3rd Gen Protegé Owner Photos

[D-rock240]

Here's a recent pic:

http://www.msprotege.com/members/D-rock240/New/012807%20004.jpg

[THE Phen]

hey, welcome to the boards. check out the Ohio section, we are planning a meet for March if you are interested.

Thanks for the info...I've been on the Ohio section and am signed up for the meet. Looking forward to it.

[justanotheradikt]

some recent pics from the FS of my car

[sanblaster]

some recent pics from the FS of my car


Did you get that FEMA crap taken care of yet? Where are you at with it?

[Lunatik]

here's mine:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2276.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2244.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2217.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2229.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2227.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2235.jpg

[never Ender]

My 02 Protege :) --

[D-rock240]

My 02 Protege :) --

Looks nice, what springs are you on?

[Daddybluwagon]

here's mine:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2276.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2244.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2217.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2229.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2227.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a229/djlunatik/CIMG2235.jpg
Nice ride man

[red95_240sx]

probly the most kick ass classic red 1.6l. you and the other guy with the red 1.6l w/ msp conversion.

[jster28]

some recent pics take for putting car on sale.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jster28/01292007008.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jster28/01292007010.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jster28/01292007015.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jster28/01292007003.jpg

[daonly1around]

Hi all, newbie here from Quebec! U guys got some really nice pro's

I'd like to introduce you my ride! hope you like! It's not an MP3 btw!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dream68/Picture003000.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dream68/My%20Car/Picture038000.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dream68/My%20Car/Picture034.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/dream68/My%20Car/Picture039.jpg

thats the nicest i've seen a budy club kit look on our cars

[red95_240sx]

u shud try next ROTM.

[Canadian Bear]

Here is my 2002 Mazda Protege ES. She has an aftermarket round shift knob with carbon fibre detailing, red racing pedals, and Nexen (195/50R16) rubber. I bought her used with 79, 700 kms;

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/8457/img3731cw2.jpg
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/9902/img3733qk7.jpg
http://img131.imageshack.us/img131/8458/img3734xm0.jpg

[red95_240sx]

it looks cold...

[FSCatalyst]

Heres mine.. Exterior is only 35% tint in the front, and 23% in the back. Clear housing plus Eyelids :D

http://members.shaw.ca/aphongt/proto1.jpg

[Canadian Bear]

it looks cold...

Yeah, sadly, it is Winter here in Edmonton, and every vehicle looks cold unless it is in a garage. And, I don't own the Protege yet (I am still trying to work out a deal with the Ford dealership), but when I do, she won't look so cold.

[red95_240sx]

i noticed all the cars around it. you two have good foundations to start.

[FSCatalyst]

Yeah, sadly, it is Winter here in Edmonton, and every vehicle looks cold unless it is in a garage. And, I don't own the Protege yet (I am still trying to work out a deal with the Ford dealership), but when I do, she won't look so cold.


Hey its a fellow edmontontonian!! That red protege looks to be around Northgate

Come check out the Edmonton Mazda Club at http://www.edm-mazdaclub.com/

[3TnT]

probly the most kick ass classic red 1.6l. you and the other guy with the red 1.6l w/ msp conversion.
you talk about me ? (mj)(mj) :D

[red95_240sx]

haha yeaaa you.

[Lunatik]

probly the most kick ass classic red 1.6l. you and the other guy with the red 1.6l w/ msp conversion.


thanks a lot if thats for me

[MTXPROTEGE509]

sup guys, im planning on changing my front bumper on my protege. im leanin towards gettin the BC2 front or the EVO5 front, what do you all think, any other suggestions. and oh yea what are good sites to order from thanks.

[D-rock240]

Heres mine.. Exterior is only 35% tint in the front, and 23% in the back. Clear housing plus Eyelids :D

http://members.shaw.ca/aphongt/proto1.jpg

Nice and clean (thumb)

[FSCatalyst]

Thanks. If you examine the hood closer theres a slight dent. So its like a pig snout...I gotta get rid of a tiny door ding on the driver side too... But in a few months it will have a Wings West kit on. No more simple and clean :(

I should take a pic of the protege in the Canadian Winters. Theres probably like half an inch of build up of dirt and salt or something.. haha.

[EconOmikS]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/hachirokudrift/DSC00224-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/hachirokudrift/DSC00223.jpg

my car tell me what you guys think. and does anyone know where i can get a grill? haha

[redrims]

my car tell me what you guys think. and does anyone know where i can get a grill? haha

^^ Thats hot. Not over done and sleek :). I'm lovin yours. Kinda reminds me of the OEM Integra/ITR kit that people put on their integras.

I'm definitely feeling the 2 red 99-00 protege's also. If cars were super heroes, y'all would be the "Dynamic Duo"...lol Lunatik, I saw your car in person when Danny used to own it. He really took care of that car and he was truly a perfectionist.

[boostdprotegelx]

^^ Thats hot. Not over done and sleek :). I'm lovin yours. Kinda reminds me of the OEM Integra/ITR kit that people put on their integras.

I'm definitely feeling the 2 red 99-00 protege's also. If cars were super heroes, y'all would be the "Dynamic Duo"...lol Lunatik, I saw your car in person when Danny used to own it. He really took care of that car and he was truly a perfectionist.
not to clutter up the thread, but i wanna see your integ w/ itr kit..if i got a teggy that's what i was planning.

[redrims]

not to clutter up the thread, but i wanna see your integ w/ itr kit..if i got a teggy that's what i was planning.

I don't have many pics since I still haven't replaced my broken digi-cam. I did take a couple pics with my phone. I'll see if I can find a few for you. I don't have the itr kit though. I just have full itr interior and for exterior, just a itr mugen lip spoiler. I don't wanna jack this thread, so if I find some, I'll pm them to you.

[boostdprotegelx]

I don't have many pics since I still haven't replaced my broken digi-cam. I did take a couple pics with my phone. I'll see if I can find a few for you. I don't have the itr kit though. I just have full itr interior and for exterior, just a itr mugen lip spoiler. I don't wanna jack this thread, so if I find some, I'll pm them to you.
cool man.

[red95_240sx]

jus testing the speed DSL takes to upload a photo.

[EconOmikS]

^^ Thats hot. Not over done and sleek :). I'm lovin yours. Kinda reminds me of the OEM Integra/ITR kit that people put on their integras.

thanks i want to get new rims. does anyone know if enkei rpf01's come in a high enough offset?

[mad_Dream]

I really like your car EconOmikS. That lip you got on the front end looks really great! And i don't have to mention the color :P

Are you gonna keep / remove the side moldings?

[nate0123]

thanks i want to get new rims. does anyone know if enkei rpf01's come in a high enough offset?yes they do

16x7 _ 5x114.3 _ 43 offset
17x7.5 _ 5x114.3 _ 48 offset

either of those would work just fine (assuming you use a reasonable tire size)

I doubt you'd want 18s but these could fit with rubber band tires:

18x7.5 _ 5x114.3 _ 48 offset

http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/enkei_wheel/

[Canadian Bear]

Hey its a fellow edmontontonian!! That red protege looks to be around Northgate

Come check out the Edmonton Mazda Club at http://www.edm-mazdaclub.com/

You are correct. I found my (the deal is done) Protege at Kentwood Ford. And, after driving around the city, I haven't found another Protege of the same colour. So far, so good, lol.
By the way, your black Protege is rare and nice. I also see the dent that you have mentioned, well, if you look at my pics and look closely at the driver's side front fender, you will see a dent there. I am not happy with the dent, but it came with the package. Sadly, these dents take away from the look of the car, but having this car far outweighs the dent (s).
I look forward to making some new additions to my Protege, and it will start with installing my Kenwood deck....

[EconOmikS]

thanks mad_dream for the comment. i actually did remove the side moldings but i guess when they sprayed the car they put it clear coat on after the side moldings (idk if this is how it's supposed to be done). but yah so when i took them off you could see and outline of where the molding was.

and thanks nate0123 for the info and link. i'm still debating whether or not to change my rims or go back to stocks and drop the car another inch or so.

[D-rock240]

thanks mad_dream for the comment. i actually did remove the side moldings but i guess when they sprayed the car they put it clear coat on after the side moldings (idk if this is how it's supposed to be done). but yah so when i took them off you could see and outline of where the molding was.

and thanks nate0123 for the info and link. i'm still debating whether or not to change my rims or go back to stocks and drop the car another inch or so.

Definitely love the oem kit. Wheels go well with it too.

[nate0123]

thanks mad_dream for the comment. i actually did remove the side moldings but i guess when they sprayed the car they put it clear coat on after the side moldings (idk if this is how it's supposed to be done). but yah so when i took them off you could see and outline of where the molding was.

and thanks nate0123 for the info and link. i'm still debating whether or not to change my rims or go back to stocks and drop the car another inch or so.I actually like the rims you have on now... I had similar ones in gunmetal back in the day

http://www.msprotege.com/members/nate0123/sig0.jpg

[red95_240sx]

Lunatik im sorry but im thinking about getting the same wheels you have. i have reasons.

1. wont have to paint lip (if any are left).

2. goes good with red.

3. smoke out headlights and maybe taillights

4. matches painted grille

5. makes the car look "harder."

[mickeyreategui]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/hachirokudrift/DSC00224-1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/hachirokudrift/DSC00223.jpg

my car tell me what you guys think. and does anyone know where i can get a grill? haha

love the car, making me think about getting the p5 bumper. just don't know how that lip will look with my wings west sideskirts.
for the grill you could get them off ebay, they don't exactly fit right, but i think mine looks good. check out my cardomain page to see.

[Lunatik]

Lunatik im sorry but im thinking about getting the same wheels you have. i have reasons.

1. wont have to paint lip (if any are left).

2. goes good with red.

3. smoke out headlights and maybe taillights

4. matches painted grille

5. makes the car look "harder."

knock urself out man it'll look good!

[zoomzoom02]

My most recent picture...
http://www.msprotege.com/members/zoomzoom02/upld2/cars%20crop.jpg

[mickeyreategui]

^^^could you take some side & 3/4 shots, i see you have the wings west wing, i have mine just debating to put it on.

[zoomzoom02]

Here you go, I scrounged up what I could find that I have already uploaded. Hope it helps!

http://www.msprotege.com/members/zoomzoom02/gc/DSC03351e.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/zoomzoom02/gc/DSC03348e.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/zoomzoom02/gc/100_2533e.jpg

http://www.msprotege.com/members/zoomzoom02/DSC042541.jpg<br>
http://www.msprotege.com/members/zoomzoom02/gc/DSC03351e.jpg

[NOTSPCY]

^^^could you take some side & 3/4 shots, i see you have the wings west wing, i have mine just debating to put it on.


I SAY LEAVE IT OFF. Just my opinion tho

[D-rock240]

Here you go, I scrounged up what I could find that I have already uploaded. Hope it helps!



http://www.msprotege.com/members/zoomzoom02/gc/DSC03348e.jpg


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Whose car is that? Any full pics of the car? I like this pic, first sand mica i've seen with a WW wing.

[zoomzoom02]

it is still my car, had to adjust camera settings to get sedona to show in the background, hence the color.

[D-rock240]

Whoa, thats a silver car? It definitely look like sand mica in that picture. Very cool!

[SprNater]

So I finally got my car back after getting hit the begining of January. The last pic is of the damage the truck caused, I picked up the bumper and set it in place but imagine it hanging by one screw on the drivers side.

[red95_240sx]

the first two is the fix?

[SprNater]

yeah

the first two is the fix?

[D-rock240]

So I finally got my car back after getting hit the begining of January. The last pic is of the damage the truck caused, I picked up the bumper and set it in place but imagine it hanging by one screw on the drivers side.

Looks nice, glad you were able to get it fixed! The rear looks good with the wing and exhaust, and is that a MB grill? Any plans for a lower drop?

[SprNater]

Looks nice, glad you were able to get it fixed! The rear looks good with the wing and exhaust, and is that a MB grill? Any plans for a lower drop?

actually yes I do plan on lowering it I have had some Tien S in my garage for about 6months now...decided I would finally get off my ass and do it. Mostly because I have started collecting parts for a turbo setup and my wife is freaking out that I am spending money on parts that I am not putting on so yeah.

[red95_240sx]

be sure they r real the tein should be printed ont he coil, and not a sticker.

[SprNater]

be sure they r real the tein should be printed ont he coil, and not a sticker.

yeah they are real i looked into that on the tein site. And I finished installing them this afternoon I will wash my car and take some pics of it tomorrow. For some reason the front doesnt look like it dropped much but the back is a huge difference, well we will see what happens after they settle in.

[Chicoloco]

Ok, Tengo, and for all fellow protege owners, here's my pics :-)
I'll put them in order from the most olds to the newest pic:

any suggestion and comments are welcome :-)

This is the first time i take pics:

Car dramatically changes:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/pro1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/pro2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/pro3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/pro4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/87_gta_trans_am.jpg


I get Goldline springs thanks to DeanSweet
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN9742.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN9743.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN9810.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN9807.jpg


Painting some interior parts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN1800.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN1799.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN1798.jpg

Significant changes:
I painted the spoiler to the same color of the car (the black color was buggin me) and modified it, let's see of someone notices it ;-) and took out the sticker on the gas lid >.<

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0719.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0722.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0726.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0728.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0725.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0729.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0746.jpg


LAST PICS
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0811.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0812.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0814.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0815.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSCN0807.jpg


Lots of pics heh, but i never had posted them.

[Tengo]

it was a realy really good idea for me to tell you to post pics of your car. IT LOOKS FUCKIN SEXY MAN! i love it! it looks beautiful chico. and for the wing question, you cut off the middle part, it looks better the way you have it now anyway. but man looking good!

[Chicoloco]

I can't see my post!? Did i broke the forum!?

Thanks a lot :-) Tengo

[Tengo]

I can't see my post!? Did i broke the forum!?

Thanks a lot :-) Tengo
no theyre still up man.

your welcome

[red95_240sx]

shit chico shit

[D-rock240]

Definitely a badass Sand Mica :)

[Canadian Bear]

Hey Chico, your car is awesome! I was looking at the first few pics, and I liked them lots. You had black accents (gas door, spoiler, etc.) and they looked good, then my wife walks by as I am looking at the pics, and she didn't like those black accents. But, after viewing the latter pics with everything matching your paint job, she looks even better. Good job!

[Tengo]

Hey Chico, your car is awesome! I was looking at the first few pics, and I liked them lots. You had black accents (gas door, spoiler, etc.) and they looked good, then my wife walks by as I am looking at the pics, and she didn't like those black accents. But, after viewing the latter pics with everything matching your paint job, she looks even better. Good job!
i aswell thought it looked good with the black spoiler and all, but then when i saw the paint matched pics i liked it more

[jbiird317]

chico, car looks great man, that pic with the palm tree is HOT...

i would love to see a BC2 or mazdaspeed front bumper on there instead of the wings west tho, something about those flares just turns me off.

[boostdprotegelx]

i love the car chico..i loved it more w/ the cf stuff. but still badass.

[Chicoloco]

Thanks people i appreciate it :-)

Yeah, I've been looking for a BC2 bumper myslef, but can't find one down here.
Again thanks!

I'll throw in a bonus picfor those who hasn't seen it!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/chicoloco/DSC01891.jpg

[red95_240sx]

try ROTM

[Chicoloco]

thanks! but i think that's way beyond my league :D

[Arnhem]

Current status:

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-NN6ICL4G.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-UPYRHDV6.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-KSQNMUPG.jpg


It seems so long ago that it still was this:
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-RFUPF74S.jpg

[never Ender]

Love the black moldings on the rear bumper. (2thumbs)

[Tengo]

Current status:

http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-NN6ICL4G.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-UPYRHDV6.jpg
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-KSQNMUPG.jpg


It seems so long ago that it still was this:
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/Foto-RFUPF74S.jpg
where did you get the rear bumper from? i like the rear diffuser looking thing, chicoloco has the same thing too, ohh and i love the arospeed rs-gts u got, i have the same rims and i love them, but 1 tire popped so im waiting for extra money to buy tires and pait the inside of the rim red.. nice red pro armhen!!!!

[Arnhem]

@ Tengo
That is my original rear bumper. EDM one, which i'm getting disposed of soon I hope. The diffuser is the wingswest rear skirt. Had it custom fit to the shorter EDM bumper. Hope to buy a new USDM rear bumper with an MP3 lip.
The WingsWest sits a bit high imho, doesn't suit the line of the sideskirts.



Love the black moldings on the rear bumper. (2thumbs)

I love it when garages never listen to what I tell them and pay them to do (blarf) But thanks.

[Chicoloco]

At first i was thinking of painting the moldings too. :P

Looks good!

[FSCatalyst]

Hey guys. Just wondering what do you guys suggest for a color scheme. My car is black but I'm thinking of putting a different color or design or something. We all see White Proteges with a black hood or Cf with black, but what would you guys think of a black protege with a white scheme. I just can't think of anything that would look good with black...

[jomoyo069]

red maybe.. lime green

[CantCMe]

I saw someone's Protege on the forum and it was black and gold...really nice.

[red95_240sx]

all black???

[Dadkins]

Hey guys. Just wondering what do you guys suggest for a color scheme. My car is black but I'm thinking of putting a different color or design or something. We all see White Proteges with a black hood or Cf with black, but what would you guys think of a black protege with a white scheme. I just can't think of anything that would look good with black...

Purple/green chameleon flames - That's what I would do.

[QuickShift]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h98/wagonboost/phonepics006.jpg

[NegatiZE]

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r88/negatize/Protege/IMG_4662copy.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r88/negatize/Protege/IMG_4695copy.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r88/negatize/Protege/IMG_4705copy.jpg

[Kansei]

looking great as always Clint. Your car has always been my fav of the early third gen, especially with the interior swap :)

[CantCMe]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/CantCMe/IMG00006.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/CantCMe/IMG00007.JPG
http://www.msprotege.com/members/CantCMe/IMG00008.JPG

[redrims]

CantCME...Cant C pics...

[Arnhem]

@ CantCMe

remove one of the http://

Your urls are now http://http://www.msprotege.com/members/CantCMe/IMG00006.JPG

[Sk8ter05]

i know this is very off topic but does anyone know where i can get the AUTO EXE Body Kit - Front Lip (99-00) other than on Corksport...because today i checked on corksport and it was gone....dam it....i was saving up for that front lip too...

[djarkitek]

i know this is very off topic but does anyone know where i can get the AUTO EXE Body Kit - Front Lip (99-00) other than on Corksport...because today i checked on corksport and it was gone....dam it....i was saving up for that front lip too...

yea wrong section indeed ,lol ask ken or someone

[Sk8ter05]

my new rims

[THE Phen]

Here's mine after doing the JDM grille modification.

[red95_240sx]

hey skater05 are those flakes added, or in the paint. looks nice

[Kansei]

hey skater05 are those flakes added, or in the paint. looks nice

That's what black mica looks like in sunlight.. it's so nice :)

[jeg0024]

That's what black mica looks like in sunlight.. it's so nice :)

I like the spicy better still...:P

[Killer 8]

http://a764.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/47/l_3d0621b0a1623f71194b89c33c5ee98b.jpg
http://a646.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/52/l_5768bfed551376a71578a20628118bdd.jpg
http://a130.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/63/m_1c628d90ab4c07dc78fb562fee7791c9.jpg
http://a922.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/49/m_e958619c5210b0cd661c0af0656817d1.jpg
http://a201.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_b914e697627e503d44719ee5c5160530.jpg
http://a23.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/60/l_ed67e676268df8b7658dd63bd8dad896.jpg
I need to make better!

[Brian MP5T]

Bizump

[mickeyreategui]

killer 8, love those wheels!!!!

[red95_240sx]

nice...front bumper???(scratch)

[THEGOLDPRO]

yeah that front bumber is hidious killer

[boostdprotegelx]

meh. it's alright..i think the spray bomb was a bit much. but otherwise-very nice.

[Shane5425]

bumper would look better if it was a smaller hole, the pipes dont need airflow to cool, just the intercooler..

[Sk8ter05]

hey skater05 are those flakes added, or in the paint. looks nice


the flakes are not added on photoshop...the color of my car is metallic black.

[Sk8ter05]

bumper would look better if it was a smaller hole, the pipes dont need airflow to cool, just the intercooler..

i think it would look better if the hole wasn't so squared....i like it tho...very nice

[Brian MP5T]

http://a646.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/52/l_5768bfed551376a71578a20628118bdd.jpg

I need to make better!

Holy FUCK, What the hell did you hit, A Volvo 240.. Thats the only thing on the road that is addequately square to make such a perfect gaping (F-ugly) hole like that.

[red95_240sx]

quit clowning da bumper. mesh wud fix it. unique kit

[Killer 8]

killer 8, love those wheels!!!!

Thanks dud they are the orginal Raing hart C5 if what my friend said is right i forgot but they are legit

[djarkitek]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/DSC01573.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/DSC01574.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/DSC01583.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/djarkitek/DSC01585.jpg

[Killer 8]

yeah that front bumper is hideous killer

(scratch)(uhm) well what can i say. I made it my self and haven't had the chance to clean it up make it smaller and mold it better as well as all the other things that would make a it look nice and respectable but the only thing i can only say in my own defence is that it is one of a kind(first) and i made it like that because every one has the MP3, MSP, BuddyClub, and a few (as well as me at one time) even have the EVO 5 front bumper extender. i liked the original front bumper but hated it wasn't low enough so i extended it so it may be ugly to you But on the road at the angle my car rides running up on you from behind it has a aggressive look to it, with a rawness appeal since its not 100% done and from other local racers don't mind it but most of the time they are looking at the rear of the car anyway. If i keep it, it may get better but i always like to be able to say its my car and its the only one with that style bumper. Love it or hate it i made it and Like that ugLy ass pittbull down the street i wouldn't fuck with it though

P.S.
the paint was because of the line from the lower half is easier to miss from afar when black and i never got around to repainting the car, this is just a replay no flame is intended if i sounded mad or what ever. can't satisfy every one

[boostdprotegelx]

(scratch)(uhm) well what can i say. I made it my self and haven't had the chance to clean it up make it smaller and mold it better as well as all the other things that would make a it look nice and respectable but the only thing i can only say in my own defence is that it is one of a kind(first) and i made it like that because every one has the MP3, MSP, BuddyClub, and a few (as well as me at one time) even have the EVO 5 front bumper extender. i liked the original front bumper but hated it wasn't low enough so i extended it so it may be ugly to you But on the road at the angle my car rides running up on you from behind it has a aggressive look to it, with a rawness appeal since its not 100% done and from other local racers don't mind it but most of the time they are looking at the rear of the car anyway. If i keep it, it may get better but i always like to be able to say its my car and its the only one with that style bumper. Love it or hate it i made it and Like that ugLy ass pittbull down the street i wouldn't fuck with it though

P.S.
the paint was because of the line from the lower half is easier to miss from afar when black and i never got around to repainting the car, this is just a replay no flame is intended if i sounded mad or what ever. can't satisfy every one


get it repainted again..and so everything is new paint..it'd prolly make it look better.

good luck man.

[Sk8ter05]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109448

[mazdaspeedemon2]

where can i get this badge

[Kansei]

I don't think anyone has ever wanted the chinese badge :P

[djarkitek]

cdm all the way!

[StealthWyvern]

where can i get this badge


What is that thing on the tail light?

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=103195

[Gipper76]

I'm curious to know if the p5 bumper fits on a 99 lx?

[Kansei]

I'm curious to know if the p5 bumper fits on a 99 lx?

Nope, the Protege5 is shorter than the sedans by several inches, and all of those inches are in the rear bumper region.

[blkspdfreak]

mines

[Sk8ter05]

nice car dude...how come the below attachment wont open?

[blkspdfreak]

nice car dude...how come the below attachment wont open?


i dont know, i origionally had them on my boys computer but he moved out and i cant get them on mine. yours is bangin' too, good job.

[Sk8ter05]

i dont know, i origionally had them on my boys computer but he moved out and i cant get them on mine. yours is bangin' too, good job.

thanks ...

[red95_240sx]

thread bump

[Shift2xlr8]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/Shift2xlr8/DSCN0583.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/Shift2xlr8/DSCN0598.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/Shift2xlr8/Vicprotege2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/Shift2xlr8/Cassie1shopped.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/Shift2xlr8/NewLogo.jpg

This is my shit can :)

Chris

[red95_240sx]

didnt u use to have another user name? i remember someone with same color n rims

[Sk8ter05]

i just installed my front lip...woohoo
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/tomcomtemporary/DSC02281.jpg

[Protege2886]

That's really nice :)

Does that lip fit on the regular 99/00 bumper too ? Where'd you get it ?


EDIT: Nevermind I just saw the other post

[Sk8ter05]

i don't know, i haven't tried it on my stock bumper...but i think it should be a close fit....

[Javo]

sk8ter05 looking good .... What lip is that..is it an jdm integra

[Javo]

found the link sorry...
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123666276

[Sk8ter05]

sk8ter05 looking good .... What lip is that..is it an jdm integra

its a 94-97 integra polyurethane Type R lip....

[nate0123]

My baby...

http://thumbp2.mail.re4.yahoo.com/tn?sid=2230487080&mid=AIIwvs4AAEdZRheuogj2gzDvuh0&partid=2&f=522&fid=Inbox
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[CantCMe]

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[CantCMe]

redrims
Boosting at 9900rpm!!




Car: Nissan 200sx SE-R(Turbo), '01 Integra (LS/Vtec- now TURBO)
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you've always had problems posting ur pix. thats why your cantcme.

lol...very true...almost had it, though.

[Kansei]

ok..............

yeah, we quite literally can't see you. You win! (scratch)(spin)

[Shift2xlr8]

didnt u use to have another user name? i remember someone with same color n rims


I dont think I had another name on here, but then again I just started posting on here more often after I came back from Iraq in November. But Ive always had the same name, if it were me it would have been: Shift2xlr8 as my other user name.

Chris

[red95_240sx]

wierd...i had deleted that post cuz i cudnt get it to say orginally posted by redrims

[msp03.5]

here are a couple pics.

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2161000-2161999/2161252_57_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2161000-2161999/2161252_90_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/2161000-2161999/2161252_91_full.jpg

[red95_240sx]

wish it wer mine...so i cud take off the rain guards n have some fun

[Canadian Bear]

I finally have a pic of my clean Protege.


http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/7206/img3790vw8.jpg

[99 Pro]

Looks great Canadian Bear. So fresh and so clean. (yes)

[Canadian Bear]

Looks great Canadian Bear. So fresh and so clean. (yes)

Thanks man. Sadly, there are so many rock chips, dents, scratches, etc., that take away from the clean look. I do take pride in keeping her clean, but having a colour like mine will be challenging and the future may hold a new paint job.

[scuzzer99]

here is mine...105154

just waiting for paint on my new side skirts & rear lip & maybe a new hood?!?!?

[StealthWyvern]

here is mine...105154

just waiting for paint on my new side skirts & rear lip & maybe a new hood?!?!?


Is it me or does the grill no fit right? Also are you goign to get the skirts and lip painted black to match the front lip or to match the car?

[Sk8ter05]

here is mine...105154

just waiting for paint on my new side skirts & rear lip & maybe a new hood?!?!?

looks nice....i like i like....keep it up...post updates when you get the side and rear lip painted

[Kansei]

Is it me or does the grill no fit right? Also are you goign to get the skirts and lip painted black to match the front lip or to match the car?

yeah that's what happens when you try to install a grille made for the MP3/MSP/Protege5 on a normal sedan.

[red95_240sx]

yeah scuzzer dat grills killing you. u cud paint the chrome or silver portion on ur oem grill black like in my avatar. will look alot better since black seems to be ur accent color.

[silverpro5]

Here's a grille that fits right :D

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/LucasVD/DSCN1425.jpg

[D-rock240]

Here's a grille that fits right :D

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k287/LucasVD/DSCN1425.jpg

Clean look (thumb)

Oh boostdprotegelx has a front strut bar for sale if you're interested (just read your sig)

[scuzzer99]

Is it me or does the grill no fit right? Also are you goign to get the skirts and lip painted black to match the front lip or to match the car?

I was going to silver to match the car.... but I thought it would look too normal, so, I am going to go black. I know about the grill, I bought it off of ebay like 4 months after I bought the car new in '03, and put it on, closed the hood & CRACK, it broke. I e-mailed the company (from Taiwan) and the basically told me I had an aftermarket bumper & to F-off! So after spending like $120 I just left it. I am looking at a CF hood, with silver side, so I might put the original grill back on, or a CF grill to match the hood. BUT definately black for sides & rear. Thanks for all the help to everyone!

[D-rock240]

I'd say get the CF grill if you get the hood. It will go with the CF eyelids too.

[silverpro5]

Clean look (thumb)

Oh boostdprotegelx has a front strut bar for sale if you're interested (just read your sig)

I saw, thanks

[Kansei]

I'd say get the CF grill if you get the hood. It will go with the CF eyelids too.

There is no CF grille made for the "normal" sedan bumper though, just the P5/MSP/MP3 bumper :)

[D-rock240]

There is no CF grille made for the "normal" sedan bumper though, just the P5/MSP/MP3 bumper :)

Really? Damn. That sucks :(

Now that I think about it, I was always planning the swap so I never looked for an aftermarket sedan grill.

[sanblaster]

D-rock, when the heck you going to get that spoiler? Do it already...

[D-rock240]

I just missed out on getting one before my car went into the body shop. Now it will have to wait a few months, until I can convince myself to part with it for a few days again. I hate putting my car in the shop. It was supposed to be ready Saturday night, and the latest ETA is tomorrow after work :(

[sanblaster]

When I sell mine I will send it to you. Just have to find some plugs for the trunk, lol.

[Sk8ter05]

i want a mazdaspeed spoiler on my car....

[scuzzer99]

I'd say get the CF grill if you get the hood. It will go with the CF eyelids too.

I went cheap on the "eyelids" they are actaully tape! I wanted to get rid of the orange lenses, completely, and didn't want to spend an arm & a leg, so I blacked them out with tape. Money is hard to come buy right now. I just bought a condo in southern cali so.... no $$$! But, my car still needs to look good!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/728981

[scuzzer99]

i want a mazdaspeed spoiler on my car....

I'd say stick with the stock, it shows you worked on your car, and it is different.

[D-rock240]

When I sell mine I will send it to you. Just have to find some plugs for the trunk, lol.

You're thinking of selling yours? How come?

[GMONEI]

You're thinking of selling yours? How come?


I have a JSP terminator 2 spoiler(sand mica)in my garage.I'll give it to you or whoever else that wants it for free.

[D-rock240]

I have a JSP terminator 2 spoiler(sand mica)in my garage.I'll give it to you or whoever else that wants it for free.

Thanks man, but I'm holding out for a 03.5 MSP spoiler.

[njaremka]

Thanks man, but I'm holding out for a 03.5 MSP spoiler.

i can get you a brand new yellow one for about $200

[NoVa 2.0]

WOW thats a good deal! Might want to jump on that D-Rock? (thumb)

[Sk8ter05]

I'd say stick with the stock, it shows you worked on your car, and it is different.

i do agree with you on sticking with the stock spoiler...but sometimes i feel like my car isn't sporty enough....and when i look at it from the side it doesn't balance.....i kinda feel like having a bigger or a tiny bit higher spoiler.... my uncle has a 99 protege with front end conversion to a 03 with wings west body kit and also has a mazdaspeed spoiler on it....i really love it...its a bad ass.....after seeing his spoiler in person, i really want one for my car...

[njaremka]

here are some pictures of the one i can get. unfortunately, only as already painted in blazing yellow

[Sk8ter05]

this spoiler is 200? with shipping

[Kansei]

I think the other MSP (also MP3) spoiler would be the look you're after.. just kinda taller than the stock one, not by a ton though.

[Sk8ter05]

actually that yellow spoiler there is the one i am planning on getting....thats the one my uncle has...its nice...i really love it, seeing it in person is nice..

[D-rock240]

WOW thats a good deal! Might want to jump on that D-Rock? (thumb)

Definitely thinking about it, I have to see how much the Nittos, Tokicos and RB sways are going to be. Right now that is higher on my priority list. I just got it back from the body shop tonight actually. Apparently the formula for the paint was changed late last year, and the repainted rear bumper seems to match better than the front bumper and kit. So good to know when I get the mirrors and spoiler and get them painted it will look more matched. :)


i do agree with you on sticking with the stock spoiler...but sometimes i feel like my car isn't sporty enough....and when i look at it from the side it doesn't balance.....i kinda feel like having a bigger or a tiny bit higher spoiler.... my uncle has a 99 protege with front end conversion to a 03 with wings west body kit and also has a mazdaspeed spoiler on it....i really love it...its a bad ass.....after seeing his spoiler in person, i really want one for my car...

(pics) of your uncles ride? You two should do a photoshoot.

[Jester236]

Here's some pics of my 2000 LX

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/Car012.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/Car013.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/Car014.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/Car014-1.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/Car015.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/Car016.jpg

It's all stock outside at the moment. Intake and exhaust will be done as soon as I have the time. Already have two 12 inch subs and an amp in the trunk, but I do need a new header unit. When I put a body kit on it, I'm going to remove the gold pinstripe running down the side. Anybody know if a heat gun would be the best way to do this, it's vinyl I know. In the end this car will be really clean, new rims, low profile Erebuni kit, possibly a stock spoiler dunno, and some other mods.

[Canadian Bear]

Here's some pics of my 2000 LX

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/Car014.jpg

It's all stock outside at the moment. Intake and exhaust will be done as soon as I have the time. Already have two 12 inch subs and an amp in the trunk, but I do need a new header unit. When I put a body kit on it, I'm going to remove the gold pinstripe running down the side. Anybody know if a heat gun would be the best way to do this, it's vinyl I know. In the end this car will be really clean, new rims, low profile Erebuni kit, possibly a stock spoiler dunno, and some other mods.


And, get rid of the mud guards. I did last week, and I love the look. Your car is very clean.

[mickeyreategui]

use an eraser wheel to get off the pinstripe or a heat gun very carfully. make sure you keep the gun moving so you dont burn any paint.

[mhrebin]

hmm. didnt know the pinstripe was vinyl. figured it was painted on. never really looked though. remove your side moldings too. clean look.

[99 Pro]

I'll post some new ones of mine in a couple weeks. Gonna get some new pics with my new 18's (whichever kind I decide on), removed side mouldings, and installed front lip.

[Outkastedpro]

105306 this was my baby way back when....105305 and this is her now...she's going back under constuction so i won't be showing this season...

[sanblaster]

You're thinking of selling yours? How come?


The car mang. Da car.

[Jester236]

Eraser wheel will work well with that? Yeah, almost all pinstripes I've encountered on cars are vinyl. I know some of you guys aren't fans of decals, but the only ones im doing is a few brand names down the front side doors. It will still have the clean look. I've also just finished installing my 12inch subs completely, so I'll snap a pic of my trunk when I get back.

[BadKarma]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/BadKarma/P5_Garage.jpg

[Canadian Bear]

remove your side moldings too. clean look.


I will be removing my side moldings this weekend. What did you guys use to remove the glue?

[Jester236]

Aight here's the pics of my subs I promised:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/subs001.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/subs002.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/subs003.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/subs004.jpg

The last pic is of the remote I'm currently using to turn the AMP on/off. I haven't had time to wire the AMP to the fusebox or another circuit that is only active when the car is on, therefore the ghetto lightswitch. It'll be gone as soon as I get the time. Also you might be able to see the fuse is in the trunk at the moment. Don't ask why it's there, I've done tons of installs like this, and for some reason I just blanked and accidentally put it back there instead of under the hood. Again, it'll be fixed as soon as I get a chance, as will the assortment of loose wires. Between school and work I don't have enough time for my baby :(

Oh, and outkastedpro is that the Erebuni shogun kit on your car? I couldn't tell from the picture.

[Shift2xlr8]

I meant to ask...do the side moldings come off rather easily? ive been wanting to do this to my car but am afraid that its going to tear the door all apart and make the side of the car look like shit, so if someone could post up and tell us that would be great, thanks!

Chris

PS - where would someone find a Eraser Wheel at?

[99 Pro]

I meant to ask...do the side moldings come off rather easily? ive been wanting to do this to my car but am afraid that its going to tear the door all apart and make the side of the car look like shit, so if someone could post up and tell us that would be great, thanks!

Chris

PS - where would someone find a Eraser Wheel at?

Yes and no. The mouldings themselves come off easily, but the glue that attaches them is a pain in the ass. Just get some 3M adhesive remover though and you'll be set.

My car is a 1999 Protege, and I just did mine about a month ago. Can't even tell they were even on there......no paint fade or nothing.:D

[njaremka]

I'll post some new ones of mine in a couple weeks. Gonna get some new pics with my new 18's (whichever kind I decide on), removed side mouldings, and installed front lip.

so, you got the lip installed? any installation pictures?

[Canadian Bear]

The mouldings themselves come off easily, but the glue that attaches them is a pain in the ass. Just get some 3M adhesive remover though and you'll be set.

My car is a 1999 Protege, and I just did mine about a month ago. Can't even tell they were even on there......no paint fade or nothing.:D

I was curious about the adhesive remover, and now I know what to get. Thanks fellow Canadian. And, I hope that my Protege's paint is ok, and there is no fade. Only time will tell....

[Shift2xlr8]

Yes and no. The mouldings themselves come off easily, but the glue that attaches them is a pain in the ass. Just get some 3M adhesive remover though and you'll be set.

My car is a 1999 Protege, and I just did mine about a month ago. Can't even tell they were even on there......no paint fade or nothing.:D

Thats awesome, I'll try and do mine this weekend or next weekend. Thanks for the advice.

Chris

[Javo]

My new toy Mazdaspeed ms-03 made by Rays
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/ms_03_f.jpg
They are getting refinished, but once they are done I will post pics.

[Canadian Bear]

Here is the 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner. I found this at Napa.


http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/8420/img3803fn7.jpg

[ariana]

some spring cleaning pic's, finally painted the bumper grille and took the vents off put HID's and changed the headlamps. and the new sub box(taken before it was finished). I'll get night time pics of it tonight I think.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/460538172_7836d5f490.jpg


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/460538196_5bd3efae7c.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/454812462_ede3dc6194.jpg

[tEaM ElItE]

What do you guys think? car is currently at a local shop getting my engine built and a t3/to4 turbo.. car should be at 350whp

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g216/babyloca31/DSC00641-1.jpg

[ariana]

I like it. I will be doing the T3 this winter. Don't have everything yet though.

[99 Pro]

Wow Team Elite and Airina....both cars look sooooo sweet! Keep up the good work!

[D-rock240]

What do you guys think? car is currently at a local shop getting my engine built and a t3/to4 turbo.. car should be at 350whp

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g216/babyloca31/DSC00641-1.jpg

Where'd you come from? LOL.

Nice two-tone, car looks good! Anymore pics?

[Canadian Bear]

I agree! Both of your cars (ariana and tEaM ElItE) look awesome! And now, here are some pics of the before and after side molding project.

Before:

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2355/img3805dm3.jpg

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/6576/img3806px9.jpg

After:

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9708/img3807eh0.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/3531/img3808ks6.jpg

[mickeyreategui]

^^^now take off the es sticker

[Sk8ter05]

i just installed my fog lamps....
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/tomcomtemporary/IMG_41321.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e212/tomcomtemporary/IMG_413100.jpg

[Chicoloco]

niice! what kind of bulbs are you going for?

Great progress on your cars.

[Canadian Bear]

^^^now take off the es sticker

I thought about that while I was there, but I am not sure of what to use to remove it without any paint being damaged.

[Sk8ter05]

niice! what kind of bulbs are you going for?

Great progress on your cars.


i don't think i am going to put any bulbs in the lamps....i don't think i'll ever use them so i am going to leave it how it is....

[Javo]

Just got these tonight ...Project kics
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/p_k_lugs.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/p_k_lugs_1.jpg

the wheels..http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/ms_03_lip.jpg

[99 Pro]

I thought about that while I was there, but I am not sure of what to use to remove it without any paint being damaged.

I used a spray gun at a car wash. Worked out good for me.

[GhostMercury]

Just got these tonight ...Project kics
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/p_k_lugs.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/p_k_lugs_1.jpg

the wheels..http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/ms_03_lip.jpg


what kind of lugs are those and lets see those wheels

[Javo]

the lug nuts I bought from http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=12036
the wheels are these
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Javo/ms_03_f.jpg

[Kansei]

nice wheels!

[GhostMercury]

$245 for the lugs...HOLY SHIT thats to much for me

[Sk8ter05]

dam that is hella lot....i don't think i could ever spend that much on an item like that....

[Javo]

It's not how much it cost, but more on how it function and construction

[Javo]

plus I love the look and detail

[D-rock240]

Damn, high roller! Looking forward to seeing the lugs and wheel combo when they're on the car. Should look good on your ride :)

[GhostMercury]

what color would you call those lugs? i want to find some like that but...ALOT cheaper

[Javo]

They are called neo-chrome, but the other imitation lugs are painted instead of an anodizing process.

[Jester236]

Just took the mud guards off my car, and I love the new look. It's subtle, but way more clean and paint was fine underneath.

[boostpower]

(alright) http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/GABYTURBO/boos4us.jpg(cabpatch)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/GABYTURBO/12-2.jpg

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/GABYTURBO/11-3.jpg

[nate0123]

am I drunk? why do I feel like I'm falling off my chair looking at this pic?

<rant> just tilting your camera does not make a picture better! </rant>

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/GABYTURBO/11-3.jpg

[sam1]

Heres a couple of mine doing what it does best =)

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u195/mazdasam1/me6.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u195/mazdasam1/me-autox4.jpg

[njaremka]

nice, i like the chevron's - you need a front air dam now :D


Heres a couple of mine doing what it does best =)

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u195/mazdasam1/me6.jpg

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u195/mazdasam1/me-autox4.jpg

[marshall-BJ-VE]

just changed my stock springs for MSP ones...

sorry, the car it's not clean... in page 81 you can see the difference before and after the springs were installed.

[sam1]

nice, i like the chevron's - you need a front air dam now :D

Thanks man. I've been eyeing those lips for quite a while, but I know as soon as I get one on there, I'm gonna break it to pieces on my driveway.

[njaremka]

they are actually pretty durable - i have wacked mine on the curb a few times already, and you wouldn't know it from looking at it.

[GhostMercury]

will the lip fit on a msp?

[njaremka]

um, no? it will fit the 99-00 sport20 front bumper, though. if you want one to test fit, the group buy price is pretty low. (considering mazda sold these for $300-ish)

[Kansei]

I bet it wouldn't take much modding to get it fitting on the Protege5/MP3/MSP bumper.

[GhostMercury]

cause i dont like my 03.5 lip and plan to take it off when i have the tip. but i want a lip to add more to the bumper so its level with the side skirts.

[Kansei]

The stock msp lip doesn't "add more" to the bumper.. it was a tacked on afterthought, the sideskirts were designed for the MP3/Protege5 bumper anyway.

[GhostMercury]

no im saying thats what i want to do

[Kansei]

I was saying that you don't at all need a lip to meet up with the sideskirts. It flows perfectly without a lip. I don't think the sedan sideskirt "hangs down" much, so it probably wouldn't screw that up like the DG lip does.

[sam1]

they are actually pretty durable - i have wacked mine on the curb a few times already, and you wouldn't know it from looking at it.

Really? I thought they were fiberglass...must be abs plastic then, huh? I love the way they look, I just don't want to be picking up shards of fiberglass the first time I back out of my driveway. =) So I understand you have a GB on these then? May have to take a look into that. =)

[njaremka]

they are the same material as the front bumper, and very flexible. think "OEM accessory" durable

[scuzzer99]

they are actually pretty durable - i have wacked mine on the curb a few times already, and you wouldn't know it from looking at it.

very durable, driveways suck!!! but love the look....

side skirt pics coming soon!

[boostpower]

am I drunk? why do I feel like I'm falling off my chair looking at this pic?

<rant> just tilting your camera does not make a picture better! </rant>

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c146/GABYTURBO/11-3.jpg

maybe next!
ok .profecional (butt) photographer (lol)

[Spyder01]

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3673/tiff0124gc7.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/1822/tiff0123eo9.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/8259/tiff0122yx4.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4369/tiff0121vn8.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5263/tiff0120xl8.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/3891/tiff0119ka2.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2122/tiff0118ds4.jpg

[Arnhem]

hmm liking those eyelids (hippy)
self made?


Really? I thought they were fiberglass...must be abs plastic then, huh? I love the way they look, I just don't want to be picking up shards of fiberglass the first time I back out of my driveway. =) So I understand you have a GB on these then? May have to take a look into that. =)

[Jester236]

Well I finally had time to install my SRI last night. Sounds great and there's a small performance gain. Pics:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/intake001.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q51/Jester236/intake002.jpg

[red95_240sx]

aww man u got the weapon-r. i just took mines off it sprung a leak somewhere. hows it run?

if you find a different coupler, or just put the tubing in further, you can get a better fitment, and get the filter farther away from that hot pipe. the weapon-r coupler has a stopper in it to keep the tubing straight towards the manifold.

[Jester236]

I know you said to avoid the weapon-r's but it's been great for me. I had zero install issues, fitment was great and it runs well. Of course only time will truly tell.

As far as the filter, its farther away from the pipe than what the picture looks like. I tried moving my battery over a bit to gain a little room but that didn't help. Fits fine, and I don't think i will run into an issues over that.

[red95_240sx]

im jealous...

i switch between sri and oem like every 2 or 3 weeks

[Jester236]

That's got to be a pain in the butt man. I decided to go with the weapon-r cuz i had seen lots of good things bout it online. Maybe cuz yours is older it isn't as good, i dunno just conjecturing. But yeah mine runs perfectly.

[chicohond@91]

took a couple of pictures after i waxed my car.(idhitit)



http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/flacoman01/PROTEGE/IMG_2862.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/flacoman01/PROTEGE/IMG_2867.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/flacoman01/PROTEGE/IMG_2877.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/flacoman01/PROTEGE/IMG_2870.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/flacoman01/PROTEGE/IMG_2868.jpg

[chicohond@91]

and for the #100 page my smoked taillights.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/flacoman01/PROTEGE/IMG_2669.jpg

[Shift2xlr8]

and for the #100 page my smoked taillights.

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/flacoman01/PROTEGE/IMG_2669.jpg


How did you do that? Ive been trying to find something I can do for smoked tails that I dont have to spend ass loads of money doing...I saw on here a guy with a blue I think 03 ES, with a MP3 wing, had smoked tail lights too, but it was the whole light, not just the clear part, but the clear part only, still looks clean! What did you do?

Chris

[Sk8ter05]

i think the smoked tail light is nice and everything else is nice but i am no fan of those rims.....thats my opinion of those rims.....

[NoVa 2.0]

Chico are those 18's?

[Canadian Bear]

took a couple of pictures after i waxed my car.(idhitit)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e175/flacoman01/PROTEGE/IMG_2868.jpg


Nice setup. Now, for a more cleaner look, remove the "ES" and the side moldings.
I have done this, and she looks better. Also, the pin striping may be a good idea to remove as well. Of course, all of this is your decision and is your preference. Lastly, I like those tail lights. I may do that someday.

[sanblaster]

Nice wheels chico

[chicohond@91]

Chico are those 18's?
they are actually 17'' i dont think 18'' fit without raising the car a little.


i think the smoked tail light is nice and everything else is nice but i am no fan of those rims.....thats my opinion of those rims.....
well the rims came with the car so I'm not gonna complain:eek:



Nice setup. Now, for a more cleaner look, remove the "ES" and the side moldings.
I have done this, and she looks better. Also, the pin striping may be a good idea to remove as well. Of course, all of this is your decision and is your preference. Lastly, I like those tail lights. I may do that someday......

i thought about the es emblem but since the car is black then i dont know about the side moldings, i dont think is worth it, thanks for the idea.

[chicohond@91]

Nice wheels chico

thanks, at least somebody likes them...lol....

[sanblaster]

Yeah I love them. But def get rid of the es on the side of your car and pull those moldings off bro. Other then that looks very nice.

[Canadian Bear]

i thought about the es emblem but since the car is black then i dont know about the side moldings, i dont think is worth it, thanks for the idea.


To a certain extent, I agree. You have a black Protege, and removing the side moldings may result in that area being darker then the rest of your car. Then again, I have millennium red mica paint color, and I didn't notice any difference.

And, you're welcome for the idea.

[sanblaster]

I think a little polish or a buffing would take care of that though. Just my opinion.

[Canadian Bear]

I think a little polish or a buffing would take care of that though. Just my opinion.

Now that you have mentioned "buffing and polishing", I have thought about that in a different aspect: is there a polish that can used to fill in some chips/scratches to the paint, without repainting? I did see a commercial about it, but that was quite a while ago. Any ideas?

[sanblaster]

You might want to pm MR. Detailer. I think he resides in the WI forums. Great guy for advice on questions about detailing the mazda.

[Canadian Bear]

You might want to pm MR. Detailer. I think he resides in the WI forums. Great guy for advice on questions about detailing the mazda.


Thank you. I just messaged him, and now I will wait out.

[Kansei]

3rd gen w00t w00t!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/477854343_869254b7c5_b.jpg

[GhostMercury]

kansei i love your car

[chicohond@91]

3rd gen w00t w00t!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/477854343_869254b7c5_b.jpg


one word, (clean )...........