My Impul R33-R Project

[045HOW]

So some mong decided to Reverse into my front bar wrecking it and my brand new numberplates that i just had reprinted a month prior.

So Insurance sorted it out

Brand New BN Sports front bar

[045HOW]

So time came to install reconditioned diff as the old one seemed to be a bit of a 1 wheel wally anyway.

Sandblasted crap off backing plate.

Gave it a good polish.

Sprayed with Stoneguard underbody paint.

Polished off the Axle and Drive shaft contacts and any overspray on the backing plate then Filled up with Castrol LSX90 (Took 1.45L).

Car jacked up with front bar almost touching the ground.

Opened up old diff. Oil was pretty bad with heaps of shit in it.

Rear piece of Drive shaft has reinforcement that doesnt seem to be factory and had 2 stickers on it with "JR" on them.

All done

Next up is Headlight restoration hopefully tomorrow then Painting Calipers next week.

[Joe Nash]

nice work there mate, most likely a dumb question, but don't you need to do some sort of balance with the diff and tail shaft?

[Gerry Giraffe]

Front bar is looking tops mate, much nicer than the one that was on there when you first got it.

[Miguelone]

Y u no Impul front bar? Also JR stickers are factory. Nfi what it's for but they all have em.

[045HOW]

Y u no Impul front bar? Also JR stickers are factory. Nfi what it's for but they all have em.

I only had a few choices through insurance but then found a company making copy kits in Brisbane for very cheap. But then at that time it was too late.

But for me, this bar is far better looking than impul bar could ever be. So when i get a full respray in the distant future i will buy an Impul bar and have that trial-fitted and sprayed and then keep it as a spare for when i sell the car.

[045HOW]

Front bar is looking tops mate, much nicer than the one that was on there when you first got it.

Cheers man

Yeah true that. The style doesn't suit the kit nor does the colour suit the style...

[045HOW]

So finally got round to doing my headlights a few days ago

So from This:

To this:

Guess i also might post up my video from the Skyline Sound thread in the Skyline section.

Location is in description

[Tai1or Made]

Every time I see this thing I regret buying a coupe.

How much was the headlight restore kit?

[045HOW]

Every time I see this thing I regret buying a coupe.

How much was the headlight restore kit?

Yeah i regretted it, especially seeing as i prefer 4 doors. Was just a silly opportunity that i took up. To me they look too big and long for a 2 door vehicle from the 90s,bit cramped and 4 doors handle better because of more overhang in the rear. i Found the 2 door to be quite snappy with loss of traction compared. Only thing i loved about it was Rims,Exhaust and Sunroof and i kept rims and exhaust aha. Loved the sunroof but because the 2 door roof is lower than 4 door to start with and im 6 foot tall my head was touching the roof with a sunroof setup lol.

Mind you yours looks pretty nice in a stock form with rims and no wing

I payed $43 at Autobarn. Just walked in the door and they had them on the front desk, payed and left.

If you look around you might be able to find it cheaper and i think its on ebay for 39. Some places have higher prices like Repco about a year ago wanted $51.

Works a treat every time(Have used on 3 R33s so far ) lasts a long time because of uv protective film you wipe onto it and it doesn't take long to do.

[Tai1or Made]

Yeah I'm happy with how mine looks (), could be a bit straighter, oh well.

My next one will have the correct amount of doors.

Yeah I tried the Turtle Restoration Kit (payed about the same as your kit) and I don't think I was aggressive enough with the sanding and it needs doing again. I'll have to remember when they get really bad to try the Invision Kit.

[045HOW]

Yeah I'm happy with how mine looks (), could be a bit straighter, oh well.

My next one will have the correct amount of doors.

Yeah I tried the Turtle Restoration Kit (payed about the same as your kit) and I don't think I was aggressive enough with the sanding and it needs doing again. I'll have to remember when they get really bad to try the Invision Kit.

Sounds good bro

Yeah definitely this kit bro. Its the bomb!

[DJBarnstar]

With the diff re furb did they just reshim it or something else and approx how much to have this done please?

Also, you still have the hicas? Is it on the list to go?

[Gerry Giraffe]

I love how well a skyline can come up after a decent headlight touch up. Makes it look like a hole new car.

[045HOW]

With the diff re furb did they just reshim it or something else and approx how much to have this done please?

Also, you still have the hicas? Is it on the list to go?

My Mate bought the diff with a halfcut engine last year from a wreckers. Dont think it was shimmed but upon opening it, it had definitely been reconditioned.

Yeah Hicas is still rocking i think.

Not buzzed by it really as im no drifter.

I love how well a skyline can come up after a decent headlight touch up. Makes it look like a hole new car.

Yep Everytime!

Third skyline to just stand back and go "wow!"

[045HOW]

Took my Dad and Brother out to a Waterhole for a Swim Should be mounting Numberplate properly this weekend.

[Miguelone]

Cars looking tidier and tidier. Agree on the sunroof comment above, thought about taking sunroof out of parts car for the taxi but I'm 6" as well and it felt pretty cramped with the sunroof.

[adamskill]

just like a meth addict needs his fix, this car makes me need a 33 4 door

[macdog]

mate,

awesome thread... fantastic car and great persistence!!! top effort. Looks amazing!

[045HOW]

Cars looking tidier and tidier. Agree on the sunroof comment above, thought about taking sunroof out of parts car for the taxi but I'm 6" as well and it felt pretty cramped with the sunroof.

Yeah prenty of room in a 4 door without aye.

just like a meth addict needs his fix, this car makes me need a 33 4 door

Aha cheers

mate,

awesome thread... fantastic car and great persistence!!! top effort. Looks amazing!

Thanks mate, really appreciate it