Looking at buying a BHA, what should I be looking for? - Page 3

marcs_sp20 · 09-05-2009, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Mat

omg it has those lights. wonder if they r a DIY

Its an SE20, meaning that they are the real deal....

Mad Mat · 09-05-2009, 01:15 AM

se20????? wtf whats the difference. i have never herd of a se 20 before mate

mussing · 09-05-2009, 01:16 AM

Looks like a great find especially with so few ks for so cheap. Can the clearcoat be fixed without spending too much?

marcs_sp20 · 09-05-2009, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mad Mat

se20????? wtf whats the difference. i have never herd of a se 20 before mate

SE20 (Sports Edition) was sold next to the Astina SP20 but only as a protege. only 250 were made (all in starry blue), and they shared basically everything except for the grey cloth inserts in the seats & door cards, and the blacked out headlights.

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Originally Posted by mussing

Looks like a great find especially with so few ks for so cheap. Can the clearcoat be fixed without spending too much?

Could be, but prolly better off just getting the whole thing resprayed..

project.r.racing · 09-05-2009, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

but the prerequisites are that it has to be Manual, nothing over 12yrs old, under 200k's & hopefully under $8k. If you find anything that's also within distance of postcode 4305, post it up!!

Um my car? $4.5K in current form. $8.0K with fully rebuilt engine. Just got new tyres.

And braided brake lines next Monday.

marcs_sp20 · 09-05-2009, 09:59 AM

um no

marcs_sp20 · 10-05-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by marcs_sp20

01 BJ1 Astina
Link here

00 KQ Ford Laser
Link Here

Its down to these two now, so hopefully will have a looksie on the weekend... reckon I could get a couple hundred off them??

Cheers
Marc

Mad Mat · 10-05-2009, 09:35 PM

Go The Bj

mussing · 11-05-2009, 12:30 AM

Mmm it does look to be lowered already, could save some pennies... Although the laser is probs more fuel efficient and has less kms on it...

marcs_sp20 · 11-05-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mussing

Although the laser is probs more fuel efficient and has less kms on it...

More fuel efficient? How so? They both have the some motors (FP i would assume - 1.8L) in them!

Only downfall is that if I wanted to lower the laser, I cant jump on the eibach sale as they seem to have run out

so it would be dreaded kings...

mussing · 11-05-2009, 11:55 AM

Whoops, I just assumed it had a 1.6 like KQ's one. Does the BJ have power windows? Doesn't mention it on the carsales page whereas the laser does. But given it's the same engine I'd probs now go with the BJ.

marcs_sp20 · 11-05-2009, 12:08 PM

I emailed them both last night, just waiting on a reply...

marcs_sp20 · 12-05-2009, 10:10 PM

Well its basically go time now, car is sold, so another is needed...

I received a call from the bloke that owns the green laser, long story short, he has a company car. his wife doesnt drive a manual so its basically just sitting there... Its been on the market for nearly a year, and has done around 2000kms in the last year. All the logbooks are up to date, which included the timing belt changed at 100,000kms...

What do you guys reckon?? Going to see it on saturday morning, so will be taking pics etc...

Rupewrecht · 12-05-2009, 10:34 PM

I'd be wary of a timing belt that has only done that sort of KMs in a year - mine stretched and slipped just before Dorrigo 2007 because of that. Not saying that it will, but it's something to keep in mind...

marcs_sp20 · 16-05-2009, 02:26 PM

Went and had a look at the laser this morning, very nice, a couple scratches here and there, only thing I could really pick on was that the clutch needs to be adjusted as you really have to put your foot into it to engage... but other then that, very nice.

If we were to get it, mods would be:

lowering
tint
clear indicators
stereo

Having a look at the mazda at 4pm, so will update as soon as we get home...

cheers
marc

marcs_sp20 · 17-05-2009, 06:37 PM

the other 323 was a joke, it was basically a standard BJ1 with rims, plus only had a 1.6L!!!

So we had some thought overnight, and went and picked up the laser this morning

$7k we got it for, runs like a dream! I have also made a readers rides which can be seen Here...

Cheers
Marc

Rupewrecht · 18-05-2009, 10:06 AM

Congrats Marc...well, moreso Tash

Mad Mat · 18-05-2009, 11:52 AM

hey mate congrates on the car. she looks abute.
but just remember what ford mean too. lol

marcs_sp20 · 18-05-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Congrats Marc...well, moreso Tash

haha cheers

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Originally Posted by Mad Mat

hey mate congrates on the car. she looks abute.
but just remember what ford mean too. lol

yeah I do, "Found Out Racing Dip****s" (ie you

) bahaha!!

Let the modding begin

Mad Mat · 18-05-2009, 12:13 PM

lol hahahahaha haven't heard that one before lol. i was thinking of the one

" F45ked on race day"

but congrate nun the less mate

09-05-2009, 01:15 AM	#42
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	se20????? wtf whats the difference. i have never herd of a se 20 before mate __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015

09-05-2009, 09:59 AM	#46
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	um no __________________

10-05-2009, 09:35 PM	#48
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	Go The Bj __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015

11-05-2009, 12:08 PM	#52
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	I emailed them both last night, just waiting on a reply... __________________

12-05-2009, 10:10 PM	#53
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	Well its basically go time now, car is sold, so another is needed... I received a call from the bloke that owns the green laser, long story short, he has a company car. his wife doesnt drive a manual so its basically just sitting there... Its been on the market for nearly a year, and has done around 2000kms in the last year. All the logbooks are up to date, which included the timing belt changed at 100,000kms... What do you guys reckon?? Going to see it on saturday morning, so will be taking pics etc... __________________

09-05-2009, 01:16 AM	#43
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	Looks like a great find especially with so few ks for so cheap. Can the clearcoat be fixed without spending too much?

11-05-2009, 12:30 AM	#49
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	Mmm it does look to be lowered already, could save some pennies... Although the laser is probs more fuel efficient and has less kms on it...

11-05-2009, 11:55 AM	#51
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	Whoops, I just assumed it had a 1.6 like KQ's one. Does the BJ have power windows? Doesn't mention it on the carsales page whereas the laser does. But given it's the same engine I'd probs now go with the BJ.

12-05-2009, 10:34 PM	#54
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	I'd be wary of a timing belt that has only done that sort of KMs in a year - mine stretched and slipped just before Dorrigo 2007 because of that. Not saying that it will, but it's something to keep in mind... __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

16-05-2009, 02:26 PM	#55
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	Went and had a look at the laser this morning, very nice, a couple scratches here and there, only thing I could really pick on was that the clutch needs to be adjusted as you really have to put your foot into it to engage... but other then that, very nice. If we were to get it, mods would be: lowering tint clear indicators stereo Having a look at the mazda at 4pm, so will update as soon as we get home... cheers marc __________________

17-05-2009, 06:37 PM	#56
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	the other 323 was a joke, it was basically a standard BJ1 with rims, plus only had a 1.6L!!! So we had some thought overnight, and went and picked up the laser this morning $7k we got it for, runs like a dream! I have also made a readers rides which can be seen Here... Cheers Marc __________________

18-05-2009, 10:06 AM	#57
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	Congrats Marc...well, moreso Tash __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

18-05-2009, 11:52 AM	#58
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	hey mate congrates on the car. she looks abute. but just remember what ford mean too. lol __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015

18-05-2009, 12:13 PM	#60
Mad Mat HONEYWELL REPRESENT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Salisbury - Inner City Car: 1997 BA Hardtop - Had a 2003 BJii J48 Sport20, and 2x bg SOHC astina hatches Posts: 5,011 View Photos By: Mad Mat	lol hahahahaha haven't heard that one before lol. i was thinking of the one " F45ked on race day" but congrate nun the less mate __________________ PROJECT "Catalina" 1994 323 BG Hatch 2005-2007 Crashed into truck 1991 323 BG Hatch 2007-2008/9 SOLD 2003 BJ SP20 J48 Hatch 2008-2011 Regretfully SOLD 1997 BA I4 Sedan 2012-CURRENT 1985 BF 323 Hatch 2014-2015SOLD 1989 MX5 2015-2015