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CD changer: The CD changer goes in place of the single CD player SFRat. The cassette player goes in the bottom where it normally comes. It's a 6-disc unit like the 626, Millenia, and other Mazda products have. It's more convenient than having to reload CDs in the trunk or under one of the seats. I would like the convenience of putting in 6 discs instead of just one, but I only listen to an average of 3 or so songs on each disc, so it wouldn't make sense for me to install the changer.
Tinted windows: My next project for my 2001 ES 2.0 will be to have the windows tinted. I am going to check out the various levels, and see which one I am comfortable with before I do it.
I just turned the magic 1000-mile mark today, so it's off for an oil change this weekend to remove all those particles from the engine when it was new.
The question is: How difficult is it to install? Does installing strut bars need the removal of wheels or anything?
Steve
Pioneer, hmmmm... You wouldn't think they would be compatible then. It sure would be nice though!
Borg
The adapter makes complete sense. BTW, what's FMS? Never heard of them.
Steve
FMS = Ford Mazda Sanyo. Surprisingly, these radios are not too bad.
Not trying to pick a fight, but I would take a Matsushita(Panasonic & Technics) over Pioneer any day of the week.
Regards,
Pete
Instead of installing a brand new set of sockets just for the bulbs, I went to Pep Boys and got a set of replacement amber bulbs. Here's a number to remember: 1157. That's the part number for the signal lights, so get 1157A as the amber equivalent.
I'll take some pics later today and do a "before-after" pic post.
Totally worth it.
H
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I vote for B.
Regards,
Pete
Regards,
Pete
When did they stiffen the chassis? I didn't know that was one of the changes for the 2001 model. Well then, I won't bother with the strut bar. Thanks, Pete. Good luck in your new city BTW.
I'm probably not going to go for the strut bar if it means having to mess with my cruise control. I wonder if a different bar would be shaped differently enough to not be obstructed by the cruise box.
1) sound system : would a set of good speakers/tweeters/sub-woofer help. (i would think so). but, i don't think i can afford all that at once. so would you gimme advice on the priorities and names.
2) is there anything else i can do reduce the excessive road noise. right now, 40mph is the crossover point for me to feel it.
thanks for the info.
-hari
Sound system: Your best bet would be to change out the speakers first. Get a nice set of speakers, then work your way up from there.
You can buy dyno mat and put in the doors and trunk, and if you want, under the carpet (strip it out 1st) but that is too much hassle.
I'm very satisfied with my 99's sound system. Wouldn't upgrade that to anything. It's got great bass and wonderful highs. Wonder if they used different system after 99.
-Larry
"Drive me Pete, buy me and drive me!!!!"
Maybe I'll trade in my 2000 for that MP3 when it comes out.
Pete
I'll really have to check it out.
Thanks for the reminder though Paul!
Regards,
Pete
Dave
Part numbers:
B25F-V3-450F (front)
B25F-V3-460F (rear)
I mean, are there any holes to drill or anything of that nature, or do they just snap in and screw? Just curious, because I was thinking about getting a set from mazdastuff.com. BTW, my dealership wants $57 a set for the guards.
any comments/answers/gibberish welcome.
H
Thanks!
The air intake on the '99 and '00 Protege ES is a cold air intake. It draws air in from right above the radiator. This air is cooler and more dense, meaning more oxygen and better combustion. I am not sure where the LX and DX models pull air from. I'll have to look at one.
For aftermarket parts, check out http://www.corksport.com
They have clear corner lamps, "Sport 20" body kits, headlight conversions, Mazdaspeed body kits, Mazdaspeed performance parts (air filters, springs, adjustable struts, etc.), and various aftermarket performance and cosmetic parts.
I will definitely check out the sites mentioned as I am opting to install for the sake of
1) protecting the tire splash areas from road grime, dirt, etc. (any deflection of debris certainly has to help, especially to keep the tar off of the painted surfaces, which I'm sure many of us can relate to)
2) finishing off the fender. IMVHO, the guards (particularly the form fitting oem ones) finish the lines of the rear of the fender and thus are a cosmetic preference. Plus, they do cover the pre-drilled holes on the panels so without them it's like something's missing (?)
The prices mentioned are indeed more reasonable (yes, what is the deal with dealer's prices anyway?)
Here's a simple test to determine flap effectiveness: on a clear, dry day, install on one side of the car only (front and rear), find a road or parking lot recently paved, drive through at about 15-25 mph, then examine each side. My guess is that the side without the guards will consume a majority of a can of tar remover than the side w/o the guards!
- did the ones you have look like the oem ones? I can't imagine they looked that bad.
ZoomooZ
Dave
that shall be my next mod, but probably won't do it til I need to replace the original filter.
H
p.s. i really like the flags, looks cool!
I put USA in there and after I left here and came back, the flag worked.. let's see if my new flag appears now..