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Hi all, :blink:

I have been browsing this site for quite a while now but thought i would finally join up to take advantage of the knowledge available - you guys have had stageas a lot longer than we have and seem to have worked through the probelms already.

After almost buying a Garage Saurus tuned Stagea a couple of years ago (i went for a beemer instead in the end :rolleyes: ) i finally got round to buying one, a 1997 RSFour back in January to be my daily driver.

I will start a little project thread later (when i am not supposed tpo be working :D )

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garage saurus tuned stagea or a bmw ...... hm that is a tough one .... :blink:

welcome dude, yeah like ryan said, location location location.

oh while this thread is still fresh, make sure you do a good search on these forums before creating new topics as alot does when they first come on. there is alot of info in here, even dig up an old thread and start a new discussion on the same topic :rolleyes:

enjoy

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Thanks for the welcomes guys. As you can see from over there < i am an essex boy from blighty :D

I have been part of owners clubs for quite a while now and am more than aware of annoying newbs not using the search button. You might still find some newb type threads posted by me but there are language differences so be patient :blink:

The buyers guide was very handy

:rolleyes:

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garage saurus tuned stagea or a bmw ...... hm that is a tough one .... :blink:

Tell me about it, at the time i couldnt really decide what i wanted - i had an Audi A3 as a company car so in the end settled for the bm as a track toy/plaything. Should have just got me another S14a - hindsights great :rolleyes:

The good thing is i got there in the end

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Welcome aboard, Paul!

Good to hear you've found yourself a nice s1 C34, are you happy with it so far? Got photos yet?

Thanks for the welcome - got a project thread here http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/St...er-t265981.html

Very happy so far, its quick, discreet, i can chuck 2 bikes and the dog in the back or 4 people and enough gear for a weeks camping :thumbsup:

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