Hello (Pics)

[KronixKid22]

New here, just figured I would introduce myself. I just bought a 2003 Protege 5 used with 32,000 miles on it 3 weeks ago from Wednesday. Only problem so far was a nail in the tire a week after I got it. Easy fix, had it patched at Wal-Mart for $7. Stock for now, here's some pics...

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/KronixKid22/2003%20Mazda%20Protege%205/7.jpg

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/KronixKid22/2003%20Mazda%20Protege%205/4.jpg

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/KronixKid22/2003%20Mazda%20Protege%205/2.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b264/KronixKid22/2003%20Mazda%20Protege%205/1.jpg

[KronixKid22]

Forgot to add that if you're from New York, feel free to check out the site in my sig. :)

[RandomNY]

I have the 2002 P5 in Dark Blue, I bought it brandnew.

[BlkWidow]

welcome to the site, you wont be stock for long.

[Tasty]

There's a yellow one for sale in my area. I think the guy is having a hard time due to the color, been on autotrader a long time but looks very clean.

[clicknext]

Nice color! And looks like a very clean engine bay! Don't see that very often when buying used...

[vindication]

lookin clean especially the engine bay. where in NY are you

[KronixKid22]

Nice color! And looks like a very clean engine bay! Don't see that very often when buying used...

Yes, I was very suprised when I saw how clean the engine bay was... Almost looked new. Very happy with the car so far! :)

[KronixKid22]

lookin clean especially the engine bay. where in NY are you

Central, NY... Utica.

[Protege52003]

looking good......big BOX!

[KronixKid22]

Anybody have any ideas on what I should upgrade first? I plan on buying an amp for the subs by the end of this month but what should I do after that?

[RandomNY]

I like the shifter of the newer pro5's. The shifter in my 2002 is boring.

[RandomNY]

Get rid of the Mazda radio.. Oh god it is awful, even makes CD's sound like crap....

I'm an ALPINE person myself, deck, Xm receiver, tweeters with full components in the front, reg. Alpine in the back, 2 Alpine Amps, my sub isn't Alpine. It helps that I work for an electronics retailer and got everything dirt dirt cheap and almost completely free install, I had to buy a couple of pizza's for 2 full days of labor.

I bought a PYLE QOOBX box off Ebay for $50 bucks. I expected it to blow after a year but now it's 3 years old so I'll keep it. Once it goes I think I'll go with a nice 10' kicker sub box.

[Lord_Zath]

get rid of the plate holder that says Toyota on it! otherwise, welcome. :)

[KronixKid22]

get rid of the plate holder that says Toyota on it! otherwise, welcome. :)

Hey now, my other car is a Toyota :)...

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/469337

[Rdshark1]

Ahhh...they're so cute when they're stock.

[ZoomZoom03]

seems so long ago since my car looked like that...oh well bottoms up (cheers) welcome to the forums and let the purchasing start (thumb)

[altspace]

Welcome! Tons of info here. Just search and ye' shall find. I agree, very clean for a northeastern vehicle. Almost as clean as mine. ;)

[MP3Architect]

welcome to your new life! now go mod..........its like breathing. once you start you never quite stop. after a while..........you'll wish you never started.

[DeanSweet]

Welcome to another Vivid Yellow PR5!!
looks like you already started on the stereo?! The stock one pretty much sucks.
Alpine guy here too.

What are your plans for it?

[KronixKid22]

Welcome to another Vivid Yellow PR5!!
looks like you already started on the stereo?! The stock one pretty much sucks.
Alpine guy here too.

What are your plans for it?

-Kicker 600.1 Amp
-Mintblue Type 2 Rear Bumper (Anybody Know Where I Can Get One?)
-DG Motorsports Carbon Fiber Interior Pieces
-DG Motorsports Carbon Fiber Grill
-Dave B Rings (Anbody Know Where To Find These Either?)
-Carbon Fiber Hood (Looking For The Cheapest One Possible)

Anybody know how much these things might cost? I'm looking for the cheapest prices possible for these parts because I'm currently paying for my car on my own (I'm only 17) and my job at Wendy's doesn't leave me much to save after car and insurance each month. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[KronixKid22]

Anybody?

[KronixKid22]

Still looking... :)

[Strata]

I forgot thats what a engine bay looks like with a stock intake

[sasp5]

congrats on the purchase. nice coulor, and nice avatar, looks familiar (thumb)

[cable43]

Hey ... nice to meet you ... welcome

this is the place to be (for P5 info that is)

[Robot Romeo]

welcome.

after your stereo stuff, looking into getting some suspension parts (tokico blues/illuminas & springs) it'll make driving you p5 a whole more fun. then paint the valve color and headlights, the "how-to"s on this forum are great. (thumb)

as far as those dave-b rings be prepared to pay around $50-$70 for them, they're limited editon collectors items. you might have better luck getting some "street rings" instead. they're good enough for me. :)

[Replica]

Stay stock! Stick with stereo and visual mods.

[Captain KRM P5]

i remember mine when it was that clean, man o man...

welcome to the forums

[MP3Architect]

-DG Motorsports Carbon Fiber Grill
-Carbon Fiber Hood (Looking For The Cheapest One Possible)

the grill will run $150-$200. check out protegegarage.com
cheap cf hood = CHEAP cf. you dont want that. then from a distance people will see your cf and when they come up they'll see how shitty the quality is and....................dammit thats just rice for me. i hate it when i come out and someone parks next to me wth all thier carbon fiber (i have cf hood/trunk/mirrors) and its all very very cheap. it will be faded with a yellow tint and thier weaves will be all over the place. you get what you pay for bud. ive seen one where the weave all of a sudden turned and went a foot one direction and turned again. it was horrible looking and the owner was very embarrased but dumb enough to leave it on the car. damn car looked shitty. just my $.02 though.

[bazooka joe]

welcome! nice car and color!! (still wish i had bought that yellow car i test drove (&*@$#% (drove&*@$#%)#)

[altspace]

Also, the quality of construction overall in a CF hood should concern you. You don't want that thing to break off anywhere while driving down the road....and it has happened.

[smurfedpro5]

nice p5 i miss my yellow one

[MP3Architect]

nice p5 i miss my yellow one
you had a yellow one? wow. never knew that.

[smurfedpro5]

you had a yellow one? wow. never knew that.
yes yes i had a yellow and two reds and i also had a 96 protege i guess i love my proteges

[MP3Architect]

yes yes i had a yellow and two reds and i also had a 96 protege i guess i love my proteges
dude. why dont you ever roll with us anymore? we're heading out to sugarland tonight

[smurfedpro5]

dude. why dont you ever roll with us anymore? we're heading out to sugarland tonight
parents out of town and nobody to watch the kids sorry

[L8R]

Welcome :D

[KronixKid22]

Welcome :D

I'm really in love with your black P5. lol Wanna trade for the weekend? :)

[L8R]

Fly down to Hawaii and we can talk business hehe. Hope you get something good for Christmas for your car.

Peace

[cable43]

I'm really in love with your black P5. lol Wanna trade for the weekend? :)

L8Rs ride is pretty tight, isn't it!

[KronixKid22]

Fly down to Hawaii and we can talk business hehe. Hope you get something good for Christmas for your car.

Peace

:)

[Lord_Zath]

L8Rs ride is pretty tight, isn't it!

(hitit)