usuckpoo Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 Greetings guys, Im looking at upgrading to an R33 GTR from my current ride (R32 GTST). Whats the difference between a Vspec(I & II) and a normal one? How would one physically tell a Vspec apart from a normal one? (Apart from the sticker on the boot lid) I noe the R32s were easier to differentiate, since the V specs had brembos which the rest of the R32s didnt have.... Many thanks Mark ) Oh P.S: What kind of LSDs do the 33GTRs/Vspecs currently run? I was wondering if they were equipped with the same Helical LSDs as found on the r34GTR/S15/R34GTT, or the viscous as found on the 33GTSTs etc... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
(B1) MR_fanny Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 i remember a friend tellin me something about lil fins or something stickin out from the rear diff/struts......i dunno somewhere in that area. visual indication vspec over standard. im not too sure about that as i couldnt be bothered gettin down and havin a look. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-309038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
(B1) MR_fanny Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 this was for a 33 gtr vspec by the way. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-309039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0nyGTSt Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 The sticker on the back Seriously, the rear diff should have a finned cover, not smooth. What's wrong with a R32 GT-R V-Spec? T. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-309056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usuckpoo Posted May 4, 2003 Author Share Posted May 4, 2003 Thanks for the advice guys! Nuthing wrong with the the R32 V specs, its just that i was told those were easier to differentiate from the normal r32 gtrs because they had brembos while the rest didnt. The 33s all have brembos. So basically i need to look out for: 1. V spec sticker of course 2. Rear Diff with cooling fins Anything esle that might help? Many thanks guys! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-309950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rofocale Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 There is only one 'series' of the R33 gtr v spec, although there were the usual R33 revisions. Fins on the rear diff are the most noticable difference for the active LSD. (As opposed to smooth) Main difference: V spec has a rear Active LSD. There are a couple of others IIRC, like suspension. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-310832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaige Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 OK my dad had the same trouble while looking for one, though we did find out the easiest way to tell witch is simply bend over and look up the ass of the car and if the diff has cooling fins on it and looks somthing like a 50cc engine off a bike... thats a v-spec diff no garentees somone has put one on there tho look at the front brakes because there diferant to a normal GT-R too Oh and whats wrong with the R32 GT-R? to put it simpley, there is a longer reaction time befor the 4x4 kicks in plus its not the smoothest of motion compared to the R33... this makes it a pig to drive hard if you dont know what your doing. although its around a second quicker 0-100 R33 just makes a much more driver orientated ride. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-310909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usuckpoo Posted May 5, 2003 Author Share Posted May 5, 2003 I've been doing some homework on the internet regarding the V spec, and some quoted the v spec to have harder and lower (10mm) suspension. Can anyone with a vspec verify this? (rofocale perhaps?) I've test driven a non vspec before, but have yet to score a ride in a vspec. P.S: whats the diff between a vspec and a v spec II then? Many thanks for the input guys really appreciate it! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-310933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawley Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 i made a long winded post about this on the skylines downunder forum.... do a search for v-spec Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-311470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rofocale Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Can't verify the suspension thing, but I think you're right. There were no series II for R33 GTR V specs. Only on R32 and R34s have that. R33 revisions are the usual things like passenger airbags etc. I have seen adds for series II R33 GTR's. They're wrong. Hahahaha. Vendors looking for an excuse to get more money. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-311718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usuckpoo Posted May 5, 2003 Author Share Posted May 5, 2003 Cant find the thread, can u gimme more clues? (name of topic etc) I gather what u mean on the series 1 & 2s, its prob just the later model skylines with the updated lights etc, and not any difference in technical specifications. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-311869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawley Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=8066 sorry to lead you on a wild goosechase. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-311995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
32godzilla Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 If anyone has High Performance Imports mag no. 16, there is a 2 page article on the R33 V-SPEC differences. I have scanned these pages (hopefully HPI won't mind), so if anyone is interested post or PM your email and I'll send them through. (191Kb & 220Kb). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-312094 Share on other sites More sharing options...
usuckpoo Posted May 5, 2003 Author Share Posted May 5, 2003 Thanks guys, that article pretty much answers all my questions Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/15157-how-do-u-tell-a-v-spec/#findComment-312348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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