Nissan will continue to make new R32 GT-R parts

[Bru]

Nissan's new Nismo Heritage program supplies R32 GT-R with OEM parts

https://www.autoblog.com/2017/11/27...-r32-gt-r-oem-parts/?hcid=ab-around-ab-tile-3

Nissan wants Japanese R-32 GT-R owners to be able to play the long game with the help of the just-launched Nismo Heritage program. The carmaker, and Nissan tuner Autech, studied the array of replacement parts for the coupe first nicknamed "Godzilla." Focusing on components necessary to keep the R32 running and able to pass vehicle inspections, Nismo Heritage chose around 80 parts to reproduce to OEM spec.

Nissan built the motorsports monster R32 from 1989 to 1995, and that GT-R enjoyed turbo-boosted popularity thanks to the Sony PlayStation game "Gran Turismo," the Japanese television series "Initial D," and "The Fast and the Furious" franchise. According to a UK GT-R forum, Nissan built 43,934 units of the R32 — far more than the R33 and R34, but still a specialty proposition. After nearly three decades of fanatic owners, hard driving, and wild modifications, some OEM pieces are difficult to source.

The Nismo Heritage program opens to the Japanese market first; bits like harnesses, hoses, pulleys, exterior pieces such as the front bumper, and emblems go on sale on Dec. 1. Nissan says it will watch the market, and could increase the R32 parts list with substitute, rebuilt, or overhauled components if a shortage of other critical parts becomes evident. Eventually, the program plans to expand its offerings to the R33 and R34 models.

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[Mook]

Been really contemplating doing something dumb next year.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Do it.

 

[Mook]

There are a lot of hurdles for me tho...

1. I never finish any project car I start. I mean they get "done" but then I sell them off - Cobra, Supra, Evo, etc.
2. I would need to buy a second car again - not a huge deal just more money.
3. I honestly dont know if I want another manual car, the DSG has ruined me.
4. Do I want to spend 25-30k on a late 80s early 90s car? These have been my dream forever, no doubt, but I dont know if I want to make it a reality anymore.
5. I dont have motivation for car related things anymore. I rarely cruise, let alone with a group of people, dont go anywhere. The hobby is kind of dormant for me at the moment.
6. I still kind of want a R35.

 

[daturbosix]

are they manufacturing a LS swap kit also?

 

[Intel]

are they manufacturing a LS swap kit also?

 

[Mook]

Just watched that last night

 

[Pressure Ratio]

Porsche does this as well. I think it is incredible that they decide to do this.


Mook, have you fully built a car? It seems most of the cars you had were built pretty well before you bought them. You added some things and fixed issues. But maybe building a car exactly how you want it will make you want to keep the car.

1. If it is exactly how you dreamed it you might not to get rid of it because something isn't what you want. Like the trans in the supra.

2. Building something kind of builds a bond between you and the car. Because of the time and effort put into the car.

3. You might have it forever because no one will want the abomination you built. j/k


Taking on a full build does take a lot of time and money. But there is a real feeling of accomplishment with doing a major build. But ya, be realistic about your budget, time allotment, skills, and so on. If those things don't add up look for a done car that is in your budget. Then plan additional funds to change things as needed.

The R35 is going to be really expensive for the first few years. The question is will it get cheaper as the model years increase for import or will they just keep increasing in value as they come into the market. Meaning will there be that many buyers with the money looking to buy them as they come over in larger numbers. I have a feeling the supply will be less than the demand causing them to command big money.


But I think you need to buy or build one for sure. haha

 

[Mook]

We all know I dont work on my own cars, I havent done that in a long time. So a build would require a shop, which = more money. The hobby just isnt what it was for me anymore. I'm not interested in 1/4 mile, or really "going fast". Taking on something like this would require a real passion for the sport and right now its not there.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

5. I dont have motivation for car related things anymore. I rarely cruise, let alone with a group of people, dont go anywhere. The hobby is kind of dormant for me at the moment.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

There are a lot of hurdles for me tho...

1. I never finish any project car I start. I mean they get "done" but then I sell them off - Cobra, Supra, Evo, etc.
2. I would need to buy a second car again - not a huge deal just more money.
3. I honestly dont know if I want another manual car, the DSG has ruined me.
4. Do I want to spend 25-30k on a late 80s early 90s car? These have been my dream forever, no doubt, but I dont know if I want to make it a reality anymore.
5. I dont have motivation for car related things anymore. I rarely cruise, let alone with a group of people, dont go anywhere. The hobby is kind of dormant for me at the moment.
6. I still kind of want a R35.

You can drive mine for a week and to see if it would be worth it for you. Plus you’ll get so much teenage penis waving at you and wanting your number.

 

[Mook]

I got enough of that from the Supra, until they saw the auto. Oddly enough, it was WOMEN shoe gave me the most grief

 

[bnr32]

I'd say you buy an R35, that way we can switch from time to time. it's like our very own key party

 

[FESTER665]

There are a lot of hurdles for me tho...

1. I never finish any project car I start. I mean they get "done" but then I sell them off - Cobra, Supra, Evo, etc.

Dear Baby Jesus don't let this happen to me.... I keep saying no way but sometimes just would rather have the money or something new.

 

[95SC]

buy a DBA R35 . trow boltons with flex fuel E85 and leave it alone that way . you will have a fun low 10 second car that you can take pretty much anywhere . I put more miles on mine in 1 year then I did in 5 years on my previous Mustangs

 

[Mook]

The cost of entry for just the car is still so much.

 

[Dasfinc]

[MENTION=5]Mook[/MENTION] you ever consider a non GTR R32?

I’ve toyed with the idea of a GTS-M? Sedan (the 2.0 turbo, manual, M Spec appearance), seem to be nearly 1/3rd the cost or less, still would get you into a fun, exceptionally unique car, SR20DET still has a good bit of kick, less complexity without the AWD and AWS, so less to fail.

 

[Mook]

Comes with a sr20 eh? I believe you mean rb20 [emoji6]

 

[Mook]

And no. I have no desire to get a watered down v6 camaro essentially.

It's a GTR or nothing at all.

 

[Z28Camaro]

Still see a fair number of R32s on the road here including the GTR variants. It's fairly uncommon to see older cars as drivers due to the taxes that keep going up the older the car gets. I think the government wants you to continually get new vehicles to help support the economy.

 

[bnr32]

[MENTION=5]Mook[/MENTION] you ever consider a non GTR R32?

I’ve toyed with the idea of a GTS-M? Sedan (the 2.0 turbo, manual, M Spec appearance), seem to be nearly 1/3rd the cost or less, still would get you into a fun, exceptionally unique car, SR20DET still has a good bit of kick, less complexity without the AWD and AWS, so less to fail.

ewwwww. delete this.