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    March 2005 RotM - TheMAN

    A little late this month, but here it is none-the-less.

    The featured ride for March 2005 belongs to none other than our very own TheMAN. What can one say about Edwin? Well, for starters, he wrote the FAQ! I don't think there is anyone who can rival his part number skills. Edwin is probably the single most greatest contributor to the Protege community. Plus he has a kick ass car. If you haven't been flamed by TheMAN in one way or another, don't feel left out, because Im sure your day will come as it has for the rest of us. Enough on that, lets check out the ride!

    2001 Mazda Protege ES
    I'm glad I bought a normal Protege and didn't jump on the "special" bandwagon....I could do things to it the way I wanted and make it BETTAR!







    Modifications
    2001/07/23 K&N drop in filter
    2001/08/09 window tint (35% all around except windshield)
    2001/08/10 JDM sidemarkers
    2001/08/23 front strut tower bar
    2001/11/20 alarm
    2001/12/07 MazdaSpeed pedals
    2002/02/18 additional OEM horn
    2002/02/22 MazdaSpeed high pressure 1.3bar radiator cap
    2002/03/27 B&M Short Throw Short Shifter
    2002/04/24 Valve cover clear powder coat (polished letters)
    2002/04/24 ECE headlight conversion modifications (modified stock DOT spec VOL headlights to ECE spec)
    2002/06/04 HKS Super Mega Flow intake
    2002/10/03 MazdaSpeed leather shift knob
    2002/10/07 JDM FS-ZE intake manifold
    2002/11/06 JDM Familia Sport20 emblem
    2002/12/30 JDM FS-ZE intake camshaft
    2002/12/30 JDM FS-ZE MazdaSpeed exhaust camshaft
    2003/01/03 European 626 wiper control stalk (for variable intermittent wiper control)
    2003/01/14 JDM MazdaSpeed foot rest pedal
    2003/03/17 JDM rear cupholders
    2003/04/02 Osram Silverstar headlight bulbs
    2003/04/09 MazdaSpeed #3 engine mount
    2003/04/22 MazdaSpeed oil cooler
    2003/04/23 Magnecor KV85 spark plug wires
    2003/05/22 European-spec side mirrors
    2003/10/13 European-spec aldehyde cabin air filter
    2004/03/17 Goodridge stainless steel braided clutch hose
    2004/07/21 Goodridge stainless steel braided brake hoses
    2004/11/09 GE MegaLight Plus headlight bulbs

    About the car
    Basically getting my protege was purely an "accident". I was going to buy a Honda, but then my Dad told me about the "MPS" (before they even called it the MP3). I then looked into it and I decided that I wanted to buy one after that. Due to money issues, I couldn't get the MP3 like I wanted, and settled with the ES. Well, due to that accident, I'm glad I bought a normal Protege and didn't jump on the "special" bandwagon....I could do things to it the way I wanted and make it BETTAR!

    About TheMAN
    I'm a giant 8 foot guy with horns comming out of my head.

    I found this picture of Edwin in a previous post:






    Protege FAQ
    Read it or TheMAN will eat your childern!!!1
    Last edited by Marc93lx; 03-18-2005, 04:23 AM.
    2013 Dodge Dart Aero

    #2
    one more thing to add to his bio...

    TheMAN's favorite quote

    STFU and RTFM ****tard
    Nice ride Edwin.

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      #3
      congrats....

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        #4


        congrats dood.
        The T3 BP MX-3 conversion has begun, and is taking forever & will kill me.

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          #5
          just arrived a few hours ago.... JDM MazdaSpeed B-spec springs and A-spec adjustable struts
          ordered and on the way.... MP3/MSF bump stops, MazdaSpeed front upper strut mounts and rear trailing links, and other strut mounting hardware.... MSP sway bars also
          TheMAN
          '01 BJFP MT
          '05 BK3P HB AT

          Come see the Protege FAQ


          No, I don't own an MP5.
          No, I don't drive a Protege 5.

          Originally posted by R240NAII:
          It's always, "hi, I'm 16, a flaming pissant, and have my parents hard-earned money that I'd like to blow, hold my hand and walk me through a course on driftnng/boosting/driving, but remember that I'm not intelligent enough to understand anything and will repeatedly ask the same basic, moronic questions, over and over again".


          What happens when you send me PMs such as:
          -Sending me a stupid question (no common sense, no logic, impractical, etc)
          -Sending me a question that can be found searching or in the FAQ
          -Sending me an illegible question (ie: bad grammar)
          No you WON'T get flamed, you'll get ignored. The results will vary if you send flames/insults

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            #6
            Originally posted by TheMAN
            just arrived a few hours ago.... JDM MazdaSpeed B-spec springs and A-spec adjustable struts
            ordered and on the way.... MP3/MSF bump stops, MazdaSpeed front upper strut mounts and rear trailing links, and other strut mounting hardware.... MSP sway bars also
            damn nice, sure that cost a pretty penny tho
            The T3 BP MX-3 conversion has begun, and is taking forever & will kill me.

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              #7
              just over $1000 for the struts and springs alone
              TheMAN
              '01 BJFP MT
              '05 BK3P HB AT

              Come see the Protege FAQ


              No, I don't own an MP5.
              No, I don't drive a Protege 5.

              Originally posted by R240NAII:
              It's always, "hi, I'm 16, a flaming pissant, and have my parents hard-earned money that I'd like to blow, hold my hand and walk me through a course on driftnng/boosting/driving, but remember that I'm not intelligent enough to understand anything and will repeatedly ask the same basic, moronic questions, over and over again".


              What happens when you send me PMs such as:
              -Sending me a stupid question (no common sense, no logic, impractical, etc)
              -Sending me a question that can be found searching or in the FAQ
              -Sending me an illegible question (ie: bad grammar)
              No you WON'T get flamed, you'll get ignored. The results will vary if you send flames/insults

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                #8
                Congratulations, TheMAN.

                Your car looks great and your list of mods is really impressive.
                02 DX Millenium Red - The Penultimate Driving Machine
                MP3 Strut Tower Bar kit; Cusco Front Lower Arm Tie Bar
                MSP Springs, Struts, Stabilizer Bars, Trailing Links, #3 Engine Mount
                Kartboy Stabilizer Bar Bushings; Nyloil Shifter Bushings; Red Line MT-90 Gear Oil
                MP3 Shifter, Knob and Aluminum Pedal Set
                Suvlights HD Wiring Harness; Osram Night Breaker H4 Bulbs; Exide Edge AGM Battery
                Summer: 5Zigen FN01R-C 16 x 7" Wheels; Yoko S.drive 205/45-16s
                Winter: Enkei OR52 16 x 7" Wheels; Falken Ziex ZE-912 205/45-16s
                Modified OEM Air Intake; Racing Beat Exhaust System; Techna-Fit SS Clutch Line
                Denso SKJ16CR-L11 Extended Tip Spark Plugs; Magnecor Wires
                Power Slot Front Brake Rotors; Techna-Fit SS Brake Lines; Hawk HPS Pads
                Red Line Synthetic Engine Oil; C/S Aluminum Oil Cap
                Cyberdyne Digital Gauges: Tach; Ambient Air Temp; Voltmeter

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                  #9
                  Nice car, To tell you the truth ive been posting on these boards for 4 years and this is the first time ive seen your car and mods. Nice job very clean.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by TheMAN
                    just arrived a few hours ago.... JDM MazdaSpeed B-spec springs and A-spec adjustable struts
                    ordered and on the way.... MP3/MSF bump stops, MazdaSpeed front upper strut mounts and rear trailing links, and other strut mounting hardware.... MSP sway bars also
                    Damn you!!!

                    Oh, and congrats on MOTM.
                    Clint/1999 "Sport20"

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                      #11
                      congrats THEMAN
                      1993 Protege LX-Midnight's shadow SOLD
                      1996 Honda CBR600-Wrecked. Damn Honda crippled me
                      2002 mazda MPV-family truckster SOLD
                      2010 VW routon

                      Originally posted by jay
                      .....they totally underestimated the number of gearheads such as myself that have families but refuse to grow the hell up and stop playing with cars, or that otherwise see the utility of having 4 doors. Obviously I ain't alone, as there are a helluva lotta sti and evo here. Bueler? Beuler? Mazda? Mazda?

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                        #12
                        Edwin's the man! Congrats!

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                          #13
                          LOL! I misspelled Protege in that logo!! jeeze...

                          Last edited by Marc93lx; 03-18-2005, 04:24 AM.
                          2013 Dodge Dart Aero

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Marc93lx
                            LOL! I misspelled Protege in that logo!! jeeze...


                            wow.... damn marc.... you must have either been drunk or tired....


                            oh and Edwin test driven the struts/springs yet?
                            I would imagine they are worth every penny.
                            The T3 BP MX-3 conversion has begun, and is taking forever & will kill me.

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                              #15
                              geez, whos the nOOb...us for not catching it or you for typing it AND not catching it...lol

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