Project Beluga - M35 Nissan Stagea Axis Autech
#1
Posted 27 April 2013 - 11:02 AM
So, I parted with the R34. It was a great car, in great condition, but it just didn't suit what I needed in a car any longer. Requirements change, and as such, the car sold, and I was looking for a wagon again. So I bought a 2002 Nissan Stagea Axis Autech model. This is the "Spec B" of Stageas, so to speak. It came with better then factory suspension, an aero kit designed by Autech, and a whole heap of other small bits and pieces I won't bore you with.
There is a few things I would like to do, but I am in no rush to do so. Basically,
- Lower it. No coilovers. Just lowered springs. I am enjoying the ride comfort.
- Turbo back exhaust. The Stageas suffer from an extremely restrictive factory design which actually can cause premature turbo failure, so this is something that I will definitely look at doing in the near future.
- Shift kit for the auto. There is a company in Sydney that does a "Stage 2" kit for $500 fitted, that, accoridng to reviews, makes the car completely different to drive. Many more response!
- Aftermarket stereo. The factory radio goes from 77.2mhz to 90mhz, basically rendering it unusable in Australia. And yesterday, the in dash 6 CD stacker shit itself, so this is fairly up there on the priority list. Something with iPod, Bluetooth, GPS, etc etc. The factory stereo facia is incorporative of all aircon controls, which makes fitting an aftermarket one a difficult excercise, but luckily, the M35 Stagea shares the same platform as V35 Skylines, and 350Z, so a 350Z facia fits, as well as all aircon controls.
Anyways, without further adue, here is some pics.
But seriously, here it is.
Cheers,
Shaz
I put up with people from amnesty, red cross and now the cancer council almost daily hounding me!! Throw in the greens, green peace, unhcr, save the forking children and I've well and truly hit my limit for the number of fuckstains wanting me to sign something or give money. Seriously cubts, right off.
#2
Posted 27 April 2013 - 11:09 AM
Im going to keep an eye on this build, should be a goody.
If I told you I was a compulsive liar, would you believe me?
#3
Posted 27 April 2013 - 11:23 AM
Coke zero......yuk
#4
Posted 27 April 2013 - 04:29 PM
I like to think of it as borrowing someone's car and driving it better than them.
#5
Posted 27 April 2013 - 05:07 PM
Congrats on the purchase.
#6
Posted 27 April 2013 - 05:39 PM
Nice going, not so much of a fan of the newer ones, but im sure you will make it look good, provided you keep this one long enough.
I should just convert to single, right?As soon as she hands it to you, slowly take of your pants, then, while staring her straight in the eyes rub it against the tip of you penis, while continuing your painfully intense gaze whisper to her;
"My eye is watering, this might be a bit hot"
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#7
Posted 27 April 2013 - 07:21 PM
#8
Posted 27 April 2013 - 07:36 PM
what donk do they have ? I thought the autech stagea like Brett had had rb26 etc
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#9
Posted 27 April 2013 - 09:50 PM
i've never seen this before...
what donk do they have ? I thought the autech stagea like Brett had had rb26 etc
It's a VQ25DET, so a 2.5L turbo V6, paired to a 5 speed auto.
I put up with people from amnesty, red cross and now the cancer council almost daily hounding me!! Throw in the greens, green peace, unhcr, save the forking children and I've well and truly hit my limit for the number of fuckstains wanting me to sign something or give money. Seriously cubts, right off.
#10
Posted 28 April 2013 - 07:56 AM
Wanting to buy/looking for: single genuine STi rim, genuine STi front lip, Corazon or Zero/Sports grille and another OEM grille
Can you hook a brother up? Please contact me now. I have cash ready.
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#11
Posted 28 April 2013 - 09:07 AM
The rotors are actually a 350Z Touring non brembo rotor.
So we started with something like this.
and ended up with this.
By the way, thats copper grease in the third pic, not rust.
Cheers,
Shaz
I put up with people from amnesty, red cross and now the cancer council almost daily hounding me!! Throw in the greens, green peace, unhcr, save the forking children and I've well and truly hit my limit for the number of fuckstains wanting me to sign something or give money. Seriously cubts, right off.
#12
Posted 28 April 2013 - 09:08 AM
Wanting to buy/looking for: single genuine STi rim, genuine STi front lip, Corazon or Zero/Sports grille and another OEM grille
Can you hook a brother up? Please contact me now. I have cash ready.
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#13
Posted 28 April 2013 - 09:11 AM
thats copper grease
Win!
*breaks
If I told you I was a compulsive liar, would you believe me?
#14
Posted 28 April 2013 - 09:21 AM
Very nice upgrade. How much did the brake discs set you back?
$250 for new rotors and pads, and about $20 for fluids.
Win!
*breaks
I knew you'd ike the copper grease Jase!
I put up with people from amnesty, red cross and now the cancer council almost daily hounding me!! Throw in the greens, green peace, unhcr, save the forking children and I've well and truly hit my limit for the number of fuckstains wanting me to sign something or give money. Seriously cubts, right off.
#15
Posted 28 April 2013 - 09:29 AM
You have a private message awaiting your response too.
Wanting to buy/looking for: single genuine STi rim, genuine STi front lip, Corazon or Zero/Sports grille and another OEM grille
Can you hook a brother up? Please contact me now. I have cash ready.
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#16
Posted 28 April 2013 - 10:21 AM
Nice car shaz. Get on top of that stereo issue. That would drive me nuts.
#17
Posted 28 April 2013 - 04:55 PM
How much of a difference did the brake upgrade make? I didn't think rotors made that much of a difference to stopping power.
#18
Posted 28 April 2013 - 05:05 PM
Get out of my thread.
#19
Posted 28 April 2013 - 05:14 PM
Tim - Yeah, didn't make a huge difference mate, but it does feel nicer under braking now. Not so much better, but smoother and more responsive. More then likely the new pads, but the old front right rotor was warped, so they needed replacing regardless.
I put up with people from amnesty, red cross and now the cancer council almost daily hounding me!! Throw in the greens, green peace, unhcr, save the forking children and I've well and truly hit my limit for the number of fuckstains wanting me to sign something or give money. Seriously cubts, right off.
#20
Posted 28 April 2013 - 05:27 PM
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