Astina in 2 door? - Yes or no?

[Asterix]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Were Astina's ever released in a 2 door version here or overseas?
I know the Eunos 30x was 2 door, but somebody reckon's the Astina was also.[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid0]I think they have 2 door asitnas overseas. heres one with a kit.

Pic1 (http://www.pakfeifer.at/323c_ba_3_e.htm)

Pic2 (http://www.pakfeifer.at/323c_ba_5_e.htm)


-Mick[/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Nope, the Astinas were never relaeased in 2 door. Though some people mistake the BA for a 2 door and try to fold the front seat forward!

The closest thing to a 2 door Astina was:

the 323P - a 3 door Protege
[img:post_uid0]http://protegetech.com/323pspring.jpg[/img:post_uid0]


or the 323C (which we got as the Laser Lynx in Aus with different lights at the front)
[img:post_uid0]http://protegetech.com/furukawa1.jpg[/img:post_uid0][/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid0]Learn something new everyday! :D :cool:[/color:post_uid0]

[mrpayner]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]We've talked about this before somewhere......

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

[Sandyman]

[color=#FF0000:post_uid0]laser lynx is a pretty nice car. does anybody know anything about it? i'm interested.[/color:post_uid0]

[Toyboy]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]What yous guys talking about no 2door Astinas made,i have 1,check it out :O [img:post_uid0]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/13511/p/264200_5155236026848061310_vl.jpg[/img:post_uid0] :p

Catch ya :D[/color:post_uid0]

[RedTop]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Very Coupe' esk...I must have missed that version, darn it!
Nice job TB. I'm still looking for the rubber, I know its got to have some tyres on it* :D

A.k.A Web masters (no-door openings visable) somewhere on this site....hmmmm Jelly Bean shape.... *:cool: *

Anyone keen enough to try a Cabriolet version on their computer too see the result, just hack off the roof and leave the rear spoiler. Just as summer bites the dust...

RedTop[/color:post_uid0]

[Sandyman]

[color=#FF0000:post_uid0]toyboy, that looks freaking sweet mate. freaking sweet. now give THAT a 2.5 litre![/color:post_uid0]

[IceWish]

[color=#336633:post_uid0]Somehow everyone keeps mistaking my car for a 2 door...when i first got my astina i had people opening my door to get in the back seet all the time.....funny...[/color:post_uid0]

[Asterix]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]That is a nice looking car!
Was that just knocked up on a PC??
Is there even any room for air in that rubber?
Looks like a 15 series sidewall![/color:post_uid0]

[mrpayner]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Theo, that is PHAT! :D

It looks heaps better than the real 2 door...


Someone, please try the convertible option, even if it ends up looking crap....

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid0]Aight. heres my effort in photoshopping this

[img:post_uid0]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/13844/p/265065_4139645880820706917_vl.jpg[/img:post_uid0]

what yous think?


-Mick :D[/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Niiiiice :) Wouldn't want to roll it tho! :;):[/color:post_uid0]

[Asterix]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Hey, that's awesome!
Anyone here an engineer.
I can get hold of a welder - let's build one!
Rupe, if your's is off the road, let's use your's as a platform.
Just chop the lid & mod the sides?[/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]hah well, i always wanted a convertible...

but alas, i'd like to keep some structural integrity in my car with all the power it'll be putting to the ground *:p hehe[/color:post_uid0]

[astina]

[color=#FF7F00:post_uid0]mines still on the road but we can cut the roof of it looks sweet. mmmm ill be having sweet dreams tonight 2 door convertible astina :laugh: :)[/color:post_uid0]

[MrShadow]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Fully f&@ken sik bro. *Love the 2 door look and love the chopped top look, although the windscreen looks a bit dodgy at that angle with no roof. *Looks a lot better than those Honda pieces of crap (or whetever they are) you see goin round. Oh, yeah, I thought wheels were suppsoed to have tyres on them for grip and stuff??? :p

[quote:post_uid0]mmmm ill be having sweet dreams tonight 2 door convertible astina *[/quote:post_uid0] *hmmm, righto then... :;): *:D[/color:post_uid0]

[Sandyman]

[color=#FF0000:post_uid0]good job with the photoshop, but it just doesn't appeal to me. just confuses me to much or something. maybe it's the fact that it looks too much like the astra convertible.[/color:post_uid0]

[mrpayner]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Good job there Mick!!

Looks the goods. Out of the 2 pics, i'd definately go for the coupe. Like Dan said, structural integrity. :D

Poor Theo, his car has been on the receiving end of some modifying lately!!

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

[Toyboy]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Its all good :p[/color:post_uid0]

[O-LYM-PIC]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]it'd b good if modifying it 4 real was as easy as cutting and pasting on photoshop!!!

and those links to the jap 2 door astina has to be just a lynx with different badges. but the 2 door coupe astina looks tonnes better than that o/s version of the astina/lynx thing.

but most of all, them wheels r fine!!!!! what r they wearing rubber bands?!?!?!![/color:post_uid0]

[mrpayner]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Hey Theo,

Didn't the first pic of the coupe have your new wheels on it?? If you have a copy of this version, can you send it too me??

Cheers

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

[MrShadow]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Sorry to get off topic, but what (guesstimate figure) power will you be putting out when your engine's done Rupe?[/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]hmmm. well, i'm aiming for 200kw atw... but we'll see...[/color:post_uid0]

[MrShadow]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]wicked, let us know how it goes (like you wouldn't want to brag :;): ). hmmm, I'm stuck with 92, well, probabley less as it's not a new engine anymore... :([/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]well, you'e probably got about 75 at the wheels...thats what someone (not on here) got out of a stock astina.

but it wont be for a good while. i want to make sure that i run the engine in well before i start running insane amounts of boost...as i will :;):[/color:post_uid0]

[TURBO MAZDA]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]You have to do alot of work and spend alote of money to make your motor and gearbox to able to take 200kw at the wheels. I'll sell you my motor, save you the time and money and will make over 200 kw at the wheels easy.[/color:post_uid0]

[sik astina]

[color=#0000FF:post_uid0]Hey adam, heres a photoshop pic i did for you.

[img:post_uid0]http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/13844/p/267144_4909344126260839857_vl.jpg[/img:post_uid0]


theo only has pics with the standard bar on. not the Veilside Style bar. coz of the Damage. he should have some this weekend tho :D[/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[quote:post_uid0="TURBO MAZDA"][color=#000000:post_uid0]You have to do alot of work and spend alote of money to make your motor and gearbox to able to take 200kw at the wheels. I'll sell you my motor, save you the time and money and will make over 200 kw at the wheels easy.[/color:post_uid0][/quote:post_uid0]
[color=#000000:post_uid0]i already have - i'm rebuilding my engine (to a lot better than GTR specs) and already have a close-ratio dogbox, but thanks for the offer :)[/color:post_uid0]

[TURBO MAZDA]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]What have you done to your motor ??

and what gears are in your gearbox ??

Do you now have a limited slip diff ??[/color:post_uid0]

[Sandyman]

[color=#FF0000:post_uid0]200? jesus christ! i hope u destroy some subaru reputations and egos with that. so what else will be done apart from the rebuild?[/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]well, engine is being built at the moment:

boring/stroking to 86x86 - so about 1.9-2.0L
forged pistons - ceramic/teflon coated
ported/polished head with (maybe with oversized valves)
shotpeened/lightened/knifedged GTX crank
probably a few other things that temporarily have escaped my mind.

custom billet gears in a strenghtened housing
and no, don't have a LSD[/color:post_uid0]

[mrpayner]

[color=#000000:post_uid0][quote:post_uid0]Hey adam, heres a photoshop pic i did for you.
[/quote:post_uid0]

Thank's Mick, looks sweet!! I love those wheels.


DAN, can't wait!! Do you know an ETA for completion. I think we should organise a cruise so you can show it off. :D

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

[TURBO MAZDA]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]The problem with running the motor with 200kw is you got buckleys of getting any tracktion befor 3rd gear, which can be fun : ) but if you want to run that much power you should realy look at getting a limited slip diff, but that is only my opinion. I'am thinking 4wd for mine, but the tx3 have the ****est gearboxes and to get a dog box there about 3 grand, and thats money i don't want to spend ![/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]ah yeah, i realise ther'll be traction problems, but i'm not intending to run that much boost as a daily driver. i just want to know that the car is capable of it, i guess

and i'm thinking about an LSD, but further down the track. once the engine is sorted. and once i have some money again![/color:post_uid0]

[TURBO MAZDA]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Yeah, I'am looking 4 an LSD now, but can't seam to find 1, there is another option of getting one made up but your looking at a couple grand 4 that 2. Also which gearbox are you running the 89 - 94 or the smaller 94 - 98 box, how much gears cost ya , if you don't mind me asking


What size turbo ???[/color:post_uid0]

[Asterix]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]Don't you wish you had that power at the rear wheels?
200KW at the front would probably bounce you across the road & into a milkbar![/color:post_uid0]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]well, i never had any trouble at all with torque steer in it's previous turbocharged incarnation, and the rest of my suspension is set up to handle the power...

so nah, i'm happy with FWD...except coming out of corners :;):[/color:post_uid0]

[mrpayner]

[color=#000000:post_uid0][i:post_uid0]Here comes Dan around the corner and sssllllliiiiiiiidddddddeeeeeessssss into home base!!

HE'S SAFE!![/i:post_uid0]


:D

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

[BigMal]

[color=#000000:post_uid1]When its all done Dan please let me know costs and
brands that you got for when I step up to the plate
and rebuild mine. Keen also to know how easy the
boring out ends up being and then matching pistons
to the 85/86mm bore.

Ta

Nal[/color:post_uid1]

[Rupewrecht]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]yep, will do :)[/color:post_uid0]

[sabretooth]

[color=#000000:post_uid0][img:post_uid0]http://sabretooth.techadmins.com/2doorastina.jpg[/img:post_uid0]

My effort on my old Astina. I had shown it to a few friends... one of which is a bit of a motoring guru and he couldn't tell me what was 'wrong' with that picture.. :)[/color:post_uid0]

[Sandyman]

[color=#FF0000:post_uid0]nice photoshop job. i wouldn't have noticed.[/color:post_uid0]

[O-LYM-PIC]

[color=#000000:post_uid0]i think it looks better in 4 door. hey, u cant improve on perfect!!!! :D[/color:post_uid0]