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rocket
07-07-2010, 12:22
Ok since the ps13 project seems to be going slowly and i had some time on my hands i decided it was time to get the skyline up and running.

Fresh import r32 with 60k on the clock :D and a rather nice sounding rb25 installed. It has an oil cooler , uprated rad , hicas lock out bar , uprated locked diff alignment arms and coilovers.

http://fast1.onesite.com/rocket.onesite.com/9b0bc0b173ca2b0b5481d68eb13a682a.jpg

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http://fast1.onesite.com/rocket.onesite.com/2adb761bb3dcf5bed7f81824680722e3.jpg

I was going to use the engine gear box etc.. in my ps but i have now gone the v8 route with that so i had this car sitting on the drive for about a year :wack:

I had already chopped the loom ready to go into the ps so i had to get a new loom and then figure out the wiring. While doing this i found out that the fuel pump was not working (took me a long time as i blamed myself for wirirng it up worng) so i installed a walbro. 2 minutes later it boombed into life :D

been preping the car for its mot reinstalling all the parts i had taken off :mad: and sorting out a fog light for the rear I used one of the reversing lamps as i did not want a box sitting on the rear of the car :D

the coilovers had seen better days they were leaking and the ride was horrible so trip up to apex and i have some nice shiny bc coilovers for it.

http://fast1.onesite.com/rocket.onesite.com/00edffc9f70d785afe49cd1ec9eeb506.jpg

looks a bit poo at the momnet as it is desperate need of some decent wheels but they will be good enough to get me though the mot i hope.

As soon as i sort the insurance out i will taking it for its mot then sorting out what it fails on lol (i hate mot's ) then registering it.
rocket
07-07-2010, 17:09
WAHOO passed MOT
rocket
19-07-2010, 10:20
:D got it registered and on the road also bought some new shoes for it :D just need to figure out what tyres to put on it they look quite close to the arches they are 18x9 et20 all round

http://fast1.onesite.com/rocket.onesite.com/e39ae3c7bd607cf76d7197f577043e2a.jpg

and a nice interior shot

http://fast1.onesite.com/rocket.onesite.com/2e10e6033ab38d432bede628a5aeeb92.jpg

totally different beast to drive compared to the 180sx pulls from low down. has a very aggressive diff in the back trys to lock up every chance it gets :wack:
Starks
19-07-2010, 10:29
Love it mate :D

I need to get my r32 4 door project up on here soon, how much did the coilovers set you back btw?

Will follow this :nod:
rocket
19-07-2010, 10:56
Thanks :D

think the coilovers were 600 notes (not to sure as i hide all the bills from the wife in the bin) i need to adjust them as the ride is a little bouncy

never had a skyline before whats the gearing like as it seems very short in this car 70 mph its at about 4k rpm in 5th going to eat fuel :wack: pretty sure it has the rb20 box on it as its still cable driven for the speedo
Starks
19-07-2010, 11:02
Haha, i wouldnt know mate as i mine's a auto :d but the manual rb25 i had was just a bit longer than a s13, not too much, may be worth getting some digi rev counters and speedo to check :)
MEL
19-07-2010, 11:29
that will look great with those rims on, hurry up and get some tyres :whip: :D
eloise
19-07-2010, 12:26
cars looking cool bud. are they razo pedals? if so, i have a nice matching gear knob in alloy to match. its small and light too. have you got any more details on the fog light conversion? need to do this on the s14. did you just paint the lens and put a higher wattage lamp in?

any more details would be cool mate.
rocket
19-07-2010, 12:38
that will look great with those rims on, hurry up and get some tyres :whip: :D

I know i know :D


cars looking cool bud. are they razo pedals? if so, i have a nice matching gear knob in alloy to match. its small and light too. have you got any more details on the fog light conversion? need to do this on the s14. did you just paint the lens and put a higher wattage lamp in?

any more details would be cool mate.

Thanks , yes they are razo pedals :D

with regards to the fog light i painted the lens with lens paint (thats what it said on the tin) and then just wired it up did not change the bulb :D
eloise
19-07-2010, 12:48
where did the lens paint come from mate?
rocket
19-07-2010, 15:46
where did the lens paint come from mate?

I got it off a friend as he had some left. but this is what i used

Tail light tinting spray (http://www.maxcar1.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138&products_id=1422&zenid=vbsl0ofcrp34vrat50p2heqtk5)
eloise
19-07-2010, 17:03
cheers, will see if halfrauds have something similar.
rocket
19-07-2010, 17:09
cheers, will see if halfrauds have something similar.

they did not in the Barnsley shops may have something in the big one at Sheffield near bramell lane
Mr-Megalo
19-07-2010, 17:09
eloise, last time I got some tint spray was the Motor Factors place on Manfield Road (can't remember the name - its about half way up) its about a fiver a can though.

Rocket, hello from another R32 owner :) seems to be a few of us round Sheffield, just never see any of you on the road.
eloise
19-07-2010, 17:39
the motor mania one near the lights opposite the chip shop?
Mr-Megalo
19-07-2010, 17:54
thats the one !
only place I could find fairly locally that had it
Mark White
19-07-2010, 18:04
2 mins up the road from me Neil - they are normally pretty good on price matching too if you can find it cheaper elsewhere ;)
clive
19-07-2010, 18:19
Thanks :D

think the coilovers were 600 notes (not to sure as i hide all the bills from the wife in the bin) i need to adjust them as the ride is a little bouncy

never had a skyline before whats the gearing like as it seems very short in this car 70 mph its at about 4k rpm in 5th going to eat fuel :wack: pretty sure it has the rb20 box on it as its still cable driven for the speedo


uprated locked diff

probably a 4:3 ratio (skyline auto diff :) )
rocket
02-08-2010, 13:10
probably a 4:3 ratio (skyline auto diff :) )

thanks for the info :D

had a visit from arch enemy and now the wheels are on :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

http://fast1.onesite.com/rocket.onesite.com/d3db7d4c81f70c131f411b2e8fd76ffe.jpg

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http://fast1.onesite.com/rocket.onesite.com/e6b0ef591e37efeee02d856a61e2b3dd.jpg
m.d.
02-08-2010, 21:05
looking mint mate, really like the r32s and a perfect colour too :).

personally id lift the back end up a turn or two on the coilovers to get the stance level, either that or drop the front more :D
bobbitt
02-08-2010, 21:06
this car for prime minister!!!