Any differences between series 1 &2 R33 ?

[Blackness]

Looking for a R33 Gtst at the moment

I have been trying to find out if there any major differences between the series 1 or series 2 R33, or years ie 93 compared to the 95 M spec.

(Could n't find this info on the forum, sorry if this question has been asked before)

[predator]

Engine pretty much same... RB25

The main difference is in in the turbo between series 1 and series 2. The standard series 2 turbo has a plastic wheel turbo and hence can handle less horsepower then the series 1 ceramic.

Interior specs are different. To me series2 looks a bit more modern with more modern looking trim, but its fairly cosmetic and the front bar and bonnet looks slightly different. Airbag, drivers side airbag and ABS came a bit more standard on the series 2. Series 2 headlights are darker tint.

Otherwise they are fairly similar in terms of gearbox, diff, power, reliability, etc.

m spec question has been asked many times before... do a search

[Pva_Glue]

man that's newbie questions...

go to here

and here

cheers

Joe

[Blackness]

Thanks guys

damm right about the newbie, went for my first drive in one on Sunday, after checking out modifed 180sx etc ... previously owned turbo fours and a rotary .....

Really enjoy the ride and potential of the R33 .... have started pricing some goodies at JMS to help with the choices

[JAGR33]

There are quite a few cosmetic differences between the two:

- Different headlights (much better!)

- front bar with round indicator and spotlight (series 2)

- Dash fascia has rough finish rather than smooth for series 1

- Rear 'SKYLINE' lettering on bootlid is in same colour as car for series 2, as opposed to in clear plastic for series 1

- Higher boot spoiler on series 2, although did come out on '95 model series 1.

- Interior cloth trim different on series 2

Also you'll get twin airbags as standard in series 2, '93-'94 driver's airbag option, '95 driver's air bag standard. Not sure about ABS, I think it's an option on series 1, standard on series 2 (Don't quote me on that one!!)

Also some electrical components on engine are different, eg. coil packs

There might be more but that's what I have discovered anyway....

Hope it is of some help,

Cheers

[BATMBL]

a plastic wheel turbo? are u sure? wouldnt that...melt? hehe

..i think the ceramic turbo is stock in ALL SKYLINES series 1 & 2.

anyways, im buyin a series 2 in abt 2months, and i definately like it more than the series 1 look..plus its a newer car..if u can afford it $25-32000.

[V-meister]

I think the plastic wheel thing is true. Must've been a cost cutting exercise, but some say it has a positive in that it spools quicker? JAGR33 covered the differences pretty well I think. As for ABS, it isn't standard in Series 2 either, in fact it's still quite rare to find ABS and sunroofs on Series 2s. My friend has a Series 2 with a sunroof (he was lucky) and no ABS. I prefer Series 2s personally, they look more modern.

Hope this helps.

[Guest INASNT]

Originally posted by V-meister

I think the plastic wheel thing is true. Must've been a cost cutting exercise, but some say it has a positive in that it spools quicker? JAGR33 covered the differences pretty well I think. As for ABS, it isn't standard in Series 2 either, in fact it's still quite rare to find ABS and sunroofs on Series 2s. My friend has a Series 2 with a sunroof (he was lucky) and no ABS. I prefer Series 2s personally, they look more modern.  

Hope this helps.

it not a cost cutting thing to have a plastic turbo wheel, it spools alot quicker and it very high strenght plastic that would never melt but rather just break off if pushed 2 much!