Timmy's R34 Gtt

[timmy_89]

Didn't really get any good photos it turns out haha, here is one from a friend showing the new rotor and coilover on the drivers side though.

[timmy_89]

Both front and rear swaybars are now fitted. Definitely more rigid and a firmer ride under harsh turning

Also went in for a wheel alignment, unfortunately with all stock arms everything is still a little bit out, perhaps I will look at adjustable arms down the track.

[timmy_89]

After some opinions guys. Next on the list, not sure how quickly it will get done, but it's what I'm looking into now lol.

Anyway, I want to get some gauges, oil temp and pressure, and water temp. The eboost2 shows boost so I'm not worried about that. Was originally thinking Defi, as that's all I've had experience with myself, but I'm open to options (I.e. Racetech series that Mat is suggesting )

Also looking at seats. My current thoughts are R34 GTR seats, otherwise Bride (genuine or fake?).

And lastly for now, I want to get a deep dish steering wheel too. What's about, and how easy are boss kits to find? Might even look at a detachable boss kit, but not necessarily lol.

Anyway, let me know what people's thoughts are

[RiseofBrutality]

Can't go wrong with Defi and Bride (but I'm biased lol), it all depends on how much you want to spend

I went the 60mm gauges, it's a bit of a pain to have them sitting flush inside the housing. I had to make up a plate to sit on the inside for the cups to sit on

As for the seats, I was in the same thinking as you. I wanted to go the GTR seats but you're looking at atleast 2k for a pair in good condition.

I payed ~$500 more and I got a brand new pair of Bride Euro 2 + rails

[timmy_89]

Can't go wrong with Defi and Bride (but I'm biased lol), it all depends on how much you want to spend

I went the 60mm gauges, it's a bit of a pain to have them sitting flush inside the housing. I had to make up a plate to sit on the inside for the cups to sit on

As for the seats, I was in the same thinking as you. I wanted to go the GTR seats but you're looking at atleast 2k for a pair in good condition.

I payed ~$500 more and I got a brand new pair of Bride Euro 2 + rails

Have you got pics I could check out?

[Hanaldo]

With gauges, as long as you get something with stepper motors, they will generally be ok. My Shadow Pros are a little bit out, but they are consistent. With gauges the consistency is equally if not more important than the accuracy, so you get a feel for what your car normally does and you notice when something changes.

With seats... I've had copies before. Don't do it. My Sparco copies used to squeak and flex and annoy the hell out of me, then my drivers side frame snapped when I hit boost one time and I spent the rest of the trip home holding myself up with the steering wheel. Can't imagine what it would have been like in a crash. I've now got genuine Sparco R505's, and they were worth every cent of the $1600 odd that I paid. Love em.

[RiseofBrutality]

Have you got pics I could check out?

I've got some in my build thread - http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/422644-adams-gtt/

I haven't got a pic of the plate that hold the gauges though

[timmy_89]

I've got some in my build thread - http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/422644-adams-gtt/

I haven't got a pic of the plate that hold the gauges though

Ahh sorry haha. They look awesome, what model are they specifically? Do they require the control unit?

[RiseofBrutality]

Ahh sorry haha. They look awesome, what model are they specifically? Do they require the control unit?

They are the BF series and do require the control unit. These are the older BF gauges.

The new ones are the BF Advanced I think.

The Racer series are the only Defi's that do not require a control unit

[timmy_89]

No real new progress with the car.

I am attending Wakefield Park next weekend for the Stadium Drift matsuri. It will be my first time actually drifting the 34 and also drifting in Australia haha.

I've done an oil change (changed to Royal Purple with a HKS filter) and checked over the car in preparation for the event, pretty keen!

If anyone is there and sees me feel welcome to come and say hi

[timmy_89]

Matsuri round up - had an awesome weekend, mets lots of great people and had a blast thrashing my car for two and a half days lol. All 'damage' to the car happened on the Sunday (typical lol), but it didn't stop me at all so I had a very full on weekend. I have an exhaust leak around the manifold/dump, yet to inspect, my clutch was stinking up the entire track on my last lap, so I assume it will need replacing before my next event, and after the drive home, it feels like either a rim is buckled of I have bent an arm slightly. Will post more when I know. The only physical damage is a bit of paint and a scratch on my rear bar after spinning out and collecting someone else front bar that was on the side of the track lol (whoops).

Plenty of GoPro footage to sort through but for now here is a couple of photos and the only video I have posted so far (one of my first runs taking my girlfriend haha).

[34GeeTeeTee]

Nice work man! Just watched it on Bookface.... Skids!!!

[MrFijiGold]

Thats awesome! Makes me want to go out and driffftttt..!!

[timmy_89]

Here's another video, 4 car train with some mates, me leading, I was pretty nervous about spinning out haha.

[timmy_89]

And another of me chasing a friend and failing to keep up.

[timmy_89]

Couple more videos

[timmy_89]

And also a couple from someone following me.

[timmy_89]

Chrissy presents. Hardrace adjustable rear camber and traction arms. I plan to fit these not long after new years, can't wait to use my entire rear tyre. Looking at my tyres after Wakefield was a little depressing when they all have about 80% tread almost 40% across from the outside

[Tim_zenki]

Hey all. Competed in a local 1/8th mile drag meet today. Was good fun, even managed to take out the win in the bracket I was put into.

Photo from setting up in the morning.

Trophy ^_^

Will post some vids up when I get the chance during the week

congrats man

[timmy_89]

So the Hardrace rear camber arms and rear traction arms are fitted now. Had a new alignment and got the rear camber out to -1, rear wheels stick out a tiny bit and the tyres are pretty much in line with the guards, might have to raise it a tiny bit before any events, but I'll drive it around and see how it goes first.

Still looking to get gauges, seats, steering wheel, new wheels (buckled on of the current ones at the Wakefield day), front camber and castor arms and also a new clutch (started to smell pretty funky at Wakefield, but will hold out as long as I can lol). I'd love to get this stuff done ASAP but knowing me it will take a while.