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Do you guys think an r33 is good for track work or would an r32 be better.

wats the weight difference. I understand the r33 has more power and torque to compensate for the weight but I just dont know if its worth spending the money on setting it up or not, in saying that im not going to be spending a crazy amount just enough so I can go out and have fun, but still be able to compete with my mates???

Sorry im sure this has been asked befor, but coulnt find anything. and I dont want a combat between r32 and r33 owners...just the real facts.

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89 R32 GTST = 1290kg

92 R32 GTST = 1320kg

R33 GTST = 1380kg (I think)

essentially, you are looking at a weight difference of 60-90kg.

in return, you are getting the toughest gearbox in the nissan family.

500cc extra.

extra 0.5 compression

a fair bit more torque.

and Larger brake discs.

Suspension set up for both cars costs the same.

Only thing left to make the decision is Looks.

the other thing is that there are alot of series 1 R33's that are the same price or lower than most R32 gtst prices.

really comes down to what parts your going to put on the car, for the track. not so much a comparison between cars.

i mean im sure by now, out of all the 32 and 33 battle threads that we all know what the differences are.

yeah, I know there are other threads about this but havent been able to find out anything to help me out...I have a r33, basically stock and will be putting coilovers and good brakes on it also have a set of enkei 17" wheels with semi slicks.

the reason for my question is my mates have r32's and I have driven them on the track and it was great. I just dont want to do this to my car and then get out there and it feels like im throwing around a boat compared to the r32's. but with coil overs it should be good...yeah???

ia there anything else I should look at doing before going out, keeping in mind im just there having fun with mates...not after the quickest time for the track.

i've got r33.

FMIC

3.5 " exhaust

pod Filter boxed with cold air flow into it

10psi

semi slicks

as said above will be getting coilovers and good breaks.

yeah, I know there are other threads about this but havent been able to find out anything to help me out...I have a r33, basically stock and will be putting coilovers and good brakes on it also have a set of enkei 17" wheels with semi slicks.

the reason for my question is my mates have r32's and I have driven them on the track and it was great. I just dont want to do this to my car and then get out there and it feels like im throwing around a boat compared to the r32's. but with coil overs it should be good...yeah???

ia there anything else I should look at doing before going out, keeping in mind im just there having fun with mates...not after the quickest time for the track.

i've got r33.

FMIC

3.5 " exhaust

pod Filter boxed with cold air flow into it

10psi

semi slicks

as said above will be getting coilovers and good breaks.

If you were out trying to get every last poofteenth out of the car for lap times, then yes.

Lightest weight body would be the best choice.

but 70kg difference will not upset you that much.

especially if you are out there to have some fun.

not only that, the R33 would be better coming out of corners due to the fact that it has more torque.

the mods you have are fine for fun track days.

don't go over that 10psi.

always put new brake fluid in before the track day.

new oil and filter (make sure you have oil slightly over the full mark)

new Pads if required.

Check coolant level too.

your car with those mods would be making about 160-170rwkw.

R32 would require 14psi to make that sort of power with same mods.

of course you wouldn't run that level of boost on the road let alone on a track where it's constantly up it..

so you "SHOULD" (everything else being equal) have a better track car than an R32.

and this is from a Whale hater.

if you already have the R33, stick with it.

the coilovers alone will transform the car to something you have never known.

coilover and those semi slicks with a bit of heat in to them, and Good Brake setup (new fluid and pads)

you'll have a ball.

get sway bars & some caster and camber adjusters.

depending on your budget, theres always more to do. Ive done a shitload already and I look at what I can do next....and the list keeps going.

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