1991 R32 GTR

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Ben
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We set it to the Tein recommended height - I didn't like it .. lol .. so dropped another 2 cm's, on the road no issue at all ... but coming through Russell it was catching - that said, you are throwing the car around there quite a bit ... and in reality all were are talking about are holes worn into both linings on the front .. and now they don't rub .. as all the rubbing has been done.

Also, I have all the standard components within the suspension setup, so the only adjustments were done during the laser alignment - they actually removed some of the camber I had on the rear.

Either way, you will notice a difference when you have the bits on - but make sure you get it set up correctly from the start, I have to hold my hand up and say that in the previous three years it never occurred to me to check my alignment - my tyres never wore out funny, but who knows if my handling could have been better before.

Now just got to get the better tyres as my bridgestones seemed to have a habit of just letting go :), but it was a pleasure to get the car back on line and reapplying the power .... so with grippier tyres going on, I will have to look to look after the oil supply as even last night I could feel how much faster it corners, thus leading to more G, thus leading to no oil, thus leading to BANG.

If any one ever asks me for a performance upgrade recommendation for an R32 my answer will now be ...

1. Exhaust, induction
2. Tein monoflex
3. R34/R33 Brembo's
4. N1's

if you add what I've paid for these bits - it's no more than 2k.
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Finally an udate albiet cosmetic ..

(I have bought a powerfc, new mafs. bigger injectors and a new fuel pump - but not fitted yet).

My newly refurbished Volks .. to say I'm chuffed is an understatement.

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a big thanks to Chris at H-tech.

I did think losing the polished lip my ruin the look of the car - but I'm glad I dropped it.
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That is gorgeous, really like the wheels.

Just needs a subtle lick of carbon fibre somewhere for a dead posh look. :-D

Bet you're well chuffed.
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Post by Rob S »

That's stunning.
You must be chuffed to bits with that.

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Post by RX7 »

Awww mate they look incredible !!!!

With the Volk nuts also it looks superb !!!!!

Fantastic !!!!!!
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cheers guys - G, told you the blue bolts would do it .. what's amazing is how light they are .. they almost feel like they've made out of plastic !
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Post by V8_EATR »

They look fantastic Ben!!!

P.S., I know where you took those pics, :lol:

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Looks amazing Ben !
All credit to you as i thought they would lose some of the appeal without the lip!
However looking at the pics they really are very well suited to the car.
Got me thinking bout mine now LOL

Jay
Well the skyline is gone for good But how cool is my little replacement!!!!! 7lbs 12oz of pure joy....

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V8_EATR wrote:They look fantastic Ben!!!

P.S., I know where you took those pics, :lol:
Hope you also notice that the garage doors are almost the same shade of red ) - Whilst emm's away i've test fitted the skyline .. fits nicely :)
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blackskygtr wrote:Looks amazing Ben !
All credit to you as i thought they would lose some of the appeal without the lip!
However looking at the pics they really are very well suited to the car.
Got me thinking bout mine now LOL

Jay
Thanks chap .. I really wasn't sure i'd like them without the lip .. but actually now really glad I binned it.
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