Mr R32 GTS-T

Thanks mate exactly what i wanted to hear, thought i could go more on the sidewall. i will probably go with the 255, give it a bit more rubber.

Guys i have stock 33gtr wheels on a stock r33 gtr and was wondering what tyre size i should upgrade to. i was thinking 255 55 17 instead of the 245 45 17. i would get 255 40 17 as tempe tyres has them for $160.00 a corner, but it drops the car 8.5mm lower and the spoiler hits everything as it is already. Will a profile of 55 be too big and rub inside when turning the front wheels? I need to raise the car a little bit as the spoiler hits everything and i want to fill the void (between the tyre and rest of the car). Any help would be much appreciated.

Just to keep you all updated.... Its like an email asking for a quote with some detailed isnt something most mechanics are used. I have emailed most of the shops talked about on this thread, disappointingly two of which i am a prior customer spending big bucks.......... Others i have emailed, and im yet to receive a response. Out of five high end workshops in Western Sydney i have received 2 replies. Anyway, if i get more detail will again post what i find out. I think we need a SAU workshop that supplies parts, fitting and repairs etc in the one location in Western Sydney lol.

Eric i died when i watched your video.....................patience is with you my friend. Not to confuse anyone, the 6 hours i was qutoed was just for the 100kms service only.....doesnt include doing the thrust bearing..... I'm going to confirm this and will report back. I just thought with so many mechanics and so many experienced members on SAU surely we can work out for those who arent as mechancially minded or are time poor (as for myself) what is a rough guide for major servicing and the big ticket items, eg: remove and refit engine, remove and refit gearbox etc........ Thanks to all those who replied so far... Chris.

Dear All, How long (in hours) is expected to change/perform the following... i've been doing some research and just want to know if the mechanics are quoting way too long to do things. I find in this day and age everyone is out there to steal a buck, and I dont feel like getting robbed. Im after how long in labour and how much is the general charge per hour. I've been quoted so far 6 hours at $115.00 per hour?? 1 x Genuine Nissan, Water Pump 1 x Genuine Nissan, Timing Belt 1 x Genuine Nissan Cam & Front Crank Seal Set 1 x Genuine Nissan Tensioner Bearing Spring 1 x NSK Timing Belt Idler Bearing (Nissan OEM) 1 x NSK Timing Belt Tensioner Bearing (Nissan OEM) ($415.00 all of the above) 1 x Clutch Release / Throw-Out Bearing - Genuine Nissan - Skyline R32 GTR (02/1993 - On), R33 GTR & R34 GTR / 25GT-t – Nissan Part No - 30502-12U00 ($65.00) Is there any other parts I should be sourcing for this service whilst its getting done. Should I also look at replacing the ancillary belts as well. Genuine Nissan Ancillary Drive Belt Set (Water Pump/Alternator, Power Steering & Air-Conditioning) $130.00. All prices quoted from Kudos for the parts. Regards

Thanks boys, next question... Should this have been replaced when the clutch was done? and if not, how much am i looking at to fix what i estimate to be a less than $50.00 bearing? im mechancially minded but not to the extent of ripping motors and gearboxes out lol simpleton at best. Chris

Dear All, I have this annoying sound that comes and goes whenever it feels like. More when its colder i find. I believe it has something to do with the clutch but I just dont know. I had clutch replaced 8,000kms ago with a cushion button from UAS, handles great a bit of a pain at the start but im used to it. This sound occurs when the car is neutral, with clutch peddle out. it also occurs with clutch peddle in however i do notice a slight difference when in. It goes away once in gear and the car is moving. Either a bearing is gone, but i thought this would be replaced when the clutch was.... and if so how can it go after 8,000kms or its something else and before i go back to the mechanic i thought i'd ask around. Any help would be much appreciated as i feel like spraying a whole can of WD40 till i find it lol!!! The car is an R33 GTR non-vspec, and i recorded the sound as i was warming up car so it may sound a bit revier than the norm.. sorry guys had to link it as it went over 2MB.. Chris.

You can buy Mobil Oil cheap from LubesDirect based in Penrith, i buy in 20ltr drums, its better and you have to do it less often. I have just purchased 20ltr of 5w/50 (as advised by my tuner) for $267.00. Not bad I'd say for a synthetic.

Thanks man for the heads up re Mobil 1 0w-40, i was leaning that way and at $59.50 (when u purchase the 20l drum) its a bargain that i cant surpass. PS. I love the table, but like mine i only understand half of what that stuff means. Thats why i started the thread, hopefully someone will come along and say hey this means that and this is why this is better lol. im looking for the easy way out, but yeah reading through 124 pages does your head in. WRX's i dont mind the sound of an EJ, definitely best four cylinder sound you can get. But an RB with a screamer pipe.........thats something else!!!!!!

Thanks man, but i after all i was reading so much about what people had experienced, i was going to go with the Mobil 0w-40 but then someone said it burns too quick, then i thought i go something else, but then someone said this, catch my drift. i thought providing some data can shrink a massive thread and get us to a medium somewhere as to which oil the population prefers to having running in their RB's and is more consistent. Hey at least i got one reply ta.

OK boys, i know this is a long running 124 page thread and decided to start a new thread hopefully with more data and facts instead of personal opinions of whats works and what doesn't. Hopefully if we all work together we can work out what roughly is a good oil for our (babies) depending on application. We know the obvious, my car his car different, therefore we need to treat them differently. So i have gone to the trouble of going through some of the technical data sheets of the oils i was interested in (please note this) and if you are able to get me others i will add them to the table so we can compare the specs. The main point of this thread, is to find a cost effective oil that shows the best value of money. I know some of us can afford to have the best gear, fair enough, but for the lay man, i hope this thread helps. Please note, lets try to keep this thread under 100 pages lol. Anyone with mechanical, technical or otherwise expertise in this area please feel free to comment and explain to the rest of us how relevant the data compiled in this table is, as like the rest of us I'm using a oil in my 33gtr (Nulon) and it feels ok but at $60.00+ a change i think i can get better but i just dont know what to get. Any advice would be appreciated. I ve saved the table as a word.doc so if anyone whats it to add to it go nuts. Oil data sheet.doc

Is the ECU in working condition? How much shipped to Sydney? Cheers

I too have recently purchased a R33 GTR and can hear the same clicking has anyone found a solution or any advice on it would be great.!!!

Price drop need car gone before XMAS, I'll throw in case of Coronas as well.....lol $12,500.00, contact me for any info or inspection etc.

Guys the first wife is asking to get rid of second wife, any interest? Chris.