R32 GTS-T wonderment

[bertbeanz]

Im looking to get hold of an R32 GTS-T an tune it to around 300bhp and similar lb/ft of torque. but my main aim is to get the car to handle as well as possible for use on the road and track. ive never owned anything like a skyline before so i was hoping somebody would know what weak points i'll need to overcome to get the car to this standard. any help would be much appreciated.

[lewisj]

get a gtr
coilovers ,antiroll bars,strut bars,new brushes get the car enlined and there ya go

[bertbeanz]

its going to be a long term project because i am poor (im just ending my student life this year) so a gtr is out of the question unless anyone has one spare plus i want a rwd car so i can teach myself to drive really well.

[jimfortune]

If your poor a skyline is not really a good car to start

Or learn to drive well.

The GTst handles like a bi**h, but fun with it

[SteveN]

Originally Posted by jimfortune

The GTst handles like a bi**h

Why you say that

[lewisj]

my gtst dont handle like a bitch
and that takes driftin abuse

[R33_GTS-t]

I think what he means is that GTST handling in general, be it R32 or R33 is not for beginners. I know the R33 GTST corners very well (especially with softer UK-spec rubber on) but it isn't exactly childsplay, especially in the wet with no traction control.

With 300bhp (after mods) in the wet, this guy won't get traction until 5th gear. It's not a good 'learner' car - you'll certainly not see many with L-plates on.

[SteveN]

They no worse than any other RWD car though

[Andy Hornsby]

Originally Posted by jimfortune

The GTst handles like a bi**h, but fun with it

Mine doesn't!


bertbeanz, in answer to your question, try and get one with some mods already carried out. It's a hell of a lot cheeper in the long run.

However, if you are determined to buy an unmolested one then you should try to do the fllowing:-
The first thing to modify would be the brakes. No point in building a road and track car, if it's not going to stop!
Then do the suspension, I'd advise the Nismo units, (the S-Tune would be a good start.),
Then do the exhaust, de-cat and downpipe. Remember, some tracks have a noise limit, so fitting the loudest one you can find, may bring other problems or issues.
A good rollcage, seat and harness would be next on my list. Things some people forget, but they are very important.
The biggest thing that will effect the performance on the track would be the tyres. If you can afford it, get some spare wheels and fit some slicks or some semi-slicks.
Then, engine mods.
If you do it in stages, you can enjoy the car in between each mod and learn how to drive it.
Then TAKE IT EASY ON YOUR FIRST TRACK DAY, learn the track and get someone to teach you. It's normally available at most tracks days, some charge, some don't. Get it anyway, it's well worth it.

Then enjoy it!