Paul the Protege Build Thread!

Syndrome · Mar 19, 2014

Yeah I don't like the silver on the 03 stock wheels so I figured out a way to do a two tone plastidip so maybe do a black lime green setup on my wheels but idk yet.

Pimpecoven · Apr 10, 2014

Build will be slow for a bit, I'll try to keep updated with pics and such, but all my money is going towards making my car run beautifully right now, and fixing some annoying noises... My passenger rear bumper is loose by the wheel well and it's driving me nuts.

Pimpecoven · Apr 12, 2014

Waxed the car and got a little fisheye camera for fun

Pimpecoven · May 7, 2014

Tokico Blue's on there way to Washington from Canada courtesy of Jperera! He threw in front sway bar links and I ordered up the rears, also scored some Wade Westin Weather guards for only $25 shipped on eBay! Thinking of doing a chargespeed lip, opinions?

Sorry for the bad picture!

Pimpecoven · May 14, 2014

Tokico Struts should be here tomorrow, also OEM tweeters on the way and some new HID bulbs(bulbs were slightly different colors), also going to attempt to restore my headlights AGAIN this weekend... should be eventful! Post pics of the new struts and end links... cant wait!

Pimpecoven · May 19, 2014

Tokico Blues are in! Car is way more responsive and the ride is AMAZING compared to the OEM struts. The only downside is they lifted my car in the back by 1/4-1/2 an inch.. :\ My old struts were so bad in the rear that they made it lower! It's not too terribly noticeable I think I just notice it more... But its really motivated me to save up for coils. I'll post a picture later tonight or tomorrow sometime.

Pimpecoven · May 20, 2014

Took Paul to the car wash and cleaned/vacuumed him all good... still love him even with his *****-like wheel gap...

last picture with that low-ish life...

dat air dam tho...

wheel gap

interior is so clean I found some Reese's jammed in the passenger seat.

Jackie chan · May 20, 2014

I don't have the tire clearance in the back, but I am running my front eibachs w/out the rubber spring isolators. Instead I slipped a 1/2" I.D. heater hose over the lowest coil of the spring. Dropped the front by almost half an inch.

Pimpecoven · May 20, 2014

Jackie chan said:
I don't have the tire clearance in the back, but I am running my front eibachs w/out the rubber spring isolators. Instead I slipped a 1/2" I.D. heater hose over the lowest coil of the spring. Dropped the front by almost half an inch.

Hmmm really? How's the ride comfort? And did you do that on top and bottom?

Jackie chan · May 21, 2014

Ride feels the same to me. I did it on just the bottom. If you did it on the top and bottom the fronts wouldn't have any preload and your springs could potentially fall off. It takes some muscle and some soapy water to get the hose on. When I said "slipped" in my other post I meant twist and push with all your might while screaming in pain. It's really not that bad though, and was totally worth it, because now i've got less than a two finger gap with my 215/40/17's.

Pimpecoven · Jun 18, 2014

It's been awhile since I've posted! Finals and 40 hour weeks left me with no time.. but, I did get a little update for you all!

Picked up a MSP Axleback for $90 shipped, gives the car a great tone, and its not too loud

Got 03 cupholders, they were pretty beat up so I decided to paint them... going to do the hvac surround and switch plates when I get the time!

before:

after:

Also picked up some tweeters

I'm thinking next up is an engine rebuild and coilovers, if anyone has suggestions I would love to hear them! Don't be shy!

BobbleCat · Jun 18, 2014

Looking great mate! Where did you find the exhaust?

Pimpecoven · Jul 11, 2014

BobbleCat said:
Looking great mate! Where did you find the exhaust?

Didn't see this sorry! Got it from someone on here!

and thank you!

Pimpecoven · Jul 11, 2014

Bought a dash cam off of amazon for $50 and it's sweet! Will link a youtube vid of it later, takes great video for how cheap it was!

Pimpecoven · Jul 12, 2014

915_P5 · Jul 12, 2014

Hey, no texting and driving

Pimpecoven · Jul 12, 2014

915_P5 said:
Hey, no texting and driving

I never do! But I had someone following me and they had lost track of me and didn't know the area. Still no excuse though

Pimpecoven · Aug 18, 2014

Bump! Parts on the way! Not going to say what is coming but I sure can't wait to be low again

Pimpecoven · Aug 22, 2014

FINALLY LOW AGAIN!(eekdance)

Ordered Yellowspeed coilovers through the GB and they shipped here (Washington) from Taiwan in 3 days (wow)

Install went smooth, however we didn't get started until 6pm because I missed FedEx by 5 minutes.. so it went late!
Currently have the fronts at manufacturer height, as for the rears we raised them 3/8 in. from manu. settings to avoid rubbing TOO much until we buy a fender roller... Anyways PICS! (sorry cell phone pics...)

Beautiful

Old vs. New

Definitely lower in the rear now(boom05)

And just some pics

azuelke · Aug 22, 2014

Looks great, but why the hell are you running winter tires now, and on those nice rims?

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