Mazda Protege Owner Photos

[Outkastedpro]

this was my baby way back when.... 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]

Ready to roll...

 

[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:

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 s***, 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 s***, 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.

 

[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.

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.

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

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.

 

[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.

 

[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

 

[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

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:

After:

 

[mickeyreategui]

^^^now take off the es sticker