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03.5MSP · 05-05-2010, 10:32 PM

Old Setup when Everything was OK.

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New Setup with the Camber messed up.

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03.5MSP · 05-06-2010, 12:26 AM

Everything I am reading about the included angle and the McPherson strut setup tells me that the steering knuckle is bent. But its really hard to tell if its actually bent, you just have to assume that the angles and numbers you are reading are all correct. FML

atenzany62 · 05-06-2010, 12:34 AM

this car got some good mods keep up the good work. ive always wanted one, like 3 years ago but couldnt really afford them since they were mostly over 11k at the time.

03.5MSP · 05-06-2010, 07:06 PM

More stuff is on the way. But I feel like Alex(Cleanneon) buying **** while the car is broke..hahaha Just messing Alex.

-GT-Spec Lower Tie Bar
-GT-Spec 4 Point Ladder Brace
-GT-Spec Front Strut Bar(Special Order)
-GT-Spec Trunk Cage
-Pedders Front Control Arm Bushings
-Pedders Trailing Arm Bushings

03.5MSP · 05-19-2010, 09:53 PM

Quick update... GT-Spec lower tie bar, trunk cage, and lower frame braces came in. Plus the AWR/Bilstein strut assembly just came in today as well so now its just a matter of time before I put everything back in.

To figure out whats wrong with the camber this is the plan:
-Put the strut assembly back in and check the camber and included angle to see if anything changed since last time.
-If things are good, then Ill just do a final alignment and be done.
-If things are still messed up, I will switch the passenger and driver struts to see if there is any difference.
-If things are STILL messed up, then it will be time to replace the driver steering knuckle, hub assembly etc.

ambitiousCK · 05-19-2010, 11:34 PM

Good looking car man...1st one I've ever seen with a fmic, sexyyyyyyy. GL w/ everything

03.5MSP · 05-21-2010, 12:58 AM

Thanks, I appreciate it.

03.5MSP · 06-12-2010, 04:29 PM

I got the AWR strut assembly back, and after Bilstein inspected everything it all turned out OK. The strut is not bent according to Bilstein and the struts housing is also ok as per AWR. I reinstalled the strut and got the car inspected this week, and after driving on it it still seems like the same problem as before... The driver side still has more negative camber than passenger side, and it pulls to the right which is consistent with the fact that the car will pull to the side with more positive camber, plus the steering wheel is off center. So I order new driver side hub, knuckle, wheel bearing and hub seal from Mazda. Once I get all of that stuff I will be going to RT Tuning and we will replace those parts and re-align the car. I really hope this will solve the problem because I am running out of ideas as to what could be wrong, and I really just want to drive and enjoy the car.

03.5MSP · 07-04-2010, 10:35 PM

Going to RT on 07/14, we are going to replace the hub and knuckle, and then align the car. I am REALLY REALLY hoping that this will solve my suspension issue. In other news I'm still waiting on Pedders trailing arm bushings and control arm bushings and the GT Spec strut bar is on special order. The AWR Radiator and shroud are in the trunk, along with the rest of the GT Spec stuff, brake pads and lines. Ill keep you guys posted once I get it aligned.

03.5MSP · 07-14-2010, 07:35 PM

Awesome news.. I got back form RT Tuning today, we replaced the hub, knuckle, etc.. Then aligned the car and whoa-la alignment is back where it should be and I cant be more excited to be driving the car. I really cant say enough about all of the guys at RT for helping me out and helping me resolve my issue, especially Pat, Vince, and Matt.

Next up is finishing up the stock intake manifold I'm working on, installing it and getting the car tuned.

dudewheresmycar · 07-14-2010, 07:59 PM

nice build. i love msps. whats the difference between the 03's and 03.05's??

Protege v2.5 · 07-14-2010, 09:12 PM

Body trim (rear lip, wing, front lip), revised LSD(stronger) a couple other things I can't think of off the top of my head.

What work are ya doing to the stock Mani?

03.5MSP · 07-14-2010, 11:31 PM

I am removing both the VICS and VTCS systems.

This is what it looks stock.

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This is what it will look when its done. The CNC work is done, and the majority of the grinding, porting etc, is also done.

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Stanic · 08-06-2010, 10:28 PM

ambitiousCK · 08-06-2010, 10:32 PM

Cool new pics, damn that front end is sexy

RyanG · 08-07-2010, 10:39 AM

Nice car

we are building a turbo kit for one of these right now. I'll have to get some pics for you

03.5MSP · 08-07-2010, 09:17 PM

Nice, post them up... I'm planning to do a custom exhaust manifold, ewg, and exhaust with a 30R. But I want to build the motor first so I can actually take advantage of the 30R.

Stanic · 08-10-2010, 10:59 PM

Planar 50m f/1.4 zf.2

one of many from today, more to come

Stanic · 08-11-2010, 03:10 AM

All with Zeiss Planar 50 1.4

Stanic · 08-11-2010, 11:08 AM

Zeiss Planar 50 1.4

05-06-2010, 12:34 AM	#43
atenzany62 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Member #7684 My Ride: 02 WRX iTrader: (0)	this car got some good mods keep up the good work. ive always wanted one, like 3 years ago but couldnt really afford them since they were mostly over 11k at the time. __________________ 06 Mazda6s, 02 WRX, 95 Impreza WRXL, 05 SRT-4, 94 Stealth RT turbo, 95 3000GT VR4, 02 Q45 sport, 04 S2000, 04 Z4 3.0i, 03 350Z Touring, 98 Accord coupe, 02 Mini Cooper S, 16 Audi S3, 03 Elantra, 00 Eclipse GT, 18 Elantra Sport, 07 Accord LX, 19 Stinger GT1, 23 BMW M240i, 18 Corolla LE

05-19-2010, 11:34 PM	#46
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2018 Pacifica Limited, 1995 F150, 2015 Hyundai Accent Sport, 06 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (12)	Good looking car man...1st one I've ever seen with a fmic, sexyyyyyyy. GL w/ everything __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. *CK*

07-14-2010, 07:59 PM	#51
dudewheresmycar Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maplewood,NJ Member #10168 iTrader: (0)	nice build. i love msps. whats the difference between the 03's and 03.05's?? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

07-14-2010, 11:31 PM	#53
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	I am removing both the VICS and VTCS systems. This is what it looks stock. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us This is what it will look when its done. The CNC work is done, and the majority of the grinding, porting etc, is also done. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Uploaded with ImageShack.us

08-06-2010, 10:32 PM	#55
ambitiousCK Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Reading PA Member #14943 My Ride: 2018 Pacifica Limited, 1995 F150, 2015 Hyundai Accent Sport, 06 Corvette Z06 iTrader: (12)	Cool new pics, damn that front end is sexy __________________ Pain is necessary, suffering is optional. *CK*

05-05-2010, 10:32 PM	#41
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	Old Setup when Everything was OK. Uploaded with ImageShack.us New Setup with the Camber messed up. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

05-06-2010, 12:26 AM	#42
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	Everything I am reading about the included angle and the McPherson strut setup tells me that the steering knuckle is bent. But its really hard to tell if its actually bent, you just have to assume that the angles and numbers you are reading are all correct. FML

05-06-2010, 07:06 PM	#44
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	More stuff is on the way. But I feel like Alex(Cleanneon) buying **** while the car is broke..hahaha Just messing Alex. -GT-Spec Lower Tie Bar -GT-Spec 4 Point Ladder Brace -GT-Spec Front Strut Bar(Special Order) -GT-Spec Trunk Cage -Pedders Front Control Arm Bushings -Pedders Trailing Arm Bushings

05-19-2010, 09:53 PM	#45
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	Quick update... GT-Spec lower tie bar, trunk cage, and lower frame braces came in. Plus the AWR/Bilstein strut assembly just came in today as well so now its just a matter of time before I put everything back in. To figure out whats wrong with the camber this is the plan: -Put the strut assembly back in and check the camber and included angle to see if anything changed since last time. -If things are good, then Ill just do a final alignment and be done. -If things are still messed up, I will switch the passenger and driver struts to see if there is any difference. -If things are STILL messed up, then it will be time to replace the driver steering knuckle, hub assembly etc.

05-21-2010, 12:58 AM	#47
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I appreciate it.

06-12-2010, 04:29 PM	#48
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	I got the AWR strut assembly back, and after Bilstein inspected everything it all turned out OK. The strut is not bent according to Bilstein and the struts housing is also ok as per AWR. I reinstalled the strut and got the car inspected this week, and after driving on it it still seems like the same problem as before... The driver side still has more negative camber than passenger side, and it pulls to the right which is consistent with the fact that the car will pull to the side with more positive camber, plus the steering wheel is off center. So I order new driver side hub, knuckle, wheel bearing and hub seal from Mazda. Once I get all of that stuff I will be going to RT Tuning and we will replace those parts and re-align the car. I really hope this will solve the problem because I am running out of ideas as to what could be wrong, and I really just want to drive and enjoy the car.

07-04-2010, 10:35 PM	#49
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	Going to RT on 07/14, we are going to replace the hub and knuckle, and then align the car. I am REALLY REALLY hoping that this will solve my suspension issue. In other news I'm still waiting on Pedders trailing arm bushings and control arm bushings and the GT Spec strut bar is on special order. The AWR Radiator and shroud are in the trunk, along with the rest of the GT Spec stuff, brake pads and lines. Ill keep you guys posted once I get it aligned.

07-14-2010, 07:35 PM	#50
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	Awesome news.. I got back form RT Tuning today, we replaced the hub, knuckle, etc.. Then aligned the car and whoa-la alignment is back where it should be and I cant be more excited to be driving the car. I really cant say enough about all of the guys at RT for helping me out and helping me resolve my issue, especially Pat, Vince, and Matt. Next up is finishing up the stock intake manifold I'm working on, installing it and getting the car tuned.

07-14-2010, 09:12 PM	#52
Protege v2.5 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoLanCo Member #7303 My Ride: 2016 Mazda 6 iTrader: (1)	Body trim (rear lip, wing, front lip), revised LSD(stronger) a couple other things I can't think of off the top of my head. What work are ya doing to the stock Mani?

08-06-2010, 10:28 PM	#54
Stanic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia Member #426 My Ride: 04 VW Golf iTrader: (0)

08-07-2010, 10:39 AM	#56
RyanG Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Easton, PA Member #63 iTrader: (1)	Nice car we are building a turbo kit for one of these right now. I'll have to get some pics for you __________________ I am Area1320 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

08-07-2010, 09:17 PM	#57
03.5MSP Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Hatboro Member #404 My Ride: 2003 Protege iTrader: (0)	Nice, post them up... I'm planning to do a custom exhaust manifold, ewg, and exhaust with a 30R. But I want to build the motor first so I can actually take advantage of the 30R.

08-10-2010, 10:59 PM	#58
Stanic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia Member #426 My Ride: 04 VW Golf iTrader: (0)	Planar 50m f/1.4 zf.2 one of many from today, more to come

08-11-2010, 03:10 AM	#59
Stanic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia Member #426 My Ride: 04 VW Golf iTrader: (0)	All with Zeiss Planar 50 1.4

08-11-2010, 11:08 AM	#60
Stanic Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia Member #426 My Ride: 04 VW Golf iTrader: (0)	Zeiss Planar 50 1.4

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