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Guest Mölders

Guest Mölders

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Hi Guys,

Just wanted to know if anyone here uses an R33 GT-R as a daily driver? I am looking to "upgrade" from my GTS25T, but just wondering about the feasability of using a GT-R as a daily driver?

At the moment I drive to work each day, a trip of about 40kms each way, but work has secure parking, so during the week it would be safe... at least during the day.

So the question is, can an R33 GT-R be used as a daily driver, or is it only suitable as a "weekend" car, meaning you need another car for a daily driver?

Hopefully some GT-R owners can put forward some experiences?

Thanks,

Mölders

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I've had the GTR for around 8 months now bought as a company vehicle, meaning not only do I drive it daily to and from work, but I also drive it to site (normally in the city, sometimes as far as Warrnambool), and I couldn't imagine owning anything else. The only problem I've had with it is getting in and out of city car parks as the car has had suspension work and sits a little lower.

Great car around the burbs and the CBD, easy to drive and fun even around there.

Best of all, come weekend, jump in and blast some windy country road and you'll be amazed at how capable it is in any situation.

Convinced??

400HP Experienced

400HP

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I've got an R33 GTR as a daily driver in Sydney. I don't find it harder than driving any other car everyday. Before this I had a manual Honda prelude and I'd have to say that the only thing thats worse about daily driving the GTR is that its not secure. But if you have a GTS-T then you'd have the same problem anyway.

It's BS that ppl say it can't be a daily driver... the stock suspension isn't even THAT stiff and the clutch is not that hard either...

Guest Mölders

Guest Mölders

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Thanks for the Great response guys!

These are the answers I want to hear! :)

Much better than the "I don't think a GT-R is a good daily driver" answer!

Just out of interest, can anyone tell me the front bar ground clearance on a "stock" suspension R33 V-Spec?

Once again, thanks for the replies.

Mölders

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400HP

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I don't think theres much diff in the Vspec and non Vspec clearance of front bar.

I'd be more worried about which series GTR you have because the diff series have slightly diff lips.

Seires 1 - no lip (I think)

Series 2 - small lip

Series 3 - pretty big lip

My GTR is series 3 and the suspension ride height is high so the skirts and rear are quite high (for a sports car) but my front bar is very low. There was one car park in the city which angles down and I couldn't make it down.... so i had to reverse in. But thats the ONLY case I've ever had.

Guest Mölders

Guest Mölders

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Incase anyone is interested?? I did some web surfing, er, research at work and found that the "Ground Clearance" is as follows: R33 GT-R is 5.7", R-33 GT-R V-Spec is 5.3".

Another site I found states that the ground clearance for a Series II GTS-T is also 5.7".

So at most the ground clearance difference for completely stock cars is 1 cm...

Just wondering if the official term for Ground Clearance definitely means the lowest part of the car, ie, the front Spoiler Lip??

I ask all these questions as my driveway is quite steep and my GTS-T only clears the front by about 2 cms.

Mölders.

P.S. I like both R32 and R33 GT-Rs, I just want a slightly newer car...:)

Munro Experienced

Munro

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R33s are GAY???????????????????????????

Step outside and say that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

S'pose R34s are gay too?

Hmmm. I thought all skylines are great cars.

Interesting to see that some people are so narrow minded

that they can't accept advancing technology.

To quote HPI 1st GTR special edition >

" The three modern GT-R Skylines (R32,R33 and R34) have much in

common, but each has a distinct character. Like three great wines,

a knowledgeable driver will appreciate them all, but there is sure

to be one that suits your palate best."

:shake: :shake: :shake:

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Guest nismogtsx

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Kick him in the arse...

All skylines big and small are "great"...

I think he meant "great".... Ive he is a real skyline owner

he wouldnt be baging any of them... Unless he used to

be a Commodore driver... Now hes on the inside... ARHHHH

Can you see the similararity "GAY" "GREY" "GREAT"... LOL

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