# 7/25/11 - 4 AM NYC, 11 AM Buffalo, 2 PM Toronto, 8 PM Buffalo = My new Type R **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [July 26, 2011, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921 "2011-07-26T06:07:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/21 "2011-07-26T08:43:27Z")
Sincerely jealous. I’ve always had a soft spot for this car :tup: ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/22 "2011-07-26T08:44:38Z")
Joe, best investment for winter - [http://www.carwell.com/](http://www.carwell.com/) > [@yeamabu](#): > > Either if you can do it yourself (tar + thick oil) spray the bottom and wells of the car for keeping the car in mint shape from the salty winters. I think this method is dated. Back when plating was cancer rich and metal was actually metallic sure. ---
**Author:** ![yamba6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/yamba6/32/5161_2.png) [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/23 "2011-07-26T10:20:01Z")
Best method is the tar and oil, but is now illegal to do… do to environmental.reasons. Did this to my 89 maxima back at erie 1 boces. lol Did it the first year I had the car. Drove it through 4 years of winter and had no rust underneath the car ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/24 "2011-07-26T10:48:46Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#): > > Joe, best investment for winter - [http://www.carwell.com/](http://www.carwell.com/) > > I think this method is dated. Back when plating was cancer rich and metal was actually metallic sure. Agreed 110% ---
**Author:** ![Doespike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doespike/32/5083_2.png) [@Doespike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doespike)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/25 "2011-07-26T10:52:57Z")
Congratulations on the pickup!! Clean, stock '97s are the rarest of the rare. How many miles are on her? What’s the badge # on the armrest? Enjoy and keep her safe, GTA theft has eaten more than a few ITR’s over the years. Most alarm installs are virtually worthless. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baker/32/5423_2.png) [@Baker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/26 "2011-07-26T11:03:26Z")
Awesome pickup. Average mpg on the way back? ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 11:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/27 "2011-07-26T11:18:38Z")
Did you end up paying an importer? Looks awesome, I look forward to seeing this tonight ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/28 "2011-07-26T11:42:33Z")
Vandelay Industries? ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/29 "2011-07-26T12:09:34Z")
it makes me a little bit sad that you’re planning to drive this through the winter ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/30 "2011-07-26T12:13:33Z")
It makes me happy. Fucking flog that shit hard. EDIT: You think he’ll still have it by the time snow flies? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/31 "2011-07-26T12:21:25Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > It makes me happy. Fucking flog that shit hard. Awwww hell yeaaa. Agree %100. Post FWD drifting woo! ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/32 "2011-07-26T12:33:46Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > it makes me a little bit sad that you’re planning to drive this through the winter ☹ Honestly Aaron, if it hadn’t already been driven in the winter, I never would. But it has, so I can justify it. Doespike, I know that '97’s are the rarest, that’s why I wanted it. It’s not enough for me to get a rare car, I wanted a rare version of a rare car…I want to believe that this will make it a protected investment… Fry, I’d like to keep this car a long time, but seriously, life is changing fast for me, and we’ll see what happens with the car…nothing lasts forever, not even cold November rain… To the rest, thanks for the comments. ---------- Post added at 03:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:32 PM ---------- > [@91MR2"](#): > > Honestly Aaron, if it hadn’t already been driven in the winter, I never would. But it has, so I can justify it. > > Doespike, I know that '97’s are the rarest, that’s why I wanted it. It’s not enough for me to get a rare car, I wanted a rare version of a rare car…I want to believe that this will make it a protected investment… > > Fry, I’d like to keep this car a long time, but seriously, life is changing fast for me, and we’ll see what happens with the car…nothing lasts forever, not even cold November rain… > > Brian, yes, paid a registered importer, Can-Am Auto Imports. Costly, but they did very well by me. > > To the rest, thanks for the comments. . ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 12:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/33 "2011-07-26T12:42:08Z")
that’s like saying you once tried coke, so why not be a full on crackhead. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/34 "2011-07-26T12:45:41Z")
If you want a garage decoration get a fancy clock or something. Drive cars. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/35 "2011-07-26T13:01:53Z")
> [@theblue](#): > > that’s like saying you once tried coke, so why not be a full on crackhead. 😃 When in Rome… But seriously, it’s a nice car, not a show car… ---
**Author:** ![Chevy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/chevy/32/5404_2.png) [@Chevy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Chevy)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/36 "2011-07-26T13:06:06Z")
> [@FadetoBlack](#): > > It really does look clean. What’s the import process like? wondering the same as well, i thought i heard bs about being 25 years or older or w/e. ---
**Author:** ![JCuz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jcuz/32/7338_2.png) [@JCuz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JCuz)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/37 "2011-07-26T13:07:47Z")
nice pick up! drive the shit out of it ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 1:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/38 "2011-07-26T13:14:22Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > But seriously, it’s a nice car, not a show car… if it wasn’t special you would have just picked up and easier to find and cheaper modded GSR. but I don’t want to shit on your thread… it’s a sweet car, enjoy. ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/39 "2011-07-26T13:40:15Z")
I understand what you’re saying, and believe me, there were a lot of factors in this purchase. But I can’t undo the fact that this car is nearly 15 years old and was winter driven. So, what I’ll do is powerwash the undercarriage on my lift for a couple hours, and then undercoat the hell out of it. The thing is, I didn’t want a modified GS-R. I don’t really want anyone else’s modified stuff. But a bone stock Type R is a great car for me, and is more than enough for what I want it for, and I want to enjoy it. I always wanted one. If I wanted a gem, I would have paid the 16-18K that a stock '97 Type R with this mileage would go for…but I didn’t want to spend that, and then get another winter car. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921/40 "2011-07-26T13:47:39Z")
more pics of underside and engine bay? Looks incredibly clean for what it is. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/7-25-11-4-am-nyc-11-am-buffalo-2-pm-toronto-8-pm-buffalo-my-new-type-r/214921.md?page=3)