Thinking Of A Stagea ( Talk Me Into It :))

[brenten88]

Hey fellas well as the topic says im thinking of getting a series 2 Stag and I just want a little bit of info on a few things I know they have prob been covered but i just want confirmation any help would be appreciated....

1. What is a DAYZ model? is that like a luxury version I sore 1 and it had the screen and leather?

2. What are the Colour screen Head Units like? and what can they do and how hard are they to use, im assuming that most of it would be in japanese?

3. I would prefer a manual but i noticed that the tiptronic is thesame as in the R34s is 

this correct because there is an issue in hot4s where a guy put a shift kit on t

e

auto and shift times ended up so quick that i could put up with and auto. is thi

 correct? (also if anyone in melbourne has had a 

shiftkit done could you recomend a good place and i will keep there info for the

future)

4. What are servicing and maintanence like on these is it hard to find a good mechanic that knows what he is doing? and also like in the worst case if someone ran into me are parts that hard to get or are there wreckers that have parts or can get them

or would possibly a nissan dealer be able to help?

5. do these cars come with cruise control?

i know its alot of bullshit questions but i am really new to these cars and im really kean to learn about them thanks for any help. brenten

[Appealing]

Hey fellas well as the topic says im thinking of getting a series 2 Stag and I just want a little bit of info on a few things I know they have prob been covered but i just want confirmation any help would be appreciated....

1. What is a DAYZ model? is that like a luxury version I sore 1 and it had the screen and leather?

2. What are the Colour screen Head Units like? and what can they do and how hard are they to use, im assuming that most of it would be in japanese?

3. I would prefer a manual but i noticed that the tiptronic is thesame as in the R34s is

this correct because there is an issue in hot4s where a guy put a shift kit on t

e

auto and shift times ended up so quick that i could put up with and auto. is thi

correct? (also if anyone in melbourne has had a

shiftkit done could you recomend a good place and i will keep there info for the

future)

4. What are servicing and maintanence like on these is it hard to find a good mechanic that knows what he is doing? and also like in the worst case if someone ran into me are parts that hard to get or are there wreckers that have parts or can get them

or would possibly a nissan dealer be able to help?

5. do these cars come with cruise control?

i know its alot of bullshit questions but i am really new to these cars and im really kean to learn about them thanks for any help. brenten

1 Dayz is a body kit version... not much else is different... Oh yeah you get a badge!

2 The Nav unit, (i am guessing that's what you are talking about) is not much use. But do a search on Xanavi on this section, you will find that some guys have fitted digital TV tuners to them.

The actual navigation system in Japan is vastly different.

3 This is just personal preference..... do a search, you find all the opinions. Personally I think that the Auto is fine, even without a shift kit. Don't know about Melbourne, fitters I am sure there are many.

4 Most servicing is fairly easy and this forum has nearly all you need to know to DIY. Parts are available.... check on here.

5 No they don't, it wasn't and option. Fit an aftermarket one.... I have one, $640 fitted, money well spent IMO.

If you are really keen to learn..... then learn how to do a search first....it saves so much of OUR time.

Welcome to the forum.

regards

John

[_Ryan_]

1. BUY A DAYZ they look porn.

2. I personally wouldn't get the nav unit, i would go with the basic one as i always replace mine.

3. Wagon daily driven = auto with shift kit, you wanna come for a ride?

4. only part dramas so far is brakes, but i think i am onto a guy who knows em.

5. You will find CC rare on jap cars.

Search is your friend.

If you want to come for a ride, let me know,

Ryan

[brenten88]

I might take you up on that offer 1 day Ryan1600 is your a series 2with the tiptronic? imnorthern suburbs Epping how about yourself? theres a nice Stagea up my way its a DAYZ model and has number plates FULOCK have you seen that 1? when u have it in tiptronic are shifts as hard as when in D?

[Topkart R33]

1 Dayz is a body kit version... not much else is different... Oh yeah you get a badge!

Er......it's more than a body kit and a badge....they can also have different trimmings on interior,different mirrors, consoles, Speedo cluster, shift knobs and steering wheels etc. Most of it is carbon fibre look aswell!!

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Qu...tml&hl=dayz Page 2 has all the answers

Yes a search really helps to get all the facts.....

Stageas are becoming more and more popular...parts are pretty easy to source as engine and driveline are interchangable with the Skyline models. Servicing not a drama...all info is here on the Forums. Nice cars and practical to boot. You won't be dissapointed if you buy one!!

[_Ryan_]

I might take you up on that offer 1 day Ryan1600 is your a series 2with the tiptronic? imnorthern suburbs Epping how about yourself? theres a nice Stagea up my way its a DAYZ model and has number plates FULOCK have you seen that 1? when u have it in tiptronic are shifts as hard as when in D?

series one, so not tip tronic...

waverley area/SE

[Lil_Bobby_260]

whats ur budget? have a look at the silver 260RS on J-spec for $25k landed and complied.

Depends on what you want as an end product - what factors are you looking for in a car? all cars have their good points, but doesnt mean they will all suit you.

I got a 260RS as they can be built into fairly formidable vehicles power-wise with just light mods, but are still very spacious, luxurious, comfortable and practical, in a fantastic, tough looking package.

[_Ryan_]

whats ur budget? have a look at the silver 260RS on J-spec for $25k landed and complied.

Depends on what you want as an end product - what factors are you looking for in a car? all cars have their good points, but doesnt mean they will all suit you.

I got a 260RS as they can be built into fairly formidable vehicles power-wise with just light mods, but are still very spacious, luxurious, comfortable and practical, in a fantastic, tough looking package.

maybe i SHOULDNT mod the rs4

[GTS4WD]

maybe i SHOULDNT mod the rs4

WHAT!?!.. BULLSH*T YOU SHOULDNT!..

A modded RS4?.. someone get me a tissue!

Thats just pure porn!

Edited April 9, 2008 by GTS4WD

[Stinky Rooster]

just be aware that they will use the same amount of fuel as a V8 commonwhore or foulcoon wagon. Its the same thing every time someone comes on here. They get told to buy one coz they are awesome cars etc etc (and don't get me wrong, they are) but then they find out what the average mileage is, and a new thread gets started about wether or not it is right.

2.5 litre engines WILL use as much as a 5 litre V8. especially when they are dragging a lardarse wagon about.

[rb26stagea]

WHAT!?!.. BULLSH*T YOU SHOULDNT!..

A modded RS4?.. someone get me a tissue!

Thats just pure porn!

You got that right!

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

I have one for sale. 650hp ate.

There you go, talked you into it.

[MRO]

just be aware that they will use the same amount of fuel as a V8 commonwhore or foulcoon wagon. Its the same thing every time someone comes on here. They get told to buy one coz they are awesome cars etc etc (and don't get me wrong, they are) but then they find out what the average mileage is, and a new thread gets started about wether or not it is right.

2.5 litre engines WILL use as much as a 5 litre V8. especially when they are dragging a lardarse wagon about.

Listen to this man - he knows what he is talking about.

This would have to be my least favourite thing about the car. Luckily i like driving it enought to justify the fuel bill.

[Terminal]

If you have a look at the kerb weights of the C34 Stagea to a curent model VE SS V Commodore, the commodore is heavier. They actually weigh 1760kg. last time I weighed my car it was 1660kg, and I have leather, sunrooves and a host of mods. Combined fuel consumption is listed as 14.4L/100km which i would think is on the mark for most stageas. I get 11L/100km at the moment, but 90% of my driving is country at 100kph. I've reduced my fuel consumption through mods like manual gearbox, upgraded turbo, exhaust & air filter. keeping your car regularly serviced helps with fuel consumption too.

[Terminal]

On another note, Do a comparison between the 96 Stagea (my model) and a 96 VS Wagon 5.0L V8.

The commodore is stated as

Weight: 1477kg

Fuel Consumption Combined: 14L/100km

Fuel Consumption Extra Urban: 8.5L/100km

I'm not trying to stick up for Holden, but for some reason their V8 uses a lot less fuel for a much larger engine.

I got this from Redbook, which don't state the weight or fuel consumption of the Stagea.

[MyStag260]

Stags are sick just buy one

that is all haha

[FULOCK]

I might take you up on that offer 1 day Ryan1600 is your a series 2with the tiptronic? imnorthern suburbs Epping how about yourself? theres a nice Stagea up my way its a DAYZ model and has number plates FULOCK have you seen that 1? when u have it in tiptronic are shifts as hard as when in D?

haha that'd be my one!!

I love it!! heated seats are grouse in Winter, spewing it doesnt have cruise control

still getting used to the auto considering i've been driving manual the 10 years or so......

I havent noticed it shift harder - it just lets you change when you want, when in D it tends to change at about 5000rpm at times.....

Servicing is easy - I always used to service my 34 - so same thing on this thing.

as you've seen mine has the days body kit

I've only tested one full tank so far - and i got 14.5lt/100k's with very spirited driving!!

so i'd say economy is pretty good considering, and still has good power stock ( I only have a pod filter and a exhaust cat back)

Mine is only an RS so i have only RWD

love the DAYZ kit much better than the standard body!!

Edited April 10, 2008 by FULOCK

[brenten88]

hey guys thanks for all your imput im pritty keen on 1 we will see when I have the money...

FULOCK: an RS sounds pritty cool rear wheel drive:) and less things to go wrong and less weight aswell I looked right over your car yesterday mate. its really nice I went past it out the front of JAX and went straight to my mates house drove back and said THATS WHAT I WANT!!! lol its really clean and i like the wheels to....

Stinky Rooster: Mate anycar that has got power uses fuel and the heavyer the more it uses aswell I do realise this im not a nob when it comes to cars I have been into them for as long as I can remember mainly Holdens Ive had a VL Calais and now ATM a VT S Supercharged boosted and dropped so i know all about fuel consumption power costs money I can deal with that,

the only thing that has pushed me to a Stagea is I am an Electrician and a wagon would be convenient holdens wagons suck and these cars look the goods, go good and are something out of the ordinary.

[coparts41]

Hi Guys, my drive has seen only Nissan for the past40 years and the s2 stagea is the best i have had.

I took a trip to Morwell Hillclimb for the last ever event there at the weekend and took the Stagea instead of my Exa sports sedan and i must say that i was really suprised how good the stagea was, plenty of power handled magic and stopped realy well ,my consumption about 550 km /tank.

Find another horny looking wagon with power and good looks,plus all the goodies , the only thing i am pissed about is that i didnt buy it years ago.

Dennis

[Topkart R33]

FULOCK: an RS sounds pritty cool rear wheel drive:) and less things to go wrong and less weight aswell I looked right over your car yesterday mate. its really nice I went past it out the front of JAX and went straight to my mates house drove back and said THATS WHAT I WANT!!! lol its really clean and i like the wheels to....

Th RS's are getting more and more popular now....it's what I had and found it more than enough for the car it was.Definately worth a look if you in the market!!