need exterior ideas!

[stivine6]

Just making sure, from your pictures it looks like you have less then an inch.

Haha yeah I guess it's my lip and side skirts that make it seem that way , you shouldn't worry too much about going a bit lower than this. I didn't get to measure it but here's a picture for reference front and sides

Honestly I should've gone lower so just passing these words down from what I've experienced so far. I would choose eibach pro kit, or tein-s preferably if the ride wasn't reported to be a lot stiffer

Hope this helps!

 

[oakleykp]

Thanks! I love the look of you're car by the way!

 

[stivine6]

Thanks! I love the look of you're car by the way!

thanks man

keep us updated with your progress

 

[CiviCity]

For the homedepot lip, it sure does add a nice effect to the car. I had it until it got my front oem sedan lip. I would go for it, and it's like 20$ max. The sedan lip runs around 250$ but it sure does look awesome. Go check my build thread if you're curious.

For your callipers, I would go for a nice black or red finish. Should give a little sporty look to your car.

For your lights, I personally got HID for my headlights and my fog lights and I think they look freaking awesome. I would go for that path if I was you. The for the fogs, you can mount the ballast inside the front bumper, and they will be protected by the splash guard. You will have to find a way to bend or remove the reflector that sits inside the housing to fit the hid bulb.

 

[oakleykp]

Bend or remove the reflector? Dumb question but dont they make smaller h3 bulbs for hid kits?

 

[oakleykp]

They are decent springs but they are very stiff. You will also have to change your struts, either way you better changing your struts if u want to lower your car, but with those springs. You would probably need some tokico illuminas. Also, they are more like 1.6" in the front and around 1.8" in the back.

If i was you, i would invest in some eibach sportline which would give an 1.8" drop all around with some tokico blues. It will provide you with a sweet drop with a good performance increase without cutting on the comfort.

Hmm...i found both for about the same price...should i get the s teins
And go for a raked look? Or the eibach for a "flush" look?

 

[CiviCity]

Bend or remove the reflector? Dumb question but dont they make smaller h3 bulbs for hid kits?

To be honest with you, i dont know. It would be great if they do lol.

Hmm...i found both for about the same price...should i get the s teins
And go for a raked look? Or the eibach for a "flush" look?

For the springs, its up to you. They both are great springs. I personally find the flush look much nicer on our proteges. I always hated how the ass of the car sat higher than the front lol.

 

[xtreme velocity]

I agree with flush look! Mine is level according to wheel wells. I don't like stock rear bumper on my 99 cause it sits higher than the rest of car. But body is flush! I don't remember if I have and lowered pics on my car in my profile, ill try and post here if I can.

 

[BradsMozzy]

Quick chop, 2" drop, blacked out grill, shaved LX sticker, black rims, window tint.

 

[CiviCity]

Quick chop, 2" drop, blacked out grill, shaved LX sticker, black rims, window tint.

Sweet drop. U just missing the msp body kit

 

[oakleykp]

Mmm loving it! By the way...i ended up ordering the sportlines...will post up some pics once installed