Sami

audiobliss
audiobliss Posts: 12,518
edited January 2007 in The Clubhouse
I've been searching the forums, reading what you've said about your Skyline over the past few years. I can see several places that you've posted a pic and even linked to videos you have of your car, but they're no longer hosted.

So, you have any pics/videos that wouldn't be too difficult to post?

You still taking it to the track regularly?
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    It's been sitting for a year now, finally getting back on the road in a few weeks once I get new injectors in. Moving from six 720cc injectors to 1000cc's so we'll have enough fuel flowing in. Plans are for a complete engine rebuild soon. I don't have the funds right now but at least we have the ground prepared so we'll be ready when I can afford it (with baby on the way, that might not be soon but who knows).

    I have some pictures up at my website, http://skylinegtr.homeip.net/gallery2 and I will see if I can copy the videos there as well tonight. Nothing special as far as videos go but hopefully that will be corrected soon.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited December 2006
    Don't mean to be naive or a nay-sayer, but what's the interest / attraction to a Skyline? Is it reknowned for something?
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    It's a legend in Group A racing, completely dominated the BMW's and Ford's in the early 90's when the modern GT-R came out in '89. Fantastic car to drive fast, and also very easy to modify to get lots of power out of the RB26 block.

    You're local so to best understand what it is, you need to come and experience it yourself! ;)
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited December 2006
    Skyline Chili was named after this car.....hot...:eek:
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited December 2006
    Oh, I thought Skyline meant you went down to Skyline HS in Dallas and bought it off some kid. . . :)

    Maybe I'll take you up on the ride sometime since I'm a local yokel.
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  • bert26
    bert26 Posts: 320
    edited December 2006
    Hey Sami,

    Nice pictures - the car looks beautiful. Also looks like you have nice family and friends.

    Congratulations on the new addition as well. :)

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    Those are the pictures I remember seeing! Thanks for the link.
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    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2006
    AndyGwis wrote:
    Don't mean to be naive or a nay-sayer, but what's the interest / attraction to a Skyline? Is it reknowned for something?
    its reknown for having one of the best engines in a compact car.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    exalted512 wrote:
    its reknown for having one of the best engines in a compact car.
    -Cody
    Engine is really only a part of the equation, but understandably it gets most of the attention nowadays. I'm not sure compact is an accurate term, it's a 3200lb 2+2 GT car. The 4 door sedans would fall into mid-size category I believe.

    Here are some specs on non-GTR models: http://www.skylinesdownunder.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=80&Itemid=97
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    Shoot, man...now I want one!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
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    Epson 8700UB
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    [Home Audio]
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    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    What are those wheels you have on it? They look great with the car!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
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    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
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    Epson 8700UB
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    [Home Audio]
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    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    I notice that you have pics of it with two different sets of wheels on it. They both look good, but I was referring to the brass ones...I think the look better with the car.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    I bought the car with the chrome R33 GT-R wheels (17"), didn't like them and they were too heavy with wrong offset. The current bronze wheels are 18" Volk Racing CE-28N's, about 17lb per wheel, 265/35 rubber all around.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    Wow, that's really light. I've been looking at wheels for our Jetta, and 18.5 pounds seems to be the lightest wheel I've found under a grand, though most are closer to 20 pounds.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2006
    i dont know how i would do with shifting on the left side...lol
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited December 2006
    audiobliss wrote:
    Wow, that's really light. I've been looking at wheels for our Jetta, and 18.5 pounds seems to be the lightest wheel I've found under a grand, though most are closer to 20 pounds.
    What size/offset are you looking for? Those Volk's are about $2500-3000 (street price).
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2006
    Haha, I really have no idea. I don't know what offset, and I haven't looked into what size would do best for the Jetta yet. Assuming I get the Jetta, aftermarket wheels would be at least a year after that point.

    I'm struggling with what I'd do first...audio system, alarm system, wheels, suspension, engine mods, brakes, etc.

    That's not really that bad on the Volks, at all.
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited January 2007
    AB, I thought you might enjoy some of these.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRJjN-wJzHA
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs3Aq0UeVUE&mode=related&search
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=antwYtT3jw4
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1cDRbLk9HM
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwxKZLgEf-E&mode=related&search=
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mn64IZunJU&mode=related&search=
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2007
    Very interesting videos, Sami; thanks for the links!

    In the next to the last one, what is the time of '13.72' for?
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
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    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited January 2007
    i stand corrected
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited January 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote:
    I would have to assume that's a half mile run.....I could be totally wrong tho but judging by the look of the car, it has a parachute on it so it is probably around a 8-9 second car on the 1/4 so 13-14 on the half sounds right?
    It's a run from 0 to 300km/h, that's about 188mph. That car holds the current record, 13 seconds even.

    http://exvitermini.com/records.htm

    000-100km/h 02.76s
    100-200km/h 03.86s
    200-300km/h 06.38s
    000-300km/h 13.00s
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited January 2007
    sami, isn't there a blue skyline from aussie or NZ that is insanely fast as well?
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited January 2007
    BaggedLancer wrote:
    sami, isn't there a blue skyline from aussie or NZ that is insanely fast as well?
    Purple from the guys from exvitermini.com? There are quite a few 7-9s cars out there in AU/NZ; Croydon, Exvitermini etc. The record page should mention most of them. Then there is SDU forums you can check out for more info as well. I haven't really kept up with the news while my car has been down, I'm just updating myself as well now that it is up running and I need to find out info for it.
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