Hi guys,
Ill be very straight to the point
This is a GB for gearsets from P.A.R. Engineering, the gearsets can be ordered in a number of different specs. You can choose ratios, straight cut, helical cut etc
P.A.R. have heaps of gearsets available for the Skyline (and other make of course) so if you've got a different make/model thats fine this group buy pricing may still apply to you, just let me know what you've got and what sort of box you want
Start date: 1.11.08
End date: 1.3.09
Delivery date: Due mid to late March
Supplier:
Precision Automation and Robotics (P.A.R.) Engineering
19 Saggart Field Road
Minto
NSW, 2566
Whats on offer: Up to 10% off the price for gearsets (see below) and like normal, the more people the more discount etc
When do we pay by?: You can pay and collect at the end of the GB (so everyone has the time to get the money ready) or if you need the gearset in a rush something can be worked out very easily
What do we get? Here it is straight from P.A.R.;
Note stock ratios for R32 GTR are;
1st: 3.214:1
2nd: 1.925:1
3rd: 1.302:1
4th: 1.000:1
5th: 0.752:1
...so you can see they're changed slightly. You can choose between PAR's ratios, stock ratios, or your own ratios!
Now for pricing this is where it gets really good!
Here's a quick comparison of PAR to OSGiken
(Based on current exchange rates)
OS Giken
OS Giken gearset with billet input shaft (helical gears only): $4700 (JustJap)
R33 Series 3 upgrade parts: Approx $650 (Nissan, price varies where you go)
R & R from a gearbox shop: $700 (Award Diff and Gearbox at Ryde, Sydney)
Total: $6050
PAR
PAR 1,2,3,4 gearset with billet input shaft (helical or straight gears, can be a mix): $3800 (Billet 5th gear is $640 if required, can be helical or straight)
R & R + Upgrade parts + Oil: $1083
RRP Total: $4883
Group Buy Total: $4503
Please note: $4503 is a driveaway price, so drop off your car to PAR, come back two weeks later and drive home!
So, you can have your own ratios, helical or straight cut gears with all upgrade parts and worn parts replaced for less than JUST the OS gears. Thats great value in anyone's books!!!
The price, like any GB is dependant on numbers, the above pricing is based on 5 sets, so more people means more discount and i will sort out the exact price with PAR once we get over 5 sets
Im doing this GB for a few reasons;
-I need a stronger gearbox
-Japanese based options are getting quite pricey due to the exchange rate
-Im sick of hearing about how much some traders are charging for new gearboxes (Eg JustJap sell standard boxes for $3200 +delivery), you would be crazy to not spend the extra $1303 and have it fully built
-Doing a reco on an old box just isnt a good way to spend money as you'll break it again without beefing up the internals (this can cost a fair amount and all you get is a stock box again!)
Oh one last thing: If you dont have the money right now and want one, i suggest you put away about $230 each week between now and then
So thats pretty much it guys, post up your questions and interest
Cheers
-Steve
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