Page 1 : Introduction and the original Build
Page 2 : Performance and Power
Page 3 : Interior, Exterior and Suspension
Page 4 : Magazines, Newspapers and Carshows
Page 5 : Mod List and People Who Have Helped

The Meeting Of Mazda's 2004 :

After the initial build, We were invited to MOM 2004. It was Hosted by The Toronto Protegé Forum, Great time with the crew. Over 150 Mazda's in a Park near Toronto Ontario. How can you go wrong.

Car Domain Showoff Of The Week:

April 18th 2005 during my rebuild of the MP5T, My car was nominated for "Showoff Of The Week" . I didn't even really clue in for the first bit as I thought the Orange Banner on the top of the page was just a link to the Show Off Of The Week, not that I was one. Thanks for the Votes!

MP5t In Newspaper:

I was approached Via Cardomain by Sandra Robinson, A Journalist in Australia. She asked it my car could be posted in her paper. I got this in the mail the other day, what a surprise!

MP5T at SCN Moncton 2005:

A Friend of mine on the Mazda Forums, John, E-Mailed me and asked if I was planning to go to the SCN Show in Moncton. I really didn't know at the time and didn't have a ticket to get in. He called on Friday and said that he had a spot in the Meguiars booth and all was arranged for me to arrive on Saturday (Roll In Was Friday).. Um, I believe I wet myself and said casually "Ok, I'll meet you there". During the show I noticed that my car was rather difficult to show compared to the others. Stereos, Lights, X-Box, Air Ride, Paint. are all things that a person can see. It's difficult to make someone understand what the car is all about without being able to just fire them in the seat and blasting around a parking lot. Having said that, I stood in front of my car and answered questions. I was lucky that the judges came by when I was there. I explained about how it's a daily driver and how it's taken me three years to build it. I think he was tripping a bit on the fact that there is noting really in the car that takes away from making it go fast... No Stereo, A/C was removed, Power Steering was Removed, Most of the noise killer under the carpet. I removed allot that makes the car comfortable but only what could be removed without being seen. As it turned out, both the Tiburon and the other Protegé 5 won their class then took third best of show and best of show. What a killer day for the Gordon Team!

My talk with the judges seems to have impressed them as the car won "Best Performance" , definitely worth my drive. My wife and I had a great time in Moncton!

SCN Quebec City 2006:

The Wife and I had an Awesome Time at this show. Shared a Booth with Kiet Hong from Team Emotion . Met a lot of new people and saw what Quebec has to offer. They love their rides and it shows in the level of the cars. MISA CAMPO on the hood FTW!

Published Magazines:

October 2007 issue of Performance In Motion

February 2008 MAZDASPORT Magazine

Page 1 : Introduction and the original Build
Page 2 : Performance and Power
Page 3 : Interior, Exterior and Suspension
Page 4 : Magazines, Newspapers and Carshows
Page 5 : Mod List and People Who Have Helped