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Member ID: andy329

Location: Manila, PH

Last updated: Sep 23, 2007

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Andy’s Mazda Protege:
“Mr. Blue”

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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INDEX
Page 1 - My Dream Car
Page 2 - Getting into Trans Sport Show (a dream come true)
Page 3 - The 1st Protege Tech Car Show
Page 4 - Details & Close-up Pics
Page 5 - The Custom Car Show
Page 6 - C! Magazine & The Auto Extreme Calendar
Page 7 - Interior & Night Shots
Page 8 - Mods, Specs & Awards Page
Page 9 - The Mobile Entertainment Page

PAGE EIGHT
2004 shots of Mr. Blue and still evolving (stripped of graphics)...
probably the last of the exterior changes it will ever receive...probably.

The following shots were taken at Westgate, Filinvest, Alabang during the 2nd Protege Tech Car Show. The shot on the right shows Marlon's 323, Ohmme's Mazdaspeed gen 2.5 and Jimbo's '03 RS Lynx. Not in the photo was Timmy's SPL Lynx. (All are PT's show cars) Notice Mr. Blue stripped of graphics in the following shots.
andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 127andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 126

At Macapagal during Autoindustriya.com's Drag Racing & Sound Competition.
andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 124andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 125

Body Graphics were changed with sponsors logos added in the next shots.

The carbon look hood was replaced in favor of the JDM hood with hood scoop from the gen 2 turbo disel variant. The projector housing was color matched and gave the car a fuller look.
andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 119andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 120
andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 122andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 123
Taken at the July '04 Familia Reunion at Speedzone, Fort Bonifacio Global City by Caloyski5

Mr. Blue featured in the August 2004 issue of Manual Magazine.

andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 128

MODS & SPECS:

Body
• PPG aqua blue paint and body customization by A-toy Custom Paint & Body Kits
• JDM Familia hood w/ hood scoop
• Custom Carbon Fiber look hood w/ ram air intake (as shown on other pages)
• Custom trunk lid
• Custom projector lights
• Xenon 6000K HID for foglights and headlights
• Custom fit race style gas filler cap
• Sunroof conversion
• Chrome & powder coated parts
• Airbrushed gas tank by Airart

Bodykit
• Fiberglass works by A-toy Custom Paint & Body Kits (designed by yours truly)
• Mazdaspeed A-spec touring kit (as shown on Page 1)

Interior
• Mazdaspeed steering wheel & carbon look ring
• Mazdaspeed shift knob & ring adaptor
• Mazdaspeed white gauge set w/ brushed aluminum panel
• Custom black/aqua blue upholstery & sidings
• Custom floor mats
• Sparco carbon fiber pedals
• Brushed aluminum meter panel
• JDM Mazda door convenience lights
• JDM Familia stainless steel step panels
• Pacesetter short shifter
• Auto Meter air/fuel, boost, volt gauges
• Custom A-pillar gauge pod
• HKS turbo timer
• PPG aqua blue and titanium silver interior mouldings
• Carbon look door pockets & console cover

Engine
• Mazda B6 Turbo Engine swap
• TODA adjustable cam gears
• Denso Iridium Spark Plugs
• Custom stainless steel piping
• Intercooler
• NX Intercooler chill bar
• NX Nitrous systems
• Walbro fuel pump
• Modified Mazda double diaphragm clutch
• Mazdaspeed oil filler cap
• Mazdaspeed radiator cap
• Mazdaspeed high tension wires
• HKS air filter
• Simota red silicone hoses
• Chrome & powder coated engine parts
• Hyper ground kit (Japan)

Suspension
• Koni shocks
• H&R lowering springs
• Mazdaspeed strut bar
• Mazdaspeed rear trailing arms

Brakes & Wheels
• 4-wheel ABS disc brakes w/ braided steel hoses
• RS Works slotted front rotors
• Project µ (mu) brake pads
• Concept One, 18x8.5" Racing Hart replicas
• Falken Azenis 215/40/18 tires

Exhaust
• Custom stainless piping
• Tanabe Medallion muffler
• Mazdaspeed muffler (alternate)

Mobile Entertainment setup by Mickey's Autosound
• Pioneer DEH-P9450MP Head Unit
• Pioneer AVX-P7300DVD
• Focal Utopia separates on custom tweeter pods (front)
• Focal Utopia separates w/ TC90 tweeters(trunk)
• Digital Designs 3512 Subwoofer
• Butler Tube Driver Blue TDB475 amp
• DLS A6 amp
• Audison & EFX wiring & accesories
• CAE Sound deadening

AWARDS

Trans Sport Show 2003
2nd Place - Japanese Pro-Modified

Custom Car Show 2003
3rd Place Asian Heavy Modified

Car Wars 2003
Best in Slammed w/ Body Kit

Rhythm and Wheels 2003
Overall Champion
Best Engine Setup
Chick Magnet Car
2nd Place Best Japanese

Siena College - CarNival
3rd Place Best Asian Sedan

San Beda - 10th Annual Motor Motion
Best in Detailing
2nd Place Best Body Kit

St. Joseph's College - Car Show 2004
Best in Exhibit
Earlybird Award
Longest Run Award

Bosch-Intelco Kart Star Search - Car Show
Best Mazda
Best Body Kit
Best Team - co-participant

Hot Ryd 2004
Participant's Choice

Auto Shop 2004
Best Interior

Autoindustriya.com - Street Showoff 2001
Best Team - co-participant

andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 129


andy329's 1997 Mazda Protege Manila, PH Customized with a/d/s Speakers, a/d/s Tweeters, Pioneer Video, Pioneer Head Unit, Toda Racing Engine Comps., Tanabe Exhaust, K&N Intake, Project Mu Brakes, MazdaSpeed Springs, Sparco Pedals, Falken Tires, Custom Seats, Auto Meter Gauges, HKS Engine Electronics, Lightning Audio Wiring, Phaze Audio Amplifier, Custom Body Kit, StreetGlow Lighting, Digital Designs Subwoofers, MazdaSpeed Strut Bars, Custom Sub Enclosure, MazdaSpeed Shift Knob, MOMO Steering Wheel, MazdaSpeed Shocks - 130

Future Mods
• T25 or T28 turbo

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Member ID: andy329

Location: Manila, PH