Absolutely_Mad
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Just got these two for free. The Protege threw a rod, and the P5 has a broken transmission. I intend on throwing the transmission from the Protege into the P5 and go from there. I want to make this my daily driver and retire my b15 Sentra. It's got 280,000 and it's been thrashed long enough. Might retire her to rally cross or something.
So I want to do a few things to the P5. Nothing too over the top. I live in Atlanta, and making it too flashy is just asking for the locale to break into/carnap it. I'm going to list what I feel like I need to make this car suitable for me. I would greatly appreciate it if you guys could point me in the general direction of where to shop and what to shop for. I appreciate it
1) Sway bars - Nothing too mental. I just love mountain driving. I feel sway bars would be an ideal mod for this. I loved flicking my Sentra around the curves, but the body roll was unpleasant. With the P5 being bigger I can only assume it will roll more in a corner.
2) Sound system - No sound boxes. I absolutely hate those. Mainly because it kills space. I want some really high quality speakers. I really don't listen to too much with heavy bass. I'm usually listening to Celtic music, Video game music, acapella stuff, and talk shows.
3) Roof rack - I love camping and I know I will need to utilize a roof rack. I've stalked the forums and it seems the stock one is... less than desireable. And I noticed you seem to prefer Thule and Yakima. Which models of each do you guys think is best?
4) Horns - I LOVE two tone horns. Especially the lower pitched ones. If I wasn't selling my 1976 Plymouth Fury I'd take the horns from that. I am okay with the Hella trumpets but if I can get something lower pitched that would be great.
5) Wheels - I am open to suggestions, but I really love the wheels from the Mazda 6. Either way I intend on painting them black.
6) Front and rear cameras - People around here have somehow not been aware of a feature their cars come with... TURN SIGNALS. I want to have cameras set up in case I ever end up in an accident because of one of these jerks. I've had a multitude of narrow misses and I know one day they'll get me.
7) Brakes - As stated above. I've narrowly avoided some potentially major accidents. I got lucky in my Sentra when I had just added some carbon-ceramic brake pads and had to lock up to avoid colliding with an SUV. So needless to say. I want to be sure I can stop and stop fast.
8) Tracking systems - Maybe I worry too much, but instead of deliberately keeping my car shoddy I'd like to actually have a nice car, and be able to keep track of it. I will have to park in an open parking lot (Namely MARTA) because of attending college. So if I can have some sort of safety system that can link with my Android.
9) Window + Sunroof visor.
Anything else you guys would recommend? As you can see I want something unique, but still be a practical and dependable daily driver.
Also I must add. You guys seem to be much nicer than the Nissan guys. Don't get me wrong. There's nice guys there but there's more... comradery here. Most times I see people raging against all things Honda, so reading these forums is a pleasant change of pace.
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