Mazda Protege with Bride Ergo II Seats
In 2003, Mazdaspeed introduced the Mazdaspeed Protege, an update to the Protege MP3 that had a 170 hp /160 ft•lbf turbocharged engine, shared the MP3's full Racing Beat suspension, redesigned 17-inch wheels, larger four-wheel disc brakes, and a Kenwood stereo system that included an amplifier along with a rear-deck mounted 8-inch sub. Mazda then followed with a mid year change dubbed the "2003.5." This model included a different aero-kit, the same 17-inch Racing Beat wheels, but with a darker color, and custom interior pieces. In total, there were only 4,500 Mazdaspeed Protege models ever produced.
Also of note in the 2003 model is that the ES model received a tiptronic Automatic transmission as an option, as well as a new wheel design refresh appearing on models with the 15-inch alloy rim option. This was also the last year of production for the Protege.
This generation went into production on September 29, 1998, and the very last model rolled off the assembly line on October 2, 2003. It remains in production in Taiwan, where it is also badged as the Ford Activa, which, unlike the Ford Laser, has no styling changes from the 323, except for the badges.
If you are truly looking to style up your Mazda Protege, then good custom seats are a logical upgrade. There are many aftermarket companies out there that produce quality bucket racing seats for either road or track use. Prices can vary from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars for top of the line seats depending on your taste and the size of your bankroll.
Beside the bling effect of having some sweet looking Ergo II racing seats in your vehicle there are some performance benefits. Because Ergo II racings seats are made out of lighter materials than your factory seats they reduce the overall weight of your vehicle which is always a positive for tuning.
Ergo II Racing Seats are universal for all vehicles; however, all Ergo II seats will need to latch to a seats rail, which is car specific. Make sure there is a rail available for your vehicle, or otherwise you can customize your stock one to fit your aftermarket seats.
Bride Seats, the maker of the popular Ergo II seat is one of the heavy hitters in the aftermarket seat industry. Many others try to match the quality of craftsmanship of the Ergo II seat but few succeed. This seat model is more ergonomically designed to fit the needs of daily driving without sacrificing the seats holding performance. Using a completely new Bride fabric material, and a redesigned head, shoulder, side, and knee support, the ERGO II model seat was born.
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