RWB BNR32

Here's a look on RAUH-Welt (or sometimes known RWB) R32 GTR. You'd probably seen RWB on Porsches. This time its on a GTR R32. RWB has always been a 'thing' in widebody cars. Looking good.

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JAPO Z-Tune

JAPO Gmbh is a motorsports company based in Germany and they’ve created a Z-Tune replica from ground up. This happens as to a reason that Nismo Z-Tune is a very limited model with only 20 units were built and every one of them are sold except for the very first unit that is still in Nismo Omori factory. If you can’t have it, then build it.

First off, they bought a used BNR34 and stripped it to its bare shell and gave it a full refreshing treatment close to how Nismo (Nissan Motorsports) did to their flagship Z-Tune. To start it all, the chassis were painted to what Nismo painted their Z-Tune limited line-ups with, a special paint color of ‘KY0’ silver shade formerly reserved for Z-Tune.

As with the original Nismo Z-Tune with 500HP on tap, JAPO also made sure that their JAPO-tuned GTR is somewhat closer to be a Z-Tune spec. In order to achieve that, they’ve replaced the stock twin turbochargers with two GT-RS turbochargers from HKS which is good for 500HP at the disposal. The internals & externals of the engine are filled and surrounded with HKS parts all around. The working boost is set at 1.5 bar for a good 630HP with 660Nm of torque. That’s about 500HP at the wheels. Just in case you are wondering what’ the WHP.

Managing all the engine fueling, timing and ignitions are held by HKS FCon V Pro standalone. The waste gases are channeled to a full 4” ARC exhaust system. Transferring all that massive power to the wheels is handled by Getrag 6-speed manual transmission mated to HKS clutch. The geabox and the rear differential is treated with oil coolers from ARC. The handling of this JAPO-tuned GTR is improved with the usage of HKS Hipermax adjustables on all four corners and is complimented with ARC strut bar connecting the front two strut towers.

Braking system is enhanced by the use of Stoptech 355mm 4 piston for the fronts and StopTech 355mm 2 piston for the rears. Finishing the look of Z-Tune replica, the front bumper and the front fenders are Nismo carbon fiber items. While the hood is Z-Tune look-a-like, apparently it is not a real Nismo carbon fiber items. Instead, it is made by Seibon. The wheels are 18” Nismo LMGT4 warped with Toyo R888 semi-slick tyres. Adding more aesthetic value to the GTR, a carbon fiber rear under diffuser from ARC is attached to the rear bumper to help with the down-force.

Interior wise, you will not find any more plasticky stuffs as they have been treated with alcantara and leather which makes the interior looks more luxurious and stylish. No, not in a VIP way though. MOMO steering wheel replaces the standard GTR item. The floor mats are JAPO items. The bucket seats also has been treated with alcantara and leather with embossed GTR logo.

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Gunmetal Grey BNR32

One of my favorite car of all time ever since I heard of the word 'skyline' especially the ones with GTR emblem with the letter R in blood red color at the back of the car. No one will make a mistake for its twin circular tail lights identity.

Apparently, for this particular BNR32 shown here is no longer a stock standard GTR. It is visible that the standard front seats has been replaced with Recaro's. Also, the standard 16" wheels has been replaced with a bigger and wider 17" wheels which I am not known of the make and the type. Perfect stance.

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Tommy Kaira GTR R35

Earlier this year in Tokyo Auto Salon 2010, Tommy Kaira has debuted their full GTR R35 aero kit. The kit comprises of a new full front bumper, side skirts, rear under diffuser and new rear spoiler. The front bumper has a redone center grille, side ducts and integrated chin spoiler.

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Also notice that the rear fender wheel well extension kit that extends the wide rear ends another 20mm on each side which are made of carbon fibre. The new bold side skirts give the GTR a lowered look and it blends nicely with the rear fender wheel well extension kit.

The rear spoiler is also enhanced with its center flap made of carbon fibre and increased height over standard's height. Note that the absent of rear third brake light.

Looking from the back of the car, the rear diffuser is very much different from a stock unit. Tommy Kaira designed the rear diffuser to be much bolder and wider than the standard rear diffuser.

Other little things that makes this Tommy Kaira R35 to look different from other R35 are like the carbon fibre door handles, trunk lip spoiler and front fender intake grille made of carbon fibre. In the performance department, a set of suspension made by Quantum for Tommy Kaira and also a Mono-6 brake kit made by Endless comprises of front and rear set replacement available for customers.

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Doriten R32 GTR

Drift Tengoku (Drift Heaven) R32 GTR with R34 GTR wheels sitting flushed and low. Pimp! Read More