6th-2003, 02:35 AM
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When you say "speed" shop what exactly are you referring to? There are alot of shops that do suspension work and audio work but I haven't seen to many that are into performance. Well tehre are the few hotrod shops. Well, maybe it's becuase I haven't been thinking about making my p5 fast. Ill look around though!
May-6th-2003, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Mclean, VA
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Re: Just got my ES in Salinas Ca.
Originally posted by Pro Toejay
After much extensive research I decided on the Mazda Protege, and I was lucky to find a brand new 2002 metallic sand fully loaded ES.
After much extensive research I decided on the Mazda Protege, and I was lucky to find a brand new 2002 metallic sand fully loaded ES.
May-15th-2003, 08:01 AM
#8
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Salinas, Ca.
Posts: 17
Salinas
Hey! I live in Salinas!! Yet I have the protege 5 and love that car to death!! I would liek to see your ride... I need to meet you guys that are here....
pm or email me back!!
As for speed shops.. most of them here are tuned to the civic crowds..
here are a few...
There is GC's on main street past the rodeo grounds just after the overpass bridge going to south salinas on the right..
but they are really ciivc oriented.. you will see them with all the rims sticking out on their wondow display..
then there is Supersport on alisal.. they have mostly audio and lighting stuff there.. but more of a choice in things than Gc's........
Hit them up if you want something.. they can get it if you know exactly what it is you want..
Then if you want to drive.. there is streetscene in watsonville.. it is in the main st going towards the new shopping plaza....... IE target, Office max, etc.. it sits in between oldtown and the plaza...
Also There is Volks cafe in Santa Cruz..
They have a small section dedicated to aftermarket parts, but their people there are knowledgable.. at least when I last went there a year ago....
Hell if you want we can make a run one day and visit these spots together.............
Hope this helps..
-AcTs
pm or email me back!!
As for speed shops.. most of them here are tuned to the civic crowds..
here are a few...
There is GC's on main street past the rodeo grounds just after the overpass bridge going to south salinas on the right..
but they are really ciivc oriented.. you will see them with all the rims sticking out on their wondow display..
then there is Supersport on alisal.. they have mostly audio and lighting stuff there.. but more of a choice in things than Gc's........
Hit them up if you want something.. they can get it if you know exactly what it is you want..
Then if you want to drive.. there is streetscene in watsonville.. it is in the main st going towards the new shopping plaza....... IE target, Office max, etc.. it sits in between oldtown and the plaza...
Also There is Volks cafe in Santa Cruz..
They have a small section dedicated to aftermarket parts, but their people there are knowledgable.. at least when I last went there a year ago....
Hell if you want we can make a run one day and visit these spots together.............
Hope this helps..
-AcTs
May-15th-2003, 11:20 PM
#10
Protege Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Salinas, Ca.
Posts: 17
Salinas!!
Hey I hope so!! I have a 2002.5 Protege 5 that is that midnight blue color with tinted windows..
stock otherwise...
I work nights... 11-7 am so I may see you during the evening.!!
Heck I been tryign to get with Egnatey to form a mazda club out here.. there would be me, you nate, and the new mazda owner and the fixed up altezza one....
Hey that is a beginning!
-AcTs
stock otherwise...
I work nights... 11-7 am so I may see you during the evening.!!
Heck I been tryign to get with Egnatey to form a mazda club out here.. there would be me, you nate, and the new mazda owner and the fixed up altezza one....
Hey that is a beginning!
-AcTs