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hey guys ive just got my first skyline r33 gts non turbo s2 and was wondering if i should get the hub and brakes changed into the gtsts? or at the same price get new rims the volk te37 look alikes in the 4 stud? but ive got a spare set of stock gtst rims, soo if i do the brake change i can use the spare set but its stock for the same price i could just get 4 stud te37 look alikes in 17s,

i dont know guys what should i do?

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You should get gtst brakes and rotors and change to 5 stud rims.

I'm with and3_3, get a 5 stud pattern it opens your options up for future upgrades. I know that's what i plan to do once i get mine...if =p (nah should be very soon though currently offering on one)

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yea i think my brake is going to give up soon the old owner really killed it i dont know what he did but the rear left brake makes noises when driving at low speeds im not sure if im going to keep this car after i get my fulls or should i just turbo it? a bit hetick though may as well get the gtst? im still half hearted but i reckon at the end im going to end up getting new brake pads and machine the rotors or get new brakes, and also i some times go mountain driving on the week ends soo yea its hard, grip or good braking....... :P

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look alikes??

:s

I would go the GTS T upgrade for sure... look alikes they are sure to b heavy and probably give u less performance then anything. I know its easier to get these rims and im sure the car will look mint in them... but no one should say no to a good brake upgrade... especially if u r having trouble with yours at the moment... its what stop the car you know... haha

besdies some good tyres like the pontenza series on gts t rims will give you more then enough grip on the road...

then save and get some geniune rims... lets say something like P1 buddy clubs :P haha... ;)

and as everyone is saying... yes 5 stud does give u more rims to look at.

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yea i guess so lol looks like ill be getting the brake upgrade hahahah cost a fair bit 700 hubs front and rear and gtst brakes off a series 2

i was thinking of doing it my self save a but of $$$$ has anybody done it them selves? is there any thing i should be more careful of, or any pointers would be most helpful to me oh and after i've done this i dont think i would be getting new rims very soon lol money money money lol i asked a tire guy and he said the enkei or advanti rpo3 or rpo1 would set me back almost 2 grand for a set with 8 or 8.5 up front and 9 or 9.5 at the rear, im trying to get it as wide as possible but would 9.5 inch by 17s fit in the rear? not really sure about it.

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700 bucks aint a bad price. Take you time, do it right and do it once. There shouldn't be any problems. Just make sure youve got a socket big enough to take off the rear hub nut (I think its about a 36 - 38mm ), and a really long breaker bar for it.

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http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Br...tal-t40346.html

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700 bucks is alot to me lol im still in school and only earn like 50 a week from work on week ends lol im doing my hsc this year lol even tighter. how do i take the calipers off is it just 2 bolts? well when i do it i'll figure it out lol thanks mate

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