Opinions/experiances on R33 GTR
10 September 2009, 07:09 PM
#1
Opinions/experiances on R33 GTR
Evening lads n lasses,
For the whole of today ive been hankering after a R33 GTR. Wondering if anyone has any experiance with these.
I will be keeping the scoob, just a change of daily driver. Handling wouldnt matter but i hear they are easy to get big power out of?
Sideways ability would be a plus. So pos consider the GTST.
Nothing comitted yet just doing a bit of research.
Cheers
For the whole of today ive been hankering after a R33 GTR. Wondering if anyone has any experiance with these.
I will be keeping the scoob, just a change of daily driver. Handling wouldnt matter but i hear they are easy to get big power out of?
Sideways ability would be a plus. So pos consider the GTST.
Nothing comitted yet just doing a bit of research.
Cheers
11 September 2009, 08:22 AM
#5
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 11,581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Powerwise: exhaust, intake, decat, remap and raise the boost to 1.0 bar will get you to high 300s, maybe 400 bhp if you're lucky (I got 380bhp with a crap map).
Beyond that you need uprated turbos, the standard ones are ceramic and the exhaust wheel parts company with the shaft above 1 bar. If you're lucky it ends up sat in your backbox, if you're not reversion draws it back through the exhaust as ceramic dust which ends up in your oil effectively destroying the engine.
There's loads of options on the turbos, from standard ones with steel internals (500bhp) up to massive single turbos (1500? bhp).
Standard pistons are good for about 600bhp, standard cranks good for 800 depending on who you ask.
Handling is awesome for such a big, heavy car. When you're going for it, it just shrinks around you and the rate of turn-in is spectacular thanks to the rear steering. It's rear-biased but if you want a full on drifter it's probably not for you, it's not easy to hold a big angle as the steering and 4WD don't really allow it. You often find yourself coming out of turns with the rear sliding but with no steering on i.e. you don't need opposite lock much.
Beyond that you need uprated turbos, the standard ones are ceramic and the exhaust wheel parts company with the shaft above 1 bar. If you're lucky it ends up sat in your backbox, if you're not reversion draws it back through the exhaust as ceramic dust which ends up in your oil effectively destroying the engine.
There's loads of options on the turbos, from standard ones with steel internals (500bhp) up to massive single turbos (1500? bhp).
Standard pistons are good for about 600bhp, standard cranks good for 800 depending on who you ask.
Handling is awesome for such a big, heavy car. When you're going for it, it just shrinks around you and the rate of turn-in is spectacular thanks to the rear steering. It's rear-biased but if you want a full on drifter it's probably not for you, it's not easy to hold a big angle as the steering and 4WD don't really allow it. You often find yourself coming out of turns with the rear sliding but with no steering on i.e. you don't need opposite lock much.
Trending Topics
11 September 2009, 01:59 PM
#13
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 11,581
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I went through the same process as you but eventually decided I just wouldn't be happy unless it was a GTR.
BUT if it comes down to a choice between an absolutely mint R34 GTT and a scabby R33 GTR, I'd go with the minter. Buy the absolute best you can afford and prepare to sacrifice spec for condition i.e. don't buy the one with all the bells and whistles if it's a bit scruffy. These things cost big money to put right if they go wrong.
11 September 2009, 02:53 PM
#14
I have have a trade account at one of the auctions in japan. Friend of a friend kinda thing so i can price em up
Tbh i think the R33 looks a bit dated for me to be spending 10k odd on one. But the R34 imo still looks awesome.
Yaeh problem is i want a R34 GTR. But only got R34 GTT money. Id by happy to do some body tweaks tho.
Just a question of finding one now. Never know, next week i might come off the idea and back in love with the e46 M3!
Tbh i think the R33 looks a bit dated for me to be spending 10k odd on one. But the R34 imo still looks awesome.
Yaeh problem is i want a R34 GTR. But only got R34 GTT money. Id by happy to do some body tweaks tho.
Just a question of finding one now. Never know, next week i might come off the idea and back in love with the e46 M3!
11 September 2009, 03:47 PM
#17
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Aug 1999
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Handling is awesome for such a big, heavy car. When you're going for it, it just shrinks around you and the rate of turn-in is spectacular thanks to the rear steering. It's rear-biased but if you want a full on drifter it's probably not for you, it's not easy to hold a big angle as the steering and 4WD don't really allow it. You often find yourself coming out of turns with the rear sliding but with no steering on i.e. you don't need opposite lock much.
How would it compare with something like a Toyota Yaris on the A483 Rev?
I didn't see your Sierra coming past me
11 September 2009, 08:44 PM
#19
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Aug 1999
Posts: 392
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post