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Old 05 December 2007, 04:22 PM
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I never knew that nissan released to r34 in the uk.

was anyone else aware of this?
Old 05 December 2007, 04:30 PM
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they were imported by Middlehirst motorsport in St. Helens, Merseyside
Old 05 December 2007, 04:33 PM
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o right, i know they had a slightly tweeked spec, extra coolers and limiter removed etc, but never knew there were any official uk ones with warrenty and the lot
Old 05 December 2007, 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
o right, i know they had a slightly tweeked spec, extra coolers and limiter removed etc, but never knew there were any official uk ones with warrenty and the lot
There were 80 official UK R34s colours were:
Blue, Silver, Red, Black and Yellow.

Other than the above they also had leather.

Have a look at Welcome - GTR OWNERS CLUB

Had a black one myself which after I sold it was written off.
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
I never knew that nissan released to r34 in the uk.

was anyone else aware of this?

Yes, I can remember the review well in TopGear (Mag and TV). They loved the G-force meter and the fact that you could go very sideways if wanted. And the awesome acceleration. I think they were £55K
Old 05 December 2007, 10:38 PM
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Only found this out myself recently having found a few for sale on Pistonheads, all originating from Middlehurst. Before that, I didn't know there were any official UK cars either
Old 05 December 2007, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Roojai
Yes, I can remember the review well in TopGear (Mag and TV). They loved the G-force meter and the fact that you could go very sideways if wanted. And the awesome acceleration. I think they were £55K
never awesome acceleration in standard form....even with a stage one upgrade they lacked punch

acceleration was smoother than a virgins flaps

brother had one...more a grand tourer than a point to point evo/scoob screw it round the bends mobile

a common misconception about this car....but it turns heads so who fukin cares
Old 05 December 2007, 10:57 PM
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nice motor all the same
Old 05 December 2007, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LostBoy1
never awesome acceleration in standard form....even with a stage one upgrade they lacked punch

well thats what they said. I've always liked 'em but could only afford a r32, which is possibly a better car anyway.
Old 06 December 2007, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by LostBoy1
never awesome acceleration in standard form....even with a stage one upgrade they lacked punch

acceleration was smoother than a virgins flaps

brother had one...more a grand tourer than a point to point evo/scoob screw it round the bends mobile

a common misconception about this car....but it turns heads so who fukin cares
well type my friend...that is exactly how I summed it up after a "drive" in a 500bhp skyline, much prefer my then "400bhp" P1
But it did have "presence" on the road though
Old 06 December 2007, 10:29 AM
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UK R34's are very very rare! I know of one around my area
Old 06 December 2007, 12:24 PM
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my brother bought one new from Middlehurst (black v-spec)

dont know how anyone can say they lack punch.... lol

he still has it now, but i dont get to see him much,so not sure where's he's at with the mods...

it is still a very nice looking car, nonetheless. and i wouldn't mind one!!!
Old 06 December 2007, 12:45 PM
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its was an old epesode of top gear with tiff that i saw on youtube that got me info on this lol

sounds is out of sinc but heres the vid

YouTube - Tiff Needell with Nissan Skyline R34 GT-R
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Think I am right in saying the UK SPEC came with full leather re-trim too for the £55 price tag!!!

Dam fine cars
Old 10 December 2007, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ProdriveSTI
Think I am right in saying the UK SPEC came with full leather re-trim too for the £55 price tag!!!

Dam fine cars
thats what tiff says lol
Old 10 December 2007, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Tidgy
thats what tiff says lol
HEHE I honestly never clicked on the link as im in work
Old 11 December 2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ProdriveSTI
HEHE I honestly never clicked on the link as im in work

he's fibbin i tell thee!!!!! lol
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