astie's project --> astie

astie · 17-04-2010, 01:53 PM

this is my first car and i just got it 2 weeks ago from a private seller. it is a completely stock car except for the hub caps

this is what i've done so far and i'm pretty happy with it... considering I'm still a student and i don't really get a lot of money

First day when I got my car:

First mod! philips blue vision headlight 4000k - $40:

Custom leather shifting boot with red double stitching from uk ebay - $20:

Second hand BBS 16"x7" wheels. replaced my stock 14" - $350:

Today! Removed my hideous black side strip. Took me 3hours with a hair dryer, then used Turtle Wax Liquid Clay Bar to remove the sticky stuff, it works like magic!!! Highly recommend!:

NOW:

Future: really looking forward to lower it and get some side skirt and front lip

derb · 17-04-2010, 01:55 PM

looks schmick, i can't believe you got those BBS rims for that price. definitely a little 4X4 spec at the moment.

marcs_sp20 · 17-04-2010, 02:04 PM

the BBS rims really suit the era of the car! Definitely reduction in height should be next

astie · 17-04-2010, 02:05 PM

cheers derb! yes. i spotted them on ebay straight after the guy posted it up there and I arranged the trade the next day. but tyres are in fair condition and some heavy gutter marks on 2 wheels.

astie · 17-04-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

the BBS rims really suit the era of the car! Definitely reduction in height should be next

thanks mate. yes, i'll get springs for my next mod .. then shocks, sway bars .. etc etc.

hopefully in this year!

Jastel · 17-04-2010, 02:10 PM

Looks real good, wish mine had a sunroof......

70NYD · 17-04-2010, 02:23 PM

I FUKING LOVE IT MAN
those rims really hit it off with the rest of the car.
in fact the rims and the car are probs making little rim/car babies RIGHT NOW haha (im still drunk from last night.. HAH)

definately lower it

may i reccomend coilovers
i would say D2 just cus i have them and they are great (and stand up to a damn great load of abuse as ryan tested) but everyone seems to be getting BC coilovers (or something i cant remember) if u set it up properly u wont need bigger sway bars

RustyKaos · 17-04-2010, 03:43 PM

Looks the hots. Definately needs lowering tho.

astie · 17-04-2010, 04:44 PM

thanks all! not sure about coilovers because they might be a bit bumpy for daily drive to the city. but will c how it goes

.. my budget is more on the lowered spring side .. and a "lotus style" side skirt and a zxi front lip

RustyKaos · 17-04-2010, 05:46 PM

You should also remove the stone guard from just in front of the rear tyres.

Mad Mat · 17-04-2010, 06:32 PM

dude looks good

get some bc's and u'll be set

17-04-2010, 01:53 PM	#1
astie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Car: astina ba Posts: 155	astie's project --> astie this is my first car and i just got it 2 weeks ago from a private seller. it is a completely stock car except for the hub caps this is what i've done so far and i'm pretty happy with it... considering I'm still a student and i don't really get a lot of money First day when I got my car: First mod! philips blue vision headlight 4000k - $40: Custom leather shifting boot with red double stitching from uk ebay - $20: Second hand BBS 16"x7" wheels. replaced my stock 14" - $350: Today! Removed my hideous black side strip. Took me 3hours with a hair dryer, then used Turtle Wax Liquid Clay Bar to remove the sticky stuff, it works like magic!!! Highly recommend!: NOW: Future: really looking forward to lower it and get some side skirt and front lip Last edited by astie; 14-10-2010 at 09:28 PM. Reason: typo

17-04-2010, 02:04 PM	#3
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	the BBS rims really suit the era of the car! Definitely reduction in height should be next __________________

17-04-2010, 02:10 PM	#6
Jastel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newcastle NSW Car: 97 BA 323 Astina Hatch Posts: 211	Looks real good, wish mine had a sunroof...... __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1997 BA 1.8 Astina Hatch

17-04-2010, 02:23 PM	#7
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	I FUKING LOVE IT MAN those rims really hit it off with the rest of the car. in fact the rims and the car are probs making little rim/car babies RIGHT NOW haha (im still drunk from last night.. HAH) definately lower it may i reccomend coilovers i would say D2 just cus i have them and they are great (and stand up to a damn great load of abuse as ryan tested) but everyone seems to be getting BC coilovers (or something i cant remember) if u set it up properly u wont need bigger sway bars __________________

17-04-2010, 03:43 PM	#8
RustyKaos Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Side Brisbane Car: 1998 BA 323 Astina Hardtop Posts: 1,414 View Photos By: RustyKaos	Looks the hots. Definately needs lowering tho. __________________ Everytime an idiot dies, 20 more are born. Come challenge me. I dare ya.

17-04-2010, 01:55 PM	#2
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	looks schmick, i can't believe you got those BBS rims for that price. definitely a little 4X4 spec at the moment.

17-04-2010, 02:05 PM	#4
astie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Car: astina ba Posts: 155	cheers derb! yes. i spotted them on ebay straight after the guy posted it up there and I arranged the trade the next day. but tyres are in fair condition and some heavy gutter marks on 2 wheels.

17-04-2010, 04:44 PM	#9
astie Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Car: astina ba Posts: 155	thanks all! not sure about coilovers because they might be a bit bumpy for daily drive to the city. but will c how it goes .. my budget is more on the lowered spring side .. and a "lotus style" side skirt and a zxi front lip

17-04-2010, 05:46 PM	#10
RustyKaos Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Side Brisbane Car: 1998 BA 323 Astina Hardtop Posts: 1,414 View Photos By: RustyKaos	You should also remove the stone guard from just in front of the rear tyres. __________________ Everytime an idiot dies, 20 more are born. Come challenge me. I dare ya.

17-04-2010, 06:32 PM	#11
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	dude looks good get some bc's and u'll be set __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015