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I have put this in the for sale section as well but I thought I would try the targeted approach by posting in the classics section as well:

Looking for a fairly low km DR30 turbo 2 door in immaculate condition. Mild mods ok but the more original the better.

Would prefer iron mask front, although will consider a mint non iron mask. No particular colour preference although I am not interested in non factory colours.

Given the hassle of shipping, RTA inspections etc I would prefer a NSW regoed car.

I know I am demanding but if your car fits the criteria and you were tossing up about selling, here is your chance. PM me with your details.

cheers

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I have a silver 84 model Iron Mask DR30RS with Volk 16x7 and 16x8 wheels . Is straight clean and runs all the original Nissan engine (inc electrics) gearbox and diff . Mods aside from wheels are some sort of Japanese cat back exhaust and Bilstein dampers . It also has a very comfortable Japanese aftermarket drivers seat . The only thing you may not like about it is its three button sprung centre clutch .

Has been in HPI while in the hands of its former owner (B.E) .

When I get a chance I'll get it out (lives in garage 99.9% of the time) and take some pics .

Cheers A .

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I have a silver 84 model Iron Mask DR30RS with Volk 16x7 and 16x8 wheels . Is straight clean and runs all the original Nissan engine (inc electrics) gearbox and diff . Mods aside from wheels are some sort of Japanese cat back exhaust and Bilstein dampers . It also has a very comfortable Japanese aftermarket drivers seat . The only thing you may not like about it is its three button sprung centre clutch .

Has been in HPI while in the hands of its former owner (B.E) .

When I get a chance I'll get it out (lives in garage 99.9% of the time) and take some pics .

Cheers A .

Sounds pretty good. It will definitely not be a daily driver so I can probably live with the clutch. Look forward to the pics. Do you have the original drivers seat?

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I have a silver 84 model Iron Mask DR30RS with Volk 16x7 and 16x8 wheels . Is straight clean and runs all the original Nissan engine (inc electrics) gearbox and diff . Mods aside from wheels are some sort of Japanese cat back exhaust and Bilstein dampers . It also has a very comfortable Japanese aftermarket drivers seat . The only thing you may not like about it is its three button sprung centre clutch .

Has been in HPI while in the hands of its former owner (B.E) .

When I get a chance I'll get it out (lives in garage 99.9% of the time) and take some pics .

Cheers A .

Did you buy that car?????????

I have pics of it somewhere when he had it at the Oran Park round of the Drift Nationals a few years back.

It was parked in the carpark when I noticed it. Looked like a very clean example.

Cheers, D

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I think its around 105 000 , we reckon its original as the factory clutch was replaced about 16 months ago . The interior is very good for a car of its age . Will try to scan the article later or this evening . Its a little dusty so needs a wash before pics to do it justise . Time is my big issue .

Cheers A .

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I think its around 105 000 , we reckon its original as the factory clutch was replaced about 16 months ago . The interior is very good for a car of its age . Will try to scan the article later or this evening . Its a little dusty so needs a wash before pics to do it justise . Time is my big issue .

Cheers A .

No rush. Whenever you get the chance. My tax return will be funding the purchase anyway. The scanned article will give me a good idea anyway as it sounds like the car has had very mods and little use since B.E's ownership.

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Sorry but a couple of more questions I just thought of:

Air con? if so, working ok?

Power windows and/or mirrors? not sure if this model had them or not

Rego till?

All import documentation including engineers certificate for side intrusion bars etc?

Any finance owing on vehicle?

Apart from the clutch change any other repairs in the last couple of years?

Window rubbers ok?

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A/C yes doesn't blow cold , Pwr windows no , mirrors yes , will check rego in the morning . Certification sticker on inside of bonnet . Replaced front pads (Jap aftermarket ones hard as rocks and don't work cold) , replaced front tyres (Yokahama C Drive) , fitted SWR adjustable caster rods and height adjustable front struts with HDT rate Bilstein inserts . Already had camber adjustable strut tops ex Japan . New battery about 5 months ago as Jap Panasonic one died . Fitted rear Bilstein dampers , fitted Noltec idler arm bushes as new std are useless - actually whole idler assembly changed except arm because its not a wearing part and not easy to remove . Fitted second hand heat shield because it was missing . Window seals good . Modified top tensioner and spacers .

Cheers .

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Bought Adrian's (Discopotato03) DR30. Its all good :D No longer looking.

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That's great! as I said earlier, that car is one of the best R30 coupes I have seen and one day I will find the pics I took of it at Oran Park.

Other than my PNV it would be the best example I have seen on the road.

Just hope it stays that way and you keep the flag flying for this now! slowly deminishing marque.

It really is a pity that technology and the lust for more power has taken it's toll on these great cars.

Prior to the R32 being sold in Oz in GTR form, it was considered through motoring circles that the R30 was the best Skyline ever to come to our shores and if not for a few technical hitches, the DR in PJR trim would have held it's place in our motor racing history as an ATCC Championship winning car, as does the HR31 GTS/R & BNR32 GTR.

Cheers, D

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That's great! as I said earlier, that car is one of the best R30 coupes I have seen and one day I will find the pics I took of it at Oran Park.

Other than my PNV it would be the best example I have seen on the road.

Just hope it stays that way and you keep the flag flying for this now! slowly deminishing marque.

It really is a pity that technology and the lust for more power has taken it's toll on these great cars.

Prior to the R32 being sold in Oz in GTR form, it was considered through motoring circles that the R30 was the best Skyline ever to come to our shores and if not for a few technical hitches, the DR in PJR trim would have held it's place in our motor racing history as an ATCC Championship winning car, as does the HR31 GTS/R & BNR32 GTR.

Cheers, D

It will be babied and I am going to show it at the Skyline Nationals next year. It needs a tidy up in a couple of places (trim mainly) but otherwise it is good as you could find. My wife has ordered me DR30XX plates for fathers day so look out for it on the road on a sunny Sunday....

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It will be babied and I am going to show it at the Skyline Nationals next year. It needs a tidy up in a couple of places (trim mainly) but otherwise it is good as you could find. My wife has ordered me DR30XX plates for fathers day so look out for it on the road on a sunny Sunday....

I have something you might want to borrow, if your going to show it, can't have but loan maybe, if I'm there as well.

It's no longer available from Jenesis, but it's a white woolen rug with the R/S logo in the middle.

I have been tempted to make one here with G/T logo for the PNV.

Cheers, D

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I have something you might want to borrow, if your going to show it, can't have but loan maybe, if I'm there as well.

It's no longer available from Jenesis, but it's a white woolen rug with the R/S logo in the middle.

I have been tempted to make one here with G/T logo for the PNV.

Cheers, D

Sounds good Dennis. We can put the 2 R30's side by side at the next Skyline nationals. Thanks.

My big challenge is now hunting down some missing bits from the car (rear wiper motor and arm included) and tidying up some unsympathetic modifcations down in Japan (bodgy boost gauge, rear parcel shelf stuffed up from big box speakers etc).

I have already located some of the other missing bits though and in the next 12 months (no money at the mo for expensive retrims). I will need to hunt down 2 matching seats for the front (the seats currently dont match) and then probably get the interior retrimmed to make sure it all matches and the sun damage on the top of the rear seats is corrected. I will have to get to work on the boot area as well as it is a bit of a mess as well. All good fun.

Cant believe the stares you get on the road. People just have no idea what the hell the car is! However, I have already been "challenged" to a traffic light race by a FPV GT...I just let him go. My street racing days are long over. He would have beat me anyway but no need to admit to that. :D

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Sounds good Dennis. We can put the 2 R30's side by side at the next Skyline nationals. Thanks.

My big challenge is now hunting down some missing bits from the car (rear wiper motor and arm included) and tidying up some unsympathetic modifcations down in Japan (bodgy boost gauge, rear parcel shelf stuffed up from big box speakers etc).

I have already located some of the other missing bits though and in the next 12 months (no money at the mo for expensive retrims). I will need to hunt down 2 matching seats for the front (the seats currently dont match) and then probably get the interior retrimmed to make sure it all matches and the sun damage on the top of the rear seats is corrected. I will have to get to work on the boot area as well as it is a bit of a mess as well. All good fun.

Cant believe the stares you get on the road. People just have no idea what the hell the car is! However, I have already been "challenged" to a traffic light race by a FPV GT...I just let him go. My street racing days are long over. He would have beat me anyway but no need to admit to that. :)

The DR30 is an excellent choice for you classic Skyline purchase. You will find that a lot of the Australian delivered R30 parts are interchangeable, so the rear wiper arm and motor might be easier to find than you think.

As for the front seats, when I owned my DR30, I replaced the seats with a set of R34 GTT front seats and had the front and rear retrimmed to match. They were a relatively easy fit and in one afternoon, I had modified the original R34 rails to suit the R30 floor pan.

Because they are such an aged car, I had to do the same tidy up routine as you will and build a new parcel tray and re-carpet and clean up the boot area.

Good luck with the new ownership and happy Skylining!

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