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Old 31-07-2010, 04:06 PM   #1
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ENGINE & TRANSMISSION;
Stock
Hurricane Extractors
Fujitsubo Catback
(High Flow Cat)
(Cams)
(Port & Polish + Shave Head)
HD Exedy Clutch
G Series Gearbox Swap

SUSPENSION, BRAKES & TYRES;
Yellowspeed Coilovers 8kg-f/5kg-r
(Cusco Camber Upper Mounts)
V6 Rear Trailing Arms
Whiteline Rear Swaybar
Cusco Lower Control Arm Brace
Cusco Front + Rear Strut Braces
Superpro Polyurethane Bushes All Round
Superpro Castor Kit
([Ordered] Ultra Racing Lower + Upper Rear Braces)
(Brake Upgrade W/ Slotted Rotors)
Lenso GT-6 18x7.5" +38 Offset
Achilles ATR Sport 215/35/R18
(10mm Spacers)

EXTERIOR;
MS Lip
(MS Sideskirts)
Painted Rear Beaver Panel
Rear Mudflap Delete
Mesh Front Grill (Black)

INTERIOR;
M20 Alarm
Pioneer Headunit
Pioneer Splits
(Pioneer Underseat Sub)
Interior Stripped - Back Seats Stripped
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Hey there,

I thought I would start a project log because I can see myself spending a lot of time with this car and I have many many ideas for it!

So recently, I purchased this 1995 Mazda 323 Astina Hatchback for just $1500, as a small car to run around on while my other project, (EL Ford Fairmont Ghia) was off the road. In the few days I've had it so far, I've seriously grown to love this little corner hugging car and it's POWA, which was very surprising to me from a little 1.8. :P

So far, I'm trying to get everything good on the car, I can't expect much for 1500 bucks, and I knew to keep it on the road there were going to be some dollars spent.

So far, I've gone through having the nut on the end of the axle, come extremely loose, and close to letting the axle coming out.
I've found water in the door (turns out it's ok for it to be there, just need to clean the drainage holes a little.)
The car is missing some pieces and the paint is in a terrible state, so I gave the paint some treatment with some Meguire's Scratch X. The paint then come up okay.
I've changed the headlight bulbs to Phillips 4300K Crystal globes.
I have also written up a list of items for the car too that I need, which I will post and hopefully some member can help me with that.

Here are some pics of how it stands now.









Current plans;
-Lowering
-18s
-New Extractors
-New Exhaust
-Cams
-Re-Spray
-Sound System
-Few Interior and Smaller Mods

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Old 31-07-2010, 04:49 PM   #2
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Car looks sweet as! Cant wait to lower it What bits do u need mate?
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Old 31-07-2010, 09:15 PM   #3
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Parts list;
-Courtesy Light Covers
-Drivers side speaker cover
-4 x 5x7 to 6 inch speaker spacers
-Boot Courtesy Light Cover (Old one was melted!)
-Battery Harness
-Parcel Shelf
-Strut Braces (Front or Rear)
-Candy
-Rear Bumper
-Front Drivers Side Guard
-Clear or Black Tail Lights (Aftermarkets)
-Fog Lights
-White Gauge Dials
Also anything that may be of interest to me to make my car look better or go better in some form

Those are some of the parts I need.
If anyone could help me with these parts pleeeease PM me.
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Old 01-08-2010, 10:04 AM   #4
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sly man we got to for a cruise or something since we both in illawarra
id go frankies for speakers
check dapto pick apart for some of the other stuff
or give me a buzz and i know a few other places that are cheap
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Old 01-08-2010, 01:00 PM   #5
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Dapto pick-a-part only have the BG, there are no BA's there
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Old 01-08-2010, 02:02 PM   #6
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Dapto pick-a-part have 3 astinas when i called a few weeks back. Its in the area that you cant get too but they get the part for you.
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yeah they normally have the newer cars in the closed off bit
they will make you pay a bit more for it depending off who you ask to get the piece
theres one bloke who i think is bald pretty much gives the stuff away
then theres a guy who make you pay heaps
the one on industrial road oakflats is pretty cheap for smaller stuff
but really expensive for big things
that said i got a new BG bonnet for 75 bucks the owner went off at the bloke telling him they dont go for less than 210 so you never know really
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Old 01-08-2010, 03:29 PM   #8
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white dials and black tail light from ebay.

i'll have i rear strut brace for sales shortly.

i love stock cars. it's a clean canvas, ready to paint a expensive modified masterpiece.
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Old 01-08-2010, 05:23 PM   #9
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I can't wait to get some things done to it, I wanna change some things in the interior.

I'll give Pick-A-Part a call tomorrow. I looked at carmate.com and saw the black taillights, $300 :O Is that about the right price?

I want to do everything right the first time, do everything how I want it and not to do it half-assed. I learnt that with my first car, I was continually painting the interior cause I never did it right :S

Does anyone know of a How-To to paint the rear beaver panel or know how much a car paint shop would charge?

Also, I have decided on a numberplate. But does anyone have any cool ideas for plates they are willing to share?
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Old 01-08-2010, 06:21 PM   #10
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Look in the for sale thread as there was some clear tail lights for sale.
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Old 02-08-2010, 09:52 AM   #11
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Was this car advertised in the local paper like i live on Central Coast and in our local paper there was one advertised for $1500 i wanted to call and find out what was wrong with it but never got round to it... if it is good price depends though whats wrong but good luck! :0
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Old 02-08-2010, 10:27 AM   #12
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I've had look in the for sale forums, up to page 13, there was a lot of clear taillights for sale, all sold

I'd say that was the car, but my car was advertised for $2300 and I got it for $1500.

Needs new engine mounts, exhaust, and struts, which will all be done over the next 2 weeks
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coilovers?
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Old 02-08-2010, 12:14 PM   #14
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I've had look in the for sale forums, up to page 13, there was a lot of clear taillights for sale, all sold

I'd say that was the car, but my car was advertised for $2300 and I got it for $1500.

Needs new engine mounts, exhaust, and struts, which will all be done over the next 2 weeks
get in contact with bourbon on the forums, should be able to do you a little better on the taillights.

painting rear panel, i was looking around at this a few weeks ago and asked a few of the guys on here about their secrets on how to get it done right.
the most common answer was
"take it to a paint shop and get them to do it"

i'm sure its possible to do it yourself with patience and care.
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Here's the link for you:
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16774

If no luck there, Bourbon would be my next person to call.
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The lights there are for a BJ, not a BA unfortunatly.

I'll have a chat to Bourbon then.
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or have a look at this
http://www.club323f.com/?page_id=959
main reason most people get a actually painter to do it is because its hard to get
looking good
its not there saying someone cant do it
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The lights there are for a BJ, not a BA unfortunatly.

I'll have a chat to Bourbon then.
Sorry my bad I thought yours was a BJ.
Try Bourbon or if all else fails maybe ebay.
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Old 04-08-2010, 12:50 PM   #19
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Found today that when I full lock my steering wheel, i get a clicking noise, and sometime the power steer belt slips.

Possibly CV's gone?
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And it's now lowered

Thanks sik astina. Legend.

Pics up in like a few hours.
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