A Kiwi in Bathurst - New Astina owner

Mykar · 11-12-2012, 05:29 PM

Hey all,

I'm a kiwi who has just moved across 'The Ditch' to the Motorsport 'Mecca' that is Bathurst. I was originally in Auckland.

I'm a car nut. I've worked in the Automotive Parts industry for the last 8 years - from starting out on the counter in Repco/Appco stores to maintaining electronic auto part databases for Repco NZ and another third party company. So, I have an eye for vehicle codes and part numbers.

I needed some wheels and found this '95 Astina V6 Hardtop for $2500 (which I ended up getting for $2k.) I came across this forum while doing my research on the model before I decided to buy it. Now that I own it, I figured I should join as I'm going to need some advice as I tidy it up.

Some @#$% stole a side repeater in between my agreeing to buy it and taking delivery of it, so I've already modded it with clear side repeaters off eBay. >_>

I'm currently looking for work, but once I have a steady income, I plan to do a bit of work on the car (or get it done by someone who knows what they're doing!) It's a bit of a mess, so there's plenty of work to be done!

Rupewrecht · 11-12-2012, 05:47 PM

Welcome to AGT!

marcs_sp20 · 11-12-2012, 05:51 PM

Welcome to AGT!

project.r.racing · 11-12-2012, 06:02 PM

Hello and welcome.

phildough · 11-12-2012, 06:03 PM

Hi and Welcome to AGT.
I hope you enjoy your stay here.

Clean_Cookie · 11-12-2012, 06:25 PM

welcome!

sik astina · 11-12-2012, 06:39 PM

Welcome

Mykar · 11-12-2012, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the welcome.

Btw, I've been using the 'Mykar' handle for the last 15 years and have become accustomed to being referred to as 'Myk' (sounds like 'Mike'.)

My name is Michael, so it fits well, and using 'Myk' helps to differentiate myself from other Mikes - because there's usually a few Mikes in most groups I join!

HAIGHIE · 11-12-2012, 10:45 PM

hey welcome to AGT and also Aust, hope your settleing in well, and good to see you got a mazda

oyeloo · 12-12-2012, 02:43 AM

Welcome Welcome

Fresh · 18-12-2012, 09:54 PM

Welcome! Been around the Mount yet?

Mykar · 18-12-2012, 10:07 PM

My housemate took me for a drive around the Mount a couple of times when I first got here, but haven't taken my Mazda around it yet.

I want to get up there and take some photos, so I'll do that soon.

lukeyprotege · 18-12-2012, 10:25 PM

Welcome to AGT

Fresh · 18-12-2012, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mykar

My housemate took me for a drive around the Mount a couple of times when I first got here, but haven't taken my Mazda around it yet.

I want to get up there and take some photos, so I'll do that soon.

It's great fun going around the track, even taking some of those corners at 60 is more than fast enough

11-12-2012, 05:29 PM	#1
Mykar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bathurst, Australia Car: 1995 Mazda 323 Astina Hardtop V6 (BA11F1) Posts: 15	A Kiwi in Bathurst - New Astina owner Hey all, I'm a kiwi who has just moved across 'The Ditch' to the Motorsport 'Mecca' that is Bathurst. I was originally in Auckland. I'm a car nut. I've worked in the Automotive Parts industry for the last 8 years - from starting out on the counter in Repco/Appco stores to maintaining electronic auto part databases for Repco NZ and another third party company. So, I have an eye for vehicle codes and part numbers. I needed some wheels and found this '95 Astina V6 Hardtop for $2500 (which I ended up getting for $2k.) I came across this forum while doing my research on the model before I decided to buy it. Now that I own it, I figured I should join as I'm going to need some advice as I tidy it up. Some @#$% stole a side repeater in between my agreeing to buy it and taking delivery of it, so I've already modded it with clear side repeaters off eBay. >_> I'm currently looking for work, but once I have a steady income, I plan to do a bit of work on the car (or get it done by someone who knows what they're doing!) It's a bit of a mess, so there's plenty of work to be done!

11-12-2012, 05:47 PM	#2
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	Welcome to AGT! __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

11-12-2012, 05:51 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	Welcome to AGT! __________________

11-12-2012, 06:25 PM	#6
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	welcome! __________________ Worklog

11-12-2012, 06:39 PM	#7
sik astina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wollongong , N.S.W , Australia Car: Ba 1.8L Turbo astina Posts: 1,739 View Photos By: sik astina	Welcome __________________ [UNL35H] CANDY BA 1.8L Turbo - with the Twotone spread with the loco paint 2sus custom resprays

11-12-2012, 06:02 PM	#4
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	Hello and welcome.

11-12-2012, 06:03 PM	#5
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	Hi and Welcome to AGT. I hope you enjoy your stay here.

11-12-2012, 07:02 PM	#8
Mykar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bathurst, Australia Car: 1995 Mazda 323 Astina Hardtop V6 (BA11F1) Posts: 15	Thanks for the welcome. Btw, I've been using the 'Mykar' handle for the last 15 years and have become accustomed to being referred to as 'Myk' (sounds like 'Mike'.) My name is Michael, so it fits well, and using 'Myk' helps to differentiate myself from other Mikes - because there's usually a few Mikes in most groups I join!

11-12-2012, 10:45 PM	#9
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	hey welcome to AGT and also Aust, hope your settleing in well, and good to see you got a mazda __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

12-12-2012, 02:43 AM	#10
oyeloo AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Springwood, Brisbane Car: 2003 Astina SP20 Posts: 414	Welcome Welcome __________________ "BUTTERS" MOD THREAD

18-12-2012, 09:54 PM	#11
Fresh Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bathurst Car: 96 Astina Hardtop Posts: 68	Welcome! Been around the Mount yet?

18-12-2012, 10:07 PM	#12
Mykar Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bathurst, Australia Car: 1995 Mazda 323 Astina Hardtop V6 (BA11F1) Posts: 15	My housemate took me for a drive around the Mount a couple of times when I first got here, but haven't taken my Mazda around it yet. I want to get up there and take some photos, so I'll do that soon.

18-12-2012, 10:25 PM	#13
lukeyprotege AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bellbird Park, QLD Car: 2003 MAZDA 323 BJ II-J48 PROTEGE Posts: 294 View Photos By: lukeyprotege	Welcome to AGT

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