newbie questions
March-18th-2002, 12:10 AM
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newbie questions
Hey guys,
I'm not an owner yet, but I'm looking for a starter car my cousin. What kind of stuff do I need to lookout for on a 1st gen? I see most of you have LX's so I guess those are the ones to have. Any weak points or oddities ( like SE-R's have 5th gear pop out ).
How cost effective are mods? anything/anyone to avoid??
Thanks
Blair
91 NX2000
I'm not an owner yet, but I'm looking for a starter car my cousin. What kind of stuff do I need to lookout for on a 1st gen? I see most of you have LX's so I guess those are the ones to have. Any weak points or oddities ( like SE-R's have 5th gear pop out ).
How cost effective are mods? anything/anyone to avoid??
Thanks
Blair
91 NX2000
March-18th-2002, 12:16 AM
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first generation Proteges are very reliable and could last a lifetime......
there is a lot of aftermarket **** as well so if you are willing to put in some cash you can make that baby go really fast and look really good ??
The LX is the best model to go for as it has more horsepower (125) and has power windows/locks, DOHC motor, better seats, good looking stock rims and so on........
What plans do you have for the car if you eventually get it ???
oh and last, but definitely not least.....welcome to the club
there is a lot of aftermarket **** as well so if you are willing to put in some cash you can make that baby go really fast and look really good ??
The LX is the best model to go for as it has more horsepower (125) and has power windows/locks, DOHC motor, better seats, good looking stock rims and so on........
What plans do you have for the car if you eventually get it ???
oh and last, but definitely not least.....welcome to the club
my friend said about everything i was going to so. welcome to the club. 
March-19th-2002, 12:14 AM
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Originally posted by Gro Harlem
The only issues I can really think of with the first gens are the power seatbelts,
I was looking for a NX back when i was searching for a car. What have you done to it? Any pics? I know a couple ppl on my campus with some hooked up NX's..which is pretty rare since there aren't that many around to begin with.
The only issues I can really think of with the first gens are the power seatbelts,
I was looking for a NX back when i was searching for a car. What have you done to it? Any pics? I know a couple ppl on my campus with some hooked up NX's..which is pretty rare since there aren't that many around to begin with.
The Protege would be for my little cousin who's just getting started and I've always respected the car for it's fun factor and affordability. I'm looking at those, SE-R's, and Corolla's for him
( no Civics!!! ). Gotta be a twin cam!!!!
Blair
pics are at:
racer: http://www.geocities.com/purenergy76/pics/runoffsnx.jpg
street: http://www.geocities.com/purenergy76...t_front_rt.jpg
March-19th-2002, 12:17 AM
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Originally posted by PseudoRealityX
And how is the SR20 a better engine?
And how is the SR20 a better engine?
Blair
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