Andy's R32 GTR

[Sf_Manta]

This stuff is what i was thinking of for extra protection, 3M Stone chip, should keep the underside from being damaged

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...

[jebus]

Amazing looking car, with a few mods will fly down the road!
That 3M stuff has a good rep, seen it used a few times in build threads on here as well.

[obob]

Is it rude to ask how much it cost you to get it over here?

[Ferosferio]

Despite probably being in the minority of those who prefer the R33, I think this is just lovely. Fantastic colour and, as others have said, refreshing to see such a blank canvas...

I'll be watching this thread with much interest...

[Chunkychucky]

Lovely looking bit of kit Andy! What's the insurance setting you back if you don't mind me asking?

[RobCrezz]

Andy616 said:

The N1s are tempting although I don't want a hand controller cluttering up the dash so I'd look at another ECU. I'll probably be doing the fuel pump at some point anyway.

You dont have to use the Commander with power FC, its optional.

[Andy616]

Skylinecrazy said:

Which sites are these auctions on? How does it work in regards to importing?

There's quite a few sites that will give you access to the auctions although most will now require a deposit unless you ask really nicely. Once I had a deposit down I could choose what car I wanted to bid on and how much. The car was then inspected and when that checked out my bid was submitted in the auction. Once I'd won I had a couple of days to send the balance including shipping costs. I then had to employ a customs agent to sort out the import duty plus VAT and the customs clearance. I also dealt with the shipping company this side and arranged transport from the docks.

Of course you could just use a UK based importer to handle everything but you'll pay through the nose for it.

Sf_Manta said:

This stuff is what i was thinking of for extra protection, 3M Stone chip, should keep the underside from being damaged

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/...

Thanks for that I'm gonna do some more research.

StottyZr said:

The picture from the rear yes everytime I came out of my house I'd think I had Gran Turismo 2 parked on the drive.

The first Gran Turismo is where the inspiration came from. I booted up the emulator earlier to get a screenshot:

obob said:

Is it rude to ask how much it cost you to get it over here?

Yes, but I'll let you off.

To get it on the road, so that's taxed, MOT'd, rear fog light and plates, came to around £9-10K. Although to put that in perspective, that's a lot less than what some importers have charged for cars that have fetched less at auction. (Price data is widely available). The good cars fetch strong money.

Chunkychucky said:

What's the insurance setting you back if you don't mind me asking?

Not cheap, just into 4 figures but not by much. I prefer to think of it as a lot less than an Evo or an Impreza would cost to insure. Hopefully it will come down a bit next year when I've got a year's experience with it.

Edited by Andy616 on Thursday 17th January 17:16

Edited by Andy616 on Wednesday 15th May 16:23

[Hoofy]

Gran Turismo has a lot to answer for. If I hadn't bought that game, I'd have saved a fortune in Japanese and other sports cars over the years. It starts with "hey, I could tune my own car..." then "but it makes more sense to start with a decent base" and then "I'd like to try other cars" followed by "300bhp just isn't enough". wkers.

[pedrotunes]

Awesome car, great to see such an unmolested example.

[stuart-b]

It cost 9k PLUS the cost of the car?

Lovely car.

[liner33]

Andy616 said:

Not cheap, just into 4 figures but not by much. I prefer to think of it as a lot less than an Evo or an Impreza would cost to insure. Hopefully it will come down a bit next year when I've got a year's experience with it.

Edited by Andy616 on Thursday 17th January 17:16

I hate to burst a bubble but my heavily modified (All mods declared) 400hp Evo 6 cost me less to insure than my almost stock (300hp) R34 GTT , the reason according the insurers was the engine size.

[Baryonyx]

Absolutely stunning, and thoroughly refreshing. Every time I open an R32 thread here hoping to see some top class Japanese metal, I'm usually disappointed with a dull Golf!

[snotrag]

The fact you have so many replies so quickly says it all. That is absolutely magnificent. Iconic car to those of us of Gran Turismo age!

[TheLordJohn]

That is STUNNING.

[jonesey]

Dream car for me.

[Andy616]

stuart-b said:

It cost 9k PLUS the cost of the car?

Lovely car.

I didn't word that brilliantly. That's all in, car, import duty, VAT, shipping, radiation check.....

liner33 said:

I hate to burst a bubble but my heavily modified (All mods declared) 400hp Evo 6 cost me less to insure than my almost stock (300hp) R34 GTT , the reason according the insurers was the engine size.

Everyone's circumstances are different. I ran quotes at the same time and same details for a range of cars. Impreza and EVO were close to £2K. An S2000 was about £1.5k and oddly an RX-7 was about £500. Some of the specialist insurers laughed at me this year so I'll have to wait and see what happens next time around.

[obob]

stuart-b said:

It cost 9k PLUS the cost of the car?

Lovely car.

No 9k total I think, which is not bad for a minted like that. Hard to find these days!

[Baryonyx]

liner33 said:

I hate to burst a bubble but my heavily modified (All mods declared) 400hp Evo 6 cost me less to insure than my almost stock (300hp) R34 GTT , the reason according the insurers was the engine size.

When I was looking at buying a Sierra Cosworth last year the insurer told me to get a Skyline as it would be cheaper! Mind you, it wasn't the insurance prices that put me off in the end.

[y2blade]

Stunning, absolutely stunning


Enjoy.

[Lagerlout]

Fantastic cars and this one looks fab.