Pics of My 2000 Protege w/ kit

[MotegiMazdA]

When I had my stock bumpers on they were abused. Some girl hit me and there was no damage to the plastic bumper at all. The worst of it came from my mom backing into my car when she was leaving the driveway. She was in a Blazer and the ball hitch made a dent. I really hope no one hits me now though

 

[Protege2K]

I was thinking about painting my handles but I was advised against it because they might chip in the future (im not saying my source is reliable or anything)

Greg :What did you use to paint your interior? Im too lazy to search

I used a vinyl paint from Plastikote. I would recommed getting the stuff with added flex in it so that it doesn't chip and crack when you re-install everything.

 

[Protege2K]

Re: not those wheels!!!

nooooo ya can't use those wheels, you have good wheels as it is why change again?? save the cash,. and paint those damn handles!!! i'm doing mine in the next week or so - hopefully

of course i am a little bit biased, but they are good wheels!!/members/ahb11m/side view my carsmall.jpg
/members/ahb11m/front tough stancesmall.jpg

I am changing wheels because I want to get rid of some of the silver. So the wheels and the hood are going. Besides I really wanted 18s instead of 17s.

 

[Witchdoktor]

whoa!!! interior looking sleek

coming along nicely bud

 

[ahb11m]

Re: Re: not those wheels!!!

I am changing wheels because I want to get rid of some of the silver. So the wheels and the hood are going. Besides I really wanted 18s instead of 17s.

oh well i still reckon they look sweet - don't matter you can't go wrong with your wheels - that sweet interior covers the lot..

how did you get that leather done? was it an upholsterer or did you do it yourself

 

[Protege2K]

There is a shop around my town that does alot of work for dealerships. They repair upholstery and what not. Well one of the guys really likes doing custom Katzkin seats. There is no way I could have done what he did myself.

 

[MotegiMazdA]

Re: Re: not those wheels!!!

I am changing wheels because I want to get rid of some of the silver. So the wheels and the hood are going. Besides I really wanted 18s instead of 17s.

what wheels are you getting? I didnt see it posted.

what hood are you getting?

 

[Protege2K]

what wheels are you getting? I didnt see it posted.

what hood are you getting?

The wheels I am getting are Exel Ennio's. They will 18s in gunmetal. For the hood I am going to have to order from that link you gave me because I couldn't find any others who carry it. I asked but they didn't have pictures.

 

[vmoose22]

steering wheel

What are you thinking about doing with the steering wheel? Are you going to leave it stock or replace it? The car looks great by the way!

 

[cyc]

Your car is the best Protege I've ever seen. Good job!!!

Btw, how is your car performance-wise?

 

[MotegiMazdA]

oh yeah when you get that hood I want pics!!!!!!!!! Are you getting the one with the scoop or the OEM one?

 

[Protege2K]

Re: steering wheel

What are you thinking about doing with the steering wheel? Are you going to leave it stock or replace it? The car looks great by the way!

I have my eyes on a silver and black MOMO Trek wheel. Right now I painted my stock one black. It looks good but I want something a little more "aggressive" looking.

 

[Protege2K]

oh yeah when you get that hood I want pics!!!!!!!!! Are you getting the one with the scoop or the OEM one?

I am leaning towards the OEM one. I am not a huge fan of hood scoops. Plus the lancer style is another $100 on top of an already huge cost.

 

[Protege2K]

Your car is the best Protege I've ever seen. Good job!!!

Btw, how is your car performance-wise?

It is nothing special. Handles great with the springs. Not much in the power department though. Atleast it sounds good.

 

[MSP4EVER]

Protege2K check this photoshop of how your car look lower.

 

[nate0123]

lol there's no way you could get a protege that low unless you take out the springs altogether (rofl)

yea I guess you could bag it, but why? it looks perfect where it is

 

[Protege2K]

That would be cool, if I never had to drive the car ever again. Not a bad photochop though.

 

[Protege2K]

In case anyone is interested here is a link to the for sale thread for my wheels.
http://www.mazdamp3.com/vbb230/showthread.php?s=&threadid=36191

On Wednesday I am ordering the new wheels. Then time to save for the hood, and Foxy, I changed my mind. I am going with the evo style hood now.

 

[Protege00dogg]

why did you change your mind i thought you liked the OEM ones??

 

[Protege00dogg]

when you do get it i wanna see it...