here is how i was getting it dirty

 

So, having had an STI previously, and now moved to Nissan Skyline, what's your impression of the Skyline?

 

It must be hard going 15yrs back in time, from a 2006 to a 1991! R32 GT-R's are my fave though. I'll have one eventually, as a track pig...

 

i miss the crispness of the power steering, like in parking lots and when on the phone and driving down my driveway while having to dodge 5 speed bumps....

other than that. the GTR is far supierior. the handling with blown struts is better then the track prep suspension i had on the STI. Yes the STI was faster, but the GTR will be fast in a while. with a much broader power band than the STI will ever have, let alone the fact i can rev to 8,000rpms.... Good luch doing that on a Subie safely.


the rear biast AWD is a trip to get used to. really havent gotten a good feel for the car yet. it has only been on the track a few times, and this has been on really old Tein Coilovers...... My Ohlins should be here in less than 2 weeks and then i will be able to learn the cars in`s and out`s.....

and the fact that i am driving a Skyline GTR everyday, priceless...

 

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...38206354583622


Autocrossing

 

new camera first shots of the GTR.

D80 with 18-200mm ED lens

up on German town road.

 

Big Thanks go out to PIA and the whole crew..







290WHP
247Wtq

6-7 PSI, timing is backed off due to lack of EM.

ARC Super induction Box, CBE are the only power mods... Still has a CAT, and all other stock parts.

not bad for base numbers. After talking with Tim Baily from www.Surgelinetuning.com i have decided that the Hydra will be the path for me. but this is only if they have an aplication for me. As of right now we have only been able to comfirm that they have EM for the 91 and newer...

I am also picking up a older 3 series BMW as a daily driver in the very near future. thus i will be able to tinker with the GTR over the winter....

 

just picked up a new down pipe, so i can get rid of the 1" stock one....






not bad for 180 bucks shipped from a guy on Fresh Alloy.com

Also waiting on my AEM EMS with wideband, then i will need to pick up a URGO display as well. then i can finally do some data logging, and get a real tune where i am boosting more than 7psi.

Picking up the wheels from the powder coater hopefully 2morow, and i already have some 265x35 all seasons ready just in case i want to take it up the mountain, lol... been driving it all week, and somebody messed up my bumper. dont know if it was a slight fender bender, or if somebody knee`d it really hard... i will take some pictures later.

 

welll this weekend i picked up a few things for the GTR, as well as did some wrenching....





Tranny drain plug.... dont think it had been changed in a LONG time.


put the Weds back on, had em powder coated black, turned out really well.



265x35x18 Falkin 512`s handle really well, i was pretty surprised they handle so well for an all season.

you can also see the front end that is now full of spider cracks, and new paint chips...


Also picked up a AEM EMS, AEM WideBand, and my Apexi down pipe will be here tomorow. going to have it heat treaded A www.Finishlinecoatings.com they do wonderful stuff.

picked up the AEM goodies @ http://www.rrevstore.com/catalog/ they were able to get my AEM EMS for over 100 dollars less than any other company could. PROP`s

as well as having 5-6 very nice supras in the parking lots, showroom area..... very nice guys.

 

damn, that tranny drain plug looks pretty visious

 

yea, 4th gear syncros is going.

and i dont think it had been changed, ever.

 

horrible shot, but it is kind of hard to get all of the colors right, where you can see the rims. been to lazy to get the tripod out.

dropped off the Apexi Down Pipe @ the Heat treaters yesterday, and James welded the 02 bung in no problem, (thanks man).

Also, the Ohlins Coilovers are here in the states, so it shouldnt be too long befor i get em.

 

Forgot to ask where you got the R32, and also the price (if you don't mind saying)?

 

bought it from a guy in seattle. and i spent all my tooth fairy money

 

Lol, yep dont bother asking, he'll never tell how much he paid

Wheels look good Dave! Its screaming for a big brake kit now. And your trans drain plug made me die a little inside.

 

So it was a private sale then. How were you able to verify that everything was legit, relating to on-road use following DOL regulations?

 

i know the guy i bought it from. i made sure everything was legit, and not register`d as a 240.













My wonderfull Girl Friend bought me a NRG quick release hub kit for my Birthday. really is pretty nice to have the extra anti theft deturant. as well as placement of the wheel since i tend to put the seat further back than is recomended, but i like to Heel toe everyday, and i have size 13 feet. so it makes it easier to do so. the the extra length is kind of nice.

 

Ohlins Coilovers got here today, cant wait to get them on this weekend.

 

just saw this ... sweet ride

 

Some Assembly required, but that is the fun part right....

















Went with the DFV with differnat spring rates. cant wait to get them on the car today.