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LTN000
12-05-2011, 11:48 PM
Hi guys,
im fairly new to the astina scene havent really posted anything about the car until now so here it is.. I bought this 01 BJII for 5K in march from a dealer with about 3 months rego and a bit of damage, i wasnt really looking for this car in particular but i thought it was pretty cheap for what it is. so far i have done the following:
Exterior Respray
SP20 Front Bar
Replaced Rear Main Seal
Replaced Oil Sump Gasket
Installed Clear Indicators
Side Strip Deletion
Hi/Lo HID Kit
New Battery
New Wiper Blades
Purchased JDM Eyelids
Installed Autoexe Replica Grille
Plugged Hatch Badge Holes
Fog Light Deletes NEW!
K&N Panel Filter NEW!
Canon Muffler (Annoying)
RSR Ti2000 Springs NEW!
New Brake Pads NEW!
Enkei J10 17x7 Rims NEW!
Kumho KU31 205/40/17 NEW!
Mazda Tyre Valve Caps NEW!
here are some pics :)
Before Respray..ugly stone chips covered the bonnet as well as a stupid magnetic p plate stain?
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/BEFORE4.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/BEFORE.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/BEFORE1.jpg
Rear door damage, they tried to smash it out with a hammer somehow which made it worse..bastards
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/BEFORE3.jpg
After respray its a normal 22A with some purple pearl in the clear makes it look darker when not in direct light..i like!
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0287.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0289.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0294.jpg
more pics to come stay tuned..looks like a 4wd and needs wheels i know but i need the money and more time :P..dont we all
NaughtyGT
13-05-2011, 06:47 AM
Nice colour I agree ;) Can that grill fit any better though. Stands out like dogs balls as it's something you can't help noticing. Full points for the TLC on the girl & no doubt the things you will do up ahead :cool:......& when you find that money tree, let me know will ya :p
Rupewrecht
13-05-2011, 08:27 AM
Looks good!
Orion
13-05-2011, 08:55 AM
Its the best colour Mazda! :D
Also, if you don't want fog lights, go to Mazdas247.com and search the 'For Sale' section there. I know that there is a set of SP20 (aka P5) fog deletes for sale at the moment.
Cheers.
Man that doesn't look to bad at all. Try and complete the sp20 body kit than no one but sp20 nuts will tell it's not a sp20 lol.
LTN000
13-05-2011, 09:52 AM
[QUOTE=Can that grill fit any better though. Stands out like dogs balls as it's something you can't help noticing. [/QUOTE]
yeah i know still needs a few more adjustments just lazy at the moment but ill get to it eventually...dont reallly know if it needs to be pushed in more or what?
LTN000
23-05-2011, 03:17 PM
I bought a muffler a few weeks ago and was bothered with the help of my old man to put it in yesterday...im already sick of the sound :( i think ill have to get an in line resonator or something
Back yard welding job..half stainless half mild steel :P
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0331.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0332.jpg
project.r.racing
23-05-2011, 03:28 PM
cannon - no wonder you are sick of the sound already.
you get points though for giving the welding/modding a go yourself.
LTN000
04-07-2011, 07:09 PM
Took me a good part of the afternoon but i pulled the front bar off for the 50th time to paint the headlight inserts but im pretty pleased with the results..just need to find a way to clean the fogginess of the glass coz its peein me off!
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0373-1.jpg
Final Product!
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0374-1.jpg
mynameisdaniel
04-07-2011, 07:21 PM
Front end's looking good :) You can get headlight restoration kits that will help your lights out, or if you're cheap/motivated try meguiars plast-x polish, works wonders with a bit of elbow grease :)
LTN000
05-07-2011, 10:54 AM
thanks mate.. dont wanna spend too much soo ill give the polish a try :)
Clean_Cookie
05-07-2011, 03:48 PM
APARENTLY: toothpaste works... its slightly abrasive and will polish it up without leaving marks... aparently, do some research but i remember someone else mentioning it before.
mynameisdaniel
05-07-2011, 04:02 PM
It works, but it leaves a really dull finish, normal paint polish will help a bit after the toothpaste but the plast-x will make it even better again :)
LTN000
05-07-2011, 04:27 PM
so i went to get plastx from autobahn but got talked out of it and instead got the invision restoration kit for an extra $18 :( but the upside is that it worked beautifully!
Before
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0378.jpg
During
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/during.jpg
After
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/AFTER.jpg
Spykey
07-07-2011, 11:29 AM
so i went to get plastx from autobahn but got talked out of it and instead got the invision restoration kit for an extra $18 :( but the upside is that it worked beautifully!
Before
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0378.jpg
During
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/during.jpg
After
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/AFTER.jpg
pretty good finish..
LTN000
29-08-2011, 03:19 PM
hey guys im getting my tax return back soon and dont know whether i should either buy some rims (Enkei J10's - $1200)http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300560519482?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 or to buy a magnaflow catback ($600ish) what are your opinions and what other rims/exhausts would you recommend?
Rims look nice, but you could spend less than $600 and get a decent exhaust made up by a shop.
Mad Mat
29-08-2011, 04:15 PM
i got a cat back for 300 for my bg with a magnaflow muffler
LTN000
29-08-2011, 04:45 PM
where from?
Mad Mat
29-08-2011, 04:46 PM
any muffler shop really i got mine from a place that used to be in moss street in brisbane...
LTN000
29-08-2011, 04:53 PM
ill give that a shot then just gotta find a reputable exhaust shop in sydney...does anyone have the magnaflow catback though?
LTN000
29-08-2011, 08:42 PM
does anyone know where can you actually find enkei/volk type wheels in sydney all i can find is chrome bling ****?
smurfy
29-08-2011, 08:47 PM
liverpool exhaust im guessing will be your closest shop :/
big wheels shops in sydney,
tempe tyres
ozzy tyres
st george tyre
taleb tyres
LTN000
29-08-2011, 09:04 PM
yeah havet heard great things about them but guess i can probably try...looked at those places dont really have what im looking for..
DavoAust
29-08-2011, 10:09 PM
A decent cat will set you back $400-500ish. Thats an actual muffler & hotdog, not a fartcan.
And jesus those are some cheap enkei's... the GTC's i'm looking at run $2k
LTN000
30-08-2011, 02:30 PM
And jesus those are some cheap enkei's... the GTC's i'm looking at run $2k
Lol cheap as in no good or just plain cheap? you can get those gtc's for about $1400 delivered from the US depending on size: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/17-ENKEI-GTC01-HYPER-BLACK-RIMS-WHEELS-MINI-COOPER-FIT-/300418485379?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item45f2564c83
marcs_sp20
31-08-2011, 12:05 PM
Hey mate,
I see you previously had damage to the bottom sill at the bottom of the rear door, how much was that to have repaired?
LTN000
31-08-2011, 12:37 PM
Hey mate,
I see you previously had damage to the bottom sill at the bottom of the rear door, how much was that to have repaired?
I couldn't tell you as it was just part of the cost of having it resprayed but in all honesty it still doesn't look 100% as in direct sunlight you can still kind of see the waviness? then again i only paid a mate $1200 for everything so it just depends.
Clean_Cookie
31-08-2011, 01:25 PM
haha if i could repair my car +respray for $2000 id be in heaven.
LTN000
31-08-2011, 01:45 PM
haha if you lived in sydney i could probably organise it
smurfy
31-08-2011, 02:38 PM
did your mate paint inside the doors and all crap thougnh?
LTN000
31-08-2011, 03:22 PM
he asked if i wanted to but i felt as if i was ripping him off enough but if you gave him a lil extra cash he would do it... if you want something done let me know and ill ask him how much
Wonka
31-08-2011, 06:07 PM
if you are in liverpool....got my exhaust done here...should not be too far from you
turbo exhaust centre
http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/turbo-exhaust-centre/smithfield
LTN000
31-08-2011, 06:36 PM
if you are in liverpool....got my exhaust done here...should not be too far from you
turbo exhaust centre
http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/turbo-exhaust-centre/smithfield
thanks mate ill give them a buzz tomorrow
LTN000
16-09-2011, 05:59 PM
Ding Dong couriers here and has some goodies :eek:
Oh My!!
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0476.jpg
Unveiling
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0480.jpg
What was next?? Tyres here i come ;)
and by 5pm done and dusted with some KU31's
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0484.jpg
smurfy
16-09-2011, 06:04 PM
ahh veryy nice! just lower it and will look sweet!
LTN000
16-09-2011, 06:06 PM
ahh veryy nice! just lower it and will look sweet!
lol thanks mate! new wheels have raised it a lil i think, it currently has rsr springs but should go lower yeah?
smurfy
16-09-2011, 06:08 PM
17's im guessing?. it actually isnt to bad (moved my laptop screen to make it clearer ahah) the backs sitting at a nice height. 30-35mm drop?
LTN000
16-09-2011, 06:16 PM
haha yeah 17s back aint bad but the front is a bit high for my liking but what can you do.. 30mm
LTN000
11-01-2012, 05:43 PM
Santa was very kind to me this year and bought me some cool accessories for my car such as a new customised number plate and a Bride Holding Monster!! I also got bored one day and decided to pay my rocker cover..fun!!
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0720.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0728.jpg
http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/LTN000/IMAG0703.jpg
Mmmm gold!
You should sandpaper/file off the paint on the letters/numbers so that they're silver again. Makes it look better IMHO
marcs_sp20
11-01-2012, 06:42 PM
You painted your screwdriver :p Looks good though, any installed photos?
Cosmo Dude
11-01-2012, 08:02 PM
I'm with Rhys, sand the letters back and hit 'em with the autosol.
swift jimmy
15-01-2012, 06:13 PM
Your seat in the car yet? we want pics... NOW !!!!!! :-)
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