Pezhead

On the way home today was only making 12.6 V so I shut it off and re-started it and it went right to 13.6v. Ride home was smooth and fine so I think it is voltage related. And the tyres were cold and I get a bit of dirt cause I had to "top" my drive way to get clearance (literally had to rip the concrete crown off the top of the driveway!). Oh and my GTR is a pretty serious rebuild, forged internals, tomei cams and N1 turbos. Hehe, it does have some get up and go so that's prob why more like your friends hitting nearly 50% at not probs. And that is on Yoko A048's!

Hmm, starting off on the hill from my house today the car hit well above 40% and I didn't even notice until I looked down at the gauge. I think it might have something to do with low voltage. Some days my car is solid 13.6v and others it drops to 12.6v. The strange behaviour seems to be on the low voltage days. I need to get a rebuilt alternator with higher amps I think.

I guess I do need some hints on what is going on with the 4WD. Twice now it has kicked in and chattered like clutch chatter or some kind of "racheting" - quite odd. Normally it is very smooth going around corners but never gets above 10% that way. I have a couple of big hills on the way home and starting from a dead stop in traffic it hit about 30% and did the wierd noise. Is there a good way to check the Atessa and force it to come on? Are hills the only way to do it where it really kicks in? Thanks guys.

It might just be a combination of the way my car is set up. I have noticed that when I start on a hill the fronts engage and the only way to tell is that the gauge moves. The car has a very grabb-y dual plate clutch and well, a fair amount of power. I'm sure I could spin all four if I really tried (but I'm no hoon). I think it is just that the few times I've really taken off hard the clutch really grabs which makes it feel like the fronts surge more (I'm sure it is all four). The previous owner did a full rebuild of the motor with some VERY nice bits. That's one of the main reasons I bought the car. I'm still in my ease in period so am just taking it very easy getting used to the car. Thanks guys!

Do you have the rear inner fender guards?

Thanks all, I got under it this weekend and I think it is just the exhaust clunking against the metal bar across the rear cross member. That's good news.

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll have to check underneath and make sure everything is OK. Funny that they didn't put a solenoid on the Driver's door. If I upgrade to an alarm with Keyless entry guess I'll have to buy the solenoid.

Thanks mate. Am in NSW. Actually bought the car from these forums so you folks should recognise it. Doesn't "clunk" when driving only when taking off. Might get under there and check the bushes. Tyres are all matches so that isn't a prob. Interesting to hear you don't feel the vibration when the front engages. I'll have to monitor that more closely too. My new Pride and Joy:

Hi folks, I'm a long time skyline enthusiast but a brand new owner. I finally took the plunge and bought a 95 R33 GTR V-Spec. I've had the car about a month now and have a few questions about the operations and if things are normal or not. My car is pretty heavily modified, but very well done IMO. 1) The electric door lock switch on the driver's door only operates the passenger side lock - is this normal or should it operate both locks? When I lock/unlock the driver's door the passenger works the same. 2) Does the GTR come with rear guards inside the rear fenders? Mine are missing and you hear all the rocks hitting the bare metal. I'm worried about creating rock chips and rust. 3) There is a 'clunk' if I take off moderately coming from the rear suspension. I'm still getting used to the noise of the front wheels engaging and the vibration it creates. So I'm just trying to find out if it is "normal" or if I need to have it checked out. I'm really loving the car. Without a doubt the best car I've ever owned. I can't help but smile every time I get in it. Thanks folks.

Great stuff - I've been looking for the 300ZX Barbie and Dream comercials. Love those!

Thanks guys. That was what I was looking for.

Can someone tell me what body kit this is? Especially the side skirts. I looked all night trying to find it online. thanks.