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Hey peoples not sure if this is a repost. Sorry if it is.

Anyway, I'm planning on getting a RS FOUR S soon. And wanted to know how hard it is to get parts? Its realy the only thing my dad is showing concern about (he's my dad i have to listen to him a bit :P ). I've told him that you can get them from japan, price will just depend on the Yen, and if all else fails I'd heard that Nissan still do a few parts, at a cost of course. Plus there's enough in the country now that there are a few spairs.

2ndly what mechanics do the guys in brisbane recomend to use? I've heard that it can be a big no no to send it to a mechanic that doesn'e know stageas.

Thanks all input is appreciated.

Mattye

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i haven't had a problem finding parts yet. alot of the stagea suspension arms and bushes are the same as skyline ones. parts for the engines aren't a problem, once again same as skylines. you dont have to go to japan to get parts, most are available in australia. and i guess any reputable mechanic that has imported nissan experience is ok.

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all the panels except the front are the same between the S1 an S2, so that helps. and there are a quite a few stageas in australia now, which also means you'll probably start seeing more of them turning up in wreakers :P that and the fact that there are an increasing amout of stagea front cuts coming in just for the engine. i guess its just the risk you have to take for being interested in imports.

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Yeh that was what i thought. I've got something i can show dad now though :blink:

So whats the deal with picking a mechanic to work on it. Brissy guys, who do u use?

I wouldn't want just anyone working on it..talking more servicing/tunning.

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hey mate, i have an rs4s and yeh some parts can be a bitch to find, like tie rod ends and castor rod bushes, but nothing that you cant get from japan in a matter of 2 weeks time. and if you are worried about body panels and stuff, i hope you are planning on getting full comp insurance for your stagea, tis well worth the peace of mind, try just cars insurance, they will be able to help you out, at not a too bad price.

but yeah other than that servicing and stuff is a breeze as it's all skyline running gear and what not. and yeh about the brakes, just try and get 34 gtt calipers and slotted rotors to suit, will be much easier to get pads for and a HUGE braking improvement (just in case those idiot drivers come out in front of you) :)

Cheers, Bradd

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hey mate, i have an rs4s and yeh some parts can be a bitch to find, like tie rod ends and castor rod bushes, but nothing that you cant get from japan in a matter of 2 weeks time. and if you are worried about body panels and stuff, i hope you are planning on getting full comp insurance for your stagea, tis well worth the peace of mind, try just cars insurance, they will be able to help you out, at not a too bad price.

but yeah other than that servicing and stuff is a breeze as it's all skyline running gear and what not. and yeh about the brakes, just try and get 34 gtt calipers and slotted rotors to suit, will be much easier to get pads for and a HUGE braking improvement (just in case those idiot drivers come out in front of you) :)

Cheers, Bradd

castor rod bushes- whiteline or superpro should stock em

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hey mate, i have an rs4s and yeh some parts can be a bitch to find, like tie rod ends and castor rod bushes, but nothing that you cant get from japan in a matter of 2 weeks time. and if you are worried about body panels and stuff, i hope you are planning on getting full comp insurance for your stagea, tis well worth the peace of mind, try just cars insurance, they will be able to help you out, at not a too bad price.

but yeah other than that servicing and stuff is a breeze as it's all skyline running gear and what not. and yeh about the brakes, just try and get 34 gtt calipers and slotted rotors to suit, will be much easier to get pads for and a HUGE braking improvement (just in case those idiot drivers come out in front of you) :P

I totaly 100% agree. have already got a quot from justcar and im thinking of going with them.

As for the barakes i already decided 34 calipers will b going on as soon as i can afford some.

Just wanted to suss some things out first though just in case. :D

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