HMT's '94 BA (Project L)

[HMT]

Hi all,

just thought i'd post up pictures and history of my dear BA...right, here we go:

Bought in Jan 2001 with 33.000km on the clock

http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2001-1.jpg
(actually taken at my school yard :D)

Fittet a new xhaust and fog lamps - as for the wheels, well, umm, was winter at the time...
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2001-2.jpg


2002
Got huge 15" alloys (as opposed to 13")
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2002-1.jpg

also some minor modifications
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2002-2.jpg

...aand got it lowered
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2002-3.jpg


2003
Again small mods
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2003-1.jpg

side skirts and tinted windows
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2003-4.jpg


2004
new alloys and interiour stuff
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2004-1.jpg

some color coding
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2004-2.jpg

and bought a 2nd BA
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2004-3.jpg


2005

changed the exhaust
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2005-3.jpg

didnt like the exhaust and changed it back, got new suspension and front lip
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2005-4.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2005-5.jpg

new alloys and modified bumpers:
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2005-6.jpg

@the club meeting 2005
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2005-7.jpg

getting a paintjob
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2005-8.jpg

and finished for the time (with custom mirrors)
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2005-9.jpg

[HMT]

2006
tested 17" alloys for some time
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2006-1.jpg

taillight experiment
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2006-2.jpg

didnt like either - got different alloys though: my current MOMO GT2 7.5x17"
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/history/2006-3.jpg

Hmm, and some pictures of fitting the aircon:
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/klima/09.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/klima/10.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/klima/11.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/klima/12.jpg

The car was sleeping throughout 2008 and I didnt do much in 2009 except getting a BP05
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2009/bpholen1.jpg

...and some goodies
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2009/gear1.jpg

Didnt really have time but started deconstruction
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2009/schraubp1.jpg

Also started cleaning up axles and new brakes
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2009/strahl1.jpg


My car family:
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2008-sept/bgba2.jpg

Leather experiments
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-apr/ba3.jpg

[HMT]

And some pics of the car as it is now
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/posing.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-apr/gehtsteil.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2007-sept/sept2.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/nett2.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-sept/sept01.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-sept/sept03.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-sept/sept04.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-sept/sept05.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-sept/sept06.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-sept/sept07.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2009-sept/sept08.jpg

Unfortunately i havent got as much time as i used to have, so we'll see what i can get done in 2010...

Currently playing around with the speedo (see here http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/tacho/thumb.html).

Cheers,
Chris

PS: Still a lot missing in the story - should be enough for now though!

[RustyKaos]

Very nice and smooth looking car. Good luck with the rest of the mods.

[SP BLING]

Very nice! What steering wheel are you using in the last photos?

[HMT]

Thanks guys :)
The wheel is from a MX5 NB...

[SP BLING]

Thanks guys :)
The wheel is from a MX5 NB...

It suits the car really well. So the airbag still functions oka s well?

[HMT]

Well, i didnt test it, if that's what you mean...however it's wired to the airbag ECU and there's no error code.

[70NYD]

very very nice. i love that car. i really want those rear bumper extensions :p
interior is awesome :D
good work :D

[HMT]

Happy about the positive comments :)
Just did some shopping:
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/kauf2.jpg

[mikey_something]

wow mate i love the interior! makes it look a million bucks! (it didnt cost that much to do it right...?) lol

[asanga]

http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2007-sept/sept2.jpg



love the work you've done......very nice car both inside and outside! was this pic taken @ black forest area??

[HMT]

love the work you've done......very nice car both inside and outside! was this pic taken @ black forest area??

Almost right - that was at the german side of the alps near lake constance, a region called "Allgäu" - black forest is a bit to the northwest from there (and one of the most lovely regions on the world imo - highly recommended :)).

More pictures from that day:
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2007-sept/sept3.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/mylantis/2007-sept/sept4.jpg

[RustyKaos]

Just out of curiosity what does the symbol on the back window mean?

[asanga]

Almost right - that was at the german side of the alps near lake constance, a region called "Allgäu" - black forest is a bit to the northwest from there (and one of the most lovely regions on the world imo - highly recommended :)).

More pictures from that day:


I agree.....its one of the most beautiful places I've been to and the best scenic drive I've ever done. Thoroughly enjoyed the drive.....nice windy road with pictures scenery (all roads I driven in Europe are far ...far ...better than Australian roads!!!) . I was there last summer in the black forest region when I went from France to Switzerland crossing borders during my annual European tour. Those pine trees are very unique for that region....I even visited the cuckoo clock factory and bought one! remember those cows with big bells!! :)

[HMT]

Yeah, it's great fun there on a nice spring or summer day - just awesome!

Just out of curiosity what does the symbol on the back window mean?

Well, i used to be a fan of Gigi d'Agostino and he uses that symbol as a logo - chinese for dance...
Removed it though, dont like that kind of thing any more :)

[HMT]

Test fitted new heater control, dial needles and front speaker system...
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/usdmklima.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/tachox.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/ht-neu.jpg
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/radicaleinbau.jpg

[Clean_Cookie]

wow. once again the europeans have done it again! well done! just curious with the seats, are they real leather, sewn on or real leather covers, or just leather look alike? looks the goods! one day haha

[HMT]

Thanks mate! The seats are genuine Mazda leather seats ;)

[mikey_something]

custom dials you made yourself? they look very nice!
would be interested in how you did that

[marcs_sp20]

custom dials you made yourself? they look very nice!
would be interested in how you did that

You could get some custom ones too ;)

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mazda-323-Astina-BA-94-97-White-Face-Dial-Kits_W0QQitemZ120468147429QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Ca r_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1c0c760ce5#ht_2410wt_ 802

HMT, that nardi really suits the BA, looks great! :D

[HMT]

Cheers :)
The dials were made to order by a german company called k-tec...

[marshymob]

stunning sparkle green ba

who do you get your paint from?
also is the front number plate on a bracket or just stuck on
love it

[HMT]

It's stuck on.
Flywheel now lightened...
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/schwung.jpg
Still in need of a good clutch though - any suggestions?

Bought a new battery - Optima Redtop
Great power output, however, the fitment is "complicated" (if i'm kind)....
Due to the way it's made it wont fit properly into the slot plus the connectors are too far from the edges... :(
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/redtop.jpg

However, the modified aircon panel is working now...
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/klimatest.jpg

And finally removed the door openers for painting
http://www.project-l.com/images/bastel/2010/griffeab.jpg

[chris_vw89]

Some nice progress you've made Chris. Have you got any pictures of the aircon how its now?

[HMT]

Sold the aircon panel some time ago. The car has been off the streets for about a year now since i bought a MX5 Roadster - however, it's not forgotten and will be back in 2012 :)
However, i decided to sell the MOMO wheels due to their excess weight and got some lighter replacements :)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X5uP2DPw4O4/Thl6V-lQHjI/AAAAAAAAAJk/B5QMu7RE-ec/s1600/lan6.jpg

You can check out my blog if you like for a few more pics http://driving-culture.blogspot.com/2011/07/visiting-old-friend.html :)
The Roadster can also be found there...

[HMT]

Months and years passing by - finally some development! :D

Got some parts back from powder coating, got a new set of wheels and started reassembling the car at the weekend - should be back on the road this month and i'm pretty chuffed!

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fNS51-qHkuk/T4srgsPMiBI/AAAAAAAAAbc/Fx6D8aEr5zQ/s1600/apr01.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hWquJlHQiRY/T4srjwFQ3-I/AAAAAAAAAb4/xl0D1IdrkgA/s1600/apr05.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oH2hc8RxMok/T4srkj6KbPI/AAAAAAAAAcE/3A_jgBaFLXE/s1600/apr06.jpg

More pics can be found in my Blog (http://driving-culture.blogspot.de/2012/04/today-i-finally-got-round-to-fitting.html) :alien: