New owner

Kevaclone · 02-09-2009, 12:41 AM

Bought a 91 BG Astina SP for my daughter(2 Astinas actually)
the registed one is the aqua green colour, other one is the faded red
Decided to join since I've never had anything to do with Mazda vehicles

These are both SP models 1.8 twin cam

so
first of all, are there any parts from other models or even vehicles that fit these 91 models(I already know the front springs from a Laser fit)

I'll also be looking to swap a set of 4 super low springs(about 50mm lowered) for some 20-30mm lowered springs
once I've swapped over a few parts from the old red one I'll be looking to sell it also, it may even have a RWC then

all will be listed in the trad forum

Other Info required
is there a rear garnish available that has "Astina" on it instead of "323" or "mazda323"
The red car has darker tail lights(with rear fogs) and the garnish has "mazda323"
the green one had lighter tail lights, no fogs and the garnish has just "323"

Things I've noticed about these cars
The paint is crap and fades
The front door arm rests in the power window models are like cardboard, and fall to bits
exterior "A" pillar plastic trims fall off(we will have a good RHS one to sell)

pretty much it for now
Cheers

derb · 02-09-2009, 07:09 AM

is there a rear garnish available that has "Astina" on it instead of "323" or "mazda323"

aussie spec said 323, jap spec said ASTINA. check ebay frequently.

NaughtyGT · 02-09-2009, 07:20 AM

Welcome

You'll find heaps of info from more than friendly members on here!

Ghoru · 02-09-2009, 08:50 AM

as for the a pillar molds they will cost a tidy 200+. arm rests are easily fixed(tho i havnt had to fix mine) and for a 18yo car unless the owners paid extra care to the paintwork its kinda to be expected. i have seen newer cars with worse paint.

Rupewrecht · 02-09-2009, 09:46 AM

Welcome to AGT

Thread moved to appropriate area, too

Kevaclone · 02-09-2009, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoru

as for the a pillar molds they will cost a tidy 200+. arm rests are easily fixed(tho i havnt had to fix mine) .

The parts car we have had some home made covers fitted
Someone put in some real effort to make these, Stainless steel, folded, cut(20+times to get the curve right) re welded and trimmed to fit the roof and guard edges, they look as good as the standard plastic units, only problem is they didn't use the standard mounting screw holes but drilled new holes, I'm going to fix this in time

Kevaclone · 02-09-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derb

is there a rear garnish available that has "Astina" on it instead of "323" or "mazda323"

aussie spec said 323, jap spec said ASTINA. check ebay frequently.

I thought their may have been
Thanks

70NYD · 02-09-2009, 11:42 PM

check rupewretches new stuff from container thread for the astina rear pannel. i wont put a link so u can get used to the site hehe
welcome to AGT btw

where bout in QLD u from mate?
also i would suggest not removing the trim pieces, i belive that the standard mounting places are crap, hence why noone has them

dare i say pics or ban

Tony

DavoAust · 02-09-2009, 11:49 PM

those home made covers sound familiar. didn't someone on here do that? make sure those covers are secure, i've heard of people trying to steal the pillar trims.

if the arm rests annoying you pop the trims off and reinforced them with some fibreglass. easy fix

anyways welcome to agt.

Kevaclone · 04-09-2009, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70NYD

check rupewretches new stuff from container thread for the astina rear pannel. i wont put a link so u can get used to the site hehe
welcome to AGT btw

where bout in QLD u from mate?
also i would suggest not removing the trim pieces, i belive that the standard mounting places are crap, hence why no one has them

dare i say pics or ban

Tony

Yeah checked rupewretches stuff already

Located at Beachmere, up between Caboolture and Bribie Island

The stainless trims I'm going to have the existing holes filled and new holes drilled to match the standard mounting screw holes, with a couple if screws in behind the door frame to help stop then going missing, Hmmm does that mean I have to steer clear of you lot?

Pics will be taken when I've finished swapping and fitting parts

Kevaclone · 06-09-2009, 09:31 PM

Ok now that the springs an wheels are changed, Oh and the stainless rear muffler with the ridiculously large 4inch outlet, I'll take some pics tomorrow

The spare parts car will be for sale soon, 91 SP, complete car

Kevaclone · 07-09-2009, 12:53 PM

New Pics

70NYD · 07-09-2009, 12:57 PM

i like it its very clean

Mad Mat · 07-09-2009, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevaclone

The spare parts car will be for sale soon, 91 SP, complete car

man nice lookin car....

good work.. and also whats wrong with the wrecked sp????

Kevaclone · 07-09-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mat

man nice lookin car....

good work.. and also whats wrong with the wrecked sp????

Nothing major wrong with it, It's an SP, not wrecked, bought it first and was going to do it up, but Daughter needed car sooner so bought one already rego'd
needs new shocks
RHS front electric window motor/Mech(gears stuffed and won't wind up I think)
red paint is stuffed and has some dodgy painted panels
electric engine fan needs rewiring
a few other minor things, but it drives ok
new brakes all round
SP alloys with good tyres
Sunroof works(with a push to get it started, I think there is an adjustment needed on it)
comes complete with AstinaGT.com sticker too

Be a great project car, especially for someone with a red Non SP, swap some panels and other bits, paint the roof

Mad Mat · 07-09-2009, 01:22 PM

cool

sounds like a good fixer up a

let us know when she's up 4 sale

project.r.racing · 07-09-2009, 01:26 PM

Green car looks good.

Beachmere, nice area. Reminds me that I might have to go for a drive to Toorbul for good fish n chips sometime soon.

Kevaclone · 07-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mat

cool

sounds like a good fixer up a

let us know when she's up 4 sale

No problemo, About 2 weeks, I'll throw up some pics with it

02-09-2009, 12:41 AM	#1
Kevaclone Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queensland Car: Landcruiser Posts: 193 View Photos By: Kevaclone	New owner Bought a 91 BG Astina SP for my daughter(2 Astinas actually) the registed one is the aqua green colour, other one is the faded red Decided to join since I've never had anything to do with Mazda vehicles These are both SP models 1.8 twin cam so first of all, are there any parts from other models or even vehicles that fit these 91 models(I already know the front springs from a Laser fit) I'll also be looking to swap a set of 4 super low springs(about 50mm lowered) for some 20-30mm lowered springs once I've swapped over a few parts from the old red one I'll be looking to sell it also, it may even have a RWC then all will be listed in the trad forum Other Info required is there a rear garnish available that has "Astina" on it instead of "323" or "mazda323" The red car has darker tail lights(with rear fogs) and the garnish has "mazda323" the green one had lighter tail lights, no fogs and the garnish has just "323" Things I've noticed about these cars The paint is crap and fades The front door arm rests in the power window models are like cardboard, and fall to bits exterior "A" pillar plastic trims fall off(we will have a good RHS one to sell) pretty much it for now Cheers __________________ If you can't run with the dogs, Stay on the Porch 2009 3 Door SWB Prado 1999 100 series Landcruiser TD 2003 BA Falcon XLS Ute 1995 323 BA Astina 1991 323 Astina SP-Wrecking Now. PM for info Last edited by Kevaclone; 05-09-2009 at 01:46 AM.

02-09-2009, 07:20 AM	#3
NaughtyGT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Baxter, VIC Car: Sooby B4 - Astina SP parting out Posts: 2,447	Welcome You'll find heaps of info from more than friendly members on here! __________________ My Shepherds in the Avatar haha "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix

02-09-2009, 08:50 AM	#4
Ghoru Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockhampton Car: '92 BG Astina Sp Posts: 999 View Photos By: Ghoru	as for the a pillar molds they will cost a tidy 200+. arm rests are easily fixed(tho i havnt had to fix mine) and for a 18yo car unless the owners paid extra care to the paintwork its kinda to be expected. i have seen newer cars with worse paint. __________________ BG Astina - work in progress.... Scooters are like fat chicks, fun to ride until your mates find out... NOS is like a hot chick with AIDS, you know you wanna hit that,your just afraid of the consequences... http://www.eveonline.com/

02-09-2009, 09:46 AM	#5
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 Thread moved to appropriate area, too __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

02-09-2009, 11:42 PM	#8
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	check rupewretches new stuff from container thread for the astina rear pannel. i wont put a link so u can get used to the site hehe welcome to AGT btw where bout in QLD u from mate? also i would suggest not removing the trim pieces, i belive that the standard mounting places are crap, hence why noone has them dare i say pics or ban Tony __________________

02-09-2009, 07:09 AM	#2
derb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1993 BG Astina GT-X Posts: 1,822 View Photos By: derb	is there a rear garnish available that has "Astina" on it instead of "323" or "mazda323" aussie spec said 323, jap spec said ASTINA. check ebay frequently.

02-09-2009, 11:49 PM	#9
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	those home made covers sound familiar. didn't someone on here do that? make sure those covers are secure, i've heard of people trying to steal the pillar trims. if the arm rests annoying you pop the trims off and reinforced them with some fibreglass. easy fix anyways welcome to agt. __________________ 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

06-09-2009, 09:31 PM	#11
Kevaclone Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queensland Car: Landcruiser Posts: 193 View Photos By: Kevaclone	Ok now that the springs an wheels are changed, Oh and the stainless rear muffler with the ridiculously large 4inch outlet, I'll take some pics tomorrow The spare parts car will be for sale soon, 91 SP, complete car __________________ If you can't run with the dogs, Stay on the Porch 2009 3 Door SWB Prado 1999 100 series Landcruiser TD 2003 BA Falcon XLS Ute 1995 323 BA Astina 1991 323 Astina SP-Wrecking Now. PM for info

07-09-2009, 12:53 PM	#12
Kevaclone Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queensland Car: Landcruiser Posts: 193 View Photos By: Kevaclone	New owner New Pics __________________ If you can't run with the dogs, Stay on the Porch 2009 3 Door SWB Prado 1999 100 series Landcruiser TD 2003 BA Falcon XLS Ute 1995 323 BA Astina 1991 323 Astina SP-Wrecking Now. PM for info

07-09-2009, 12:57 PM	#13
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	i like it its very clean __________________

07-09-2009, 01:22 PM	#16
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	cool sounds like a good fixer up a let us know when she's up 4 sale __________________ 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

07-09-2009, 01:26 PM	#17
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	Green car looks good. Beachmere, nice area. Reminds me that I might have to go for a drive to Toorbul for good fish n chips sometime soon.