New BG owner, sayin' g'day!

Golden Oldie · 21-12-2008, 02:57 PM

I registered here a few weeks ago but, didn't introduce myself. Too caught up with wanting answers and forgot about the now.

What a great site this is. The guys have helped me so much.

well, hello. My name is Kerri and live in central west, NSW. Out in the sticks but can't quite see red dirt.

I'm not a young person, however, still remember the days of illegal drag racing (of which I participated) at a place called 'Brickies, in Sydney back in the 1970's. Maybe some of you know about this? Used to go meet at Big Chief on Parramatta road on a Sunday night.

Anyway, I just purchased a 1992 ASTINA. Love it and have lots of questions??? I have always taken pride in my cars and don't wish to stop now. I don't think I will ever grow up. That sounds too boring.

Ya never know, maybe I will be able to help others here one day?!?!?! Heck! I will try.

So that's me. Nice to meet you all and apologise in advance if I drive you crazy with questions and putting out an SOS.

take care

Moons · 21-12-2008, 03:04 PM

Another one to the small army of BG's

Golden Oldie · 21-12-2008, 03:17 PM

Hi Moony!

YUP! another proud BG owner. You only have to look at these cars and see the potential. Not that they need much.

nice to be a part of this community.

Golden Oldie · 30-01-2009, 11:50 PM

Please allow me to explain and add to who I am and my apologies in advance if I drive you NUTS! with questions....I have asked so many so far and appreciate every word.

I am almost 52yrs old. A pensioner and a grandma with very little funds, but, an old girl with a lot of guts. Getting my hand dirty is something I am not afraid of and, if that means jumping under my own car to fix a problem, within my power, to save money ....So be it!

In my youth I was a Tom Boy and spent all my spare time under the bonnet of a car. I have no regrets turning down a mechanic aprenticeship (sp?) when I was 18yrs old because at the end of the day, I am a GIRL and a part of me loves a male person to help.

I did learn a lot back in the days of carburetors and Sandman V8's. Actually, is it in my mind to say.....motors and mechanics were so much easier back in those days before computers?

Today, I am a geek with laptops and PC's and tech stuff, but! bring on the complexity of the fuel injection and cramped engine parts under the bonnet with at least half a dozen tiny computers, telling the car to do this and do that, I am lost.
I used to once, not just fit my hand between motor parts, but, I am sure I could have fit my whole body and still had room to spare. These days is scary.

So...that is me. Lost in the world of new technology, regarding cars and have, and will, via your patience, help me as much as you can when things go wrong with my Astina.

The bottom line is, I have bought a lemon. I love her, but, she is sick. One day she will be OK, one day at a time. She is worth fixing.

If I can do it myself, I will.

Cheers! and thanks for having me here.

70NYD · 31-01-2009, 02:01 AM

welcome to agt

well im a few weeks too late BUT i hope we can support you with any information that you need. other ppl more than me i just babble on about bs haha

i have to agree with you, older cars without ecus were so much better cus they were easier to work on

Tony

wcp1195 · 31-01-2009, 04:31 AM

just wanna say hi to everyone...

Nate · 31-01-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golden Oldie

I'm not a young person, however, still remember the days of illegal drag racing (of which I participated) at a place called 'Brickies, in Sydney back in the 1970's.

welcome! ... dad has ranted on about that place a couple of times

21-12-2008, 02:57 PM	#1
Golden Oldie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Country NSW Car: 1992 Mazda Astina Posts: 97	New BG owner, sayin' g'day! I registered here a few weeks ago but, didn't introduce myself. Too caught up with wanting answers and forgot about the now. What a great site this is. The guys have helped me so much. well, hello. My name is Kerri and live in central west, NSW. Out in the sticks but can't quite see red dirt. I'm not a young person, however, still remember the days of illegal drag racing (of which I participated) at a place called 'Brickies, in Sydney back in the 1970's. Maybe some of you know about this? Used to go meet at Big Chief on Parramatta road on a Sunday night. Anyway, I just purchased a 1992 ASTINA. Love it and have lots of questions??? I have always taken pride in my cars and don't wish to stop now. I don't think I will ever grow up. That sounds too boring. Ya never know, maybe I will be able to help others here one day?!?!?! Heck! I will try. So that's me. Nice to meet you all and apologise in advance if I drive you crazy with questions and putting out an SOS. take care __________________ 1992 Mazda ASTINA Hatch TOTAL STOCK. She ain't the prettiest but she's pretty to ME MADAZ!

21-12-2008, 03:04 PM	#2
Moons Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Perth/Salmon Gums Car: 1991 Mazda 323 Astina BG Posts: 166 View Photos By: Moons	Another one to the small army of BG's __________________ We all go crazy eventually, i just like being in 1st place

21-12-2008, 03:17 PM	#3
Golden Oldie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Country NSW Car: 1992 Mazda Astina Posts: 97	Hi Moony! YUP! another proud BG owner. You only have to look at these cars and see the potential. Not that they need much. nice to be a part of this community. __________________ 1992 Mazda ASTINA Hatch TOTAL STOCK. She ain't the prettiest but she's pretty to ME MADAZ!

30-01-2009, 11:50 PM	#4
Golden Oldie Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Country NSW Car: 1992 Mazda Astina Posts: 97	Please allow me to explain and add to who I am and my apologies in advance if I drive you NUTS! with questions....I have asked so many so far and appreciate every word. I am almost 52yrs old. A pensioner and a grandma with very little funds, but, an old girl with a lot of guts. Getting my hand dirty is something I am not afraid of and, if that means jumping under my own car to fix a problem, within my power, to save money ....So be it! In my youth I was a Tom Boy and spent all my spare time under the bonnet of a car. I have no regrets turning down a mechanic aprenticeship (sp?) when I was 18yrs old because at the end of the day, I am a GIRL and a part of me loves a male person to help. I did learn a lot back in the days of carburetors and Sandman V8's. Actually, is it in my mind to say.....motors and mechanics were so much easier back in those days before computers? Today, I am a geek with laptops and PC's and tech stuff, but! bring on the complexity of the fuel injection and cramped engine parts under the bonnet with at least half a dozen tiny computers, telling the car to do this and do that, I am lost. I used to once, not just fit my hand between motor parts, but, I am sure I could have fit my whole body and still had room to spare. These days is scary. So...that is me. Lost in the world of new technology, regarding cars and have, and will, via your patience, help me as much as you can when things go wrong with my Astina. The bottom line is, I have bought a lemon. I love her, but, she is sick. One day she will be OK, one day at a time. She is worth fixing. If I can do it myself, I will. Cheers! and thanks for having me here. __________________ 1992 Mazda ASTINA Hatch TOTAL STOCK. She ain't the prettiest but she's pretty to ME MADAZ!

31-01-2009, 02:01 AM	#5
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	welcome to agt well im a few weeks too late BUT i hope we can support you with any information that you need. other ppl more than me i just babble on about bs haha i have to agree with you, older cars without ecus were so much better cus they were easier to work on Tony __________________

31-01-2009, 04:31 AM	#6
wcp1195 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: malaysia Car: astina 1991 Posts: 29	from malaysia with love just wanna say hi to everyone...