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1989 Nissan Skyline GTS-T (HCR-32)
Added on Feb. 9 by Uemoto Jason

This is my grip racer. I’ve pretty much taught myself how to fix and work on cars for the last four years with this one. I haven’t really worked on anything else except this car. I’m very happy with the results! This is just my first time out on the track, but everything felt great! The car was very responsive and balanced, I could initiate steering with ease, and the throttle was used for fine control! (^_^) At no time did I feel the car was out of control, but I did feel that I could go even faster. I have spherical bearings at most major suspension joints, but since this is a daily driver too, I have not been able to pull the hubs and have poly-bushings installed in the carriers yet. The motor has not been touched yet, except for maintenance purposes. I did ditch the stock fan for electric and installed a light-weight NISMO flywheel, with fast-revving results! The plan is to build up another RB20DET with some bells and whistles to accommodate higher-revs and a tad more boost, all run off the stock computer modified with NISTUNE. (BTW- This ride is LOW BUDGET! I’m not trying to break the bank, and I’m very “grassroots” in the effort. Also, don’t mind the black FRP bonnet! I plan to repaint the car a “flat satin” red after I collect a new front bumper, and the weather warms up.)

Comments

gtrfan:
Who's the hottie in the harness??
May 21, 2010 1:40 a.m.
Uemoto Jason:
I do not know, but I like her and my harness!
May 21, 2010 9:21 a.m.
Tom Heath:
I've always liked the R32s best. A buddy had one just like yours (only white) while we were in Okinawa. Nice car!
May 21, 2010 4:26 p.m.
Uemoto Jason:
I think the girl wearing the harness is Mercedes Terrell.
Jun 22, 2010 1:41 p.m.
dj:
Very Nice!
Oct 31, 2010 5:09 a.m.
92CelicaHalfTrac:
Ooooooo Enkei RP01s!
Feb 19, 2011 10:54 p.m.
WilberM3:
nice car. man i wish we had a bunch of those R32 cars down here for sale. the styling doesnt date them at all.
Apr 15, 2011 7:13 p.m.
Billy_Bottle_Caps:
That thing is awesome
Jul 10, 2011 5:12 p.m.
Uemoto Jason:
Retired! I had to junk the car because I was leaving Japan, but I kept everything but the glass and chassis. The car will live on in spirit in a new build in the USA!
Oct 27, 2011 11:22 p.m.
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