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    November/December 2004 RotM - NegatiZE

    The RotM this time around will be featured as the November/December winner in an attempt to catch us up since we've been a month behind. With that said on to the winner!

    On behalf of the RotM Crew Id like to extend a big congratulations to NegatiZE for winning this months ClubProtege Ride of the Month!

    1999 Mazda Protege LX
    "my plans for the car were to make it look different from all the other Protege's out there driven by old ladies, and to make it handle with the best"








    Modification List:

    Exterior:
    JDM OEM Sport20 Front Bumper
    JDM OEM Sport20 Grille
    JDM Familia Badge
    USDM OEM MP3 Side Skirts
    USDM OEM MP3 Rear Skirt
    "Zoom-Zoom" stickers
    "ClubProtege.com" stickers
    "SCCA Solo II" Autocross stickers
    Silvania SilverStar H4 Bulbs
    Window Tint (22% Front, 18% Rear)
    Arospeed RS-11 Wheels + Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 205/40-17 Tires
    ProCarParts.com Diamond Clear Corner Lenses

    Interior:
    Reverse Indiglo Gauges
    DaveB Polished Gauge Rings
    Blue Underdash Neons

    Engine/Performance:
    NGK Premium Blue Spark Plug Wires
    Optima Red Top Battery

    Suspension/Brakes:
    Mazdaspeed Protege "Tokico Blues" struts
    Mazdaspeed Protege Strut Tower Brace
    Eibach Pro Kit Springs (1.4" front, 1.8" rear drop)
    Racing Beat Front and Rear Swaybars
    ES Brake Rotors/Calipers/Pads
    Corksport Power Series Stainless Steel-braided brake lines

    Sound System:
    Bazooka 600W Amp (Powering Sub)
    MTX Thunder 6000 12" Subwoofer [LARGE]

    Miscellaneous:
    Upgraded Horn
    Silver Oil Cap
    Metallic Red Fuse Box

    Future Plans:
    JDM OEM Fenders, Dual Projector Headlights
    Protege5/MP3 fog lights
    Cusco front subframe brace
    MP3 steering rack
    Upgraded Speakers

    The Owner:

    My name is Clint Morrow. I'm 20 years old, and I've had my 1999 Mazda Protege LX for over five years now. My parents were generous enough to allow me to have a new car at 15. I was and still am very thankful for that. Unlike other people my age however, I have taken much pride and put a lot of care maintaining this car and doing some subtle, tasteful modifications to the car over the years.

    The Car:

    First things first: this car is NOT a stoplight racer. In fact, it's pretty darn slow. That's what I get for jumping at the first car I saw when going car shopping and getting the 1.6L automatic. If I would have done it again, I'd have gotten the ES 1.8L 5-speed, a much more rev-happy engine.

    Now that that's out of the way, my plans for the car were to make it look different from all the other Protege's out there driven by old ladies, and to make it handle with the best. Straight from the factory, the Protege is one of the better-handling cars out there in a land of land yachts and floaty SUV's. Thanks to the MP3 coming out in 2001, my plans for making this car handle even better suddenly became
    a reality. Soon after, I bought some Tokico Blues struts, Eibach springs, Racing Beat front and rear swaybars, and the MP3 strut tower brace which I later swapped for the silver colored MSP brace. I've also upgraded the brakes to the ES model's larger 9.3 inch rotors and calipers. All this is wrapped up with the very the nice looking JDM Sport20 Familia front bumper and MP3 side and rear skirts. To me, the car is very aggressive yet subtle at the same time. You have to look
    twice to see that something has been done to the exterior, which is exactly what I wanted.

    All this talk about handling has gotten me very much involved with autocross racing the past two years. I've gained much knowledge and driving skill (and a even more still to learn) attending the events and have a hell of a time competing in STS class with my friend Chris Ruesga who has a 2002 Celica GT. We always finish pretty close to each other, but he always squeaks ahead. I can attest that to the fact that he has 25 more horses than me and a manual transmission, or
    at least I hope.

    In the future, I'd love to do many more things to the car. Right now nothing is planned in the immediate future except for some inexpensive things here and there. What I'd really like to do is swap in one of the larger engines that were available for the 3rd gen Protege's.. While I'd love the FS-DET in the MSP, I'd be perfectly content with the FP-DE 1.8L with a manual tranny. This car was never meant to be a fast car, just a car that handles well and is a hoot to drive. I feel
    like I've accomplished that.




    Please visit Clint's website for a more indepth look at his car including pictures, autocross results, and a how-to section:


    Congratulations Clint and keep up the hard work! I'll have to admit that yours is my favorite 3rd gen. Kudos!
    2013 Dodge Dart Aero

    #2
    Congrats Clint, besides my own 2000, yours was my favorite 3rd gen.

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      #3
      Congrats!

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        #4
        i absolutely love the exterior

        congrats mang!

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          #5
          Nice!!

          Congrats Clint!!

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            #6
            As you said ya gotta look twice, but once you do...anyone can see your doin good things dude!!
            '91 Mazda Protege GT/ Completely re-built engine w/.020 head shave, intake/exhaust P&P & 3 angle valve job, 2.25 full custom exhaust, RX-7 AFM, K&N Cone, 18* Timing advance, exhintake cam mod w/Fly'n Miata adjustables, Custom short shifter, CenterForce clutch, lightened flywheel, HAWK pads on all 4, Motegi Racing 8 spoke 16"s w/205/45/ZR16 rubber, VentShade window visors, lower lip spoiler, 4" driving lights w/halo's. MX-3 center console & Black carpet swap w/2 layers dynomat type insulation.
            Soon to come... Garret T25 turbo, DSM injectors, GTX ecu (Needed) SAFC (Needed) FMIC (Needed)

            '91 Toyota Soarer GT-TL/ Stock 1JZ-GTE, K&N drop in filter, Gewalt Evolution deep dish 17"s, Nardi steering wheel

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            Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind!

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              #7
              Clint I love your car, and your taste in modifications. Your car inspires clean cars everywhere.
              Visit My Garage

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                #8
                Woohoo I made it! I appreciate the comments everyone.

                I'm currently researching a manual tranny conversion for the car. I'll keep everyone updated.
                Clint/1999 "Sport20"

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                  #9
                  Lookin good!!!
                  Paul S.- New Canadian Dropzone distributor
                  1989 Celica Alltrac (Turbo AWD) MODDED!!
                  93 Escort GT- K&N, modded intake, poly-filled motor mounts, new clutch, energy suspension rear sway bar bushing set, 2 MX-3 seats, clear corners, custom 1/4" wheel spacers.

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                    #10
                    That recognition is well deserved and maybe a little overdue! Keep up the good work man!
                    -------------------------
                    '91 LX
                    '03 Mazdaspeed Protege #235
                    -------------------------

                    Originally posted by pigeon
                    well if you're a fan of inaccuracy and uncertainty.... then by all means, go set your timing by feel and sound

                    while you're out there, you might as well adjust your air/fuel ratio by smell... and your tire pressure by ride height

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                      #11
                      awesome d00d. congrats. car always lookin good.

                      Post up plenty of pics for the MT conversion.
                      The T3 BP MX-3 conversion has begun, and is taking forever & will kill me.

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                        #12
                        sweet. Congrats Clint, shoot I rarely ever call ya negatize. I am glad to see ya win.. Damn I tell you, your car gets s weeter and sweeter.
                        photo album|photo album 2 (pbase)

                        dbest1a AT yahoo DOT com

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                          #13
                          hottness! always loved your 3rd gen.
                          My ClubProtege.com Feedback Thread


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                            #14
                            very nice! an asset to the protege community!
                            Last edited by beetle_orange; 12-08-2004, 10:43 PM.

                            1996 1.5L Mazda Protege DX MTX
                            Mods:
                            DX converted to an LX (F & R seats and All Power), 2" Exhaust from the Catback, EuroReverse Glow Gauges, JDM Clear Side Markers, 17" MB Motoring Rims, K&N air filter 33-2134, All Clear Lenses, Front Strut Bar, MS Sideskirts, JDM Taillights, JDM Turbo Diesel Hood Scoop, OEM Door Visors, and Ducktail.
                            http://www.cardomain.com/id/beetle_orange

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                              #15
                              congrats, your dedication to your car is an excelent example of what can happen when someone looks past the protege's appearence as a mediocre econo-box and sees that it is indeed an excelent car with the potential to run with the best in its class (as well as some cars what some people would say are out of our leuge) i hope that your hard work will inspire more people to give their protege the attention it deserves, and show people that they are an exceptional car. its also very refreshing to see a car that's mods are a means to an end, your goal of a great handling and the way you achieved it is a great example. your car is exactly what YOU want it to be, and that is admirable, and by itself makes you deserving of this award.
                              Serenity's Dead.

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