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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.

A.E
13-05-2011, 09:16 AM
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?

derb
29-08-2011, 03:57 PM
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

Rhys
11-01-2012, 06:14 PM
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 !!!!!! :-)