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Yep to both cos I'm a idiot...

... no, really I'd like to know if I'm melting or not. Once again I'm a stupid twat.

just need to remember that the r33 was designed off the experience/knowledge/mistakes from the r32. So jumping from a newer model r33 to a r32 will always be tricky as you have become used to the new/updated features etc

Just remember that the r32 came from the r31 and you can definitely see the massive leap there. So at least have some respect for being the foundation of the r33 and r34 :)

Would love to have 34R but no cash considering I binned the 33.

I must be old man cos I complain at average 40 times a day.

My mate Josh has blown up his r32 gtr twice. Now on a tuned motor that will soon be pulling 400+kw. Afm and injectors limited it to only 350. That car was such a pos to begin with. He is actually ordering little tiny parts from japan to get the car looking new again. Even new interior door handles. It looks mint ATM. You can have a nice r32 gtr. But it costs

just need to remember that the r33 was designed off the experience/knowledge/mistakes from the r32. So jumping from a newer model r33 to a r32 will always be tricky as you have become used to the new/updated features etc

Just remember that the r32 came from the r31 and you can definitely see the massive leap there. So at least have some respect for being the foundation of the r33 and r34 :)

Indeed, each model is a leap forward (or behind in some cases).

I guess I'll have to get used to living in ancient '80s cabin after all.

My mate Josh has blown up his r32 gtr twice. Now on a tuned motor that will soon be pulling 400+kw. Afm and injectors limited it to only 350. That car was such a pos to begin with. He is actually ordering little tiny parts from japan to get the car looking new again. Even new interior door handles. It looks mint ATM. You can have a nice r32 gtr. But it costs

Don't you suppose he could scare me for 5 mins?

Just to keep me motivated to keep this stupid thing.

Indeed, each model is a leap forward (or behind in some cases).

I guess I'll have to get used to living in ancient '80s cabin after all.

imo, nothing wrong with the 32R's cabin..

Just that plastic centre console surrounds gets me sometimes...

imo, nothing wrong with the 32R's cabin..

Just that plastic centre console surrounds gets me sometimes...

For me, it could use bit of room.

Once again I'm jumping down to ancient '80s cabin from nice looking R33 cabin.

oi

interested in one of your HKS actuators. How much you let one go for?

lol wouldn't you want to know what pressure the actuator is rated at first? also, why not just buy a garett actuator? same shit, just a rod attached to a diapragm.

For me, it could use bit of room.

Once again I'm jumping down to ancient '80s cabin from nice looking R33 cabin.

R33 cabin reminds me of a 90's maxima, R32 cabin reminds me of a VL commonwhore. They all suck. Think Z32 cabin was well ahead of its time, too bad it's stuck in a land barge.

R32 cabin reminds me of a VL (and VN) commonwhore. They all suck. Think Z32 cabin was well ahead of its time, too bad it's stuck in a land barge.

Strangely, I kind of agree with you there.

We will be out tonight if your interested in checking it out. He called me as soon as I posted haha

Would love to but i've got my first early shift at work in 6 months.

Next time though.

Yep, would have been me if it was around 2-3ish. My '33 has black wheels now. Was coming home from the parental's house in Preston. Temperature was so hot that me and the old man left work early for the day.

Didn't see you dude : (

LOL i beeped at you

also noticed girls tend to take more notice of a guy with a car

pat- my aircons blowing hot air..

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