matt13b

That's awesome..

I just downloaded the SAU phone APP and I can read forums but I can't seem to see a way to reply on threads through the phone app. Weird? But I am a noob and not computer literate. Any ideas, I must be missing something obvious..

This looks awesome but I'm working that day. I'll try to get out of it between now and then and get the car ready. Are there any Sydney cruises coming up?

Thanks for the photos. That's a great help.

Ok cool, thanks.

I think I just saw a youtube clip of your car on the dyno Kev. Getting over 160kw at the wheels. Very cool..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCkmbd5bG68

Not sure if there is one here but I thought a section for Stagea clips and video's would be cool.

HI, I just spoke to the the dealer who is in the compliance process now. He hasn't got the best English. He said the car had baby seat mounts. Would this mean it CAME with baby seat mounts or that compliance has added them? Do Japan and Australia have different baby seat laws?

HI Josh, I just spoke to our friend at Ginza Imports..I asked if he was aware that the tyres need to be exchanged for Australian spec tyres. He said "no problem my friend, I changed the tyres for the compliance." I said "so what brand is on them now?" He said he changed them over for compliance only?! I said the Australian the tyres need to STAY on the car for good, not just on compliance day to trick the system. He said this will now be an added expense for him. I said yes it is, the car must be complied. He grumbled and said ok, he will put the Australian tyres on. Lucky you mentioned it, thanks. I just worry now that the very good new tyres that it had on it will now be replaced with dodgy second hand Australian tyres?? I also asked if they would be putting in baby seat mounts. He said the car already has baby seat mounts? If this is the case why did they drill new ones into your car?

Hi all, I just got bought my car and pick it up next week. I'm very keen for a cruise/event and to meet you all..

I agree ^. A solid effort to go and have a crack..

Ok I'll give him a call thanks again.

Thanks Josh. I'll be sure to silicone seal them up. They tyres looked brand new though, won't they replace them with rubbish tyres?

Thanks mate.That clears it's appearance up even further. I will be looking into these superfluous badges which are a pet hate of mine. At the same time though I have had some bad experiences removing badges in the past so for now ensuring the car is in good health mechanically is my main priority, then to warm it up..

The car is getting complied today but I just realised I didn't check if this car comes with baby seat mounts?! They have baby seat mounts don't they??

Hi Ryan, I have already bought the car, but I think the things that don't add up can be put down to front and back bumper changes for later model parts and the addition of some unnecessary badges by the previous owner.

I'll be leaving as is externally as my focus for now will be more modifications that are going to increase power and reliability.I have spoken to Jetwreck about giving the car a good look over. A very informative forum so far..

Thank you all for your replies, very helpful and informative. Does $15k for it seem like a reasonable price?

Cool will do thanks. Who do you insure with?

Oh no..I hate Chev badges on Commys, like fake M3 badges! I don't mind original badges but why would you add them?!

Great thanks. I'll look him up. Do you know what this Axix/Infintiy model is?

Yes it's paid for.. Hopefully it was a reasonable price ($15k) for this model which seems to be in very good condition. It has 72k km's on it..

No the exhaust was purely aesthetic. So it is no longer there. It seems the Japan owner has put newer model parts on such as the front bumper and mirrors with indicators on them. That's what it seems like to me. The car itself seems to run and sound fine but I am keen to book it into a work shop somewhere and have it serviced and assessed asap. Do you guys have a preferred place you service your Stagea's?

Thanks mate. Car was advertised for 18 and I said I'll do 15 with one year warranty. I also had a look under it and said what it that exhaust doing attached to nothing? Not a fan. So he said he will remove it today.So that's gone. He seemed to know less than me which is always a worry. He said it was a twin turbo and even I know it isn't. It has these strange badges though. It says infinity across the rear and it has an infinity front badge and also says ARX-Axis in the back. I can't see any reference to Axis model cars on the net so far?? Any idea??