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I'm Jason, originally from Seattle, WA USA, but currently living in Japan. Bought this 1990 GT-R about 6 months ago, this is my "affordable dream car" (real dream car is a 997 911 Turbo which I will have someday). Plans are to keep this car pretty much forever, pass it on to my son one day (maybe).
This project is a little different than most of the other GT-R builds you see, because I'll be doing thing like making it more comfortable, adding weight, and generally making the car show AND go with some power and very reliable. I like going fast as much as the next guy, but I'm not building this to be a track car, more of a GT car, so comfort, a little luxury, a little speed, just in general a good all around car. Pretty much everything will be getting refreshed and/or upgraded. Not planning on completely finishing this for about 4 years, not in any hurry.
Current Mods:
HKS Downpipes
Trust Power Extreme II Cat-Back
HKS Filters
Apexi AVC-R
Unknown Flash Tuned ECU
19" TE37 knockoff wheels (might buy real TE's eventually)
Evo IX MR Leather/Alcantara Recaro Seats
HKS Hiper-D Coilovers (very old, worn out, need replacing)
HKS Twin Plate Clutch (absolutely hate it, being replaced soon)
Veilside FRP Hood
Eclipse DVD/HDD Navigation Head Unit
So here's the build plans:
Engine/Transmission: Fully refreshed motor upgraded with N1 parts, or possibly brand new crate motor from Nissan, Garrett 2860-5 Turbos (maybe Nismo N1's though), R34 Getrag 6spd, Nismo Coppermix Twin Plate Clutch.
Exterior: Full bare-chassis restoration, Porsche "Atlas Gray Metallic" paint (awesome color, look it up), R34 GT-R rear spoiler, carbon hood, carbon trunk, TBO front bumper, Bee*R side skirts, East Bear rear bumper, clear headlight covers with black housing and upgraded projectors.
Interior: Custom fitted 350z dash with carbon fiber accents and a little flocking. Evo IX Recaro leather/alcantara seats, leather trimmed rear seats, upgraded sound deadening, upgraded cut-pile carpeting, Nismo floor mats, custom made door panels.
Electronics/Stereo: Apexi AVC-R, HKS V-Pro, full set of SpeedHut custom gauges, 9" LCD connected to modified original Xbox, 7" Eclipse AVN Navigation unit, JBL MS-8 audio processor, 12" Image Dynamics sub, 3-way active front stage, Alpine PDX-5, Alpine PDX1600, 130amp alternator, Optima Red Top x2, more that I can't think of.
Suspension/Brakes: Undecided on coilovers (possibly Aragosta or RSR Sports-I), 19x9.5 +12 for the street (TE37 knockoffs will be redone in dark blue), 18x9.5 +12 for the track, 370z Sport Akebono brake upgrade with 355mm Stoptech Rotors front and rear, other random suspension bits too.
I look forward to any feedback or suggestions on the project. Thanks!
This project is a little different than most of the other GT-R builds you see, because I'll be doing thing like making it more comfortable, adding weight, and generally making the car show AND go with some power and very reliable. I like going fast as much as the next guy, but I'm not building this to be a track car, more of a GT car, so comfort, a little luxury, a little speed, just in general a good all around car. Pretty much everything will be getting refreshed and/or upgraded. Not planning on completely finishing this for about 4 years, not in any hurry.
Current Mods:
HKS Downpipes
Trust Power Extreme II Cat-Back
HKS Filters
Apexi AVC-R
Unknown Flash Tuned ECU
19" TE37 knockoff wheels (might buy real TE's eventually)
Evo IX MR Leather/Alcantara Recaro Seats
HKS Hiper-D Coilovers (very old, worn out, need replacing)
HKS Twin Plate Clutch (absolutely hate it, being replaced soon)
Veilside FRP Hood
Eclipse DVD/HDD Navigation Head Unit
So here's the build plans:
Engine/Transmission: Fully refreshed motor upgraded with N1 parts, or possibly brand new crate motor from Nissan, Garrett 2860-5 Turbos (maybe Nismo N1's though), R34 Getrag 6spd, Nismo Coppermix Twin Plate Clutch.
Exterior: Full bare-chassis restoration, Porsche "Atlas Gray Metallic" paint (awesome color, look it up), R34 GT-R rear spoiler, carbon hood, carbon trunk, TBO front bumper, Bee*R side skirts, East Bear rear bumper, clear headlight covers with black housing and upgraded projectors.
Interior: Custom fitted 350z dash with carbon fiber accents and a little flocking. Evo IX Recaro leather/alcantara seats, leather trimmed rear seats, upgraded sound deadening, upgraded cut-pile carpeting, Nismo floor mats, custom made door panels.
Electronics/Stereo: Apexi AVC-R, HKS V-Pro, full set of SpeedHut custom gauges, 9" LCD connected to modified original Xbox, 7" Eclipse AVN Navigation unit, JBL MS-8 audio processor, 12" Image Dynamics sub, 3-way active front stage, Alpine PDX-5, Alpine PDX1600, 130amp alternator, Optima Red Top x2, more that I can't think of.
Suspension/Brakes: Undecided on coilovers (possibly Aragosta or RSR Sports-I), 19x9.5 +12 for the street (TE37 knockoffs will be redone in dark blue), 18x9.5 +12 for the track, 370z Sport Akebono brake upgrade with 355mm Stoptech Rotors front and rear, other random suspension bits too.
I look forward to any feedback or suggestions on the project. Thanks!
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