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So there were a few things that needed to be done to the R33 before IDA Wakefield Day. Last event I had problems with the water lines of the turbo leaking after giving the car a thrash. So I sent the car to Dahtone to get some braided water lines. Adam and I picked up the car Saturday morning to go back to his place and prepare it for Wakefield. Our list of things to do included installing an oil cooler and oil relocation kit and wire in gauges. The oil cooler and relocation kit isn’t a hard of job but you have to be careful that you get the lines the right way or it could mean bye-bye engine. Adam made some mounts for the oil cooler using factory holes which were a plus. The gauges caused more of a problem in the fact that the ground in the back of head unit was faulty which meant all the combinations we tried to wire the gauges didn’t work. After we had everything done it was about midnight and we wanted to make sure everything was sweet for the tomorrow’s drift day. So Adam moved Julie’s S14 and went around the block whilst I took the R33 for a quick squirt. I drove out of the driveway and put the car into second gear and gave it a boot, BANG my heart sank and I turned the car off. At the same time Adam just got back from going around the block and he could see a R33 on the side of the road and the devastated look on my face. We were both worried about opening the bonnet with the unknown destruction that laid beneath it. So I gathered up the courage and popped the hood. Under the bonnet there was no signs of oil and all the fittings on the oil cooler were intact. We then checked underneath the car no signs of oil but what we did notice was a popped off intercooler pipe DOH! We took off the intercooler piping as it was in the way when we were drilling holes to mount the relocation kit. So we limped it back to Adams and tightened the hose clamp and gave it squirt around the block and everything was sweet. With not much sleep we left at about 7.45am and headed to Wakefield. Lucky for me when we arrived the beginners group was going out soon which meant we had time to unload everything and go through scruitneering in time for the intermediate group session. The first session was out on short track and I must admit that I never fancied this track with past noob experiences, as I collected the tyre stacks front on and took out my front bar. I took it easy first lap to get used to the track conditions as it consisted of wet and dry patches which is a recipe for disaster if not handled properly especially with the wet grass surrounding the track, which meant once u go in too hot and onto the wet grass there is basically no escape. Second run I went in a little harder into the corner something didn’t feel right as i exited the apex and on the gas to link it to next corner as I try to go to opposite lock I feel pressure that something was stopping me from going onto lock and next thing I hear a knocking sound from the front. I had a bad feeling that the tyre had come off the bead. I went back to the starting grid and hopped out of the car to find that my instincts were right so I took it back to the pits to get it sorted. Everyone was surprised to see me back only after 2 runs they expected the worst. But fortunately for me I packed my normal steer rims in the car incase something like this happens. With the intermediate session coming to an end I wanted to try get out for 1 more run before the session finished. But as I took the Gram Lights off and Jeff got the Enkei and all I hear from him is “Oh Shit”. I was thinking what else could go wrong and it appears that my Enkei has a massive crack in it about 10cm long. I can now pin point the exact moment when this had happened as I recalled from Matsuri dropping the front end over curb and back onto the track. At this point I pretty much had enough of the day and thought this must be sign that I should just pack up and go home and drift. The only other rims I had which i had choice to use were the Eurolines. These had badly camber worn tyres and slight stretch, and with the events of the day it made it a bit sketchy to use stretch tyres on the front but I had no other choice so we threw them on and waited for the next session. The rest of the day went smoothly with the car and no more dramas the way I like it. We didn’t really get to do long track, only 2 laps before we were forced back into short track. But towards the end during the intermediate and open sessions they kept letting cars out which meant I got a chance to follow some cars. I had no idea how to enter the corner or follow the car in front as the entry speeds were different to what I was comfortable with. But when I had a R33 4door up my ass which meant I was lead car and had the opportunity to dive into the corner as I normally do but with the added pressure of the car behind me. This got my blood boiling and I must say I loved the feeling and can’t wait to do more tandems. Also with the day focused on short track it had rekindled my love for Short Track and I can’t wait to tackle it at the next Wakefield Day which so far seems to be November Matsuri. So my next drift event is Driving Sports Day of Drift at Eastern Creek. I’m excited to tackle this track again especially with the new section added. I think last time I drove on this track would be about 12 months ago so it will be interesting with the new-found power and confidence. It’s also going to be fun as Jeff will have his Sileighty done by then and we shall drift together. Also I need to move around some tyres so I have decent steer rims and also get tyres removed from some rims to prepare them for sale. The only thing that needs to be done before EC is to replace the fuel pump.

Cheers although still got a few things to do get my wheels back on and get my jdl roof spoiler painted Cheers Alex! you still got the r33 or have you moved it on for soemthign better? VHS lol good old days some pokemon! and my favourite show of the day

Some photos from the last event by Team RedStage In other news i've sourced a pair of meisters to match my rear pair so the car will be rocking a full set of meisters. the final specs are 18x9.5-3 L Disk(these coming from Japan) 18x10.5-9 A Disk And the next drift event will be at Eastern Creek July 7th can't wait

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Rays Gram Lights 57pro 18x10+18 Pair Only No Tyres Included In ok condition, one has 2 dints, and the other the lip has some corrosion from using acidic wheel cleaner $950 Iphone shows how much dish available this one has corrosion exibit A exibit B this is one with 2 dints exibit A exibit B this one is located at the back of the rim Work Meister 2p 18x9.5+28 in Silver Pair Only Tyres are not included and will be removed next week price $875 Rim 1 Rim 1 Rim 2 Rim 2 Amistad V 18x10-13 Pair Not for the faint hearted Rims Only Price $1000 Look like VS KF Almost a full 375ml Can of Dish Damage Chrome is bubbling a little Pick Up can be arranged the Northern Beaches or Hurstville Area. Best method of contact is either sms or pm Benny 0421079631

nice to see another drift r33 build! what sort of power do you expect from it? hope you can get everything done for the drift day

Volks Winnings Now $950 VX MX $900 Enkei Racing S removed from sale

Thats the thing with wheel fitment and this thread. The problem is everyone has an opinion and what's really missing is the key aspects to fitment. How much guard work you prepared to do, how much camber do you want to run, what size tyre do you want to run and if you like stretch or not. Until these things are sorted hard to recommend an offset or width. 18x9-1 215/40 Front -3 Camber could get away wtih a 225 18x10+18 225/40 Rear 0 Camber i do have a 25mm flare could get away with a 235 Going to dial in more camber on the rear probably -2.5 and massage the guards abit more as i'm going for some crazy fitment. Mind you that the car is track orientated and i wouldn't recommend running what i plan on doing on the street as you'll be hassled and defected straight away haha

Price Update Volk Winnings $1100 Enkei Racing S $900 No Tyres and $1250 With Tyres BBS Wiser $700

Cheers i'll try to deliver Not really only just got the new power and getting use to it and taken it to 1 drift day got a few more coming up hopefully get some footage And heres a problem i have so from left to right these are all in pairs Work Meisters 3p 18x10.5-9 skid wheels Amistad V 18x10-13 skid wheels Work VS-MX 18x9.5+7 potential steer rims they don't clear my brakes i got extended wheel studs so have to work out what sort of spacer will help me clear i plan on running s14 front so i can get knuckles for more lock Work Euolines 18x9+7 if i still have clearance problems with the vs mx i'll run these giving me more clearance Rays Gram Lights 57pro 18x10+18 currently running as steer rims with stock lock don't give too many issues with scrubbing albeit i have bashed the firewall pretty hard

So next weekend is another drift day at wakefield park so there a few things i need to get sorted before taking it out. - Braided turbo lines(slight leak after too much pressure build up) - finish off gauges - oil and filter change - lower coilovers - replace fuel pump

This is my R33 owned it for about 4 years now from daily to now 99% track car How it sits Specs 1997 R33 GTS-T Series 2 Exterior - Nismo lip - 4 door foglight and surround - Front 18x9-1 Work Eurolines (8mm spacer) - Rear 18x10+18 Rays Gram Lights 57pro - Type M side skirts - Trial Rear Bar Interior - Deep dish steering wheel - alloy gear knob - Recaro SR2 Drivers Seat and R34 GTR passenger seat - Racetech Gauges (oil pressure, oil temp, water temp) <- half installed Engine - RB25DET making 237rwkw @ 17psi tuned by Unigroup - HKS2535 turbo - Greddy Profec B - Nismo 550c Injectors - Walbro Fuel Pump - Z32 AFM - Nistune - Ebay FMIC - Ebay 52mm Radiator Suspension - BC BR Coilovers - Adjustable arms all round

Got a set of Rays Volk Winnings in 18x10+20 in pearl white. These are genuine forged wheels with high brake clearances i.e. GTR Brakes. They come with centre caps and will require slim nuts 5x114.3 stud pattern Price: $1300 Purchased these with the intention of drifting on them but plans have changed and i'm running less offset so these have become available this rim has some scuff marks closer look all come with centre caps Work VS-MX 18x9.5+7 pair NO tyres Multi Stud 4x114.3 and 5x114.3 they come with centre caps Price: $950 These would make good skid wheels, i planned on using these on the front of my R33 but unfortunately these do not clear skyline brakes on the front so i'm assuming these are low disk. There is a little pitting on the rims they do need a clean. Come with centre caps a few marks BBS Wisers 18x8 +38 and 18x9+38 genuine forged alloys none of this fake shit Come with all centre caps there are tyres on 2 but they are bald and probably be popped by the time you see this Price: $800 18x8+38 little bit of rash on that one better conditioned one 18x9+38 this one has some scuff marks as seen here and here not that bad Enkei Racing S 17x9+22 with tyres basically brand new These are designed for a gtr and will clear gtr brakes. Reason for selling 17s look too small on a R33 18s all round for me Price: $1400 These 2 have brand new nexen n1000 235/45/17 put on to clear defect probably driven 50kms home Dat Tread Abit dull could do a polish if you're keen This one has a bit of damage Still good won't explode like rotas another angle The next 2 are still currently on my car they have sonny 225/45/17 tyres on them The car doesnt get driven as you can see rusty discs Got rash Still got good tread don't think the edges are too worn Other side Dat Tread R33 M Spec Rear Pods, Good Condition need a clean one has a crack in it but can't see it when it's on the car. Not needed as i run a bodykit now and also need BN in my life Price: $100 Dat Crack Not that bad Can't even see it R33 GTR Wing Blade and End Caps, not needed anymore, Good Condition, End caps are wrapped in 3m di noc carbon fibre vinyl because i wanted a different look easily removed with heat. Wing Blade $100 End Caps $50 Pick Up can be arranged the Northern Beaches or Hurstville Area. Best method of contact is either sms or pm Benny 0421079631

Just a quick one from the front

Got a set of Rays Volk Winnings in 18x10+20 in pearl white 5x114.3 stud pattern Price: 1500ono Purchased these with the intention of drifting on them but plans have changed and i'm running less offset so these have become available Work VS-MX 18x9.5+7 pair $950 No Tyres Multi Stud 4x114.3 and 5x114.3 These would make good skid wheels, i planned on using these on the front of my R33 but unfortunately these do not clear skyline brakes so i'm assuming these are low disk. Tyres do not come with wheels Pick Up can be arranged the Northern Beaches or Hurstville Area. Best method of contact is either sms or pm Benny 0421079631

Thanks mate! The picture is from last weekends Drift Matsuri, had the choice of straightening up or dropping the rear wheels in the dirt you can guess what I decided was the better choice haha

keep them, slam it, be awesome

Put a trial rear bar on and took a picture off the iphone came out nice so decided to post it up

Need Cash Throw me offers Pick Up can be organised around Hurstville or Northern Beaches Area Any questions feel free to pm me Amistad V 18x10 -13 Pair Only No Tyres chasing 1100ono Some clear coat coming of 1 rim overall good condition BBS Wiser 18x8+38 and 18x9+38 no tyres comes with centre caps and centre cap remover. A little bit of rash on some rims. Looking for 900 ono Work Meister Silver Pair No Tyres i'm pretty sure they are about a 18x9+38 slight fading on the dish on one, stickers have come off looking for 850 ono

After impulse buying too many rims i need to get rid of some which i don't use anymore. Pick up can be organised on the Northern Beaches area or Hurstville Area. Any questions feel free to pm me Amistad V 18x10 -13 Pair Only No Tyres Some clear coat coming of 1 rim overall good condition Chasing 1250 ono BBS Wiser 18x8+38 and 18x9+38 no tyres comes with centre caps and centre cap remover. A little bit of rash on some rims. Looking for 1200 ono Work Meister Silver Pair No Tyres i'm pretty sure they are about a 18x9+38 slight fading on the dish on one, stickers have come off looking for 900 ono

probably haha but i wanted a quick fix cause i was dailying and had to go to a skid pan so out came the sledgehammer! currently running 18x9-1 215/40 on the front doesnt scrub but soon to be 18x9.5-1 when my new rims arrive in japan and plan to run a 225 shouldn't scrub much but plan and drifting with it on the front

price on 600/300/76mm for r33 with piping kit please

you will have to take out the inner guard linings and depending how low you are you will have to move the wiring loom up. Also i had problems with scrubbing on full lock on the firewall which i bashed with a mallet to get more clearance. i ran 18x10+10 with a 225/40 on the front