Husky's Yard - Subaru Transmitted Infection

[Ibonibo]

great. I think now you are obliged to do us a little sound file vid

 

[Aquarelle]

great. I think now you are obliged to do us a little sound file vid

It's coming soon! I have a video of the original exhaust already, just need to get out and record the new one.

I'll make some videos of the local roads while I'm at it

 

[Aquarelle]

This was SUPPOSED to be an exhaust video combined with a "Hey check out my daily commute to work" type thing but the video quality was so monumentally garbage that the audio sounded like someone farting into a mic.. so I simply dubbed over the music I was listening to the time

The video quality ain't exactly a looker either...

But.. it'll have to do for now until I can get a passenger who doesn't freak out the moment the tyres let go =/

 

[Aquarelle]

I don't think you can consider these "Installed" when my lower control arms are still stuck inside my old hubs...

Apparently there's some 20 dollar tool I can use that will allow me to apply 20,000 kg of force to yank the hub off so I'm gonna go look at getting that tomorrow.. I've gotta be quick tho because I'm currently borrowing a 36mm socket from my boss for my driveshafts.. I told him "I'll bring it back in two hours" expecting to be all done and dusted by then.. then the LCAs decided they didn't feel like coming off the hub.. fml..

They look good though!

 

[Aquarelle]

So I failed my WOF again.

This time for all new reasons!!

Apparently my handbrake needs adjusting.. despite the fact it now holds after two clicks.. on literally any gradient.. uh huh...

Aaaand my exhaust is 2.4 decibels too loud, funny - because nothing about my exhaust or motor has changed since last month and that time it was fine? the only difference is now I have a GT-R wing.. hmm funny that.

Sooo I can't go on the NZDM cruise to Piha, because having a WOF and Rego is a requirement.

I genuinely want to die.. I slaved my guts out for 2 days trying to get these brakes installed in a big rush to get done and I failed. For no reason beyond discrimination.

At least the new brakes look pretty - I guess I'll install the fronts this weekend since I'm not going to Auckland now.

 

[SVX]

Damn, that really sucks. I remember when my parents would always fail on the bottom arm suspension when they brought a Subaru to get checked, simply because Subaru needed more money in that department or something.

 

[Aquarelle]

Damn, that really sucks. I remember when my parents would always fail on the bottom arm suspension when they brought a Subaru to get checked, simply because Subaru needed more money in that department or something.

Such is life.. the new arms I've put in don't have much grease in them so I hope they hold out.. I'll just get some camber adjustable ones anyhow so they just need to last a couple months. Besides, I got them for free from work

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So since I failed my WOF, and I'm not needed at work until next week I'll start on my front brakes today~

While I'm waiting for my mate to get here to give me a helping hand I did something with my thinky brain

Once I fit these brakes the handling mods are about done, which means my car is ready for MORE POWER

So.. I'm finalising my short list for this final stretch to the finishing line (HAH)

Z32 Nistune chipped ECU + software
Uprated injectors + Coils
Uprated Fuel Pump
Nismo Low Temp thermostat
Uprated Radiator

Turbocharger (45VX?)
Oil/Water feeds
Turbo J pipe
Hi-Flow Cat
Intercooler + Piping & BOV
Front Facing Plenum

Tune

I'm aiming for wastegate pressure, I only need 300 ps to be satisfied. It's torque I'm really after. I don't race between the lights, I want response for the mountains, so 10+ PSI isn't really necessary for me. (Really I don't even need a turbo - 220+ ps is more than enough for my relatively light chassis - I just like the torque and the giggles turbocharged cars give me)

However, I'm being informed from reliable sources (Mates who've been dealing with R33s for years) that It will be "Impossible" for me to run less than 10 PSI due to my free flowing exhaust..

Which is problematic on many levels - largely due to the fact I've been extensively warned not to exceed 7 PSI on my high compression pistons since I only need 7 PSI to get the same power that I'd get on 10-12 PSI on turbo internals.

On the other hand, other friends are informing me that it shouldn't be a problem - my waste gate will keep the pressure regulated regardless of the exhaust - the turbo will simply spool much faster due to the extra flow improving response and power but it will not effect the minimum PSI to such a degree. These people are trained mechanics but are less experienced with R33s (IE, none. Because American)

So.. I guess we'll wait and see.. but other than that this is my current short list that I've just pinned to my wall

Incidentally I just broke 5k on my build cost thus far (Including car cost) - if I were to sell it now I'd still make a 3k profit

Also this happened today - so I filled my tank instead of paying off my loan.. whoops..

 

[Korza]

Have you tried going somewhere else for your WOF? That might be your problem.

 

[Aquarelle]

Have you tried going somewhere else for your WOF? That might be your problem.

That's my next course of action 👍 I'm going to lose 40 bucks going somewhere else but I've been failed twice for two different reasons when nothing was changed bar fitting my wing and fixing the two issues raised last time - I smell discrimination because my wing makes it look like I'm a "Boy Racer" completley ignoring the fact that it produces real downforce and the fact that I do get to speeds where the downforce really matters

In a safe and controlled manner and environment on a closed course.

 

[Aquarelle]

Please excuse the double post

Do you have to check everytime now your exaust? Not that a cat is nested in it

It looks like it's even a Super Drager are you fricken kidding me?!

 

[Ibonibo]

see

Sucks on the brake part, especially if just because R33...
Tune list sounds nice, on the exaust no idea. Both theories have points. Worse case you need to open the exaust and weld something in... or change it. Wait and see

 

[Aquarelle]

see

Sucks on the brake part, especially if just because R33...
Tune list sounds nice, on the exaust no idea. Both theories have points. Worse case you need to open the exaust and weld something in... or change it. Wait and see

If I threw away the 100 dollars it cost me to get a flange welded in and got another one welded further forward and installed a catalytic converter the noise would be significantly dampered - but that's the boring option.

The more likely option is that I send the Skyline with my mate to get it done by his dodgy mechanic (So dodgy that after I went there and paid for a WOF he said to my mate that I never paid and my friend ended up paying for my WOF twice) and by the time I need a new WOF it will be turbocharged and thus much quieter

 

[Aquarelle]

Body work & Paint soon, so I'm taking as many pics before I begin the process as possible.

But really? I was walking back to my car on this stunner of a day and just became overwhelmed with happiness just looking at my R33 (Hence the cruddy Iphone quality)

We've come so far girl, you'll be at showroom condition very shortly just you wait <3

 

[Ibonibo]

Shady mechanic is shady

What colour does it get?

 

[Aquarelle]

Shady mechanic is shady

What colour does it get?

I will be going white because it's cheap and mindlessly easy to apply - I thought it would be smart to start with something easier rather than jump straight into hard stuff like metallics

 

[Korza]

Wouldn't black be easier as it would require less prep?

 

[Fastcarguy]

Damn, wish we could get these in America. To get one of these road legal in america you have to spend about 20,000 dollars. Same with the original AE86.

 

[Aquarelle]

Wouldn't black be easier as it would require less prep?

Yeah but my mate painted his R33 black and it looked like garbage, the imperfections really show up on black. Besides - I don't want to be seen as copying him.

Not to mention painting your car white is meant to bring you good luck, if you believe in such things.

Damn, wish we could get these in America. To get one of these road legal in america you have to spend about 20,000 dollars. Same with the original AE86.

Ehh, to be frank if I were in the states I would much sooner work on a domestic S14 or an SR5 AE86 than spend that kind of money importing an R33 unless it was a GT-R =P

Don't get me wrong, I love my R33 and it's a fantastic car! But it's not worth that kinda dosh to import one unless it's a fully kitted out V-Spec II or something.

 

[Kitten]

Yeah but my mate painted his R33 black and it looked like garbage, the imperfections really show up on black. Besides - I don't want to be seen as copying him.

Not to mention painting your car white is meant to bring you good luck, if you believe in such things.



Ehh, to be frank if I were in the states I would much sooner work on a domestic S14 or an SR5 AE86 than spend that kind of money importing an R33 unless it was a GT-R =P

Don't get me wrong, I love my R33 and it's a fantastic car! But it's not worth that kinda dosh to import one unless it's a fully kitted out V-Spec II or something.

Importing a GT-R to the States is like 30-40k

 

[Aquarelle]

Importing a GT-R to the States is like 30-40k

Wha... how...? the base car is like 10 grand or so...?

 

[michrulejj]

Wha... how...? the base car is like 10 grand or so...?

And only one that can become US legal is the R33. Everyone probably knows this but just in case someone didn't.

 

[Aquarelle]

And only one that can become US legal is the R33. Everyone probably knows this but just in case someone didn't.

If the R33 is able to be imported legally how can it cost so much? buy one in Japan and ship it over.. that just makes sense to me

I don't understand America's import laws... it makes no sense to me what so ever.

 

[Ibonibo]

White is the color to go on R33. Forget about the luck part, in Japan owing a second hand car is bad luck. So it breaks even than

And yes on black every imperfection in the perp will show through. In fact black and silver are the most difficult colour. Silver hazes very easily.

 

[Aquarelle]

White is the color to go on R33. Forget about the luck part, in Japan owing a second hand car is bad luck. So it breaks even than

And yes on black every imperfection in the perp will show through. In fact black and silver are the most difficult colour. Silver hazes very easily.

I'm not decided yet if I'll go for a standard GT-R bumper,

GTS-T bumper

or if I'll go for a 400R Replica.. I guess we'll see.

But this is a rough idea of how it could look when it's finished.

Next item is going to be a GT-R Grill that has been especially designed for a series 1 Skyline.
(As much as I'm fitting this car with GT-R Kit I have no intention of lying about what it is. My car is a GTS and I present it as such - I simply like the look of the GT-R bumper and wing 👍)

(That bumper needs to burn in a very large fire)

 

[Ibonibo]

Go stock GTR. GenI or III Lip. N1 Ducts. That's awesome. Are you able to drive the Xenon in your country? I love the look of those, apart from being typical xenon expensive, they look the best. But sadly not road legal here ( think because they haven't got an automated height regulation?)

 

[Aquarelle]

Go stock GTR. GenI or III Lip. N1 Ducts. That's awesome. Are you able to drive the Xenon in your country? I love the look of those, apart from being typical xenon expensive, they look the best. But sadly not road legal here ( think because they haven't got an automated height regulation?)

We are allowed Xenon bulbs in NZ yes, however I have no desire to change to projector housing as I find them ugly.

I'm looking into getting some whiter bulbs however to fit into the standard housing as my current lights are very dim and /very/ yellow.

 

[Katiegan]

Can't wait to see it with a fresh coat on! 👍

 

[Aquarelle]

Can't wait to see it with a fresh coat on! 👍

You and me both! getting my quote this week for the body work - as soon as the three dents are straightened out I'm buying a new passenger door and begin buying paint and organising a booth 👍

Then all I need to do is sand off the rust bubble on the drivers door, body filler if needed then prep the whole car.

Getting into short list here

 

[Katiegan]

You and me both! getting my quote this week for the body work - as soon as the three dents are straightened out I'm buying a new passenger door and begin buying paint and organising a booth 👍

Then all I need to do is sand off the rust bubble on the drivers door, body filler if needed then prep the whole car.

Getting into short list here

You've definitely come a long way since getting the Skyline. I feel quite proud for you!

 

[Aquarelle]

You've definitely come a long way since getting the Skyline. I feel quite proud for you!

Thank you very much, I truly appreciate it! Not to sound full of myself or anything but this poor R33 has found a very good home, it was very badly mistreated in its past but we're slowly getting there