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Make: Nissan

Model: Stagea RS4

Color: Silky snow pearl white, it’s a non standard optional factory color

Year: 1997 with Series 2 front update

VIN/Engine number: Available by demand for checking if a stolen vehicle/rebirth etc. Its not, but I don’t mind people checking.

Engine: RB25DET

KM: Currently (30/01/07) 104,500km

Driveline: ATESSA E-TS 4WD, 4 Speed automatic with overdrive, automatic with MV automatics upgrade valve bodies

Specific details on maintenance

Engine oil: Castrol EDGE, formally “Formula R” (5000km serviced)

Oil filter: Genuine Nissan (5000km serviced)

Brake fluid: Castrol superDOT 4 (Replaced every ~15,000km)

Transmission fluid: Castrol Transmax Z (Replaced at 98,000km with valve body upgrade)

Coolant: Castrol Anti-Freeze Anti-Boil (Replaced at 98,000km after front series 2 update)

Spark plugs: NGK Copper BCPR7ES (Replaced every 5000km with oil)

Air conditioning re-gassed at 98,000km after series 2 front update

Features of the car

* Air conditioning

* Power windows

* Folding rear seats

* Reclinable rear seats

* Power mirrors

* Cruise control

* Power steering

* Rear window wiper

* Shockers on the bonnet to hold it up

* ABS

* Driver and passenger airbags

* Rear cargo area 12V socket

* Hooks built into the rear cargo area floor pan, for use with tie-downs

* Cup holders front and rear

* Climate control

Aftermarket modifications

* Series 2 stagea front end update (Cost on the update was $14,500 including parts, painting, fitting, electrical changes, everything). Work performed by Luci and his crew at Melbourne F1 Panels in Fawkner.

* GCG highflow turbo (Cost $1950 + installation)

* Aftermarket exhaust from “Exhaust Technologies” in Adelaide (Was $1580 custom made)

* Highflow catalytic converter from www.bosimporting.com.au (Cost $440)

* Bosch 040 in-tank fuel pump (Cost $280 + installation)

* FULL Bilstein/Whiteline suspension kit bought from http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=85592 including shocks/springs/castor bushes/camber bushes/subframe alignment kit/new bump stops/new dust covers (Cost ~$2250 + installation of bushes + wheel alignment)

* R33 GTST front strut brace, painted in black (Cost $80)

* R34 GTT wheels with Michelin Pilot Preceda’s put on the car at 99,000km. 17x7.5JJ +38 wheels with 235/45 R17 Preceda’s.

* TRUST V-SPL GTR FMIC and custom made stainless steel piping, NO HOLES CUT for pipes in chassis! (Cost $450 for the intercooler, $600 for the piping, plus installation)

* Splitfire coilpacks (Cost $800)

* 2000kg capacity (Yes, TWO TONNE) tow bar from Towbars of Wooden in the ACT (Cost $560 + installation)

* Jaycar IEBC electronic boost controller (Cost $80 + installation)

* Jaycar DFA air/fuel controller (Cost $80 + installation) (Currently with SydneyKid gettind adjusted)

* Car to make 200awkw+ once tuned, awaiting DFA front SK. Currently have a dyno graph (Hub dyno, most accurate) where the car made 160awkw with my stock coilpacks breaking up.

* Apexi SITC (Cost $250 + installation)

* Upgraded automatic gearbox with an MV automatics valve body upgrade. It now chirps 1 -> 2 shifts, but still drives smooth daily! (Cost $480 + installation)

* Larger Davies Craig transmission fluid cooler (Cost $150 + installation)

* Timing belt changed when I bought the car, with 75,000km on the clock. Idler pullies/belt tensioners checked and found OK

* JVC headunit, Hertz HSK165 front splits, Hertz HCX165 rear 2-way speakers, Audison SRx 4 channel amplifier (Cost $1500 + installation)

* Cyclops 2 point immobilizer, black wired, Australian insurance compliant, installed at Performance Car Audio in Bayswater Melbourne (Cost $450 installed)

* ENDLESS SSS performance brake pads for the front calipers (Cost $280, not currently installed but will provide them with the car)

* Aftermarket cruise control (VERY VERY handy in Australia. Cost $500 + installation)

* Series 1 DAYZ Stagea toy car key-ring included with the car

I have had the car since May 2005 personally, where when I purchased, it was in 100% stock condition, so I know the entire history of this car from stock. As you can see about everything spent on this car, no corners have been cut with cheap modifications (bleed valves etc). Everything has been done once, and done right with better than expected results each time.

One thing that I am meticulous of is serving, with every 5,000km bringing around an oil/filter/spark plug change. This is something that was never missed, where I have all my old oil/plugs/filters as proof and receipts of purchases too.

The great thing about a Stagea is that you don’t have to give up performance cars just because you need the space. This car has more go than most and also leaves lots of space for carrying things around/towing etc. I have personally towed two cars on trailers, a 6x4 foot trailer around many times, and had up to 10 people in the car at once. So trust me, there is lots of space

Test rides (possibly even drives) welcome, located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Will ship the car interstate to anywhere in Australia at the expense of the buyer. Also, will provide a RWC with the car if the buyer is in Victoria

Reason for sale – Simple, I want a thrash around car. Wanting to buy a beaten up S13/Laurel/Cefiro for drifting. Will do part trade plus cash if the right car comes along.

Asking price: $20,000 including EVERYTHING listed above, nothing to be removed!

Contact me on <removed>, or PM

One final thing to note. I am avid member of the SAU Stagea forum (http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/index.php?showforum=82) and also attend many SAUvic and NS events. If any references are required about this car, please just start a thread in the Stag section or NS VIC section.

The one thing about owning a Stagea, is that you become addicted and fall in love. Ask anyone who owns one and they will say the same thing. They are fabulous cars!

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Just after having the S2 front fitted, picking it up from the panel beaters. Work performed by Luci and his crew at Melbourne F1 Panels in Fawkner. Feel free to call them and discuss the work, they know my car well (It sat there for 5 months!)

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A little blacktop SR in tow. Easy work with the Stag.

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Clean car park photo

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Clean car park photo

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Clean car park photo

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Night shot at industrial estate. Its a little dirty, would have looked way nicer with a wash just before.

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S2 front just after fitting the intercooler

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Clean smooth family car looking pose

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Family car pose

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Family car pose

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Night shot in an industrial estate

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Mocking up the TRUST FMIC

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Driving around the week I popped one of my R34 GTT wheels' tyres. And yes, the rolling diameter was kept the same front and rear, thats why they are mismatched. Looks cool either way.

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Driver/passenger interior. The speaker grills are off just for the moment, but obviously they are always on otherwise.

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The rear boot area will be cleaned, the entire interior will be. Obviously this is a picture from daily usage of the car, so its not the cleanest.

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Stealth engine bay. Black is the theme that I like to go with!

  • 2 weeks later...
Car was just tuned last week to make 180awkw @ 12psi of boost. Was tuned on a hot(40)/humid(100%) day, but definatly goes much harder than before at night time!

What is its kw at the flywheel, is this car still for sale?

do u have a 1/4 mile time or et?

looking to buy a stagea very soon,

anyone else selling pm me

cheers david

What is its kw at the flywheel, is this car still for sale?

do u have a 1/4 mile time or et?

looking to buy a stagea very soon,

anyone else selling pm me

cheers david

KW at the fly wheel, well, Id expect around 25% losses via drivetrain and about another 10% due to the auto box, so about ~250kw.

Thing is, a stock Stagea makes ~125awkw, so mine is about 45% more than stock.

The car WILL make over 200awkw at 1 bar to 1.1 bar, I just need to buy a FPR and retune it (Or, for you to do it)

I will probably buy a FPR soon and retune it as I want to see what this beast can do before I sell it.

1/4 mile time, it ran a 14.2@100mph with ~150awkw at Heathcoate with a time slip to prove. I think it would do faster on not such hot days. The track was running pretty slow times that day (Example, R33 GTST's with exhaust/cooler/pod were doing mid 14's)

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