2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege

[Vn929]

Does anyboy know what the new 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege runs on the quarter mile? :dunno:

[buh_buh]

bone stock probably somewhere in the 16's.

[1badPT]

Seriously? :(

[cocoabrova]

I think someone ran a 15.9 (bone stock) here in Calgary this past season....

[thich]

yah... not that incredibly fast.
heard the tranny can't handle that much either tho - so upgradeability ain't that great

but in terms of looks :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[CRXguy]

Originally posted by thich

heard the tranny can't handle that much either tho - so upgradeability ain't that great



you heard this where? :rolleyes: :dunno:

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by CRXguy


you heard this where? :rolleyes: :dunno: :werd:
I've had zero problems with my drivetrain........and I run slightly better times than 15.9;)

[buh_buh]

Originally posted by cocoabrova
:werd:
I've had zero problems with my drivetrain........and I run slightly better times than 15.9;) yeah but your car isn't BONE stock!

[CRXguy]

axle-back isn't considered a mod, is it? :rofl:

[That.Guy.S30]

can someone tell me what a 2003 civic sir will do in quarter mile here in calgary?

[Xtrema]

I thought P5 is now replaced with Mazda 3 GT?

Mazda 3 is a much better car anyway with 2.3L 160HP. Higher potential for mods. Interior is awesome to boot!

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by buh_buh
yeah but your car isn't BONE stock!
Yeah, which means the drivetrains in the MSP's are good for more power:thumbsup:


Originally posted by CRXguy
axle-back isn't considered a mod, is it? :rofl:
Yes:poosie:



Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
can someone tell me what a 2003 civic sir will do in quarter mile here in calgary?
OT but:
I've seen a close-to-stock RSX premium run high-15's, so I'm guessing around there somewhere

[gpomp]

Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
can someone tell me what a 2003 civic sir will do in quarter mile here in calgary?
There was one in Edmonton running 16.4

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by Xtrema
I thought P5 is now replaced with Mazda 3 GT?

Mazda 3 is a much better car anyway with 2.3L 160HP. Higher potential for mods. Interior is awesome to boot!
Yes the Mazda 3 is a nice car, but compared to the MSP for modding, it's always nicer to start out WITH a factory FI car.
What kind of potential are you talking about :dunno:

[hinggu]

Originally posted by CRXguy


you heard this where? :rolleyes: :dunno:

actually, sport compact car stated that the transmission is the same as the base protege and output was limited by mazda to protect the tranny.

[QuA]

Nice looking cars. They need more power though.

[That.Guy.S30]

haah ok just checkin cuase some guy told me he ran a 13.9 with a injen air intake with his civic sir and im like.. fuckin bullshit.. he said it was cuase of the "close gear ratio".. haha

[ICEBERG]

13.9.... With just a intake? WOW ... I got to get me an Intake, maybe then i will run low 13,s..:D :tongue: ;)

[thich]

Originally posted by hinggu


actually, sport compact car stated that the transmission is the same as the base protege and output was limited by mazda to protect the tranny.

this was what I heard and read on the Mazda forums

[QuA]

lol 13.9 x 2?

QuA


Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
haah ok just checkin cuase some guy told me he ran a 13.9 with a injen air intake with his civic sir and im like.. fuckin bullshit.. he said it was cuase of the "close gear ratio".. haha

[switch]

A friend of mine has one, we had a little 1/4 mile action on his dad's property -- WRX vs. Protege -- it was sad.

Needless to say, I was not impressed with the Mazda'speed'.

[CRXguy]

Originally posted by switch
A friend of mine has one, we had a little 1/4 mile action on his dad's property -- WRX vs. Protege -- it was sad.

Needless to say, I was not impressed with the Mazda'speed'.

Gee, ya think? :rolleyes:

If both cars had equal mods, the Protege would give the WRX a damn good run.




















From a roll that is! :tongue:

[switch]

Originally posted by CRXguy


Gee, ya think? :rolleyes:

If both cars had equal mods, the Protege would give the WRX a damn good run.

From a roll that is! :tongue:

:D I knew I would smoke him but I figured my turbo lag might help him out.

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by switch
A friend of mine has one, we had a little 1/4 mile action on his dad's property -- WRX vs. Protege -- it was sad.

Needless to say, I was not impressed with the Mazda'speed'.

Decent cars from the factory + a few low-buck mods = Impressive MSP;)


Originally posted by CRXguy
From a roll that is! :tongue:
Bah, AWD is overrated:poosie:

[switch]

Originally posted by cocoabrova


Decent cars from the factory + a few low-buck mods = Impressive MSP;)

fo sho.


Originally posted by cocoabrova
Bah, AWD is overrated:poosie:

Thats what all my FWD friends say and I laugh at them.

In all honesty, if I didn't get a good deal on this '02 WRX it was either a mazdaSPEED or a Spec-V -- both of which are super fun to drive, not WRX fun but fun.

[buh_buh]

Originally posted by switch

Thats what all my FWD friends say and I laugh at them.
we'll see who's laughing after a hard launch and a WRX tranny on the ground.:D

[CRXguy]

Originally posted by buh_buh
we'll see who's laughing after a hard launch and a WRX tranny on the ground.:D

So far, so good!

If that fails, STi 6spd swap(wishful thinking) or RA cryo-treated gearset(reality)

<---- knock on wood! :rofl:

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by switch

mazdaSPEED or a Spec-V -- both of which are super fun to drive, not WRX fun but fun.
That's funny, I was looking at the WRX/Spec V when I was looking, but I didn't want to spend $40K on a car (new house upgrades were needed).
Basically the MSP was setup decent for handling/passing power from the factory, but not setup to win any races down the 1320. With what I've done to mine (total cost of approx. $120) I've run a best time of 14.327/best mph 97.17 @ SS. I'm guessing if I spend an extra grand or so on more mods, I *should* be running under 14 seconds/closer to 100mph....All from a car that had an MSRP of $28K

[rice_eater]

Originally posted by Thi_Thi Subs
haah ok just checkin cuase some guy told me he ran a 13.9 with a injen air intake with his civic sir and im like.. fuckin bullshit.. he said it was cuase of the &quot;close gear ratio&quot;.. haha

man...i decimated an SiR this summer...and that's with low compression pistons :bullshit:

[Loose]

cocoa: You buy a MBC?

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by Loose
cocoa: You buy a MBC?
Yes, Not sure what brand it is. It says ARO on it:dunno:
I even routed inside the car for easy adjustment, with no spiking:whipped: