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| VIN - how to read it |
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| What models exist for the Familia BJ series ? |
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| Possibilites of Weight reduction |
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| What's the Part No. for the 2002+ Protege / MSP OEM Workshop manual ? |
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| What's the difference between MSP and MPS when we talk about Mazda ? |
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| What VIN production number has my MazdaSpeed Protegé 2003 |
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| What VIN production number has my MazdaSpeed Protegé 2003.5 |
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| Conversion guide for EDM Mazda 323 1998 Prefacelift models (2006.03) |
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| Electrics & ICE |
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| How to read general and Mazda specific OBD2-Codes ? |
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| How are clock/temperature wired ? |
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| What's the default size of the Front/Rear door Speakers? |
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| How does the ISO wiring look like? |
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| What about the 1989-2000 Mazda Audio wiring ? |
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| What about the 2001+ Mazda Audio wiring ? |
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| What about the Speed signal ? |
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| What does the "powerchip" chiptuning for the ZM engine offer? |
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| Engine & Drivetrain |
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| Airflow filter comparison / Test |
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| Exhaust theory |
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| Short shifter comparison picture |
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| General Shifting Techniques |
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| General Shift Points |
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| What spark plugs are used in the USDM Protege ? |
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| Cam operation on the ZM-DE , FP-DE , FS-DE , FS-DET , FS-ZE engines? |
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| ZM 1.6 litre engine management system diagnostics |
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| Engine |
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| Cleaning the MAF sensor |
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| Drivetrain |
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| Remove or Install tranny and LSD or disassemble gears |
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| Install a TWM Short Shifter kit for the Protegé |
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| Wheels & Suspension |
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| Install OEM strut bar (including part numbers) |
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| Install a CP-Racing 3point strutbar |
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| Install Racing Beat rear sway bar |
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| Upgrade the USDM DX/LX front brakes |
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| Convert the USDM 4-lug-rear drums to 4-lug-rear discs |
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| Front pad rotor change |
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| Rear pad (disc) rotor change |
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| Paint brake calipers |
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| Paint brake rotors |
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| Interior |
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| Door silencing |
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| Sound deadening for the doors |
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| Deinstall gauge cluster |
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| Disassemble gauge cluster |
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| Lower door locks |
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| Paint interior pieces |
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| Remove center dash trim (radio) |
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| Replacing A/C control panel LEDs |
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| Door panel removal : Front |
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| Door panel removal : Rear |
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| Stereo installation manual (Crutchfield 1/8) : Overview |
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| Stereo installation manual (Crutchfield 2/8) : Factory Radio removal |
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| Stereo installation manual (Crutchfield 3/8) : Stereo DIN install |
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| Stereo installation manual (Crutchfield 4/8) : Front door speakers |
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| Stereo installation manual (Crutchfield 5/8) : Front door speakers |
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| Stereo installation manual (Crutchfield 6/8) : Rear door speakers |
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| Stereo installation manual (Crutchfield 7/8) : Rear door speakers |
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| Stereo installation manual (Crutchfield 8/8) : Rear door (Sedan) |
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| Exterior |
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| Remove rear trunk spoiler (4 door Sedan & MSP, 5 door Hatchback) |
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| Paint door pillars ? |
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| Fully remove the Roof Rack |
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| Install AutoExe wing / Brake LED relocation |
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| Install clear bumper lenses on the Protege 5 |
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| Paint your headlights |
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| Removing back badges and filling holes |
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| Shave side moldings |
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| Stop the hatchback rear spoiler from rattling |
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| Swap rear emblems |
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| Swap fender markers |
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| Install Mud flaps |
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| Install side skirts |
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| Electrics & I.C.E |
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| Speaker template: 5.5x7.5" / 6x8" for the Front |
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| Speaker template: 6" / 160mm for the Rear |
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| RCA (Cinch) Out on a OEM Headunit Version1 |
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| RCA (Cinch) Out on a OEM Headunit Version2 |
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| RCA (Cinch) Out on a OEM Headunit Remove Loudness Countour |
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| RCA (Cinch) Out on a OEM Headunit AN7560 device |
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| RCA (Cinch) Out on a OEM Headunit M62490FP device |
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| Install OEM alarm system |
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| Improve your whole electrical system (BIG3 method) |
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| Remove OEM Stereo Headunit |
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| Pulling speaker wires for the front doors |
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| Change fog light bulbs (Sportive Bumper) |
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| Change head light bulbs |
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| Install HID projector headlights |
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| Electric power windows always on |
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| Kill door chime |
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| Moonroof always on |
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| Moonroof one touch automatic |
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| Install a passenger side door lock |
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| Programming a new remote control |
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| Install Unichip device on a MazdaSpeed Protege |
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| Install Greddy E-Manage (Ultimate) on the FS-DE engine (wiring) |
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| TSB Technical Service Bulletins (USDM) - Useful for all models |
| mt000000144 - poor driveability (injector
spray
pattern) |
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| mt000000148 - hard start hot or cold- fuel
pressure
regulator |
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| mt000000156 - hard start/flooding/lean
(coolant
thermo sensor) |
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| mt000000450 - battery gassing/discharge due
to
overcharge |
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| mt000000499 - locate hard to find water or
air
leaks |
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| mt000000700 - front end vibration / steering shimmy
after
30 min. on hwy |
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| mt000000820
- wet weather braking performance |
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| mt000000954
- license plate rattle against
license
plate frame |
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| mt000001018
- no start, vref output grounded |
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| mt000001261
- fuel low level warning light |
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| mt000001975
- high speed shake (over 60 mph) |
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| mt000002993
- whine from trans at
aproximately
45 and 75 mph |
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| mt000002995
- a/t fluid cooler hose
contacting no.2 engine mount |
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| mt000003013
- severe stumble under
acceleration,"vtcs" vehicles |
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| mt000003245
- water leak into trunk, opened
seams
under tail light |
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| mt000003280
- DTC p0171 or p1170 with or
without
lack of power |
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| mt000003305
- O/D light flashes and p0741
& p0771 stored in memo |
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| mt000003320
- sun visor vanity mirror cover
tears
off |
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| mt000003332
- MIL on, DTC p0402 no
driveability
concern present |
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| mt000003374
- DTC p0300 (random mis-fire) -
1.8l
coil pack |
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| mt000003378
- child restraint tether strap
anchorage
kit |
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| mt000003390
- steering wheel cover becomes
loose |
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| mt000003500
- DTC p1633, p1631, p0173
unstable
idle/stalling |
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| mt000003559
- rust on brake rotor hubs |
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| mt000003562
- 2.0l engine noise with cold
coolant
temp |
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| mt000003579
- 1.6l - MIL illumination - DTC
p1170 |
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| mt000003589
- rear defroster repair kit |
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| mt000003597
- door lock actuator failures |
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| mt000003598
- front door glass won't go all
the
way down |
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| mt000003607
- alternator improvement |
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| mt000003618
- power door locks oscillate, or
lock
by themselves |
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| mt000003674
- alarm system sounds off - too
sensitive |
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| mt000003676
- audio unit inop or will not
eject CDs |
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| mt000003680
- front wheel bearing failure
from axle seal |
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| mt000003689
- headlights dim when A/C is
turned on |
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| mt000003706
- clunk/knock from rear
suspension
over bumps |
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| mt000003720
- trunk key cylinder cap
replacement |
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| mt000003747
- use of refrigerant system
sealer |
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| mt000003757
- noise from roof rack cross bars |
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| mt000003848
- clutch chatter during cold
takeoff |
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| mt000003895
- A/C switch light goes out
and/or flashes, warm air |
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| mt000003932
- LX & DX accessory spoiler
connector |
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| mt000003946
- A/C compressor engaged, with
A/C switch off |
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| mt000003959
- hard shifting, grinding,or no
shift into 3rd gear |
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| mt000003995
- rear brake noise / drag, pads
seized in caliper |
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| mt000004023
- mazdaspeed audio removal tool
(mp919) |
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| mt000004027
- mazdaspeed protege, optimum
audio control settings |
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| mt000004047
- coolant leak (seepage) at
water return elbow |
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| mt000004058
- intermitent crank no start -
cold ambient temps |
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| mt000004067
- click/pop type noise from
engine dynamic damper |
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| mt000004073
- mazdaspeed protege - subwoofer
inoperative |
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| mt000004124
- mazdaspeed protege -
hesitation under acceleration |
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| mt000004176
- instrument cluster lens
cracks at bottom center |
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| mt000004282
- mp3 & mazdaspeed, noise
from front stabilizer bar |
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| mt000004368
- 2003.5 mazdaspeed protege,
rear skirt comes loose |
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| mt000004369
- 2003.5 mazdaspeed protege, front
air dam comes loose |
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| ssp56 - 99-00
protege 1.6l engine mass airflow
sensor
warranty extension program |
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| erc0702f - 99-00
protege 1.8l ignition coil dealer
&
owner letter |
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| erc0702f - 99-00 protege 1.8l ignition
coil
inspection and correction proceedure |
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| 01-018/99 -
all models - year 2000 compliance |
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| 01-006/00
- 99-00 protege - exhaust
resonance noise at approximately 2200-2300rpm |
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| 01-029/02
- 00-03 all models - sulfur smell
from exhaust system |
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| 01-004/03
- 01-03 protege/protege5 -
rattling noise at 1000-3000 rpm cold engine |
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| 01-028/03
- 01-03 protege, mp3, mazdaspeed -
MIL illumination (p0507) |
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| 01-009/04
- 99-03 protege - engine hard to
start |
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| 01-005/05
- 03 & 03.5 mazdaspeed protege
- hesitation or stumble under acceleration |
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| 02-005/01 - 01 protege - racing hart wheel -
rusting center cap |
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