Skyline GTR V-spec

[moleamol]

Right, I'm thinking of chopping the Lancia in for something a bit less tempramental, however, I want something as quick. I don't really want a Scooby or an EVO although I may consider them if things don't pan out.

The question is, what do people think of the R33 Skyline GTR V-spec. It is a 2.6l I6 twin turbo, that produces 286 bhp (choked for Jap regs) and 271 ft/lb of torque (these are the official figures, believed to be higher. It will do 0-60 in 4.9 and go on to a limited 155mph. All this and it has a fancy 4wd system to help in the corners too. 450bhp is easily acheivable and that will still keep it very reliable.

What I want to know, has anyone actually drove one? I've heard they are quite boring to drive because they correct any mistakes for you. It is undeniably fast with the potential to go much faster, but is it a proper drivers car or would it bore me after the Lancia experience?

Cheers for any help and advice PH peoples

[moleamol]

Oh, I've been demoted to Jap chat I'll never get any replies now

I'm going testing a midnight blue R33 on Saturday with a full Middlehurst history. I'll let you know what I think, more replies though please

[moleamol]

Mr E said: I've just bought a Celica ST205 GT4.

Different. Very, very quick. Lots of fun.

Probably a bit tame after a 'grale though.

What was the R33 like?

Don't know yet, I'm only looking at it on this Saturday. I can imagine that evn the Skyline will feel tame after my grale, quick, but tame.

The car is at Middlehurst at the momnt so I am going to ring them and ask them what they think of it, maybe if they will let me go and have a peek at it there too, get them to give me a quick show around. Should be a bit like a free professional inspection

>> Edited by moleamol on Wednesday 5th February 11:55

[moleamol]

I will but I'm only going looking at the bugger tomorrow. Had a busy weekend but finish early tomorrow. I'll let you know how the beasty is then

[moleamol]

Bloody hell funkster, tomorrow

Or did you mean any news about the Italian Stallion (or White Lightning as my (33 year old) sister calls it )

[moleamol]

Today was yesterday when tomorrow was today (probably )

Went and looked at it but it is in a body shop having the stone chips done. The advantage was I got to have a poke around before they valeted it and made it looks sweet for me to purchase. It is midnight blue with a FSH and very straight, just a few stone chips. The interior is in good condition but mucky. It has been to Middlehurst and they checked it over, gave it a major service and put a few other things right. To be honest it was a really nice car. I'm going back next weekend when they have swankied it up to take a proper test drive. The brembos looked mint indicating it hasn't seen too much hard braking action. I'm going to phone Middlehurst some time this week to try and get the lowdown, I'll keep you informed

[moleamol]

smifffy said: Any more news mole?

Yeah, I did go and test it, I have to admit that it was very mint and looked ok, but that's just it, it was all ok. It was a standard GTR and it just wasn't that fast. My Integrale is not standard and is a bit of a monster, it also has the suspension and brakes to match. While the Skyline was very fast, it just didn't do anything for me. I feel that I will one day own a Skyline but it won't be until I can afford a beefy R34. In real world terms I'd say my Integrale is definitely quicker, and a standard Scooby WRX would hold it's own.

[moleamol]

What sort of EVO? Would love a Makkinen or an Extreme but they are just too much at the moment. Would love to get my hands on a decent STI type RA or type R. That P1 is very nice by the way