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It does really depend on how far down it is , even if it is not down to the metal if it has made it's way to the primer u will need to go for a really heavy cutting compound and plenty of heat to soften the paint, other than a respray two methods too try would be some 2500 grit wet sanding then hit it hard with cutters on an elctriic buffer, or the slow way which again is 2500 grit wet sanding then a heatgun and some soft cutting compound basically to repair the scratch( anything not repaired here u could use touch up on) then a big cut and polish too get it all level and glossy, both have worked well for me in the past. A large bat will deal with the culprit, and I would definitely suggest taking ur time with that, for the satisfaction.

Most of the guys on here who are involved in any kind of motorsport, rallies, circuit, drift whatever will tell you that suspension and body control are not only more I mportant than power at the wheels but you will achieve a greater improvement for a lower cost, so as above start with a diff, 2 way is best but u can get the diff shimmed to lock it up as a start, coilovers,and some stiff swaybars, costwise it depends how far u want to go and how much u can do yourself, probly 2000 will get u some 2nd hand coilovers a shimmed diff and a rear sway bar probly with change.

As much as I'm over na cars and love my stagea, my first car was a 33 na and I still miss it could barely pull the skin off custard but that didn't mean I didn't try good luck in your search

Easy if they are going near the car just mix together some Vaseline and the hottest chilli product u can find I guarantee they will do it one more time and that's it, also make sure to remove it after that u will be impossible to blame, stupid kids ,( I wouldve said sit out the front with a 22 and take pot shots but that may be ott lol

Hey I've got custom plates on mine, username will give u a hint to what they are, no one has a clue what it means unless it's another stag. Exhaust is pretty loud, well and truly illegal if it was tested but I've only been pulled over to be asked what car it was, don't know about other states but I've had no trouble.

What a mad cruise, good seeing so many faces hopefully it can all happen again soon.

That first wasnt me I don't think the second one definitely was ,didn't notice the grumpy look though it took me a while to register when u were coming towards me

You answered your own question third party insurance only covers the third party - that is not you , and the only way that's a write off (which is irrelevant "third party" means no money for a write off) is if the rear damage has affected the chassis ( they will likely just pull it straight) on the bright side u probably only need a new front quarter panel and rear door the rest can be repaired and repainted talk to a panel beater and my bet is they will say just that, and cost depends on what u do yourself and the panel beaters mood, still a pain in the arse though good luck with it all.

I'm still in lucky I read the last thread though otherwise I would e been waiting a while

In for sure see everyone there

If your going to change the colours of the plastics you really need a plastic/ vinyl stain instead of paint that way scratches will remains the darker colour and not stand out, as for the headliner remove it from the car and retrim it in whatever fabric you like,if you really want to use something like a vinyl wrap u need to remove the fabric then use a wire brush on a dril and remove every bit of foam, I did it for a leather trimmed car when I put the sunroof in it, not fun (time+tears)

I doubt u will pick up a stagea for 5k but you might find a reasonable one for under 10k so it would have to be a series 1 and I would look for one with the tow bar already done ,they would have to be the most fun option compared to the others, but at the end of the day if it's work car and it will cop a hard time the commy or falcon will be easier/cheaper for parts.

100% in for this when it happens

Hey some additional info that I didn't put up yesterday, willing to swap rims with/without cash either way for some 17 inch rims eg r33 stockies or similar so I've got something to use for trackdays ,or something decent eg r33 gtr rims and i will swap/sell my 350z rims,also have a 600x240x76mm fmic for $100ono pics on request.

Hey guys thought is was time to get rid of some bits i had lying around, All the prices are ONO so if the prices seem high it because im only estimating their worth.FYI im in Glen Waverley VIC and happy to Post/Freight at the buyers expense. So for sale is Custom sub box made for my stagea comes with the Alpine speakers mounted in it $150 Alpine Type S 12 inch subwoofer $100 Stagea spacesaver tyre $50 Set of 18x7.5 +38 Rays Sebring ITCs with Bridgestone tyres (heaps of tread) $1000 Nismo steering wheel (not genuine) $20 Stagea grab handles in grey $5 each Stagea spare wheel cover $25 Thanks for your time,remember the prices are ONO so make a reasonable offer because i definitely want it all gone.if anyone wants more pics just ask. pm or sms me if your interested my mob is 0437 007 879 ask for Jon

Wow take your own advice and gtfo you the only one posting up unrelated junk, btw flushed my radiator today to fix some cooling issues and ordered a hicas eliminator from that mob in the uk

Over the last couple of days I have straightened and reinforced my reo bar and given it a shiny new lease on life, reinforced my jacking points and made new points for jack stands to make life easy, deleted my rear wiper ( looks won against legalities) steam cleaned my whole interior, repaired the hole some butcher cut for my fmic, cleaned and repaired every electrical terminal I could reach and in general fixed every annoyance I could think of. Tomorrow is cleaning day, then a new clutch, some panel repairs and a nistune.my wallet hurts :|

Ordered my new clutch for the stagea today from raceclutch, or more specifically the girlfriend ordered it, she now knows more about clutches than I do best service ever

Hey ive got a set of 18 x 8 +30 350z rims with falken tyres and a set of 18 x 7.5 +38 rays sebring itc's with bridgestones that are used but ok,if ur interested in either of those pm me

I bought my very first car there R33 S1 did not miss a beat, if i had a problem they would do everything possible to make it right,traded it in and ordered my stagea from japan through them not a single drama as far as cost etc and the car is sweet, i cant recommend them enough

check under the boot seal too,stageas love to rust there also a couple of guys have had trouble with rust under the roof racks. i hit mine pretty hard with a four inch grinder then rust converter until its all changed colour ,then paint it. Also the electric mirrors can be problematic once they get older but its just a case of pulling them apart and cleaning them up a bit.

Great to meeet a bunch more stagea lovers,i did disappear tho st patricks beckoned ,ill definitely down for another one

im in 100% ,thank god finally a stagea meet

ha lol, such a good number plate,if i had two stageas this thread would be closed, good luck with the sale

That definitely couldve been me heading to my gf's place,if i missed you in your stag i am devestated normally my stegea-sense starts tingling lol