Turbo Tim Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Just a quick hi from another new person. Just a quick bit of about myself, live in boring maryborough in qld (its near hervey bay). Just about to buy an r33. Its a 95 r33, black, 87 000km. Pretty stock apart from a hks cat back exhaust, lowered and 17's. I think its a type M too with the taller wing and different front bar. Hopefully its quick enough, comfortable and reliable. Thats all im after after the last bloody car, modified tx5 turbo, nearly as quick as the stock r33, but bloody unreliable and no working aircon. Thats about all of my story anyway, Tim. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook's_Skyline Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 hi tim u r sure to love your r33, hope u have lots of cash to look after it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Tim Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 Yeah i wasn't overly set on a skyline, but seem like a pretty sensible choice. Not much more weight than an s14 (the most likely other car), yet more power, better brakes and gearbox. Insurance was pretty cheap for me too (1k fully comprehensive/year). Ill prolly keep it pretty much as is and near stock. Maybe a front mount. Dont really need crazy power. Found some pics on the net, but they are pretty rough as it came off the boat a couple weeks ago. Might have to go some more once i get it I reckon. Looks a fair load better now. Linky Apparently someone here works for that dealer anyway. Just hope it doesnt cost me too much in shit breaking anyway. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddr20 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 WOW, wish my insurance costs about 1k a year.. u are extremely lucky mate, trust me.. keep her happy!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991735 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza750 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 well after having driven on the roads around Hervey bay and Maryborough a few years ago ill advise you not to get a hard suspension lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
knifebunny Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 looks like a pretty phat ride, buddy. good luck Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atreyu Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Just hope you dont have to buy parts for it, kind of expensive to buy! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modena Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Atreyu said: Just hope you dont have to buy parts for it, kind of expensive to buy! How come? Isnt there enough Skylines in Australia to make parts cheaper (aftermarket/second hand at least)? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cogs Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Turbo Tim said: Just a quick hi from another new person.Just a quick bit of about myself, live in boring maryborough in qld (its near hervey bay). Just about to buy an r33. Its a 95 r33, black, 87 000km. Pretty stock apart from a hks cat back exhaust, lowered and 17's. I think its a type M too with the taller wing and different front bar. Hopefully its quick enough, comfortable and reliable. Thats all im after after the last bloody car, modified tx5 turbo, nearly as quick as the stock r33, but bloody unreliable and no working aircon. Thats about all of my story anyway, Tim. Congrats on choosing an R33 and welcome to the club. AFAIK all R33 GTS25Ts were 'Type M', the front bar is part of a factory aero package which many refer to as an 'M-spec' front bar and the 'taller wing' is a Series 2 wing which is often found on Series "1.5" 1995 models as well. LeonR34 is the guy you're thinking of, he works at Brad Bottcher. Let me know what they're like as I've had my eyes on a few R33 GTSTs that they are selling. Did you have a good look at any of the other R33s that they're selling? If you did could you please tell me what you thought of them? Cheers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991886 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atreyu Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Cogs, not all R33 GTST's were type M's. So not all have the Type M front bar. Oh there are enough here in pieces etc to sell the parts cheap but its not the norm, and go to Nissan for new parts and be prepared to hold onto to something when they tell you the cost. Then there is the fuel issuse, they like to drink. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cogs Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Atreyu said: Cogs, not all R33 GTST's were type M's. So not all have the Type M front bar. You seem pretty sure but I always thought it was understood that in the R33 range, all turbo models (series 1 and 2) were all type-m. The bodykits which people often refer to as 'M-spec' (or type-M) are actually just factory options. Could someone please clear this up for me? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1991922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Tim Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 THanks for the comments guys. Yeah I let you know how it goes with the car (by pm of course). So far they have been good, tidying up most little things that werent perfect. PM me with the cars in question if you want. They are only 2km or so from my home. Dont worry, im used to expensive factory parts owning a telstar tx5 turbo, some of the stuff i have had to buy over the gears is just ridiculous. $350 for engine mounts etc., $450 for strut tops, the list goes on. Fuel isn't a huge deal, i only live about 700m from work. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1992123 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurf80 Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 cogs said: You seem pretty sure but I always thought it was understood that in the R33 range, all turbo models (series 1 and 2) were all type-m.The bodykits which people often refer to as 'M-spec' (or type-M) are actually just factory options. Could someone please clear this up for me? No not all of the 33's were type M's. My friend had a 95 model that was just a gts25t not a type m. There is no such thing as an m spec on a 33 only mspec available is on the gtr 34. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1993579 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennedy Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Grab a geat sheild or CAI box for that POD. Other than that. Welcome!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1993607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Atreyu said: Just hope you dont have to buy parts for it, kind of expensive to buy! Sorry, but I think its statement is garbage. There is massive support throughout Australia for both new and used Skyline parts. I had a 1996 series 2 GTS-T, and that was great on fuel, in fact I got 600 km's to a tank on freeway driving and my car had identical mods to Turbo Tim's - so I cant say that I agree with your comments about fuel consumption either. If the car were significantly modified, thats a different story. Turbo Tim's car looks like a typical series 1.5 R33, nothing more. Regardless, welcome to SAU and the world of Skyline ownership Tim Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1993728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Tim Posted March 3, 2006 Author Share Posted March 3, 2006 Yeah i reckon driving style with have a lot to do with it (in regard to both parts and fuel). I found the same in my old cars, it would break stuff on a weekly basis if I drove it hard, but once i got over that it was fine, and would get as low as 7l/100km on the highway when a lot of people cant break below 10 with the same car. Yeah mines a typical s1.5 r33, i dont really want anything more though. Don't need anything ridiculous quick or attention grabbing so it suits me just fine. Maybe a front mount and a little more boost, but that will be all thats for sure. I would have like a s2, but seems like a fair step up from the 14.5 i am spending now. Especially considering im not hugely sold on a skyling anyway. It will probably just be an in between car anyway. Sorry about the long and rambling post Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1994124 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spook's_Skyline Posted March 3, 2006 Share Posted March 3, 2006 Quote I had a 1996 series 2 GTS-T, and that was great on fuel, in fact I got 600 km's to a tank on freeway driving mate you're the exception to the rule then i dont know too many skylines that would return that sort of economy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1994410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennedy Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 I return 600KM per tank on freeway driving. All you need is a decent 02 sensor Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1995464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MspecR33 Posted March 4, 2006 Share Posted March 4, 2006 cogs said: You seem pretty sure but I always thought it was understood that in the R33 range, all turbo models (series 1 and 2) were all type-m.The bodykits which people often refer to as 'M-spec' (or type-M) are actually just factory options. Could someone please clear this up for me? series two are an M spec in the R32 and R33 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-1995478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Tim Posted March 8, 2006 Author Share Posted March 8, 2006 I got it today. Pretty happy with it. Still a few little things to sort out, but you get that with any car. Havent really driven it more than 10km though, lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/107974-another-noob/#findComment-2004445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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