2 many choices!!

[2Much]

OK, I know that everyone has their own opinons but I was looking for some people's thoughts.

Basically I'm stuck between various different imports at the moment and I need some opinions from different people!! So I thought I'd list the cars along with my thoughts on them and see what everyone thinks....

1) R32 Skyline GTS-t (4 door or 2 door) - relatively cheap, easy to modify, not that quick (relative to the others here) in stock form but can be made to go reasonably quick for not much $$$, light, hard-core (that's a good thing!!).

2) R33 Skyline GTS-25t (2 door, the 4 door is ugly) - easy to modify, definitely hard-core, slightly heavy, quick even in stock form.

3) Soarer 2.5 TT - quick, difficult to modify, sporting but not hard-core, excellent cruising machine, solid as a house.

Basically I really like the Skylines (I can import an R32 for $10-12K if I wait till next year or an R33 for $15K) but I'm finding it hard to get past the value of the Soarer - it's heavy but built to last and it's great value at approx $17K.

Please convince me one way or another.....

[Rezz]

I'd say go for the R32 GTS-t 4-door... do an SR20DET swap, slam it with R34 GT-R wheels, aero mirrors, and a TBO R32 front bumper. Sorted.

Also, I think the R32 4-door is one of the best EVER 4-door designs. Just beutiful IMO.

[2Much]

Yeah, I was originally hooked on the 4 door R32 GTS-t too!!

I figure I'll spend less money (the 4 doors seem cheaper cos they're less popular) up-front and then see where I go from there. If I'm lucky I'll find one with an air pod, big exhaust and maybe some other goodies. Hopefully I'll end up with something that does mid-14's? Seems quick enough for me...

BTW, what does "TBO" stand for? And why the engine swap to an SR20DET?

[Rezz]

"TBO" is a brand name. It stands for "Touhoku Bikkuri Oojisan":D

This is the TBO Front Bumper...

About the SR20 swap, I just love how the SR20 almost entirely sits behind the front struts, almost like an S2000... when you get to be my age (28), you start worrying about weight distribution and other stuff like that. Also, if you buy right, you can get a much more late model SR20 than the origional RB20, and they've got practically the same power, so it's not like your going backwards.

[33HKS]

Rezz, you have a PM

Gary

[2Much]

Yeah, I've seen a modified R32 GTS-t with the SR20DET engine swap and it sits way behind the struts.

Anyways, back to my original post, I want something that I play with and improve and that makes me smile when I drive it (that's what you worry about when you're 31 and married!!) *grins*

And I think the Soarers are probably too boring!!!

[siksII]

doesnt meggala have a r32 sr20 swap???

I know for a fact that i have seen him post up a pic of one...engine bay was so empty!

[2Much]

Here's a pic of an SR20DET in an R32....

http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au/au/st...sp?StockID=1096

[Rezz]

Lovely stuff...

[holdens_r_better]

whats good about the SR20DET i have seen some in silvias too

[walkoau]

4 door r33 aren't ugly dude!!!!!!!

[2Much]

Sorry buddy, just a personal opinion.

My best friend likes the R33 sedan over the 2 door but I think they look too generic. I like the 2 door R33 much better then the sedan....but I like the 4 door R32 better then the 2 door. Take off the rear spoiler, lower it, slam on some five spoke rims and you've got a phat car.

Overall my personal favourite (like everyone else!!) is the R34 GTR but I'd "settle" for an R32 GTR.

[G0DF4Th3R]

the advantages of the SR20DET when in an R32 is the near 50-50 weight distribution. aside from that, cost is lower when upgrading injectors etc. also PowerFC is available for the SR20 and i understand that PowerFC for the RB20s are rare.

this is what i read from Meggala might be more but i dun remember