Kev's '98 Protege Thread

[irishkev90]

Yup, the old kit has high and low. And all the wires/connectors you'll need.

[Mazda_Powered]

turned out great, good job

[irishkev90]

Thanks. The LED DRL's aren't very bright the way I set them up, but look pretty cool at night. I got a second set of gatling gun shrouds that I might be able to do something with. We'll see.

[cd96rs]

my hat off to you sir. they look awesome. coming along very nice.

[3ni_tricksta]

yeah.. the led drl's have no function. but look so nice when front facing. now that i have yellow halogen it lights up the entire headlight.

[irishkev90]

I need to try to get a good pic of the LEDs in the evening/night time to show them off a bit.

[rusty]

Yeah i sure would like to see it, would actually like to see them in person soon.

[irishkev90]

That could happen. I have all next week off from work. And if you'd ever want some help with whatever you're doing I'd be glad to lend a hand. I'm pretty much a beginner at everything, but I learn pretty quick and most of the work (well, mine at least) seems pretty straightforward. As soon as I feel more confident, and have the money, I hope to be doing some engine work and tranny swap.

[rusty]

If all goes right i need to get some front bearings, axles, clutch and flywheel with tax return.

[irishkev90]

Sounds like fun, haha. Hope it works out.

Also, does anyone know what all I need for a rear disc swap? Turpros parting out a 2nd gen ES and I was interested in getting the parts. Thank you!

[FE3-323]

rear spindles/e brake cables/disc lines that should be all

[irishkev90]

rear spindles/e brake cables/disc lines that should be all

And calipers, haha. Thanks man.

[rusty]

If i were you i would get the whole subframe so u can clean it up in the process, I did that with my escort. Complete rust removal, new bushings, antiseized the spindle bolts, fresh paint. Will make the car easier to work on later down the road with all the salt they put down. Granted my escort will never see the winter roads, but at least it is half way ready if needed.

[irishkev90]

Yeah, he said he could just drop the whole rear end for me. I'm probably going to have him do that. Then I can clean it up all nice and pretty like. Now what to do with my drum brake subframe...... haha.

[Turpro]

Text me if the fronts are bigger than yours I'll throw them in for little more. Only thing is you'll have to buy this stuff soon.