Hi,
Like most people with a GTS I am currently contemplating selling up and getting a GTR. I had never driven an R32 GTR before and was very excited about having a go on the weekend. The car in question was a '92 GTR with a Blitz exhaust and pod filters. Something pretty stock as that is the track I have chosen to go down. I believe that the car was running stock boost.
Whilst I observed the obvious cosmetic differences to the car and realise that owning the legend is different to having a GTS I was relatively unimpressed with the vehicle's performance. It seemed to be about as quick as my GTS (not much quickler if at all). It was happier to lay down the speed than my GTS but I felt no real difference in the delivery - but I guess that I was surprised as to how little additional torque the car gave up.
My car is a '93 R32 GTS4 with HKS Exhaust (front pipe back), VG30 turbo, Bosch VL Turbo fuel pump, GTR front mount, pod filter and tuned ROM - nothing crazy.
Handling-wise I did not exepct any difference in the cars as the GTR has stock suspension (plus front and back strut braces) whilst my GTS has Bilstien shocks, King Springs, front and back strut braces and pineapples. To be fair the GTR felt very sharp and was a lot less bumpy!
I guess that the point of my thread is to give other people my opinion, particularly if they are thinking of trading-up. The second purpose of the thread is for people to share their thoughts.
My point is not to tell people how mad my GTS is - I would prefer it if someone could prove that I am a dreamer and convince me to spend the $20k difference in buying a GTR.
Thanks.