hazman Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Dear All, Just wondering if anyone out there had a rough idea what it would cost to build up a "decent" (I'll define what i call decent later) drift R33. It's great to read magazines and see what people are doing to there cars and the results they have achieved, but what is missing is how much it has cost them. I am saving HARD to buy an R33 and as soon and as i get it i hopefully will modify it up to go drifting. I was just wondering what you guys thought it would cost (not counting price of the car obviously) to do up an R33 with just, say, mild mods (front mount, exhaust, possibly high flow turbo, oil cooler (I have read this is important for drift cars), suspension, possibly brakes (is pad upgrade just enough or should further mods be applied?), better seat (if necessary) and of course shiny gear knob and little blue lights for windscreen wipers) :Bang: ANY light you could shed on these issues would be GREATLY appreciated so i know how much to save. (that is of course unless the "light" you shed is to tell me to go do the hard work and find out myself). I figured if ANYONE ANYWHERE would know someone here would Thanks, Haz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnricoPalazzo Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Step 1 purchase any r33 with manual and a turbs step 2, hand keys to fatz step 3 maaaaadd drifftaa Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-805414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majanal Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 AS Above, or hand keys to me!!! :D;) I have a R33, Gun metal Grey one in the next issue of HPI (Driftland invitational write up) which I was drifting with the following. Heavy duty single plate clutch. (Think it was rated 1300kgsish???) $1100 More boost (although this is not essential, just makes life easier!) $350 FMIC $1600 Pod $came on car Cat back zorst $came on car Lowering springs $came on car (I have these at home, they are still in good condition and will sell to anyone that is interested) All the rest was standard as far as I know. I have recetly changed for strength's sake Full Whiteline Kit $2200 Mechanically Locked diff (sucks arse in carparks) Apexi Power FC and some dedicated drift rims as a set of tyres doesn't seem to last too long anymore! I think that is about it. Really you should be able to drift a stock GTS-25t without too much trouble, you just need to be a little rougher with it to get it out there... but forunatly the r33 came standard with a handbrake... which is really usefull when power is not at it's optimum!!! (or you **** up your entry!) Hope that helps. Dan. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-805675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCO_7 Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 The ex-JMS red R33 is for sale in Adelaide for mi $30k point. That car would be perfect to buy as it have thousands and thousands of $$$$ spent on it (over $70k i think). The car make 282rwkW on low boost (now 308rwkW i think after tuning). If you want to save money, and have the best R33 around, buy this car Benny Mack Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-806404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majanal Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 shit... but how do I get it from adelaide... Got a contact? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-806439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnricoPalazzo Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I doubt 70k was spent on it. It still has standard internalled engine with cams. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-806457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I'd suggest starting with a silvia or r32 gtst ...was there a reason you wanted and r33? drift car = damage and short life, so there's no point starting with something decent Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-806658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blx Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 drift car = damage and short life, so there's no point starting with something decent Would be a shame to have a damaged R33, on the other hand there are plenty of crappy silvias around... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-806985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSYCO_7 Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 Ring JMS on (08) 8260 6919, and they'll pass on Mark's number. Definitely worth the money. I'd buy it if I didn't have to get in soo much debt. Benny Mack Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-812242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayai32 Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 (I'm gonna cop some wrath for this :Bang: )........ drift car = damage and short life I cant think of a better reason to start with a 33! 1 less r33 = 1 million take 1 r33's on the roads of Australia When ur done with the 33 upgrade to a 32 or 34 lol BTW a BIG :jk: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-812674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted April 29, 2004 Share Posted April 29, 2004 get a r31 and bring it downto oran park 1st may (tomorrow) and drift it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! or even come out to spectate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-812954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majanal Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 fatz, I have a r33 can I come... I promis I'll smoke a few sets of tyres! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-813425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnricoPalazzo Posted April 30, 2004 Share Posted April 30, 2004 fatz is ur 31 auto? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-813521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazman Posted May 1, 2004 Author Share Posted May 1, 2004 Hey All, Thanks for all the advice, the reason i wanted an R33 is just coz i cant afford an R34. As for the JMS R33, damn i love that car, its so sick, i'd love to buy it, but finance is sadly lacking. I wish i had seen that post about the oran park round yesterday but i was at a mates house drinking too much beer. I only live at wollongong so i easily could have driven up for the day. ah well. thanks again i will take it all into consideration and hopefully you guys can get some vids posted of the round today --Haz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-817432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted May 2, 2004 Share Posted May 2, 2004 5 speed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-818928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mase Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 Would be a shame to have a damaged R33, on the other hand there are plenty of crappy silvias around... :flamed: And it's harder to drift a land barge, whereas silvias are a lot lighter and much more easier to shift the weight position in!!!! :headspin: Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-827960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZM.031 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 the problem with 33s is they are about as expensive to mod as a gtr, unlike a silvia or r32, which are cheap as chips for most parts. replacement parts are also more expensive and harder to come across....like headlights, taillights, things like that. im setting my r33 up for serious drifting, but im not exactly saving up to buy the car in the first place. drifting costs money, lots of money...and you will break things. if you had the money for a 34, then buy a 33 for drift, if you have the money for a 33 then buy a 32 for drift. cheers Linton Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-1404135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 At 6 tyres per week im finding that having a tyreshop owner as a freind helps alot Nothing beats free tyres. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-1404588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky33 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Talk about living in the past....(looks at post date) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-1404795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slide Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 err Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/39609-decent-drift-r33/#findComment-1404969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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