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Hi between me and my brothers we own

Nissan 350Z

Nissan Skyline R33

Nissan Skyline R34

And a

Nissan GITR

and have just all moved to CAIRNS

does anyone know who to talk to for maintenance, tuning and anything else we may want to fit?

So you like Nissan's eh?

This is a very good question and one which I wish I could answer for you but can't. Here in this sublime piece of paradise we, the true believers, are still a very minor minority and unless your car is built by the dodgy manufacturers in Victoria it is very difficult to have someone not turn their collective noses up at your pride and joy.

Now having said that, there is quite a good group of Skyline and other assorted Nissan fanatics here in the wet sunny north. As far as businesses go, Leigh Holmans Special Vehicles Services (they have a dyno - all wheel drive from memory), Cairns Leading Automotive Services (Dyno Dynamics Dyno - 2 wheel) and a couple of other dedicated enthusiast types offer good service. As far as parts etc go, The Nissan dealer is very helpful and the Internet is a wonderful tool. Holmans has a good young bloke (Cameron) who is really getting his head around tuning Apexi PFC's. Holman's do good quality work and are slightly above average in price (at least I think so) but worth it.

However if you see any of the Skyline/Silvia crowd I am sure they will be able to point you in the right direction.

If you want to chat, just give us a call (0400-006864). I am one of the older Nissan tragics (not necessarily more mature) and own an R34 GTT.

Anyway welcome to the North.

Cheers

Murray

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