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Old 17-02-2012, 11:13 AM   #21
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No idea on a shop in Adelaide, but it sounds like some new synchros are in order.
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Old 17-02-2012, 12:43 PM   #22
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the Mazda wreckers on Grand Junction Rd.

Really not happy with their service and business style overall. Just felt uber shady...
Thats Mazwreck, isn't it? I was in there just the other day, trying to get some clear side indicators for my car. I asked the guy if there are any, he said yes, and came back about 20 minutes later with 2 orange ones exactly like mine... I told him I specifically wanted the clear ones, in which the guy replied "no, sorry I don't have any for the BJ's"... Why did he not tell me that in the first place?

As for the gearbox, I'd say just get it rebuilt - and new synchros too. I'm no gearbox expert, so I cannot offer any good advice, and I have no idea of any shops that specialise in gearboxes, but the 'advice' I gave is probably the best advice I could probably offer :P
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Old 17-02-2012, 03:48 PM   #23
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Yeah that's them, also had issues with the price, but I won't go into that as it's all done and dusted.
Ill do some seraching around and see who can get me a good price on either doing a swap for a rebuilt one with new clutch, or building mine again with new synchros, and whatever it needs to make the box a lot tighter between shifts and while in gear.

So far it seems that Rupe and teh interwhebbz are your best bet for finding good Astina parts, as Aus modifiers don't seem to support the humble Astina with aftermarket goodies.
The joys of being underdogs I guess...
I beat that Turbo Beetle by the way. Kinda felt wrong coz she is smoking hot... :P
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Old 17-02-2012, 04:01 PM   #24
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Sounds just like shifter bushes, not box.
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Old 17-02-2012, 04:20 PM   #25
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Rupe, I do agree with derb though that it feels like my synchros are heading towards replacement, if not already need replacing. Happy to do as little as necessary to rectify the issue, I just miss my old box

Any idea on parts and labour cost to get that done somewheres?
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Old 17-02-2012, 04:43 PM   #26
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Rupe might be right though. You can pick up a set of bushing off ebay that are meant for the lasers. I'm running them after having the Corksport Bronzeoil bushings and the Ford ones are better. Also we are starting to get a little love in the suspension department. Also remember that any 89-93 MX-5 has essentially the same motor so you can find some nice engine bits if you look hard enough. I've got a parts list for BG Astinas that I could post up. parts and part numbers for a ****load of stuff. Let me know if you want it.
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Old 19-02-2012, 12:08 PM   #27
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Had a cruise with me and the GutterStars Crew yesterday in the nice weather. Met up at The Feathers Hotel Carpark to go up Greenhill Rd and work our way down south towards Flagstaff and back to Westfield Marion.
Here's a link to the pics:
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showt...426#post284426

Sorry no motion shots or mid cruise ones
Ashlee's bloody clean though!!
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Old 23-02-2012, 11:59 PM   #28
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Mmmmm new exhaust makes my fuel consumption rise

Yummy extractors and such things. Details in first post along with a new To Do List to check off as I do stuff.

Hooray for organisation late at night, all to the tune of Jamiroquai 8)
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Old 25-02-2012, 03:26 AM   #29
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Mmmmm new exhaust makes my fuel consumption rise
inadequate back pressure? or are you just planting it because it sounds cool?
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Old 25-02-2012, 07:49 AM   #30
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I would guess the second.
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Old 10-03-2012, 02:51 PM   #31
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Def dont waist time replacing shocks... 3 yrs later you'll wish u had of gone coilovers... :P
i'm saving up, made that mistake...
thats near the woolsheds in pt adelaide. :P used t work there myself

as for gearbox people, you have jaustech, they will to a great job, but charge you for it, and then there will be whole time issue... :/

i have 2 guys, but not sure what the timing would be like for gearboxes...
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Old 10-03-2012, 03:01 PM   #32
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coilovers have shocks too, and they too wear out and have to be replaced/rebuilt
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Old 12-03-2012, 03:23 PM   #33
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A spot near me in Pt Adelaide that's my little secret for now :P
Crozier Street, Port Adelaide! I drove past there the other day

I agree with Sam_323, definitely hit up Jaustech to get your gearbox done.
When/if you decide to paint your rocker cover, let me know - I just finished mine (couldn't wait ) and it came out with an awesomely amazing finish to it! (pics are to follow in my fail build thread )
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Old 13-03-2012, 04:07 PM   #34
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I may hit up Jaustech in a few lightyears once my funds allow it, for now I'm just pottering around keeping her clean and replacing what breaks.

The low beam in the drivers side went last week, so I now have Narva Super Whites and I need to adjust the drivers side light abck down as I retardedly tried to get to the globe one night and spent ages winding the adjuster screw out... ProTip: Don't be on the phone to your missus and work on the car at the same time!

Nick, y u no come past mah house when in Pt Adelaide?
I've got some hot hug to spray :L

Rocker cover is ETA end of April. Engagement Party and Wedding over the next two weeks leaves very little time when you're involved with both (none of them mine btw)
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Old 13-03-2012, 05:10 PM   #35
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Nick, y u no come past mah house when in Pt Adelaide?
I've got some hot hug to spray :L
Tell me where abouts in Pt Adelaide you are, and next time I'm down that way, I'll swing past
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Old 13-03-2012, 05:47 PM   #36
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Military Rd in Hendon.
I'll send you my phone number via FB
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Old 14-03-2012, 11:02 AM   #37
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Haven't sent it yet?
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Old 14-03-2012, 11:08 AM   #38
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Haven't sent it yet?
Stalker >.>

All the giggles at the missus thinking her new car will be a Lancer
She can buy Ashlee off me and I get an NA8 like always
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Old 03-04-2012, 10:58 AM   #39
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A Wee update:
Removed the giant AXIS sticker off my rear window, and the Astina SP and Maxda Stickers from the rear.
Bled my brakes out as they faded during a recent hills bash with xeon recently and did a tyre rotation while I was at it. Currently below 50% on the now rears and about 75% on my fronts... friggin Bob's.

I've removed my Monoblock and sub as the RCA's from my work have failed. Crimp style RCA's are the devil, you're much better off licking arsenic and listening to the pretty songs on your way out.

Currently looking at:
http://www.diyautotune.com/catalog/d...kit-p-390.html

And will be purchasing MDF and carpet to do my boot install properly, along with new RCA's made of win and unicorn feathers.

Anyone run a MegaSquirt or similar before?
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Old 03-04-2012, 11:18 AM   #40
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No megasquirt experience, but this is what I'll be buying for my Astina at some point.

http://www.stratifiedauto.com/index....roducts_id=205

Looms should be the same.
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