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Hey guys,

i just bought a r32 gtst, my first car :D:)

I was just wondering what sorta mods should i get to improve handleing, and whats a good, decent size turbo to get ?

How much kw could i make on the gtst, before id have to get all stronger internals ?

P.S - this isnt my user account (using my mates)

ta

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If it's your first car I wouldn't put a bigger turbo on.

Turbz lag has an unfortunate habit of kicking in around a corner when people don't expect them... to anyone let alone first drivers.

I don't want to sound patronising. I've owned a few cars, even a v8 there but never a turbz so I wouldn't even trust myself with a fat turbz.

Personally I will be upgrading the brakes so I can do some track work to learn the car.

I'd also probably look at a whiteline kit for suspension.

http://www.whiteline.com.au/docs/fact_shee...line_R32GTS.PDF

One of the first things I'll be doing with my r32.

Oh. and also I'd make myself an account and possibly join the club :D

As for the other questions someone else will have to answer you I'm not too sure - I'd expect about 200-250kw?

I'd seriously wait for later though.

First cars and skylines = I'm scared.

JIC or Blisten coilovers are good.. so if its too low and you have to raise it to clear a defect you can just do it yourslelf..

Congrats on a skylines for your 1st car..

My first was also a skyline.. R32 GTS4.. it was a great car!

no need to touch the actual calipers on a Type-M R32. They have awesome brakes from the factory. A whiteline kit and some decent pads for your brakes are a good start.

Get used to the power (you will safely if you are sensible) then go from there.

Personally I will be upgrading the brakes so I can do some track work to learn the car.

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