My New Gts-t - R33 Turbo?

[jen-]

Hey all

I've finally bought the car I've always wanted. An R32 GTS-t. Been through 5 cars in the past 2 years, n now I've finally decided its time.

Now I just gotta wait til it lands. I've been doing my research and all, but I'm still having trouble determining what specs mine car has.

Ie- HICAS? type M? etc.

Heres the link, with all the info they've given me (not much when ur really anticipating it)

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/au/st...sp?StockID=3640

Also, note the R33 upgrade. I've done some reading on that. But should I be getting an aftermarket ECU if it doesnt have one? I dont want anything crazy just yet cos im still on a tight budget until my funds replenish. What are the pros and cons of the upgrade?

Also, when it lands, i plan to do a 100k service. But is there anything else i should be doing?

Aesthetically, im going to black it out with black wheels n black tint. not too ricy i hope.

Cheers guys

Jen

[arbess]

Jen,

Is that a boys or a girls name? Looks like you purchased a R32 GTS-T Type-M. I had one of these before.

Good that you will be doing the 100K service, timing belt, air con belt, pwr steering belt, all the belts, of course if they fit in your budget.

I'm not sure if these are covered in your compliance but I would also suggest, all the filters to, ie. fuel and air.

Might need to replace your spark plugs. If you dont like to keep replacing the spark plugs, buy the iridium ones, ~$25 each.

Change you oil and oil filter.

Check all your fluids are good coloured, replace as required, ie. brake, pwr steering, clutch. Radiator got some green radiator coolant.

Check your hicas fluid, not sure where this is on a GTS-T, could be the same with GTR's, inside rear right quarter panel.

Run some nice injector cleaners, I think optimax or ultimate might do the job.

Service your gearbox oil, rear differentials (Maybe in compliance)

Get it tuned.

These are just some things I came across when I was fixing my GTS-T.

I suggest to hang off the rice'ing up for now as you will need the money to repair. These cars are never never perfect (except when new =)). A sleeper that breaks down aint gonna be much of a sleeper, sleeping in your garage is the best it would do.

As for the R33 Turbo upgrade, I don't think you need to replace the ECU, possibly a tune. Fellow tuner may shed some light here.

I hope theres a start for you

-Arbess

[The Dan]

You won't need to change the ECU. The RB25 turbo flows more so it's a good power upgrade. Just when you get it over here....make sure you do the 100k service, change all the drive belts and MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE ALL OF THE HEATER HOSES, including the little one under the inlet manifold. How much are you paying for it in total including compliance?

[Beer Baron]

Check your hicas fluid, not sure where this is on a GTS-T, could be the same with GTR's, inside rear right quarter panel.

Get it tuned.

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there is no serperate hicas fluid resovoir on either 32 GTR or 32 GTST. it's just the power steering fluid.

the resevoir in the boot in a 32 GTR is for ATESSA and has nothing to do with the HICAS.

[jen-]

It can be girls and boys name.

Mines short for Jenanan, which is a boys name. sorry to disapoint. lol.

But thanks for the adivce all, been very handy.

Its gonna cost me an estimate of about 9k drive-away price.

Then i gotta get the 100k service done. Which is the water pump, timing belt, heater hoses, also i'll do the sparkies, oil n fuel filter, oil change, radiator flush, n get all the other things checked out etc.

Im assuming that this car does have HICAS?

Also, is digital climate control standard as well? cos i can sorta make out an LCD screen below the air vents.

As for the R33 turbo, glad theres no need for additional expenses apart from a nice tune, which i'll get done with all the other things.

In sydney, wat workshops do we all recommend? Im in Western Sydney, but pretty willing to travel a little distance to the right place.

Cheers for advice

Jen