Back in a Datsun

GregorJP · 19-10-2014, 10:15 PM

So after flirting with a 997 GT3, I decided to go back to a GTR, which I picked up yesterday. Bought this one from Litchfield (as I did the last one). This one is stage 4, Litchfield suspension, transmission cooler and 400mm brakes with RS29s. I then added the Litchfield upgraded bellhousing and some downpipes for that cheeky bit of flame on the overrun.

I bought the car without having seen or driven it(!). First impressions are:

- it's a proper weapon

- stage 4 is a little more laggy than stage 2, but meaner at the top end

- the LM suspension really transforms the car, makes it more darty and direct

- downpipes make it very loud and it's a bit droney at motorway speeds, but worth it for the full throttle banshee noise

- the tranny cooler makes a real racket and I doubt I'll really see the benefit unless it's on a track day

CSL goes up for sale this week, sadly. Here's a pic.

mattCSLnut · 19-10-2014, 11:56 PM

Nice Datsun

I've always fancied a GTR variant

Congrats & commiseration both in equal measure.

Gurbinder · 20-10-2014, 04:57 PM

Here's some pictures of the two I had, awesome cars so easy to drive as speed.

Gurbinder · 20-10-2014, 05:08 PM

Oh and how could I forget about this one!!! belonged to a friend turned more heads then any other car I used.

derek · 20-10-2014, 09:34 PM

Hope you enjoy new toy !Couple of pics of my 2 GTR's.

GregorJP · 21-10-2014, 09:56 AM

Thanks guys. Your cars look sweet. Gurbinder, a big difference between an MY09 and MY11?

Spent a bit of money on upgrading the CSL (brakes, soundsystem) but the possibilities with the GTR are limitless. Thus far, I've got my eyes on some new rims, a bunch of carbon frippery and a wrap. But not in that goddawful blue colour. Thank goodness the stage 4 has already been done. I don't think I could handle more power.

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mattCSLnut CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,460 Casino cash: $27763	Nice Datsun I've always fancied a GTR variant Congrats & commiseration both in equal measure. __________________ UK CSL No.020 ... after 7 years of ownership I've now SOLD it !!!

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GregorJP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 319 Casino cash: $2092	Thanks guys. Your cars look sweet. Gurbinder, a big difference between an MY09 and MY11? Spent a bit of money on upgrading the CSL (brakes, soundsystem) but the possibilities with the GTR are limitless. Thus far, I've got my eyes on some new rims, a bunch of carbon frippery and a wrap. But not in that goddawful blue colour. Thank goodness the stage 4 has already been done. I don't think I could handle more power.