What do I need to know.
el cheesmo
02-20-2006, 07:31 PM
I'm getting a 91 R32 and am relatively unfamiliar with the car.
Does any body have any advise, common things I should know and some good resources? :screwy:
Does any body have any advise, common things I should know and some good resources? :screwy:
beatboxn420
02-20-2006, 10:24 PM
If You Kno Nuffin Bout The Skyline Then Give It To One Of Yanks Who Wuld Kill For One! Like Me.
el cheesmo
02-21-2006, 10:36 AM
If You Kno Nuffin Bout The Skyline Then Give It To One Of Yanks Who Wuld Kill For One! Like Me.
bruuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhh...:screwy:
:nono:
i know basics, just wondering if EXPERIENCED owners had advise that could be beneficial to a skyline owner. Like manufacture defects, etc.:tongue:
bruuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhh...:screwy:
:nono:
i know basics, just wondering if EXPERIENCED owners had advise that could be beneficial to a skyline owner. Like manufacture defects, etc.:tongue:
beatboxn420
02-21-2006, 10:53 AM
lol sorry bro. i was in a bad mood yesterday. myself, all i know for the r32 is that the frame is weaker then the r33 and r34. so the best thing to do if your using it is to road race is to reconstruct the frame or add more structure to the frame. thats all that i know for defects bout it. sorry for gettin off at u lol
el cheesmo
02-25-2006, 02:02 AM
cheers :D
HellBent
02-25-2006, 03:28 AM
I'm getting a 91 R32 and am relatively unfamiliar with the car.
Does any body have any advise, common things I should know and some good resources? :screwy:
First I would get a copy of the R32 owners manual and engine manual. It can be found by searching the "Skylines Down Under" site. On eof the guys there hosts a downloadable PDF on his own webpage. (Sorry don't have the link.
As for weak links. Check the tech section on this site, Fresh Alloy, and Skylines Down Under.
My personal experiences:
If it is high miles around 60k miles (100k KM) then the timing belt should really be changed, especially if there is no proff it hasn't been done. It's good insurance against costly and catastrophic engine failure. You will also want to replace the water pump (leaking or not), as it is behind the timing belt. If you wait you will need to have the timing belt taken off again later. This will be very expensive.
Next, the stock drilled rotors have a poor reputation. Once your brakes need service it is a good idea to upgrade to slotted rotors or quality two piece rotors. They will often cost less than the stock Nissan units.
Other than that the car was solid. On a positive note you can get a new leather gear shift boot and e-brake cover for around $50 US. It is easy to change, and makes an otherwise old interior look new.
Good luck! Enjoy the ride!
-AL
Does any body have any advise, common things I should know and some good resources? :screwy:
First I would get a copy of the R32 owners manual and engine manual. It can be found by searching the "Skylines Down Under" site. On eof the guys there hosts a downloadable PDF on his own webpage. (Sorry don't have the link.
As for weak links. Check the tech section on this site, Fresh Alloy, and Skylines Down Under.
My personal experiences:
If it is high miles around 60k miles (100k KM) then the timing belt should really be changed, especially if there is no proff it hasn't been done. It's good insurance against costly and catastrophic engine failure. You will also want to replace the water pump (leaking or not), as it is behind the timing belt. If you wait you will need to have the timing belt taken off again later. This will be very expensive.
Next, the stock drilled rotors have a poor reputation. Once your brakes need service it is a good idea to upgrade to slotted rotors or quality two piece rotors. They will often cost less than the stock Nissan units.
Other than that the car was solid. On a positive note you can get a new leather gear shift boot and e-brake cover for around $50 US. It is easy to change, and makes an otherwise old interior look new.
Good luck! Enjoy the ride!
-AL
el cheesmo
02-26-2006, 09:54 PM
Thanks! :icon16:
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