bikermiker
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Hi all.... New here.
When the Protege 5 came out I wanted one of these cars. Only made for 2 years, time passed and I kind of forgot about them.
One came up on CL, I took a look at it. It needs a few things but nothing major.
I had a few questions and thought I'd ask the experts here....
Are performance parts still available? Hard to find? I really want to tune the suspension and steering. I really want to add a turbo. Maybe an LSD.... Maybe turn it into a fine cornering sleeper. I'm just not sure what is available for an older vehicle only made for 2 years. I know there are some parts that are interchangeable with other models but I have a steep learning curve here and over a decade of forum BS to dig through.
I guess I'm trying to ask..... Am I too late?
FWIW the car is in great shape, 191k, top end rebuilt 7k ago along with water pump, belt and other stuff I can't remember.... Oh.... NO RUST!!! $2500. From my quick inspection it definitely needs new suspension and one or more of the engine mounts are worn.
When the Protege 5 came out I wanted one of these cars. Only made for 2 years, time passed and I kind of forgot about them.
One came up on CL, I took a look at it. It needs a few things but nothing major.
I had a few questions and thought I'd ask the experts here....
Are performance parts still available? Hard to find? I really want to tune the suspension and steering. I really want to add a turbo. Maybe an LSD.... Maybe turn it into a fine cornering sleeper. I'm just not sure what is available for an older vehicle only made for 2 years. I know there are some parts that are interchangeable with other models but I have a steep learning curve here and over a decade of forum BS to dig through.
I guess I'm trying to ask..... Am I too late?
FWIW the car is in great shape, 191k, top end rebuilt 7k ago along with water pump, belt and other stuff I can't remember.... Oh.... NO RUST!!! $2500. From my quick inspection it definitely needs new suspension and one or more of the engine mounts are worn.