Rezz

PLASMA was the name given to the entire series of engines Nissan made from about 1985... from 1000cc (MA10s) up to 3000cc (VG30DET). I think they dropped it after the R32? Not sure about when, but there wasn't a "plain" RB20 and a "PLASMA" RB20, the whole series of engines were dubbed "PLASMA".

Ah sweet, thanks Lucien

Those links all got wierd on me...

Right, click on this link Fuji Corporation and they've got Work Emotion CR Cai 18x9.5 with tires front and rear for R32 GT-R for 140,000 yen... Fuji Corporation have some pretty good deals on new wheels and tires.Otherwise, if you really like my wheels (Desmond Regamaster) you could go for these: 158,000 yen with 265/35/18 tires at www.hokuei-inc.co.jp

Just heard on the news one person died in a landslide in Kochi in Shikoku I think... I live near the mountains too, I hope my 32 doesn't end up under dirt!

Yep, typoon #23 is over us now in Osaka... not looking good apparently 4 people missing and 20 injured.

Plasma RB20s came out with the R31/32 Skyline, C32 Laurel etc... the red top ones aswell. There are also Plasma VG30s, Plasma RB20Es... even a Plasma CA18S.... and... You're not going to BELIEVE what "PLASMA" means... "Powerful & economic Lightweight Accurate Silent Mighty Advanced" engine. I kid you not.

Doesn't it look insane? The rims are quite wide (maybe 10 inch or so) but they use narrow tyres on them to get that stretched look... with some of the more extreme wheel width and tyre "narrowness" combo's they need inner tubes to keep the tyres inflated. The second last pic is a REALLY good example! Of course all this came about because "Yanki" (Japanese car freaks) try and outdo each other in car modifying. They have legit "gangs", and having those insane modifications are part of being in the gang... the leader often has the wildest car. Not sure why the use mid-80's Soarers and Mark II's as their choice of car though...

Ah harrrr... that it will be me laddie... that it will be.

Peaky almost!! Ikeri, my house is narrow too! I have another friend, his name is Nao (and his girlfriend Chiaki) can they come to your house for Nabe too? So thats Troy, me, my wife Kayo, Ikeri, Ikeri's wife, Nao, and Noa's girlfriend Chiaki... is that ok? 7 people?

Sorry mate, I don't live in Australia... and it's starting to show

Right, but the maker could've used any term to describe the drivetrain for their car, but decided on 4WD... why was that?

In the "GT-R Memorial" book (Japanese publication chronicling the life of the GT-R) is says the GT-R is *4WD*. I understand what you guys say about AWD, but that term isn't used in conjuction with GT-Rs in Japan. It's pretty simple, RWD has some disadvantages on track, the biggest being power on oversteer out of corners. 4WD was used in the GT-R simply to be able to get the power on ealier out of corners therefore reducing track times... and as what has already been stated, quicker lap times is what the GT-R is all about (without going to a MR platform for better weight distribution).

Oh thanks for that... I completely didn't see the "GT-R" bit :Oops:

If I may (but please slap me down a put me in my place if need be) give my honest opinion, Work Emotion CR Kai look very good on R32's in gunmetal. 18x8 front, 18x9 rear would look excellent.

mcnamg: the pool place where Troy and I used to go closed down! There're other pool places but we haven't been out for ages now... it's party season for us now in Osaka with Halloween, going away parties and the like.

Osoi henji wa gomen nasai... Go nen gurai nihongo wo benkyou shiteiru koto arimasuyo. drift007 wa "Kansaijin de shaberu ga mechakucha hayai" to ita... sou to omouyo! Nihon no nouryoku shiken o mada toteimasen... jishin ga nai desu yo

Hahaha... shuddup.

Whoa.... just saw your edited post Daioni. Listen, I'm gonna lock this thread now, it's just getting too wierd. From now on, if anyone calls me names (or anyone else for that matter) a personal attack warning and 10 "warning points" will be issued.

Yeah well first of all I didn't tell you to relax... don't know where that came from. I'm not being rude about it!! (wtf???) You seem to be dodging the fact that I'm talking about *other peoples viewpoints*. If your highly suprised about what OTHER PEOPLE THINK, then maybe you could spend your time better talking to them personally than citing me for weak mistakes on here. Why couldn't you have just asked "why did you say "rumour" Rezz?"... or is that too subordinate for you? Saying that I'm "starting to sound like a dickhead" when you won't let it go that I *may* have used rumour out of context just this once tells me that YOU have got something against me (and therefore more worthy of that phrase). Slight contradiction there perhaps?What do you think people? My hands moving towards the "personal attack" button...

I don't think it's a rumour! Again, I don't get your point because by telling me it's a "dead-set reality" implies that I don't think Japan is expensive, which, as I said before (eg: getting raped on the weekend by tolls) couldn't be further from the truth.　To make things simple, how many times have people said to you "I heard Japan was really expensive", then told you they'd rather go somewhere like Europe for that kind of money instead? This is what I meant by rumour. Go back and read what I posted and then realize that I'm not letting on that Japan is cheaper than a few years ago (or whatever). Worst conversation ever.

I don't get the point you're trying to make? Or is that it... you think Japan is too expensive. If so, you don't need to tell me that mate... $30 in toll on Sunday speaks for itself.

I know nabe! I just had nabe for dinner... good idea Ikeri, lets have nabe At a restaurant?

drunkenmaster: I have a WA drivers license, so those come with the "issue date" already stamped on it... easy.

Actually Diaoni I posted that comment from a "first time visitor to Japan" point of view, many folks I talk to back home talk of visiting Japan now (they didn't, what, 5 years ago... citing cost as an excuse) but now it seems Japan is beginning to break free of that stereotype... even if it's actually true or not.