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I found NZ post seems to hold items a few days and puts them into a single bigger bag for courier to deliver. Previously 4-10 days was normal, now it’s 7-12 days. tempted by the short shifter but it’s pretty short from factory. I do miss the cable shifter as you can raise them up so they are close to the steering wheel and keep the same throw. All I got was the sliding cover since one wrecker wanted $175 for whole console!

Cam tools are good to have. I got a set from TM in a hurry that'll surely be aliexpress quality but still work as intended without the massive markup from real brands That brake booster bracket could be a good way to go. I tried hacking up a cusco one to fit past my WG actuator but never quite worked

Makes it a little tricky as they'll be less common over there. I'd go looking for a lower mileage wrecker motor.

not sure yet but I think will be clocked down to run under the intake pipe/filter.

Ok so searching for some parts I found other random items, the cover I wanted but he other MAF blank plate I couldn’t find center console sliding cover $24 shipped https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005912313226.html alternator pulley dress up cover $50 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005523118969.html brake booster stop $60 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005666874166.html short gear shift $55 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002466624862.html cam tools https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002906222456.html

Ali have been 9-10 days delivery for small items over the past couple months for me eh ❤️

Just realised this a NZ forum. Im from the states.

You pretty much have to swap the auto brake pedal to manual one to fit clutch pedal for some or all the below unless you can go to LVVTA certification place and they say it’s all ok in writing. 1) it’s too close together for safe operation or fouls 2) it shares bolts or bracket with brake pedal 3) WOF will likely flag pedal of car is not automatic on next visit 4) drive shafts are swapped so while OEM are not original 5) your insurance maybe denied after an accident and they see the pedal 6) firewall is structural and weakens brake pedal mounts 7) firewall needs to be sealed so cutting and putting new holes is also red flag 8) some cars the firewall isn’t the same for auto and has less reinforcement Do NOT try and bypass or creatively interpret LVVTA rules. Always ask and get it in writing every time. Also any future plans or mods that go to LVVTA may cause issues. i certed my swap a few year later when did coilovers etc. mine was pretty easy as had all OEM parts and even a template for drilling the clutch master.

Nope was free swap for decades

Are you based in NZ? Just odd that you specified the odometer in miles.

Hasn't it always needed a cert because of the brake pedal swap? It has been that way for at least as long as I can remember

The ‘eventually’ part says sell it. If you don’t have the funds to do it now then sell before it becomes a money pit. Also doesn’t manual conversion require cert etc now, was way easier before.

i didn’t do anything myself but I did receive some photos of turbo installed on the mock engine in car, down pipe next. Things getting more exciting, hopefully not long to go now.