6BANGER Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I have owned a few skylines but before this R33 but we had it for around 2 years now and it spent most of the time parked on the driveway as I had my white R34 “GTNAH” and thought I can build the R33 to be my thrasher/Track car at the same time. The project started sometime last year working with my brother but here is a run down of the events that took place Other than the multi colors, It all started something like this: Unregistered 1995 RB25det s1.5 R34 turbo Front mount 3” Exhaust HD clutch Stock wheels Genuine Impul skirts and rear bumper Test fitting my R34 wheels (Rota P45 R2 18x10 +12) - just to check out the stance! - THE PLAN -- Well since I have most of these parts already then will be bolted on to start off with and will see how we go from there KKR480 Turbo Wolf 3D ECU External wastegate Change fluids Change thermostat and Fuel filter E Boost controller Upgrade Coilpacks Apexi ECV Upgrade fuel pump GTR seats GTR front bumper Oil catch can Cold Air Box and ducting Steering wheel 5.1 Harness for track work Short shifter Alloy Radiator Maybe injectors - not sure yet Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 fitment is sweet sounds like a good project look forward to seeing the updates Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6690491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 4, 2013 Author Share Posted January 4, 2013 yeah I have decided not to use the Rota wheels and will be getting a different set. more updates coming soon Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6691478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 The plan was to keep it simple but for most projects things don’t always go according to plan so a fibre glass bonnet got in the mix. Managed to settle for a set of XXR wheels in 18x9.75 all around but needed to run 15mm spacers on front to clear the brakes and roll the guards. Also got myself a set of Tein HA coilovers to make it to the desired ride height Then a BN kit was sourced and due to the poor status of the paint and the clear coat, it was sanded down and prepared for a respray then got lazy and sprayed clear over primer and it turned out this way. However this will only be a temp job for now until I figure out what color to paint it ... any suggestions?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6692987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtsttrk Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is the BN kit genuine? Whenever I see a BN kit on a 33 it always makes me want one, without a doubt my favourite kit for the 33. Makes them look really tough and reckon the BN works great with the stock lines, chuck some wheels on with a decent offset and that'll really set it all of really well. What track set up are you going for? Drift? Circuit? Hill climbs? Looking forward to seeing how this develops mate. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6693428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 The BN kit is not genuine but its a pretty decent copy and fits nicely without any drama. I was looking into going for the wider fenders and a set of Volk GT-C 2's in 18x9 -14 fronts and 19x10.5 -8 for the rears The inspiration came from this cool R33 from the UK. However I decided to settle without volks and widebody for the time being. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6694270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Managed to get the kit fitted and the car out of the drive way. Still needs the spolier fitted so its either going to be the s2 that I have or a drift lip but either way here is what it looks like at the moment... sitting pretty low just enough to avoid scraping around Next on the list will be the GTR seats Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6696754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobs Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Looking good mate. Don't suppose you play BF3 under the tag salah91? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6696945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thanks .. should look decent when painted. That must be another salah as I dont play BF3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6697131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Ok there has been another change. Since most of the engine/turbo setup is currently stock, I thought it might be a good idea to get the thing registered first before moving forward with the mods so it can be driven when needed knowing non of the pits in WA would pass the car as it looked, the BN kit had to go for now to be more street friendly so I decided to put the genuine Impul rear bumper and side skirts back on. The stock front bumper is just temp for now. even though its not exactly what I have in mind for it at the moment but this will do for now. In the mean time, have been thinking about a different paint job to most of R33's and after a bit of looking around, I think I have found something to consider ... maybe not too greenish but I should have some more progress in the coming days............ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6709213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 more of the fine example http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy179/Markustrei/Another%20cool%20GTR/mms_img-350417037.jpg http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy179/Markustrei/Another%20cool%20GTR/Kylg2.jpg Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6709233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doobs Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I do like the Jetfighter styles coming out of Japan. Should look good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6709493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtsttrk Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Don't mind the khaki colour bro, certainly different. Planning on prepping and spraying yourself? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6709741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks guys .. Its defiantly starting to look better the more I think about it. The idea is to have something simple and a little different at the same time. I am going to prep and respray it myself with the help of my brother so give it a couple of days before the next updates. In the mean time, check out its cousin in the U.K Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6710447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Started the prepping work on the car which is the slowest and most boring of all DIY's but managed to spray the car and bumpers and side skirts with the custom matt green exclusive paint code I know its not the best looking paint job at the moment but should look heaps better once polished. Then again, for $300 I cant really complain Will hopefully get a the whole car done and bolt up the parts tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6715865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Got most of the kit bolted on. Still needs some final touches to get the final product. Color is what I thought of at the start but the bonnet has a few shades of darker paint Will also respray the Vspec GTR bonnet that I have just to make it all match. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6725048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGTC Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 (edited) looks good mate, building up to be a stunner, good choice on the paint, looks ace, keep it up bud Edited January 27, 2013 by squareznboxez Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6725064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zyzz Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Loooks nice man ! For the GTR front, did you buy new guards to ? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6732935 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks for the nice words . I actually didn't end up buying the GTR guards at the end. Even though I got a mint deal on them ($100 for both sides). Reason was that I needed GTR head lights to make them all fit because the gtst head lights don't line up with the guards ?? However, the front bumper is something rare from a 40th anniversary GTR. I got some more pics that I will post up later. The car needs a good buff to finish off the respray so its looking a bit ruff right now. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6733504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
6BANGER Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) Got the whole car back together for now. I think this is pretty much it exterior wise as I would like to keep it looking tidy. The GTR bumper is sitting really nice and in my opinion, it goes quite well with the impul side skirts and rear bar. So the URAS kit will be up for sale. As far as the bonnet goes, I didn't think it was going to come out this dark but I also have a Vspec GTR bonnet that I will be putting on later down the track. The car has been sitting in the driveway for the past 2 weeks or so and it's getting dusty. Still haven't had the chance to buff it after the respray but hopefully it will happen in a week time. Now that the exterior work is done .. Turbo, wastegate, fuel pump, boost controller, tune are next Edited February 13, 2013 by 6BANGER Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/416980-r33-the-untold-story-starts-here/#findComment-6750283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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