[David.Yu]

before the 32

Dino or someone equally knowledgeable!
Can someone send me a link to a site in English showing the full history of the "GT-R". I know the Skyline came out in early 60s, but when did they first start competing successfully and adopt the GT-R moniker? Thanks.

 

[DCD]

David...only the KPGC10 and KPGC110 wore the GTR badge. The R30 and 31s were never developed to such extreme incarnations...as I believe Nissan though they were not up to the job of wearing the GTR badge!!

You can find a bit of info regarding the KPGC10 on Shin's site:

http://www.prospec-ms.co.uk/knowledge/about_gtr.html

I'll let you know if I find something else in English

 

[Joss]

History

If you look in the links page of this very site (www.gtr.co.uk) you'll see a link to http://www.jbskyline.net/Introduction/ and it has all the history

Cheers

 

[JohnD]

This is what my baby looks like...

 

[MattOz]

David,

I've e-mailed you. I have a totally standard R33 GTR V-Spec. It's metallic grey, and can be available that weekend.

Cheers
Matt

 

[Guest]

R32

My 1989 R32 is standard, bar the exhaust - any good ?

 

[Rupert]

Tuned GT-R write up...

David,

I'd be up for donating my car when you run an article on tuned GT-R's...

Regards,

Rupert

 

[jamie m]

Article content

Hi David,

When they do the tuned GTR coverage, first of all count me in. Second I think it would be good if they do all round performance testing I.E. Road, Ted testing, Strait line, Lap time differences, Dyno ect.

This will show what the best all round package is, you know, like when Autocar go to Croft each year to find the years best handling car ect.

I don't know how much say you'll have but it would be great to set some decent time like Performance car did with Tims old car (8.6 to the tonne if I remember).

 

[woosh & go]

Standard R33

Hi David

My silver R33 is very standard [still has grotty Japanese radio in!!!],
standard exhaust, frontsplitter still black plastic, standard wheels & original awful steering wheel. Like the other Ian, though,I'm doing the dyno half day on the 26th. The only mod so far, has been to remove the restrictor from the end of the air tube that runs from the airbox into the inner wing. I understand this was one of the items put on to keep the power down to 280BHP in Japan.

I think Henry has put me down to run first though as my power curve is going to look totally woosy against the rest of the cars that are going to be there!!

Rgds Ian W

 

[DCD]

David...found this picture of all the Skylines(5 of which GTRs). There should also be number 11 now...the V35

 

[geezajob]

David Yu.

I E-mailed you but no reply. Did you get my mail, or was the a reason for not replying ?

 

[TOKYO]

David Yu

Dear Geezajob.

He's probably busy mate being a journo/writer.

glen

 

[geezajob]

Aren't we all busy people ?

.. never mind.

 

[JohnD]

3-4-8-9-10

Bingo!!

 

[Scott]

David,

I'd love to be your 32 candidate.

I've sent you an E-Mail.

 

[TOKYO]

Busy

Geezajob.

I'm sure he'll be in touch mate .

glen

 

[David.Yu]

The story is GO!

Hot off the press! Richard Meaden has confirmed the story will happen and almost definitely on the weekend 26th/27th. I will discuss with him which 32, 33 and 34 he wants but as I said, they have to be the most standard ones.
Thanks for all the replies, sorry I haven't had time to reply to ANYONE individually (quite impatient aren't we, geezajob? ), but the "chosen ones" will get a mail by tomorrow (Friday) midday.
BTW before anyone moans, Joss's car will be there if the M-spec suspension has been fitted successfully, but NOT as the "standard" R34. This will be a purely road driving article, no track stuff, so not a lot to see as a spectator really.
Thanks again for all your replies and help.

David.

 

[R34_GT-t]

When do you expect this EVO Issue to be due out David?
I want to buy it and I don't want to miss the issue.

Thanks
-Elliot

 

[Scott J Davies]

Still have my PC from when the boys did a skyline areticle the first time around. It was very interesting reading, had Blue Thunder in it etc.

Hope it is in the same vain.

 

[David.Yu]

Who was chosen and when it'll be out

The lucky winners were: (cue drum roll) DaveR (32), MattOz(33) and Cem(34).
Thanks to everyone who replied.
This issue should hit the shops early Feb, I'll keep you posted.
As previously stated there will be no performance testing, therefore no figures and no tuned cars.