Kara - New Member

[Kara]

Hi Guys, I am TechoSteve's wife,

I own a 1997 V6 BA Astina in White. I have just fixed up my engine, replacing the alternator, some wiring, had a full tune up, NGK iridium sparks and have a K&N Panel Air Filter coming this week.

I have also just put on some custom windscreen wipers and like hubby will have new suspension, brakes and exhaust done in a few months.

Met with my smashy today and will have my baby in for a full overhaul and new coat of paint (Mazda "Velocity Red"). Have also picked my wheels (Romi - "Twister" 17" chromes).

Am also planning new stereo, 3 point immobiliser and maybe window tinting, my windows are standard at present.

Husband is currently out spray painting our brake calipers, mine red and his black!!

Any other ideas???:rolleyes:

I will post photos as soon as baby looks her best ;)

Kara

[marcs_sp20]

Welcome to AGT, and post up some pics when the respray is done :D:D

[Kara]

Will do, the brake caliper re-spray by TechoSteve looks great, I highly recommend it, really tarts the old girl up!! ;)

We picked up specialty paint from Supercheap, pulled off the wheels, masked up and away we went.

Kar

[Ripper323]

Welcome Kara, good to see someone with a V6 astina, they don't seem to pop up very often.

[project.r.racing]

hello and welcome kara.
romi twisters are still available? i haven't seen a set new in 5 years plus i think?

[Kara]

Hi guys, thanks for the welcome.

Versace tyres on Canterbury Road at Bankstown can order them in. I like something a bit flashy:D

Looks like I will be getting my respray over the next few weeks so I will post before and after photos.

Kara

[Putonyourshoes]

welcome in! just out of curiosity.. is it hard to do caliper painting? i also own a v6 hatch:)
welcome:)

[Kara]

Nah, just make sure you get the specific paint and not just any spray we used "Septone Automotive - Brake Caliper and Drum Paint" Black for TechoSteve and Red for mine (to match the new paint job).

TechoSteve jacked up each corner of the car, took off the wheel as you would for changing to a spare.

He used a scourer to clean off the caliper, washed, masked and sprayed. We will probably re-coat in a couple of weeks as he did not want the paint to run by doing too quick.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0801.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0802.jpg

Kara

[DavoAust]

nice work on the brakes, i'm gonna be redoing mine. sand them a bit smoother and refinish in silver/black. its not hard, just time consuming. MUCH easier with the brakes off the rotor, i did 3 with it on, masking nightmare :(

[DarkMaTTer]

Just as a matter of interest Kara, how much is the respray going to set you back?

[Kara]

Hi DarkMaTTer, quite a bit as I need a new bonnet, new front bumper and some body work done as well, so all up about 6K.

If you had a good body would probably be about 3.5K

Kara

[MIZ323]

welcomes... more girls the better=)

[Kara]

Hey MIZ323, thanks so much!! Look forward to more chats!

Kara

[Kara]

Hi All,

just wanted to update my mods!

My car is going in this weekend for a full body overhaul (inc. new bumpers, panel beating and new paint - Mazda "Velocity Red").
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/newm6_gallery09_1024ashx.jpg

Have had to change my wheels as my first pick is no longer available (Romi - "Twister" 17" chromes), so now going with Lenso Type M 17 x 7 (matt black spokes with a fine red rim :D and Falken FK 452 205/40ZR17 tyres.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/sm_type-m.jpg

Am also planning new stereo (not sure which yet - thinking of Blaupunkt Bahamas MP46, but have also been recommended for a Pioneer) but picked out my speakers Soundstream Picasso 5" x 7" front & 6.5" in back (just love the spiders!!) a 3 point immobiliser and maybe window tinting, my windows are standard at present.
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/PCS57-2.jpg

Let me know what you think guys!!

I will post some before photos shortly but heres one for now! (it is a bit more beat up than in this photo, have had some run in's with bad drivers :mad: )
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/KarasAstina.jpg

Kara

[zappy65]

I have some Picasso 6x9" series Soundstreams for sale if you want em. $100+ postage to your door...in the box...approximately 5 months old. Forgive my rudeness hi and welcome...

[Kara]

Hi Zappy, thanks for the offer but I really want new! ;)

Hope you don't mind!

Thanks Kara

[project.r.racing]

nice paint, nicer rims :) good work!

[Kara]

Just updating with photos of my baby in pieces, progressing the upgrade. 3 more weeks without it!
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0810.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0811.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0812.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0813.jpg

[project.r.racing]

woah! that looks messy.

[Cincinnatus]

actually, now looks like as good as time as any to take the stina to the track and get some quarter mile times under her belt! I bet the thing whiegs in at less than 950kg all told stripped as she is.
You should be doing 14 sec quarter miles at that power to wieght ratio, about standard wrx times.

[phly]

just wondering how much this full respray is gonna cost ya?

[MIZ323]

mine cost over 6 =( hope urs is better priced

[Kara]

Hi Phly,

probably 8k for the bodywork, parts and spray, 1900 for the seat trimming and door panels (black monza leather) and 1500 for wheels and tyres, 1200 for stereo, 850 for immobiliser and alarm and 400 for window tinting!!

OMG!!

Oh well it will be beautiful when done!!

Kara

[Kara]

Hi Everyone,
time for some update photos.

Undercoat is going on this week, looks like 3 more weeks!
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0830.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0831.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/100_0834.jpg

Will keep updates coming in!

Kara

[Kara]

Hi all, here are some pics of the spray in progress, got my newly leather covered seats back today, pics of them as well.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Installed2.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/SprayedParts2.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Bonnet.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/SprayedParts4.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/NewSeats2.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/NewSeat1.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/SprayedParts3.jpg

Also have changed wheels here is the new ones going on in 17 x 7 with 215 / 40 Falken 452 Tyres.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/sm_EMR455RWDGBM.jpg

[marcs_sp20]

Now that it HOT!!!!!

[TechoSteve]

Yes, when I saw the seats up close today, I knew my budget would have to expand to include the same. :(

[Astina Andy]

Wow, looks like your spending a heap of money on this. But I can't wait to see finished results.
Andy.

I also drive a V6 Hatch.

[Kara]

Hey Andy, yeah, trying not to think about the costs, but picking up at the end of the week so should have photos Fri/Sat. It's going to look awesome!

Kar

[skar6270]

That looks great!, Reminds me of that guy that completely rebuilt his astina.. can't wait to see the finished product. Nice pick of tyres as well lol, sames ones i've got.. best handling wet tyre i've ever driven with (pretty damn good in the dry as well)

[Kara]

Cool skar, thanks nice to know I made a good choice!!
Will post pretty pics as soon as!!

Kara

[RedLineResident]

that is hot as.

i love the seats, should look into them myself

[02-KQ-LASR]

nice job!!
looks awesome.

[MIZ323]

cant wait to see it

[Kara]

PICKED IT UP TONIGHT!!! YAY, LOOKS AMAZING!

Pics tomorrow!!!!

Kara

[phly]

now i cant wait to see it

[Kara]

All Done, and here it is!!!!

Yay!!

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Car/NewCar1.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Car/NewCar2.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Car/NewCar4.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Car/NewCar3.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Car/NewCarSeatsFront.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Car/NewCarSeatsRear.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Car/NewCarWheels.jpg

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm48/kara300672/Car/Mansours.jpg

Hope you all like it!!

Kara

[Rupewrecht]

The color looks great in the sun - very nice!

Now it just needs a couple of inches out of the height ;)

[Kara]

Thanks Rupewrecht, but no she is staying just as she is!! Tall just like me ;)

Kara