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Hello All.

I have just ordered a 97 Stagea through Prestige Motorsport. Check it out on http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/modul...hp?StockID=4102

First plan is to drop the suspension a couple of inches, install a better stereo and then work on a few minor mods to the engine (intake and exhaust mainly).

I will have to catch up with those of you in Perth once the car arrives - due in December.

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Nice.... dayz bodykit with the optional Momo steering wheel ! mmmmmmmmm

Good luck with it all.

Suspension - look at the Group Buy thru Sydneykid. Bilstein shocks, Whiteline springs and swaybars.

With the exhaust, dont settle for cat-back, definately go turboback, 3inch.

Now the wait begins, hey. hehehehe

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Thanks guys.

I have been thinking about buying one for a while but couldnt be bothered with the whole changing cars trouble. When i got the update from Prestige with this wagon i jumped at it and bought it. Yes - the wait is a killer - only another 6 weeks - i hope. I have already read up about the group buy and am keen for the bilsteins and lowered springs then i will follow up with the sway bars etc.

I was going to import an evo7 but the wife was not as keen so when i said i am buying a family( 180kw! ) wagon of for less than half the price she was blown away. Anyway, at least that leaves some cash for mods.

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