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[R33 GTS TURBO]

Well surprisingly you have changed my opinion about the body kit and carbon fiber bonnet. 

Couple of questions 

Would it be a smarter idea to buy new coil overs? or is there no real difference with second hand ones (Depending on condition) or would the cost be pretty much the same?

I wanna remove this Orange indicator makes it look like a piece of orange Lego sticking to the car, any suggestions?

bubba-My skyline is permitted for its' coilovers. How would i get that done with my pair when i have purchased them

With the 6000k Head lights where would be the best place to get them from and whats the brand name e.g H4 6000k Xenon Headlight Light Bulbs

Whats a good coil over brand to get

Edited July 26, 2010 by R33 GTS TURBO

[NA_Goodness]

I wouldnt buy used, the chances of them being badly worn is too high. Buy new from WA Suspensions as mentioned above.

As for the indicator, not as easy as you think.

[R33 GTS TURBO]

What about something like this?  

[That_timothy]

Don't you just buy coloured globes and then an opaque white peice of plastic?

[R33 GTS TURBO]

Don't you just buy coloured globes and then an opaque white peice of plastic?

Thats what i thought. Would this be in any way illegal? And where would i get the parts from

thx

Edited July 26, 2010 by R33 GTS TURBO

[bubba]

bubba-My skyline is permitted for its' coilovers. How would i get that done with my pair when i have purchased them

With the 6000k Head lights where would be the best place to get them from and whats the brand name e.g H4 6000k Xenon Headlight Light Bulbs

Whats a good coil over brand to get

Wait till you get a yellow sticker, then fill out the mods paperwork.

As for the HID's (xenons), you need to pop out one of the globes currently in the car so you can confirm the globe type (H1, H4, H7 etc). I just got a set of H1 6000k HID kits for $70 off a forum member (Jembo I think it was).

As far as good coilover brand, I run jap spec Cuscos in my 32, stiff as fk. In the wagon I have a set of Teins.

Go talk to Matt or Brad at WA Suspension and they will point you in the right direction

[R33 GTS TURBO]

Hey

Sent a message to Brad from Wa Suspensions. Waiting for his reply at the moment.

Also with my HID's is their a place that i could buy them and get them fitted.Want a good job not afraid to spend a bit of $$

Also if any one could offer any info on how to do the above light that would be great.

Thanks for all the help

[Tritty]

Well I think its all personal preference. I guess the first question you need to ask is... is this your daily driver? If it is you may want to limit your mods to avoid any unwanted attention, and then Id say the suggestions on here are good.

However, if this is your weekend car and/or youd sacrafice and accept a yellow sticker in return for a hot looking ride then I say go the kit all the way. Nothing sets a car apart and makes it more unique than a kit I reckon.

Sexy yes?

Guess you also need to ask yourself how much your willing to spend, these things tend to be endless money pits.

In the end just do what ever your heart desires, it is your car, so make it YOUR car.

[R34]

As you've posted a GTR so will I :-)

I still believe the R33 doesn't need a kit

To me this is the ultimate R33

Just big wheels and a good stance

Pure class

[cochee_15]

With second hand coilovers i reckon it depends where you get them from,

If you buy them second hand from someone who has drifted/track work on them then there is a chance they could be

in bad condition, However if you are buying from a reputable Jap store (JPC,KYP, etc) then you will be ok.

[Ten Four]

^+1 to JPC.

[Mr Eps]

so that we stay on topic - i say just coilovers and rims.

if you want jap rims - PM me. ie: PM me for SSR / volk / work / rays / riverside etc

coilovers has been covered, get new if you want new - get 2nd hand if you want second hand

OFF topic - Tritty you said that "these things tend to be endless money pits"... i resent that comment!!! think about it..

you spend what, 36grand on a brand new commodore?? own it for 5 years, it's worth 6 grand. that car has depreciated nearly 30 grand. that car has COST you 30 grand - before taking into consideration the servicing, parts, and (if you go this route) modification

i was thinking the other day, actually. i'm purely addicted to imports. my cefiro has probably cost me about 12 -14 grand in the six years i've owned it. it gets FAR more "street" attention than ANY equally priced new car..

in the "best of both worlds" thread... i worked out a budget of about 25 grand to build a vertex lexus GS300 (keep in mind this is actually a 2000 build lexus gs300 aka jzs160 aristo)

~25K budget gets you:

a 2000 lexus gs300

a single turbo convert 2JZ motor from JDM aristo

bodykit

rims

vertex current model GS300 face update.

you get THAT MUCH class

all wrapped up in a ~650HP car.

for ~25K

so to say modifying old cars is a money pit - is a load of rubbish

it's FAR more rewarding, fun, exciting and sociable than owning a brand new car =)

on topic - use this post as motivation... yes it's a money pit - but think about how LITTLE you paid for the car... you OWE it some work VS KF!!!

[R34]

Rowan

Couldn't agree more

Can you source GT-C's like the ones on the GTR pic I posted?

[R33 GTS TURBO]

Hey in terms of money, i am not worried with spending much on my car its just you gotta have money to spend Gotta wait till i make a bit more $$ before i can start spending up big but i am defiantly going to get new coil-overs. Also haven't installed coil-overs before is it pretty hard or could i just find a guide on line somewhere.

Thanks for the help

[That_timothy]

It's actually pretty easy getting them in and out if you know what you're doing, there are just tricks you need to learn. Somebody in the tutorial section wrote a really good guide on it, but I've only stumbled on it by accident. If you need help when you've got them, then post on here. At the very least I'd come and do/help you do 'em, but you might even get somebody more spanner handy if you're lucky!

[Mr Eps]

it's eassssssyyyy!!!!!

word of advice though...

take wheels off... undo the tops... (that's easy)

but the side bolts on the shocks can be MEAN to get off

to combat this. spray two quick blasts of WD-40 on the nuts. then go inside. drink a coke. maybe watch some videos of cute cats on youtube. they will come off a lot easier if you do this!

[Nic_A31]

I've got a better method.

Don't be weak?

Suspension isn't bolted up that tight.

[R34]

For the cheaper coilovers I've heard nothing but good reports on BC BR Coilovers

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Bc...ts-t292008.html

[phenline]

Buy a SAFC and a front mount plus a boost controller, then get it tuned your car will feel 20x better. And if you push your budget out a bit more get some cheap 2nd hand coilies.

And dont listen to Rowan gaying up the thread with his over priced toyota's!

Edited July 28, 2010 by phenline

[Mr Eps]

I've got a better method.

Don't be weak?

Suspension isn't bolted up that tight.

this coming from a fellow cefiro owner?

speaking first hand. nissan did my stock suspension up nice and tight.... reeeeaaaal nice n tight.

and over the 17 years or so that the suspension was sitting there in my car - it didn't exactly ease up.

also being that the metals used in those bolts and nuts are SO old - the last thing you want to do is twist them off!!! a little bit of lube and some patience goes a long way when removing stock suspension

and a heavy friend also helps to get the long buggers out

Ross. you go to Poser Life gym. i'd be careful who you call gay.