2_Liter_Turbo's '90 TH1 Skyline GTR Build Thread

[Jordy32]

Mmmm those wheels and nittos look the goods mate!  

[2_Liter_Turbo]

1 hour ago, Jordy32 said:

Mmmm those wheels and nittos look the goods mate!  

Thank you!

[2_Liter_Turbo]

I installed the wheels as well as the Nismo front lower arms which gave me a bit more negative camber up front. I am now at -2.2° on one side and -2.4° on the other. Variation may be due to my uneven garage floor. I'll have to get it aligned soon to get some more accurate numbers. I finally took some pictures this morning, but they didn't turn out that well. My camera has been having some issues focusing correctly lately, but this is what I got!

I honestly like the wheel fitment with stock fenders. I do need to roll the fronts just a hair, but I think the +22 offset is perfect. Other than the front of the fender liner and the top of the wheel arch of the fender on large bumps, the tires don't rub anywhere. I do want to lower the front a little more, it's a tad higher than the rear.

[okooko]

looks amazing mate

[2_Liter_Turbo]

57 minutes ago, okooko said:

looks amazing mate

Thanks!

[niZmO_Man]

"got 275, should've went with 285" hahaha I thought of the same with my setup. Looks bloody awesome #saynotostretch.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

1 hour ago, niZmO_Man said:

"got 275, should've went with 285" hahaha I thought of the same with my setup. Looks bloody awesome #saynotostretch.

Ha ha! #hellafunctional Is how I roll!

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Went out with the local group of R32 dudes today for a BBQ meet. After everyone left, I took a few solo pictures because it was a cool spot. So here they are, lol.

[SEN_R32]

Bro, can't see the pics of the Advan GT on your car anymore.

[SEN_R32]

3 hours ago, SEN_R32 said:

Bro, can't see the pics of the Advan GT on your car anymore.

apologies, just want to clarify that I couldn't see them on the SAU iPhone App.

Wheels looks awesome man and the fitment A1.

[Robzilla32]

apologies, just want to clarify that I couldn't see them on the SAU iPhone App.
Wheels looks awesome man and the fitment A1.

Same problem with the Android app. I reported this recently on a thread discussing SAU issues. It seems to impact some pics in some threads but not others.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

2 hours ago, SEN_R32 said:

apologies, just want to clarify that I couldn't see them on the SAU iPhone App.

Wheels looks awesome man and the fitment A1.

Thanks man! Sucks about the app image problem  Wonder if it is related to the photo hosting sites or the forum software?

[okooko]

love how it looks dark/black until you get closer or in some lighting conditions

[2_Liter_Turbo]

14 minutes ago, okooko said:

love how it looks dark/black until you get closer or in some lighting conditions

Same here! It's definitely my favorite standard color for the GTR.

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Acquired a brand new N1 RB26DETT engine block from a friend of mine yesterday. It's the start to a very long road, lol. It'll sit for awhile, but I'm still pretty pumped about it! I haven't fully decided yet, but I've been eyeing the Nitto 2.8L 86.5mm bore stroker kit. The main reasons why I like the Nitto kit is that they retain the factory length rod (they move the wrist pin up) which reduces piston speeds (helps retain RPM characteristics of the RB26), decreases the rod angle (less friction and stress going sideways against the cylinder walls), and increases the dwell time (lets stuff burn more completely at high RPM), and you get a nice billet crank. Plus, the Australians are crazy, and I like crazy!

[2_Liter_Turbo]

Found a brand new OEM Nissan front bumper and lip for a pretty good deal! My bumper and lip have some flaws that I didn't want to address when I get the car re-painted (factory color), so I picked these up instead. I've seen some other TH1 GTR's with a gray/black lip and I thought it looked pretty good, but I'm not totally sure if I want to go that route or paint it body color like my current lip. Did they always come body color from the factory? I'm open for discussion there.

[jmknights93]

R32 GTR front lip never came out from factory in body colour. I have noticed over the years that the colour of the plastic changed from a darker black to a lighter grey colour though. Something other owners may have noticed also?

[2_Liter_Turbo]

13 minutes ago, jmknights93 said:

R32 GTR front lip never came out from factory in body colour. I have noticed over the years that the colour of the plastic changed from a darker black to a lighter grey colour though. Something other owners may have noticed also?

Ahh, interesting. I heard that some '94s came with a smooth painted lip, but if it was textured, it came black or gray OEM. This one is definitely a lighter gray, the picture makes it look darker than it really is.

[Robzilla32]

R32 GTR front lip never came out from factory in body colour. I have noticed over the years that the colour of the plastic changed from a darker black to a lighter grey colour though. Something other owners may have noticed also?

Fading due to sun or OEM colour change?

Mine looked shabby due to fading.

[jmknights93]

Just now, Robzilla32 said:

 

Fading due to sun or OEM colour change?

Mine looked shabby due to fading.

 

I've seen 2 brand new OEM lips in 2 different shades. The older lip was a darker shade. The newer lip was noticeably lighter. Perhaps a change in manufacturer during 25+ in production?