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02-kq-lasr's........laser
Ok guys, ive been on here for a while now, and i thought it was about time i posted up a project thread!
It all started with my older bro buying an ex demo kq laser at the end of 02- start of 03. He had it for about 18 months and modded it a little while he owned it. He did the following when he had it: Jvc headunit Lowered peddlers springs 17’’ rims Eclipse stereo speakers (5x7 & 6” splits) Cannon tip After 18 months he needed to sell it, and as i was looking for a new car at the time i thought it was a good buy. Heres how it looked when i first bought it: http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/SP_A0481.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/SP_A0666.jpg After about 12 months i had only done a few small things to it, and decided i wanted something faster... i saved and saved for 8 months and had the car advertised everywhere trying to sell it... after not getting too much serious interest about it, i decided to keep it and go all out. First off i got new rims and got them engineered so i was all OK with the po-po. http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/DSC00447.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/DSC00450.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/DSC00451.jpg After this i decided it needed something more. One day while on the net i say rupe selling some items that i didn’t mind.... and there it started!! http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../sIMG_0699.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d.../sIMG_0700.jpg Then after a nervous wait it arrived and i got it installed: http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...1102008085.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...02008091-1.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...2102008092.jpg I have had A LOT more things done in the time between then and now heres a few pics of some other mods ive done: Strut bar http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...e/DSC00413.jpg White walls getting done http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...3122008422.jpg Chrome door handles http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...3122008425.jpg Carbon fibre cluster surround http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...7112008393.jpg Carbon fibre kick panels http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...12008397-1.jpg New sideskirts http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...6122008001.jpg New side skirts installed http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...7022009066.jpg Some of the latest pics i have at the moment (about 3 months old) http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...7022009060.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9022009099.jpg http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/d...9022009085.jpg There is a lot more i could add to this... but ill keep it short! Ill post up a mod list next. |
year: 2002
make: Ford laser hatchback model: KQ engine: 1.6lt fe-de how long owned for: about 2 years engine mods: full 2 1/4in exhaust to cannon tip extractors k&n panel filter high flow cat removed resonator from intake bosch platinum spark plugs CAI top gun ignition leads interior mods: carbon fibre coated cluster surround carbon fibre coated kick panels blue high power LED roof light lasermods throwover seatcovers dc5 integra type R gearknob dash lights converted to all blue exterior mods: complete custom body kit comprising of: bha astina front lip speedzone sideskirts famillia R wagon rear bumper mazda sp20 roof spoiler chrome door handles tinted windows de-stickered protege badge chrome washer jets LED lights above headlights red painted brake calipers custom rsr laser grille chrome mirror covers drivetrain/suspension mods: lowered lovells springs whiteline front strut bar 18" advanti rims low profile tyres whitewalls rims are engineered to be completely LEGAL stereo mods: JVC dvd/cd player with 3in screen fold out 7" monitor alpine type s splits front tweeters mounted in the A pillars alpine type s rear splits. tweeters mounted behind drivers headrests apline amp alpine type s 12" sub custom boot install, including false floor etc |
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very nice mate
like the white walls nice touch indeed what are the plans from here? |
plans for now are:
get the grille back from paint.... (starting to get pissed off that painter wont hurry up!) get chrome/c/f pillars and window trim re trim interior final last boot install that i wont touch ever again! lol wanna do, but not for a while: coilovers 19'' rims slammage!!! maybe new front bar... depending on how it looks later on. then its onto the engine... im still unsure what im gonna do. tempted to get quads customised, but its big $$$ for little power. |
grille picked up yesterday.
will put on tomorrow.:) |
Quads is a bit of money and its not really the gains that are so great about it, its the engine response that makes you grin every time.
In regards to our postages the other day, my theory should be fine regarding the head swap and intake. However it may be best to just use the head and the IM. The Heads a direct bolt on, theres some threads regarding it around the place. |
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Grille looks great! Really changes the look of it
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Nice mate the grille makes a massive difference D
Also worth noting is that pretty much most stuff made for the B series engine will work with your engine :) If your looking for go fast ideas check here: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=227 |
grille is a huge improvement
nice choice |
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On mazdas247 ages ago. The Z series engine is based off the B series engine. The same rods are used in the Z series as in the B series.
ZL-VE head on ZM-DE: http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/sho...d.php?p=330739 If you do enough research regarding your engine youll find out what will fit and what wont fit. To get your monies worth out of mazdas247 you really need to use google and play around with search terms regarding similiar things. Even try clubprotege, hawii for information. You only need a smattering of new information to lead you in a direction thats worth while :) Have a read of this: http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showt...3652112&page=2 Other links: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showt...hp?t=123668458 The last post was what i was referin too. Doubt youll need to change pistons e.t.c if your not looking for alot of power. |
Loving the grille, sets the car off nicely :D
On another note, should put an FPV badge to keep people guessing :p |
never heard that the B series engines and the Z series share major common parts. are you smoking something?
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Further to what i said this morning, should make up some eyelids out of headlight covers and paint them the colour of the car...
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_B_engine#B6
Alot of stuff from the B6 ^^ will fit the ZM. The rods are interchangeable, bearings and pistons should all fit. Unfortunatley one of the places that i have booked marked regarding Protege engine stuff has been shutdown due to AOL no longer offering hosting. The last link of my previous post does go into a little detail though. |
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and a good method of attaching them to the headlights after could be using velcro that is stuck on to both the headlight and eyelid :p that way they are removable but firm ;)
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