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JynX
17-12-2002, 09:24 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Well if you read me post in the public area, you will be aware im in the market for a new front bar. This is due to some stupid woman (my apologise to any female members, but 90% of women kill cars) decided to reverse into the front right of my car and then take off yelling at me for breaking her rear light.... go figure.

Anyhow being the gentleman I am, I yelled numerous obscenities at her and failed to grab her licence plate to send the insurance goons after (my bad).

So I made a trip to the local panelbeater and got a quote for $1K to fix the panel which included re-molding the front bar (its nice and dented + scratched to buggery). I figure I may as well spend a bit more and get a nice front bar to give the car a meaner look. Obviously this is going to cost a bit more, but money well spent. ( Any one replaced the front bar and can give me an idea of the cost? inc spray. )

I found a few kits online that caught my eye and was wondering if any of you guys have possibly dealt with these companies, anything I should look out for in a fiberglass replacments or if u have an alternative recommendation, your feedback is appreciated.

Kit 1: http://www.ssv.com.au/largeimage.cfm?productid=13945
Kit 2: http://www.aerobody.com.au/page08/page08.htm (Silver Astina, not very clear but ive asked for better pics)
Kit 3: From FibreSports (no pic on the web)

Ciao.[/color:post_uid0]

Critter
17-12-2002, 06:35 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Looks in general direction of Big Mal, sik_astina, Toyboy, Ezzy who have been "down that road".....[/color:post_uid0]

MrShadow
17-12-2002, 10:06 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]I like the SSV ones - bit over the top for me, but I like the wing and side skirts, mmmmm[/color:post_uid0]

Rupewrecht
17-12-2002, 10:33 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]or here's these two - they're overseas but i'm sure you could import them if you like them that much.

http://www.pakfeifer.at/
Pakfeifer Astina kits (http://www.pakfeifer.at/323ba_i_e.htm)

http://www.ath-hinsberger.com

i've always really liked the silver ATH kit (http://www.ath-hinsberger.de/athshop/images/m_10250.jpg) for the BA Astina - if i had a hatch i'd probably get this one...[/color:post_uid0]

sik astina
17-12-2002, 10:50 PM
[color=#0000FF:post_uid2]have you tried Carmate (www.carmate.com.au) i got priced for the veliside style front bar for $550 (unpainted)

hope this helps you out


-Mick[/color:post_uid2]

BigMal
17-12-2002, 11:24 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid1]I think Theo will tell you all the Joys of a Veilside kit.
Looks mad but is too much hassle for my liking.
I have enough problems now.

Mal[/color:post_uid1]

BigMal
17-12-2002, 11:25 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid1]Sorry just to add, a new front bar is only about $220
in case the bar and bottom lip was a better option for
you.

Regards

Mal[/color:post_uid1]

JynX
17-12-2002, 11:41 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]So its a pain the ass to fit the veilside kit or not worth the dollar?

Nice kahoonas Mal...[/color:post_uid0]

BigMal
17-12-2002, 11:51 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid1]I think its more an issue of the driving around than fitment.
I have enough problems trying to park at Miranda Fair, Theo
wouldn't even get past the driveway in let alone the humps.
All depends on how much you want to lower it. The VS bar
looks great on a lowered car but there's the problem. I am
about an inch lower than Theo but have nowhere near the
same problems which is great for me as I zip around a bit.
Having said that I have a broken front lip and also busted
side skirts from a tree root so just warning you.

Regards

Mal

p.s You s'posed to be a gentleman and not look Jynx.[/color:post_uid1]

JynX
17-12-2002, 11:55 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Hmmm, I work in the fair at the moment but my car isnt lowered yet so it probably wouldnt be an issue untill I looked at dropping the car a few inches (which was on my things to do). I scrape on a few of those ramps at std ride height let alone a lowered car :)

I guess this is all part of modifying the car, you just need to learn which route to take to get into the carpark without snaping your front bar.

Curious....

Meh gentleman my ass..[/color:post_uid0]

MrShadow
18-12-2002, 01:53 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0][quote:post_uid0]Meh gentleman my ass..[/quote:post_uid0]

That's the spirit :p
Oh, BTW, congrats Mal on breaking the 1,000 posts!! :)[/color:post_uid0]

BigMal
18-12-2002, 02:32 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid1]Just goes to show if you are big you can talk a ****load of
rubbish and still not be told to piss off !! Cant believe work
haven't barred me from this site yet considering how much
time I am here. So I dedicate this award to them !!
To my Lan guys, who let me cruise for dirty avatars and post
every day to the AstinaGT forum.

Merry Christmas

Mal[/color:post_uid1]

MrShadow
18-12-2002, 02:53 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0][quote:post_uid0]To my Lan guys, who let me cruise for dirty avatars and post
every day to the AstinaGT forum.

[/quote:post_uid0]

Amen brother!! :p[/color:post_uid0]

pr1mo
19-12-2002, 12:09 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]jynx you have pm....... (click on your messenger *top right*)[/color:post_uid0]

JynX
23-12-2002, 05:20 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Got my camera back, so a few pics of the damage and the car in general up.

Makes you cringe dont it.

http://www.focus.net.au/images/astina/[/color:post_uid0]

mrpayner
23-12-2002, 06:11 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]**** man, she must have shunted you pretty hard!! Far out! I can't believe she just drove off too! What a bitch.

:angry: *:angry:

That's no good at all.

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

JynX
23-12-2002, 06:30 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Was a pretty good knock, i suppose when she hit the breaks, the force would have been alot greater hence the damage.

I guess she was a bit intimidated by the fact I was yelling my head off and running towards the car :)[/color:post_uid0]

pr1mo
23-12-2002, 07:35 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]very very lucky not to damage the headlight or indicator/parker package

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

JynX
23-12-2002, 07:44 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]i hear that[/color:post_uid0]

Rupewrecht
23-12-2002, 07:49 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]ahh pretty much what happened to mine at the auto elecs a few weeks ago... :([/color:post_uid0]

pr1mo
24-12-2002, 03:51 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]i agree with dans earlier post. if you are going for a conservitive look then this kit is definetley something diffrent. have no idea how much itd end up costing though!

[img:post_uid0]http://www.ath-hinsberger.de/athshop/images/m_10250.jpg[/img:post_uid0]

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

Rupewrecht
24-12-2002, 04:00 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]i *think* i remember reading somewhere (possibly MX6.com) that these guys are expensive...

/me goes and works it out

well, for the complete front bar (inc. the black lip + foglights) it's $645AUD...and that's without shipping!

for the whole kit (front/sideskirts/rear skirts/rear wing) it's $2683AUD!!!!! yikes. and thast still without shipping, let along fitting and painting![/color:post_uid0]

pr1mo
24-12-2002, 06:23 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]what about just the front bar alone? that black lip doesnt suit and neither do the foglights i reckon.

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

JynX
24-12-2002, 10:23 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Nice lookin kit, very much link the std bar with the fog light inserts.

I guess i kinda like the veilside kit cos its flashy... going to have a look at one in the flesh in the new year, aero bodystyling have one on the floor so should be interesting.[/color:post_uid0]

BigMal
24-12-2002, 09:27 PM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Just tag along to a cruise we have that Theo comes on and
you can see a noble green Astina with the VS kit.

Regards

Mal[/color:post_uid0]

pr1mo
25-12-2002, 01:26 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]i put in an enquiry about the ATH front bar alone. should have a reply within 5 days so they say

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

mrpayner
25-12-2002, 04:12 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]I quite like that ATH kit, it needs to have the Mazda badge in the normal spot as it's a bit plain there, but otherwise i like it. T'would be interesting to see what the rear skirts look like too. The black lip at the bottom needs to be the same colour too.

Conservative, neat, nice. :)

Adam[/color:post_uid0]

pr1mo
25-12-2002, 04:20 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]i did some photoshop work last nite and made the centre hole much taller. definetley makes it look much meaner :)

ill refine my work and maybe post it up soon :)

cheers mike[/color:post_uid0]

JynX
25-12-2002, 04:49 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Any plans for a cruise in the new year?

Need to get a new bar asap.[/color:post_uid0]

Toyboy
25-12-2002, 05:01 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid7]Where are you from Jynx,i know your eager to see the Veilside bar :p I live in Newcastle,do you come that way anytime?
Just remember,good things come to people who wait :)[/color:post_uid7]

JynX
25-12-2002, 06:05 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Hmmm newcastle eh. Not really on my most frequently visited places list (although its a nice area).

I dont have much time with work and all, and this place is at rydalmere so its not that far from the sutho shire. I might end up getting the panel beating done and just leave the bar as is untill I can see your car and a few others to get an idea of what i really want.

Any plans to go through sydney?[/color:post_uid0]

sik astina
25-12-2002, 08:09 AM
[color=#0000FF:post_uid2]i dont like that bar on that silver astina! its not my style! i like the astina to look mean when you look at it... that bar just doesnt have the aggression I like :p

have any of yous in sydney seen that yellow astina hatch with the veilside style kit? That looks mean. It really stands out.


-Mick[/color:post_uid2]

CEPAT
31-12-2002, 01:31 AM
[color=#FF0000:post_uid0][quote:post_uid0]have any of yous in sydney seen that yellow astina hatch with the veilside style kit? *That looks mean. It really stands out.[/quote:post_uid0]

That sounds really nice.

There should be a few more kits for the astina i recon ??? I really don't like that many kits for the astina that are out. Just my 2cents. ???

I have a few that I designed in the back of my school books :D *:)[/color:post_uid0]

mrpayner
31-12-2002, 07:35 AM
[color=#000000:post_uid0]Hey Mike,

Have you refined that pic yet?? I wanna see

:D

Adam[/color:post_uid0]