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Apologies for that - I've never heard of Digital Designs before in my life, also I'm going to sue Pioneer for false advertising on their site, stating they've won the main world wide SPL comp many a year in a row. However I still don't see how a 12" sub pushing a max of 1000watts is anywhere near the class of a 15" pushing 15,000 peak and 7,000 continuous... with 4inches of excursion. Sorry I just don't see it happening. Referring to the "Rainbow" subwoofers now. Also, to FIGJAM who stated that as far as he's concerned, Pioneer's range only deal with high frequencies.... refer to http://www.pioneer.com.au/products/car_ent...ange/index.html I guess we'd need to know whether this guy wants to spend a lot of money or not, whether he's looking for SPL or dB performance, and whether he's after gut wrenching bass or something to make his hip hop and rap sound like pop candy tunes. Personally I'd prefer low hard hitting bass with plenty of excursion and QUALITY, rather than just raw volume. I haven't even checked out the DD range or anything, but from the information Phil gave up there, it gives me the impression that they can handle much more power than what they're rated at. Anyway, wasn't trying to pick a fight simply help the guy. Honestly though, I'm going after Pioneer for 10million.

That's all good and shit bro, but when you've got a country like Australia making it as expensive as possible for people to buy/import things from overseas, it becomes a totally different ball game aye. Especially with cars and electronics. It's not our fault AUS doesn't have major factories/manufacturers that can compete with the international industry. I'm not going to just give away free money mate and I'm sure many people here feel the same. As if the import schemes aren't enough.. AUS demands ridiculously high prices for maintaining cars. On-road costs, registration, insurance, spare parts and the list goes on forever. Compare the costs with other countries and you'll realize it's actually pretty expensive living in this country. You obviously aren't a very good businessman peace~

Depends on many things, if I were you I'd rather invest my money in a brand such as Earthquake, but the JL 12W7 is definitely a good choice also. If your budget allows though, look at the Earthquake Subzero range, even the Holees range if you dare haha. Can't beat it really. Only others I would bother with are the Pioneer SPL range (TS-W5102SPL or if you can --> a TS-W5000SPL which is its predecessor, also would be cheaper due to being old stock) models. In terms of the amplifier, both and Earthquake and Pioneer offer purpose built amps for their top subs, so that's one option. You can always mix the sub with a different brand of amplifier. Speakers... Earthquake once again, anything from tweeters to 700W 6x9's and 600W 6.5 inchers. There's a guy on here - NEMZ I think, who has an almost complete Earthquake system, except for the subs (who knows why probably coz they're a fair bit if you purchase them in AUS - and relatively rare).

Dude that Silver/Gold (whatever the hell colour it is) R33 has a sick kit up there, I see it has "supremacy" on the skirts and the windscreen, where the hell do I get my hands on that kit it's sweet...

Actually bruva, the GTS25 is just the RB25DE - no turbo[t], the GTS-T is the RB25DET. That makes the Nissan Skyline R33 GTS - RB20E SOHC. The RB20E's were built in relatively large numbers in Japan and used as company cars for the employees of the factories, and yes there are very few in the country that is true NRV155 = I knew all about what I'd have to do when I bought it, but I didn't see why I should have bothered with a GTS25 (RB25DE) when it was going to cost me what.. 4k extra. I can spend 4k on this and have a better car. Only makes sense. About the brakes etc, I mentioned that in my first post --> doing the 5 stud conversion and so on - not really fussed about the costs, engine will cost the most obviously so ya that's where the focus is. The VQ35DE is a really interesting idea I think as well, but then again, how much do you pay for a VQ35DE? Don't know how common they are and they're probably pretty expensive, haven't seen any advertised online at jap import garages or forums, so I'm assuming they're somewhat hard to get a hold of. I recon a sleeper black R33 debadged with a VQ35DE would be awesome, nobody would know WHAT the hell you got under the hood, they'll just hear this awesome sound n think wtfff? Lets try him, n get smoked. Could make for a pretty unique car aye. PS: What would you fellas guess a 94 R33 GTS (RB20E) to be worth? Just out of curiosity.

Mmmm well I was lookin on ebay, carsales, carpoint you name it for about 3 weeks and I couldn't find a single skyline for sale under 5grand, or listed for that I should say. I also checked redbook and it seems their private sale prices are pretty hectic, real high. Round here there aren't many cars that sell for cheap if you get what I'm sayin, have 2 go to brizzy to find them. I doubt that a R33 GTS[T] can be found for 6-7 grand, I paid 5 for it - I dont have any contacts on the scene here either so it's not really something doable for me. Even if so I'm on my P's and with the QLD laws, there's not much I can do to get around the "no turbo" bullshit. Didn't really have a choice. If you ask me doing an engine conversion with a reasonably fresh RB25DE will cost less than buying one (with high KM's that has been thrashed) and even if not, I'll know it HASN'T been thrashed and that it has just been put in, no hassles anytime soon down the track. I'm kinda tempted to try find a VQ35DE (the 180kW version) from a 350Z, love the way the revs climb up + sound is nicer than a RB25DE[t] as well, to me anyway. Not to mention I'll be clearing all the laws (specifically the no turbo and 200kW N/A restrictions) and be sitting with a pretty unique ride with heaps of power. Aint after a SOHC there's more to it than just costs mate - and I'm not exactly a holden fanatic either put it that way, but thanks for the suggestion aye

Don't like saffies or kiwis aye? Understandable. You did get whipped in the world cup after all :laughing-smiley-014:

What's up people we all love Skylines so we have something in common right there, awesome cars for sure aren't they! Been in aussie 2 years originally from South Africa also lived in NZ for 6 years and yer, you can call me JJ I gotta say there are definitely some nice Skylines in AUS, but I also have to admit that I'm stabbin myself in the foot for not buying 1 over there and bringing it with me, I'd have saved a tonne. Cars here are hell expensive wtf? Anyway, just bought an auto R33 HR33 (RB20E) bring on the whining - hahaha I know (at least it came with a GTR front bar and mags, choice aye LOL). Only bought it because I could get it pretty cheap and I want the R33 body. Plans are to either shove a RB25DE in it and add a massive turbo or just, depending on the finances, dump a RB26DETT in there. Obviously will have to do the suspension as well, 4 -> 5 stud wheel conversion + brakes, engine management and perhaps a few other little things. The work won't be done by me as I don't have time.. I'm interested in what you all think about it, obviously knowing the aus car scene better than me. I'm actually looking for a RB25DE with manual gearbox at the moment, so if there are any known cheap places out there to pick them up, or for jap parts/engines in general, please let me know. Based in QLD but not worried about paying freight or whatever. Depending on the replies in this thread I might make another thread, look forward to hearing what everyone has to say. Cheers PS: Also wondering how much the engine conversion including the cost of the engine (say for the RB25DE just to start off with) would cost, and prices for any of the other mods as well.