The Retarded VQ35HR R32 SKyRine build
 

This build has been on going for approx 1year. I didn't start a thread because I can't have some constant update until now.

Anyway..here it goes!

Purpose of the build:
I am building this car for mainly track days and drifting. It is my learner car for different motorsport. Since I don't have a daily car now, this will also be my daily driver. I am not looking for big hp on this car so engine will be stock for awhile. For the beginning of the build, I will be focus on handling/Chassis modification.

Background about the car:
I got this car off [email protected] last june. It arrived last week and works started right away. Car was tune by Signal Auto in Japan with decent amount of mods, However, I am not planning to keep anything beside the shell. I will open up a for sale thread once I get the parts off.

Here is the Mod list when I got the car last year

Engine:
-RB26DETT (For Sale)
- Tomei pon cams
- Tomei Headgasket
- HKS outlet
- R34 N1 turbo
- N1 water pump
- N1 oil pump
- HKS F-con Vpro
- HKS hard twin turbo piping (For sale)
- HKS Intake piping (For Sale)
- HKS Intake (For Sale)
- HKS Intercooler Piping
- HKS EVC III boost controller (For Sale)
- Greddy BOV
- Greddy Turbo timer
- Mines Equal length Down Pipe
- Sard Sport Cat
- Apexi Exhaust

Drivetrain:
- OS twin plate clutch
- C's short shifter

Handling:
- HKS hipermax II coilover (For Sale)
- Nismo front upper control arms (For Sale)
- R33 Brembo front and rear brakes (For Sale)
- Hicas delete bar
- Nismo LM GT4 17x9.5 +22
- Dunlop Direzza 245/45R17
- Nismo front strut bar (For Sale)
- HKS Kansai rear Strut bar (For Sale)

Exterior
- N1 duct
- Jun front lip (For Sale)

Interior
- Defi water temp (For Sale)
- Defi oil temp (For Sale)
- Greddy Boost Gauage (For Sale)
- Nardi 2 spoke steering wheel (For Sale)
- Do Luck room bar (For Sale)

Everything are pretty much sold

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...P1000065-1.jpg

UPDATE #1

This is the first update of the car. I have spend a few days removing my interior and my front end. Overall a pretty easy job so there are not much to write about it.

I am looking to keep the weight down as much as possible but still keeping the A/C and other electronic features. How can you go fast you are not driving comfortably?????:wink:

Things I am going to do for the interior:
- Stripped sound deadening
- Stripped rear seats
- Fully seam welded
- 16pt weld in cage
- Redo Dash wirings
- Redo Dashboard

Parts That I just received or collected:
- Vented CF hood
- CF trunk
- PS duce Bodykit
- Aragosta coilover
- SPL tension rod
- SPL traction rod
- SPL rear upper control arms
- SPL rear toe arms
- S13 non-hicas subframe
- K-sport Hydraulic handbrakes
- Takata 4pt long harness
- Takata Shoud pads
- Apexi EVC
- Razo Padels (yes you can stop laughing now)
- Work VS-KF 18x9.5 18x11

I am not going to take pic for everything since some of them are in the storage.
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Progress Time:

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Dash board gone. Most of the interior ares out already. Just havent take pics

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Hood is now replace with Vented CF hood for weight.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/P1000161.jpg
Look What I found under the car...lol

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Front end removed and sold to Joecrack.

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Attempt for front bumper install...Failed. Intercooler is in the way.

As much as everyone thinks stock/Nismo GTR looks the best. I don't really give a fuxk. Body kit> stock body. :spin::spin:

UPDATE # 2

Thanks for the works guys. Everyone is entitle to their opinion but calling my car riced out pieces of **** covered with plastic to make it look low is just too much.

For the suspension component I chose, i wouldn't say its rice out pos. It is almost better than 95% of the suspension set up here.

This is my inspiration if any one is interested.

http://www.hashiriya.jp/htm/museum_photo/5.jpg
ATTKD R32 GTR time attack car. Riced out?? maybe....Functional?? HELL ******* YEA!!!!



Anyways, enough BS, more update:

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I need help on removing the A/C, climate control componemnt...any advice??

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Rear seat is gutted

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I Just did a compression test:
155
155
162
165
155
160

Not bad for a 16year old car.

Here we go again!!! LOL
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I havent install all the suspension parts yet. High like a 4x4..but it will change soon.

Something I am looking to do over the next little awhile:
- Engine removal
- subframe removal
- crossmember removal.

More update..less bullshxt
Engine is out finally.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/P1010023.jpg

me working on it
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Also thanks the BC240 guys come and help 3 days in around pulling this bitch out in the rain.

I also installed the Aragosta coilover..haven't adjust it yet since all the subframe/crossmember will be out next week.

For now, I've pickd up my Non-hicas subframe, 2WD front spindle, 2WD crossmember. I also sand blast all the lower bracket and have them powder costed.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/P1020040.jpg

Thanks Supguyex and M13 for the parts and powder coating recommandation.

Attempt of burning the bushings = fail
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UPDATE #4
Now..time for MOAR update:

I just rented a place from OZ design/Fortress Fab so now I have a place to work on my cars and store my parts.

Shxt load of parts I got from Feast and my hongkong trip.
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Powder coated subframe and front suspension hub assembly.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_6462.jpg

Engine bay is all somewhat clean and ready for paint. It is limited resources that we have so please bear with me. I am not going to build a show car so I am trying my best with whatever I have. Since the car is not moveable so I didn't disconnect the A/C. I will try my best to have all the spot covered.
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And since the car is not movable, I can't take it to a paint booth. LOL.. It is hella ghetto but w/e. It looks better than before.
OZ design, steve elistist thompson in action
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Primered.
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From the 2nd floor:
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Colour that I chose. It is a dark gunmetal that took us 30sec of mixing and mixing.
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Base w/o clear:
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Too bad I can't stay till he put on the clear so more pic tmr. It is a pretty good job considering we are in a rush. Misses couple of spot so we'll touch them up tmr.

Cleared and unmask. Bolted the condenser, fusebox and wirings back.
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Wire-tuck for extreme lowness
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Car as of now:
- X-member removed
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Shop pic:
RB26 240z and GTR
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_6750.jpg

I am going to do the following tmr so stay tuned!
- hammer/weld pinched weld for extreme low ride height
- degrease/clean under body
- new undercoat

Here is what I've been doing for the pass couple months. More to come after I upload the photos.

Here is my rear suspension set up.
S13 non-hicas subframe
Bings Solid subframe bushings
SPL Rear upper control arms
SPL Rear toe arms
SPL Rear traction rods
Nismo Rear Lower control arms
Custom spherical Bearings

Nismo arms!!!
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_7142.jpg

Assemble with freshly poweder coated subframe
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On a shoping cart
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Double Hybrid Heim Joint
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_7150.jpg

Rear knuckle:
Spherical bearing pressed in
Sand blasted
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_1947.jpg

Close up of the bushing:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_1949.jpg

Ebrakes and hubs installed
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_1951.jpg

Here is the front suspension set up.
R32 GTS cross member
R32 GTS power steering rack
Nismo Rear Lower control arms
SPL Tension rod
Feast Auto SPL Front upper control arms
Custom steering knuckle

Powder coated!!
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_7196.jpg

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_7200.jpg


And I realize I can't use GTS crossmember on a GTR so here we go on the modification. The picture will explain it all. After the modification of the frame rail, the caster should increase a little help helping the steering return.

Steel Plate:
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_7045.jpg

Semi finished product.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_7054.jpg

3/4" steel tube go through the whole rail to reinforced the mounting point so the top of the rail doesn't collapse when I tighten it.
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Brakes set up arrived to my supplier. Pic taken before it's way to Canada:
Brembo 6pot monoblock
380mm 2pcs rotors
teflon lines

Brembo 4pot monoblock
345mm 2pcs rotors with drum hat
teflon lines

Front
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...20R32/6pot.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...0R32/280mm.jpg

Rear
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...20R32/4pot.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...0R32/245mm.jpg

I am going to remove ABS and run a custom non-abs R34-GTR Brake master. Also a Tilton proportioning valve.

And some wheels for the massive brakes.
SSR professor SP1
18x10 +3 Mid disc (will probably need a 8mm spacer)
18x11 -1 Low disc

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_8036.jpg

rear
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_8042.jpg

Fortress Fabrication Custom Rollcage for C-Wong.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/P1020434.jpg
X Door Bars

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Main loop with harness bar. I have the main loop placed on the back seat so I
have more room in the front and I can keep my OEM seat beat.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/P1020437.jpg
Lowered Passenger door bars so my girlfriend can get in and out easier.

All works are done by Chris Scremin at Fortress Fabrication. Thanks Again Chris.


Body Parts Contain the following.
PS duce Type I front bumper
PS duce Type I side skirt
Stock rear bumper
Custom Rear diffuser (not installed yet)
Vent CF hood
CF trunk (not installed yet)
25mm Custom vented widefenders (no..they are not D-max)
GTR grill



I put the Greddy Intercooler and Rebar back it and Kinda mounted the headlight.
It still needs more trimming as the bumper is still pushing against the intercooler so I have a gap between the fender and bumper.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/P1020455.jpg



Fortress Fabrication Steering Knuckle. 25mm GTS vented widefender custom from Japan.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/P1020453.jpg


Fail wheel fitment because there is no brake rotors inside.
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The front still needs alot of lowering. More work needs to be done to the pinch weld and upper frame rail.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/P1020448.jpg



Door doesn't close properly because of the GTS side skirt.
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This is going to be interesting! Keep up the work & updates!

Long time no upates.

I was in hongkong for the past couple weeks so I don't have much time working on my car. Now it's summer and I have no school..I should have more updates for you guys!!

I just installed my brakes the other day.
Brembo monoblock 6pot caliper
380mm 2pcs cross drilled rotors

Brembo monoblock 4pot caliper
345mm 2pcs cross drilled rotors

Unfortunately, my front SSR professor SP1 will not fit the brakes so I will have to sell the front. I am going with a set of TE37 SL now!

http://blog.kamispeed.com/wp-content...volkte37sl.jpg



Here is some photo after the install:
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It doesn't look that big in the picture but they are massive in real life.


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Rear


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Rear needs a 10mm spacer to clear the caliper


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Rear wheels fit so I will keep them for drift spares. They are 18x11 -1 and a 15mm spacer. Stock body GTR.

Sunny day today so I decided to work on my car.

I just got more update regarding the engine. The "GUY" said he wasn't scam me and my shipping company lied to me. I will have my shipper go there again to pick it up so hopefully everything will turn out the way it should be. I also bought a VQ37 short block since I thought the first guy will fxxk me over. Now I am probably going with a VQ35HR head with the VQ37 block for the extra displacement.

Good weather so I painted the cage. Silver/aluminum finish.
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And since my CF trunk doesn't really close and I am sick of using tape to hold it down..I bought some tool box latches.
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20mins of measuring and drilling.
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And WTF..
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I hate CF trunk...What should I so to fix this.
I also bought a set of bottom mount aerocatch but I fail on install it. I gave up after I mounted the two pins. I'll finish it tomorrow.
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...2/IMG_0352.jpg



Since the cage was painted and now dry, I put the carpet back on with the cut out for the cage.
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Freakin' nice! This looks like the beginning of a VERY quality build. Looking forward to seeing more.

Now..Time to move on to the power plant:

I got this VQ335HR off a 2007 350z
Reason why I went with the VQ
- more displacement
- lighter
- 6psd
- better weight distrution
- more reliable
- smoother power band

I am sure alot of the guys will argue about vq vs rb26 but I think nissan did a wise judgement on moving onto a v6 from an I-6.

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Stock header is pretty nice but doesn't cut it for me, better one will come soon!

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cover removed

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covered re-installed, painted!!

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Still gotta put the dual manifold back on

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Not so much attention to details..lol

Also
New wheels time!
Thanks iLL Garage

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BBk cleareance

I did more work today..will update you guys once I have time.

Damn man, this is fresh! Diggin the car and upgrades. Definitely will keep watching. Those Brembo's are gorgeous.

Nice to see you got the thread up! I'm excited to see the vq goodness :) Everything looks very quality, great job so far!

sick.......

impresive.

I really like this build.

Look forward to the progress.

oh my god O_O

damn c-wong, shit is gonna be sick!

NICE! Now give me that lip!

^ buy my FD and i'll get you a brand new one!!

:2f2f:wow!

very nice build. lovely!

the brakes inside of the TE's look seriously nuts man! they are fuckin HUGE. very nice build so far, im really looking forward to the updates.

Loving the build so far man! Keep up the good work! Can't wait to see more!

all sorts of cool here..

Are you running 2 ebrakes? I saw a Ksport one in your parts pic yet you have the drums still installed. Not a bad set up for a street/track car so you can still have a real ebrake on the street, just wondering.

Time attack or drifting? Those brakes are OVERKILL for drifting but they are super baller.

omfg. Call me inexperienced but the brake fitment on the TE37's are the best I've seen. Can we get a full car shot with them on please?

Awesome!:coold: