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Totally agree, couldn't have said it better.

Man I need to get home to Australia and get my car together, so many ecouraging reports for what I have planned!

Nismo were never bound by the agreement anyway. But yes, I would like to see that too.

I still don't know whether to do colour or black... Hmmmm. I was gonna get a fibreglass one because hey are so cheap, but if they shatter... I am confused now. Be careful perhaps? I would love to get a smaller one than the standard S3 lip, it's very low hanging. Anyone have any ideas?

Pics please?

I cannot believe the amount of times I had my GTR looked at by pros who could not comment on it being in better condition, but people simply don't buy. Probably due to choice in the market / dreamers who probably won't buy anyway or are just toying with the idea. In the end I happily kept my car after a long waste of time. Check it out, have it compression tested if you must (I didn't, you can tell good from woeful compression anyway). I think a lot of it is unfounded fear. I haven't had one single thing go wrong with my car, neither have some fellow owners. Sure there are lemons out there as there are with all performance cars, but there are a heck of a lot of good ones too. On the whole the GTR is a very reliable car, especially given its performance. And not as expensive to fix as people say either. Especially if you can do the minor stuff yourself.

Wet weather racing? How do you think that would compare? Pretending the GTR is not limited in boost or power, or having extra weight added as was the case towards the end of its era.

It was between a S8 FD RX7 and my GTR, so that makes the answer easy. I have had so many different types of cars not having the GTR to choose from wouldn't have mattered in the grand scheme of things, but the GTR is still my favourite car when it comes to driving regardless.

Looks good in those photos IMO. Def a good alternative for a GTST with a GTR from bar.

There are some very cool cars there.

Motor tested them they were up and over 18psi at full boost. Quite a lot for a factory car. I thought they would do more for the Evo X, maybe they are saving it for later models of this shape? I do like the new look of it though, much preferred to Subaru's attempt at changing the placement of the product.

Thanks mate. I am still in the insurance industry, doing corporate broking. It's a touch more inivolved than the domestic stuff and on the whole quite interesting.

How before I left for overseas the passengers seat started rattling over course roads

Why does when selling a Skyline, does the market seem to be full of more fearful, timewasting, know-it-all-experts (who actually have bugger all clue about cars let alone life) than any other car I have ever sold? And I have owned 30 odd of various types. Skylines can be difficult to own, that is for sure.

Was going suggest an alloy V8 such as LS1 but you have your reasons. Could be a cool thing, but weight will always be there as you know.

Also, aside from being heavily protected by the legislation and governing bodies, consumers are protected by a companies need to protect its reputation. That is one of its greatest assets. Which is why you had a certain insurer years ago, paying out hundreds of thousands in home and house claims when people weren't covered under the policy due to circumstances after a disaster (sorry I can't think of the specifics again). I had a claim with Shannons, they didn't stuff around, ever at all. They got to organising having the vehicle fixed. That is all they did. Couldnt' recommend them highly enough based on this claim service. Insurers will not waste money investigating a claim when the cost of investigation may be higher than the claim anyway! An insurer will factor claims into rates, thinking of the bigger poicture, that bigger picture probably entails paying some dubious claims to remain having a top reputation. Think of how much money they are moving on a regular basis, they have more to think about than some blokes blow off valve after a small theft or accident claim, I feel. Just some different, less fearful, ideas to think about in regard to insurance.

Hi Saliya The second part I have bolded would mean they are still entitled to decline the claim, but under the duty of disclosure. However if that is contested by the insured, that is the claim being declined, the insurer must have sufficient back up to prove they would have declined cover had that information been disclosed in the first place. So they need examples of declined quotes with 'blow off valve' written as a modification as support. The unfortunate truth is that it is not uncommon for underwriters or sales people to spread misinformation, sometimes due to no fault of their own. They are not especially qualified in that it does not take much for them to be doing what they are doing, and may not know the exact answer or reason for what they are saying. For the purpose of this conversation I guess an example of such illegal modification, would be advising to your insurance company you have a '2.5" sports exhaust'. Most mainstream companies would often even accept this modification. But, if that exhaust is 110db and has no catalytic converter, how are they to know? It is an illegal modification, far too loud and carries massive fines for no cat. But if you run up the back of someone, or your car is hail damaged, is it reasonable for the insurer to decline the claim? I mean, they had the modification noted. The answer is no. However, say you ran off the road, over a gutter and completely damaged the said exhaust and it needed replacing. The insurance company will not be able to return it to its illegally modified state. But, please don't take what I am saying as gospel. It is not advice. It is as a result of years in the industry and certified qualifications. But it is purely for conversational purposes. I am no means an underwriter for a motor vehicle insurer. So I guess, disclaimer wise, the best thing is to do what the insurer has been telling you... it is usually conservative and bias toward them anyway. If you are unsure, make a note of what they say, who you spoke to and when. As a member of the industry not doubt they abide by an industry code, so you can also request the system notes (as separate from your policy documents and schedule), if I remember correctly (again stretching the memory from study done in the past) - but doing so may make them sus' I would guess. Good luck ya'll. It is not such a scary industry, comsumers are very heavily protected. You just need to know how.

I've been here for nearly two months and am nearing the end so was have been passing time on occasion.

I can't find the specific part of the legislation and can't be bothered searching. However, if you read that clause literally, it's referring to coverage of the said illegal modification itself, not coverage on the whole. For want of a better way to describe it, that part of the policy is for the insurance company themselves, as it is illegal for a company to insure anything illegal. Feels like I am at word when I am on holiday in the US. :laughing-smiley-014:

That's the dealer not 'Holden' per se.

Was the same in Australia versus the domestic sold cars way back when. Now selling a Skyline here is like pushing shit up hill. :laughing-smiley-014:

I'll be there. Just don't know which or what cars I'll be bringing.

Certainly be interesting to see how it goes on their track.

Where did you get your information from?

Tell the the whole truth. They cannot comment on engineering or modifications on a legal basis, they can only decline/change rates etc in relation to insurance. They are not in a position to comment on legality of the vehicle, they are not professionals in this regard, nor certified or allowed. That is for the state motoring body and signatory engineers. The legislation says unless the modification contributed to the accident, coverage is in place. Duty of disclosure is another matter altogther, so tell the truth.