Andy's R32 GTR

[Andy616]

Not much to update really, I've still got plenty of bits to do.

I've had a CAT1 alarm/immobiliser fitted by Total Vehicle Systems who did a great job, it looks like a factory install. The guy had some fun with the factory fit remote central locking as there's a box for each door rather than the usual single unit.

I had to get a new battery as the one it arrived with kept discharging (I tested it off the car). I've got the receipt for the old one in with the car history and it's still in warranty. Don't think I'll be trying to claim on it though.




My next jobs are an oil/filter change (not fun!) and I've got some StopTech pads to go on all round and some decent brake fluid. I've also bought fluids for the diffs, gearbox and transfer box and I'll be doing the undersealing when the weather warms up.

Gave it another clean yesterday. The colour really is fantastic in the sunlight. You can see my Astra reflected on the side as well.




Edit: Bottom picture is slightly larger if you click on it.

Edited by Andy616 on Monday 1st April 14:38

[richard300]

Really, really nice car..... I think the colour looks great in a rather understated way and it complements the 'standard' look of the car - Interior looks so much better without all the added dials, multiple controllers, aftermarket steering wheel and gear knob etc, that you normally see in these cars.

[raymanh]

Those stalks on the dash surround look oddly futuristic. I appreciate you're kept nigh on standard and in doing so have something even rarer. Looking forward to more pictures... hint hint

[F1GTRUeno]

Bloody wonderful in near standard form.

[vrooom]

Yay! at last, no VW R32 theads, a proper skyline R32 GTR thread...

that look really great, I liked the interior. one of nicest interior about. those skylines are a game changer.

[VinceFox]

Agree 100% on the standard comments. I think the most you should change on these is filters and exhaust at a push, theyve reached that age where oe is the coolest way to own one.

[Andy616]

Just a picture update. I'm trying out Flickr for the first time as an image host.



R32 GTR by TheAndy616, on Flickr



R32 GTR by TheAndy616, on Flickr



R32 GTR by TheAndy616, on Flickr



R32 GTR by TheAndy616, on Flickr

[Oh Behave]

Beautiful! Some BBS LM rims would suit it nicely

[danjama]

Commented on your flickr! Absolutely adore your car. Will you be going to any meets in the south east? Would love to see it.

[Neith]

Love seeing this car, has to be one of my favourite cars on PH. Really like the look you've gone for on it, sort of OEM+ if I had to describe it.

Think I've said it before but the R33 alloys actually look really good on it.

[cst]

Looks good, especially on the 33 wheels!

[liner33]

Why is the oil and filter change not fun? Its a doddle

[Skylinecrazy]

Some TE37s would look nice

[yellowstreak]

Looks absoluteley great - well done.

[anonymous-user]

That's lovely! The colour and the car. I would love an R32, since the first articles about them back in 1990 or so when we didn't really realise what the Nissan engineers were imagining... just brilliant.

[Andy616]

danjama said:

Commented on your flickr! Absolutely adore your car. Will you be going to any meets in the south east? Would love to see it.

Thanks mate, I won't be traveling too far this year, although I am going to do some shows in Somerset/Dorset. I'll post in here once they're finalised.

liner33 said:

Why is the oil and filter change not fun? Its a doddle

Oil change is very easy. Filter change when the previous garage (in Japan) has wrenched the filter on is a PITA. Picture below which I took whilst doing the belts shows the location of the filter for anyone that hasn't seen it. It's so cramped you can barely get your hand around it. Getting a chain on it to get some leverage was even harder!

[Andy616]

Meant to put this up the other day. Just a short clip taken on my phone so the sound isn't as good as it could be but you get the idea. I wish people would check their mirrors and indicate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ja0GqkOfnI

[liner33]

Andy616 said:

Oil change is very easy. Filter change when the previous garage (in Japan) has wrenched the filter on is a PITA. Picture below which I took whilst doing the belts shows the location of the filter for anyone that hasn't seen it. It's so cramped you can barely get your hand around it. Getting a chain on it to get some leverage was even harder!

Get yourself a cup socket to remove it next time makes life much easier

The Japanese have smaller hands

[Andy616]

liner33 said:

Get yourself a cup socket to remove it next time makes life much easier

The Japanese have smaller hands

That's the conclusion I've come to. It's a good job I didn't order one to OEM specs the first time though as the Nismo filter it had on there was a different size anyway.

[danjama]

Andy616 said:

danjama said:

Commented on your flickr! Absolutely adore your car. Will you be going to any meets in the south east? Would love to see it.

Thanks mate, I won't be traveling too far this year, although I am going to do some shows in Somerset/Dorset. I'll post in here once they're finalised.

Please do, i'll be around the area a few times in the summer.