What's An R32 Gt-r Like To Live With?

[hossboss]

The title pretty much says it all - just curious to hear your thoughts after owning one for a period?

[r32r32]

Its a pain in the but!!!!!

I've had one for just over a year and it was on the road for about 2 weeks!

In the process of a rebuild though!

[bnr#@]

Awsome, use mine every day for up to 200ks per day, no issues at all.

Just drove it from Perth to Busselton, did a sprint round in Busselton and drove it back, 450ks with a sprint round and all on less then one tank of fuel. car is making 387 rwhp

[hossboss]

Its a pain in the but!!!!!

I've had one for just over a year and it was on the road for about 2 weeks!

In the process of a rebuild though!

Sounds terminal! Hopefully most people have experiences more like the last response! That's waaay better mileage than I would've expected, fairly excellent really. I have lusted after these cars for years, and now have the means to purchase

[Mr. Keets]

What are they like to live with?

Well...it leaves the lid of the tooth paste up all the time, it puts empty juice containers back in the fridge and drinks.

Srsly, a well maintained and modified R32 GT-R is a weapon. It strikes fear in owners of lesser breeds, makes small children wave and chicks giggle when the boost is on. I'm lucky to be able to afford my R as a second car and that means I drive it for pleasure only, look after it and it will serve you well. Just make sure the by a good one. Cheap and reliable...you can only have one

[Ashy Larry]

Had mine for 5 years,

Best thing I have ever bought....

Like Keets,

I am in the position where I no longer run the car as a daily.

However when I first got her, she never missed a beat, in fact I have never had an issue with the car.

There is of course the usual maintenance that needs to be done on a car or this age and the replacing of a few parts.

But like Keets mentioned above, a well modified 32 GTR will tear most thing up on the road

[GTRsean]

Had mine for 5 years,

Best thing I have ever bought....

Like Keets,

I am in the position where I no longer run the car as a daily.

However when I first got her, she never missed a beat, in fact I have never had an issue with the car.

There is of course the usual maintenance that needs to be done on a car or this age and the replacing of a few parts.

But like Keets mentioned above, a well modified 32 GTR will tear most thing up on the road

+1

Mine's still a daily after 5 years. Put over 100,000k's on and only let me down a couple of times=gbox.

[GTR092]

i have had mine a few months and i am very happy with it, not too bad on fuel and an all round great car, only had one part fail with old age (4wd pump) but thats to be expected with age!

[hossboss]

i have had mine a few months and i am very happy with it, not too bad on fuel and an all round great car, only had one part fail with old age (4wd pump) but thats to be expected with age!

Was it a major hassle getting that fixed? Expensive to replace?

[Waza_GTR]

Had mine for 6 years now and will never let it go.

Used it as a daily for a couple of years and eventually broke it. Got a full rebuild all forged inside new turbos cams and all the rest, over 400kW At the wheels.

Dont' use it as a daily any more but it is a lot of fun when I do take it for a spin.

Go the 32 it is the only GODZILLA, all the later models are pretenders.

[[[d a n n y]]]

had mine back in 2004-2005

every day use clocked around 60K kms in a year.

awsome to drive daily.. only problem is u cant carry alot of stuff

abit noisy if modded mine had just over 300kwatw and a triple plate (okay when u get used to it)

so it was fun to drive

[hossboss]

Heart is winning over head, that's for sure! Head says get something more practical that I can throw the MTB in, like say, a Subie Legacy GT-B, but heart says "come on, you've wanted one of these for years!". It's definately going to be daily drive - but they WERE built to be driven...

[Mr. Keets]

^^^^ Nothing is ever a major hassle as there are so many around and such a strong knowledge base, but...

Look for service records from a recognised specialist.

Take it to someone with a proven track record with GT-Rs/RB26 and get it fully inspected.

Develop a good relationship with a recognised tuner...guidance is useful and trust is important

If you buy one you will be the subject of more unwanted attention...police, idiots occasionally.

If you modify it take your time and plan based on usage and finances

An already modified R can save you lots, if it's been looked after.

Research the forums...often. You are not the first guy to buy an R so most of the questions have been asked and answered

Always spend the extra few dollars to buy the right gear...redline oil over K-mart, Japanese or Oz over china knock offs. Especially on the parts that are stressed. There is always plenty of gear to buy in the FS section.

What goes wrong??? These aren't new cars. Check the clutch to see that it has meat, check that it has good oil...oil control can be an issue if raced, check 3rd gear synchro for the same reason. Check the timing belt has been done preferably before time, check that it's not re-birthed or encumbered. Suspension is relatively cheap to replace but a dud engine or g'box is more pricey.

If you buy an early 32R check for signs of higher than stock boost levels as the ceramic impellers fracture. Prolonged boosting at 13-14psi means your on borrowed time. Having said that there are plenty of second hand and new N1 etc turbos that can replace them...and when you do, it's time for spending money on dumps, front pipe, 3inch exhaust...may as well.

Finally, Remember not to be too superior when a Scoobie pulls up next to you at the lights. Be humble...your driving a GT-R

[lococard]

Also looking at a 32 R as a daily.

What sort of power can you expect out of a stock one?

Looking at purchasing from a dealer - 5 year warranty I've heard some pretty bad things about 32 GTRs from owners and mechanics with most saying get the 33 GTR as the 32 was the test dummy and most issues have been ironed out in the 33. But, can you go wrong with a 5 year warranty?

Just wanted to know what sort of power i should be expecting with only minor mods, so i maintain the warranty.

I'm guessing something like an exhaust, dump pipes, fuel pump and an ECU. How many killa wasps will this get me?

Also guessing the standard clutch will go pretty soon if there is some decent power going through it.

Edited April 10, 2009 by lococard

[bigslick]

Don't quote me on this but I think standard they pull about 160-170rwkw.

Standard clutch will likely slip with a mild power increase, but may depend on age/condition.

Standard dumps are fine with standard turbos. Go 3inch exhaust and make sure the cat is flowing properly.

Standard fuel pump will be plenty at this level. With an ECU and removal of the boost restrictor (in the vacuum line to the boost controller) you could be making around 230-250rwkw.

[Mr. Keets]

Also looking at a 32 R as a daily.

What sort of power can you expect out of a stock one?

Looking at purchasing from a dealer - 5 year warranty I've heard some pretty bad things about 32 GTRs from owners and mechanics with most saying get the 33 GTR as the 32 was the test dummy and most issues have been ironed out in the 33. But, can you go wrong with a 5 year warranty?

Just wanted to know what sort of power i should be expecting with only minor mods, so i maintain the warranty.

I'm guessing something like an exhaust, dump pipes, fuel pump and an ECU. How many killa wasps will this get me?

Also guessing the standard clutch will go pretty soon if there is some decent power going through it.

The 32R was designed to conquer Group A racing...which it did. It's not a taxi stuffed with a Vette engine. For me the early 32's are business. A bit lighter than the later 32s and more nimble and lighter than the 33's. The 34's are different again. It is the purest of the breed; of those the Nismo, Vspec, Vspec II and the N1 are the ones to look for.

There are a few of issues with the 32 that I can recall.

1. The upper control arms dont allow for enough camber. If your tracking it, it's an issue. It can be remedied with eccentric bushes, dog bones or 3 or 5 degree Cusco or Nismo items. It's not a problem if your mainly on the street

2. Hicas pfft. Locking bar in and rip the rest out to save yourself 15+Kg

3. ATTESA computer is a bit 1st gen.

From memory. 280whp stock, 330 with the zaust, dumps, front pipe, Power FC and boost. Check the dyno sticky in the induction section

[lococard]

From memory. 280whp stock, 330 with the zaust, dumps, front pipe, Power FC and boost. Check the dyno sticky in the induction section

The RB26 sticky is only about results of upgrading your turbos.

[Mr. Keets]

No it's not

Dyno sticky for RB26 turbo

Edit post. My memory failed me...lol

"From memory. 280whp stock, as for the zaust etc I'm not going to back that up as I really would have to look at the sheets. There are plenty threads about "what will I make with XYZ mods"

[hossboss]

Well Mr Keets, you sure know your factoids! I like that. So nice to read info based on actual facts, and or experience, instead of just conjured up opinions which you often get on these types of forums. I was recently looking at a car which the owner said was a 'Nismo' from the factory. How can you tell these apart from the cooking models? My plan is for sensible mods that will enhance the car, rather than the sometimes overdone approach - I want to blend in as much as possible, even though it's gonna be hard to do in such a car...!

[Mr. Keets]

Boss, If you had a Nismo or VspecII I would leave it alone as they are worth more stock than modified.

The Nismo edition isnt particularly special. You could option what you wanted. The one I know of in Oz is AC, bigger steel wheel turbos with the N1 body kit with ABS, Rear wiper (like the N1) delete. I've seen a Best Motoring video with a side by side with the standard version, the Nismo being a car length quicker on the 1/4 mile. Vspec is the one to go for, better brakes, steel wheel turbos, BBS wheels. Always check the Vin on Fast, there is a thread on here somewhere