The KYB GR2 will work fine but are definitely a slight downgrade compared to the Tokicos.Īnother thing to note is that of all proteges, only the MSP had a different rear strut and spring design. Sadly, the only options out there are KYB GR2 struts or coil-overs. Tokico no longer produces the Blue HP or Illumina strut anymore. Sway bar end links, Moog brand will do you just fine. Front sway bar bushings, I've stuck with OEM bushings from Mazda and I told my mechanic friend to replace those while the engine was out since they're hard to get to. PAINT CORRECTION (A kid at my dealer brought her back to life) Pics of when I bought it and after he cut and polished it. This is my commuter car but I am a Dealer Service tech at a Porsche store in Southern California so pretty much can do about anything □įuture goals for the car is to make a streetable warrior that handles sub par while also retaining a turn key motive. If anyone knows a website to find parts for these please recommend. It has Tokico Blue Struts with red lowering springs ( I think stock racing beat) I would like to upgrade the struts to Tokico Illumina or Koni yellow. I’ve also read something about updated mounting tabs? If anyone knows a nice brand please recommend. Knocking from front end while driving leads me to suspect worn sway bar bushings and links. Suspect cracked manifold (have been reading this is a common issue) Been looking at POPE mani to remedy this. Ended up grabbing her for $2300.įirst thing I noticed it has a small exhaust leak that goes away when the engine warms up. Paint was oxidized and couple dings here and there. Under the seat covers were the original seats. The seller was a 20 year old college kid who didn’t know much about the car but only that it required 91 because it had “turbo”. As soon as I saw the rims, spoiler and accents I knew it was game on □ Always wanted one, never thought I’d own one UNTIL my recent search for a commuter car led to me finding this MSP titled 2003 Mazda protege $3000 OBO. I worked at a Mazda dealer back in 2009 and would remember seeing these little cars come in for service. My name is Kevin and I recently acquired a 2003 Black Mica Mazdaspeed Protege.
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