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Mazda Protege Accessories and Modifications

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#1 of 1221 by KarenS HOST

Feb 20, 2001 (10:18 am)

What have you done, or wish to do, in the way of accessories and/or modifications on your Protege?
 
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#2 of 1221 mod for performance by gamejunki

Feb 21, 2001 (7:06 am)

I haven't received my Protege yet, but its coming! I was just curious what kind of modifications others out there have done to get more performance from the engine. Headers, exhaust, etc. What about modifications to the exterior? Anyone add side skirts, better headlights?

#3 of 1221 re:mod for performance by nikecar

Feb 21, 2001 (8:15 am)

well for lights, get some PIAA lights. there are Superplasmas and superwhites that simulate HID lights.

there is a site http://www.spoilers.com/ge/mazprot99.htm that has a body kit for us.

#4 of 1221 Protege Mods on my 2000 ES Protege (so far...) by speedypt

Feb 21, 2001 (9:30 am)

I'm not your normal teenager modification freak, but I do like to modify things a bit. Here's what I've done so far:
- PIAA Platinum white H4 bulbs 80w/80w actual (equivalent to 100w/130w halogen)
- J-Spec Clear corner lamps
- K&N Replacement air filter
- Bosch Platinum +4 plugs (isn't it funny how the "Platinum" theme has become so common for cars?)
- Factory mudguards, all four wheels
- Factory nosemask
- Factory cargo net
- Factory foglights
- J-Spec Sport20 Strut tie bar
- Tinted windows 35% in front/18% rears
- Dashmat (a necessity in Arizona)
- Additional carpeting to cover the EXPENSIVE factory floormats and in the trunk. I used rubber-backed all-weather carpeting in a dark gray color. It looks great!
 
Future mods:
- 17" rims and tires
- Thicker sway bars
- Upgrade the factory speakers/add subwoofer
 
Or I may just trade in my 2000 ES for a 2001 MP3 when it comes out. It depends on how well my new job pans out.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions about the mods, I posted some about the strut bar in the Mazda Protege topic. It's not a mod for the "faint of heart".
 
Regards,
 
Pete

#5 of 1221 pete by nikecar

Feb 21, 2001 (11:04 am)

awww right... 17"ers.... cool.
 
Was the jspec strut bar one you didn't need to modify to fit around the Cruise control or something? I am starting to get confused with the Alty board. someone needed some mod'ing.

#6 of 1221 speedypt by conheady

Feb 21, 2001 (11:18 am)

All I have...
 
Clear corners
Plasma Blue lights- looking to get the green.
LeBra
Viper 550 alarm system with encrypted remote start/lights/doors
Custom brushed alluminum pedals
FuelMax (haven't put it on yet, we'll see if it works)
 
I want to get and am searching for advice/information on...
 
Those European Tail light sets
Performance Ignition Wires
Performance Spark Plugs
Strut bar
Performance exhaust
moonroof
Fog lamps
 
I was looking for factory fog lamps. Any idea where to get them, how much and how difficult/Easy to install?
 
The Platinum plugs... I've heard good and bad things about replacing your factory plugs with afetr market ones. What are your thoughts on that? Also what about ignition wires. I was thinking that would be my next upgrade.
 
Anyone have tips on tinting?

#7 of 1221 clear corner lamps by the_big_h

Feb 21, 2001 (11:21 am)

those jspec clear corner lamps speedypt mentioned, is there anywhere else on the web i can get them beside www.procarparts.com or ebay? I keep getting outbidded by people willing to pay more than what procarparts sell them for. Also, are those lamps the exact same ones as they use in japanese version of the protege(aka Familia), meaning they're OEM parts directly from Mazda, or are they aftermarket parts from a 3rd party manufacturer.
 
just curious
 
H

#8 of 1221 Clear corners by conheady

Feb 21, 2001 (11:23 am)

They are not OEM and they are not DOT approved. I haven't seen them elsewhere than Procarparts.com

#9 of 1221 not DOT approved by the_big_h

Feb 21, 2001 (11:30 am)

I guess what I'm trying to ask is, if I get stopped by police, in theory, will they be able to fine me for having non-DOT approved signal lights on my car?
 
and also, how are the qualities of these clear lamps, same as the original yellow lamps or a little more flimsy?
 
thanks
 
H

#10 of 1221 Front bumper - Metal Grating by conheady

Feb 21, 2001 (11:31 am)

Heres just a little mod I did to my car and although it's simple, it does look a little cool.
 
Unscrew the two plastic covers that are in the front of the vehicle where the fog lamps should go.
Wash them so they are really clean.
Lay out a few newspapers on the ground in a well-ventilated area
Use Chrome Enamel or Acrylic car spray paint (for bumpers & trim) and spray into a newspaper until you have a small amount of liquid paint coating a large enough amount of the newspaper. (not too much- you don’t want dripping).
Lay the face of the plastic covering that has the XX fence pattern down in the paint for a few seconds. Then lift. Too much paint will make the paint drip when you turn it over, so use small amounts of paint and go for a second coat when the first one dries.
The effect you are going for hear is that the XX pattern on your plastic cover will be silver or chrome on the very edged, and will look like metal grating. It’s a cool effect if you don’t have fog lights.

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