Hi there, i'm new these forums and i need some help in finding out which shops in sydney would have bodykits for my magna TM?

if so either pm me or leave a message in the thread.


Many Thanks
Rami

Hi,

Welcome to the forums.

The only real bodykit made fot the first Gen Magna's was the one fitted to Elante Models, perhaps you could try some wreckers and see if they have any available.

Otherwise www.ssv.com.au have rear wings.

Before you start spending money on this car, think about how long your planning on having this car for.

I wish I had have, and if I did, I would be driving a 96 verada...

Yeah its just starting to get harder to get parts now, I tried hunting down an engine mount bracket for the passenger side engine mount the other week, not one wrecker had one....
(locally anyways).

When I get the new car, i am keeping my tp for hubbys work car, but realistically I dont know how long for. I dont want to trade it in and get zero for the old girl and if i sell it privately I may be able to push to 3000 grand for her, but then what have i got for that sort of cash, nothing better than what I got now, its just I know all the probs this car has got.

Not saying that these cars arent nice done up, but think about saving the dollars and maybe buying something better down the road.

Hey guys, Thanks for the replies......I only gotten the car today :P but while i was following MR VRX.........while taking my car home the coppers followed me while i entered Werrington road (due to the fact i bought the car privately and it's un-registreed and in inshured) anywho......i had to tow it the rest of the way home........and now on the 31st october i hope my car passes for the bluie too that way i cna register my baby and insure it so that wya she'll be on teh road cruising with me :D *crosses fingers*

Yeah its just starting to get harder to get parts now, I tried hunting down an engine mount bracket for the passenger side engine mount the other week, not one wrecker had one....
(locally anyways).

When I get the new car, i am keeping my tp for hubbys work car, but realistically I dont know how long for. I dont want to trade it in and get zero for the old girl and if i sell it privately I may be able to push to 3000 grand for her, but then what have i got for that sort of cash, nothing better than what I got now, its just I know all the probs this car has got.

Not saying that these cars arent nice done up, but think about saving the dollars and maybe buying something better down the road.

you would be extrememly lucky to get that,

I only managed to get $4500 for my 96 Te Sedan, in fantastic condition with 155,000kms

Hey guys, Thanks for the replies......I only gotten the car today :P but while i was following MR VRX.........while taking my car home the coppers followed me while i entered Werrington road (due to the fact i bought the car privately and it's un-registreed and in inshured) anywho......i had to tow it the rest of the way home........and now on the 31st october i hope my car passes for the bluie too that way i cna register my baby and insure it so that wya she'll be on teh road cruising with me :D *crosses fingers*

Make sure you and the previous owner filled out one of those transfer papers. It doesnt matter if the car is registered or not you MUST fill one out or you will go through so much crap to get the car in your name. Trust me. I went through it.

Also, before taking your car over the pits for inspection. Get these things checked or it will fail. I know because once again, i went through it.

Tyres have to be legal
All lights working including the little number plate light
Windscreen squirters must be working same for the wipers
Check for oil leaks
Tie rods
Noisy wheel bearings
brakes ( they didnt say anything about my rotors but its best to get them checked too)
The actual rubber pads on the pedals cant be warn
Make sure your seat belts aren't twisting and they must retract after being pulled.
Seat belt must click in without using two hands ( mine had a strange thing where you had to put it in then click the button. I got away with it i told the guy its a mitsu thing)
Windows
Seats must be bolted in properly
You must have a battery clamp

Also, before you take it down, go and get a permit so you are allowed to drive it there and while you are there, pay for the inspection so you dont have to do it at the inspection. It takes a while.

They DO ask for the permit.

Go early because you will be waiting in line for at least 3 to 4 hours.

Good luck :D

Hey guys.....MR VRX and i took my magna TM down to do a blue slip inspection today and i have to get a few things fixed so i can receive my slip..........sorry for been such a noob coz after all this is my first car:P

As what they say "you learn one step at a time"

(sorry if it's of the subject) But, one thing i can't wait for is too meet new people.....i've always wanted to go cruising in my own car but my dreams will come true :)

anyway (back to the subject) is it possible to get some body kits from a Magna Tp to fit on a Magna TM?

Many Thanks
Rami

anyway (back to the subject) is it possible to get some body kits from a Magna Tp to fit on a Magna TM?


Yes it is.

let me guess the wiper blades failed? ive never had a car pass eva with having to change the dam blades :)

just a warning you will get "its a magna" well yes it is and the bastards grow on you real fast. enjoy your 1st car

pete

Like I said it was a maybe, not like i said i could/will get it, it would be ideal but not realistic.
Hence the reason Im keeping it....

let me guess the wiper blades failed? ive never had a car pass eva with having to change the dam blades :)

just a warning you will get "its a magna" well yes it is and the bastards grow on you real fast. enjoy your 1st car

pete

Yeah the wiper blades did not pass and so did the front two tires, oh well, if i fix those problems as the inspector mentioned within teh 2 weeks i wont have to pay another $47 for a blue slip. Anyways heres the list of things that my car did not pass:

Comments/repairs needed

passenger side headlight
2 front tyres
wiper blades
rust n/s front guard
front engine mount


I hope it won't cost me that much to repair....as therefore i only get paid every fortnight. :P

Many THanks
Rami

Thats not too bad for a car of that age. Well done :cool:

Thats not too bad for a car of that age. Well done :cool:

Thank You :D :cool:

I got a passenger side head light here you can have for $5 +PH.

guard rust? shouldnt have failed on that? unless u can park a mini in there

Yeah the wiper blades did not pass and so did the front two tires, oh well, if i fix those problems as the inspector mentioned within teh 2 weeks i wont have to pay another $47 for a blue slip. Anyways heres the list of things that my car did not pass:

Comments/repairs needed

passenger side headlight
2 front tyres
wiper blades
rust n/s front guard
front engine mount


I hope it won't cost me that much to repair....as therefore i only get paid every fortnight. :P

Many THanks
Rami


guard rust? shouldnt have failed on that? unless u can park a mini in there

ahh...mah bad... i meant rust near the passenger door it's like a lil' square shaped rust.....gotta get it cut and replaced.

that could've been a whole lot worse i think u came out pretty well

just a warning you will get "its a magna"


When i took my car to get it inspected, the guy there said "Oh look a magna. I bet it smokes up the place" and then when he started it and noticed no smoke he said "HA! its got no smoke because its already burned all the oil!" lol

LOL :badgrin: I gotta admit Magna's are more reliable than Holden Commodores......Commies are more fuel hungry than magnas.......tell me if it's not true :P

LOL :badgrin: I gotta admit Magna's are more reliable than Holden Commodores......Commies are more fuel hungry than magnas.......tell me if it's not true :P

I hate to rain on your parade but I get more bang for buck out of the VP commie than my TP magna.

I hate to rain on your parade but I get more bang for buck out of the VP commie than my TP magna.

Waht do u mean dude? (hence, i'm a car noob) :confused:

He means his VP misfires alot more than his TP, hence BANG! :) lol

I hate to rain on your parade but I get more bang for buck out of the VP commie than my TP magna.


i'd disagree... magna fuel economy > commodore VP fuel economy

hi peeps, just a question......any tips on how i could remove rust on some parts of my car on my own and what tools should i use?

Many Thanks
Rami

hi peeps, just a question......any tips on how i could remove rust on some parts of my car on my own and what tools should i use?

Many Thanks
Rami
i'm guessing its a hole, not just surface rust.

cut the rust out and file back to where u have some decent metal.
go down to your local car shop and buy some car bog and bog up the hole. make sure you have a putty knife to get enough bog in there and to smooth it out. sand the bog back smooth.
while you're at the car shop, get some undercoat and a presure pack spray can of your cars colour and paint the bog.

do it right and the car will look good. do it bad and it will stick out like dogs balls and you'll have to do it all over again

have fun :D

heeh tankz TZA :P i'm gonna have to borrow my uncles compressor :P I'm planning to spray paint my car two tone if possible Blue and Black.....just standard paint not the expensive one if you know what i mean :) and i'm gonna have black carpet instead of my greay ones i have atm.