[LED Headlight Bulb install?]

Hey folks, 

Currently wondering if anyone has found a way to fit good LED bulbs into the projectors on a R32 Skyline? Factory ones are H1 in that unusual holder (springs outward rather than a fold over clip) that looks like a h4 plug connection. I'll include pics but given the type of clip and lack of space in there, rather than drilling the guts out of the holder (pic one) to fit the much larger LED, I thought surely someone has encountered this before and found a custom made clip to hold a led in there?? 

Let me know what you guys have done on your own headlights

 

NOTE: This is NOT a discussion of whether to use LEDs, halogens, or HIDs, or why you think one is gods gift and the rest are crap. So drop a comment only if you have an answer to what i actually asked  😂

[WTB R32 radio brackets]

Looking to buy brackets that support the radio and AC controller in the dash of an R32 skyline, preferably in SE QLD but can pay postage. Not sure if gtr and gtst are different but my gtst is set up to have radio on the bottom, AC controller above that and a triple gauge holder at the top same as how GTRs come (previously had a set of gtr triple gauges in there). 

 

Any help appreciated, can't seem to find what I'm looking for on the net but partly because I don't entirely know what I need 🙈 (before people decide to go off in the comments section lol 🙄) 

[Intake manifold/plenum options]

On 02/09/2021 at 1:38 PM, Stick180 said:

Bad things are literally all you hear about the Otaku Garage intakes. 

 

On 02/09/2021 at 2:17 PM, Lithium said:

Ditto, I wouldn't touch them. 

Thanks for the advice. Like I said I hadn't heard all that much about them. 

[Intake manifold/plenum options]

On 02/09/2021 at 11:00 AM, GTSBoy said:

 

These are the key points. Any sacrifice of what the RB20 has to offer before the boost threshold only hurts driveability. You can make an RB20 make lots of power, but when you do you get nothing, nothing, nothing, wheelspin.

I'm not disagreeing lol it's a street car so I want drivability, hence my search for a good intake that doesn't have tiny runners. There's always gonna be *some* sacrifice. But I'm not chasing massive power so it should be still good to drive, for huge power I'd look for an rb25det. 

 

[Intake manifold/plenum options]

On 02/09/2021 at 10:19 AM, Dose Pipe Sutututu said:

Just remeber you don't have VCT and you have a 2.0L motor so the best option here if you want to go FFP is the Plazmaman plenum that utilises the stock runners.

Remember to go a divded rear housing on the turbo and twin scroll manifold. You'll need all the help you can get.

Yeah plazmaman def seems to be the go, I was hoping to see if they had a good competitor for performance that just looked better hahah. But options are just a bit more limited on an Rb20det, without sacrificing what little it has low down lol

[Intake manifold/plenum options]

On 01/09/2021 at 8:18 PM, Shoota_77 said:

Have a look at IMR in NZ.  He’s a one man show that makes some pretty awesome intakes.  I’ve got one for my car that will be DBW. It’s very well made and looks awesome  I’ll probably powdercoat it as well ven though the raw aluminium looks bloody good.

Mine-

 

You’d have to hit him up for a price for an RB20 manifold as it will be obviously different to an RB26.

Thanks for the input I'll have to look into it, but def need runners to be a lot longer than that lol

[Intake manifold/plenum options]

On 02/09/2021 at 8:01 AM, Dose Pipe Sutututu said:

I would keep the stock RB20DET plenum and run Plazmaman swept back piping.

Save that money and put it towards a sex spec modern turbo with a divided housing, twin scroll manifold, twin gates. That RB20 needs all the help it can get And throwing a plenum on is going backwards.

Not keeping stock, for a few reasons like I said. I do intend to keep the runners as long as I can to not lose so much low down torque. Aside from short runners causing the curve to be higher in the rev range, therefore sacrificing low down, a forward facing is not going backwards. 

It's also getting a 6boost manifold and a Garrett turbo lol so those are in the plans

[Intake manifold/plenum options]

Thanks for the comments so far. 

 

Anyone else have experience with different intakes? Seems to be a case of either buy plazmaman/greddy or some ebay junk (or fancy name ebay junk with their own website) lol 

It's for an Rb20det btw

[Intake manifold/plenum options]

On 30/08/2021 at 7:25 PM, robbo_rb180 said:

Otaku/rep/copies notorious for splitting
Any short runner manifold will be a performance hit in the low/mid range, even the plazmaman one.

Used Genuine Greddy and lost all low/mid torque, Quality was good 2007/2008
Currently using Plazmaman Plenum on std runners. Got all my low down torque back and Quality is great 2018

That's interesting as I haven't heard bad things about otaku intakes yet, but I haven't heard much about them either. And yea def don't want to sacrifice too much low down, I've got an Rb20det after all haha

[Intake manifold/plenum options]

Can't find a thread on this so decided I'll make one to hear opinions. Just want to get some opinions on the different intake manifold options for RB's, particularly if you have actually seen or experienced the ones you're going to mention. 

Has anyone used the Otaku Garage ones, NPBoosted etc? Reputable or just look the part? 

And yes I'm aware plazmaman is great, just want to see all the options and what's out there, because mostly I see people run either plazmaman or cheap ebay lol but surely there are more? 

Also have a number of my own reasons for running an ffp, for anyone who's gonna tell me to stay stock. Aesthetics is certainly one, which is why I'm not actually too fond of plazmaman haha

 

So leave your opinions and reviews below. 

[R32 gtst interior options? (sedan)]

On 28/06/2021 at 6:38 PM, GTSBoy said:

Imagine what a car that has been in Japan for nearly 30 years will look (and smell!) like. Not for me.

I didn't realise it was believed the Japanese were so much grubbyer than Australians 😂

 

Also with regards to material, I like old school interiors in old school cars lol I don't want modern custom in an 89 skyline 🙈 just my preference

[R32 gtst interior options? (sedan)]

2 hours ago, GTSBoy said:

This

is the Type M material. I'm not sure about the other dark grey/charcoal material that doesn't appear to have the same pattern in the centre sections.

The brown berber material on yours is definitely the pov pack material. The seats aren't appreciably different, just different trim.

I wouldn't expect that you'd have a lot of luck finding good stuff. There's not very many of them in wreckers any more. My original 1993 seats are showing their age (moreso the fronts than the backs that never get used!), and they are likely some of the best ones still out in the wild. You might have to consider paying for retrimming.

I'd definitely consider retrimming if I can find the right material, but that could turn out to be as much a mission as finding these rear seats 🙈 

As for the fronts I still don't know if I'll run buckets or oem so I'm not too pushed on getting them, plus I can use coupe ones so they'll be relatively easy to find. 

Might be worth seeing if they can be sourced from Japan... 

[R32 gtst interior options? (sedan)]

Yeah I've seen most the coupes seem to have the same or similar interior but unfortunately rears won't fit mine. 

Here's what my 1989 Sedan came with compared to what i want (the darker version, images found on google) 

The only info I can ascertain from the Google pics is that both cars in the photos with dark interiors were 1992 models, and at least one was a Type M 

 

So yea if anyone knows how to get a hold of these I'd appreciate it 

[R32 gtst interior options? (sedan)]

Just wondering if anyone has info and pics on interior colour options / trim levels on R32 GTS-T Skylines, 4-Door? 

Can't seem to find anything on the Web about which ones came with what interior 

And the reason I ask is I have a 1989 R32 Sedan with the greyish/browny interior and would be keen to change it eventually to the much cleaner looking dark grey/black interior that I have seen in some sedans. Rear seats and door cards (but mostly the seats) are the main thing, as any front seats can work and carpets and mats are easy find new, so can these be found somewhere reliably 2nd hand or even new? And what models came with this, is it a type m interior? Later model R32? Would make it easier to find what I'm looking for if I knew more about it, so thanks in advance for any answers and information 

[WTB: R32 Centre Dash Vent QLD]

3 hours ago, GTSBoy said:

30. Year. Old. Car.

Yea I'm aware buddy thanks, just trying to see if I can source a good second hand one before paying $250 for something that small 

[WTB: R32 Centre Dash Vent QLD]

14 hours ago, Rusty Nuts said:

just check Gumtree there is one being wrecked in Woollongabba

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/woolloongabba/wrecking/parting-out-r32-skyline/1275703938

Didn't spot this one, I'll hit him up. Cheers 🤙

[WTB: R32 Centre Dash Vent QLD]

15 hours ago, GTSBoy said:

Available brand new for sensible $$.

$250 seems a bit steep for a vent 🙈😂

[WTB: R32 Centre Dash Vent QLD]

As title says, looking for a centre dash vent for R32 skyline, preferably in Brisbane / Sunny coast area

[Reviewing Car Parts / Companies?]

On 02/06/2021 at 9:39 PM, Dose Pipe Sutututu said:

Mishimoto 😂

Might as well go buy eBay bing bong and stencil on the M and save the remainder for a few quick lap dances at the local titty bar.

Yeah I know I know I learned the hard way hahah live and learn I guess, delighted with the fans I currently have installed and the blitz rad at least 👌

 

..and yea I keep getting their ads everywhere on the net too which is annoying, I don't want that junk 😂😂

[Reviewing Car Parts / Companies?]

3 hours ago, GTSBoy said:

I thought it was well known on these forums that you shouldn't buy parts from that supplier.

I wasn't on any forums until this one recently 😂 and they're well reviewed for the most part, until you start looking harder to find the bad reviews. But live and learn I guess, won't make that mistake again. It's the customer service that was even worse tbh

[Reviewing Car Parts / Companies?]

All good yeah that's why I figured I'd ask. I have receipts and all from Mishimoto for almost $1000 worth of parts, and pictures of the poor quality and simply not fitting. If you decide to make such a section let me know. In the meantime anyone who is thinking of purchasing mishimoto feel free to ask for the pictures and story of my experience with them and I'd be glad to send them to you, as I wouldn't so much as buy an air freshener off them anymore 😂

[Reviewing Car Parts / Companies?]

So I'm just wondering if there's a specific place on this forum for people to post up their reviews or experiences buying car parts or their dealings with particular companies, good or bad? 

Have bought some pretty horrendous quality parts from a pretty big company before and would be happy to share all the pictures and the full story for anyone considering parts any upgrades from said company

[R32 GTS-T Sedan]

On 11/04/2021 at 2:54 PM, GTSBoy said:

Welcome. But

Don't do this.

It's currently running no bov whatsoever, and I don't want the extra stress on my turbo 🙈 

[R32 GTS-T Sedan]

New to this site, thought I'd introduce myself, an Irishman living in the Brisbane area, and my car which is a 1989 Nissan Skyline R32 GTS-T Sedan, bought a few months ago as a pretty straight example but not a massive amount of mods. Plenty of plans for it in future but will be upgrading it slowly over time. 

Bought it with a RB20det and 5sp Manual, not heaps done to it but it has an Rb25 turbo, Front Mount Intercooler, Apexi Coilovers, and 300zx Wheels. 

Since buying it I've put in a Blitz triple core radiator, and Fenix twin 12" thermo fans after a lot of headache with the junk mishimoto sold me (would not recommend in the slightest). Hopefully soon change the wheels and add a BOV are the next items on the list. 

Thanks for looking 👌