Hr31 Gts X

[abu]

Hi

I have been looking at getting a HR31 GTS X, and have recently found one that I like..

They are reasonably old, this one in particular is a 1986 model.

I was just wondering what peoples perspectives are on the HR31.

Are they too old?

Are parts hard to find in terms of suspension, exhausts, interior bits?

Is it worth just spending that little extra and just getting a R32 GTS-T?

Any feedback would be great, thanks!

Edited February 20, 2007 by abu

[Ghostrider]

Do you want a CLASSIC or just another Skyline is what you should be asking yourself?

If Classic is the answer you have no choice except for which HR31 you get, but if it's just another Skyline, well the skies the limit in R32's. It has been said that an RB25DET in an R32 is the ultimate Skyline.

How old is old?? My KHR30 is over 20 years old and still without cancer, so age shall not weary a good one.

And red tops suk, they have a problem over 5000 but some of the R31 people can elaborate more on that.

Cheers, D

[66 skyline gt]

go the classic....... you will appreciate it in the long run...

[R31Nismoid]

86, red top NICS...

It'll be a bucket of electrical problems. IMO get the R32.

The silvertop is a much nicer/reliable RB20

[Factory 5]

have you ever driven one???

i have driven R30, R31, (including the HR31) and R32....

the R32 was so easy and loved the corners,

the R30 was similar, just not as much power, but very well balanced, absolute shitloads of potential

and the R31.... mate these things are a boat... it was like driving a massive falcon or something... now even with a turbo R31 they are good in a straight line, but are actually difficult to corner predictably/in total control.

just find one and drive it, if its what your after great! but i know what i would get if i had the cash....R32 with RB25det fo shizzle

i ended up with a kik arse RM30 as it was $400 and i couldnt pass it up...

[R31Nismoid]

I wouldnt call a HR31 hard to drive.

Mine certainly doesnt feel like a 1700kg car

[KamikazeR33]

i agree with ash, my hr31 handles nicely with a brand new steering rack n the 4ws disabled

[Factory 5]

well they ar probably alot better when they have a few mods etc...

the one i was in was just imported, and was in need of some serious TLC

i think if the price is right i would consider one, then drop a silver top in

[Crossie]

does anyone know the dry weight on the HR's

[Ghostrider]

does anyone know the dry weight on the HR's

1360 something I think, but if it's not it's close.

Cheers, D

[Ghostrider]

1360 something for HR31 & 1150/1250kg for HR30

Cheers, D

[djr81]

Worth getting. Damn right. Personally I would look for the facelifted version from mid 87 onwards.

[Ghostrider]

Worth getting. Damn right. Personally I would look for the facelifted version from mid 87 onwards.

[Ghostrider]

Worth getting. Damn right. Personally I would look for the facelifted version from mid 87 onwards.

Yeah! Like this one maybe?

Cheers, D

[rsx84]

HR31's are great, parts are out there if you look, upgrade parts are not as easy to find or are quite $$$, r32 are cheap in this department....

[Angry]

personalyl if i were to go from the start again .. sadly i woudlnt get a HR31 coupe like i did 4 years ago....... but wit hthat said.. with some TLC .. and some money thrown here and there..... HR31s are quiet a good car.

HICAS disabled and some better suspension.... its worlds apart from stock.

hence ive still got mine.