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Has anyone out there removed an R34 side mirror? There is three screws underneath and if I unscrew them will as is sometime times typical of playing around with these things explode into missing gears and springs! The folding mirror is starting to play up and now needs a small nudge when opening out. Once its opened out it will freely close when required. Not sure if it is the motor, gearing,or clutches etc. Would like to inspect if I can, but not sure what will happen if I do! Also could anyone tell me if the mirrors on a GTR R34 are the same as on a R34 GTT as I'm able to pick a couple up at a very reasonable price. Ron
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Where To Mount Rsm? (r33)
GTR RETIREE replied to siddr20's topic in R Series (R30, R31, R32, R33, R34)
Logical spot end of centre console under radio etc. I'd watch out on dash mounting a lot of heat there when parking during the day. The dash mounting looks a bit tacky. -
Spending 2k On Basic Mods
GTR RETIREE replied to drewr33's topic in R Series (R30, R31, R32, R33, R34)
The above makes a lot of sense. The key is in fitting a Power FC, freeing up of exhaust and a suitable boost controller. I'm not sure what type of turbo impeller you have (ceramic or metal),metal is another key in this department as running over 1 bar with ceramic spells trouble. You will need metal impellers if running over 1 bar. Of course a larger intercooler would be nice. But as we know with Skylines they can suck up a lot of moola ($$$) -
Need Insurance? Want Cheaper Insurance?
GTR RETIREE replied to two40's topic in General Automotive Discussion
I made a claim last year following a Granma running into the back of my GTR R33. Famous were very good in settling claim etc no hassles whatsoever. The company is based in Western Australia,distance was no problem I live in NSW. Underwriters are a British Company registered in one of their islands for I guess tax purposes. Famous have a website which is currently under reconstruction. Ring them for the name of the Underwriters and then check them through Google. I did sometime ago and remember that the underwriters were big time as insurance companies go in the world market. Also looked at some of the Directors profiles. They too ckeckout to be OK. -
Current R34 I drive is black.Prior to that I drove a black R33 GTR. On both cars I used Colour Shield which is a teflon coating that bonds to the paint. All that is needed to keep car clean is a hosing down and a buff up with a micro-fibre cloth. Every 4 to 5 months (makers reckon every 12 months) I use a special polish they supply to boost finish. Car and finish look great. The 33 I had for almost 5yrs and finish was maintained over that time. The R34 I've had 10 months. Black takes a little extra effort but the look pays off. The key before using the teflon bond is to prepare the car first with an extremely light cutting compound polish (Auto Glym Renovator 02B). The Colour Shield lasts around 3 to 5 years. Look if your are going to own a Skyline the car's going to be well looked after ( I hope!). Black is well worth the extra effort.
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What most motorists see when looking at a GTR.Backside of ou
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The bottom mini halogen lights were fitted for reversing down our drive at night. The car will only reverse into garage because of front spoiler. -
What most motorists see when looking at a GTR.Backside of ou
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The bottom mini halogen lights were fitted for reversing down our drive at night. The car will only reverse into garage because of front spoiler. -
Anyone been pull up because of non regulated parking lights. I removed blue LED front parking filiments and replaced them with yellow LED's . The wife wants me to put the blue back in which look fantastic as they have a blue neon haze effect. They match the interior light and blue neons which are fitted front, rear and under the R34 we drive. ( these we know are illegal to drive with on public roads, but we occassionally switch on when hooning about ). I could act dumb and at my age (61yrs) senile if the boys in blue get a bit bureaucratic. Worth the risk with the blue parkers ? Please the missus! Let me know.
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How Many Skylines Are Daily Drivers?
GTR RETIREE replied to nare's topic in R Series (R30, R31, R32, R33, R34)
Our GTR R33 VSpec was our daily drive (we clocked up 130000k's) doing the shopping etc.I'm retired. Our current R34 Vspec is now our daily drive (it's the only car we have). It's fitted with two immobilisers,fuel cut off switch and if parking off the street a bull lock that fits over brake and clutch pedal. Touch wood haven't had any dings. Most people generally give the car a wide birth when they park. I call it respect. I don't kid myself though. I know of a good spray painter in our area. Haven't used him yet I'm a bit more particular where I park the 34. Preferably on the street where there is plenty of people around. -
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The NISMO decals and stripes were too over the top for an old bloke like me.They were taken off before I bought the car. On second thoughts they look pretty good. -
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The NISMO decals and stripes were too over the top for an old bloke like me.They were taken off before I bought the car. On second thoughts they look pretty good. -
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The Japs certainly got it right ( In my opinion) when they built the R34 or for that matter any of the Skyline GTR's. Our R34 is now almost 7 years old, out of production yet every day I take it out it still turns heads and gets a lot of attention and comment. I'm 61.Bloody hell if only I was 21 with one of these things! On the other hand the car would probably be impounded by the cops! The car at one stage had full Nismo decals and stripes a bit over the top for me. Prefer the clean finish of a black metallic skin. Particularly with the Ray alloys fitted. The car rides very firm but smooth and tight. Tanabe progressive rated springs make the difference.At full throttle the HKS exhaust (dump pipes,high flow catalytic converter etc), gives a powerful deep sound with very little cabin resonance. The car with it's current stage 2 Powerplay ROM ecu tune and throttle body upgrade burbles beautifully when at idle. No roughness at all.TRUST T517Z 8cm Turboes replace the R34 stock turboes.Checkout the enhancements listed in the other photo.The board was prepared for the 2004 Auto Salon show at Homebush just after the car was done up. The ROM tune makes the car very responsive particularly when useable boost starts to take affect at around the 3500 rpm mark.The R34 dash console display shows a smooth and steep graph curve on the boost display screen.Particularly when the pedal is pushed to the floor. Proving that the Apexi boost controller is doing it's job and has been properly callibrated. Dyno showed just on 300kws at all wheels on 1.1bar.I'm not clear as to how much power reaches the front wheels as I understand the ATTESTA Pro system only transfers such power when slippage occurs at the rear wheels. Boost is now set at maximum 1.2bar on current ROM tune settings.Higher settings are not recommended. Under "occasional"and reasonably heavy acceleration the car will momentarily slip a bit of rubber until the 'ATTESTA' transfers torque to the front wheels. No hint of ever getting unstuck.Wet or dry. As a lot of us all know taking off in the wet in a GTR is phenomenal. Most other cars just flounder. Currently riding on Pirelli P Zero Nero 265/35ZR tyres. No complaints they stick pretty well wet or dry and are also wearing well. Bit bloody expensive though. The only small hassle I have is with the clutch which has been fitted with an additional hydraulic booster.Takes a bit of getting use to.Perfect with second through to sixth gear as it is very light and quick.The lightness in 1st coupled to a twin plate clutch means that engagement is sometimes a bit hard to judge,particularly with quick take offs.Nevertheless makes driving around town and in heavy traffic very easy. All GTR's seem to wrap around you when driven clean and hard.In comparison with our previously owned GTR R33 VSpec the R34's shorten wheel base,overall reduced length of the vehicle and increased structual rigidity gives this feeling twofold. -
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The Japs certainly got it right ( In my opinion) when they built the R34 or for that matter any of the Skyline GTR's. Our R34 is now almost 7 years old, out of production yet every day I take it out it still turns heads and gets a lot of attention and comment. I'm 61.Bloody hell if only I was 21 with one of these things! On the other hand the car would probably be impounded by the cops! The car at one stage had full Nismo decals and stripes a bit over the top for me. Prefer the clean finish of a black metallic skin. Particularly with the Ray alloys fitted. The car rides very firm but smooth and tight. Tanabe progressive rated springs make the difference.At full throttle the HKS exhaust (dump pipes,high flow catalytic converter etc), gives a powerful deep sound with very little cabin resonance. The car with it's current stage 2 Powerplay ROM ecu tune and throttle body upgrade burbles beautifully when at idle. No roughness at all.TRUST T517Z 8cm Turboes replace the R34 stock turboes.Checkout the enhancements listed in the other photo.The board was prepared for the 2004 Auto Salon show at Homebush just after the car was done up. The ROM tune makes the car very responsive particularly when useable boost starts to take affect at around the 3500 rpm mark.The R34 dash console display shows a smooth and steep graph curve on the boost display screen.Particularly when the pedal is pushed to the floor. Proving that the Apexi boost controller is doing it's job and has been properly callibrated. Dyno showed just on 300kws at all wheels on 1.1bar.I'm not clear as to how much power reaches the front wheels as I understand the ATTESTA Pro system only transfers such power when slippage occurs at the rear wheels. Boost is now set at maximum 1.2bar on current ROM tune settings.Higher settings are not recommended. Under "occasional"and reasonably heavy acceleration the car will momentarily slip a bit of rubber until the 'ATTESTA' transfers torque to the front wheels. No hint of ever getting unstuck.Wet or dry. As a lot of us all know taking off in the wet in a GTR is phenomenal. Most other cars just flounder. Currently riding on Pirelli P Zero Nero 265/35ZR tyres. No complaints they stick pretty well wet or dry and are also wearing well. Bit bloody expensive though. The only small hassle I have is with the clutch which has been fitted with an additional hydraulic booster.Takes a bit of getting use to.Perfect with second through to sixth gear as it is very light and quick.The lightness in 1st coupled to a twin plate clutch means that engagement is sometimes a bit hard to judge,particularly with quick take offs.Nevertheless makes driving around town and in heavy traffic very easy. All GTR's seem to wrap around you when driven clean and hard.In comparison with our previously owned GTR R33 VSpec the R34's shorten wheel base,overall reduced length of the vehicle and increased structual rigidity gives this feeling twofold. -
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Where else would you be wanting to sit but in a Skyline GTR !!! -
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Where else would you be wanting to sit but in a Skyline GTR !!! -
A few worthwhile Enhancements. The car was prepared for the
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The enhancements listed here I can highly recommend. -
A few worthwhile Enhancements. The car was prepared for the
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The enhancements listed here I can highly recommend. -
I have blue neons front back and on sides of my R34 . Checkout my photoes the one of the car in the garage (not a good photo ). I'll post another photo in next couple of days (when it stops raining and I can take a better one). They're only good for Maca's carpark or auto shows.Illegal on the street.NB: Not illegal in NSW to have fitted to your car. (RTA will confirm this. I suggest you email them re fitting of the lights.Keep the reply email from them as it will confirm that you can have them on the car.Handy when you next Rego the car.Stops any dispute with checking mechanic )
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I emailed RTA technicial division in NSW regarding Neon lights. They official replied that lights are legal and can be fitted to car usually for show purposes. They cannot be used in a public place ( on the road). I also spoke to them over the phone. I jockingly said "How about Maca's "or a similiar off road venue. They couldn't see any problem. The main thing is that in NSW they can't fail you on rego checks if fitted. The RTA bloke suggested I keep copy of email if a dispute arises when rego check at local authorised workshop.
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1999 Skyline GTR VSpec R34. A grade 5 import.Enhanced in Australia. A very smooth car to drive with plenty of sting for an old guy like me (61 yrs). 300kws at the wheels on 1.1 bar. Currently set at 1.2 bar. Special additional ducting at side gets cool air into the intake air filter. Also feeds to oil cooler which sits behind right front air duct. -
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1999 Skyline GTR VSpec R34. A grade 5 import.Enhanced in Australia. A very smooth car to drive with plenty of sting for an old guy like me (61 yrs). 300kws at the wheels on 1.1 bar. Currently set at 1.2 bar. Special additional ducting at side gets cool air into the intake air filter. Also feeds to oil cooler which sits behind right front air duct. -
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1999 Skyline GTR VSpec R34. A grade 5 import.Enhanced in Australia. A very smooth car to drive with plenty of sting for an old guy like me (61 yrs). 300kws at the wheels on 1.1 bar. Currently set at 1.2 bar. Is fitted with Blue neon lights front ,rear and under left and righthand sides.Illegal on the street but look great when I occasionally switch them on.
