New To The World Of Skyline's

[MajorSick]

Hello all I am new to the world of skylines and I have a few quick questions if anyone feels like answering them. I was wondering first of all if I should go for a stranded R33 GTR V-Spec or if I should go after a highly modified version.

I am currently looking at two cars to buy at this time. I have links to both of them and these offcourse are

The highly modified ones.

The stock GTR R33 V-Spec's I looked at were about the same money.

Sorry The links dont like being reposted so i took them out.

Edited July 3, 2006 by MajorSick

[R33S2]

It all depends on your budget.

To modify a GTR is a tad more expensive than a GTST, but on the downside a modified car may have been thrashed. To check get a leakdown/compression test to start with.

An N1 engine is the top shelf factory option from Nismo (I hope lol).

[MajorSick]

I dont really have a budget that i need to worry about. But I would like to get a nice car that I am going to have to fix the day i get it. I know what I want in model R33 GTR or GTR V-Spec I love the look of the R33's

I know what ever car I get will be midnight purple befor the end of the first week I get it. I spoke with the guy who has the N1 Motor and he gave me a list of what was done internaly. Although I dont like White I like whats been done much more with this car. Although the Purple car is dam nice looking

[gtr321gone]

Im New too, and im also looking for GTR probably a 32 because thats what I can afford but I am trying to get the best and most work done i can for my money. These cars are getting old now so I can't afford to be replacing everything. I think buying a good modded car is the go.

Most of the cars i have seen are pretty average I think I need to keep saving and look for a 33 as well.

A mate bought a 32 GTR with a few basic mods like cooler and exhaust and it has cost him 3times the price of the car getting everything fixed that breaks.

[MajorSick]

I like the shape of the R33's but I have friends who are Die hard R32 lovers as well.

R32 is just too old in my opinion and you’re bound to have problems with car's that old.

R33's are getting there but I believe that I can keep what ever car I get in good condition

Without too much hassle.

[Konrad]

r32 are old but 33's arent?? Most of the 33's are in about the same condition as the 32's IMO.. also mate once you get one you'll be spotting 33's like camrys lol

[Silver_R34_GT-T]

yeah i got the 34, and was like wow, not alot on the road. now i see one atlest twice a week.. and im not counting the one on my driveway

[gtr321gone]

Theres lots of eveything on the road these days.

What nice is when yours is admired when there is lots everywhere.

( did that make sense)

Whats the deal with Vspecs they seem to be more expensive but you don't really get much more for the money?

[HOT_R33]

Theres lots of eveything on the road these days.

What nice is when yours is admired when there is lots everywhere.

( did that make sense)

Whats the deal with Vspecs they seem to be more expensive but you don't really get much more for the money?

The Atessa Pro 4WD system, Brembo brakes, upgraded suspension, Active LSD and an authentic Victory Spec label on your boot lid.....thats the deal. Well worth the money.

[MajorSick]

V-Spec models were equipped with, a faster reacting ATTESSA Pro 4wd system with adjusted ECU settings, improving oversteer considerably. 14 kw’s more power then the already well powered GTR, Bigger brake's to allow you to better stop the beast of a car and finally some really cool Little stickers that say V-Spec.

I am not sure if I missed anything because I like I said am new to Skylines but I have done quite allot of reading about them. I really don’t want to walk into this blind.

[rmt0]

The Atessa Pro 4WD system, Brembo brakes, upgraded suspension, Active LSD and an authentic Victory Spec label on your boot lid.....thats the deal. Well worth the money.

The atessa pro 4WD was only in Vspec II models in 32 and 34 model.

All 33 GTRs have Brembo brakes.

I don't think any GTR would not have upgraded suspension.

So its the diff and a sticker.......cool

I have a vspec so im not bagging them just getting the facts right.

[Mud]

I think you should get the Hspec Mugen edition!

[HOT_R33]

The atessa pro 4WD was only in Vspec II models in 32 and 34 model.

All 33 GTRs have Brembo brakes.

I don't think any GTR would not have upgraded suspension.

So its the diff and a sticker.......cool

I have a vspec so im not bagging them just getting the facts right.

"The V-Spec Version

The R33 V-Spec gets the Pro version of ATTESA-ETS with revised torque proportioning, a stiffer and 10mm lower suspension and other mechanical changes..........

The R33 GT-R V-Spec model features the ATTESA E-TS PRO system that provides integrated control of the driving and braking forces at all four wheels independently, enabling each wheel to deliver its full performance potential. This system consists of ATTESA E-TS for optimum front-to-rear torque split control, Active LSD for optimum control of the torque split to the right and left rear wheels and ABS. Also the GT-R V-spec model adopted a hard-tuned suspension in which the damping force of the shock absorbers, spring constant of the springs and other characteristics have been specifically tuned to match the car's character."

English translation of a review of the R33 GTR Vspec in Japan.

[MajorSick]

From what I understand the GTR also get's this system but it is some what slower then the V-Spec virsion?

[rmt0]

"The V-Spec Version

The R33 V-Spec gets the Pro version of ATTESA-ETS with revised torque proportioning, a stiffer and 10mm lower suspension and other mechanical changes..........

The R33 GT-R V-Spec model features the ATTESA E-TS PRO system that provides integrated control of the driving and braking forces at all four wheels independently, enabling each wheel to deliver its full performance potential. This system consists of ATTESA E-TS for optimum front-to-rear torque split control, Active LSD for optimum control of the torque split to the right and left rear wheels and ABS. Also the GT-R V-spec model adopted a hard-tuned suspension in which the damping force of the shock absorbers, spring constant of the springs and other characteristics have been specifically tuned to match the car's character."

English translation of a review of the R33 GTR Vspec in Japan.

I don't know who wrote or translated this but that is just plain wrong!

The ATTESA E-TS PRO is simplely a faster feedback system of the Normal version. It sends and recieves signals from the ABS sensors and from the Steering angle and Speed sensors at a faster rate. It has no control over braking forces at all. The control unit under the parcel shelf is the only difference between a ATTESA ( normal) and the ATTESA PRO systems.

The A-LSD is simpley an LSD diff with 2clutch packs on either side of the carrier and it uses hydrulic pressure to squeeze these clutch packs to engage and dis-engage the centre mechanical diff centre.

With the standard R200 LSD diff in all GTRS you have an LSD all the time. WIth the A-LSD you have an open center diff on light throttle ( 1 wheel ) then as the Control unit triggers pressure from the Hydralic Pump and pushes the clutches in, the center is engaged and the diff is Limited Slip. The Control unit is constantly changing this action with the hydralic fluid. You can even wire in switch to do this when ever you want, not that you would want to really.

Simple.

I have had Both and the A-LSD is good but If you want to do any track work the standard R200 LSD is better, the A-LSD has a tendency to try and over correct on tight corners etc and can unsettle the car. Just my personal opinion on that one.

Edited July 5, 2006 by rmt0