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Much more expensive option is to get something like a Recaro. That way, not only do you keep your GTT seat nice and clean, but you don't "wear it out". And you get a decent seat to sit in, which you can move from car to car as you replace / upgrade cars. Otherwise, just try Autobarn or the like. Or I'm sure there are companies around that could make a set of custom fit sheepskin covers.

Have one, unfortunately it's in Melbourne. Let me know if you get desperate for one.

Doh!!You're not the first to insist that there was fuel in the tank, only to have it proven to be bone dry!

The main problem I encountered was using the wire-in loom, rather than the plug'n'play. Engine simply drops in. And the GTS4's box is more than up to the task of moving motive power to the wheels.All up, I reckon it cost me close to $8k, including a flywheel / clutch set up (Stageas are generally autos).

I think those are the only real options. Although you could build a RB24 from the RB20. I've gone the Stagea RB25DET path. The engine is otherwise stock, and I'm running a Wolf 3D 4+ ECU. Power tops out at 180 kW at all four wheels. (RB20DET had 115!). Main problem I'm encountering is that the RB25 has too much torque to need the 4.375 GTS4 diff ratios (I'm currently trying to fit a Stagea 4.08 diff set). If you go this path, leave all the loom in place, and get a plug'n'play GTR ECU. This will allow you to retain the 4WD workings, and the A/C. If the engine comes with VVT, you can add the necessary wiring to make it work.

Unless the GT-R & GTS4 are different, then I don't think that is a diff for a R32. The 2 front bolt holes (near the middle of the pic) on my R32 GTS4 (and in the workshop manual) are much larger and have a rubber bush sitting in them. That's certainly the case with the Stagea diff I'm trying to fit.

And how pricey is running into a Rolls Royce when the pistons are siezed?I've seen the results of installing S/H pistons - only 2 or 3 of the 8 pistons actually worked! But you don't actually have to replace the seals. Disasemble them, and make sure all the pistons move freely in their bores.

depends which Skyline - I think the R32 uses the 2 in the top RH area of the connector, and the R33 uses the 2 in the bottom LH area.

I would highly recommend you don't replace it with a S/H one. They aren't actually all that expensive - go and see Repco or one of those and get 2 brand spankers.

FWIW, I'm pretty sure 87mm is a "standard" 1mm overbore, which is within factory tolerance (Nissan will gladly sell you 87mm pistons to suit a RB26DETT). There should be no problem boring to accommodate 87mm pistons.

33s don't use the P/S system, they are electric (that's why I asked the question). Can only suggest dirty connections somewhere in the system.

Sorry, I did a search first (R30 +ride +height), and it returned nothing, zip, nada, zilch. The rear isn't a problem at all, only the fronts.

I've fitted lowered springs to my R30 (hatch), and the front suspension, on KYB inserts, has virtually no travel available in "bump". So if you drive over a 5 cent coin, it feels like you've driven over a brick. The ride height is roughly 350 mm wheel centre to arch. If anyone has a "stock" R30, preferably the hatchback, can you let me know the standard ride height (wheel centre to arch). TIA

If you are replacing one, then you really should replace both (L & R).

You might try asking Lindsay at Z Shop here in Melbourne (www.zshop.net.au)

Which model Skyline? And have you fitted an aftermarket steering wheel?

H3C

If RATEDR is taken, how about RRATED ?

I stuck a RB25 CAS on my RB20DET, so I would guess they are.

Traction is usually open Saturdays (unless there is a major race meeting that requires them to be there to flog the Yokies). Centreline is probably also open Saturdays. But being in SE subs, you almost need to drive past Traction to get to Centreline (in Thomastown, IIRC)

OK. If you have a boost leak, then you have a boost leak - the car will run like crap permanently, it doesn't start and stop behaving erratically. It might be the ignitor module for the coils - they tend to become susceptible to heat, and often recover after a you have stopped for a while trying to figure out what the problem could be (they manage to cool off and work OK again). It could also be a bit of oil blowby - check the insides of the plumbing between the AFMs and the turbos. If they are coated in oil, then that is a potential source of the problem (hence the fact that cleaning the AFMs seems to at least partially fix the problem).

Check the connections onto the AFMs. Check the connection onto the CAS.

Sorry, but that is just the biggest load of cocky-crap out. That is the justification the politicians - you know, those people you are all complaining about with there fines and all - use to not implement decent driver education standards.Do you think that I now go out and look for places to lose the rear end, as I can on a skidpan? Nothing could be further from my mind. And if you go looking emulate your skidpan session on public roads, then you haven't really learned a single thing from the training. The police don't go around hanging donuts and losing the rear end after their training. Don't you think you are as sensible as a police driver? When I got my R32, I had never driven a car with ABS. Knowing it is not possible - or responsible - to fang down a street and jump on the brakes to feel ABS, I took the opportunity of an upcomng track day to try it out. Being a safe driver isn't rocket science. All it takes is a degree of responsibility and proper attitude. That's how I have lasted more than 20 years without being involved in a collision. Despite regular sessions involving speeds above the posted speed limit.

Flat mirrors don't distort the perceived distance to a following vehicle. I'm sure the last thing you want is to mis-judge how much room you have to change lanes. LH mirrors are convex to increase the coverage of the blind spot on that side. My R30, the opposite is true - the inside mirror is convex, and both outside mirrors are flat. Makes it very difficult parking. But the R32 is just as difficult, because it's almost impossible to judge where the back of the car is.

Traction Tyres in Rowville - talk to Andrew.