Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

Finally got enough time to take some pics and post them up.

I only just got this and hevent really been able to drive it yet.

Its a late '97 model, and after looking at numerous other lines, this was in the best condition. It is pretty stock except for tanabe suspension, hks exhaust, hks pod, hks turbo timer, personal steering wheel, blitz boost gauge, razo pedals, and razo gear knob. Also has quite a few options from factory. Points awarded for people who can spot them...

So far im happy with it, gives me a smile whenever i drive it. Have a list of mods in my mind, but wont be until funds allow it.

Just thought i would post some pics of it.

p41501838bz.th.jpg

p41501847vc.th.jpg

p41501858sp.th.jpg

p41501868ns.th.jpg

p41501873ak.th.jpg

p41501884rx.th.jpg

p41501895iq.th.jpg

p41501904og.th.jpg

p41501919xx.th.jpg

p41501958kg.th.jpg

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/
Share on other sites

Yeah tints are on the list. Yeah, planning to make it a nice street car. Got a few ideas in my mind about what i want the car to turn out like. Im drawing inspiration from so many other lines, along with a few of my own.

Yeah Tom i got it from Joel. Very happy so far, have had no problems and he looked after me very well. You have a good eye/memory to spot it. How long ago did you get yours?

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2111815
Share on other sites

to get tints done head to the group buy section theres a group buy on tints for only $150.

i got mine a few months back car is running sweet as, joel's a top bloke.

i was keeping an eye out on the skylines hes been getting in for a mate of mine. those anniversary editiion skylines are very rare.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2111878
Share on other sites

I thought 40th aniversary models came in 1998??? Should post your VIN in the fast thread to check and see if the seats just havent been replaced as your missing hte 40th aniversary badges on the outside.

Reason I question is I have an end of year 97 model too and mine isnt the aniversary edition.

Cheers

Chris

Edited by alphanumeric
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2112996
Share on other sites

not saying its not a 40th anniv. because i know the very late 97 models were as well, but I thought the 40th anniv. editions would have had the sideskirts standard etc.

badges arent a major factor, even im thinking about removing them from my 40th anniv...

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2113004
Share on other sites

Dezz - if you remove them from your car - can you let me know as I wouldn't mind putting them back on mine - they're missing from when it arrived :sick:..

As for 97's being 40th annv.. well.. could be some however majority are just SII not 40th annv.. however i'm not going to tell you it is or isn't - you can possibly check in FAST but can't remember if it says it is or not..

Did you get A-LSD? How many KM's does it have on it?

How's it drive? you happy with it?

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2113051
Share on other sites

Also - as everyone usually says - go and get a full service.. e.g. Engine Oil - filter, gearbox oil, diff oil maybe spark plugs as well..

Althought they are "meant" to be changed at compliance - no guarantee and it won't hurt prob cost a couple of 100 but it'll be worth it..

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2113057
Share on other sites

ill see how i go links..im un decided...and even if i do choose to take em off, id have to do it without affecting the paint...

FAST wont actually say it is or isnt a 40th anniv, but all the 98 built 1's were....

there are people on here that say LATE 97 models were also, but yeah, 1998 models are for sure as thats the actual 40th year i beleive...

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2113061
Share on other sites

Yeah the car drives really well. The suspension ist too hard, but im still getting used to it. The fuel economy os pretty good as well. Its costing a bit to get on the road, but thats the price you pay.

Has 67k km and no a-lsd. Im still trying to research what is the best oil and spark plugs to use and all that. As no one can really tell me how to identify if its a 40th anniversary from the vin or anything, im happy to believe that it is.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2113119
Share on other sites

Yeah the car drives really well. The suspension ist too hard, but im still getting used to it. The fuel economy os pretty good as well. Its costing a bit to get on the road, but thats the price you pay.

Has 67k km and no a-lsd. Im still trying to research what is the best oil and spark plugs to use and all that. As no one can really tell me how to identify if its a 40th anniversary from the vin or anything, im happy to believe that it is.

PM me the VIN and ill check it out for ya

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/114608-my-r33/#findComment-2113123
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • In a few years from now, you'll regret that. It'll eat away at you, knowing the truth of the ugly hiding beneath the beautiful exterior... 😛
    • I don't think the G2 profile is particularly dangerous for the engine per se, more just are you actually ok with the turbo lag trade-offs? If the answer is yes then go for it. I personally don't think I'd be ok with it because I spend so much time at lower RPMs and I really enjoy the feeling of being able to stay in 5th gear on the highway and just roll into the throttle to get boost. Or staying in 3rd gear on "gentle canyon cruises" without feeling the turbo lag too badly. The 525 pump should be able to run flat out on factory lines but I would bet the pressure drop from pump to regulator is quite impressive. I don't know how much it would be exactly but I've seen figures like 30 psi thrown around.
    • It's interesting seeing everyone talk about what level of risk they are happy to tolerate.  Building a GTR always has a level of risk, you could be that lucky guy that drops 20k on the engine build alone and still has the thing go pop on the dyno. Life is fun like that.  The way I see it, the thing is a toy to be enjoyed. I'd be happy to turn up the power on stock motor and limit the risk with sensible tuning and engine protection. If it still goes pop, it is what it is. The car isn't a daily driver so it can happily sit while a plan is made to sort it out.  Given this thing will be a street car only, I really feel it's worth the (relatively small if managed well) risk to turn the power up to around 350KW on e85.  I don't think anyone getting into the skyline game now is doing it out of logic. Surely it is a purely emotional decision so I'm not sure how important it is to think about the engine build logically. The heart wants what it wants.  @joshuaho96 little note for Josh, I run my 525 pump flat out all the time and through the factory lines without any issues. (excluding the melting connectors, that's sorted now. we'll pretend it never happened lol)
    • But the Nexus S3 is very expensive and won't be as purpose-built for the application as a separate electronic boost controller :^) More seriously my pet issue here would be that the Walbro 525 running at 100% duty cycle is going to require more FPR than the stock setup can handle. I'm also pretty sure from what I've seen elsewhere you might want to slow down the pump regardless unless you're going to come up with some way of upsizing the fuel lines coming from the fuel tank. Factory 8mm fuel line doesn't actually flow very much if you want to keep pressure drop down between the fuel pump outlet and FPR. If you really want to "keep it simple" I would run only as much pump as you need and source a fuel pump controller to slow down the pump in the vain hope of being able to run stock-style FPRs which are pretty dinky. Or just use the HICAS lines and it should be mostly fine. OP should also really think hard about what profile they'd want out of the turbo. My pet choice here would be the G1 profile rather than anything higher power but YMMV. I already think ~stock turbo lag is pretty bad so I don't want to make it worse. In "gentle canyon cruising" I found that I spent a lot of time around 4-4.5k RPM. I also recommend DIYing labor if you're detail-oriented enough. Costs are high for labor + if you do it yourself you can be your own quality control.
    • GTSBoy is again on the money. My actual advice? Sell the car. (really). For what it's worth as is, you can sidegrade into something much better. If you care about function then this is the actual move. If you want a Skyline to perform, set aside about $100K to do it. This is NOT a typo. You will see right away these are two very different mindsets. Realistically we're talking full restomod for any Skyline still kicking around. Have an honest think about which one you are.. and what you want to do, and how much you want to invest in this (with no return).
×
×
  • Create New...