Raff's BJII 323 [Archive] - AstinaGT Forums

Rafferty

25-01-2012, 10:46 PM

G'day :)

I thought might start a work Log... Car is a 2001 323 astina hatch in Champagne Silver. Bought it about 5months ago, completely stock and in very good condition. When I bought it I had no idea what I was buying but was after an economical and reliable car to get around in and save money… The opportunity arose so I grabbed it. Somehow its grown on me so much so that its re-ignited my passion and hobby for cars. You see back in '94 I sold an immaculate 1971 XY GT 351 and have since regretted ever since - big time. I had spend around $70,000 on it and back then sold it for close to peanuts, so I promised myself to not spend any more on cars - until now! This little 323 has done a number on me and I can't understand exactly why… I mean it's mot even fast… I absolutely love the SP20's and If I had of known what they were before I bought mine I would of definitely grabbed one of those. But for now I'll do mine up with a some of the SP20 gear if and when I can get it.. The car handles beautifully and is a pleasure to drive.

Mod List
Exterior
Clear side indicators
Front chrome grille mould painted black
Wipers from Supercheap (want to get aero ones)

Interior
SP20 Steering wheel & air bag
SP20 Gear knob
Leather armrest Black with grey/silver stitch
Leather Gear gaitor Black with grey/silver stitch
Brushed matt alloy guage surrounds
Sperling seat covers front & back (gift)
Clarion VX400A double din head-unit
Alpine Type R splits 6.5" - fronts
Alpine Type R two-way 6.5" - Rear
Fusion 5 channel amp
Fusion 12" Sub and enclosure
Dynamated doors and boot
New Alarm

Suspension
SP20 Front Strut brace
Pedders Sports Ryder Lowered coil springs front & back
Pedders shocks allround

Performance
K&N 57i High Flow intake Kit

Wheels & Tyres
NB MX5 16" Rims
205/45/16 Bridgestone Potenza's

Wish List/Future Mods
New headers and performance exhaust system right through
SP20 original full body kit
Sway bars
TWM - Short Shifter & bushes
Customised number plates
Rear wiper upgrade
Wiper switch with intermittent adjust
light engine work… cam etc.

Rafferty

25-01-2012, 11:23 PM

Trouble gettings pics up… I can't find the 'Manage Attachments' button as it states in the user guide.

smurfy

25-01-2012, 11:29 PM

upload them on to photobuck or flicker, etc... Then when you put your mouse over the photo it will give you a image code, copy the image code just into the message box and it shall work :)

shaley323

26-01-2012, 07:09 AM

can't wait to see i've recently resurrected mine and yes i'm still kicking myself for selling my 72 xa gt hardtop:(

Rafferty

26-01-2012, 11:19 AM

Thanks Smurfy,

Some very recent interior mod pics

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0526.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0529.jpg

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0527.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0528.jpg

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0534.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0535.jpg

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0540.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0533.jpg

Justin-sp20

26-01-2012, 11:39 AM

Welcome mate, Where did you get your seat covers? I've been looking for something thats a snug fit like that for ages

Rafferty

26-01-2012, 12:21 PM

Thanks Justin-sp20,

I got given the seat covers as a Christmas present. Wasn't too keen at first cause the original seats are in top nick (prob 'cause previous owner had car seat covers..) but as soon as I put them in (and I did a rush job..) I liked them! They are Sperling brand and I think they were bought from Supacheap.

Her's a link to see check them out: http://www.sperling.com.au/htmlpages/car_seat_covers_matrix.htm

Clean_Cookie

26-01-2012, 12:25 PM

btw if you copy the IMG tag from photobucket you dont need to add another set of tags :)

Rafferty

26-01-2012, 12:27 PM

Cheers Clean_Cookie. :)

Rhys

26-01-2012, 12:31 PM

mynameisdaniel

26-01-2012, 12:58 PM

Liking the steering wheel :)

Welcome mate, Where did you get your seat covers? I've been looking for something thats a snug fit like that for ages

SP20 seats are different shape to the 1.8, Just buy some and stretch them to fit, eventually they'll stretch even more and fit perfectly ;)

Justin-sp20

26-01-2012, 04:08 PM

The reason i dont have any is because i cant find any I like, my seats have a couple of rips and marks from the previous owner but now im getting covered in mud at work I really need to go get them. Thanks for the advise daniel

Rafferty

26-01-2012, 04:42 PM

Ben

26-01-2012, 06:12 PM

Looks good raff, Amy of the outside??

TheMAN

26-01-2012, 09:02 PM

Liking the steering wheel :)

SP20 seats are different shape to the 1.8, Just buy some and stretch them to fit, eventually they'll stretch even more and fit perfectly ;)

yup.... the SP20 seats have deeper bolsters, but the silver fake strips on part of the bolsters reduces its effectiveness

TheMAN

26-01-2012, 09:04 PM

Yeah, love the steering wheel too.. here's a couple of more shots from the same day;

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0539.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p548/Rafferty323/IMG_0538.jpg

your steering wheel is starting to look a little polished up... it's a sign that there's wear in the leather... get some leather shampoo and conditioning oil to keep that clean and well oiled so you can stop what plagues every sp20 steering wheel out there... worn silver dyes from the leather! :eek:

Rafferty

28-01-2012, 05:27 PM

Yeah, you're right TheMAN.. I'll look into it as its already started on the silver parts, especially the drivers right hand.

No worthwhile pictures of the outside yet Rhys and Ben.. Will take some next time I polish and detail car. "mynameisdaniel" has taken some inspiring shots! might take a leaf out of his book and try and do similar........ ........now where is that decent camera stored......