What have you done to your car today? - Page 13

bourbon · 12-06-2008, 01:25 PM

do a search...BAs have this issue...its in the electrical section...i think someone posted a way to fix it...

Orion · 12-06-2008, 04:35 PM

Well, I have a Protege but I figure that Im allowed to post in here too. Had a new exhaust installed this afternoon.

Soooooo much quieter than the old one. I actually had the radio off the whole way home, just listening to lack of noise and lack of drone. It just have to find all of the interior rattles that I can now hear and then fix them.

Has a nice growl in low revs and no pinging or raspiness up in the higher revs. Happy camper

Rupewrecht · 12-06-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion

Well, I have a Protege but I figure that Im allowed to post in here too.

Happy now?

02-KQ-LASR · 12-06-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Happy now?

what bout me??? lol

Rupewrecht · 12-06-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 02-KQ-LASR

what bout me??? lol

if i added 'ford derivatives' it just got too long!

02-KQ-LASR · 12-06-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

if i added 'ford derivatives' it just got too long!

lol the title would need a thread all of its own!! lol

Orion · 12-06-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupewrecht

Happy now?

Yes. Very.

The US forums have dedicated P5, (Astina SP20), Protege (1.8's and 1.6's), MP3 (Protege SP20) and MSP (turbo Protege SP20) threads for "What have you done to your ..... today? But I figure if I started one of those then it would just be me posting

You can put it back the way it was if you wish Rupe

Cheers

Rupewrecht · 12-06-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Orion

You can put it back the way it was if you wish Rupe

haha nah, i just expected you (and owners of other cars) to post here anyway

gtarone · 13-06-2008, 03:14 PM

Just bought a single Eunos 30x clear lens for replacing the indicator on the front of my BA. Got one just so i didn't waste money on two if they don't fit, brand new they are $47 each from Mazda, i hunted for a while and couldn't find any 2nd hand. And damn it looks like a perfect copy just clear, gonna attach tonite or tomorrow, will post pics!

mussing · 14-06-2008, 01:41 PM

Brought home my shiny new Astina SP today

What I had: noble green 1993 Astina SOHC series 2 with 130kms on the clock

stock everything except the badge, which is the little mazda jdm red triangle
crack in the front bumper
tinting peeling on the rear windshield
scratches on bonnet and sides from when some bastard keyed it
paint chipped on the roof, faded on the back
squeaky thrust-bearing

What I have now: blue-grey 1990 Astina SP series 1 with 170kms on the clock

16" black mag wheels
2" cat-back exhaust + extractors, makes a really nice exhaust note
'Personal' racing-style steering wheel (wasn't fussed about this, just a bonus
CAI with k&n pod filter
original paint still in excellent condition
much smaller ding in the paint on the front bumper (lol!)
missing driver's side a-pillar (organised to purchase a replacement from womble) $50
cracked windshield, will replace in the next week $242
tinting peeling on the rear windshield

I did love my sohc, but I couldn't pass up the chance to upgrade. The SP was listed at $3700, I negotiated down to $3350 which adds up to about $3700 with the cracked windshield, tinting and a-pillar fixed. Needs a polish and wax, and maybe shampoo for the interior. I might also tighten the clutch pedal a bit, and get my dad to machine some brass bushes for the linkage, which is what I have on the sohc. Now I've just got to organise to sell the sohc before my next uni fees are due.

I'll take some photos of both after my uni assessments finish on Monday. Needless to say I'm very happy with my purchase.

Rupewrecht · 14-06-2008, 05:36 PM

Congrats!

I got some braided brake lines for the Astina, and a leather Mazdaspeed handbrake cover out of the container for me

mill_mobile · 14-06-2008, 06:34 PM

Today i FINALLY WASHED IT!!!
I usually do it every 2 weeks but it'd been like 2 months since it'd been done this time - tomorrow when i return from the beach i will do this inside and detail the car

Also gott get a leak seen too this week

shaikaka · 23-06-2008, 01:31 PM

I took off a wheel and painted it. My girl drives the car to work so i have to do them one at a time. Standard '89 sp mags were siver now one is black with the outer rimm polished to bare metal. will make a thread with pics in wheels.

89sp1.8 · 23-06-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shaikaka

I took off a wheel and painted it. My girl drives the car to work so i have to do them one at a time. Standard '89 sp mags were siver now one is black with the outer rimm polished to bare metal. will make a thread with pics in wheels.

ah yeah nice
i know someone who got a set of p2's painted black professionally..they look like a totally diffrent set of rims

DavoAust · 23-06-2008, 06:29 PM

installed a 7" dash screen, dvd player, 12" sony sub & box, bigger amp and test fitted automagic window closer.

a warning to anyone thinking of getting an automatic window closer unit from jaycar, you will need pretty good electrical knowledge, they are a ***** to install with only the wiring diagram they give you. on the upside it closes all 4 windows when you turn off the ignition and lock the car.

70NYD · 23-06-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DavoAust

installed a 7" dash screen, dvd player, 12" sony sub & box, bigger amp and test fitted automagic window closer.

a warning to anyone thinking of getting an automatic window closer unit from jaycar, you will need pretty good electrical knowledge, they are a ***** to install with only the wiring diagram they give you. on the upside it closes all 4 windows when you turn off the ignition and lock the car.

hi take the photo of the inside so we can c ur handy work

DavoAust · 23-06-2008, 08:33 PM

when i'm not so lazy

. come on the next cruise and look for yourself

mussing · 23-06-2008, 09:18 PM

That sounds pretty handy Davo, how much did that go for?

70NYD · 23-06-2008, 11:12 PM

ok so 2nite (just then) instead of studiing 4 my exam thats 2moro i decided to put in the HIDs that i bought of ebay. what can i say 5 min with the dremmel(for cutting a hole for the wires in the cap), the very handy hole with thread that was located in the exact spot where i wanted the ballasts to go, a little patience and 15 minutes and they r in the car, whoooot they look great, but i think that the passanger side one isnt sitting right, cus its aiming a little too high, but thats 4 tomorow

oh ye i was meaning to ask, davo when is the next cruise?? sometimes over the holidays XD

DavoAust · 24-06-2008, 12:57 AM

i hope so, we need a good cruise

the screen cost me $150 (half price

) from jaycar, dvd player is one i had sitting at home (portable one) so its under my seat and i'm living with the cd player HU until i feel like shelling out $300 for a dvd HU. amp i had, can't remember what it cost, sub and box from wow was discounted from $300 to $150, i confused the dude and got it for $93

the automatic window closer was $45 with the sceen (form $50). to use it you pretty much have to cut a lot of wires and i'm not prepared to do that. its just messy in the future. i'm gonna try to make an adaptor loom, if i succeed i maybe able to make more (so you can get them and just plug and play)

12-06-2008, 01:25 PM	#241
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	do a search...BAs have this issue...its in the electrical section...i think someone posted a way to fix it... __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

13-06-2008, 03:14 PM	#249
gtarone w3rd. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane, QLD Car: '01 Nissan 200sx S15 Posts: 329	Just bought a single Eunos 30x clear lens for replacing the indicator on the front of my BA. Got one just so i didn't waste money on two if they don't fit, brand new they are $47 each from Mazda, i hunted for a while and couldn't find any 2nd hand. And damn it looks like a perfect copy just clear, gonna attach tonite or tomorrow, will post pics! __________________ Oh Hai!

14-06-2008, 01:41 PM	#250
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	Brought home my shiny new Astina SP today What I had: noble green 1993 Astina SOHC series 2 with 130kms on the clock stock everything except the badge, which is the little mazda jdm red triangle crack in the front bumper tinting peeling on the rear windshield scratches on bonnet and sides from when some bastard keyed it paint chipped on the roof, faded on the back squeaky thrust-bearing What I have now: blue-grey 1990 Astina SP series 1 with 170kms on the clock 16" black mag wheels 2" cat-back exhaust + extractors, makes a really nice exhaust note 'Personal' racing-style steering wheel (wasn't fussed about this, just a bonus CAI with k&n pod filter original paint still in excellent condition much smaller ding in the paint on the front bumper (lol!) missing driver's side a-pillar (organised to purchase a replacement from womble) $50 cracked windshield, will replace in the next week $242 tinting peeling on the rear windshield I did love my sohc, but I couldn't pass up the chance to upgrade. The SP was listed at $3700, I negotiated down to $3350 which adds up to about $3700 with the cracked windshield, tinting and a-pillar fixed. Needs a polish and wax, and maybe shampoo for the interior. I might also tighten the clutch pedal a bit, and get my dad to machine some brass bushes for the linkage, which is what I have on the sohc. Now I've just got to organise to sell the sohc before my next uni fees are due. I'll take some photos of both after my uni assessments finish on Monday. Needless to say I'm very happy with my purchase. Last edited by mussing; 14-06-2008 at 01:45 PM.

14-06-2008, 05:36 PM	#251
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! I got some braided brake lines for the Astina, and a leather Mazdaspeed handbrake cover out of the container for me __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

14-06-2008, 06:34 PM	#252
mill_mobile Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart, Tasmania Car: 98 BJ Posts: 674 View Photos By: mill_mobile	Today i FINALLY WASHED IT!!! I usually do it every 2 weeks but it'd been like 2 months since it'd been done this time - tomorrow when i return from the beach i will do this inside and detail the car Also gott get a leak seen too this week __________________

12-06-2008, 04:35 PM	#242
Orion SP20 Member! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Car: Mazda SP20 sedan Posts: 1,769 View Photos By: Orion	Well, I have a Protege but I figure that Im allowed to post in here too. Had a new exhaust installed this afternoon. Soooooo much quieter than the old one. I actually had the radio off the whole way home, just listening to lack of noise and lack of drone. It just have to find all of the interior rattles that I can now hear and then fix them. Has a nice growl in low revs and no pinging or raspiness up in the higher revs. Happy camper

23-06-2008, 01:31 PM	#253
shaikaka Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Car: Mazda Astina 323 sp Posts: 71 View Photos By: shaikaka	I took off a wheel and painted it. My girl drives the car to work so i have to do them one at a time. Standard '89 sp mags were siver now one is black with the outer rimm polished to bare metal. will make a thread with pics in wheels.

23-06-2008, 06:29 PM	#255
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	installed a 7" dash screen, dvd player, 12" sony sub & box, bigger amp and test fitted automagic window closer. a warning to anyone thinking of getting an automatic window closer unit from jaycar, you will need pretty good electrical knowledge, they are a ***** to install with only the wiring diagram they give you. on the upside it closes all 4 windows when you turn off the ignition and lock the car. __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

23-06-2008, 08:33 PM	#257
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	when i'm not so lazy . come on the next cruise and look for yourself __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

23-06-2008, 09:18 PM	#258
mussing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney Car: 1990 323 Astina BG SP Posts: 1,071 View Photos By: mussing	That sounds pretty handy Davo, how much did that go for?

23-06-2008, 11:12 PM	#259
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	ok so 2nite (just then) instead of studiing 4 my exam thats 2moro i decided to put in the HIDs that i bought of ebay. what can i say 5 min with the dremmel(for cutting a hole for the wires in the cap), the very handy hole with thread that was located in the exact spot where i wanted the ballasts to go, a little patience and 15 minutes and they r in the car, whoooot they look great, but i think that the passanger side one isnt sitting right, cus its aiming a little too high, but thats 4 tomorow oh ye i was meaning to ask, davo when is the next cruise?? sometimes over the holidays XD __________________

24-06-2008, 12:57 AM	#260
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	i hope so, we need a good cruise the screen cost me $150 (half price ) from jaycar, dvd player is one i had sitting at home (portable one) so its under my seat and i'm living with the cd player HU until i feel like shelling out $300 for a dvd HU. amp i had, can't remember what it cost, sub and box from wow was discounted from $300 to $150, i confused the dude and got it for $93 the automatic window closer was $45 with the sceen (form $50). to use it you pretty much have to cut a lot of wires and i'm not prepared to do that. its just messy in the future. i'm gonna try to make an adaptor loom, if i succeed i maybe able to make more (so you can get them and just plug and play) __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT