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ok, here's mine on the first day I got the car after rego.

I've already done:

timing belt, cam gears, cam gear cover, greddy air diversion plate, and a little bit of tidying up.

should look nice when I'm finished.

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...And yeah I know the GT-R badge is lame, looking to get a GT-S style replacement ASAP. Anyone know where I can get a good quality one?

Bugger it. LOL id leave it there as it seems to pi55 so many ppl off:) Plus you certainly have the goods to scare ppl when you try to put your foot thru the firewall.:rofl:

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Bugger it. LOL id leave it there as it seems to pi55 so many ppl off:)  Plus you certainly have the goods to scare ppl when you try to put your foot thru the firewall.:P

:rofl:

The GT-R badge has been on there for almost 5yrs... I was supposed to get a GT-S badge when the grill and front bar went on 5yrs back! The panel shop said "yes we will source a GT-'S' badge no problems" I rocked up to pick the car up and that's what they'd fitted.

The car has claimed a few GT-R kills over the years. Had a good run with an N1 turbo'd (plus other mods - stripped interior etc) we both ran ~120mph TS. He got 2 cars on launch. I reeled him in a bit though.

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