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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Luke from Bendigo, Victoria

2. What is your occupation?

Warehouse/Distribution

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

26/2/84 blood type = No idea

4. What are your hobbies?

Cars, Table tennis, Martial arts. RC cars. lol nice broad mix

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

5 years. Open licence

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

2. Both my fault. 4 violations although i dispute one :D

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

1999 Kitted up mitsu lancer

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

96 s2 R33 Gts-T 96,000

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

Nothing really although the stereo combo probably comes very close

Pioneers top DVD player, digital designs for rest including 2 12"'s (just fits) and ps2

11. Do you own a motorbike?

I got the skyline cuz i wasnt allowed. haha damn mrs

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

ignition problems.

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

good delivery drivers dont need navigation :mellow:

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

no

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

Just a couple of roads locally with some good twisties

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

not really.

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Optimax or Ultimate. reason its 98 ron

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

no pref

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

5000km's

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

STOCKIES

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

bout 50%

22. Do you use winter tyres?

No

23. How often do you wash your car?

usually Weekly

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

Hot4's, High performance imports, Autosalon

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

Mostly dance music, Metal and R&B

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

just the basic local music station. if im desparate

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Use the dvd player in the car. No. I dont have a handbrake bipass switch. i promise

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

The dvd player

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Scenic

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

Only if she has to. shes not into cars at all and finds it too noisy

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

My garage. although i havent got enough mods to warrent a real tuner yet

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Internet

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

Dont do or think anything. doesnt affect me.

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

Yes and No.

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

Yes its a valid successor although i think it strayed off the path a bit.

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

R33 GTR, S15 200SX, if it is allowed datsun 240z

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

Mitsu EVO 6.5 TME, Lamborghini Countach (in white), the new Chev Camaro

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

A family car like a new commordore or something(NO im not giving up the Line)

i just need a 2nd more practical car.

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

Yeah think there awesome

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Performance atm.

41. What generation is your Skyline?

R33 Series 2

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

RWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

It was either an R33 Gts-T, an S15 or an R34 Gt-T. I got the R33 because it would leave me with 7-8K left to spend on mods

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

as above

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Fairly good condition short of some minor marks in the paint and frontbar

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

Daily Driver

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

Im no good at this.

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Ive always seen Holden and Ford as the main opposition, and other imports on my side. lol lame i know. But i reckon the Supra. although id prolly say the non turbo as i dont own a GTR to match the Twin Turbo supra

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

Aggressive look. with the Cannon zorst and Intercooler, people walking past dont know if it has 130kw or 300kw

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

-Air Con makes the ticking noise on start

-Losing Spark, new coils on order

-Reverse lights dont work

-1 parker light is duller then the other

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

Just random driving. nothing exciting

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

Family/Partner- waste of money, friends - Awesome

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Cruiser

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Keeping appearance simple. This car is mostly for the way it drives. Street Performance

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Standard atm

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Standard save for painted calipers

57. What exhaust does your car have?

3" catback atm. Blitz Nur Spec R

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

Pioneers top 7" DVD player, 4 speakers, 2 amps 2 subs all in Digital Designs

59. What gauges does your car have?

Volts atm, but have Boost, AF and Oil Temp in the garage waiting

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Sadly stock atm

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

Nothing yet. Soon hopefully a strut brace.

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

Apexi Pod filter, Intercooler

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

simple things like side indicators etc.

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

bout 350 to a tank, before petrol light comes on

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

I hope so

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

Be much happier if i did own it from new. Id know all its history

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

Partner definately

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

If there was no Skylines, prolly a 200SX, a supra or a rexie

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

I love evos, although they are a bit outa my price range, and my last car was a mitsu and i wanted a change

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

HID

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Yellow or Blue

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

Air intake or Zorst

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

Neons underneath the car, i like neons but just NOT on a skyline

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

Id love the Attessa system in mine.

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

Its awkward anytime i want to do anything except cruise, due to having NO boot at all, and no easy access to back seat. as well as me being paranoid about people making a mess in it.

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

Nope

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

Owners manual

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

Only had the car less then a year. So doesnt affect me really.

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

enough power to hit 260rwkw, circuit tuned suspension, but eased settings for street use.

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

no need

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

no need

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

Im in the process of making an airbox.

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

Not really, just the standard parts ive replaced

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

Yes i would. as a parts source

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

about $2000

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

Yes. Bad habit i know.

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

Hell no. at least not with me driving. im just a poser compared to Takumi

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

Yes and i guess $150

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

My RC car has a Ford GT body atm, also got a Supra body. no need to get a skyline one

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

No i wish. not completed enough yet to even come close

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

not one specifically for Skylines.

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

Too many to mention

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

No. I want to keep the exterior look very simple

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

Blah

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

yes i would. as my car isnt that far developed yet.

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

I couldnt run my car damaged, i would run the same model as mine with the tuned RB20E

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

not that high 40 or 50

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Daily driver, Weekend Fun car

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Crazy :(

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

Thank god thats over. Im going to wash the car. haahaha

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Josh, Brisbane

2. What is your occupation?

Labourer

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

28/10/88 and no idea

4. What are your hobbies?

tinkering

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

couple of months, P's

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

1 and 1

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

tonka truck

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

r32 skyline gtst, 110,000

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

number plates

11. Do you own a motorbike?

no

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

low

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

no

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

no

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

queensland raceway

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

the caltex up the road :mellow:

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

vortex cuz its at the caltex up the road :(

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

penrite

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

5000

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

potenzas FTW!!! f:215/45/17 r:235/45/17

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

100% front %50 rear

22. Do you use winter tyres?

theres no winter in brisbane

23. How often do you wash your car?

when it gets dirty

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

dont have time for magazines

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

anything thats decent

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

nova or b105

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

think of sneaky routes to get around

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

my fluffy dice and my scented tree

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

highway FTW

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

yes

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

mercury

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

all automotive imports

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

that theres a baby on board

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

no

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

no

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

cefiro, sil, 180

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

lamborghini, hummer, ferrari

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

lamborghini, hummer, ferrari

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

yes

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

more angle

41. What generation is your Skyline?

r32

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

rwd

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

cuz its fully sick uleh

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

sil, cefiro, 180

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

needed some paint work

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

every day

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

i dont know

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

people that have air con....

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

matt black

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

.....air con

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

yes...driving and my air con worked

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

love it and hate it

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

drift

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

angle

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

standard seats, gtr steering wheel

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

gtr discs, stock hubs

57. What exhaust does your car have?

a silo

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

pioneer

59. What gauges does your car have?

boost, oil temp, water temp, oil pres

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

alot

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

alot

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

gtr cooler, pod, afm, and so on

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

yes.. 99% of it

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

dont know, never monitor

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

no

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

yes

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

car with partner in it

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

another skyline

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

evos are gay

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

normal

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

midnight purple

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

a fully sick subwoofer uleh hahahha, nah prob exhaust

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

subwoofers

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

no

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

no

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

no

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

no

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

fine just fine

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

now this is a stupid question

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

already got 5 stud

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

gotta get my aircon to work first

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

yes

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

yes

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

yes

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

too much

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

yes

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

yes

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

already got a scale model of mine, i just painted it same colour as mine

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

yes and i dont know

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

no

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

no, was meant too though

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

too many to mention

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

no

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

nothin is even close

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

huh?

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

depends on the damage.....

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

100 out of 100 lol :D:D:D

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

to be sideways

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

i dunno

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

some of those questions were stupid

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Anthony Langbridge, Brisbane

2. What is your occupation?

Recoveries Agent

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

09th August 1983 and ????

4. What are your hobbies?

Car stuff/cruising, video games, beaching it up

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

8 years and Open

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

None and Numerous

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

1998 Rav4 :-(... before that was a 89 300ZX Z32

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

Not a Skyline but is a RB20DET 1990 Silvia S13 so close enough :-P

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

Well it probably isnt unique but I haven't seen too many. I have a full respray in Morpheus Purple.

11. Do you own a motorbike?

No

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

Timing Belt slipped off in the 300ZX while doin about 60k's, ruined the whole motor :-(

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

only on my phone

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

I dont have one but I suppose they are convenient for ppl who use the tolls alot

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

No favourites really, tourist drive that goes from ashgrove area up through to Samford is a nice stretch

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

My house lol

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Only ever use 98octane+.. runs like shit otherwise

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Optimul

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

every 5-6000k's

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

Only cheapo Goodrich on there atm, 205's

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

99%.. pretty new

22. Do you use winter tyres?

no

23. How often do you wash your car?

whenever I start to not see the flake

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

Hot4's and import mags mostly

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

depends on whose with me... like when gf's with me it has to be R&B and hip-hop :-( I prefer metal

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

Unfortunately we disabled that feature when we shaved the aerial.. looks great though..

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Yell at ppl and curse at my situation... my patience in traffic is thin

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

bin bags when I have friends in there and deoderiser

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Highway.. but depends if its a cruise or not

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

yes

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

Atm is RPM cause Drift King quoted me too much lol

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Japspares

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

If the car has that sticker it probably isnt worth me looking at

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

How long ago was that? lol more than likely

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

yes that new GTR is sick

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

Skyline, the Z's, GTIR

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

Supra, Familia, 69' Camaro

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

New Mustang, Dodge Viper or BMW M3 GTR

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

yes

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

power.. need to upgrade... constantly

41. What generation is your Skyline?

It isnt :-P The engine came from a 90' R32

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

RWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

Always liked the RB conversion on a 13.. want a bigger RB though

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

I didnt.. saw a cheap buy and jumped on it

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

The motor was fine, the body was very very poor.. paint was faded and cracked and had alot of hail damage.. its all good now

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

Almost everyday

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

"When a commodore just wont cut it... Skyline"

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

R32 & 180SX.. obvious

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

The best feature is the 13 shell with the Skyline power within

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

well the aerial doesn't but thats just because its not there.. the electric window on the drivers side is playing up and the interior lights are too dim... and my RPM meter doesn't work lol

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

Dunno.. if I have it probably would have involved racing commonwhores and killing them :D

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

My brother is a bogan.. he has a Supercharged SS Ute with 470hp atw so he doesn't think much of it.. and cousin has a SII R33 with close to 400hp atw so its all rivalry really

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Drag/Cruiser.. need more power :)

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Appearance/power

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Standard seats, Type R steering wheel

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

stock

57. What exhaust does your car have?

3inch straight through with high flow cat

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

Apine headunit, 2x Sony 6inch in parcel shelf.. its still in development

59. What gauges does your car have?

none... yet.. had a tacho.. a HUGE one which looked stupid so removed it hence having no working RPM metre.. need to rewire stock one

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Fully adjustable suspension with King Springs

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

none

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

FMIC, pod

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

Bomex bodykit, Morpheus Purple paint job, microtech LT-8 ecu with a mafflers tune

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

dunno, haven't driven it for a year yet

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

Probably

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

Yes

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

Thats a tough one.. I choose not to write the answer :laugh:

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

prob a Rav4.. that was a bad choice

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

I like some of them but prefer not to own one

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

HID

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Already have it sprayed Morpheus purple with gold flake

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

well i prob wouldnt have the stock version of my car since it used to be a CA18 non-turbo automatic

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

converted to non-turbo

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

sometimes I wish it was AWD but only if it had an RB26 in it

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

no.. alot ppl wonder why I made it purple.. its diferent

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

no brochures.. it was a private sale

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

log book and owners manual yes... service manaul no

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

indifferent.. i got a good deal

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

RB26DETT converted to single turbo, all N1 parts, forged everything and nitrous cooled, Dry-NOS injection, NOS purge... I could prob write a list several paragraphs long but dont have the time.

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

yes

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

yes

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

haven't needed to yet

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

I have the stock kit and spoiler, and a CA18 brass button clutch

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

yes but I dont know if i'd want it exactly the same

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

repairs to body-$600

bomex bodykit-$600

full respray in morpheus purple-$6000

Having an uncle that's a panelbeater that did the whole lot for just over $1000 = great value

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

no.. i look to see how I might have done it

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

yes and no.. that guys insane

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

yes and up to $100

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

yes, depends on the quality

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

no

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

have been in a few cruises.. not specifically for Skyline though

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

haven't really seen any

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

yes S15 front on mine

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

Dont think there is one really

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

nope

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

I'd run the non turbo just to see what a fully tuned one could do and avoid damaging my car further

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

HA--------15-20

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Daily Driver

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

advantaged

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

well that was long and tiring... oh wait.... ummm no :D

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Adam Brisbane QLD

2. What is your occupation?

Electrician

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

12/Jun/87 - A+

4. What are your hobbies?

Computers (fixing and programming), Electrical/Electronic shit

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

1.5yrs - Opens

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

none my fault - 2 vioilations... speeding and defective vehicle

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Proton Persona :D

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

1996 r33 gts-t series 2 - 158,xxx

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

the magnetic kill switch circuit i made for it

11. Do you own a motorbike?

nuh

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

needed a new clutch - got a new clutch

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

navman POS!

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

yes - its ok i guess

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

on the way out 2 toogoolawah (however u spell it - past fernvale)... open roads with very few cars...

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

nuh

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

bp ultimate 98

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

ppl have favourites?

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

5k

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

honestly not sure...

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

70%-80%

22. Do you use winter tyres?

no

23. How often do you wash your car?

monthly

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

zoo and occasionally the picture

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

nova 106.9 or my sd card - metallica, korn, and all sorts

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

as above

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

wait - listen 2 music

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

?

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

depends on where im going

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

fu(k... im happy if i can get the keys 1st... she loves 2 drive it - even put her on the insurance

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

Mark @ godzilla motorsport

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

havnt needed 2nd hand parts yet...

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

nuthn

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

...

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

v35 looks nice n all... but itd still prefer a 34 gtr

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

34gtr, 35gtr, gtir

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

dnt have any "favourites"

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

35 gtr

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

meh spose

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

kw's - need some more

41. What generation is your Skyline?

series 2

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

rwd

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

droves a mates 33 gtst series 1 n liked it... n i needed a new car... so y not a skyline?

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

none

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

was fine

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

everyday

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

ppl have catchphrases for skylines?

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

i dnt no

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

handling & responsiveness - drives like a champ

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

air con - doesnt work at all - needs a regas

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

uhh no

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

gf likes it - mum thinks the back is 2 cramped

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

cruiser

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

all equal altho performance is important

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

stock

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

:thumbsup: unsure of specs

57. What exhaust does your car have?

3" turbo back

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

KW-AVX700 7"

59. What gauges does your car have?

just boost (20psi)

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Tein Shocks with Kings Low Springs

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

just front strut brace

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

apexi fmic

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

nuh

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

300-320 km - only refill 32-35L tho

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

doubt it

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

yeh

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

gf

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

probably some bombed out piece of sh*t

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

their ok i guess... nuh dnt wanna change

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

no preference - i want a set of hid's tho

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

duno

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

exhaust

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

those STUPID massive wing spoiler things - fu*k their so gay... lol

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

rwd - wish it was awd in the wet.. motherfu(ker kicks out 2 eaisly

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

nuh

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

brochures?

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

yeh

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

hasnt changed much

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

high flow or new turbo

spitfires

injectors

larger fmic

forgies

brakes

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

nah

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

has climate control

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

fuel pump rewire, magnetic kill switch - want 2 do my stereo and amp but cant be stuffed... lol

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

no

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

no

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

$300 - new front bar inc. spray

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

nuh

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

no

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

$60

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

probably not... but if it did... $300-400

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

no

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

no - want to

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

not off the top of my head

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

no

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

none... australia cannot do 2day what japan was doing in 1996... build a decent, reliable, nice car that doesnt need a V8 2 go "fast"...

whats holdens slogan again... "GO BETTER" - im suprised they go at all

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

hmmmmm yeh

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

no point damaging my own car any further... tuned RB20DE

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

-8

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

A to B

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

poor...

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

i should get some friends...

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Bakes, from Sydney, Moved to Newcastle 12 years ago

2. What is your occupation?

Metallurgist

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

1976, dunno blood type

4. What are your hobbies?

My car, Xbox360, my family

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

16 years, Gold

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

Couple of speeding fines

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

02 WRX

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

R34 GTR Vspec 28Klms on Nismo 320 Dash

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

My number plates

11. Do you own a motorbike?

nope

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

Subaru smashed my front bar when it was there for a service one time

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

yep

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

nope

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

nope

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

None in Newy

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Vortex 98

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Castrol

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

Every 5000klms

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

Dunlop Direzza DZ101 275/30/19

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

99%

22. Do you use winter tyres?

no

23. How often do you wash your car?

every weekend

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

HPI, Hot4s

25. What music do you listen to while driving?Rap, RnB

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

NXFM

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Swear

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

Pyroil tyre shine

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Scenic

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

no

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

IS Motor Racing

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Ebay, SAU

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

Nothing

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

Definately

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

not really

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

R32 GTR, R35 GTR, R33 GTR

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

Lambo, Porsche, Aston Martin

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

R35 GTR

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

FD RX7 yes

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Lacks 300 AWKW

41. What generation is your Skyline?

R34

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

AWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

Dream Car

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

R33 GTR

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Normal

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

5

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

The stuff dreams are made of

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Other GTR's

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

Looks tuff as nails

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

None so far, touch wood

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

no

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

Like it

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Cruiser

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Appearance/Power

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Standard R34 GTR

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Brembos

57. What exhaust does your car have?

HKS baby

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

JVC

59. What gauges does your car have?

MFD

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Tein Monoflex

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

none

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

HKS SPL pipe kit, HKS pods, Greddy diversion plate

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

Wheels, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

350

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

yep

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

yep

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

partner

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

the wifes Forester XT

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

I like them but wouldnt change

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

HID

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Gun Metal Grey

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

Exhaust

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

22 Inch chromies

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

no

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

no

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

no

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

no

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

Bought mine before the economy died. Same car now is 15K + more from Japan

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

The whole HKS catalogue

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

no

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

no

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

no

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

no

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

no

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

nothing so far, touch wood

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

never

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

yes, yes

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

yes 100 bux

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

no

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

not yet

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

yes

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

Love GTR32X's Tommy Kaira

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

na

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

Is there such a thing??

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

yep

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

Dunno

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

30

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Daily Driver and puts a smile on my face just knowing its mine

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Legends, lol

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

no

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Hey guys, this is a questionnaire that quite a few Ceffy owners in Japan complete on their sites, its quite interesting. I've changed the questions slightly to be more relevant to Skylines... If you're ever bored, and want something to fill out, give this a shot.

1. What is your name and where are you from?

Jamie, Melbourne

2. What is your occupation?

Business Owner

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

8/5/83, Not sure of blood type,

4. What are your hobbies?

Cars, music, girls, multimedia, photography, friends and whatever

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

Car, Had my P's since 16 and a half (1999) from Adelaide SA.

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

1 and 4 speeding fines

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Nissan 280ZX

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

155 000 (Approx)

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

MANUAL!!!

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

What hasen't a R32 GTR got that everyones got... LOL!

A floor Brace.

11. Do you own a motorbike?

No

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

Rebuilds

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

Melways

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

No, can't complain

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

Driving towards Rosebud was fun with a few RX7, whatever that road is.

Eastern freeway with no cars is nice

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

Somewhere central.

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

BP Ulitmate 98, Price = Can be cheaper, Mechanic recommended it.

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Mobil, Martini, HKS, Top Secret.

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

Just under 5000k's + oil filter

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

ATM Kumhos

235/45/17R

245/45/17R

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

New rear tyres would be nice

22. Do you use winter tyres?

Same ones as the one in the summer

23. How often do you wash your car?

Weekly, you know Melbourne weather.

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

HPI

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

Hardcore Metal, Metalcore, alternative

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

I can only get 89.9 Light FM

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Check oil temps, petrol gauge, listen to music

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

Mobil engine oil

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Highway

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

She says it can get bumpy

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

Le Mans Automotive

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

My Mechanic gets all new and 2nd hand stuff in

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

Wat a faken waste of money a its useless

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

I HATE them all except the R35 GTR, Skyline R35, 350Z and 370Z.

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

RB26DETT FTW

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

R35 GTR, 350Z and Skyline R35

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

EVO, RX7 Supra

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

R34 GTR

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

Yes

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Fuel economy

41. What generation is your Skyline?

I think its 8 (R32)

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

AWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

Friend told me about it and the thought of twin turbos and the price for it at the time

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

Siliva S13 K's

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Needed work

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

2-5 times

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

Huh?!

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Supra and Porcshe

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

Twin turbos

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

Brakes, need Brembos, and sun visors are too small, need bigger ones

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

Yes, drove it in the USA.

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

Good and bad

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Lightly modded so Cruiser

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Performance

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Stock seats, Nardi Steering wheel

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Nissan brakes

57. What exhaust does your car have?

Stock cat back

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

Cheap Panasonic

59. What gauges does your car have?

Stock and HKS

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Cuscos

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

Strut brace and floor brace

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

HKS Pods and standard intercooler

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

More so rebuilds

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

400-450 k's full tank

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

Yes

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

Yes

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

LOL! F**k this question.

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

R34 GTR

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

EVOs are awesome cars but I preffer 6 cylender TT

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

HID

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Black

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

Exhaust, air intake

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

BOV (Only when needed) neons, GT Wings

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

Nah not really

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

No

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

No

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

No

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

Great

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

Nismo built engine, Nismo / N1 / HKS / Top Secret upgrades

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

Its already 5

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

No I would remove it to save weight

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

Yes

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

No

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

Yes

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

Too much, half of what the car I bought it for

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

No

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

AE 86 OMFG!!! Yeah I can beat him LOL!

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

I have 2 scale models

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

Yes, $100+

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

No

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

Yes

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

Yeah = GTR looks nice

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

No

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

Whats that of a R32 GTR?

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

Free mods

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

How badly damaged?

or 2nd "run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms."

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

If I was a mechanic on GTRs then I would be 100%

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Enjoyment

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Anal

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

All good and what was the point of all that?

LOL! Anyway!

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Ace from Melbourne

2. What is your occupation?

Student

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

28.12.1988

4. What are your hobbies?

Cars, Motorbikes

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

4 years, full license, international

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

1 not my fault, traffic violations - 2 suspended licenses, 11 speeding tickets and so on

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Holden Viva

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

Skyline R33 GTS-25T, 50,xxx kms on engine...100,xxx kms on body

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

Mongolian Sticker

11. Do you own a motorbike?

Honda Repsol 150 cc

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

fitting a power steering and finding rims

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

yes

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

no, i hate this system

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

plenty road, bundoora

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

mill park, McDonalds

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

unleaded, coles, 4c discount, very convenient

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

mobile 1

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

every 5000 kms

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

bridgestone .... 235/40/17 on the front 265/35/18

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

80%

22. Do you use winter tyres?

no

23. How often do you wash your car?

once a week

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

none

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

everything nice and catchy

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

no

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

text (sms), even though its illegal

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

Enkei rims, sound system

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

depends on the mood

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

nope

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

None, home

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Kangaroo Rd, Oakleigh

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

slow down, babies are good.

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

yes

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

no, does not live up to the legend

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

180SX, R34 GT-R, GT-R 35

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

Toyota Supra, Lamborghini Gallardo, BMW X5

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

a GT-R 35

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

some, on subaru's

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

stealth

41. What generation is your Skyline?

first generation R33

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

RWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

its a match made in heaven

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

180SX

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

needed some work

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

everyday

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

"Godzilla"

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Toyota Supra

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

Bodykit, Special Edition Enkei Rims

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

everything works just fine.

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

yes. i had a dream about driving a skyline thru uni campus, causing mayhem

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

dislike

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Drag

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Performance/Power

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Stock seats, MOMO

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Stock

57. What exhaust does your car have?

HKS aftermarket

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

Pioneer full system

59. What gauges does your car have?

a few...

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

none

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

sway bar

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

HKS intake

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

RIMS

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

12 L / 100km

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

dont know

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

yes

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

my car...

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

BMW X5

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

Hell NO

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

HID

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

i love my color

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

Exhaust

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

i like them all

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

Nope

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

Nope

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

Nope

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

Something related, but not much info

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

Pretty good bargain

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

everything i can get my hands on

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

its already 5 stud

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

no, its already climate control

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

nope

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

yes

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

no, one is good enough

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

a lot

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

nope, not my car

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

nope

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

nope

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

nope

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

nope

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

nope

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

yes

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

nope

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

HSV Senator ......LOL

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

nope

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

1st choice

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

75/100

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Business and Pleasure

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

People with balls, excluding all the chick owners...Chicks with Skylines....-> Sexy

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

good stuff. i liked it

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Benjamin Phiri, from Melbourne, originally from Zambia

2. What is your occupation?

Student, work part time at Coles and Nandos :)

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

14 August 1987/dunno wat my blood type is

4. What are your hobbies?

Driving, goin out, havin a drank with the boys, movies, paintball

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

had it for 2 years,11 months and 5 days lol ( i get my full license in less than a month so i kno)

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

1 accident :D and 1 violation

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

1996 Hyundai Sonata,,fkn beast lol

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

Nissan Skyline r33 S1 GTST

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Manual of course

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

Um,,me?

11. Do you own a motorbike?

No but almost did

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

did a bottom end bearing,,but lets not get into that.

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

Dont need one

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

No.And its a rip off.

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

yeah...eastern freeway to springvale rd, then burwood highway to my house.

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

anywheres cool.. always seems to be a McDonalds tho..

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Shell Vpower. Coz Schumi used it

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Pennzoil

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

5000kms if possible

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

Eagle f1's all round. 235/45/17

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

80-90% i think

22. Do you use winter tyres?

huh?

23. How often do you wash your car?

when i have money lol

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

Hot 4's goz i get a free Ignition dvd :D

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

Rnb or a bit of house

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

Noooooooo

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Sing/dance/look cool

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

Cd's,boost guage

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Hwy

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

yess

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

Autobarns

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Oaklegh Mechanical (they have everything) lol

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

I think that a baby is on board.

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

who?,,um,,yea if that includes the new Gt R

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

Nope

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

In order...R32 GTR, R34 GTR and R31

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

2007 Ford Mustang Cobra, Vector M12, Honda NSx

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

Ford Mustang Cobra

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

Nah,too expensive to keep

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Kilowatts

41. What generation is your Skyline?

9th or 10th i think

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

RWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

Love the sound and drveability, picks up speed good, and theyre notorious cars :banana:

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

Nissan 180sx, 1989 Toyota Supra, 2008 Lamborghini Reventon

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Needed a shyteload of work

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

too many

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

The Beast from the far East

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Toyota Supra :rant: and some try hard 180's

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

The round lights, the RB engine, its tuneability

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

ciggy lighter, engine lol

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

Oh lots lol..well one night i had a dream that somehow the front interior of the car had been converted to a 1 seater,,,but the seat was in the middle,,like one of those super gt racing cars,,was very wierd to drive

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

siblings love it parents think its a bit of a problem

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Drifting,dragging and circuit cruiser.

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Power at the moment

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

stock seats and some cheap but very nice looking autitechnica steering wheel

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

stock rocks

57. What exhaust does your car have?

5zigen, turbo back as of yesterday

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

My old sony one from my sonata..

59. What gauges does your car have?

jus an apexi boost guage

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Fully adjustable Apexi suspension all round

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

none

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

ntercooler+pod filter, which equall a defect

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

engine, Iac valve throttle body, front n dump pipe, coil packs, spark plugs,tps,fuel pump

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

380? or somewhere there,,depends how i drive. worst i got was 260

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

i hope so

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

foook yeah

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

lol no,,that wud be nice,,but no

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

a bicycle

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

mm cant complain,they are powerfull cars, i would change if i felt my car was givin me too much grief and i wanted awd

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

hid

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Jet Black

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

exhaust

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

Hydraulics

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

lol no

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

yes. looking at it from some angles it looks a bit wierd

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

i wish

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

no

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

theyre expensive...

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

injectors, JUn bodykit, big ass intercooler, sunroof, completely do the interior, suspenson bushes, sway bars, fat tyres

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

its already a 5 stud

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

its already climate control

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

Front pipe

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

yeah,,,and theyre for sale!

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

no

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

10,000 +

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

No

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

ive only played the game once and hav no idea who takumi is

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

Yeah!! i'd pay $49.95

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

yehhh! $49.95

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

i wish

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

yeh a cruise, with the Auto indulgence boys, was goood

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

Guilt-Toy

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

no

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

xr6 turbo

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

nah,,ive gone too far already

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

go home

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

65

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Get me around to where i need to be when i need to be

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Great enthusiasts,,but for the hoon ones...f*****kin D****ckheads

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

Im too tired to comment any more

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Niroj Douglas. Sri Lanka

2. What is your occupation?

Student - Medical

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

24/09/1986 O+

4. What are your hobbies?

my car, photography, aquariums

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

car. been on my fulls for close to two years now. obviously p's before that

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

two accidents. and about four or five speeding fines

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

1996 EF falcon gli s/wagon

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

1995 r33 gtst. 108kms

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Auto

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

its got a chopped and painted half finished light up rear garnish that i never get around to fixing

11. Do you own a motorbike?

no

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

overdrive solenoid burnt out. wouldnt hold 4th on the freeway

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

its called a melways

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

well no, but im on my dads account. it just costs more cos i dont keep the tag in the car. convienient when you need to use it. avoidable at other times

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

i love the GOR. but my most common run is taking the C404 north from Narre East then coming back down the Mt dande Tourist Rd to Burwood hwy

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

Monash uni

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

BP ultimate. car runs smooth as on this stuff. but only switched cos they got rid of vpower racing

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

i use martini, but thats because my mechanic uses it. i trust him on this one

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

every 5000km, give or take a thousand

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

yokohamas on the back, something else on the fron. i forget. 235/xx/r17

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

70%

22. Do you use winter tyres?

nope

23. How often do you wash your car?

once a week or two. used to be once every 3 days w/o fail

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

topgear, autosalon, car mags generally

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

hip hop, rap, getting into house nowadays

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

cant. have the original jap radio in. if i could - hamish and andy

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

play with my cb radio

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

ipod, keys, phone

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

depends if time is a factor. given choice, scenic route

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

nah. single atm tho

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

Re Customs

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

dont have one. SAU i guess

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

so? doesnt give you the right to drive worse you idiot

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

except for the gtr, NO

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

no. different car for a diffent purpose

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

r34 gtr m-spec nur, r33 gtr 400r, r34 gtt

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

aston db9, '67 fastback mustang,

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

a new new car? then i'd go with an mx5 or a lib

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

never driven one, nor owned one. but wouldnt mind one

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

a manual gearbox

41. What generation is your Skyline?

9th i think

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

RWD baby!

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

because it was sexy. but i had no idea what the car even was when i got it

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

honda preludes, soarers

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

excellent. gotta thank the guys at SSV oakliegh for that. they coulda screwed me over but didnt

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

every fricken day

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

what more do you want?

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

soarers are close, the SZ supra maybe?

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

those tail lights

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

that annoying fkn beep on reverse, and the headlights going off when the hi's come on

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

bad dream. i was driving through this crowd of ppl and they were all throwing rocks at the car

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

they like it, but think i'm obsessed

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

cruiser, hopefully circuit beast in the future

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

performance

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

standard

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

stock rotors, QFM A1RM pads

57. What exhaust does your car have?

BOS Split dump/front, catco cat, Trust PEII catback

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

standard

59. What gauges does your car have?

standard

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Bilstein Shocks, whiteline 4/3kg springs, camber bushes, castor bushes

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

front strut brace/brake cylinder stopper

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

pod, silicone intake, r34 SMIC

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

boost control actuator

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

400km to a tank. you do the math

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

not as a daily. if i keep it that long, its gonna be worked off its tits

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

YES!!

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

car

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

another skyline, but manual, and a series 2

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

hey its a newer car, but no iwouldnt change

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

projector hid

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

black, but a darker, deeper black than stock

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

exhaust

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

chromies

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

nope

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

the auto again

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

no but i wish i did

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

on my comp, no, yes

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

dont even start. damn governmint

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

finish suspension, manual convert, bigger turbo, haltech ecu, basically everything to net 250-300kw atw

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

no

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

no

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

basic stuff like spraying the interior plastics, changing light bulbs

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

yep. side skirts, airbox, exhaust, wheels etc

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

no

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

repairs about 5k. overestimation

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

only if its riced. normal skylines all rock

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

no, and no

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

fk yes. 150 for a good replica

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

see above

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

nope

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

all the time

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

this is sau. of course

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

no

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

hah!

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

yes. my car isnt far from stock as is

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

the rb20e

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

65/100

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

daily, true love, etc

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

varied

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Lachlan from Perth (However born in Wollongong)

2. What is your occupation?

Student/Tyre Salesman

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

20th December 1989. Warm blooded.

4. What are your hobbies?

Pro Wrestling and Cars are the two bigguns.

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

3 years, C Class.

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

One accident, 3 traffic violations.

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Dark Green 1993 Lexus ES300

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

Nissan Skyline R34 GT-T Coupe - 126,000kms

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Auto/Tiptronic

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

A gay scratch below my Skyline logo at the back?

11. Do you own a motorbike?

No

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

Bad starter motor, very tempremental.

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

No

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

No

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

From Scarborough beach rd. up to Beaufort St, Perth.

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

Not particularly

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Caltex Vortex 98 or BP Ultimate 98. Both good price and convenient.

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Motul 4100 Turbolight

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

Every 5,000kms

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

Ling long *hangs head in great shame*, 225/45R17

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

90%

22. Do you use winter tyres?

No

23. How often do you wash your car?

Once/Twice a week.

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

Unique Cars, Powerslam

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

Metal/Hip Hop

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

No. I do in the work car; 99.3, Trile J.

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Listen to music.

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

CDs.

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Highway

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

Yes

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

Tim Slacko's West Racing; O'Malley St, Osborne Park.

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Japanese Performance Centre

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

"And why should I give a shit?"

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

Some.

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

Yes and No. Great cars, good performance but I believe a turbocharged varient should have been supplied.

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

R34 GT-R V-Spec II NUR

R35 GT-R

Skyline R30 RS-X Turbo

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

Ferrari F50

Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4

1968 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

Nissan R35 GT-R

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

Yes

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Quiet, subtle ride.

41. What generation is your Skyline?

R34

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

RWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

Good performance, good looks, modding potential, rarity.

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

Mitsubishi Legnum/Galant VR-4, Toyota Aristo, Nissan Stagea, Lexus LS400.

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Normal

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

Daily

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

Both super AND awesome.

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Toyota Supra

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

The tailights

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

Whole dash doesn't light up.

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

No

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

Mum and Dad - Too fast, too expensive. My brother thinks it's a "beast".

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Cruiser

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Appearence/performance. SImilar levels of each.

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Stock wheel, stock grey/black seats.

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Stock.

57. What exhaust does your car have?

Stock. (Soon to be a 3" turbo back)

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

Eclipse Navi/TV/CD Player

59. What gauges does your car have?

Stock e.g temp, oil, boost etc.

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

None

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

Engine strut/brace.

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

Stock (sson to have pod fitted)

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

New Alarm/Immobliser.

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

Dunno.

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

Quite possibly.

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

Maybe, yeah.

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

I see what you just tried to do!

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

Mitsubishi Legnum VR-4

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

They aren't necesarily stupid but they may lack some style. I probably would not change.

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

HID

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Trigger Mauve

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

Exhaust

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

RWD -> FWD

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

Occasionally in the wet, but I like it.

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

Nope, its awesome.

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

No.

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

Owners Manual. I have created my own Aussie log book.

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

A little under-valued ATM.

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

Exhaust, Suspension, Brembo brakes, FMIC, BOV, Boost Controller, ECU, Forged Internals, 2.8L stroker kit...

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

No, already 5/114.3

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

No, already have CC

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

No

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

No

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

Sure, why not?

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

$0

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

Yes

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

Yes, no.

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

No

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

Yes, $65.88

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

No

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

Yes

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

[NUR], [2LV8ETR], the guy with the Blue R34 GT-R with grey decals.

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

Perhaps an R34 GT-R front on my R34 GT-T

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

There is none.

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

Yes, my car is almost factory standard!

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

RB20DET Auto

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

53

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Daily driver

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Smart

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

Blah!

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Johnny from Melbourne

2. What is your occupation?

Student - Medical

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

13-10-86 Blood: Rocky road

4. What are your hobbies?

Cars, music, girls, handguns, fishing and hanging wif da boyz

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

Car, 4 years liscence

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

1 accident. No other violations

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

04 BMW 325i

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

R34 GTR Vspec 2 wif 28k on da clock

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

The driver and the plates and a certain stain

11. Do you own a motorbike?

No

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

Fuel bills/insurance

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

Melways

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

No, can't complain

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

Down plenty road to doncaster and back

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

Maccas, Nova vista or uni hill

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Vpower from shell cos its next to my house

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Motul 8100xcess

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

Every 2000kms or 3months

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

Bridgeyear turanzatoyo 245/69/18 all round

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

? 5% ?

22. Do you use winter tyres?

Nope

23. How often do you wash your car?

Monthly

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

Top gear

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

Rnb, Hardstylezzz, Trance, Rock

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

Nope

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Music

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

Microfibre cloth and detailer

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Highway

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

Yeah

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

Creatd ms

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Internet (SAU n ebay)

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

Glad i use a condom

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

Yeah some

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

Maybe if i were blind

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

R35 GTR, 350Z, 200sx s15, xtrail, r32 gtr

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

Pagani zonda, koooooeeenigggseggg ccx, lamborghini revvvveeenton

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

Maserati gran turismo

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

Yes

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Fuel economy and drivability

41. What generation is your Skyline?

R34

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

AWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

i bought the badge - should test driven it first

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

Lotus elise, 350z, honda s2000, bmw m3, audi rs4, ford fiesta, honda jazz

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Normal

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

0-2times

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

Shoulda bought a lotus

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Supra

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

Twin turbos

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

Sound insulation

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

Yes, but its R18+

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

Like it and love it

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Complete cruiser

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Performance

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Stock recaro and wheel

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Brembo

57. What exhaust does your car have?

Fudgemysubo

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

Pieonear

59. What gauges does your car have?

Stock

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Nismo s-tune

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

Strut brace

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

Apexi pods and standard intercooler

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

ECU, cat

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

Not many

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

No

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

Yes

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

My partner

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

Lotus elise or fiesta

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

EVOs are a lancer n i dont like lancers

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

HID

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Silver

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

Exhaust, air intake

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

BOV (Only when needed) neons, GT Wings

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

Nah not really

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

Na

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

No

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

Yes

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

Hmm few k down

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

Tomei built engine, Nismo / N1 / HKS / Top Secret upgrades

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

Its already 5

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

Na its fine

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

Nope

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

Yeah

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

No

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

A bit

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

All the time

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

Dont watch it

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

Maybe 50bux

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

Never

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

No

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

No

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

Yepz

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

No

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

?? maybe the r35 gtr

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

Yeah

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

How badly damaged?

or 2nd "run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms."

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

40-50

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Enjoyment

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Anal

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

give you uncle bully a kiss

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Hey guys, this is a questionnaire that quite a few Ceffy owners in Japan complete on their sites, its quite interesting. I've changed the questions slightly to be more relevant to Skylines... If you're ever bored, and want something to fill out, give this a shot.

1. What is your name and where are you from?

Andrew - Goulburn NSW

2. What is your occupation?

Railway Plant Operator

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

16 Aug 85 - O+

4. What are your hobbies?

Music, Shuffling, Aircraft

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

6years

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

none my fault =] - 1 major violation

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Series 3 Mazda RX7

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

ECR33 Gtst...no idea on the real milage

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

....

11. Do you own a motorbike?

Yes

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

2 Engine failures

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

yes

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

no

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

Maquarie Pass

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

No

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

98 Octane manily BP or Shell

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Castrol Edge

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

5000ks

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

Firestone 235/45/17

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

Heaps

22. Do you use winter tyres?

no

23. How often do you wash your car?

when it gets dirty

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

HPI, Boost, ASM

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

Hardstyle

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

Somtimes...WSFM or RAW

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Smoke. Find a cd i want to listen to

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

OS Giken Twin plate clutch...normal clutches annoy me now

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Depends what I have to do and how much time ive got

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

Yes

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

Hills Motorsports

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Depends what im after

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

Was cool in the 70's

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

Not really no

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

In some ways yes

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

R32 GTR, NISMO 400R and C110 GT-R

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

'68 Mustang GT390, '46 Ford Coupe', Ferrari 250 Lusso

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

FPV F6

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

Yes

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Suspension

41. What generation is your Skyline?

R33

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

RWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

Had some good gear at the right price

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

FC3S RX7 and VX Commodore SS

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Reasonable

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

Latley 0 but normally everyday

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

Open your wallet

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

JZA80 supra

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

Bang for your buck

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

the factory LSD and the boot lock

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

No

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

waste of money

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

More street car atm

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Performance and reliablility

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Drift Recliner and factory Steering wheel

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Factoy calipers with slotted rotors

57. What exhaust does your car have?

custom 3" mild steel

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

Old Sony thing

59. What gauges does your car have?

Autometer Boost, Oil pressure and Autogauge Oil temp

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

Tein SS coilovers, Adjustable Caster Rods, Adjustable rear upper camber arms

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

Front Strut Brace and Caster rod brace

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

HKS pod filter, 600x300x76 Bar and plate Intercooler with custom piping

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

Wheels

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

11.5/12L per 100kms

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

no

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

Yes

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

Not sure

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

FC3S Rx7 or BMW M3

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

If one came at the right price I would consider it

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

Projectors

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

the same as what it is now

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

Turbo back exhaust

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

Veilside or Abflug body kits

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

No

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

Awkward Yes being that I can ever fully trust its reliability

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

No

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

Service manual

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

Dropped dramaticly...which is why I have not sold mine yet

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

Sell it and Buy a Porche GT3

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

No need

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

no

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

Most of it

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

yes

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

Yes but a standard one

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

$10,000ish at least with more to go

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

only if there is somthing really really badly done

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

Yes - Only in a straight line

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

no

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

No

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

No

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

Yes

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

Yes quite a few

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

Yes

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

Nothing at the time of my cars release

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

Yes...only if the factory parts were brand new

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

Run my damaged car

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

70?

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Headache and money grabber

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Fools

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

No one will read this :P

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Mikael Rosencrantz, Örebro, Sweden

2. What is your occupation?

Customer Services for a Swedish broadband company

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

1986-05-10 O+

4. What are your hobbies?

Motorsports :closedeyes:

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

7 years (lost one time within those years, speeding) and Swedish classes A1 & B

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

2, 1 (that the police have seen...)

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Toyota Carina II

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

Nissan Stagea, 88000km

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Auto

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

Headlights, a projector for the right lightbeam for righthand trafic, sanded the foglight down to clear glass

11. Do you own a motorbike?

Yes

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

Exhaust system that never wanted to stop leaking

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

No

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

No, have no need, no tolls where i live. Smart system if you want to pay, but i don't like big brother societys...

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

Yes. "Käglan" outside Örebro (sweden) can be fun, think you can find it on google if you like to. ;)

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

Yes, centrum of the town.

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Unleaded 98 or Shell V-power (Unleaded 99). Don't wan't bad fuel. :laugh:

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Castrol

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

10000km

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

Great question, some crap from the english seller

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

Almost new

22. Do you use winter tyres?

Yes! There's a law that i have to. And i use winter tyres with spikes to ensure grip...

23. How often do you wash your car?

Before every weekend

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

Slitz. :)

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

Everyting from Abba to Zeppelin

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

Yes, 104.7 - Mix megapol

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Starts the DVD.

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

Mobilephone, keys and Visacard

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Highway

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

They want to, but when i drive i don't want anyone telling how...

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

My own garage?

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Ebay

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

YOU FU**ING IDIOT, WHY DON'T YOU TAKE THE SIGN OFF WHEN YOU DONT HAVE THE BABY!

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

Who? When? But i like most of the new Nissan, so i guess yes...

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

Yes

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

Skyline R34, 240Z (datsun), Kingcab

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

Koenigsegg CCX, Lola T70, Ferrari 250GTO

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

Stagea

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

Love them. Raised along them, but they dont sit in a car that can handle a babysitter and passangers...

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Handling (and got to much weight)

41. What generation is your Skyline?

Based om R33 chassis, what do i know. :)

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

AWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

A car that can make old men in their porsches embarassed when a wagon with a child where the driver usually sits in this country beats them in redlight racing. ;)

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

I didn't. I didn't know the car was made 1month before i bought it. When i found out i decided what i should have.

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

I jumped in and drove 2500km home, so i think it was okey...

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

7days a week

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

Anyone can go fast with the wheel centred, but try to keep up to the Skyline on a track...

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Some wagon with a big engine.

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

The comfort

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

Rearview mirrors elecrical folding

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

Yes. Me and a blond thing in the back of the car... ;)

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

That it's in a class of its own, except mom, that's afraid of the car after driving it 10km

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Cruiser

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

1) Comfort 2) performance

To be continued...

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

57. What exhaust does your car have?

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

59. What gauges does your car have?

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

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1. What is your name and where are you from?  Claye Hanson, Hobart, TAS

2. What is your occupation? University Student

3. What is your date of birth and blood type? 22/11/88 - no idea

4. What are your hobbies? Cars, computers, mechanical engineering

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you? 5 years, light vehicle, motorcycle

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had? No accidents that were my fault (ran over an esky full of beer once that nearly resulted in death though), had a drunk 4WD owner run a read light and rear end me a year ago, three speeding fines.

7. What was the car you owned before your current one? R33 GTS

8. What is your current car(s) and it's mileage? N14 Pulsar SR20DET, '75 XB GT 4 door stroker V8, '38 ford pickup (being totally rebuilt), LX SS Torana 350 chev. 

9. Is the car Auto or Manual? Manual, auto (manualised), none (destroyed the last auto), auto respectively

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?  Most of my cars are common - no one would have a similar '38 to mine though once I'm finished.

11. Do you own a motorbike? No, did though. Aprilia RS125 - fun but not fast.

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned? Knocking bottom  end on the torana, turned out that the guy who rebuilt the engine before me had put on the wrong sump, and the pistons were mix 'n' matched. 

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system? No.

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system? No.

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it? There are several, I like doing some of the Targa routes, the back roads behind Burnie and Round Hill (try Heybridge, Cuprona, Penguin - amazing road), behind Devonport and in particular the Sulphur Creek to Ulverstone coast road on a sunny day its beautiful. 

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it? Not really.

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience? 98 Octane, or ethanol blend if I can find it.

18. What is your favourite engine oil? Motul 8100 or Castrol Edge.

19. How often do you change the oil in your car? Every 5000 km's plus filter.

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it? Bridgestone Adrenalines, would have to check, its raining! I'm not going out there... 

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment? 99% Brand New

22. Do you use winter tyres? No.

23. How often do you wash your car? Depends on the car, washed my skyline every other day, wash the pulsar once a week.

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to? High Performance Imports plus many others

25. What music do you listen to while driving? ROCK! Uh kind of classic rock, 70's, 80's, The Doors. Many more.

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer? TripleJ.

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time? Its Tasmania - what traffic?

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car? The steering wheel. Can't drive without that.

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away? Yes.

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat? Sometimes - depends how adventurous shes feeling.

31. What is your preferred tuning shop? My shed, or failing that theres a bloke in Hobart I know.

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop? Various.

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think? I think  "Haha they have a baby - sucks to be them."

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO? Most  ADM Nissans are pretty average...

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor? I both like and dislike the V35, side on its gorgeous, to drive they are amazing but that grill... ugh... I don't believe its a skyline in the spirit of what it means to be a skyline though.

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own? 1994 300zx Twin Turbo two seater, black, mmmmm... 240/260z (hello chev conversion). 370z.  

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars? Evo VII GSR, various 1930's cars - hot rod style, Toyota Aristo 

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be? XR6 Turbo

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines? Yes and no, its kind of a love/hate relationship.

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks? Decent handling.

41. What generation is your Skyline? Was an R33.

42. Is your car RWD or AWD? My current car is FWD, all my other cars have been RWD.

43. Why did you choose to buy your car? It was incredibly cheap and easy to modify.

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider? Too many to list.

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work? Needed some work - its the best way to buy a car.

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week? Everyday.

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be? Skip.

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned? WRX/EVO guys.

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline? Handling, power, build quality.

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should? Everything worked fine, if it didn't I fixed it.

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example. No, only dreamt of car accidents.

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car? Most dislike imports.

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser? I prefer cruiser or drag spec but I also enjoy circuit work.

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort? Performance and comfort.

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car? Stock.

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub) Drilled and slotted DBA Gold rotors.

57. What exhaust does your car have? 3" turbo back.

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car? Who cares? It plays decent music.

59. What gauges does your car have? Stock plus boost guage .

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have? King springs, slightly lower but still looks stockish. Whiteline sway bars/strut braces and polyeurethane bushes all around. 

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have? None.

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car? U13 turbo airbox for legal reasons.

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?  Turbo replaced with ball bearing T28.

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average? Don't particulary care, after driving a stroker V8 every day you quickly don't care about fuel consumption.

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years? No, with 1UZ-FE engined cars getting cheaper and supercharger kits getting cheaper I think a supercharged celsior will be on the cards.

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car) No.

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other? My partner.

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now? Probably my current daily driver.

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change? Well, an EVO is a well sorted car and has GT-R comparable performance. I love them.

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular? regular, the other high performance lights blind oncoming motorists.

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be? Black black black, gloss.

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car? Intake.

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline? I could respond truthfully but I believe I would get in trouble PM me if you want to know. In particular I hate the traditional rice mods.

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD? Uh no, not really each has its advantages and disadvantages.

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why? No. Only awkward when driving past suspicious looking occifers... I mean officers.

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from? No.

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car? Yes.

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car? I like how they are getting cheaper, I will be able to pick one up easier next time.

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car? R32 GTS-4 with Stroker RB20 to  2.2 litres, forged balanced pistons,  forged balanced conrods, prepped/stress relieved/balanced crank with oil scrapers, crack tested and acid dipped block, bored out, extended sump, N1 oil pump,  ported head, tomei poncams and cam gears, titanium valves and guides, sorted  springs etc, 6-boost high mount manifold, unsure on turbo but have it on boost around 3500 rpm through to 7000+, water to air intercooler, oil cooler, trans cooler. Genuine Greddy manifold, or polished RIPS manifold. Matched fuel, computer and ingnition systems. Electronically adjustable coilovers (can't be screwed mucking with it myself prefer to press a button). Perfectly stock exterior with GTR wheels and semi slick road tyres. In gunmetal grey of course. Semi stripped interior (remove everything from the boot, remove all sound deadener but put carpet and normal interior back in). GTR front seats. Minimal stereo. I haven't been thinking about this for a while at all... 

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud) Sure, if I found it neccessary to increase the strength of the drivetrain or braking power by fitting larger brakes, wheels and tyres.

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control) No.

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods? Nothing apart from small pieces of steel in body repairs.

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet? Yes. Many.

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you? Definitely.

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car? Many thousands, not sure exactly how much.

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it? No.

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi? Hahaha.... Like an AE86 could beat a GTR down a mountain pass that episode ruined it for me...

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?  No, I prefer the full size toy.

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it? No, I prefer the full size toy.

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue? No. Give me some cash and I can mke a magazine car though :dry:

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners? No.

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by? Quite impressed with a lot of the motorsport guys cars. Thats REAL performance. DIRT's car also looks gooood.

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)? Not really, I would do a  sileighty/onevia/strawberry face conversion though.

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car? Hell, probably the closest would be the XR6 turbo, despite the bagging out they receive the new holden V8 range are pretty spritely too and so easily modified.

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws? Sure, cause most likely the car is factory standard anyhow.

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do? Run the damaged car. If its body damage who cares? If its engine damage its an excuse at the end of the day to rebuild the engine.

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100? Not that high. About 40/45 - I know my stuff but I refuse to comment in the tech sections for fear of looking like an idiot. Can repair about anything that goes wrong - from body damage to engine problems.  I suck at electronics and tuning.

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life? Mostly a daily. Skyline (when I buy another) will probably be a weekender. 

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world? Pass...

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments? Uh some of the questions don't work if you have just sold your skyline. Anyhow. Gives a very good indication of the owner.

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1. What is your name and where are you from? Jason Smith, Brisbane

2. What is your occupation? BCC water controller

3. What is your date of birth and blood type? 16/11/1975 - red

4. What are your hobbies? Cars, computers, beer

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you? 16 years, open C, HR

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had? None. None in my skyline but two in my old KE70 both for speeding funnily enough.

7. What was the car you owned before your current one? 1983 KE70 Corolla

8. What is your current car(s) and it's mileage? R33 GTST 156,000

9. Is the car Auto or Manual? Manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has? My swag

11. Do you own a motorbike? No, did though.

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned? Gearbox had to be rebuilt in my KE70. The gearbox oil had never been changed in it.

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system? Yes

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system? No. I hate it. Have you ever tried to use the phone system to pay your toll ? It's soooo annoying.

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it? Hampton esk road through the forestry to toowoomba. You should try it

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it? Not really.

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience? 98 Octane, or ethanol blend if I can find it.

18. What is your favourite engine oil? Motul 8100 or Castrol Edge.

19. How often do you change the oil in your car? Never done it. Lazy :)

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it? 17" Maxxis MAXsport and Achilles. They are of the awesome.

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment? 99% Brand New

22. Do you use winter tyres? No.

23. How often do you wash your car? Very rare. Water restrictions. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to? FHM

25. What music do you listen to while driving? ROCK! Uh kind of classic rock, 70's, 80's, The Doors. Many more.

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer? Nope. Too much Nickel Back on it... blergh.

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time? Use the GPS to get me out of it

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car? The steering wheel. Can't drive without that.

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away? Yes.

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat? If i'm driving in the passenger seat I would guess that we would both be screaming.

31. What is your preferred tuning shop? PCE Performance

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop? Second hand parts ?

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think? Is that sticker really going to make me try and avoid this vehicle while i'm ploughing into it during a accident?

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO? Pass

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor? Not really.

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own? 33,34 ( GTR ), 350

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars? XB GT coupe, XP falcon coupe, that weird looking two seater daihatsu... named after a coffee ?

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be? XR6 Turbo Ute

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines? Yes and no, its kind of a love/hate relationship.

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks? Sheila or sheila's.

41. What generation is your Skyline? Series II

42. Is your car RWD or AWD? RWD. FWD cars should be banned.

43. Why did you choose to buy your car? It's a skyline... no brainer there.

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider? 34 but couldn't find one

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work? Needed some work - its the best way to buy a car.

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week? Everyday.

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be? The HSV one. "I just want one"

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned? XR6 turbo

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline? Handling, power, build quality.

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should? Everything worked fine, if it didn't I fixed it.

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example. No. Just like the STIG we don't dream.

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car? They think it's fast.

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser? Cruiser.

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort? All of the above.

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car? Stock.

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub) Stock

57. What exhaust does your car have? 3" turbo back.

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car? Panasonic something.

59. What gauges does your car have? Stock

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have? Extreme XA coilovers and a whiteline kit.

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have? None.

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car? Stock

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car? Just the normal stuff.

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average? Don't particulary care. About 400-450

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years? Hope so. :)

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car) Yes

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other? Don't have a partner. So car would win :)

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now? Valiant charger.

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change? I don't like them. Make a terrible noise. I wouldn't change.

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular? I don't even know what a HID is.

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be? Blue but with a green pearl.

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car? Exhaust.

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline? Convertible one.

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD? Uh no, not really each has its advantages and disadvantages.

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why? No. Only awkward when driving past police.

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from? No.

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car? No.

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car? I like how they are getting cheaper, I will be able to pick one up easier next time.

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car? Convertible :)

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud) Pass.

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control) Already has it.

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods? Nope not even one.

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet? No. Threw them al out... Idiot.

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you? Definitely.

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car? About $20,000

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it? No. Sometimes draw inspirations from it.

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi? Awesome show. Nah i'd have no chance. First corner straight of the edge of the cliff. :)\

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it? No, I prefer the full size toy.

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it? No, I prefer the full size toy.

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue? No. Give me some cash and I can mke a magazine car though ;)

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners? Yes.

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by? They are all very good.

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)? Nope.

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car? I'd say the XR6 turbo would be fairly close.

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws? Most definetly.

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do? Run the damaged car. If its body damage who cares? If its engine damage its an excuse at the end of the day to rebuild the engine.

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100? Ha ha. My knowledge of skylines you could fit on a cigarette paper. So i'd say 10.

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life? Mostly a daily. Avery expensive daily.

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world? Passionate,.

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments? It's good to do at 4am in the morning gives you something to do for ten minutes.

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Trent from punchy

2. What is your occupation?

Donut hole puncher

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

sunday, blue

4. What are your hobbies?

drugs

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

What license

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

I shit my pants once.

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Whatever I could steal

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

Its not mine. 56000

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Its a manual but i dont use the clutch

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

the screwdriver marks in the doorlock

11. Do you own a motorbike?

yes,a malven Star

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

Ihave never officially owned a car

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

Yes, wife

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

No, they send the fines to the real owner

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

The footpath

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

Parole office

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Whatever is in the neighbour's fuel tank

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

canola

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

I dont

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

diamond back cheesecutters 165x15

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

nil

22. Do you use winter tyres?

only in winter

23. How often do you wash your car?

when it rains

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

Ralph

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

road reports

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

police band radio

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Road rage

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

baseball bat, can of mace

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

back streets

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?[/

Yes, To act as lookout

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

back shed

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Ipswich

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

she had sex

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

no

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

havnt stolen one yet so I cant comment

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

prairie, vannette, tida

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

gogomobile, mack, veyron

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

John Deere

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

no

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

all of it

41. What generation is your Skyline?

No idea

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

one wheel drive. (single pegger)

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

I didnt

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

Whatever was accessible

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Looked good in the dark

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

every night

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

ricer

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

skidoo

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

I didnt have to pay for it

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

drivers door lock

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

no

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

my family dont think

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

All the above

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

Cost

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

pram wheel and a bucket

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Flintstone spec

57. What exhaust does your car have?

nil

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

ghetto blaster

59. What gauges does your car have?

feeler guage

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

zip ties on tierod end

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

chain and padlock for drivers door

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

no headlights

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

number plates

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

till it runs out of petrol

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

Hell no

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

hell no

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

its a toss up

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

anything with keys left in it

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

theres one moved in up the road. will tell you later tonight

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

Burglars torch

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

dulux weathershield

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

different plates

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

door locks

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

awd would be good for running the popo

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

no because with me in it its always kewl

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

no

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

no

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

They are all expensive compared to what I paid

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

gm671 blower

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

6 stud so i could run 4b wheels

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

what aircon

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

keys

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

keys

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

I have 3 of them atm

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

zilch (refer to question 32)

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

No, I pick locks

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

Yes and yes

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

No

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

no

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

police bulletin no. 87. List of stolen cars for the month

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

only at night

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

Roger Cordia

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

all the time

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

victa

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

no

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

Steal another one

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

-3

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

transport

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Donors

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

no

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Jay, Earth

2. What is your occupation?

motor mechanic

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

19/6/87 and its Red

4. What are your hobbies?

Sleep. drink. Car not in that order tho.

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

4

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

3.. once into a tree 2. into my fence :S 3. rear of cop car..

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Nissan pulsar n13

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

R31 skyline and 120,000 ks i think last time i was botherd to check

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Auto.. bahhh -.-

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

me being in it :thumbsup: lol

11. Do you own a motorbike?

no.

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

none so far. i keep it in check

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

i have gps and map.. im known to get lost.

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

nope

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

yeh stony creek road

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

nah

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

ultimate

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

hmm... dont realy have one.. haha..

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

every 6000ks or 7 months.

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

165 bridgestone

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

not alot.. to many skids

22. Do you use winter tyres?

wtfs winter mate.

23. How often do you wash your car?

when it rains.. lol nah when it gets dirty i wash it.. ..

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

speed. turbo zoo..

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

rock mate. lol some techno dun like it all but some of its ok.

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

yeh when i get over all my awsome beats o.O

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

yell at the slow pricks and light up a ciggy

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

hmm.. beer. :D nah prob my ciggys.

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

well most highways here are scenic so both? :D

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

yeh.. wish she wasnt.. i like my quite drives

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

my shop :D

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

my shop again.. ;p

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

move it or loose it

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

NO

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

nah

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

r33, silvia, and pulsar.

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

wtf mate thats dodgy nissan all the way.. but... if i had to pick it would be the holden commo Vh

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

id buy me a nice vintage Hq kingswood with a v8 dropped in it.

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

there alright

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

gears...

41. What generation is your Skyline?

the old 1 :D

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

Rwd

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

cheap fun fast

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

kingsy.. but skyline all the way mate

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

needed. alot of work.

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

three times a day

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

when going gets tough the skyline never gives up

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

a trolley

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

i dunno my fully decked interior with neon drops

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

its all pretty sweet but the suspensions over stiff. and its giving me a headace setting it to my liking..

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

nah i dream bout other shit

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

that it realy is to fast.

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Cruiser/drifter..

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

power and appearance

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

stock seats. and a feraro sports steering wheel

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

stock as a rock atm.

57. What exhaust does your car have?

rocket.

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

kenwood

59. What gauges does your car have?

standard stuff

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

nufin atm havnt got there yet mate

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

standard.

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

standard

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

yeh mostly everything..

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

300ish

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

mabey

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

nah

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

can i pick a better car?

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

silvia

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

nope

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

regular. makes no diffrence.

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Flake black/purple

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

hmm.. turbo i think..

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

idc

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD?

nope

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

nah gets nice attention

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

nope

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

no

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

lol... i wish i held out till now.. cuda got a steal

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

id buy a better car first.

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

nah

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

nah

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

nah jus bought the stuff

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

yehp

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

nah

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

500 bucks but i did all the repairs myself.

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

yes and no mostly fualts in mine

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

haha yes ive seen it along time ago. and no i think that kid cud run rings round me

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

no

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

No mate thats jus sad

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

nope..

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

yeh a few

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

yeh a few

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

no

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car?

lol

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws?

oath i would

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

1st jus for a change

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

ill say 25. but 100 on fixing them ha ha

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

foot to the floor .

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

smart

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

no. ty ima go to sleep now that was tiring

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1. What is your name and where are you from?

Gwin, born in Malaysia, raised in Australia

2. What is your occupation?

Business Analyst

3. What is your date of birth and blood type?

--- TMI

4. What are your hobbies?

Cars, Photography, building/fixing stuff

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you?

10 years, C

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had?

about 4 or 5, many violations, speeding, parking whereever i fcken feel like, red light

7. What was the car you owned before your current one?

Supercharged IS200

8. What is your current car and it's mileage?

R32 GTR 75kkms

9. Is the car Auto or Manual?

Manual

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has?

Custom electrical diverter

11. Do you own a motorbike?

No

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned?

Gearbox/Clutch

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system?

I have a gps unit

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system?

Yes, more convenient, but also more convenient for the gov to raise prices whenever they feel like it!

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

Anywhere quiet and straight.

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

Not really, big carpark, open spaces.

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience?

Shell Vpower, never had a problem.

18. What is your favourite engine oil?

Castrol Edge

19. How often do you change the oil in your car?

Every time it turns black.

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it?

Nankang NSII, Pov Tyres. 17 something something

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment?

Lots

22. Do you use winter tyres?

What? No! Heat on tyres is heat.

23. How often do you wash your car?

Every few days.

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to?

Hot Imports

25. What music do you listen to while driving?

Hillsong

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer?

Sometimes, anything that has decent music.

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time?

Sleep

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car?

Air freshener, drink holder

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away?

Highway FTW

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat?

Yea, but I like to drive alone.

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

IS Motor Racing.

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

Skylinesaustralia.com/forums

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think?

"That's your problem, get out of my way"

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO?

Carlos who? When was that??

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor?

Nope. totally different models. Different engine, different shape. Successor fail.

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own?

R32 R34 (S15)

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars?

POsrche GTRS GT3 GT2

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be?

BMW

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines?

nope.

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks?

Interior trim

41. What generation is your Skyline?

2nde

42. Is your car RWD or AWD?

AWD

43. Why did you choose to buy your car?

Because I want it.

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider?

None

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work?

Perfectly imported.

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week?

Every single day.

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

Go hard, or go home.

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned?

Ferrarri?

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline?

Engine.

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should?

Suspension

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example.

err..

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car?

"Oh no... Drive carefully"

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser?

Aggressive Street

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort?

A little bit of each, but mainly reliability and performance.

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car?

Standard

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub)

Standard

57. What exhaust does your car have?

Trust

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car?

Sony Xplod

59. What gauges does your car have?

Boost, shift, standard gauges

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have?

TEIN

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have?

Struts

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car?

Apexi

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car?

Wheels, brake pads, clutch

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average?

300 maybe

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years?

Possibly.

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car)

Yes.

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other?

Partner, cars are replaceable.

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now?

Supra.

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change?

Pussies.

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular?

HID!!

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be?

Yellow, blue, white...

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car?

Intake

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline?

Chrome wheels

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD? yes, on a hot dry day dragging.

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why?

No

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from?

No

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car?

I have a service manual

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car?

*hahahahahahahahah*.

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car?

Genisis engine, hollinger gearbox, roll cage, full suspension setup.

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud)

Nope

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control)

Take it away! It's adding weight

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods?

Heaps

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet?

Yes, lots of maintenance parts

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you?

Yes, one track one street

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car?

3-4k

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it?

Nah, well besides the obvious.

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi?

Yes I have, and yes it will.

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

Already have

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it?

Hmm maybe, 200-300 bucks

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue?

Nope

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners?

Not yet

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by?

JUN

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)?

BN324R, I Don't mind the concept, but I want to keep the classic of the car.

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car? Hell no. JDM FTW

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws? Yes

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do?

Run my car

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100?

Depends, I would say some areas I'm very well versed, others I am not. on average maybe 65

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life?

Collectors item

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world?

Congrats

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments?

That was long and tiring.

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1. What is your name and where are you from? Ken from Sydney

2. What is your occupation? whatever i finds i keeps

3. What is your date of birth and blood type? 28 Dec 86, red

4. What are your hobbies? partyin, cruisin, vegin out..

5. How many years have you had your license and what license type are you? 7 years gold license

6. How many accidents have you had (your fault) and how many traffic violations have you had? 1 at fault acco n a few traffic violations..

7. What was the car you owned before your current one? lancer

8. What is your current car and it's mileage? 97 r33 gtst

9. Is the car Auto or Manual? auto

10. What part of your car is unique that no one else has? prob nothing lol..

11. Do you own a motorbike? no

12. Biggest trouble/problem you've ever had with a car you've owned? snapped timing belt on pulsar

13. Do you have an in-car navigation system? does a street directory count?

14. Do you have an e-tag/electronic toll unit? What are your thoughts on the system? no, its gay

15. Do you have a particular route or road that you enjoy driving on? What is it?

16. Do you have a meet point that you prefer? What is it?

17. What petrol do you use? Why do you use it... Brand, Price or Convenience? bp ultimate

18. What is your favourite engine oil? penrite sin

19. How often do you change the oil in your car? every 5000kms

20. What make is your tyre, and what size is it? bridgestone potenza adrenaline 205/55r16

21. How much tread is left on your tyres at the moment? fair bit

22. Do you use winter tyres? no

23. How often do you wash your car? once a week

24. What magazines do you read/subscribe to? cars, tattoos, porn, etc

25. What music do you listen to while driving? metal

26. Do you listen to the radio in your car? If so what station and/or show do you prefer? no

27. When you are stuck in traffic, what do you do to pass time? wait..

28. What products can you simply not be without in your car? cds

29. Do you prefer to take the highway or the scenic route to places that are between 50 to 100 km's away? highway

30. Does your significant other prefer to accompany you on your drives in the passenger seat? n/a

31. What is your preferred tuning shop?

32. What is your preferred second hand parts shop?

33. When you see the sticker "Baby On Board" what do you do or think? overtake, slow drivin f**ks lol

34. Do you like the Nissan models that have been released since Carlos Ghosn took over as CEO? i guess

35. Although the R34 Skyline has been replaced by the V35, do you consider it a valid successor? nah

36. What are your 3 most favourite Nissan models, excluding the one you own? r33 gtr, r34 gtr, r35 gtr

37. What are your 3 most favourite non-Nissan cars? lamborghini murcielago, pagani zonda, ferrari

38. If you were to buy a new car now, what would it be? on my current budget, some shitbox

39. Although its not Nissan, do you like Rotary Engines? yes

40. What quality do you feel your car lacks? needs more power!

41. What generation is your Skyline? r33 gtst series 2

42. Is your car RWD or AWD? rwd

43. Why did you choose to buy your car? wanted a fast car, always liked the look of r33's..

44. When you chose your car, what other models did you also consider? supra

45. When you bought the car, what condition was it in? Normal or needed some work? excellent condition (grade 4b at jap auction)

46. How many times do you drive your car in a week? daily

47. If you had to coin a catchphrase for Skylines, what would it be?

48. What car would you say is a rival model to yours as far as features are concerned? supra

49. What is in your opinion, the best features of your Skyline? body kit & vented fibreglass bonnet

50. What parts of your car don't work like they should? one of my side mirrors doesnt respond to the electric control thingy (probably just a fuse)

51. Have you ever dreamt of your car? Give an example. yeh, dreamt i wrote it off a few times :laugh:

52. What do those close to you (family, partner etc) think of your car? i dunno, ask em

53. What spec would you class your car as? Drift, Drag, Circuit, or Cruiser? cruiser

54. Which is more important to you about your car? Appearance, Performance/Power or Comfort? appearance

55. What seats and steering wheel do you have in your car? stockies

56. What brakes does your car have? (Including disc/hub) stockies

57. What exhaust does your car have? Invidia Q300 cat back exhaust n downpipe

58. What headunit/stereo is in your car? kenwood dpx440 double-din

59. What gauges does your car have? stockies

60. What aftermarket suspension parts does your car have? none yet

61. What structural reinforcement parts does your car have? front strut bar

62. What intake/cooling parts do you have on your car? pod filter + heat shield + snorkel

63. Anything else you have replaced on your car? crystal headlights with led parkers

64. How many km/l do you get out of your car on average? bout 400kms per tank

65. Do you think you'll be driving the same car in 5 years? unless i kill it b4 then :D

66. Would you purchase the car you own if it was new? (ie you'd be the first owner of the car) prob couldnt afford one new so no

67. If you were given the choice between your car and your partner, which would you choose over the other? cant we all just get along?

68. If the Skyline you own did not exist, what would you be driving right now? r34 or supra

69. A lot of Skyline owners are changing to Evo's, what do you think of them and would you change? nice cars but theyve got nothin on skylines ;)

70. Which headlight do you prefer, projector or non projector and HID or regular? projector hid

71. If you were to respray your car, what colour would it be? something custom

72. What is the first mod that you would do on a stock version of your car? turbo timer

73. Is there a mod in particular that you would like to never see done to a Skyline? nothing comes to mind

74. If your car is RWD, is there any time when you wish it was AWD? Or if your car is AWD, is there any time when you wish it was RWD? think id prefer awd

75. Have you ever considered your car awkward or uncool? Why? after the acco it looked pretty uncool 4 a while lol

76. Do you have any brochures for your car? Where'd you get it from? no

77. Do you have a service manual, log book and owner's manual for your car? yes

78. How do you feel about the price of Skylines on the market now compared to the price you paid for your car? bout the same, 3 years l8r

79. If money was not an issue, what tuning mods would you make to your car? everything :)

80. Would you upgrade the hub assembly of your car? (eg 4 stud to 5 stud) n/a its already 5 stud

81. Would you upgrade the air-con system in your car? (eg manual to climate control) n/a already got cc

82. Have you made any parts for your car, or any DIY mods? yes, heat shield

83. Do you own any spare parts for your car that aren't needed yet? yes, sub frame, sway bar, hub

84. If it was feasible to own a second car identical to yours, would you? love my car but if it was feasible to own another, id prob want something else.. whats the point in having 2, u can only drive one at a time?

85. How much have you spent on repairs to your car? bout a grand

86. If you see another Skyline which has been modified differently, do you pick faults in it? only if it looks shit lol

87. Have you ever watched Initial D, and do you think your car would have beaten Takumi? no

88. Would you buy a scale model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it? $50

89. Would you buy a remote control model of your car, and how much would you be willing to spend up to on it? few hundred

90. Has your car ever been in a magazine? If so what and which issue? no

91. Have you ever participated in a cruise or attended a meet for Skyline owners? no

92. Is there any other forum members' car that you idolise or was very impressed by? no

93. Would you do a face swap/upgrade (ie R34 front on R32, C33 front on A31, etc)? not really interested

94. What would you consider the locally produced equivalent of your car? prob vl turbo?

95. You are offered to pick straws, one straw will get you free mods of your choice and track time to test them, the other will see your car returned to factory standard. Would you pick straws? f**k oath! havent done many mods yet

96. You are to attend a track day, however your car gets damaged, and have the following choices:

- run the same model as your car, but with a fully tuned RB20E engine. The car has done 150,000kms, and the engine has done 50,000kms.

- run the same model as your car, but with a RB20DET auto. The car has done 500,000kms, and the turbo has done 60,000kms.

- run your damaged car

What would you do? how badly damaged r we talkin?

97. If you were to grade yourself as an expert on Skylines, what would you be out of 100? 70ish

98. What is the purpose your car serves in your life? daily driver n fun 5 cruisin :)

99. One word that describes Skyline owners in the country and the rest of the world? lucky :)

100. Other than "that was long and tiring" do you have any comments? that'll do pig.. that'll do.

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