What To Do.....buy A Built 400awkw Gtr

[Veilside R33]

They're on autostyle.com.au aren't they?

I'll definately check it out!

blk180: I'm in Canberra but I'll travel to Perth if it means getting the right car.

[RNGTR]

Veilside R33, you could of bought mine for less than that a few weeks ago, Reliable KW, built by the best GTR workshop in the land (possibly) , all the little annoying things taken care of......

PM if you want info.

[giant]

Veilside R33

if you now the history and build up, i would definately go a modified gtr.you will save heaps money. make sure you know all the important mods so you have no issues down the track(if you pm me i can tell you what i have learnt from my experiences). very depressing destroying a 400kw + engine as a few on here would know.

i also agree not many cars can make you feel like a quick gtr can down the strip and on the track, i love em.

cheers Russell

[Veilside R33]

Thanks Russell.

Something has clicked in me over the last few days and I have decided to speed up the process, There's an already well built GTR that will suit me perfectly and I am considering making a purchase as soon as next week.

I'll shoot you a PM though, would appreciate your input on this for sure.

[Benno31]

I can speak from experience, I just bought a modified 32 GT-R, got it for a great price too ($20K). I found where it had all its work done and I called the workshop and confirmed the mods with them.

They had good things to say about the car. So in my case it was a good buy, having said that, I still need to spend a few thousand on fixing things but you have to expect that when you pay so little.

I wish you well in your hunting.

[Guest Mashrock]

if an offer of around 40k was there i'd be really considering it.

claimed to have around 580ps

and reliable and strong...

hey and if you offered me 40 i'd even throw in a spare trust gearbox which requires re assembly..

[R33SUM]

so do u knwo what u want yet a cheap 32 or high powaaa....a mate of mine is selling a very tidy an di mean very tidy 32 gtr if ur interested only mods hes done is splitfires and 3.5" zorst....btw do u have the plates YLD SKY

[Veilside R33]

I haven't put the YLD-SKY plates on yet, but yes i do own them.

I'm in a state of conflict at the moment, the right option for me is to wait till the end of the year, buy a house and the GTR then, in which case i'll probably push my price up to 40k.

Buying the car now is not a good financial decision.

I'm more conflicted over this that i ever have been.

What has sealed the deal essentially has been a work collegue of mine who has recently bought a new Ferrari, he basically said that buying the car now was a bed idea, i needed to get my house and move ahead from there. I think it's in the bible somewhere that sais you can't argue with a guy who owns a Ferrari when it comes to money. (it's somewhere towards the back).

So now it seems that i will be making the purchase either late this year or eraly next year.....anyone got one coming up then? lol.

A tidy and well priced GTR is still not totally out of the question.

Edited February 23, 2006 by Veilside R33

[600ZILLA]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=105462

I would recommend buying this and having all the fun of 'finishing personal touches'.

Warning: Opinion may be biased.

To answer your initial thread question this is what I have had built for around $50,000 (including purchase price, not incl. fuel/rego), with most parts imported and supplied by Nengun over 2 years. COuld have been alot faster but garage time sucks when you could be enjoying a vehicle like this all year.

Edited February 23, 2006 by 600ZILLA

[Veilside R33]

Yeah i saw this and would definately consider it.

At the moment if i was to buy ANY GTR there's no doubt in my mind that i'd take Rod (RNGTR's) R32, it's beautifully built and just what i want but it's higher than I can go and won't mess him around by offering anything lower than what it's worth.

[James Mramor]

MAN... how many 400+hp or 300+KW Skylines are in AU?

IN CANADA there is 9-400+hp skylines in all of Canada!

5 of them live here in British Columbia! that blows me away that there are that many high HP Skylines in AUS!

I guess they are leagel there before the 15 year law so it makes everything easier

[Fitzpatrick Speed Works]

I dont know who you have talked to but in all honesty you are kidding yourself if you are willing or want to drive a car with over 500hp at the wheels as a daily driver, thats nearly 700hp at the engine. People just dont understand how much stress is placed on an 2.6 litre engine making that much power not to mention the rest of the drivetrain. if you can buy a GTR doing these number repeatably and has all the other support systems and is in good condition and doesnt need a lot more work for 35k where do I sign up, I want 5!!!!!!!! Not meaning to be an ass but how many high hp GTR's have you been in???? Have you ever been is a genuine 400rwkw GTR they arent really a pleasure to drive, they are loud, rattly, have killer drivelines, not something you want to drive everyday, at least I wouldnt. The thing is there is such a huge different between a 300-340rwk gtr and a genuine 400rwkw+ GTR. IF I were you I would buy a nice stocker, do some mods yourself get it doing around 280rwkw, and you will have a nice car that is still practicle and wont cost you the earth in repairs matenance and build cost. Then you will have money to save for a house!!

Cheers,

Edited February 26, 2006 by Fitzpatrick Speed Works

[boodsGtr]

hear,hear, daniel...ive got a 500rwhp r32 gtr that is impossible to drive as a daily driver...the triple plate clutch is impossible in traffic...the exhaust is like a jet engine...twin high mount turbos dont hit boost until 5500rpm so you are doing like 80km/h before the turbos kick in, so it cant be driven to its potential on the streets...but its like lightning in a straight line! (at the drags of course ) Veilside r33 you can buy mine for 37k...im in perth!

[Veilside R33]

Fitzpatrick:

Step 1: Go back through the thread and read the bit where i said "It won't be my daily i'll only take it out on weekends and occassionally at night"

Step 2: Kick self for being an ass.

Step 3: Talk to WRXKilla who recently sold his very well built GTR with over 400awkw for around $34,000

Step 4: Kick self again

and yes, for the record i have been in several high horse power GTR's and yes i know they are pricks to drive and you'd be crazy to want one as you daily, but once again at what point did i ever mention I wanted it as my daily? you've made several assumptions and seem to think i'm an idiot based upon them.

Fact is, i know what these cars are like at these power levels, i've been in them and it is possible to get a well built, reliable GTR putting out that power level for 35k, yes it is a great deal but they crop up every so often. And for the record I'd stretch myself further to buy the right one, 35k is by no means my limit but for now i wouldn't want to go to far past it.

Again, I don't mean to sound like a prick but when you say things like that and assume I don't know what i'm talking about then don't expect me to be happy about it.

Edited February 26, 2006 by Veilside R33

[Fitzpatrick Speed Works]

Mate you are the one thats needs kicking!!!

Don't come in here asking for advice then shut down those you don't like the responses to. Sounds like you already know what to do, so don't go showboating and do it!!!

Now shall I kick myself????

[JUN 2.7L]

I dont know who you have talked to but in all honesty you are kidding yourself if you are willing or want to drive a car with over 500hp at the wheels as a daily driver, thats nearly 700hp at the engine. People just dont understand how much stress is placed on an 2.6 litre engine making that much power not to mention the rest of the drivetrain. if you can buy a GTR doing these number repeatably and has all the other support systems and is in good condition and doesnt need a lot more work for 35k where do I sign up, I want 5!!!!!!!! Not meaning to be an ass but how many high hp GTR's have you been in???? Have you ever been is a genuine 400rwkw GTR they arent really a pleasure to drive, they are loud, rattly, have killer drivelines, not something you want to drive everyday, at least I wouldnt. The thing is there is such a huge different between a 300-340rwk gtr and a genuine 400rwkw+ GTR. IF I were you I would buy a nice stocker, do some mods yourself get it doing around 280rwkw, and you will have a nice car that is still practicle and wont cost you the earth in repairs matenance and build cost. Then you will have money to save for a house!!

Cheers,

I don't agree I own a genuine 400awkw + GTR that has been daily driven for the last 4mths and i can say that it is quite friendly as a fellow sau member that was going for a drive with me stated that mine was alot smoother than his and his is quite mild. i guess its the quality of workmanship that goes into these cars that makes the difference.

[Amaru]

I don't agree I own a genuine 400awkw + GTR that has been daily driven for the last 4mths and i can say that it is quite friendly as a fellow sau member that was going for a drive with me stated that mine was alot smoother than his and his is quite mild. i guess its the quality of workmanship that goes into these cars that makes the difference.

Agreed completely. I had the fortunate pleasure of going in JUN 2.7L's car when it was running 500awkw and it drives better than every stock one I have been in (except its a bit laggier, as to be expected). His car is driven in this trim all day every day with a driveline thats not to be sneezed at (rated for double the power he is currently making) and its a beautiful car to ride in. It put to rest any misconceptions I ever had after hearing people say large camshafts and dog boxes ruin a street car.

Now when do I get to drive it Nick, so I can comment on how it feels from the drivers seat?

EDIT: I believe Leewah drives his car daily as well. Wind up the boost on that thing and its run 617kw.

Edited March 2, 2006 by Amaru

[matlowth]

LOL!

EDIT: I believe Leewah drives his car daily as well. Wind up the boost on that thing and its run 617kw.

[Leewah]

I used to drive mine on a daily business until I bought the Mazda 6. My car could be used as a daily driver as long as you are prepared to put up with the heavier clutch, noisy exhaust, horrific fuel consumption and without the creature comforts required for daily city driving like a decent stereo, leather, sun roof and cruise control.

It all depends on what a person's tolerance is in regards to using the car as a daily driver. As I work in the city and most of the driving was city peak hour, it just wasn't feasible for me to use it everyday.

[Wink]

Leewah out of curiousity what was the fuel consumption of the GTR like when you drove it daily?