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MODIFICATIONS
LAST UPDATED: 7.16.2006

If you're expecting my Protege to be a stoplight dragster and running 13's in the quarter mile, you'll surely be dissappointed. My Protege is not fast by any means, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy modding it. It's a very fun to drive car in the twisties stock, and in modified form even better.

The mods I've concentrated on are: a very subtle JDM OEM conversion that's still in the works as well as my suspension. Why? CLICK and CLICK. This car's been made to handle!

Performance:

  • 2002 FS-DE 130hp/135lb-ft 2.0L 5-speed manual engine/transmission swap (from 1999 ZM-DE 105hp/107lb-ft 1.6L 4-speed automatic)
  • HKS Super Mega Flow Intake
  • OBX 4-1 Header
  • Racing Beat cat-back Exhaust (60mm/2.375-inch)
  • Unorthodox Racing Underdrive Pulley
  • NGK "Extended Reach" ZFR5F-11 Spark Plugs
  • AWR Side Mount Inserts
  • Optima Red Top Battery
  • Mazdaspeed Protegé #3 Engine Mount
  • Mazdaspeed Protegé Shifter and Linkage
  • Mazdaspeed Protegé Silver Front Strut Tower Brace
  • JDM Mazdaspeed Familia B-Spec 5 way adjustable dampeners
  • JDM Mazda Familia A-Spec linear rate springs (Front:247lb/in, Rear:213lb/in)
  • TEIN Coil Silencer Rubber
  • Mazdaspeed Protégé Racing Beat Front and Rear swaybars (Front:27mm / Rear:20mm)
  • OEM Mazda E-level rear swaybar bushings
  • GT SPEC Lower Front Tie Bar
  • GT SPEC Lightweight Rear Trailing Links
  • GT SPEC Trunk Reinforcement Brace
  • GT SPEC Rear 4 Points Cross Linkage Brace
  • GT SPEC Aluminum Rear Tower Strut Brace
  • GT SPEC Rear Lateral Link Brace
  • GT SPEC Rear V-Brace
  • 99/00 Protegé ES-trim larger 10.3” Brake Rotors/Calipers/Pads
  • Corksport Power Series Stainless Steel-braided brake lines
  • BBS CV 17x7.5 wheels +38 offset, 4x100 (Street)
  • Kumho Ecsta 711 205/40/17 Tires (Street)

    Exterior:

  • JDM Sport20 Front Bumper
  • JDM Sport20 Grille
  • JDM Familia Badge
  • USDM MP3 Side Skirts
  • USDM MP3 Rear Skirt
  • UDSM MP3/Protege5/MSP Fog Lights
  • CDM Chrome License Plate Top Garnish
  • Llumar Metallic Window Tint (Sides/Rear/Windshield Strip) - 5%; Llumar Metallic Window Tint (Windshield) - 35%
  • Clear Corner Lenses

    Interior:

  • 2002 ES 3-Spoke Steering Wheel and Airbag
  • 2002 ES Black Door Panels / Panel Trim
  • 2002 ES Black Carpet
  • 2002 ES Black Center Console
  • 2002 ES Black Dashboard and Passenger Airbag
  • 2002 ES White Faced Gauge Cluster w/ Red Backlit Illumination
  • 2002 ES Silver Power Window Switch Surrounds w/ Red Illuminated Switch
  • 2002 ES Black Seatbelt Assemblies (with Pre-tensioners; 99-00 models did not have these)
  • 2001 Mazda MP3 Pedal Kit
  • 2001 Keyless Entry Module and Remotes
  • 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protegé Shift Knob
  • Dynamat + Synthetic Carpet Padding Sound Deadening
  • DaveB Polished Gauge Rings
  • Alpine CDA-9855 CD/MP3/WMA Head Unit
  • Alpine Type S 6x8 Speakers
  • Bazooka 600W Amp (Powering Sub)
  • MTX Thunder 6000 12" Subwoofer

    Soon to Be Installed/Planned:

  • 2001-2003 Front Lower Crossmember
  • GT Spec Front 4 Point Ladder Brace
  • AutoExe Member Braces
  • AutoExe Sport20 front lip
  • JDM Sport20 dual beam headlights/corners/fenders/side marker lights
  • MentalAddictionMotorsports.com Built FS-DE bottom end
  • MentalAddictionMotorsports.com Thumper Kit
  • Mazdaspeed Protegé Limited Slip Differential
  • Body work: remove various dings and repaint factory Sand Mica color
  • EDM Mazda 323 Sport/MSF/MSP 5x114.3 Hubs/Larger Calipers/Rotors/Master Cylinder/Booster