Camaro SS vs. Skyline
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that was a dirty race. Any specs on the cars? It seems like the r32 might of been stock and not awd, it got spanked nasty by the SS. Not discrediting the ss though, it just might have tons of power too!!!
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Originally Posted by obZidian
that was a dirty race. Any specs on the cars? It seems like the r32 might of been stock and not awd, it got spanked nasty by the SS. Not discrediting the ss though, it just might have tons of power too!!!
the AWD system in the skyline is really more like RWD plus.........there are sensors on the car that tell the differential how much power to send to the front wheels when needed, i believe it can only send up to 30% (i maybe wrong about that percentage, could be less). once the car has traction again, it trasnfers 100% to the rear.
its a pretty cool setup.........but when it comes to launching on the street, it really doesnt have as much of an advantage as people might think. higher powered skylines still get lots of rear wheelspin just like the rest of us.
id bet an fbody with sticky tires and good suspension cuts better 60fts.
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They're both awesome cars.
I'd kill for the 'newer' R34 GTR
Then....proceed to go through a few clutches learning how to shift with my left hand...
And i'd also be a god to all the little ricers in my area bahahaha
"OMG!!! R34 GTR SKYLINE!!!!
I'd kill for the 'newer' R34 GTR
Then....proceed to go through a few clutches learning how to shift with my left hand...And i'd also be a god to all the little ricers in my area bahahaha
"OMG!!! R34 GTR SKYLINE!!!!
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Originally Posted by 97'RS6-BucketTurd
They're both awesome cars.
I'd kill for the 'newer' R34 GTR Then....proceed to go through a few clutches learning how to shift with my left hand...
And i'd also be a god to all the little ricers in my area bahahaha
"OMG!!! R34 GTR SKYLINE!!!!
I'd kill for the 'newer' R34 GTR
Then....proceed to go through a few clutches learning how to shift with my left hand...And i'd also be a god to all the little ricers in my area bahahaha
"OMG!!! R34 GTR SKYLINE!!!!
one of my close friend just bought a Blue one and here's the pic huh i hope u like it
Peace
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As a general FYI The Skyline comes in many flavors (I think I have these right, so correct me if aI get it wrong)
Skyline
Skyline GT
Skyline GT-S
Skyline GT-R
Skyline GT-R Vspec
Skyline GT-R V-Spec Nür
Skyline GT-R Z-Tune
Now if I have this right the "R"'s are all AWD Turbos, the S is a RWD Turbo and the GT is a RWD non-Turbo. The Current Skyline (The Infiniti G35 here in the states) is available as a Skyline GT only right now and the S and R models should be available starting in 2007.
To further confuse things the car is also offered as a 2-door and 4-door and all the trims were not available through all the generations. (I think R32 was the first gneration of a GT-R).
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Skyline
Skyline GT
Skyline GT-S
Skyline GT-R
Skyline GT-R Vspec
Skyline GT-R V-Spec Nür
Skyline GT-R Z-Tune
Now if I have this right the "R"'s are all AWD Turbos, the S is a RWD Turbo and the GT is a RWD non-Turbo. The Current Skyline (The Infiniti G35 here in the states) is available as a Skyline GT only right now and the S and R models should be available starting in 2007.
To further confuse things the car is also offered as a 2-door and 4-door and all the trims were not available through all the generations. (I think R32 was the first gneration of a GT-R).
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Originally Posted by bad95killer
yup R34 is more than to be an awesome car ...
one of my close friend just bought a Blue one and here's the pic huh i hope u like it
Peace
one of my close friend just bought a Blue one and here's the pic huh i hope u like it
Peace
The pic is flopped, if you look CAREFULLY at the front GTR emblem. They are awesome cars, and there was also a V-Spec II, Nismo, and N1, but you covered it pretty damn well 
The GT-Ss are smaller motors (2.0 on the 32s, 2.5 on the 33s IIRC) and single turbo. There are a few body differences as well. R32s are generally the lightest of the bunch (the V-spec model started in 93), with the R34s weighing more than the others. www.skylinegtr.com has a nice bit of resources if anyone cares.
EDIT: Actually, it DOES look like it's LHD... wtf
-J
The GT-Ss are smaller motors (2.0 on the 32s, 2.5 on the 33s IIRC) and single turbo. There are a few body differences as well. R32s are generally the lightest of the bunch (the V-spec model started in 93), with the R34s weighing more than the others. www.skylinegtr.com has a nice bit of resources if anyone cares.EDIT: Actually, it DOES look like it's LHD... wtf
-J
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Originally Posted by Shinkaze
WTF it's Left hand Drive? Is that a custom job or is the picture mirrored?
cost around $3500 
plus 200MPH NISMO speedo-meter 
vids on the way
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there's actually quite a few of them in the States now, either through MotoRex and other commercial shippers. A number of businessmen, and people who have families in Japan have shipped them over. Also military folks stationed over there sometimes ship the Skyline they had over in Japan shipped here to the States.
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Originally Posted by anthonycds
there's actually quite a few of them in the States now, either through MotoRex and other commercial shippers. A number of businessmen, and people who have families in Japan have shipped them over. Also military folks stationed over there sometimes ship the Skyline they had over in Japan shipped here to the States.
http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...at=&Board=UBB4
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IMO, the Skyline is nothing special. I think it's ridiculously overrated, and the big reason the ricers jerkoff over it is because it's "J-spec yo", illegal in the States unless shipped, converted, etc etc which costs a ridiculous amount.
I'm not bashing the ones who like the Skyline at all, I'm simply saying there really isn't anything amazing about it like the media hypes it up to be. It's just another turbo, AWD vehicle.
I'm not bashing the ones who like the Skyline at all, I'm simply saying there really isn't anything amazing about it like the media hypes it up to be. It's just another turbo, AWD vehicle.