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
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...
My second package from Japan had arrived, my replacement OEM steering wheel. This is fantastic condition compared to the one fitted to the car. The only problem was (and i didnt notice until i took the photos) was its actually from an Auto car, i didn't originally see the buttons in the advert on Yahoo Auctions,oops!
Before
After (before fitting)
Replaced the dash cluster bulbs to LED, photos don't do them justice. Just need to get a front interior light bulb to complete the interior
It was my birthday last Wednesday, my fiance very kindly purchased some LED tail lights and also purchased a personalised number plate along with my parents (i knew about the plates as i found it lol)
Last Sunday i organised a photoshoot with some friends who have japanese cars, here are some of the solo photos i got of the GTT
Before
After (before fitting)
Replaced the dash cluster bulbs to LED, photos don't do them justice. Just need to get a front interior light bulb to complete the interior
It was my birthday last Wednesday, my fiance very kindly purchased some LED tail lights and also purchased a personalised number plate along with my parents (i knew about the plates as i found it lol)
Last Sunday i organised a photoshoot with some friends who have japanese cars, here are some of the solo photos i got of the GTT
Not much has been happening and i didn't want to just post single photos.
Finally got the Altia bumper painted and fitted, along with some clear indicator units and chrome bulbs. Its transformed the front end and looks alot better! I'm glad i decided to colour code the centre bar and not left it black.
The factory ceramic turbo doesn't like a bar of boost, most say around 11-12psi max is safe. After some research i decided to go for a Greddy Profec OLED boost controller to up the current boost a tad. Also hoping it'll come into boost smoother as its a little bit 'choppy'.
I didn't like the mount that's supplied so decided to make something. I started off with making a blank for the ash tray
I wanted a flush look and have it removable if there was ever a problem or i didn't like it. We recently had some new magnetic phone holders come in at work so I decided to use one for the mount. I cut the ball & socket mounting off and was left with just the magnetic pad.
And stuck the other half of the magnet on the back of the controller
With the hole drilled for the wiring it was ready to be 'test fitted'. I originally fitted a wiring grommet but I didn't take into consideration that it protruded above the surface, so scrapped that idea
To make it secure onto the trim i used two small screws in the top corners. Double sided tape would have made it look cleaner, but I didn't want it coming off while i'm driving.
With it refitted it doesn't look too out of place in the cabin, quite pleased with the result! I've also fitted and wired up the AEM gauges from the MX5. I just need to fit the oil sandwich plate and sensor along with getting a boss welded into the exhaust for the AFR gauge.
Finally got the Altia bumper painted and fitted, along with some clear indicator units and chrome bulbs. Its transformed the front end and looks alot better! I'm glad i decided to colour code the centre bar and not left it black.
The factory ceramic turbo doesn't like a bar of boost, most say around 11-12psi max is safe. After some research i decided to go for a Greddy Profec OLED boost controller to up the current boost a tad. Also hoping it'll come into boost smoother as its a little bit 'choppy'.
I didn't like the mount that's supplied so decided to make something. I started off with making a blank for the ash tray
I wanted a flush look and have it removable if there was ever a problem or i didn't like it. We recently had some new magnetic phone holders come in at work so I decided to use one for the mount. I cut the ball & socket mounting off and was left with just the magnetic pad.
And stuck the other half of the magnet on the back of the controller
With the hole drilled for the wiring it was ready to be 'test fitted'. I originally fitted a wiring grommet but I didn't take into consideration that it protruded above the surface, so scrapped that idea
To make it secure onto the trim i used two small screws in the top corners. Double sided tape would have made it look cleaner, but I didn't want it coming off while i'm driving.
With it refitted it doesn't look too out of place in the cabin, quite pleased with the result! I've also fitted and wired up the AEM gauges from the MX5. I just need to fit the oil sandwich plate and sensor along with getting a boss welded into the exhaust for the AFR gauge.
In August I ordered a new set of wheels, I wanted a set of these for the MX5 but they don't make them wide enough in a 15. So i'm very happy to be able to have a set on the Skyline
Choosing a wheel design was difficult enough, let alone deciding which fitment to get. I decided on 18x8.5 ET30 and 18x9.5 ET30, playing it safe due to the arches are original and mint, would be a shame to ruin them because of the offset being lower.
I believe Nismo recommend this fitment for the GTT, so that was some reassurance
Colour choice was also another challenge, the current bronze wheels look awesome against the pearl white and I had my head set on that. But then i saw the GT Silver was an option and well....you can see from the photos that i made the right decision (or did i?)
This is one of the rear wheels to help show the concave, the fronts are alot more straight spoked due to the width
I wont be getting tyres for a couple of months, show seaon is over here in the UK and the car won't be driven much when the salt starts to be spread in the coming months.
Choosing a wheel design was difficult enough, let alone deciding which fitment to get. I decided on 18x8.5 ET30 and 18x9.5 ET30, playing it safe due to the arches are original and mint, would be a shame to ruin them because of the offset being lower.
I believe Nismo recommend this fitment for the GTT, so that was some reassurance
Colour choice was also another challenge, the current bronze wheels look awesome against the pearl white and I had my head set on that. But then i saw the GT Silver was an option and well....you can see from the photos that i made the right decision (or did i?)
This is one of the rear wheels to help show the concave, the fronts are alot more straight spoked due to the width
I wont be getting tyres for a couple of months, show seaon is over here in the UK and the car won't be driven much when the salt starts to be spread in the coming months.
With the bodywork being in mint condition (except the difference in colour on some panels due to the pearl) my attention would be under the bonnet. I can't afford a full forge build,top mount turbo etc so went for a cheaper route. I've been collecting parts for a couple of months and now I'm at a stage where i can post about it.
Stock Turbo Stage 3 Hybrid (spec below) (Rebuilt by Universal Turbos)
Genuine Gasket Set
Apexi Power FC
Z32 MAF
R35 GTR 570cc Injectors
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Blitz FMIC
NGK BKR7E Plugs
Splitfire Coilpacks
Competition Clutch Stage 2 (supplied by Conceptua Tuning)
Lightened Flywheel
Braided Clutch line
Re-Profiled Compressor Cover
T38 Compressor Wheel
360 Degree Thrust Bearing
T3 Billet Backplate Modified
T3 Bearing Housing Modified
Hi-Temp Turbine End Piston Ring Seal
T38 Turbine Wheel
Re-Profiled Turbine Housing
Ported Wastegate and Larger Poppet Valve
1 Bar Actuator
Up-Rated Actuator Bracket
My aim is 400hp,would be over the moon if it was more
I also have a Tomei turbo elbow on order through Nengun Performance
Stock Turbo Stage 3 Hybrid (spec below) (Rebuilt by Universal Turbos)
Genuine Gasket Set
Apexi Power FC
Z32 MAF
R35 GTR 570cc Injectors
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
Blitz FMIC
NGK BKR7E Plugs
Splitfire Coilpacks
Competition Clutch Stage 2 (supplied by Conceptua Tuning)
Lightened Flywheel
Braided Clutch line
Re-Profiled Compressor Cover
T38 Compressor Wheel
360 Degree Thrust Bearing
T3 Billet Backplate Modified
T3 Bearing Housing Modified
Hi-Temp Turbine End Piston Ring Seal
T38 Turbine Wheel
Re-Profiled Turbine Housing
Ported Wastegate and Larger Poppet Valve
1 Bar Actuator
Up-Rated Actuator Bracket
My aim is 400hp,would be over the moon if it was more
I also have a Tomei turbo elbow on order through Nengun Performance
Nothing happens for weeks and all of a sudden everything happens at once lol
The new tyres for the Work wheels arrived and i didn't waste any time getting them mounted and fitted to the car. The front ride height is left untouched from the 17s, the rears were raised 20mm (its still veeeery close to the arch lip)
I think playing it safe with the offset of 30 was a wise decision, it may not be the 'fitment' that kids nowadays wanna see, but i think its perfect
Not long after purchasing the car, i already had a vision of what i'd like the car to look lilke. My very first car/project was a red Nissan Micra K11, one of the things i loved about that was the Nismo livery. That car taught me alot of cars in general especially thinking outside the box when it came to modifying. I knew the livery would work well on the R34 so it had to be done.
A big thank you to Unique Signs & Graphics in Norwich for designing it all from scratch and for fitting it. These were also the guys who designed and fitted the HKS livery on my MX5
I also tried out some coloured smoke grenades, I'll be having another go at night at some point
The new tyres for the Work wheels arrived and i didn't waste any time getting them mounted and fitted to the car. The front ride height is left untouched from the 17s, the rears were raised 20mm (its still veeeery close to the arch lip)
I think playing it safe with the offset of 30 was a wise decision, it may not be the 'fitment' that kids nowadays wanna see, but i think its perfect
Not long after purchasing the car, i already had a vision of what i'd like the car to look lilke. My very first car/project was a red Nissan Micra K11, one of the things i loved about that was the Nismo livery. That car taught me alot of cars in general especially thinking outside the box when it came to modifying. I knew the livery would work well on the R34 so it had to be done.
A big thank you to Unique Signs & Graphics in Norwich for designing it all from scratch and for fitting it. These were also the guys who designed and fitted the HKS livery on my MX5
I also tried out some coloured smoke grenades, I'll be having another go at night at some point
A small update to catch up over the past couple of weeks
Took some autumn photos
My Tomei Exhaust elbow arrived from Japan via Nengun. The quality and workmanship on this is incredible!
I found these on Yahoo Auctions and JDMParts Rupewrecht arranged the purchase and delivery. Originally they had a 2-3 week production time as they're made to order. But these were ready to be shipped within a week!
The quality is very good, the pieces are quite thick so not thin and flimsy like some carbon/FRP parts. They've certainly got some weight to them!
A friend of mine is currently cutting out the engine cover text aswell as the fuse box diagram to help keep them looking 'OEM'. Plus it breaks up all the carbon
Took some autumn photos
My Tomei Exhaust elbow arrived from Japan via Nengun. The quality and workmanship on this is incredible!
I found these on Yahoo Auctions and JDMParts Rupewrecht arranged the purchase and delivery. Originally they had a 2-3 week production time as they're made to order. But these were ready to be shipped within a week!
The quality is very good, the pieces are quite thick so not thin and flimsy like some carbon/FRP parts. They've certainly got some weight to them!
A friend of mine is currently cutting out the engine cover text aswell as the fuse box diagram to help keep them looking 'OEM'. Plus it breaks up all the carbon
SarGara said:
I'd missed the past updates since i posted previously about the tyre sizes. How are you finding the new wheels having such small clearance on the arches, are you getting any rubbing when turning? My LMGT4's are rubbing on the front if i turn while driving over a raised section (speed bump, sloping drive etc) I cant raise the front due to the rear BC's already being at their highest setting, perhaps a stiffer spring will help.
The only scrubbing i get is very very occasionally on full lock when i'm pulling out of a parking space (or reversing in). The rears clear fine even under hard accelerating.SarGara said:
I've found Nengun to be more expensive than RHDJapan who seem more reasonable on shipping prices, worth trying them next time if you haven't looked. Carbon fibre door inserts next to match the other bits perhaps?
I've looking through their site once or twice but never thought of using them. Probably because its all in YEN while nengun is in GBP, but i'll certainly give them another look.It was a very nismo christmas this year! Lu spoilt me rotten by buying me a Nismo speedo cluster
I also treated myself to some Nismo goodies from Nengun and Yahoo Auctions
Spent Boxing Day afternoon fitting it all
Which brings me to my next mini update, engine cover stickers!
Keeping with the Nismo theme, i purchased an R33 strut brace with brake stopper on eBay. The brace had certainly seen better days so i started to refurb it.
And heres the finished item
Another little change I made was to swap the bulb in the ignition barrel to an amber one, to help match the red/orange illumination in the cabin
I also treated myself to some Nismo goodies from Nengun and Yahoo Auctions
Spent Boxing Day afternoon fitting it all
Which brings me to my next mini update, engine cover stickers!
Keeping with the Nismo theme, i purchased an R33 strut brace with brake stopper on eBay. The brace had certainly seen better days so i started to refurb it.
And heres the finished item
Another little change I made was to swap the bulb in the ignition barrel to an amber one, to help match the red/orange illumination in the cabin
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