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GTR sold today. As sad as it is I have opted to look for an M35 over a 34 GTR.

As mad as you think I am , the stress of a modified GTR takes it's toll, and I can't own one unless it's modified.

What I'm after is just some advice on a few yards in Sydney.

I've been to prestige in Mosman and like what they have and seem to be nice guys. Are there any other yards worth looking at? Are there specific things I should be looking for in the car.

I want a turbo but prefer a later model series 2 which I believe aren't turbo'd. Does anybody think a later model car offers any more then just piece of mind over series 1. They seem very similar otherwise.

Any other random advice would be great as tomorrow is car shopping therapy day.

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What I would suggest is drive a few of them. Both series 1 and 2 and in 2wd and awd, although series 1 you only have one option of awd.

After driving a few around, I have not made a decision on which is better, and perhaps there is no definitive answer. I love both the turbo and na versions, although I do own a turbo, I would still love to own an na. The torque you feel on the 3.5L donk is simply sensational as soon as you step on the gas. Obviously it runs out of puff up high.

Another point which may or may not be important to you is the how the Attesa works between the turbo and na cars. Turbos run on a hydraulic system while the NA's runs on a clutch setup. I don't know which system is better than the other. Perhaps they are very comparable to each other. I've felt how the series 2 Attesa works (the clutch system) and can't really notice the difference from the series 1 cars (hydraulics). They are both a pleasure to experience imo.

Good luck with it.

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That car is certainly a sexy beast and was nice to drive, but having owned a GTR and my wife agrees, we really want Awd. Only problem is that has limited our options.

I am the same,I want a turbo but rather a more recent model in series 2 guise and the 3.5 does the job.

Can you guys tell me is there much involved in getting the radio sorted for local stations and can the pop up screen be useful for anything. Also the buttons on the dash are in Japanese kind of put my wife off. Is it easy to rectify these or more a matter of more money will solve them.

Cheers

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***goes and makes sure car is locked in garage*** :down:

Radio comes converted by Prestige. The numbers displayed are just 15 units or something lower that what your really listening to, if that makes sense. Its not really an issue as you just spend a little time, preprogram the stereo, and then you have all your fav's.

Eugene is right, the instant torque of the 3.5 is great, no waiting, and it certainly makes it easy to drive in the burbs.

Popup screen conversion we are waiting on (eagerly :( ), the series ones are convertible to english. for S2, we're just waiting on a program to do so, same with S2 V35's coupes/sedans. Tv conversion is available for any model. It does tell you how much fuel your using... :D

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Anyone got any more info on the buttons in the M35 dash with Japanese writing.

Are the english versions still obtainable in oz and at what price??

Or do I have to try get them through the U.S V35 nissan parts register??

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Anyone got any more info on the buttons in the M35 dash with Japanese writing.

Are the english versions still obtainable in oz and at what price??

Or do I have to try get them through the U.S V35 nissan parts register??

You have to buy the US control unit, then pull the buttons out of it and refit them to your unit.

I believe the control functions are not identical as in the US they do not have the "TV" option.

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Anyone got any more info on the buttons in the M35 dash with Japanese writing.

Are the english versions still obtainable in oz and at what price??

Or do I have to try get them through the U.S V35 nissan parts register??

The only buttons with Japanese should be the ones controlling the trip computer/ TV screen etc. If you're looking at a series 2, there were 2x versions of the computer with slightly different button functions and layout. The last of them had a "Car Wings" button Online help system, and some of the buttons have a different layout and size to the earlier S2, and different again to the S1. I don't think the V35 is the same, but some buttons maybe interchangeable. Chris Rogers in this forum had some of the Series 1 buttons but they were mighty expensive I believe.

Check my "garage" link to the left of this post, and then check "Images" to see the button assy on my 2006 S2 M35.

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The only buttons with Japanese should be the ones controlling the trip computer/ TV screen etc. If you're looking at a series 2, there were 2x versions of the computer with slightly different button functions and layout. The last of them had a "Car Wings" button Online help system, and some of the buttons have a different layout and size to the earlier S2, and different again to the S1. I don't think the V35 is the same, but some buttons maybe interchangeable. Chris Rogers in this forum had some of the Series 1 buttons but they were mighty expensive I believe.

Check my "garage" link to the left of this post, and then check "Images" to see the button assy on my 2006 S2 M35.

Yep yours is identical to the car I am looking at. Sounds like a bit of a pain to get it sorted. I know functionally it's not necessary but it kind of bugs my wife and enough reason for her to not want the car.

I'm after a 3.5litre axis sorry dimi but would have snapped yours up in heart beat otherwise. Can you tell me what was involved in getting your TV working. I know it's probably all in the info section but there is so much conversation that it takes a fair while to get through it all. Especially on mobile BB on the Ipad.

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Yep yours is identical to the car I am looking at. Sounds like a bit of a pain to get it sorted. I know functionally it's not necessary but it kind of bugs my wife and enough reason for her to not want the car.

I'm after a 3.5litre axis sorry dimi but would have snapped yours up in heart beat otherwise. Can you tell me what was involved in getting your TV working. I know it's probably all in the info section but there is so much conversation that it takes a fair while to get through it all. Especially on mobile BB on the Ipad.

Sorry, I should have said the M35 buttons have a different layout to the USA G35 (although some are likely interchangeable) and the V35 is the same as the M35. I believe someone made conversion stickers available at some stage but they obviously didn't look that great. For the TV conversion, you can install an Australian spec TV tuner, utilising the existing aerials, but it must be able to output NTSC video to be compatible with the M35/V35 screen. I believe you then connect this to the Aux input of the existing tuner box that's located behind the cubby hole in the passenger side boot. There's plenty of info in this forum and Chook seems to be the expert with these.

See: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Tv...amp;hl=TV+tuner

Also, the Japanese to English conversion for the trip/fuel/service interval computer is expected soon for the S2. This won't give you Aust/NZ navigation though as maps don't appear to exist at present for the V35/M35.

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Ok excellent.

All this querying hasn't been in vein as I have just done a deal on the white Series 2 Autech AWD Axis.

Won't pick the car up till late next week, but pretty happy all round.

Thanks for the help guys.

Now for insurance, what ya'll paying and who with???

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Nice pickup! :P

Insurance - although there is a thread dedicated to it (too lazy to link to it today), but the short of it is either Shannon's or Just Car will give you the best quote/cover.

Personally I am with Shannon's and pay just over $900 per year via monthly installments. This includes all mods listed with an agreed value of $30k.

Oh, 33 years old, rating 1.

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