R32 Gtr Vs V-spec Vs Nismo Edition

[Usual Suspect]

hey guys and girls,

just wondering about the different specs of the variuos GTR's around. could someone shed some light on them cos it seems everyone has a different opinion of them.

i've been told the V-Specs have brembos (and different wheels if still fitted), and the Nismo versions have no ABS, no rear wiper, ~60kg lighter, and different bodykit (nostrils, bonnet and boot lips, skirts). Are there any other differences? because i've read that R33 V Specs have more aggressive diffs and suspension?

reason i'm asking is because i'm trying to tell if it is worth the extra spend for the car as opposed to getting new brakes (and etc.) for a normal GTR?

i'm new to forums so you'll have to forgive me if i'm in the wrong section.

Cheers, see you on the road...

[djr81]

best bet is to do a search of the forums & you should find boundless info on the subject.

reason i'm asking is because i'm trying to tell if it is worth the extra spend for the car as opposed to getting new brakes (and etc.) for a normal GTR?

Basically, no it isn't worth the extra spend to buy a V-spec GT-R or a Nismo edition unless that is what you really want for its own sake. The brake upgrade is nothing brilliant (The Nismo edition doesn't even have that) & can be easilly bettered buying aftermarket rotors/calipers. Essentially aftermarket gear that is 10 or so years further on in its development will always be a better bet than the Nissan/Nismo upgrades offered from the 1990's.

Best way to get your hands on a GT-R that goes harder than a stockie is to buy one already in Australia. The only ones coming in from Japan from now on will be basically stock as per the RAWS scheme.

[hrd-hr30]

i think I saw this topic come up in another thread earlier this week. here's a link someone posted in that thread

[Usual Suspect]

is a stocker or modded car better, if i don't won't a car that has been flogged daily. i'm only ever going to tune it to about 350rwkw.

[LBR33]

This is a screen pic of a video i have of best motoring comparing a nismo gtr turbos and a stock gtr

btw the nismo gtr wins the drag by a car length

[Usual Suspect]

do you know which episode that screen shot is from, i might try to track down a copy

[LBR33]

Sry iv got no idea it doesnt say

[gexenon]

Just bought a 93 Vspec

Differences:

- Brembos, solid rotors (not cross drilled)

- The diff on R32 GTR Vspec are not finned, the normal GTR is finned (opposite of R33)

- 4WD system is the same same as R33, doesn't take as long to shift touque to the front wheels

- 17" BBS rims (stock)

Suspension is the same.

Thats about it. Oh, and it has a VSPEC sticker on the back

[Usual Suspect]

thanks gexenon, and everyone else btw, but i think i'm leaning toward a Nismo edition, or at least one with the body kit, they just look f*@#in' sweet.

is it just me or does that screen shot say they have bigger turbos???

what does everyone think about what level of mods/tune to buy?

should i get a stocker or mild modded? because they would both have had a hard life, the modded one might have had a little more money spent keeping everything in order?

i don't know, does anyone have any comments/suggestions from experiance???