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18-06-2011, 07:56 PM | #5821 |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Melbourne.
Car: 2001 323 Astina SP20
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if anybody is looking for parts, this astina is wrecking.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MAZDA-323...ht_1222wt_1217 |
20-06-2011, 11:43 PM | #5822 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Car: 07 Subaru Liberty GT Spec B tuned by STi
Posts: 912
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Used the fog lights on my car 'legally' for the first time since I've owned the car tonight. Unfortunately I put that tint on them so they didn't make any difference, but I was happy knowing I was allowed to use them.
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21-06-2011, 09:06 AM | #5823 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Sydney
Car: Turbo v8 and 1.8l 323
Posts: 87
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fitted rear pads, rear parking sensors and a leather sew on steering wheel cover now she feels like a new car
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23-06-2011, 12:46 AM | #5824 |
E74A
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sydney
Car: SP20
Posts: 1,248
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Try'd to fit a rear strut brace but needs to be cut, so angle-grinding here and there on the ends of the strut arm, we'll see tomorrow if it works when i try to finish it
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25-06-2011, 10:18 AM | #5825 |
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Brisneyland, Queensland
Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina
Posts: 2,868
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Went to fill up my car this morning on the way to work and half way through filling the car a lady tried to fill her car up and the pumps started vibrating and blew the fuse, they reset it and I put some more petrol in before it blew the fuse again.
So I was told to fill the car at another pump, when I went to pay I said I had filled the car at the other pump and finished at another pump. I was told only had records for the final amount I filled up so I made the young guy check with his supervisor and was told to pay the amount recorded as the other figures were lost when the pumps shut down. In the end it took 45 min and cost me $12 to fill the car from empty. And they gave me a free Courier Mail newspaper as well |
25-06-2011, 10:35 AM | #5826 |
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haha nice score.
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26-06-2011, 12:20 PM | #5827 |
aka DBA-323
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Put temp sensor in yesterday and all running well again
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26-06-2011, 01:17 PM | #5828 |
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Brisbane
Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R
Posts: 2,930
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washed, clay-bared and waxed the 3000. Astina looks very unloved atm. Maybe I should look at putting the spare engine back together and prepping it...
Or the new bumpers.. And the new clutch.. Lets not even look at the little bits and pieces lying around for it.
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26-06-2011, 02:53 PM | #5829 |
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Drove all over Tamborine and Beechmont today with the MPS kids. Have decided that new coilovers are in order with stiffer springs.
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26-06-2011, 04:10 PM | #5830 |
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MoonUnit came round and we took the front bar off the Astina and drilled a 4 inch hole for a cold air intake in my chassis. I will get some conduit for around the hole, some of the flexible ducting and a 90 degree silicon bend next week and set up the cold air intake properly.
Also bought some high tensile bolts and fitted my new race spec tow hook. The actual tow hook is on the other side of the car coming off the same rail we drilled into, so it should be totally functional. Full album: http://imgur.com/a/NiVjF |
28-06-2011, 11:19 PM | #5831 |
E74A
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Sydney
Car: SP20
Posts: 1,248
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installed my rear strut brace, what a little nightmare to finally get it all in by cutting some of the 2 feet on the strut and a fair bit of my plastic interior - cant really feel the difference yet.
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29-06-2011, 08:51 PM | #5832 |
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I was originally going to do a big radiator install but I have decided to break it into two stages. Firstly, I will install the new radiator with aftermarket fans, new hoses and thermostat. Then I will tap into the power and ground wires of the radiator fans in order to install a fan controller (but more on that when it happens).
So, here is Stage One. Mishimoto two-pass aluminium radiator, Mishimoto fans which I have attached stock fan plugs to. I am still waiting for the coolant hoses, so it will be a couple of weeks before I can install this Here are the some photos. Firstly, the whole setup: In this pic you can see the stock connectors and also an auxiliary coolant temp sensor (again, more on the purpose of this later ): I hope to update you all soon with the install! PS - any suggestions on hose clamps? I wouldn't mind something better than the stockos or plain worm clamps
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29-06-2011, 09:15 PM | #5833 |
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just the regular screw type will do the job fine.
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30-06-2011, 06:24 PM | #5834 |
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Sunshine Coast
Car: MPS
Posts: 1,939
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Sold my commodore to fund the new mazda 323 haha!
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30-06-2011, 10:59 PM | #5835 |
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ipswich, Queensland
Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon
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The ebay shopping blitz for today:
2x Valve Cover Gaskets (1x for SP20, 1x for missus Laser) 1x Pair H7R HID bulbs for SP20 1x Pair chrome indicator bulbs for SP20 1x Pair H4 Blue bulbs for Bluebird First thing Saturday morning I am heading to a nuts & bolts store to get a replacement nut for the other bonnet strut!!
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01-07-2011, 07:48 AM | #5836 |
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Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild |
01-07-2011, 11:22 AM | #5837 |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: QLD
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Marcs where is the bolt shop you go to - need to get some for a motorbike I am rebuilding?
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01-07-2011, 12:23 PM | #5838 |
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Mate is picking up all my LED bulb replacements from his work ready for the weekend. Also planning to do the brake/clutch flush and steering rack end boots as well. Fun weekend ahead.
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01-07-2011, 12:44 PM | #5839 |
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I know there are a couple along Pickering St in Enoggera ..... if that helps at all.
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Exhaust: Autoexe headers; Custom midpipe; Racing Beat catback Engine: AWR mounts; Twiggy cams; Custom CAI; RR Racing UDP; Mishimoto rad EMS: Microtech LT-10; J&S Safeguard; Gearbox: MSP LSD; Fidanza flywheel; 5th gear Rims/Suspension: MX-5 rims; Tokico Illuminas; Eibach Pro-kit; Progress RSB; AutoExe STB Exterior: MSP front lip & rear spoiler; Matt V headlights; AutoExe grill; EDM tails Interior: JVC AVX-77; Autometer gauges; DaveBs; B&M shifter Projects to come: Engine rebuild |
01-07-2011, 01:11 PM | #5840 |
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Nutz & Boltz in Turley Street, Raceview. Im not sure they'll have what I need yet, but i'll find out tomorrow
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