Got 19"s??
February-14th-2002, 01:04 AM
#16
Demands Perfection
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 344
"2.0 Designation"
Awesome setup, dude!
In reply to the "ES 2.0" designation on the side, you're right, all the 2001's are like that. Mazda dropped the "2.0" from the sides starting with the 2002's because all Pro's now come with the 2 litre engine-- They dropped the 1.6, and having them still say 2.0 is kind of pointless since they're all 2L's now anyway...
Speaking of that, I'm not complaining or anything, but seems to me like it's kind of a slap in the face now that they've dropped the 1.6's! A lot of people paid extra to get, say, an LX with a 2 litre engine in 2001, and now that's the standard engine this year, even on the entry level DX!
So there's not much of any major difference between the LX and ES now-- Alloy wheels and rear disc brakes? So what?!! Many go out and get new wheels anyway, and the rear brakes aren't THAT big of a deal-- You might as well just buy an LX with the options you want and use the money you saved on NOT getting an ES to buy your wheels! Stupid marketing move, Mazda! I don't know, I just think the highest trim line should have the most powerful engine and now it doesn't. Oh well, that might change in the new model when it's released...
Later, all!
In reply to the "ES 2.0" designation on the side, you're right, all the 2001's are like that. Mazda dropped the "2.0" from the sides starting with the 2002's because all Pro's now come with the 2 litre engine-- They dropped the 1.6, and having them still say 2.0 is kind of pointless since they're all 2L's now anyway...
Speaking of that, I'm not complaining or anything, but seems to me like it's kind of a slap in the face now that they've dropped the 1.6's! A lot of people paid extra to get, say, an LX with a 2 litre engine in 2001, and now that's the standard engine this year, even on the entry level DX!
So there's not much of any major difference between the LX and ES now-- Alloy wheels and rear disc brakes? So what?!! Many go out and get new wheels anyway, and the rear brakes aren't THAT big of a deal-- You might as well just buy an LX with the options you want and use the money you saved on NOT getting an ES to buy your wheels! Stupid marketing move, Mazda! I don't know, I just think the highest trim line should have the most powerful engine and now it doesn't. Oh well, that might change in the new model when it's released...Later, all!
February-14th-2002, 01:07 AM
#17
Protege Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 116
How much do those MP3 bumper conversions cost? I've seen the side skirts and the rear valence, but not the front. 
It rides nice so far, haven't had any problems yet... just a lot of stares and people pointing.
It rides nice so far, haven't had any problems yet... just a lot of stares and people pointing.
February-14th-2002, 10:44 AM
#18
Likwidated
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Canada (formerly Yugoslavia)
Posts: 2,159
Check the link in '3rd Gen' forum for prices, we just talked about it recently. Most of the prices are in CDN$ though, so make sure that you cut them in half almost when converting hehe
February-15th-2002, 12:42 PM
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Posts: 75
Ok the wheels look good, but the big wheels and the tiny *** brakes look funny, at least paint the caliper or something. There's just something about 19" wheels and stock 11" inc brake rotors that looks kinda funny.
February-15th-2002, 01:24 PM
#22
I Can't Find My Pants
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Newfoundland, Canada
Posts: 1,010
StopTech already makes a big brake upgrade for our Pro's. It's the kit that's on the WW Protege Project.
Here's the link to the page:
http://www.stoptech.com/cgi/Products..._listings_to=0
Just scroll down and you'll find it under "Mazda Protege"
Here's the link to the page:
http://www.stoptech.com/cgi/Products..._listings_to=0
Just scroll down and you'll find it under "Mazda Protege"
OH my
March-1st-2002, 06:44 PM
#24
"Dirty Dee"
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 529
Originally posted by eeterp
Man, when I first saw your ride, I was thinking....photoshop! I was damn impressed with the photoshop job too. Nothing gives it away.
Then, I read IT'S NOT PHOTOSHOPPED! WOW. I guess that's a compliment. The rims really work with the car.
Nice work. I love car pics with plam trees in the background
Man, when I first saw your ride, I was thinking....photoshop! I was damn impressed with the photoshop job too. Nothing gives it away.
Then, I read IT'S NOT PHOTOSHOPPED! WOW. I guess that's a compliment. The rims really work with the car.
Nice work. I love car pics with plam trees in the background
looks good
March-3rd-2002, 09:03 AM
#25
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Re: "2.0 Designation"
but have you noticed mazda always seems to do stupid **** , I mean the smartest thing they did was bring the p5 over here
bruce
bruce
Originally posted by ProtegeMaster
Awesome setup, dude!
In reply to the "ES 2.0" designation on the side, you're right, all the 2001's are like that. Mazda dropped the "2.0" from the sides starting with the 2002's because all Pro's now come with the 2 litre engine-- They dropped the 1.6, and having them still say 2.0 is kind of pointless since they're all 2L's now anyway...
Speaking of that, I'm not complaining or anything, but seems to me like it's kind of a slap in the face now that they've dropped the 1.6's! A lot of people paid extra to get, say, an LX with a 2 litre engine in 2001, and now that's the standard engine this year, even on the entry level DX! So there's not much of any major difference between the LX and ES now-- Alloy wheels and rear disc brakes? So what?!! Many go out and get new wheels anyway, and the rear brakes aren't THAT big of a deal-- You might as well just buy an LX with the options you want and use the money you saved on NOT getting an ES to buy your wheels! Stupid marketing move, Mazda! I don't know, I just think the highest trim line should have the most powerful engine and now it doesn't. Oh well, that might change in the new model when it's released...
Later, all!
Awesome setup, dude!
In reply to the "ES 2.0" designation on the side, you're right, all the 2001's are like that. Mazda dropped the "2.0" from the sides starting with the 2002's because all Pro's now come with the 2 litre engine-- They dropped the 1.6, and having them still say 2.0 is kind of pointless since they're all 2L's now anyway...
Speaking of that, I'm not complaining or anything, but seems to me like it's kind of a slap in the face now that they've dropped the 1.6's! A lot of people paid extra to get, say, an LX with a 2 litre engine in 2001, and now that's the standard engine this year, even on the entry level DX!
So there's not much of any major difference between the LX and ES now-- Alloy wheels and rear disc brakes? So what?!! Many go out and get new wheels anyway, and the rear brakes aren't THAT big of a deal-- You might as well just buy an LX with the options you want and use the money you saved on NOT getting an ES to buy your wheels! Stupid marketing move, Mazda! I don't know, I just think the highest trim line should have the most powerful engine and now it doesn't. Oh well, that might change in the new model when it's released...Later, all!
niiiiiiiiiiiiiice!
March-5th-2002, 10:18 PM
#27
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Richmond, BC, Canada
Posts: 640
Originally posted by Kincaid
StopTech already makes a big brake upgrade for our Pro's. It's the kit that's on the WW Protege Project.
Here's the link to the page:
http://www.stoptech.com/cgi/Products..._listings_to=0
Just scroll down and you'll find it under "Mazda Protege"
StopTech already makes a big brake upgrade for our Pro's. It's the kit that's on the WW Protege Project.
Here's the link to the page:
http://www.stoptech.com/cgi/Products..._listings_to=0
Just scroll down and you'll find it under "Mazda Protege"
Mazda Protégé MP3/MP5 2002 Brake kit front, 2 piece 328 x 28mm floating directional rotors drilled or slotted, 7075 T6 Billet Aluminum hats, 4 piston calipers red or black, AXXIS Ultimate pads, Stainless Steel front brake lines
Cost: $1795.00 !!!!!
March-8th-2002, 06:13 PM
#29
"Dirty Dee"
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 529
Originally posted by gujustud
Big Brake Kit
Mazda Protégé MP3/MP5 2002 Brake kit front, 2 piece 328 x 28mm floating directional rotors drilled or slotted, 7075 T6 Billet Aluminum hats, 4 piston calipers red or black, AXXIS Ultimate pads, Stainless Steel front brake lines
Cost: $1795.00 !!!!!
Big Brake Kit
Mazda Protégé MP3/MP5 2002 Brake kit front, 2 piece 328 x 28mm floating directional rotors drilled or slotted, 7075 T6 Billet Aluminum hats, 4 piston calipers red or black, AXXIS Ultimate pads, Stainless Steel front brake lines
Cost: $1795.00 !!!!!
OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!! thats insane!
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