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Antz 1994 R32 Gtr Project & Restoration


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I just read this thread start to finish..... I bought the 33 for this purpose... and the rust posts make me cringe

Truly epic and I love the build . Im keen as to wrinkle paint my covers ... hard job ?

thanks mate. Rust on theses cars are rather notorious but they are getting on as well (age wise). Best tip is get to it before it get to you.

Wrinkle paint is easy as long as you follow the instructions I have put a thread for VHT wrinkle painting on SAU here is the link

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/426649-vht-wrinkle-plus-doing-it-right/

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hurry up and tune already...

on a side note might be up your way in SEP so will make sure i drop by and say hello to you a nick and anyone else

Yeah, should tell Sean that.

You should. Just give us the heads up first though.

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sif let you know....was just going to rock up with bishes! start the party! lol

that would only work if the bishes you bring are hawt - if not...............GTFO

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Hey Antz,

So, I finally got around to looking at your build thread. Quite a read. Did you want me to pause the flow of emails to EFI so that they can spend more time working on your car :P

Thanks benno. I think it would be wise not to do that considering its almost there. But thanks for the offer mate ;)

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Great to see it alive!!

I almost thought it was a bit of shuffle at the start but I think it's just the noise of the BOVs on low-medium load?

Yes, it is good to finally see it running on all 4s :D

I think it is just the BOV which is fluttering like it should do.

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