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Hasemi motor sport make some for a r33 gtr. http://www.hasemi-ms.com/products/r33/index.php

Where are these threads now as they are the exact sort if things that are motorsport orientated that we could all benefit from.

I am also for the idea of true motorsport builds being seperate to the normal build threads. To make it simple do you have a criteria that the car has to have a cage in it to qualify for inclusion?

Clinton and I will be there.

I managed to get one of the China copy Z32's for a good price the only problem was that we could not tune the car and had to buy one from a known retailer (Just Jap) and no more problems. The cheap one can be cheap for a reason - they do not work, but other people have been lucky and got good ones.

Why would'nt you just put the pod in an enclosure - keeps the sound and gets the cops off your back. They come in carbon fibre http://justjap.com/s...&cat=272&page=3 Or you can have them in a colour to suite your car http://justjap.com/s...&cat=272&page=3 http://justjap.com/s...&cat=272&page=3 http://justjap.com/s...&cat=272&page=3

Didn't Richard also have the ability to be the one inside the barriers at the Nismo Festival in Japan taking pictures and talking to people when mere mortals could not get within 100 metres of the place.

I have a R33 GTR and my son has a R32 so I have first hand experience in removing oil filters from GTR's and I also understand the reduced space in a R32. I use a filter removal tool similar to the one in the ebay link but on mine the 3 fingers are about 5 cm long and it has a 3/8 drive for a rachet. This can get into this confined space easily and generate strong clamping force to remove the filter. By comparison I love changing the filters on our GTS-T's because there is just sooo much room to work in. Welcome to the GTR owners club and there will be other jobs that you come across that on other cars are easy but they are just plain difficult on a GTR.

Good write up Duncan. I have first hand experience with not tightening up caliper bolts to the correct torque. We recently installed a complete GTR cradle in our GTS-T and only tightened up the caliper bolts without using the torque wrench. On a test run around the block the car developed an unusual noise in the rear end that we traced to the caliper bolts working themselves loose and allowing the calipers to move with application of the brakes.

Clinton and I will be there to catch up with everyone.

At any time I would have 10 to 15 sets of rims in my shed (mainly Enkei, Nismo, SSR, Buddyclub, AME and the odd set of Starcorps) and I have only ever had one set of rota rims. I have only had one set because one of them cracked on the lip was repaired and cracked again. So it all comes down to "you get what you pay for" and provided you only drive your Rota rims on the street on a low powered car they will be fine.

I have a power steering pump from a R34 RB25de neo that you can have for $50. I am located in Wollongong - give me a PM if you are interested.

Hi Fatz I just realised that the Nationals in Goulburn are only two weeks away and my car is nothing like ready (new GTR cradle nearly built and ready to be installed, coilovers to be assembled and installed and new brakes to go on) so I will have to do a raincheck on the R33 steering rack. If you still have it after the Nationals then I will arrange to come and pick it up.

I really cannot remember the exact cost but I think it was about $30 per lock.

In a word YES - if you take them the barrel they should be able to change the combination for you.

What I have done in the past when confronted by this situation is to remove the barrels from the door locks (easy operation on a R33 simply undo the retaining bolt and remove) and take them to a locksmith and have the combination changed to match the ignition key. This is far easier than trying to change an ignition barrel as that is far more difficult to achieve.

Hi Fatz I will buy the R33 GTR rear hubs and R33 GTS-T steering rack if they are still available. I will try and pick them up on the weekend - I will give you a call to arrange a time.

These are a common problem with R32 GTR's due to the technology that was used when they were designed. Nissan are always happy to sell you a new one for about $2,400 or you may be lucky and find a good second hand one. There are also some threads on SAU regarding repairing your existing unit if you are a techo as well as some new replacement units that are currently being developed. Welcome to R32 GTR land and good luck.

I have some Starcorp Agle Shadow Chrome in 18 x 8.5 and 18 x 9.5 that you can have for $300. As the pictures show they have some gutter rash and crazing in the clear coat but they are a good cheap set of staggered 18's. They come with spacers and special nuts that give you a front offset of 26 and a rear offset of 33 which really fill the guards on a R33. This is how they looked on my R33. The tyres are near the wear indicators so they will need replacing. I live in Wollongong but I can meet you in Sydney to make pick up easier. Please give me a PM if you are interested.

You guys have me starting to worry about fuel economy because at best I get around 15l / 100km and it is not difficult for it to drop to around 21 or 22 when you really start to push it. I still have the original o2 sensors in the car so it looks like they probably need replacing.

You have PM

The big question is why are you down so low in the rev range in a high gear and putting the engine under load? My R33's all do this when you are simply under 2,000 and in a high gear and try to accelerate - simple solution - watch your revs and change down so that you can have your turbo spool freely.

The fact that I have 5 silver R33's in my driveway may make some people think that I am biased towards R33's. Like UWSISH! I fell in love with my GTR the first time that I drove it and after 7 years that feeling is the same every time I fire it up to go for a run, The ugly duckling of the R33 family is a Series 1 GTS_T with a stock front bar and the little rear spoiler. Both of these parts make the car look rounder and bulkier than it really is. My Series 1.5 came with a 400R front bar and we did a full Series II front conversion with new bonnet, headlights and front bar and at the back we went for a factory GTR rear wing (not to mention a full Series II interior). The R33 Series II is the evolution of the model run and looks the best by far. When you look at a R34 some of the bonnet lines and headlight shape has its origins in a Series II R33. I love my R33's and I am not biased one little bit.

It is only when you start to compare the Time Attack times with the Eastern Creek Lap records do you start to realise how quick some of the cars are going. Today was dry but very windy and seriously cold so getting tyre temps up would have been a challenge all day. We caught up with Russman today and he was coming to grips with the track and the conditions and improving as the day progressed. To do a 1.39.6 in the conditions was a great result that he hopefullly will improve on tomorrow. As of 15 July 2012.[12] Outright Nico Hülkenberg Lola A1GP Zytek 1:19.1420 4 February 2007 Racing Cars A1GP Nico Hülkenberg Lola A1GP Zytek 1:19.1420 4 February 2007 Formula Holden Tim Leahey Reynard 92D Holden 1:22.5131 26 March 2000 Formula Three Winslow Dallara F307 Mercedes-Benz 1:23.1737 16 July 2011 Formula Libre/Historic Ty Hanger Ralt RT4 Ford 1:27.6786 5 November 2005 Superkarts Russell Jamieson Anderson Maverick DEA 1:28.1929 16 July 2011 Formula Two Arthur Abrahams Cheetah Mk.8 Volkswagen 1:29.3500 25 August 1991 Formula Ford Jack Le Brocq Mygale SJ11a Ford 1:35.3251 16 July 2011 Formula Ford Kent Rob Storey Spirit WL07 Ford 1:38.9196 22 September 2007 Formula Vee 1600 Jason Cutts Jacer F2K7 Volkswagen 1:47.1592 23 September 2007 Formula Vee 1200 Jay Hall Jacer Volkswagen 1:50.9297 25 September 2005 Sports Cars GT Sports Cars David Russell Lamborghini Gallardo 1:28.8814 15 July 2012 Supersports/Sports Racer Garth Walden Radical SR3 1:30.7096 21 June 2009 Production Sports Allan Simonsen Ferrari 360GT 1:33.4054 6 August 2006 Porsche Cup/Drivers Challenge Kane Rose Porsche 997 GT3 Cup 1:34.0490 15 July 2012 Carrera Cup Alex Davison Porsche 996 GT3 Cup 1:34.2011 3 April 2004 Clubman Sports Chris Barry PRB Clubman 1:38.7875 23 June 2002 Aussie Racing Cars David Sieders Falcon-Yamaha 1:43.5824 11 June 2007 Historic Sports Cars Group Sc Geoff Morgan Porsche 911 Carrera 1:46.9261 30 May 2010 Group Sb ony Dains Triumph TR6 1:51.7191 28 May 2011 Group Sa Peter Jackson Austin-Healey 3000 MkI 1:51.8841 28 May 2011 Touring Cars Time Attack Eiji Yamada Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 1:28.8510 6 August 2011 Sports Sedan Tony Ricciardello Alfa Romeo GTV-Chevrolet 1:28.9391 15 July 2012 V8 Supercar Mark Skaife Holden VT Commodore 1:31.7301 28 March 1999 Super Touring Cameron McLean BMW 320i 1:33.8642 7 June 1998 Improved Production Dave Loftus Nissan Skyline GT-R 1:42.5294 23 September 2007 Italian Challenge Andrew Leithhead Alfa Romeo GTV6 1:44.2082 24 June 2001 Commodore Cup Tony Bates Holden VS Commodore 1:44.8247 17 July 2011 Group 3E Bob Pearson Mazda RX-7 1:46.4351 7 November 2004 Saloon Cars Shawn Jamieson Holden VT Commodore 1:47.5126 17 July 2011 V8 Utes Grant Johnson Holden Ute VZ SS 1:50.4062 26 November 2006 HQ Holden Greg King HQ Holden 1:58.4667 7 December 1997 Historic Touring Cars Central Muscle Cars Jason Richards Chevrolet Camaro 1:41.5119 6 September 2009 Group A Terry Ashwood Nissan Skyline GTR 1:41.8511 4 September 2010 Touring Car Masters John Bowe Ford Mustang Trans-Am 1:42.0978 3 September 2011 Group C Jason Richards Holden Torana A9X 1:43.0145 4 September 2011 Group Nc Ross Donnelley Ford Mustang 1:46.0209 28 November 2003 Group Nb Bill Trengrove Ford Mustang 1.50.5692 4 September 2011 Group Na Craig Stephenson Holden FJ 2:11.2755 22 June 2003 Motorcycles 500cc Grand Prix Alex Criville Honda NSR500 1.30.360 20 October 1996 Superbike Jamie Stauffer Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 1.31.655 9 April 2006 250cc Grand Prix Max Biaggi Aprilia RSV 250 1.32.080 20 October 1996 Formula Xtreme Kevin Curtain Yamaha R1 1.32.657 4 October 2003 Supersport Jamie Stauffer Yamaha R6 1.33.989 18 February 2007 125cc Grand Prix Haruchika Aoki Honda RS125R 1.36.270 20 October 1996 Sidecar Steve Abbott/ Jamie Biggs LCR-Suzuki GSX-R1000 1.37.420 1 May 2005

I have been down this path and I also did not want to get ripped off by nissan. I was able to obtain three boots that had the exacty same dimensions as the factory boots for about $15 each but there was one that I had to go to Nissan for and it cost me about $80 for that one. It was a few years ago now and I no longer have the part number info to help you with but shop around and you can find them. Good luck.