Nozila

No havent looked at the wiring and voltage around there yet. Yes, that correct when I first when to start the car there was a continous ticking sound even though I got the car started (as though was stuck on START). realising this I turned off the ignition and pulled out the keys but keep going. At the moment when Im starting the car I have it give it some throttle for it to start but it seems as though it wants to die on me when doing it though. Besides, once started there is a strange smell coming from the alternator region (smells like burnt electrical things) much like the same smell when the engine just shutted down and smoke coming out of engine bay when I was driving although not as strong. Since you two suspect its the starter motor Im numb folded as to which of the two component is actually is now as Im just describing as I see it.

I just called a local auto electrician and they quoted a couple of hundred for a rebuild while an importer said $140 - $150 for a 2nd hand one. BTW all alternators on r33 gtst's are the same, right?

got pics of your uncles gtr?

Can anyone give a rough price new/used for an alternator and also how do I go about removing it?

Just noticed I placed it in the wrong section, someone send it the the general maintence section please. Thanks

Hi guys/girls, A strange thing happened to my car today which has caused what I believe the alternator to die on me. What happened was this morning was that I took out my battery to use it to start my brothers car (nothing out of the ordinary) and placed it back into my car and it started fine. Drove it and then when I went back to the car after a few hrs to start it, I noticed that the alternator was still ticking over when I had started the engine. Even when the ignition was placed to the On position it still keep turning over, taking the keys out still had it going. So I started it again and it seemed as though the sound had gone but not long after I was driving it, I heard a squeeling noise which I only picked up not long after the rain has cleared but by then I saw smoke coming out of my engine bay and that was when I suddenly lost all my power. Popped the bonnet and a strange smell was coming from the alternator. Now im assuming that is dead/going as I could not start the car at all, only managed to get it started by pushing/1st gear clutch starting it. Once I got it home, it now starts but struggles alot and the same strange smell is coming from the alternator region. Sorry for the long post but just though Id explain in detail what happened.

Id just though Id let people know that there are generous and helpful people in Adelaide. On my way home this morning, my car started to lose all its power and just completed shut down. Anyways, I pushed it off the main road - in the pouring rain, and was diganosising the problem. After about 30 mins of not being able to get it started - problem discovered (with so many cars that drove past that I lost count who didnt even bother to pull over inc fellow imports) one guys out of no where asked if I needed a hand and finally got it started. This is just a post to say thank you to this guy, I own you a beer or two. What I found sad was that not one import driver who drove directly past me pulled over to ask if I needed any help in one way or another. Go figure.

I spotted a few r33's going the opposite direction to me on Magill Rd when i was heading to the CBD. Anyone on here, I was in a green sil80.

Like many others who has posted on here, I also do my own servicing whether it be maintenance/performance related mods. At first, before I purchased my car (at least 3 yrs ago) I didnt know anything about how to service a car and what not. But since owning it, I have learnt like many others how to change oil etc etc reasoning being is that the workshops just charge too much imho and if you dont like it then you dont have to use them, simple as that. Anyways, I would only take my car to a workshop if it needed a dyno tune/run and nothing more. Give it a go, it doesnt hurt and you'll be satisfied with the outcome.

@miss_petepie, being catholic myself i do. Dont know bout the other sa members though. @slim, its a shame we dont have track days here. Wished i lived in Vic/NSW at times.

nismo33 - you have pm mate.

nothern messanger here. Well your case is a perfect example of my theory.

it was in the local messenger that they delivery weekly to your house for free. What issues are you having with the police?

i wonder what that beeping was in the 1st vid.

normal unleaded as in 92ron or normal unleaded as in other 98ron based fuels?

$150 for a stealth/drift wing? Thats rediculously cheap. Wish mine was that cheap when i got it.

nismo33, you have pm.

Its a shame what happened to the customers cars during that period. Does a certain gtr/s not run anymore as well?

Or half empty.

Thats good to hear, im going well. In regards to the SAFF fuel, Im doubt their is many sa import owners with "hard" tuned cars though (correct me if im wrong).

Leon, how you been?

I saw one of these at the recent drift events at it was gob smacking awesome looking. Same colour and engine as well.

Acronym for Four Brothers Import. Their located on Hampstead Rd somewhere, cant miss it as they have a display of imports out front.

If you are unsuccessful with local buyers/trade, contemplate sending them interstate? I have series 2 seats. Though it wouldnt hurt to ask. =D

Definately good. Seeing as you own a stagea, im asuming that you are contemplating this front end conversion. What you will find if you havent searched already is that sourcing that masa kit + postage is going to be a pain in the ass. Since its a prefrabricated kit there shouldnt be any hassles in terms of converting it. The lagalities of a 34 front end on a stagea i doubt will be legal but as there are many front end swaps done already ie sil80/onevia and the likes, i doubt you will have any problems with the authorities.