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Thanks for suspension tips - but have been told the body roll etc was really tightened up in the series2 (because of extra power to 205kW with Neo6 and introduction of manual and tiptronic standards) - so did a comparison test drive and yep - my series2 compared to the series1 is like chalk and cheese - series1 = soft and rolly vs series 2 = tight and minimal roll!!... so from what i can gather the series2 shocks and stabilisers aren't quite as urgent a mod as they would be on a series1 - so think ill get the springs changed/lowered 30mm now and look at shocks further down the track. So Ive sorted out my questions 1 & 2 - decided to get the wheels fitted by the yard - but went with a different sort - Lenso ZT6 18", and Kings will fit their harder rate springs at a 30mm lower ride height. But other questions still would love advice/opinions/recommendations on... - Clear Side indicators - who to go to in Perth to fit them and how much to pay - Clear Tail light kit - anyone found them in Japan??? - Exhaust - a good cat-back Jap bolt on to go for at a reasonable price - how much and who to import it through? - Intercooler and pipe-work - good affordable option with not too much cutting/moving of existing engine stuff - Air filter/intake - good pod choice? And is a power intake kit worthwhile (eg HKS Power Flow kit)?? - Bodykit - can someone PM me the name of the QLD company that does the copied GTR fronts that is hinted at in other threads. Also who is every bodies favourite contact for ordering parts to my door?? Also who would u guys recommend in Perth for the engine work - air intake / intercooler / exhaust etc... Xspeed, C-Red, others?? The guys from Xspeed service my car now and seem good and reasonably priced - but havent heard any other opinions about them... except that they've got a couple of covers under their belt (Hot4's, Zoom etc). Thanks for all the info - please keep it coming!

Thanks Glenn... anyone else please feel free to help me out with some opinions etc!!!...

SWAT... "Stagea Web for Advanced Tune" - some good links to a variety of stagea stuff etc http://www.alpha-net.ne.jp/users2/wgnc34/swat/HOME.htm

And another guy whos taken some mod pics... http://www.ztv.ne.jp/yatarou/sub3.htm http://www.ztv.ne.jp/yatarou/sub5.htm http://www.ztv.ne.jp/yatarou/sub4.htm

If only I could read Japanese - but the pics might be helpful to some of you - this guy has the step by steps for most mods he did to his car (links down left menu)... http://home.att.ne.jp/wind/tany/stagea.htm

The word OVERKILL comes to mind with this kit!! Just wrong...

Interesting rear wing...

Some random pics from Japanese Stagea advertising that I found amusing - anyone here fit the mould of their intended target buyer!!?? I know my weekends are filled with polo comps and days out with my dalmation litter - jolly good old chaps Check out that guys face! Can read his mind - "Oh great - my fkn sicko wife's tongueing the dog again" :wassup:

Thanks mcnamg! Glad I found this forum! If u got a few mins please post some thoughts in my new thread with all my questions!! Some more Stagea audio pics...

Some random pics of audio placement... False floor and amps? Into the spare wheel well that was suggested (leaving spare in!) Stacker in side panel Rear seat amp

Stumbled across another bodykit thats a bit different... "Ducks Garden" http://ducks-garden.co.jp/014_stagea/stagea.htm Oh and does anyone know that rim in the pic? Seen it before and love it - has the white/blue hatching around behind the spokes... anyone know make /model? And heres the abflug site and their stagea kit (already been mentioned i spose) - but a nice kit... might even just pickup one of those bonnet air vents! Anyone know best contact in Perth / Aus to order this stuff from? http://www.ab-flug.co.jp/catalogue/stagea/parts1.html

Hi guys - about to purchase a Series2 Stagea... and below is the customary series of "questions from the new guy" :Oops: Hoping everyone can offer opinions on some things I am considering getting the caryard to do for me pre-sale (so i can get it all financed with the purchase - otherwise i might risk never getting around to them (wife kids and always other things to pay for) :boohoo: .... I have read all the threads but its sometimes hard to dig out all the info - so hoping some of you will have the patience to advise on this "Stock Stagea shopping list" summary thread 1. Wheels - The yard can fit a nice lookin cheaper aussie brand set of 18 inch new wheels and tyre package for $1900... or I could hold off and scan the skyline forums and dealers until a nice set of second-hand rims comes up cheap... opinions? - go the no-name shiny and new or hold out for a bargain second hand?? And if I do get some from the dealer - how much $ do you reckon I should be wanting from the dealer to leave the stock 16s and tyres? 2. Ride height and Suspension... thinkin Kings for springs to lower it, and maybe leaving shocks til needed... had Kings put onto my last 2 cars and loved the ride - dealer estimated around $500... $850 fitted. Saw on one of these Stagea threads that a couple of u said replacing springs was really easy to do yourself... how easy we talking? ... ie its embarassing but I have never even changed a sparkplug myself - but I can confidently follow a step-by-step walkthrough, and have a mate with a GTR that is under-the-car savvy - so are springs THAT easy that i dont need to pay someone $350 to put them on? Also if I am gonna do springs should i do the Bilsteins as well at same time even though very low kms car?... and Gary are your Bilstein's still for sale and to confirm do they just swap over easily? 3. Clear side indicators... how much fitted would be reasonable to pay? 4. Clear tail-lights - do they exist? If so how much fitted would be reasonable? 5. Exhaust... value for money bolt on Jap brand with a nice smooth note (without drawing unwanted attention) - please recommend makes and ball park $ fitted I should be happy with 6. Front mount intercooler/pipes/airpod - best straight forward and legal option - no cutting away at important stuff ... and ballpark fitted estimate please 7. Body-kit (series 2) - only going to be done if ultra cheap - saw the thread about the $1200 Autech kit - but most of those yahoo auction links in that thread dont work anymore - can anyone point me to a URL for a piccy of the autech kit... is the QLD contact still doing them? And to anyone who has the time to respond - THANKYOU IN ADVANCE for your opinions and recommendations - MUCH appreciated. Oh yeah - and need to finalise decision on what to get done pre-sale in next couple of days - so please help me out if you are logged on!