Speedracr79's Build Thread

[speedracr79]

Well everyone else has a build thread so why not, i roll a 99 LX Protege that began its life as a red head i bought it in 01' but it wasent till last year that really started to mod it..i had the basics done intake and exhaust but that was it so here we go...

Im pretty much stock like i said minor mods and just pileing up parts now so when i finally get everything it goes on all at once but heres how it looked...and a couple pics up to date...

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/3EEECEC4-76AD-4EFB-867E-786C2EB7F367_1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Exterior/no251-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Exterior/2010-10-09_13-11-41_651.jpg

Heres whats been done up to date

Tokico HP Suspension Struts and Springs and HKPRO5 End links
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/mailgooglecom.jpg
17" ACE Rims
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/b9742a9d.jpg
MX-6 Rear Strut Bar, Infinity 3way 6X9's
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/lips323.jpg
OBX Racing Pedal Covers
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Interior/2011-01-08_20-47-05_730.jpg
EDM Taillights & 311 Sticker
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Exterior/lips338.jpg
Injen CAI, Mazdaspeed Oil Cap, NGK Wires, & Vibrant Strut Bar
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Engine/2010-11-03_16-35-00_686.jpg
Heres a new engine pic with the Polished Valve Cover,Polished CAI, GT Spec Strut Bar, OBX Headers, Mishimoto Alum Radiator, OBX Hoses
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Engine/041.jpg
APEXI Exhaust
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/2172.jpg
DDM Tuning 35W 6K HID Kit
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Exterior/096-1.jpg
TWM Short Shifter & Custom Carbon Fiber Shift Boot Vision Weighted Shift Knob
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/050-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Interior/053.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2011-05-20_17-32-55_339.jpg

[speedracr79]

Heres my list im pretty sure im missing a few things but heres off the top of my head thats been installed
Mod list:

Engine and Drivetrain:
Injen CAI
Injen Hydro Shield
Injen Filter Shield
Mishimoto Aluminum Radiator
OBX Radiator Hoses
Breather Filter
Polished Valve Cover
OBX 4:1 Headers
NGK Spark Plug Wires
Mazdaspeed Oil Cap
Deleted Cat
Deleted Resonator
Apexi Exhaust w/2.5"piping
Kartboy Shifter Bushings

Brakes and Suspension:
Wagner Rotors
Wagner Drums
Wagner Pads
Wagner Shoes
GT Spec Front Strut Bar
GT Spec Trunk Cage
Corksport Rear Strut Bar
Racing Beat Front Sway Bar
Racing Beat Rear Sway Bar W/ Clunk Fix
Tokico HP Suspension Kit (Struts and Springs)
HKPRO5 Adj Endlinks

Exterior and Interior:
DDM Tuning 35W HID Kit 6K
Blacked Housed Headlights
Black Oem Grill
EDM Taillights
Gold 17" Ace Rims
Kuhmo Ecsta 215/45/17
OBX Pedals
MSP Center Console
Dave B Rings
P5 Steering Wheel
Dual Guage Pillar
Prosport Coolant Temp. Guage
Prosport Oil Pressure Guage
Pioneer Detach. Face CD Player
Infinity 6.5" 2way Speakers Front
Infinity 6X9" 2way Speakers Rear
Carbon Fiber Shift Boot
TWM Short Shifter
Weighted shift Knob
THE BEST MOD: 311 Sticker

Parts To Be Installed:
03.5 Lip Kit
DG Lip
VIS CF OEM Style Hood
VIS CF Trunk
Isport CF Roof Spoiler
Isport CF Window Deflectors
MP3 Front Bumper
HID Kit w/P5 Fogs
Rims
SS Break Lines
Familia Emblem
Roof Rack
Hide Away License Plate
JDM 1.5L Intake and Exhaust Cams
SR Motorsports Adj. Cam Gears
F1 Racing 10lb Lightweight Flywheel
Weapon R Coolant Catch Can
Wepon R Oil Catch Can
AWR Complete Motor Mount Set
Hella Supertones
Wedge Racing Seat Brackets
Indiglo Guage Overlays
Innovate Wideband
MSP Door Sills
MSP Door Panels
MSP Sail Tweeter Panels
MSP Center Console
MSP Carpet
Harness Bar
4pt Mazdaspeed Harness
DGM CF Cluster Surround
DGM CF Glovebox cover
DGM CF Cupholder
Eibach Sportline Springs
KMR Lower Tie Bar
KMR V-Brace
Megan Trailing Arms
Street Unit Bushings

Wish List:
Paint Job
CF Armrest
Racing Seat
BC Coilovers
Corksport Exhaust

[speedracr79]

reserved.

[speedracr79]

reserved..

[speedracr79]

reserved...

[Ice88]

Your flywheel, what gearbox is it for?

And secondly whered you get it from xD

[project.r.racing]

F series g/box since he has a ZM engine.

Can be brought off ebay.

[speedracr79]

Yeah I have the zm and I got it off of ebay. Its a 1.6 miata flywheel

[ScratchNSniff]

Hello Stranger...lol...

[speedracr79]

Hello Stranger...lol...

whats up man?

[ScratchNSniff]

Browsing, browsing, and browsing...lol...

[speedracr79]

Well its been a while since ive been on here but heres some of the newest parts received

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/009.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/011-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/012-2.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/013-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/016-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/018-2.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/020.jpg

[speedracr79]

Heres a few pics from before the the motor came out
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Engine/031.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Engine/032.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Engine/033-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Engine/034-1.jpg
Heres the new motor
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Engine/044-2.jpg
Heres some of the mess i made in the back room and storage for a while till its all complete
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/045-2.jpg

[speedracr79]

Heres a few more parts
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/130.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/125.jpg

[speedracr79]

Well these came in Door, sill, and tweeter. Since he took a while to ship them he threw in the center console
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/001.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/002-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/004-1.jpg

[speedracr79]

Well this day was a great day, I managed to get my hands on a very rare VIS Carbon Fiber hood for the 99-00 protege...WOOOHOOO!!!
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/013.jpg

[speedracr79]

My newest Carbon goodie to add to my collection a matching VIS trunk it needs to be recleared but still looks good though. Now my Hood wont be lonley
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/2011-08-06_11-30-33_527.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/2011-08-06_11-30-27_753.jpg

[speedracr79]

Well i finally brought my baby home from my old house. Shes safe at hm in my garage. The teardown began shortly after.
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Exterior/2011-10-25_16-50-33_716.jpg

[speedracr79]

well heres whats been done i just got the roof rack in the mail today
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Exterior/019.jpg

I started stripping off the front end over the weekend didnt get much done but its a start
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Exterior/006.jpg

[speedracr79]

So not much has been going on but soon ill have more updates for those who are nice enough to follow my build. Heres a couple parts ive received today to add to the list will post more as they arrive.

12" slim fans
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/2012-01-05_12-54-52_187.jpg

Corksport Rear Strut Bar
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/2012-01-05_12-54-43_941.jpg

[speedracr79]

Test fitting fans. Just gotta figure out how im gonna mount them.
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/2012-01-06_16-36-32_240.jpg

[speedracr79]

Ok heres a little update on whats been done over the weekend definitly a inprovement. Thanks to the help of good friend i was able to get more done.

ill strart off with a few parts i got in the mail. I got my Street Unit sway bar bushing set, Hella Supertones, and fiberglass aftermarket grill, and today i should be getting a HID kit for my fogs.

injen hydroshield, and filter cover
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/2012-01-14_09-48-44_238.jpg

on to what was done. i put together my clunk fix kit. didnt get to install it yet
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/Day1Protegebuild043.jpg

also removed my MX6 rear strut bar gonna sell it and install my new to me corksport bar
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/Day1Protegebuild045.jpg
and the main thing was moving the harnesses and parts in the bay, degreasing and painting it black..

BEFORE CLEANING
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Engine%20Build%20Pics/Day1Protegebuild008.jpg

AFTER CLEANING
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Engine%20Build%20Pics/Day1Protegebuild027.jpg

PAINTED
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Engine%20Build%20Pics/Day1Protegebuild035.jpg

[speedracr79]

Pic of the grill I picked up over the weekend.
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/2012-01-16_14-44-42_763.jpg

[speedracr79]

Well here the pics i took one so those who havent seen them together can see the difference between the oem and RB sway bars
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/2012-01-17_20-26-10_331.jpg

Here it is installed crappy pics ill take some better ones tonight after work
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/Clunkfix-strutbar035.jpg

And heres the Strut bar
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/Clunkfix-strutbar020.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/Clunkfix-strutbar019.jpg

[speedracr79]

Finally decided to put my GT Spec trunk cage together looks good IMO gonna install it tonight.
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/2012-01-19_20-10-58_774-1.jpg

[speedracr79]

Installed my trunk cage today man it looks good and is real sturdy.

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/trunkcage011.jpg

[speedracr79]

Heres the pics of what i did the other day decided to clean out my trunk and make it look all nice.

http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Interior%20Build%20Pics/001.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/009.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/004.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/006.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Exterior%20Build%20Pics/Suspension%20Build%20Pics/008.jpg

[speedracr79]

gonna remove all my interior seats and all carpet, pillars, and headliner....well as much as i can anyways doubt ill be able to get it all so ill finish the rest tomorrow.

also I just bought a few more parts
MSP carpet
MSP Door sills
Fogs w/accessories
4pt Mazdaspeed Harness (ebay)
Wedge racing seat brakets

[speedracr79]

Interior pics of some of my CF Goodness
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Interior/134.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Interior/interier095.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Interior/interier083.jpg

[speedracr79]

Well decided to put my harness bar in see what modifications needed to be done and well there wasent any. This was just a test fitting im getting black interior trim pieces

Im contemplating on just keeping out the interior trim or leave it so i took pics of both so whats your opinions
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Interior%20Build%20Pics/Pillar-harnessbar002.jpg

With the trim on
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Interior%20Build%20Pics/001-1.jpg

With it off
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Interior%20Build%20Pics/002-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Interior%20Build%20Pics/Pillar-harnessbar008.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/Project%203rd%20Gen/Interior%20Build%20Pics/Pillar-harnessbar016.jpg

[speedracr79]

This was at my door when i got home my new to me lip
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-03_07-44-39_105-1.jpg

[speedracr79]

Didnt do anything today but i took my msp lip off and put on my DG lip still needs to get back into its shape but oddly enough we havent had enough heat here for it to mold back so i put it on to help it alittle but the top middle still needs to go down a bit.
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/THE%20PROTEGE/Parts/0204121636.jpg

[shaley323]

take the grille out and put spring clamps on it, clothes pegs should work.
as for the harness bar keep the trims for road worthiness and because it looks more finished off.

[speedracr79]

take the grille out and put spring clamps on it, clothes pegs should work.
as for the harness bar keep the trims for road worthiness and because it looks more finished off.

Good idea i have some clamps ill put them on tomorrow

Yeah im gonna keep them im getting some msp trim pieces tomorrow

[speedracr79]

Newest arrival just got it this morning. Now all i need are seats to put on them
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-06_09-47-56_976.jpg

[speedracr79]

Not much of a update but i swapped my Tokico springs for my Eibach springs and cleaned my struts and springs so now they look as good as new. If anyone is looking for lowering springs check out my FS thread in my sig im selling my tokico springs

BEFORE
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-06_13-04-43_159-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-06_13-13-03_482-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-07_16-24-21_196.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-06_15-37-13_7.jpg

AFTER
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-07_20-28-29_219.jpg

[speedracr79]

Well i was bored so i snapped a few pics of my other CF goodies these were just test fittings of course. They arent gonna go on till the car is done
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-04_18-24-05_347-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-04_18-22-18_863-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-04_18-23-37_175-1.jpg
http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz296/speedracr79/2012-02-04_18-13-10_830-1.jpg