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Thanks lads, that's how I see it too. Onwards & up from here. Feels like the right thing to do.

Built for Go not Show Quite a few things missed in the 1st post listing (for example: Dazy bodykit, Twin sunroof, Momo steering wheel, etc.) Comes with a whole load of spares. Now also advertised on Drive.com.au genuine sale - $15,000 firm.

Its advertised here on SAU, only. Genuine reason for sale - House still hasnt sold yet after half a year under contract, I cant afford morgage repayments & am on the absolute bones of my arse. Pretty much hit rock bottom 2 months ago, which is a good thing in all honesty as I made myself get off the medication that sent me crazy. Heart says Im silly to "give it away", head says to be smart about it. University is my #1 priority for the next 4 or 5 years. I'll get stuff all back from the house sale, when it eventually sells (been screwed over by the agent),and will need it all to cover living costs. Funds will be too scarce while at Uni to run the risk of anything going wrong, even general maintenance, on the Stagea. I really dont want to see it gone, but all my time will be focused on succeeding with the Medical Radiation Science course. For the first time I just dont see my pride & joy being in my future - however I now see a future for myself. Just need a little run around car to run errands as I'll be using public transport during the weekdays to/from Uni in the city. Considering Ive spent well over 50k all up, including car purchase, 15k is probably letting it go too easily, but perhaps its the right option in my current circumstances. Whom ever buys it, whenever that happens, will be getting something pretty special. Sad about it, nonetheless.

yeah I know Its advertised here on SAU, only. Genuine reason for sale - House still hasnt sold yet after half a year under contract, I cant afford morgage repayments & am on the absolute bones of my arse. Pretty much hit rock bottom 2 months ago, which is a good thing in all honesty as I made myself get off the medication that sent me crazy. 40days drug free and in a great place mentally now. Heart says Im silly to "give it away", head says to be smart about it. University is my #1 priority for the next 4 or 5 years. I'll get stuff all back from the house sale, when it eventually sells (been screwed over by the agent),and will need it all to cover living costs. Funds will be too scarce while at Uni to run the risk of anything going wrong, even general maintenance, on the Stagea. I really dont want to see it gone, but all my time will be focused on succeeding with the Medical Radiation Science course. For the first time I just dont see my pride & joy being in my future - however I now see a future for myself. Just need a little run around car to run errands as I'll be using public transport during the weekdays to/from Uni in the city. Considering Ive spent well over 50k all up, including car purchase, 15k is probably letting it go too easily, but perhaps its the right option in my current circumstances. Whom ever buys it, whenever that happens, will be getting something pretty special. Sad about it, nonetheless.

Ive had it for well over 6years, and am one of the only remaining "original" stagea sau:forum users still here. Genuine reason for sale, not "just because". Feel absolute ratshit about my decision to advertise it here, but I cant see anyway around it.

Its advertised here on SAU, only. Genuine reason for sale - House still hasnt sold yet after half a year under contract, I cant afford morgage repayments & am on the absolute bones of my arse. Pretty much hit rock bottom 2 months ago, which is a good thing in all honesty as I made myself get off the medication that sent me crazy. Heart says Im silly to "give it away", head says to be smart about it. University is my #1 priority for the next 4 or 5 years. I'll get stuff all back from the house sale, when it eventually sells (been screwed over by the agent),and will need it all to cover living costs. Funds will be too scarce while at Uni to run the risk of anything going wrong, even general maintenance, on the Stagea. I really dont want to see it gone, but all my time will be focused on succeeding with the Medical Radiation Science course. For the first time I just dont see my pride & joy being in my future - however I now see a future for myself. Just need a little run around car to run errands as I'll be using public transport during the weekdays to/from Uni in the city. Considering Ive spent well over 50k all up, including car purchase, 15k is probably letting it go too easily, but perhaps its the right option in my current circumstances. Whom ever buys it, whenever that happens, will be getting something pretty special. Sad about it, nonetheless.

$860 del. from usa-ebay for Tomei type A or B, to suit Neo Rb25 $205 del. from usa-ebay for Cometic MLS head gasket to suit Neo engine. A good place tog et stuff from is Raw Brokerage, if you arnt keen in ebay purchases. www.http://rawbrokerage.com/main.sc hope that helps a little.

the boost drop from 17 to 13psi is what's costing you the power. It could be the return-flow design in itself (I wouldnt rate a return flow cooler to beyond 250kwaw); as matty suggested have the pressure drop tested between the Inlet & Outlet. You may need a 'proper' intercooler, but test first prior to spending further. Elir32 is right with his suggestion; the intake pipe could be sucking closed if its still the standard black ribbed plastic unit. "how to fix" here - http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/173016-rev210s-5min-5-intake-pipe-mod-for-your-stageaskyline/page__p__5261291__hl__%22intake+pipe%22__fromsearch__1#entry5261291 Definitely give the ProfecB spec-2 a go, a very good unit indeed. Once setup correctly could make a decent difference. Diagnose why the boost pressure drops and you'll see a very good increase in power

Inspiring conversation with Matty S this afternoon - you sir are indeed a champion ! Thanks ever so much mate. This world would be an amazing place if there were a few more decent beings like yourself around...... Hold your head high and be proud

Yeah I dont want to Dion, but if something was to happen (cough *Neil* cough) I dont have the funds to fix anything. Im on the absolute bones of my arse until this damned house sells; its the worst feeling. I got myself into this financial mess by being on medication that sent me literally insane, out of work on the pension, and eventually the morgage has climbed back up to max as I havent had the funds the past 3-odd years to fully keep on top of it. Buying the R32 was the stupidest thing Ive ever done I reckon - BUT I simply wasnt thinking straight. Everything I did was aimed at "the fact" Id top myself soon so nothing seemed to matter. ie I didnt care that the ex took money out of the morgage for 2x holidays and a car, etc.... Im much much better since getting off the medication 39days ago; havent had one negative thought so as you may tell thats a Huge turn around, full circle from the lows Ive experienced. My heart says keep it but my head says better off with a 10k falcodore for the next 5yrs. If I can become a Radiologist then in 5-6 yrs I can get back into a morgage and look at getting an R35 perhaps. Im really positive towards whats in store for me but Im not sure if keeping the stagea is the wisest idea. If the house doesnt sell soon then the stagea or track car simply have to go. Theres no way around it.

Wont be selling if the Stagea sells first. see sig for link. Thanks for the comments, Im keen to track this as often as possible during my University holidays

I think I should sell the Stagea while I put myself through University. It wont feel any love from me during the weekdays, and weekends will probably be the same I'll be catching the train to Uni-SA city east during my course, and feel perhaps its best to have a cheap run around car instead? Unsure - but advertised for sale, as per sig. http://www.skylinesa...san-stagea-rs4/

Sad Day. Advertised the Stagea for sale. http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/380883-sa-1997-nissan-stagea-rs4/

Stagea advertised for sale http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/380883-sa-1997-nissan-stagea-rs4/ sad day

Engine bottom end rebuild 200kms ago - currently running in. Time to advertise the Stagea Ive owned for over 6years. Bought for 18k, and spent well in excess of 35k with modifications over the years. Owes me well over 50grand. Tuned numerous times following upgrades, originally from 120kw to 140kw, to 160kw, to 180kw, to 185kw, to 190kw, to 200kw, to 205kw, to 220kw, to 235kw, to 240kw, to 250kw. All work performed by Boostworx (Shaun Dunns); have been a loyal customer throughout. Advertising as I'll be a University student for the next 4 or 5 years and looking for a cheap basic run around car instead of this beast. Mods as follows: 1997 Series 1 Nissan Stagea RS V Four Station Wagon, 118,000kms, forged RB25DET engine, Attessa 4wd, Automatic, Silky Snow Pearl, Dayz bodykit, Fresh fluid throughout. Well Maintained. 335rwhp / 249rwkw Fully built, forged engine currently being run-in. All work by Boostworx. Engine: Bosch 040 fuel pump with direct battery feed at 13.8volts Splitfire coil packs NGK BCPRE6 0.8mm copper v-groove spark plugs Davies Craig automatic transmission oil cooler upgrade kit MV Automatic manual electronic shift kit & auto service kit Koyo Radiator upgrade Greddy remote oil filter relocation kit Fujimoto sump plug drain valve Catch can kit Nismo adjustable fuel pressure regulator Nismo Z32 Air Flow Meter 3” JustJap stainless steel single dump pipe system , with 3” de-cat pipe 3” cat-back exhaust system with Magnaflow mid-muffler and Kakimoto GTR Racing rear-muffler Cold Air Radiator air guide for cold air induction Apexi power intake pod filter, using standard snorkel air feed & under body feed Trust 600x400mm FMIC bar & plate, with custom hard pipe kit Hard pipe turbo intake kit Garrett 18psi heavy duty turbo actuator Garrett GT3076 700177-5015 IWBB Turbocharger with ported Nissan 45V4 front / AVO .73 rear housings - 60mm diameter 84-trim GT30 turbine and 76mm diameter 7/14 bladed compressor wheel JDM S15 Silvia 450/480cc injectors CP forged pistons, with complete engine rebuild ARP head stud kit Ported, Flowed & Machined headwork including new valve seals, valve seats and valve guides EPP Clear camgear timing cover Cometic gasket kit including rocker cover, intake manifold, intake collector & exhaust gaskets Cometic head gasket 87mm x1.2mm Aerospeed adjustable exhaust cam gear pulley wheel Tomei 256 intake / 256 exhaust poncam camshaft set Tomei 8.8mm high lift springs Tomei oil gallery restrictor 700177-5015 GT30R Turbo CHRA Specifications: compressor wheel inducer size: 57.02mm compressor wheel trim: 56mm compressor wheel exducer size: 76mm turbine wheel inducer size: 60mm turbine wheel trim: 84mm turbine wheel exducer size: 54.8mm Suspension: Bilstein front and rear suspension shocks, with ‘lowering’ circlips, using standard springs Whiteline front and rear heavy-duty adjustable sway bars Dayz adjustable engine swaybar Whiteline front castor kit Whiteline rear subframe pineapple alignment kit Ox_Wheels 18x8.5” +35offset Pirelli Pzero Corsa semi-slick 235/40/18 tyres Brakes: R32 rebuilt rear brake calipers and discs, braided lines R32 rebuilt front brake caliper, CZP brake bracket, 324x30mm drilled track rotors Cusco brake master cylinder clamp QFM A1RM front and rear track brake pads Audio: Clarion stereo tape unit with 6-stack cd player Clarion amp mounted to enclosure for Clarion 10inch subwoofer Pioneer 260w 4-way front door speakers Eclipse 80w 2-way rear door speakers Interior: SAAS D1 Drift adjustable race seat Flynn racing seat rail Apexi electronic boost gauge AEM F/IC-8 Piggyback ECU with Dell c640 latitude laptop Greddy Profec-B spec-ii dual stage Electronic Boost Controller, set to 1.00 bar and 1.20 bar Toshi ecu remap Boostworx tuned 249rwkw Bad Points: Under mirror rust bubble hasnt been attended to as yet. Under rear guards the paint has chipped since the guards were slightly rolled. Minor scratches on the roof from some low-life. Priced to sell at $15,000. Southern Adelaide pickup. My pride and joy, but need to put myself through University (Med.Science) and I feel the Stagea wont be loved as it should during my Uni years. Comes with Dell laptop to tune the Fic/8 piggyback ecu. Also will provide all spare parts. Picture showing current near-new 18" wheels Previous photos

Once Ive completed the run-in of the forged bottom end & had the final tune performed I might consider selling the stagea. Im a bit over it now, cant afford for anything to go wrong while I put myself through University over the next 4-5yrs. Car cost me 18k 6yrs ago and sunk in excess of 32k into it with all the bolt-ons, tunes over the years, etc etc. What would it be worth on the market do you think? Mirror rust hasnt been attended to, and bodywork has scratches etc, but mechanically its fresh and good for 300rwkw if pushed. Dont think its worth selling, but Id be screwed IF I got defected by the over-zealous officer Neil we have here in adelaide. forged CP bottom end, ported Tomei head, gt3076r, 3" turbo back, bilstein suspension, whiteline bars/bushes, 324mm brakes, chipped ecu, tuneable piggyback, trust fmic, bosch 040, S15 450cc injectors, etc etc.

sorry Adrian I know you're keen, ........... but Im not I like the bonnet I paid good $ for, and if the house sells soon enough I'll be keeping the track car.

...... prove it

track car as per my sig. offers considered.

Damn man thats pretty low. Sorry to hear of your misfortune, and hope you get it back easily without too much stress. Definitely need to keep caravans, boats, trailers, jet skis (etc) chained to a post if they are in public view.

Tobias - I really doubt that youd have a problem getting off the defect with the nistune ecu internals. They wont be opening up your ecu to check inside. Having said that, might pay to wring some wreckers and see if you can find one if you feel that you need another stocker for spare. Carl - if I didnt have the details (vin, engine number, rego, etc) then I certainly wouldnt go through with a purchase. That information is needed for a check on ownership, check on finance outstanding, and insurance coverage. All the best with the sale though, hope it doesnt hang around too long - like my bloody house sale!!

If I can afford the fuel then I'll come along, but honestly times are very tough for me financially (until the damned house sells, then can move on with life) so I wont know until the weekend its arranged for. Im a 'maybe'

Return flow intercooler, hmmmmm..... Had an apexi return flow unit myself, swapped out for a Trust 'normal' style intercooler and with a basic dynotune netted an easy 20rwkw increase using components very similar to your setup. Used to get boost drop, but not the same extreme as yourself (then again was only pushing 16psi, 1psi spike then dropping down to 14psi). Was fine with this setup for 200rwkw, which was maxing out the then-used turbo (sliding performance highflow) on stock 370cc injectors. Moved to 450cc S15 injectors, different piggyback ecu & a GT30-based highflow and saw 250rwkw with 18psi, slight spike and then some boost drop as far as I can recall. In fact Im sure every tune Ive had has experienced some sort of boost drop. From 140kw, to 160kw, to 180kw, to 190kw, to 210kw, to 225kw, to 235kw, to 250kw.... Just looked at my graphs and all have experienced a "nosing-over" up late-mid to high in the rev range. I wouldnt trust a return flow intercooler to push more than a maximum of 220rwkw for the RB25det engine. Thats close to around your current 300rwhp, and is only my gut feel based on my own experiences. If you already have a HD turbo actuator on the hypergear turbo then I guess you should perhaps look at other areas of your setup. Have you had a test done to calculate the pressure drop between the inlet/outlet of your current return-flow intercooler? Instead of making a cooler up yourself Lilcrash, perhaps purchase an intercooler that will bolt up correctly for your setup? ie $400 no-name 'cooling pro' r34 rb25 unit should be fine for 250rwkw: - http://www.justjap.com/store/product.php?productid=16909&cat=&page=1 but then again Ive never used this brand before so I cant be assured in saying that this would fix your problems.

The shroud has to be cut away to accomodate the larger diameter discs. The dogbones I linked require 324mm disc size, which can be bought to suit an GTR. The discs Im using are to suit the 300zx TT as per the kit that CPZ sell, however the 5 stud holes are larger than the stock size so they're not exactly the perfect fit. I dont see that as a big deal tho. TBH Im through modifying the stagea so for now they'll have to do. To me now its "just" a car.

http://www.conceptzperformance.com/Cart/description.php?II=881&Car_Type=300&UID=20111018154224118.210.75.119 suits 324mm front rotors, along with R32 gtst sumitomo calipers.