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Hello i just got my Ps i am 16 years old and from Adelaide and i recently purchased a 1996 r33 GTS-4 All Whell Drive. N/A.

130 000 Kms

excellent condition

only mods down is an exhaust and it has been lowered.

i hope to stay on these forums and be an active member and give and receive help about NA skylines.

Cheers

p.s i dont know what front bar this has so could someone tell me thanx

hope you like the pics

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welcome aaron,

looks like the NA section is starting to pick up. congratulations on the buy, looks like a very very nice example of how a series 2 r33 should be.

you have the cool light up skyline garnish at the rear too - that's quite rare!!!

as to the front bar i havent seen one like that either (looks similar to a doluck, but its not).

either way the car looks good - use the search function on the forums to find any answers you may have.

:(

eug

Just wondering i used the search tool but i couldnt find anything prob cause im not used to i yet but could someone give me some stats or point me in the right direction on my car like KW and weight and all that. thanks in advance

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Just wondering i used the search tool but i couldnt find anything prob cause im not used to i yet but could someone give me some stats or point me in the right direction on my car like KW and weight and all that. thanks in advance

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...howtopic=138169

have a read through there buddy for power (around 90ish kw @ all 4 wheels)

weight 1300kg ish

just keep fiddling with the search and you'll fit in nicely

again welcome.

Gday mate,

Yeah I’m new to the forums too, its all good fun on here.

I'm probably in the same boat as you knowledge wise but i think if you asked the majority of people on here, they wouldn't touch e-bay "performance" enhancers with a 10 foot pole, I remember something a while ago on the forums that acted like a 'electronic supercharging' thing with a fan that looked like a pod filter, absolute bull dust.

Don't know what the laws 4 you guys are over in SA but in Vic I’m pretty sure "piggy back" computers like the APEXi SAFC and this product aren’t allowed.

Personally I think your better off giving this a miss and investing in quality brands, you have a good lookin car, it would be a shame if this bugger did some damage too it, just my 2c :sorcerer:,

Have a good one,

Regards,

Sean'O

i dont know much about performance chips and that but does this actually work or is it all bull sh!t?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/20HP-MODULE-CHIP-NI...1QQcmdZViewItem

Most certainly stay away from these. It's pretty much a $0.60c resistor in a box that makes the ECU think the air is cooler than it really is. It will therefore run slightly richer and cause problems down the track. Seriously... at $1/hp increase, if they really worked i'm sure everyone on these forums would have them!

Stick with quality products for your skyline... and remember... if it seems too good to be true, it probably is :woot:

thanks guys for your imput. i was thinking of getting a 97 series 2 front bumper i think it would look good. where can i buy one of these from?

just a question my car is series 2 so would it have come with this bumper even if its a NA. thanks in advance

http://img.drive.com.au/drive_images/deale...aut/273_1_m.jpg

what are some advantages of AWD?? and i no this is a noob question but is there anyway to convert to RWD?

Edited by SAGTS-4

hey buddy,

got a coupla answers for you.

- the front bar your talking about is actually a bottom lip which goes on to the standard series 2 bar.

- if you keep an eye out you might be able to pick one up on the forums.

- advantages of awd are; better launches, better grip in the turns, attessa.

- disadvantages; some people find rwd more predictive, less overall power since power is transferred to front wheels, not ideal if you like to hang the arse out a bit (not to say its not do-able :P)

- the only way to run RWD in an R33 is by dropping the front shafts or with a torque split convertor.

- R32 just pull the fuse.

  • 3 weeks later...

Welcome to the end of your sanity and savings Aaron :wave:

Firstly, NICE CAR !! I didn't even bother "dreaming" about owning something that nice when I was 16 :glare: That's a really good choice of car to help you learn car control and still have a world of fun.

Enjoy and for fwck's sake, DON'T become another P plater statistic on the 6 O'Clock new ! :wub:

what are some advantages of AWD?? and i no this is a noob question but is there anyway to convert to RWD?

Unless you want to be racing it, stick to the AWD.

Main advantage is increased traction, it'll "hug" the road better than a RWD.

Also, RWD cars (namely sports cars such as the Skyline) are known for being prone to spin out in wet weather.

The AWD has a much less chance of doing so.

AWD is much safer in that regard.

Your car is exactly what I'm looking to buy.

How much did you get it for?

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Unless you want to be racing it, stick to the AWD.

Main advantage is increased traction, it'll "hug" the road better than a RWD.

Also, RWD cars (namely sports cars such as the Skyline) are known for being prone to spin out in wet weather.

The AWD has a much less chance of doing so.

AWD is much safer in that regard.

Your car is exactly what I'm looking to buy.

How much did you get it for?

payed 12 grand for it

  • 7 months later...

Hey all,

just wanted to know if its possible to take out the plastic part that says skyline on it and stick a small led globe or something behind it so its illuminated.

first time i have ever seen that on a skyline and would LOVE to have it on mine.

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