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Squealing all gone along with the idling noise! Alternator belt was too loose, nice $10 fix

Hi guys, sorry to bring this thread back alive but out of interest how much would i be looking at to get a cruise control setup installed in my 1999 rs4?

Hahaha cheers guys, yeah the color/paint made me fall in love instantly when I saw it! Mechanic is checking belts tomorrow morning so we shall see. This thing is amazing to drive! Only thing i miss from my Magna is Cruise control! haha

I'll swing past my local mechanic tomorrow and see what he says. Definitely want to get it sorted because i'm getting the whirring/whistle belt noise whenever idling. Doesn't sound mean at all ha!

Thanks for that info guys, I've got a receipt from some work he got done 6000ks ago at Boostin OZ, not sure if this would qualify as 100k service. Here's what was done: Complete timing belt kit and water pump, External Belts x3, cam and creak seals, water pump, pulleys and tensioner, external belts. On top of normal checkup service. I'm assuming the squeal is a tension issue? after starting my car today while its been sitting around in about 25°C i still i got a nice 2sec squeal. Also here's some pics of my new Pride and Joy:

Cheers for that, I reckon I'll drop by my mechanic and see what he has to say. Cool so I'm not blind they're perfectly visible at night, I just turned them on during the day and wasn't sure if they were actually on. Oh another question: 4. This is my first car with turbo, I don't plan on constantly thrashing the thing but out of interest, how long do you guys usually go/warmup before giving some more gas - I've been at least making sure oil temp >75c. Also turbo timers, yay or nay? I've got one just not sure whether to use it or not. Haha cheers again people!

Hey guys, I can finally and very happily say I'm a stagea owner! Just recently picked up a 1999 Bayside Blue RSfour w/leather in beautiful condition for $11k. 100,000km. I might post pictures when i get around to it. Just had a couple of questions: 1. I've noticed i get a little bit of belt noise when idling, not sure how to describe the sound, it's like a slight rattle/whistle i guess? And also, I noticed this morning as I turned the stag on I got a loud squeal from the belt which lasted no longer than 2 seconds then dissapeared, it happened each time i started until i went for a little drive then it was gone. Also happened tonight so I assume its a temperature/cold belt thing - no worries during the middle of the day. I assume the two are linked? I'd love to get it sorted asap, have searched the forums but not found a solid answer. 2. Just out of interest is there a way to make the dash brighter? Not sure if i'm blind and missing a dial for it or they're just slightly duller than what I'm used to. 3. Once again just out of interest: So i'm obviously using 98 octane petrol(despite my bank accounts better interests ). Is there a difference in the petrol from different servo's e.g Shell vs BP? Do you guys stick to the same or? Cheers Guys, other than the little bit of belt noise i'm getting I'm absolutely loving my new purchase!!

Checked it out, it's absolutely mint! Perfect interior, perfect paint and engine bay super clean and tidy. Also managed to talk it down to $10k Just before I grab it gonna have a couple other skyline savvy mates check it. Super keen to become a stagea owner though!

Haha yeah my apologies. Hopefully its all well, I'll take the buying guide with me and check over those things. Thanks for helping a nooby out!

Bump any one, looking tomorrow

Thanks for keeping up on the posts guys. I'm gonna give that one the miss, too much of a pain. I've come across this one in Adelaide: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/gawler-east/cars-vans-utes/stagea-rsfour-rsf-auto-99mod-rb25det-neo-low-kms-/1037546343 Could get for $10500, it's everything I wanted originally just lacking a sunroof. Cheers guys

For the time being i reckon I'll just keep saving up and driving my magdady (Magna VR-X). Soon enough i'll be a proud stag owner i hope! Hahaha cheers guys.

So I just got off the phone with the bloke. Basically could be $9500ish without rego/rwc and It'd be a pain in the ass to get all the rego done here in SA im guessing or $10500 with the rwc and 1 year rego. You guys have been really helpful, if I was to take it at that, with it registered in his name, get back to adelaide. What would be the next step? I'm guessing i can't just goto ezyreg and transfer the details? Cheers!!

Thanks for the replies guys! What would you guys settle on as a good price for this stag? And also, i've no experience with the whole swapping from Vic to SA so what costs would i be looking at there? $150ish petrol return, $300ish stamp duty. What else goes on top of this? and also, the rego swapping with the coilover and pod dilemna? Thanks heaps! Thomas

Hey guys, i've not owned a Stagea before, nor do I know a whole lot about them but I'm interested in them! Just wandering what you guys think of this? Decent deal etc. I'm interested in it or at least food for thought: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/keysborough/cars-vans-utes/nissan-stagea-wgc34-extremely-low-mileage-with-service-history/1036503080 I'm located in SA but a drive to VIC is by no means hard! Thanks for ANY input!!

Hey there guys, first post! I've just got a few questions and here seems like the best place to ask Basically, i'm 19, just got my full license currently driving a 2001 TJ Magna VRX which i really enjoy but I'm pretty interested in saving up to get a stagea around the end of the year I'm looking at the series 2 ones - love the DAYZ kits. 1) Overall, is having a stagea an awesome experience? - Do they require much more attention than mainstream cars e.g falcons, magnas? 2) Are parts hard and expensive to come by? 3) How's the fuel consumption? My magna is a guzler! 4) I love the idea of leather interior plus the twin sunroofs - are they on a certain model of the stagea or just random factory addons? Cheers!! Thomas