hey guys
I'm kinda interested on buying a 1983 DR30 iron mask from another user on the forum (if things fall through with another buyer, and if i can afford it) and was after you's opinions
heres what the other guy had to say:
Right here we go:
- 1983 Nissan Skyline DR30
- Jap-spec (iron-mask aka look-a-like R31 front)
- 4 door manual turbo (stock boost)
- FJ20DET engine
- 175ish'000kms
- 3inch mild steel turbo-back exhaust with stainless-steel cannon and resonator
- aftermarket intercooler (a small one but does the job)
- GFB basic blow-off valve (which i think i will take off and keep for my new car)
- Rear sway bars
- cyclops remote central locking and alarm
- Pioneer mp3 cd player, 4inch speakers front, sony x-plode 6x9 rear
orright, here's the bad news (most of it i've just put up with it, but i'm sure there's attention required of it and i dont know how much it would cost to fix...)
- boot release cable seized, ie only openable with key (was quoted around $300)
- moderate to large scratch on left passenger and rear door, which has rusted a bit
- slight damage to right hand rear bumper and indicator
- some rust in various parts of car, eg front doors and boot
- some interior damage near the inside of the tyre, but i forgot what it was called
- noisy timing chain
- rear demister not working
- no wiper fluid (had to take it out when putting in intercooler)
I'm thinking that its not too bad, and some rust and no rear demister and stuff i could live with
however, what I want to know is, how expensive can it be to fix things up if they go wrong
am i able to get parts for the FJ and/or the body from nissan australia?
how common are bits at Japanese Wreckers (we have a fair few here in WA)
ive heard steering wise they can be a bit of a handful due to recirculating ball not rack and pinion
He has said he prob would sell it for a very good price which i dont want to disclose publicly (its a very good price compared to what else ive seen)
yeah, so what do you guys reckon