Skyline R34

[jhnkvn]

Well, this all started when I wanted to get myself a Honda NSX. Problem is, pristine and good condition units does not go cheap on the market and our importation taxes are simply the bomb. In the end, I computed that shipping a post-facelift NSX from the US would costs me around the ballpoint of 4 million pesos. I also inquired sa Autoplus kung may kilala sila but the owner said there's this guy who has two of them... but they're real jerks daw .

So my attention has been shifted towards a Skyline R34 GT-R. This is because we're working on reviving an aging R32 with a RB26DETT engine and I'm simply awestruck sa potential ng kotse. Well, further compounded by my fascination of GT-Rs sa Gran Turismo (my usual route taken was a Mazda Miata -> Honda S2000 -> R34 which I would then pump it to 800HP).

So,
1. How much na ba going price ng R34 nowadays? I'm not particularly critical on the engine. In fact, I won't mind if it's the RB25DE. Power comes cheaply naman.. hell, iniisip ko nga in going non-turbo for the peace of mind (then again, it IS a performance car)

2. Think Japan would ship me for one? Baka naman may kilala kayong Subic/Port Irene/Cebu dealer?

3. Any problems I should know beforehand?

Well, I do plan on having it driven on weekend trips lang. Knowing my detailing hobby, expect it to be in pristine condition and drool worthy once approved :naughty2:

EDIT: ****, now kilangan ko i-polish manual tranny driving skills ko. I've never driven outside the village before.. hahaha..

[Ponkan]

to sir nakita ko lang sa sulit :

FAST CAR IMPORTS: 2nd Floor - Buendia Car Exchange
17 Jupiter Street, Bel-Air Village, Makati City

direct importer of quality cars from the US and Japan.

(Original Left Hand Drive units available) ; Php 600,000 and up for sporstcar units

or try nyo punta Subic ikot ikot kayo alam ko nagbaba un price ng Skyline ngayon pinakamaganda skyline sa akin yang R34

[jut703]

R32 GT-Rs are the cheapest way to get an RB26DETT. They go for as low as 550, last time I checked. These are 20-year old cars though, but personally I'd prefer to fix the rattly bits of this old car than get an R33 or R34.

But if you're set on an R34, the GT-T variants (RB25DET) go for around 800k up, depending on the mods. An R34 GT-R would cost you close to 2M.

[renzo_d10]

R32 GTR ayaw mo, bro. jhn? Binebenta ni AMG560 yung kanya. 900T neg.

Mukhang all-in package 'to. RB26, 276hp.

[jut703]

R32 GTR ayaw mo, bro. jhn? Binebenta ni AMG560 yung kanya. 900T neg.

Mukhang all-in package 'to. RB26, 276hp.

I think I've seen this Skyline before. Track-ready na 'to, madalas sa BRC. Forte Koup ba yung daily nung may-ari nito Renz?

[renzo_d10]

I think I've seen this Skyline before. Track-ready na 'to, madalas sa BRC. Forte Koup ba yung daily nung may-ari nito Renz?

AFAIK hindi Forte Koup.

Sa AEP album kasi kotse ni AMG560 (owner niyan) puro oldschool tapos Safari Patrol.

Siguro yung previous owner before niya yung naka-Forte Koup. Mukhang malinis na nga eh, diba? I mean.. mas ok kung alam mong maraming kotse yung owner plus enthusiast din para at least alam mo naalagaan.

And deym rarely do I see R32 GTRs that are that clean. Kung may pera lang ako...

[stevenson211]

Does anyone know a GTR R32 being sold besides that 1 car on sulit? Thanks!! I dont mind any version of skyline too, as long as its 2 doors

[GodziRRa!]

Does anyone know a GTR R32 being sold besides that 1 car on sulit? Thanks!! I dont mind any version of skyline too, as long as its 2 doors

I'm kinda confused, you are looking for a GTR R32 but at the same time "don't mind any version of skyline, as long as its 2 doors".

Actually, authentic GT-Rs are rare in the Ph. Most you see in Manila streets with GT-R badges are just posers (non-GTR variants with GTR emblems). But if you know what a GT-R looks like, you can immediately tell. Eg. it has wider bodies. The GT-R has this beefy masculine stance compared to skyline Gts, Gtt etc. You can find these legit Rs on connections, enthusiasts usually knows who is selling nice sportscars like these. And yes, at sites like sulit. Just be careful when buying. Like what I've said, some maybe cheap but there are lots to fix. And again, GTR parts are expensive. I think there is a GT-R club here in Ph, you can try to contact them. They have a few select members, not a surprise because there are only a few true GTR owners here.

If I may ask, do you have a budget already? Coz some would just ask, but actually doesn't have any budget yet. Lastly, I think you should know values of these are already on the rise - Nissan Skyline GT-R R32 prices 'doubled in Japan' | Classic and Performance Car

[jut703]

There are many converted Skylines, there are few that are done right. Read here on what it takes to get a proper LHD R34 GTR:

Converting to Left Hand Drive – GTROC

Another option is to just rent a GT-R and enjoy it as a fling rather than a long term commitment.









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[uls]

There are many converted Skylines, there are few that are done right. Read here on what it takes to get a proper LHD R34 GTR:

Converting to Left Hand Drive – GTROC

grabe sobrang hassle

nakakapagod just thinking about it

[jut703]

grabe sobrang hassle

nakakapagod just thinking about it

Ganun naman talaga pag project car. There's a market for people who love to tinker and there's a market for people who like a fully functioning toy out of the box.

My biggest concern with converting Skylines or any car that never came in LHD is the lack of factory-certified parts for the conversion. Always a retrofit this, weld that. If I were to track a 500 whp toy I'd like to make sure its underpinnings are engineered to take that load.

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[uls]

i worked on project cars before

did a b16 to b18c5 swap for a friend

put a 4g63T in a regular lancer

i imagine working on a RHD R34 can be a nightmare

Re RHD to LHD conversion we did trucks not cars so kahit papano i have an idea how ugly conversions are (and it's not only aesthetics that are ugly)

[shadow]

i worked on project cars before

did a b16 to b18c5 swap for a friend

put a 4g63T in a regular lancer

i imagine working on a RHD R34 can be a nightmare

Re RHD to LHD conversion we did trucks not cars so kahit papano i have an idea how ugly conversions are (and it's not only aesthetics that are ugly)

putol dashboard


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[jut703]

i worked on project cars before

did a b16 to b18c5 swap for a friend

put a 4g63T in a regular lancer

i imagine working on a RHD R34 can be a nightmare

Re RHD to LHD conversion we did trucks not cars so kahit papano i have an idea how ugly conversions are (and it's not only aesthetics that are ugly)

Mas madali siyempre engine swap kaysa RHD to LHD conversion. You know how ugly it gets sa truck, mas maselan pa pag sports car.

Skylines are super tricky to convert because it was never offered in LHD. So lahat fabricated or galing sa ibang kotse (usually Bluebird).

Mas madali magconvert ng ibang sports car na RHD basta may LHD parts na makukuha. Or better yet bili nalang ng orig LHD kahit mas mahal.

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[BlancNoir]

There are many converted Skylines, there are few that are done right. Read here on what it takes to get a proper LHD R34 GTR:

Converting to Left Hand Drive – GTROC

Another option is to just rent a GT-R and enjoy it as a fling rather than a long term commitment.









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Forgot to ask you, how was the drive bro?

Any blow off noises?

How's the handling? Acceleration?

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[jut703]

Forgot to ask you, how was the drive bro?

Any blow off noises?

How's the handling? Acceleration?

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Outstanding drive bro. Here's a tunnel video:

Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 - Tunnel en route to Hakone - YouTube

Twin-turbo setup never runs out of grunt. And since it's a 2.6L engine the power below 2500 rpm is still sufficient for puttering around in the city. Then once you go past 4000 rpm it just buries you in your seat all the way to the 8000 rpm redline.

Handling on the corners of Hakone is superb also - really big car but turns really neatly. Grip never seemed to run out either, though I didn't really try pushing it to its limits (don't want to end up like Ghosn lol).

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[BlancNoir]

Outstanding drive bro. Here's a tunnel video:

Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 - Tunnel en route to Hakone - YouTube

Twin-turbo setup never runs out of grunt. And since it's a 2.6L engine the power below 2500 rpm is still sufficient for puttering around in the city. Then once you go past 4000 rpm it just buries you in your seat all the way to the 8000 rpm redline.

Handling on the corners of Hakone is superb also - really big car but turns really neatly. Grip never seemed to run out either, though I didn't really try pushing it to its limits (don't want to end up like Ghosn lol).

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That tunnel vid though! Nakakainggit!

Exhaust sound is superb.

Also, the rb26 generates like around 330 to 350hp instead if the advertised 276hp. No wonder it never runs out of grunt.

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[shadow]

Bulok naman talaga eh. Mura kasi kaya nauso pati mga delica

Basta pajero dati tapos R series plate number. Bulok tingin ko


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[uls]

Bulok naman talaga eh. Mura kasi kaya nauso pati mga delica

Basta pajero dati tapos R series plate number. Bulok tingin ko


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C plate R plate

di talaga pwede pang personal pero ok pang serbis

dati we had 4 3-door pajeros & a pajero jr (i liked driving the pajero jr it's a nimble little car with good ride height)

ngayon 2 nalang this one nakababa ang makina

[BlancNoir]

Even the prev gen everest has the gear indicator markings on the right. 🤣 like paano ko makikita which gear am i currently in?

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