Bizzwad

Rear muffler is a JAZMA. I think the rest is custom job looking at the welds - they are very good welds though

Here is the rear muffler I was talking about.

I have researched the R2C pod filters and I am definitely going to use one! I am, however, struggling to find retailers for them in QLD. I guess I don't mind if I get one interstate either but where have you all been getting them from? I am too impatient to wait for one to get here from USA TIA

Alright. Thanks everyone for the advice! I am going to keep current boost settings for now so I think I will upgrade the intercooler when I upgrade the turbo. I will get a pic of the exhaust when I get a chance and show you.

I will definitely do that research. Any suggestions on air cleaner? Previous cars I have just run K&N........ I certainly would prefer better throttle response than worse!

Yeah she runs ok. I was going to upgrade them purely for a better, cleaner spark which always helps make the car more efficient. It IS quite efficient now though - I get around 550klms around town and 700+ on long distance highway.

Thanks for the info. I purchased the car last November and it never really had issues going into fifth. It seems to be getting progressively worse, taking longer and longer as the months go by. But you could be onto something with the Winter weather playing a part in the issue so thank you for opening my eyes to that. I will see how it goes as the warmer months come through. I did see a pic of an NM35 with the R35 front on it and it was hideous! I like the look of R34 though, but I am guessing that it's only the older models that can take the R34 front? I think the exhaust might be a custom made job....... Have not been able to see anything on it to identify brand. Looks like mandrel bends and extremely tight, clean welds though. Has a twin pipe rear muffler which I will soon be replacing with a big single pipe muffler, as it will look much better I think. Under bonnet is fairly stock I think. I am going to order a decent air cleaner for it next week but haven't decided as yet which brand to go for. I also want to get a BIG front mount for it and an alloy radiator and better coil packs. As far as I am aware, the previous owner only did exhaust and tranny cooler upgrades.

Ooops. Probably should have posted this in the newbie section that I just found LOL! BTW, I reside in sunny central QLD and if there are any other Stagea owners up this way, I would love to hear from you!

Hello Hello all! I have just joined and wanted to say hello to fellow Stagea enthusiasts. I have an M35 Stagea that I bought last year and I am LOVING it! She has a few simple mods but I will slowly give her more as time goes on. So far it has brake lock mod, transmission cooler and 3" turbo back exhaust system. I enhanced the look with some Simmons wheels. I do have a few questions for those in the know.... What type of auto transmission is in them? It's a fantastic auto and when I give it a boot full, it likes to hold at a rev and hold that rev through every gear. It's almost like it pre-selects the next gear or has a stally or something? Does everyone's do the same? Also, it takes a good five minute run before it goes into 5th gear, even if I manual shift. Wondering if it may be a solenoid on it's way out or the fluid needs changing or is wrong fluid? The other question I have is, I have seen the WC34 models with R34 fronts on them and they look amazing! Can I do this to my M35 or is it a completely different deal? What basic mods would you guys recommend for me to do to enhance performance? Thanks in advance for any thoughts and it's great to be here!