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Posted By: Scooby Nissan Skylines - 24th Aug 2004 10:48pm
OKay, I am looking at Nissan Skylines <img border="0" alt="[are u mad]" title="" src="graemlins/cwemotions050.gif" />

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I am lead to believe these are the Daddy of all carz ?????

Personally i only have limited knowledge of them.

Whats the model codes ? Engine Sizes ? etc etc.

I am lead to believe the GR34 is the "Daddy" of the model range ???? <img border="0" alt="doh" title="" src="graemlins/cwemotions051.gif" />

Any information about them would be greatly appreciated <img border="0" alt="[cwcool]" title="" src="graemlins/cwemotions049.gif" />
Posted By: Meesh Re: Nissan Skylines - 24th Aug 2004 11:21pm
R33 GTR V-Spec

*PLEASE NOTE: Pictures are of a modded R33 GTR V-Spec, Specs are from a Standard R33 GTR V-Spec*

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General Information

Layout Front-engine / AWD

Drag Coefficient [cd] 0.35

Curb Weight [lb (kg)] 3373 (1530) 3395 (1540)

Boot Space [cu ft. (L)] NA

Overall Length [in. (mm)] 184.1 (4675)

Overall Width [in. (mm)] 70.1 (1780)

Overall Height [in. (mm)] 53.5 (1360)

Wheelbase [in. (mm)] 107.1 (2720)

Track Front [in. (mm)] 58.3 (1480)

Track Rear [in. (mm)] 58.7 (1490)

Steering Rack & Pinion; Speed Sensitive Power Ass.

Turning Radius [ft. (m)] 18.3 (5.7)

Tires front 245/45 ZR17

Tires rear 245/45 ZR17

Engine

Type RB26DETT - Inline-6; Twin-Turbo Charged

Valvetrain - dohc 4-valve/cyl

Displacement [cc] - 2568

Bore & Stroke [mm] - 86.0 x 73.7

Compression Ratio - 8.5:1

Redline [rpm] - 8000

Max. Power [Bhp at rpm] - 280 at 6800 (official) 302 at 6800 (real)

Max. Torque [lb-ft (Nm) at rpm] - 271 (375) at 4400

Bhp / Liter - 109 / 117.6

Gear Ratios

1st 3.214
2nd 1.925
3rd 1.302
4th 1.000
5th 0.752

Final drive 4.111


Suspension

Front - Multi Link

Rear - Multi Link


Braking

Front - Brakes 324mm ventilated discs with 4-piston calipers

Rear - Brakes 300mm ventilated discs with 2-piston calipers

70 - 0 mph [ft (m)] 159 (48.5)

60 - 0 mph [ft (m)] NA


Performance

0 - 60 mph [secs] 4.9

0 - 100 mph [secs] 12.9

1/4 mile [secs at mph] 14.0 at 104

Top Speed [mph] NA

Lateral acceleration [g] 0.94

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Posted By: tony_220 Re: Nissan Skylines - 24th Aug 2004 11:40pm
ive had a r32 gtr off! do's that make my rover the daddy!lol!!!
Posted By: Scooby Re: Nissan Skylines - 24th Aug 2004 11:49pm
Thats great Meesh, whats the differance between the GR33 & GR34 ???????
Posted By: Meesh Re: Nissan Skylines - 24th Aug 2004 11:59pm
The R34 aint a huge progression over the R33

it offers similar performance, feel and practicality. Altho it does have a couple of differences

The biggest difference of the R34 is the styling, both inside and out.

Slightly different Body looks and "sportier" interior
Posted By: Meesh Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 12:02am
Only real way you could notice the differences properly is if ya test drove both models and gave them both a good checkover, just ask the dealer if you could compare the 2 to see which you prefer? <img border="0" alt="[does this help]" title="" src="graemlins/cwemotions041.gif" />
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 8:52am
Would you then change ur name to sky - or scoobyline etc! ha ha!! One thing you have to be carefull of is that if you need these bad boys sorting out there is only 2 places that have the equipment being one in warrington that isnt very good and the main place in southampton. The are good cars but you will get a lot of problems as they get older and the only real way to get a spot on one is a brand new import!! My neighbour has one and he was telling me the other day about their complicated ECU's etc. Just to let you know.

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Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 9:19am
Plus you could get a Honda NSX for below £20,000 with low mileage!!
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 9:28am
SKYLINES ARE AWESOME, DO IT!!
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 10:18am
eek them blue ones are gorgeous! eek

definetly get whatever model the blue one is as the previous ones are looking a bit dated nowadays

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Posted By: exploding_penguin Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 10:26am
r34 gtr gotta be
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 10:36am
http://www.compucars.co.uk/vehicle-...x=&intMin=&RSPage=1&ID=25466
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 10:36am
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They make me do a sex wee!
Posted By: saz2004 Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 1:18pm
i love skylines! they r one of the nicest cars i av eva seen! how many cars do ya want scooby?? do ya just want another car or r ya gettin rid of one you've already got??
Posted By: Cali_16v Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 1:47pm
THey are the daddies, if your gonna get one get the r34.
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 1:48pm
and the new one R35

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Posted By: Cali_16v Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 1:55pm
Gazz mate that g35 is one sweet motor, shame can't get it here yet, but the r34 is still noe mental motor.
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 2:12pm
that g35 looks to much like a "prestige " car, doesnt look as sporty as the R34 in the slightest, wud have the R34 over it myself cool
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 2:33pm
skylines are deffo the daddys, they have got such a presence, go for the R34 GTR... although imagine a modded NSX rolling around the wirral, that would be hot...
Posted By: mikebroomy Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 10:07pm
very nice cars but you'll have to get a bigger drive
Posted By: PAZ Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 10:46pm
Personally i love them!!!!

They are the Daddy`s in there own right, but must say , anyone can have a subaru, but a skyline is rather rare especially on the wirral...
Posted By: sted Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 11:01pm
i would say go for it and agree with paz u dont see very amny on the wirral but would u sell the scooby though ???
Posted By: Scooby Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 11:13pm
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But would u sell the scooby though ???
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Probably keep the Scooby as a track car or maybe get a Rally Log Book on it and enter a few events ????? Not too sure yet.
Posted By: sted Re: Nissan Skylines - 25th Aug 2004 11:21pm
ya sounds good
Posted By: Scooby Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 1:15am
NISSAN SKYLINE R34 GTR 2.6 Twin Turbo

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  • Manual 6 speed,

  • 2001 51 Reg,

  • 5,394 miles,

  • Midnight Purple III Metallic.

  • Warranty mileage,

  • Full NISMO Body Kit,

  • Full Service By RC Development,

  • HKS s/s front pipe,

  • 5 Zigen Exhaust,

  • HKS Hard Pipe kit,

  • HKS Super Power Flow induction,

  • HKS Type-R intercooler,

  • Tomei Stage One Spec B Cam,

  • Tomei Cam Pulley,

  • NISMO Fuel Pump,

  • NISMO Fuel Pressure Regulator,

  • Trust Oil cooler,

  • ARC oil breather,

  • MINES Cam cover Oil Baffle,

  • 19" Volks Racing Alloys,

  • RSR Sport Lowering Kit,

  • Apex'i Power FC,

  • Power FC Boost controller,

  • Blitz Turbo Timer,

  • Plus Panasonic Valve Stage CD player,

  • DVD player, Amps, Speakers.


Over thousands spent on sounds system!! Fully Loaded Limited Edition R34 in Absolutely pristine condition! The one and only chance to own this totally unmark special super car!!! £44,995

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I have got my eye on this beast of a motor, might be going to view it over the weekend ????

What you guy's n Gal's think ?????
Posted By: Meesh Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 1:19am
Absolutly gorgeous!!

Inside looks VERY tidy

Paintwork & Inside colours look mint

Bet it looks eveil as f**k from the front with them front lights & wide kit wink
Posted By: Tony MK2 Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 1:20am
thats sweet that matey i'd buy it
Posted By: jimbo4x4 Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 2:28am
Yes yes yes smile smile smile
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 9:01am
oh my god i've just sex wee'd in my pants eek

thats is an absolute gorgeous car!!

nice change to the ones you see with stickers all over them, the plain look suits it down to the ground i think!! laugh laugh

laugh get it laugh
Posted By: Rob-3i Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 2:51pm
I think you've got more money than sense mate lol

Looks really good, specially the exterior (paint wheels) looks class.
Skylines arent my cup of tea but if i had to have one that'd be the one good luck!
Posted By: sally Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 3:11pm
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That's one hell of a sexy car,love the color and the apperance but i'm not sure i would pay that much for a car,you could buy a house for that price lol.
But if your dead set on it i say go for it you only live once enjoy it while you can.

Take care.Sal.

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Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 3:58pm
mmm Scoob, would you like to buy me one of them? tease

Meesh hasnt Stuy got one? Not sure what model it is though...
Posted By: maverick Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 7:37pm
That is some beast mate, defo would turn some heads in that, would have some people with green eyes around..Even better with some one off graphics on it...
Posted By: Crevis Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 8:15pm
thats well smart that scooby
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 8:17pm
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Originally posted by maverick:
Even better with some one off graphics on it...
eek mav...are you mad! eek lol

i think graphics would just take the attention from the gorgeous paint, the white wheels make it stand out a lot with the dark paint

would be a crime to put any kind of graphics on there :rolleyes:

p.s this is Adam at vickys still lol
Posted By: Phil_G Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 9:00pm
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Originally posted by GTI180:
One thing you have to be carefull of is that if you need these bad boys sorting out there is only 2 places that have the equipment being one in warrington that isnt very good and the main place in southampton. .

G
What about Middlehurst Nissan in St helens?


Phil
Posted By: Rob-3i Re: Nissan Skylines - 4th Sep 2004 9:40pm
stuey's got an R32GTR hon
Posted By: Whitterz Re: Nissan Skylines - 5th Sep 2004 9:25am
get yaself an Rx7 smile smile
Posted By: lazy_ben Re: Nissan Skylines - 5th Sep 2004 4:12pm
its an animal. i love it. y'know they have computers in those things to measure the G-force level?! Insane!
Posted By: exploding_penguin Re: Nissan Skylines - 5th Sep 2004 4:49pm
i want to do a sex wee all over it!!!!sweet man
Posted By: StuyMac Re: Nissan Skylines - 6th Sep 2004 8:54am
Despite mine being off the road more than its been on it lol, they are the daddies laugh

The R34 is the latest one, and the lower the number, the earlier the car. I have the R32, possibly the first one that really took off in the UK. Its the lightest of the 32, 33, and 34, and deffinatly the most interesting drive of the lot of them.

Motors vary, RB20DET - 2.0 single turbo, RB25DET 2.5 single turbo and RB26DETT 2.6 twin turbo - the GTR is also the only 4x4 one, the the R32 only goes 4x4 when the rear wheels lose traction, unlike the 33 and 34 which are perminant.

Bits, as Im finding out are expensive - mine is currently in London undergoing an engine rebuild (with a few funky parts wink ) and I cant wait to get her back smile

Performance is stunning! Not sure about the perminant 4x4 versions of the GTRs, but the 32 allows you to hang the back end out and hold it there as the 4x4 comes in, where as the later cars tend to understeer a little.

As for a 220 Coupe turbo having one, maybe it was just a GTR badge on a GTS wink
Posted By: Anonymous Re: Nissan Skylines - 6th Sep 2004 9:26am
Buy it Scoob or I will!! ha ha
Posted By: StuyMac Re: Nissan Skylines - 6th Sep 2004 9:56am
Article taken from "EVO" mag


Setting Sons

The R34 Skyline dies in August and with it goes the familiar straight-six and chiselled shape. David Yu savours three generations of boxy but brilliant Skyline GT-Rs

March 2002


Skyline Generations


ontrary to popular belief, I wasn't the first to coin the name 'Godzilla' to describe a Skyline (some of you will remember my tuned, 620bhp R33 GT-R that used to terrorise these pages). In fact the 'Godzilla' moniker was first used by awe-struck Aussies who watched their beloved Holdens get eaten alive by fire-breathing R32 Skyline GT-R Group A race-cars in their domestic touring car championship back in 1990.

That was my first exposure to the Skyline legend too, and when the opportunity came up later that year to try an R32, I was dumbstruck by its ability, but decided I would probably kill myself trying to find its limits. Five years later, of course, I found myself driving up the M6 in a friend's F355 to pick up a tuned 440bhp R32...

But let's forget tuning for a moment and assume you had the choice between a standard R32, 33 or 34. Which is the most capable, which is the fastest and which is the most fun?

Luckily for evo, I founded the Skyline GT-R Register (UK) back in '95 and a request on their very active web forum (www.gtr.co.uk) quickly yielded a suitable example of each generation. This was actually less likely than it sounds since well over 90 per cent of the Skyline GT-Rs in this country have been tuned to some extent.

Dave Redpath's 1989 R32 is one of the first built, but has done just 50,000 miles and had two previous owners, one in Japan and one in New Zealand. The latter loved the car enough to bring it with him when he moved to the UK. Finished in unprepossessing gunmetal grey, his car is standard apart from a subtle Trust exhaust.

Although you couldn't call it elegant, the R32 does have a pleasing simplicity to its aggression. The flared arches look subtle in comparison to its successors' and the rear spoiler is almost dainty. The design has aged very well and yet, due to its relative rarity, it is the least likely to attract unwanted attention from cops or robbers.

The interior features one of the best driving positions there is, with comfortable, supportive seats, pedals perfectly positioned for heel-and-toeing and a chunky, precise but non-rushable gearchange. The shapely leather steering wheel at first feels a tad large compared with some more modern machinery, but soon feels natural. The only dated aspect is the pod-mounted windscreen wiper control that unfortunately required plenty of use of during the test.
Firing up the familiar, smooth yet strong 2.6-litre six, I had a sudden pang of trepidation; would this 276bhp(ish) un-tuned classic feel a bit Godzouki rather than Godzilla? After all, I hadn't owned a car with much less than 400 horsepower for the past seven years, and the last R32 I drove was Tim Milne's fearsome 600+bhp 2.8-litre beast (Track Shootout, evo 24).

The first squeeze of the throttle dispelled that thought immediately as a thrilling wave of mid-range torque pushed my back into the seat. What was even more surprising was that the thrust continued, in fact increased, right up to our self-imposed 7000rpm limit. This propensity to rev could be due partially to the freer-breathing Trust exhaust system, but the fact remains that this is still a seriously fast car.

On torrentially wet roads this Skyline had no problem breaking traction, both from rest and all the way around corners. In most other cars that might have been a worry, but in a GT-R it's merely the cue to keep your toe in and have fun.

On entering a bend, the Super-HICAS four-wheel-steer system resists understeer by steering the rear wheels initially in the opposite direction to the fronts, then latterly in parallel to help stabilise the car when it's settled into the corner. But the ATTESSA electronic torque split only diverts power to the front wheels when the rears slip, hence the need to keep power applied so the fronts can help to pull the car out of the slide.

This is the point where sceptics say, 'where's the fun if the car does it all for you?' Answer is, it doesn't. You still have to apply the right amount of opposite lock at the right time and wind it off at the correct rate too, as well as re-learning how to use the throttle as described.

But forget how the R32 GT-R does what it does; how does it feel when it's doing it? In a word, fan-bloody-tastic! There's never been a better power-assisted steering system for feel and feedback than this one. Every nuance of grip and road surface is conveyed subtly and accurately through the rim and the slight initial understeer is telegraphed clearly, telling you that lateral grip limits have been exceeded. Provided the exit to the corner is clear, a slight squeeze of the throttle sends the tail out in classic front-engined rear-drive fashion, but the way to gather it in is to counter-steer and give the throttle even more pressure. This transforms powerslides from silly, speed-wasting indulgence to, within reason, the fastest way to accelerate out of a corner.

The R32 does all this with the highest level of involvement; you are totally unaware of the technology, apart from the fact you are grinning from ear to ear and accelerating away from corners that would be a sweat-soaked nightmare in lesser vehicles. It just feels like a perfectly balanced rear-wheel-drive car with uncanny traction. Unlikely as it sounds, this car feels pure. In fact the only R32 weakspot is the brakes. By modern standards they're appalling.

On to the R33. This one, like my late lamented Godzilla, is a V-spec ('V' is for victory, originally seen on a special-edition R32 celebrating three years of continuous victories in Group A racing), which means it features a computer-controlled active rear LSD that can apportion torque side-to-side to further control the cornering attitude of the car. R33 V-specs also have firmer, lower suspension than their vanilla GT-R brethren.

Matt Osborne's dark metallic grey example has done more than the average mileage for a 1997 model but, like Dave's 13-year-old R32, still feels tight and rattle-free. Although still strong in absolute terms, this totally standard car felt noticeably less gutsy than the R32, particularly toward the top end. This could be due partly to the older car's sports exhaust, but probably has more to do with the extra weight the 33 carries.

With wider tyres (245 section, 17in items versus the 225, 16in covers on the 32) the R33 has loads more grip on the drenched tarmac. Full throttle in first gear fails to excite the rear tyres in a straight line and stability through standing water is exceptional. On a tight and twisty B-road, a well-driven Evo VI might be slightly faster, but nothing can match the serene way in which this car copes with wet conditions.

You're kept very well informed about what is going on, both through the seat and the wheel, but with better tyres, a longer wheelbase and the extra layer of electronics, it's always under control. Even the tightest second-gear bends don't allow sideways shenanigans, at least not on public roads. This car is staggeringly competent, but surprisingly different from its predecessor.

Finally it's time to try Cem Kocu's Bayside Blue R34 GT-R V-spec. On the R34, V-spec not only means stiffer suspension and the active rear LSD, but also a deeper front spoiler and carbon rear diffuser as well as more functions on the wonderful Multi Function Display that replaces some of the earlier models' dials.

Biggest initial differences are that the steering is heavier, despite having the same width tyres (on 18in rims), and that there are now six gears. The engine feels stronger than the R33, although again, Cem's car has a sports exhaust, in this case a factory-fitted Nismo system.

The suspension is noticeably harder than the R33 V-spec's and introduces an element of 'hopping' over small bumps and undulations that simply isn't there in the other two cars. This bounciness, coupled with fairly severe tramlining means that, unlike the earlier cars, punting the 34 at speed along wet B-roads requires a firm grip on the wheel and maximum concentration.

The second-gear corner that was delirious, drifting fun in the 32 and completely safe in the 33, allows a small amount of tail-out action in the 34, but at much higher speed than in the 32.

On smoother A-roads, the R34 is devastatingly effective with extremely direct steering, excellent brakes, rifle-bolt action close-ratio gearbox and a characterful, zesty engine that is noticeably more powerful at the top end. For track use, this would definitely be the most effective weapon of the three.

But for the road, which one would I have? Judging purely on fun factor, it would have to be the R32. Oh, and I forgot to mention that Dave paid a mere £10,000 for his car, only a few months ago. Sometimes, the original is best.

Thanks to Dave Redpath, Matt Osborne, Cem Kocu and the GT-R Register for their help with this feature
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