Tricky-Ricky Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Just a couple of pics of my new Skyline 350GT, now i have the exhaust on(sounds like a proper car now, reminds me of a Audi V8) and i finally got the locking wheel nuts off so i fitted my new wheels. Next job is fitting the coilovers;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Tidy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon5698 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I really like these, did you get a manual one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 I really like these, did you get a manual one? Yeah! manual with Brembos, but i couldn't find leather, bloody velour seats keep giving me big shocks every time i get out, think I'll be fitting some different seats soon;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike3.0 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Nice motor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Looking very clean! Quite like it actually, got an interior shots? Do you miss the single a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Never been sure on the styling on these, prefer the 350. Loves the wheels though, similar to what I have on my BMW. Great car to drive, superb handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 looks awesome, i really like these cars, it's the classy "skyline". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Looking very clean! Quite like it actually, got an interior shots? Do you miss the single a lot? Will sort some interior shots out soon. And in answer to the second question YES!especially when Willem, the new owner calls me to tell me hes just been doing 160-170 on the Autobahn:whip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon5698 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Yeah! manual with Brembos, but i couldn't find leather, bloody velour seats keep giving me big shocks every time i get out, think I'll be fitting some different seats soon;) Stop wearing cotton knickers then You fancy normal seats or some aftermarket ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 Stop wearing cotton knickers then You fancy normal seats or some aftermarket ones? Will probably get some cheap leather cloth sport recliners just to escape the elocution, will probably be better for my back to;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multics Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 16, 2010 Author Share Posted April 16, 2010 Some more pics now its lowered a bit on BC coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Went to look at one of these today. It's the auto version but with leather. Overall the engine is very smooth but not too exciting. I feel that some of the interior plastics feels a bit flimsy but otherwise its a great relaxing car. Feels solidly built. However, the one I saw was an import so have the instrument panel buttons+switches is in Japanese also the dealer told me the engine is the same as the 350z. Is that true? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Went to look at one of these today. It's the auto version but with leather. Overall the engine is very smooth but not too exciting. I feel that some of the interior plastics feels a bit flimsy but otherwise its a great relaxing car. Feels solidly built. However, the one I saw was an import so have the instrument panel buttons+switches is in Japanese also the dealer told me the engine is the same as the 350z. Is that true? Its pretty much a 350z with a different body shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Went to look at one of these today. It's the auto version but with leather. Overall the engine is very smooth but not too exciting. I feel that some of the interior plastics feels a bit flimsy but otherwise its a great relaxing car. Feels solidly built. However, the one I saw was an import so have the instrument panel buttons+switches is in Japanese also the dealer told me the engine is the same as the 350z. Is that true? Every 350GT is a JDM import, they where never marketed here until now, you can buy a new G37 Infinity (same car US Nissan) Yes the engine is the VQ35DE same as 350Z up until 06-07, its no turbo engine but has pretty decent torque, but doesn't really get going until you use the revs, needs to be taken over 5,000 RPM to get the best out of it. Interior is on a par with the 350Z, but nothing special, otherwise very well equipped, its about 1/3 of a second slower to 60 than the 350Z, and the chassis is the same, brakes too, but the chassis has about 7" added to it,and its 100KG heavier, so its just a tad less sharp, but its a reasonable trade off for decent boot space and two more seats;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Interior is on a par with the 350Z, but nothing special, otherwise very well equipped, its about 1/3 of a second slower to 60 than the 350Z, and the chassis is the same, brakes too, but the chassis has about 7" added to it,and its 100KG heavier, so its just a tad less sharp, but its a reasonable trade off for decent boot space and two more seats Agreed Have you figured out what all those buttons in Japanese do lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 Agreed Have you figured out what all those buttons in Japanese do lol. Factory sat nav, but some including mine had TV tuner, no good here but you can pick up the auxiliary input and put any signal you want through, although you need a device to keep the AV input from switching off when on the move, i now have a rear view camera and a UK digital TV tuner that also reads USB sticks so music is also taken care of too:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Factory sat nav, but some including mine had TV tuner, no good here but you can pick up the auxiliary input and put any signal you want through, although you need a device to keep the AV input from switching off when on the move, i now have a rear view camera and a UK digital TV tuner that also reads USB sticks so music is also taken care of too:) Sounds good It's not a bad car really. Feels really comfy and well built from the inside. I think it needs some breathing mods though to unleash some of that V6 roar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Ric, saw this and thought of you!! Breakout that wallet mate!! http://www.carpictures.com/photo/viewer/10DKE565927235AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 Nice! twin turbo would be good:) trouble is its a full engine rebuild with top spec parts, and there a bastid to work on, if i could afford it i would go LS-1;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 if i could afford it i would go R35 That's my next step I reckon. Love the G35 still, always a consideration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Very nice! The VIP look suits these best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 That's my next step I reckon. Love the G35 still, always a consideration I like them but too expensive if something goes wrong, ask jurgen;) 350GT + LS-1 = 500BHP RWD fun with class, + supercharger = 650BHP whoohooo:d and goodbye R35:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I like them but too expensive if something goes wrong, ask jurgen;) 350GT + LS-1 = 500BHP RWD fun with class, + supercharger = 650BHP whoohooo:d and goodbye R35:p Wouldn't put me off buying one though. I'm sure the issue are under warranty. Btw, do NOT, look at this thread. Some new wheels have made a shock appearance! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=215726 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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