Nissan Skyline R34

[skuncan]

Well thanks for the info guys.. very useful..

Just have to wait and keep the funds rolling in... and a little sweet talking to the wife.. not that am spending hers or our money !! it will be my money..

but i still need her my side... Makes life a little easier...

More shoes will do the trick i think..

 

[Neil G]

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 ;-)

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.

You can buy aftermarket knock sensors as well

I had one on my import which basically consisted of a 'microhone' which was bolted to the block and a guage/readout which you plummed in on the dash to monitor the knock.

Mapping is probably the best way to go if you plan on modifying the engine in any way.

 

[skuncan]

Well thanks for the info guys.. very useful..

Just have to wait and keep the funds rolling in... and a little sweet talking to the wife.. not that am spending hers or our money !! it will be my money..

but i still need her my side... Makes life a little easier...

More shoes will do the trick i think..

Well that did not long... My wife is on board with the idea of a Skyline in the spring..

R33 i think its gonna be with my spend budget..

 

[Neil G]

Good work. Like to see some pictures of that.

I'd love an R32, 33 or 34 but my performance car days are long gone now as spending now goes on house and bikes

 

[jimo746]

R33GTS-T Spec 2 is what I'd ideally like to get, there should be more of a choice if you go for an R33 as there are/were more in circulation.

How did you talk your other half around? My missus wants me to sell my 2 seater for something with 4 seats and more "family friendly".... maybe I can make that work to my advantage... Lol!

 

[skuncan]

R33GTS-T Spec 2 is what I'd ideally like to get, there should be more of a choice if you go for an R33 as there are/were more in circulation.
How did you talk your other half around? My missus wants me to sell my 2 seater for something with 4 seats and more "family friendly".... maybe I can make that work to my advantage... Lol!

The GT-R Spec-V is where my heart is really... but we will see... as for talking the wife around.. well i was holding an ace card really.. couple of years ago.. things got a little tight on the money front and i sold my Road bike (ZX12R - A1) my track bike (R1 -04) and my supermoto (KTM 450) to keep us afloat...

Now to be honest i would have done all that anyway.. home/family etc comes first..
but my wife said that once things are back and settled i could buy myself a toy.. so life has changed a bit we are now living in france and i work in Geneva... got myself a bike from a guy at work for a steal 1200CHF = 840GBP :shock: :shock: and theres room for car.. HAPPY DAYS !!
http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=181487

 

[Neil G]

R33GTS-T Spec 2 is what I'd ideally like to get, there should be more of a choice if you go for an R33 as there are/were more in circulation.

How did you talk your other half around? My missus wants me to sell my 2 seater for something with 4 seats and more "family friendly".... maybe I can make that work to my advantage... Lol!

Indeed

Subaru Legacy B4 should do the trick

 

[Barneyballbags]

R33GTS-T Spec 2 is what I'd ideally like to get, there should be more of a choice if you go for an R33 as there are/were more in circulation.

How did you talk your other half around? My missus wants me to sell my 2 seater for something with 4 seats and more "family friendly".... maybe I can make that work to my advantage... Lol!

Indeed

Subaru Legacy B4 should do the trick

Or, just get her a GT-R Estate (Nissan Stagea GT-R):

 

[GT-Steve]

Yeah, I'd have to agree with Barney - get her a nice Stagea Autec260

 

[GT-Steve]

Oh, and a friend of mine converts R33's over to LHD, professionally, if you're interested..