Lachlan's Project SP20 - Page 3

Lachlan · 17-07-2011, 06:22 PM

SO today was productive:

Got round to installing my replacement drivers side mirror as mine had broken clips and wobbled.

Installed my replacement passenger side window regulator, as mine had a heart attack a couple of months ago and sent the wire everywhere.

Took the rims off and put the stock 16s back on as ive been having problems with the bead seals on the tyres so im getting them all redone. Stockies look quite funny again.

Also installed my mazdaspeed axleback.
An absolute nightmare undoing the bolts holding the exhaust on.
I ended up grinding off the bolts as they just wouldnt come undone.
Got there in the end.

mynameisdaniel · 17-07-2011, 07:07 PM

Nice 323 badge

Is that exhaust meant for a sedan? I had the opposite problem with my hatch muffler being too short

Lachlan · 17-07-2011, 08:04 PM

Could perhaps be for a sedan. Although the guy i bought it from said hatch? Ive had that 323 badge for ages, gonna take it off soon, got some new ideas.

Rupewrecht · 17-07-2011, 08:46 PM

i think that's a US Mazdaspeed exhaust, and if so then it's made for the longer US rear bumpers. Hence why it sticks out a bit further.

SP-20-DB · 17-07-2011, 08:55 PM

Looking good. nice bmth sticker

Lachlan · 18-07-2011, 08:21 AM

Your insight is helpful as always rupe. It actually doesn't stick out as much as it appears in the photo! Just took that bmth sticker off haha. Probably put an asking Alexandria one up next.

Ben · 19-07-2011, 10:57 AM

Love the number plates!

Lachlan · 19-07-2011, 11:09 AM

Haha it's coz my last name is McGrath.

Lachlan · 27-07-2011, 08:47 PM

So jb hifi had 30% off car audio tonight, so I ended up coming home with a new alpine head unit, 6" speakers for rear doors and splits for the front. So I will be replacing my old pioneer unit and crap jvc speakers on the weekend!! :d

Ben · 27-07-2011, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lachlan

So jb hifi had 30% off car audio tonight, so I ended up coming home with a new alpine head unit, 6" speakers for rear doors and splits for the front. So I will be replacing my old pioneer unit and crap jvc speakers on the weekend!! :d

I saw that, considered going, realised i had no money as i'm still paying off my wheels haha

Lachlan · 28-07-2011, 06:35 PM

So here's a photo of the stereo stuff in boxes, and also a little pressie that arrived in the mail today!

Lachlan · 30-10-2011, 05:04 PM

Fitted my Rx8 rims to the front only whilst i wait for 5mm spacers.
They look so sexy but needs to be lowered.

So i went and picked up some KYB New SRs from Rupe today.
Hopefully get it all installed very soon.

familiagtx · 30-10-2011, 08:39 PM

Hey, if u need a single din fitting kit, I have 2x brand new ones

Lachlan · 31-10-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by familiagtx

Hey, if u need a single din fitting kit, I have 2x brand new ones

Thanks mate, but ive already got one.

Ben · 31-10-2011, 03:47 PM

What happened to your original wheels?

Lachlan · 31-10-2011, 03:51 PM

Added some red rim skins to the rx8s today to hide some of the gutter rash.
I reckon they look pretty sweet. Will look heaps better once its lowered on thursday!

Lachlan · 31-10-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben

What happened to your original wheels?

Theyre sitting in my garage. Haha

Lachlan · 13-11-2011, 10:47 PM

So got my 5mm spacers and installed the rx8 rims on the rear. Scrubs out massively!
Gonna have to get the guards rolled and probably camber bolts. Did i go too low with 50mm Super Low drop?? Really wanna get the to fit.

Lachlan · 02-01-2012, 12:29 PM

Not much has been done to my car of late.
Just waiting for the guard rolling place to open back up after xmas break, so will visit them soon, to get the rx8s on the rear.

Took the red rimskins off, decided they were too ricey.

Also wanted opinions on whether i should put the black altezzas i have in my garage on the car or buy a new set of my current tail lights as one has a crack in them??

Ice88 · 03-01-2012, 10:57 AM

New set altezzas are over done IMO.

17-07-2011, 06:22 PM	#41
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	SO today was productive: Got round to installing my replacement drivers side mirror as mine had broken clips and wobbled. Installed my replacement passenger side window regulator, as mine had a heart attack a couple of months ago and sent the wire everywhere. Took the rims off and put the stock 16s back on as ive been having problems with the bead seals on the tyres so im getting them all redone. Stockies look quite funny again. Also installed my mazdaspeed axleback. An absolute nightmare undoing the bolts holding the exhaust on. I ended up grinding off the bolts as they just wouldnt come undone. Got there in the end. __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG. Last edited by Lachlan; 28-07-2011 at 06:38 PM.

17-07-2011, 07:07 PM	#42
mynameisdaniel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Car: 07 Subaru Liberty GT Spec B tuned by STi Posts: 912 View Photos By: mynameisdaniel	Nice 323 badge Is that exhaust meant for a sedan? I had the opposite problem with my hatch muffler being too short __________________

17-07-2011, 08:04 PM	#43
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	Could perhaps be for a sedan. Although the guy i bought it from said hatch? Ive had that 323 badge for ages, gonna take it off soon, got some new ideas. __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

17-07-2011, 08:46 PM	#44
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	i think that's a US Mazdaspeed exhaust, and if so then it's made for the longer US rear bumpers. Hence why it sticks out a bit further. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

17-07-2011, 08:55 PM	#45
SP-20-DB Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: casula, N.S.W. Car: bj sp20 hatchback red Posts: 996	Looking good. nice bmth sticker __________________ time enjoyed wasting isnt time wasted HANDLING>horsepower

18-07-2011, 08:21 AM	#46
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	Your insight is helpful as always rupe. It actually doesn't stick out as much as it appears in the photo! Just took that bmth sticker off haha. Probably put an asking Alexandria one up next. __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

19-07-2011, 10:57 AM	#47
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	Love the number plates!

19-07-2011, 11:09 AM	#48
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	Haha it's coz my last name is McGrath. __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

27-07-2011, 08:47 PM	#49
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	So jb hifi had 30% off car audio tonight, so I ended up coming home with a new alpine head unit, 6" speakers for rear doors and splits for the front. So I will be replacing my old pioneer unit and crap jvc speakers on the weekend!! :d __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

28-07-2011, 06:35 PM	#51
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	So here's a photo of the stereo stuff in boxes, and also a little pressie that arrived in the mail today! __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG. Last edited by Lachlan; 28-07-2011 at 07:07 PM.

30-10-2011, 05:04 PM	#52
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	Fitted my Rx8 rims to the front only whilst i wait for 5mm spacers. They look so sexy but needs to be lowered. So i went and picked up some KYB New SRs from Rupe today. Hopefully get it all installed very soon. __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

30-10-2011, 08:39 PM	#53
familiagtx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sydney Car: Mazda BJ SP20 Turbocharged Posts: 629	Hey, if u need a single din fitting kit, I have 2x brand new ones

31-10-2011, 03:47 PM	#55
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	What happened to your original wheels?

31-10-2011, 03:51 PM	#56
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	Added some red rim skins to the rx8s today to hide some of the gutter rash. I reckon they look pretty sweet. Will look heaps better once its lowered on thursday! __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

13-11-2011, 10:47 PM	#58
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	So got my 5mm spacers and installed the rx8 rims on the rear. Scrubs out massively! Gonna have to get the guards rolled and probably camber bolts. Did i go too low with 50mm Super Low drop?? Really wanna get the to fit. __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

02-01-2012, 12:29 PM	#59
Lachlan AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Melbourne. Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 474 View Photos By: Lachlan	Not much has been done to my car of late. Just waiting for the guard rolling place to open back up after xmas break, so will visit them soon, to get the rx8s on the rear. Took the red rimskins off, decided they were too ricey. Also wanted opinions on whether i should put the black altezzas i have in my garage on the car or buy a new set of my current tail lights as one has a crack in them?? __________________ CLICK IMAGE FOR MY PROJECT WORKLOG.

03-01-2012, 10:57 AM	#60
Ice88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Car: Blue SP20 Posts: 2,782	New set altezzas are over done IMO. __________________