R33 Is V-spec Worth Paying For Over Std Gtr?

[WRRR]

Guys and Girls

I am in the process of searching for the right R33 GTR and would really like to know if there is any real difference in the driving of v-spec versus std GTR for the R33?

All help/opinions gratefully accepted.

[GTRgeoff]

Ignoring the part of this other R32 conversation about Brembos read on http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...p;#entry2470549

Basically different stock suspension, but usually changed and the active rear diff of limited benefit so not reaally worth it no.

[Omurru]

You get the sticker too, don't forget the sticker

[RedEmblem]

Aren't there plenty of standard GTRs that try to pass themselves off as V-specs. So make sure you check that they're genuine.

[GTRgeoff]

Bloody oath! Don't want to get ripped off just paying for the sticker.

Some d*ckhead put one on mine, so any thoughts on getting the stupid thing off?

[WRRR]

[ the sticker- Some d*ckhead put one on mine, so any thoughts on getting the stupid thing off?

To remove the dreaded sticker grab a heat gun and a decent putty knife, heat the sticker up (gently) and slide off with putty knife. Just removed half a mile of pinstriping and graphics off a fibreglass boat using this method and no ill effects.

[sewid]

The sticker adds that little extra weight to the rear end helping you put more traction down and enhancing corner exit speed.

[hrd-hr30]

Bloody oath! Don't want to get ripped off just paying for the sticker.

Some d*ckhead put one on mine, so any thoughts on getting the stupid thing off?

I've removed alot of very old pinstriping, well it was actually like a big 80's lightning flash graphic down the side of an old Patrol I bought a few years ago. It was a bastard of a job! Best thing I found (and I tried everything!) was a household cleaning product called De-solve-it. It is a citrus based solvent that is safe for paint and really does a good job of dissolving glues. It comes in a trigger pack - clear bottle with a blue and orange sticker. Got it from Bunnings. Spray some on and let it soak in for 10 minutes and then spray a bit more and start peeling the sticker off. It may help to keep spraying a little under the sticker as it lifts off. If its really on there a flexible plastic putty applicator can be used as a scraper that won't harm the paint. Any glue residue can be removed by a rag sprayed with the de-solve-it. It will ball up and come off the paint.

[Omurru]

The sticker adds that little extra weight to the rear end helping you put more traction down and enhancing corner exit speed.

Agreed!!

On a more serious note, just look for a GTR that suits you. I couldn't tell the difference between driving a v-spec and a standard one. I think the reaction time of the standard ATTESSA was 1/100th of a sec where as the V-Spec ATTESSA was 1/1000th of a sec. And everyone put aftermarket suspension in anyway so it is hardly worth spending the extra money for that....

[700HP-GTR33]

By memory,

The most important is the active lsd.

Some people believe at over 180km's an hour the thing can want to get out of shape abit.

Buy the best gtr you can see v-spec is only a wanker thing.

Cheers