Question on converting a R32 GTS

[DreamcastSi]

Hello all. I have been reading this forum for a couple weeks now, but just now signed up. Anyway, my question is this: Is it possible to buy a r32 GTS and eventually convert it to a GTR with swaps? Or would it be stupid to even consider it? The initial shock of $30k kinda hurts...



DreamcastSi
Its Thinking...

[jcsaleen]

Not worth it and the r32 has to already be converted to us standards is it? Or are you planning on buyin from motorex?

[DreamcastSi]

My only real way is through MotoRex and I work at Toys R Us so buying a GTR is a little out of the question right now. But if I can eventually do swaps and make a GTS into a GTR, I think it might be worth it. I make enough to pay my car payment, my insurance, and my scool loan payments. I have done the calculations, and it looks like with a GTS-T, I would have the same insurance rate, just a higher car payment. Thats kinda my reasoning for wanting to go with a GTS for now... And I keep seeing threads about MotoRex halting importation on R34's, but I see other threads saying its all Skylines. Just confused.

(edited for capitalization)


DreamcastSi
Its Thinking...

[jcsaleen]

Importing a skyline r34 is legal its just there not doin legalazation on it.

[DreamcastSi]

ok... bad wording on my part... So it is just the OBDII cars? Good. Hopefully Iwill have a chance to call Motorex or RBand ask them a couple questions about the cars and the process...


DreamcastSi
Its Thinking...

[jmrev]

dont get a gts, ill put it to you like this: dx civics will beat you

[DreamcastSi]

Originally Posted by jmrev

dont get a gts, ill put it to you like this: dx civics will beat you

I had the scariest feeling... Anyway, just got off the phone with Progressive, got a quote for a Skyline GTR, which the closest comparable car would be a 300ZX2+2(...) and said it would be only $157 a month. After I realized this was $30 cheaper than what I'm paying for my 2001 Focus... I think I might try to spring for at minimum the GTS-T...

[jcsaleen]

So get the T and put the gtr engine in it then do the tranny etc until its a full blown gtr.

[DreamcastSi]

That was kinda my original plan, but since insurance is so cheap on all of the r32's... htat kinda made my decision for me. One last question. Motorex doesnt have a price listed for a GTS-T. Would you happen to know a ballpark figure? I'm trying my hardest to stay under the $300 a month range. Thank you everyone for the help. I really appreciate it.

[thegladhatter]

I have a 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS I was considering converting to a 1964.5 Mustang. Do you think it will work? Would it be a waste of $?

[jcsaleen]

I think it would 1 of my friends is restoring a BOSS 302 stang not sure what year im not that big of guy on old muscle cars even though my town has alot of collectors cars.

[DreamcastSi]

Ok. I called Motorex today. The lady that I talked to was unable to give me a price for a GTS-T. She also told me that no import orders will be taken til the end of the year. Then she informed me it would be easier if I bought the car first, then had them do the work on it. Sounds a little odd to me...

[jcsaleen]

Very odd....

[jmrev]

Originally Posted by DreamcastSi

Ok. I called Motorex today. The lady that I talked to was unable to give me a price for a GTS-T. She also told me that no import orders will be taken til the end of the year. Then she informed me it would be easier if I bought the car first, then had them do the work on it. Sounds a little odd to me...

would that be cheaper than bying the whole thing from motorex, i mean you buy for; lets say 5thousand then get it shiped over, which is ???? and let motorex do their thing

[Zato]

I was gonna do the exact same thing if I couldn't get a GT-R, swapping the engine into the GTS.