How To Tell A Vspec Apart From A Non Vspec On R33 Models

[Rydeit]

What are the main differences between a r33 gtr vspec and the non vpsec model apart from the rear boot decal. What is a dead set give away?

[NIS.26L]

look at the diff if it has oil line attched to it and cooling fins on the back of it its a vspec

Edited February 2, 2011 by NIS.26L

[God_speed]

Hey Joe,

Main exterior differences are slightly lower ride height (~10mm) assuming you're comparing stock vs. stock; bootlid badge, finned rear differential on V-spec.

Main interior difference would be the "A-LSD" warning light on the tachometer.

Mechanical differences were a computer controlled active rear diff (as part of ATTESA-ETS Pro) and lower, slightly stiffer suspension. I think it equated to something like .7 of a second around Tsukuba and .3 of a second 0-400m according to Best Motoring (can't remember exactly) - not much difference.

If you do a search you'll find more info.

[Rydeit]

Cheers for the help, How could i make the A-LSD light come up on the tacho meter? I also have a feeling i dont have the rear fins. could someone please post a pic. im heaps worried its not a vspec now

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Supposedly the V-Spec models weighed 10 kg more...

Firmer suspension = Lower ride height = Better handling.

Came with an ATTESA E-TS Pro All Wheel Drive system, which included an Active Limited Slip differential (Active LSD).

The V-spec model also included a four wheel independent channel anti lock braking system.

[Brandon]

Just google it. I havent got a photo handle but its damn obvious. If you bend down at the rear and look straight in the middle, you will see the diff. If it doesnt have cooling fins (like heatsink), its a non-v spec.

[God_speed]

V-spec diff

[Rydeit]

Cheers for the photo. Mine dosnt have the fins

[God_speed]

Bugger. Obviously it aint good that you were sold something that didn't match the description (whether the PO did it unwittingly or knowingly). But TBH I don't think you'll even notice the difference unless you're on a track and maybe not even then.

My BCNR33 was a non-V-spec. Maybe others have different experiences, but I had different suspension in there anyway, so the diff (and the ABS as SKYLINE mentioned) were the only differences and they made 0 difference to me. The rear diff is still an LSD, it's just a mechanical one, not active.

Hopefully the rest of your purchase is up to par - I'm sure you're planning on getting it checked out at a good workshop that knows GTRs ASAP?

Did you buy it private or from a dealer? If from a dealer you might be able to do something about it.

[Rydeit]

I got it from a private seller and contacted him just then. He had no idea that it wasn't a v-spec and was as shocked as i am. He recons he couldve sworn it was a vspec. but oh well Could you reccomend any decent workshops to look at my car in adelaide?

[MrStabby]

Make a request for a FAST lookup on - http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/133729-nissan-fast/ to find out what you have.

[Rydeit]

waiting on fast request now. thanks for all the help

[God_speed]

Hey mate, good luck with the Fasting. Sorry don't know anyone in Adelaide but check out the South Australia section. The SA SAU guys are very helpful

[Bren444]

This forum has been very helpful. Does anyone know if the 320km/hr speedo or dash set-up depends on whether the 33 GT-R is a V-spec or not? If not, which particular models do have the 320 speedo? Thinking of buying a 33 GT-R and trying to learn a bit more about them.

[rehab2010]

This forum has been very helpful. Does anyone know if the 320km/hr speedo or dash set-up depends on whether the 33 GT-R is a V-spec or not? If not, which particular models do have the 320 speedo? Thinking of buying a 33 GT-R and trying to learn a bit more about them.

Pretty sure none of them(normal and vspec) had a 320km/h speed, only maybe that 400r thingy.

[iplen]

They all had 180k speedos because they were all limited, but a lot will have speedo changed anyway. The only difference you will see on the dash is the A-LSD light in the middle of the speedo (or tacho maybe). As has been said already, there is SFA difference. I would believe the difference in track times though, driven both 32 and 33 v-specs, the 33 feels far more stable and much happier to get on the power in the corner

[GTRR]

is there any difference electronically on the cluster of a vspec to a no vspec? or is it just bling?

[JB4U]

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[Hadouken]

Wicked bump.

Search for Nissan fast thread post there

[Aussie_Delivered_R32_GTR]

Is the 9th or 10th digit on your VIN a Q or a W?