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  • #1

    G'day!

    Hi all, I just stumbled across your site when looking at some pictures of GTR's and thought I'd join up and say hi

    I used to live in Vancouver, BC when I was a kid but moved to Australia when I was in the 4th grade. I've always been a huge fan of cars, and Skylines in particular :P I currently drive a 99' R34 GTR V-Spec but have had R32 GTR's and an R34 GTT in the past to name a few.

    Just wondering what the Skyline scene is like over on the other side of the world. Are Skylines, and GTR's in particular common over there or are they like hen's teeth?

    After reading through a few threads it seems like it's a nice forum you guys have, in which I hope to be an active member :P

    Regards,
    Lyndon
    Current car:
    1999 R34 GTR V-Spec

    Past cars:
    1994 R32 GTR V-Spec II
    1998 R34 GTT
    1989 Z32 300ZX
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  • #2
    Here are a few pics of my baby:




    PS. Stupid question.. but does anyone know how I can change my profile picture? Had a look in "My Profile" but couldn't see anything..
    Current car:
    1999 R34 GTR V-Spec

    Past cars:
    1994 R32 GTR V-Spec II
    1998 R34 GTT
    1989 Z32 300ZX

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    • #3
      damn dude looks nice! the skyline scene varies alot in north america! they are pretty non existent in the states except for a few 33s. but 32s and 33s are pretty abundent in canada. welcome to the site!
      1991 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R: 710whp 521 ft/lbs 27.5psi 11.8 @126mph low boost

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      • #4
        Thanks Jon! Do you guys meet up often for cruises? What ECU's do you guys usually run over there? Are there lots of tuners? What's the highest octane pump petrol available at gas stations? I've always wondered what the car scene is like in North America..When I picture it I think Fast and the Furious :P
        Current car:
        1999 R34 GTR V-Spec

        Past cars:
        1994 R32 GTR V-Spec II
        1998 R34 GTT
        1989 Z32 300ZX

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        • #5
          haha! meet ups vary all over the country. out here in bc its pretty weak. there are a few big meets a year but nothing really skyline specific on the west coast. i believe they have had sky meets in the past but nothing this year. alot of the gtr guys are running power fcs. i personally am running a djetro. some of the guys with deeper pockets are running haltechs, or vconn. the highest octane in canada is 94 octane at the pump. however there are a few places in washington that sell 108 octane trick fuel at the pump.
          1991 Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R: 710whp 521 ft/lbs 27.5psi 11.8 @126mph low boost

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          • #6
            Ah so on the modification side of things it's pretty similar. I've run PFC D-Jetro's on both my GTR's.; great ECU for the street IMO

            Roughly how much does an R32 GTR with usual bolt ons (cat-back/intake etc) fetch over there?
            Current car:
            1999 R34 GTR V-Spec

            Past cars:
            1994 R32 GTR V-Spec II
            1998 R34 GTT
            1989 Z32 300ZX

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            • #7
              To change ur pic go to setting and edit advatar ..anyways skylines are a dime a dozen in Ontario plenty to go around lol

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              • #8
                Usually go for around 12-15000
                Originally posted by Gojira View Post
                Ah so on the modification side of things it's pretty similar. I've run PFC D-Jetro's on both my GTR's.; great ECU for the street IMO

                Roughly how much does an R32 GTR with usual bolt ons (cat-back/intake etc) fetch over there?

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                • #9
                  Wow that's a lot cheaper than down here. You'd be looking at around $20,000 AUD (~$21,000CAD) locally.
                  Is there a process you have to go through to drive a RHD car? And say if I were to move back to Canada for work, would I be able to bring my 1999 R34 GT-R in as a personal import? I know you guys have a rule that only allows imports that are older than a certain age, but are there any exceptions?
                  Current car:
                  1999 R34 GTR V-Spec

                  Past cars:
                  1994 R32 GTR V-Spec II
                  1998 R34 GTT
                  1989 Z32 300ZX

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                  • #10
                    There is an exception for personal use something like 6 months but I don't know the exact details. Someone on this forum does. Best chance I would say is move to bc again cause that's where the cars usually land and immigrants from Asia , also because icbc has a monopoly they have to insure most if not all cars because you don't have any other choices.

                    Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I thinks there is an s15 in bc that was brough in under that rule
                    Last edited by cooke24; 10-24-2011, 01:08 PM.

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                    • #11
                      Welcome and nice car, you should post some pics of your past cars (especially the 94 V-Spec II).

                      Sorry, no exceptions on the 15 year rule if you want to drive it on the street. If you are ok having it track only then you could register it as a track car but you have to jump through a ton of legal hoops and it also means that it can never be a street car again. Check out the legalese section for futher details.
                      1994 R32 GT-R V-Spec II

                      Originally posted by aN4rk1
                      Like frig, is it really that hard to spell properly on the "internetz"?? I don't know whether these guys just choose to spell like that or don't know HOW to spell...either way...WTF?

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                      • #12
                        I believe the 15 year rule still stands. The car can't be used on the streets, but I believe there is an S15 Silvia as previously mentioned that was brought in this way but is not street legal until 2014. That's based on a thread I read on another forum.

                        Nice car though, and welcome!

                        I am actually born in Sydney, Australia
                        1989 R32 GTS-t (Sold)

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                        • #13
                          Bummer :l Would probably just end up picking up another R32 GTR for the time being if I were to move to Canada then!

                          Hmm.. brings back memories!


                          Current car:
                          1999 R34 GTR V-Spec

                          Past cars:
                          1994 R32 GTR V-Spec II
                          1998 R34 GTT
                          1989 Z32 300ZX

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                          • #14
                            lets see some R34 GTT

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                            • #15
                              GTT:


                              Aaand some Fairlady love:

                              One of my favorite shots from last week's cruise:
                              Current car:
                              1999 R34 GTR V-Spec

                              Past cars:
                              1994 R32 GTR V-Spec II
                              1998 R34 GTT
                              1989 Z32 300ZX

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