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My thoughts exactly regarding what it "should" make. Interesting idea on the return flow cooler setup. I like how the engine bay looks nearly stock (except the gate off the manifold). But if going the conventional intercooler setup to gain a extra 30-40kw then I'd be down for that. Though pin-pointing whether it is the cooler setup holding it back, or if I just got a odd turbo or whatever, will be the tricky part.

Swapped my rear housing to a 10cm, made 235kw on 18psi. Was expecting more, and the Stagea needs more being a big heavy car. Mick had to put a shim in the turbosmart gate to stiffen the spring, as it didn't want to hold boost. You can see it peaks at 18-19psi and then tapers down rather quickly. Rubbish, my old tial off the skyline held boost rock solid. Turbo didn't want to make any more power either apparently, which is pretty lame. Specs: Kando TD06H 10cm Turbosmart comp gate (f**king rubish unit, never using it again!) 3 inch exhaust return flow intercooler high flow injectors Haltech E11 Run in RWD 98 Octane I guess I'll go a T67 next, or probably back to Garret. See what happens. Unless someone can suggest something good for 280-300kw? needs to be low mount though for uber stealth.

Dope wheels, crazy sizes. You'd be stupid to buy Rotas when these are avaliable!

SPRINGS ARE JUST SPRINGS - VIEW ON THE BLOG We all know the Nissan Stagea is a big, heavy ‘car’. So when it comes down driving one enthusiastically, you might feel like you’re on a boat when it’s about capsize. I attempted to reduce this feeling with some Whiteline sway bars. They helped a lot but it wasn’t enough. Reason being is because my Tein Super Flex Wagon coilovers come with pansy spring rates. But that’s ok, they were decided with comfort and “low down style”. After lots of deciding I opted to go for Swift Racing springs as a replacement, in 12kg/10kg. While I was at it, I went with shorter springs which ultimately means I can go lower than the Tein setup. What made me go for the Swifts is the countless reviews I read. An example would be A guy buys BC coilovers with 8/6kg rates. Installs coilovers and doesn’t like the harshness, goes to the effort to take them out and prepares to sell them before a friend suggested to get Swift springs. He does just that and comments that the car is less harsh over bumps/shitty roads but is more planted throughout spirited driving and increases his confidence when pushing to the limit. Almost sounds too good to be true huh? Swift claim the reasoning for this is because they use fewer coils in a spring. They are also made out of an exclusive material that allows this to be possible. Another plus is that this material Swift Racing have designed, is quite a bit lighter than conventional steel springs. Oh and they never sag with age too. I was still skeptical about how awesome a bunch of springs could be, but as usual I went on the hunt on where I could get my hands on some Swift springs. I searched through Yahoo auctions and found a used pair of 10kg springs that would be perfect for the Stagea. So I snapped them up and I got Jesse Streeter to order a brand new pair of front springs for me. They arrived just a few days before Cursed Sunday’s Wakefield park day. So I got to work! It was tedious changing the springs than adjusting the height several times to make sure it was exactly where I wanted it. I was eager to take the car for a spin to see if these springs are as good as people say they are. One thing I was worried about is that if 12/10kg would be too harsh on our shitty Sydney roads. But after the initial drive, they are barely any firmer than the Tein springs. It was when I drove the car a bit harder that the Swift Springs really came to life, the steering response had improved, the body roll has almost been diminished and the car feels much more stable through-out cornering and going over bumps/dips. It’s crazy! The big test would be Wakefield, last time I was there I was sliding around in my GTR seat multiple times and going over photos proved how bad the body roll actually was. This time around, well I think it’s as good as it’s going to get. Driving it feels so much nicer over bumps/dips and drifting it has a lot more grip all round, body roll is reduced dramatically and comfort has barely been affected. Considering I’ve nearly doubled the spring rates I think it’s quite a feat. My mind has been changed on springs being just springs. I know what I’ll be using from now on.

SPRINGS ARE JUST SPRINGS - VIEW ON THE BLOG We all know the Nissan Stagea is a big, heavy ‘car’. So when it comes down driving one enthusiastically, you might feel like you’re on a boat when it’s about capsize. I attempted to reduce this feeling with some Whiteline sway bars. They helped a lot but it wasn’t enough. Reason being is because my Tein Super Flex Wagon coilovers come with pansy spring rates. But that’s ok, they were decided with comfort and “low down style”. After lots of deciding I opted to go for Swift Racing springs as a replacement, in 12kg/10kg. While I was at it, I went with shorter springs which ultimately means I can go lower than the Tein setup. What made me go for the Swifts is the countless reviews I read. An example would be A guy buys BC coilovers with 8/6kg rates. Installs coilovers and doesn’t like the harshness, goes to the effort to take them out and prepares to sell them before a friend suggested to get Swift springs. He does just that and comments that the car is less harsh over bumps/shitty roads but is more planted throughout spirited driving and increases his confidence when pushing to the limit. Almost sounds too good to be true huh? Swift claim the reasoning for this is because they use fewer coils in a spring. They are also made out of an exclusive material that allows this to be possible. Another plus is that this material Swift Racing have designed, is quite a bit lighter than conventional steel springs. Oh and they never sag with age too. I was still skeptical about how awesome a bunch of springs could be, but as usual I went on the hunt on where I could get my hands on some Swift springs. I searched through Yahoo auctions and found a used pair of 10kg springs that would be perfect for the Stagea. So I snapped them up and I got Jesse Streeter to order a brand new pair of front springs for me. They arrived just a few days before Cursed Sunday’s Wakefield park day. So I got to work! It was tedious changing the springs than adjusting the height several times to make sure it was exactly where I wanted it. I was eager to take the car for a spin to see if these springs are as good as people say they are. One thing I was worried about is that if 12/10kg would be too harsh on our shitty Sydney roads. But after the initial drive, they are barely any firmer than the Tein springs. It was when I drove the car a bit harder that the Swift Springs really came to life, the steering response had improved, the body roll has almost been diminished and the car feels much more stable through-out cornering and going over bumps/dips. It’s crazy! The big test would be Wakefield, last time I was there I was sliding around in my GTR seat multiple times and going over photos proved how bad the body roll actually was. This time around, well I think it’s as good as it’s going to get. Driving it feels so much nicer over bumps/dips and drifting it has a lot more grip all round, body roll is reduced dramatically and comfort has barely been affected. Considering I’ve nearly doubled the spring rates I think it’s quite a feat. My mind has been changed on springs being just springs. I know what I’ll be using from now on.

Results – Guess the power figure - VIEW ON THE BLOG For a while now I’ve been running a guess the power figure competition, where the three closest guesses won Run It Hard! merchandise. Readers had two seperate chances (here and here) to guess what power they thought the Stagea would put down on the rollers. Well the results are in, the Stagea made 315HP/235KW on 18psi. Not exactly how much I was expecting (as I’m sure many others were also expecting more) but it’s the result none the less. Out of the 61 guesses recorded on the blog, the winners are: 1st place – Phouc guessed 234kw, only 1kw off the final power output 2nd place - B3n guessed 233kw, only 2kw off the final power output 3rd place – Troy guessed 239kw, 4kw off the final power output I’ll be in touch with the winners shortly. Thanks to all who participated, and we’re open for ideas on future competetions!

Results – Guess the power figure - VIEW ON THE BLOG For a while now I’ve been running a guess the power figure competition, where the three closest guesses won Run It Hard! merchandise. Readers had two seperate chances (here and here) to guess what power they thought the Stagea would put down on the rollers. Well the results are in, the Stagea made 315HP/235KW on 18psi. Not exactly how much I was expecting (as I’m sure many others were also expecting more) but it’s the result none the less. Out of the 61 guesses recorded on the blog, the winners are: 1st place – Phouc guessed 234kw, only 1kw off the final power output 2nd place - B3n guessed 233kw, only 2kw off the final power output 3rd place – Troy guessed 239kw, 4kw off the final power output I’ll be in touch with the winners shortly. Thanks to all who participated, and we’re open for ideas on future competetions!

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It was all Benny this time round, he tends to like his Korean (I think) music

It'll be fine, I used to work in the power transmission industry ... I know my hoses But as I said in that post, if the turbo comes off again I'll be doing a braided piece and I'm sure the turbo will come off well before the hose starts showing any signs of wear.

Chasing RB25 cam covers, don't care about how they look. I want to play around with the baffles and I'd rather have a spare set so I can just bolt up to the car when they are done. Sydney region, let me know your price on zero41zero651989 Adam.

Cursed Sundays drift day vid of the Stag and Skyline - VIEW ON THE BLOG With the Cursed Sundays drift day at Wakefield park done and dusted, Benny went through the footage off Paulie’s Go Pro that I borrowed off him ages ago lol. Both cars were relatively problem free. The Stagea decided that it wanted to pump oil into the catch can, and Benny managed to buckle one of his newly acquired VSKF’s. All in all, a great day with a great bunch of people and most importantly, stupid amounts of track time. A more thorough update later, but for now enjoy the vid!

The old hose was a stocker, if it lasts 10+ years I'll be happy mate. But considering the wall thickness, ply rating and pressure rating of the said hose which exceeds conventional automotive hose for use in the same application ... I think I'll be right Although in saying that, I'll probably change the turbo setup well before the hose is worn anyway :lol: Cursed Sundays drift day vid of the Stag and Skyline - VIEW ON THE BLOG With the Cursed Sundays drift day at Wakefield park done and dusted, Benny went through the footage off Paulie’s Go Pro that I borrowed off him ages ago lol. Both cars were relatively problem free. The Stagea decided that it wanted to pump oil into the catch can, and Benny managed to buckle one of his newly acquired VSKF’s. All in all, a great day with a great bunch of people and most importantly, stupid amounts of track time. A more thorough update later, but for now enjoy the vid!

I'm thinking so man. Stagea ones were thin as, standard S14 ones are a little beefier and they didn't bend as much ... but still. KTS are 16mm in thickness I think they should last a while. I'll have S14/33 stockers in at EC though so they'll probably bend haha.

Cheers guys! Small update: car got tuned, made similar power to the previous setup but full boost is over 1000rpm ealier which is great. Did the cursed sundays drift day, had some fun. Stagea decided to troll me again and had me thinking my engine was going to blow or some shit (the ol' pumping too much oil out the head). Happened to bend both tie rods AGAIN! so I might fab up some KTS rods and ends to fit the Stagea ... hopefully. Benny's conned me into going to that south circuit practice night on the 27th ... should be good! Got a lot to update, just been flat stick =/

Cheers guys! Small update: car got tuned, made similar power to the previous setup but full boost is over 1000rpm ealier which is great. Did the cursed sundays drift day, had some fun. Stagea decided to troll me again and had me thinking my engine was going to blow or some shit (the ol' pumping too much oil out the head). Happened to bend both tie rods AGAIN! so I might fab up some KTS rods and ends to fit the Stagea ... hopefully. Benny's conned me into going to that south circuit practice night on the 27th ... should be good! Got a lot to update, just been flat stick =/

Any updates from Pete, Scott? looks like we could have the numbers to make it worthwile.

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Time for my wheels to go to a new home! 1. SSR Vienna 18x9.5 +5 18x10.5 -7 4/5x114.3 Good condition some gutter rash on a front wheel lots of dish! Low disk all round, front wheels require a 15mm spacer on brakes like R32 GTR/R33 GTS-T. Brand new tyres fitted: 215/40R18 Firenza ST08 (f) 225/40R18 Rotalla F106 ® Price: $2400 2. Work Euroline N2 PAIR 18x10 -10 5x114.3 good condition faces have the magical clear coat failure that is common on all euroline series wheels. lips are in good nick, minor rash here and there. tyres are rooted. Price: $900 3. Napre level D PAIR 18x10 +1 4/5x114.3 fair condition faces have the same clear coat problem as N2s, there is a dent in one of the lips. Holds air fine though. roughly 110mm of dish tyres are rooted. Price: $700 Located in Liverpool region, NSW. Will ship at buyers expence. Can SMS me on zero41zero-six5one-nine8nine Cheers, Adam.

Lehrmeister wheels SOLD!

Yeah just bolts came loose over time =/ LETS TALK LIPS - VIEW ON THE BLOG There aren’t many aftermarket front lips available for the Stagea, let alone the DAYZ front bar. Personally, all the ones out there don’t look the greatest either. For quite a while now I wanted to add a stuble lip but over all the other things that went on it had passed my mind. That was until a guy from WA happened to post a photo of his silver DAYZ Stagea with an awesome looking lip. I was intrigued to say the least, I needed to know what kind of lip it was. After getting in touch with Liam I discovered it is off the Subaru WRX. Who would have thought? So I looked around and found a supplier in the states called Bayson R Motorsports that sell various front lips at great prices. I opted for the 03-05 WRX V-Limited front lip (which I think is slightly different from Liam’s). Installation was a breeze, because the lip is urethane it’s quite forgiving in terms of flexibility. It also moulds to shape with heat applied (i.e heat gun). However I literally put it against the bar, drilled some holes and used 9 tack screws to secure the lip to the bumper. It has quite a similar shape to the under-side of the DAYZ front bumper, but there is one downer. The WRX lip has a big mid-section and grooves on the sides that are noticeable when it’s installed on a Stagea. When I get a chance, I’m thinking of cleaning this area up by removing the small exposed mounting tabs and putting mesh to cover the hole (so it looks like its ment to be there I guess). So there you have it, a cheap alternative for a front lip on the DAYZ kitted Stagea. Benny is pretty keen on trying this on his S2 Stagea so hopefully they work for both models. You could possibly get a better fit than I have by spending some time on it like cutting the mid section down, but for a lip off another car that has literally been bolted on to the Stagea … I think it looks pretty damn good!

LETS TALK LIPS - VIEW ON THE BLOG There aren’t many aftermarket front lips available for the Stagea, let alone the DAYZ front bar. Personally, all the ones out there don’t look the greatest either. For quite a while now I wanted to add a stuble lip but over all the other things that went on it had passed my mind. That was until a guy from WA happened to post a photo of his silver DAYZ Stagea with an awesome looking lip. I was intrigued to say the least, I needed to know what kind of lip it was. After getting in touch with Liam I discovered it is off the Subaru WRX. Who would have thought? So I looked around and found a supplier in the states called Bayson R Motorsports that sell various front lips at great prices. I opted for the 03-05 WRX V-Limited front lip (which I think is slightly different from Liam’s). Installation was a breeze, because the lip is urethane it’s quite forgiving in terms of flexibility. It also moulds to shape with heat applied (i.e heat gun). However I literally put it against the bar, drilled some holes and used 9 tack screws to secure the lip to the bumper. It has quite a similar shape to the under-side of the DAYZ front bumper, but there is one downer. The WRX lip has a big mid-section and grooves on the sides that are noticeable when it’s installed on a Stagea. When I get a chance, I’m thinking of cleaning this area up by removing the small exposed mounting tabs and putting mesh to cover the hole (so it looks like its ment to be there I guess). So there you have it, a cheap alternative for a front lip on the DAYZ kitted Stagea. Benny is pretty keen on trying this on his S2 Stagea so hopefully they work for both models. You could possibly get a better fit than I have by spending some time on it like cutting the mid section down, but for a lip off another car that has literally been bolted on to the Stagea … I think it looks pretty damn good!

pretty sure it'll work, the RWD Stagea uses S15 driveline/suspension etc.