Pics of My 2000 Protege w/ kit

[protege_lx99]

Great, great and great !! I really like that body kit !! And you should paint your handles and mirrors, I did it on my Pro and it's better !!

Pro_Lx99

 

[Protege2K]

Right now I have alot on my list of things to do, and the mirrors and handles are pretty far down on the list. They will be done eventually, but the interior is number one on the list and then the repair of the body kit is after that.

When you painted your handles did you just remove them and take them to a painter? How much did they charge?

 

[ghost]

Your car looks sick dude!!!! One of my fav sedans! So whats next???

 

[Protege2K]

Well right now I am in the process of getting my dash, door panels, and all other random pieces dyed in silver and black. I will also have my seats re-upholstered in silver and black. I need to remove the dx sticker on the side of the car. The rear bumper is cracked and the front bumper is on slightly crooked (have not figured out why yet). I want my trunk to be debadged as clean as witchdoktor's. But I guess the very next thing is the Injen CAI that should be here by the end of the week.

I am hoping to make it to the huge meet on the 30th to meet all of you guys. Looks like there will be a great turnout. Had so much fun at the Knox meet that I need to go to another.

 

[Familia323]

sounds good man! Does witchdoktor have any pics of his debadged trunk? I'd like to see how much of a difference it makes..

 

[protege_lx99]

When you painted your handles did you just remove them and take them to a painter? How much did they charge?

I painted my handles on the car, I used a lot of papernews to hide all the car. And it cost me 40$ of paint, clear and primer, I did it by myself.

Pro_Lx99

 

[Protege2K]

Do you have any pics that I can see? I am interested to see how it came out.

 

[protege_lx99]

Before

After

Protege_Lx99

 

[Protege2K]

Looks good.

 

[nate0123]

protege_lx99: the graphics look better without the "MS"

 

[protege_lx99]

Looks good.

Thanks Pro2K !

protege_lx99: the graphics look better without the "MS"

Yeah it really look better without !!
Maybe on next summer, I'll take out my graphic if I buy a body kit.

Pro_Lx99

 

[Protege2K]

Well today was a good day. Installed Injen CAI, and DaveB's gauge rings. Both look great, and the intake sounds incredible. I will post pics later. I think I will now order a carbon fiber bezel overlay and maybe some sparco pedals, haven't decided yet.

 

[Protege2K]

Install wasn't too difficult, but the coolant resorvoir was a pain in the ass.

 

[icynelly]

Install wasn't too difficult, but the coolant resorvoir was a pain in the ass.

Wow CAI looks sweet. How much actual HP does it add?

 

[Protege2K]

Probably about 3-4. I can notice some better throttle response though. If I would have put the stickers on they sent me I probably could have had at least 20hp.

 

[proES03]

Protege2k, sweet ride, i like the kit. What kind of tail lights are those? Do you plan on dropping it later on?

 

[Protege2K]

Protege2k, sweet ride, i like the kit. What kind of tail lights are those? Do you plan on dropping it later on?

The tail lights are APC all reds. The lowest price I have seen for them is from Street Beat Customs. The car is dropped. You can't really tell in the pics but believe me it is pretty low, just not drastically low.

 

[Protege2K]

Before:

After:

Can you tell the difference now?

 

[proES03]

yeah i can tell now, I was look at the full side picture

 

[Protege2K]

Just finished my interior... for now. Had custom leather seats put in and I also dyed everything in the interior.