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Well I have been gathering a few bits and pieces for this over the last while. I will get some pics up soon (as I now have a camera.....well an iPhone!) but the best news is I have got my HKS GT2535 back form being rebuilt by AET turbos!
I can't wait to get it fitted and get it mapped by Abbey motorsport. Hopefully it should see a nice increase in power!
In the mean time check out my new R32 blog:D
http://r32life.blogspot.com/
nice 32 lad mint out!! best of luck with it in the future!!
Thought I would just throw up a pic of how it sits now. Not sure if I mentioned it yet but I sold the Gramlights and am rolling on R33 GTR rims now. Please excuse the fitment I am in desperate need of spacers!
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0599.jpg
I am also considering a complete change of kit.
that looks savage on the r33 rims
Looks very well man must say !
Cant wait to hear how ya get on with abby and that gt2535
now ya have me thinking wheather to keep my old skirts or go back to the type m ones
Go back to the type M! Just so happens I have a pair for sale!:wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by GTSr32
thats a savage skyline man. theres a guy in kerry that has a gtst and r33 gtr rims aswell. the colour is a little lighter on his 32 tho otherwise there identickle
Car looks unreal man nice work!
Got some spacers fitted, 30mm on the front and 25mm on the rear. Looks good but I think I might need 20mm for the rear as I am getting a fair bit of scrubbing.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0608.jpg
I have loads of parts to fit to the car but just have not had a chance recently. Should make it even cooler when I get it all on.
Also got a new kit for it on Friday that should make quite a difference;)
Well its been a while since an update.
I kinda fancied a change of kit as I was getting a bit bored of the look I had. I had a look at some of the kits out there and decided that BN Sports was badass on 2 doors as well as the 4 doors you usually see them on. When one popped up for a reasonable price I snapped it up.
and finally got round to fitting it yesterday, it is obviously still un-painted but I am thinking of changing the colour of the car anyway (suggestions welcome!) so will probably do it all in one go.
So here is a bit of a teaser shot as I have got a few bits to put back on the car before I take a complete pic.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/DSCF2046.jpg
Will look badass when painted and a bit lower I reckon.
Plan now is just to get the car loaded up and ready to go for the entry day on Friday and then get busy with the car as I have sooo many bits sitting around to be fitted to it!
lovely car....if youre guna change the colour IMO go with bayside blue with some dished black wheels and i think it would be seriously sexy :cool:
So went to the Driftworks extreme entry day in donnington yesterday. Had a awesome day with alot of cool people and some sweet driving.
I was pretty happy with the way I was driving the R32, pulled off quite a few extreme angles and the car gave no trouble so well happy.
Found a few pics from a few different people:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h..._8314577_n.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h..._4663687_n.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...ft25-01-11.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...2Backwards.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...ackwards-1.jpg
Due to lack of funds the next day out will probably be awesomefest, in the mean time going to try and get as many of the parts I have collected fitted to the car before then!
nice car mate loved it on the rotas!!!
Well very late post Awesomefest update.
Didn't really do much to the car apart from order a passenger side rail from DW and fit my passenger bucket seat.
Had a really good weekend, good fun with friends, got kicked in the head in the big tent, had awesome fun battling with Jason on the Huffy Sliders and found out how much paintballing hurts!
Took the R32 out on track for 2 sessions on Saturday and on Sunday. First time out on Mallory and I loved it what a cool track! I wasn't happy with the way I was driving and didn't get Gerrards right once, on my very last lap I did a big clutch kick entry in 3rd which felt good until I realised I was on the wires of the back tyres and buried it in the gravel:smash:
I deffo need more power in the car as I was struggling with the faster stuff but that should be sorted when I finally fit my HKS turbo. I was pretty happy with the way I was doing the tight chicane at the back of the circuit, I think I was entering pretty early and it felt pretty good.
Here are some pics I found of it taken by random people:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...eontheroad.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...esomefest4.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...wesomefest.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...esomefest3.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...esomefest2.jpg
I still have loads of stuff to fit to the car, turbo, alloy flywheel, roll cage, harness etc. but I have just confirmed that I am moving back to Ireland soon where I have a well equipped workshop that will allow me to go a bit more mental on the car, I have plenty of ideas and hopefullt the car should turn into something pretty cool as soon as I can get on it.
Oh ya I have some new wheels coming for it to!:D
Well this morning I went into work and put the car on the lift and fitted my Toda Racing alloy flywheel and Nismo gearbox mount. All went pretty straight forward and the car now revs much nicer and the mount seems to have made the gearchange alot nicer!
As per usual having the car on a lift has added more stuff to the list I want to do to it but that will all be in good time. I did however find that my propshaft centre bearing is completley fubared, so:
http://www.driftworks.com/forum/want...propshaft.html
Anyone got one? I could do with it ASAP!
Small update, I have got hold of a more or less complete S14 rear subframe. I have wanted to do this for quite a while now. Fancy the extra width and traction they offer. Needed a few bits to do the conversion so ordered alot of them from DW:D
Also bought a pair of front overfenders off Jungle Power. I fancied these as it will give me more room for my new wheels especially for the extra lock I want to get in the future also my wheel fitment has pretty much made shit of my current wings. Will order some rear overfenders soon to complete the package.
Lovely R32 build tread and a story of your troubles. Keep up the great work and keep enjoying the liner.:)
Well the R32 is know rolling back on 18x10 ET15 Grids and I am delighted. Can't wait to get cracking on getting the car sorted. I am moving back to Ireland on Monday and won't have much else to do but work on the R32 so expect to see the updates coming thick and fast!
Looks great , keep the colour as is,looking forward to seeing a detailed log of the s14 rear subframe swap. just done a s13 subframe swap on my own 32. are you selling the old front bumper.
Quick pic before it goes into the workshop for a major overhaul/upgrade!
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0629.jpg
Just ordered this:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/0ce0b847.jpg
38mm Turbosmart external wastegate, should make the RB20 sound sweet when she is up on boost:D
Got the R32 in the workshop now and have been cracking on with it. Unfortunatley I am waiting on quite a few parts to get on with the jobs I am doing.
One of my main aims with the R32 is to make it a competent drift car. To achieve this I knew I would have to modify the suspension componentry.
So with this in mind and still waiting on a number of parts for other jobs I decided to make a start on modifying the suspension.
The first port of call was a pair of S14 LCAs I had picked up for the project. I knew that I want to increase the front track width while also allowing more room for the increase in lock I intend to achieve also.
So we made these up:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0644.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0640.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0641.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0642.jpg
We have extended the arms by 20mm and also added in underside bracing similar to what is seen on S15s and Nismo arms. All the welding done is using a TIG welder so is very strong and a bit more appealing to the eye. We also made up a jig so we can easily make more in the future.
This should allow me to run a much more suitable camber setting while also giving more room for lock and a wider front track creating a more stable front end.
I can't wait to get on with the other bits I intended to modify and get them all fitted to the R32 and see (feel!) the difference.
If anyone is interested in getting a pair of these made up for their own car let me know. It can be done for a reasonable price and I could also fit DW polybushes/ new ball joints to the arm if required. A fitting service to the car is also avaliable. Just PM me!
Well progress has been a bit slow the last couple of weeks as I have been doing other stuff but am cracking on again now.
I thought I would take a quick pic of the offset bushes I got in order to fit a S14 rear subframe in the R32.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/4c86551a.jpg
They look pretty smart and will also mount the subframe flush withthe floor that should give a degree of roll centre correction.
It also looks like I have done a deal on my engine set up in order to change to something I have always wanted to try. I think some people with love it and some will hate it but I personally can only really see positives with it.
I will get some more info on all this up as soon as everything is confirmed.
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/220793fc.jpg
Well the RB is out....
Well my new engine has arrived
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0667.jpg
Yep, I am fitting a straight cam SR20. It made huge sense in my mind as I could easily achieve the power figures I wanted to with the RB20 whilst fitting a lighter shorter engine that may well produce a bit more torque.
My plan is to get a bigger turbo (not sure which one yet but looking for 380bhp+ so open to suggstions), some 550cc injectors, an aftermarket ECU (looking like nistune) and have a nice amount of power.
I am gonna clean up the engine bay a bit before I get it in but should have it in soon enough hopefully.
Bought a little present for the SR:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/IMG_0715.jpg
Motul 300V 15W50 and a HKS hybrid sports oil filter.
I know from my time working at Abbey Motorsport that Motul oil is some of the best out there and I wanted to put the best oil in I could afford. It should also last longer than other cheaper oils giving longer periods between oil changes.
I suppose now all I have to do is get the engine fitted and running!
Haven't really done much to the car the last week as I have been away/injured myself/been doing other stuff.
I am trying to collect up a few bits for the SR now to up the power, I will be looking for at least 380bhp but a bit more would be nice although I am not sure the rods will take it.
I am gonna try and get some 740 injectors but can't currently decide what turbo to go for. I was thinking 2871R .64 but was also considering something a bit larger like a 3071R or maybe a TD06 20G. I dunno I will just have to see what comes up I suppose.
I am also currently trying to resist the urge to fit the spare Z33 gearbox that my Dad has sitting in the shed from a VQ powered project he is building!
Small crap photo update:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/2d7ae9f8.jpg
Got some Nismo 740cc injectors for the SR.
good work gone into this, looked savage before the kit, cant wait to see more pics, would the sr give you more power than the rb?
Cheers lad, there is alot more work to go into it yet though!Quote:
Originally Posted by doug
Sr won't give more power than a RB in particular (although it may offer more torque) but I decided to go this way mostly for the handling benefits. The SR is 2 cylinders shorter and also all alloy so should give a near on perfect weight balance.
Just wondering whats the cost on making up a set of the S14 lca's Billy?
If its reasonable I might get you to make me up a set and i'll get when i'm down on sat
Got a bit more done to the R32 today. I had already dropped the R32 rear axle out of it and cleaned and painted the S14 rear subframe I got hold of to fit in it. I also fitted offset solid bushes that also mount the rear subframe flush with body.
While the rear axle was out I decided to Waxoyl the whole underside of the car and under all the 4 arches. The shell is very clean and there is no rust but I would like to keep it that way! I cleaned off any heavy dirt and gave it a good coating!
I have also got the bare S14 subframe mounted in the car, I wanted to do this then build it up in the car as with the offset bushes I thought it might be a little tricky to fit. It fitted pretty easy in the end just requiring a small bracket on the rear of the frame to be cut off to stop it fouling the R32 fuel tank.
I didn't get any pics but will try to get some next time I am in the workshop.
S14 rear subframe is complete and in:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/P1000240.jpg
Fitted it with offset solid bushes that also flush fit the subframe against the floor to allow for some roll centre correction. I have also fitted DW polybushes to the lower arms and hubs and solid diff bushes. I used all the adjustable arms I already had fitted but got some DW toe arms which are obviously alot beefer than the old R32 Hicas arms.
As the S14 rear subframe is wider it should make the car more stable at high speeds and due to the different mounting of the bottom arms should also offer more traction.
Not even sure what to do next but think I may start on modding the front suspension set up for better steering.
Some man for 1 man....:) Aint it kool that when u take R32 and S14, muddle em up, you get SR1234 :) Yes, im bored :P
baaaaaahahaah thats brilliant..Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck_g
You must be! :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck_g
Not been making much progress in the last few days as I have bought another R32 that I am breaking.
I want to start getting the SR in an wired but I have a few jobs to do to that first. I also want to paint the bay before it goes in so I am gonna have to decide what colour the car is to be.
I was almost dead set on black but am considering other colours at the mo, maybe blue?
Really struggling on a paint colour choice at the moment:
Some inspiration:
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/dsc05357.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/R32s/014.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...ports2door.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...2s/34ybfyx.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...t/R32s/216.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/kod-5363.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...d10_no066b.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h...scoobindex.jpg
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/h.../sdc125391.jpg
ARRGHH! I can't decide!
I like the light blue colour with the A1 sunviser its different
Im having the same problem myself with my PS13 and i dont really want to go down the safe option of white or even black i want something that will stand out
i also think a blue colour like the lead car in this or the colour of the r32 at the back this photo.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7030/6...11fb0f68_z.jpg