My R32 GTR so far...

[GTREA]

Being a Nissan fan and having built an FJ20T Bluebird Wagon, Then SR20DET Bluebird Sedan, then Nissan SVD R31 GTSII RB30ET
I thought it was time to stop mucking around and get the complete package from the factory.
After a few weeks looking (Having signed up with Prestige) I was offered this over the phone:
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/gtr1.jpghttp://users.tpg.com.au/realj/gtr2.jpg
It was pretty well stock, in good condition 66'800kms and had the 34 GTR rims which was the sealer for me.
I ended up getting it at auction for $12400.
A few weeks later I recieved a few more pics from the Holding yard, which I scrutenized almost daily until the car arrived.
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/mygtr1.JPG
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/mygtr3.JPG
A few months later and I recieved the car, just over $20'000 landed, complied and licensed...I need'nt have worried apart from dodgy AC (Now fixed) and a few very small dings it was in fantastic condition and drove well.
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/home1.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/home2.jpg
My intention is to keep the car looking as factory as possible
The Interior copped a few bits which are a must for me, such as the MOMO wheel and MOMO Gearknob, plus Sparco seating...oh and a new (Subtle) Stereo and speakers
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/GTRinterior1.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/GTRinterior2.jpg
I replaced the standard Ceramic wheel turbos straight away with Garrett GT2560R's, and fitted Trust/ Greddy front and Dump Pipes, this returned 315rwHP @ just under 14psi (No Boost controller fitted, but restrictor removed)
AFR's are now shithouse however so PFC and Cam gears are coming soon, but car will never be Big HP GTR so will limit to under 400rwHP.
Car feels quite slow, maybe because power delivery is a lot more linear than cars I have had in the past, and revs a fair bit higher also, even so a quick trip to the drags ( 3 runs only) revealed it is quicker than expected with all 12.6 at 182kmh, and this was just nursing it off the line for 2.1 60fts (Not into drag racing so not dumping it off the line to shave few tenths...anyone that knows drag racing can work out how fast it could be if I did )

Next was a trip to Barbagello, Road tyres were crap so fitted 265/35/18 Federal 595RS's semi semi slicks, these made huge difference
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/Barbagallo.jpg

http://skylinesaustralia.vidiac.com/video/36744f4a-5e8b-4502-9f2d-9874003ddbca.htm

Standard brakes I found to be only average in power so were upgraded to these Brembo F50 Jobbies

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/Bremb01.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/gtrint3.jpg

Car very rarely gets driven, in two years of ownership I have travelled only 8000kms, and only really comes out for Cruizes, the odd track day and to take Neighbours / Friends / Family on Joyrides (All Non Car people so is quite an experience for them :eek: )
GTR Cruize
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/GTRcruize.jpg

Perth WRX Cruize to Brocks corner

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/gtrbrockcnr.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/gtrwrx.jpg

Next was the fitment of a new clutch, as although in day to day driving, and even track days the old standard clutch was fine it did slur a little on hard changes.

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/gtrclutch.jpg

Its an Extreme Single plate 6 puck ceramic clutch, it is cheap effective and drives just like a normal GTR, it seriously is that smooth.
I have no need for Multiplate clucthes.

After fitting the clutch I took it back to the drags, with a bit more bite off the line, yet still an easy(ish) 1.9 60ft it ran a 12.4 @ 180kmh.

http://www.circlework.com.au/cgi-bin/pro/emAlbum.cgi?c=show_image;p=Drag%20Racing/070221%20-%20Whoopass%20Wednesday;i=155;img=070221-163tc-whoopass.jpg

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/gtrdrags.jpg

From there I have fitted a PFC and PFC boost controller (Non D-Jetro), on the same dyno it produced 315rwHP @ 14psi, it has now jumped to a fairly impressive 390rwHP at 18psi.

Probably the most impressive / Suprizing thing about it is...there is still infact quite a bit more in it, there is still 2 degress or so of timing left in it, 3 psi of boost and my rev limit is set at a conservative 7500rpm they estimate: 420rwHP @ 21psi if I choose to do so, but as this is a 17yr old standard engine, with standard Cams, Cam gears, injectors, AFM's I will leave the power level as is.

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/390rwhp.jpg

Funnily enough it still dos'nt feel fast however :(
(until you look at he speedo)
Certainly not what I would expect a car with 400rwHP to feel like anyway, theres still no distinct shove in the back just seems to hit the rev limit (much) quicker in each gear now.....

Down to the Motoplex this Wednesday see If I can run a high 11.

Then a few Suspension Mods, for handling and asthetics as everyone says it sits to high!

After that I want to trim the interior up, as the R32 GTRs interior is a pretty low rent place to be, i'd like to give it an 'Audi' feel with either Black leather, or some fabrics from a current model car, with black plush pile Carpet :)

[Milhouse]

i remember this car from when you first got it and posted up the photos, looking great mate :D

[GTS4SUM]

you must have owned some pretty fast cars! i would be happy with 12second 1/4 mile times :)

[MMM]

nice car!!!

i think im gonna do the same sort of thing you did.. instead of pending money on modifying a gts-t when you can have an all round package like the GTR or even and Evo

[Jazza]

Then a few Suspension Mods, for handling and asthetics as everyone says it sits to high!


Thats never gonna change.. my old 32 = 295mm from centre of rim to gaurd (yes thats silly) and was still not low enough for some :lol:

Car looks great, you've done some very nice mods to it thats for sure!

[doriae86]

greta post, great car. thanks :)

[E28drifta]

nice car and a very good write up. well done :)

i've been thinking about getting one of these. what times you doing around barbagello?

[GTREA]

nice car and a very good write up. well done :)

i've been thinking about getting one of these. what times you doing around barbagello?

Best so far is a 58.9....but it was 'Mildly Moist'
http://skylinesaustralia.vidiac.com/video/36744f4a-5e8b-4502-9f2d-9874003ddbca.htm
Plus it was quite hard to get a clean lap in without slower traffic, I'd say on a dry track with the added HP it has now it should run a 57 ;)

[Lonewolf]

super tidy mate, spent the money in the right places (the brakes, ohhh the brakes!).
Lovely :)

[that_dude]

nice set of wheels man.

[180SXTCY]

looks like youve splashed some cash! car looks very tidy!! well done bloke.

[Fryman]

mint ride.... good to hear a sucess story amongst the not so positive vibes that are associated with car importers.

the man in the orange hat for president!

[Slip_]

very tasteful, write up was a good read!

[wadragracing]

Nice! As said above, you must be used to some quick cars if 12.4 seconds seems slow hehe.

[Jimmy_S]

Awesome ride... Love the R34 rims on the R32's... just finish the car off beautifully... :p

[JME]

Nice example, enjoy it in good health!

[Dim]

awesom car. very clean and nicley modded.

have you tried letting someone else take you for a ride in your car? i find cars feel alot faster from the passenger seat.

[SLIPPERY]

hey lindsay youll have to come for a ride in the old 31 with the gt35r fitted :)

i know what you mean when you say it feels slow....jumping back into my GTR after being a passenger in the rb30 isnt that exciting

[joey89]

have you tried letting someone else take you for a ride in your car? i find cars feel alot faster from the passenger seat.
:werd:

Anyhow lovely car let us know if you crack a 11 :)

[CyberNetiC]

GTR Cruize
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj/GTRcruize.jpg



is that alems old car in the background....?

[chris260]

I have had the privilege of being on the track at the same time as this car and it is a very tidy package. Looks great, stops, goes and throws down some very fast times. You should be very proud.

Chris

[JieLine]

Yeh i saw this at the drags on the SAUWA night, very very tidy!

[xr06t]

nice lookin ride mate! great write up too

was impressed when you topped the sheets at wanners when i was there.

congrats.

[INSINR8R]

nice mate, really really nice

[GTREA]

Thanx for all the comments guys, appreiciated ;)

I really need to get out in it more and actually use it! :(
(Bloody kids, new house, and Work!)

This is infact the quickest car I have owned, judged on timeslips (all others high 12's), but the ease at which the 4WD delivers the numbers, and the way the twin turbos deliver the power makes it all seem a bit well....Meh!

As for being passenger it certainly gives a different perspective, and I certainly dont mind people driving it, infact I love there feedback, but I do get bloody car sick when I am a Passenger...!...?:barf:

Could never be a navigator!

[confuzion]

is that alems old car in the background....?

Nah not mine but rims look similar

[Skitzo]

enjoyed the story. i know what u mean by the gtr not feeling that quick (until you come up to corners). i am a regular in your old gtsII. that thing really pushes you into your seat. as slippery said. should check it out when it has the new setup.

[Passage GT]

really nice car dude
glad your enjoying it and using it as it's maker intended!

[CyberNetiC]

Nah not mine but rims look similar

yeah, thats what made me think it was yours, good memories :P

[OneJ]

Very nice car and write up mate. Was a good read.

[SLIPPERY]

enjoyed the story. i know what u mean by the gtr not feeling that quick (until you come up to corners). i am a regular in your old gtsII. that thing really pushes you into your seat. as slippery said. should check it out when it has the new setup.

haha jared you smart arse

[Skitzo]

haha jared you smart arse

lol, sorry mate

[Remix]

GT-R looks awesome mate, great write up!

I don't want to ask how much those Brembo babies costed you haha!! Bet they haul up hard :)

[Miggy]

I loved your R31 i remember when you entered motorvasion with it i fell in love it went and sounded so amazing.

And this GT-R looks so clean looks like a awesome buy for 20k landed and if you want that rush slap on a bigger turbo :P

[GTREA]

Thx for the replies guys ;)

Yes I do miss my old 31...so much effortless torque, and easy (to easy actually) sideways action :)

BTW, Got my 11 second Qtr!, first run of the night 11.9 @ 117mph, bogged the second run down off the line so went home as I'd got what I went for :)

[Remix]

Whoaa!! Big ups dude! Great time :)

[GTRgav]

Thanks for posting - great info.

Black GT-Rs don't do a lot for me, however :-;

[gtrken]

Thx for the replies guys ;)

Yes I do miss my old 31...so much effortless torque, and easy (to easy actually) sideways action :)

BTW, Got my 11 second Qtr!, first run of the night 11.9 @ 117mph, bogged the second run down off the line so went home as I'd got what I went for :)

Good one Lindsay.:)
Obviously the boost didn't drop this time and those few extra ponies made the difference.

[GTREA]

Yeah had 'Just' enough power to scrape into the 11's Ken :)

Pretty much nailed it on my first pass with a pretty faultless run and 1.794 60ft.

Dont think it'll go any faster...unless of course I squeeze those last few psi out of it and increase the rev limit!..................naaah.

[monga]

nice car bro spoke to you lastnight, good work with the run man

All I could manage was 11.91@120mph

[GTREA]

Spent a bit more folding stuff on the GTR.

This is the Motor when I imported it:

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//mygtreng1.JPG
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//mygtreng2.JPG

This is the motor after general tidy up and fitment of:

HKS Kansai Tower Bar
Apexi Induction kit
Trust Oil Filter relocation kit
Nismo Oil Filter and Oil Filler Cap

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//motor1.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//motor2.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//motor3.jpg

Theres still the Oil Catch can and Nismo Fuel Reg to fit but they'll have to wait for now.

I also had a set of HKS Hipermax III Coilovers fitted.
(Pics of new ride height to follow)

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//hipermaxIII.jpg

Interior is next....then I've got to get out and Actually drive the Damn thing! :rolleyes:

[Joe]

So tidy!!

I love that strut brace too, very naice :)

[OneJ]

Looks 100x better.

[Milhouse]

all that money and your using a cheap super cheap jack :) geez !

hahaha nar mate that car is bloody awesome

keep up the writeups :)

[thrtytwo]

hot hot hot !!!
soo nice mate, good job modding it tastefully :D
looks the biz
if u plan on doing anything exterior i would only suggest nice clean carbon diffusers front and rear, would finish off the stock kit nicely

[BlueSIV]

all that money and your using a cheap super cheap jack :) geez !

hahaha nar mate that car is bloody awesome

keep up the writeups :)

I was gonna say the same thing, I was using one on my old 32gtst and it just made a cracking noise and dropped a few centimetres (use some stands). Very nice car!

[Jimmy_S]

Looks sensational... Soo much love for those brakes!... Great writeup again, keep it goin!!

[ben351]

brembos FTW !!!!!!

[Remix]

HKS Kansai strut brace is phat! Coming along very well mate, keep it up!

[Brockas]

Very nice mate, coming along well.

[blk180]

Looking good i like the tower bar, have pics of mine in a NSW section.

[GTREA]

Yeah love the Kansai Strut brace, was quite expensive, but well worth it for the cars increased W*nk factor :)

On the downside turns out N*ngun.com sent the wrong Hipermax III Coilovers :rolleyes: they are to suit R33 GTS-T, fronts being identical between the two were fitted first before realizing when it came time to install the completely different rears....needless to say resolution of issue difficult when you buy from overseas....local performance shop much more helpfull and will sort issue soon for me...

Will post pics when sorted.


Looking good i like the tower bar, have pics of mine in a NSW section.

Geezus...just read your writeup...so glad / lucky nothing like that has happened to me with my GTR :eek2:

[space]

good buy, bang for buck thats for sure.

[GTREA]

*Quick Update*

Just had the interior retrimmed to match the pair of Sparco Sprint V seats in the front.

It includes:

Retrimmed Back seat to match front including Sparco logos
Retrimmed Door Inserts as well as A B & C pillars
Retrimmed Headlining and Sun Visors
Retrimmed Gear and Handbrake boots
New Plush pile carpet

Overall it looks pretty 'sporty' and has given the usually drab R32 GTR interior one hell of a lift.

Heres a few early photos although they dont really do it justice, will get some better ones later.

http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//Int1.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//Int2.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//Int3.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//Int4.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//Int6.jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//Int5.jpg


Overall I reckon it should be good for about a second around Barbagello from the new sporting ambience alone :)

Thanks to James at www.jctrimming.com for the work ;)

[Miggy]

Looks killer man, its coming along as good as your R31!

[MMM]

ahh soo thats your car that james was doing. very nice!!

[Remix]

Now that is love.

Big UP! ;)

[Don]

Wow.......thats one VERY nice car :)

[waxdass]

bombed seats!

[Cake]

Fresh!

[Brockas]

I like... a LOT.

[pgc]

Nice car man.

*Looks back to page 1*


My intention is to keep the car looking as factory as possible

Lol!

[[SSVEE]]

Very noice, Lindsay.

[Jimmy_S]

Interior looks mint mate... love it! :D

[Passage GT]

awesome work dude
most people dont' go to that kind of effort except for the autoricer salon who do it in bright pink leather or something lol
great work and nice car
big fan

[space]

nice write up, great car to all of us, even if it feels slow to you!

[GTREA]

Thought i'd spam a few more pictures out of my car :)

Bullcreek Avaition Museum
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2725%20(Small).jpghttp://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2732%20(Small).jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2737+%28Small%29.jpg
Nissan Flag
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2780%20(Small).jpg
Work Depot
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2756%20(Small).jpg
New 'Sparco' themed interior
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2765%20(Small).jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2769%20(Small).jpg
R34 Themed Engine bay
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2773%20(Small).jpg
Brembo F50 Brakes 355mm
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2775%20(Small).jpg
Paintless dent removal did an amazing job, removed all small dents, car perfectly straight!
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2796%20(Small).jpg
http://users.tpg.com.au/realj//IMG_2801%20(Small).jpg


(Fear my Photography skillz)

[Jamer33]

Hey buddy mmm nice job hey;)

haha damn i left a couple chalk marks on it, a wet rag will get it off no problem. Glad i got to work on your car mate! Onto my next big project now, works starting to get a bit out of control im going to have to cut back my hours at the other workshop because it just takes me too long to get these big jobs done at home hey:( Oh well good to see the pictures are up, ill get some up on my website soon too! so much to do but no time to do it!!

Oh well take care mate

James - 0422148875

[Adam]

Thats so clean, makes me miss my old R32... top effort for keeping it in such pristine condition

[CKS]

Car looks awsome man - Very clean!!!!! top stuff :)

[1JZNOSHIT]

awesome, wheels and interior are a stand out!

[SLEEKA]

top stuff mate, very impressive

[GTREA]

Hey buddy mmm nice job hey;)

haha damn i left a couple chalk marks on it, a wet rag will get it off no problem. Glad i got to work on your car mate! Onto my next big project now, works starting to get a bit out of control im going to have to cut back my hours at the other workshop because it just takes me too long to get these big jobs done at home hey:( Oh well good to see the pictures are up, ill get some up on my website soon too! so much to do but no time to do it!!

Oh well take care mate

James - 0422148875


Funny the chalk only shows up on Flash Photography....had'nt noticed it previous!

Speaking of photography I cannot seem to get a decent shot of the interior :uhh: the flash makes it look a lot lighter than normal, and getting access to picture the back seat is almost impossible....maybe need a wide angle lense..?

Anyway it looks a lot better in real life you did a great job cheers ;)

[TJ]

Need to spend less time mucking around with old BMW's and get this back to Wanners for a dry night :)

[WRCjosh]

i fucking thought that car looked familiar!!!

Do you live in atwell dude??? I used to see this car alot on my street, havent seen you for a while though.

[DavoEvo]

i fucking thought that car looked familiar!!!

Do you live in atwell dude??? I used to see this car alot on my street, havent seen you for a while though.

Didnt think there was ne preformance cars in atwell... just magna's wit body kits :)

He he

[GTREA]

Need to spend less time mucking around with old BMW's and get this back to Wanners for a dry night :)

Haha...I can't... :dunno: spend most of today trawling for Clear indicator lense kits, and M5 Wheels on ebay, goes into BMTechnik next week to get it running sweet...this BM Lark is addictive :)

Its funny the reaction you get from people when you have one...even a $3500 shitter like mine there all like "eeewwww you've got a BM" like its something special or your rich...WTF


i fucking thought that car looked familiar!!!

Do you live in atwell dude??? I used to see this car alot on my street, havent seen you for a while though

Yeah im from Atwell ;)

[WRCjosh]

Didnt think there was ne preformance cars in atwell... just magna's wit body kits :)

He he

have you seen those two dweebs with the magnas? Blue and white one, i think their father and son. JEES talk about gay!

[WRCjosh]

oh well there you go! Little bit of insider knowledge hey... I did see that magna around, thought u might have been one of the magna families buddys :P

[TJ]

Guys - thread cleaned at Josh's request - not the smartest thing to post locations of vehicles on a public forum. No one wants another stolen thread.

Thanks.

[GTREA]

Since im entering this in Racewars it has sparked my interest in it again (well a little) so I thought it time I should spam some current pictures of it.


http://sphotos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/194418_10151074692873342_1758798655_o.jpg
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http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/259152_10151074692938342_1098634583_o.jpg
http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/286955_10151074693173342_430693577_o.jpg

[180SXTCY]

another nice clean example!

[TJ]

Such a clean unicorn

[Lonewolf]

ahhhh the black whale!

[31-EVO]

Much preferred the red rockers, they spiced up the bay a bit. Absolutely impressive car regardless though

[SimonR32]

Just need Gav Beer to enter and we can have some mint photos of 3 nice clean Black BNR32s :)

[joshg123]

Just need Gav Beer to enter and we can have some mint photos of 3 nice clean Black BNR32s :)

I do believe Mr Beer intends on joining racewars

Very nice 32, rare to see them like that now!

[GTREA]

Much preferred the red rockers, they spiced up the bay a bit. Absolutely impressive car regardless though

My Theory = I'm trying to keep colours to a minimum thru out the car, in an attempt to keep the car visually neat, and not look like a 'Ken done' painting with multi coloured anodised fittings and silicone hoses :)

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee437/gtrea/5848078322_59936040a3_b_zps82afb637.jpg


Just need Gav Beer to enter and we can have some mint photos of 3 nice clean Black BNR32s :)

I'm up for this, I love 3 some's....although preferably MFF

[Damo 69]

very nice looking 32, look forward to seeing it unleashed in anger at RW.

[_oz]

+1 for very nice example of a clean 32, love it dude

[RUSSGT]

So neat! Love it!