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    Cheers for the response Andrew, I remember those cars actually. Our Editor is away this week following the Classic Rallye Tassie event, will touch base with him when he returns and may get in touch next week. @blind_elk no we haven't gotten in touch with them yet, though they are in our club directory. Will keep in mind if we need help tracking down any other rare metal, thanks mate
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    G'day guys, Unique Cars magazine is working on an upcoming issue centred around Japanese cars, and their increasing provenance and desirability in the secondhand market (RIP me who missed the boat on 20K BNR32's 5 or so years ago and has been looking for the right car for the past year). We're seeking an ADM R31 GTS (series 1/2 or 3 at this stage) to be involved in the magazine. Again, must be Australian delivered, and as close to stock as possible. If you or anyone you know happens to own one, and would like to get involved, please get in touch with me here so we can chat further Cheers, Alex, UCM
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    They don't seem to be included in last week's compulsory recall. https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/compulsory-takata-airbag-recall/takata-airbag-recalls-list#id12 I'm not aware if Nissan issued a previous voluntary recall, but go here and run your VIN to check: http://www.nissan.com.au/owners/owner-information/takata-airbag-recall
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    +1.
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    Yep, been in contact with Troy and they're nothing but helpful. I'll be bringing in a car through them, wouldn't even think to trust anyone else
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    haha yeah, we have it indexed somewhere, just hasn't been uploaded yet, can't wait to read yours- you'll probably beat us to it!
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    2016 back to 1967, though there's issues missing from the earliest decades here and there
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    Awesome thread guys! Will try and contribute a little with some work resources haha, our Wheels and Motor archive has recently gone public almost all the way back to 1953, all that's available can be viewed online. Here's November 1990 from Wheels, behind the pits with Skiafe at Bathurst http://arc.bauer.x-cago.net/WHL/article/WHL-19901101-01120001/GODZILLAS-DAY-OUT.html? Unfortunately missing the original July 89' piece where the "Godzilla" moniker was born...
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    you're my hero
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    Yeah, saw that just now at work on my daily R32 hunt, dropped almost 10k. Pretty suss though, mismatched seats interior, badly written description etc is enough to turn me away. Yep, hoping prices plateau and come back down to a reasonable price for the condition. Between entering GTR ownership and first home ownership is seemingly equally as unrealistic for me right now
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    What a joke, are auction prices still that low? Have been casually looking at them through import monster's site, don't see many for under 20
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    Exactly, it keeps me up at night haha, just can't make the finances work right now, still owe money on my current car, will reassess next year, but scary looking at such old (and mostly thrashed) cars for that much money
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    Finally now in a decent full-time gig, and in a position to actually look for an R32 GTR, i'm shattered to see they're now asking 35k for a rusted out shitter when they used to be 20k for a good one 7 or 8 years ago. God help anyone that's chasing a BNR34, now charging 70-80k for a non-Vspec when they used to be 40k. It's partly the younger generation of car enthusiasts that grew up with these cars on the highest pedestal, I also think due to the floodgates in the US opening a few years ago for R32s, japan auctions went through the roof cause of some guy in the US with a skyline fetish would outbid you blindly by 10k- importers have to pay more, and domestically people look at the auction prices and jack up their own. Scary cause I don't see these cars dropping any time soon, and i'm scared it's my last chance to buy my "forever car" before it gets unattainable...
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    I wouldn't buy a cheapo steering wheel, you can bend them in your hands. Beyond the legalities of removing your airbag, aftermarket steering wheels from reputable brands aren't that expensive. Unless you're looking at top-shelf jdm points from someone like Keys! racing or Vertex, have a look at local motorsport companies like Velo. They're only $250 http://www.velo.com.au/steering-wheels/
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    Yeah I would have snapped up that first one with LMGT4's... alas I doubt I'll see one that clean for that price any time soon
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    That's exactly the one that got me looking for inspection places haha, have been looking at carsales daily at work
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    Pre-purchase vehicle inspections - recommendations? Hey guys, can anyone recommend any trustworthy workshops that can perform a used-vehicle mechanical inspection- compression testing etc. Skyline expertise much preferred! Would also be interested in anyone that can do paint depth checks to determine any accident history. Looking at BNR32s and wanting to be very thorough before purchasing as i've been watching the prices skyrocket over the past six years since I've last been on here. We all know an honest one is getting harder and harder to find Appreciate the help guys!
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    Still available Frank? Any rust? Looks like a very honest example, well priced and loads of potential
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    faaark, pretty close to home. Hope you find it in good knick mate
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    Here's the photo I saw on facebook. I wouldn't say it was the best in the country. A lot of that in the comments on FB. Definitely had a big social media presence though. I Don't know what happened but here's the photo and caption. "People say you don't know what you've got until it's gone. Truth is, I always knew exactly what I had - just never thought I'd loose it. R.I.P - GTR99V (19/09/2014)"
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    Speaking of the i8, I saw an i3 today. I've never seen one in the flesh- I didn't even know there were any in Melbourne. Also, popped into Lamborghini Melbourne to have a squizz at the new Huracan which was officially released last night.
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    Probably trying to sell based on the low kilometres- 25,000kms. Only remotely logical reason i can find in the ad for the sky-high price.
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    Spotted Thread

    alex182 replied to paulr33's topic in Victoria

    Spotted three 'lines at Monash Caulfield today. White BNR34 Silver ER34 GT with SAU stickers on the rear 1/4 windows And a white R35 in the multistorey
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    Yeah, a lot of Hiluxes are being knicked too, if you look on the off-roading facebook pages around
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    Some stunning scenery there Pez, want to get to Alaska so badly. Couple of friends have bought new [old] cars recently. Went out to take photos of them last week. Still consider myself fresh to this whole photography thingy. These two are my first actual organised "shoots".
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