Daughters new Mazda 323 Astina 1990

[wazza]

Hey everyone. New here but wanted to say my daughter just got her first car. A stock standard 1990 323 Astina hatch (dark blue, the only one I have seen). The paint seems original. I have seen that colour in the later model but not the BG ? any coment

It has some nice alloys on it but otherwise stock. We looked at the SP's but didn't like the electrics, the sunroof or the seats.

I spent yesterday fixing the air con (regas), added a 2 inch extension, new sony 6inch and 4inch speakers, new pedals, fixed some holes in the foam armrest (expanable foam used), resealed front windscreen.

If you see it around the Northern Beaches, wave - she is very proud of it.

Next job is to add a sub and fix some missing trim (anyone know of any loal wreckers with BG parts ?).

The clutch operates very close to the floor - is this usual ?

Not planning any major engine mods but may add some skirts.

Cheers

ps - great forum, have learnt a lot... [/img]

[KittyKatSmack]

Hey Wazza,

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Hey if you need another daughter, I might just have a car you can buy me :wink:

Get her to log on to the website and say hello!

Great to see people still appreciate the Astina's.

Nate has a BG too, from up QLD way, but we don't hold his location against him

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[Dogo]

welcome !

your daughter sounds very lucky :)

very glad to have you - if you feel like a drive you're welcome to come to any of the melbourne cruises :lol: or turn up to your next local meet.

be careful with skirts tho - you dont want sunburn knees :wink:

[wazza]

Melbourne might be a bit of a trip as we live in Sydney.

Not sure the car is up to a meet - it's pretty stock and my cash was pretty much blown on the car so not much chance of any more changes. I think we wold get laughed at.

My daughter's happy just to have a car. Must admit it is a lot nice than my first car (1952 Morris Minor).

You are right about sunburnt knees with the skirt on - but great in this hot weather (40 her at the moment).

Cheers

[ABC]

Welcome Wazza!

Don't worry about stock-ness of the car. Meets are just as much about saying hi to people as they are about showing off the car (if not more). The only mods my car has had is an induction system and filter - oh, and the mandatory sticker of course :wink:

I'm sure you'll pick up many hints and tips trawling through the posts, many of which can be done for very little $$$

There's also plenty of people ready to help if you have any questions about the inner workings of the Astina.

Catch ya round!

[Rupewrecht]

Welcome to you and your daughter, Wazza :)

as Andy said - it's not about the cars - everybody has to start somewhere!

and i bet the bit of trim you're mising is the around the drivers side window - it seems that breaks on all BGs

enjoy your stay!

cheers
Dan

[wazza]

Never seen the colour of my daughters. Most seem to be red, white, light blue or green. Very unusual

I'm open to suggestions on cheap mods. I dont want my daughter to end up with a "riced up car" but it is fun doing some cosmetic stuff.

This is an awesome site

Thanks

[DrSilver]

what trims are you missing mate? you might be able to get them posted from melbourne. I know a lot of mazda wreckers around here(without them, i`d have been broke buying stuff at mazda dealer).

[wazza]

what trims are you missing mate? you might be able to get them posted from melbourne. I know a lot of mazda wreckers around here(without them, i`d have been broke buying stuff at mazda dealer).

Can you give me any contact points for wreckers ? I'll call them. Have asked up here and not easy to find.
Need top cap for plastic trim running down front LHS windscreen
Need 6 speed fasteners for rear hatch cargo area (that hold on the plastic cover)
RHS front door panel (grey trim below, light grey above)
Din shelf to replace stock radio
RHS cargo shelf hinge/catch

[ABC]

Try the SydneyPinkPages (http://www.sydneypinkpages.com.au/index.asp) type in Motor Wreckers in the type of business and you might be able to find something around your way. Just stumbled across the site.
CapitalFranksPartsPlus (http://www.capitalfrankspartsplus.com.au/) look to have a BG wrecking but no mention of any interior but they might have something not listed. If you find something here in Canberra I might be able to drop it off to you on my way to QLD for New Years if you like.

[wazza]

Try the SydneyPinkPages (http://www.sydneypinkpages.com.au/index.asp) type in Motor Wreckers in the type of business and you might be able to find something around your way. Just stumbled across the site.
CapitalFranksPartsPlus (http://www.capitalfrankspartsplus.com.au/) look to have a BG wrecking but no mention of any interior but they might have something not listed. If you find something here in Canberra I might be able to drop it off to you on my way to QLD for New Years if you like.

Thanks for the link. I have a sister in Canberra so I'm down there a lot. I'll give them a call.

I have a couple of searches across the yards for the bits I need but they are hard to get.

Cheers

[Chris]

Hey,

Nice to see another astina lover. As for mazda wreckers in Sydney i have yet to find one aswell. where abouts on the northern beaches are you? i may have seen her driving her car around. Will keep an eye out for some wreckers and let you know if i find one for you. And go for a cruise and meet some people. I haven't been on one myself yet but if she ends up going on one and wants another P plater to cruise with just give me a buzz as it would be good to have someone else driving at 90km.

Chris

[lamby1986]

Wow! yet another BG owner on the forums. somethings got to be going good round here.

as for the stock bg, after looking at your list of mods you at the same stage as me so dont worry about them laughing at your car, just laughing at you :lol:

[wazza]

Hey,

Nice to see another astina lover. As for mazda wreckers in Sydney i have yet to find one aswell. where abouts on the northern beaches are you? i may have seen her driving her car around. Will keep an eye out for some wreckers and let you know if i find one for you. And go for a cruise and meet some people. I haven't been on one myself yet but if she ends up going on one and wants another P plater to cruise with just give me a buzz as it would be good to have someone else driving at 90km.

Chris

We are up Frenchs Forest (I'm in Warriewood - u get the picture). and you ? You know my daughter - she goes to Davo !!!!!!!!!!!

I might suggest she go for a cruise

cheers

[Joczy]

Welcome Wazza and to your daughter too =)
Dont worry, you cant get any more standard that my car :roll:
ahah i thought the same thing, i cant meet these people with my car theyll just laugh at me hehe. hey, who knows, maybe us people with plain jane cars can meet up oneday :P :lol:

[platypus]

i work across the road from mazford parts... wrecking mazdas and jap fords... apparantly a bit expensive according to some people here - but i'm sure they will have the stuff you want there... i'll get the number for ya, coz they are a way away from you (corner of milperra rd and marigold st, revesby)

[Red Frog]

here we go lovey!! (sorry james, i twas bored....)

Mazford Parts Plus Pty Ltd
200 Milperra Road Revesby 2212,
Sydney Australia
9772 2222
http://www.mazford.com.au/

and welcome to AGT :)
hey don't worry about stock! at least u have a mazda! i own a ford laser (interior and mechanically identical to 98 - onwards 323 astina) and feel VERY strange at cruises!! but noone minds at all. it's more about meeting and chatting to ppl and eating and driving, that makes a cruise fun :)

[DrSilver]

okay, the speed fastners, you can get them from mazda for very cheap, thats where I bought mine from. The rear shelf cost $350 at mazda, and I bought a good one from the wreckers for $80. The pillar will cost you about $180 new, but only $75-$90 at wreckers(depending on condition).
Here are a few phone numbers you can try:
1)Fordmaz=ph: (03) 9706 9444, dandenong, victoria
2)AllMaz=ph:(613) 9544 7044, website: http://www.allmaz.com.au/, clayton, victoria
3)Jap performance=+61 2 9601 6715, website: http://www.japperformance.com/, sydney
4)maz ford=Telephone: Intl +61 2 9772 2222 (as mentioned before), website: http://www.mazford.com.au/
4)Mister Mazda Wrecker Pty Ltd
9 Brett Drv Carrum Downs VIC 3201
ph: (03) 9775 0265 Auto Parts Recyclers
5)Wreckers City Mazda
46 Zillmere Rd Zillmere QLD 4034
ph: (07) 3865 2900 Auto Parts Recyclers

It`s worth giving them a call. I m pretty sure theyll all ship the parts to you.

cheers!

[wazza]

Thanks to everyone here - awesome help. I really appreciate it.

I'll be taking a drive out to MazFord I think. I like hands on when buying second hand parts

[geetee]

hey buddy , welcome!!! :wink:
and a warm welcome to your daughter too, must be a very bright girl, driving a mazda. :D
you`ll find these guys VERY helpful and freindly........i did/do. :wink:

[mrpayner]

Hi Waz. .

Welcome to the forums..

it's pretty stock and my cash was pretty much blown on the car so not much chance of any more changes. I think we wold get laughed at.

Heh... that's ok.. we reserve the "laughing at" for other repsected members of our community.. like Mike! [primo] http://forum.mazda6club.com/style_emoticons/default/63.gif

Regards
Adam

[pr1mo]

hehe i work 6 doors up form Mr Mazda. theres another rotor shop at 26 brett drive too :)

cheers mike