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Tamiya R33 Skyline GT-R


ElRxBandito
09-08-2004, 06:59 PM
Hooah! I got my mitts on a Tamiya R33, soo happy!

Alright, time to get down to it, List of modifications I'm gonna throw at this beast include:
Mods:
Custom Rollcage (making tutorial for it too)
Side Opening Hood
Custom Motor
Custom Exhaust (full)
Beautiful Paint
Like No Other!

Here's the Project!

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline1.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline2.jpg
SupaMan89T
09-08-2004, 08:10 PM
looks awsome saw it at a hobby shop in tampa today......before my car started being an ass :disappoin
StephenDeli
09-08-2004, 08:19 PM
Best of luck on your skyline. Sounds to me like you will be doing a considerable amount of detail work. Good luck!

I dont think this should be in the motorsport section.
nismo man
09-08-2004, 10:23 PM
Best of luck on your skyline. Sounds to me like you will be doing a considerable amount of detail work. Good luck!

I dont think this should be in the motorsport section.

I agree him you want the street forum any way what color will it be.
RallyRaider
09-08-2004, 10:34 PM
Moved to Street forum...
StephenDeli
09-08-2004, 11:09 PM
Such a good mod you are Phil. You get a cookie!
ElRxBandito
09-08-2004, 11:12 PM
Oh, didnt really know which to catergorize it in, but on the subject of color, I was thinking the factory purple, or silver, unless someone can suggest a better color. :D
ElRxBandito
09-08-2004, 11:13 PM
Update!: Rollcage 70% Complete!
Here's a picture.

The Rollcage and Strut Bar are all made from Solder. :D
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline3.jpg

Here's a shot of the hood, I was looking into other ways to mount it, but here's the side opening way.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline4.jpg
D_LaMz
09-08-2004, 11:33 PM
nice looking solder roll cage
ElRxBandito
09-09-2004, 12:49 AM
I found a badass set of rims I had stashed in my wheel droor that look beautiful on the R33, post pics soon as my camera charges. :D
SupaMan89T
09-09-2004, 01:40 AM
I WANNA SEE THEM! SHOW US! :) *waits for wheel shots*
ElRxBandito
09-09-2004, 03:46 AM
Finally my camera charged up, so here's the body sitting on the wheels at the desired ride height (maybe a bit lower in the rear).

Thanks to a WRX 1/24 for these rims. :D

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline5.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline6.jpg
mike united
09-09-2004, 03:54 AM
Sweet !!!........................which rims are they ?

Mike :smokin:
ElRxBandito
09-09-2004, 04:03 AM
I got them off a Maisto WRX STi 1/24
Bas Carwash
09-09-2004, 08:52 AM
Hey, nice project here! I'm busy doing this kit too :D Also a opening hood and engine detail and stuff. Rims are looking really nice. Keep up the good work :D :thumbsup:
SupaMan89T
09-09-2004, 03:46 PM
awsome rims work well with the car! :)
ElRxBandito
09-09-2004, 03:50 PM
Yeah, the rims are great, but as I look at the car, I notice that the headlights would look awesome with some small eyelids. Anyone disagree?
Mean_B16
09-09-2004, 05:28 PM
Ahhhh, makes me want to revive my R33 I built years ago that now just sits in primer mode and in peices. I 1/2 attempted the rebuild last year but lost interest. Keep up the good work, looking great so far.
ElRxBandito
09-09-2004, 07:54 PM
Well, I started building the motor, so far I have a valve cover, and the turbos.
Here's the snaps.

The valve cover came from a 1/18 Civic, all I had to do to make it fit was cut the wiring harness and glue, then to sand smooth and paint.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline7.jpg

The Turbos are made from solder, gotta love the many uses of solder. :D

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline8.jpg
ElRxBandito
09-09-2004, 08:57 PM
Alright, I made a custom Intake Manifold and T/B, painted it with the rear end and intercooler shown below.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline9.jpg

And I also painted my valve cover and seats together.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline10.jpg
nismo man
09-10-2004, 01:09 AM
lookin good so far!
ElRxBandito
09-10-2004, 07:11 PM
Here's some pictures I took from Tokyo Xtreme Racer 3.
I got bored so I built my R33 and decked it to the max.
Below is a snap of it hitting 204, with some room to push.

(you can see it's sitting at about 8200 rpms, and it reds at 9500)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/224747204MphR33.JPG

And here's a snap of the quarter mile time, an outrageous 9.14. :D

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/500/224747914r33.jpg
ImolaEK
09-10-2004, 07:16 PM
Thats awesome progress. Nice R33 in Tokyo Extreme Racer 3, i never got to pass that game since the disk came with an error :disappoin
ElRxBandito
09-10-2004, 09:47 PM
Here's the headers I just threw together,
just need to trim, paint, then attach the turbos.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline11.jpg
ElRxBandito
09-11-2004, 12:34 AM
Trimmed the headers, now I just need to find something to make the block out of, if anyone has any ideas, please let me know.
SupaMan89T
09-11-2004, 01:16 AM
BWHAHAHAAAHHAHA nice shot of your r33 in the game my mk3 supra will smoke you! :) awsome work on the other stuff! :)
ElRxBandito
09-11-2004, 04:44 AM
Heh, a Supra cant touch my Celica GT Four, motor swaped, sitting 727 hp at 72psi, quarter is 9 flat, top speed is 223mph :P.
Thanks for the input, really helps. :D
ElRxBandito
09-12-2004, 03:06 AM
Alright, the chassis, is all painted and I got my muffler made, now I just need thicker solder, and I'm going to buy the Initial D R32 and use the block, and possibly the hood.
P.S I just got my hands on some Bridgestone Expida Tires to wrap my 17" STi Wheels.
skypie
09-13-2004, 03:54 AM
Are you Putting A Honda Engine in there? O_o
Hehe Rollbars are best made in soldered wires
Car looks badass!
ElRxBandito
09-13-2004, 08:12 PM
No, that's just a valve cover from a 1/18 that I made into a Nissan Valve cover, but I got a better valve cover and intake manifold, and I also got my block, so I'll take pictures soon as I clean it up and paint it. so about 15 minutes from now. :D
ElRxBandito
09-13-2004, 08:14 PM
Oh, and I swapped rims with the R32, looks alot better wouldn't you all say? (snap in the signature)
ElRxBandito
09-13-2004, 09:09 PM
Finally, here's the motor, custom block, custom headers,
the valve cover, and the intake manifold, are from the Initial D R32

P.S Legos rock!

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Motor1.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Motor2.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Motor3.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Motor4.JPG
IImportSupra
09-13-2004, 09:15 PM
Nice engine. Is that the final ride height? Or are the wheels stuffed under the wheel wheels?
SupaMan89T
09-13-2004, 09:50 PM
o man that motor looks awsome!
ElRxBandito
09-13-2004, 11:01 PM
It's not the final height, but it is the desired height, I might have to trim a bit to make it happen, but I think I can make it happen. :D
Thanks for the input, it really helps!!
ElRxBandito
09-14-2004, 12:54 AM
Got the motor in and plumbed, the muffler shooting out at an angle
and the ride hight is final
Just need to trim a bit to get my new brakes to fit.
but this is it, hope you like it so far. :D

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747R331.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747R332.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747R333.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747R334.jpg

All that's left is some interior and all the exterior. :D
SupaMan89T
09-14-2004, 01:15 AM
looks awsome love the exhaust angle! JDM YoZ! :)
ElRxBandito
09-14-2004, 01:42 AM
Finished the Interior, and installed the brakes.
Now just the exterior to do. :D

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2247471Interior.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2247471Brake.jpg
SupaMan89T
09-14-2004, 03:00 AM
wow,you work faster than me SLOW DOWN! :)
ElRxBandito
09-15-2004, 04:01 PM
I decided on a color, just gonna be primer with some clear coat. :D
ElRxBandito
09-15-2004, 06:28 PM
Oh, and a carbon lip, headlights, and hood, not too sure if I should do the trunk too, but there's a chance.
86_SR5
09-15-2004, 07:02 PM
Hmm. Well theres light/dark grey, red, white, black, and several other colors of primer, maybe a little more specific...? The car looks pretyt good, but i think the wrx rims looked better. I'd have just droped a v8 in there, because the r32 initial d engine looks very fake, not because of your work. Good luck with the side open hood.
ElRxBandito
09-15-2004, 07:28 PM
Here's the before the paint snap. (med grey primer)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/22474711Show.JPG
ElRxBandito
09-15-2004, 08:14 PM
Here's how it sits for the time being.
I have the headlights, lip, and hood all carbon,
now I just need to the the skirts, the lower rear
bumper, and the middle portion of the wing.

And I need to make hinges for the hood. :D

Heh, and the exhaust line.

And you can also see some minor imperfections in the paint,
but it's still in progress, this is about the 80% mark.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2247471stFin1.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2247471stFin4.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2247471stFin2.JPG

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/2247471stFin3.JPG
ElRxBandito
09-15-2004, 08:27 PM
I love having the muffler all cocked at an angle, sooooooo pretty. :D
SupaMan89T
09-15-2004, 10:38 PM
you know what i found out its kinda hard too do but take a peice of tree and light it on fire and when you get that black some comin off run it where the exhaust is goin and it looks like it spit fire out and marked the bumpper :) (doesnt work all that well on black paint)
ElRxBandito
09-15-2004, 11:00 PM
Alright, now it's about 95% done.
Put the headlights and tail lights in,
now I just need to get a detailing brush
and do some touch-ups and some detailing.

Also, I plan on putting it on the mirror
again tomorow. :D

P.S I put the plate on too.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline12.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/224747Skyline13.jpg
ElRxBandito
09-15-2004, 11:01 PM
HA!, forgot the mirrors I'll put those on now. LOL
weaponjoe
09-15-2004, 11:38 PM
very nice... love those rims...


don't really like the factory purple...
but.. some like... pearl grape would be nice...
NissanS15Racer
09-16-2004, 02:08 AM
what Carbon Fiber decal sheet are you using ??
ElRxBandito
09-16-2004, 05:58 AM
no decal, just a light layer of silver under a light layer of flat black, then clear coat.

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