99' Astina in Wollongong

99BJAstina · 11-11-2012, 08:04 PM

Hey guys the names Matt,

I bought my first car back in April this year. It wasnt what i first planned on getting, however i have come to really love the car and will definitely be keeping it until i get my Blacks (maybe even longer!).
I ended up buying a Dark Green 1999 BJI Astina (1.8L model). It still remains fairly stock however i had added a CatBack exhuast and cheapish sound system. Got a couple of ideas for modifying but as im still at school and my part-time job only earns minimal, im stuck with mainly cheap little DIY jobs i can find/buy off eBay.
Ive already met/talked to a couple of guys from the site and seem really nice, and answer the hundreds of questions i ask without fail. Hopefully i can find some cheap stuff people are selling, so slowly personalise my car

Pictures will be posted up soon.
Matt

marcs_sp20 · 11-11-2012, 08:13 PM

Welcome to AGT

HAIGHIE · 11-11-2012, 08:18 PM

welcome to AGT again dude

you will be able to find many things on the site, and if you need any help just give us a bell and i'll try my best to help ya out,

BG1.8sp · 11-11-2012, 08:23 PM

So you must be the dude that andy was meant to be bringing along to the cruise over the weekend!

Sucks that you couldn't make it!
I'm sure you will find this site and the whole bunch of people very helpful.
Hope to meet you on some upcoming events.
Be sure to check out the build threads for plenty of mod ideas for the future.

Welcome to AGT!

smurfy · 11-11-2012, 08:34 PM

welcome dudeee

99BJAstina · 11-11-2012, 08:34 PM

Thanks guys!
Im sure ill find all the info im after here and more

Hammo · 11-11-2012, 08:34 PM

Welcome mate!

HAIGHIE · 11-11-2012, 08:37 PM

oh and your matt number 4??? now i believe it is please correct or conferm azz or matt (swifty) hahah theres so many now lol

swift jimmy · 11-11-2012, 08:50 PM

Welcome to AGT Matt from a fellow Matt :-)

Heaps of info on here about the BJ model mazdas and also alot of helpful people

smurfy · 11-11-2012, 09:00 PM

he can be matt 9... ahha

nawww we already agt friends... everyone else be jellyy!!

Hammo · 11-11-2012, 09:13 PM

your not the only one jess

99BJAstina · 11-11-2012, 09:22 PM

Hey Hammo,
Just checked out your build thread (as Andy suggested), such a sweet ride!
Im looking at getting a better suspension setup, although funds are limited. Whats your thoughts on the rear sway bar? Worth the money?
If i end up buying a strut brace aswell, probably only get front done. Would that be worth purchasing aswell? Or in your opinion the swaybar would do a decent job itself?
Cheers Matt #9 haha

BG1.8sp · 11-11-2012, 09:35 PM

Hammo is still running a stock rear sway bar currently (his is on order)

I did each of my suspension upgrade step by stap.
First was new shocks and lowered springs. Then front strut brace, then rear swaybar, then rear strut brace, then AAC adjustable end links, then LCA brace.

Best improvement (if your shocks are in good nick) is swaybar and front strut brace.
Would recommend both. They really do compliment each other.

smurfy · 11-11-2012, 09:38 PM

naww thought i was special

Hammo · 11-11-2012, 09:50 PM

yeah my sway bar will be fitted in a couple weeks when i get it currently shopping around for endlinks now, basicly what BG1.8sp said.
After going for a ride around in his on the weekend im keen to spend even more money on a LCA brace and Perry Muffler his suspension setup realy well

Quote:

Originally Posted by smurfy

naww thought i was special

Dont worry you are special

Rupewrecht · 11-11-2012, 10:56 PM

Welcome to AGT!

JDM323 · 11-11-2012, 11:11 PM

welcome to AGT and the rear sway bar on it's own will make a noticeable difference mainly when cornering.

Clean_Cookie · 11-11-2012, 11:20 PM

Welcome

ben carney · 12-11-2012, 08:04 AM

Welcome mate! I hope to be meeting you soon!
If you and Andy arrange a meet let us know and I'll be there!
Guarenteed smurfy and matt(swifty) will come too!

Ben · 12-11-2012, 11:17 AM

Welcome

11-11-2012, 08:04 PM	#1
99BJAstina Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wollongong Car: 1999 Mazda 323 BJ Astina Posts: 102	99' Astina in Wollongong Hey guys the names Matt, I bought my first car back in April this year. It wasnt what i first planned on getting, however i have come to really love the car and will definitely be keeping it until i get my Blacks (maybe even longer!). I ended up buying a Dark Green 1999 BJI Astina (1.8L model). It still remains fairly stock however i had added a CatBack exhuast and cheapish sound system. Got a couple of ideas for modifying but as im still at school and my part-time job only earns minimal, im stuck with mainly cheap little DIY jobs i can find/buy off eBay. Ive already met/talked to a couple of guys from the site and seem really nice, and answer the hundreds of questions i ask without fail. Hopefully i can find some cheap stuff people are selling, so slowly personalise my car Pictures will be posted up soon. Matt

11-11-2012, 08:13 PM	#2
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 __________________

11-11-2012, 08:18 PM	#3
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	welcome to AGT again dude you will be able to find many things on the site, and if you need any help just give us a bell and i'll try my best to help ya out, __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

11-11-2012, 08:23 PM	#4
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	So you must be the dude that andy was meant to be bringing along to the cruise over the weekend! Sucks that you couldn't make it! I'm sure you will find this site and the whole bunch of people very helpful. Hope to meet you on some upcoming events. Be sure to check out the build threads for plenty of mod ideas for the future. Welcome to AGT! __________________

11-11-2012, 08:34 PM	#5
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	welcome dudeee __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

11-11-2012, 08:34 PM	#7
Hammo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brisbane, QLd Car: 03 Sp20 Posts: 854	Welcome mate!

11-11-2012, 08:37 PM	#8
HAIGHIE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: wollongong Car: 99, BJ 323 astina hatch Posts: 1,506	oh and your matt number 4??? now i believe it is please correct or conferm azz or matt (swifty) hahah theres so many now lol __________________ Cars .. 1: 241kw Turbo 1999 BJ 323 Astina . 2: 1983 ke70 Corolla. 3: 2011 PK Ranger Wildtrak (tow car )

11-11-2012, 08:50 PM	#9
swift jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sutherland Shire NSW Car: Was '01 SP20 with FS-ZE Posts: 717	Welcome to AGT Matt from a fellow Matt :-) Heaps of info on here about the BJ model mazdas and also alot of helpful people __________________ Built Thread Parts For Sale Thread Leader Of Haighies Non-Christmas Card List Since 2012

11-11-2012, 09:00 PM	#10
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	he can be matt 9... ahha nawww we already agt friends... everyone else be jellyy!! __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

11-11-2012, 09:13 PM	#11
Hammo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Brisbane, QLd Car: 03 Sp20 Posts: 854	your not the only one jess

11-11-2012, 09:22 PM	#12
99BJAstina Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wollongong Car: 1999 Mazda 323 BJ Astina Posts: 102	Hey Hammo, Just checked out your build thread (as Andy suggested), such a sweet ride! Im looking at getting a better suspension setup, although funds are limited. Whats your thoughts on the rear sway bar? Worth the money? If i end up buying a strut brace aswell, probably only get front done. Would that be worth purchasing aswell? Or in your opinion the swaybar would do a decent job itself? Cheers Matt #9 haha

11-11-2012, 09:35 PM	#13
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	Hammo is still running a stock rear sway bar currently (his is on order) I did each of my suspension upgrade step by stap. First was new shocks and lowered springs. Then front strut brace, then rear swaybar, then rear strut brace, then AAC adjustable end links, then LCA brace. Best improvement (if your shocks are in good nick) is swaybar and front strut brace. Would recommend both. They really do compliment each other. __________________

11-11-2012, 09:38 PM	#14
smurfy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: sutherland shire, nsw Car: sp20 Posts: 1,968 View Photos By: smurfy	naww thought i was special __________________ To many of us, our cars are an extension of our own personalities, the way we choose to modify reflects this.

11-11-2012, 10:56 PM	#16
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

11-11-2012, 11:11 PM	#17
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	welcome to AGT and the rear sway bar on it's own will make a noticeable difference mainly when cornering. __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18798 WORKLOG

11-11-2012, 11:20 PM	#18
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	Welcome __________________ Worklog

12-11-2012, 08:04 AM	#19
ben carney Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: shellharbour Car: 02, bj2 j48 Posts: 520	Welcome mate! I hope to be meeting you soon! If you and Andy arrange a meet let us know and I'll be there! Guarenteed smurfy and matt(swifty) will come too!

12-11-2012, 11:17 AM	#20
Ben Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sunshine Coast Car: MPS Posts: 1,939	Welcome