Skyline-tastic (defectors post)
16 November 2003, 10:24 AM
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Well sold my WRX and bought what I've allways wanted. Had it just over a week and only cleaned it yesterday, needed some good polishing, but came up sweet. Awesome car, know what everyone on the skyline register means by the skyline smile
I know I need clear indicators, but they are circa £300
New wheels will be my first purchase me thinks.
[Edited by jameswrx - 11/16/2003 10:27:57 AM]
I know I need clear indicators, but they are circa £300
New wheels will be my first purchase me thinks.[Edited by jameswrx - 11/16/2003 10:27:57 AM]
16 November 2003, 11:35 AM
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Thanks guys.
It's slightly modified (stage 1 on a Skyline), de-cat, exhaust system, HKS filters, different ECU (runs 1bar).
It's a completely different car to the scoob, with the mods on it it's probably around 380-400bhp I've been informed, but lets say around 380bhp. It drives completely different, basically they drive like RWD cars and as you can Imagine it's quite 'interesting'. I never knew (until I bought it), that they are in RWD until traction is lost, then the front wheels are given power(i thought they were 4wd all time, but intelligent).
Pull away in first, floor it, the back squats, turbos come on song, feels like it's ripping the road up, the back will squirm and loose traction first off (feels unreal fast), then the front wheels are given power and it pulls like hell out of the wheel spin/squirm, similar thing in second (with less wheel spin (unless wet), they rev their nuts off too. Just keeps going, and going. Feels really solid, excellent driving position, like a little cockpit.
Gotta get used to the handling though, basically if you've got the ***** it's quite easy to step the back out and go sideways. I'm still trying to be careful, but what I can feel the idea is it goes sideways, then you keep it floored (which is quite unnerving after driving permanent 4wd) and the front wheels come in and pull it out of the slide.
Basically though it's the biggest grin I've ever had, unreal, trouble is you allways want more power
It's slightly modified (stage 1 on a Skyline), de-cat, exhaust system, HKS filters, different ECU (runs 1bar).
It's a completely different car to the scoob, with the mods on it it's probably around 380-400bhp I've been informed, but lets say around 380bhp. It drives completely different, basically they drive like RWD cars and as you can Imagine it's quite 'interesting'. I never knew (until I bought it), that they are in RWD until traction is lost, then the front wheels are given power(i thought they were 4wd all time, but intelligent).
Pull away in first, floor it, the back squats, turbos come on song, feels like it's ripping the road up, the back will squirm and loose traction first off (feels unreal fast), then the front wheels are given power and it pulls like hell out of the wheel spin/squirm, similar thing in second (with less wheel spin (unless wet), they rev their nuts off too. Just keeps going, and going. Feels really solid, excellent driving position, like a little cockpit.
Gotta get used to the handling though, basically if you've got the ***** it's quite easy to step the back out and go sideways. I'm still trying to be careful, but what I can feel the idea is it goes sideways, then you keep it floored (which is quite unnerving after driving permanent 4wd) and the front wheels come in and pull it out of the slide.
Basically though it's the biggest grin I've ever had, unreal, trouble is you allways want more power
16 November 2003, 07:33 PM
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sweet
thats exactly what i'm after in the new year. agree with the above about the wheels think they look excelent, unless your after 18inch volks spend the money on the indicators and if anything lowering a little??
does it have a roll cage? if so does that effect the dreaded insrurance?
where did you get it from?
cheers mike
[Edited by FASTER MIKE!! - 11/16/2003 7:35:27 PM]
thats exactly what i'm after in the new year. agree with the above about the wheels think they look excelent, unless your after 18inch volks
spend the money on the indicators and if anything lowering a little??does it have a roll cage? if so does that effect the dreaded insrurance?
where did you get it from?
cheers mike
[Edited by FASTER MIKE!! - 11/16/2003 7:35:27 PM]
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16 November 2003, 10:30 PM
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Mike, the roll cage is only a sort of half cage, no front part to it, was going to take it out, but think it might be a good idea. You'd be suprised about the insurance I think, not that bad.
All I can say to anyone considering one is, do it if you can!
I've allways wanted one and seeing them at Santa Pod on 12th Oct finished me off. Since then, I sold my motorbike, WRX and bought the GTR, not bad going eh?
All I've done is give joyrides in it for family and friends since I've had it. Had some good reactions.. usually go something like, "I can't believe it!, I can't believe it!, that is scary", repeated rather a lot very loud
Davie, under bonnet shot here
C, 500bhp would be nice, R32 is the one to have aparantly, but saying that if I had the money it would be the R34. I think I'll do the downpipes and get a louder exhaust (Blitz), need to free up a bit more of the 6 cylinder howl.
. You'd be suprised about the insurance I think, not that bad.All I can say to anyone considering one is, do it if you can!
I've allways wanted one and seeing them at Santa Pod on 12th Oct finished me off. Since then, I sold my motorbike, WRX and bought the GTR, not bad going eh?
All I've done is give joyrides in it for family and friends since I've had it. Had some good reactions
.. usually go something like, "I can't believe it!, I can't believe it!, that is scary", repeated rather a lot very loudDavie, under bonnet shot here
C, 500bhp would be nice
, R32 is the one to have aparantly, but saying that if I had the money it would be the R34. I think I'll do the downpipes and get a louder exhaust (Blitz), need to free up a bit more of the 6 cylinder howl.
16 November 2003, 10:39 PM
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yea had an online quote for a car with exhaust and filter and was'nt much more than my moded uk scoob might be able to get something better if shop around
mike
might be able to get something better if shop aroundmike