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MY MANUAL STAGEA IS FOR SALE!!!!

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add also comes out in thursdays trading post paper (08/03/2007)

As Seen On Edition 12 Of Ignition DVD, (Canak Autosports - Grand Opening)

Due to buying an investment property. $24,490 NEGOTIABLE CONSIDERING ALL OFFERS!

Open to rades plus cash my way.

The car will be advertised officially next week, i thought i might give the forum members a chance to see it first.

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* 1998 Stagea RS4 "S" Difference between "s" variant compared to all other series 2 stageas.

* Performance Mods: Split Dump/Front Pipe, CATCO High Flow Cat, Blitz NUR Spec Cat Back, Front Mount Intercooler, K&N Panel Filter, Apexi Power FC (with "Secret Squirrel Tweak"), Walbro Fuel Pump, Cushion Button Clutch, GFB Stealth FX BOV, Radiator Air Guide With Air Scoop.

* Body: 260rs front bar, nismo sideskirts, a dayz rear bar and a dolphin front grill, carbon fibre roof rail covers, the photos do not show the dolphin grill.

* Tune: Unique Autosports

* Power: 200.9kw At The Wheels .................DYNO RUN

* Rolling Stock: Work Meister S2R 18"x9" light weight wheels with kuhmo ecsta tyres with good tread.

* Security: RHINO RAv2 car alarm with 3 point immobiliser.

* Stereo: Pioneer mp3 cd player, two 12" fusion powerplant subs and an 800W RMS monoblock amp, Extra battery in boot, stereo puts out 136.8 dB.

* Extras: air flow meter, standard grill, computer, bov...and whatever else i have hiding amongst my stagea collection. (including many magazines with stagea interviews/features)

* Odometer: it has 120k on the clock.

* Location: Penrith - NSW

more pics can be found here.

http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g300/ega41t/

CARSALES.COM.AU LINK

Trading Post

add also comes out in thursdays trading post paper (08/03/2007)

i have spent a mint on doing up my stagea, and nothing has been done half arsed. only quality parts and products have been used, including motul engine oil and redline gearbox oil...all very expensive. a lot of the photos of the progress with my stagea are shown in the url above.

thats all i can think of at the moment,

if you have any questions feel free to either reply here or pm/email/call me (0414 310 749)

...cheers Andy

i know the answer will 99% be no... but is there any chance of buying the car as close to stock as possible for a lower price?

i know its a dumb question but worth a shot as theres no way i can dish out 26k for a car

hey andy.

im more than game to trade for this. but unfortunately i only have 1500 in my bank account. this has really captured me. i want a stagea more than anything else right now. it really is nice.

thanks

mark.

Yeh, coming up with the money.. for a 16 year old kid, thats a tough job..

I stopped by Pizza Haven yesterday arvo on my way home from school to have a quick look..

I had a real shitty day at school n was real edgy but looking at your car calmed me down :(

Why is it parked there often Andy? I thought you may have worked at Pizza Haven but it was closed lol, as was the shop next to it

Id like to have a look at the magazines you mentioned up the top, details?

hey andy.

im more than game to trade for this. but unfortunately i only have 1500 in my bank account. this has really captured me. i want a stagea more than anything else right now. it really is nice.

thanks

mark.

pm sent

Yeh, coming up with the money.. for a 16 year old kid, thats a tough job..

I stopped by Pizza Haven yesterday arvo on my way home from school to have a quick look..

I had a real shitty day at school n was real edgy but looking at your car calmed me down :(

Why is it parked there often Andy? I thought you may have worked at Pizza Haven but it was closed lol, as was the shop next to it

Id like to have a look at the magazines you mentioned up the top, details?

i work nearby, and i park there cos its in plain view, its a wide space, and only one car can park next to me (which is usually there all day)

Oh and the magazines are mostly hpi, hot4's and autosalon magazines that have stagea articles in them. (and my interview on ignition dvd)

Oh and the magazines are mostly hpi, hot4's and autosalon magazines that have stagea articles in them. (and my interview on ignition dvd)

Check issue 50 in the inbox section in Autosalon. I wrote in and my email was published :happy:

Its about stageas woo :happy:

If I could get a look at teh HPI and Hot4s magazines, would it be possible to purchase them seperate?

as for the parking. Your a smart man.

But wouldn't the people at pizza haven go off at you for parking in your space?

Check issue 50 in the inbox section in Autosalon. I wrote in and my email was published :)

Its about stageas woo :no:

If I could get a look at teh HPI and Hot4s magazines, would it be possible to purchase them seperate?

as for the parking. Your a smart man.

But wouldn't the people at pizza haven go off at you for parking in your space?

yeah shouldnt be too much of a problem, give me a call and you can come over and check out what you want.

its funny actually, they keep putting up pieces of paper on their windows saying pizza haven parking only, but ive been parking there so long that ive adopted it as my own parking space, all i need now is a "Stagea Parking Only" sign.

:mellow:

PM sent

PM replied

yeah shouldnt be too much of a problem, give me a call and you can come over and check out what you want.

its funny actually, they keep putting up pieces of paper on their windows saying pizza haven parking only, but ive been parking there so long that ive adopted it as my own parking space, all i need now is a "Stagea Parking Only" sign.

:D

PM replied

Ok, when I'm not busy with school work Ill give you a buzz. Any hours I shouldnt call besides late night n early morning? say if your at work or something? or isnt that a problem?

Hahaha. Yeh I saw the sign on Friday, If you printed off a sign saying "Stagea Parking Only" and stuck it on their window, they would probably be none the wiser. :laughing-smiley-014:

Ok, when I'm not busy with school work Ill give you a buzz. Any hours I shouldnt call besides late night n early morning? say if your at work or something? or isnt that a problem?

Hahaha. Yeh I saw the sign on Friday, If you printed off a sign saying "Stagea Parking Only" and stuck it on their window, they would probably be none the wiser. :laughing-smiley-014:

yeah any time, doesnt matter.

I might be able to come round to check out those magazines today,

Im on suspension lol. got in a fight with a kid at school..

Ill give ya a ring, I rang a couple of days ago and there was no answer.

Hopefully better luck this time. :P

Is your mobile even turned on Andy?

Whenever I ring, I cant get through :S :(

Edited by No. Its not a Volvo

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