New pics of my R34... - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

Alecci · 8th July 2007, 10:30 PM

Some of you (who saw my previous thread with pics of the car) may remember it like this:

Three weeks later this happened:

The damage was quite extensive, and it's taken a lot of money, time and work to rebuild the car. The insurance company has financed the rebuild, but I've been doing all the necessary resarch, orders and most of the labour myself (with the aid of a few friends from time to time).

As of today, I've come this far in rebuilding the car:

During the time the car was at the repair shop my standard rims were stolen. I will get a new set, but in the mean time I had to borrow a set from a good friend. The Nismo rims on the pictures are his rims, not mine. The car will get a set of 19" rims instead.

The car will receive some upgrades while I'm at it. The reason why the front end is so high in the pictures above is since the engine and gearbox is out of the car. Here's about a third of the new performance parts that will be put on the car:

I'll post a complete spec of the car once it's back on the streets.

L14M0 · 8th July 2007, 10:55 PM

Hate seeing pictures like this

but good on you for not giving up!

and sorry to hear abotu your wheels...

RH18 · 9th July 2007, 12:44 AM

ouch! good to hear the insurance is coming to the party.

purplepower · 9th July 2007, 06:09 AM

The old saying "every cloud has a silver lining" comes to mind

Glad you're ok & that the car will be back bigger & better than ever. Progress looks promising

EvolutionVI · 9th July 2007, 06:48 AM

Hope it was "just" the front as we can see on the pic,or did you damage the back too??

Looks like a perfect repair,nothing to see from the damage

JBwangan · 9th July 2007, 07:16 AM

Nice comeback from what looks like an awful wreck. Congrats on getting it back together.

Alecci · 9th July 2007, 08:47 AM

Only the front was damaged in the crash. Everything in front of the engine's front end was completely destroyed, and then some more. The engine itself did alright except for a few pulleys. Suspension seems to have come out of it on top as well. I've got more pictures that I can post here later showing the extent of the damage.

Thanks for your comments guys, it adds to one's motivation.

r33 v-spec · 9th July 2007, 07:25 PM

Sorry to see that, but glad you getting it sorted, and one step better!!!

BTW whats in the Nismo and Mine's boxes??!! Your such a tease!

MacGTR · 9th July 2007, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alecci

Lol, thats like 7 christmas mornings in one.

Alecci · 11th July 2007, 10:44 AM

Hehe, I'm a tease? Lol! OK, here's the complete spec for this season. Unfortunately, I never was any good at keeping my own secrets...

Engine:
Tomei ProCam Intake Camshaft 260° Lift 10.25mm
Tomei ProCam Exhaust Camshaft 252° Lift 9.15mm
Tomei Adjustable Intake Cam Pulley
Tomei Adjustable Exhaust Cam Pulley
Tomei Valve Lifters
Tomei Valve Springs 10.85mm
Tomei Gasket Combination 1.2mm 87.0mm
GReddy Timing Belt
GReddy Engine Pulley Kit
GReddy Racing Intercooler R-SPL HG Type 23 302.0mm x 600.0mm x 115.0mm
GReddy Intercooler Piping Kit
GReddy Racing Radiator 435.0mm x 670.0mm x 48.0mm
GReddy Radiator Piping Kit
GReddy Radiator Cap
GReddy Intake Plenum
GReddy Plenum Piping Kit
GReddy Oil Cooler Kit NS1010G 299.0mm x 142.0mm x 50.0mm
GReddy Oil Filter
GReddy Oil Filler Cap
GReddy Blow-Off Valve Type-RS x 2
GReddy e-Manage Ultimate ECU
GReddy e-Manage Ultimate Harness Kit
GReddy Profec B-Spec II Boost Controller
GReddy Turbo Timer
GReddy Turbo Timer Harness
Apexi Power Intake
Sard 800cc Injector x 6
Sard 280L Fuel Pump
Sard Fuel Pump Harness Kit
Sard Fuel Filter
Sard Fuel Delivery Pipe
Sard Adjustable Fuel Regulator Type-R
Sard Adjustable Fuel Regulator Adapter
Nissan N1 Oil Pump
Nissan N1 Water Pump
Nismo Air Flow Meter x 2
Nismo Engine Mount x 2
Nismo Transmission Mount
Nismo Low Temperature Thermostat
GT-Tune Stainless Steel Low Mount Manifold x 2
GT-Tune Aluminum Washer Bottle & Oil Catch Tank
GT-Tune Aluminum Water Expansion Tank
GT-Tune Aluminum Power Steering Fluid Container
Garrett GT2560R-JP x 2, 400-475 PS each

Drivetrain:
Nismo Super Coppermix Twin Plate Clutch
Nismo Fully Lightened & Balanced Flywheel

Chassis/Suspension:
GReddy DowMax Low Down Springs

Interior:
Nismo Combination Meter 320 km/h (White)

Exterior:
Mine's Intercooler Air Vents
Nissan Rear Fog Light (White)
Nismo Front Indicators (White)
Nismo Side Indicators (White)
Nismo Carbon B-Pillar Garnish
Biltema Carbon Garnished Windshield Wiper Arms
Stout Carbon Aero Bonnet
Knight Racer Carbon High Level Rear Wing
Knight Racer Carbon Boot Lid (Partly Color Coded)
GT-Culture Carbon Front Spoiler (Color Coded)
GT-Culture Carbon Front Splitter
GT-Tune Carbon Front Spoiler Canards
GT-Tune Decal Set

Since my standard wheels were stolen while the car was at the repair shop, the insurance company is to provide me with a replacement set. I have high hopes for getting a set of 19" or 18" BBS LeMans in silver.

At first I also had the intention of installing new pistons, conrods, bearings and bolts but time and finances brought these plans to a standstill for now. At the same time I've been rebuilding the car, I've also been renovating my apartment, sold it and bought a house. My schedule's full on all accounts and money is regrettably needed elsewhere as well. Those are the main reason for the rebuild taking such a long time.

Hopefully I'll be able to get the car out into the street before this season is over.

For the next season I hope to be able to add Nismo side and rear skirts, Nismo tail lights, a pair of carbon mirrors as well as some other discrete carbon items and hopefully further modifications to suspension and drivetrain. The car will also get a respray, it will probably be Sparkling Silver or maybe Pearl White.

s2gtr · 11th July 2007, 10:52 AM

Looks superb

Great attention to detail in looks & performance

Keep us posted with more pictures

Dave.

hodgie · 11th July 2007, 12:58 PM

Thats a very sad picture however its good to see that you are rebuilding it.

Alecci · 26th August 2007, 10:56 AM

The last engine parts has finally arrived, including a set of used BBS LeMans 18"x10" ET20 to replace the stolen standard items.

Here's a pic of the new parts, in the top end you can make out the new GReddy Titanium Exhaust.

And here's a shot of the car with the new wheels mounted. Both the car and the new rims are very dirty.

Not much more to do about the exterior... I'll be adding a carbon trunk, carbon rearview mirrors and hopefully a set of Nismo carbon side skirts and rear spats prior to the beginning of next season. I've already got the Mine's air vents, but probably will not be fitting them until it's time for the respray. Still not sure on which colour though...

White or Sparkling Silver, what's your suggestion?

The head is at a local workshop for porting/polishing and installing the new camshafts. Unfortunately, everything has taken more time than anticipated, so the car will probably not get to taste the streets at all this season (maybe just for the annual MOT).

joker69 · 26th August 2007, 11:03 AM

very nice.....congrats

L14M0 · 26th August 2007, 11:04 AM

Stuff never works out as planned bud but you just gota keep at it, it's looking good!

8th July 2007, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alecci GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 279	New pics of my R34... Some of you (who saw my previous thread with pics of the car) may remember it like this: Three weeks later this happened: The damage was quite extensive, and it's taken a lot of money, time and work to rebuild the car. The insurance company has financed the rebuild, but I've been doing all the necessary resarch, orders and most of the labour myself (with the aid of a few friends from time to time). As of today, I've come this far in rebuilding the car: During the time the car was at the repair shop my standard rims were stolen. I will get a new set, but in the mean time I had to borrow a set from a good friend. The Nismo rims on the pictures are his rims, not mine. The car will get a set of 19" rims instead. The car will receive some upgrades while I'm at it. The reason why the front end is so high in the pictures above is since the engine and gearbox is out of the car. Here's about a third of the new performance parts that will be put on the car: I'll post a complete spec of the car once it's back on the streets. Last edited by Alecci; 8th July 2007 at 10:33 PM.

9th July 2007, 06:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
EvolutionVI GTROC Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuttgart/Germany Posts: 1,739	Hope it was "just" the front as we can see on the pic,or did you damage the back too?? Looks like a perfect repair,nothing to see from the damage __________________ _____________________________________________ March.06 --->R34GTR V-spec,my first GTR arrived March.07 --->R34GTR V-specII,a dream came true March.08 --->R35GTR,the order is placed June.09----->the fuc*ing thing should arrive

11th July 2007, 10:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
Alecci GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 279	Hehe, I'm a tease? Lol! OK, here's the complete spec for this season. Unfortunately, I never was any good at keeping my own secrets... *Engine:* Tomei ProCam Intake Camshaft 260° Lift 10.25mm Tomei ProCam Exhaust Camshaft 252° Lift 9.15mm Tomei Adjustable Intake Cam Pulley Tomei Adjustable Exhaust Cam Pulley Tomei Valve Lifters Tomei Valve Springs 10.85mm Tomei Gasket Combination 1.2mm 87.0mm GReddy Timing Belt GReddy Engine Pulley Kit GReddy Racing Intercooler R-SPL HG Type 23 302.0mm x 600.0mm x 115.0mm GReddy Intercooler Piping Kit GReddy Racing Radiator 435.0mm x 670.0mm x 48.0mm GReddy Radiator Piping Kit GReddy Radiator Cap GReddy Intake Plenum GReddy Plenum Piping Kit GReddy Oil Cooler Kit NS1010G 299.0mm x 142.0mm x 50.0mm GReddy Oil Filter GReddy Oil Filler Cap GReddy Blow-Off Valve Type-RS x 2 GReddy e-Manage Ultimate ECU GReddy e-Manage Ultimate Harness Kit GReddy Profec B-Spec II Boost Controller GReddy Turbo Timer GReddy Turbo Timer Harness Apexi Power Intake Sard 800cc Injector x 6 Sard 280L Fuel Pump Sard Fuel Pump Harness Kit Sard Fuel Filter Sard Fuel Delivery Pipe Sard Adjustable Fuel Regulator Type-R Sard Adjustable Fuel Regulator Adapter Nissan N1 Oil Pump Nissan N1 Water Pump Nismo Air Flow Meter x 2 Nismo Engine Mount x 2 Nismo Transmission Mount Nismo Low Temperature Thermostat GT-Tune Stainless Steel Low Mount Manifold x 2 GT-Tune Aluminum Washer Bottle & Oil Catch Tank GT-Tune Aluminum Water Expansion Tank GT-Tune Aluminum Power Steering Fluid Container Garrett GT2560R-JP x 2, 400-475 PS each *Drivetrain:* Nismo Super Coppermix Twin Plate Clutch Nismo Fully Lightened & Balanced Flywheel *Chassis/Suspension:* GReddy DowMax Low Down Springs *Interior:* Nismo Combination Meter 320 km/h (White) *Exterior:* Mine's Intercooler Air Vents Nissan Rear Fog Light (White) Nismo Front Indicators (White) Nismo Side Indicators (White) Nismo Carbon B-Pillar Garnish Biltema Carbon Garnished Windshield Wiper Arms Stout Carbon Aero Bonnet Knight Racer Carbon High Level Rear Wing Knight Racer Carbon Boot Lid (Partly Color Coded) GT-Culture Carbon Front Spoiler (Color Coded) GT-Culture Carbon Front Splitter GT-Tune Carbon Front Spoiler Canards GT-Tune Decal Set Since my standard wheels were stolen while the car was at the repair shop, the insurance company is to provide me with a replacement set. I have high hopes for getting a set of 19" or 18" BBS LeMans in silver. At first I also had the intention of installing new pistons, conrods, bearings and bolts but time and finances brought these plans to a standstill for now. At the same time I've been rebuilding the car, I've also been renovating my apartment, sold it and bought a house. My schedule's full on all accounts and money is regrettably needed elsewhere as well. Those are the main reason for the rebuild taking such a long time. Hopefully I'll be able to get the car out into the street before this season is over. For the next season I hope to be able to add Nismo side and rear skirts, Nismo tail lights, a pair of carbon mirrors as well as some other discrete carbon items and hopefully further modifications to suspension and drivetrain. The car will also get a respray, it will probably be Sparkling Silver or maybe Pearl White. Last edited by Alecci; 11th July 2007 at 10:48 AM.

11th July 2007, 10:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
s2gtr GTROC Member & Trader Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: DORSET Posts: 1,612	Looks superb Great attention to detail in looks & performance Keep us posted with more pictures Dave. __________________ Check out http://www.fasteronline.co.uk for great deals with free UK mainland delivery. Contact: dave@a1motabitz.co.uk Buy EBC Brakes online:http://www.a1motabitz.co.uk/search.php?nameSearch=gtr Buy Piaa wiper blades online:http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/upload/80...er-blades.html All major credit cards taken via phone or, Paypal to tony@fasteronline.co.uk Telephone 01202 896114 or 01202 894171

11th July 2007, 12:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
hodgie MODERATOR Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sat in my Car Posts: 4,496	Thats a very sad picture however its good to see that you are rebuilding it. __________________ 720 spinner at Spa, GTROC Southern Trackday Organiser, GTROC SW Rep. Hodgies Skyline GTR Site --

8th July 2007, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
L14M0 GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North East Posts: 1,891	Hate seeing pictures like this but good on you for not giving up! and sorry to hear abotu your wheels...

9th July 2007, 12:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
RH18 GTR Register Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newcastle Posts: 301	ouch! good to hear the insurance is coming to the party.

9th July 2007, 06:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
purplepower GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Witham, Essex Posts: 290	The old saying "every cloud has a silver lining" comes to mind Glad you're ok & that the car will be back bigger & better than ever. Progress looks promising

9th July 2007, 07:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
JBwangan GTROC Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In my own head. Posts: 270	Nice comeback from what looks like an awful wreck. Congrats on getting it back together.

9th July 2007, 08:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alecci GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 279	Only the front was damaged in the crash. Everything in front of the engine's front end was completely destroyed, and then some more. The engine itself did alright except for a few pulleys. Suspension seems to have come out of it on top as well. I've got more pictures that I can post here later showing the extent of the damage. Thanks for your comments guys, it adds to one's motivation.

9th July 2007, 07:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
r33 v-spec GTR Register Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London Posts: 3,980	Sorry to see that, but glad you getting it sorted, and one step better!!! BTW whats in the Nismo and Mine's boxes??!! Your such a tease!

26th August 2007, 10:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Alecci GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 279	The last engine parts has finally arrived, including a set of used BBS LeMans 18"x10" ET20 to replace the stolen standard items. Here's a pic of the new parts, in the top end you can make out the new GReddy Titanium Exhaust. And here's a shot of the car with the new wheels mounted. Both the car and the new rims are very dirty. Not much more to do about the exterior... I'll be adding a carbon trunk, carbon rearview mirrors and hopefully a set of Nismo carbon side skirts and rear spats prior to the beginning of next season. I've already got the Mine's air vents, but probably will not be fitting them until it's time for the respray. Still not sure on which colour though... White or Sparkling Silver, what's your suggestion? The head is at a local workshop for porting/polishing and installing the new camshafts. Unfortunately, everything has taken more time than anticipated, so the car will probably not get to taste the streets at all this season (maybe just for the annual MOT).

26th August 2007, 11:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
joker69 GTROC Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 633	very nice.....congrats

26th August 2007, 11:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
L14M0 GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North East Posts: 1,891	Stuff never works out as planned bud but you just gota keep at it, it's looking good!

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