Super Roo

Hi all. So, I'm currently in the process of finding the right R33 GT-R for me to buy. I'm familiar with the differences between v spec and normal spec cars (lower, higher spring rates, ALSD, different front rear torque split versus lateral G force map, takes vertical Gs into account according to some sources etc.), but was slightly worried by one recurring comment about the ALSD being weaker than the conventional LSD. Now I'm not entirely sure yet if I want to modify my car or keep it stock (looking to buy stock or close to stock either way probably), but this does worry me if I do decide to pursue mods. Is this assessment of the ALSD's strength correct? How much of a problem is it? Are we talking just more regular maintenance and parts or catastrophic failure if pushed past a certain point? Are there any guidelines as to limits of the ALSD? If it's fine I'd probably slightly preference getting a v spec car, if it's a problem I might avoid them. Thanks in advance for your help, and sorry for asking - I have tried searching both this forum and the Internet more broadly for a solid answer but couldn't find anything definitive.

Hello all, I'm Andy. Let me start off by thanking you for the great resource you've all collectively been for me already - I've found this forum a great source of information. I've been a fan of Skyline GT-Rs (sorry GTS people !) for many years now. It's hard to pick an exact moment when it began for me, but I think maybe watching an old pre second Top Gear Clarkson video my dad owned where an R34 was faster around a track than a whole bunch of contemporary supercars might have been it. I vaguely remember the cars from the first two Gran Turismo games, and their place in my heart grew more with age as I learnt about them winning Group A here so much they changed the rules to get rid of the car. The R35 continued to build the legend in my eyes, I was so excited when it came out. I swore to myself I would own one one day. Now that time is (hopefully!) just about here. I've just about got everything in place to be able to buy an R33 GT-R. After reading more about them and thinking about it, I've arrived at the conclusion that really an R33 would be something I'd be happy with pretty much forever. It's the GT-R as I fell for it, and I really like the dynamics the RB26 powered cars by all accounts have - the whole power oversteer as an efficient way around a corner sounds like great fun. My current car is a heavily modified '97 Magna sports - C6 Corvette DBA brakes, custom tuned piggyback Haltech, custom exhaust and Koni yellows amongst others (incidentally I'll be selling it soon to fund the GT-R if anyone wants a bonkers Magna and all around great driver's car). I live in Canberra and work as a scientist. Looking forward to getting to know you guys and sharing the journey with you/picking your brains for knowledge!