Project: Protege5

MSP SuperStreet · Postby **MSP SuperStreet** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:14

Great News!!
Looking forward to checking it out Birthday Bash.

bmwzoom · Postby **bmwzoom** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:14

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:14

Bad News... I won't be able to get the car ready in time for the birthday bash. :16603534:

Had a question, does anyone have a spare shift knob for a Mazda sitting around with no car for a home????? I need one and don't want to spend a lot of cash. Tried the cheap way out (ebay) but that was a stupid idea (working on a refund). PM if you can help me out.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:14

What about getting one at one of the auto parts stores?

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:14

I will check into that this weekend. Good idea thanks.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:14

That is where I got mine. I think I payed about $15 or $20. Not the best quality but I've had mine for about 4 years and it has not broken. I plan on getting a nice leather one soon but I have a lot of things on my list that are more important to spend $50+ on.

TheNewBlack · Postby **TheNewBlack** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:14

Angelo....I know Racing Trenz on Evans has some shift knobs in stock for mazdas....i didnt come across the stock knob for the p5.

doggk1 · Postby **doggk1** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:14

you know g? i'm guessing your going to be taking some pictures this next weekend when we start doing some work on your wagon. (don't forget to show the pics of the manifold that someone ported) but i think i'm going to be sure to wear my honda hat so people can tell the differnce between us sice we look so much alike. you know how were always getting mistaken for brothers and all.

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:14

^^We do look alike...

I was thinking of getting some springs (thanks Tbot...ass) for the protege to fix the wheel gap. My plan for the car is a good daily driver, not a race or track car so emphasis on ride comfort is top of the list. Below is a list of the companies that offer springs for my car.

Question: Has anyone used springs from any of these companies?
1. B+G Lowering springs $199.00
2. Eibach Pro Kit $209
3. Espelir $260
4. H&R $289.95
5. Megan Racing $119.95
6. Progress Sport Springs $179.95
7. Racing Beat $195.00

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:14

I would go with the racing beat.

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:14

I have a set of Tein S-Techs springs that I might be willing to part with. I haven't decided yet.

I've heard H&R springs with the Illumina struts is the best handling combo (for the sedans at least). I might be going that route.

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:14

Let me know if you want to get rid of them. I would rather spend less money than more and a set of used would be fine with me.

pst4life · Postby **pst4life** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:14

i have a P5 all whit that i am pulling the motor out of it need a new bottom end from buring up the bearing in it

Buffalo wrote:I would like for you all the meet Project:Protege5

Before we start to add all the performance parts we need to make sure the basics are taken care of. So this is where we currently are:

The reason we are missing an improtant part of this car will be found after we take a close look at the engine block:

And we found the reason for the holes in the block:

So after i payoff a couple of things i am going to get started.

pst4life · Postby **pst4life** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:14

I have a p5 all white that i am replacing the motor in cause i burnt the crank bearing so how easy is it to pull the motor

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:14

It took a day for me, but i was new at it and i made a label for everything so that it would be easy to put it all back together.

If you need any help, let me know. I am more than willing to help you out.

Where are you getting your engine from?

Project: Protege5

dang that looks bad

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