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GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:01 PM
This is my pride and joy as she sat in Tokyo July 06 (hand picked)
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/Japan2006169-1.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/Japan2006165.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/Japan2006158.jpg
mods at this time were: Apexi intakes, Greddy Profec B ebc, unknown brand of exaust, JIC coilovers, cusco tension rods, cusco front upper controll arms, Cusco rear upper control arms, nismo rear lower control arms, Do-luck centre brace, unknown brand of front and rear strut tower bars, 18 Enkei RP01`s wrapped in Falken Ziex 512s (255 35R18) and a few guages. With these mods the car Dyno`d at 317 AWHP.

On my way back from customs in BC:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/mycars009.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/mycars019.jpg

New HIDs:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSCN0634.jpg

Winter Storage at Subracing:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00062.jpg

A fateful 3rd gear shift on my way to a high 12s pass at castrol grenaded my tranny, this is what 3rd gear looks like when it falls out of your drain plug:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00437.jpg

GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:04 PM
Winter 07/08 touch ups to get the car ready for Powerama in edmonton with Certified Radio:

Replaced rubber IC pipes with hard pipes
`http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00542.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00601.jpg
Touched up the Engine bay a bit:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00632.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00631.jpg
painted the calipers
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00624.jpg
N1 style bumper:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00623.jpg
bye bye cat
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00607.jpg
replaced worn air filters
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00603.jpg
and i discoverd my HKS intake cam gear:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/CopyofDSC00630.jpg

GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:11 PM
My own stupidity may 08 pushing my shitty AVON tires too hard around a corner introduced my car to a curb causing a fair bit of suspension damage, but thanks to some good friends coming out to help, i got the parts rounded up in a week and got the car down to calgary to represent 780tuners at DTP. Also huge thanks to conroy from 4kruzn imports for lending me the silver RPF1s off of his race car to get me there while my rims got repaired.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00663.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00662.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00664.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00673.jpg

I promised not to let myself buy cheap tires again so i picked these up for this season, BFG KDW 255 35 18s
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00987.jpg
replaced my crank damper with an ATI race unit, it underdrives my accesories and provides alot better balance over stock
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00955.jpg

GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:14 PM
Also installed are Nismo twin disc copper mix clutch, NIsmo braided clutch and brake lines, Nismo clutch fork pivot, Nismo Guage clusters, nismo floormats, Greddy Boost and EGT guages on the A pillar, a bit of bump in the trunk, Koyo aluminum Rad, Greddy Air diversion plate and Greddy solid upper rad hose. (i like nismo)

Last year i replaced my stock turbos with nismo RS580s (basically twin disco potatoes), replacing all my IC couplings and clamps (t-bolt obviously after blowing apart my piping too many times last year), Removing air conditioning, Greddy Gracer front bumper, Hawk HP+ pads all around, Greddy 10 row oil cooleršand filter relocation. and a few maintenance items like replacing worn coolant lines etc.

a bit of tear down..
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01450.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01452.jpg
probably a good 70lbs worth of garbage:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01453.jpg
Trust oil cooler, comes with filter relocation as well
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01458.jpg
Innovate Wideband AFR guage wich will hook up with my PFC datalogger. and Hawk HPS brake pads
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01457.jpg
Was going to run the exaust manifolds but i just ported out my stock ones and ceramic coated them, I got the XS power downpipes remachined and ported aswell
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01455.jpg
and boost!!!!! along with nismo mafs.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01454.jpg

GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:20 PM
Detailed my wheels..

Here's how they looked before:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01464.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01465.jpg

and after a bit of work....

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01466.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01468.jpg

i also thickened the spokes a bit and widened the rim by 1/2 an inch. suprisingly even with the extra metal they feel much lighter now. i can honestly lift one with just my pinky.

1st turbo out:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01475.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01476.jpg
2nd turbo out:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01479.jpg
Intake out:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01478.jpg
New engine and transmission mounts to go in:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01480.jpg
A little something for the shows:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01481.jpg
And my GReddy front bumper (to be painted obviously)
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01482.jpg

GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:21 PM
Brought half my engine to impact coatings for some powder coating and ceramic coating:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01521.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01519.jpg

Some custom dash work to move my climate control unit to where my cigarette lighter/ashtray used to be.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01515.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01514.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01517.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01524.jpg

Look at my nuts!:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01512.jpg

Wideband O2 sensor installed:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01523.jpg

Getting the dash apart to wire up some guages and more:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01522.jpg

Bumper is painted:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01503.jpg

Sentry
02-04-2010, 11:21 PM
What, you didn't get the limited edition pink oil cooler? :dunno:

:D

GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:31 PM
^because:dunno:

everything together for the dash here it sits out of the car :
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01529.jpg

Heat wrapped the hot side of my turbos and my down pipe:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01527.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01526.jpg
Rear turbo in:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01531.jpg
Front turbo together:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01534.jpg
oil cooler/filter relocation kit installed. (why cant anythink application specific just bolt in, i had to resize lines and replace fittings to make this work and it's a $800 kit)
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01589.jpg

Intake back in place:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01597.jpg
[B]intake side together:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01601.jpg
Exaust side together:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01602.jpg
Almost there:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01603.jpg
finally running again:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01604.jpg
wheels:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01605.jpg
i love the offsets:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01608.jpg
(that`s my dad in the pic)
mocked up side skirts:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01609.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01612.jpg

GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:35 PM
some shots my buddy did for me with the skirts on.
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/0016.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/002.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/001.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/003.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/193_4_52.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/0017.jpg


http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/0012.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/0014.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/0013.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/004.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/005.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/006.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc294/Leafy3/Airport%20Photoshoot/007.jpg

SeeAreEx
02-04-2010, 11:39 PM
Damn, nice work man. Looks like a beast!

GT-R rated
02-04-2010, 11:39 PM
Plans for this year include mending old problems. fuel system, cams and a tune (should be ~425awhp). rear bumper to complete the body kit, and a few extra tidbits.

Skyline_Addict
02-05-2010, 12:16 AM
sexy r32!!!

Hash_man
02-05-2010, 12:26 AM
Great looking R32... Love the wheel setup, it suits the car so well. White on white is always hot~! :thumbsup:

Clark-Kent
02-05-2010, 12:38 AM
Nice Skyline man :drool:
great work keep it up :bigpimp:

7thgenvic
02-05-2010, 01:02 AM
Have you had the thing on the dyno?

streethondas
02-05-2010, 01:03 AM
Cleanest r32 I have ever seen Love the rims :thumbsup:

GT-R rated
02-05-2010, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by 7thgenvic
Have you had the thing on the dyno?

not with the new setup, it'll hit the dyno once i get it tuned for more new parts. the only dyno run i've pulled was 317awhp as it was when i bought it. (mustang dyno)

Redlyne_mr2
02-05-2010, 01:45 PM
Nice car man, looks like you put a lot of work into it, well done!

Trini
02-05-2010, 01:46 PM
lovely R32:love: :love:

Sorath
02-05-2010, 02:02 PM
nice car

bubbley
02-05-2010, 02:02 PM
:thumbsup:

scat19
02-05-2010, 02:27 PM
nice thread :thumbsup:

DonJuan
02-05-2010, 02:38 PM
Originally posted by GT-R rated
Detailed my wheels..

Here's how they looked before:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01464.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01465.jpg

and after a bit of work....

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01466.jpg

i also thickened the spokes a bit and widened the rim by 1/2 an inch. suprisingly even with the extra metal they feel much lighter now. i can honestly lift one with just my pinky.


Wait wait wait... whoa whoa whoa... this can be done? WTF? HOW? And HOW MUCH?

gretz
02-05-2010, 02:41 PM
I know you can get them widened - did you machine / cut out the old spokes, get the barrel widened, machine a new center, and weld it in?

lol ^^ LM gt4?


still a beaut of a car

scat19
02-05-2010, 02:54 PM
Originally posted by DonJuan


Wait wait wait... whoa whoa whoa... this can be done? WTF? HOW? And HOW MUCH?

I took it as a joke, it's a different wheel. :dunno:

King Banana
02-05-2010, 02:59 PM
I like the rear bumper just how it is.

Scope951
02-05-2010, 03:15 PM
I am quite sure he did not literally fix up those wheels.

but nonetheless an awesome wheel choice.

very clean gtr, saw it in red deer during the vex meet.

beyond_ban
02-05-2010, 03:23 PM
She is a beauty man. Good work keeping it clean but letting it still stand out in a croud.


Originally posted by Scope951
I am quite sure he did not literally fix up those wheels.

but nonetheless an awesome wheel choice.

very clean gtr, saw it in red deer during the vex meet.
:werd:

DonJuan
02-05-2010, 03:42 PM
I figured it was a new wheel and took it as a joke,

but this:
"i also thickened the spokes a bit and widened the rim by 1/2 an inch. suprisingly even with the extra metal they feel much lighter now. i can honestly lift one with just my pinky."

makes me think otherwise....

Trini
02-05-2010, 04:04 PM
Originally posted by DonJuan
I figured it was a new wheel and took it as a joke,

but this:
"i also thickened the spokes a bit and widened the rim by 1/2 an inch. suprisingly even with the extra metal they feel much lighter now. i can honestly lift one with just my pinky."

makes me think otherwise....

same here

another point if those are indeed Nismo wheels why alter them?

scat19
02-05-2010, 04:06 PM
Common OP, we need answers!

JfuckinC
02-05-2010, 04:08 PM
lol thats impossible.

ekguy
02-05-2010, 04:48 PM
i think it's a joke...Clearly.

AllGoNoShow
02-05-2010, 05:11 PM
Nice build, car looks great!

Are you guys that gulible? The first wheels are Enkei's and the second are Nismo, wow must be Friday! No where near similar design, nevermind widening spokes etc...

mobius
02-05-2010, 05:18 PM
Since Greg hasn't responded yet, yes those are different wheels. He was joking guys.... wow lol.

A3GTiVR6SC
02-05-2010, 05:30 PM
:facepalm:@ Wheel altering..LOL

Best example of an r32 skyline i've seen yet in Calgary. Good job! keep up the dedication!

...subscribed.:)

gretz
02-05-2010, 06:24 PM
Originally posted by A3GTiVR6SC
:facepalm:@ Wheel altering..LOL

Best example of an r32 skyline i've seen yet in Calgary. Good job! keep up the dedication!

...subscribed.:)

lol yes, although it can be and is done (wheel widening is common).

GT-R rated
02-05-2010, 06:34 PM
Originally posted by A3GTiVR6SC
:facepalm:@ Wheel altering..LOL

Best example of an r32 skyline i've seen yet in Calgary. Good job! keep up the dedication!

...subscribed.:)

i'm from edmonton.....

what i was referring to by the spoke and widening was compared to the old rims. because the spokes are thicker then the enkeis a the rims are .5in wider.

thanks for the compliments all.

DonJuan
02-05-2010, 07:14 PM
Originally posted by GT-R rated

what i was referring to by the spoke and widening was compared to the old rims. because the spokes are thicker then the enkeis a the rims are .5in wider.


Thanks for clearing that up. I knew it was impossible just wishful thinking i guess. I wish I could transform my 300zx wheels into Nismos.

Doozer
02-05-2010, 10:01 PM
Originally posted by GT-R rated
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC01517.jpg
What did you use to fab up the changes to the console? I want to modify a dash cubby that I have, but not sure how to go about it.

calgarys_finest
02-05-2010, 10:17 PM
Beauty, it makes me miss my R32.

GT-R rated
02-06-2010, 01:11 AM
Originally posted by Doozer

What did you use to fab up the changes to the console? I want to modify a dash cubby that I have, but not sure how to go about it.

i cut up some plastic bits, used 5 min epoxy to hold it in place and then bondo'd it all up.

94boosted
02-08-2010, 10:07 PM
Nice car :thumbsup:

Nice to see a clean GTR that has alot of blood sweat and I'm assuming tears into it plus obviously some deneros lol

Keep up the good work

GT-R rated
04-02-2010, 05:56 PM
A bit of progress this year,

brake upgrade, AMS two peice 13" front rotors and slotted rears, i'm also using AMS carbon ceramic pads.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00243.jpg

a bit of modification was needed for the front adaptors.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00247.jpg

before:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00244.jpg
after:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00248.jpg

finally got around to replacing my twisted subframe too. cleaned up the "new" one and undercoated it:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00254.jpg
while it was out i decided to replace the engine mounts with nismo units and it's a good thing too because i discovered i had a split mount:
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00253.jpg
changed the tranny mount too
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00255.jpg
and got 'er all lined up
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00256.jpg

also replaced my alternator that was pooched, decided to tear apart the "new" one to polish the cover up a bit before install.
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00239.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k77/blueviper91/DSC00240.jpg

ekguy
04-08-2010, 03:07 PM
Very nice!!!

97luder
04-15-2010, 01:15 PM
Awesome build up on the R32 :thumbsup:

petrolfilms
04-21-2010, 07:41 PM
This is looking sweet!

old&slow
04-21-2010, 08:34 PM
That's a lot of time, work, and money. Good job! It looks great!

GT-R rated
04-27-2010, 05:33 PM
thanks guys,

feature is up on illmotion.com
http://www.illmotion.com/2010/04/im-feature-gregs-r32-skyline.html#more

CMW403
04-27-2010, 07:22 PM
wow:love:

that is an impressive GTR