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It took me some time but I finally finished installing the power mirrors and windows on my lx. It was a huge learning experience taking everything apart and reinstalling. Here’s a short video of the results.. don’t mind the incomplete installs I still need to do the finishing touches and clean up tomorrow. For anyone that’s interested in doing a power upgrade you’ll need to get 4x door wiring harness4x regulators/actuators4x door locks4x window switches2x electric mirrors2x triangle plastic trims for the mirrors+ miscellaneous hardware (nuts & bolt) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmq5l8ZKTlc

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I finally got around to installing the MSP seats, center console, door sills, and a steering wheel I picked up last week. It really goes will with my beige interior… here are some pics Only decided to swap the cup holder, ebreak trim and arm rest and kept most of the light beige panels I’m trying to do a black and beige theme with the protege. I’m going to paint all the dark brown trim pieces black during spring but the hardest part will be removing my dash. Test part painted using plastidip and clear coat:

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I didn’t get a chance to do the DRL mod because i’ve been sick for a couple of days now. I didn’t want to spend too much time in the cold so I took some quick shots of the fogs on the car. I’ve been looking into some overlays for my fogs and here are some of my options I found online.. the fog lights have a diameter of ~5.75″ and I was thinking about getting a 8″x16″ roll of amber Lamin-x $20 + tax, shipping, duties but it leaves very little room for error. https://www.lamin-x.com/ProductDetai…ductCode=1-816 Or I found this...

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Finally got around to taking my front lip off after getting it painted in the summer… surprise surprise! Whole bottom part of the bumper wasn’t TOUCHED at all! Its not like I went for the cheapest job available, the guys pricing was competitive with other body shops  but I decided to give him my business since he is my dad’s client. Major clear coat overspray along the bottom of the front lip On a side note I retrofit my p5 fog lights with the msp front lip today. After alot of trial and error I finally got it to sit to...

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I just picked up the MSP muffler from my cousins place. I was pretty lucky to find one in such good condition  Installation will begin after this winter. I had to get my cousin to pick up the muffler from a local in San Fran,CA and bring it to Toronto on the plane. Winter pics of the car after driving home from downtown.. I really hate to see it so dirty. damn you winter!! Damn you! March 26th, 2013 Finally got my MSP exhaust installed from Quick Mufflers at Duffrin/Lawrence today. The car doesn’t drone as much as I was expecting...

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