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I have never felt disadvantaged without ABS. I've never driven a Protege5 with ABS, so I can't compare apples to apples, but I've driven several other cars with ABS that seem to have the system kick into effect at exactly the wrong moment. In the past, while driving cars with ABS, I've been...

I've had one for about 15k miles now and I love it. Combined with a GReddy counterweight shift knob and urethane bushings and the shifts feel so much sharper. The transmission does exactly what you tell it to, when you tell it to--there's no slop anymore. But since there's no rubber damper on...

Well crap. I guess I'll be taking these back out and searching for some OEM mounts. Thanks for the info everyone!

RR-Racing only offers one stiffness, which I now see they describe as "ultra stiff"

It's possible that it's time for a tuneup, it's been 20k since new denso platinum plugs were put in, and over 10k since the K&N air filter went in. It does start and run smoothly though, and idles without issue. The clutch I believe is original, and at 80k it may well be time for a new one...

I've gotten the RR front and rear mount inserts, and am less pleased with the performance so far. I installed the front mount inserts with little issue and immediately noticed reduced engine movement. However, only a few weeks afterwards, the vibrations returned, so I installed the rear...

The "Specialist" I referred to is my friend with the Accord Coupe in my first set of pics. He's black housed several sets of Honda and Nissan headlights in the past, including the set on his own car right now. His experience was very helpful.

Sveivo, are you talking about taking the headlights apart or pulling off the side molding? I had an expert take care of the headlights for me, honestly, because I was worried about messing them up myself. After watching the process, I think it's all about having the patience to get them...

...And here are some new pics with the headlight housings blacked out and the side molding removed: I think the black housings make a big difference in the car's appearance. While I had the headlights out, I sanded and polished the lenses, removing all the yellow oxidation, and that helped...

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Valk, thanks for the reply! I'll post pictures up after I black out mine.

Yeah, funny story about the rims... I picked them because they're so lightweight...roughly HALF the weight of the stock wheels. Makes a noticeable difference in road feel and acceleration. Especially with how low-powered the car is. In addition, they're 6.5" wide vs. the stock 6" and that...

Hey Valk, how hard was the headlight blackout mod? It really sets off the front of the car.

Hello everyone, I've been lurking here for awhile, quietly taking advantage of the Protege knowledge and snagging some good deals in the site's marketplace. I had the chance this weekend to clean up the car and take a few quick pictures. I've had my P5 for just over a year now and I've...