3rd gen owner photos

[nate0123]

Nate - how did you fill in the holes where your badges were ?body shop did it, they were repainting part of the trunk anyway so had them fill in the holes and seal them on the other side

[island-p5]

oh yeah thats right i always get that 1.5 and the 2nd gen's mixed up lol
I have a 1999 jmd 1.5 vvt 5-speed coil-overs 130+hp it,s a Bad ass car a week don,t go without someone wanting to buy my car. redline at 7500rpm,will turbo soon.

[island-p5]

oh yeah thats right i always get that 1.5 and the 2nd gen's mixed up lol
I have a 1999 jmd 1.5 vvt 5-speed coil-overs 130+hp it,s a Bad ass car a week don,t go without someone wanting to buy my car. redline at 7500rpm,will turbo soon.

[Javo]

/\/\/\/\ can you take larger pics of the engine (mounts, intake manifold,)...clean car

[Nightmare]

that valve cover is interesting

[jford79]

Hello again and here is my ride. The only modifications so far are Eibach ProKit and a VIS carbon fiber hood.

http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/Front.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/FrontRight.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/FrontLeft.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/SideLeft.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/Inside.jpg

[Javo]

/\/\/\niceand clean...what are your plans??

[jford79]

Thank you very much. I suppose just like everyone here i want to get the MP3 body kit, considering different wheels but i kinda like the stock ones, turbo upgrade, front mount, tint windows, take the orange out of the front lights, and that will be it for a little while. My wife says i cant leave well enough alone. I have a 76 F-100 that has a little over 30,000 grand in it. This car was supposed to be my daily.

[SubXer0]

^nice car kool to see another sand mica protege ;)

[SubXer0]

Just wanted to ask you about a couple things....

1) What did you use to tint your tail lamps? Looks really good and pretty dark.

2) How hard was it to remove the VTCS?

Steve, the taillights are just gloss black and clear coat spray paint very easy mod basically just lay the black paint on "dry" and keep adding coats until you get it as dark as you'd like then lay a few "heavy" coats of clear to make them look shiny. i also waxed them a few days later after the paint had dried to kinda protect the paint and to make them look more glossy

as far as vtcs goes if your mechanically inclined its not to bad
basically you have to remove the intake mani off then you'll see the vtcs butterflies right there the easiest way to get them off is to use vice grips on the screws and break them free then use a screw driver other wise you prob strip the screw....and thats basically it if you got any other questions shoot me a pm
peace
dante

[nautical2086]

Hello again and here is my ride. The only modifications so far are Eibach ProKit and a VIS carbon fiber hood.

http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/Front.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/FrontRight.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/FrontLeft.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/SideLeft.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/Inside.jpg


not bad so far, what are your plans?

[jford79]

Thank you very much. I suppose just like everyone here i want to get the MP3 body kit, considering different wheels but i kinda like the stock ones, turbo upgrade, front mount, tint windows, take the orange out of the front lights, and that will be it for a little while. My wife says i cant leave well enough alone. I have a 76 F-100 that has a little over 30,000 grand in it. This car was supposed to be my daily.

[nautical2086]

I'm yet to see someone with the 01+ with the cs ms style front bumper, hmm.

[SubXer0]

^ is there a 01+ version?

[nautical2086]

yeah on www.corksport.com (http://www.corksport.com)

[jster28]

Nate - how did you fill in the holes where your badges were ?

You have to seal the hole. On way of doing it is weld a piece of metal to cover the holes from the inside and fill the holes with Bondo (body filler), sand it down and paint.

[MIA protege]

Thank you very much. I suppose just like everyone here i want to get the MP3 body kit, considering different wheels but i kinda like the stock ones, turbo upgrade, front mount, tint windows, take the orange out of the front lights, and that will be it for a little while. My wife says i cant leave well enough alone. I have a 76 F-100 that has a little over 30,000 grand in it. This car was supposed to be my daily.

Thank you very much. I suppose just like everyone here i want to get the MP3 body kit, considering different wheels but i kinda like the stock ones, turbo upgrade, front mount, tint windows, take the orange out of the front lights, and that will be it for a little while. My wife says i cant leave well enough alone. I have a 76 F-100 that has a little over 30,000 grand in it. This car was supposed to be my daily.

DE JA VU .... im i seeing double

[SubXer0]

heres a few new pics its FINALLY lowered lol:D
pic with my crazy friend jason
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_67_full.jpg
pic with my other insane friend derek...trying to drive my car
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_68_full.jpg
peace
dante

[nate0123]

Tein/Mazdaspeed lowering springs? what does that mean?

The back looks nice and low, the front a bit higher... but it's a lot better than it was :p

[SubXer0]

i bought the springs off of casopolis, the fronts are mazdaspeed and the rears are tein lol thats why the front's higher but hey, for $40 i can't complain when i eventually get new struts i'll prob replace the front springs with something lower but for now its kool i like it alot better than stock height anyway:D

[nate0123]

oh my... lol


yea, it's better...

[MIA protege]

looks better ... is it me or are u painting the bottom half of ur car black ?

[nate0123]

looks better ... is it me or are u painting the bottom half of ur car black ?he's... how shall we say... brave with the rattle can

lol

[SubXer0]

^yup been repairing things lately, getting her ready to be repainted, and i can neither find nor have the desire to look for paint that matches the sand mica, so as i fix things i just repaint them black much easier and cheaper to work with lol but it'll all be gone at some point during winter heheh:D

[Boston5761]

hes going for the panda paint theme...lol an a86 protege

[SubXer0]

an a86 protege
W3rd!!!! just like ur avatar i love those paint schemes!!

[MIA protege]

^yup been repairing things lately, getting her ready to be repainted, and i can neither find nor have the desire to look for paint that matches the sand mica, so as i fix things i just repaint them black much easier and cheaper to work with lol but it'll all be gone at some point during winter heheh:D

thank goodness ... car will look good

[protege02]

Hello again and here is my ride. The only modifications so far are Eibach ProKit and a VIS carbon fiber hood.

http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/Front.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/FrontRight.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/FrontLeft.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/SideLeft.jpg
http://www.conceptracingperformance.com/Photos/Protege/Inside.jpg

leave it the way it is. just do suspension and engine mods. sleeper. im thinking about putting a carbon fiber hood on. ur car looks fine the way it is.

[jford79]

I just really like the MP3 body kit. But you might be right that seems to be the way everyone is going. How does that axelback work you? Did you see an improvement in any way?

[Familia323]

I just really like the MP3 body kit. But you might be right that seems to be the way everyone is going. How does that axelback work you? Did you see an improvement in any way?and by everyone you mean the maybe 50 people out of the thousands that own sedans. Then drop that 50 people down to maybe 30 that actually have complete conversions done. Its still unique even though it seems like "everyone" on the boards is doing it.

[nate0123]

and by everyone you mean the maybe 50 people out of the thousands that own sedans. Then drop that 50 people down to maybe 30 that actually have complete conversions done. Its still unique even though it seems like "everyone" on the boards is doing it.Well, not only do you have to consider those who have converted their sedans, but also all those who have the factory kit on their MP3s and MSPs. It looks decent, but it also looks like all the other MP3s and MSPs, and therefore is not the most unique way to go. Personally if I ever have money nagging me to be spent on a body kit, I'd rather go with something like this

[jford79]

I do like the lip that guy has. Where did he get that lip?

[nate0123]

it's a sedan lip made by mazda

mazdastuff has it http://www.mazdastuff.com/product.cfm?ProductID=1303

[nate0123]

the sideskirts are MS style from Corksport http://corksport.com/tab0.4/store/category/4qbw/99p-exterior.html

[Familia323]

Well, not only do you have to consider those who have converted their sedans, but also all those who have the factory kit on their MP3s and MSPs. It looks decent, but it also looks like all the other MP3s and MSPs, and therefore is not the most unique way to go. Personally if I ever have money nagging me to be spent on a body kit, I'd rather go with something like thisi suppose, but not really in my case... I never see MP3's here in town, I see a few MSP's and none of them are sunlight silver and 03 style(because they didn't make it). So if you gather every protege enthusiast up in one big group then sure I guess it wouldnt be very unique. However, I don't think I've ever seen or heard of a sandmica, dark blue or that aqua color MP3 conversion yet. At the time when I did my conversion the only other real alternative was the wings west kit and that kit wasn't worth the money imo(urethane vs. OEM abs plastic). But I dont really care, it's all personal preference, I prefer a more subtle look(stock) as opposed to "street fighter alpha centauri stage 3 fender ventilator road rage" kits.

[nautical2086]

I was going to get those sideskirts considering I got the CS ms style front bumper, But I Liked the mp3 skirts better, Cant wait to have that lip on my 99 bumper.

[alawra]

Wow Nice cars

[justanotheradikt]

yea you will see everyone here has their own personal touch to their cars, and they are all very nice!

[justanotheradikt]

that lip is very nice!! i have one now, will be getting rid of it soon though. didnt know too many people had them. whoever has a sedan id say get one cause it makes the front end look so much better

[D-rock240]

Here's some pics with MSP springs installed:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New200.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New600.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New700.jpg

[jford79]

that lip is very nice!! i have one now, will be getting rid of it soon though. didnt know too many people had them. whoever has a sedan id say get one cause it makes the front end look so much better

When you get rid of it let me know. I might be interested if it isnt to badly rock chipped. What material is is made out of?

[justanotheradikt]

there are a few people in line ahead of you but i will keep you in line...no rock chips and its urethane(sp?)....so its REALLY durable

[SubXer0]

i'm gettin the dg front lip and then modding it to fit the sedan bumper, i don't think that's been done yet, i know it was done on a 99-00 and it looked good but i don't think its been done on a 01-03 yet hehe

[justanotheradikt]

that should look nice....i am about to put on the msp front end....not sure if ill leave it like it is, put the autoexe lip on it or the 03.5 lip on it....just gotta look around some more and see what i like best

[SubXer0]

^ kool, that'll look sweet in black

[ProtegéES2]

I have a 2001 Protege es go to http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2067187 tell me what you think of it

[SubXer0]

looks good bro
please don't on the taillights!!! jk if you like em its all good
rims would look nice on the car keep us updated on what you do
i'm gettin the dg front lip and then modding it to fit the sedan bumper
i retract this statement just bought an msp front bumper this morning:D

[nate0123]

I have a 2001 Protege es go to http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2067187 tell me what you think of it
Looks like mine did 3+ years ago when I bought it ;)

The rims are a nice choice, but you'll definitely need to lower your car if you add aftermarket rims. And I wouldn't go over 17". Make sure to double check widths, offsets, and tire sizes for fitment before you buy. I'll be glad to help with this if you aren't sure about what will fit.

[MIA protege]

i'm gettin the dg front lip and then modding it to fit the sedan bumper, i don't think that's been done yet, i know it was done on a 99-00 and it looked good but i don't think its been done on a 01-03 yet hehe

got pics of the 99-00 with this lip on it ? or are you talking about the corksport sport20 front with the lip on that ?

[SubXer0]

^^here ya go
http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11831&stc=1
http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11833&stc=1
http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=11834&stc=1

[MIA protege]

damn never seen that ... doesnt look half bad

[SubXer0]

word

[jbiird317]

damn never seen that ... doesnt look half bad

hmm, might have to think about that rather than a new front bumper...what were the mods to make it fit?

[SubXer0]

just a little cutting around where the foglights would go they say it fits pretty well

[steve_protege]

So whats going on here? Anyone get new pics of their cars? Or install something new? Lets see some pics!

[jbiird317]

not exactly great pics, but theyre new (argh) (yupnope)

[protege02]

here are some, but im not sure if i posted them up on here, or not.

please, no one copy stitch. i haven't seen anyone put a stuff animal in the center of the backseat, or see someone put stitch in between the sunroof and car. i sometimes wedge him up there and watch his ears flop.

[SubXer0]

^^ looks nice like te rims

[Hollywood2009]

here are some, but im not sure if i posted them up on here, or not.

please, no one copy stitch. i haven't seen anyone put a stuff animal in the center of the backseat, or see someone put stitch in between the sunroof and car. i sometimes wedge him up there and watch his ears flop.


Hey nice rims!!!... I have the same kind Sweet!

Hollywood2009

[protege02]

Hey nice rims!!!... I have the same kind Sweet!

Hollywood2009

lol, i notice that like when i got them. i was going to get those lugs, but i dont really like the lugs in the hole, so im going to leave it like that for now. i have the lugs in my garage though.

[joka1]

new pic of my car......enjoy

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/39327810-L.jpg

[Shane5425]

(boom07) (thumb)


WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! damn thats one fine ass fuckin car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[protege02]

ur still not in a magazine yet. use that pic, and u should be in one. nice pic. car is still so clean. lovin it.

[joka1]

that pic was taken 4 a mag....... once the mag comes out u will see more

[99 Pro]

Hollywood, you ever have problems with your front lip and bottoming out? What are you dropped on?

Unreal clean looking car by the way!!! (thumb)

[Shane5425]

that pic was taken 4 a mag....... once the mag comes out u will see more

what mag??

[nadim]

well here i got some new pics......the mazda 6 that is my brothers car...

[joka1]

what mag??


i will let everyone know as soon as i figure out what issue it will be in and it gets printed, since u never know what will happen

[nate0123]

well here i got some new pics......the mazda 6 that is my brothers car...wow, is it legal to tint the windshield there?

[Shane5425]

i will let everyone know as soon as i figure out what issue it will be in and it gets printed, since u never know what will happen

aight thats cool, just let us know, i gonna go get a copy of it..

[joka1]

dont worry i will let everyone know..........i am not one to keep things quiet

[SubXer0]

aight thats cool, just let us know, i gonna go get a copy of it..

exactly

[joka1]

for sure

[msp03.5]

Here are some pics of my 03.5. I have a carbon trunklid and added a system will hopefully get some pics soon.
http://i.onlineshowoff.com/media/photos/cars/356/o_42098.jpg
http://i.onlineshowoff.com/media/photos/cars/356/o_8036.jpg
http://i.onlineshowoff.com/media/photos/cars/356/o_8037.jpg
http://i.onlineshowoff.com/media/photos/cars/356/o_2233.jpg

[nadim]

wow, is it legal to tint the windshield there?
yeah it is legally here (thumb)

[justanotheradikt]

nadium....what bumper is that?

[nadim]

nadium....what bumper is that?
well it is a costum bumper man,i just maed de fitment on the stock one and there it is i think it was a lip for the civic ....

[justanotheradikt]

really...got anymore pics of it?

[99 Pro]

really...got anymore pics of it?

Ya, lets see some more pics of that front lip.

[justanotheradikt]

hrm...guess i could post up some new pics of my car...its changed a bit since last time...maybe tonight when i get home from my long ass day of school/work

[nadim]

hrm...guess i could post up some new pics of my car...its changed a bit since last time...maybe tonight when i get home from my long ass day of school/work

yeah sure enter my car domain page
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1986333
and tell me what u think.....

[nadim]

i just bought new rims for my car 17X7 and the tires 205/40/17 here is the pic as soon i get them i take pics and see what u think guys...

[Hollywood2009]

Hollywood, you ever have problems with your front lip and bottoming out? What are you dropped on?

Unreal clean looking car by the way!!! (thumb)


I really don't have to much of a problem with the lip, just when going up and down on a steep hills. I am drop on Eibach sportline springs never bottomed out..


Hollywood2009

[NegatiZE]

http://www.knology.net/~negatize/images/DSC_5972.jpg

[SubXer0]

beautiful

[D-rock240]

http://www.knology.net/~negatize/images/DSC_5972.jpg

Was that taken at Disney World? That looks very similar to the Coronado Springs Resort there.

[NegatiZE]

Nah, it was taken at the Civic Center in Panama City, FL

[Rsocker5]

Here are some recent pics of my ES, still waiting on $ to get MP3/Mazdaspeed bodykit. Not the Greatest Pics I know; I was in a hurry.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 040.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 043.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 045.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 046.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 044.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 047.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 012.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 024.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Rsocker5/Pics/My Car 038.jpg

[chris]

how do I put pics in the post, because it is ironic that me and rdmp5 took many pics today of both our ride but i dont know how to insert them in my post?

[chris]

Here are some pics of my 03.5. I have a carbon trunklid and added a system will hopefully get some pics soon.
http://i.onlineshowoff.com/media/photos/cars/356/o_42098.jpg
http://i.onlineshowoff.com/media/photos/cars/356/o_8036.jpg
http://i.onlineshowoff.com/media/photos/cars/356/o_8037.jpg
http://i.onlineshowoff.com/media/photos/cars/356/o_2233.jpg
how did you get your headlights yellow like that? It looks sexy!!!

[SubXer0]

how do I put pics in the post, because it is ironic that me and rdmp5 took many pics today of both our ride but i dont know how to insert them in my post?
go into your 'user cp' and select upload, then upload the pics from your computer.
then once its uploaded open the pic,
right click on the pic and select properties
then you'll see where it says 'URL' copy and past the entire thing
then in your post type url goes here
just paste the url you copied in between the IMG tags and your all set

[SubXer0]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_74_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_75_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_76_full.jpg

[msp03.5]

how did you get your headlights yellow like that? It looks sexy!!!
Its just a photo shop I had a thread asking people if I should get the film and cover my headlight or just stick with the yellow bulbs.

[KHAOSPHERE]

lots of carbon fiber,gunmetal grey,and blue mica can be a beautiful thing...gonna paint the new mesh grill's gunmetal grey...maybe.

[proman]

Very nice!

[nate0123]

lots of carbon fiber,gunmetal grey,and blue mica can be a beautiful thing...gonna paint the new mesh grill's gunmetal grey...maybe.those 18s or 19s? I think they forgot the tires (boom08)

[3TnT]

here is mine


http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/576/moi7fy.png
http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/8299/ducoin0og.png
http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/3092/sanstitre0mr.png

(the fitting isn't finish on these pics) :
http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/2965/dsc029337nl.opt.jpg
http://img285.imageshack.us/img285/6053/dsc029345ca.opt.jpg


the bumper will be paint this winter, and i have side skirt and autoexe replica and rear speed lip too but it will be on after the winter too :)
+ ill buy mp3 wing + handle paint + windows tint ! (maybe a setup turbo this summer)
(it's just the begining (deadhorse )
give your comment
a+ :) (glare)

[SubXer0]

^^ dude that is beautiful!! mad props for the work can't wait to see to finished results
peace
dante

[nautical2086]

nice stuff, make sure you watch out for bumps with that fiberglass bumper, make a custom grille. Darkeneing the housing of your headlights will make it look perfect too. Excellent choice about the spoiler.

[MIA protege]

nice pics ...

[3TnT]

nice stuff, make sure you watch out for bumps with that fiberglass bumper, make a custom grille. Darkeneing the housing of your headlights will make it look perfect too. Excellent choice about the spoiler.

yes i'll watch out for bumps but the bumper is very flexible so if i hit the ground, it'll probably only scratch the paint

[steve_protege]

Car looks pretty good. Sounds like you have a lotta big plans for it. Can't wait to see the finished product. Off to a great start. Keep up the good work!!

Steve O

[nautical2086]

yes i'll watch out for bumps but the bumper is very flexible so if i hit the ground, it'll probably only scratch the paint

fiberglass is not flexible lol.

[99 Pro]

Everytime I see that P5 front bumper that was made for the 99-00 models I like it more and more. nice work on the car so far!

[steve_protege]

Looks a lot like the Sport20 one, but without the front license plate holder.

[SubXer0]

Everytime I see that P5 front bumper that was made for the 99-00 models
its actually made for that year? or is it a 01-03 modded to fit?

[SubXer0]

a few from last night at the lake
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_77_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_78_full.jpg

[steve_protege]

That P5 bumper was made to fit the 99-00 sedan model year. If Im not mistaken, the P5 wasn't available till 01 or 02, right?

[3TnT]

yes, it's a 2002 bumper modify to fit on 99-00

[SubXer0]

kool

[Buck]

Here are some pics of my 03 LX. Nothing too flashy...yet. My plans are to get springs, struts and sway bar, also I am looking at a BC2 body kit in the future, unless something better comes out. only current mods are my custom 2.5" cat back exhaust, my spoiler, and my tailights. more to come soon hopefully. I don't know what will come next...I'm an impulse buyer :), oh ya speaking of that, I just ordered some white msp gauge faces with blue lettering from Corksport! Will hopefully be here soon and in my car.

[Buck]

Common guys.....no comments?!

[chris]

its a very clean setup. I like it! (thumb) how did you do the taillights?one of the best lookin sedans ive seen so far.alot of people usualy put too much crap on there car and take away from its "natural beauty". good job!(first) Common guys.....no comments?!

[D-rock240]

Not crazy about the white tail covers, but to each his own. Good start. (thumb)

[Buck]

They are not covers. I painted them myself. I prefer that look over the bubbly stock tails :) Just a little something to be different from what any average Joe can buy on the market you know. I like the way they came out. Not bad for some colormatch rattle can if I do say so myself. I have also yet to see the same spoiler on a Protege other than mine.

[D-rock240]

They are not covers. I painted them myself. I prefer that look over the bubbly stock tails :) Just a little something to be different from what any average Joe can buy on the market you know. I like the way they came out. Not bad for some colormatch rattle can if I do say so myself. I have also yet to see the same spoiler on a Protege other than mine.

That's cool, I couldn't tell by those pics. Can you get some bigger/better ones?

[joka1]

its a very clean setup. I like it! (thumb) how did you do the taillights?one of the best lookin sedans ive seen so far.alot of people usualy put too much crap on there car and take away from its "natural beauty". good job!(first)



i take it u r talking abt people like me (glare)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/39327889-L.jpg
oh ya my graphics are removed now btw, i dont know if i posted a pic w/them gone here


http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/graphics%20gone/random%20pics%20019.jpg

rob

[DiS]

haha joka you show off!!! (hah) Car looks gorgeous dude!

[3TnT]

wow joka1
you car is very nice !
good job (2thumbs)

[TampaSport20]

MUCH cleaner without the graphics !!! (lol2)

[Buck]

That's cool, I couldn't tell by those pics. Can you get some bigger/better ones?
Hopefully I can get some up soon. I don't have a digital camera yet so for now I had to settle for the trusty ol' cell phone cam! I will have better ones up soon hopefully. After I get my gauges in and my Eibachs on! (2thumbs)

[D-rock240]

i take it u r talking abt people like me (glare)

rob

I would say your car is the exception to the rule, it looks good with or without the decals!

[joka1]

haha joka you show off!!! (hah) Car looks gorgeous dude!



lol, so i never said i wan't a show off.


ya i like it w/o the graphics now i just have to figure out what i am going to do this winter besides the rear bumper........ since i have the buddy club 2 rear sitting in my living room awaiting paint (my painter retired so i have no one i trust now)
rob

[proman]

I liked your car with the graphics. tastefully done.

it looks real good without them also.


i take it u r talking abt people like me (glare)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/39327889-L.jpg
oh ya my graphics are removed now btw, i dont know if i posted a pic w/them gone here


http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/graphics%20gone/random%20pics%20019.jpg

rob

[joka1]

ty, i liked my graphics also but they were just old. i had them for like 2 yrs. i like the design but i am trying to get rid of the blue on the outside. i am thinking a simular design but using pearelecent black, c/f, and gunmetal......... but i like it plain also so i dont know
rob

[Dadkins]

I like it plain black no graphics - Just my opinion. Dave

[Protephile]

ty, i liked my graphics also but they were just old. i had them for like 2 yrs. i like the design but i am trying to get rid of the blue on the outside. i am thinking a simular design but using pearelecent black, c/f, and gunmetal......... but i like it plain also so i dont know
rob

The thing about your car, though, it's not just all show--put any damn graphics on you want 'cuz you have a big, mean-looking fmic to back you up!

[TampaSport20]

if you are going to do ANY graphics joka, do like some ghost flames or something.....

[chris]

no dude.wasnt even thinkin of your ride.I told you from the begining that you ride looks awsome but i never liked the blue all over the outside.I told you that the blue everywhere made it look overdone , but now it is strait hottness!your car is a very clean car dude.but it is a MSP right? I was only talkin about the regular sedan.either way, your car is hawt and i wasnt refering to you when i made that post.(thumb) (first) i take it u r talking abt people like me (glare)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/photoshoot/39327889-L.jpg
oh ya my graphics are removed now btw, i dont know if i posted a pic w/them gone here


http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/graphics%20gone/random%20pics%20019.jpg

rob

[wwpms6]

no dude.wasnt even thinkin of your ride.I told you from the begining that you ride looks awsome but i never liked the blue all over the outside.I told you that the blue everywhere made it look overdone , but now it is strait hottness!your car is a very clean car dude.but it is a MSP right? I was only talkin about the regular sedan.either way, your car is hawt and i wasnt refering to you when i made that post.(thumb) (first)


i believe its an es, with the msp bumper...

[chris]

and boosted???mabey.either way i wasnt directing it tawords him. I like his car.it aint rice.thats what i meant by overdone.i believe its an es, with the msp bumper...

[nautical2086]

yeah thats a boosted ES, Good job removing the graphics, looks much better now. now all it needs is a rear lip, I think he said hes getting the buddy club 2 rear bumper or something.

[joka1]

ya it is a es, full msp front end conversion with the dg lip.......t3/t04 turbo.......i have the buddy club 2 sides on now and i have the buddy club 2 rear sitting in my living room , i just need to find a painter.

[ProtegéES2]

Where can i buy the buddy club 2 body kit i would really like to get it for mine

[nate0123]

http://www.buddyclub2.com/

[SubXer0]

went to the city yesterday to take some pics of the skyline snapped a few of the car...Notherly Island...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_79_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_80_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_82_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_83_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_84_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_87_full.jpg
Field Museum
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_86_full.jpg
kinda cool pic...reflection on a tanker
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_88_full.jpg

[nadim]

hey guys just posting a pic afeter installing my new 17 kosei wheels,whatu think....

[D-rock240]

hey guys just posting a pic afeter installing my new 17 kosei wheels,whatu think....

Looks great! For me, the bumper (or lack of one) would take some getting used to.

[NegatiZE]

I like the rear bumper on non NA cars. It looks so much cleaner. Stupid 5mph bumpers...

[Falango]

Here's mine, I've had it about 8 months now, and more mods are planned for this beast!! Will be slowing down over the winter season, but so far, 50% tint all around, 17" Motegi LC5, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, Tein S-Tech springs, LED door sills, Reverse Cowl CF hood from Gemini is on the way next week, 8000K HIDs are going to arrive within two weeks or so as well.

http://www.msprotege.com/members/Falango/Pics/Imgp8023a.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Falango/Pics/Imgp8027a.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Falango/Pics/Imgp8034a.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Falango/Pics/Imgp8035a.jpg

[Shane5425]

went to the city yesterday to take some pics of the skyline snapped a few of the car...Notherly Island...
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_79_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_80_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_82_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_83_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_84_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_87_full.jpg
Field Museum
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_86_full.jpg
kinda cool pic...reflection on a tanker
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/767000-767999/767081_88_full.jpg

i can think of one thing that would make ur car look really good....... paint.... lol

[SubXer0]

^^ LOL! i know right? im soooo poor right now tho lol
soon tho

[99 Pro]

Nice car Falango......its coming along nicely.

[justanotheradikt]

just a few pics...an update since i got the bumper on a few months ago.

[Falango]

Nice car Falango......its coming along nicely.

Thanks, in the new year I'll be pssshhhhing around the streets, I'll be posting pics up during the setup. I'll add a few on here once the HIDs and hood arrive.

[D-rock240]

Here's mine, I've had it about 8 months now, and more mods are planned for this beast!! Will be slowing down over the winter season, but so far, 50% tint all around, 17" Motegi LC5, Kumho Ecsta MX tires, Tein S-Tech springs, LED door sills, Reverse Cowl CF hood from Gemini is on the way next week, 8000K HIDs are going to arrive within two weeks or so as well.



(wow) that is very nice, those wheels look great!

[D-rock240]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/PICT2017.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/PICT0152.JPG

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/PICT0137.JPG


Here are a couple of photos before the stock wheels go back on for winter.

[desy]

my 02 es-gt

[desy]

more

[nate0123]

not too bad desy - the thing that stands out to me is that the front and rear skirts flare out at the bottom (concave) and the side skirts are convex - perhaps some BC2 side skirts would mesh better with the front & rear

[solid_snake]

Damn, seeing these pics make me want to have a 3rd Gen protege even more!

[Donny]

justanotheradikt - Love the bumper conversion, came out great. Is there a way to fix the gaps between the bumper and the lights though? I'd like to put on a p5 bumper when I get the time and money. Got any side shots?

[D-rock240]

Nice kit desy, does the front lip scrape at all? If I keep the stock bumper I will probably get that lip.

[desy]

Nice kit desy, does the front lip scrape at all? If I keep the stock bumper I will probably get that lip.

No scrapes yet! but however i did love tap it to the ground very barely, coming out of a driveway. The car right now is even lower than the pic, only by about 1'' more, i hav steelies on now for the winter!

[3TnT]

nice kit dude !

but i have a question : I bought a MP3 convertion in fiber glass (do not comment :)) (except the side skirt, they are in urethan) I have the front bumper, the side skirt and the rear lip. For the bumper it's ok, i switch my actual bumper to the other, but for the side skirt and the rear lip, i don't want to bore the body and the rear bumper. When i'll sell the car, i'll probably put it stock so i don't want to have hole everywhere. The side skirt will be fix at end of each side but in the middle, i'll put what ??? Someone talk to me about stick has urethan. But some other say me that if i try to remove the pieces, ill probably break them... But another thing lol, i live in quebec so we have nice winter !!! so i'll like to be able to remove the side and the rear lip. The rear lip won't have screw so i'll put what for fix this ? and i want to be able to remove them without break them ?? stick has urethan ? 3M Tape ? help me please !!! (hear ya) (crazy)

[desy]

which side skirst and rear lip are u using?

for mine, i hav msp sideskirts and wings west rear. They only give the illusion of it actually being lower to the ground, so if you want take it off because you think its too low, don't. It won't makemuch a difference. It LOOOKS lower, but it realli isn't.

and yah, use double sided 3M tape or whatever!


nice kit dude !

but i have a question : I bought a MP3 convertion in fiber glass (do not comment :)) (except the side skirt, they are in urethan) I have the front bumper, the side skirt and the rear lip. For the bumper it's ok, i switch my actual bumper to the other, but for the side skirt and the rear lip, i don't want to bore the body and the rear bumper. When i'll sell the car, i'll probably put it stock so i don't want to have hole everywhere. The side skirt will be fix at end of each side but in the middle, i'll put what ??? Someone talk to me about stick has urethan. But some other say me that if i try to remove the pieces, ill probably break them... But another thing lol, i live in quebec so we have nice winter !!! so i'll like to be able to remove the side and the rear lip. The rear lip won't have screw so i'll put what for fix this ? and i want to be able to remove them without break them ?? stick has urethan ? 3M Tape ? help me please !!! (hear ya) (crazy)

[3TnT]

which side skirst and rear lip are u using?

for mine, i hav msp sideskirts and wings west rear. They only give the illusion of it actually being lower to the ground, so if you want take it off because you think its too low, don't. It won't makemuch a difference. It LOOOKS lower, but it realli isn't.

and yah, use double sided 3M tape or whatever!


the front and the side is the MP5 (the same than the MP3) and the rear is the MP3
like this one
http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2001/August03/mp3-11.jpg
http://www.triplezoom.com/news/uploads/002_001.jpg
http://www.triplezoom.com/news/uploads/003_001.jpg

For the winter, i'll maybe keep them on except the front bumper.
I just want to be able to remove them when i'll sell the car without that it appear..

Have you use 3M Tape ?
If yes, is it appear ?

Thank :)

[gksspot]

Ok, dont laugh... its a stock as stock gets. Car wont be modded very much since its the wifes car for now (just got married). Its an 02 LX 5-speed.

Plans:
Tint, lower with MSP springs or maybe Eibach Pro Kits.

Future plans:
OEM front, side and rear skirts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/gksspot/Cars/front1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/gksspot/Cars/rear.jpg

[SubXer0]

Nice

[D-rock240]

Ok, dont laugh... its a stock as stock gets. Car wont be modded very much since its the wifes car for now (just got married). Its an 02 LX 5-speed.

Plans:
Tint, lower with MSP springs or maybe Eibach Pro Kits.

Future plans:
OEM front, side and rear skirts.



Give your wife the Corolla and drive the protege!

j/k, looks good. I wish I had the moonroof on my car.

Edit: And by the way, that ex-miata of yours in your sig is f*ing gorgeous!

[theDRIZZLE]

in the sig. you like my hubcaps?

[nate0123]

Ok, dont laugh... its a stock as stock gets. Car wont be modded very much since its the wifes car for now (just got married). Its an 02 LX 5-speed.

Plans:
Tint, lower with MSP springs or maybe Eibach Pro Kits.

Future plans:
OEM front, side and rear skirts.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/gksspot/Cars/front1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/gksspot/Cars/rear.jpglooks like a nice car

with a drop, tint, and short shifter (even with stock knob) you'll be good to go

[nate0123]

in the sig. you like my hubcaps?is this a trick question? lol

[D-rock240]

in the sig. you like my hubcaps?

Um...yeah,sure (ugh)

[gksspot]

Yeah I hope to do any upgrades at a VERY low cost. I didnt spare much expense with the Miata and Jeep buildups and its part of the reason Im poor right now instead of having a huge down payment on a house... almost regret the money spent LOL.

I plan to daily drive the Corolla for a while and the money saved by driving it ( itspaid off and insurnace is like 20 a month on it) I will be able to buy my wife a nice car and take the Protege for myself and then really toy with it.

I sure love these threads, its fun to see what everyone has done.

Drock, check out this page for the final stages of the Miata, I miss that thing SOOO bad!!!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/160905/2

[SilverBulletES]

My $3000 7-year old SUV is more f4st4r than your MSP!

http://tinypic.com/ifwzsi.jpg

http://tinypic.com/ifwz6g.jpg

[Drackonn]

i didnt know we were posting pics of motorcycles ... here is my rice (ricer)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v297/Drackonn/DSCF2845_JPG.jpg

[SilverBulletES]

OK OK, you win. :D

I never said mine was fast for a bike, just that it was fast for a car. :) But I'll beat you on a dirt-road if I take off the sticky Metzlers and put on knobbies.

[Blade4804]

here is my 2002 DX, first picture is the obvious stock picture and than a few of my changes. 17" enkei with Kumho tires, CAI, Catback Exhaust, and set of 12" Dual subs

[ProtegéES2]

My friend has a honda civic with the same rims they look nice

[NegatiZE]

New ones of my baby:
http://driven2modify.com/d2m/images/12-25-05/small/12-25-05%20067x.jpg
http://www.knology.net/~negatize/images/IMG_4516%20copy.jpg
http://www.knology.net/~negatize/images/IMG_4520%20copy.jpg
http://www.knology.net/~negatize/images/IMG_4512%20copy.jpg
http://www.knology.net/~negatize/images/IMG_4481%20copy.jpg
http://www.knology.net/~negatize/images/IMG_4404%20copy.jpg

[Javo]

extra clean as allways

[TampaSport20]

Neg, you need to get an MP3 or MSP shifter man...that stocker looks like a pickup truck shiftre in there

[pro00]

negatize, i am in love with your car!
sweetness as always!

[NegatiZE]

Neg, you need to get an MP3 or MSP shifter man...that stocker looks like a pickup truck shiftre in there

It's the stock MSP shifter with a 2000 LX knob on the end to match the interior.

[TampaSport20]

It's the stock MSP shifter with a 2000 LX knob on the end to match the interior.

(uhm) really?? must just sit up higher with that knob or something...my MP3 shifter and knob sits lower than that

[Boston5761]

switch the knob

[NegatiZE]

I think it's the knob itself. It doesn't go down as low as if I had the stock MSP knob on there.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

[99 Pro]

You should get a Mazda 3 knob Negatize. I got one in my 99 Protetge and it looks pretty good IMO.

[joker1977]

Dont know if I have posted my car here, but I wanted to show mines off. Hope you guys like it.

[99 Pro]

Dont know if I have posted my car here, but I wanted to show mines off. Hope you guys like it.

Nice! Are those 18" rims? What are you dropped on?

[joker1977]

Yes the rims are 18's, with Tokico HP struts, and Tein springs.

[D-rock240]

Dont know if I have posted my car here, but I wanted to show mines off. Hope you guys like it.

Car looks great! How's the ride?

[Trig]

http://snap21.photobox.co.uk/29300804b2ae42563328077158a8da1460ab1053aa6455f26c 59d191.jpg

http://snap25.photobox.co.uk/78158317f09eda52dafe00ce39252ba3d892883f58af8705c2 b0841d.jpg

[joker1977]

I only really have to worry about potholes and uneven roads, its actually quieter than I expected even though I am running 215/35/18 tires.

[steve_protege]

I have the same size tires (215/35/18). The ride quality for me is really nice. Tires handle really well and they look so good wrapped around my 18 inch wheels. Car looks good joker! Keep it up.

[joker1977]

Thanks Steve, will be posting some new pics here, shortly, not much, just did a little something with my trunk and interior.

[steve_protege]

Thanks Steve, will be posting some new pics here, shortly, not much, just did a little something with my trunk and interior.

What did you have done? I haven't done anything to my trunk or interior at all. Well, haven't done anything to my car, worth noting, as of late. I don't have the time or monet to do it. Im probably not going to do anything with my interior till I have my engine, appearance mods all done first. Im curious to see what you had done. Post pics soon!!

[01bluemp3]

Here is mine for the year and a half that i have had it.

now,

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/01bluemp3/100_0264.jpg

old na setup

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/01bluemp3/1-6-05037.jpg

Stock.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/01bluemp3/7-2-05075.jpg

[gksspot]

Nice car blue,

Those yellow fogs are sweet looking

[justanotheradikt]

why did you decide to switch front lips? just wondering...

[01bluemp3]

the lip was fiberbglass and kep cracking, so i sold it then found the msp lip for free in a friends garage.

I m thinking about selling the lip and getting another dg and then getting my old wheels back, we shal see,

thanks for the comments

[THEGOLDPRO]

BAM! lol
http://www.msprotege.com/members/THEGOLDPRO/kent%20meet.jpg

[01bluemp3]

sleeper, boost is cool :-)

[steve_protege]

Car looks real good. I love the way the blue MP3 looks. Maybe its just the color blue..... not sure. But anyways, Love the gloss black wheels and polished lip against the blue of the car. I really like the blue......looks real good. The yellow fogs were a nice touch too. Looked real nice next to the blue of the car. What color blue is that??? Car looks great. Keep up the good work.



Here is mine for the year and a half that i have had it.

now,

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/01bluemp3/100_0264.jpg

old na setup

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/01bluemp3/1-6-05037.jpg

Stock.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b250/01bluemp3/7-2-05075.jpg

[01bluemp3]

thats lazer blue micha, it was only on the 03 mp5 , mp3's and 03.5 speeds.

thanks for the comments

[TampaSport20]

BAM! lol
http://www.msprotege.com/members/THEGOLDPRO/kent%20meet.jpg

you're my hero

[D-rock240]

thats lazer blue micha, it was only on the 03 mp5 , mp3's and 03.5 speeds.

thanks for the comments

And 2003 regular proteges too.

Car looks hot by the way (thumb)

[Jackelope]

how about 2?

[nate0123]

need some clear coat on those tails :)

[01bluemp3]

And 2003 regular protege's too.

Car looks hot by the way (thumb)
ooo yea, forgot they used it on all cars in 03

[D-rock240]

ooo yea, forgot they used it on all cars in 03

No prob, I remember because it was one of the colors I wanted to get. I had to go with my third color choice due to availability:

1. Dark Green
2. Blue
3. Sand

[nate0123]

my first choice was silver

[steve_protege]

If I remember, I think mine was always the green I have right now (Emerald green mica). The dealership had the car washed and wax real good and the paint just glistened in the sunlight. I think thats why I was drawn to the car. I must of been attracted to the bright reflection off the car......

[justanotheradikt]

my first choice was a blue speed, but i didnt get it, so i was going to get a blue protege but they were all sold out except for black and sand.....id much rather the black although its a PITA to keep clean and lookin good.

[jbiird317]

im so glad i got the green because its so unique and when its clean, its absolutely gorgeous... i think if i couldnt have the green, black wouldve been my only other choice tho

[justanotheradikt]

actaully garnet red (i think thats the name) would have been a nice color...you never see it...i would like to have seen it to see how it looks in person.

[Jackelope]

need some clear coat on those tails :)

If I wasnt selling the car, I was planning on redoing them (thumb)

[SubXer0]

If I wasnt selling the car, I was planning on redoing them
so you finally made it on here huh? lol
peace
dante

[Jackelope]

yep... just another day... job huntin... (deadhorse

[SubXer0]

yep... just another day... job huntin
same here i got layed off myself i hate looking for jobs

[nautical2086]

silver

[joker1977]

I already posted a pic of the car but none of the other add-ons that have been made. Nothing to brag, just wanted to show those who asked for more pics. Hope ya like it.

[Buck]

Here are some pics of my freshly dealership cleaned 03 LX after my recall fix :) I figured I would get some decent pix before the snow storm moved in and buried it and made it dirty again! Nothing too special, but its all me. nothing too flashy. Mods include, Eibach pro kit, custom cat back 2.5" exhaust, umm...corksport glow gauges, satellite radio, newly purchased (from 99 pro, thanxs man!) carbon fiber tails. and I believe it is a Lund spoiler, the kind u see on a lot of late model civics. Ithink it fits the car perfectly. Let me know what u guys think.

[Buck]

here are some pics of my new gauges. wayyy better than the black with green lighting!

[D-rock240]

Here are some pics of my freshly dealership cleaned 03 LX after my recall fix :) I figured I would get some decent pix before the snow storm moved in and buried it and made it dirty again! Nothing too special, but its all me. nothing too flashy. Mods include, Eibach pro kit, custom cat back 2.5" exhaust, umm...corksport glow gauges, satellite radio, newly purchased (from 99 pro, thanxs man!) carbon fiber tails. and I believe it is a Lund spoiler, the kind u see on a lot of late model civics. Ithink it fits the car perfectly. Let me know what u guys think.

Nice looking car Buck! I like the first picture a lot, much better than the camera pics (poke)

[D-rock240]

I already posted a pic of the car but none of the other add-ons that have been made. Nothing to brag, just wanted to show those who asked for more pics. Hope ya like it.

Are those stock leather seats? Those are great!

[Buck]

Nice looking car Buck! I like the first picture a lot, much better than the camera pics (poke)

Ya its amazing how u can take a decent pic with a digital camera as opposed to a camera phone! :rolleyes:

[Buck]

Where did you get those seat covers? Those would match my interior perfectly!

Your car is very nice too by the way. Very clean and subtle, subtle is good. nice color and rim choice

[D-rock240]

Your car is very nice too by the way. Very clean and subtle, subtle is good. nice color and rim choice

Thanks for the compliment (thumb)

[joker1977]

Kinda lost on who you guys are asking the questions too. If they are to me, please let me know. Not on here often, Army and my son have me tired all the time.

[D-rock240]

Kinda lost on who you guys are asking the questions too. If they are to me, please let me know. Not on here often, Army and my son have me tired all the time.

I was asking about the seats, are they stock or did you put them in? I would consider looking for these to replace mine as they match the interior well.

[99 Pro]

Car looks good Buck! Glad you like the carbon fibre taillights. Are you planning on doing anything else to it (ie: rims, drop, MS lip kit)?

I would also like to know about your seats joker1977. Those look great on your car. Where did you get them from?

[Buck]

Car looks good Buck! Glad you like the carbon fibre taillights. Are you planning on doing anything else to it (ie: rims, drop, MS lip kit)?

I would also like to know about your seats joker1977. Those look great on your car. Where did you get them from?

Well I already have an Eibach Pro kit on it. Rims will come eventually, but I'm not sure if those will come first or a body kit. I would love to put an MSP front bumper on it with some skirts on the back and sides. I would also love to have some Tokico HPs to put on it. But as of right now I'm kinda shy on money for that kind of stuff. I'm hoping do to some of this stuff this summer when I'm making better money.

[gksspot]

I already posted a pic of the car but none of the other add-ons that have been made. Nothing to brag, just wanted to show those who asked for more pics. Hope ya like it.

What leather interior is that? Katzkin? I have the same interior (and exterior for that matter).
Car looks nice, you too Buck.

[Buck]

thanks gksspot

[D-rock240]

What leather interior is that? Katzkin? I have the same interior (and exterior for that matter).
Car looks nice, you too Buck.

Do you have those seats as well? I would love to have those. They match perfectly with the grey dash and look so much better than what I have. Were they factory options on LX's? They would really set off my plain looking interior. And since this is a picture thread:
http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/PICT0078.jpg

[joker1977]

Thanks for the compliments on the interior, but no, they werent stock options. They came from a company in canada, dont know how much they will charge now for them. But when I did get them it was for a group buy on one of the Protege clubs I'm with. The two tone leather, with the embroidery cost me $700.00, and since I wanted to make sure they were put on correctly, with no loose ends I paid to have them installed. Wasnt that expensive, but it wasnt cheap either, all together it came out to $1100.

So in all I have done the
1. Leather interior
2. Tokico Hp struts
3. Tein Springs
4. 18" rims, with 215/35/18 Falken tires
5. sound system, 2 12" Fosgate P3's, 3 Kenwood amps, 2 sets of component speakers. One set to replace the front factory, and I removed the second set from the rear deck and put in the second set of components in the rear doors, with the tweeters on the rear deck. The head unit is also a Kenwood
6. Alteeza tails
7. Optima yellow top battery.

Goal is to just once put it in a show, just to see where I place. Have three more things I want to do and then I think I will be content.

1. Shaved door handles
2. PS2 (slim) glove box, with two visor monitors and screens on the headrest
3. Intake and exhaust

Well all in all I hope ya like what I have done so far, and if the time ever comes, for your best wishes if I ever do decide to put it in a show.

[99 Pro]

Is this the place you got the leather seats from joker1977:

http://www.nwautoleather.com/

[D-rock240]

Thanks for the compliments on the interior, but no, they werent stock options. They came from a company in canada, dont know how much they will charge now for them. But when I did get them it was for a group buy on one of the Protege clubs I'm with. The two tone leather, with the embroidery cost me $700.00, and since I wanted to make sure they were put on correctly, with no loose ends I paid to have them installed. Wasnt that expensive, but it wasnt cheap either, all together it came out to $1100.



IMO money well spent! I am sooo jealous of your seats right now! (glare)

[Buck]

Just tore apart my headlights and blacked out the bezel and added some slight eyebrows. Will post pics soon

[justanotheradikt]

nice....please do post pics

[Buck]

here are my blacked out headlight photos I promised. Let me know what u guys think. I'm thinking of painting my carbon fiber tails the same black to match. I used semi gloss engine enamel. Perfect for this project IMO. not too shiny but not too dull.

[D-rock240]

here are my blacked out headlight photos I promised. Let me know what u guys think. I'm thinking of painting my carbon fiber tails the same black to match. I used semi gloss engine enamel. Perfect for this project IMO. not too shiny but not too dull.

Not bad, I like how you didn't cover up the silver edge of the headlight. And that is a sweet looking lowered B2000 in the left corner of the first pic!

[Buck]

gotta love how people always find something better to look at in the background of my pics other than my car! :)

[Donny]

Can you see the signals through that? it looks pretty dark. I think the black eyebrows look good even though you have a white car, ties in nicely with the grille bar.

[NegatiZE]

Not bad!

[SubXer0]

looks good i dont really like how it looks all black on the sides like that but u get props from me for the work!

[Buck]

Can you see the signals through that? it looks pretty dark. I think the black eyebrows look good even though you have a white car, ties in nicely with the grille bar.

No I blacked them out on purpose. The turn signals are in the center part of the head light. The outside ones are just running lights so I did away with them. I took out the amber lense in there so u can see a faint bit of light through the crack between the black and the headlight part so I replaced that bulb with a blue one. looks pretty good with the running lights on.

[Buck]

I will post some nights pics soon

[gksspot]

No I blacked them out on purpose. The turn signals are in the center part of the head light. The outside ones are just running lights so I did away with them. I took out the amber lense in there so u can see a faint bit of light through the crack between the black and the headlight part so I replaced that bulb with a blue one. looks pretty good with the running lights on.

Thats true huh? No real need for them. Curious to see the night pics but it does look good. I used to black out my stuff with Model Car window tint spray from a hobby store but it was done on the outside and would wear away after 4 or 5 months of washing. When it was dark outside you could easily see the lights, it was pretty transparent stuff.

Look at the middle left picture of the Jeep for two orange reflectors that are now black

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/gksspot/BDrockrails.jpg

[nate0123]

it is good to have some visible light from the side though so people don't change lanes into you at night

[Donny]

haha whoops, I thought that was where the turn signal was, don't I feel like a nub now!

[nate0123]

haha whoops, I thought that was where the turn signal was, don't I feel like a nub now!a nub? (lol)

http://www.intermmunicate.co.uk/~ukpg/misc/music/n00b-icon.jpg

[Donny]

Yes, I suppose that's a more accurate assessment of the situation (second)

[Buck]

it is good to have some visible light from the side though so people don't change lanes into you at night

Ya but if someone turns into my bright ass white car thats next to them, then I suppose they deserve to pay to fix my car. (thumb)

Not to mention, if they are in a position where they would see my corner light, they would be able to see my headlights first and foremost. If they could only see my corner light then I would have to be far enough ahead of them for them to be able to see my car out of their front windshield.

[D-rock240]

Ya but if someone turns into my bright ass white car thats next to them, then I suppose they deserve to pay to fix my car. (thumb)

Not to mention, if they are in a position where they would see my corner light, they would be able to see my headlights first and foremost. If they could only see my corner light then I would have to be far enough ahead of them for them to be able to see my car out of their front windshield.

I had both of my corner lights burn out within a week of each other, and I liked the look of just the front turning lights so I didn't replace them for 3 months. I didn't have any problems. Of course, without the side marker lights and with a black car I see where Nate0123 is coming from.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/PICT0016.jpg

[Buck]

ya with a black car it would be a little more risky

[Buck]

here are the night pics as promised.

You can see the blue corners in a few of the pics. Yes I know...kinda pointless, but a subtle touch that makes my car mine... (thumb)

[Buck]

sorry about the blurriness, I had to take the pics with the flash off, and I don't have the most stable hands!