New design on Mazda Speed??????
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Mark the Spark
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New design on Mazda Speed??????
I don't know if this has been posted earlier, but what the hell happened to the mp3/mazdaspeed design with this 2003.5 refresh. I'm not sure if I like it, though. Gotta see some differen angles, ya know?
Here is the page:
http://mazdausa.com/mazdaspeed/mazda..._article26.asp
Here is the page:
http://mazdausa.com/mazdaspeed/mazda..._article26.asp
Last edited by MarkSpark; Nov 6, 2002 at 08:49 AM.
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I am not really sure about that picture, as it looks out of proportion to me. Though I still like the car. It seems that this one gets a new front and rear skirts, along with a new rear wing. Otherwise, it is the same. Not sure though, why the clear corners were not installed on this model 
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Yep, it was posted in the mazda news section earlier today...
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...threadid=15736
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/sho...threadid=15736
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Originally posted by N.E.R.D.
Mazda did not use Clear corners because The US DOT laws requires amber reflectors, i repeat, Reflectors, forward of the front wheel, on the sides of the bumpers. They can be anywhere, but car manufactures typically place them inside headlights or on the outer sides of the bumper. They are Federally required on all cars sold in USA and Canada. Mexico on the other hand does use them on some of their cars, but they are not required because mexico allows ECE (E-Code) vehicles in their country too.
Mazda did not use Clear corners because The US DOT laws requires amber reflectors, i repeat, Reflectors, forward of the front wheel, on the sides of the bumpers. They can be anywhere, but car manufactures typically place them inside headlights or on the outer sides of the bumper. They are Federally required on all cars sold in USA and Canada. Mexico on the other hand does use them on some of their cars, but they are not required because mexico allows ECE (E-Code) vehicles in their country too.
Here is a pic of the 202.5 and 2003 sedan:
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Mark the Spark
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Originally posted by turbonium959
Ok, but what about 2002.5 and 2003 model year Protege Sedan? The reflector that was in the headlight unit was replaced by a clear one
Ok, but what about 2002.5 and 2003 model year Protege Sedan? The reflector that was in the headlight unit was replaced by a clear one
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OMG how long are they going to use to Pro 3rd gen platform for?
Back in the 90's most econocars have a new generation every 3-4 years. Are the 2004 going to be Protege's also or 3's?
And what happened to the fog lights on the new MSP?
Back in the 90's most econocars have a new generation every 3-4 years. Are the 2004 going to be Protege's also or 3's?
And what happened to the fog lights on the new MSP?
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Mark the Spark
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I think the 2004 protege(mazda 3) will take the toyota route(ie: corolla) and implement ground effects. It'll basically look like an mp3/mazdaspeed. That's why they redesigned the mazdaspeed with the refresh. Mazda will make crazy money, and this is another reason why I'm gonna def wait on my mp3 conversion.
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