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When I was looking, I was looking for a totally stock r33 - though what danielson said is correct - they all will have been thrashed at some point. The car that you do buy though - make sure you do a thorough inspection - Merlis thread on what to look for will help you a lot. In the end yes, u do save up on a lot of money buying one thats already got mods done to it. But at the same time, putting on mods can also be fun (if u exclude the fact that ur savings are going down). Hence, why im enjoying it right now, the mods are starting to appear slowly.

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Then i'd suggest you talk to a couple of importers/compliancers - see if there are any good repairers around, then go and get qoutes from them. Ask them how they would do it etc. Then go to the insurance company and say that you really want this repairer to do that job - state your reasons (make a strong case for it). My bros prelude - RACV wanted Woods auto panel beaters to do it, but he got a qoute from honda (a bit more), but he said that he prefers it be someone who knows what they are dealing with (i.e a honda workship). They should understand, if they dont, then ditch them.

Well, there are 2 things u can do. Either talk to Mark from SSV or Wayne from GT Auto Imports. They specifically deal with skylines. Wayne is more than happy to order parts from japan at a very good price (i got my rear lights through him). They both know what its like when shit like this happens to their skylines as well. And they got good contacts. The second thing is you can try the dent maestro. The only thing i would be worried about is, if u take the car to a panel beater - and later if u have to sell it, people will be able to see the new paint work etc. It could be harder to sell for one. And 2, the car will never be the same. Removing the parts and repainting can help it rust more (atleast thats what happened to my dads car). But yeah, I highly recommend both those dealers/importers for advice to do with repairs - and i highly recommend the dent repairers also. Maybe put up some clear pics of the dent if you can. You can also email the pics to dent maestro - and they might give u a rough estimate. Good luck bro - i know it sucks when assholes do that to our precious cars - but thats why we got insurance to cover it.

Hmm, i believe they do all types of dints. Best thing is to give them a call, get them to have a look at your car. Reason I recommend them is that they do a quick and professional job. No panels need to be removed, and certainly no re-painting. Forgot to add, the size of my dent was something like the size of an overgrown apple or orange. Richard had to remove the inner protective panels - the carpeted stuff, and he had to remove the lights to do it. Cost me $110.

I wouldnt trust anyone whos name is Hallard Fred.....btw Hallard, my real name is Julio...nice to meet you

I know what Anjoo is going through - same shit happened to my car (1 day after i bought it). There are idiots out there who dont give a rats ass about other peoples property. Hopefully insurance will deal with this though. And most insurers will let you select the repairer i think - they are meant to have a look at hte qoute that u get them, then after that they assess the damage or something. This way they know if the price you ahve been qouted is appropriate. I think thats how it works with most of them.

If you are in melbourne - id suggest u go to the dent maestro in cheltenham. thats where I went to get my dent - the one caused by the tint professor - to be fixed. They do a fantastic job, no paint work required, and a dent like that will be fixed in no time. Mine was fixed by Richard Mercep - ask for him, friendly dude (they sometimes come to your place to fix it up). If you get a qoute, the insurance company is sure to use these guys - better than taking your baby to some panel beaters who will no doubt remove the boot etc. http://www.dentmaestro.com.au/ As for the lights, thats a different story. Any problems with my car I have a chat to Wayne at GTAuto Imports - he is more than happy to help out. But the dent is a minor job, it will be fixed in no time and at minimal cost. Good luck bro.

congrats on finding the car - but make sure u put an immobiliser with/without an alarm. The one i got cost me $200 - well worth it.

yeah lowering is a must, and perhaps a nismo kit (u know those really normal looking kits) - but the wheels look ace.

AWG - i think thats what its called - Australian Warranty Group

Hmm, perhaps could someone then recommend any places in melbourne that I can check out - that may have some good exhaust systems at a reasonable price?

Hi All, Yesterday when I went to pick up my replacement tail lights, I spoke to Wayne at GTAutos, with regards to the x-force exhaust system. It will cost me about $1,400 fitted and is a turbo back 3.5inch system. I tried to do a search to see if there was any reviews on this site regarding that particular model - but couldnt find any. Both wayne and his mechanic, run the system and say it does wonders. It sounds great too. My friend told me that $1,400 can get a good HKS exhaust. Is that true? My question is, does it really matter what brand the exhaust is? Would something like HKS give out a better power rating? Would the car need a tune or anything if I do end up putting an aftermarket exhaust? Any advice would be greatly appreciated guys/gals Thanks in advance

Just cars - 1091 per year on comprehensive (im turning 25 end of the year, so hopefully it will get to 1000 or maybe a bit below)

Damn, that truly looks awesome. Looks like someone is going to be very happy with the machine. Free bump for ya

shit - if that is his car - thats real bad. Id, def get teh police to check that (if they can check it out that is)

my next car - and then i wake up

The police wont do anything about a guy who doesnt indicate when changing lanes and consequently wrecks the car beside him???? outrageous.....wonder if they will look the other way if someone did that to one of their many holden/ford cop cars.....

That yellow skyline looks awesome - what exhaust is that?

hmmm - absolute idiots. Thats all i can say. Though, at the same time its a crack up

i think HPI had something like 14 per 100 for the celsior.

bob jane t mart - better than autobarn

nah not christian

What are the power ratings? I know the skyline at the flywheel is 187 - so at the wheels it will be 135-140. The Astra has 147 at the fly, that means it will be about 110 at the wheels? Is there any chance that an astra will beat a skyline on a straight line? Reason im asking this is, this dude from work claims that astra can beat skylines. I think not (despite the fact that astra is 200kgs lighter). Is there any factors that might infact make the astra a winner in a straight line (not resorting to gtr badges or vti-r stickers)?

has anyone heard from magpie? or has he/she gone into hiding? Im curious to know what he/she has done about the honda or nissan dilemma....