Parting out a gtr

[Ignitecgy]

Hey guys, having a string of really bad luck with my car right now. Won't bore you with the details, however will say it would be about 5 grand just to get her back to a respectable level of condition. Was flirting with the idea recently of parting her out and starting fresh with another one. So anyone have any guestimates on how much can be made? FYI car is bone stock with bumper, skirts, tranny unsellable.

[archaeic_bloke]

ouf.. thats tough man, parting a stock gtr isn't easy. but what other options do u have?

[Oakville]

In a nutshell whats wrong with it? If you have a blown motor...pm me.

[tryingtobebest]

Yah, dude whats wrong with it? Tell us a bit more! Crushed, curbed, flipped?

[Ignitecgy]

Long story, bought in 09 in worse shape than I was led to believe. First off, it has a phantom electrical problem. All the symptoms of a blown MAF, and was told by Autodream that that's what it was. Bought two off them, worked well for a week, then problems returned. Secondly, have a massive brake fluid leak. No puddles under the car, ever, yet would drop below min. in a day. ABS looks to have a leak, however not bad enough for this. Can't visually see any leaks in lines.

As far as the body goes, had it at a friends to work on it. Had taken the front bumper and a whole bunch of other crap off the front to change the timing belt. He abruptly calls me up one day and tells me he needs it out that weekend so his girl could park in here. Moved the car to my parents driveway till I could find a more permenant solution, put the bumper behind the shed.

Went over too my parents place a week later to check on her, and noticed two scratch going the entire length of the passenger side. Thought it was some punk kids having fun, however went back a month later and there was now about 40 deep scratches going the length of the car. DS window had gouges out of it as well. Turns out the jerkoff downstairs was riding his bike back and forth by it dailey, and didn't like having the car there.

End of that month my parents were moving, there landlord sent over some old guy to do some work on the house, and clean the yard. I went out behind the shed to grab my bumper when I was transporting the car, and noticed it wasn't there. Turns out the old dude threw it away!

Also, that same day transporting the car, had to start it to get it on the trailer. The battery was dead so we had to jumpstart it. I sat down in the gtr while my cousin was hooking up the cables, couple seconds later I notice smoke comming from the engine bay. Turns out he put them on backwards. Switched them over and started her up, no gauges worked, no lights, nothing. As soon as I removed the cables she died.

Last but not least. The first year I had her I took her to my cousins work for a fluid change. Tranny as well. Took it out on deerfoot, shifted from 3rd to 4th, and got the grind. Cousin looks at me and laughs, thinking I just missed a shift. Nope, I've now had it ever since. Honestly, I'm at the point where if I can get 4500 as is I'd do it.

[Samsonite]

Sorry to hear that man, sounds like a real nightmare. Hopefully your luck will change and you'll get something back from it.

[cschepp]

Well it's too bad your in Calgary man! I would grab this off you and fix the problems as they seem to be not that bad at all. Just a really bad streak of luck! Let me know if your willing to transport it and maybe we could work something out

[Ignitecgy]

If your serious we might be able too work something out. She's a great girl and all that, but it just doesn't seem too be working out lol. I just want a damn gtr to drive not stress over. I've had her for two years and have had one good week.

[archaeic_bloke]

you sir... have some bad luck.

I would think this to be something you need to spend more time on, and based on your story I would say you probably don't have a lot of time, tools or mechanical experience.

you didn't mention the engine, if the engine is good then this might be worth saving.

you need to know whats actually broken and what just needs a kick to get back into shape...heres what I would do in your position:

1) Check every single fuse in the drivers compartment panel and the box under the hood, I promise you will find some blown ones, and most your electronics should revive themself.

2) your miss-fire/hesitation problem could be ignition system related. you replaced the MAF's, so either O2 sensors next, or ignition coils, plugs, harness or amp. one of those or more is probably in rough shape.

3) as for the missing bumper, look around these forums, theres ALWAYS ppl parting cars, you can buy a used GTR bumper for like $150 roughly.

4) the body work - Vinyl wrap bro. it's one third the price of fresh paint, pick your color and easy to keep clean.

5) the brake fluid leak... my guess is the seals on your calipers are blown, so you press the brake pedal in and fluid squeeze out onto the pads and rotors.


Personally, I don't think this car is a write off just yet, you've got a lot of small problems that need to be dealt with, and as you make a list of everything wrong and begin correcting the issues one by one, you will start to feel happy again, and believe in yourself!

good luck, keep us posted, and we're done to help you how ever we can.

[Ignitecgy]

Thanks archaeic, however don't you think it might be better to let her go for 5000 ( part or whole) and buy another for ten with no issues?

P.S. The engine is sound. Compression was 154 153 154 156 153 150 last year. Put 2 km on it since.

[BRN32]

I wouldn't give up yet, your cars better off than mine right now ( check "Build from Hell" thread") and I'm pushing forward. Have thought/ been suggested too, part her out and start fresh, but I'll have more pride in and knowledge about her once she's done.

[MugenR32]

you're right. you have more pride...........than brains.

[BRN32]

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Hey TROLL, I think the rest of the forum will come to the conclusion that my intelligence is waaaay ahead of yours with an immature response like that.

[amnash]

I wouldn't give up yet, your cars better off than mine right now ( check "Build from Hell" thread") and I'm pushing forward. Have thought/ been suggested too, part her out and start fresh, but I'll have more pride in and knowledge about her once she's done.

agreed. when i got my car i can no brakes and ended up building the engine.. and your engine is fine. a good spot to check for brake fluid leak is underneath the brake booster. try use a small mirror or something and get a look right at the bottom, if you see i rust trail on the bottom of booster, youve found your leak. and if your not sure about something your probably better to just ask on here AND i suggest getting a full user manual off http://www.gtrpwr.com/index.php

[Ignitecgy]

Well, one important point is that I had never intended too keep it stock. So, say 3 to 4 grand to get her back to solid condition, than the countless thousands to bring her too the next level. Considering the quality of GTR I could buy for 16000 how can one justify building this car from where it is now. I would literally save thousands by taking advantage of someone else doing all the labour, and selling it for half what they put into it. I'm at the age where a house needs to be bought as well, and my finances aren't unlimited.