My R33

[lastlineofdefence]

Finally got enough time to take some pics and post them up.

I only just got this and hevent really been able to drive it yet.

Its a late '97 model, and after looking at numerous other lines, this was in the best condition. It is pretty stock except for tanabe suspension, hks exhaust, hks pod, hks turbo timer, personal steering wheel, blitz boost gauge, razo pedals, and razo gear knob. Also has quite a few options from factory. Points awarded for people who can spot them...

So far im happy with it, gives me a smile whenever i drive it. Have a list of mods in my mind, but wont be until funds allow it.

Just thought i would post some pics of it.

[siddr20]

congrats man.. looks very clean, and now all it needs is some tints..

and then a new era off power mods..

keep her happy..

[R33TOM]

hey did u get ur car from aussie car compliance? this car looks like the 50th anniversary edition joel just got in had the same steering wheel and boost gauge and gear knob

nice clean lookin ride, looks like mine

[lastlineofdefence]

Yeah tints are on the list. Yeah, planning to make it a nice street car. Got a few ideas in my mind about what i want the car to turn out like. Im drawing inspiration from so many other lines, along with a few of my own.

Yeah Tom i got it from Joel. Very happy so far, have had no problems and he looked after me very well. You have a good eye/memory to spot it. How long ago did you get yours?

[R33TOM]

to get tints done head to the group buy section theres a group buy on tints for only $150.

i got mine a few months back car is running sweet as, joel's a top bloke.

i was keeping an eye out on the skylines hes been getting in for a mate of mine. those anniversary editiion skylines are very rare.

[lastlineofdefence]

Thanks for the heads up, will look into that group buy.

Yeah i was happy to get a anniversary edition as it is something a little different. I just see it as a bonus really, to a top car.

[Modena]

Top car mate! S2s rock!!

[smurf80]

I thought 40th aniversary models came in 1998??? Should post your VIN in the fast thread to check and see if the seats just havent been replaced as your missing hte 40th aniversary badges on the outside.

Reason I question is I have an end of year 97 model too and mine isnt the aniversary edition.

Cheers

Chris

Edited April 24, 2006 by alphanumeric

[dezz]

not saying its not a 40th anniv. because i know the very late 97 models were as well, but I thought the 40th anniv. editions would have had the sideskirts standard etc.

badges arent a major factor, even im thinking about removing them from my 40th anniv...

[Links]

Dezz - if you remove them from your car - can you let me know as I wouldn't mind putting them back on mine - they're missing from when it arrived ..

As for 97's being 40th annv.. well.. could be some however majority are just SII not 40th annv.. however i'm not going to tell you it is or isn't - you can possibly check in FAST but can't remember if it says it is or not..

Did you get A-LSD? How many KM's does it have on it?

How's it drive? you happy with it?

[Links]

Also - as everyone usually says - go and get a full service.. e.g. Engine Oil - filter, gearbox oil, diff oil maybe spark plugs as well..

Althought they are "meant" to be changed at compliance - no guarantee and it won't hurt prob cost a couple of 100 but it'll be worth it..

[dezz]

ill see how i go links..im un decided...and even if i do choose to take em off, id have to do it without affecting the paint...

FAST wont actually say it is or isnt a 40th anniv, but all the 98 built 1's were....

there are people on here that say LATE 97 models were also, but yeah, 1998 models are for sure as thats the actual 40th year i beleive...

[lastlineofdefence]

Yeah the car drives really well. The suspension ist too hard, but im still getting used to it. The fuel economy os pretty good as well. Its costing a bit to get on the road, but thats the price you pay.

Has 67k km and no a-lsd. Im still trying to research what is the best oil and spark plugs to use and all that. As no one can really tell me how to identify if its a 40th anniversary from the vin or anything, im happy to believe that it is.

[dezz]

Yeah the car drives really well. The suspension ist too hard, but im still getting used to it. The fuel economy os pretty good as well. Its costing a bit to get on the road, but thats the price you pay.

Has 67k km and no a-lsd. Im still trying to research what is the best oil and spark plugs to use and all that. As no one can really tell me how to identify if its a 40th anniversary from the vin or anything, im happy to believe that it is.

PM me the VIN and ill check it out for ya

[lastlineofdefence]

I have already had the vin fasted and there was no indicators if it was a 40th or not.

[r32vspec2]

You got a verry nice car !!!

[lastlineofdefence]

Thanks mate, im happy with it too. Just need more time in each day to pamper it and drive it!