Trents SP20 - Page 2

Ice88 · 16-02-2013, 11:02 PM

Whicher evers the lightest out of the G12 and the DC5s IMO.

try tempe tyres for those rims as they stock them and are cheap? No idea about service or anything like that though.

Rupewrecht · 16-02-2013, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trent00lz

rupe are you able to pick dc5's up for cheap or am i better off just hitting up the local tyre joint?

and also im after one of those sick autoexe grills but im having trouble getting my hands on one. :/

Nah, can't really do much on Lensos.

And haven't seen an AutoExe grille for quite a while on the auctions. Keep an eye on the BJ parts thread though. I do have an eCarboy one in stock though.

Trent00lz · 17-02-2013, 10:15 AM

do the ecarboy grills sit alright or are they a bit out of whack?

And im thinking the dc5's Ice.
Theres not much weight difference in them i dont believe.

Trent00lz · 17-02-2013, 10:16 AM

And so the lowering starts.

Pretty keen
will post some before and after shots later on today

TheMAN · 17-02-2013, 10:24 AM

are there enough warning labels?

smurfy · 17-02-2013, 10:32 AM

Yeahh tempe tyres will should have those wheels

Rupewrecht · 17-02-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Trent00lz

do the ecarboy grills sit alright or are they a bit out of whack?

Yeah, they fit well. Better than the cheap copies on ebay!

Trent00lz · 17-02-2013, 11:51 AM

hahaha definately enough warning labels haha

its proving to be an absolute pain in the ass.

Is there any easier way of taking the back shocks out besides removing the whole boot lining??

and Rupe, How much do you want for the grill.
do you have a link to it?

BG1.8sp · 17-02-2013, 12:31 PM

Nah dude, boot lining has to come out (side pannels) for the rear strut tops.

You sorta can leave them in... But it is even more of a pain in the ass. Best to remove. Doesn't take long anyway.. Then unbolt lower strut mounts, then remove strut top bolts.
Remove strut.

Spring compressors!!!!!
Then remove shock top nut

Rupewrecht · 17-02-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trent00lz

and Rupe, How much do you want for the grill.
do you have a link to it?

http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showp...postcount=1320

Trent00lz · 17-02-2013, 01:30 PM

yeah man done the left rear
onto the right rear then onto the fronts

keen to see how she stands after a 30mm drop

HAIGHIE · 17-02-2013, 02:22 PM

photos when your done

keen so see how it sits also

the fronts are a lot easyer

make sure you get a wheel alignment after though othere wise you will wear your tyres very quickly, as a COUPLE of members (ben and jess) not going to name anyone

found out hahah lol,

Ben · 17-02-2013, 04:35 PM

Go the Lensos DC5 I wanted some for mine

The Asuka G12 are pretty much the exact of mine, except mine were advanti and cheaper

Cant wait to see it low!

Trent00lz · 17-02-2013, 08:53 PM

haha all done guys and i plan on getting a wheel alignment and balance asap

the backs were so difficult but with the helping hands of a couple of semi-drunk blokes haha we got it done.

Looks sweet (remembering they will sag a little bit)

The process...

Before:

changed the rears first: (painful job as ive never changed the springs in a hatch before)

Then on to the fronts (one of the top bolts to release the strut had to be cut off as the previous owner stripped it completely so the bolt was round...)

Finally finished (Looks amazing)

Gave her a bit of a clean and quick detail
then walah!
Looks tidy as I think.

Opinions / Thoughts?

Im quite happy
had a great day hanging out with mates
cracking jokes
and lowering my beast haha
pretty keen to meet up with a bunch of you and put faces to names

Next Mod : Front bumper brackets to get rid of that sag!

HAIGHIE · 17-02-2013, 09:02 PM

sits nicely mate

we'll have to organise a meet up soon

Trent00lz · 17-02-2013, 09:14 PM

For sure!
so keen to get out and about with you guys.
never really been in a "car club" or forum before.

BG1.8sp · 17-02-2013, 09:19 PM

Looks good dude!

For the bumper brackets, post your interest in the group buy thread.
That way can put the order through ASAP with a discounted price.

Should come along to the Gokarting event that just got posted up... It's only at butterfly farm (so local for us). If ya can get away from work... Would be nice meeting you.

If you are ever stuck or need some parts etc, best to pm me, I have some spares and being local can easily give ya a hand.

Trent00lz · 17-02-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

Looks good dude!

For the bumper brackets, post your interest in the group buy thread.
That way can put the order through ASAP with a discounted price.

Should come along to the Gokarting event that just got posted up... It's only at butterfly farm (so local for us). If ya can get away from work... Would be nice meeting you.

If you are ever stuck or need some parts etc, best to pm me, I have some spares and being local can easily give ya a hand.

Will do man
and it all depends when this gokarting event is.
im keen if im free obviously.

Champion, always good to have a helping hand who lives nice and close

Cheers

BG1.8sp · 17-02-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Trent00lz

Will do man
and it all depends when this gokarting event is.
im keen if im free obviously.

Champion, always good to have a helping hand who lives nice and close

Cheers

Check The NSW section.. We post up all our cruises and meet ups there.

Unfortunately not much happens out here... But they aren't too far away.
And you will soon learn that we are a pretty close bunch of mates!
I went from being the noob who knew no body here.... To a noob with some great mates that were made by this forum

smurfy · 17-02-2013, 09:43 PM

2nd march is go karting

16-02-2013, 11:02 PM	#21
Ice88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Car: Blue SP20 Posts: 2,782	Whicher evers the lightest out of the G12 and the DC5s IMO. try tempe tyres for those rims as they stock them and are cheap? No idea about service or anything like that though. __________________

17-02-2013, 10:15 AM	#23
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	do the ecarboy grills sit alright or are they a bit out of whack? And im thinking the dc5's Ice. Theres not much weight difference in them i dont believe. __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

17-02-2013, 10:16 AM	#24
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	And so the lowering starts. Pretty keen will post some before and after shots later on today __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

17-02-2013, 10:24 AM	#25
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	are there enough warning labels? __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

17-02-2013, 10:32 AM	#26
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	Yeahh tempe tyres will should have those wheels __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

17-02-2013, 11:51 AM	#28
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	hahaha definately enough warning labels haha its proving to be an absolute pain in the ass. Is there any easier way of taking the back shocks out besides removing the whole boot lining?? and Rupe, How much do you want for the grill. do you have a link to it? __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

17-02-2013, 12:31 PM	#29
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	Nah dude, boot lining has to come out (side pannels) for the rear strut tops. You sorta can leave them in... But it is even more of a pain in the ass. Best to remove. Doesn't take long anyway.. Then unbolt lower strut mounts, then remove strut top bolts. Remove strut. Spring compressors!!!!! Then remove shock top nut __________________

17-02-2013, 01:30 PM	#31
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	yeah man done the left rear onto the right rear then onto the fronts keen to see how she stands after a 30mm drop __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

17-02-2013, 02:22 PM	#32
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	photos when your done keen so see how it sits also the fronts are a lot easyer make sure you get a wheel alignment after though othere wise you will wear your tyres very quickly, as a COUPLE of members (ben and jess) not going to name anyone found out hahah lol, __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

17-02-2013, 04:35 PM	#33
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	Go the Lensos DC5 I wanted some for mine The Asuka G12 are pretty much the exact of mine, except mine were advanti and cheaper Cant wait to see it low!

17-02-2013, 08:53 PM	#34
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	haha all done guys and i plan on getting a wheel alignment and balance asap the backs were so difficult but with the helping hands of a couple of semi-drunk blokes haha we got it done. Looks sweet (remembering they will sag a little bit) The process... Before: changed the rears first: (painful job as ive never changed the springs in a hatch before) Then on to the fronts (one of the top bolts to release the strut had to be cut off as the previous owner stripped it completely so the bolt was round...) Finally finished (Looks amazing) Gave her a bit of a clean and quick detail then walah! Looks tidy as I think. Opinions / Thoughts? Im quite happy had a great day hanging out with mates cracking jokes and lowering my beast haha pretty keen to meet up with a bunch of you and put faces to names Next Mod : Front bumper brackets to get rid of that sag! __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

17-02-2013, 09:02 PM	#35
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	sits nicely mate we'll have to organise a meet up soon __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

17-02-2013, 09:14 PM	#36
Trent00lz Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Penrith, NSW Car: 2001 BJ Mazda 323 SP20 Posts: 134	For sure! so keen to get out and about with you guys. never really been in a "car club" or forum before. __________________ BU-35-AS - Penrith NSW

17-02-2013, 09:19 PM	#37
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	Looks good dude! For the bumper brackets, post your interest in the group buy thread. That way can put the order through ASAP with a discounted price. Should come along to the Gokarting event that just got posted up... It's only at butterfly farm (so local for us). If ya can get away from work... Would be nice meeting you. If you are ever stuck or need some parts etc, best to pm me, I have some spares and being local can easily give ya a hand. __________________

17-02-2013, 09:43 PM	#40
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	2nd march is go karting __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.