I'm a bit unsure what to do at the moment. I've been offered a deal on this against my all conquering EVO VII. The spec list is quite stunning:

The car has done 40,000 miles and has only done 3000km since the engine rebuild, this was done a year ago now.

Oil and filter change has been done recently, Redline Engine Oil and Redline Gear/Diff Oil is always used.


Power

The car is running 582bhp@wheels at 1.6bar, 440ft lbs Torque on super unleaded fuel.


Modifications


HKS T51R Turbo
HKS Damper Pulley Kit
HKS 264 Inlet Cam Step 2
HKS 272 Exh Cam Step 2
HKS Drag Head Gasket Kit
HKS Cam Pulleys
HKS Fuel Rail
HKS Oil Cooler Kit
HKS Hard Pipe Kit
HKS Type R Intercooler Kit
HKS Fuel Pressure Regulator
HKS Induction Kit
HKS Air Flow Less Adapters
HKS Tubular Manifold
HKS GT External Wastegate
HKS Drag Titanium Exhaust & De-Cat
HKS Down Pipe
HKS Fuel Pumps x2
HKS Knock Amp
HKS F Con V PRO
HKS RS Gauges – Oil Temp, Water Temp, Oil Press, Fuel Press, Exhaust Temp, Boost - all white face.

Nismo 320 KMH Clocks
Nismo Oil Filler Cap
Nismo Thermostat
Nismo Water Pump
Nismo Main Bearings
Nismo Big End Bearings
Nismo Thrust Bearing

Power Enterprise Cambelt
Power Enterprise 720cc Injectors

Trust Sump Extension Kit

Greddy Spark Plugs
Greddy Profec B Spec 2 Boost Controller
Greddy Aluminium Radiator

Jun Oil Pump
Mines Oil Catch Tank

GT-ART Ported and Flowed Cylinder Head with Bronze Valve Guides
GT-ART Modified Plenum

Ultra Turbo Timer
Circle Earth Kit
Auto Motive Line Lock Kit
Nardi Steering Wheel with Nismo Boss Kit
ARC Slam Panel
Trust Clear Cam Cover


OS Giken Gear Box
Grex reinforced centre plate
Ogura Triple Plate Clutch and Flywheel

Cusco 2 Way Drag Rear Diff
Cusco 1.5 Way Drag Front Diff
Cusco Front Tie Rods
Cusco Rear Strut Brace
Cusco Rear Suspension Arms

Tein Drag Suspension Kit

Ferrari F50 Front Brake Kit
Braided Brake Lines

Trust Gracer Front Bumper
Veliside Rear Bumper
Veilside Rear Spoiler with Carbon Centre piece
AB Flug Side Skirts
AB Flug Rear Bumper Extensions
Fibreglass drag front wings
Fibreglass vented bonnet
Do-Luck 18x10 double 6 spoke wheels in Champagne Gold
Toyo T1R Tyres

and a few pictures











The car looks to me, quite simply stunning, with a great deal of power to match the looks.

so, open to you lot then. What do you think ?

If I did go for it,I'm not sure how on earth I'd manage to insure it, but thats not really a worry at the moment.

the main concern is loosing my 4 year old 36k miles car for a 10 year old car, albeit with a fairly recent engine, but I'm sure its quite highly stressed so I'd have to put some money aside incase things did go pear shaped

oh, and also wether it'll fit in the garage or not

and before you ask ... not bloody cheap

hope to read your input

cheers

Phil
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Should be OK for the traffic light GP but what about "normal" running if you're not on a drag strip?

Bet you can't get much in it from the weekly shop at Tescos and what fuel does it need to suit the fire-breathing mapping etc

How long before Dave wants a run in it?

 

I think it could do with a few more mods

 

I'm waiting


Like all machines at this sort of spec level, you have to be sure it is what you want. I remember speaking to Chris with the 550bhp bugeye down at Ladybower and asking him how much fun he'd had on the way down over Strines, and he replied "NONE !" He said there was simply too much power going through too stiff a chassis and suspension. He could only accelerate in a straight line, and this still frightened him on the wet/gritty moorland roads. He had to brake well before every crest/dip as the suspension was so hard that he risked snapping things. If it lost traction the power would spin up the engine so fast that he risked trashing the gearbox. Overall, everybody elses cars with 220-320 bhp and near normal set-ups were quicker and more fun on this instance, and presumably most of the time in normal situations. They are a toy which live on the strip, and parked up for everyone to ogle.
In a similar vein, Knobby's old 355 struggled on the Burnsall run as it was simply the wrong place for it. On fast flowing A-roads he'd have shown us all his tail pipes, but when the going got tight, twisty, undulating and slippery the qualities of the Scoobs/Evo's shone through. Even Steve has chopped the Noble in and returned to the fold.

Your choice, but I prefer to look at these cars, enjoy the workmanship and engineering, and gasp as they blat down the strip. I wouldn't want to be loading it onto the trailer in the evening, mopping up the oil from whatever's blown up and driving to work in a TDi 'cos after 2 months I realised it simply was a stupid car for everyday use.

 

hmm, some good points to ponder over there Dave ,thanks, and with 582bhp at the wheels its going to be a lot to handle.

 

For what its worth.....in my non technical opinion.....EVO all the way!

 

and would you want to leave it at each place you work...?

 

I knew i could rely on you guys to steadily talk me out of spending a lot of money

 

Oi ! Steff ! Are you and/or Paul gonna disgrace us with your presence anytime soon

There is a meet tonight

 

I dont think so Dave......am scared of the dark

 

 

well I've had a good hard think about this and decided to keep my EVO. I cant really justify the money for a 10 year old car with a highly stressed engine, add to the fact that I probably couldnt use it every day and not have a bad back.

thanks for all you input on the thread and at the last meet

thanks again

Phil

 

Someone appears to have miss-placed one of these


I'd have that checked out mate...

 

Phil,
I would have bought the Skyline mate, what an opprotunity to own a truly individual and devastating vehicle.

I do respect your decision though.

Paul.

 

Good choice Phil

the skyline is truly an awsome awe inspiring machine, But practical usable not for every day use, that particular version seems to have been bulit for the 1/4 mile,

We know you like the twisties, If you were buying it for a show car and the odd display run then yes, but to be completely honest I would have said nope!! just like you have...

Nice decision Mate

 

The "10 years old" bit rang the most alarm bells with me mate.

IMHO, you made the right decision to keep the Evo.