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yogi000

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in R Series (R30, R31, R32, R33, R34)

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but 2 problems with it....1 they only cover Sydney and Melbourne metro, which I don't think includes Wellington....and 2nd we recently got a letter from Quicktrack saying they were under administration, so they may not be a good bet.

Quiktrak have traded out of chapter 11.

Theft is a problem in Sydney even though the theft rate has fallen by a 3rd over the last year.

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Kill switches saved my ol' Torana on more than one occasion. People used to break in to it all the time but could never take it. Couldn't tell you how many steering columns I put in it though :mad:

There are plenty of sensors & systems to disable in a 'line. Unless the thieves know a towie it's good piece of mind.

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Depending on your age Insurance can be a big thing. My car was quoted over $5 k a year to insure and i dont think I'll be causing over $5k worth of damage a year... the cars worth $20 k, I could own two in 4 years if that insurance money was going into another fund. I've been told im a good driver, very defensive with quick reaction *as you need to have in a skyline* so i really dont worry about crashing the car at all, I dont drive like a maniac and only really give it some when i feel its safe to do so. You just have to be mature about owning a fast car, unfortunetly theres plenty who arnt.

If a few $k worth of damage was unfortunately made & my fault... we'll i'd just pay it... Cheaper than insurance! 3rd Party Property does me fine.

geno8r Grand Master

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Also... Does anyone know of a GPS tracking service outside of Sydney. If some1 stole your car but it was tracked and you knew where they took it to and you just rocked up with the cops, that would be the funniest thing catching the thieving f***s, sweet justice. I'm not worried tho, car in garage with security.

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Depending on your age Insurance can be a big thing. My car was quoted over $5 k a year to insure and i dont think I'll be causing over $5k worth of damage a year... the cars worth $20 k' date='

I am lucky that I have a Maximum No Claim bonus, am over the Age of 35 and since I know the car will be driven less than 8000klm per year. So I was Quoted about $900 for a Skyline GTR.

i really feel for all your youngsters out there with no insurance history, but we have all had to go through the same deal.

i definately think a kill switch is a definate when i get my car, no matter what I end up with.

lwells Grand Master

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quicktracks website says they've been bought out I think, so its all good.

how much does it cost?... do you have to pay separately for monitorring? THeir website doesnt  say any costs.

GPS or GSM tracking is generally thought of as superior to Quiktrak's radio system, if your looking to have a tracking unit installed.

There was an article in the Sydney Morning Herald Drive section within the last few months. I can't quite remember, but I think Skyline GT-Rs had the third highest risk profile (not to be confused with actual numbers stolen).

LW.

geno8r Grand Master

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GPS or GSM tracking is generally thought of as superior to Quiktrak's radio system, if your looking to have a tracking unit installed.

There was an article in the Sydney Morning Herald Drive section within the last few months. I can't quite remember, but I think Skyline GT-Rs had the third highest risk profile (not to be confused with actual numbers stolen).

LW.

Tru, do you know any GPS or GSM tracking businesses & there URL?

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Seem to remember hearing a few skylines go missing in melb. Sad part is they didnt have insurance which i find idiotic.

Also remember some deals on quiktrack earlier in the year. cant remember if they were nsw only. I would love to get one, but need to save up. Maybe group buy next year. Got put off when i heard they were chapter 11.

At the moment id rather keep my head in the sand about thefts. I dont park the car anywhere (unnecessarily) dodgey.

Also steer clear of supermarket lots; if i do, i clear away any stray shopping trolleys.

Keep valuables out of sight.

Still mixed oppinions about club locks etc. Friends tell me they make the car look vulnerable, eg fake alarm.

Should prolly sort kill switch oneday, altho the alarm is ment to be 3 points.

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