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motopilot
11-07-2006, 01:08 PM
Hello, Have a '02 protege and a '07 CX7 right now. Looking to do some things to the protege. My brother is an avis subie guy and I am looking to do some small performance upgrades on the protege. Maybe suspension and a shift kit. Would appreciate any help (even installs).
Raider
11-07-2006, 01:10 PM
Hello, fellow CX-7 owner!

Wife and I got a GT in galaxy gray. Love that thing. e did improve our mileage to 24 mpg on the freeway with the K&N filter. also switched to synthetic at the same time, but I really think the filter had a big part in it gains.

Welcome to the forums, and hit me up if you have any questions or anything!
Chef
11-07-2006, 01:15 PM
Whatever you want just call SU 321-251-6124, we can help you with anything, or just visit www.streetunit.com (http://www.streetunit.com) and make a cart and send me the items I can tell you how to install just about anything, or can find someone tthat can help you.

ChefChris
motopilot
11-07-2006, 01:58 PM
Sweet thanks for the help. What would you recommend I start with on the protege? Looking mostly for performance mods.
Raider
11-07-2006, 02:03 PM
I started with removing the 20 lbs of plastic crap and got an intake for it. Then a Racing Beat cat-back exhaust. A header will give you the most power gains short of going turbo.

I wrote up a pretty cool intro for protege owners, check this out!
http://www.streetunitforum.com/showthread.php?t=185
StreetUnitMike
11-07-2006, 02:39 PM
Yeah intake and exhaust are usually a good place to start
motopilot
11-07-2006, 02:53 PM
Thanks for the link. Yeah we have Kumho tires already and they make a big difference. Would like to do the short shifter first followed by maybe a CAI and some suspension stuff. Already use Mobil 1 and mobil filter (advanced auto parts had a sale a couple of weeks ago). Streetunit.com looks good for the parts!
StreetUnitMike
11-07-2006, 02:55 PM
we may have a bunch of parts for the cx7 on the way too! lol
motopilot
11-07-2006, 04:45 PM
we may have a bunch of parts for the cx7 on the way too! lol


I am interested, keep posted, especially if you need a tester!
Raider
11-07-2006, 06:58 PM
Shifters are really up to what you personally like. I got the B&M because I am tall. But there are many brands out there. Just make sure you get a weighted knob.
StreetUnitMike
12-04-2006, 10:42 AM
I am interested, keep posted, especially if you need a tester!

Hey check out and get yourself marked on GoogleMap:
http://www.streetunitforum.com/vbgooglemapme.php
Chef
06-26-2007, 08:59 PM
What happen to ya Moto you havent updated us in a while...?
motopilot
06-27-2007, 03:52 PM
Just been busy with work. Cannot decide what to do. My brother has a couple of subaru's with the short shifter and I think that is what I want to do first. Then down the road maybe a CAI. Is it worth doing this on a 80K protege? OUrs is basically all highway miles. Great car especailly for the highway as when I go to work I have to drive from deltona to West Palm beach (2:40) but its only 2x a month. This was the short shifter I was looking at, one because it comes with the bushings and two they have the instructions online and I looked them over already. This would be my first "real job" on the car other than basic maintence. Just a little nervous.

This was the kit if anyone has opinions on it.

http://www.twmperformance.com/shortshifters/mazdashortshifters/mazdaprotegeshortshifters.htm
Chef
06-27-2007, 05:51 PM
The TWM will do the job...:):):):):)
fusion52
06-28-2007, 01:14 AM
The TWM will do the job...:):):):):)

Which TWM? They don't list one for the MS3 yet, they do have one for MS6 (the one will multi-stages, very cool) and the Mazda3... do you happen to know the part #? Also, are their shifter boots compatible with the MS3? Any info helps... thanks. Oh, any pics?
Raider
06-28-2007, 07:05 AM
Protege, see post #1. Yes, short shifter will be a good mod to do. No more worries about the shift knob hitting drinks in the cup holder.
motopilot
06-28-2007, 08:05 AM
Which TWM? They don't list one for the MS3 yet, they do have one for MS6 (the one will multi-stages, very cool) and the Mazda3... do you happen to know the part #? Also, are their shifter boots compatible with the MS3? Any info helps... thanks. Oh, any pics?

Yeah the one i was taking about was for a '02 protege. They have shifter boots and and other stuff as well but I understand that the OEM knob and boot can still be used. At least that was what TWM was saying. If there is anyone in the Deltona area with experience with this please let me know. I have been looking over the instructions and looks OK but would like to have a little help if possible. This is my first real "mod job".
sloboysrt4
06-28-2007, 01:00 PM
welcome
Shakenbaby72
07-07-2007, 01:59 AM
Welcome to SUF>.....