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I believe the rear fog light switch should be a "collar" twist that is on the indicator stalk, just inboard of the headlight switch. At least that's where it is on the R34, maybe someone else can confirm.

When you select reverse (engine off, ignition on) do both reverse lights light up? On the S3 the RHS one is the fog light and you should be able to see the red bulb through the clear plastic; it's quite noticeable

so u went out and bought a car without fully knowing the details?????

has series 3 front lights and red stitching and you said its 97 build so that equals series 3. Just coz it doesnt have the vents or the s3 lower lip doesnt mean its not a s3. maybe front bar was damaged and just replaced with what ever was available at the cheapest price.

but surely u would find out all the details of a car before you hand over your hard earned money

In the picture your front bar looks a slightly different shade, is it possible it could have been accident repaired with an earlier front bar? Also are you the bloke who had the other thread with the 33 GTR that didn't have rear Brembos? If that's you as well then obviously there's a lot that doesn't add up with this car.

has series 3 front lights and red stitching and you said its 97 build so that equals series 3. Just coz it doesnt have the vents or the s3 lower lip doesnt mean its not a s3. maybe front bar was damaged and just replaced with what ever was available at the cheapest price.

That seems like the most likely scenario. Also no A-LSD light is not conclusive for Vspec identification as the cluster could've been replaced. Best is to wait for the FAST results.

I did a full revs check and everything before i bought the car and had it inspected. The car believe it or not is immaculate on the exterior and the interior. Couldnt find any damage even when we put it up on the hoist. Only thing was a few scrapes on the front lip. The previous owner is willing to give me a $1000 refund for the rear brakes. Personally i think the v-spec badge was just put on the boot from when it was imported back in 2003 and im guessing none of the past 2 previous owners ever knew it was a non v-spec. Im not complaining because the car drives like a dream, i just wish i knew it was a non v-spec when i bought it because i feel cheated now. And as far as the new front bar goes im guessing it was just replaced some time along the line.

Revs check isn't going to tell u if it's a vspec or not.

Wow can't believe it doesn't have the correct rear brakes either.

Did u even research anything about gtr's before bought it? I'm guessing not coz if I went n looked at a car like this I would of walked away instantly.

But seems like u buy first n ask questions later

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