R32 Gts-t Vs R33 Gts-t

[Roy]

2630GTS, when you modded the std bar, were you able to plastic weld it or is it a bog and fibreglass special to get the enarlge intercooler opening?

[Gts-t]

Its just a modified type m bar, im looking to get a gtr one though. Ive fitted some ganadors and rear lip since this photo, among other things lol

Even though i like the r33 the least if for some reason it was the only skyline we had available here i would still buy one because they can look good when they are done right

Edit: Roy, there was no plastic welding done, i just cut the bar up to the top of the number plate and then made up a small sheet of fiberglass and used a bit of resin or something to join it. Sorry i cant be more specific it was 3-4 years ago now, either way it wasnt hard and is something u could do at home.

Edited April 16, 2008 by 2630GTS

[Roy]

..ok. Yeh i have made a fibreglass insert for one. I may just use that

[typevu]

In standard form no modifying anything... R33 Series 2 > R32 GTS-t

and people seem to be comparing R32 GTR to the R33 Series 1 looks! Yes a kitted up R32 GTS-t looks good... but so can an R33 so theres no point comparing modified example since it just comes down to personal taste.

R33 Series 2 looks newer, newer interior, better engine, more newer/better gizmo stuff in it and is generally newer/better all round while the R32 GTS-t looks outdated - too squared and skinny(mainly the rear and bit skinny at the front), older interior, motor and gearbox is good yes but NOT AS good as the R33 and is generally older all round. R33 Series II wins hands down no ifs no buts!

[BHDave]

yeah but you just brought stock for stock looks into it and didn't mention the god awful stock wheels on a 33gtst.....

The 32gtst actually has a nice bulge in the panel at the rear wheels (just like a gtr but not as wide). The 33 is just slab sided so i don't know where you come up with skinny from, maybe just talking the opposite of fat?

[typevu]

yeah but you just brought stock for stock looks into it and didn't mention the god awful stock wheels on a 33gtst.....

The 32gtst actually has a nice bulge in the panel at the rear wheels (just like a gtr but not as wide). The 33 is just slab sided so i don't know where you come up with skinny from, maybe just talking the opposite of fat?

If R33's stock wheels are awful the R32's stockies are worse - they look a bit dated with the end of the spoke curving under the lip kind of thing....

The bulge does help with the R32's look alot but still doesnt help it's "flatness" - needs the GTR spoiler, rear aprons, side skirts and front bar to thicken it up - thats what I meant by skinny. I dont know where you got fat from - R33 Series 1? then yeah it's roundness does give it a fat dildo look haha but the Series 2 looks more 'normal'?

skinny:

Dont get me wrong, I dont hate the R32 or anything like that I love all the Skyline shapes they all have something about them that looks hot

[mystery_kid]

haha r33's wheels are the shittest of the 3 designs, you're in denial if you think otherwise

[Basti]

true. anything thats shared with a silvia is horrid. thats right i said it. HORRID

[br3ndan]

ah .. ok cool

RB25 > RB20.

Thats great news.

[Oblivion]

r32 with rb25det....

or if you want newer then get a 34....they are getting cheap enough.

but yeah personal opinion

i like 32 cause they look better.

33 are meh...better engine etc.

34's are tops look slightly less better then a 32.

but for bang for bucks.....prob a 33 cheap and good. for looks 32, for newness 34.

[typevu]

haha r33's wheels are the shittest of the 3 designs, you're in denial if you think otherwise

No its not denial I'm serious the R33's standard wheels DO look newer and better... in my opinion.

[Rekin]

To the thread starter; It depends what will the car be used for more; Track or Daily;

Where the R32 lacks in strength/power it makes up in cheap/available parts;

- Purchase car;

- R32: $8000-$11000

- R33: $10,000+

- You kill the engine on the track?

- R32: Buy a $400 replacement or $1000 rebuilt engine (search ns.com forsale)

- R33: Buy a $2000 second hand rb25

- You kill the gearbox?

- R32: Buy a $300 second hand gearbox OR fully rebuild rb20 gearbox $900 (http://www.japanesegearbox.com.au/)

- R33: Buy a second hand rb25 gearbox $1500

- Kill the turbo?

- R32: Just buy a r33 turbo and gain more power

- R33: Sounds like a good time to upgrade = $$

- Need larger injectors?

- R32: Purchase second hand r34 GTR injectors for $300

- R33: Keep current or upgrade to aftermarket

- Larger exhaust?

- R32/R33 share same front/dump pipe so plenty parts avail

So best case you could do is;

Pick up a $8000 R32; replace the engine and gearbox for $2000~(parts) and should last for a long time with no hassles.

The r32 is older and no doubt has more little problems than the r33.

if you are only after a daily, then go for a stock r33 as there will be less things to be fixed

But if you are keen on track, then i reckon the r32 will be a cheaper/fun car as parts are cheap and unwanted unlike r33 parts.

So the more people who dont like the r32 = more cheaper parts for me

Hope that helps

- Patrick

[mystery_kid]

they are boring as batshit

[chiksluvit]

i can't believe this thread's gone this far.. havent looked at it for a few days and it's almost doubled its pages

everytime there's a topic over 20 vs 25 or sr vs rb the talk just goes on...

my friend once said, skyline owners are very interesting, everyone seems to hate/dislike each other, r34 hates r33 hates r32, rb26 hates 25/20, rb25 and rb20 hates each other, and gtr hates everything.... and they all hate the rest of other cars on the streets. he drives a gtr so i guess that just showed his attitude towards every other lines on the street, bit of a snob comment if u ask me, but pretty true to a certain extent, everyone's too proud of their skyline... it's an awesome car thats why

rekin's got a pretty good analysis there, based on that and plus the topic starter test drive the cars and i dont think it'll be hard to work out what he prefers

cheers

Edited April 18, 2008 by chiksluvit

[R338OY]

Yeh, there's so much animosity between the models/motors it's a joke. The thread starter probably read through all the sh!t we've posted and is like "WTF? I don't know what to pick? Silvia it is..."

Seriously though, i'd be comparing an RB20 to an SR20. They're not that far apart, minus no. of cylinders. I reckon an R32 with a black top SR20 would be a weapon. Wonder what Roy has to say about that?

[Granthem]

we do bash each other.

The biggest seperation is GTR to GTST owners, i believe anyway.

We are all f**kwits, lets embrace that

[Oblivion]

Yeh, there's so much animosity between the models/motors it's a joke. The thread starter probably read through all the sh!t we've posted and is like "WTF? I don't know what to pick? Silvia it is..."

Seriously though, i'd be comparing an RB20 to an SR20. They're not that far apart, minus no. of cylinders. I reckon an R32 with a black top SR20 would be a weapon. Wonder what Roy has to say about that?

they are a weapon, there are a few going around atm.

still dont sound like an rb though.

it all personal opinion though.

[dmr]

So the more people who dont like the r32 = more cheaper parts for me

haha, true that. get the R33 my friend

[Nismoh]

what a bunch of tools... now for commenting, i'm in the tool box that everyone here calls home.... would you smash a chick that was hot, or felt good on the inside?...

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY, DONT WORRY ABOUT WHAT US TOOLS THINK

It's your car, your money, your choice...

[thrtytwo]

from factory theyre what? 7 secs 0-100?

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