Chris' R34 GTT
Discussion
Time was drawing in closer for when i break my Supercharged MX5 ready to fund an R34 GTT. I wouldnt be a true car enthusiast if i wasn't already looking for cars on the interweb. My fingers were starting to hurt after refreshing various selling and auction sites here and Japan too often.
One car I kept being drawn back to was a white Series 2. It ticked all the boxes for what i was looking for, except it was the facelift front bumper that was preventing me from looking deeper into the details. So i messaged the seller and asked for a few more details and photos, very quick responses and the amount of photos asked on request was overwhelming.
Was it worth the 7hr round trip to go look at it, to potentially not like it? If it was as clean as it was in the photos, something major must have had been up with it if i was to walk away. Luckily this wasn't the case, infact the car was even better in person. After a test drive and a good poke around i really couldnt fault the car except for a knock on the driver side rear. So with an offer made he accepted and I drove away extremely happy! The 170ish mile drive home was faultless and i look forward to digging in and putting my own stamp on it.
It would have been rude to not get some photos, especially with the MX5
Nissan Skyline R34 GTT Series 2
RB25DET NEO 6
Manual Transmission
Imported in 2016 by IBE Cars in Huddersfield
Resprayed in original Pearl White in 2017
Its stock except for a custom turbo back exhaust, HKS mushroom filter and aftermarket stereo
One car I kept being drawn back to was a white Series 2. It ticked all the boxes for what i was looking for, except it was the facelift front bumper that was preventing me from looking deeper into the details. So i messaged the seller and asked for a few more details and photos, very quick responses and the amount of photos asked on request was overwhelming.
Was it worth the 7hr round trip to go look at it, to potentially not like it? If it was as clean as it was in the photos, something major must have had been up with it if i was to walk away. Luckily this wasn't the case, infact the car was even better in person. After a test drive and a good poke around i really couldnt fault the car except for a knock on the driver side rear. So with an offer made he accepted and I drove away extremely happy! The 170ish mile drive home was faultless and i look forward to digging in and putting my own stamp on it.
It would have been rude to not get some photos, especially with the MX5
Nissan Skyline R34 GTT Series 2
RB25DET NEO 6
Manual Transmission
Imported in 2016 by IBE Cars in Huddersfield
Resprayed in original Pearl White in 2017
Its stock except for a custom turbo back exhaust, HKS mushroom filter and aftermarket stereo
I've had a few things arrive in the post so far
Cambelt kit,waterpump and drive belts
Meister R Zeta CRD Coilovers + Shock Covers
Shorter Drop Links
Nylon Gear Shifter
I've also got a full service kit inc all fluids from work ready for the service and everything above to be done, along with an alignment
Cambelt kit,waterpump and drive belts
Meister R Zeta CRD Coilovers + Shock Covers
Shorter Drop Links
Nylon Gear Shifter
I've also got a full service kit inc all fluids from work ready for the service and everything above to be done, along with an alignment
Yesterday we took another road trip to the midlands to collect a set of A-Tech Monoblock 17x9j ET37 wheels along with a Blitz intercooler.
Plans after the service/cambelt and coilovers is to start looking at Stage 1 possibly 2 tuning. It wont be a big power build, but i'll be happy with around 350hp
Plans after the service/cambelt and coilovers is to start looking at Stage 1 possibly 2 tuning. It wont be a big power build, but i'll be happy with around 350hp
Got the car back from H & S performance in Norwich who have done an amazing job on the Skyline the past couple of days
Oil Change
Spark Plugs
Fuel Filter
Japspeed Radiator
Thermostat
Drive Belts
Cambelt & Tensioners
Waterpump
Coolant change
Gearbox Oil change
Diff Oil change
Brake Fluid change
Meister R Zeta CRD Coilovers
Shorter front drop links
Wheel arches and suspension turrets undersealed
A-Tech 17" wheels back from powder coaters (done by SW Wheels) tyres swapped over and fitted along with new wheel nuts
Full alignment
Car drives completely different now and looks awesome!
Got some things coming from Japan aswell as another road trip planned for this weekend. Will keep you updated when i receive them
Oil Change
Spark Plugs
Fuel Filter
Japspeed Radiator
Thermostat
Drive Belts
Cambelt & Tensioners
Waterpump
Coolant change
Gearbox Oil change
Diff Oil change
Brake Fluid change
Meister R Zeta CRD Coilovers
Shorter front drop links
Wheel arches and suspension turrets undersealed
A-Tech 17" wheels back from powder coaters (done by SW Wheels) tyres swapped over and fitted along with new wheel nuts
Full alignment
Car drives completely different now and looks awesome!
Got some things coming from Japan aswell as another road trip planned for this weekend. Will keep you updated when i receive them
I replied to your topic over on skyline owners previously but the car is looking great and I'll be watching this topic with interest. I've had a deposit on an R34 GTT since Feb and I've been told its just passed its MOT so the wait is almost over.
What are your plans now that the suspension and wheels are sorted?
What are your plans now that the suspension and wheels are sorted?
Why buy aftermarket clear side repeaters when you can just remove the orange lense yourself for free!
With the purchase of the Blitz FMIC it was time to find an Altia bumper,this seemed abit more tricky than i first though. Luckily i found one only a couple of hours away, and it was en route on my holiday to Cornwall last week!
While down in Cornwall we took a trip over to Devon and visited the guys and girls at Torque GT. They had the HKS SSQV Blow off Valve on offer, so would have been rude not to grab one while i was there. I also purchased a speedo converter too, which i'll get booked in with my local garage to get it fitted soon.
With the car now serviced and the cambelt changed, i wanted to record the date like they do over in Japan. So i contacted Rajikaru who supply period correct japanese stickers, and they kindly replicated the sticker for me and have now added it to their store! I also purchased some other stickers to go with it.
We also got both cars out for a drive Sunday evening
With the purchase of the Blitz FMIC it was time to find an Altia bumper,this seemed abit more tricky than i first though. Luckily i found one only a couple of hours away, and it was en route on my holiday to Cornwall last week!
While down in Cornwall we took a trip over to Devon and visited the guys and girls at Torque GT. They had the HKS SSQV Blow off Valve on offer, so would have been rude not to grab one while i was there. I also purchased a speedo converter too, which i'll get booked in with my local garage to get it fitted soon.
With the car now serviced and the cambelt changed, i wanted to record the date like they do over in Japan. So i contacted Rajikaru who supply period correct japanese stickers, and they kindly replicated the sticker for me and have now added it to their store! I also purchased some other stickers to go with it.
We also got both cars out for a drive Sunday evening
It was busy day today for me and the fiance as we cracked on with doing little jobs on the car. Its those simply, low cost mods that make a little difference overall.
The engine cover got prepped and painted in silver. I was originally going to do it red, but thought it might have been too much, so kept with silver to keep it more factory looking. The text was painted red and i started to draw a black border with a sharpie but it decided to dry up, so that needs finishing at some point
The stock strut brace got a lick of paint too
I also gave the larger areas of the engine bay a quick de-grease along with the fitting of some red dress up bolts
We also gave the calipers a lick of paint, you may have noticed a colour scheme going on...
The engine cover got prepped and painted in silver. I was originally going to do it red, but thought it might have been too much, so kept with silver to keep it more factory looking. The text was painted red and i started to draw a black border with a sharpie but it decided to dry up, so that needs finishing at some point
The stock strut brace got a lick of paint too
I also gave the larger areas of the engine bay a quick de-grease along with the fitting of some red dress up bolts
We also gave the calipers a lick of paint, you may have noticed a colour scheme going on...
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