rsx84 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 here's the thing, i'm looking to a new project in the very near future and i have a big choice that i can't make a decision on, i want a coupe to drive as a daily, i have the HR30 sitting here with only minor things to finish to get it on the road but i drive an r31 GXE with an rb25det in it and love the rb25det, i'm a huge r31 fan and love the club meetings/ cruises.... Do i go the rb25det conversion to the HR30 or sell the GXE buy a HR31 and convert that? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagefumer11 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 here's the thing, i'm looking to a new project in the very near future and i have a big choice that i can't make a decision on, i want a coupe to drive as a daily, i have the HR30 sitting here with only minor things to finish to get it on the road but i drive an r31 GXE with an rb25det in it and love the rb25det, i'm a huge r31 fan and love the club meetings/ cruises.... Do i go the rb25det conversion to the HR30 or sell the GXE buy a HR31 and convert that? keep the r30... much better platform to work with, More classic styles, and lighter chassie Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2806798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Factory 5 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I like both ideas, it would be easier to do the HR31... but how many R30 monsters are out there? it would be an absolute weapon. compliance/engineers would take a bit though... i would buy the gear out of your R30( what you got exactly?) and put it in mine, and you could use the cash for the RB25 conversion! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2807005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
racsov500 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 how easy is it to upgrade r30 brakes and suspension, i know itd be easy if you were in japan but there isnt much of a r30 following here you would still be welcome on r31 cruises with a dr30 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2807701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the big JC Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I like both ideas, it would be easier to do the HR31... but how many R30 monsters are out there? it would be an absolute weapon. compliance/engineers would take a bit though... i would buy the gear out of your R30( what you got exactly?) and put it in mine, and you could use the cash for the RB25 conversion! go the HR30 RB25DET it will turn alot more heads than a HR31 HR30's are twise as rare as the HR31's and just for the record im not baging R31's i love them just as much as R30's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2807715 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagefumer11 Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 brakes are easy to upgrade without dr30 struts. Just use Hilux 4pot calipers, wtih 280z hubs. And a rotor to match. Im in the middle of doing this myself Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2807986 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 ... buthow many R30 monsters are out there? it would be an absolute weapon. Weapon ??????????? Can't use anymore than about 350HP but an RB will do it a bit easier than my L series. One day I might throw down the gauntlet and find out lol Cheers, D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2808309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Sorry Matt, You know my answer to your quiz. Anything R31 is a brick in comparison to an R30. Cheers, D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2808318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsx84 Posted January 9, 2007 Author Share Posted January 9, 2007 (edited) brakes are easy to upgrade without dr30 struts. Just use Hilux 4pot calipers, wtih 280z hubs. And a rotor to match. Im in the middle of doing this myself i already have s-13 coilovers with r32 4pots and matching redrilled rotors on the HR30... if i needed to upgrade i'd find a set of HR31 struts and work with those... if i did go the HR30 way i'd have the speck to an engineer first about the body to see if strengthing and mods for the rb25 box to fit would be required, thier my only concerns with the HR30... the other plus is that i'd have a very healthy budget to work with if i used the HR30, on top of this i could sell the GXE and i don't have to buy a project car.... Edited January 9, 2007 by rsx84 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2809138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratz26 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 i got a R30..lovely old girl...far as i know the only 1 in the town i live in... i wouldnt get rid of her for anything....keep ya R30 dude Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2811612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsx84 Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Ok, plains are as follows..... rb25det with matching manual conversion, r33 or r34 depending on halfcut costs.... DR30 rear end rotor to rotor.... New LSD.... 5stud conversion.... New rims......HUSH HUSH on these...... new coilovers... brake upgrade.... custom FMIC set up.... full 3" stainless exhaust.... new fuel system..... a bunch of bolt ons and plugs ins...... interior dress up/ re-trim... should be a real head turner as well.... i'm hoping a 6 month turn around from what it is now to something special...... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2876588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stagefumer11 Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Ok, plains are as follows.....rb25det with matching manual conversion, r33 or r34 depending on halfcut costs.... DR30 rear end rotor to rotor.... New LSD.... 5stud conversion.... New rims......HUSH HUSH on these...... new coilovers... brake upgrade.... custom FMIC set up.... full 3" stainless exhaust.... new fuel system..... a bunch of bolt ons and plugs ins...... interior dress up/ re-trim... should be a real head turner as well.... i'm hoping a 6 month turn around from what it is now to something special...... Good idea. SAme way im going . Hope to have mine done by christmass, Unless the missis gets knocked up Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2876961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Unless the missis gets knocked up Thought you would have worked out the reason for this by now! D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2877157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostrider Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Ok, plains are as follows.....rb25det with matching manual conversion, r33 or r34 depending on halfcut costs.... DR30 rear end rotor to rotor.... >>> Z31 slotted available from RDA New LSD.... 5stud conversion.... New rims......HUSH HUSH on these......>>>>> Probably another set of Watanabes & doesn't want to attract the heat new coilovers... brake upgrade.... >>>> not Commodore pleeeeeeeaaaaasssse? custom FMIC set up.... full 3" stainless exhaust.... >>>> stainless is a waste in other than mufflers new fuel system..... a bunch of bolt ons and plugs ins...... interior dress up/ re-trim... should be a real head turner as well.... i'm hoping a 6 month turn around from what it is now to something special...... Check out my PM Cheers, D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2877182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR30 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Plans for mine as follows.. registerable pending: RB26 single turbo conversion (otherwise stock) RB25 Box 3inch mandral bigger cooler management yet to be finalised 300zx rear end(r200 LSD and brakes)4spot ZX up front with stud and offset conversion to suit 17's half cage sways, and strut braces *Done and dusted, and will more than likely smoke some of the newer models out there with the powr to weight ratio.. $25,000 budget Ok, plains are as follows.....rb25det with matching manual conversion, r33 or r34 depending on halfcut costs.... DR30 rear end rotor to rotor.... New LSD.... 5stud conversion.... New rims......HUSH HUSH on these...... new coilovers... brake upgrade.... custom FMIC set up.... full 3" stainless exhaust.... new fuel system..... a bunch of bolt ons and plugs ins...... interior dress up/ re-trim... should be a real head turner as well.... i'm hoping a 6 month turn around from what it is now to something special...... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/150815-future-plans-ideas/#findComment-2947869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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