Just wanted to introduce myself to everyone. My name is Jamie and I live in Darwin, NT. I own a 1995 TS Magna. Funny story behind me getting the car... It happened to be the family car and I'd never really thought much of it. A mate was selling a set of chrome rims and I loved them. Basically out of the 5 cars we had, the Magna was the only one that would fit the rims so I took it over. I then found this awesome site and after seeing a few nicer rides I'm inspired to do some modifications to my own.

Here are some shots of the car before I took the wheel :-
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5769/before1smallhr1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/6103/before2smallag1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/6852/before4smallvu1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3772/before6smallor4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I can't believe I'm saying this but MAGNAS ARE HOT!

I have alot of ideas for this which I'm going to take in stages.

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This section is going to be constanltly updated with what mods have been completed and where to find them in this thread.

Stage 1 - Completed Page 1 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47453)
- Changed rims to my new 17" chromies.
- Removed roofrack and bullbar.
Stage 2 - Completed Page 5 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47453&page=5)
- Cut and polish.
- Chrome wheel arches (rice)
Stage 3 - Completed Page 6 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47453&page=6)
- 380 clear side repeaters
- Debadged
Stage 4 - Completed Page 7 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47453&page=7)
- Colour coded front grill
Stage 5 - Completed Page 8 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47453&page=8)
- Lowered on Kingsprings
Stage 6 - Completed Page 9 (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47453&page=9)
- Front Clear Side Indicators
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Stage 1 Complete
- Changed rims to my new 17" chromies.
- Removed roofrack and bullbar.

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/6204/rimsandroofrack1smallfc3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/8616/rimsandroofrack2smallna7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I have ordered a set of low springs for the back which will arrive tomorrow and will also be picking up some super low springs for the front. Should be installed tomorrow. Will also be testing out my new Orbital Sander from Supercheap :D

saaaahhhhwweeeeeeet!

Parabolics, Clear Side repeaters, KS or TS Letterbox grille... Debadge too :) Hop to it!

And exhaust, please for the love of god change the exhaust :bowrofl:

Welcome :)

Most of those are on the list, inspired by many of the cars on display here :)

Tint is going to be redone as it is peeling and the Exhaust is definately high up there, actually I've already got a quote. Was quoted $450 for a Redback or $350 for an instore custom made one, both of which are cat back.

Too many mods I want done to list lol, will just keep posting them as I do them.

Btw just finished reading through about 12 pages. Learn alot from this site :D

Most of those are on the list, inspired by many of the cars on display here :)

Tint is going to be redone as it is peeling and the Exhaust is definately high up there, actually I've already got a quote. Was quoted $450 for a Redback or $350 for an instore custom made one, both of which are cat back.

Too many mods I want done to list lol, will just keep posting them as I do them.

Btw just finished reading through about 12 pages. Learn alot from this site :D

Makes a lot of difference removing the roof racks and tow bar. With your exhaust make sure it's mandrel bent, otherwise go another half inch in size or you may be going to something more restrictive than factory with press bent (eg 2" press bent will actually end up being something like 1.7 at the bends). oh and hi Jamie, my name is Nick and I like long walks on the beach and candle lit dinners... :shifty:

welcome to the club mate...:D

Nice that ur doing it up to look good, just dont 'rice' it and it'll look sweet...

enjoy ur stay

cheers dean

welcome to AMC man.
Pretty clean looking car you got there, would look ace with a few simple mods.
How's she go mechanically?

I dont think a cut and polish will fix that boot of yours, but you could try.
Also i would cancel that order or lows in the rear, Just get superlows all round mate..

Welcome :)

']I dont think a cut and polish will fix that boot of yours, but you could try.
Also i would cancel that order or lows in the rear, Just get superlows all round mate..

Welcome :)

You haven't been able to get superlow's for the rear of 2nd gens for ages now.. unless they're custom.

Yeah I couldn't find superlows for the rear so just settled with lows. Should be fine though, the rear seems to sit noticably lower than the front anyway. Should match up fine.

Also the car has 190,000kms but runs perfectly and has so for the entire time we've owned it. Only one owner before me and serviced regularly. Purchased from a friend of a family member. Very very pleased magna owner :D

So far I've decided to focus on the exterior mods. I'm trying to keep the mods small but effective. Went into Mitsubishi today and ordered some 380 clear side indicators, for some reason they only had 1 side in stock :bowrofl:

Yeah I couldn't find superlows for the rear so just settled with lows. Should be fine though, the rear seems to sit noticably lower than the front anyway. Should match up fine.

Also the car has 190,000kms but runs perfectly and has so for the entire time we've owned it. Only one owner before me and serviced regularly. Purchased from a friend of a family member. Very very pleased magna owner :D

So far I've decided to focus on the exterior mods. I'm trying to keep the mods small but effective. Went into Mitsubishi today and ordered some 380 clear side indicators, for some reason they only had 1 side in stock :bowrofl:


Dude they're oval, just spin it around and it'll fit... :gtfo: are you serious?!?!

I bought Lovell super fronts and lows rear and it's like a hotrod, i hate it.

Nonono I'm not that new. I mean they only have 1, as in that's it no pairs, no more, just 1:bowrofl:

welcome dude keep us posted on the mods

You might want to give it a hit with a clay bar and some swirl remover before you cut and polish. I've got the same paint as yours and mine was utterly shocking when I bought my wagon, but after 9 hours of detailing and two dead arms, it looks schmick.

Debadge too :)With the chrome rims, maybe REbadge instead with chrome TJ badges? About $50 new (can't see the left badge, is it Executive?), or you could possibly get lucky and find one at a wrecker's to debadge.

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/images/smilies/welcome.gif

Woo got some roof racks there aye hehe

Hope you find the club as useful as I do lol

What's planned for your car?

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Some plans for the long distant future :-
- Full Respray
- Body coloured bumpers (Yep I'm keeping them) + Colour coding mirrors etc
- KS Tailights + Paras :cool:
- 380 clear repeaters + clear indicator mod for the front
- Some nice dark tints
- Full exhaust

I want it to stand out but for the right reasons. Will eventually have a nice simple paintjob with chrome highlights.

Also, I'll be debadging but will keep an eye out for some nice badges that may suit in the future :)

You might want to give it a hit with a clay bar and some swirl remover before you cut and polish. I've got the same paint as yours and mine was utterly shocking when I bought my wagon, but after 9 hours of detailing and two dead arms, it looks schmick.

Dont use swirl remover before cutting... its a waste.

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Some plans for the long distant future :-
- Full Respray
- Body coloured bumpers (Yep I'm keeping them) + Colour coding mirrors etc
- KS Tailights + Paras :cool:
- 380 clear repeaters + clear indicator mod for the front
- Some nice dark tints
- Full exhaust

I want it to stand out but for the right reasons. Will eventually have a nice simple paintjob with chrome highlights.

Also, I'll be debadging but will keep an eye out for some nice badges that may suit in the future :)

Sounds good hehe keep us updated with your mods progress! :D
I think you should do the main upgrades first like paras and tail lights. Leave the reapray till later when you've got more benjamins haha

Oh I gave it a basic cut and polish today and it came up a treat! Obviously it was never going to fix the faided and sundamaged paint but it has improved. I'd say improved about 10x better :) Even just the wash I used brought back some of the colour and shine in the paint, I can actually see some glittery bits (never seen before) lol

And I'm guilty for being a bit ricey... I whacked on some chrome around the wheel arches :shock: IMO it adds some class to it :D

And I'm guilty for being a bit ricey... I whacked on some chrome around the wheel arches :shock: IMO it adds some class to it :D
Hmmmm :think:

Show us this bling upgrade

Best I could do with the photos. Will get some day shots once it's lowered, have my springs sitting here waiting to go in.

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3456/1001690smallmf6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/9923/1001691smallxi2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4206/1001692smallkc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Let me know what you REALLY think lol

Best I could do with the photos. Will get some day shots once it's lowered, have my springs sitting here waiting to go in.

Let me know what you REALLY think lol
Most the guys here know, i'm totally against bling and chrome. But that actually looks cool! (Can't believe I said that).
It looks nice! It suits the wheels!

Definitely needs a good dropping though. But, that chrome around the arches makes it look good! Something about it! Suits the car colour too haha

Not bad not bad! http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/images/smilies/beerbang.gif

PS. Please don't do any whitewalls to the tires. Don't do it man!

PS. Extremely cheap mod: $2 chrome cap for the towbar. Makes it look 10x better.

HAHA jesus christ chrome cap for the towbar! For the love of god, why do we even have a towbar on in the first place http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/images/smilies/end.gif

Tuffy had the chrome on the wheel arches at one stage too, how about some brighter shots of the car, shadow hides a lot of things.

hey jaimie, welcome aboard.

pix look good. chrome wheelarches actually match, just lower it and your set for looks.

if u want, try washing your car with some kero, obviously not straight but dilute it or put some in a spray bottle and just wash it in with a sponge, comes up showroom looks

big 4

if u want, try washing your car with some kero, obviously not straight but dilute it or put some in a spray bottle and just wash it in with a sponge, comes up showroom looks
Kero? It wont strip the paint will it?

hey jaimie, welcome aboard.

pix look good. chrome wheelarches actually match, just lower it and your set for looks.

if u want, try washing your car with some kero, obviously not straight but dilute it or put some in a spray bottle and just wash it in with a sponge, comes up showroom looks

big 4

BIG NO NO! lol

Dont do it.

Kero?
I keep the A1 (Avaitation fuel) strictly for the aircraft lol...
Not a good idea i don't think :doubt:

lol LOL sif put keron on the paint?
Maybe he meant spray the kero on something else? I hope :confused:

:bowrofl:

Won't be doing anything else to the paint. Will just keep cleaning it every now and then with the current car wash product as it works a treat. I'll just keep doing that till I'm ready for a respray.

I'm going to brissy tonight so there won't be any updates till I get back in a weeks time. Then it's straight back into it again :D Might have to check out a few wreckers whilst I'm there :)

Haha have fun at brissie then. See ya when you get back! :D

Don't put kero on the paint

Oh by the way.. did anybody mention not to put kero on the paint? :D

family friend of ours has a 14 year old benz, never used suds, only kero and water.
weekly washes, looks like it just left the showroom floor. paint is in tip top condition. but hey ill keep the shine to myself :D lol

HAHA jesus christ chrome cap for the towbar! For the love of god, why do we even have a towbar on in the first placeErm, some of us actually TOW STUFF on occasion...:nuts:

You're obviously good with your hands. That's probably why Nick was hitting on you.;)

My old camry had a dodgy paint job, but a detailer made it look good...dunno what he did, but it cost $200.:shock:

BIG4, did you actually see them using kero? I mean, actually SEE it, because they probably said something that sounds like kero...rhymes with dero...lol

My son complains about the towbar on my car because he's always running into it!:sook:

Erm, some of us actually TOW STUFF on occasion...:nuts:
Aw I guess so haha

But no bling towbars cmonnnnnnn

My son complains about the towbar on my car because he's always running into it!:sook:

Ahh yes.. many not so fond memories of the towbar just came flashing back. Glad it's gone now. Don't think I'll be towing much. Always handy to have one though, that's why it's now going onto the family commodore, might have to bling it :D

You're obviously good with your hands. That's probably why Nick was hitting on you.;)

My old camry had a dodgy paint job, but a detailer made it look good...dunno what he did, but it cost $200.:shock:

BIG4, did you actually see them using kero? I mean, actually SEE it, because they probably said something that sounds like kero...rhymes with dero...lol

My son complains about the towbar on my car because he's always running into it!:sook:

Kerosene rhymes with your mean hahaha
yeah man it was kero. btw dont flame me coz kero is flammable hahaha

I say keep the towball, I have a towball on my KE and I dont know what I (or any of my mates) would do without it.

Also its there to show the little 4 bangers that your car also has the balls to tow something if required.

i have the tow bar and ball on. cause i take our little trailer 5 long x3 wide x5 high trailer to the tip every month or two. plus its great in parking spots. cause i leave bout half a foot to a foot behind me and still people have nudged it.:rant: better the tow bar or the bumper

i have the tow bar and ball on. cause i take our little trailer 5 long x3 wide x5 high trailer to the tip every month or two. plus its great in parking spots. cause i leave bout half a foot to a foot behind me and still people have nudged it.:rant: better the tow bar or the bumper

my towbar protects me!:D

Stage 2 Complete
- Cut and polish.
- Chrome wheel arches (rice)

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6992/chromestrip1vk9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1717/chromestrip2sk8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/5981/chromestrip5so5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Just got back last night so didn't get a chance to install the lowering springs but did get a chance to take some new pics. Only changes are the chrome wheel arches and the cut and polish which is a week old.

Kerosene rhymes with your mean hahaha
yeah man it was kero. btw dont flame me coz kero is flammable hahaha

Lol...

Kero did used to work well and was used alot many years ago... its great at removing road grime, but will also remove any wax or paint sealant on the car. But that was then & this is now... stick to a propper car shampoo.

Jamie, she's lookin awesome now man! Suggestion; maybe consider colour coding the side mouldings and bumpers? :)

chicken lettuce mayo

Jamie, she's lookin awesome now man! Suggestion; maybe consider colour coding the side mouldings and bumpers? :)

lol yeah I'm planning to do that very soon, I just can't decide what I want to do to them. I was going to take them off but I'm afraid it won't look like a magna then :cry: Might just do my best to color code.

Ooh I saw alot of magnas on my adventures to Brisvegas. Quite a few nice gen 3's around, mostly just rims n zorst but still very nice :)

Kero is fine if you have a lot of grime even in todays finishes, many new car detailers use it to get off the factory wax sealant.

You do however need to then wax and polish it after to get the paint protected.

Yayah! looking good brutha! get teh debadge done man, easy as anything and ud be suprised at how simple yet effective it is... wish all mods could be like that *sigh*

i was also looking at doing somthing with the grey trims, make them not so... grey?? :S lol
but what is there to do? i mean, cant really paint them black cos i got colour-coded bumpers and all, but the grey starting to look tacky... haha owell, ill just watch and pinch Jamies ideas :P

keep it up bro! cant wait to see a finished product 1 day :D

Quick tip Jamie, you should be able to pick up spare pre-coloured side strips from a wreckers for under $20, doesn't matter if the colour doesn't match yours, it'll save some of the sanding to get a smooth finish, and will give you all the time you need to mess around without having to drive around in a naked car in the meantime!

Stage 3 Complete
- 380 clear side repeaters
- Debadged

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1765/debadged1fj8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/5357/clearsiderep1yr1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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Went into Mitsubishi Spare Parts today to pick up my Clear Side Repeaters. Was suprised as they only cost $25!! I swear they quoted me $38. Anyways they make a big difference to the overall look of the car. Just need to complete the front clear indicator mod and then get some rada taillights :) Also debadged the backend. Looks great.

Half of Stage 3 Complete

Ah she looks good.
All she needs now is a nice lowering and watch how much better it will look :D

Kero is fine if you have a lot of grime even in todays finishes, many new car detailers use it to get off the factory wax sealant.

You do however need to then wax and polish it after to get the paint protected.

Using kero on modern paint is dodgy... people used to use it many years ago when 99% of cars were only single stage lacquer painted.

also remember the exterior of a car isnt just made up of painted surfaces, there are alot of other exterior materials to take into consideration.

Instead of using kero, prepsol (or similar) should be used.. and is what most decent detailers use.



Jamie, cant wait to see her dumped!! :D
When ya get the rada tail lights, make sure you get the KS ones, the KR ones have the chrome strip down the centre and doesnt match up as well with the TS boot garnish.. unless you add a chrome strip to that too. :D

Also.. buy a new muffler or get a pair of chrome tips.. looks soooo much better imo.

Jamie, cant wait to see her dumped!! :D
When ya get the rada tail lights, make sure you get the KS ones, the KR ones have the chrome strip down the centre and doesnt match up as well with the TS boot garnish.. unless you add a chrome strip to that too. :D

I was actually thinking of getting the KR ones with the strip as I'm thinking about getting my boot shaved and plates moved and filled. I've seen it on another gen 2 on here and it looked hot as! Also my mate might be able to get his dad to do it for me cheap (but still good quality) :) Think that might be the next step after the lowering.

I was actually thinking of getting the KR ones with the strip as I'm thinking about getting my boot shaved and plates moved and filled. I've seen it on another gen 2 on here and it looked hot as! Also my mate might be able to get his dad to do it for me cheap (but still good quality) :) Think that might be the next step after the lowering.

Oh sweet! That'll look hot, and pretty unique too.

Considered a KS grille? or a TS/letterboxed grille? :)

Oh sweet! That'll look hot, and pretty unique too.

Considered a KS grille? or a TS/letterboxed grille? :)

Still trying to decide on what grill to get.. At the moment I'm looking at the Diamante Grill.

And come to think of it I might just buy some muffler tips to do me over till I can get the full zorst done :) Definately looks ugly down there atm.

As its been cut & polished now I wouldn't do it again! May make the paint too thin...

You should definitely polish it with a reasonable quality protective polish now, it won't take any more paint off and will protect the paint that is there. Also it may make it even shinier ;).

Still trying to decide on what grill to get.. At the moment I'm looking at the Diamante Grill.

And come to think of it I might just buy some muffler tips to do me over till I can get the full zorst done :) Definately looks ugly down there atm.
Diamante grille is for sale here (http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47638), so cheap! and it comes with the parabolic headlights so you'll have a pretty nice setup going if you do, plus its chrome, so it will match your wheels.

Dammit jamie you've almost finished modding your car and you've only been here like 2 weeks!

Slow down boy!

nahhh go nuts:D

color code it too;)

']Dammit jamie you've almost finished modding your car and you've only been here like 2 weeks!

Slow down boy!

nahhh go nuts:D

color code it too;)


& get a nudgebar!!!! :D :D

Tuffy has one waitin for ya.. lol

I'm eying off that diamante grill atm :)

Don't worry Tuff I've got plently of mods on the cards, I won't be done for a long while. Btw your car is inspirational to me :D

Nudge bar would actually get some good use up here in the NT.

Stage 4 Complete
- Colour coded front grill

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/1827/frontgrill1ux8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/779/frontgrill2zn7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

As you can see I colour coded my front grill. As I was planning on buying a new grill soon I decided to do a basic and quick job. I did no prep work, didn't have any plastic primer etc I just sprayed over it with a spray can and suprisingly it came out beautifully! Looks really good in person and improves the front end alot. I'm still planning on a new grill but in the meantime this one looks nice.

And yes as you may have noticed I've temporarily skipped lowering the car lol Have the parts I'm just so lazy.

ps. The grill actually has some glittery bits in it like the paintwork!! That is cool as!

Looking good. I reckon paint the mitsu logo silver or black :D

Or instead of buying a new bar, you could do something similar to what some of us have done, and make it a letterbox grille by removing the slats in the middle and i think Tuff it was you that removed the all the middle entirely. And then if u want to do more, you can fill over the Mitsu symbol with some bog and give it a sand back, then paint it for real, add some grill mesh and your set! lol thats whats on the books for project magnahaul, btw the diamante grille looks hot as well!

Cheers,
Adz

I don't think I'm good enough to do my own letterbox grill :) Mesh at the front looks hot as! but overall I think the diamante will suit my car better.

I have a little project for the weekend too. Hopefully it all works out and I'll have something to show yas on sunday/monday :cool:

imo, find a set of diamante front lights, indicators and grill.
looks hot.
magnaexec has one for sale i think.

kinda freaky im doing the same AGAIN !

My first TR got lowered , colour coded the grill and strips , debadged and chrome 17's , chrome exhaust and some other bits , was my pride and joy , :cry: is gone RIP !

But :D i start again like you on my wagon this time .

Hmmmmm still pondering the chrome wheel arch thingy but !!! :shock: BUt yours is looking wild i must say .

Inspiration for each other hey ..

Amanda
hey ..Spottys are cheap and look wicked wack some of them in

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pimpdtr/2007_04060130.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pimpdtr/2007_04060030.jpg
PIMPD TR #2

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http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t228/pimpdtr/Carpics089.jpg
For old times sake , lol miss it !!

Wow your TR was one fine vehicle! Thanks for sharing, now I definately want to colour code my strips!! HOT HOT HOT! :D

What happened to her? Doesn't sound like a happy ending :( The wagon sounds like she's going to be bigger and better.. well she's already bigger lol I wish I had the wagon model (been watching alot of pimp my ride lately) :badgrin:

(been watching alot of pimp my ride lately) :badgrin:[/QUOTE]

:bowrofl: got my plates 2 years ago with alotta help from :) PIMP MY RIDE . I loooooves the show .
My red TR got smashed :cry: very sad not by me .
As for the wagon i didnt want a "family wagon" but have a new born son so thought it still pratical but cool lol at the same time as i missed my red one heaps . Still as you say i have bigger and better plans for PIMPD TR Mk II

And yeah you soooooo gotta do ya strips it fully makes a difference , done mine on both mine , pressure pack colour matched paint on the red one and air compresser on the blue , imo looks pretty alright both ways . Its a real cheap upgrade and so simple but makes the world of difference for sure .

hmmm waiting for a photo of ya springs in .....

Photos will be up tomorrow. Just spent all day putting the springs in and had some dramas compressing them to get them in lol Ended up going to Independant Motormart and investing in some Spring Clamps (best money I've ever spent) :D Car sits oh so beautifully now. The back looks like it was always meant to be and the front is a major improvment (it could sit lower but I'm happy with the way it is).

Also just for fun, my sisters b/f (who did the springs) decided to hook up his sony 444w amp and 2 kenwood subs in my car just for giggles. It actually sounds awesome, the bass fills up the cabin really nicely and can even go too loud :) Could do with some speakers though as all I've got is a set of stock 4"s :bowrofl: I have plans for a massive system of my own soon.

Oh and we picked up the Sony 444w (4 channel) Amp for only $50 at Cash Converters BARGAIN!

:confused: photos jamie ?????? lol

Im hanging for springs so thought i could see how good yours looks in the meantime

Stage 5 Complete
- Lowered on Kingsprings

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5461/lowered1ya3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/2231/lowered2ru7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4743/lowered5xz3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Here you go. Will get some better pics soon :) Looking back at my old pics there is a massive drop and I love it.

woOoO! there you go....sitting pretty mate!

Cheers,
Adz

Heres a few more..

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4427/ridindirty1oi1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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Really need to do something bout that ugly looking zorst. Getting paid soon so the magna might get spoilt :D

looks pretty sweet now mate! did u get a caster and camber kit too? (should look into a set if u dont hav it ;)) thats a good height too, any lower and personally its too low... unless u get coilovers or u bagg it, but im not sure u can get coilovers for 2nd gens

all in all, its lookin great! :)

looks pretty sweet now mate! did u get a caster and camber kit too? (should look into a set if u dont hav it ;)) thats a good height too, any lower and personally its too low... unless u get coilovers or u bagg it, but im not sure u can get coilovers for 2nd gens

all in all, its lookin great! :)

Pfff go lower:D
Wouldnt worry about a camber kit the wheels stay pretty much straight...specially in the back.... lol

Friggen how quickly do you want to mod it? Took me 6 months to do all that :P

yaaaaaaay looks wild

I did my red one as quick as you ,:bowrofl: like they say once you start you just cant stop its go go go !

i want another TR sedan im selling the wagon to get one , gotta be black and manual but soooooo ill be waiting :D

congrats Jamie lol to think you only started with ya beast cos the mags fit :nuts: , shame shame shame lmfao

Looks really good man, throw a verada rear on her. And parras if you haven't. And a zorst, and you've pretty much done the basics.
Then you can go for ponies!!!

I've just scored myself a job so now that I have monies I'll go even quicker :D I'm interested in all these front bars that people are whacking on. Might have to give that one a go soon :badgrin:

get a diamante bar ;) kinda like my old one (view profile), which is like dimi's- trust me theyre a nice bar with the little lip that dimi has on his, looks tops! better than mine, and mine wouldve looked as good if i found a lip, also get a black KS verada grille and paras, and u'll be set for the front

Stage 6 Complete
- Front Clear Side Indicators

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Very easy mod. Only hassle was me getting impatient trying to peel away the glue. I do realise I could have used a hair dryer to loosen the glue but I didn't have access to one today and I was bored.

Hey Jamie i used to live accross the road from you HAHA never introduced myself LOL

Hey Jamie i used to live accross the road from you HAHA never introduced myself LOL

Wow small world! Which house did you live in? Unfourtunately I don't know any of my neighbours, pity cause it is such a good area.

you know the guy accross from you with the trucks i lived in the house to the right

Haha cool as. Did you know a young fella by the name of Tze? He was about the only person I knew and he moved :(

I've decided paras are my next priority. Need help finding a well priced set now. Will have cash ready thursday. Changed my mind about the diamante grill, have some other ideas in mind (involving bodykits) :badgrin:

Try and either get the verada indicators, or tint your current ones - they look funny with parras and the regular indicators.

Try and either get the verada indicators, or tint your current ones - they look funny with parras and the regular indicators.

Yeah planning to tint them :D I read somewhere on here about the dark film tape that people were using to tint their taillights. Would that be illegal for the front indicators?

tinting stuff is a bit iffy, usually illegal i believe. Either check with your local transport authority, or just do it (What's the chance you'll be pulled up on it?)

Try and either get the verada indicators, or tint your current ones - they look funny with parras and the regular indicators.
not always, my old 2nd gen had a set of paras and the standard magna indicators- even with the orance refelctor in it still, looked ok to me

i suppose its a matter of opinion then, i just flat out do not like the way it looks.

lol ok, to be honest i was gonna get a pair of 'rada indicators but never got around to do it :( also i got kinda used to the look of the standard indicators

I have to agree that the rada indicators suit the paras best... however I'm still not a fan. If I had to choose between paras and clear indicators then I'd choose the clear indicators. Luckily for me tinting is an option and tinted indicators plus paras ftw :D

Clear indicators + parras = sexyyyyy

once you get some rada taillights this car will look hot as :)

your car has come along tons mate.

now enough exterior....make it go fast now...:):P

Chuck a fully sik turbo in it bro.

:stoopid: lol

You guys are crazy lol

My magnas just a cruiser.. for now. No big plans to make it go fast just yet. I still have quiet a few more mods to go on the exterior and then I'll move onto the interior which I can already think of a half a dozen mods I want to attempt. Oh and I still haven't even planned out a stereo install yet! Jeez I'm going to be busy over the next few months lol

...nah, dont worry mate, im in the same boat, im just making mine LOOK like it goes fast and then ill do something about the actuality....
P.S. Sterio is a must! get to it boy! keep up the good work!

Adz

*pipes up* i need repairs, an efi conversion and THEN ill start to mod lol

*pipes up* i need repairs, an efi conversion and THEN ill start to mod lol

Sell and get a 3L man. Will beat your efi'd modded 4 for less cash and less work.



...nah, dont worry mate, im in the same boat, im just making mine LOOK like it goes fast and then ill do something about the actuality....
P.S. Sterio is a must! get to it boy! keep up the good work!

Adz

stereo... IT'S STEREO!@!@#@#$%$65 4454$~~~~~~~~~~~~~

lol and....?

Sell and get a 3L man. Will beat your efi'd modded 4 for less cash and less work.

Neg, i love this car and its got very low kms!!! I don't want a V6 anyway.

Neg, i love this car and its got very low kms!!! I don't want a V6 anyway.

Why not?:confused:

']Why not?:confused:


yeh why not?

yeah... why not? i have a 4cyl and a V6.... no comp there.

Maybe he wants an 8 :badgrin: I know I do :cool:

I wouldn't use the extra power? If i convert to EFI ill gain like 50fwkw man!!!!!!!!!!!!
No really, the carb setup is crap, im sure i'd be happy enough with EFI 4cyl. It's my daily drive anyway, i take it at least 300km a week.

If anyone is wondering why I haven't done anything else yet... well it's because the magna has decided it doesn't want to start anymore :( It's not the battery or anything, think it's the alternator or starter motor. So at the moment my $$$ are going into getting her back up and running.

While I'm spending the dollars I think I'll get the brakes done and the tint redone.

dude. Where does all your money come from??

Basically I live at home with parents for nothing and I work full time.. but.. in saying that I am not rich. Look at the mods I've done so far, they were all done cheap lol

Maybe he wants an 8 :badgrin: I know I do :cool:
V8 magna RWD... whatever happened to that guy...

V8 magna RWD... whatever happened to that guy...

Are you serious there was a V8 RWD Magna? If so linkage please!!!

...only one in the world. It doesnt look that fanstastic if i recall, i think there was a pic here somewhere...

...only one in the world. It doesnt look that fanstastic if i recall, i think there was a pic here somewhere...
Nah I meant that dude with the second gen who was gonna open his own mod shop with some 'master mechanics' and panel workers...

There is a RWD third gen, two door conversion with a chrysler V8 motor in it too I think, correct me if i'm wrong.

linky (http://www.aussiemagna.com/)

lol, oh right lucifer, i yea there is one hot magna out there somewhere with enough horsepower to feild the melbourne cup like 50 times over...

lol and lima, that was a link to AMC main... :doh: :bowrofl:

V8 magna RWD... whatever happened to that guy...
i remember tuff wanted to do something on the lines of a v8 2nd gen about 2 years ago

lol and lima, that was a link to AMC main... :doh: :bowrofl:

Sure was, and it also had the picture of the V8 RWD that everyone was asking the whereabouts of.

really? thats it is it? lol i didnt know that...taa

Well after almost being tempted to the dark side (I was thinking of selling and buying a skyline), I've decided to direct all funds into the Magna again.

After a few bills are paid i'll be looking at doing the following:-

- Windows Retinted
- Diamante Grille and Lights
- Verada Rear Lights
- Custom Front Bodykit and Sideskirts
- Boot Shaved
- Custom Rear Bodykit
- Respray and Colour Code
- Alarm with Remote Start (yay for auto)
- Sound System with CarPC

Those are the big plans for the next few months! Let's hope things don't change because it's going to be hawt! :D

nice mate when you get your dimante lights and ect.., do what i done and put the black line around the out side of the indicator, that will look hot :D

nice mate when you get your dimante lights and ect.., do what i done and put the black line around the out side of the indicator, that will look hot :D
Verada headlights (paras) and Diamante headlights differ...

Well after almost being tempted to the dark side (I was thinking of selling and buying a skyline), I've decided to direct all funds into the Magna again.

After a few bills are paid i'll be looking at doing the following:-

- Windows Retinted
- Diamante Grille and Lights
- Verada Rear Lights
- Custom Front Bodykit and Sideskirts
- Boot Shaved
- Custom Rear Bodykit
- Respray and Colour Code
- Alarm with Remote Start (yay for auto)
- Sound System with CarPC

Those are the big plans for the next few months! Let's hope things don't change because it's going to be hawt! :D

In only a few months? Frig, Took me 18 months to do all of that, well, most of that!

']In only a few months? Frig, Took me 18 months to do all of that, well, most of that!

Yeah I'm keen as :D On another note, sell me that diamante set please :)