Run-It-Hard

some new pics of mine

SHIT GO BRO - VIEW ON THE BLOG The past fortnight I’ve been a pretty unlucky guy. A few components installed on the Stagea failed, My back pains had come back and I managed to get pulled over. Last week on the way home from work, cruising the M4 I noticed smoke exiting from the back of the Stag, glancing through my rear view. At first I thought I could be tyre rubbing the guards as I played with the suspension arms previously, and it wasn’t constant. However when I came to a stop there was that distinctive burnt oil smell. Puzzled I pulled over and went over the car. The whole car was covered in oil, it was everywhere! After ripping the intake snorkel off, I had a look around the turbo, and to my surprise the oil drain hose had split in multiple places. After letting the car cool down I checked the dip-stick and it was bone dry, awesome. Strandard, Julie came to my rescue. We went home got some supplies and dodged it up so we could get the Stagea home. I went over the car again once it was home and removed the oil drain hose, yep it was screwed. The same morning a reoccurring back injury had come back to haunt me which made things even more “fun” for me. The plan of attack was to borrow Julie’s Lancer at the crack of dawn, and find a suitable replacement for the damaged hose. I went to Repco and Autoexcel and both stores didn’t have anything sufficient. Before I knew it was time for Julie to go to work so I was boned. My back was giving me grief too so I just let the car stay the way it was. Anyways I gave Paulie a ring to see what he was up to, other than ”fapping” he had nothing on so he came around and we went for a hunt for a hose suitable for oil. We headed to MTQ/Sonic performance in Wetherill park but as usual they had nothing in stock. So I then thought we’d try Pirtek as their products are mainly for industrial use (i.e higher grade etc). I ended up getting an offcut of a high pressure industrial hose for a measly $5. This bad boy will never split, look at the wall thickness! I bought some new heavy-duty T bolt clamps too. Paulie installed the hose for me, I would have had no chance of getting it on if it wasn’t for him. Amazing how pain can make you feel so useless, mind is willing body isn’t etc. NTS: If I’m ever-changing a turbo, either get a braided oil return hose, or a new rubber item. All was well for a few days until on my travel to work I had an encounter with Highway patrol. I was stopped at a set of lights as were they facing the opposite way. Their disco lights came on and I knew I was in for a world of pain, Anyway by the time they did a U-turn and cut through traffic I was near the M4 turnoff which I take to get to work. The lights turned amber and I hit the gas and went on the turn off. Shortly after the Po-po were in my rear view and I pulled to the side on the M4. Long story short, They pinged me for running a red light (I could have sworn it was amber when I was through it). However they didn’t bother looking at the car. I told them I was late for work and they said “ok we’ll let you go and we’ll send you a fine in the mail”. So it’s a double-edged sword I suppose, I’d rather suck it up and deal with the fine then getting defected, and being sent to an emissions station. Let’s just hope I don’t get a “surprise” in the mail huh? 48 hours later, I’m on my way to work again you know the usual daily grind rubbish. I attempt to pull up at a set of lights and some funky shit starts happening to the front of the Stag. Next thing I know the car won’t move! I spot a driveway up, I go for it attempting to move the 2 tonne car whilst getting across 2 lanes. I was basically dropping a fat skid just trying to get into a safe place. I have a look around to see what the f**k happened and then I see it. Drivers side brake caliper has fallen off! I just couldn’t believe my luck. So I sat around all angry and shit and had a tow truck organised to come grab the car. 2 hours pass, multiple calls made and this tow truck is no where in sight. Frustrated to say the least I decide to dodge it up and get it driveable. So I run around to Repco, grab all the shit I need and get to work in the scorching heat. I was so pissed, I just dumped the car at Dahtone Racing. The next day Anth informed me that the caliper mount has been bent too so I needed a replacement. Luckily I found one close by and managed to fix it all up on the Saturday. Best of all, I had a fresh pair of tyres put on the front prior to the caliper falling off, and now they are flat spotted! With all that junk that happened, I hope some luck comes my way and the Stagea behaves for a while.

SHIT GO BRO - VIEW ON THE BLOG The past fortnight I’ve been a pretty unlucky guy. A few components installed on the Stagea failed, My back pains had come back and I managed to get pulled over. Last week on the way home from work, cruising the M4 I noticed smoke exiting from the back of the Stag, glancing through my rear view. At first I thought I could be tyre rubbing the guards as I played with the suspension arms previously, and it wasn’t constant. However when I came to a stop there was that distinctive burnt oil smell. Puzzled I pulled over and went over the car. The whole car was covered in oil, it was everywhere! After ripping the intake snorkel off, I had a look around the turbo, and to my surprise the oil drain hose had split in multiple places. After letting the car cool down I checked the dip-stick and it was bone dry, awesome. Strandard, Julie came to my rescue. We went home got some supplies and dodged it up so we could get the Stagea home. I went over the car again once it was home and removed the oil drain hose, yep it was screwed. The same morning a reoccurring back injury had come back to haunt me which made things even more “fun” for me. The plan of attack was to borrow Julie’s Lancer at the crack of dawn, and find a suitable replacement for the damaged hose. I went to Repco and Autoexcel and both stores didn’t have anything sufficient. Before I knew it was time for Julie to go to work so I was boned. My back was giving me grief too so I just let the car stay the way it was. Anyways I gave Paulie a ring to see what he was up to, other than ”fapping” he had nothing on so he came around and we went for a hunt for a hose suitable for oil. We headed to MTQ/Sonic performance in Wetherill park but as usual they had nothing in stock. So I then thought we’d try Pirtek as their products are mainly for industrial use (i.e higher grade etc). I ended up getting an offcut of a high pressure industrial hose for a measly $5. This bad boy will never split, look at the wall thickness! I bought some new heavy-duty T bolt clamps too. Paulie installed the hose for me, I would have had no chance of getting it on if it wasn’t for him. Amazing how pain can make you feel so useless, mind is willing body isn’t etc. NTS: If I’m ever-changing a turbo, either get a braided oil return hose, or a new rubber item. All was well for a few days until on my travel to work I had an encounter with Highway patrol. I was stopped at a set of lights as were they facing the opposite way. Their disco lights came on and I knew I was in for a world of pain, Anyway by the time they did a U-turn and cut through traffic I was near the M4 turnoff which I take to get to work. The lights turned amber and I hit the gas and went on the turn off. Shortly after the Po-po were in my rear view and I pulled to the side on the M4. Long story short, They pinged me for running a red light (I could have sworn it was amber when I was through it). However they didn’t bother looking at the car. I told them I was late for work and they said “ok we’ll let you go and we’ll send you a fine in the mail”. So it’s a double-edged sword I suppose, I’d rather suck it up and deal with the fine then getting defected, and being sent to an emissions station. Let’s just hope I don’t get a “surprise” in the mail huh? 48 hours later, I’m on my way to work again you know the usual daily grind rubbish. I attempt to pull up at a set of lights and some funky shit starts happening to the front of the Stag. Next thing I know the car won’t move! I spot a driveway up, I go for it attempting to move the 2 tonne car whilst getting across 2 lanes. I was basically dropping a fat skid just trying to get into a safe place. I have a look around to see what the f**k happened and then I see it. Drivers side brake caliper has fallen off! I just couldn’t believe my luck. So I sat around all angry and shit and had a tow truck organised to come grab the car. 2 hours pass, multiple calls made and this tow truck is no where in sight. Frustrated to say the least I decide to dodge it up and get it driveable. So I run around to Repco, grab all the shit I need and get to work in the scorching heat. I was so pissed, I just dumped the car at Dahtone Racing. The next day Anth informed me that the caliper mount has been bent too so I needed a replacement. Luckily I found one close by and managed to fix it all up on the Saturday. Best of all, I had a fresh pair of tyres put on the front prior to the caliper falling off, and now they are flat spotted! With all that junk that happened, I hope some luck comes my way and the Stagea behaves for a while.

pair of S14 stockies SOLD!

Nothing new from my end yet guys

In Sydney preffered, need it ASAP as mine fell off and is now bent ... yeah. Let me know on zero41zero651989 Thanks, Adam.

In Sydney preffered, need it ASAP as mine fell off and is now bent ... yeah. Let me know on zero41zero651989 Thanks, Adam.

Cusco catch can SOLD!

cheers guys! Some shit went down this week, I'll do an update soon.

Alpine 2 channel amp Alpine type R 12 inch sub in enclosed box Soundstream monoblock amp SOLD!

13 row oil cooler with w/relcation 1x 7 row oil cooler Switch panel SOLD!

Hey lads, Been trying to get in touch with Bass Junky for a few months now, regarding a group buy he organised and products he created a few years ago. I was hoping some one on here knew him in person and could get me in touch with him. Tried his email and PM but no luck (PM box is full by the look of it). Cheers, Adam.

Tried that a month or so ago Bob, no dice Anyone happen to have a contact number for Bass Junky?

I've got another guy that PM'd me before you did on the switch panel, cooler and jazz. I'll let you know if it falls through.

4. Cusco catch can back up for sale! $20

Just tried sending him a message, I assume his inbox is full The member Bass Junky cannot receive any new messages

I've tried PM'ing him in the past but haven't had much luck. I'll give it another go.

This is going way back to 06' when Bass Junky had some Stagea guides made up in a group buy. I was wondering if anyone still had one from the original group buy (I'd love to get my hands on one), and if we could generate enough interest to make another GB happen. For those that have no idea what I'm talking about: Original group buy is here. So who would be keen?

oil cooler adaptor 1x Oil sandwich plate AN10 to hose fitting D1spec quick release kit S13 rear toe rods S13 rear camber arms 36mm water temp sensor adaptor SOLD! 13 row oil cooler with w/relcation 1x 7 row oil cooler Switch panel PENDING Cusco catch can no longer for sale

PM's/SMS replied. Few things pending, I'll update the list when I can confirm 100%

SOLD!

Finally went through all my stuff that I dont need. Come buy it kthnx! 1. 13 row oil cooler with w/relcation used, in great condition, suits any car that has a 3/4 inch fitting (Skylines, Stageas MX5 etc) or a M20x1.5 (Silvia Honda etc). Includes a brand new oil filter that suits. $250 2. Oil sandwich plates and oil cooler adaptor Suits many cars, have 3/4 and M20x1.5 threads $10 for sandwich plates $20 for oil cooler adaptor (middle item) 3. AN10 to hose fitting $10 4. Cusco catch can $40 5. RB25 TPS $40 6. Aeroflow turbo water line for RB $50 7. D1spec quick release kit $60 8. push on drift button $5 9. Momo Jet 2 steering wheel w/ carbon inserts includes horn and carbon horn holder 350mm $110 10. S13/S14/S15 rear toe rods S13 new $80 S14/15 used $40 11. Offset rack spacer Suit S14/R33 thread $30 12. Switch panel $50 13. 36mm water temp sensor adaptor $10 14. 7 row oil cooler $90 15. S13 rear tension rod bolts to the subframe $50 16. S13/R32/Z32 rear camber arms $80 17. 300zx Z32 OEM wheels 16x7.5 +45 5x114.3 $60 for the set 18. S14/R33 OEM wheels 16x6.5 +40 5x114.3 $60 for the set $40 per pair (have 6 total) 19. Alpine type R 12 inch sub in enclosed box $220 20. Alpine 2 channel amp $80 21. Soundstream monoblock amp $80 22. Lehrmeister type III wheels 18x9/18x10 +35 5x114.3 no tyres $850 23. RB25 AN10 rocker cover fittings $40 24. Nissan Stagea S1 RS4 grille $50 All items are located in Liverpool region, NSW. Will post at buyers expence. Hit me up! 0410-651-989

SOLD!

SOLD!

GKtech make great quality bolt on spacers too. 5mm slip on is fine to run with the standard wheel studs, I wouldn't go much more than that without getting extended studs.