RE: Tell me I'm wrong: Nissan Skyline GT-R R34
Discussion
Stuart said:
OT, but I'd love to hear about that Sierra at some point.
On here mate. I posted some pics. The front one is my fav. Had the car 10 years... finished up a 605bhp 4wd monster. http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0...
While I love all Skylines, the R34 has always been my least favourite, mainly because of the styling which I think is more awkward than angular in places, but imo it's still one of the best looking cars of it's generation - my criticism is only when you compare it to the earlier models.
With regard to performance, it was a car that Nissan sold in a "ready to tune" state, they knew no one was going to keep theirs standard, so it didn't need to be perfect out of the box, something that was bound to not sit well with some journos. For a number of reasons, the manufacturer was not able to sell the car as they intended it to exist. Much like putting a good exhaust on a Honda Type R totally changes the character of the car, the R34 was meant to have it's power output increased and the suspension set up to the owners preferences, and then it became the sublime car it was intended to be..
I've never driven any of them, or even had a ride in one, but I'd give a b
k for a ride in any of the GT-Rs. If I won the lottery tomorrow the first car I'd buy would be a good R33 GT-R V Spec.
With regard to performance, it was a car that Nissan sold in a "ready to tune" state, they knew no one was going to keep theirs standard, so it didn't need to be perfect out of the box, something that was bound to not sit well with some journos. For a number of reasons, the manufacturer was not able to sell the car as they intended it to exist. Much like putting a good exhaust on a Honda Type R totally changes the character of the car, the R34 was meant to have it's power output increased and the suspension set up to the owners preferences, and then it became the sublime car it was intended to be..
I've never driven any of them, or even had a ride in one, but I'd give a b
k for a ride in any of the GT-Rs. If I won the lottery tomorrow the first car I'd buy would be a good R33 GT-R V Spec.Porkie said:
Hi Chris, its the fat drunk bloke with the Westfield you met on tuesday night in the PK.
I agree with you... much prefered my R33GTR to my R34GTR to drive and look at... Most people much prefered the R34 to look at though. It got ALOT of attention!
I didn't think much of the car at all. Thought it was very overated compared with the 996Turbo I owned at the same time. Porsche was just better in every single way for me. Cheaper to run and much more reliable and classy as well.
here is my old one. had a proven 552bhp, but never felt that fast at ALL to be honest.
In fact when I had it these were my other cars... and the Skyline was my LEAST fav to drive!
you have a stunning lot of cars there, very nice. and nice garages!! :-)I agree with you... much prefered my R33GTR to my R34GTR to drive and look at... Most people much prefered the R34 to look at though. It got ALOT of attention!
I didn't think much of the car at all. Thought it was very overated compared with the 996Turbo I owned at the same time. Porsche was just better in every single way for me. Cheaper to run and much more reliable and classy as well.
here is my old one. had a proven 552bhp, but never felt that fast at ALL to be honest.
In fact when I had it these were my other cars... and the Skyline was my LEAST fav to drive!
That reyland sierra looks the dogs! i remember seeing the Escort at ten of the best in york many years ago! loved it.
Shame you were not a fan of the R34, i really like them, especially in bayside blue! although very much a fan of the midnight purple R33 Vspec too....never owned one but always wanted one, i think the whole fast jap cars is now out of my system....its the same with the Evo and scooby...wanted them too....and now i can, i dont want them! crazy eh.
Compliments on the car collection though
Looked at the prices of these recently... Was shocked. Not sure why they are so expensive, and even at 25k they have loads of miles on and don't look too tidy.
Liked them when they came out, but that was when they became really well known in the UK and presumably why buyers have always been around for them keeping them at high prices. You never see them on the road.
I'd be interested to see how many were sold vs. the r33, r32 and r35. Perhaps this has some bearing on values.
Liked them when they came out, but that was when they became really well known in the UK and presumably why buyers have always been around for them keeping them at high prices. You never see them on the road.
I'd be interested to see how many were sold vs. the r33, r32 and r35. Perhaps this has some bearing on values.
Mastodon2 said:
With regard to performance, it was a car that Nissan sold in a "ready to tune" state, they knew no one was going to keep theirs standard, so it didn't need to be perfect out of the box, something that was bound to not sit well with some journos. For a number of reasons, the manufacturer was not able to sell the car as they intended it to exist. Much like putting a good exhaust on a Honda Type R totally changes the character of the car, the R34 was meant to have it's power output increased and the suspension set up to the owners preferences, and then it became the sublime car it was intended to be..
I'm not convinced by this. Surely a manufacturer would build a car like that aiming for it to be the best in it's class? Building something that isn't great unless you change the suspension and state of tune of the engine makes no business sense at all.Mr Harris. You really need to a drive of a neatly modified BNR32. They are a base to go berserk with and given their 20 years old alot have had most parts replaced with superior parts. Go to GTR UK and beg someone to let you road test a 32 with around 4-500 hp and some properly grippy tyres. tyre-coilover combination makes a massive difference to these cars. A slightly worn or cheapish set of tyres is not on! semi slicks YES.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au2v9TNnqHc&fea...
The mines R34 ^
shows what happens when a 34 is modified right. they come alive above 400 hp.
Im not sure about 34's only driven a 33 and own a 32 v-spec but there is a bit of a learning curve to drive these things right, by no means do they take care of everything for you and will under steer if you go in too hot and skate like a crab if you want. Its still a big lump of cast iron up front
The mines R34 ^
shows what happens when a 34 is modified right. they come alive above 400 hp. Im not sure about 34's only driven a 33 and own a 32 v-spec but there is a bit of a learning curve to drive these things right, by no means do they take care of everything for you and will under steer if you go in too hot and skate like a crab if you want
. Its still a big lump of cast iron up front 
TiMopar said:
Seriously though, I have to admit that I've never been the slightest bit drawn to anything Nissan Skyline-related because they just look so damned infantile. But I'm becoming less image-conscious in my old age and from reading these comments I'm starting to feel as though I'm missing something.
So as someone who hasn't got a clue where to start and who has an irrational prejudice against any car that's not British or Italian, could anyone tell me what kind of Japanese machinery to look at first?
Trommel said:
s m said:
I'd love that R32 - always think of the 1990 CAR article when I see one like that.
I had two that looked just like that.Pulled the Car magazine from the shelf - "It looks like a Tokyo taxi-cab, but underneath it's the world's most advanced road car":
Ftumpch said:
TiMopar said:
Seriously though, I have to admit that I've never been the slightest bit drawn to anything Nissan Skyline-related because they just look so damned infantile. But I'm becoming less image-conscious in my old age and from reading these comments I'm starting to feel as though I'm missing something.
So as someone who hasn't got a clue where to start and who has an irrational prejudice against any car that's not British or Italian, could anyone tell me what kind of Japanese machinery to look at first?
A couple of years ago, aged 51, prompted by feelings of mortality and general mid-life crisis, I bought this. A 500hp at the hubs R32 GTR. What a machine! I did fear that it would lack character compared to what I was used to, but that was totally unfounded. Amazing rush of acceleration, accompanied by the glorious din from the RB26. It also had uprated brakes and suspension making it a far more capable a car than I am a driver. The only thing I did dislike was the uprated 'on/off' twin plate clutch, but I did get used to it eventually. I sold it after a year due to lack of use and fear of it going wrong expensively. Only car of the 250 odd that I have owned that I miss. If my financial situation ever improves I would certainly have another.
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