Run-It-Hard

I'm curious to this too, as I was looking at getting the Viva Garage gear somewhere down the track. I'm happy if it "kinda" fits as I'm sure I'll break it within a year

Behold! more here.

Nah I don't aye! thanks for reminding me though! I'll sort out a camera mount before next drift night. Painted and put the eyelids on yesterday, not sure if want ... will post more about that later.

Driving Sports – Twilight Drift June 03/06/11 A drifting event right at the beginning of the month, what’s not to love? I’ve been getting sick of hanging on the skid pan, and I don’t think I’ll be doing any driving on the track anytime soon, so I said to myself ”f**k it, I’m not waiting until it’s manual to hit up the peanut, let’s see what it’s got”. As soon as I signed in, passed scrutineering I was lined up on the peanut and ready to roll. That smell of burnt rubber is something I hang for, I’m actually suprised that scent could get through my blocked nose seeing that I’ve had a cold all week! In a nutshell, the Stagea managed to do this. I was quite proud to see the “damage” I did to the tyres within a few sessions. I was also quite surprised I managed to link most of the track with the Stagea on 5PSI and auto. This thing has a bucket-load of potential! I’m not going to lie, I did come off the track quite a few times but that just adds to the fun. The Stagea was a champ the whole night, yet again I haven’t had a problem with it and last night I was pretty much on the limiter constantly. Silly me brought only a pair of tyres for the night, in my mind I was thinking they’d be enough (I did the same thing with the MX-5 a few times too), but they weren’t and I went back to the skid pan the rest of the event. I should really start bringing all the tyres I can now, seeing that I’ve got room to carry them all.

Driving Sports – Twilight Drift June 03/06/11 A drifting event right at the beginning of the month, what’s not to love? I’ve been getting sick of hanging on the skid pan, and I don’t think I’ll be doing any driving on the track anytime soon, so I said to myself ”f**k it, I’m not waiting until it’s manual to hit up the peanut, let’s see what it’s got”. As soon as I signed in, passed scrutineering I was lined up on the peanut and ready to roll. That smell of burnt rubber is something I hang for, I’m actually suprised that scent could get through my blocked nose seeing that I’ve had a cold all week! In a nutshell, the Stagea managed to do this. I was quite proud to see the “damage” I did to the tyres within a few sessions. I was also quite surprised I managed to link most of the track with the Stagea on 5PSI and auto. This thing has a bucket-load of potential! I’m not going to lie, I did come off the track quite a few times but that just adds to the fun. The Stagea was a champ the whole night, yet again I haven’t had a problem with it and last night I was pretty much on the limiter constantly. Silly me brought only a pair of tyres for the night, in my mind I was thinking they’d be enough (I did the same thing with the MX-5 a few times too), but they weren’t and I went back to the skid pan the rest of the event. I should really start bringing all the tyres I can now, seeing that I’ve got room to carry them all.

Umad bros? anywhos, the intercooler kit arrived today, so just a few little bits and pieces left until it goes to Dahtone ... thinking of upgrading the brakes at the same time now that I'm not going to be driving it. Skids, EC, tonight! I'm going to hit up peanut f**k it.

A photo taken over the weekend

A bump in the road A big bump in the road, there’s been another twist to my story with the Stagea. This afternoon, I got a phone call from Julie as she got home before me. She then told me the bad news. Remember that mischief I got upto when I was on the outskirts of Geelong? well that has bitten me in the arse, much more than I thought it would. “The RTA has received information from VicRoads, the driver licensing authority in Victoria, about a licence sanction imposed against you for a period of six months suspension in that state. As a result, the RTA does not consider you a fit and proper person to hold a driver licence in NSW for a period consistent with the sanction imposed in Victoria”. COOL STORY BRO! So I’ve got four days until I have a suspended licence. I’m unsure what I should do with the Stagea within the four month period. Do everything according to plan and let it sit at home for the time, or do I get rid of it and buy another car when I get my licence back, hmm.

A bump in the road A big bump in the road, there’s been another twist to my story with the Stagea. This afternoon, I got a phone call from Julie as she got home before me. She then told me the bad news. Remember that mischief I got upto when I was on the outskirts of Geelong? well that has bitten me in the arse, much more than I thought it would. “The RTA has received information from VicRoads, the driver licensing authority in Victoria, about a licence sanction imposed against you for a period of six months suspension in that state. As a result, the RTA does not consider you a fit and proper person to hold a driver licence in NSW for a period consistent with the sanction imposed in Victoria”. COOL STORY BRO! So I’ve got four days until I have a suspended licence. I’m unsure what I should do with the Stagea within the four month period. Do everything according to plan and let it sit at home for the time, or do I get rid of it and buy another car when I get my licence back, hmm.

I'm down for whatever!

It's all a mess! Yeah the garage hasn’t looked like this in quite a while. I’ve got all sorts of stuff sitting in here, waiting to make it’s way into the Stagea. Today I picked up most of the remaining parts for the manual conversion. There is a wreckerin Wetherill Park called “Skyline Spares”, and Erwin sorted me out with a clutch pedal, master cylinder, slave and other little bits and bobs. Erwin actually owns a Stagea too! Let’s see, what else is there. Oh, the Greddy E-manage Ultimate and C’s short shifter for the R32 GT-R box arrived today too. I also ordered a Greddy style inter cooler kit which should be at my door sometime soon.

It's all a mess! Yeah the garage hasn’t looked like this in quite a while. I’ve got all sorts of stuff sitting in here, waiting to make it’s way into the Stagea. Today I picked up most of the remaining parts for the manual conversion. There is a wreckerin Wetherill Park called “Skyline Spares”, and Erwin sorted me out with a clutch pedal, master cylinder, slave and other little bits and bobs. Erwin actually owns a Stagea too! Let’s see, what else is there. Oh, the Greddy E-manage Ultimate and C’s short shifter for the R32 GT-R box arrived today too. I also ordered a Greddy style inter cooler kit which should be at my door sometime soon.

Spewing Ian! There are a few Stageas being wrecked in the classifieds section, I'm sure the shield won't set you back much from one of those cars.

Hey guys, Bought these thinking they'd fit the Stagea but they don't. So, I have no need for them! fit: S13, S14, S15, R32*, R33*, R34*, Z32 300ZX * = Non GT-R After $120 Will ship at buyers expence located in liverpool region Adam.

Just a tease, more later!

Those are height adjustable outer tie rods. They are used to correct bumpsteer on lowered cars. That's why I need to know what works on the Stagea, rather then using part numbers as they are an aftermarket item. But if it's GT-R rod ends we use, then I might have to fabricate something up (yay, fun!). I wonder if R33 knuckles are interchangable with the Stageas, hmm.

The colour is concord gray, pretty rare factory colour. We have one the same colour. mmm, wish I didn't buy the Stagea now lawl. GLWS!

lol, theres some a page or two back dude. We did a photoshoot of the boat last night, pics up soon!

Interesting, So GT-R items are the go then huh? That puts me up shit creek! I don't think anyone makes height adjustable outers for the GT-R's.

As some know, the search function isn't working as of late. So, quick question to those who needed to get tie rod end replacemnts. What ended up fitting, and what car are they suited for? Cheers, Adam.

Ok guys, these have been sitting here far too long, and we need them gone. So they are on Ebay! $1,600 starting price, spread the word!!! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220790648282

Bumpskies!

I'm suprised no one has mentioned a decent seat, it can go a long way and you won't need to worry about your seating position constantly while drifting. I'd be doing minimal mods at first, consisting of: Coilovers/shock+spring combo A decent seat, fixed back will hold alot better obviously Some form of diff, lockers are very predictable and easy to slide with. That's the bare essentials, it's better to learn with "not enough" power than too much, it'll teach you throttle control and be pretty forgiving when you slip up. When you feel you've mastered the car in it's current form (i.e power and lock) then run out and get some inner/outer tie rods (or knuckles) and start bolting some other parts on. Most of all, have fun with it

Thanks mate My wheel dimensions are the following: 18x9 -5 (25mm spacer) on a 215/40 18x10 +16 (5mm spacer) on a 235/40 17x9's will fit with ease

Just edited a photo I took last week cause I was bored. Hopefully I'll fit the adjustable arms I have lying around tomorrow and get an alingment on Saturday ... will be the first one for this car lawl. Oh, I want to sort out the height a little still to ... just a tad more low