another what do ya guys think of the pics thread

[msprotege2nr]

Just wondering what you guys think of the pictures/car. Honest opinions are appreciated....

[sandspeed]

i like a lot , not my personal style but you did a really good job the car looks wicked badass! are you cruising to the mazda meet in tampa this summer

[vcinsanity1523]

i like a lot , not my personal style but you did a really good job the car looks wicked badass! are you cruising to the mazda meet in tampa this summer


I agree not something i would have ever dared to do but DAMN ITS SEXY!!

[daedalus]

wild, and more show than i usually would go for, but it looks clean for what it is... i just really dont like neon... like i HATE neon.

Looks like it was done right though. props to the owner.

[03.5MSP]

Damn, it looks damn sexy. I only wish that the buddy club body kit fit a little better in the front. That wing looks great. I guess now some of you guys who were wodering what an evo wing looks like on a protege ,now you know.
I approve(thumb)

[FunkyBuddha]

I like that..sweet man. Very nicely done. I think the canards are a bit high though...jUst my opinion

[msprotege2nr]

i like a lot , not my personal style but you did a really good job the car looks wicked badass! are you cruising to the mazda meet in tampa this summer

No I won't be going to the meet because I am going to be transfering up to Maryland before then...

[JOMO]

I like it...

[smo0f]

who makes that front bumper/lip, and which leather seats are those?

[msprotege2nr]

who makes that front bumper/lip, and which leather seats are those?

The front bumper, canards, and splitter are from buddyclub2, and the seats were done by 904 motorsports here in Jacksonville

[sandspeed]

No I won't be going to the meet because I am going to be transfering up to Maryland before then...

maryland ehh..i'm from maryland. where are you transferring too
chevychase? good luck with potholes and shit in d.c....ugh

[msprotege2nr]

maryland ehh..i'm from maryland. where are you transferring too
chevychase? good luck with potholes and shit in d.c....ugh

lexington park

[jsgolfer]

slightly over done, looks like a fake evo. the neons are gay but overall not bad.

[thaikim]

Wow and I thought MSP's get mistaken for Evo's when they're stock... you must get alot of "Hey nice Evo" comments...

[Captain KRM P5]

its wild but very well done

[BlueBeast22]

It looks good, what exhaust is that? looks kinna like the apexr1...

[SpeedBeaver]

What spoiler is that?

[vcinsanity1523]

What spoiler is that?

evo wing

[SpeedBeaver]

evo wing
Duh!

but which company makes it? Is it an OEM Mitsubishi wing?

[jsahyoun]

What kind of suspension do you have?
Edit: I like it A LOT!!

[msprotege2nr]

Wow and I thought MSP's get mistaken for Evo's when they're stock... you must get alot of "Hey nice Evo" comments...

actually I get more comments about it being a subaru more then anything

[msprotege2nr]

Duh!

but which company makes it? Is it an OEM Mitsubishi wing?

oem

[vcinsanity1523]

oem

how much for the oem evo wing and where did you get it?

[thejoker0409]

The car is clean and looks great, the only I would change is the wing but that's just me. All in all nice job!

[msprotege2nr]

how much for the oem evo wing and where did you get it?
I want to say it was 200 off ebay

[Striker187]

looks great! very aggressive look.

the fmic looks a little off centered from the bumper opening though.

[SpeedBeaver]

the fmic looks a little off centered from the bumper opening though.
If that's an iON Performance/Kinetic motorsports then it's notmal.. he kit is made like that.

[vindication]

nice. not diggin the wing or the canards that much, but I guess it goes along with the styling. I would have preffered a nice APR GTC-200 drag spoiler on there though. Depending if I decide to go spoilerless or not, if I do get one it will be that one.

[L8R]

That is BAD ASS in my book. Very aggressive looking.

[brealmp3]

i like it alot. it is flashy but not gaudy. i like it when people take risk and and you did, but it came out great! good job for you! (hits button for invisible rep!)

[nvmsp]

I like it. Whats done to the motor?

[ND4MSP]

Not my style, but def one of the better looking pro's with aftermarket body mods. What are the specs on your tires and wheels. thx

[Striker187]

nice. not diggin the wing or the canards that much, but I guess it goes along with the styling. I would have preffered a nice APR GTC-200 drag spoiler on there though. Depending if I decide to go spoilerless or not, if I do get one it will be that one.

no!! that's the wing i'm planning for!!!

[Kansei]

I'm going to be like most people responding to this and say that it's a little much for my taste, but aside from the front grille (ebay autoexe replica has awful fitment) it looks very well done. Kudos to you for having a unique protege.

[txmzdspd2gen]

Very original, nice collaboration of parts and I assume one of a kind. IN this limited world of parts for our car, I say thak you from crossing over and doing what others dont dare to do. I LIKE IT>

[Jeph]

The offset intercooler would drive me CRAZY. But overall it looks good

[Witchdoktor]

the canards and wipers are tacky. other than that it's nice. I'd get titanium silver bulbs for the rear turn signals to keep the black and blue theme going.

nice job!

[Earful]

Bad lookin street MSP....Gotta re-pipe that intercooler tho....

[nvmsp]

I really didnt look at it enough the first time, but lose the wipers and fix the intercooler.

[thejoker0409]

What kind of exhaust?

[TenaciousB]

Maybe a little too much rice....for my taste, but as long as YOU like it that's all that matters. Looks like you put a lot of work into it. The exhaust and the wheels I especially like. And after a few looks I kinda like the wing too.

nice job.

[msprotege2nr]

What kind of exhaust?

APEXI from Apexr1.com

[brealmp3]

rice is way overused on this forum. not everything is rice.

[mikeski]

i think it looks great!!!!! awesome job!!! what suspention do you have??

[pluto316]

rice is way overused on this forum. not everything is rice.

Underbody neons on any car ever = Rice.

[dominoy2k1]

other than the crap rods on the windsplitter and the canards it looks awesome.

[Rush]

.. Minus the neons and wiper blades, get a better fitting front grill, and install some clear corner markers in the headlights instead of just the bare bulbs sticking out ..

.. and I think it's awesome. Definitely bold, but not the kind of flashiness that makes you nauseous. Well done.

[msprotege2nr]

I just adjusted the intercooler today as best as I could... this better?

[Kansei]

It is nicely centered now :) good job.

[quatelate]

id definately need to paper bag the neons, but id hit it

[msprotege2nr]

id definately need to paper bag the neons, but id hit it

Thats not going to happen because the l.e.d.s. help out with the display for shows like hot import nights...

[vxfilmer1000]

I say lose the wings... looks like you are tring to be an Evo. Also lose the windsplitters too... other then that i think it looks damn good

[vxfilmer1000]

o also lose the underglows

[540James]

rice is way overused on this forum. not everything is rice.

well said, i know there is a way to "rice" out a vehicle, but lets not forget that we do drive a car made by MAZDA.

I give you props for trying to stand out from the "norm" you did a good job.

[540James]

oh yeah, also whats ur suspension mods/rims/tires (sizes specifically) id like to know what it takes to fit that nicely and still not be 5mm off the ground.

[MP3Architect]

man im REALLY likin the wing. a lil big...........but im thinkin about going with it.............

[Shorebroke]

i personally like the whole look of the car. Lots of people have different ideas on how a car should be done, but i think that what you did looks real good.

[msprotege2nr]

oh yeah, also whats ur suspension mods/rims/tires (sizes specifically) id like to know what it takes to fit that nicely and still not be 5mm off the ground.

just the ground control coilovers all the way down, with 18 inch enkei rs7's with 215/35/18 tires... and the camber bolts.

[quatelate]

just the ground control coilovers all the way down, with 18 inch enkei rs7's with 215/35/18 tires... and the camber bolts.


so how are ur shocks holding up

[msprotege2nr]

so how are ur shocks holding up

Good so far...

[Striker187]

the ic looks much better now :)

[Jeph]

Yeah, the IC looks a lot better. Very very slightly off, but not noticably

[tekkie]

looks good to me, how many people ask if its an evo?

[L8R]

Looks better :) Any interior or motor shots?

[jflo]

looks pretty sick. get rid of the Injen license plate frame. from a show car stand point, this is a job well done.

[msprotege2nr]

Looks better :) Any interior or motor shots?

Here is a couple

[msprotege2nr]

looks good to me, how many people ask if its an evo?

suprisingly enough, no one really thinks its an evo, even with the hood and spoiler...

[pluto316]

That poor car.

:(

[Buck]

That poor car.

:(

why "poor car?" I love when people flame..... Didnt your mom ever tell u that if u cant say something nice then don't say anything at all? (yupnope)

Does flaming stem from jealousy of the fact that someone else can actually afford to put money into their car to make it their own unique style?

Anyways....car looks great. Keep up the good work(first) One of the better looking Proteges I have seen in a while. Way to stray from the norm.

[540James]

that car is nuts, good job one more time

[vindication]

that's a lot of work man. A little too much for my taste but it's done well. One thing I aint crazy about is the grey interior pieces.

[pluto316]

why "poor car?" I love when people flame..... Didnt your mom ever tell u that if u cant say something nice then don't say anything at all? (yupnope)

Does flaming stem from jealousy of the fact that someone else can actually afford to put money into their car to make it their own unique style?

Anyways....car looks great. Keep up the good work(first) One of the better looking Proteges I have seen in a while. Way to stray from the norm.

Putting TVs in headrests is pretty much the show car norm these days. If he wants constructive critisim he could be more creative where he sticks LCD screens is all I am saying.

[benben84]

well done! definitely a car worth a double look.

[msprotege2nr]

Putting TVs in headrests is pretty much the show car norm these days. If he wants constructive critisim he could be more creative where he sticks LCD screens is all I am saying.

actually there are a couple of more places that there are going to be tv's... but it is too close to my next show to tear anything apart.

[msprotege2nr]

Putting TVs in headrests is pretty much the show car norm these days. If he wants constructive critisim he could be more creative where he sticks LCD screens is all I am saying.

the other thing about the whole showing scene is going above and beyond... so you have to have the normal things. but get crazier with others

[quatelate]

u should put 8 speakers, and an individual radio for each passenger... im not hating or anything but if your not interested in performance y not do this to a regular slotege?

[pluto316]

actually there are a couple of more places that there are going to be tv's... but it is too close to my next show to tear anything apart.

Put a TV in a t-shirt and a dvd player in your hat and wear them while sitting in your car.

Trust me, this is going to be huge!

[L8R]

Great shots.. Yes, show cars have lots of things not practical, but look at BigWoofer and his 2 tvs on each door o.O When you can be controversial, then I think you've got something :D

Much props. Wild, yet nice.

[msprotege2nr]

u should put 8 speakers, and an individual radio for each passenger... im not hating or anything but if your not interested in performance y not do this to a regular slotege?

who said i wasnt in to performance... those mods still happen too. i may not be doing it as much as some people on this forum, but i have no purpose for that... closest track is too far, 2 streetracing tickets from 2 years ago, and if something peroformance breaks the car usually doesnt move, but if something show breaks oh well it still moves just fine and you can get it fixed when ever...

[boostdprotegelx]

I'm from MD buddy, hit me up when you get here.

I'd love to hang with more Marylanders. I'm in Reisterstown. Which, I haven't seen too many proteges around.

all in all, I would say that you have quite a delightful car. I really love the kit and wing. I have the body kit, and the evo hood. cf trunk and what not. My color scheme is going to be way different. but, I love that car. VERY good job. keep upi the good work.

ALso, the evo wing, and the splitter, where did you get them, how much did they cost. You may have answered before, I prolly missed it.

The powdercoating under the hood looks amazing.

A+ in effort.
and in all around good job.'

damian.

[msprotege2nr]

I'm from MD buddy, hit me up when you get here.

I'd love to hang with more Marylanders. I'm in Reisterstown. Which, I haven't seen too many proteges around.

all in all, I would say that you have quite a delightful car. I really love the kit and wing. I have the body kit, and the evo hood. cf trunk and what not. My color scheme is going to be way different. but, I love that car. VERY good job. keep upi the good work.

ALso, the evo wing, and the splitter, where did you get them, how much did they cost. You may have answered before, I prolly missed it.

The powdercoating under the hood looks amazing.

A+ in effort.
and in all around good job.'

damian.

the wing was an oem evo wing off ebay i think it was $200, and the splitter is from buddyclub2. how far from lexington park are you?

[boostdprotegelx]

the wing was an oem evo wing off ebay i think it was $200, and the splitter is from buddyclub2. how far from lexington park are you?
I don't have the slightest clue how far that is from reisterstown.heh. I can't figure it out.

[msprotege2nr]

I don't have the slightest clue how far that is from reisterstown.heh. I can't figure it out.

its just north of st marys college.

[boostdprotegelx]

its just north of st marys college.
looks like st marys college is about 2.5 hours from me. roughly.. near odenton..which isn't too bad.

[livelyjay]

Looks decent. I don't like the EVO8 wing or the neons, but you did a good job.

[Protege52003]

i like it.........

[pluto316]

Why is no one talking about my TV T-shirt idea, I am giving you guys gold here.

[pro00]

i probably would have went a little less aggressive with the body kit (it is still fantastic and quality and shape of the work is impressive), but the thing that really i wouldn't do is the big exhast (not a fan of them). now, if you NEEDED them for the performace, i would understand, but for looks/sound, nope.

overall, superb and i love the size of the intercooler and the color of the car!(shocked)

[jtmp3]

Yeah, looks good for a street/show car. I have always wondered what an evo or sti wing would look like, so now I have seen one, anyone have an sti wing on a protege??? That is the question?? Or will I have to be the first??

[boostdprotegelx]

Yeah, looks good for a street/show car. I have always wondered what an evo or sti wing would look like, so now I have seen one, anyone have an sti wing on a protege??? That is the question?? Or will I have to be the first??
I have an STi lookalike...looks pretty good i guess. but my car looks like shit in general right now. It HAS to go to the body shop for paint and work.

[jtmp3]

PIcs please.

[Slowp0ke]

i really like it good job man! +2 kudos

[boostdprotegelx]

go to my car domain, or fuck, i'll post them. they are spray painted. the body shop that had my car totally fucked it. now i have to get it redone..soo..it is what it is though.

it might seriously hurt you protege fans..it hurt me.

[zzMSP03.5]

Car looks hot!, when you come up to MD hit me or ONRAILS up we need some more msp's around here... actually trying to get a summer bbq or something together... i will be in Ocean City, in june for the Import Car Show So ill be taking a cruise down there with a few Hondas


No I won't be going to the meet because I am going to be transfering up to Maryland before then...

[boostdprotegelx]

Car looks hot!, when you come up to MD hit me or ONRAILS up we need some more msp's around here... actually trying to get a summer bbq or something together... i will be in Ocean City, in june for the Import Car Show So ill be taking a cruise down there with a few Hondas
so long as my car is done, I'll be down in Ocean city for that as well. last year BLEW hardcore though. I'm hoping for a better turn out.

[MP3Architect]

go to my car domain, or fuck, i'll post them. they are spray painted. the body shop that had my car totally fucked it. now i have to get it redone..soo..it is what it is though.

it might seriously hurt you protege fans..it hurt me.
that doesn't quite look as big as the sti wing. how much was it and where did you get it? is it all fiberglass or does it have any carbon fiber?

[zzMSP03.5]

Yeah i want to know where you got that from as well... i think i am going to go with the evo wing though so if anyone knows where i can get this stuff please let me know... pm me or whatever


that doesn't quite look as big as the sti wing. how much was it and where did you get it? is it all fiberglass or does it have any carbon fiber?

[boostdprotegelx]

that doesn't quite look as big as the sti wing. how much was it and where did you get it? is it all fiberglass or does it have any carbon fiber?
Mine is all fiberglass. You can buy all cf..I bought mine from Buyspoilers.com. they have some high quality stuff.

[KYMP5]

looks great man

[msprotege2nr]

Car looks hot!, when you come up to MD hit me or ONRAILS up we need some more msp's around here... actually trying to get a summer bbq or something together... i will be in Ocean City, in june for the Import Car Show So ill be taking a cruise down there with a few Hondas

so, where is pasadena?

[zzMSP03.5]

about 30 minutes outside of baltimore right next to chesapeake bay


so, where is pasadena?

[MP3Architect]

so, where is pasadena?
or 20 minutes from downtown houston

<-------pasadena, Tx

[jtmp3]

Is that a real STI wing or a knock off? HOw much was it?

[boostdprotegelx]

Is that a real STI wing or a knock off? HOw much was it?
Mine is a knock off, if you read. umm, i think it was brand new about..300 ish. i can't remember. I'm getting the evo, or sti wing..the real one.

[ping]

Just wondering what you guys think of the pictures/car. Honest opinions are appreciated....

As a show car - hot, very well done.


Honest opinions are appreciated....
- Never really been a fan of shiny, hangy-down exhausts... kind of like a stainless steel scrotum, waiting for a speed bump to... (oooof!) I prefer a nice sounding, reasonably large sized pipe discreetly peeking out from under the bumper.
- For a bodykitted car it's not so "over the top" as to be obnoxious - I appreciate the restraint.
- Great color, a favorite of mine.
- The interior treatment is great, not a fan of the HUs with TVs in 'em (they look sort of, well, "temporary"), but I do like the p.s. indash TV. The accent colors inside are really well done.
- Engine compartment done very well. Tasteful.

Good work - hope you win a few shows with it!

[RallyeRedSi]

i like it

[spike blue]

its too wild and sexy i love it good work !!!! props to the owner!!

[Notorious_V.I.C]

(rockon)Love the car awsome! Just the wiper blades and the lights are good for show so its good.

(thumb) (thumb)

[gun]

nice ride man. what kind of suspension is that btw?

[Antoine]

That stance is mean...I really like it...It's a little more "out-there" but it's refreshing to see someone add more flash in a tasteful way (2thumbs)

[fastmazda1]

I think it looks realy good . But it doesent matter what I think or what anyone else does either as long as you like it. Good job on the whole package.

[sanblaster]

Just found this thread. That msp is definitely in my top 5 on this forum. That is awesome msprotege2nr. Like the blue, like the wing, like the kit, like the drop, like the wheels. Clean and complete. And it looks mean as hell. Nice car bro. Definitely my style.

[brealmp3]

you should see the models and stage he got to go with it (glare)

[sanblaster]

you should see the models and stage he got to go with it (glare)


Shit, I can only imagine.

[msprotege2nr]

Here they are... from hin charlotte

[brealmp3]

the dark headed one was sweating me but i had to tell her to bad cause my girl was there....

[msprotege2nr]

hey breal... remember the luck from the show? well a pic of my car is what you click on to get to the event details of the charlotte show. so it still is continuing

[msprotege2nr]

the dark headed one was sweating me but i had to tell her to bad cause my girl was there....

suuuuurrrreeeee

[sanblaster]

the dark headed one was sweating me but i had to tell her to bad cause my girl was there....


Don't you hate when you have to do that. I get that all the time....No, not really.

[msprotege2nr]

Don't you hate when you have to do that. I get that all the time....No, not really.

hell, atleast you can get the chance to tell her too bad... my wife usually does before i can

[brealmp3]

http://www.hotimportnights.com/viewer.asp/id/528R3XA3O4O88HTVT183190/photo_id/8296/page/articles

it is cool how they color cordinated the booth for you, with the banner, lights and rope! lol

[sanblaster]

my wife usually does before i can

(lol2)

[brealmp3]

hell, atleast you can get the chance to tell her too bad... my wife usually does before i canyea my girlfriend was the same way that night too.

[NRRfrogmanP5]

that car is fckin sexy!

[99 Pro]

I just found this thread, and man I gotta say that you have one nice car. Looks perfect!

[msprotege2nr]

I just found this thread, and man I gotta say that you have one nice car. Looks perfect!

thanks

[nk2a]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-Protege-Mazdaspeed-Mazdaspeed-Protege-Custom-Show-Car-Not-Evo-Mazda-Speed_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6326QQitemZ465187 8518QQrdZ1

[sanblaster]

Wow that sucks. All that money put into it and then to sell it.

[L8R]

dawm?!

[msprotege2nr]

actually that might change since I threw a rod through the block yesterday

[Kansei]

actually that might change since I threw a rod through the block yesterday

Ow. Good luck getting it fixed up. Why did you want to sell though? Are you just done with the car and planning on moving on?

[msprotege2nr]

Ow. Good luck getting it fixed up. Why did you want to sell though? Are you just done with the car and planning on moving on?

actually I was trying to get another project

[SoSpicy]

awesome car!! (shocked)

[msprotege2nr]

I just wanted to say to those of you who liked the car, it is in the ride of the month poll for this month.

[KonspiracyImage]

props to you!!

[msprotege2nr]

props to you!!

Thanks

[islander81]

look i dont care what anyone says but that ride looks fu#kin bad a$$

[msprotege2nr]

look i dont care what anyone says but that ride looks fu#kin bad a$$

Thanks

[blueprotegelx]

holy sh*t thats sweet as hell man! very nice work man!

[mikeski]

nice!

[evolv]

EVO EVO EVO... if you wanted an EVO why didn't you buy one? Over kill in my opinion, especially the rear spoiler, but who knows maybe it will win you a trophy at some auto show (best EVO look alike)

[yashooa]

man im REALLY likin the wing. a lil big...........but im thinkin about going with it.............

Looks good. I won't do it but it looks really good as a whole package.

[MSPHXC]

Hey msprotege2nr are you selling your car on ebay?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-Protege-MAZDASPEED-MAZDASPEED-PROTEGE-CUSTOM-SHOW-CAR-MAZDA-5-SPEED_W0QQitemZ140038069469QQihZ004QQcategoryZ6326 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Just curious to see if you were or not.

[msprotege2nr]

Hey msprotege2nr are you selling your car on ebay?? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda-Protege-MAZDASPEED-MAZDASPEED-PROTEGE-CUSTOM-SHOW-CAR-MAZDA-5-SPEED_W0QQitemZ140038069469QQihZ004QQcategoryZ6326 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Just curious to see if you were or not.

Yes I am