Damo's Partners 1995 Mazda 323 Hatchy!

[SLY 323]

Hi all!

Decided to upgrade the BF to this over last weekend.

Went in search of something slightly more powerful, sporty but chill and most definatly a Mazda.

So we found this!

A 1995 Mazda 323 Astina V6!
Found on Carsales and gave the owner a call!
Next day we drove 2 hours to pick her up.

Bone stock, stock stereo, everything stock, just the way I like them.
So over the weekend we did started modifying and the plans! (-) = Plan

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION;
Stock
(KL conversion planned)
Axleback Exhaust - Reback Muffler - Twin Tips

SUSPENSION, BRAKES & TYRES;
Stock
SL King Springs
(KYB Shocks planned)
CX-7 Alloys 18x7.5" +50 Offset
6mm Spacers
215/35/R18 Rotalla Sports
(Rear Sway Bar)
(Type R Rear Strut Brace)

EXTERIOR;
Clear side indicators
ZXi front splitter
Type R Miniskirts
Clear front indicator
(Auto Folding Mirrors)
HIDs
Yellow tinted fog lights
LED parkers and reverse lights

INTERIOR;
Lantis Kick Panels
Pioneer DVD headunit
Fusion Subwoofer + Amplifier
([Aquired] Black Interior Swap)
(Mazda Nardi Steering Wheel)
(Chrome Guage Rings)
(Chrome Inner Handles)

Here are some pics!















REPAIR LIST;
Cruise control not working
Slight shake on acceleration
Valve noise on cold starts

[BG1.8sp]

WOW!!!!
Dem rims! On a BA... Holy cow that looks amazing!

All BJ owners with Cx7's... Please donate your rims to any BA owner... It's for the 'love of azzas eyes foundation!'

Drooool!

[HAIGHIE]

hey azz ......... well yerrr how do you like them apples ( had nothing)
i'm getting new rims soon anyways

hey dude that looks sweet as man, is that the one your were repping in on friday night? looks nice man and yes them wheels do look good, glade i helped you save some money

i didn't know the BA hatches came out with the v6's oh well gess you learn things everyday

[Rupewrecht]

Looks pretty clean!

[project.r.racing]

i wish my car was that clean.

[BG1.8sp]

Originally Posted by HAIGHIE

i didn't know the BA hatches came out with the v6's oh well gess you learn things everyday

Rookie!! Lol
Rly dude? Didn't know that?
They do ok. can build some mad revving V6's outa them. And crap easy to drop the 2.5KL into too.

[SLY 323]

Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

Rookie!! Lol
Rly dude? Didn't know that?
They do ok. can build some mad revving V6's outa them. And crap easy to drop the 2.5KL into too.

Thats the plan!

Thanks for the comments guys!

[BG1.8sp]

Originally Posted by SLY 323

Thats the plan!

Thanks for the comments guys!

Add a little boost to that KL DE too?
Then you got yourself a little street weapon!

[HAIGHIE]

well being that i'm not really all that interrested in any model before the BJ ( just because i'm not a massive fan of older cars except for old rolla's ) i like the bj and mazda 3 bk model just love that shape easyer to work on and better technology, so don't look in to the specs of the earlyer models,

and also never ever worked on one at work either thank god the I4 BA's and even the v6 626's are y paing in the butand i reackon this is the first one i've actually taken any noticed of because it's got sexy wheel on it and it's really tidy,

so yes maybe rookie but i don't look in to things i'm not going to be interrested in/ going to own

was that a good short answer essay???

[Hammo]

Looks clean man cx7's look different

[marcs_sp20]

Dayum! If CX7's look hawt on a BA, wonder what BL MPS wheels would look like (looks at Cookie)

[BG1.8sp]

Originally Posted by HAIGHIE

well being that i'm not really all that interrested in any model before the BJ ( just because i'm not a massive fan of older cars except for old rolla's ) i like the bj and mazda 3 bk model just love that shape easyer to work on and better technology, so don't look in to the specs of the earlyer models,

and also never ever worked on one at work either thank god the I4 BA's and even the v6 626's are y paing in the butand i reackon this is the first one i've actually taken any noticed of because it's got sexy wheel on it and it's really tidy,

so yes maybe rookie but i don't look in to things i'm not going to be interrested in/ going to own

was that a good short answer essay???

I would prefer it if the BJ had the older BA running gear!
More parts for the 4cyl. More parts for the V6. Easier turbo upgrade for 4cyl.
Easy KL swap for the V6 and easy turbo swap onto that KL while you are at it.

They have a greater aftermarket support for the BA even though its older :/
A fair bit available here is aus for them... And not as much of a pain in the ass with the Whole upgrade the ecu/ reflash.

In saying that... Still prefer my BJ



And Marc... The MPS rims wouldnt suit the BA as much as those CX7's do.
Just such nice clean smooth lines

[sik astina]

Saw it at the shops last night parked, looks great

[SLY 323]

Clear indicators mod

[SLY 323]

Just an update.

Slowly converting everything to LED. Just looks so much neater I think.

Along with that around 2 weeks ago the water pump finally crapped itself so I did a mini overhaul.

Changed;
Timing Belt + Hydraulic Tensioner
Water Pump
All bearings in all pulleys
Spark Plugs
Spark Leads
Fuel Filter
Oil Filter
Air Filter
Oil
Coolant
Top Rad Hose
Front and Rear Cam Cover Seals

Just need to look into why the car is vibrating on acc, and seems hesitant when foot planted also. Pretty sure its going to be either engine mount or driveshaft for the vibration and dissy cap and rotor button causing hesitation.







Also tinted the fog lights

[project.r.racing]

do the wheels have spacers?

[SLY 323]

Yeah, 6mm front and rear. Not a necesity but make a good difference.

[SLY 323]

Fitted the DVD headunit. About to fit sub.

[SLY 323]

Finally got my gear from the UK.

A front lip/splitter and miniskirts.







Looks great I think.