Finally got a Stagea

[Sydneykid]

Well, apparently R33 stuff fits straight in. IT DOESN'T. The springs in the rear are wider on the R33, so won't fit back over the stock struts and under the strut cap. I'm unsure whether you can change to the R33 struts as well, which of course would fix this problem, but the rear springs from an R33 are not the same as those in the C34 Stagea. Fronts are not a problem though

 

Gary bought Kings Springs, straight from Kings I believe.

Sounds like R34 springs, they are smaller diameter coils than R33. I am not going to change the springs on ours, unless I find them too soft. I will simply lower it with the circlip height on the Konis. The question now is R33 or R34 shocks? :confused:

[51jay]

Stagea insured for $20K with NRMA was $2.4K, for me.  I have 4 cars insured with them, all on 65% NCB, house and contents policies, 4 geenslip policies etc.  Guess who is not going to get my Stagea insurance? :wassup:  

Thanks for the tips guys, I emailed off a quote request to Shannons yesterday.  Just Cars will get a call today.    

Have you suggested to them that you will be taking all your insurance to whoever insures the Stagea for the most reasonable cost??

[jake32]

Stagea insured for $20K with NRMA was $2.4K, for me.  I have 4 cars insured with them, all on 65% NCB, house and contents policies, 4 geenslip policies etc.  Guess who is not going to get my Stagea insurance? :wassup:  

Thanks for the tips guys, I emailed off a quote request to Shannons yesterday.  Just Cars will get a call today.    

2.4k @ $20k is horrid..i was quoted $2400 @ 50k for 260rs at famous 60% no one under 30driver .sat track alarm ...i thought this was two much ...but the good old NRMA can make anything look a bargain

[r33skylinegtst]

that R34 front looks good on the Stagea but i think that one really needs a bigger exhaust to match that agressive front

[growtalski]

My Stagea is currently on a ship from Japan.

I can't wait as I've been in little N/A silvia for way too long.

I already have 18" white Nismio rims to put on it + BOV and Striaght pipe exhaust. Does anyone knoe if R-34 Nismo suspension will fit?

Have been told many conflicting stories about this.

Mine is getting a AUtech Kit from AJM motorsport and is getting resprayed black. Also is leather with twin sunroofs.

And big sound system soon to follow. :wassup:

[growtalski]

Got to get front mount first before kit gets put on. Where can i find cheap piping to do this on the gold coast?

[Gary1]

for the suspension, front is exactly the same as 33 gtst but the rears are a different story. I sourced my new suspension of an Autech RS 260.... get it back tomorrow will let you know how it handles..

Cheers

Gary

[Sydneykid]

for the suspension, front is exactly the same as 33 gtst but the rears are a different story.  I sourced my new suspension of an Autech RS 260.... get it back tomorrow will let you know how it handles..

Cheers

Gary

Hi Gary, what is the rear like, R32 GTR I heard was pretty close? Did you keep your standard shocks?

[Gary1]

GTR is all different the hub is different therefore the bottom of the shock is different. You can change hub carriers and then it should fit. The easiest way is to modify the top hat of the shock.. I had Kings springs make the rear springs but the front are just lowered, heavy duty 33 gtst off the shelf items. Standard shocks are gone, replaced with Autech

Cheers

Gary

P.S Don't try the manual conversion yourself.......What a nightmare!!!

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Hey all,

I have recently purchased a RS4 due to baby one the way. Sold my heavily modded 32 gts4 but am very happy with the new toy. Have got Tein S springs to drop her a little, gtr fmic, exhaust, boost guage timer etc etc. Might have a go at the group buy for the stainless mainfold too. Tein springs are ex Japan only (correct type for 4wd staj's), if any one is interested I can organise some more, $350 inc gst + ship. Will post photos when car is done. Nailed a VY SS commode off the line up to 100kph, mate did he have the shits. hahahahah.

Cheers,

Ken

Wife got a 33 turbo 4 door. (no point is going backwards is there)

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Had my stagea since Feb

Bought it fully complied, I was wondering about the NEO version, but went

for the 1997 RS4. Looks great, dual sunroofs/blue.

Just cars gave me a $990 per annum deal, but I have got

a good record (rating, no accident claims for years and years etc, and over 40)

My insurance is through Shannons. I pay $550 per year full comp. Insured for $22k. I think i got a good deal due to my last car r32 gtst4 and my gtr race car was insured with them. Got my wifes 33 turbo 4 door insured for $530 per year. Give them a call.

Ken

[growtalski]

Hey Gary,

You wouldn't happen to know anyone else who has any autech suspension and what price i'd be looking at?

How much did king springs charge you for that setup. How much did it lower the car?

I wish the manual conversion was easier! That will be the only thing i'll miss about my lil' silvia...

Can't wait til mine is done!!! Arrives on the 30th but straight to compliance GRRRR. And then the transformation begins from family wagon to V8 EATER.

[mad wagon]

Got to get front mount first before kit gets put on. Where can i find cheap piping to do this on the gold coast?[/QU

were on coast r u, i might have some info for you

[Sydneykid]

My insurance is through Shannons. I pay $550 per year full comp. Insured for $22k. I think i got a good deal due to my last car r32 gtst4 and my gtr race car was insured with them. Got my wifes 33 turbo 4 door insured for $530 per year. Give them a call.

Ken

Shoot that must be a "Darwin" price, "Sydney" price is double that. I will give them a call back and ask whether that's the case.

[Sydneykid]

Shoot that must be a "Darwin" price, "Sydney" price is double that.  I will give them a call back and ask whether that's the case.

Yep, it was a "Darwin" price, less accidents and lots less chance of getting it stolen, so cheaper insurance. So far Shannons wins at $1.2K with $400 excess, Just Car second at $1.3K with $1.2K excess, NRMA last at $2.4K.

[growtalski]

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I'm in the Ashmore area. But am willing to travel if the price is right!!!

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Yep, it was a "Darwin" price, less accidents and lots less chance of getting it stolen, so cheaper insurance.  So far Shannons wins at $1.2K with $400 excess, Just Car second at $1.3K with $1.2K excess, NRMA last at $2.4K.

97 260RS @ $50;000 insured w Just Car $2887 60% nc no driver under 30, sydney

[PRIMO]

Not be left out i had to buy one also

[Sydneykid]

Not be left out i had to buy one also

Welcome, please share your experiences

[BoyWhoCriedWolf]

Yep, it was a "Darwin" price, less accidents and lots less chance of getting it stolen, so cheaper insurance.  So far Shannons wins at $1.2K with $400 excess, Just Car second at $1.3K with $1.2K excess, NRMA last at $2.4K.

"Darwin price" - hahahahahha.

Got to be kidding. Open speed limit, no local approved panel beating wshops for imports. Guys, cars cost a heap to insure up here. The major problem is getting a company to insure the imports in the first place. I have got a good deal through previous business done with Shannons, thats it.

Masa kit Primo? Looks like a winner.

Ken