A 25 Old Beauty BNR32. Preserving a piece of History

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**Disclaimer - This particular "build" may be bored to you because I am not building a 1000WHP R32 GTR. I bought this car to preserve a piece of history that it was done RIGHT from the factory and will keep it factory spec as much as possible. Besides I have other go-fast cars anyways. Please scroll down If you are still interested.**


I've done many builds before but this is first time I ever creating a thread about it.
This journey started a long a go when I played The Gran Turismo back in 97. I was fortunate to drive the car when I lived in Japan in early 2000's and told my self I am going to get one for my self one day.

Time has passed and 2014 has arrived which 1989 BNR32 is now 25 years old.
I went to Japan last January to find the car I want. Unfortunately price for 1989 Skylines have gone up very much due to higher demands. Came back to U.S empty handed.

Then this ad popped up on Zilvia
✰✰ September 1989 BNR32 Skyline GT-R - $14,900 FOB (Federally Legal) ✰✰
http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=567767

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0209/8160/files/IMG_6493_grande.JPG?10851
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0209/8160/files/IMG_6529_grande.JPG?10852
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0209/8160/files/IMG_6537_grande.JPG?10854
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http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0209/8160/files/IMG_6514_1_grande.JPG?10849

Color wasn't my favorite but condition of the vehicle seemed immaculate so I proceeded to purchase it.

Unfortunately this GTR was built in 1989 September so I have 3 month wait which it played perfect since I was overseas and plan to return late August.

So the longest 3month of wait started.

wait,






wait,







wait,,,, x99999






I came back to U.S on Aug 27th, my GTR arrived at Long Beach port a few days prior but Customs clearance needed to wait till Sept. Sept 1st being Holiday, I figured they will release the next day.

Well they didn't.

I had to come back to Long Beach for 3 more times more. or was it 4 times? LOL
Customs gave so much hard time it wasn't even funny.

Anyways, here is video of my car finally being released to me at the shipping warehouse.

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Yay :2f2f:

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Sorry about the delay on update. I moved back to Portland OR and I will try to post as much as possible.

So the 1st night in U.S at the Hotel.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/72E27976-C422-49FD-8AA7-604082CA7F51_zpsoiz4ajmi.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/72E27976-C422-49FD-8AA7-604082CA7F51_zpsoiz4ajmi.jpg.html)

Next day I drove straight to Yuma AZ where my buddy Urk is at and that's where I will be staying till moving to Oregon.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/697DFDF9-C024-440D-AEF6-42624B9BA8A1_zpsbn4hhplo.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/697DFDF9-C024-440D-AEF6-42624B9BA8A1_zpsbn4hhplo.jpg.html)

First thing first, I ordered some tires BNR34 wheels.

Hankook K120 V12 Evo2 255/35/18 (Thanks to CityTiresOnline)
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/1C0E3354-5F34-49D0-8AB1-CAE002691107_zps0scrz2xp.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/1C0E3354-5F34-49D0-8AB1-CAE002691107_zps0scrz2xp.jpg.html)

BNR34 Wheels 18X9
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/7C94344E-FA65-46D1-907C-3392FA3C5975_zpsai29cclc.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/7C94344E-FA65-46D1-907C-3392FA3C5975_zpsai29cclc.jpg.html)

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Getting ready for 1400 + miles road trip to Oregon.

Took the car to Hobby shop in USMC base for oil change.

Rotella T6 5W-40 with Napa Gold filter
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/77CF7942-08E6-4C08-A768-2EEC95936447_zps0vdo4qcs.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/77CF7942-08E6-4C08-A768-2EEC95936447_zps0vdo4qcs.jpg.html)

After the oil change I noticed oil leak from where the filter is... couldn't figure out for almost a week then I finally noticed the diameter of rubber ring is actually different...

So I went and got the Purolator
+Example pic+
http://www.fleetfilter.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/comparisons/Purolator_2.JPG

Compared Napa, Fram, Nissan, Purolator for rubber ring size and Napa was the only one that had smaller diameter ring.

So for you RB owners, please avoid the Napa oil filter.

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A few weeks passed by and finally its time to hit the road !!!

Instead of driving straight to OR, decided to take some detour to stop by at places I can't visit normally...

Monterey - Laguna Seca Raceway
Santa Rosa - Russian River Brewing company
Rutherford - Caymus Vinyards

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/ScreenShot2014-10-29at93017PM_zpsa14056c6.png (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/ScreenShot2014-10-29at93017PM_zpsa14056c6.png.html)

I was passing Santa Cruz CA then all of sudden car was acting up and started sound like a Subaru...

Took the exit and went to near by auto parts store to check. #5 Coilpack was the issue... called all the stores in town but no one had the parts.
It was just 30~40 miles from the hotel I will be staying so I started to drive again. For some reason after 3 mins of driving the car was running on all 6 cylinders thankfully so I made to the hotel safely.

Found a Nissan coilpack from an import store so I replaced the bad #5 coil pack. Bye bye Subaru...
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/b33d2f4e-663d-4e5e-b65e-b235a5a8f239_zps76cfbd40.png (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/b33d2f4e-663d-4e5e-b65e-b235a5a8f239_zps76cfbd40.png.html)

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Quick photoshoot at Laguna Seca Raceway
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About time !!!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/98B30235-1D4F-461A-BC40-15026A95AFF9_zpsw7xrdxdd.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/98B30235-1D4F-461A-BC40-15026A95AFF9_zpsw7xrdxdd.jpg.html)

Good to be back to Oregon!! So crisp air and cooler weather.

[e1_griego]

Can't wait to drive it! ;)

[K_style]

As soon as I arrived in OR, I ordered all new Coilpacks for the rest of 5 cylinders to replace who knows how old.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/dab8a5e1-f2de-4fd2-a07c-26572d4eb44d_zpsb90b64bf.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/dab8a5e1-f2de-4fd2-a07c-26572d4eb44d_zpsb90b64bf.jpg.html)

Old ones out
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/c54b0225-8004-461d-a1e5-37e94559ee62_zps3f656995.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/c54b0225-8004-461d-a1e5-37e94559ee62_zps3f656995.jpg.html)
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New ones in
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/3e71dbd6-e2cc-4cd3-8d02-64db12c93b3a_zps410f0424.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/3e71dbd6-e2cc-4cd3-8d02-64db12c93b3a_zps410f0424.jpg.html)

Done!
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/a0e5d7b9-8a1b-49c4-bbd2-f273b144c4e4_zps8838cbc3.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/a0e5d7b9-8a1b-49c4-bbd2-f273b144c4e4_zps8838cbc3.jpg.html)

Incoming parts
Apexi PFC
Nismo Dildo Shift knob
FortuneAuto Coilovers (Not planning to install yet. The stock GTR shocks are in amazingly good condition)
Nismo Front & Rear Strut bars
TE37 SL 18x9.5 +22 (2 month waiting time)
K&N air filter for factory air box

[K_style]

Can't wait to drive it! ;)

I will be coming to the meet tomorrow..
Same spot same time?

[e1_griego]

Yup.

No centric cap, btw. Couldn't find one in the garagte.

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In the mean time my buddy and I pulled the engine out of my S14 to get Z33 transmission installed..

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g58/peterkim0121/357B7529-BC40-49BE-A4B6-C5737C1832A8_zpslosvcwci.jpg (http://s53.photobucket.com/user/peterkim0121/media/357B7529-BC40-49BE-A4B6-C5737C1832A8_zpslosvcwci.jpg.html)

[K_style]

Yup.

No centric cap, btw. Couldn't find one in the garagte.


Dang...

See you tomorrow :2f2f:

[Sileighty_85]

Welcome to the GT-R Club. Be prepared to be broke haha

EDIT: you wont be satisfied with stock power after a few months. Ive talked to probably a handful of other ppl that wanted to keep it stock but then a few months later saying they want more power.

[g35gabby]

Car looks great. Congrats

[skimmpysb]

loving thissssssssssssss

[LEG1T]

Congrats man, the car is sweet! Keep the updates coming.:coolugh:

[nujabe]

haha i just went up to Russian River Brewing company, worth it ..

[Juantwo3]

so inspirational lol

[andisan]

Great buy, maybe later in life I'll get one, I always like the r32 over the other ones :)

[future]

Love that your restoring it and not a crazy build

[dluevanos01]

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I've driven straight from LA to Portland twice. Been wanting to drive my car up there, so I might do it next summer.

Super clean car though, hope to see it when I go visit family up there.

[tricky_ab]

I'm always down for BNR builds :) It looks like you've got yourself a nice base to build on.

[Heywood Jablomie]

Yes Russian River!! I trust you stocked up on some Pliny? My folks moved to Santa Rosa as soon as I went to school, which was a bummer for a while, but being 5 minutes away from RR when I visit is pretty damn sweet. Anyways car is looking great, hope to see it at red door one of these sundays!

[Apex Eight]

Beautiful R32! Subbed

[Oakville]

love this, I'll keep an eye on it. OEM preservation is my main schtick as well.

[spooled240]

You don't like pearl white? I love it

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this is going to be good, ordering all kinds of BNR32 and 33 parts for stock whenever you need anything.

-Juan

[Almighty So]

this brings tears to my eyes.
in a good way.

[s0fa king]

Such a good looking car! Can't wait to see what's in store

[va240dude]

Very cool man. R32 GTRs are my favorite GTR!

[NISSeAN]

Awesome. When did you go through Santa Cruz??