Nissan Skyline R34
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Raging_Bulls":1t7fel44 said:
No problem, the UK was the primary destination for a number of years for JDM imports due to them being RHD. I have that Lucida and early L200 Strada and was nearly the owner of a bright Yellow EK9 Civic Type-R until I found out it had been clocked.
Carl.
Read in a few online magazines and forums previously that Skyline R34's aren't particularly cheap to run, I have met a guy who has one that's been tuned by Top Secret too run 1000BHP but it costs him the same to maintain annually as a regular driver as it'd cost to buy one now!
Personally I see alot more appeal in Supras and Muscle cars..
Personally I see alot more appeal in Supras and Muscle cars..
Barneyballbags
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If I had the money I'd go out and buy one tomorrow. The R34 GTR is top of my list if I ever won the lottery and would take pride of place in my garage alongside the Fezzas, Koeniggseggs and Zondas.. I'd also have a GTR from every series (R30, R32, R33 etc) but that's besides the point 
I think the R34 was the last of the Skylines that you had to know something about before you bought one, as they weren't readily available in the UK in any great number. You certainly wouldn't see one down your local Nissan dealership! So at least when you saw one out on the road, you'd know with some degree of certainty that the person driving it knew something about it.
The new GT-R is an amazing piece of kit, but sadly it can now be owned by any idiot with a lot of money, some of whom probably haven't even heard of an R34 or at least wouldn't associate it with the new one.
A friend of mine ('delihustler' is his username) has an L-Reg R33 GTS-T (RB25 single turbo) and has great fun embarrasing people in their M3s/M5s and Porsches. It's nothing special to look at and most of the time it's covered in a fine film of 'go faster muck', but it's a daily driver and it just goes to show how versatile and reliable they are I guess.
They also make the most amazing sound when they're put to go...Especially one with a modded exhaust when driven through a tunnel
I'd have to have one of the first ones in my garage too:
I think the R34 was the last of the Skylines that you had to know something about before you bought one, as they weren't readily available in the UK in any great number. You certainly wouldn't see one down your local Nissan dealership! So at least when you saw one out on the road, you'd know with some degree of certainty that the person driving it knew something about it.
The new GT-R is an amazing piece of kit, but sadly it can now be owned by any idiot with a lot of money, some of whom probably haven't even heard of an R34 or at least wouldn't associate it with the new one.
A friend of mine ('delihustler' is his username) has an L-Reg R33 GTS-T (RB25 single turbo) and has great fun embarrasing people in their M3s/M5s and Porsches. It's nothing special to look at and most of the time it's covered in a fine film of 'go faster muck'
, but it's a daily driver and it just goes to show how versatile and reliable they are I guess. They also make the most amazing sound when they're put to go...Especially one with a modded exhaust when driven through a tunnel
I'd have to have one of the first ones in my garage too:
skuncan
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I think they are quite affordable.. as per the link on eaby.. ok that's an R33.. but its a lot of car for 8.5K.. given you can pay that and more for a family diesel nappy wagon !!
and it would not be a daily runner.. more of a summer toy
(not running in the alps during the winter, regardless of AWD)
Totally agree with your comments below mate.. its now become a rich boys toy.. but still what a TOY :shock: :shock:
and it would not be a daily runner.. more of a summer toy
(not running in the alps during the winter, regardless of AWD)
Totally agree with your comments below mate.. its now become a rich boys toy.. but still what a TOY :shock: :shock:
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Neil G
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A lot of tuners run R32s, possibly a weight issue.
As I said earlier, the ceramic turbos are the main limitation tuning wise but if your going to find a good example and leave as is you'll be okay.
Another thing worth noting is the RON rating of fuel that you will need to use which is a common factor in most Jap performance motors. I had a nice Import WRX years back and had to run it on super unleaded or Optimax to avoid any detonation issues which can destroy your pistons is seconds!
As I said earlier, the ceramic turbos are the main limitation tuning wise but if your going to find a good example and leave as is you'll be okay.
Another thing worth noting is the RON rating of fuel that you will need to use which is a common factor in most Jap performance motors. I had a nice Import WRX years back and had to run it on super unleaded or Optimax to avoid any detonation issues which can destroy your pistons is seconds!
Good point^^^. What is the fuel like over in France?
Japanese fuel is usually a slightly higher octane than over here in the UK, Super Unleaded (97-100RON) is what I would want to use in a car like an R34, but if the car is bog standard then you could get away with regular unleaded (95-97RON) if you couldn't find the better stuff.
If the car is modified in any way then you'd better stick to the Super Unleaded unless you want to see rods exiting via the crankcase.
Personally I have my car(s) mapped for regular UK fuel, so no need to worry if the garage has no Super Unleaded in, and for the small BHp difference it makes it's not worth the expense IMO.
Anyway, just get a Skyline ;-)
Japanese fuel is usually a slightly higher octane than over here in the UK, Super Unleaded (97-100RON) is what I would want to use in a car like an R34, but if the car is bog standard then you could get away with regular unleaded (95-97RON) if you couldn't find the better stuff.
If the car is modified in any way then you'd better stick to the Super Unleaded unless you want to see rods exiting via the crankcase.
Personally I have my car(s) mapped for regular UK fuel, so no need to worry if the garage has no Super Unleaded in, and for the small BHp difference it makes it's not worth the expense IMO.
Anyway, just get a Skyline ;-)
jimo746":urbwf5oq said:
If memory serves me correctly one of the good thing about the R34 (and possibly R33) GTR is that the engine has knock sensors that retard the ignition if knock is detected by the ECU. So they can be run on lower RON fuels safely with just reduced power and slightly worse mpg. Great for day to day use where full power isn't required but if you have a track or drag day you just plan to fill it up with Super for the event.
Carl.
Yep, my import ST205 (GT-Four WRC) ran 'ok' on standard unleaded fuel but performance was waaay down on what it was like on super unleaded. It seemed to prefer Tesco super unleaded over the main brands too, which was nice!
Still, economy just 'isn't' with this sort of car unless you drive like a granny. Got a funky Fiat 500 these days and it's ace! Not fast by any stretch, but hey, you cant go fast on the roads these days! Also gets a real world 50mpg round town!
Still, economy just 'isn't' with this sort of car unless you drive like a granny. Got a funky Fiat 500 these days and it's ace! Not fast by any stretch, but hey, you cant go fast on the roads these days! Also gets a real world 50mpg round town!
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