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Hi all, Well, had the identity inspection done, all is ok! Luckily I was offered an R33 airbox to buy or borrow (thanks to undapsi, 4door_sleeper and nozila), so I bought one and whacked it on the car. Just before I got to the Sturt Rd premises I pulled over and uninstalled the turbosmart boost controller and took it back to standard (doenst work properly tho - boost spiked past 1bar!!! Goddamn!). Well, they were trying to be real strict at the ID inspection. Being a Stagea, they have real dark factory standard side and rear windows, and they were trying to pick me up on that. I calmly pointed out it is adr approved and imported and complied that way, and showed them a dozen pictures of australian registered Stageas with the dark windows (keep the pics in the car in case I get pulled over and defected). They said the windows were ridicously dark, and made a phone call to confirm if they were legal or not. I guess I came out on top. Was picked on about the boost gauge and told its illegal, but I mentioned that Id taken it off the top of the dash (and placed next to the rpm gauge), installed the original airbox and taken off the turbo timer and boost controller. I simply stated that Im trying to do the right thing, and if they so wished then I could arrange for the boost guage to be uninstalled. They were happy with that, and signed the forms. It helps when you're an imposing 2metres plus tall and built like a brick shithouse!!!! So now the Stagea is all approved. This weekend the full 3inch exhaust dump and cat get put on, along with a new O2 sensor, the old pod filter and the old boost controller. More mods and a dyno in 2 weeks time. So I guess you've got to show them that you're doing the right thing by having the car as stock as possible, and you should be allright (unless you've been sent to Regency). Good luck to you all! Brendan

Hi; I want to purchase a R34 GTT standard intercooler. Anyone intrested in selling the 'cooler from their R34? PM me, or email [email protected] Brendan

Bought today from Repco a ACA ROX207 oxygen sensor to suit Ford EL. Has 3 wires connecting to a plug; 1 blue wire (by itself in the plug connection), and 2 black wires side by side next to the blue wire. Will fit it up once I receive my dump pipe, probably in 2 weeks time when I have the safc2 installed and dynoed. Let you all know how it turns out. As it is the fuel economy isnt that great at the moment....... Brendan

Had a couple of offers, one to buy and one to loan... so thanks everyone. I'll be able to sort something out from here. BW

Cheers mate, Had a couple of offers, one to borrow one for a week, and one to buy, so Im all set. Thanks for the offer Nozila, it is much appreciated. Everyone is so helpful on this forum! Cheers to you all! Brendan

Hi all, Need a standard airbox to fit up to my Stagea, to help get thru Regency. If anyone can rent or sell me one that'd be sweet. Brendan - [email protected] 0427803556 or PM me

Hi All, Has anyone got an R33 GTSt airbox I can borrow / rent / buy? Ive got Stagea series 1 (1997) with pod filter, and need the identity inspection done. I only wish to borrow or rent it for 1 week max. Havent got a problem with buying one if need be. Just want to bolt the airbox in, go down have the ID report performed (at Sturt Rd) and then give back the airbox with a 'donation' of your choosing! Brendan - [email protected] 0427803556

SWEET. Sounds real nice............... :uh-huh:

Hi, Have you sold your original r33airbox and snorkle? Im intrested in buying one asap. I live in adelaide, and have got a Stagea... would like the airbox to get thru Regency. Cheers, brendan

Actually, in order to stop, try Both! Turn left real hard, then a quick right turn even harder, and 'hopefully' you'll stop, facing the way you came! But I wouldnt want to try it!!! :innocent: Look at it this way, the brakes stop you from dying and the suspension keeps the tread evenly on the ground (so that the brakes can stop you from dying!). If you're spending cash modifying a vehicle then spend roughly 25-30% of your budget on the brakes and suspension. Thats just my 5c, for whatever its worth. On the CBR900RR Ive had all the suspension rebuilt by an ex 1980's 500GP rider to suit my 2m tall 125kg frame, but am saving for my last 2 mods, $500 310mm wave rotors with the correct offset, and a $1200 Ohlins rear suspension linkage. The bike goes hell hard thru the Adelaide Hills (I go out 1st thing on a weekend morning to minimise traffic density and the risk of being BUSTED). But it'll be a different beast again once the brakes are back up to spec, and the rear is all sorted with top spec Ohlins (I get stuff at wholesale, so save mega $$). 'Aint mod's fun? BW :evil:

RSFour kindly emailed me these pics.... Ive got the full kit, havent checked the suspension as yet, doesnt have the exhaust (it was replaced in Qld), front badge and grill or interior options. I cant be sure if Ive just got a Dayz bodykit (minus the grill, so is it a repica?) or if the Japanese owner only ticked half the options available. Would like to know if Ice12 has all of the options, interior included? Brendan :evil:

Hi SK - Yup, had a look at that as soon as it came up. Thank you..... Well done on posting up the info that ppl's can use for those extremely important things called brakes! FYI ppl's, Ive got a mod'd Fireblade (150rwhp up from 115 stock).... yay to me, and as part of my 9grand spent on mods I did a 17inch front wheel conversion from a USA model CBR600 F3. With the new rim, I couldnt use the standard sized 310mm rotors, and have to use F3 296mm rotors, due to offest size. Even with the top pads on the market, cleaned up calipers, and stainless steel braided lines, the brakes arnt anywhere near as good as what they were - and believe me, when you've gone up in power by 30% and dropped weight by a few kgs, you really notice the lack of feel and bite. At xxx speeds it can be scary! For those that are spending say over 5k on engine mods, think long and hard about doing a cheap DBA upgrade, as per SK's Stagea Brake thread. You will notice the difference, and be glad you upgraded. Cheers to you all, good luck with the mods! Brendan :evil:

Hi SK, Ive read so much great info about Stageas from your threads, cheers to you. FYI, I put cross drilled and slotted DBA rotors to the front end of my VR SS sedan (trying to sell it now that Ive got CoolPC's stagea), and slotted discs only to the rear end. Used Bendix Ultimate pads..... I can confirm that they change the braking remarkedly for a 1600kg car. Definately worth the small $$ outlay. May I ask if you upgraded the front and rear, and what sort of DBA's are you going to use? Good luck with the pads. Brendan :evil:

Apparently Ive got a Dayz edition 1997 Stagea, and I reckon the bodykit looks ace. RSFour just alerted me to the fact, sending me a picture of a dayz edition brochure. The Dayz edtion bodykit is very subtle with a nice rear end and sides, and a sweet-as front bar with the spotlights and number plate mount, but honestly it looks just so much nicer than the plain-jane standard Stagea's. But I wouldnt be spending 2k on a bodykit, that sort of money would be best spent elsewhere. Perhaps a copy bodykit, as previosuly suggested for say 1k? Brendan

Sweet, thanks Ice! I'll keep that in mind for when Im ready to have it installed. Hey, I too have a Dayz edition (just found that out!). Brendan. :evil:

SOLD Ive paid the $$ for the unit via direct deposit

Please send me a photo, or a good description of where the inlet and outlet pipes are located. Im intrested.............. Thankx, Brendan

:whatsthat Funny, I have read that in a previous thread, and have actually already done a search to check it out. Saw the pics and prices on the website and have considered it. Was also intrested in those Tein adjustable suspension jobbies, but thats for another day (the current standard suspension is all ok for the moment). Thanks very much for the helpful info tho. Im trying to keep under 2grand for a 3inch turbo to cat dump pipe, a 3inch Catco cat converter (bought), a Hybrid 3stage boost controller (bought), a Apexi SAFC II AFM (bought), an intercooler, a Black Widow car alarm (bought), with all items fully installed. So far Ive spent $1150 on those bought items, so looks as if Im going to be right on the mark. I'll be pushing it though I reckon!!!! And Ive had the Stagea for a whole 5 days now! :innocent: Thanks again, Brendan.

Thanks for the advice and pics, return feed looks like its exactly what Im after.... now trying to find one!! I know of an ARC one for sale, but $1400 is past my budget. Might end up modifying a smaller core (say 400 x 250 x 76) with a 180degree return feed under the cooler so that the pipework comes back to original openings. Brendan

Hi all, Can anyone tell me whether this type of front mount intercooler will fit up into the frontal area of a Series 1 Stagea? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 (see above thread or search "Hybrid Skyline" in ebay) A lot of you seem to be very informed and knowledgeable in regards to Stagea's, can I have some info in regards to this type of cooler, or other suggestions? R34 standard coolers seem to be hard to come across, and so are side mount replacement coolers, ie Blitz, Trust, ARC. Ive measured inside the front bar of the Stagea's bodykit, and it looks to my untrained eye that an end to end 800mm size would be pushing things a bit and would involve a fair bit of chopping and cutting.... Ive been thinking maybe a 400 x 300 x 80mm might be better off (end to end 520mm), with custom piping? With custom piping, is it better to run the 3inch pipes back from (either under the cooler or behind) where the original holes are? Or cut a new hole on the drivers side of the engine bay (around the battery area, as a hybrid kit would most likely require)? Id prefer to use the holes already kindly supplied in the car from the factory! Ive read most of the other intercooler threads on the forums, and a lot of you ppls really know your stuff when it comes to Stageas so any help and info would be fantastic! Ive been lucky enough to receive great advice from RSFour and others so far; more infomation on this subject would be hugely appreciated! Ive already bought (or am bidding on) a S-AFC II, a 2-stage elec boost controller (to replace the turbosmart blled valve), a 3inch dump pipe and a 3inch catalytic converter, so I want an intercooler fairly soon and will have it all installed and tuned at the same time. Please email me [email protected] if you have some suggestions, or reply to this post. Ive had my Stagea for a whole 4 days now and love it! The looks the car gets is almost out of this world, 95% of the general Adelaide population have no idea what it is (baring those who are addicted to playstaion's Gran Turismo 4) :confused: Brendan :evil:

Easy stuff, Im also with Shannons (monthly payment option.....) :uh-huh: Had a $100 cheaper quote from Just Cars, but my Fireblade is through Shannons, so paying monthly for both vehicles makes it easier. More cash for mods!! bwilkeson

Hi Deluxe, Here's some return info for you.... :Pimp2: Try Shannons Insurance (phone number in phone book), then Just Car Insurance (online quote), and maybe Young & Cool car insurance (do a search for their phone number on Yellow Pages, pretty sure they are NSW based). The quotation all depends on your age and rating history. All above 3 insurance companies should be close in price...... :uh-huh: Hope that helps..... Brendan Wilkeson (silky white pearl Stagea) :evil:

Hi Mate, Looks real neat and very professional, nice stuff. Ive got a Series 1 1997 Stagea wagon (RB25det) with aftermarket K&N pod airfilter. Will soon be adding a Hybrid front mount intercooler. How much for one of these enclosed pod airboxes, with postage to adelaide, and do you know if it'll fit a Stagea? Regards, Brendan