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

Just got a protege es want to ask some ?'s

Old Nov 9, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Just got a protege es want to ask some ?'s

Who makes the best cia looks like the best one would have a filter go into the hole under the over flow bottle. Also i was thinkin of eibach pro-kit do they lower pretty nice ne1 have ne pix? Then if i get them springs im sure ill want different shocks and i heard u need the better shocks neway if u want a bigger rear sway bar. Will the speed sway bars bolt right up or what sways r the best and what strut tower bar. 1 more thing does ne1 make braided brakes hoses?? Ok sorry for all the questions but im new to imports i own a camaro also. Just dont know where to start if i wanna upgrade her.
Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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Form what I know, Injen makes the best cold air intake for the protege and pro5's. It will go into the hole under the coolant bottle. You just have to reposition the bottle next to the radiator.
The mazda speed sway bars will bot into the vehicle with the provided hardwae in the sway bar kit. And ithink that goodridge or earl's makes a braided hose kit.
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 01:58 AM
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Ne1 know ne website for these parts. About the struts i was readin somewhere they said u need reinforced struts for the bigger sway bars. thanx
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 02:50 AM
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also i was look at alot of the cat back n so they say for protege 5 not many for the sedan i guess?
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 07:00 AM
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For the strut tower bar kit get the factory one made for the P5, MP3 and the MSD. It will fit right on the sedan. The kit comes complete with bar and all mounting brackets and nuts. You can get it at: www.mazdastuff.com
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 08:31 AM
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The performance parts on that page r mazda speed parts right. Those blue shocks n red sways 25mm front and 20mm rear.
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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Laser03pro,

If you are referring to the Mazdastuff website (2001-3 Protege Performance parts), the answer is yes. The red springs, blue struts and red stabilizer bars are all standard on the Mazdaspeed and were also used on the MP3 which was only sold in 2001. Those are the parts to use if you want to upgrade your suspension.

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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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what about using pro kit springs instead of those? i always heard good things about eibach but dunno which is better
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Laser03pro where in Cincy are you at?
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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you know where milford is its on eastside
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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Originally posted by Laser03pro
you know where milford is its on eastside
Yep, exactly. Takes maybe 15 minutes from my house to get there, maybe less depending on traffic on 275.
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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so what about the prokit with the mazda speed struts is that a good match??
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 04:47 PM
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eibach group buy here

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