Eduardo's 99 Protege LX

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I'm looking at these replacement lights as the repro tails around here cost $75+tax around here.


They look both kinda cool, but I'm liking more the lower set.

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Got a used tail light today for $40. Just needed some red tape removed that some ricer put on it.



Now it's all good!

[2fastProtege]

good deal man. I reall do like those euro tail lights. I also prefer the red ofver the black housed lights. good to hear that you plan on sticking with the car to fix it!

[Kris]

how much did those gold plated terminals run you ??
me likey

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I also got a new bumper cover for less than $70 Total cost of parts; $110. A friend of mine wants $400 for fixing the rear end and paint, a pretty good deal. Unfortunately, that will have to wait bec. I used the money to pay some bills, fix the other car and other stuff but as soon I get my tax return it will be used to fix the car.

how much did those gold plated terminals run you ??
me likey

Those were like $20 the pair from the store in front of my house. That guy's a great neighbor. He's the one who sold my intercooler and the ebay turbo I had for no charge to me.

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Lil update

Traded the 16" wheels for 14" steelies yesterday. I've had a broken one since last year, plus it needed another tire. The ride feels allot smoother now, and since they have 195 wide tires, they hold quite as good as the 205 in the 16's. I also re-arranged the intake again, making it convertible between short ram and CAI design once more.

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Darn those replacement PCVs It's starting to break again. That's 3 i a row! Guess I'll have to put some Crazy glue on it to see if it stays together. Do original Mazda PCVs fare better? I'm tired of this problem. It makes the car idle erratically.

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http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3346949

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Update:
The Pro got a new SS fully welded muffler w a resonated 4" tip
It has a nice mellow tone, not the dreaded "fart cannon" sound that I so despise. :D Pix later.

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PICS!! now!

[psiturbo]

You traded the 16 inch for steelies?!? Any cash back as well?

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You traded the 16 inch for steelies?!? Any cash back as well?

No cash back. One of my wheels needed welding and two new tires, and the other two were nearly bald. I got two new tires and the others are with some meat left. I was tired of breaking the damn things and blowing the stupid tires.

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Update

Got a new HU. :D
Sony Xplod w remote

Installed today a few parts the car needed;
Driver's door weatherstripping
washer nozzles
coolant overflow tank cap

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I need new control arm bushings. I would like to punch in the face the moron who thought that installing a vertical bushing on a control arm was a good idea. DOH! And I put new control arms about a little over a year. Does anyone know a place other than Corksport that sell urethane replacements?

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The Pro will go to the auto body shop tomorrow to get fixed!