Wanting To Get Back Into A Skyline

[torque]

Hello guys

I havent been in a skyline in over 4 years now and have forgotten what its like.

Anyone have an r34 turbo, and can they recommend the car or any known issues that the model has?

Im looking into getting back into one as my daily driver

cheers

SAM

[R TUNE]

loolook in the cars for sale section mate, not hard.

if its a daily would sugest a 4 door.

[willL]

just got and test a few out, there are shit loads on carsales etc

also if its a daily screw gettin a 4door unless your mates treat you like your a taxi

[torque]

I know where to get the cars from, just wanting to know the common problem areas if any these cars

have nowadays...

[PewPew]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/35129-im-buying-a-skyline-what-should-i-look-for/

My R34 had rust on the boot just above the brake light. Apparently it's a very common problem.

Another one is the coilpacks.

[Spark911]

+1 for coilpacks. Mine shat themselves just before the 100Km service - so be prepared for a big hit if the car you are looking at is coming up for its 100K (most these days are hard to come by with that little KM's anyway!)

I went from a 32 to an S15 then to my R34 - best decision i made coming back to the solid strong platform that is the 34 from the '15.

My rear cradle bushings (think thats what they are) went to gravy a while ago and i was getting some weird knocking noises from the back. If the bushes havent been replaced rather recently that may need doing.

Are you looking at manual or auto?

[swarzee]

Another thing, if you smash up a 34 the parts are expensive and sometimes hard to get compared to 32's and 33's. I have been sent alot of 33 stuff when i specifically asked for 34 stuff, there is alot of differences between the 2. Other than that, I love my GT-T and it always turns heads. I've always been a fan of 2 door coupe's as its all about the power to weight

[swarzee]

Pew Pew is right also, my 34 has rust in the same spot... so check that area when buying one. Good luck mate =)

[Kinkstaah]

  On 28/02/2011 at 7:20 AM, swarzee said:

I've always been a fan of 2 door coupe's as its all about the power to weight

FWIW, the 4 door R34 is a grand total of 20kg heavier.. IMO thats a small price to pay for two extra doors and (Possibly?) less attention from the boys in blue

[torque]

Thanks guys for the heads up

Im looking at an auto at the moment so the missus can drive it too

Ive have heard by a few people about the coil packs

[Joe_89]

Not sure about the 34 coil packs, but when mine started sparking out majorly in my 33, i took them out and put a nice even layer of high heat silicone on all sides of them, havent been a problem since

[torque]

I test drove 2 gtt's today, both a black and grey one

fairly stock with only a few minor mods, which is what im after not a car thats a blue oval chaser .....

Anyone know the standard ride height of these cars?

[torque]

Ok guys after test driving a few more i have finaly put a deposit on this silver one....