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    August 2005 RotM - protetype

    Voting is over and ClubProtege's members have chosen August's Ride of the Month. Congratulation's to long time member and site supporter, Protetype, and his AWD 1988 323 GTX! On to the ride!

    1988 Mazda 323 GTX








    Modifications

    Engine:
    HKS filter w/ adapter
    Magnecor 8.5mm wires
    Custom 2.5" exhaust
    Greddy Type-S BOV
    Probe Intercooler
    Samco hoses

    Interior:
    Greddy Profec B-SpecII (boost controller)
    Reich Racing ECU
    AutoMeter A/F gauge
    AutoMeter Voltmeter
    AutoMeter Boost gauge

    Stereo:
    Pioneer head unit
    Eclipse 4" speakers in all four corners

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    Some of you might rember Mike's old car, his sweet 2000 DX. Following are a few pictures of the car and it's modification list.
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    2000 Mazda Protege DX





    Modifications
    Suspension:
    H&R Lowering Springs (1.3" drop)
    Corksport (Tech Racing) strut tower bar

    Performance:
    Bosal cat-back exhaust
    NGK plug wires
    Injen CAI

    Interior:
    35% "Cool Chrome" wintow tint w/ visor
    Summit Racing shift-light tachometer
    2 10" street glow neon tubes under dash (blue)

    Stereo:
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P330 CD head unit
    Alpine Amplifier
    2 12" JL Audio 12W-0 Subwoofers

    Exterior:
    Clear corners (procarparts.com w/ PiAA hyperwhite bulbs)
    EGR Window visors
    PiAA hyper-white bulbs for turn signals and backup lights in rear
    17" ADR Ikari's with Kuhmo 205/40/17 tires


    About protetype
    My name is Mike Lucero, I live in Aurora, Colorado. I've lived in Colorado my whole life. My first Mazda was a 2000 Protege DX. I bought my 323 GTX because I was tired of driving the Protege during the winter. So, I found the AWD turbo 323 GTX just up the street from me. Since then, I have sold my Protege, but kept with the Mazda family and modded my GTX. I rallycross it occasionally, but haven't gotten too serious with that yet. Soon, I'll post pictures of the newest member of the family, Rana Marie, who is due any day! Thanks everyone!






    Congratulation's Mike and keep up the good work!
    2013 Dodge Dart Aero

    #2
    mint d0od! congrats on the little girl to come.
    .....HELLO MY NAME IS BEN...



    186.08whp
    225.94wtq
    torque monster!!!!
    dyno graph 8-10-and 12psi
    http://www.msprotege.com/members/THE...no%20graph.jpg
    http://videos.streetfire.net/player....0-C19CA06AF01E dyno vid

    blahblahblahblahblahblah

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      #3
      way to go man, good to see the real gt-x's in action
      95 neo w/ gtr motor
      FMIC, Turbosmart e-boost
      12.97@115 on street tires
      My vBgarage

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        #4
        Well deserved.
        Clint/1999 "Sport20"

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          #5
          Originally posted by THEGOLDPRO
          mint d0od! congrats on the little girl to come.
          Wow, i never got a hi-5 or a congrats when i made little girls come....



          Congrats dude!

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            #6
            congrats d00d... The GTX is one sweet ride.
            The T3 BP MX-3 conversion has begun, and is taking forever & will kill me.

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              #7
              Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the comments.
              -mike lucero
              1988 Mazda 323 GTX
              2001 Isuzu Rodeo

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                #8
                nice to see you're still around Mikey
                "Never run out of real estate, traction & ideas at the same time"
                -93 MR2, 129 ES
                ClubProtege.com Tech Articles

                Originally posted by WTF
                Remember low compression makes more space for AIR, HEEELLOOOO!

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                  #9
                  what? you thought i left? i still drive a Mazda. ;D it's good to see YOU'RE still around Jesse.
                  -mike lucero
                  1988 Mazda 323 GTX
                  2001 Isuzu Rodeo

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                    #10
                    W00T congrats Mike! Good to see the GTX is still runnin strong. If anyone is wondering where his old Pro went, I've got it. Hopefully have the erebuni kit on in the next few weeks and turbo'd in the next few months.

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                      #11
                      Woot...reppin the colorado Mazda's!

                      Ive personally rode in his gtx, its fast, fun, clean, and cool.

                      Now youve got to get one of those little speed seats for the new baby!
                      Eat ****.

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                        #12
                        i mustve missed a post or something then Dave. welcome back then Jesse! even though you never left. lol.
                        -mike lucero
                        1988 Mazda 323 GTX
                        2001 Isuzu Rodeo

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                          #13
                          man i havent seen your car pics in forever!!! Nice! Some of the cleanest white cars out thre. You got any newer pics?

                          Congrats man!
                          Maroon 1995 Probe SE
                          Beige 1994 Protege DX
                          Silver 2001 Protege ES

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                            #14
                            damn i did'nt know ur gtx was that mint! a rare find indeed!

                            niceness y0 & congrats on the baybee
                            93' Noble Green MX-ZE (sold )
                            02' Graphite Grey WRX Stage 4, 286whp
                            05' Pontiac Vibe daily driver, lowered/tinted/rims

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