Progess of body work... - Page 3

TripleSM · 3-17-08, 11:35

How much more expensive is it usually to have the windows pulled?

**xtreme17** · 3-17-08, 12:04

Haha, don't worry, they will be commin out.

Now I just gotta order my new shocks for my Ksports, since the guy I purchased them off of (yes, from here) screwed me over and sold me BLOWN coilovers!!!

Then I gotta find some rear Protege dual piston calipers to match up with my Brembo rotors, then I'm set (Hint, to anyone selling dual piston calipers!!!)

**xtreme17** · 3-17-08, 12:07

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Originally Posted by TripleSM

How much more expensive is it usually to have the windows pulled?

I would also like to have all of your opinions on this question... just so I know that I'm getting a decent deal.

**ragincanadian4** · 3-17-08, 13:03

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Originally Posted by xtreme17

Then I gotta find some rear Protege dual piston calipers to match up with my Brembo rotors, then I'm set (Hint, to anyone selling dual piston calipers!!!)

I don't think Protege's had 2 piston rear calipers.

**xtreme17** · 3-17-08, 13:31

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Originally Posted by ragincanadian4

I don't think Protege's had 2 piston rear calipers.

U sure?
I thought they did...
I think theres a write up on here somewhere about someone doing the upgrade... I think it was i4mx6

**ragincanadian4** · 3-17-08, 14:07

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Originally Posted by xtreme17

U sure?
I thought they did...
I think theres a write up on here somewhere about someone doing the upgrade... I think it was i4mx6

It's an upgrade because the protege calipers don't seize like ours are known to, but they're not 2 piston.

**I4MX6** · 3-17-08, 14:26

And the Protege caliper brackets accept a larger pad therefore increasing the braking surface area.

**xtreme17** · 3-19-08, 5:00

So I'm pretty sure I'm gonna tell them today, to remove the rear sidemarkers and fill them in.
Once that's done, the bumper will be built up properly so it meets the hood exactly, then PAINT!

**Kansas** · 3-19-08, 9:04

you forgot the step where they remove the windows, I demand progress pics as proof you pulled the windows or i won't believe you did

**Mr.Mecha** · 3-19-08, 10:55

I've done a mazdaspeed protege brake caliper swap and they are one piston, they're just a bit nicer. They fit perfectly but unfortunately the rears I bought off ebay where seized

. The fronts are exactly the same in every way.

Anyway good job on the bodywork and getting that kit to fit perfectly! Hopefully you have some updates soon.

**David** · 3-19-08, 12:52

Don't listen to them... I never pulled my windows and it's fine!

I am surprised however at the lack of covering parts of the car to protect them. When my car was done they were very careful to not get crap on the wheels and engine bay ect....

**I4MX6** · 3-19-08, 13:51

You should pull them, no matter what. It helps identify other problems below the glass too and creates a uniform flow on the car. Its one of those little things that really improves the look and shows others the difference between a $300 job and a $3000 job.

**pearsonmx6** · 3-19-08, 16:25

he his building a show car and is going to be sponsored by a mazda dealership so do it right the first time then you wont have to go back and spend more money trying to fix something

when you are spending that much on paint why not spend a little more to do it right

**Mazda SpeedFeen** · 3-19-08, 16:54

you actually got sponsored frm mazda? ONLY caue you know em lol

Did bobby buy that 6 that was at the dealer it was so gorgeous...i think i ran outta your car and kissed it did i not? LMFAO

looks good buddy...

cant wait to see her done up and all pretty...OH I forgot to ask you while I was there can I have your halos?

feen

**xtreme17** · 3-19-08, 18:17

I am still goin through the plannin stages with Mazda. They are givin me cost on parts and labour, but I don't really think that'll help me... as I don't need any parts, and I do my own labour.
I'm trying to get them to pay for 20% of all the gas I go through, but they wanna see what the decals look like on the car first, before they agree to that I think.
Bobbby didn't end up gettin that 6.
I am talkin to a chick here that might be sellin hers (lowered, exhaust, rims, standard, v6) for $2k. So I'm gonna try and possibly make somethin off that deal.
Yes, you did kiss my car. haha

I'll check if they still have my halos. If they do, sure ya can have 'em.

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xtreme17 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Age: 20 iTrader: (0)	Haha, don't worry, they will be commin out. Now I just gotta order my new shocks for my Ksports, since the guy I purchased them off of (yes, from here) screwed me over and sold me BLOWN coilovers!!! Then I gotta find some rear Protege dual piston calipers to match up with my Brembo rotors, then I'm set (Hint, to anyone selling dual piston calipers!!!)
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I4MX6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barrie, Canada iTrader: (0)	And the Protege caliper brackets accept a larger pad therefore increasing the braking surface area.
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xtreme17 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Age: 20 iTrader: (0)	So I'm pretty sure I'm gonna tell them today, to remove the rear sidemarkers and fill them in. Once that's done, the bumper will be built up properly so it meets the hood exactly, then PAINT!
	ME: Oh no you didn't... DRUNK PearsonMX6: I ddid too's... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2676149

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Kansas Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0)	you forgot the step where they remove the windows, I demand progress pics as proof you pulled the windows or i won't believe you did
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David Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gold Bar, WA, USA Age: 30 iTrader: (1)	Don't listen to them... I never pulled my windows and it's fine! I am surprised however at the lack of covering parts of the car to protect them. When my car was done they were very careful to not get crap on the wheels and engine bay ect.... Last edited by David : 5-4-08 at 0:20.
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3-17-08, 11:35	#31 (permalink)
TripleSM Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barrie, Canada iTrader: (0)	How much more expensive is it usually to have the windows pulled?

3-19-08, 10:55	#40 (permalink)
Mr.Mecha Aaron Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Regina, Canada Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	I've done a mazdaspeed protege brake caliper swap and they are one piston, they're just a bit nicer. They fit perfectly but unfortunately the rears I bought off ebay where seized . The fronts are exactly the same in every way. Anyway good job on the bodywork and getting that kit to fit perfectly! Hopefully you have some updates soon.

3-19-08, 13:51	#42 (permalink)
I4MX6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barrie, Canada iTrader: (0)	You should pull them, no matter what. It helps identify other problems below the glass too and creates a uniform flow on the car. Its one of those little things that really improves the look and shows others the difference between a $300 job and a $3000 job.
	-Matt- 1994 Mazda MX6 LS, Infiniti G35 HID conversion, 2.5" Magnaflow cat-back, 3" CAI, 16x8" FD RX7 wheels, LEDA Custom True Coilovers, shaved body and full repaint, Genuine Mazdaspeed Kit, '03 Protege rear caliper conversion, and much, much more...

3-19-08, 16:25	#43 (permalink)
pearsonmx6 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kansas city, MO, USA Age: 20 iTrader: (3)	he his building a show car and is going to be sponsored by a mazda dealership so do it right the first time then you wont have to go back and spend more money trying to fix something when you are spending that much on paint why not spend a little more to do it right
	"A man who is good enough to shed his blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. More than that no man is entitled, and less than that no man shall have." --- Theodore Roosevelt, 4 July 1903

3-19-08, 16:54	#44 (permalink)
Mazda SpeedFeen Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: , Canada Eh? iTrader: (0)	you actually got sponsored frm mazda? ONLY caue you know em lol Did bobby buy that 6 that was at the dealer it was so gorgeous...i think i ran outta your car and kissed it did i not? LMFAO looks good buddy... cant wait to see her done up and all pretty...OH I forgot to ask you while I was there can I have your halos? feen

3-19-08, 18:17	#45 (permalink)
xtreme17 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Age: 20 iTrader: (0)	I am still goin through the plannin stages with Mazda. They are givin me cost on parts and labour, but I don't really think that'll help me... as I don't need any parts, and I do my own labour. I'm trying to get them to pay for 20% of all the gas I go through, but they wanna see what the decals look like on the car first, before they agree to that I think. Bobbby didn't end up gettin that 6. I am talkin to a chick here that might be sellin hers (lowered, exhaust, rims, standard, v6) for $2k. So I'm gonna try and possibly make somethin off that deal. Yes, you did kiss my car. haha I'll check if they still have my halos. If they do, sure ya can have 'em.
	ME: Oh no you didn't... DRUNK PearsonMX6: I ddid too's... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2676149