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Old February-20th-2006 | 07:59 PM
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ProtegeGarage / Mazda3Online Reviews and Feedback

Hey all, I am eager to hear your feedback - positive or negative - in terms of what we do, how we do it, what we offer or what you'd like to see us offer. I am eager to better the community through better parts and service and the only people that can help me best do that is you, the consumer. Fire away!
Old February-20th-2006 | 08:13 PM
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Been in two Group Buys, OBX Header and AWR Oil Pan, and both went flawlessly. You kept everyone updated and we got a good deal! Thanks again!
Old February-20th-2006 | 11:45 PM
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Ken always takes care of me no matter how late I call or how stupid my orders are. Couldn't ask for more.
Old March-2nd-2006 | 05:08 PM
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Just ordered some front Hawk brake pads (on 28 Feb). Great price. They showed up today. Ken gave me e-mail info on my order each step of the way. I wish all my on-line buying was this good.
Old March-7th-2006 | 12:42 AM
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I couldnt agree more. Bought a Begi Fuel Pressure Regulator and was more than thrilled with the service and shipping time. Thanks.
Old March-12th-2006 | 11:31 AM
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I haven't dealt with Ken as far as business yet, but hope to in the future. It would be great if Ken carried things for my application Protege. I (along with a lot of others) have the 1.6 liter 00 model sedan. It would be great if maybe a item or two made it onto the website for us. From a personal standpoint, Ken is top notch. Ive talked with him a couple times and he seems like a great guy.
Old March-12th-2006 | 01:57 PM
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What kind of other things are you looking for exactly?
My experience with the Thunder header showed me that there just isn't a lot of interest for the 1.6 stuff. You and Mac excluded, look at it from mine and, I'm sure Ken's perspective.
I found and imported a fairly reasonably-priced (and very good quality) piece for the 1.6ers, something that had NEVER been available, and on three different forums I sold a total of six.
That's it. Six.
Doesn't really give anyone trying to sell this stuff much of a warm-fuzzy, ya know?
Old March-13th-2006 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kargoboy
What kind of other things are you looking for exactly?
My experience with the Thunder header showed me that there just isn't a lot of interest for the 1.6 stuff. You and Mac excluded, look at it from mine and, I'm sure Ken's perspective.
I found and imported a fairly reasonably-priced (and very good quality) piece for the 1.6ers, something that had NEVER been available, and on three different forums I sold a total of six.
That's it. Six.
Doesn't really give anyone trying to sell this stuff much of a warm-fuzzy, ya know?
Yeah, I know whatcha mean. But from my (and Im sure a lot of other 1.6ers) perspective, when there isn't a lot of product out for us 1.6 guys, it makes customizing our vehicles.....not worth it. See where Im coming from? I mean, I love modding my car so Im going to do it regardless until I get tired of it. But I will admit that on occasion, I get a little depressed because nothing is available to us. I see the 1.8/2.0 guys get all the goodies and us 1.6ers left out. I would love to have pistons, cam gears, engine mods available to me. Id love to have more than one turbo kit available to me. I would love to engine management kits available to me. Plus a bunch of other things I can't recall right now.

But I do see what you and Ken mean though. Im just saying that it would be nice to have a couple more things available. Thats all. Maybe it would be possible to produce one-offs on occasion??
Old March-13th-2006 | 02:30 PM
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It's fun to find this stuff, though.

And back on-topic, my intake mani came as ordered and looks great.
There just aren't enough good things to say about Ken.
Old March-14th-2006 | 09:13 AM
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Like right there. If I could find a better flowing IM, that would be great. But something like that isn't available to me. Thats when I get a bit depressed, when I want something to help improve my car, but its not "available" to me. So yeah..... thats not cool. But anywho, I know Ken does what he can so I appreciate that. I imagine that as soon as he gets something new or has info for us, he is quick to deliver it. Thanks for doing what you do, Ken!!
Old March-24th-2006 | 06:24 PM
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Thumbs up

Thumbs up to Protege Garage! I ordered a set of Tokico HP's on 3/20 and they arrived 3/23. Excellent communication via email during each stage of order/shipment. Thanks Ken!
Old March-28th-2006 | 10:26 PM
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Im trying to talk with Ken about getting a hold of the MSP/MP3 rear skirt and lip, but haven't been able to get a hold of him. Ive heard from him once and thats it. Tried contacting him through here and msprotege.com and still no replies. Don't know the reason as to why I can't get in contact with him because I know that usually he is quick to respond to anyones questions or part requests.
Old March-29th-2006 | 12:31 PM
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Ordered my B&M shifter, it showed up today(a day earlier than Fed-ex's estimated delivery time). Very pleased.
Old March-29th-2006 | 01:57 PM
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Does this thread really need to exist? Everyone in the protege community knows how much Ken kicks ***. There is no other vendor in the world I would buy from unless Ken can't get the part, simple as that.
Old March-29th-2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Anarchistchiken
Does this thread really need to exist? Everyone in the protege community knows how much Ken kicks ***. There is no other vendor in the world I would buy from unless Ken can't get the part, simple as that.
See, that's why I ordered from him in the first place. Just thought I would give a shout out. I lingered over my decision for a long time (vs. Kartboy), Ken's reputation sealed the deal.


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