2000 Mazda Protege
105,000+ miles
Third Transmission, Second Motor
Performance/Suspension
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Injen 2.5" Cold Air Intake
2000 Toyota Celica GT-S MAF
AEM DryFlow Air Filter
Mazdaspeed/Racing Beat Oval-Tip Axle-Back exhaust
Front Strut Tower Bar
Eibach ProKit Progressive Rate Springs 1.8" Drop
Audiobahn 4-Gauge Wire Grounding the Motor
Exide Orbital Dry Cell Battery
KYB GR2 Struts
Katana ZR-5 Hyper-Black 18"x7.5" Wheels
215/35/R18 Yokohama Parada Spec-2 Tire
Racing Beat 20mm Rear Swaybar
AWR Urethane Rear Swaybar Bushings
AWR Rear Adjustable Endlinks
AWR Front Motor Mount 95 Durometer
AWR Rear Motor Mount 95 Durometer
AWR Transmission Mount Inserts
Corksport Urethane Exhaust Hangers
Kartboy Shifter Bushings
Techone 7000k BiXenon HIDs
1.8L 99-00 ES Front Brake Swap w/ Hawk HPS Pads
Audio
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JVC KD-G420 200watt CD/MP3/WMA Player
2 - 6"x9" Alpine Type R Speakers
Alpine Type X Components
Alpine Tweeters in Front Doors
1 - PowerBase 12" Sub-Woofer
1 - 375watt Alpine V12 Amplifier
1 - Alpine MRV-450 Mono Amp
Stinger SPDH5 5 Farad Capacitor
Stinger Wiring
Memphis Audio Fuse Holder
Stinger 100Amp Fuse
Stinger Battery Terminals
Ported Single Sub Box
Complete Car Sound Dampening with Dynamat
Appearance/Interior
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NRG 4-Point Harnesses - Red
Mazda OEM 01+ Protege Front Lip Modded to fit 99-00 Bumper
Tinted License Plate Covers
Mazda OEM Protege5 Side Skirts
Mazda Genuine Accessories Fog Lights for 99-00 Protege
MazdaSpeed Floormats
MazdaSpeed Shoulder Pads
MazdaSpeed Emblem Oil Filler Cap
MazdaSpeed Metal Emblem on Grille
Painted Valve Cover
Greddy Counter Weight Shift Knob
Redline Goods Leather Shift Boot
Sparco Red Pedals
Rocky Mountain Radar Laser/Radar Detector
B&M Short Shifter
Brushed Aluminum Gauge Bezel
Wish List
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GT Spec Lower Tie Bar
CorkSport 'Power Series' Intake Duct
Update 12-03-2008:
Over the last couple years I have been basically redoing what the previous owner had done for modifications. This experince has allowed me to learn much more then I had ever expected to about this car and cars in general. I am still working on the car and plan to have MSP rear lip and spoiler on by next summer. Also plans of a KL-ZE or Turbo setup are in the makings. 03 ES Seat skins will be going on in the spring and current waiting for the arrival of my DG Motorsports C/F Interior Pieces.
DG Motorsports C/F Glove Box Trim and C/F Arm Rest Cover:
Techone H4 BiXenon 7000K HIDs and Mazda OEM 99/00 Fog Lights:
Here are some more Recent pictures:
Random Shot from the last year:
2003.5 MSP Mazdaspeed/Racing Beat Oval Tip Axle-Back Exhaust:
1.8L 99-00 ES Front Brake Swap with Hawk HPS Pads:
Meet Pics from 2008:
Update 7-13-2006:
Last week I Painted my Calipers with the DupliColor Caliper Paint Kit. Very easy and great outcome, took three layers for me to get the look i wanted, and dried with a glossy shine. Took about 1 1/2 Hours per caliper but it was worth it. The next day I repainted my Drums in the back with some Black enamel Spray Paint. I preped them the same way i prepped the calipers by using the cleaner and then sanding them after taking a wire brush to them. Result was great also!!
Last week I also replaced my Odyssey battery, sadly it was dieing, only pushing 7volts :(.. Replaced it with the Exide Orbital Dry Cell Battery. Pushes 14volts, great battery glad I chose it, was only $140 at Consumer Auto Parts, beats Optima and Odyssey for price.
The Battery
Exide Select Orbital Dry Cell Battery
The Calipers
Cleaned and Sanded
Coat #1
Coat #2
Coat #3
Finished with the Wheel Back on.
The Drums
What I had to start with.
All Prepped and Ready for paint.
Coat #1
Coat #2
All Finished with the Wheel back on. I'm glad i chose black and not red, would have been too much red.
Update 6-20-2006:
My New Katana ZR-5 Rim just came in yesterday and it is now on my car. Looking at the old rim its amazing what a pothole can do. Now just need to replace the back passenger one, next paycheck. That one isnt nearly as bad which is weird seeing how it went through the same hole.
The new wheel:
The old wheel Carnage:
Update 6-19-2006:
Replaced my K&N Filter for a cheaper one, only thing I could find around without ordering. The new one is made by Spectre called PowerAdder. Its pretty much the same thing, but it helped cure some of the bogginess I am still experiencing. The MAF, Filter, and Throtle Body has all improved the problem, but has not cured it completely. Next is spark plugs.
Update 6-14-2006:
Cleaned out grime and dirt from my throttle body. Washed out my K&N Filter. Actually made some noticable difference. I also started running 91 Octane Fuel I don't know if it will do anything. Just figured I would try. I'm just looking for little tweaks that make a bit of difference. Also, Yesterday they shipped my new rim out for the front passenger side. The back passenger side will be replaced soon too. Here is why I replaced it though. A pot hole at 30mph did this.
Heres the Pot Hole:
Update 6-12-2006:
After dealing with some hesitation when in lower RPMs since I got the car. I figured it was the CAI was causing it. Last night I ran into some kids in a town near me. One said he used brake fluid on the MAF sensor wires on his Celica. I did some research saw that others suggested it. Tried it and lets just say I'm not dreding hills any longer. Hesitation and jerking in low RPMs is completely gone. Also, cleaned out some carbon and dirt build up right uder the MAF in the Intake tube. I suggest this to anyone experiencing this problem before looking for another fix that will cost you more money.
New Photos Shot 6-11-2006:
Harnesses & Pads:
NRG 4-Point Harnesses - Red
Best Harnesses I have ever rode with.
Weren't too hard to install either.
MazdaSpeed Shoulder Pads
New Emblem:
New Emblem...Metal 6" MazdaSpeed
The new emblem on the car finally.
Show Off:
Under the Hood:
Look How Clean That Is ^^.
The Trunk:
Interior:
Other Shots:
