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Hi SAU, my name is Aaron and I am new to the scene and to Skylines. I have come from a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer VR:

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To this! Quite an upgrade!

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I picked up this maroon 1992 R32 GTR for a cheap price. It’s a bit beat up and definitely needs some fixing. Has an oil leak, cosmetically it’s a little rough, the clear coat has peeled from the wing mirrors, tail light surrounds, and rear of the side skirts, stone chips on the bonnet, side skirts are broken because it’s so low, chassis rails dented, front lip cracked and paint peeled, no air conditioning, door hinges bent, interior very average condition, two rims have buckled and all have very deep gutter rash.

Modifications that I currently know of are the Work CR Kai rims, Apexi Power FC with hand controller, R34 turbos, Trust front pipe, Jasma cannon (way too loud for me), Momo steering wheel, Tein Type HA coilovers, and an unknown but nice sounding BOV.

Going to go for the clean stock look and try to keep power as stock as possible. Except for the suspension and bracing as I am pretty keen to go to the track every now and then.

I first noticed the oil pressure was very low (almost at zero) so I went out to buy Penrite 10w-50 in an effort to reduce the leak and to raise the oil pressure. When I drained the oil it was super black and only 2.5 litres came out!! Very, very happy I decided to change it ASAP. Pressure now hovers around 4 kg/cm3 :) Also changed in a genuine Nissan oil filter, oh man that was the most annoying and painful filter change I have ever done! Which Nissan engineer thought that was a good place to put the filter?!? Have a few scars on my hand now but I heard that’s a rite of passage for GTR owners!

The steering shakes at speeds higher than 80kph due to the buckled wheels so I bought some stock R32 GTR wheels with near new tyres for a steal, and some trick chameleon lock wheel nuts. Looking pretty baller, but don’t have a proper picture of them yet. Which do you like better?

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However, while changing the wheels, I noticed the coilover boots were ripped and they were leaking oil too… Time for new coils I guess! Looking at either BC Racing coils from JustJap or KW coilovers from a friend of a friend.

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Once I get the new coils in I will definitely be raising the ride height and softening the dampening rate. It’s as if I am riding on rocks at the moment. Then will be taking it to Galvsport for an examination to see what I need to fix next. Was quoted $2200 for a replacement aircon compressor from Nissan! Absurd.

Stay tuned for more of Project Stock! :)

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Also changed in a genuine Nissan oil filter, oh man that was the most annoying and painful filter change I have ever done! Which Nissan engineer thought that was a good place to put the filter?!?

Hahah, welcome to GTR ownership! Despite the niggles it looks like it'll be a fun project :)

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Thanks for the warm welcome! :)

Plan so far is to fix all of the little mechanical problems it has, and then reapply the clear coat on the tails and mirrors, get the bonnet resprayed, and generally make the car look schmick in stock form. Go to a few track days so I can feel what I need to upgrade next, then I'll look into making around 300kW!

I just ordered a set of BC Racing BR coilovers today from JustJap, can't wait!

Also, does anyone know the stock ride height for a 32R? Can't seem to find the answer after Googling...

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i am not sure on the health of your engine being a R32 and still using R34 Turbos (i know their BB, but still ceremic)

i just read you want to do a few track days, so unless you dont want to re-build the motor. it may be wise to do a safe tune (around 230-250 AWKW range) and GET your self a oil cooler for track days.

i would also recommond R34 dumps and pair of adjustable CAM gears before doing the tune. a nice nistune is a great options for R32's.

there is a closed FB group called - GTR's And GTR Parts For Sale , join it and have seing plenty of stuff going cheap as people upgrade.

PS - i also got BC Racing BR and love them.

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Welcome Aaron, car looks great!

300kw haha, I thought you were trying to keep it stock power only 2 days ago? At this rate it'll be a 'Nek minnit RB28' build :) Congrats on the purchase man

Thanks! Haha what can I say, booooooooooost is addictive!!! Especially as I've never owned a turbo car before :P I won't be looking for more power in the near future though, it's a long way off :)

i am not sure on the health of your engine being a R32 and still using R34 Turbos (i know their BB, but still ceremic)

i just read you want to do a few track days, so unless you dont want to re-build the motor. it may be wise to do a safe tune (around 230-250 AWKW range) and GET your self a oil cooler for track days.

i would also recommond R34 dumps and pair of adjustable CAM gears before doing the tune. a nice nistune is a great options for R32's.

there is a closed FB group called - GTR's And GTR Parts For Sale , join it and have seing plenty of stuff going cheap as people upgrade.

PS - i also got BC Racing BR and love them.

I am going to get a workshop to inspect the whole car so they can tell me what else is wrong with it, but cheers for the heads up on the turbos and the safe tune, that probably sounds more realistic haha. So 32Rs don't come with an oil cooler from factory? Is the Nistune something I can just flash onto the PowerFC?

Just joined the group, super handy thanks mate!!! :D

welcome! Paint looks in good nic.

Considering its a 92 model you will pretty much have to replace the oil pump if you want to track it...

The pictures are deceiving (I think they are very, very old), there's a ton of swirl marks, scratches, few dents and clear coat peeling.

Have no fear, I will be doing all of the supporting mods before I chase any power or have too much fun with it :) Been reading up on yours too, inspiring :D

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