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Hey guys, finally got some pics of my car and thought i'd say hi to everyone! Its a 97 gtst completely stock!

In the process of filling out the form to get NSW membership :D

Anyone from the Hills area that could share their knowledge with me on the car would be great! :D

Just some quick questions are -

I want to change the engine oil and oil filter this weekend.

What oil would be decent for my car and doesn't destroy the budget? Are oil filters from repco any good?

What else should i look at getting changed / checked :D (gearbox oil dif oil etc)

Anyone selling an air con compressor? Since i got it re gassed it has been making loud hissing noises and the mechanic said that my compressor is on its last legs =(

So here is my car that i got fresh from japan :D ( If you even made it this far )

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Cheers

Colin

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Nice car :-)

The search button is your friend.(check out the general maintenance section too).

But for starters, get your mechanic to do a complete fluid drop/replacement and replace the timing belt if there is no proof of previous change.

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Hi mate,

Congrats on your purchase, car looks fantastic.

I use Royal Purple 10W-40. If you are on a budget, the Nulon 10W-40 fully synthetic will also do what you need. Can get it from Supercheap for approx $60 for 6 litres.

I use genuine Nissan oil filters, however the Ryco Z145A oil filter from super cheap will do fine.

i suggest you also do your fuel filter while you're at it. From memory you use a Ryco Z201 for this.

Dont quote me on the part numbers, its been over a year since I had my R33 GTS-T. Check the Ryco filter book while you're at Supercheap / Repco, but pretty certain they are the ones you need.

Cheers.

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Just checked my records from my old GTS-T, they are the right part numbers above.

Come to think of it, also do the standard checks.

Check your brake / clutch fluid is filled to max. If not, I use Castrol Response Super DOT 4.

Check power steering fluid filled to max. If not, I use the generic Castrol Power Steering fluid in the black bottle that suits the DEX ATF standard.

Check air filter. If you need a replacement, use K&N, or if you are on a budget - Ryco A360 will do fine (from supercheap).

Check radiator fluid - I use Tectaloy Performance 100.

Obviously, DO NOT OVER FILL.

I'm also in the area, look forward to seeing you around.

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Thanks for all the help mate!

Hopefully get most of that done this weekend. I got all 4 brake pads changed to QFM pads + got my rotors machined :D so i hope they would of checked my brake fluid.

Will look into all the other ones. Looking to get an exhaust anyone know any good cheap places to get one made / good boltons? I was tihnking Kakimoto Mega N1 but its a bit more than i wanna spend.

Got any feedback on the JJR ones? Full turbo back exhaust is only like $700 ! compared to about 1.2k for everything else lol.

Cheers

Colin

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look in the forsale section on here dude, i bought a kakimoto catback and a custom made stainless dump/front pipe (turbo back) all up was... 740 including postage (40 bucks for catback, 0 for turbo back)

its an excellent exhaust btw, its very quiet from 0-4000rpm, after that its a pretty decent roar. quiet exhausts are very good for not getting defected. when you get rbt'd or pulled over by cops and the there engine is louder then your whole car they tend to not car about anything, i mean, i got HID head lights, had a very loud pod, black wheels on a silver car (the wheels face, not rim, pokes out guards) and i never have any issues :).

your car looks excellent mate! i bought mine stock 1 year and 1 month ago, youll love it!!

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Thanks for the comments guys, turbo back exhaust should be going on soon and hopefully a front mount once i get the funds :D

Blank canvas it is! Car is in great condition and i will sleep well that there will be no nasty suprises with any mods on my car :rofl2:

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Thanks for the comments guys, turbo back exhaust should be going on soon and hopefully a front mount once i get the funds :D

Blank canvas it is! Car is in great condition and i will sleep well that there will be no nasty suprises with any mods on my car :rofl2:

Welcome to SAU where our pockets only partially refill before they empty once again!

Do you have enough room to keep all your original boltons should you decide to return the car to stock one day?

:)

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Welcome to SAU where our pockets only partially refill before they empty once again!

Do you have enough room to keep all your original boltons should you decide to return the car to stock one day?

:)

Will definately keep all my stock parts, but i was thinking down the track maybe 1-2 years... If i leave it as is... or spend another say 3-5k on it getting the basic mods like exhaust, front mount, boost controller, tune etc. The resale value would be exactly the same wouldn't it lol.

Maybe i'll just spend my money on getting good detailing gear and try keep the paint in the best condition :>

oh decisions!

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youll find untouched clean cars sell for the most, tasteful mods never hurt like quiet exhausts or nice/clean wheels, but youll never see what you paid again hah.

get yourself a good bunch of cleaning gear, then if your a bit handy, give it a full detail (if needed), including clay bar, polish, and wax. you can do alot more steps but this will get you going.

if you think the paint is looking clean and what not just keep those waxes up to date.

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Thinking of getting a water compressor or whatever they are called and a foamer... And give it a good claybar/polish/wax :D

My plans for the car is of course - zorst - FMIC - Boost controller - Tune . And hopefully be able to leave it at that :D

hopefully........ hahaha

Cheers

Colin

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I run 10 psi on the stock 34 intercooler, which is a bit better I think.

I've heard of this mod before and the guys in the thread said it's fine to do so, I mean, your just tricking the ecu a bit.

Where are you getting your 5 psi reading from?

Put on a turbo back exhaust and you'll be hitting boost HEAPS harder. And in my case, reduce turbo lag alot too.

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