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  1. JGTC
    Great build, helped me alot with mine. Super interested to see what's next? Or should i wait for the thread/s haha.
  2. JGTC
    if you are looking for new, heasmans steering in tempe, NSW can supply the bilstein range (pss9, clubsport, etc).
  3. JGTC
    I have both cars in the family, the R34 25GT we've had since 2009 (60,000kms), now has 130,000kms, besides O2 sensors and coilpacks we have not had to replace anything other than general servicing. It's true the DC2R is much more of a sports car (1000kgs, Recaros, 8400rpm redline, much more body bracing), but being a thoroughbred it will need more maintenance as they are 15yo+ cars. Our one has cost a small fortune to keep going (suspension, bushes/arms/mounts, oil leaks, electrics etc.) I dare say it'd be harder to find a DC2R in good nick than a N/A R34 these days, and for a cruiser (what you do the most of on your Ps) the 34 is a nicer/cooler car.
  4. JGTC
    With my R34 i ended up with MCA Reds with 12kg/5kg springs - dampers were valved for tarmac rally/hillclimb rather than circuit/track Came from M-Spec stock suspension which was surprisingly jarring on sydney roads, the MCAs were an improvement in ride-quality both when driving quickly and at the speed limit. I went with MCA as they had done speciifc model testing on the R34, where i believe shockworks' test car was a R32 GTR. Another option to consider is PSS9 bilsteins which are a good choice off the shelf, and can be bought and serviced in Sydney by Heasmans Some info might be useful from my thread.
  5. JGTC
    https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4976384
  6. JGTC
    Congrats mate, a lot of time and coin leading up to now.
  7. JGTC
    Bigger hi-volume pump should be matched with a larger capacity sump if budget allows, a tomei/nitto pump will be capable of higher rpm and thus will be able to move a higher volume of oil. Larger returns and crankcase venting also good 'while you're here' mods. Some good info here; https://www.facebook.com/pg/Tarmac-Solutions-Pty-Ltd-189006661230825/photos/?tab=album&album_id=399827453482077
  8. JGTC
    Engine bay work is night and day compared to when you got it, looks superbly tidy.
  9. JGTC
    As a base you can take the price of a clean stock example, and add half of the total cost of modification (labour and parts).
  10. JGTC
    Hi Marc, could you change mine to JGTC please? Thanks in advance.
  11. JGTC
    This would have been my pick if i had the guts to sell my 34R and commit to more track time Built motor, 5spd, front & rear diffs, mca golds, cage, can be registered. http://www.my105.com/ListingDetails/id/18669/latest/1 https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4636253?_ga=2.78987730.710373335.1498453303-698391425.1478472892
  12. JGTC
    Do you have an auction sheet as well as the export certificate?
  13. JGTC
    This is a great resource to see a list of builds and power results.
  14. JGTC
    Ah right, in the last few months there has been a handful of really well done top-to-bottom done cars go in the high 30s to 40K mark (read: extended sump, oil control, forged bottom end, long nose crank etc.) Those to me would be the best 'value' BNR32s to go for if you can extend your budget a little bit more. Something like;
  15. JGTC
    Not cheap, but relatively good value with the parts (headwork, turbos, VCAM) and maintenance carried out. https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4800514?_ga=2.122317899.1989371707.1497430103-1902255913.1481940310
  16. JGTC
    If going with a place like racepace, who have a dyno, you can request that they perform a 'check up power run' on the dyno, this will uncover more issues than a standard roadtest, this can uncover missfires, boost/vaccum leaks, noises, AFM and injector issues. Being able to hit full boost safely will give you a much better indication of the condition of the car rather than a modest test drive. Wheel alignment is also a great way to check for correct chassis geometry. for the extra $100 worth it in my opinion.
  17. JGTC
    Ring and speak to Sue, they have looked after my last 3-4 blueslips for imports, really reasonable. They have looked after me and my mates with similar mods. If it helps tell them Daniel with the Integra/AE86 told you to call. Team Wild Speed   Mechanic in Wetherill Park, New South Wales Address: 3/40 Newton Rd, Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Phone: (02) 9757 3677
  18. JGTC
    You can also check the variance between cold engine dry compression and engine warm wet compression values to guage the health of the piston rings and valve train From another forum; a dry test is just how the engine runs and it will tell you only the compression. A wet test is done after with oil in the cylinders, in this "SECOND" test if the numbers go up you will know it is the rings and if the numbers stay the same all is well. IE dry test on cyl 2 was 30 lbs low and wet the reading was back up to par it is the rings. If the "SECOND" test was still at 30 lbs low it would be in the valve train (valve adjustment) or a sticky/leaky valve.
  19. JGTC
    The least invasive way for dust/pollen; - rinse - quick detail / DAMP dry - can be used with a towel and any spray wax/detailer
  20. JGTC
    Thanks @Hadouken, makes sense it came from dashsport, i was speaking to the owner of the below car which is built by Bob Riley/Dashsport, which he mentioned is running a new 9RS box. Stuff of dreams to have a street rego time attack car. https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4636253?_ga=2.247025540.1401905357.1495770797-1409796419.1494546644
  21. JGTC
    Hey mate, was interested in where and how much to source a new 5spd? PM if need be, would be good to keep on record. Cheers,
  22. JGTC
    This is a link to all the current BNR34s for sale in Aus at the moment; https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/results?q=(((((Service%3d[Carsales]%26(Make{%3d}[Nissan]{%26}Model{%3d}[Skyline]))%26Year%3drange[1999..])%26GenericGearType{%3d}[Manual])%26BodyStyle{%3d}[Coupe])%26Drive%3d[4x4])&sortby=LastUpdated&_ga=2.39383011.1541252848.1495579613-1409796419.1494546644 Some good local articles regarding BNR34 prices out of Japan; March 2016 http://prestigemotorsport.com.au/faqs/r34-gtr-import-prices-where-are-they-heading/ August 2016 http://prestigemotorsport.com.au/r34-gtr-import-price-update/ Jan 2017 http://prestigemotorsport.com.au/good-time-to-import-an-r34-gtr/
  23. JGTC
    Mobile Custom Fabrication Can see plenty of his work incl. on CV Performance's RH7GTR, contact details below. https://www.facebook.com/mobilecustomfabrication/?ref=br_rs
  24. JGTC
    Though I'd post in this thread also for anyone out west looking for import mechanics/suspension work. https://www.facebook.com/TransformanceMechanicalEngineering/ Give these guys a ring, they up your way in springwood, they look after everything from suspension, mechanical work to tuning, they are also dealers for MCA coilovers, could be a good one-stop-shop option for you.
  25. JGTC
    https://www.facebook.com/TransformanceMechanicalEngineering/ Give these guys a ring, they up your way in springwood, they look after everything from suspension, mechanical work to tuning, they are also dealers for MCA coilovers, could be a good one-stop-shop option for you.
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