# So I bought a GTR..... **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [May 29, 2009, 2:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910 "2009-05-29T14:55:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Re\_Ameyami](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/re_ameyami/32/5676_2.png) [@Re\_Ameyami](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Re_Ameyami)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/41 "2009-05-30T11:16:48Z")
^^^he loves your car, well his new car ---
**Author:** ![kapetajr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kapetajr/32/5445_2.png) [@kapetajr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kapetajr)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/42 "2009-05-30T12:09:59Z")
> [@Fobwall"](#): > > It only took me 1 week to get used to your sister. ROFL:rofl:šŸ¤£šŸ¤£šŸ¤£, that gets you at least 100 cool points in my book ---
**Author:** ![chuckles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8edcca/32.png) [@chuckles](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chuckles)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/43 "2009-05-30T12:10:18Z")
> [@I hate bees.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-hate-bees/22257/14): > > Believe it or not, I donā€™t really want that motorā€¦iā€™m a simple guy that needs a reliable toy as a daily driver. I already have a project on the go, donā€™t really need two! No down time is key. Srā€™s are practically domesticated. down time is so minimal on those motors. I was only joking anyways. I wouldnā€™t sell the carā€¦just yet and my car is my daily driverā€¦i find that any car can be a daily driver for as long as you know how to drive it. if your going to red line your shifts just to get to 60 km/hā€¦youā€™ll definitely beat up your motor and start having problems, but if you treat the car properly, then you shouldnā€™t have any problems, except for common issues that any car would eventually run into. just my 2 cents ---
**Author:** ![ronnie416](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ronnie416/32/5480_2.png) [@ronnie416](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ronnie416)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/44 "2009-05-30T13:28:40Z")
Swap your old motor in, Iā€™ll take a good condition kouki for trade! Then youl have two godzillas!!! ---
**Author:** ![bignate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7feea3/32.png) [@bignate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bignate)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/45 "2009-05-30T15:28:13Z")
> [@free ringtone promotion from VZW](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/free-ringtone-promotion-from-vzw/22242/10): > > Finally someone who agreeā€™s with me on the RB26. Everyone looks at me funny when I tell them I donā€™t want a GTR or RB26 because I DD my car. oh yeah Tom, how many RB26 powered cars have you owned? If you maintain them, they are very very reliable. I shitkick mine and ive had no issues. Oh yeah and I used to daily it for 2 years, it was great. ---
**Author:** ![ronnie416](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ronnie416/32/5480_2.png) [@ronnie416](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ronnie416)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2009, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/46 "2009-05-30T16:13:45Z")
> [@why is nyspeed requesting that i download search.php and index.php???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-is-nyspeed-requesting-that-i-download-search-php-and-index-php/22270/4): > > oh yeah Tom, how many RB26 powered cars have you owned? If you maintain them, they are very very reliable. I shitkick mine and ive had no issues. Oh yeah and I used to daily it for 2 years, it was great. Thatā€™s good to hear! This motor looks and sounds in great shape! The whole oil pump/crank thing scares the shit out of me though. I happen to love trackdays and redline merging. That shit that I was reading over on GTRC regarding that issue set off alarm bells all over. ā€œYou should have no problems, unless you regularly take your car to high rpms and abuse your car at trackdays.ā€ uhhhhhhh, yeah. Drift days and track daysā€¦i like to abuse my cars on the track. ---
**Author:** ![PureEuroM3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3bc359/32.png) [@PureEuroM3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureEuroM3)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/47 "2009-05-31T01:04:04Z")
> [@why is nyspeed requesting that i download search.php and index.php???](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-is-nyspeed-requesting-that-i-download-search-php-and-index-php/22270/4): > > oh yeah Tom, how many RB26 powered cars have you owned? If you maintain them, they are very very reliable. I shitkick mine and ive had no issues. Oh yeah and I used to daily it for 2 years, it was great. You got very lucky Nate. I speak from word of mouth and still do not want an RB26 or GTR. I know you use your car,Iā€™m there half the time with you, you damn tool. I prefer my easy to maintain, highly redline enjoyable engine with a fair amount of power. To answer your question about how many RB26 powered cars I have owned, only about 1 behind you bud. ---
**Author:** ![simplemind7](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/0ea827/32.png) [@simplemind7](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/simplemind7)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 4:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/48 "2009-05-31T04:59:24Z")
OP: man, you probably wouldnā€™t hate the GTR if you didnā€™t buy the WORST one. ---
**Author:** ![bignate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7feea3/32.png) [@bignate](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bignate)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/49 "2009-05-31T06:13:54Z")
I think part of the reason my oil pump drive has survived this much high rev abuse is the fact I do not have a rev limiter. No rev limiter= no shock load at high rpm on the oil pump/oil pump drive. I would rather over rev a bit than bounce off the limter at high revs. If you dont shock load your oil pump drive its not THAT fragile, but it is undeniably the weak point of the early rb26. PS: Tom i dont disagree with you about the RB20ā€™s being bulletproof and rev happy. ---
**Author:** ![ronnie416](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ronnie416/32/5480_2.png) [@ronnie416](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ronnie416)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/50 "2009-05-31T10:30:11Z")
> [@Breaking News : Saddam Hussein will be executed no later than Saturday](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/breaking-news-saddam-hussein-will-be-executed-no-later-than-saturday/22278/11): > > OP: man, you probably wouldnā€™t hate the GTR if you didnā€™t buy the WORST one. No hate for the GTR, just am totally sketched by the oil pump drive. Iā€™ve never driven owned a car with this solid of a chassis before. It feels like its on fucking rails round the bends. And thatā€™s just with some decent coliovers. Iā€™d love to track the shit out of this thing with r compound tires and some decent multi link. That would be a monster. Sadly, I donā€™t think Iā€™ll ever have enough piece of mind in the motor to repeatedly track it and beat it like I want to. Maybe Iā€™m just too paranoid, I dunno. I like bulletproof. I like having the confidence that I can drive with nothing in my mind except for lines, braking points and full throttle apexes. Not really liking the little demon in the back of my mind all the time. Just last night I heard a story of a full race rebuild rb26 blowing up at the track first corner. 30G into the motor. That shit sketches me right out. ---
**Author:** ![PureEuroM3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3bc359/32.png) [@PureEuroM3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureEuroM3)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/51 "2009-05-31T11:07:16Z")
> [@bignate"](#): > > I think part of the reason my oil pump drive has survived this much high rev abuse is the fact I do not have a rev limiter. No rev limiter= no shock load at high rpm on the oil pump/oil pump drive. I would rather over rev a bit than bounce off the limter at high revs. If you dont shock load your oil pump drive its not THAT fragile, but it is undeniably the weak point of the early rb26. > > PS: Tom i dont disagree with you about the RB20ā€™s being bulletproof and rev happy. And I donā€™t exactly disagree with an RB26 being reliable. I just donā€™t want one due to it not being AS reliable and have no reason for TT power for the drive to work šŸ˜› ---
**Author:** ![ronnie416](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ronnie416/32/5480_2.png) [@ronnie416](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ronnie416)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/52 "2009-05-31T11:11:55Z")
> [@Anyone a painter/know a decent painter (interior painting)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-a-painter-know-a-decent-painter-interior-painting/22273/19): > > and have no reason for TT power for the drive to work šŸ˜› thereā€™s ALWAYS a reason TT power. hahahhahha. ---
**Author:** ![PureEuroM3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3bc359/32.png) [@PureEuroM3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PureEuroM3)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/53 "2009-05-31T11:13:33Z")
> [@NYC Newyears anyone going?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyc-newyears-anyone-going/22282/2): > > thereā€™s ALWAYS a reason TT power. hahahhahha. Well either way it will feel sluggish when I get to work an drive a 997 GT3 or GT3 RS lol. ---
**Author:** ![DoneDreamin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/donedreamin/32/5678_2.png) [@DoneDreamin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DoneDreamin)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/54 "2009-05-31T12:36:15Z")
Was that the tomei build? This thread demands pics! ---
**Author:** ![Specialedition](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/specialedition/32/5714_2.png) [@Specialedition](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Specialedition)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/55 "2009-05-31T12:41:56Z")
> [@Anyone in Blasdell/Hamburg area?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-in-blasdell-hamburg-area/22259/38): > > I did test drive it. I knew it would take some getting used to. Iā€™ve driven RHD in Hong Kong and in Australia. Itā€™s a little different when everyone else is on that side too. Small things like barriers on the left side, all the potholes in the curb lane, transport truck wheels a foot away from me when iā€™m in the left lane on the highway. hahaha. Donā€™t get me started on left hand turns DT. > > I also test drove it on some bigger side streets so didnā€™t notice a lot of the other things that you encounter on the main roads. > > This thing is so much heavier than the S14, I miss the nimbleness and go kart like feel compared to this. I dunno, I think I just REALLY loved my S14. > > Iā€™ll give it more time, maybe iā€™ll like it more once I get more used to it and once I get some exhaust on that sucker. Sounds sooooo quiet with all the stock exhaust on it. You have one by any chance Matty? šŸ™‚ I have a brand new 4 inch gtr catback exhaust 700$ its in montreal but im sure we can meet half way ---
**Author:** ![HosTys\_13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hostys_13/32/5741_2.png) [@HosTys\_13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HosTys_13)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/56 "2009-05-31T20:18:47Z")
Iā€™m loving this car! thanks again ronnie! hahaha ---
**Author:** ![ronnie416](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ronnie416/32/5480_2.png) [@ronnie416](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ronnie416)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 12:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/57 "2009-06-05T00:34:20Z")
The more I drive this thing. The more I am loving it!!! Still want to make the switch back but man this thing has some serious potential. Riyad at Riworx worked his magic on this thing and it`s rock solid good times! Merging onto the highway with a stock catback is hella fun on this thing. I am going to build me one of these one day for the track. Just when I have more disposable income for another project. To all of you who said I would get used to the RHD and not be bothered by it anymoreā€¦you`re totally right! Fully adjusted. ---
**Author:** ![OneEightZero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c6cbf5/32.png) [@OneEightZero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OneEightZero)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 4:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/58 "2009-06-05T04:21:14Z")
I learned on RHD, and I love it šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![Lucidsnow](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lucidsnow/32/5538_2.png) [@Lucidsnow](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Lucidsnow)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/59 "2009-06-05T05:59:02Z")
ronnie. you never called nor dropped by that day. give me a eta. ---
**Author:** ![nitescream](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/8797f3/32.png) [@nitescream](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitescream)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910/60 "2009-06-05T07:33:11Z")
> [@Hey people with non-0% CC debt](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hey-people-with-non-0-cc-debt/22288/23): > > Iā€™m loving this car! thanks again ronnie! hahaha lol post pics of the car [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-i-bought-a-gtr/124910.md?page=4)