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

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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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Hey folks, just got my Protege on thursday after my VR6 Jetta got totalled (not my fault).
Im lovin it, it came equipped with the Racing Beat sway bars, Mazda Speed strut bar, Racing Beat Springs and Mazda speed dampers..so far so good, also came with the polished out Mazda Speed muffler..sounds nice but WAY to flashy...
The car needs new tires something fierce, I delt with RE92's on my 2.5 RS and hated them...although they last forever...

Just wanted to say hi and feel relieved that there is an owners forum out there...

What IM looking for.

P5 front bumper...
ES rear brake assemblies..
30 more HP....


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Old Nov 22, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Alright welcome!
Old Nov 23, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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Hey what made you decide to get a Protege when you have a VR6 Jetta? I'm thinking about doing the same thing. The VW has to many little problems to deal with.
Old Nov 24, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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I've got a brand new P5 front bumper. I'm looking for an o3.5 MSP bumper. What color is your car? mine is laser blue. PM if interested.
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 01:14 PM
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Thanks guys..

The VR got totalled by a hoosier in a Chevy 1 ton.....I've wanted that car since I was 16....oh well..

The Pro' is a lot of fun, very tossable and will be a great autocross car come spring time...

Im lookin for either a P5 or a MSP front bumper....my car is black mica.
Old Nov 27, 2003 | 03:23 PM
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Why don't you just get a body kit. It would probably be easier to get, and you get 4 pieces. A P5 front wouldn't look right without its sideskirts.

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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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not fond of the rest of the 'kit, just the bumpercover...I'd prefer the MSP bumper, but Im sure its more $$$$....
Old Dec 5, 2003 | 05:29 PM
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Do you mean the bumper its self
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 08:12 AM
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well good luck on your purchase cause they are fun as hell to drive
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 09:32 AM
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Shawn, welcome. Congratulations on the purchase, bummer on the reason why though. Anyways, enjoy the club!
Old Dec 7, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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thanks gang, I do miss 200 wheel hp and tq, but the "pro is SO tossable in the corners. I cant wait to get it out on the auto-x cicuit and road course!

I will probably leave the body work stock, I have found the right "look" im after regarding the front end...

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