How fast does a Skyline go?

Just wondering what the fastest an AF member has squeezed out of their Skyline.

I managed 177mph 2 days ago. It doesn't seem to pull to well up there and didnt seem like it had much left. (and i lost my bottle! )

Oh and the screaming noise at 7000rpm made me feel sorry for it.

:eek:

180km/hr Speed limited:( *ON A CLOSED ROAD*

Originally posted by madman

Oh and the screaming noise at 7000rpm made me feel sorry for it.

:eek:

I think that means she's happy :D:rolleyes:

mad man is yoru gt-r stock?

It has somewhere around 425-450bhp ish.

And of course no speed limiter.

I would like to think that it might hit 185mph, but It really didnt have that much grunt left up at that speed (Still enough to get rid of most normal 911's though!) ;-)

Originally posted by madman

I would like to think that it might hit 185mph, but It really didnt have that much grunt left up at that speed (Still enough to get rid of most normal 911's though!) ;-)

Haha I bet, have you run a 400m with your current setup?

I've done 180mph in my R34 (running about 500bhp), it was uphill though. This was measured on my handheld GPS (Garmin eTrex).

I am aiming to reach a GPS verified 200mph when my car gets back from its latest upgrades.

Several UK owners have seen over 200mph on the speedo, but what that is in reality will vary from car to car, hence why I use GPS, speedos can be out by quite a way at speeds approaching 200mph.

Aerodynamics for the GTR are crap though, which is why a new 911 does 177mph with 320mph, a GTR needs over 100bhp more to hit the same speed.

well from what i've heard. the stock gearin on the gtr only allows it go 180mph.

Originally posted by TatII
well from what i've heard. the stock gearin on the gtr only allows it go 180mph.

I seem to rember a discussion a while back and most agreed that 165-170 was the fastest any one had pushed the stock gearbox, could be wrong though. Any one out there with stock ratios seen faster?
Originally posted by UK GTR OWNER
Aerodynamics for the GTR are crap though,

Aye, it is kind of like pushing a brick through jello :D :D

Factory gearing and at 8,500 rpm should put you on or about 185mph. One of the race cars here has different gearing and a 6 speed box and rev'ed out at 315kph or 195mph. That car has dynoed at 1028 hp at the engine. It is more set up for drag racing though the new car they are doing for circut work will be geared to 370kph on the larger tracks but most of the smaller one will remain around the 285kph mark.

Originally posted by Razorgtst
Factory gearing and at 8,500 rpm should put you on or about 185mph. One of the race cars here has different gearing and a 6 speed box and rev'ed out at 315kph or 195mph. That car has dynoed at 1028 hp at the engine. It is more set up for drag racing though the new car they are doing for circut work will be geared to 370kph on the larger tracks but most of the smaller one will remain around the 285kph mark.

Wow, thats quite fast on a factory gear box:bloated: I had no idea the stock gearing was that high.

I was under 8000rpm at a GPS verified 180mph in 6th gear.

The R33 is geared slightly lower though.

R34 Gearing is as follows:

0.793 (6th gear)
3.545 (final drive ratio)
811 (revs per mile of tyre size)
8000 (revs/min)

3.50 (miles/min)
210.53 (miles/hr)

R33 Same descriptions

0.752 (5th gear)
4.111 (final drive)
811 (revs/mile)
8000 (revs)

3.19 (miles/min)
191.44 (miles/hr)

ie a stock R34 will reach 210mph at 8000rpm and an R33 191mph at 8000rpm. This excludes effects of tyre growth at speed and variation of tyre diamater due to make and tread depth. Of course many cars rev higher than 8000rpm allowing a higher theoretical top gearing speed.

Of course top speed is limited by power and not gearing in most GTRs.

i would just like to let you know that im VERY jealous of anyone that owns a SKYLINE!! That must be the hottest car out, how much does a sexy machine like that go for?

Originally posted by mystdotcom
i would just like to let you know that im VERY jealous of anyone that owns a SKYLINE!! That must be the hottest car out, how much does a sexy machine like that go for?

About 90k here in the US for an R34, in Japan, NZ, Aust and those places it's around 50k USD

That sux for my ass. But maybe if i hope and dream and pray and get rich, ill have that car someday.:rolleyes:

i have another question. How much does it cost to import cars from japan? like a type r?

Originally posted by mystdotcom
That sux for my ass. But maybe if i hope and dream and pray and get rich, ill have that car someday.:rolleyes:

i have another question. How much does it cost to import cars from japan? like a type r?

It all depends on the car, some cars (like the GTR) cost more to get over here because you have to submit a huge complience package on them to get them in complience with EPA and DOT regulations. I haven't looked for any Type Rs personaly, but I can look around and find out for ya :)

Thanx, but if it takes too much time, dont bother. im only 16 and im just curious cuz i want to import a car of my own someday. its different import prices for different cars? what would be like a average cost or give me a example how much it would cost to import a car you like.

Originally posted by MidNiteMysT
Thanx, but if it takes too much time, dont bother. im only 16 and im just curious cuz i want to import a car of my own someday. its different import prices for different cars? what would be like a average cost or give me a example how much it would cost to import a car you like.

Ok, it all depends on the car you want, some will end up costing more then others. In order to get your car street legal here in the US this is what must be done. You have to find and purchase your car overseas. Then you have to find a registered importer (RI) to do the work for you. After you've signed a contract with them (And payed them however much they charge for the car you want) then you have the car shipped, this is expensive :D. The RI picks up your car from the docks, after you have posted bonds and such on it (125% of the car's value I think... Not sure) and does the work to get it into line with DOT and EPA laws. Then they submit a complience package to the DOT and the EPA, after that and you have payed every one envolved you get your car :)

You might want to ask Sean because I'm sure he knows much better then I do how it works :D

To really make the US guys jealous my R32 GTR in Silver is @ $35,000 USD and is @ $35,000 NZD here. So half the price in US money here in New Zealand, though the government is trying to ban anything Pre 94 now. Bloody wankers!

Originally posted by Gonthrax


Ok, it all depends on the car you want, some will end up costing more then others. In order to get your car street legal here in the US this is what must be done. You have to find and purchase your car overseas. Then you have to find a registered importer (RI) to do the work for you. After you've signed a contract with them (And payed them however much they charge for the car you want) then you have the car shipped, this is expensive :D. The RI picks up your car from the docks, after you have posted bonds and such on it (125% of the car's value I think... Not sure) and does the work to get it into line with DOT and EPA laws. Then they submit a complience package to the DOT and the EPA, after that and you have payed every one envolved you get your car :)

You might want to ask Sean because I'm sure he knows much better then I do how it works :D

Sounds way to complicated and expensive for me to be involved in that, but maybe when im rolling in the dough, ill think about it. But for now, im only 16 years old so i wont even bother. I guess ill just have to dream. Thanx for the answer Gonthrax

Yeah, Skylines are limited to dreams for me too, for the time being. So are a lot of things, actually. But someday I plan to own an R32, the true Godzilla. By then, their price in Japan will be down, and there might even be somebody in the states willing to part with one.

Are you a Honda guy, MidNite? 'Cause you're SOL for the moment. Nobody's even planning on importing Honda/Acura as far as I know. And, rather than starving us completely of the sweet cars like Nissan does (Skyline, Silvia, Pulsar GTI-R), Honda just keeps the GOOD versions of their cars to themselves (Integra Type R - yes, they still call it Integra - NSX Type R, and the Del Sol with the convertible hardtop)! Oh well, you might be able to get a Lancer EVO VI in a few years...

Banning anything before 94 in NZ... THAT'S CRAZY! Why on earth would they do something like that? It's not like cars didn't have catalytic converters before 1994! Expalin this strangeness if you will.

Originally posted by Holyterror
Yeah, Skylines are limited to dreams for me too, for the time being. So are a lot of things, actually. But someday I plan to own an R32, the true Godzilla. By then, their price in Japan will be down, and there might even be somebody in the states willing to part with one.

Are you a Honda guy, MidNite? 'Cause you're SOL for the moment. Nobody's even planning on importing Honda/Acura as far as I know. And, rather than starving us completely of the sweet cars like Nissan does (Skyline, Silvia, Pulsar GTI-R), Honda just keeps the GOOD versions of their cars to themselves (Integra Type R - yes, they still call it Integra - NSX Type R, and the Del Sol with the convertible hardtop)! Oh well, you might be able to get a Lancer EVO VI in a few years...

Banning anything before 94 in NZ... THAT'S CRAZY! Why on earth would they do something like that? It's not like cars didn't have catalytic converters before 1994! Expalin this strangeness if you will.

what does SOL mean? i am a honda kid and i plan to get a honda or acura for my first car. is the r32 the fastest one? i thought gt-r was the best they had.

Hey Gonthrax, have you masterbated recently? If you did, you know god killed a kitten...Isn't that really from Mario Party or something? Minus the cat that is...C:\My Documents\My Pictures\godkills.jpg

Originally posted by GTR-33
Hey Gonthrax, have you masterbated recently? If you did, you know god killed a kitten...Isn't that really from Mario Party or something? Minus the cat that is...C:\My Documents\My Pictures\godkills.jpg

haha, I donno, I saw that picture and I couldn't stop laughing at the little guys chasing the kitten :D Infact, just looking at my avitar makes me laugh :hehehe:


MidNiteMysT, yes it can be very expensive, and with the amount of red tape you have to file papers to get through is amazing. Thats the reason that not many people import their vehicles on their own, most just let an RI handle that. But that includes fees and profit for the RI, so it's a hassle either way you go:(

SOL stands for... Stark Out of Luck, or something like that. :smoker2:

R32 is the chassis code for the GT-Rs made between 89 and 94. They are the lightest of the GT-Rs, and I like their styling a lot more than the later Skylines (R33 and R34). And yes, the GT-R is the best.

So you like Hondas, huh? Well, everyone's entitled to an opinion, even if it's wrong. :sun: But, seriously, get yourself an Integra Type-R. Unless you can afford an NSX, it's the best Honda you'll find in this country.

let me fill you in on a little info. im 16 years old and i dont even have a car. if u saw my signiture, ull see that im lucky if i even get the 96 prelude vtec that i want. so nsx and a rare type r integra is out of the question for me. HONDA/ACURA 4 LIFE!!

Hey, there's noting wrong with a '96 Prelude VTEC. It's a great street car, and will leave a bad taste in the mouths of all the import poseurs who insist on racing you to the next stoplight. I think you'll be happy with one as your first car. Now if you get the Civic... uh... no comment.:smoker2:

lol whats wrong with a civic, i actually wanted to get that first. the 96 is gonna be so hard to find especially in white with stick and vtec and in good condition. im gonna have to compromise a little and might have to consider a prelude si or a 95 or a different color. where do u suggest i look to find the prelude.