Grassroots Motorsports

Updates

• Gearbox Jan. 24

  An afternoon at the junkyard yielded a $90 transmission out of a ‘95 Escort GT.

• Progress Jan. 24

  Started work a couple weekends ago pulling the old auto out. I had to really …

• Progress from 16 January 2010 Jan. 24

  Old transmission out, newly resurfaced junkyard flywheel and new clutch installed. The new transmission is …

• Goats! Jan. 24

  These guys showed up while I was working wondering what all the commotion was in …

• Progress from 23 January 2010 Jan. 24

  Finally some warmth! Junk yard shift linkage out of a 2000 Escort installed with fresh …

• Game on Jan. 24

  To escape the cold after working on the Protege, I built this set up to …

• Progress from 28 January 2010 Jan. 29

  After a lot more difficulty than I anticipated, the manual pedal assembly is in! I …

• Progress from 29 January 2010 Jan. 29

  My brother got me some NB Miata seats that I’m going to try to use …

• Progress from 6 February 2010 Feb. 06

  Today I finished up some of the final touches on the gearbox swap. I bled …

• Progress from early March March 21

  I took out the stock seats and replaced them with the Miata seats. A lot …

• Progress from early March pt 2 March 21

  I mounted my poor man’s rally tires (snows and tubes) on some BMW bottle caps …

• Rallycross 18 Apr April 18

  I just realized I never posted any pictures of the car all kitted up. I’ll …

• Harnesses! April 29

  Picked up two sets of Schroth Rallye 4 harnesses to keep me better planted in …

• Window vents. April 29

  I made some vents out of some scrap Plexiglas. The filter element isn’t installed in …

Comments

Teqnyck:

Nice LX! The hot rod of Proteges!
Feb 3, 2010 12:47 a.m.

Powar:

You talk about wanting a Sonett. I talk about missing my Protege. Hrmmmm. If only my Sonett weren't so rusty. Its nice to see someone taking care of another BG. I'll have another someday.
Apr 8, 2010 9:41 a.m.

4Msfam:

So, did you have to drill new holes for the Miata seat brackets or did the brackets bolt right on where the old ones were!
Apr 13, 2010 3:07 a.m.

Carson:

4Msfam, basically, I used some thin steel flat stock and bolted that to the Protege rails and then bolted the seat to the flat stock. If I remember correctly, there is about a 3” difference between the factory Protege rails to the Miata seats. It isn't quite as straightforward as it sounds but that's the gist. I'll see if I can get some pictures up.
Apr 13, 2010 9:59 a.m.

cghstang:

The window vents are awesome! If they prove to function well, post up some more details please!
Apr 30, 2010 2:45 p.m.

wizkid971:

I am a newb, please help!! I have a 94 protege lx 5 speed, and i want to rally cross it. Did u ever try the zx2 springs? if so how did it compare ?i have grs struts new, and i dont want to use stock springs. i am building mine now, and i would really appreciate help, since we have the same car. Also, do u have a list of everything you did for rally as far as upgrades, and essentials. Thanks in advance
Jun 20, 2011 3:57 p.m.