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As I mentioned a few posts back, the car comes with a stack of maintenance records. Looking for some help deciphering some major overhaul work that was done nine years and 40km ago. Looks possible that there was a factory engine and chassis refresh done, as it was done by Nissan Prince Motorsports.

Cross posted from the Japan forum:

http://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/462125-major-overhaul-records-looking-for-help-w-translation/

Invoices attached for reference.

Chassis Refresh Records BNR32-001502.pdf

Engine Refresh Records BNR32-001502.pdf

I was able to get the overhaul records translated (fiverr.com - very fast and reasonable).

Turns out I had misread the chassis refresh invoice and it was actually 2MM yen of work - so a total of 2.3MM yen. $20K US at today's rate. Lot of work done on this car 9 years ago.

I attached the translation in a spreadsheet, two tabs. In case anyone is interested.

I was hoping to see where they had addressed the low compression on cylinder 2, but not clear from the translation whether that was done or not. They may have changed a head gasket and it's just a bad translation.

Anyway, we'll do a compression test when it gets here in less than 2 weeks and see what we're in for short term. I'm glad it doesn't seem built at all ... I have some plans over time.

Painted EH7 (fairlady yellow, as I suspected).

OTHER GOODIES ON THE CAR I DISCOVERED IN THE RECORDS STACK:

- Nismo circuit link (tension rods, control arms, etc. - just no performance dampers)

- Nismo sports clutch and flywheel

- Trust exhaust is titanium

All of that was put on in 2006.

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I bid on that car!

I almost won it too - bid 13,000 yen less than it sold for.

glad to see it found a good home and those records that had me drooling are the real deal.

Hey, small world! It took me a while to win a good one. I hope you've been able to snag one by now?

I'm looking forward to getting it here for a full look-see. Paper trail so far is definitely pretty good.

Hope I do it justice!

Hey, small world! It took me a while to win a good one. I hope you've been able to snag one by now?

I'm looking forward to getting it here for a full look-see. Paper trail so far is definitely pretty good.

Hope I do it justice!

I did, two days later. it's probably sitting next to yours on the Hoegh St. Pete right now!

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  • 3 weeks later...

It's finally here! I picked the car up at the port in Freeport, TX a few days ago, and drove it 2 hours home.

It's even better than I had hoped. Paint and interior are in great shape (a couple of minor chips). Seems very mechanically sound and pulls hard on boost. A few other goodies which we didn't know about include HIDs and a new battery. It feels like a really great base to build from.

No issues so far. I'm on travel now and will do the compression test and change the fluids when I get back, as well as get it registered. I'll also get the new rims (Omori Factory Spec LMGT4s 18x9J) on and wrapped in the Michelin Pilot Super Sports (255/40/18) that should be there when I arrive back home. It needs a good detailing too.

I'll take more pics inside and out when I return home and do the next update.

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Ac unit might be in the centre console with the wires extended. Mine was as the previous owner must have had a big double din headunit installed then removed it before the sale.

Then again maybe they didnt want a working heater or ac haha

Shaping up to be a great build already!!!

k_d you're absolutely right it was in the console. Pulled the trigger too soon.

Had the Nismo Omori rims (18x9J) installed today with Michelin Pilot Super Sports (255/40/18).

As you can see in the wheel pic, could stand some serious lowering, especially in front. It was put high for its trip on the boat. Will try to get to that tomorrow.

Also gave her a wash and dry + was able to get off all of the paint / shoe polish used to mark the window during export. Never seen a car this dirty. I've also never used that much acetone in one sitting. And LOTS of "elbow grease".

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New Nismo bits arrived from Yahoo Auctions Japan.

Installed new retro Nismo logo shift knob + CF mirror cover. S-tune meters + Nismo horn to be installed later. Also received (but not pictured), intercooler piping for the Nismo IC received a few weeks ago. It needs a good refresh and won't be installed for a while.

Also in the background is my red Nismo kill switch lighter, installed last week. I'm not going full Nismo on this, but pretty close.

Also installed a new panel filter & degreased the airbox, which was full of 150,000 KM worth of gunk. It was pretty nasty. Response is definitely different now.

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A couple of washes later the car is fully registered now. Car has been lowered substantially (if you can tell). It could still use further lowering in front, I think. Ohlins DFV coilovers and TBD (but really stiff) springs for suspension. Front will go all the way down now. Rear may go down a little more. Trying to avoid rubbing on these bumpy Texas roads.

New headunit installed (playing late '80's US R&B, if course) and my two older kids (14 and 12) helped me show her off at the local "coffee and cars" meet-up this morning. With only five or six R32 Skylines in the Houston area (third largest US city), they are a very rare sight and obviously this yellow is incredibly unique. Had a lot of lookers and picture-takers.

More substantial mechanical work coming this week. fluids and filters.

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