My 4th 323

[pauls323]

Well after 6 years since I parted out my 3rd 323 I have got another
took a 4hr road trip after seeing 1 picture and drove her 4hra home not 1 problem with how she runs the kid who sold it over filled the coolant reservoir so when I stopped for gas it leaked like crazy gave me a little scare but saw where it was coming from and no overheating so we went for it

[pauls323]

Took of the tow bar it came with and all the wiring

[pauls323]

Took off the usdm headlights and corners
put JDM headlights and corners
Installed GTX front grill
Swapped to HIDs and LED bulbs

[pauls323]

[pauls323]

Got tint done on the car now I need to paint the door frame black

[pauls323]

New kyb Excel g struts
cheapie coil sleeves and springs for now
GTX front strut bar
Unknown rear strut bar

[pauls323]

The struts were so bad they fall in by themselves and don't push back also wobble side to side
also while doing the struts I found a few problems with the exhaust pipe
Holes and muffler no attached

[redheddude222]

Looks like a fun project! Where did you find the GTX strut bar? I gave one away years ago and now I can't find one to save my life.

[pauls323]

Yea gonna be a fun build I have lots planned I've missed having a ,323
I found the bar on one of the BG Facebook groups
I can help you find one if you want one

[redheddude222]

I want one, but I need to find other things to get the car back on the road first. I need a forward body harness and fuse box from a DX or LX Protege.

[pauls323]

Got some new bumpers 2 hole front bumper and short rear
Also got wide side trim need to paint and inatall
got them sanded and 1 coat of paint
Going to wet sand spray another coat and clear it before I install them

[pauls323]

I also put on some Miata nb wheels for now

[redheddude222]

Looking good! I still need to find someone to paint the EDM bumper I picked up, and locate a non-US rear bumper.

[pauls323]

Got the bumpers painted and installed it changed the car so much I love it
Here are some before and after

[redheddude222]

The bumpers change the look of the whole car! Now I'm even more excited to get mine back from the body shop.