Just drove an R33 GTR - Any tips on buying?
31 May 2006, 04:21 PM
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It is pretty mint - the guy has all sorts of checks on it and im going round tonight with a compression tester just for good measure
So I should be ok. Needs undersealing though.
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31 May 2006, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
So I should be ok. Needs undersealing though.
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Thats about £150 from Richard Bell @ Rising Sun Performance who are just past Alton on the A31..........
01 June 2006, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
Cheers both, cheered me up
I hate buying / selling cars, especially older ones! If it goes wrong, its going to cost! I also need some decent alloys for it
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I hate buying / selling cars, especially older ones! If it goes wrong, its going to cost! I also need some decent alloys for it
MB
Mark,
Drop beario on the gtr forum a PM. He can normally lay his hands on some very nice wheels.
I've got R34 GTR alloys on my R33 and as mentioned above they look
IMHO Chris
01 June 2006, 11:38 AM
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As mentioned keep an eye out for cars on the GTR Forum and also Skylineowners as you will see some very good examples and also be able to check the history of the car while in the UK.
Newera imports have a good reputation [along with many others] for bringing good quality GTRs into the country.
If the car you buy is on standard turbo's, 1.0 bar will be very expensive.
Find a quality Skyline Tuner in your area and get him to check the car out for you if going private. Could save you a lot of cash.
Skylines are wonderful cars. You can drive Miss Daisy or really go for it and the car is quite happy to oblige.
Don't worry too much about the fuel consumption. Every mile brings a smile.
Also have you looked at a GTS-t. Fantastic if you would still like rear wheel drive after the Honda.
Newera imports have a good reputation [along with many others] for bringing good quality GTRs into the country.
If the car you buy is on standard turbo's, 1.0 bar will be very expensive.
Find a quality Skyline Tuner in your area and get him to check the car out for you if going private. Could save you a lot of cash.
Skylines are wonderful cars. You can drive Miss Daisy or really go for it and the car is quite happy to oblige.
Don't worry too much about the fuel consumption. Every mile brings a smile.
Also have you looked at a GTS-t. Fantastic if you would still like rear wheel drive after the Honda.
01 June 2006, 12:20 PM
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My personal choices.... 
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/sh...t=midnight+r33
or...
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/sh...t=midnight+r33
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/sh...t=midnight+r33
or...
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/sh...t=midnight+r33
01 June 2006, 01:10 PM
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Thanks Bajie! Not keen on the GT-S htough, got to be the daddy
Chris that looks amazing - has it got any exterior mods other than the wheels?
DRB - I may have some BBS on the way
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Chris that looks amazing - has it got any exterior mods other than the wheels?
DRB - I may have some BBS on the way
MB
01 June 2006, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
Thanks Bajie! Not keen on the GT-S htough, got to be the daddy
Chris that looks amazing - has it got any exterior mods other than the wheels?
DRB - I may have some BBS on the way
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Chris that looks amazing - has it got any exterior mods other than the wheels?
DRB - I may have some BBS on the way
MB
Mine is actually one of the official 100 cars (I think) sold by Middlehurst Nissan UK. As such, the front bumper and splitter are different to Jap cars. Also has oil/diff cooler fitted as standard. I think the rest of the styling is pretty much identical.
The only things I've added to the exterior are nismo clear repeaters (front and side) plus Carbon GTR/Nismo spoiler inserts and B pillar trim.
The wheels were on the car when I bought it
So when you picking the car up?
Chris
01 June 2006, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
Thanks Bajie! Not keen on the GT-S htough, got to be the daddy
Chris that looks amazing - has it got any exterior mods other than the wheels?
DRB - I may have some BBS on the way
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Chris that looks amazing - has it got any exterior mods other than the wheels?
DRB - I may have some BBS on the way
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How long have had yours for, Chris? Has anything actually gone wrong with it, in that time?
01 June 2006, 08:21 PM
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Thats rare Chris, esp a later one. The bumper is quite different, much bigger mouth on it!
The GTR bbs seems to be very quiet and not many bits for sale. I know its a rare car but I though the S2000 for sale section was slow! All good for my pocket though. Wheels are the first point of call - either those BBS or Volk TE37's.
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The GTR bbs seems to be very quiet and not many bits for sale. I know its a rare car but I though the S2000 for sale section was slow! All good for my pocket though. Wheels are the first point of call - either those BBS or Volk TE37's.
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01 June 2006, 10:03 PM
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Bloomin' 'eck Mark! 
Terrible timing as well mate, I had my eye on your S as a Christmas present. Oh well. What will you be letting the S go for out of interest? (PM me if you want.)
Cheers
James
Terrible timing as well mate, I had my eye on your S as a Christmas present. Oh well. What will you be letting the S go for out of interest? (PM me if you want.)
Cheers
James
01 June 2006, 10:18 PM
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I know, bit of a snap decision J, but the Skyline was a mate of a mates and had my eye on it for a while. When it came up for sale i had to have a go at Skyline ownership!
PM shortly.
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PM shortly.
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02 June 2006, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
Thats rare Chris, esp a later one. The bumper is quite different, much bigger mouth on it!
The GTR bbs seems to be very quiet and not many bits for sale. I know its a rare car but I though the S2000 for sale section was slow! All good for my pocket though. Wheels are the first point of call - either those BBS or Volk TE37's.
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The GTR bbs seems to be very quiet and not many bits for sale. I know its a rare car but I though the S2000 for sale section was slow! All good for my pocket though. Wheels are the first point of call - either those BBS or Volk TE37's.
MB
LOL - the gtr forum can be quite slow - not like here when you post something and 10 seconds later it's on page 6
That said, when parts do come up they sell very quickly so keep your eyes peeled. Can't go wrong with either of the wheels you mention , both will look superb drb5 - had mine for about 9 months now - bit of a sore point about things going wrong as I launched the gearbox in January
Car was off the road for nearly 4 months as I couldn't find the gearset I wanted but all good now - nice OS Giken 1-5 gearset which is awesome Chris
02 June 2006, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Dark Blue Mark
Any news on that oil pressure Chris?? Cheer for all your help!
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Sorry mate, forgot all about that.
I think about 4bar on cold idle ,dropping slightly on hot idle. That said, I've got the defi's on mine and the standard guage isn't massively accurate.
Hopefully the guage will shoot up when you apply the throttle.
So when's d-day?
Chris
02 June 2006, 01:48 PM
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Righty-ho I will look out for that then.
Not sure on D-Day, ive just put the Honda on S2k board so we shall see! I may be able to take it before then but not looked into that just yet
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Not sure on D-Day, ive just put the Honda on S2k board so we shall see! I may be able to take it before then but not looked into that just yet
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