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Evening lads and ladies....

Im relatively new to all things skyline, but am really craving the knowledge you guys have to offer. I'd really like to know more about the gorgeous car.

Please, talk of models, performance, features and all.... It'd be much appreciated.

Im thinking of investing in one in the next few months, but would really like to learn more. So I figure, where better to ask then this friendly Victorian forum?

Also, bearing in mind that I'm on my P plates, what is legal to drive? and what circumstances do I need to get exemptions from vicroads?

Thanks a lot folks.

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Originally posted by cobo_11

I'm on P's and in a R32 GTS-4 with no worries, but I guess it's pretty much a GTS-T anyway. heh.

And yeah, insurance for these is $$$$, I was quoted $4000 for comp from Just Car Insurance...ouch. Went for 3rd party with F&T.

Originally posted by inark

i always forget about the GTS-4... normally just include them as being the same thing :D

gts-4 is heavier.. so its even more inside the power-weight limit..

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Originally posted by Al

R33 turbos are illegal, due to power-to-weight ratios.

Why do you think you can get exemptions from this?

You can get exemptions if the car is for work as well as social, if its the only car you can drive in your family and a few other reasons.

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And what do I need to do to get special exemptions from vicroads?

Thing is, while I haven't heard of it being enforced at Vicroads, if a cop pulls you over they might fine you for it. Quite a few members here have been fined for that sort of thing. Same with insurance, while they will insure a car over the power-weight if you have an accident they *might* not cover you. Its hard to say.

Oh yer, make sure you have your manual license if you have a manual, or they can (and will) do you for that too.

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Originally posted by Xiphius

And what do I need to do to get special exemptions from vicroads?

You cant do much at all. The car will have to be to only one in the family/household, and the only time you'll be able to drive it is when it is for family duties (getting the daily bread, or dropping younger bro off at school for eg).

Just get a car thats under the limit and save the hassle.

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