R33 Gtst Queries

[Spiral]

I'll be purchasing an R33 Skyline GTSt manual in a few weeks and have a few questions for you guys. I've admired Skylines in general for some time and I finally have the chance to obtain one. Apologies if some have been answered before just ignore those ones Your "what to look for when buying" info will be a great asset.

Do all R33s have HICAS 4 wheel steering ? Should I be using V power fuel instead of regular ? Can you guys recommend an oil type and power steering fluid type ?

I've heard various numbers thrown around concerning these cars and most of them are probably crap but here goes.. 0 - 400m in 14.5 seconds, 0 - 100km/h in 6 - 7 seconds and could use 9.8 Litres of fuel per 100km. I'm sure you'll get a laugh out of some of those..

Thanks for any help on these !

[willL]

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[gt-ahhh!]

you could find all of this information by searching extensively, but it can sometimes be difficult so ill help you out a bit. i must recommend reading up on the "what to look for" sections, because these will greatly assist you in making a good choice.

i learnt the hard way. i bought from a dealership and the engine gave up inside 3 months, and the rear tyres DELAMINATED because they were 10 years old and on the car when it was imported... then around the 6 month mark i lost the clutch. then at the 9 month mark i lost the turbo and probably my 2nd engine. its been sitting in my driveway for the last 3 months because like most people i havent got $5000 ready to throw at a new engine/turbo.

BUT, skylines have a reputation for being bulletproof (mine being the obvious exception). so you can buy with some confidence. everything else in my car, brakes, suspension, transmission, is rock solid. and it drives beautifully for a 14yo.

i would advise to buy from a private seller in aus. dealerships are generally overpriced and their warranties arent worth the paper they are written on. km's are irrelevant and often woundback. judge the condition of the car by its appearance, esp interior. rebuilt engine would be a big bonus, and an aftermarket turbo, as the stock turbos often fail. also, look for GOOD modifications. injectors, coil packs, fuel/oil pumps, ecu, etc. which will probably save you money down the track.

all gts-ts will have hicas, although the value of this is questionable. a lot of people de-activate it. and yes you must use v power, or other 98+ octane fuel. not that shitty "premium" which is maybe 95 octane. i have heard in japan the pump fuel is 105 octane, but im not sure of the truth in that.

my understanding of a STOCK r33 gts-t is 0-400 in 14.2, 0-100 in 6.4? any slightly modified one will smash that. think 13.5, 5.8? or better! nice fat tyres work a treat.

unfortunately you will probably be disappointed by the fuel economy. i used more like 11-13L/100km depending on situation. its hard to resist opening it up...

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

9.8 per 100!

also make sure you get receipts for rebuilds

[Modena]

gt-ahhh you must of bought the lemonist lemon out there in the skyline land...

Ive got a 96 GTST II and had it for over 1.5 years and the only problem I had since was replacing the bushes which cost me around 60 bucks for a pair... the original right one popped and spewed white goo all over the drive way.

Skyline = good cars, OK fuel eco. Need to care for them, esp with their age now and they will look after you.

[gt-ahhh!]

gt-ahhh you must of bought the lemonist lemon out there in the skyline land...

youre not wrong! i forgot to mention the aircon stopped working after about a month, and the battery had to be replaced at about the 4-5 month mark!

those problems seem relatively insignificant when compared to 2 engines, a turbo, a clutch and $800 worth of tyres.

oh and some moron reversed into the damn thing and smashed the 400R front bar too... and buggered off without leaving a note! bloody $2700 good for nothing insurance!

seems like the worst decision i ever made. $16000 car ends up costing more like $30000. should have just bought a GT-R and been done with it...

[Modena]

youre not wrong! i forgot to mention the aircon stopped working after about a month, and the battery had to be replaced at about the 4-5 month mark!

those problems seem relatively insignificant when compared to 2 engines, a turbo, a clutch and $800 worth of tyres.

oh and some moron reversed into the damn thing and smashed the 400R front bar too... and buggered off without leaving a note! bloody $2700 good for nothing insurance!

seems like the worst decision i ever made. $16000 car ends up costing more like $30000. should have just bought a GT-R and been done with it...

Deposit for a house?

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

Don't all gtst's end up owing you that much?

[gt-ahhh!]

Deposit for a house?

haha not in sydney my friend. a skyline is but small change when compared to a house.

i justify the expense to my parents as a hobby. if i didnt spend it on my car id spend it on something else. that said, when everything has broken and been replaced i will own a very good car. but it will still only be worth $15k.

remember i am but 20, and have a good 5 years of parental bludging left to enjoy. and a sweet career starting next year. once i obtain a godzilla i will save for homesteads!

[evil_weevil]

Don't all gtst's end up owing you that much?

Im sure with alot of us, ALOT more d'oh!!