My New R33 GTR - so it begins...

[RSi]

Unless its burned out, it will come on

[ColinR33]

So started on my first winter work, CF wrapping the dash, got a sheet of CF vinyl from Carbon Fiber Gear. First was to get the crappy rubber junk off - goo-gone and a scotch brite pad got it off...

Made sure it was nice and clean and started the wrap.

About 1.5-2 hrs of work and it is done!

The stuff is very forgiving, a little tricky in some areas but considering it was the first time it turned out pretty good I think. Gotta do the shift surround and a few other bits now!

[support@feastauto]

Coming along quite nicely.

Regarding RG. They are well known in Japan. Mostly involved with circuit sports these days. Offering suspension, lightweight flywheels, brakes & rotors etc.

The RG "Tokiko" branded suspension would have been entry level through them back in the day, perhaps equal damper strength as basic Nismo S-Tunes. Must be comfortable no?

They do have some real nice coilovers these days. Perhaps the lightest on the market being shelled out of aluminum. Flag being JGTC N1 Dampers. Image below.

URL: www.racinggear.co.jp

[cschepp]

Hey just out of curiosity but when you remove the light from the cluster did anyone have any problems? When I did it the first time I took the bulb out and then it felt like my power steering was gone. I put it back in and everything was fine again. All I did Is went into the trunk and snipped the wire for hicas. It was alot faster then taking the dash apart and my hicks light has never come back on. And if I ever wanted to I could just solder the wires back together and it would be good as new.

[ColinR33]

I haven't taken the light out yet, but when I do I'll let you know if I have any problems. Adam, thanks for the RG info. The setup is actually pretty stiff, especially for Edmontons crappy roads! Might need a kidney belt.

[ColinR33]

So finished off the shifter surround and started to reassemble:

[jdms13rhd]

That looks really good!!! Tho, curious... is that just raw CF matting? How does it stick on and is it a rough surface or do you need to spray a resin over the top to make it more durable preventing any separation or snags down the road?

[SkyGrl]

LOOKING SEXY! i love R33's only the best car out there...


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[ColinR33]

That looks really good!!! Tho, curious... is that just raw CF matting? How does it stick on and is it a rough surface or do you need to spray a resin over the top to make it more durable preventing any separation or snags down the road?

It's actually 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fibre Film, it's a self adhesive film, I just made sure the whole surface was lightly scuffed. No additional coating needed. You can feel the "weave", but it's not real CF. Figured this would be easier (and a lot cheaper if I f'd it up).

LOOKING SEXY! i love R33's only the best car out there...

Amy

Thanks!

[Nismo_line]

awe man not real carbon you cheaped out lol jk looks awesome take pics when its back in the car whats next on the list?

[ColinR33]

Sandblast and powdercoat the intake plenum, cam covers and coilpack cover, crinkle finish matt black I think, refinish the brake calipers too, and finish repairing my bumper. Then some real work, nothing major yet tho.

[GTR-guy]

I love it! Nice work!

[nelsonmxmarc]

Lets see the CF installed!!

I was debating doing my 32's interior but i'm a bit hesitant on the look...

[ColinR33]

I love it! Nice work!

Thanks!

Lets see the CF installed!!

I was debating doing my 32's interior but i'm a bit hesitant on the look...

This weekend I'll put it back in for a bit and take some pics.

[ColinR33]

So here it is (temporarily) re-installed. I made one boo-boo. The weave is running in a different direction on the shift surround. Wifey thinks it is a nice contrast, but I'm thinking I should re-do it to match the direction on the upper portion. Whaddya guys think? Either that or re-do the ashtray cover to match the bottom section, and maybe re-do the little cover beside the interior temperature sendor grille to match better.