R32 GTR Rust to Riches

[hvp014]

Hey all, been collecting photos of my 32 project for a while and decided to put them all together for your enjoyment and my wallet's torment.

Backstory, USAF stationed in Okinawa, got my first 32 in 2012 before they went too crazy in price.

It was a beautiful 89 Silver from mainland. Here are the photos the day I picked it up.

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Got the car inspected and cleaned up, did a few repairs and got to enjoy the car with my buds.

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Then one day I saw a TH1 Dark Blue sitting on the base for sale lot. The car was overpriced but I wanted the color. This would be the beginning of the end for me.

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So I put the silver 32 up for sale and started looking online for my next 32. (Final photos of the silver 32)

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Sold the silver 32 for 13k making a profit of 6k or so, thinking I was set up I bought a little more rough 1991 TH1 GTR. (Photos of the car in mainland)
Car was promised in running condition with little rust. Took the dealer at their word and dropped the cash.

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The car arrived at the port a week or so later, me excited to drive my new car, started it up took a walk around and noticed jugs of water sitting in the passenger seat. Didn't think much of it until I noticed a pool of water rolling on the ground by the engine bay. So much for driving it home, got a flat bed and got it home...

[Bumpkin203]

Lets see some more info man, Ill be in Okinawa in the fall and hopefully will be picking up a R33 GTR.

[Sileighty_85]

Your logic makes no sense

You had what seemed to be a good chassis that was maintained well, Wanted a different color, so instead of just paying to have the car painted the color you wanted you sold it and bought a stock R32 in shittier condition?

[hobbs]

Your logic makes no sense

You had what seemed to be a good chassis that was maintained well, Wanted a different color, so instead of just paying to have the car painted the color you wanted you sold it and bought a stock R32 in shittier condition?

Woah, what's with busting the guys balls on something that happened in the past? Not to mention that he explained that he got screwed by the seller.

[Sileighty_85]

Woah, what's with busting the guys balls on something that happened in the past? Not to mention that he explained that he got screwed by the seller.

Not exactly trying to bust his balls. Just making sure I'm following correctly.

Kinda bad on him for taking the dealerships "word". 90% or those guys just want that cheddar and don't know shit about cars. They say its in good condition just because the engine "Runs" and the wheels haven't fallen off.
Either that or they do shitty body repairs to hide all the rust to where 1 year later the rust bubbles through.

That sucks but just saying that was weird that he sold a solid car just for a certain color.

[hobbs]

Who cares? We've all made poor decisions with cars in the past, no need to rub sand in the wound.

[OBEEWON]

Your logic makes no sense


Damn Daniel.

[hvp014]

Your logic makes no sense

You had what seemed to be a good chassis that was maintained well, Wanted a different color, so instead of just paying to have the car painted the color you wanted you sold it and bought a stock R32 in shittier condition?

Thanks for the feedback, my money, my car. thanks!

[hvp014]

Sorry for the super late reply, I never got notified my post got approved!

Anyway, the Blue 32 arrived and I got photos of it as is before I touched it.


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Scored a set of LMGT1's off a buddy as well!

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Took my cash I made off of the silver car and stocked up on parts for the blue one. Joys of pulling the plenum before even driving it.

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New fuel/water lines
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Recaro confetti buckets
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[hvp014]

Got it all back together with new rubber lines when disaster struck again...

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The worst feeling...

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Had a pin rust hole in the metal cross over line, ordered a new metal line and all back apart again.
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The first drive was magical
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And the first night home after she got plated and inspected.
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Next parts started coming in.
YAJ score
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OEM timing set
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N1 Spats
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Charge pipe kit
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Ferrari F50 brake kit and Tein Coils
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Car was finally coming together
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Next was to clean up the bay some more, sent some parts off for powdercoating and paint the bay.

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Finished result with the powdercoating and paint.

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More parts still arriving. Rocket dancer flap!
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Test fitted
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[hvp014]

So be this point the car was running well but turns out the "rust free" car wasn't so rust free. Next up body shop!

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Dropped the car off (ugly wheels are to clear the BBK)

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Got a call the next day saying its worse than they thought. So now add a full glass out job as well!

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So why they had the car I was refinishing the LMGT's
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New Stickers
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New paint and surface the hubs to take out any rash
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Waiting for new tire install
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OEM parts coming in!
New emblems!
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OEM body parts
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As the car got closer to completion at the shop they asked which color I'd like. I wanted the TH1 color but something just a little different to set it off.
They sent 3 samples back.

OEM TH1
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TH1+heavier flake
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TH1+fuck ton of sparkle
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I made my choice and they got closer to paint.

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New door due to rust behind the mirror
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All the rust removed
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Exciting day!
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Dropped the LMGT's back off a few days before the car was finished. First time outside in new paint.
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[Malik]

looks good... keep us up to date

[nixtr]

Woah, what's with busting the guys balls on something that happened in the past? Not to mention that he explained that he got screwed by the seller.

Not exactly trying to bust his balls. Just making sure I'm following correctly.

Kinda bad on him for taking the dealerships "word". 90% or those guys just want that cheddar and don't know shit about cars. They say its in good condition just because the engine "Runs" and the wheels haven't fallen off.
Either that or they do shitty body repairs to hide all the rust to where 1 year later the rust bubbles through.

That sucks but just saying that was weird that he sold a solid car just for a certain color.

Well, thanks to this honest person, who has experience :2f2f:, I now know what to look out(or rather, who not to trust anyone) for when when buying a japanese car, especially from certain areas, because she tries to spread the world across this forum. Sileighty was being rather polite to say busting his balls lol...

Did you get rid of the silver one for any other reasons? Seemed like better car.

Anyways, I feel like that shit wouldn't fly in America..? Anyone have experience???? cause I wouldn't know but this guy got rather fucked lol

[nixtr]

Thanks for the feedback, my money, my car. thanks!
:facepalm::drama::mrmeph::rant2::kiss:

[beems240sx]

Such a beautiful car! It's really coming together nicely

[future]

I'm With The OP

I'd rather have a car in the corner I want then repaint. But the condition was something he could not help

[hvp014]

Did you get rid of the silver one for any other reasons? Seemed like better car.


Silver car was nice, had a few issues that I got sorted but nothing too bad. Just love the TH1 color.

The blue car was cheap, I expected issues and like I said earlier, I turned a good profit on the silver 32.

[hvp014]

Such a beautiful car! It's really coming together nicely

Thank you, I'll post more this weekend!

[rawgarage]

Good shit my friend...

[SoundEfx]

Keep the Skyline classy.

You live and learn right?
Hindsight is 20/20 because you ended up repainting the car which you could have done with the original.

In either case, you now have the car in the colour you want.

[future]

It's not the same when the car was not originally the color you wanted

[nixtr]

But the condition was something he could not help
:picardfp:

He's getting it there though.

[BossHogg]

Did you change an original TH1 car? Please tell me you went OEM color. Rare ass color that looks awesome imo. How much you want for those recaro's?

[tricky_ab]

Looks like this build is heading in positive direction. Sucks about the rust, but at least you're getting it sorted.

[hvp014]

After about two months in the body shop they called and said she was ready for pick up!

Day of pickup
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Back home, glossy!

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With friends
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Another issue arose a few weeks later when the shifter stopped working and I heard a click in the transfer case. The plastic shifter bushing decided it didn't want to live anymore and fell into the tcase.

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Least it looked good on the tow truck :cool:
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Got that fixed then my buddy wanted to do a photo shoot.

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Even made it on JDM culture!
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[BossHogg]

Looks great man. If you want to sell those seats, please let me know. Would prefer the SR3 version but you have the SPJJ. They are not confetti just so you know, they are crayola.

[scottie]

Stunning! She is beautiful! Everything is tastefully done. Bravo good sir.

[koukimonst3r]

Looks great!

[brndck]

very cool! super clean is best

[OBEEWON]

Love this. I know what you mean about color changes. Messes with my OCD.

[future]

Yup I'm with OP too


I need that color code to match

[ehhhregartless]

They are not confetti just so you know, they are crayola.

Best quote in a long time hehe

[supersayianjim]

good change. how did that engine bay paint job come out(any close ups)?

[hvp014]

good change. how did that engine bay paint job come out(any close ups)?

It was good for a rattle can job, ended up Por-15ing the bay later on.

[hvp014]

Love this. I know what you mean about color changes. Messes with my OCD.

Thank you, there was no way I'd just do a respray and have silver trunk/engine bay, etc.

[hvp014]

So after the car was back from the body shop and had a photo shoot it was onto restoration.

Oddly enough Nissan Japan still stocks a lot of 32 parts 20+ years later.


Nismo metal intake gaskets
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About $1300 bucks in parts in this photo. OEM front and rear wheel bearings, balljoints, kingpins, HICAS joints, seals and bushings. Completely redo the 25 year old suspension.
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OEM rear finishers (the glue lets out and they sag)
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New 355mm floating discs to replacing the aging ones on my F50 kit.
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Nismo braided lines, balljoint spacers and front upper arms with some spare axles.
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And intake back off again for the THIRD time now but on my terms haha
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...To make room for my OEM powdercoated intake and battery relocate.

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Remember when it was stock?
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After.
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Got something else back from the shop as well. R33 GTR rear brembos and my F50 kit coated.

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New lines, pads, rotors, caliper seals and fluid!
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Installed and bled.
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Back on the ground.
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[hvp014]

Kept setting a 4WD error light, checked the code and got a G sensor fault.

Pulled the console and saw the error.
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Replace analog with digital!

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Next was for some headlight restoration.

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All pulled apart.
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Glued and sealed.
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Few more photos during Cherry Blossom season.
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These would be the last photos before the worst struck...

[future]

Worst struck?

[Frank_Jaeger]

These would be the last photos before the worst struck...
No please! God, no!

That cliffhanger though.

[Z_Spool]

No please! God, no!

That cliffhanger though.

https://media.giphy.com/media/l4hLF3dbP4OYFJP8s/giphy.gif

[tricky_ab]

Oddly enough Nissan Japan still stocks a lot of 32 parts 20+ years later.


Nah, Nissan guys in Japan are crazy hardcore. There's quite a few stories of the older heads pretty much forcing them to continue to produce a lot of the older parts.

[spools420a]

We need more skylines sent here to Arizona,The dry climate will preserve them to the end of time.

[hvp014]

Sorry for the cliffhanger, props for the Negan gif!

So where we last left the car was running good and everything was looking up.

One day I was driving home from work and the car just shut off. Went to restart and heard a very not normal metal on metal noise. Stopped cranking and towed the car home and started digging.

Pulled the cam covers and front cover, wasn't looking good...

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That pulley isn't supposed to be be like that..
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Front cover removed and cleared.
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The fault was a defective idler pulley bolt and rb26's are interference engines so that meant this head was toast.
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Onto pulling the motor then!

Removing minor things ahead of time
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Official tow vehicle! 66hp!!
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Motor out!
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Decided now was the best time to clean the bay and replace hard to get to parts.

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Stripped down
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Scuffed and taped
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First coat
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Replacing leaky P/S lines!
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Out with the old
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Tightening up the steering system, S15 metal rack bushings and solid steering shaft bushing.

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Next was to ship the motor to the builder and open the checkbook

[hvp014]

Sat down with my builder and set my expectations and budget. 500 RELIABLE horsepower. Didn't want to have to touch the motor again and wanted to freshen up everything internally.

We went with Eagle rods, Weisco pistons, .5 mil over bore, N1 oil and water pumps, Jun crank collar, Tomei oil pan baffle, Tomei engine gasket kit (including HG), APR head stud kit, Cams and cam gears, single turbo conversion!, Haltech!, upgraded 750cc injectors, 300LPH fuel pump, Orc twin clutch, Tial WG, 33 GTR transmission and a few more things I'm probably forgetting.

With everything set, dropped the longblock off and he got to disassembly.
The block would head to Tomei in mainland for a .5 mil over bore, hone and deck.

The head well..
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With all the valve guides broken the builder recommended sourcing a new head to keep us in budget. Thankfully a local friend came through with HKS cams and cam gears for $300!

Coming apart
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Jun collar
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Old drive length
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Finished result!
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Still stocking parts! External oil cooler, R34 splitfires (Igniter delete), coolant swirl tank.
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Tomei baffle
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A few weeks later I got the call and said the motor was ready for pick up!

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Old twins out
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At the shop going back in (Anyone know how to embed Youtube links?)
https://youtu.be/Vr0weGkKRXc


Back at home, waiting for more parts to show!
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Scored a awesome deal on a Greddy 4" intake and hard pipping kit! Also meant I would have to pull the intake in the car... again...
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Figured new motor why not new look as well....

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[silviamang]

Man this is a quality build. Keep it up!

[rawgarage]

Oh shit...... Cliffhanger was real

[DIENOW]

Subbed! This is awesome!

[hvp014]

Just got a call, some parts came in. :)

http://s24.postimg.org/lk1i8266d/12794341_575273699299845_8505952731707210672_n.jpg

[boostedk]

Wow amazing

[MP/B240]

Figured new motor why not new look as well....
http://s30.postimg.org/k5f1ngok1/IMG_4557.jpg

great build! really digging the look of that green too

[hvp014]

Covers are back from the body shop. Porsche Mint Green with rainbow flake.

http://s30.postimg.org/8bghhb51t/IMG_4692.jpg

Installed
http://s31.postimg.org/p66xpoghn/IMG_5169.jpg

Oil cooler installed and Greddy I/C pipping
http://s31.postimg.org/9dgoh6vln/IMG_4674.jpg

As well as the PIA Greddy intake
http://s31.postimg.org/x0d1rkbjv/IMG_4673.jpg

As far as I can go, need the Tuner to fab and finish.
http://s31.postimg.org/k2l6hysmz/IMG_5211.jpg

Car getting picked up.
http://s31.postimg.org/on1ugep2z/12644936_10153816159828956_6698427356550391709_n.j pg

Photos I got two weeks ago
http://s31.postimg.org/4m8y69qbf/IMG_5454.jpg

http://s31.postimg.org/r4y87z2pn/IMG_5456.jpg

http://s31.postimg.org/y929bs5tn/IMG_5468.jpg

http://s31.postimg.org/nmd1k3n23/IMG_5469.jpg


The build is current as of now. Still waiting for the final touches and tune, the shop is in drift season mode right now, so the car is on the back burner.

I'll update once I get some more photos and hopefully a video or two.

[rawgarage]

Wow I didn't expect that.... Unique color

[hvp014]

Just a quick update, more parts are coming in.

OEM window and door seals. These rip near the top and 32's have pillar-less doors.

http://s32.postimg.org/dhoun7qqt/IMG_5499.jpg

Heat management items
http://s32.postimg.org/layt0wo4l/IMG_5500.jpg

And ZLeds coming through with the new LED rear tail conversions!
http://s32.postimg.org/glmnhj19h/IMG_5501.jpg

As for the 32, shop said they finished some more small items and are working on a motor in for another customer 32. They're trying to schedule a 2 for 1 tune when the tuner stops in.

[hvp014]

Way long past due update!!

It's been a busy summer for me, not so much for my 32. As it has been sitting at the tuner's shop while he was busy working and building for drift events in mainland. But finally, some progress has been made including starting and driving this past weekend. The car is now getting a inspection tune to pass shaken next week then street tune hopefully the week after.
It was such a relief to see it run again and I'm excited to get her back home.

Also, I got orders to mainland and I'll be heading there next summer for another four years of Japan! Thinking of a 33 or NSX to accompany the 32.

Any-who, onto the photos.

https://s19.postimg.org/hzvawce4z/IMG_6071.jpg

Coolant return plumbed for the swirl pot.

https://s19.postimg.org/xzdyfwa6r/IMG_6072.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/xruwx4olv/IMG_6076.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/ap4dxyn4j/IMG_6075.jpg
P/S reservoir mounted
https://s19.postimg.org/6db6v7qtv/IMG_6073.jpg

Down pipe finished
https://s19.postimg.org/yxywvxcwj/IMG_6079.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/f22xgdvv7/IMG_6078.jpg


And the car as I saw it today
https://s19.postimg.org/r7s4qsakz/IMG_6110.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/jdrj5e2s3/IMG_6109.jpg

[hvp014]

Start up video

https://youtu.be/IOViJrhJs3k

[hvp014]

Car passed inspection this week and is at the shop for final tune! I'll keep you all posted, its been a long year without my baby!

https://s15.postimg.org/z9ynwl2ln/IMG_6162.jpg

[hvp014]

Forgto to add, snagged these a while back for a good price! LMGT4's in 17". Perfect for track wheels as 17" tires are noticeably less expensive.


When I first picked them up, no rash but nasty as hell.
https://s14.postimg.org/kfx1rvv4x/IMG_5667.jpg

After a trip to the sandblaster.
https://s14.postimg.org/3tfhit275/IMG_5731.jpg

At the paint shop.

https://s17.postimg.org/6xvir180v/13731021_655124191302825_6028177964792566964_o.jpg

https://s17.postimg.org/98tkv7isf/13613307_655124194636158_4046087157970950221_o.jpg

https://s17.postimg.org/7jkhn5333/13679858_655124197969491_7562336464084233354_o.jpg

https://s17.postimg.org/42ifk640v/13692845_655124254636152_2824776636625163817_o.jpg

https://s17.postimg.org/oy4pvf07z/13679861_655124251302819_3919490385413639233_o.jpg

https://s17.postimg.org/y3d2pa3mn/13641307_655124257969485_7943936201087007546_o.jpg


Back from paint!
https://s14.postimg.org/orlngw21t/IMG_5888.jpg

https://s14.postimg.org/dtadypdgh/IMG_5913.jpg

https://s14.postimg.org/z4cjgpkyp/IMG_5914.jpg


And new tires just showed up today.
https://s14.postimg.org/n5119efdt/IMG_6165.jpg

[SoundEfx]

That's a hell of a journey, thanks for sharing.

Is there a reason why you didn't powder coat the rims?

[hvp014]

That's a hell of a journey, thanks for sharing.

Is there a reason why you didn't powder coat the rims?


No problem, its been a big project for me time and money wise. Good news is I'll be able to enjoy all the tracks in mainland!

I have a good connection with the paint shop here locally, painted my car, valve covers and now these wheels. They give me a great price and the quality is top notch. Whereas local powder-coating shop quoted me about 3 times as much as the paint job. Joys of Okinawa.

[grapejuice]

Looking great man, awesome build!! Love that blue, someone that lives close to me has one too.

[300ztt]

awesome job! silver was nice, but i love the new one much more. really, it came out beautiful!

[hvp014]

Updates! Its finally home!

After a very long wait my 32 is back home safe and sound. Picked it up early this week and have been cleaning and getting things back to the way I want.

The car is quick with low boost at 1.2 bar and high at 1.5, a little too much for Okinawan roads where the fastest limit is 80 KPH.

Currently installing some parts I had laying around and have an appointment with my detail guy to give the car a full buff and polish.

First day back home!
https://s13.postimg.org/z29sig5qv/IMG_6269.jpg

Did the oil change the next day, drive home and parked. Few hours later went to go out and meet up with a friend. Started the car and heard a weird gurgling noise, drove to the bottom of my street and noticed low oil pressure on my gauge. Shut the car off and popped the hood...

Oil everywhere! All over my freshly cleaned engine bay and brand new motor. Had the O ring blow out on a new Nissan filter.

https://s19.postimg.org/4vet9nonn/IMG_6278.jpg

And when I got back home, I knew what the gurgle noise was.
https://s19.postimg.org/tpyb3q9hv/IMG_6279.jpg

So bad had to hit up the fire department.
https://s19.postimg.org/lyhl565cj/IMG_6280.jpg

So a few pigmats, 4 quarts of oil and filter later the car was back home safe after trying to kill itself. So much for my clean bay and motor. Still getting oil of from the hood and frame rails...


Also around the same time I got my real car I picked up a very cool present from a good friend.

A miniaturized version of my 32, complete with matching paint, wheels, brakes, wing, seats, single turbo!
https://s19.postimg.org/fyyff99xv/IMG_4793.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/51x3qhn6b/IMG_4795.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/h6cd7h02b/IMG_4797.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/5dek393mb/IMG_4798.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/w3ku8hdar/IMG_4802.jpg

Currently working on the ZLED taillights, should have some photos up this weekend. Then heading to Nismofest next week!

[supersayianjim]

awesome story, close call. I had a oil cooler take a dump on me when I was driving one time. so I kinda know how you feel.

those seats are to die for. how much did only the engine work cost? and u are using stock cams right?

[tricky_ab]

Man that was close... You dodged a bullet with that. Test your luck, and play the lotto this week!

[rik boellen]

Love your build!

Please put the nismo decals one spoke further
The valve must be down and than the 2nd spoke on the right
Ps. The stamped jil and Via are in correct way between the valve
Pps. You need the gold and blue decals if you order new one's

Best regards

I can sent you pictures from mine if you like to

[hvp014]

awesome story, close call. I had a oil cooler take a dump on me when I was driving one time. so I kinda know how you feel.

those seats are to die for. how much did only the engine work cost? and u are using stock cams right?

Engine work cost a pretty penny, tally was right under 13k out the door. Cams are HKS 256's with adjustable gears.




Got around to installing those ZLED tails last week, pretty straightforward and really bright at night.
OEM before
https://s19.postimg.org/s5wh04qoj/IMG_6297.jpg

Removed
https://s19.postimg.org/wt74fn3f7/IMG_6299.jpg

Finishers removed.
https://s19.postimg.org/ernzhu9eb/IMG_6300.jpg

No photos of me braking the old lenses off but pretty simple then to reinstall the new LED boards and lenses.
https://s19.postimg.org/eg1xrc3kj/IMG_6301.jpg

And the finished result with parking lamps on.
https://s19.postimg.org/6d3rg0iz7/IMG_6304.jpg

Also got a chance to try my LMGT4's on which clear the 355mm rotors (Thankfully)
https://s19.postimg.org/qj79ewemr/IMG_6303.jpg



And I just got back for a week vacation to Fuji that included a stop at Nismofest.
So many amazing cars and spending way too much money. Can't beat OEM parts at discount.

https://s19.postimg.org/i7g3re6mr/IMG_6400.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/pukmqqbrn/IMG_4812.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/e6v69xc0j/IMG_4815.jpg

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https://s19.postimg.org/w8eb7q61f/IMG_4845.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/ojv9189oz/IMG_6391.jpg

Crazy R32 with complete R35 drivetrain and interior.
https://s19.postimg.org/enkza3p5f/IMG_4852.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/gplgocn4j/IMG_4848.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/wrnzuqmtv/IMG_4854.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/4l677da8j/IMG_4865.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/dwwui2c5v/IMG_4869.jpg

Car should be on the way to the detailer this weekend before the holidays.

[hvp014]

Man that was close... You dodged a bullet with that. Test your luck, and play the lotto this week!

I KNOW! After all that waiting and money I feel like my car literally said fuck you. Thankfully a good working oil gauge and quick thinking only made me feel embarrassed.

[hvp014]

Love your build!

Please put the nismo decals one spoke further
The valve must be down and than the 2nd spoke on the right
Ps. The stamped jil and Via are in correct way between the valve
Pps. You need the gold and blue decals if you order new one's

Best regards

I can sent you pictures from mine if you like to

Thanks for the very astute observations, I ordered over sized decals when I had the wheels refinished and enjoy the larger look and color. They're not cleared over so its a simple peel and restick but I not too picky there.

[hvp014]

Small update, got around to installing my new door seals I've had sitting around. Not too difficult and one more thing in making the car last.

https://s19.postimg.org/7liqdcb6b/IMG_6529.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/4fy4n4sk3/IMG_6530.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/exo6ivteb/IMG_6526.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/kn4f36zkj/IMG_6527.jpg

Also the completed under hood shot.
https://s19.postimg.org/czhikw0wj/IMG_6532.jpg


And a little video, sorry for the shaky cam. Need a camera mount.
https://youtu.be/_wDXD674crs

[hvp014]

Small update

Got a chance to install the Nismo wheel studs (+20mm) and threw the LMGT1's back on after a good cleaning.

https://s19.postimg.org/5paq6g1ub/IMG_6565.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/kzaldmxcj/IMG_6566.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/dkl9l9bgz/IMG_6567.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/fqfkfrexf/IMG_6568.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/n7oruz4gj/IMG_6569.jpg

https://s19.postimg.org/ylbb66ez7/IMG_6570.jpg

Was able to wrap the down and screamer pipe in wrap and blanket the turbine to help with under-hood heat.




And finally got the car back from detailing, and was able to work out the fine scratches.
https://s19.postimg.org/mlzsyv9eb/IMG_6598.jpg


Before and after!
https://s19.postimg.org/y9tuteyj7/IMG_6596.jpg

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https://s19.postimg.org/ug0ek9h77/IMG_6604.jpg
Up next would be an alignment and some good driving.

[supersayianjim]

sex, so are you going to drag or racetrack this thing?