xscape237

This topic has been nagging me all day. I just have two points to express: 1. We are lucky that DOTARS allow us to have an import scheme at all! By "we", i mean both the consumer and also the various people who are employed and/or making money through the process. 2. The compliance plate has become nothing more than a commodity item, whether you like it or not. When bananas were $10 per kg, people just ate apples instead. Life goes on. TV killed the radio star. You get the idea.

Just to clarify, thats a car in america, not mine =D I did a quick dodgy photoshop on the side skits. And i'm pretty sure they are fake work meisters.. i forget what size they are, but work do not make them in that size.

R3N, that looks fantastic. Well done mate. I love the KD C Burnout lip and sides, especially in carbon, *drool*. The R35 wheels are excellent, probably my personal second choice behind a set of large work meisters. Exhibit a:

I think "bigger" refers to the automatic model's brakes. Only the manuals got brembos. 2003 model brakes (brembo) are better than 2004 model (non brembo).

I forgot to mention that the 06 model has a different front bumper too.

Series 1 - supposedly most prone to electrical bugs (in the power windows, door locks and bose stereo) Series 2 - updated interior (aluminium rather than plastic). - no longer have brembo brakes available - 18" wheels replaced with 19" Series 3 - projector style headlights - revised tail lights - bluetooth phone integration?? Other people may want to add to the list. Japanese models did not recieve any updates to the motor. I'm not sure about suspension, but haven't seen anything to suggest that there are big differences.

Stunning. I am so green right now.

Yeah, a few times strangers who ask me about the V35 have been shocked when i told them it was a 2003 model. The bloke at the local milkbar, and the one at the servo, both thought it was brand new. I think its ageing quite well. It really is a timeless shape. To Mr Eps. Good summary. It isnt just the V35 though. None of the japanese car makers have been able to recreate the awesome lineups of the 90s. For financial reasons or otherwise. And perhaps yes the v35 was directed more towards the luxury market, because they had the new Z car takeover as the true sports model again. Looking at the second hand market, something like 70 - 80% of V35s out there are automatic. That must tell us something about the demographic. To me the skyline now sits as the car that a family man can get away with purchasing. I wanted a zed but I've done the 2 seater thing before and it doesnt work for me. I also want an R35 but like most people I simply dont have the beans for it. You can see where the V35 and V36 fit in.

Yes they can still be adjusted. On the shock you loosen the adjuster (red part?) and actually twist the body of the shock. You have to also adjust the spring perch by the same amount. You do this by loosening one of the red adjusters and then twisting the one which the spring sits on. I will try to find my manual and scan it for you. Pictures will tell a thousand words.

The worst thing you can do is go to a panel beater which the other driver recommends. They will just do the cheapest, dodgiest fix.

Mate, i've been through this numerous times. You do not have to do the leg work. Just take it to your repairer of choice and they will handle the claim on your behalf at no cost to you. In fact even when you DO have insurance, you can still do it this way when its not your fault.

Are they buddy club, or BC racing? My BC racing coilovers are black and gold, rather than what you have there

Hey mate. The easiest method is to just go to your favourite panel beater / repairer. They will handle the insurance claim on your behalf. Tell them you want a free rental car as well.

If the track was empty I think the R32 would have done a faster lap time than the V35. He was simply stuck behind him a few times. Tyres, drivers, condition of vehicle, etc would also play a part. The R32 is 15 years older. In any case, slightly disappointing result for the V35. Stock vs stock vs stock i thought it would be at least a little bit closer to the other cars.

Yes. I've had the battery unplugged multiple times now and its always the same story. In fact the most recent was at the mechanic just last week. This time it went away after only 2 days of driving. The first time it took longer than a week.

Oh, yes, thanks for the reminder. This diff came off a 6 speed car.

GT-8 is auto right? I can't answer your question, but i have a feeling it won't be suitable.

It does work, but its definitely not worth the price tag. The main benefits for me are a higher rev limit, and no 180 km/ph speed cut. I've done well over 200 at phillip island. Anyway.. check this out. An overlay of my dyno chart against a mates 2005 rev up 350z (factory 221kw). You will notice that the rev up motor has a much much better top end, but mine makes a little more power everywhere else. Probably due to the aggressive (and almost dangerous) tune of the IMPUL ecu.

I think he is suggesting that the RE Customs dyno printout is reading about 20kw low.

It has now been removed from the car. $600 ono if anyone is interested. I feel I should stress that this diff isnt too nice for low speed cornering, parking, etc. However it is great for everything else, particularly sliding.

I'm under the impression that the factory ECU contains security/immobiliser data, in that its not as simple as simple unplugging one ECU and plugging in another. Nissan needs to recode it. The IMPUL ECUs are based on the factory item and would be the same. You will have trouble installing one outside of Japan. Somebody correct me if im wrong. Anyhow, I have one in my car actually. If you are interested here is a dyno chart.. check out the AFRs. They are all over the place and a little lean. So you're not missing out on much. p.s., yes, the power figure is low, but i'm told that its just this particular dyno. In comparison a 100% stock 350z did 148kw, and a 2005 rev.up 350z with a few mods did 169kw (but my mid range is about 5kw beefier). http://users.tpg.com.au/xscape23//v35dyno.jpg

Rianto. I would understand it if the ferrari, R8, etc stayed under the legal noise limit when on full pelt... which they might, but it sure as hell doesnt sound like it??

Its so stupid that VAREX style mufflers are illegal. High end car makers are putting similar systems on their cars out of the factory and they are perfectly acceptable. Go figure. Anyway mate, just drop your car off at any of the registered exhaust shops and bring your stock exhaust with you. They should be able to install it, do the test, and then put your aftermarket system back on. I dont think it would cost more than $150 in total.

Ha ha, so basically they think your son is guaranteed to write it off at least once every few years. What a shot of confidence.

Silver automatic coupe spotted almost every day at lonsdale st multi-level parking. Nice spot on Friday! Oh and a 250gt at the RE Customs dyno day over the weekend.