New Protoge !
April-22nd-2002, 03:24 PM
#1
Protege Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Columbus,Ohio
Posts: 41
New Protoge !
Hey guy i just got a 2002 protoge ex and i wonder what i should do to it first... this is what i was thinking
1. APC altezza tails
2.Halo fog lights
3.Eibach lowering springs OR Arospeed coilovers
4.yellow washer lights and underbody kit
any suggestions, additions i should make, or things i should take off???...thanks guys
COLE
1. APC altezza tails
2.Halo fog lights
3.Eibach lowering springs OR Arospeed coilovers
4.yellow washer lights and underbody kit
any suggestions, additions i should make, or things i should take off???...thanks guys
COLE
April-22nd-2002, 03:28 PM
#2
Master of All Things :{D
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: southeast texas, near houston
Posts: 4,118
Personally....I don't care for the lights....all the extra ones that is....are you concerned with the performance of the car at all? if so....go for an Intake and a decent cat-back exhaust system.
Tint your windows as dark as the law allows.
what color is your new car?
beware of those tail lights....they will certainly start fogging up on you....that is unless you seal them with RTV BEFORE you install them....
Personally I like the stock lights better.....
just my .02
Tint your windows as dark as the law allows.
what color is your new car?
beware of those tail lights....they will certainly start fogging up on you....that is unless you seal them with RTV BEFORE you install them....
Personally I like the stock lights better.....
just my .02
April-22nd-2002, 03:34 PM
#4
Protege Newbie
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Columbus,Ohio
Posts: 41
ya i will work on the engine after i get it looking straight... gotta impress the ladies before the fellas right ?
in regards to the tail lights... has there been a problem with them leaking or not being sealed properly before?... ive done some research on them but i havent heard of them doing that.
COLE
ps. my car is black
in regards to the tail lights... has there been a problem with them leaking or not being sealed properly before?... ive done some research on them but i havent heard of them doing that.
COLE
ps. my car is black
April-22nd-2002, 06:14 PM
#6
a.k.a FamousPork
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: montreal
Posts: 240
taillights,fogs and washer lights=
body kit will make you different from other protegé's,BUT without any engine mod you'll lok like those ****'s in their POS civics.
Sorry about that.
My opinion is:do what you want,but do it for YOURSELF
Go for the performance,then for the style,that will KICK ***!!!!
P.S: dont put a double deck plastic spoiler on your car either
body kit will make you different from other protegé's,BUT without any engine mod you'll lok like those ****'s in their POS civics.
Sorry about that.
My opinion is:do what you want,but do it for YOURSELF
Go for the performance,then for the style,that will KICK ***!!!!
P.S: dont put a double deck plastic spoiler on your car either
April-22nd-2002, 07:20 PM
#7
Protege Owner
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 619
1 - springs
2 - wheels
3 - tints
4 - stereo
5 - (if you must) neons inside or under
You could also put on the proper side markers like the MP3 and remove the amber markers on the front bumper.
2 - wheels
3 - tints
4 - stereo
5 - (if you must) neons inside or under
You could also put on the proper side markers like the MP3 and remove the amber markers on the front bumper.
April-23rd-2002, 03:15 AM
#8
Likwidated
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Canada (formerly Yugoslavia)
Posts: 2,159
I would do this if I was you
1. Tint the windows
2. Tint the tail lights
3. Lower the car about an inch (springs)
4. Get nice 17" rims with some wider tires
5. Get an intake
6. Make a different grille and mount it
there ya go...... just to let you know, just when I got my car, I was finished watching the Fast and the Furious, and wanted to get all those little neon lights, decals, etc. I did spend a bit on that stuff, but it's all wasted money now as it's sitting in my garbage can now. So I guess my biggest advice is to take your money, and sit on it for a month and a half, and then see what you like and what you don't.
1. Tint the windows
2. Tint the tail lights
3. Lower the car about an inch (springs)
4. Get nice 17" rims with some wider tires
5. Get an intake
6. Make a different grille and mount it
there ya go...... just to let you know, just when I got my car, I was finished watching the Fast and the Furious, and wanted to get all those little neon lights, decals, etc. I did spend a bit on that stuff, but it's all wasted money now as it's sitting in my garbage can now. So I guess my biggest advice is to take your money, and sit on it for a month and a half, and then see what you like and what you don't.
April-24th-2002, 01:33 PM
#9
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: So. Cal.
Posts: 99
JUST SAY NO
Dear ProtegePimp,
The best advice I can give you is "Just Say No To Rice". Please don't confuse this with "Just Do It". Rice includes any of the following:
Washer lights
Uni-wipers
Altezza lights
Stickers that consume your entire windshield
Plastic Front mounted Intercoolers
fake disc brakes to cover drums
Any sort of body kit or spoiler that incorporates the word Ninja, Shogun, Black Widow, Shareiuken, Hiii-YA, etc..
this isn't a comprehensive list
Your money is better spent on performance parts like MP3 suspension parts, exhaust, filters, or the Mazdaspeed Turbo Kit when it comes out. Good luck
The best advice I can give you is "Just Say No To Rice". Please don't confuse this with "Just Do It". Rice includes any of the following:
Washer lights
Uni-wipers
Altezza lights
Stickers that consume your entire windshield
Plastic Front mounted Intercoolers
fake disc brakes to cover drums
Any sort of body kit or spoiler that incorporates the word Ninja, Shogun, Black Widow, Shareiuken, Hiii-YA, etc..
this isn't a comprehensive list
Your money is better spent on performance parts like MP3 suspension parts, exhaust, filters, or the Mazdaspeed Turbo Kit when it comes out. Good luck
April-24th-2002, 02:00 PM
#10
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: W.Htfd. CT
Posts: 545
Re: JUST SAY NO
Originally posted by dialup
Dear ProtegePimp,
The best advice I can give you is "Just Say No To Rice". Please don't confuse this with "Just Do It". Rice includes any of the following:
Washer lights
Uni-wipers
Altezza lights
Stickers that consume your entire windshield
Plastic Front mounted Intercoolers
fake disc brakes to cover drums
Any sort of body kit or spoiler that incorporates the word Ninja, Shogun, Black Widow, Shareiuken, Hiii-YA, etc..
this isn't a comprehensive list
Your money is better spent on performance parts like MP3 suspension parts, exhaust, filters, or the Mazdaspeed Turbo Kit when it comes out. Good luck
Dear ProtegePimp,
The best advice I can give you is "Just Say No To Rice". Please don't confuse this with "Just Do It". Rice includes any of the following:
Washer lights
Uni-wipers
Altezza lights
Stickers that consume your entire windshield
Plastic Front mounted Intercoolers
fake disc brakes to cover drums
Any sort of body kit or spoiler that incorporates the word Ninja, Shogun, Black Widow, Shareiuken, Hiii-YA, etc..
this isn't a comprehensive list
Your money is better spent on performance parts like MP3 suspension parts, exhaust, filters, or the Mazdaspeed Turbo Kit when it comes out. Good luck
April-24th-2002, 03:26 PM
#12
Likwidated
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Canada (formerly Yugoslavia)
Posts: 2,159
Sir Nude, that should be a Ditto to the second power, but whatever....
Actually even before getting any performance parts, you should still sit on your money for a while, and see a bunch of different cars and talk to the owners. If you lower your car, and you gots tons of potholes where you live, it might get annoying to have to avoid every one..... if you get an exhaust, the loudness might get annoying as well....
point being, leave the money in the bank for a month or two, and then decide....
Actually even before getting any performance parts, you should still sit on your money for a while, and see a bunch of different cars and talk to the owners. If you lower your car, and you gots tons of potholes where you live, it might get annoying to have to avoid every one..... if you get an exhaust, the loudness might get annoying as well....
point being, leave the money in the bank for a month or two, and then decide....
April-24th-2002, 04:50 PM
#13
Trogdor!
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Posts: 327
You know what option turns the most heads in a car......
A hot woman in the passenger seat. One of those in the car and I don't even notice 19" chrome rims, a loud hornet muffler, HID's, nothing. So invest in one of those first, and in tint to hide the backseat action
A hot woman in the passenger seat. One of those in the car and I don't even notice 19" chrome rims, a loud hornet muffler, HID's, nothing. So invest in one of those first, and in tint to hide the backseat action
April-24th-2002, 07:28 PM
#14
The Stentor Man
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: London On
Posts: 174
Ricer ligthts are neat, but they don't last long in the Canadian
Winter. Ive used two sets already.
I wouldn't do the whole rice thing, but the led washer lights are cool, If I put an underbody neon kit then I would be a ricer.
Wheels shoild be your first upgrade, if you have the money,
stick with the lights if you want to mod for less money
Winter. Ive used two sets already.
I wouldn't do the whole rice thing, but the led washer lights are cool, If I put an underbody neon kit then I would be a ricer.
Wheels shoild be your first upgrade, if you have the money,
stick with the lights if you want to mod for less money
April-25th-2002, 09:52 AM
#15
a.k.a FamousPork
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: montreal
Posts: 240
Have a look at the cars around you that have washer lights.
1-they are bone stock most of the time
2-they are probably very old
3-and ugly
4-thats totally ricer.
I'd put a good muffler and air filter,tires are very important too.Even with your stock wheels.
Of course,you should be the one to decide what you are going to put your money on,and dont forget,styles change,but performance doesnt!!!
1-they are bone stock most of the time
2-they are probably very old
3-and ugly
4-thats totally ricer.
I'd put a good muffler and air filter,tires are very important too.Even with your stock wheels.
Of course,you should be the one to decide what you are going to put your money on,and dont forget,styles change,but performance doesnt!!!
Last edited by traffik; April-25th-2002 at 09:57 AM.