streamer Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 hey guys... heh pardon my ignorance... im drvin a 95 r33 gts...no turbo... just wondering, occasionally, now that im informed by bam n sum otha ppl i can just pop by the plex on a sunday and do runs if i like, is there nething i shd be aware of? like driving yr car hard prolonged could lead to this that this that... an occasional whack to 180 on private roads? can spoil e car? just wondering...if theres nethin i shd be aware of or shd not be doin till i do anythin to the car thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0DF4Th3R Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 haha i like how my name just pops up Ken - if u use the appopriate oils (engine etc), service your car regularly and observe proper warm up and cool down periods, you'll find that 'driving aggresively' wont be a problem Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-535740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroGrace Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Originally posted by streamer like driving yr car hard prolonged could lead to this that this that... not really unless you're doing circuit work....just watch out for the oil and water temps.... but for the occasional road excercises....there shouldn't be much of a problem...just keep your heater on for a few minutes should do fine... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-535748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0nyGTSt Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 These cars are meant to be driven hard. To me it's like asking if your BMW M3 can be safely* taken up to 250km/h (*mechanically speaking of course). Skylines are supremely stable at very high speed. The motors are very responsive with the balance to go to the red constantly. At speed I fear nothing for the car - just the police T. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-535751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0DF4Th3R Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 though on PRIVATE ROADS of course Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-535771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
streamer Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 bam: apa jadi if the car blow up like wilz? hehhhh takut ler Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-535825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disciple Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 hehe come to think of it.. my civic aint got a skyline engine, better stop driving it so hard DAMN IT! lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-535833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CerealKiller Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 Originally posted by streamer < snip > driving hard? Talk about reading hard. That post was frikkin impossible to read. But from the little I understood, no there should be no permanent damage as the car was designed to be driven hard. The occasional fang won't do damage unless the car's not been maintained well. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-536707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 get sump baffels lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-537127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 skylines love bring driven hard... just keep good fresh fluids (engine, gearbox, diff, brakes, radiators), good plugs etc. And of course, like fatz said, you need to get sump baffles installed if you want to go over 100km/hr. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-537273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
streamer Posted September 20, 2003 Author Share Posted September 20, 2003 what are sump baffles and what do they do? but i drive over 100kmh on a daily basis... so how? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-537326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0DF4Th3R Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Ken - search is a powerful tool hahah thanks for the bday present man http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ght=sump+baffle http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...&threadid=24468 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-537415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 good point actually.. like how much punishment can a skyline take day in day out without it actually snapping? Do they start blowing smoke and things? I've never actually seen a skyline that looks "sick" but i guess they aren't at that age where that would become obvious I spose.. not that i really do that to my car, but just curious Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-537425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 the only answer is "depends", but I regularly take my stocker out on the track and use all of its potential when I'm out there.... never had a problem. Personally, I think with quality fluids, stock boost and mixtures they can take plenty. Its when you move outside the tolerances that the manufacturer expected that you can have problems. And don't forget a sump baffle. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-537431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slip Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 How long is a peice of string? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-537984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nizmo Posted September 21, 2003 Share Posted September 21, 2003 haha just take Gtrken for example .... takes a R32 GTR wth an awfully worn motor .... drags a Mits GTO .... yeah hurts it a little but it keeps solidering on ..... then takes it to JMS drifta-thon .... with clutch n engine worn gives it a good thrashng there .... starts makng weird noses after but it still soliders on ...... theres cars are meant for this over a long period of time .... sure theres going to be slight damage over time but for most part thats why they are called "performance" vehicles!! they are built for speed n an occasional hammerin ..... dont stress .... enjoy!! ....... i accept no liability in engine harm that comes from this advice Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-538309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
driftN Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 Originally posted by streamer what are sump baffles and what do they do? Can ne1 answer this question?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-541189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 A baffled sump will stop the oil from collecting at one side of the sump under hard cornering, which means you won't get oil surge. A baffled sump is desirable if you go circuit racing, but not really necessary for drag racing unless you doing 10sec or better:D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25187-drving-hard/#findComment-541196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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