Hey guys, welcome me to the club! Bought a black 2003 Protege5 yesterday - awesome condition, really clean, and drives great... although it was the low rust that really tipped the scales and got it sold (naughty)
Just a few minor problems.. 3/5 doors don't lock/unlock electronically and the back license plate holder is done for. A TINY bit of paint bubble rust on the hood and rear bumper/wheel area will require some prep work and 16w paint. And the shift knob leather is wearing out so a new one will be in mind.
First car
The air intake tube has a tear or something in it, the seller had some duct tape winding around a part of the tube (engine pic). I'm thinking if I would have to replace that junk, I may as well go aftermarket? (stoned) I'm a noob, so would someone tell me if this would work on this car and if it's a good deal? Used AEM intake : http://tinyurl.com/o7eff2b
The brake rotors and calipers are a pretty disgusting rust-brown, so those will probably be cleaned up later on and the calipers painted some neutral color. The stock chrome rims have the chrome wearing down and they look pretty nasty from some angles IMO, so I might paint them a few months down the road. I don't really like the shine of the rims compared to the rest of the vehicle, but I'm not sure if I would go for a chrome respray, cast iron gray, or black?
Anyway, what I really need now are 3 actuator plastic gears. I found a thread on this forum dated sometime last year that said someone was selling them on ebay, but now there is nothing (cryhard).
And the cheapest Mazda license plate holder is $40 on ebay.. anyone know where I can get one for half the price? Doesn't have to be OEM, just needs to fit
See you guys on the other forum sections!
Just a few minor problems.. 3/5 doors don't lock/unlock electronically and the back license plate holder is done for. A TINY bit of paint bubble rust on the hood and rear bumper/wheel area will require some prep work and 16w paint. And the shift knob leather is wearing out so a new one will be in mind.
First car
The air intake tube has a tear or something in it, the seller had some duct tape winding around a part of the tube (engine pic). I'm thinking if I would have to replace that junk, I may as well go aftermarket? (stoned) I'm a noob, so would someone tell me if this would work on this car and if it's a good deal? Used AEM intake : http://tinyurl.com/o7eff2b
The brake rotors and calipers are a pretty disgusting rust-brown, so those will probably be cleaned up later on and the calipers painted some neutral color. The stock chrome rims have the chrome wearing down and they look pretty nasty from some angles IMO, so I might paint them a few months down the road. I don't really like the shine of the rims compared to the rest of the vehicle, but I'm not sure if I would go for a chrome respray, cast iron gray, or black?
Anyway, what I really need now are 3 actuator plastic gears. I found a thread on this forum dated sometime last year that said someone was selling them on ebay, but now there is nothing (cryhard).
And the cheapest Mazda license plate holder is $40 on ebay.. anyone know where I can get one for half the price? Doesn't have to be OEM, just needs to fit
See you guys on the other forum sections!