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

What have you done to your 3rd Gen today?

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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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i decided to black out my ES shifter lights (aka, the bulb blew)
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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take the bulb out for weight savings
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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today I figured out the glowing led beside the dimmer switch is from an aftermarket remote starter/security system. maybe that's what's behind the clutch switch circuit fault? I'd rip it out but there's about 20 wires going to it...
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by downtube
Specialized hardrock mountain converted to a year-round commuter: road slicks, fenders, powergrips, lights. Thinking about studded tires.
Rans v-rex recumbent
Santana arriva tandem
1962? schwinn typhoon 2-speed kickback (too small for me but I like it)
197? schwinn racer 3-speed
Trek 560 road bike with over 30k, needs a rebuild
A couple ridable contraptions inspried by these guys: http://dclxvi.org/chunk/

In other words, road
That's quite a collection there!

The roof rack totally says the car is more than just a good looker. I dig that utilitarian look.
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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...today I bought a squeege haha
having early morning classes and living by the beach all my windows are covered in condensation in the mornings. and Im tired of taking napkins to it. I dont know if its something I should be worried about, but when I roll the windows down the weather stripping doesnt get rid of it so its not making contact when I roll the windows down. does anyone else notice this? It appears to make have contact when its rolled up.

Found out I may get to put in a remote starter my mom had it taken out of her car because she kept getting locked out to the point of having it towed to bestbuy to take it out, the tech was actually the one that installed it a year ago and he said the system itself is fine, I think the remote just needs replaced so hopefully over break I can just put down the money for a new remote $150.00 but cheaper then buying the whole system.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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$150 remote?! What starter do you have? I have a 2-way with LCD display and mine's only $70 or so.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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I couldnt tell you, i believe its a viper 2way remote start w/alarm. but its a few years old been in 2 cars my brothers and then mothers. I just called bestbuy and they said 159 for it.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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BBY is a ripoff, trust me .. I used to work there so I'm quite familiar with their mark-up. Search for it online, guaranteed to find it for half the price.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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ya, my brother worked there when he bought it lol. I just worry if it breaks easily and I cant return it somewhere then Im locked out of my car and out of cash.
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Swapped out my AEM mtx SRI for an AEM atx SRI, relocated the coolant resorvoir and swapped out the DS stock bulb for the Osram Silverstar (now I have a set installed). lol
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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installed springs...go ahead and flame b/c i installed msp springs w/ stock struts and have a saggy butt. but i'm a poor college kid and it only cost me 50 bux. o yea and ignore the dirt on the side, it rained the other day and haven't had a chance to wash it

on the upside, i took it for a spin down a winding road and i notice a difference, so i'll deal w/ the .5 in lower in the back

Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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^ That looks really great,nice car. Where did you get that Wagon decal?

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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Shasta
^ That looks really great,nice car. Where did you get that Wagon decal?
it says wagon mafia





i'll see if i can find the site for ya

EDIT: Here they are
Wagon Mafia

You just got passed by a wagon

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Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Awesome.......
Old Dec 7, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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haha awesome decals, even better in yellow on your car.



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