What did you do and what do you have planned?

[Scooter]

k,..we've done one of these at toprotege every year for the past few years, so I figured I'd start one here as well. I can't wait for spring as I'm tired of driving around in winter-beater-mode so hopefully this will get everyone in the mood and lift our spirits a bit. Let's see what you did this year, and what you've got planned for the next year.

Mods that I did this season
JSP Carbon Fiber Hood
DG Motorsports Carbon Fiber Grill
Custom Rear Bumper with Carbon Fiber Insert
Erebuni Rear Wing
Accolade Eyelids
Apexcone 7000k HIDs
Optima Yellow-top
19" Giovanna Kobe Rims
Tokico HPs
Removed Side Moldings
Pioneer AVH-P6500 in-dash DVD Player
Full Custom Trunk Enclosure including:
2 x JBL GT120s
Pheonix Gold R5.0:1 amp
Stinger 1 Farrad Cap w/ Digital Readout
*** Bought a Turbo kit and sold it before even installing :(

Mods planned for next season
Downsizing to 18s
Side Skirts
Re-paint front end (stone-chips galore)
Re-paint interior to match new rims (not gonna' be white anymore)
Cat-back exhaust
Hood Props
Maybe a 4-2-1 Header
Maybe new (different) seats
We'll see what else comes up. I usually can't pass up on a good deal, so most of my mods aren't planned,...they just end up happening :p

[Mr.Win]

Did:
Finished the interior
Stock Wheels
Fixed Shifter
Floor Mats
Stock Intake
Cleaned Bay

To Do:
New struts and Springs
STS

[Killer 8]

The season install list
Megan 2.5 catback
Evo5 kit
(Thats one long list! )

Planned install/buy for This season/year
MAM SS kit
MPI
X2 Mpnick injector kit
Blitz Turbo timer
WB02 gauge kit
AWR sway bar
Front windshield (current 1 has Xamount of cracks)
up to date labtop
Protege5 or MSP front bumper w/ lip
paint job and tinted lights

[CrazyCaker]

Things I will do
- Install MAM Thumper Kit (T3/T4 50mm Trim)
- AEM WB
- Boost/Oil Temp/EGR Gauges
- MicroTech EMS
- 440cc injectors
- hood props - Done!
- custom trunk setup for stereo
- Exedy Stage 1 Clutch
- MSP LSD (Welded housing)
- MAM Forged Rods/CP Pistons
- MAM 2.5" Catted Mid-pipe
- Walbro GSS342 Fuel Pump
- some lighting
- Baby seat (boom7)

Things I might do
- full coilover suspension (Tein SS?)

[thekid]

Things I will For Sure Do
Purchase Car Trailer (Enclosed or Open I'm not sure yet)
Purchase Weight Distribution/Sway Control System for Trailer
Install Proportioning Valve (P5)
Race Tires
Lots of Track Schools

Things I might do
OMP Racing Seat - Passenger Side (P5)
CF Hood (P5)
Tubular Mani (P5)
Put a system in my tow vehicle (Yukon)
Sell MSP... Buy Miata??
Drag Radials

[MyZmZm]

Things Already Done
bronzoil bushings (Corksport)
kartboy exhaust hangers
passenger mm (NSN)
re-installed B&M s/s
03.5 MSP RH's
VHT tinted tails
OBX header (thanks Ken)
full audio - sub, amp, components, HU, dynamat

Upcoming
Ion Sport springs
Tokico Illuminas
RB rear sway bar
leather shift boot
new rubber
new windshield
re-paint front bumper and 3M (damn rocks)
polish, VHT eyelids, and 3M
new bulbs (hi, low, fog)
new clutch (maybe - clutch chatter is driving me bananas)
dynamat hatch (and floor maybe?)

[anarchistchiken]

Mods for last year...

Motegi FF6 17" wheels
Yokohama Parada Spec II's in 205/40/17, wore those out, now on Goodyear Eagle F1's in 215/45/17
Tokico Illumina Adjustable Struts
Tein S-Tech Springs
GT Spec Front Lower Tie Brace
GT Spec Rear Link Reinforcement Panel
GT Spec Rear V Brace
ProtegeGarage Big Brake Kit
OBX Tubular Header
MAM Midpipe w/ Magnaflow High Flow Cat
Magnaflow Catback Exhaust
Rock Blocker Tail light and fog light kit smoke finish
Painted Valve Cover, Strut bar, and CAI
Dexter's hood prop kit
Windows always on mod
Alpine 9853 head unit
JL TR Series 6x8 speakers
Alpine MDF-240 2 channel amp
Alpine Type-X 12" subwoofer
JL 1000/1 amp
2003.5 MSP lip in Titanium, soon to be covered in CF
Radio Surround, Shift Plate, E-Brake Surround, and A-Pillar Covers Painted Black
626 15" wheels (9.2 lbs each) soon to be equipped with Falken Azeni RT-615's in 205/50/15


Mods planned/purchased for next year
AWR 19mm rear sway bar
AWR adjustable endlinks
WOMP Supercharger Kit
Microtech EMS
MAM built shortblock
New headunit
Possibly new hood
DG CF grill

[Dexter]

moved to general performance

Mods last year:
Kumho Ecsta MX 215/45/17
Had the carputer almost finished but now its back to like 5%
Some other crap?

upcoming mods:
CS downpipe-back exhaust
some suspension stuff
messing with bondo again...
still workin on thorn in my side known as carputer
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[Ken@ProtegeGarage]

check my sig :)

[Killer 8]

B]The season install list[/B]
Megan 2.5 catback
Evo5 kit
(Thats one long list! )

Planned install/buy for This season/year
MAM SS kit
MPI
X2 Mpnick injector kit
Blitz Turbo timer DONE!
WB02 gauge kit
Greddy profac EBC DONE!
AWR sway bar
Front windshield (current 1 has Xamount of cracks)
upgrade to date labtop
Protege5 or MSP front bumper w/ lip
paint job and tinted lights

[vindication]

DID:
20% tint all around
twm short shifter
kartboy bushings
tokico illumina 5-way adjustable struts
spool its springs
21.5mm adjustable awr rear swaybar
awr adjustable front endlinks
konig absolute wheels wrapped in parada spec-2(changing this summer)
gemini composits rc cf hood
wings west 9piece bodykit
tinted tailights
nology hotwires
injen cai

To do(not sure when though, but not in near future:
mold bodykit to car and re-paint car
turbo kit(and supporting mods such as tranny and engine and etc.)
sound system
two tone interior in swede biege and black
Sparco Milano 2 seats in beige
new rims(undecided yet)

[Lil Freek]

last season:
transmission swap
turbo
Illumina, Canuck Motorsports
Alpine HU, Alpine Type S front speakers

this season:
coilovers
new rims/tires
move MAF/piping to stop stalling
MPI install
AWR 19mm rear bar
rebuild sub box, remove rear seats, cover in leather or something (H&H)
racing tires/rims
p5 sides/msp rear/p5 front
ebc, WB A/F, TT

maybe:
racing seats
carputer
CF trunk lid

[PHRiSCo]

This is a copy paste from my list...

- Tires (2 New Front)
- Racing Wheels (18" Racing Hart CR Multi-Piece Graphite)
- Bosch 42lb Injectors (Extra Dual Injector setup)
- AWR Urethane Motor Mounts
- Stock Body Kit
- Exide Nautilus Deep Cycle Battery
- DG Motorsports Urethane Autoexe Replica Lip
- Interior Pieces Metallic Black (Redo Stereo Plate)
- MSP Valve Cover
- MPI Tuner (232.1whp!!)
- FM o2 Signal Modifier
- MAM Manifold
- Tokico 5 Way Adjustable Illuminas
- Tein S-Tech Springs
- Autometer Phantom Electronic Water Temperature Gauge
- Autometer Phantom Electronic Oil Pressure Gauge
- NGK ZFR7F-11
- Racing Seats (Sparco Torinos Black)
- Racing Harnesses (Sparco 3-Point)
- Corksport Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
- CP Rear Chassis Brace
- Spec Stage 3 Hybrid Clutch
- Spec Flywheel
- Corksport Stainless Steel Clutch Line
- AEM UEGO Wideband A/F Gauge
- CP Tri-Point Strut Bar
- Gemini Custom Orange Kevlar Splitters
- Autoexe Grill
- Hood (Sides-Orange)(Middle-Black)
- CP Pistons/Rings 8.5:1 0.20 Overbore
- Oliver Long Rods
- ARP Head Studs
- ARP Main Studs
- Toga Bearings
- Walboro Fuel Pump 255lph
- PorterField R4-S High Performance Brake Pads
- Rotorworks Slotted Rotors /w Zinc Coating

Next I want my wheels refiinshed, a 3" downpipe, and my Sparco wheel installed.

[pdhaudio83]

What has everyone got up their sleeves?

For me, just some touching up. I will list things I WILL get as well as a wishlist.

Currently waiting to install:
New JL Audio 5x7s
6in1 AEM WB02
Autometer Dual Pod
MAM Fuel Rail
MAM Door Bezel

Wishlist:
550cc Injectors
Walbro in tank pump
DGM Interior CF
Xcellerated Concepts CF Trunk

Some other stuff I'm sure I'm forgetting.

Anyone else?

[vindication]

man, hopefully I can list everything and not forget something. get ready.

Going to install:
Tires



wheeeew, man that was a killer list(boom7)
I'll be moving so no more mods for my car for a little while.

[tekkie]

cough repost :) lol

things waiting to be installed, sitting in my garage right now
J&S safeguard (actually installed it yesterday)
MAM built block
MAM fuel rail, FPR
MAM sleeper kit, GT2871R
high flow oil pump
Ron Davis rad
mazdaspeed 1.3bar rad cap
Spec flywheel
orange samco rad hoses
orange silicone hoses
orange powdercoated valve cover
MP Head
3" custom midpipe with electric cutout
kartboy exhaust hangers
Quaife LSD
8k HID's
CF Trunk
DG front lip
Defi gauges, EGT, Temp & Oil pressure
NSN din gauge panel
custom made multimatic coilovers, ( need to get springs and strut mounts made still )
AWR end links
NSN IM spacer
AWR rear motor mount
MAM door bezel
new style AEM Uego WB to replace the one I have now

pretty sures
get my rims powsercoated gunmetal or black
need a new clutch not sure what, I had the spec stage 3 hybrid but that aint gonna hold :(
bigger injectors ( for sure the 440's wont cut it )
AEM or Microtech
tranny cooler
bigger oil cooler
the complete GT Spec line, except maybe the lateral brace because of SCCA rules
optima battery

definate wants
better axles
built tranny gears, shift forks (need this for sure but its big money)
lightweight racing rims and R compounds
MAM bigger IC

[BRIAN MP5T]

New Rubber, Wax The Shit Out Of It.
EBC 21 Psi
AEM EMS

[CrazyCaker]

Installing the Thumper kit is my main priority this spring. Just waiting on the rest to arrive from Beau and the install will begin.

[Mr.Win]

New struts.

[SandmicaMP3]

1Repaint
2Rota Gt3s possibly
3Detail

[t3ase]

Fix my windshield (cracked)
Fix my front bumper, A-pillar, and roof dents/scratches (damaged from me vs. stationary barricade, don't ask)
Possibly be the first sedan with a MB kit worked on to it.

Get some MAM goodies while I can.

[METAL]

Fix my windshield (cracked)
Fix my front bumper, A-pillar, and roof dents/scratches
Get some MAM goodies while I can.




same hear,exept mine is the rear bumper.



oh,and I am adding a bunch of other gooodies.

[Aric]

fine new job
all of the equipment to run tires wider than 225's
wheels with new tires
fix up all the dents
and whatever else is within my spending limit

[SilentSno]

Last Season:

Carbon Fiber One Evo Style CF Hood
Mazdaspeed Shift Knob :)

This Season:

Brembo Cross Drilled Rotors
Custom Hood Grill Inserts
Cusco Front Strut Bar
Coolant Overflow Catch Can
Tokico Illumina Struts

Wishlist:

18" Wheels and new tires
CF Trunk
DG CF Front Lip
Small Turbo system 6-8 psi

[Tiwing]

MSP:
Last year:
- full interior reupholstry+Torino's (pics (http://www.kgm.tiwing.com/03msp/mspseats.htm))
- modified Injen CAI to SRI and added FG shield (pic (http://img432.imageshack.us/my.php?image=injensriconversion3bt.jpg))
- PIAA driving lights inside upper front grill (pic (http://img432.imageshack.us/my.php?image=piaadrivinglights022pe.jpg))
- custom amp rack (up position (http://img348.imageshack.us/my.php?image=customamprackup3gx.jpg) | down position (http://img348.imageshack.us/my.php?image=customamprackdown4zm.jpg))
- Vibrant race resonator (pic (http://img343.imageshack.us/my.php?image=vibrantmidpiperaceresonator19p.jpg))
- Magnaflow Axle Back (pic (http://img343.imageshack.us/my.php?image=magnaflowaxleback16to.jpg))

This Year:
- Port & Polish intake manifold and throttle body, plus NSN thermal spacers (have spare IM and TB & spacers). dyno before and after.
- possibly cut vents in OE hood (have spare hood hangin' in the garage)
- Maybe install intake cam gear (have tri-point racing cam gear). Maybe not.
- Finish building custom FG sub box (2/3 done. got stopped in the fall b/c weather was too cold).

323:
Last year:
- 2.5" hydraulic bent SS exhaust, with high flow cat, 2x resonators, & magnaflow muffler. sounds GREAT!!!!
- Driving lights & fog lights (yes, I spend a lot of time out in the backroads) (pic (http://img414.imageshack.us/my.php?image=lights38101ma.jpg))
- SRI (pic (http://img403.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp34361dr.jpg))
- Glass sunroof swap from 1st gen protege
- DVD Player & Screen (pic (http://img452.imageshack.us/my.php?image=interiorscreen38158tk.jpg))
- Optima Blue Top (engine bay (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=enginebay38271ug.jpg))

This year:
- springs & struts, strut mounts, ball joints, tie rod ends (have all)
- clutch if it needs it (have the clutch already, just waiting for it to die)
- fix the rust (the pros will get this one) and possibly repaint
- custom gauge pod (next fall/winter)
- fully plan out motor rebuild (have spare motor already). will take this year to make it pretty.
- turbosmart dual port BOV (have)
- 16" wheels & new 205/45/16 all seasons (have wheels, need rubber)
- new fuel filler hose (have)
- 2-way alarm
- custom FG sub box for single 10" (have sub)
- vent OE hood. Maybe.

[daedalus]

How much did the reupholstry cost you? I'm wanting to pick up some milano 2's in black Alcantara suede and have the rest of the interior fitted to match...

LOOOKS HELLA NICE!

one other question... you have a sunroof? Can you explain?

[Tiwing]

*GRIN* thx!
front & rear with embroidery & map pockets was $1800 (cdn). No sagging, loose uphostry anywhere, all the lines & seams are as perfect as a 1-off hand sewn can be, and match perfectly side to side. I like it :)

[anarchistchiken]

For some reason the flying M on your backseat reminds me of an Autobot symbol. The interior looks very nice, that sub rack is pretty nifty too. Hopefully it won't rattle itself apart once you have the subs in (what sub(s) are you using?)

[Tiwing]

thanks! It's been in with no rattles or anything for nearly a year - the sub was out for an autoX when I took that pic. Rack is copper pipe, soldered and wrapped with FG weave... I'm running a single 12" memphis (click (http://img459.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imgp23641lj.jpg)) 14lb (225oz) magnet & dual cast baskets. Yeah. It's big. :)

[anarchistchiken]

Damn, I love me some Memphis, they make some amazing pieces. I can't imagine that little Audiobahn amp is pushing that beast anywhere close to RMS, is it?

[Tiwing]

I'm running the memphis in series, so it's not really 800RMS anymore. 400W @8 ohms I guess? I'm kind of a noob at car audio stuff. The audiobahn amp (bought before the memphis, so I kinda have to use it, not my first choice now for sure) is 800RMSx1 into 4 ohms - I don't know how the amp puts out at 8 ohm, but it moves the sub just fine. I'm building a new box, 'cause the old one was WAY too small for the sub. which should make some better sound, hopefully. aiming for 2-2.5 cubic feet in an 8 layer FG box, sealed. sub will be inverted.

i didn't mean to threadjack this... sorry Darren.

[anarchistchiken]

Nice! I need to build myself a box very badly, I'll probably be going for about the same specs, except my sub will sit in it normally. The backside isn't quite as impressive as yours, lol.