Willall Racing Buys Australia's First Official Complied/street Registered R35gtr

[Hotwire]

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Remember, while "newer" is usually better in regards to technology, there can never be a replacement for the old school style,

& it will be a long time before an R35 can go flying past a properly sorted R34 or R33.

Hello new world of GTRs, & after years of drooling over photos on the net we can actually see & play with them.

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I find that quote interesting. At Targa West an R35 GTR won over many well setup cars such as Evo's, 911's etc. So surely it wont be too long before an R35 wins other Targa events ahead of the older GTRs? (none entered in Targa West unfortunately)

[whatsisname]

Yeah I was down the workshop today and can vouch for the potent sound of the removed resonator from the exhaust - it now sounds much angrier

Took a few more pics too.

Was good to catch up with Matt/Whatsisname down there too (for the youngsters: Matt is one of your old school mods who is rarely about these days).

Likewise, mate. It had been a while since I'd ventured down to Willall. A lot has changed! It was good to catch up with Martin too - it's been about 2yrs.

Although I had already seen the R35 in the flesh earlier in the year at the Adelaide Motorshow (where I caught up with Munro) getting a chance for a closer look at the car has confirmed in my mind that the new GTR more than lives up to the hype and expectation. It was only after Martin pointed out how large the R35 looks when compared to the other 'supercars' present (997 911 Turbo and Gallardo) that I realised just how big it is - mainly due to width.

The smaller features of the R35 that Martin talked about were really interesting and I am keen to see just how much can be extracted from the car with the standard ECU running the show. It certainly didn't take the guys long to begin dabbling with upgrades - nice work! The exhaust upgrade has already transformed the aural presence of the R35.

At the end of the day, I struggle to think of another production vehicle that can deliver so much for such a relatively modest price tag.

I'm hoping the humble offering of a test run in a twincharged Golf GT DSG and TRD Aurion will equal a brief on-road R35 experience

[shy_s6]

big pete's not at willall anymore is he? i remember going to willall back maybe 7/8 years ago with my 33

[Inline 6]

whos got the quickest 1/4 mile run for the r35 so far? i take it none are moddified enough to drop a 9sec pass yet?

Edited September 19, 2008 by Inline 6

[SLED]

big pete's not at willall anymore is he? i remember going to willall back maybe 7/8 years ago with my 33

Mr Hall is at Outlaw Speed Shop these days.

whos got the quickest 1/4 mile run for the r35 so far? i take it none are modified enough to drop a 9sec pass yet?

err.........me thinks you'll be waiting awhile

[shy_s6]

Mr Hall is at Outlaw Speed Shop these days.

ah cheers! he is a champ wonder why he left willall

[GTR1993]

ah cheers! he is a champ wonder why he left willall

doesn't like dirty hands...selling shit much cleaner.

[ovrtym33]

big pete's not at willall anymore is he? i remember going to willall back maybe 7/8 years ago with my 33

Pete is an AWESOME bloke, knew everything about skylines

My engine was prob one off the last he built there before moving on

He told me that he just needed a change, he was actually building cars and working fo Keirs business (sandblasting i think) at the same time...

[Inline 6]

err.........me thinks you'll be waiting awhile

bah nonsense, you got the cash sled buy a r35 start stripping that fancy interior void that warrenty and slap some monster turbo's on there and make it snappy

go hard or go home sled, o wait a min your already home

Edited September 20, 2008 by Inline 6

[Dohmar]

bah nonsense, you got the cash sled buy a r35 start stripping that fancy interior void that warrenty and slap some monster turbo's on there and make it snappy

hehe if pete buys a 35 gtr ill be at his place all the time giving him free labour hahaha

-D

[whatsisname]

Considering the GTR has been released on a global scale, for the first time in it's history, I'm tipping that we'll be seeing low 10/high 9 second drag versions sooner than people think.

Not only are the Japanese workshops already starting to develop upgrades, but this time the massive US market are gearing up to put runs on the board.

[jet_r31]

Considering the GTR has been released on a global scale, for the first time in it's history, I'm tipping that we'll be seeing low 10/high 9 second drag versions sooner than people think.

Not only are the Japanese workshops already starting to develop upgrades, but this time the massive US market are gearing up to put runs on the board.

Sure are, a few of the heavilly cashed up 1000+hp 8 sec supra owners have bought them

and they went straight into the shop for mods. Can't remember but i thought they made

over 500-550rwhp on dynojet dynoes already(could be wrong and can't be bothered searching)

cheers

darren

[Martin Donnon]

[Chris#3]

Epic win! Edited September 21, 2008 by Eddyfier

[Rbware]

It may take me awhile to get a R35 but at least i already own the plate (GTR35)

[SLED]

lol Shane, that's like buying the saddle b4 the horse

I'm surprised how wide that thing looks alongside the 34

[typevu]

very nice!

[heslo]

Wow, awesome shot!

[Sambo33]

I'm surprised how wide that thing looks alongside the 34

yeah hey, the 35 looks much larger than the 34, 33, 32.

nice pic though!

[craig R33]

blergh

35 looks like a beached whale compared to the sexy lines if the 34 GTR, that pic just proves it!

Edited September 21, 2008 by craig R33