L8R's Appearance Progress Thread

[L8R]

Okay, first off, this thread is mostly for apperance purposes. I am somewhat of a show car and am not going for a rebuilt motor or anything, so please don't harass me about this being useless or whatever. I know most of this stuff is!

Anyway, this is just a fun progress of my car from now until I am done with it. Props out to the other show Proteges out there: Pirana, Bigwoofer, sevsev, evade, flipstyles, maxx, joka, and also countless others that had Pros but moved on to other things, Rodscalip5, supman, protege5gurly, etc etc.

Images are 600 x 400

So yes, enough blabbing, on to the pictures. (blah)


November 11, 2008
TechOne 6k HIDs - Check
Spraco Harness Bar - Check
Rays Extended Lug nuts - Check
PIAA upgrades - Check
Roof Rack Removal - Check
Odyssey Battery - Check
Odyssey Battery Tie Down - check
StopTech Slotted Rotors - Check
Goodridge SS Brake Lines - Check
Posi Brake Pads - Check
Flowmaster Resonator - Check
DG Lip - Check
Mazdaspeed A-Spec Replica sides - Check
OEM P5 Chrome Headlights - Check
Hella Dual horns - Check
Cusco Catch Can - Check
Tokico Illuminas - Check
Eibach Sportlines - Check
AutoExe Carbon Fiber Intake - Check
Japanese Decals - Check
Gates Blue Alternator Belts - Check
New Paint Job - DONE!

 

[L8R]

First off, my hideous roof racks were removed and sold a while back. I snapped a few pictures, but sorry, no write up thread on it. No leaks so far also haha.

Picture 1 - Took this today
Picture 2 - Parts
Picture 3 - Before
Picture 4 - During
Picture 5 - After

 

[L8R]

Next off, my Rays extended lug nuts. Anodized blue. Yes, I think red might have been better? But what the hell right? Also, no, I don't have extended studs.

 

[L8R]

Thanks to Linux (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123675094&highlight=piaa+wiper)

I ordered PIAA wiper blades and installed them tonight. I can't really comment on them since I haven't driven with them yet. I noticed the metal section that holds the wiper blade is starting to fade. I used Back to Black but I might remove them later and paint them black.

Image 1 - Parts
Image 2 - Before
Image 3 - Parts
Image 4 - After

 

[L8R]

Next off, my Sparco WRX harness bar. There is already a semi-formal written install thread on this, so I won't go into detail.

Thanks to Lasermp5 for helping me decide. http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123666908

So here are some pictures. The install was basic. You DO need longer bolts for the B-Pillar, but those were supplied with my harness. I have no idea on the thread pitch or length. Also, I use my stock belts and my harness from time to time. You need to lower the B-Pillar belt adjustment all the way down or the bar won't fit.

PS I know my door handles are missing in the pictures, but yah... that'll be understood later.

Picture 1 - Large View
Picture 2 - Lower B-Pillar
Picture 3 - Upper B-Pillar
Picture 4 - Top Center
Picture 5 - Larger View

 

[L8R]

That is it for now! I do have waiting in my room:

New Flowmaster resonator to replace my test pipe

SS BF Goodridge MS Brake Lines
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123674554

Posi Quiet Pads F+R
Stoptech Slotted Black E-Coated Rotors F+R
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123666895

More goodies in store. Stay tuned!

Future things to get done:
Repaint the entire car (stock color)
New DG lip (a lot more durable vs the AutoExe surprisingly)
Mazdaspeed A-Spec skirts
JDM OEM 3rd brake light
Cobalt Gauges
UDP and belt replacement

 

[joka1]

Everything looks great man! Keep it up.

Rob

 

[smurfedpro5]

sweet keep it up

 

[L8R]

Thanks guys

 

[Maxx Mazda]

Looks amazing dude! I'm flattered that you like my car because I think yours is SO much sweeter!

 

[khaosman]

I need to do the filler strip mod... are you going to remove the side mouldings?

 

[L8R]

Maxx - I think if you traded speed for appearance, you'd be killing everyone haha.

Khaos - I removed the side moldings. I have horrible... marks left I guess? I need to get the doors repainted.

 

[kura808]

haha awesome job chris xD keep us all updated. cant wait to see ur car in person again one day haha

 

[joka1]

Maxx - I think if you traded speed for appearance, you'd be killing everyone haha.

Khaos - I removed the side moldings. I have horrible... marks left I guess? I need to get the doors repainted.

Claybar the areas where the moldings were. Then wax alot and they go away!!

Rob

 

[L8R]

I tried! Believe me, I have done many things. Thanks though. I think it is just time to refresh the car with new paint

 

[khaosman]

Khaos - I removed the side moldings. I have horrible... marks left I guess? I need to get the doors repainted.

Hmm guess I can't see them in the picture. I love black mica but it does show imperfections like none other. I could use a paint refresh and some body work

Your car also makes me want JDM tails, heh (NEED TO STOP SPENDING MONEY!!!)

 

[L8R]

Do it hehe

Yah, I counted 10 dings on the driver side... sad.

 

[L8R]

Here are a few more things. My front pair of rotors came in tonight! Talk about quick shipping to Hawaii.

Picture 1 - Brakes
Picture 2 - Close Up
Picture 3 - Open Boxes
Picture 4 - Close Up
Picture 5 - Resonator

Pictures will be posted when this thing actually get installed... Which will probably not be for another month or so. Too busy at work...

 

[kura808]

what does the resonator do other than lower exhaust sounds? is ur header finally getting to u? xP

 

[L8R]

That thing has been bothering me since I got it haha. Yes, it just tones the car down... I hope.