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Jastel
10-04-2009, 07:35 PM
Gday guys, New to the forums and thought I'd say a quick Gday.

I recently picked up a nice lookin 97 BA Astina hatchback and will need to research these forums a bit as I have no idea about modding them. Ive always been a Ford man and this is my first non-Ford and my first 4 cylinder for years.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7909/astina5.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1586/astina2.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/6802/astina6.jpg


Firstly I want to upgrade the headlights.... HID maybe but have no idea which kit.
Also want to install an alarm/immobiliser, get a new steering wheel for it (what are my options?), get an amp and sub etc

Plus I want to do something about the front doors.... they sound crap when you close them with windows down.

Anyways.... I look forward to becoming a regular.

Cheers
Jason
mussing
10-04-2009, 09:58 PM
G'day!

Very tidy BA you've picked up there. I've always been a fan of white cars that have black rims with a polished lip.

It's pretty fitting that you chose an Astina coming from a Ford background, as Astinas have traditionally shared a lot of platforms and parts with Ford Lasers over the years.

As for the front doors, does it sound tinny? Mine did, and I solved that by gluing (this) (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=AX3680&keywords=deadening&form=KEYWORD) sound deadener to the outer shell. It's pretty easy, all you've got to do is cut your deadener to shape, take off the door cards, glue it on and viola, more solid doors.
Rupewrecht
10-04-2009, 10:03 PM
Welcome to AGT!
70NYD
11-04-2009, 12:35 AM
welcome to AGT jason, u got the best colour :p and i love your rims :)
Tony
Jastel
11-04-2009, 10:05 PM
Thanks fellas, i'm enjoying driving it.
I like the wheels too... I just dont know what they are lol Manufactured by AROSPEED but cant find the rim anywhere on the net.
Jastel
13-05-2009, 08:50 PM
Well I got the steering wheel off Cincinnatus and finally put it in this arvo....

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6857/astina7.jpg
Cosmo Dude
13-05-2009, 09:21 PM
Is that a JDM?
Your tacho redlines 600 RPM higher than mine. :o
Jastel
13-05-2009, 09:39 PM
Its just stocko as far as I know, it redlines at 7000rpm which is normal isnt it?
Cosmo Dude
13-05-2009, 09:48 PM
That looks like a 7,600RPM limit and I'm envious :D

Easiest way to tell is if your VIN starts with JM0BA or CBA8P.
Jastel
13-05-2009, 10:03 PM
Nah its just an illusion... heres a better pic

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2228/astina8.jpg
dosh
24-05-2009, 10:24 PM
mines a JMOBA wats the diff between the two?
Rupewrecht
24-05-2009, 10:32 PM
mines a JMOBA wats the diff between the two?

CBA*P is JDM, JMOBA is AUSDM