Owner Review: Slowly upgrading my car from parts to parts - My one of a kind 2005 Proton Saga LMST

Basic information

2005 Proton Saga LMST

Reasons why I bought this car

I bought this Saga LMST is because I have to travel to Penang for college. In Penang I treat it as a daily car.

Car selection process

• I had a budget of RM15,000.
• Models that I have considered include: Proton Wira SE & Proton Saga LMST
• Reasons why I chose this car: Mainly is the alphabet of the number plate suits my nick name, overall car modification and also manual transmission for better driving enjoyment.

User experience

• I have already done 100,000 km.

I bought the car from 2nd hand dealers I begin to slowly upgrade from parts to parts,from interior to exterior to engine and etc. 

Upgraded/Changed item as below:

• extractor 4-2-1, mid custom bullet & Remus exhaust 
• lightweight camshaft, crankshaft, water pump pulley
• rear brake drum to rear brake disc

Pros & Cons

Pros

• get to learn more control of driving manual
• economic & reliable
• spare parts are very cheap and easy to find
• save fuel (can achieve 410km)

Cons

• interior space limited
• lack of interior storage space
• lack of ABS
• stock suspension too soft leads to bodyroll very bad

Ratings

Total Score: 5
Performance: 4
Quality & Features: 3
Space: 3
Ride Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Price & Cost: 4

Summary

A very simple car which can get you from point A to B. Easy to drive & maintain.

Future upgrade engine plan:

• engine overhaul
• changing engine block from 1.3 to 1.5
• change new sets of suspension

Interior upgrade plan:

• wrap the seats to leather
• star sky top (just like a Rolls Royce)
• audio upgrade to a next level

Something to add

After I done my college I went back to Ipoh (my hometown). When I'm back I slowly met some new friends which are towards autoshow. From there I begin started to modified/invest even more on making the car looks even better for the competition. 

Manage to win 12 trophies throughout the competition.

• Proton Standard 1st Runner Up
• Proton Standard 3rd,4th & 5th place
• Proton Extreme 4th place
• External Audio SPL 5th place