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Price drop on Turbos... or make an offer!!

No Probs... All the best with it too... before you do go.. just make sure the seat belts have the Australian Standard markings on them, and that you do have the side intrusion bars, child seat restraints etc before you go to see the engineer... don't want to be wasting his time if the guy that sold the car didn't actually do the work he says he did!!

In Sydney, I have no idea sorry Michael... Your local Mechanic should be able to put you on to someone if they can't do it themselves. B.

I normally pay around the $1000 mark for the compliance work and the engineer's cert. If it is $1200 for the engineer to sign off the compliance work ALREADY done, then I think its a bit steep... even if he is adding some other mods you have done. Fair enough, you have to pay for the engineer's time, but shit, I believe the actual mod plates only cost them $5 or so. Out of interest, who did the compliance work, and what did they do?

oh c'mon guys... I reckon it'd keep up with Joe's Ford GT-TT -----> click *cough*

mmm.. I like Taco's.... sry... I couldn't help myself... Is it the standard Tacho that doesn't work, or are you referring to an aftermarket Tacho that has never worked?

Yeah, I'm with funky on this one... best to steer clear of dealers like this... you will get a much better deal working with someone and going to an Auction or something... if you can find someone happy enough and able to do that for you!!!

^^^ I don't recall the conversions being cheap at all.... I have a feeling there was a place in central QLD that did a lot of the American Corvettes or something... I'll try and find their site for you. I guess you could google it as well and see what comes up. It wouldn't be something I'd like to try myself either.... I would make a mess of it!!

So the current chassis.... it is a 1990 model.... you have import approval, but it doesn't have compliance plate. Are you saying it doesn't have any AUSTRALIAN plate at all? If it was imported under the 15yo rule, it will still need to be complied for minor items such as seatbelts, side intrusion bars and child seat restraints, but you will get a blue 'modification plate' rather than a 'compliance plate' or 'import plate'. Now you say everything for compliance is done. Are you now just looking for an engineer to sign the work off and write your modification plate out? Now don't quote me on this, but I think all should be ok with the newer motor too, as long as the engineer checks it and has the correct (new) engine number on the engineer's cert... same goes for the roadworthy cert. Once you have the mod plate, and the engineers certificate, go and get a roadworthy cert, then go to an insurer to organise CTP. This needs to be done BEFORE you go to the Transport Dept, as CTP for first time registered vehicles is paid direct to the insurance co. Once you have all of this, take all your docs to the transport dept, with your GTR, and go get it registered. Now, I am unsure of the regulations in NSW, but in QLD once you have the ctp, you can drive the car DIRECTLY to the transport department, as long as you have ALL documents with you, and FULLY filled out (including the Registration Application). If this is also the case in NSW, this will save you having to tow the car to the trans dept and back again. Usually, you have 24 then to secure the plates to the car. Keep your payment receipt with in the car until your rego sticker arrives... I hope this makes sense... but if you have any questions by all means PM me. Cheers, Beau

NSX would certainly be one choice!! I almost forgot about it! Suby 22B definately another...

why not steer him towards the GOLF R32.... he may get bored with just the GTI coming from the GTR.

heh.. he finally got beaten by a big ass 'busa... now he's buying a new motor for it... top stuff!

OK then.... what are you on?? If you can see oragat from that, then I want what you are having.... EDIT ---> Actually... maybe I don't want it

Hope your mum's car and whoever was driving it is ok too... gl finding it and locking the f00ls up

I'm positive its the same for Sunny QLD too... 30 yrs.... or get a restricted rego (for club events, track days etc). I understand what you mean... they are great to drive, and not that hard to adapt to driving LHD... what I meant was it would make it so much easier for you regarding registration if it was RHD.

The 190 you mentioned in your other post... for the Mercs, the AMG variants seem to be fairly abundant over there... the Beemers, maybe less so for top line cars.. just don't go buying a 318i or anything... not that you would... I'd even steer away from the top range models (5 & 7 series etc) that are available here, unless there is a huge price difference.

I was just about to edit my post on your other topic... I am sure that you can register it with a restricted plate, unless it is a classic as you mention. It does open your market up much more when looking for Euro cars in Japan, but I would tend to stick to RHD.... it will make your life SOOOO much easier

It also depends why you are buying it.... If you are buying for yourself, for long-term ownership, then it is worth buying a well modified version... On the otherhand, if you are imprting it to sell, you may not end up making as much money as you think. Something EURO might be the go, but make sure it is something rare, that will make it worthwhile.

S**t mate... glad to hear your are relatively ok.... Doesn't look too repairable does it?! Maybe you can take those ultra comfy rear seats and make them into a couch!! Good luck no matter what happens... I hope Insurance don't stuff you around

Yeah, the souped up Patrols are pretty popular over there, hey

Crazy Arabs and their Money!!! Its only good for the cars... kekekeke

yeah, it is more bound by the state registration requirements... and there are very different restrictions in each state. Where will you be returning to when back in Oz?

I agree that it looks somewhat batomobile-ish... they always look very different in real life too... I prefer the look of the red one a few posts up... it looks to have maranello style headlights

^^^ And probably the only reason it didn't fit is because there are usually two thread sizes for NISMO gearknobs... you just lucked out... But NISMO is definately streetable, easily bolt on, VERY reliable.... I'd pay for that any day

Full set of Front and Rear RS-R ROAD Lowered Springs To suit Nissan Skyline HR30 May suit other Nissans - maybe 31 series, but I'm not 100% sure Using 'sydneykid's' calculations the spring rates are Front: 2.9kg/mm, Rear: 4.1kg/mm Apparently good and comfy for street use. Dont have pics of them on a car. Very Good Condition - They look near new. My friend gave these to me after he sold his 30... He didn't get a chance to fit them to his car. Reply here, PM me, or phone/SMS on 0403 271 517 $150 or best offer Will post at buyers expense... shouldn't be more than $20 regular post anywhere in Australia. Any questions, drop me a pm! Cheers Beau