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So value wise we're talking around $15K for a nice looking low 13s car.

I suppose that's pretty good value right?

Can anyone think of better bang for your buck?

I think a stockish supra will run a 13s 1/4 but you're looking at what $20K for a decent one.

So value wise we're talking around $15K for a nice looking low 13s car.

I suppose that's pretty good value right?

Can anyone think of better bang for your buck?

I think a stockish supra will run a 13s 1/4 but you're looking at what $20K for a decent one.

If you just want a car to run low 13's / high 12's then you can spend less on another make for $15k. You just don't get the overall package that a skyline offers.

Hmmm so for interests sake, what else could you get/mod for $15K that would do those times?

RX7, Soarer, maybe Galant VR4...?

If you just want a car to run low 13's / high 12's then you can spend less on another make for $15k. You just don't get the overall package that a skyline offers.
ive managed 0 to 100 in 4.88 with good 255s and usual mods 172rwkw

You suck !

I managed 5.08 or something like that on the rev/speed/metre with 194rwkws.

wanted badly to crack the 5.00 but couldn't do it.

Now on 239rwkws, tried again.....time for a new clutch ! Haha :)

Sheeeeeet, good work though.

Just bought a 32 gtr with 250kw....i can change between 4wd/2wd so what will be quicker down the qtr mile???

Considering the GTR decides when 4/2wd is needed, i thought's be best to leave 4wd for sure!

So for take off it will be 4wd, then it will be 2wd drive later on anyway, decided by the car, not you. :)

ran my car at jambo, only had 2 runs, best being 12.8 @ 112. with 1.9 60ft

i cant see how im gona reach 116 mph? and 11s? if i get my 60fts down to say 1.7, is the rest just in quick gear changing?

also 2rismo if your still there, wat tyre presure do u recomend on et streets? and do they like big skids? also what did u find best revs to launch at?

i wana push my car to the best it will do, i no practice makes perfect but a little advise will help:)

What other mods?

An R33 with fuel pump, cooler, turbo back exhaust, button clutch and standard ECU making 205rwkw ran a 13.1 on street tires.

LTHLRB I think where his plates.

Depends on the driver, depends on your tires etc..

There are a million different variables that could effect that time.

Yep thats me :)

the mods were

Turbo back exhaust, GTR cooler, Turbosmart boost controller, Apexi pod, STOCK ENGINE MANAGMENT SYSTEM AND INJECTORS AND AFM, Tomeii fuel pump, Exedy clutch, $50 tyres i baught 2nd hand from a tyre joint to pass rwc, a very good driver, Tein suspension (drift suspension, So stiff ass end)

Any questions about me making 205rwkw just ask away :) its possible to make 200kw on stock ecu.. i have done it before

Car also went 1.9 60 footer and 105mph

Link here

Edited by LTHLRB

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