Ian Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) As per the other thread, I ended up returning the MNP R33 for a refund. I had a shortlist of a few cars to replace it (R32 GTR, R33 GTR, Supra TT, 350Z, 370Z, RX7, S15, Subaru BRZ, Monaro and a few others) In the end I narrowed it down to 3 realistic options. R33 GTR, Supra TT and a 350Z In the end I opted for this. I was offered this car back in September but passed on it because I had found a MNP R33 but now this was still available so I bought it Its completley stock engine wise - even the exhaust is stock and its only done 65K miles The only modifications are a set of AVS wheels, HSD coilovers & a Nismo clutch. I pick it up on 7th March Edited May 14, 2016 by Ian 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 very nice . . hopefully you will keep this one Got any plans for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzed8 Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Very nice, always liked the r33 gtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinyflier Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Like it Ian- many happy miles of driving. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I have a few sets of stock GTR wheels. Return it to totally stock and see the car rise in value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Looks great Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 You are just mad Ian!! I think it's time you went for the R34. An R34 GTR in bayside blue, red Connolly leather bucket seats, z tune body kit and bronze Volks wheels and full HKS catalogue to 500-600bhp is my endearing dream.🦄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 I have a few sets of stock GTR wheels. Return it to totally stock and see the car rise in value. Thats very tempting I'm not sure what my plans are with this one TBH but its a clean base to start with You are just mad Ian!! I think it's time you went for the R34. An R34 GTR in bayside blue, red Connolly leather bucket seats, z tune body kit and bronze Volks wheels and full HKS catalogue to 500-600bhp is my endearing dream.í ¾í¶„ Ah Bennet. Yet another pipe dream Where did I put that £100K i put away to buy another R34 Already had a 34 and if I wasn't buying a house with the Mrs then I'd probably have another one on the drive right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Cannot keep up Nutter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Curious Ian, as you're an importing regular, why is the R32 not realistic? I'm not very far away from potentially buying one so interested to hear your thoughts before I make a mistake . Like the R33, think the other wheels were nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 The problem is finding a good R32. Good ones are going up in value due to the US now being able to import them I could either get a very good R33 or an average R32 I preferred the other wheels too but I'd swap both sets for a set of CE28s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 The problem is finding a good R32. Good ones are going up in value due to the US now being able to import them I could either get a very good R33 or an average R32 I preferred the other wheels too but I'd swap both sets for a set of CE28s Yeah, I've noticed the prices rapidly increasing recently and I want to get on the bandwagon before it gets too late. I prefer the shape of the 32 over the 33 so I'm hoping I'll be able to find a good one for a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Can tell by the photo background that's a JM Imports car :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Can tell by the photo background that's a JM Imports car :-) Why did you have to say that, ...just googled them, found Ian's motor still on their site & now I'm browsing cars that I'd like!! http://jm-imports.co.uk/index.php/1998-nissan-skyline-r33-gtr-series-3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Can tell by the photo background that's a JM Imports car :-) Certainly is When are you picking up the Nismo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Is the Nissan badge stuck on the passenger side dash stock too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Is the Nissan badge stuck on the passenger side dash stock too? No but it will be the first thing removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-G- Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Can tell by the photo background that's a JM Imports car :-) Certainly is When are you picking up the Nismo? Once the Approval is done. Not rushing it though, asking for trouble otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Hows the R33 then Ian? I take it you got it ok then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Yup all arrived ok Had an exhaust leak so I had to buy a new exhaust I don't mess around, so bought my favourite GTR exhaust Out with the old On with the new I tried asking a few local places to fit it for me but none of them wanted to do it because "Oh, that will require modification to fit the car" Less than 2.5 hours to remove the old, install the new and annoy the neighbours that also included a good 15 minutes of swearing after I dropped the old exhaust on my head Only other bits and pieces that I've done are fit new Nismo mats, Mirror matic auto folding module, ARK turbo timer, Nardi handbrake handle, Tomei gear knob, Aluminium R34 pedals and new handbrake and gear gaitors. I would like to get an R34 GTR steering wheel aswell 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 That looks great buddy bet it sounds great also. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350jimbobz Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Lovely car. The 33 is actually my favourite shape although a gtst is all I could afford. Where did you get the tomei knob from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Looking good Ian and good to see you've still got it. You can always ask me for a hand if you like next time as I'm only down the road, ...I'm more than capable of dropping an exhaust on your head. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomb Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Man I want one of these so badly Looks incredible mate good buy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Here are a few photos of a R33 of a indirect friend of mine. Simply stunning. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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