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Preim
 Post subject: BA 1.8 Astina from NZ!
PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:18 pm 
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So far she has:

Performance Wise

Cold Air Intake
Headers/Extractors
De-Cat (Whole mid section replaced with Coby Muffler)
Lowered on springs
Thats about it really at the moment, other than that i never have the AC on.



Aesthetics
Altezza style tail lights
Colour-coded reflector panel
MOMO Gear Knob
TSW vx1 Alloys

The Rims were on the car when I got it, I would like to replace them but they actually look ok for now
And thats all ):



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My camera is terrible with its auto focus...

Over the next month or so the plan is to get a short shifter installed as well as a Fuel Pressure Regulator. Put some daylight angel eyes on and figure out some eyelids! Its so easy to make the back of the car look good but its difficult in the front without a body-kit, and I do want to get one but they are expensive, due to actually getting one in the country, so its one of the last things I'm going to do.

Also what are your thoughts on painting my rims and side skirts without aftermarket bumpers? I can generally get painting done for cheap/free.


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Shayne
PostPosted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:19 pm 
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Man I love that Thunder grey, it is so nice.

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Simondo
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Looks mint. If I could find BAs in that colour and condition here I'd definitely consider another one.

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Preim
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:42 am 
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Headers installed today!
Feels a bit faster on acceleration and a lot smoother, will hopefully get it tuned soon.

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Snowmonkey
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:28 am 
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Welcome here mate :)
I think you're on AstinaGt ?


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Preim
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:24 am 
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Only posted there once and sent a few pms about things on sale, it was more promising seeing as australia is a bit closer than the UK, but i think its nicer on here :p


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*nubik
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 11:49 am 
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Preim wrote:
Headers installed today!
Feels a bit faster on acceleration and a lot smoother, will hopefully get it tuned soon.

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Where did you get them ? Nice car :).


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Preim
PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:28 pm 
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I was about to import some from Australia but then I found some from a place called Woolf mufflers, I live in NZ. I think that was the only one though.
There are quite a few places you can find on Australian eBay.


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JoshC
PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:18 am 
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Nice Astina mate! What part of NZ are you in?


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Preim
PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:21 am 
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Im in auckland.
You should give me that turbo engine of yours :p


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JoshC
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Haha turbo! I wish :P Mine's only the 1500cc NA sorry... Still, it goes well for a 1500


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Preim
PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 7:35 am 
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Ah what am I on! I quickly scrolled past that engine photo and thought i saw a turbo hahah
I wish there were more parts available in new zealand for the BA, im sure you wont have much trouble in that regard, a lot more is available for the BG


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JoshC
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Yeah, I feel your pain. While there are probably more parts available they're usually from thrashed gtx's or way over priced because they're hard to find. Haha just makes it more rewarding when you do find the parts your after. Thank god for trademe!


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Preim
PostPosted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:17 am 
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Oh I can imagine, all those 'kids' sticking their huge mufflers on the back and droning past ahahah. After my decat I had no muffler in the middle, just a straight pipe to the back box, wayy too annoying.
I like a nice BA here though! Because every time I see one its just completely ruined and mistreated, so they actually look quite nice when they are at least clean.


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