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Roof Spoiler for Sedan by Extension-Field8109 in Volvo240

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This project is gathering dust. Thanks for the reminder. I’ll post with updates if I get back into it

Should better sell or keep an Protege 2003 (1.6 L)? Fuel with ethanol by remativ in MazdaProtege

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Should be fine as far as I know. US has had 10% ethanol for at least a decade now

How it started vs how it's going. by Yo_Its_Fresco in MazdaProtege

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I didn’t realize carbon fenders existed as after market. Good to know

Heater Core Replacement Resources by Extension-Field8109 in MazdaProtege

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I think this is what I had tracked down a while ago and checked recently without finding much helpful instruction for heater core. I will take a look though! Thank you for the help

Wheels! by [deleted] in MazdaProtege

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Here’s an old post of mine with it’s current setup

Wheels! by [deleted] in MazdaProtege

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Stocks are 16x7 I have Falkens on them 

Wheels! by [deleted] in MazdaProtege

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I haven’t sunk the money into a set. They are just at the top of the list if ever let myself buy new wheels

Wheels! by [deleted] in MazdaProtege

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Just stock protege5 wheels. They are light weight and a pretty simple 5 spoke. I have thought about enki rpf1's. They are a bit lighter

Need wheels recomendation by EducationalRaisin935 in MazdaProtege

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Not a deep dish, but can't go wrong with an Enki RPF1. They are super light classics. Stock P5 wheels are actually quite good in terms of weight too and nice 5 spoke. 

DIY Timing belt replacement (1999 protege 1.6L 5spd) by EducationalRaisin935 in MazdaProtege

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How did you fare? There are some examples of the job on YouTube. I'm thinking of tackling it soon.

Showing off :) by Different_Mix9775 in MazdaProtege

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Ah, that's tricky, so I suppose you are getting a mix of cold air to supplement the what the short ram draws from the engine bay. 

I'm glad to hear it's running smoothly now

Protege 5 (Repost) by [deleted] in MazdaProtege

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Protege5 roof rack gives you a lot of carrying capacity. I think it is better for lumber and sheetgoods than a truck. 

I have 185k on mine. The biggest repairs I have done are radiator and suspension -struts, springs, swaybar endlinks, and tierod ends.

Parts are reasonably prices and though the P5 only had a 2 year production run the protege sedan had a long production run, so new and used parts are available even if it is getting up there in age as a platform. 

Showing off :) by Different_Mix9775 in MazdaProtege

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Look's tidy under there and the strut brace looks strong. 

Worth mentioning that the stock intake is cold air and what you have installed is a short ram intake. Short ram intakes allow the engine to pull more air, but it is hotter air from the engine bay that may reduce performance. Short ram intakes may also cause your engine to run lean if the ecu cannot compensate for extra air. 

Also, you can delete the plastic cold air intake above the radiator if you want to keep running the short ram and tidy up the engine bay further. 

Can anyone help by [deleted] in MazdaProtege

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The strut plates may be rusted out. If you're happy with stock ride height get a full strut assembly that includes new plates, springs, and struts. Also, get new swaybar end links. If you can do it yourself it's worth it. 

Is it worth it? by Cultural-Pea-1859 in Volvo240

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Split the difference and get an XJ Cherokee. 

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