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No, not at all, its just that Cy is a dodgy bastard that sells unsafe cars to unsuspecting people all the time.

LOL!

Nah, really, it gets in the way of the clutch pedal if you leave it there.

I'd change it if doing the conversion myself, as Dale said the auto brake pedal would be in the way when you push the clutch in.

Mine's been converted to manual (before I bought it) and it has the manual brake pedal in it.

<crys> Seriously though, why the hell wouldnt you want a proper hand brake instead of that shitty foot one?

Make me proud bernard, she deserves it!

whats the difference one you use your foot, the other with your hand, just curious as everyone has their own opinion, cheers guys. doing the conversion

over the next month, getting the parts needed together

well....about 800 for all of the parts from Nissan is the only reliable way to get them. all part numbers are in the manual conversion thread.

they come up on yahoo japan second hand sometimes but they are just too expensive you might as well buy new

well....about 800 for all of the parts from Nissan is the only reliable way to get them. all part numbers are in the manual conversion thread.

they come up on yahoo japan second hand sometimes but they are just too expensive you might as well buy new

cheers duncan thanks for your help, much appreciated. at least your helpin out where as yokotas13 is just being a dip! "yeah fully sick lets go drift the stagea" mad one knob swab, my car is a cruiser, im not gunna fark with it to drift, it too nice a car, yokatas13 grow a brain, not everyone is into slammin cars and looking like tools, if the car scene was like that i wouldnt be into it. :laughing-smiley-014:

cheers duncan thanks for your help, much appreciated. at least your helpin out where as yokotas13 is just being a dip! "yeah fully sick lets go drift the stagea" mad one knob swab, my car is a cruiser, im not gunna fark with it to drift, it too nice a car, yokatas13 grow a brain, not everyone is into slammin cars and looking like tools, if the car scene was like that i wouldnt be into it. :laughing-smiley-014:

Ahhh, dude, calm down.

I dont think he was being a dick, just simply making a remark. So, he wants to slide a Stagea, who cares. You are being the hater here, not him.

All motorsport should be respected in any form, a drifting or a sliding wagon. Doesnt matter if its not your style, its someone elses.

But honestly, from me to you, what the hell was the point of making this thread? Have you even had a look under your dash at your pedals. You might then notice that the brake pedal sits up close to the steering console on one side and then on the other side sits.... the foot brake. How would you fit a pedal in there? You cant. Who the hell wants 4 pedals any way, there is absolutely no logic to that.

Anyway, all the best with the conversion.

im calm mate, funny how people cant tell what expression people are leaving when you write in text.

i dont care if he slides the stagea, good luck to him and it would look mad. im not hating on anybody, his post was innappropriate, didn't answer my question, and i respect other peoples opinions and styles, and no i have had no chance to have a closer inspection as i dont see my car from day to day. cheers for the help though, and cheers for the luck. :P

Hey Grant have u done any drifting in your stagea yet? i want to see some footage of stageas drifting (besides the 1jz one on youtube), i'd love to give it a go when my engine is finished for a laugh and see how it goes. I got the power and rock hard suspension so should be alright, and people reckon long wheelbase cars are easier to slide and control :rolleyes:

bleh

i have to reset timing (advanced too far think i might just take it one tooth back on teh CAS hehe)

finsih brake ducts

install gauges

etc etc before i take it to the track

it does however do well on the mountains bwahaha

but no, no footage yet

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