Lewis7789 2002 Protege5 build thread (tons of pics)

[jri4]

woohoo! that was fast on the wheels! I've still just got one sanded... the orange was a good choice! I wasn't a fan of silver/green, plus I want mine to be green HAHA!

 

[Lewis7789]

I didn't bother sanding mine. I've never sanded them when I've painted them. That might be overkill. I just wash them really well, wipe them down with alcohol really well and spray away. I used 3 cans of color and two cans of clear. I just lay them on some cardboard close together and hold the spray nozzle down with a piece of duct tape. My finger get tired holding down the nozzle. haha

 

[323]

i agree with u on the flat black exhausts. looks good!

 

[CTt3P5]

I really like the flat black exhaust and the wheels came out good as well. I like how you left some of the inner spokes silver.

 

[thejeans]

looks good buddy...


so evan, next time im out there remind me to hit my exhaust tip black, i mean there is sooo much carbon buildup on it anyway i might as well just spray the rest of it... hahaha

 

[Lewis7789]

Roger that, MonkeyAss. I've still got half a can of flat black engine enamel left over from mine I'll save for ya.

 

[THE Phen]

Hmm...what color to paint my winter wheels now?

 

[roy obanion]

pink!

 

[Lewis7789]

Bwahaha! Guess what, Phen. You're coming home to pink winter wheels already mounted on your P5, buddy. Good call, Ryan. Haha

 

[THE Phen]

LOL. That would be... umm. Well, kinda ****** up. LOL.

 

[thejeans]

dont worry we will make sure they are like highlighter bright pink... hahah

 

[CTt3P5]

Pics are a must! lol

 

[99ProtegeKV]

subbin to support silver p5's! awesome dude keep it up

 

[Lewis7789]

Thanks, man. I really appreciate that.

 

[Lewis7789]

I'm really debating on what to do next... I need a winter project. I've been thinking either buy a KL V6 for the P5, possible turbo the P5, buy a streetbike, or an old EF or EG chasis Civic and B-series motor... I'm going to talk to my bank next week about getting a loan just to see where I stand money wise. But so far, the KL swap is extremely appealing. Though I'll need to do a lot of research.

Opinions, gentlemen? Most of you cats know me in person and know I take good care of my car (and all my stuff, really) and do things the right way. I don't half-ass anything and only use quality parts.

 

[Tungsten6]

Only way i would ever turbo a FS is with a built motor. Especially since this is your DD right? i would not trust a un built turbo p5 for a DD.

KL is probably your best bet. atleast i think so.

 

[Lewis7789]

Yeah, fark the turbo on an FS-DE. Haha! I've been watching a bunch of KL-ZE videos my friend sent me. I'm really leaning towards that direction because I don't like forced induction, too much of a headache. But I have to pass emissions here in Ohio and wonder how I can do that with my OBD2 car???

 

[KZL_99ES]

what about an FC...lol, ...we'll talk more on the Sunday fun run!

 

[jri4]

KL V6=win if you can work it out
Turbo=scary for a DD
Streetbike=useless in winter anyways, no fun at all until summer
Civic=tempting, but you can't get any nicer than the P5 you've got!

What I think=I'd like to see a KL swap (I'd also like to help with it!), or I think you should begin building a proper fun track car--by that I mean RWD

 

[justanothermp5]

KL V6=win if you can work it out
Turbo=scary for a DD
Streetbike=useless in winter anyways, no fun at all until summer
Civic=tempting, but you can't get any nicer than the P5 you've got!

What I think=I'd like to see a KL swap (I'd also like to help with it!), or I think you should begin building a proper fun track car--by that I mean RWD

turbo is scary for DD? lol i dont agree with that, or the civic comment, NO CIVICS lol
everything else is right on