Pics of My 2000 Protege w/ kit

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[Familia323]

HOLY s***!!!

That looks GREAT!

How did you dye the interior panels like the dash?

 

[gjmoreo]

holy monkey!

 

[Protege2K]

How did you dye the interior panels like the dash?

It was pretty simple compared to the dash process. I used Plastikote vinyl paint that I got from Advanced Auto Parts. It has built in flex so that it will not crack as easily. Just make sure you use a ton of clearcoat.

 

[Familia323]

cool.... do you think that if it sits directly in the sun all day long in the summer that the paint might get a little mushy?

 

[Protege2K]

I am not too sure, I guess we will just have to wait and see. I applied a very generous amount of clearcoat to combat that from happening.

 

[mygreenmazda]

Holy s***.

 

[Protege2K]

A little update for you guys. By mid November I will be ordering some 18" Gunmetal Exel Ennios. Hopefully soon after, depending on how much of a bonus I get at work, I will place my order for a carbon fiber hood. I am looking for a complete black and silver theme. Now I just need to do more engine work.

 

[INiTiAL33]

the rear looks SWEET as hell!..........

now can anyone confirm if that fits the MSP / MP3?

it would still retain the use of our re-bar right?

 

[INiTiAL33]

Protege2K : Hmm im gonna be lowering my ride in 2 weeks or so.... i am dbating btw the Eibachs and the H&Rs...... What have you gotta say about the Eibachs so far?

It seems pretty low... do you bottom out alot on driveways? Does your front bumper get scratched up quite abit? Plus if you have 3 adults sitting in the back is there any rubbing?

Thanks.

 

[ahb11m]

not those wheels!!!

nooooo ya can't use those wheels, you have good wheels as it is why change again?? save the cash,. and paint those damn handles!!! i'm doing mine in the next week or so - hopefully

of course i am a little bit biased, but they are good wheels!!/members/ahb11m/side view my carsmall.jpg
/members/ahb11m/front tough stancesmall.jpg

 

[MotegiMazdA]

I was thinking about painting my handles but I was advised against it because they might chip in the future (im not saying my source is reliable or anything)

Greg :What did you use to paint your interior? Im too lazy to search

 

[FunkyCold5]

Great car dude. If you want a black/white theme, keep the handles and side mirrors black. I think it compliments the car. But, da da da damn, you did an awesome job.

Andrew

 

[ahb11m]

funky - thats my stock exterior!!!
only thing new is the wheels and the tinting - no other mods that can be seen from those

 

[nate0123]

you have the Aussie-spec 0 mph bumpers (rofl)

so that's cool

 

[FunkyCold5]

(lol) I was talking about Protege2k's car man. (rofl)
You car is aight though. ummmmm like how you take care of your grass???? that's a compliment.

 

[nate0123]

Well, you did say black/white, not black/silver

 

[ahb11m]

yep nates right you did say that...water is good for grass thanks for asking!

nate i think they are 15kmh so whats thta in old money? 9 mph pretty standard

 

[nate0123]

I'm not sure what the ratings mean, but we're required to have 5 mph bumpers and it generally results in more substantial bumpers (scratch)

maybe your car isn't totalled until above 9 mph

 

[ahb11m]

naa she'll be good these cars are made of plastic fantastic

i ran into a jeep about 4 months ago bumpers were fine... was just the crumpled hood that i had to worry about, and the headlights...damn insurance wouldn't upgrade...

oh yeah sorry tops kit protege2k i like that sorta thing - not over the top, but makes the car stand out