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    What interiors/exteriors are compatible?

    I'm redoing the interior/exterior of my '88 GT and would like to know if there is any compatibility from other cars. Are all the 86-89 trims compatible? How about the 90-94 Proteges? If not everything, what is compatible?

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    All '86-'89 323 interiors are compatible, and the same years Mercury Tracer. I have Tracer door panels, rear panels, and rear seat in my BF hatch.

    '90-'94 Protege/323, MX-3, Escort GT, etc, front seats bolt up to the BF seat rails, I have MX-3 seats in mine which require the inside side to be spaced up between the seat frame and rail.

    A ton of Mazda steering wheels will work too - I have a '79-'81 RX-7 4 spoke in mine.

    And ect...lots of compatibility.

    1994 Protege BP-Turbo.....1994 Miata Supercharged.....2003 Protege5 stock DD.....1988 323 GT Turbo
    On the road soon: 2003 Protege5 V6 swap
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      #3
      Hey MazKid thanx, If u could point me in some direction to acquire more info on this subject I'd be willing to put together a list as long as it needs to be to id all compatibilities unless there is already such a list. I've searched but found very little. I also suffer from short term memory loss so a list will help (me atleast) more than once.

      How about the exterior? I don't expect as much compatibility but do all '86-'89 sedans interchange. From pics they look the same but I have read that the GT sedan is a little larger in some places. My resources are few and far between (literally) or else I would physically compare the panels myself.

      One last question just for good measure. Will RX8 seats fit?

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        #4
        Originally posted by davidwhumphrey1 View Post
        Hey MazKid thanx, If u could point me in some direction to acquire more info on this subject I'd be willing to put together a list as long as it needs to be to id all compatibilities unless there is already such a list. I've searched but found very little. I also suffer from short term memory loss so a list will help (me atleast) more than once.

        How about the exterior? I don't expect as much compatibility but do all '86-'89 sedans interchange. From pics they look the same but I have read that the GT sedan is a little larger in some places. My resources are few and far between (literally) or else I would physically compare the panels myself.

        One last question just for good measure. Will RX8 seats fit?
        '86-'87 323s have different headlights/grill/hood, and tail lights from the '88-'89. They are compatible in groups. lol

        As far as RX-8 seats...I'm not sure. They're expensive seats and have silly little triangles in them.

        1994 Protege BP-Turbo.....1994 Miata Supercharged.....2003 Protege5 stock DD.....1988 323 GT Turbo
        On the road soon: 2003 Protege5 V6 swap
        My vB Gallery - Full Information and Photos of My Mazdas

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          #5
          Alright, I've found some nice '94 Protege LX adjustable front seats(very comfortable) and matching rear seats. Does anyone know if the rear seats will fit into my car?

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            #6
            I measured the moonroof of the 94 pro lx and its longer and thinner. The seats from that same car have a big bulge at the rear of the seat therefore bolting the tracks from my car would probably require being spaced at the front of the seat and on the side of the seat where the absence of the present track would leave a gap. After I figure it out I'll post the results.

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              #7
              Moonroof or sunroof? Sunroof will be the same size, and will fit with no modification. didnt know the Pro came with a moonroof?
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                #8
                To uncomplicate the definition of a sunroof and moonroof, the electronic sliding panel I measured was glass with the manual push back interior cover. It was about 1 and some odd inches longer and about 2 inches narrow.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by FamiliaGT View Post
                  Moonroof or sunroof? Sunroof will be the same size, and will fit with no modification. didnt know the Pro came with a moonroof?
                  The Escort came with a glass panel, which is a "moonroof". A metal panel is a "sunroof". They are the same size in both instances, and many people swap the glass one into thier BGs so they should work in the BF if the metal panel swaps.

                  1994 Protege BP-Turbo.....1994 Miata Supercharged.....2003 Protege5 stock DD.....1988 323 GT Turbo
                  On the road soon: 2003 Protege5 V6 swap
                  My vB Gallery - Full Information and Photos of My Mazdas

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                    #10
                    As far as the 94 Pro LX seats go, the original Pro track bolts to the bottom cushion and also provides the connecting bolts for the seat back. So when the track is removed the bottom cushion and seat back do not bolt together. The 323 tracks would bolt up to the Pro bottom cushion being spaced in the front and rear but are too close together and still have to find a way to attach the seat back.
                    If anyone has converted these seats before let me know how.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by davidwhumphrey1 View Post
                      As far as the 94 Pro LX seats go, the original Pro track bolts to the bottom cushion and also provides the connecting bolts for the seat back. So when the track is removed the bottom cushion and seat back do not bolt together. The 323 tracks would bolt up to the Pro bottom cushion being spaced in the front and rear but are too close together and still have to find a way to attach the seat back.
                      If anyone has converted these seats before let me know how.
                      Not rocket science here. I mounted MX-3 seats in my BF just spacing the inside rail on each. Protege seats would mount the same but shouldn't require spacing to sit level. Did you try just swapping the rails? You don't have to remove the seat bottom from the seat back, that stays together. You can even leave the BF seat rails bolted in the car and just remove the 4 bolts that mount them to the seat frame and swap the seats that way.

                      1994 Protege BP-Turbo.....1994 Miata Supercharged.....2003 Protege5 stock DD.....1988 323 GT Turbo
                      On the road soon: 2003 Protege5 V6 swap
                      My vB Gallery - Full Information and Photos of My Mazdas

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by MazKid View Post
                        Not rocket science here. I mounted MX-3 seats in my BF just spacing the inside rail on each. Protege seats would mount the same but shouldn't require spacing to sit level. Did you try just swapping the rails? You don't have to remove the seat bottom from the seat back, that stays together. You can even leave the BF seat rails bolted in the car and just remove the 4 bolts that mount them to the seat frame and swap the seats that way.
                        I removed the rail but as stated before the seat bottom is bolted to the rail only and not connected to the seat back directly. I have tried for "plug-n-play" but it's not going to happen. I searched for a '93 Pro LX and got the front seats. Just as mentioned before all I had to do was change the rails and it fit perfectly.
                        Last edited by davidwhumphrey1; 02-25-2009, 08:52 PM. Reason: off track, different issue

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                          #13
                          Hey Ryan.....

                          Originally posted by MazKid View Post
                          All '86-'89 323 interiors are compatible, and the same years Mercury Tracer. I have Tracer door panels, rear panels, and rear seat in my BF hatch.

                          '90-'94 Protege/323, MX-3, Escort GT, etc, front seats bolt up to the BF seat rails, I have MX-3 seats in mine which require the inside side to be spaced up between the seat frame and rail.

                          A ton of Mazda steering wheels will work too - I have a '79-'81 RX-7 4 spoke in mine.

                          And ect...lots of compatibility.
                          ................

                          I robbed a 1987 RX-7 Steering Wheel and it has some issues fitting up and the turn cam is not making proper contact.

                          Slam it! I love this ST ! And it looks so cool, much like the original yet a tad smaller in diameter and factory leather wrapped in great condition!

                          Any pointers is welcome!

                          thanks,

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                            #14
                            I need a rear sub bumper.

                            I have one from the old GT is it the same as the GTX??

                            I know it is different from the hatch, that one was steel, before it became total rust fallout. The hatch bumper cover will not go over the GT sub, nor will the GT cover fit even around the corners, as if I would trim the edges of 4"
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                              #15
                              I have an 87 Mercury Tracer and I was wondering what front and rear bumpers will fit? I know the Isuzu I-Mark bumpers will work, but they are boxy and square for the roundness of the Tracer. The Tracer is the same as the 323...only rounder. Are there any other bumpers that are available from the wrecking yards that are rounder? I know Corksport has the fiberglass GTR bumper, but I am not going to pay $400 + shipping. Also, they might not be making them when I get around to buying. Please help. Thanks.

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