Keeping it all in the Familia, Mazda Familia
Wagons are probably the most underestimated and least appreciated cars in the world of wheel fitment. They are often immediately relegated to being soccer mom cars or the designated grocery getter. This is definitely not the case with Chris’ Mazda. The first encounter I ever had with this car was at Wekfest SF in 2010. I remember spying this wagon hanging among the many showstoppers (Rocking a set of Volk GTP’s at the time) but little did I know that this thing is Chris’ daily driver. Chris keeps this thing in immaculate condition and it really shows how he is a detail oriented man. Just look at the clean contrast between the powdercoated white centers of the Blitz wheels to the sharp silver paint.
Chances are you’ve never seen a Mazda wagon like this and that isn’t surprising to us at Carsxhype. Chris bought this car used in 2007 and transformed it bit-by-bit into the beauty that you now see before your eyes!
Chris had the goal of giving the car a clean appearance while still maintaining aggressive lines. I can safely say he has exceeded his goal. However, it's not only what you can see on the outside that makes this car so impressive but also what’s on the inside.
17×8 Blitz Type-01′s shoehorned underneath those fenders!
Starting from the outside, it has gone under a complete transformation with an ’03 Protege 5 Exterior accentuated by a sprinkling of JDM goodies such as the JDM tailights and badges. Just lurking behind the lower grille is a set of Yellow PIAA HID fogs that can really light up the night. Like I told you, this man is into details.
Hiding under that hood is a new motor that Chris swapped in himself (I’m telling you this guy is a perfectionist in a good way of course) but upgraded with a Perrin fuel rail, Mishimoto radiator, MP3 ECU and Intake manifold, Engine harness wire tuck and much more! There is a whole list of mods at the end of this article that show you how much has gone into this whole car.
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area keep your eyes peeled for Chris’ Wagon roaming the streets. You will definitely have to look twice and pick your jaw up off the floor after it passes by.
Here’s a final shot of that mean Mazda face! Rawr!
Modification List:
In terms of fitment mods: Interior: Electronics/Stereo: Wheels/Tires/Suspension: Engine/Performance: Transmission/Drivetrain: Achievements |
Words: Michael Klonoff
Photos: Lorenz Mabutas, Levi Daniels
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