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yes.... but how? this the reason for this thread - to talk pointless specifics :D my car inspiration came back a bit, because i realised there is a bit of stuff i can do for under $1k that will still improve it a fair amount visually and power wise.

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on the money andrew!

i just want a stock 26... they WAY stronger than the stocker 25 :D

And my ass end is fine. The diff bangs but i just need a bush to stop that..

My diff is strong. If it dies... i'll just get a better one :(

one i get 250 to the wheels... we'll see what breaks and go from there :)

if it don't break i'll have the RB26 sooner.

one of the boys form the 31 club is nearly done with his. Just about in the car.

it'll be awesome.

Originally posted by JET-33

wot happened to the 32 gtr and beamer matt?

I was excited about the whole worked 32 thing to start, then reality set in, why would i fork out for repairs etc which are inevidable (sp?) and a high insurance premium for a 15 year old car... Just made less sense when it comes down to it...

BMW is still in the mix and Im deffinately going to get the 33 the way i want it... Add in my urge for a GTR and its all good...

So its either; 33 and BMW or 33 and GTR.

Plans for the 33...

FMIC

PFC

Top Secret Side SKirts (looks like ive found some, yay)

18'' Rims. TE37's maybe...

Oil Cooler and Catch Can.

Reclinable Buckets re-trimmed in Navy and black leather.

Carbon Vented Bonnet.

Aero Mirrors.

The list could go on but other than a new turbo, I think thats all id look at doing to the 33.

hehe I like this thread

I spoke to Gerald from Ice the other day and he reckons he can get me the every so sexy 34 vspec for about 65k ish fully landed.....

after that its time to spend at least 10k on the car, doing the usual mods and then some...and another 5-8k on rice and stereo, mags too hopefully, and then I will be one very happy camper

eggs can be thrown over barriers i believe and i'm quicker than any fat security guard trust me :( lol .. i'm just gonna go in and out, i gotta move that weekend unfortuantely so can't stay long.

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