New guy

[TorchRed]

Just thought I'd pop in an introduce myself. I'll swing by here from time to time if I need to know something about my Protege.

I purchased it (an 02 Protege with the 2.0L and an Automatic) last December for $4800 as my beater. Honestly I'm happy with having a car that can zip around all day long and doesn't consume much gas. It has many annoying traits (but hell, i think it gives it character ).

I just purchased some Tokico HP struts and Tokico lowering springs, so hopefully that will settle the obnoxious noises this thing makes when going over some bumps.

My other vehicle is a mustang. It can be seen here : My Cardomain

Oh yeah, I live near Nashville, TN and I am a mechanic in the US Army.

 

[njaremka]

welcome - i think you'll find it a fun car.

the noises going over bumps might be the sway-bar end links. they have a tendancy to get loose and clunk like dunk-a-dunk. you might want to order some up to have on hand when you put the struts and springs in. thats the kit i have, and i love 'em.

 

[mickeyreategui]

welcome to the familia, great car as a daily driver or just a beater.

 

[TorchRed]

thanks, have a link to the links?

 

[njaremka]

post a request here, and the parts "dude" will get you a quote.
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=249

 

[djarkitek]

nice mustang! welcome

 

[Dpwhitehead1]

yes sir. welcome to the forums. i love my pro. and a dropped pro is awesome.

 

[gone_fishin]

Welcome!

 

[XxaltezzaxX]

Welcome, the mustang is very nice, and have fun with the protege too.

 

[TorchRed]

thanks guys

 

[CantCMe]

Where is the loud thumping noise you hear coming from?

 

[mazpro]

Welcome. Nice Mustang, that thing has a HUGE Supercharger!

 

[TorchRed]

thumping/grating noise coming from the rear. does sound like an end link problem. i'll see if i can't find a cheap set for me to throw on while i do the springs and shocks.

The Novi is a very large blower. I had to do quite a bit of trimming to get it to fit. it's so funny to see my car next to a buddy's car with a vortec. that vortec looks like an alternator its so tiny. I can't wait for my tranny to get back so i can drive it again! I miss being able to press the gas pedal and GO.