*Mazda of the Month 2.0* ENTER NOW for March!

Antoine · 02-24-2010, 02:34 AM

Welcome to the Official Mazda Forums "Mazda of the Month" Contest!

* The MOTM is OPEN to ALL Mazdas! *

Please note the following rules & guidelines.
Your cooperation and participation would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

ENTRY RULES

1. ANY form of cheating will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the contest.
2. You must own the Mazda you are entering into the contest.
3. Any form of photo/image manipulation is not allowed except for adjusting and enhancing image color, contrast, tone and levels etc.
4. If you wish to enter two or more times in a row, you will need all new photos of your Mazda for each consecutive month entered.
5. If you become a MOTM winner, you may not enter the same Mazda again until at least 12 Months after the month you had won. However, if you own several Mazdas, you are welcome to enter those as well.
Note #1: Each Member may NOT enter more than one Mazda per MOTM contest.
Note #2: Previous MOTM winners who wish to enter again (after 12 months) must enter with all new photos of their winning Mazda.
6. Once you have entered (posted) your Mazda, you may not withdraw from the contest.
7. The MOTM contest & rules are subject to change in order to maintain a fair & fun environment for the Mazda Forums community.

Contest Requirements:
* Each contestant must submit three high-quality high-resolution images of their Mazda. One image must be of the exterior, another the engine bay and finally an interior shot.
* Each contestant must follow the format shown below or your entry will not count!!!
* Any form of photo/image manipulation is not allowed except for adjusting and enhancing image color, contrast, tone and levels etc.

FORMAT:
1. Username
2. Name
3. Model name + (Year)
4. ONLY 3 Images (one exterior + one engine bay + one interior shot) NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE!
5. "Mod" List *NOTE* It must be posted in default "Verdana" text size 2. No colors and No funky formatting! Please make your list CLEAR & CONCISE!

WAIT! Before you take & post pics...Is your Mazda?
* Washed & Waxed?
* Engine bay clean?
* Interior clean?

Now that your ready to take pics...Is your Mazda?
* In a well lit place?
* In front of a sweet background?
* Engine bay well lit?
* Interior detail visible?

Finally...Is your Mazda MOTM Entry?
* CREATIVE?!?! *

Example (Obviously, this is NOT my ride but for the sake of an interesting example

):

Antoine
Antoine
Mazda 767B (1989)

Performance Mods:
Top Secret

Engine Appearance Mods:
Top Secret

Exterior Mods:
Top Secret

Interior Mods:
Top Secret

Stereo Mods:
lol...Stereo

Awards Won:
Beyond awards...

Recognition:
Raced at Le Mans...Helped lay the groundwork for the 787B which won Le Mans in 1991.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Now on to the fun part...PRIZES!!! Check out what you could WIN!

Have your Mazda showcased on the Mazda Forums Home, MySpace & Facebook pages!

From Speedcircuit.net: 5% off any purchase made that month!

From Antoine: $50 Cash bonus only if the owner has a *CLEARLY VISIBLE* Mazda Forums related Sticker/Decal on their car in the MOTM image. Note that the Sticker/Decal has to be a Mazdas247.com or Mazda Forums related domain decal. Checkout the official Mazda Forums (Mazdas247.com) decals below:

Mazda Forums (Mazdas247.com) Decals

Mazda Forums Related Decals

GOOD LUCK to all who enter!

VOTING RULES

1. All voters must have a postcount minimum of a 100 posts and have been a Mazda Forums member for at least 1 month. The only exception to this rule is for Contestants who are also new members.

2. There is NO tolerance for PERSONAL CAMPAIGNING threads, posts, private messages (PMs), images or links (including signature and or image links). The creation of such ANYWHERE on or off the Internet including Mazdas247.com will result in that car's immediate disqualification. *If you are disqualified, your entry & poll listing WILL remain but your votes will be removed. Everyone will see that you broke the MOTM rules.

3. Creating general "Vote for the MOTM" threads and links are not only allowed, it's encouraged!

Antoine · 02-24-2010, 02:36 AM

NOTE: Any smartass, flametory and or off topic posts will be deleted and the poster will receive an infraction!

Thank you and once again Good Luck!

Please note the following new rule!

4. If you wish to enter two or more times in a row, you will need all new photos of your Mazda for each consecutive month entered.

...and the same applies for MOTM winners who wish to re-enter: Note #2: Previous MOTM winners who wish to enter again (after 12 months) must enter with all new photos of their winning Mazda.

DEADLINE to ENTER is March 7th 2010!

Antoine · 02-24-2010, 02:39 AM

Spring is on the way...Let's get this MOTM off to a good start...ENTER NOW for your chance to WIN for MARCH!

Matt V · 02-24-2010, 04:55 PM

I'll start this one off!

Matt V
2002 Mazda Protege5

Exterior

Home Depot front lip
Mazda fog delete kit
One of a kind retrofitted headlights (blacked out, FX-R projectors, 4300k bulbs, GReddy ballasts)
Blacked out front Evil M
Side moldings removed
Blacked out rear valence and key trim
Silver Familia rear emblem
Silver rear Evil M
Sport 20 Familia rear emblem
Mazda6 rear windshield wiper
Bluebatmobile rear tailight overlays
4500k rear license plate LEDs
Hella twin trumpet horn kit

Interior

Mazdaspeed short shifter
RedlineGoods carbon fiber vinyl shift boot
MSP shift knob (on it's way)

Electronics/Stereo

Alpine CDA-105 headunit
Alpine Type-S 5x7 front speakers
Alpine Type-S 6.5" rear speakers
Alpine iPod cable

Wheels/Tires/Suspension

Mazdaspeed Tokico Blues
Mazdaspeed Racing Beat springs
MP3 Racing Beat rear swaybar
Mazda3 hatchback 17" wheels
Avon Tech MS550 All-Season 205/45/17 tires

Engine/Drivetrain

MP3 valve and engine cover
Wix drop-in air filter

I doubt my car is MOTM material but I figured I'd enter for fun.

blynd_spy · 02-24-2010, 05:04 PM

looks good! from every angle but...
4. ONLY 3 Images (one exterior + one engine bay + one interior shot)

Matt V · 02-24-2010, 05:30 PM

I just realized that after I posted, I'm just trying to decide which exterior shot I wanna keep.

xDJ DUBx · 02-24-2010, 07:40 PM

sub

TWISFM · 02-24-2010, 07:51 PM

sub...soon...

Mazdawarbird · 02-25-2010, 12:38 AM

With any luck (and it's a slim chance at that) I'll win this month. It'll be awesome to win the MOTM spot for the month of my birthday

marcs_sp20 · 02-25-2010, 06:40 AM

Eh, what the hell, will throw some better photos up over the weekend

marcs_sp20
Marc
2002 Mazda 323 Astina SP20

Mod List:

Engine
Rebuilt engine due to VICS Failure

Simota CAI
Bosch Platinum Plus spark plugs
2.25" mid pipe from cat-back thru to 2" axle back to X-Force Twin Loop Muffler
Painted fuse box, engine cover & strut bar in Gunmetal Grey
4pc AWR mount kit

Brakes & Suspension
Apexi Springs all round - 35mm drop
KYB Front & Rear struts
RDA Slotted front Rotors & pads
AutoExe Rear Strut Brace
Standard front strut brace

Interior
Mazda 323 Embroided tailored floor mats
D1 Spec Aluminium gearknob
Monza Aluminium Racing Foot Pedals
Polished Astina door steps
Painted dash cluster, centre dash insert, centre console & window switch panels
Standard seats
Black Leather Gearboot
********** Guage Rings

Exterior
18x7.5" CX7 rims & 215/35/18 tyres

Clear Side Indicator's
JDM BJ1 tail lights aka stock

T10 SMD/LED parker bulbs
Black side strip deletion mod
"Need for Mazdaspeed Most Wanted" sticker

MAG086 Plates
Genuine Autoexe Grille
Mazdaspeed grille badge
Modified Suzuki Swift stubby Antenna
HID kit: 35w 4300k H7 low beams
Dark tinted weathershields
LaminX gunsmoke foglight covers
Granny-spec headlight covers

Audio
JL Audio 120w 5x7" 2-way front speakers
Pioneer 160w 6" 2-way speakers
Pioneer AVH-P5950DVD single din 7" dvd player
iPod jack - for full functionality from H/U
Aux Jack for Ipod/phone Connection
12" 125wrms Kicker Sub in ported box
Pioneer 4x75wrms 4ch Amp
Pinoeer H/U remote
4guage Sony 4ch amp kit

justanothermp5 · 02-25-2010, 10:20 AM

reserved

edit: nvm not entering

xDJ DUBx · 02-25-2010, 10:26 AM

Man, is this a p5 bananza or what? lol

justanothermp5 · 02-25-2010, 10:33 AM

lol i guess so

Sliver5 · 02-25-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xDJ DUBx

Man, is this a p5 bananza or what? lol

lol at bananza. Bump for more P5's! I would enter but my car looks just like chris' lol

Mazdawarbird · 02-25-2010, 07:13 PM

Mazdawarbird
Dominic
2001 Mazda Protege ES 2.0

(Updated with better pix)

Engine
Custom RAI/CAI Intake System
OBX Exhaust Headers
Custom Cat-back Exhaust System
SLS Air Diversion Panel
Premium Fluids

Suspension/Drivetrain
MSP Front Springs
MSP Strut Tower Bar
MSP Short Shifter Assembly w/Knob

Interior
Custom Body Painted Door Panels
Custom Body Painted Gauge Surround
Custom Body Painted Cupholder and E-Brake Surrounds
Custom Body Painted Stereo Bezel
Misc Custom Body Painted Interior Pieces
Center Console iPod Docking System

Exterior/Lighting
Bi-Xenon HID Headlight System
Custom LED Fog Lights
Blacked Out Emblems and Grilles

Audio
Pioneer Premier Head Unit w/iPod Integration Control
Pioneer Competition Series 6x8" Front Door Speakers
Pioneer Competition Series 6x9" Rear Deck Speakers
Pioneer Competition Series 12" Subwoofer
Schoche 600w 2-Channel Amplifier

02-24-2010, 02:39 AM	#3
Antoine El Tres Rotor Head Admin, Owner & Founder Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kobe, Japan Posts: 11,735	Spring is on the way...Let's get this MOTM off to a good start...ENTER NOW for your chance to WIN for MARCH! __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-24-2010, 04:55 PM	#4
Matt V HID Guru Approved Merchant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Motor Speedway Posts: 3,330	I'll start this one off! Matt V 2002 Mazda Protege5 Exterior Home Depot front lip Mazda fog delete kit One of a kind retrofitted headlights (blacked out, FX-R projectors, 4300k bulbs, GReddy ballasts) Blacked out front Evil M Side moldings removed Blacked out rear valence and key trim Silver Familia rear emblem Silver rear Evil M Sport 20 Familia rear emblem Mazda6 rear windshield wiper Bluebatmobile rear tailight overlays 4500k rear license plate LEDs Hella twin trumpet horn kit Interior Mazdaspeed short shifter RedlineGoods carbon fiber vinyl shift boot MSP shift knob (on it's way) Electronics/Stereo Alpine CDA-105 headunit Alpine Type-S 5x7 front speakers Alpine Type-S 6.5" rear speakers Alpine iPod cable Wheels/Tires/Suspension Mazdaspeed Tokico Blues Mazdaspeed Racing Beat springs MP3 Racing Beat rear swaybar Mazda3 hatchback 17" wheels Avon Tech MS550 All-Season 205/45/17 tires Engine/Drivetrain MP3 valve and engine cover Wix drop-in air filter I doubt my car is MOTM material but I figured I'd enter for fun. __________________ 02 P5 Progress Thread HID retrofits for your 01-03 Protege My 2002 Protege5 PARTOUT! Tein, Tokico, RX7, MSP, Racing Beat, Alpine, ETC Last edited by Matt V; 02-27-2010 at 02:55 PM.

02-24-2010, 05:04 PM	#5
blynd_spy i've nothing to type here Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: seattle, wa Posts: 572	looks good! from every angle but... 4. ONLY 3 Images (one exterior + one engine bay + one interior shot) __________________

02-24-2010, 05:30 PM	#6
Matt V HID Guru Approved Merchant Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Texas Motor Speedway Posts: 3,330	I just realized that after I posted, I'm just trying to decide which exterior shot I wanna keep. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-24-2010, 07:40 PM	#7
xDJ DUBx Form > Function Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Desert, CA Posts: 11,925	sub __________________ NA8C Roadster The Project - The Slammed - The Beater

02-24-2010, 02:34 AM	#1
Antoine El Tres Rotor Head Admin, Owner & Founder Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kobe, Japan Posts: 11,735	Mazda of the Month 2.0 ENTER NOW for March! Welcome to the Official Mazda Forums "Mazda of the Month" Contest! * The MOTM is OPEN to ALL Mazdas! * Please note the following rules & guidelines. Your cooperation and participation would be greatly appreciated, thank you. ENTRY RULES 1. ANY form of cheating will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the contest. 2. You must own the Mazda you are entering into the contest. 3. Any form of photo/image manipulation is not allowed except for adjusting and enhancing image color, contrast, tone and levels etc. 4. If you wish to enter two or more times in a row, you will need all new photos of your Mazda for each consecutive month entered. 5. If you become a MOTM winner, you may not enter the same Mazda again until at least 12 Months after the month you had won. However, if you own several Mazdas, you are welcome to enter those as well. Note #1: Each Member may NOT enter more than one Mazda per MOTM contest. Note #2: Previous MOTM winners who wish to enter again (after 12 months) must enter with all new photos of their winning Mazda. 6. Once you have entered (posted) your Mazda, you may not withdraw from the contest. 7. The MOTM contest & rules are subject to change in order to maintain a fair & fun environment for the Mazda Forums community. Contest Requirements: * Each contestant must submit three high-quality high-resolution images of their Mazda. One image must be of the exterior, another the engine bay and finally an interior shot. * Each contestant must follow the format shown below or your entry will not count!!! * Any form of photo/image manipulation is not allowed except for adjusting and enhancing image color, contrast, tone and levels etc. FORMAT: 1. Username 2. Name 3. Model name + (Year) 4. ONLY 3 Images (one exterior + one engine bay + one interior shot) NO ATTACHMENTS PLEASE! 5. "Mod" List NOTE It must be posted in default "Verdana" text size 2. No colors and No funky formatting! Please make your list CLEAR & CONCISE! WAIT! Before you take & post pics...Is your Mazda? * Washed & Waxed? * Engine bay clean? * Interior clean? Now that your ready to take pics...Is your Mazda? * In a well lit place? * In front of a sweet background? * Engine bay well lit? * Interior detail visible? Finally...Is your Mazda MOTM Entry? * CREATIVE?!?! * Example (Obviously, this is NOT my ride but for the sake of an interesting example ): Antoine Antoine Mazda 767B (1989) Performance Mods: Top Secret Engine Appearance Mods: Top Secret Exterior Mods: Top Secret Interior Mods: Top Secret Stereo Mods: lol...Stereo Awards Won: Beyond awards... Recognition: Raced at Le Mans...Helped lay the groundwork for the 787B which won Le Mans in 1991. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Now on to the fun part...PRIZES!!! Check out what you could WIN! Have your Mazda showcased on the Mazda Forums Home, MySpace & Facebook pages! From Speedcircuit.net: 5% off any purchase made that month! From Antoine: $50 Cash bonus only if the owner has a CLEARLY VISIBLE Mazda Forums related Sticker/Decal on their car in the MOTM image. Note that the Sticker/Decal has to be a Mazdas247.com or Mazda Forums related domain decal. Checkout the official Mazda Forums (Mazdas247.com) decals below: Mazda Forums (Mazdas247.com) Decals Mazda Forums Related Decals GOOD LUCK to all who enter! VOTING RULES 1. All voters must have a postcount minimum of a 100 posts and have been a Mazda Forums member for at least 1 month. The only exception to this rule is for Contestants who are also new members. 2. There is NO tolerance for PERSONAL CAMPAIGNING threads, posts, private messages (PMs), images or links (including signature and or image links). The creation of such ANYWHERE on or off the Internet including Mazdas247.com will result in that car's immediate disqualification. If you are disqualified, your entry & poll listing WILL remain but your votes will be removed. Everyone will see that you broke the MOTM rules. 3. Creating general "Vote for the MOTM" threads and links are not only allowed, it's encouraged! __________________ . Forum Rules Sponsor Directory * PM Antoine .Facebook (Mazdas247). Facebook (Antoine) Twitter .YouTube .Flickr .MySpace . Become a Moderator: Help the Community & Fight SPAM!

02-24-2010, 02:36 AM	#2
Antoine El Tres Rotor Head Admin, Owner & Founder Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kobe, Japan Posts: 11,735	NOTE: Any smartass, flametory and or off topic posts will be deleted and the poster will receive an infraction! Thank you and once again Good Luck! Please note the following new rule! 4. If you wish to enter two or more times in a row, you will need all new photos of your Mazda for each consecutive month entered. ...and the same applies for MOTM winners who wish to re-enter: Note #2: Previous MOTM winners who wish to enter again (after 12 months) must enter with all new photos of their winning Mazda. DEADLINE to ENTER is March 7th 2010! __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-25-2010, 12:38 AM	#9
Mazdawarbird Flux Capacitor...Fluxing Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakley, UT Posts: 343	With any luck (and it's a slim chance at that) I'll win this month. It'll be awesome to win the MOTM spot for the month of my birthday __________________ Mods? What are these Mods you speak of? And how did you get this number? How does one characterize a person such as this? Is it madness, or brilliance? To some, he is a wandering enigma of dynamic thought and consequence. To others, they simply call him Dom. Think my car can be better? Don't complain, just View my Cardomain page

02-25-2010, 06:40 AM	#10
marcs_sp20 NA Hp Hungry!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brisbane, Qld, Australia Posts: 411	Eh, what the hell, will throw some better photos up over the weekend marcs_sp20 Marc 2002 Mazda 323 Astina SP20 Mod List: Engine Rebuilt engine due to VICS Failure Simota CAI Bosch Platinum Plus spark plugs 2.25" mid pipe from cat-back thru to 2" axle back to X-Force Twin Loop Muffler Painted fuse box, engine cover & strut bar in Gunmetal Grey 4pc AWR mount kit Brakes & Suspension Apexi Springs all round - 35mm drop KYB Front & Rear struts RDA Slotted front Rotors & pads AutoExe Rear Strut Brace Standard front strut brace Interior Mazda 323 Embroided tailored floor mats D1 Spec Aluminium gearknob Monza Aluminium Racing Foot Pedals Polished Astina door steps Painted dash cluster, centre dash insert, centre console & window switch panels Standard seats Black Leather Gearboot ******** Guage Rings Exterior 18x7.5" CX7 rims & 215/35/18 tyres Clear Side Indicator's JDM BJ1 tail lights aka stock T10 SMD/LED parker bulbs Black side strip deletion mod "Need for Mazdaspeed Most Wanted" sticker MAG086 Plates Genuine Autoexe Grille Mazdaspeed grille badge Modified Suzuki Swift stubby Antenna HID kit: 35w 4300k H7 low beams Dark tinted weathershields LaminX gunsmoke foglight covers Granny-spec headlight covers Audio** JL Audio 120w 5x7" 2-way front speakers Pioneer 160w 6" 2-way speakers Pioneer AVH-P5950DVD single din 7" dvd player iPod jack - for full functionality from H/U Aux Jack for Ipod/phone Connection 12" 125wrms Kicker Sub in ported box Pioneer 4x75wrms 4ch Amp Pinoeer H/U remote 4guage Sony 4ch amp kit __________________ Last edited by marcs_sp20; 03-09-2010 at 05:35 AM.

02-25-2010, 10:20 AM	#11
justanothermp5 Built, Boosted & Rusty :P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linden/Charlotte NC Posts: 5,875	reserved edit: nvm not entering __________________ 2002 Mazda Protege 5-T Protege Parts For Sale http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123778028 Last edited by justanothermp5; 02-26-2010 at 04:49 AM.

02-25-2010, 10:26 AM	#12
xDJ DUBx Form > Function Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Desert, CA Posts: 11,925	Man, is this a p5 bananza or what? lol __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-25-2010, 10:33 AM	#13
justanothermp5 Built, Boosted & Rusty :P Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linden/Charlotte NC Posts: 5,875	lol i guess so __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

02-25-2010, 07:13 PM	#15
Mazdawarbird Flux Capacitor...Fluxing Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oakley, UT Posts: 343	Mazdawarbird Dominic 2001 Mazda Protege ES 2.0 (Updated with better pix) Engine Custom RAI/CAI Intake System OBX Exhaust Headers Custom Cat-back Exhaust System SLS Air Diversion Panel Premium Fluids Suspension/Drivetrain MSP Front Springs MSP Strut Tower Bar MSP Short Shifter Assembly w/Knob Interior Custom Body Painted Door Panels Custom Body Painted Gauge Surround Custom Body Painted Cupholder and E-Brake Surrounds Custom Body Painted Stereo Bezel Misc Custom Body Painted Interior Pieces Center Console iPod Docking System Exterior/Lighting Bi-Xenon HID Headlight System Custom LED Fog Lights Blacked Out Emblems and Grilles Audio Pioneer Premier Head Unit w/iPod Integration Control Pioneer Competition Series 6x8" Front Door Speakers Pioneer Competition Series 6x9" Rear Deck Speakers Pioneer Competition Series 12" Subwoofer Schoche 600w 2-Channel Amplifier __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'. Last edited by Mazdawarbird; 03-01-2010 at 06:27 PM.

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