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Thanks for all the replies. My other reluctance to do it myself is that I want it to be neat and reliable. I will make a few calls from your recommendations. Thanks again.

Hi, I need to install a new double din headunit to replace my R34 factory unit. After reading through the forums, it seems relatively simple to remove the unit however there replacing the wiring loom is beyond my mechanical abilities! I know that JB, BDL, Braddon and Tuggeranong car audio do instllations around town. If there are others installers that people recommend, can you let me know? Thanks Nick

This is obviously a very common problem. Today my R34 GTT got broken into and it was only for the immobiliser that it wasn't stolen. I now need to replace my ignition barrel because of the damage. Any ideas on whether a 33 or 32 ignition barrels fit will fit a R34 GTT? Any advice on where to buy one would be appreciated.

Some low life tried to steal my car today, fortunately my immobiliser stopped them before they got away. CCTV did quite have the resolution to pick up the plates... In the process they damaged my ignition barrel. Please PM me if you have an ignition barrel in good working order. Thanks Nick

Hi guys, I am looking to make a few mods to my car and I thought it might be worth while starting a thread (at least for myself) about what are the best/cheapest Australian and non Australian websites to buy performance Skyline parts from? It might be worth expanding this thread to include best places to buy standard part as well for those who are looking to do repairs as well. 1. Nengun.com 2. Justjap.com Nick

Besides the cost it can't actually be imported under the Personal Import scheme (owned for 12 months or longer). Exert from DOTARS To be eligible for a personal import the following criteria must be satisfied: 1. the vehicle has been owned and used by the applicant for a continuous period of at least 12 months (3 months where ownership and use of the vehicle commenced before 8 May 2000);

Thanks for your response. Why not use shockproof for the box? How about 75W90 instead? As for the diff (front open diff, rear LSD) Some say LSD oil all round while others say I am getting different advice on the Transfer Case, I have heard to use a high temp ATF, Nissan Matic D, synthetic ATF? What about volume of ATF? Thanks again

I am looking to replace my engine, gearbox, diff oils and brake fluid on my R32 GTR. I need to find out how much oil and fluids I required for the change? Any help appreciated Engine - Motul 4100 (next time 8100) - 4ltr Gearbox - Redline Shockproof - How much? Diff - Any recommendations for what to use? - How much? Brake fluid - Motul RBF 600 - How much? If people are interested it might be worth posting the amounts for each Skyline as I couldn't find the information anywhere else on the forum? Thanks

Having done this numerous times you don't have many options. I used to have a flatbed tow truck collect the car in Sydney and drop it off at Canberra Carways depot in Cambeltown. Canberra Carways would then deliver it to my chosen address in Canberra. Considering your ground clearence I don't think this will be an option for you. Your Freight forwarder/Customs broker should recommend a company who can accommodate your car and you might just have to pay them to deliver it straight to Canberra. Good luck

I could be interested if it is on a weekend.

I am not sure how effective club locks are either. I remember watching one of those sensationalistic news programs and using brute force a thief can break even the best ones. I do like the idea of a hidden kill switch though. The only way to steal the car besides locating the switch is on the back of a truck...

Interesting point there and very lucky on your behalf. With so many false alarms these days it is good to see that people still respond to an alarm. It was acutally suggested to me to have the alarm installed in the cabin because even if bystanders ignore an alarm sounding, it is unlikely a thief will or can ignore 100 decibels ringing in his or her ears for very long.

Embarressingly I didn't have an alarm which made me an easy target. I did a lot of research into alarms and yes many of the systems are very good but it comes down to how well it is fitted. Canberra isn't known for its quality alarm fitters either. Recent studies indicated that a professional thief are able to bypass most alarms and immobilisers in an average of 20 seconds. This is because of the quick and cheap installations. From the information I gathered a good fitter needs at least half a day to properly fit the system to make it difficult for a thief to bypass.

OK. As I approach my pride and joy (32 GTR) Wednesday afternoon, I look in the drivers side door and notice something very strange, my steering wheel is missing... Confused, I try to make sense of it. The first thought is someone has been in my car? After unlocking the door (they were thoughtful enough to lock the car up) and jumping in I quickly assess the situation and realise that nothing else has been stolen or damaged. I take a closer look at the steering column and notice that in the process of taking the wheel which was a well used Imola they had actually snapped the steering shaft. I then think their motives must have been revenge as the wheel was hardly worth it and that the damage caused would be more expensive. I jump out of the car and assess the externals, engine bay, boot etc. Nothing was touched, infact there were absolutely no signs of forced entry. Bummed out as you can well imagine I arrange a tow truck and the driver advices me that I am very lucky as they tried to steal the car and snapped the shaft in the process of breaking the steering lock (done with a good amound of force). This happened in the Constitution Ave car park opposite the Convention centre. In this case I was exceptionally lucky that the shaft snapped before the steering lock as I have no doubt the car would have been gone if it hadn't. The car is in the process of being repaired and I am getting a satellite tracking security system installed. It isn't worth the risk. Coincidently, in Sundays Canberra Times there is an article about car theft in Canberra. Statistically, the worst areas not surprisingly are the city, Kingston, Phillip and I think Belconnen. My advice, insurance, well installed security system and a bit of vigilence.

I could be interested in a set of Endless pads. What are the details i.e. pads, price, availability.