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R33 GTR vibrations issue over 160km/h
Duncan replied to Tomak's topic in Suspension, braking, tyres and drivetrain
If the vibration is related to road speed, not revs, it is not engine, flywheel or clutch; it must be in or after gearbox. Howling noise occurring over 250km/h is most likely a cop siren and is indeed a sign you should slow down -
And what sort of 34 did you buy?
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The first. The second picture should be removed from the annals of history. You can and should apply some light grease to the inner surface of the seal that runs on the cam; factory ones come with it. Silicone should not be required on the outside of the cam seal but I have heard of it being done.
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Sorry diesel patrols aren't meant to perform. They are meant to run for a million klm without an oil change. If you want it to go faster than the chassis can handle.....LS swap
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Not my experience stock for stock. GTR shipped with 2 tiny turbos but 12psi boost. The apparent difference in response is due to lower gearing and 50% higher boost stock in the evo. GTR was build to be modified for group A with mid 80s tech, while the Evo is better balanced stock
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Good to hear you are happy, but there is a difference between fixing and masking a problem.....best to still allow for the box to be rebuilt or replaced one day
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fking A. they are awesome. Not the fastest, most comfortable, most convenient or cheapest. But I love giving the thing a good trashing, it's way more fun than a dirty evo
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well, to be fair, my back to back experience is as race cars not dailys....but.... Evo -less care if you scratch it/ someone runs into you -4 doors, higher seating / more practical GTR -do you trust it not to walk from a carpark these days (no immobiliser unless you've added one, much more tempting to people) -generally poorer on fuel, more expensive to maintain (parts etc) -larger/lower car is less practical in traffic
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The GTR is so much nicer to have, but for a daily you'd pick the newer shopping trolley....
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Cool - let us know if it is on. And yes, of course the people want shed pics
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Duncan's Race Car - The Most Overdue Build Thread On Sau
Duncan replied to Duncan's topic in Motorsport Builds
Ha! hope he picks up good habits easier than I did I did make a bit more progress on the all important stickering, although connecting the 90s tech sticker cutter to win10 was a total fail. I'll have to get the local sign guys who did the rest of the car to sort the remaining ones. Also had the nav seat back out to reset the backrest angle forward because it wasn't comfortable on the test day. It currently has Bride rails and side mount brackets and the combination wwth R32 floor is crap (high, forward, tilted too far back)...will need to get some custom / flatter mounts made up. -
funny how you forgot to mention the rb30 swap! And, if we aren't going to get any car pics, at least you should post up some shed pics Kel mentioned Tamworth round is confirmed cancelled as well? Looks like I'll need to do club rounds at huntley or sdma
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yeahbut. and rb25 with no boost will make about 100rwkw not 205.
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Duncan's Race Car - The Most Overdue Build Thread On Sau
Duncan replied to Duncan's topic in Motorsport Builds
yeah it seems cutting wood comes first. still only 2 here this morning after -4 overnight so it is hard to get enthusiasm to lie on the concrete. And it's definitely no complaint since a lot of people are in tough situations, but my work has got busier, not quieter lately. I did pick up the second set of 18x10 +22 forged BC wheels from just jap yesterday, excellent price for custom size forged wheels as long as you can wait for sea freight at about $4.5k (compared to new Rays etc which are set sizes). I've now got 8 so I can run same sized spares in rallies. I guess Targa Barrier Reef in early September is our next big event if you banana benders agree to rejoin Australia before then. Also confirmed that the BC strut top rubber bushes are a perfect match for the ISC strut tops that I had in the car (the ISC guys didn't bother responding to q about parts so fortunate the JJ ones fit). I'll post up pics when I have them but the bushes were destroyed, lasted about 2 years Annoyingly, the heated windscreen is no longer working correctly, I guess the wiring was damaged during the respray. I've spoken to Del, looks like he can still supply them; I've had that one in the car for 8 years now so I guess I can't complain. -
Aussie Delivered R32 Gtr's
Duncan replied to BoyWhoCriedWolf's topic in R Series (R30, R31, R32, R33, R34)
Yeah I also think that positive on the right, bottom (and therefore left, top in 32 GTR mounting) is more common so many people might have put installed batteries that require wiring that way around; also proves either setup is OK in practice because the standard loom reaches to the other side. -
Aussie Delivered R32 Gtr's
Duncan replied to BoyWhoCriedWolf's topic in R Series (R30, R31, R32, R33, R34)
lol not selling PeopleSoft consultants, right Hope life's been treating you well -
Aussie Delivered R32 Gtr's
Duncan replied to BoyWhoCriedWolf's topic in R Series (R30, R31, R32, R33, R34)
Actually....workshop manual shows positive to the plenum side, negative to the guard, eg page A6. And FWIW, I personally don't think an ADM R32 is worth 100k+, but clearly some people do! at least we can be pretty confident those ones will be well looked after (yes, I'm looking at you Pete!). Luckily there were 200 people that were willing to pay $110k each back in the 90s, and since that is worth about $215k today that guy looking for $235k+ has only made 20k in 30 years -
well...I've learned something new today! shame they are inhex not standard head and the engine set only covers a few external fasteners
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c34 High presure power steering line, rb25det c34 rs4 auto
Duncan replied to TheKenso's topic in Four Door Family & Wagoneers
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Mistakes were made, my R34 Story
Duncan replied to Kinkstaah's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
I feel whorey, sorry Greg. But Prank took part too so it must be OK To be fair, I said daily, not firewood paddock basher. We have a toyota (yuck) to cover that need. Previous owner left it because, who would want a toyota? It must have some sort of internal combustion engine because it makes a massive racket when you turn the key. And has stump pulling torque. Sort of. Redneck Pruning.mov -
Mistakes were made, my R34 Story
Duncan replied to Kinkstaah's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
You said bush. And wood. Tehehehehe -
Mistakes were made, my R34 Story
Duncan replied to Kinkstaah's topic in Members Cars, Project Overhauls & Restorations
you guys are funny still burning dinosaur juice for daily drivers; go electric instead. dinosaur juice should strictly be saved for hooning related activities only.