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Can anyone point me toward this accessory?
Thanks!
http://www.fmprotege.com
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/ext34.shtml
However, I gotta get a space heater powerful enough to get the garage temperature above 60F first.
I'll let you know how it goes. That big front bumper piece really intimidates me. I think I'll start with the fog lamp covers (round, almost flat...and near the ground so mistakes will be less noticeable).
Then it's all about a boost controller, I've heard of people running up to 15-16 psi on the garret T25 with the mitsu eclipse/eagle talon. Does anyone know if that is feasible in this config (of course only after intercooler and exhaust upgrades)?
I also purchased a HKS type 1 turbo timer and i woulld realy love not have to cut into the system, is there a harness that will work?
Thanx
www.protegeclub.com
www.msprotege.com
there are several people on both sites that have added boost to their Proteges/MP3s, they can probably give you much more insight into your question.
I'm wondering the same thing, how long it would take before someone will make a front-mount intercooler for the MSP.
I've heard rumors that Mazdaspeed will come out with additional performance parts (with warranty!) for the MSP, which may include a boost controller.
go check out those 2 sites and good luck.
And I have to say, it was pretty darn hard to get some parts on, especially the side mirrors and door handle cups. Good thing we saved the front bumper piece for last, as we got fairly decent at it by then (we also only worked on one half at a time, which made it much easier).
Anyhow, there are still some bubbles of fluid (25% rubbing alcohol, to give us some "work time" before the adhesive set) and some air bubbles too, but these are already working their way out through the film. Not bad. Now my wife doesn't have to worry about her car's front end getting all chipped and stuff.
If you try to tackle it, try to get some help. The big pieces are much easier with two people handling them.
I'm looking for minimal modifications (i.e. no cutting of rear support brackets, no wire splicing, soldering etc.) when replacing my non-CD-playing CD-player.
Thanks.
Seriously, I do think the stock head units are decent. It's the speakers that are weak.
I'm just bummed my stock one and the refurbished one I got to replace it won't play my factory CDs or my CD-R mixes (yes, they're all single-session and closed-out etc....no problems with any of them playing in any of my portable players except my '89 Panasonic, which has a really weak laser).
So....I've got a JVC SX-980 on order. Rotary control, CD/CD-R/MP3 compatible, front AUX input jack (for my MP3 jukebox) and more power to boot. Too bad I gotta take out my cassette player, but I've been using it to pipe in my MP3 player instead of playing tapes anyway. I figure I'll get more storage space once I find a stock storage bin in a junkyard somewhere (I'm kinda mad at my dealer for not giving it to me when I ordered the cassette player...I should have asked for it...20/20 hindsight).
I will miss the larger controls on the stock unit (especially nice on the 01-03s). What I don't like about most aftermarket head units (including this one) are the puny controls they have because they have to cram in some fancy video light show on the face. Sheesh. Drivers should be paying attention to driving, not watching the stereo. At least this one's not too psychedelic.
Since I've been using my MP3 jukebox, I can't go back. Mazda'd better put a front AUX input jack into their stereo offerings in the future, or make it easy for me to move my aftermarket unit into it, or I ain't buying. This goes for everybody else too. Oh, I guess I'd better let Mazda NA know that, huh.
Did you replace the speakers or just the headunit?
If you did, what did you replace them with?
Thanks.
Pioneer TS-A6999 6x9 in the rear shelf.
Much bigger magnets. Very efficient. Net, I don't have to turn the stereo volume up past 3 bars when I play CDs, past 4-5 when I play tapes. I used to play CDs at 5 bars with the stock speakers, for comparison.
Much clearer highs, thumpier bass. Mid-range was good before, probably better now, but I can't tell.
I'll report on the head unit swap when I get done with it. Shouldn't be too hard, judging from what's said on the Protegetech forums. I was looking at the JVC S707 (not MP3-compatible) unit too, but I prefer a manual flip-down face to a motorized face. Head unit isn't as deep, costly or more complex. I did prefer its (S707) control layout though. It looks cleaner (more straightforward) too.
Besides, my iPod provides the endless hours of audio entertainment on those long drives. I definitely want an AUX IN jack on my next car's audio system as well. The squeaks from the cassette player do get annoying at times.
FWIW - you can have the best of both (all?) worlds. Pioneer makes a lot of head units that are XM, CD-changer ready and ALSO have AUX inputs. Mine has a permanent cable attached to it (rear AUX inputs) hanging out in the passenger foot-area(I always get "Your car is falling apart" comments!). So I have the following choices - tape (in head unit), CD changer (trunk mounted), XM, FM, AM, MP3 CD discman and anything else with a line-level 1/8"output (the headphone level output from an older Sony "Walkman" cassette player don't do too well)
I never got around to replacing the head unit in my Protege ES before I sold it, but I was considering the Kenwood DPX-MP4030 double DIN unit. I was pretty sure I could make it fit, but alas, I never got around to it.
All the more reason for me to use Macs at home. It really has been much less headache, especially when I hear my friends and co-workers gripe about how some their computer won't recognize a new peripheral. Not to say my Macs haven't had some troubles over the years (usually some poorly-ported piece of software, or AOL...oh, wait, that's like saying the same thing), but they've been less trouble than the Windows machines I have to deal with every day.
I do keep AOL just for the e-mail address, but only on the $5 plan.
http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1- 8335&perpage=15&pagenumber=1
apparently a 99+ MPV wiper stalk will be a direct replacement for Protege5's, and a Euro-spec 626 stalk will replace the 3rd gen sedans.
cool huh? ;-)
I want to replace my factory front & rear speakers with more powerful ones. I looking to buy from Crutchfield but I want to be sure of my sizes.
According to Crutchfield, my Fronts are 6 1/2" and my Rears are 6x8's. Is this accurate?? Has anyone replaced their factory's in an 02/03 yet??
Thanks!!
I am looking for the cheapest upgrade possible right now with my PR5 audio. Want to keep the head unit and just replace the spkrs with quality. Currently looking at the Infinity Kappa 62.5i 6.5"'s for rear and the Kappa 572.5 5x7's for front.
Has anyone tried these speakers with the factory head unit yet??
Unfortunately, both bulbs have already burnt out (and no I didn't handle the glass with my bare hands). The first filament went after about 5 weeks, and the second went one week later.
Has anyone purchased Xenon filled bulbs that have lasted longer than 6 weeks????
PIAA Corporation, USA ("PIAA") warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for as long as the original purchaser owns them.
I find that a strongly worded letter to the manufacturer and carbon copies to my State Attorney General and a local consumer rights attorney usually clear up any warranty disputes. I couldn't find any mention of a warranty on Sylvania's website, so they may not offer any such coverage.
I discovered there are two parts under this number: before and after July-ish 1999.
What's the difference? Is the early design cheaper (the later one looks like it has connector blocks on its rear end), and can I still get it?
I guess I got quoted on the older style. $130! Yikes! I shoulda asked to keep that pocket when I got the optional cassette player. The things you learn the hard way....
I'll explore the salvage route first. I'm sure someone has totaled their Pro while zooming a little carelessly.
Now to fill in the hole where my cassette player used to be....
Hmm. Might be the "extra" ground wire I found and the hot wire to the light switch. I'll have to put my multimeter to measure the resistance in the line while I twiddle the dimmer dial.
Good thing I haven't filled the extra hole in my dash yet. Makes it easier to get to the wiring.
http://www.knfilters.com/vehicles/needuus.htm
Hopefully we will see this in production soon.
I think I can find a Protege too, but I'll have to check with a few people.
My wife is thinking the stock speakers are wimpy, so I may get the chance to disassemble the doors in her P5. I love taking things apart.
Learning from my own experience, I got extra plastic fasteners for the door panels (especially the top one at the free end of the door...that one breaks easily). Don't want to upset her too much.
Mazda makes some nice almost-reusable plastic fasteners (they break kind of easily when it's cold). You can pop out the center pin and remove the outer part relatively easily, unlike those one-piece jobbies that most auto mfrs use.