Lewis7789 2002 Protege5 build thread (tons of pics)

[ajkulish]

What's wrong with msp

 

[Josue6WGN]

He's just Captain P5 around here...I could never see him in anything else.

 

[PrinceValorum]

^Everyone and their mom has one. Plus it's way easier to say "you just got passed by a slow wagon" rather than "you just got passed by a factory turbocharged sedan with horribly weak rods in stock configuration." It's just a hassle and a mouth full.

 

[Josue6WGN]

^hahahahahhaaha

 

[o0n8]

^Everyone and their mom has one. Plus it's way easier to say "you just got passed by a slow wagon" rather than "you just got passed by a factory turbocharged sedan with horribly weak rods in stock configuration." It's just a hassle and a mouth full.

not my mom

just me, and it's "turbo'd econobox"

 

[PrinceValorum]

Your mom seems like a cool lady, Nate.

 

[Lewis7789]

I love me some P5's and have always liked wagons. But the pickins are slim on clean P5's.

 

[Josue6WGN]

I love me some P5's and have always liked wagons. But the pickins are slim on clean P5's.

Truth. I just have to remind myself I'm in no hurry.

.....................

 

[THE Phen]

Yeah, me too. But the first gen MSP's are sexy. And they already have upgraded sway bars and brakes. And already boosted so you know kids will blow them up faster than P5's. Lulz.

Technically, they're still 3rd gens.

 

[Lewis7789]

Alright Smarty McSmarty pants. But you know what I mean.

 

[THE Phen]

Hehehe. I guess you could consider the 2003's to be 1G and the 2003.5 to be 2G.

 

[Lewis7789]

Well, I think this build is going to take even longer now. I'm going to boost the KL.

I've got a very clean black P5 lined up to buy in mid-late summer. By that time I should have a ZE or DE in the garage, turbo parts, LSD and Megasquirt ready. It will be a lot of work, but will certainly be worth it in the end. Just the rush of boost in Ivan's MS3 is soooo much fun. I'm shooting for 260whp @ 5lbs of boost. Nothing crazy. But if I want to build a murdered out P5 I need some bite with the bark.

So more research to be had! haha

 

[HKPRO5]

killer...

 

[fishdonotbounce]

Nice man. Glad to hear you're boosting it. I would love to help you out as much as you'll let me when all of this goes down. Can't wait to see the result. I'm going to have to learn how to drive so we can have another spirited drive with Shamu and the P6.

 

[princess peach]

MAKE UP YOUR MIND WOMAN!

na, boost... jeez

so you're gonna have 4 cars now?

 

[Lewis7789]

Boost. And that's final.

Why would I have 4 cars? The Milly is my comfy DD and the black P5 will be my toy. I'm going to part out my P5 and keep my aftermarket parts then it's off to the junkyard. 1- Milly, 2- P6 toy.

 

[ajkulish]

evan hit me up when you part the silver one. ill take a lot more parts now after the collision. im sorry i couldnt send you that cash, i had every intention to but i have less than 200 to my name right now after i had to buy new headlights and s*** :/

 

[princess peach]

so you're not getting Josh's car now? this is what happens when you don't talk to me, relationships can't survive if there's no communication

 

[Lewis7789]

Totally understandable, mate. I know you want the fender(s) so I'll save them for ya. I'll get a part out thread when it warms up a bit and it's tolerable to be in the garage again.

 

[Lewis7789]

Peaches, no, I'm not buying Josh's car. It's just too nice for what I need, if that makes sense. He want's $6,500 for it (and it's super nice, so that's a good price) but I don't need something that nice. I just want a clean shell.

I don't want to get ahead of myself, but I'm planning on buying Shalon's black P5 in Georgia when she's ready to sell. I don't need the chassis until late summer anyway since I'll spend this time accumulating parts. It's the perfect P5 for a great deal. I just don't want to get my hopes up if it doesn't work out with her selling it to me.