R33 dreaming

[R33GAS]

Hello all

Way back in 2003, in my mid 20’s, I purchased a relatively stock, low km’s, very clean 1997 R33 GTS-T “Type-M” Skyline with sunroof, when I was living in South Australia (as pictured). Only mods were the steering wheel, body kit (not sure what type it is), cat back exhaust, Tein suspension and a great set of Volk Racing wheels.

After about 6 months of ownership, I added a GReddy FMIC (purchased from Perfect Run), turbo back exhaust, heavy duty clutch, camber kit and earthing kit (seemed like a good idea) courtesy of Car Toys.

Long story short, despite only having modest power mods done, I enjoyed that car immensely but ultimately sold it after only 2.5 years ownership because I thought I was getting “too old” for a car like that (I know, crazy). It was sold to a good friend of mine, who then sold it onto a friend of his after only 12 months, who soon after crashed/wrote-off the car.

Some material things you can enjoy, sell, then move on to the next thing. For me, as much as I thought I’d be ok after selling it, turned out to be one of my biggest regrets.

I’m currently the very happy owner of a modified 2017 GT Mustang, but over the last few months have been having vivid dreams about driving my old R33, so much so, that I’m seriously considering getting another that resembles the old one as close as possible.

I guess this is my mid-life crisis coming to bear.

Edited August 27, 2019 by R33GAS

[Rusty Nuts]

Welcome Tim,

That was a sweet looking 33 what a shame its gone. Don't believe its mid-life crisis, just good old human regret. I,m still kicking myself for selling a mint Kawasaki Z900 which the guy promptly wrapped around a car, Ah regrets.

[niZmO_Man]

Welcome. I miss my old black R32 Type-M, but I didn't sell it (my dad crashed it).

[PranK]

I dont think you're the only one with sellers remorse. I think I have regrets about selling all my skylines.

Stuff the 'too old' thing, just drive what makes you happy. The good news is that you can get a clean, lightly modified R33 Gtst now for fairly low amounts.

[KiwiRS4T]

I'm on the verge of extinction myself but really miss my S1 C34. I spent a fortune over the years turning it into a fairly quick sleeper daily driver, fun track car, while still using it as a work horse carrying 8 x 4 panels on the roof,  massive deep freeze inside and towing car transporters. Sadly had to sell during a financial crisis to a plumber who bought it for his sons, one of whom wrote it off by wrapping it round a tree within a week ? (they are a strong car, he survived...).

[R33GAS]

I understand that they were Volk Racing F Zero Challenge wheels (rare these days apparently), but would anyone happen to know what the body kit is? Unfortunately that’s the only photo I have of it as well.