Pauly33GTS-t Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Bl4cK32 said: Yer but doing it that way u still pay 17k for the car itself, then add3" stainless steel turbo back exhaust - $650 600x300x75 FMIC -$450 Apexi Power FC $800 Apexi Commander $350 Apexi EBC $450 K&N pod filter in stainless steel cold air box $150 Bosch 040 fuel pump (in tank and quiet) $200 Larger radiator (34mm thick v factory 25mm thick) -fark knows $400 Stainless steel radiator guide $100 Strut braces front and rear $150 Autometer boost and oil temp on A pillar $200 AVS model 6 17x8 front and 17x9 rear $1k Water pump, radiator, timing belt, idler and tensioner bearings replaced at 85,000 kms $600 Thats like 5.5k hes saved right there and he can continue upgrading the car from where its at... how about I spend my own cash, do stuff my own way like you all did, and not tell other people what to spend their money on because I think its the best way. If i spend my own cash, I know what ive done and how its been done. If i buy it already done, i dont know whats been done, how its been done and if its reliable or not. Not every car is tuned to an A1 grade (althought i trust boostworx simply because 5 other mates have). I buy my car stock, I do it up myself so I can appreciate what its become. Thats what its all about, not just the driving experience. I'm sure Adz here didnt just buy the car to leave it that way, hell want to upgrade it, replace parts with better ones, etc. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2727747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bl4cK32 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Everyones "stuff" is the same basic setup which he has bought. Doesnt matter if u do it now or later a pfc plugs in, and intercooler bolts in the same spot, a fuel pump goes in the same spot... All of these parts are the same for any skyline, whether u do it yourself or someone else has has. Buying parts individually is more cost effective. The usual "its worth more as parts than as a whole comes in to play". U do what u want....its your money after all Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2727858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubes Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Its pretty hard to get a car 100% spot on by just a dyno tune. Often than not it will ping under certain conditions, take note of those conditions/rpm/load etc and take it back for a touch up. or.. just touch it up your self. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2727913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubes Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Adz2332 said: what would the next logical upgrade be?ive always wanted a carbon fibre bonnet so i think that will be what i do first Carbon fibre bonnets are defectable. Not worth the hassle and $$ of having to return the car back to stock. Grab a set of injectors and either a GCG highflow for ~250rwkw or a GT30 .82 internal gate (requires new dump pipe and some intake mods, but it still can be made to look stock) for 300rwkw odd. If you go the GT30 route you may want to seriously consider ripping the head off and throwing a thicker head gasket on it to drop the comp, those cast pistons are fragile, all though in a perfect world with a good tune and perfect consistent fuel it will be 100%. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2727923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMsta Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 lucky mofo - congrats on the purchase! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2727949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinistaGTR Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Just enjoy it untill you get bored with it then start getting new stuff otherwise you wont appreciate the next step as much. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2727994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeman Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Very nice car mate, hope your enjoying it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2728019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nozila Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 i'll go suspension mods Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2728361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMsta Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Its up to him as to how he wants to modify the car - and using the forums he can figure out what he wants to do next. But the only thing I will say is - its not enough just making power, to do well on the roads and/or track, handling and all that should be looked at as well Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2728648 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Sniper911 Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Nice Ride man... Congrats and Welcome to the Club Mr Sniper911 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2728653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaz Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 yeah well done man that in my opinion is a good buy will c u out and about soon no doubt Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2731605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisskid Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 nice. shudda got a r32... jks, good buy. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2731647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluxe Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Well???? You picked up last night yeh?? How was it?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2731780 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adz2332 Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Deluxe said: Well???? You picked up last night yeh?? How was it?? yep last night was the night..... it was ummm..... hmmm.... f**cking incredable! so so happy wid it!! The best part about it is you can drive it like a little old lady and its comfortable as but then when you want to go fast jus hit the right pedal and its a rocket! couldnt be happier wid it!! best thing ive ever done!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2731862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluxe Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Glad to hear mate! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2731875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adz2332 Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share Posted December 6, 2006 Deluxe said: Glad to hear mate! thanks and thanks for all the help to Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2731884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluxe Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 No worries mate! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2732003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaz Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 so it slithers like a snake and stings like a viper go analagies Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2733411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Bl4cK32 said: Yer but doing it that way u still pay 17k for the car itself, then add3" stainless steel turbo back exhaust - $650 600x300x75 FMIC -$450 Apexi Power FC $800 Apexi Commander $350 Apexi EBC $450 K&N pod filter in stainless steel cold air box $150 Bosch 040 fuel pump (in tank and quiet) $200 Larger radiator (34mm thick v factory 25mm thick) -fark knows $400 Stainless steel radiator guide $100 Strut braces front and rear $150 Autometer boost and oil temp on A pillar $200 AVS model 6 17x8 front and 17x9 rear $1k Water pump, radiator, timing belt, idler and tensioner bearings replaced at 85,000 kms $600 Thats like 5.5k hes saved right there and he can continue upgrading the car from where its at... Cost more than that and i fitted EVERYTHING myself. Only thing i didnt do was tune PFC. Gonna miss it. Glad its going to a good home. Just as well i have a GTR otherwise i would be serioulsy depressed. If i had kept it i would have done whiteline shocks/swaybars, injectors, and 2535 or GT30. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2733472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bl4cK32 Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I know it would have cost u more, so i gave conservative pricing just for the example. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/146030-its-offical-i-have-bought-my-first-skyline/page/2/#findComment-2733562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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