Stagea D I Y's, How To's, & F Y I's

[gazzman1]

hi guy is there any way that we can get some rwd stagea things going like tutorials and diy

[Daleo]

Most mechanical diy for rwd C34's is the same as R33/R34.

Check the DI/how to thread in the main SAU forum.

[Ben C34]

  On 20/04/2014 at 4:41 AM, gazzman1 said:

hi guy is there any way that we can get some rwd stagea things going like tutorials and diy

What are you trying to do that you can't figure out?

Or do you just want people to spend heaps of time making tutorials on stuff that isn't required just on the off chance it might help you in the future?

[gazzman1]

i want to go from auto to manual how do i relocate handbrake

[Ben C34]

There's a thread on a manual conversion.

It's all the same as awd, except no transfer case or front tail shaft.

[gazzman1]

what box do i get r33 r34

[Ben C34]

Up to you. Both work

[Droppedstag]

anybody know what the little steering wheel switch is for on a c34 s2 tiptronic auto?

[stock stagea]

  On 14/05/2014 at 7:02 AM, Droppedstag said:

anybody know what the little steering wheel switch is for on a c34 s2 tiptronic auto?

Yeah it enables the gears to be changed via the steering wheel controls when the shifter is pushed to the left.

Edited May 15, 2014 by stock stagea

[Droppedstag]

Oh fu@k yeah.! The stag just got cooler.! Cheers stock.!

[fmlycar]

Do the Kelpro cib228 work for both left and right inners?

[GoldZilla]

  On 09/03/2015 at 1:36 PM, fmlycar said:

Do the Kelpro cib228 work for both left and right inners?

Yes, they do.

[SamAndy]

Hi everyone

Have just acquired a Stagea 1999 RS4.

My hubby thought he would see if he could put blue tooth in the stat nav and now all we have is Japanese words. ?

Please can somebody tell us how to change it back to English?

Thanks

[Zaphod]

How to repair seat switches in the M35 Stagea.

You MUST find someone with a proper, professional quality desoldering iron. The switches are pure copper and will suck up heat easily. 

Steps:

 

·        1)  Remove seat.

·        2)  Remove switch PCB from seat.

·         3) Remove switches from PCB.

·        4)  CAREFULLY lever switches apart (I used a Stanley™ knife blade), taking care not allow springs to end up 10 Metres away, by removing the switch cover.

·         5 Burnish and clean the switch contacts.

·         6) Condition switch contacts with De-Oxit™ or equivalent.

·         7) Allow to sit for a few minutes.

·         8) Clean off excess De-Oxit™.

·         9) Place a minute segment of Blu-Tack™ on the end of the two springs and re-insert.

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·         Here is where you need 4 hands:

·         10) Place a loop of strong cotton (I don’t like using mon-filaments, but use whatever you like – it must be fine enough to allow the switch cover to be re-installed whilst the cotton is in place) around one end of the switch body.  

·         11) Replace the two switch levers and ball bearings.

·         12) Install both switch actuators.

·         13) Ask you second pair of hands to place a second loop of cotton around the other end of the switch.

·         14) Both switch actuators should be reasonably secure at this point.

·         15) Replace the switch cover.

·         16) Cut the cotton.

·         1 - 16) Repeat as necessary for other switches.

·         17) Re-install on seat.

·         18) Re-install seat.

 

Happy days.

[LieutenantJiggles]

anyone know what this "off" button is for? To the left of the hood release, under wheel. (2004 2.5L Turbo four)

[KiwiRS4T]

Just an outside chance it could be for 2wd operation if you have a 4wd but don't try it til you have read this:

hmm the below is for a C34 - don't know if it applies to your car....

Locate the "air bleed" wire behind the drivers kick panel, it's a plug with a single wire either side (usually green socket, white plug).
Disconnect it.
Start car. As key comes back to the ON position, within 10 seconds, depress brake pedal 5 times, 4WD light will start flashing to indicate you are in 2WD mode.
To go back to 4WD mode, turn car off, reconnect plug and off you go.
I have hooked mine to a switch in the centre console.

[Duncan]

  On 05/07/2020 at 2:34 AM, LieutenantJiggles said:

anyone know what this "off" button is for? To the left of the hood release, under wheel. (2004 2.5L Turbo four)

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That turns off the optional factory remote start system. Dealer fitted accessory, mine was mounted at the top of the driver's kick panel. Comes with about a mile of addition wiring under the dash too for maximum clutter

[LieutenantJiggles]

  On 06/07/2020 at 9:03 PM, Duncan said:

That turns off the optional factory remote start system. Dealer fitted accessory, mine was mounted at the top of the driver's kick panel. Comes with about a mile of addition wiring under the dash too for maximum clutter

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So it is important if I have an aftermarket starter, was thinking of putting my kill switch there. Also, do you know if a Stagea's aftermarket steering wheel is the same mounts/adapters as a 350Z? Lots of parts are shared but I want to make sure before I sink $300+ into a wheel and quick release.

[Duncan]

Well, there is a blank right above it in your car that looks suitable for mounting something. Or, if you always want to use the remote starter disconnect the factory button and either leave it unplugged (if remote works) or bridge the 2 terminals (if it doesn't work), then put spade terminals into the back of the factory switch for your kill switch.

Personally I have absolutely no idea re the steering wheel, mine is a C34 which is all rb compatible where your M35 is renault era

[Ben C34]

That has to be the stupidest spot for a kill switch