Xoulu's GTR Build 2011-2012
Xoulu's GTR Build 2011-2012
Hey All
Sorry for the long delay in this process but finally got the time to sit down and start my build on Acurazine.
As you all know I won the car from eBay
For memebers who have not read on it here it is
Basically I got back to Alaska and ordered some parts.
First thing I ordered were TIRES! Needed blizzaks as winter was already coming.
I also did a oil change.
Well lets start with the build!
8/25/2011
My Birthday!
Picked up the GTR
The same day I dropped off the car to get it wrap (White on Carbon Fiber)to protect it from road conditions driving it back to Alaska.
This is where I got to meet members oo7spy and Majofo.
Too bad oo7spy had to leave but Majofo got to test drive the GTR
One last picture as I left Texas!
On the way back we took some pictures but my friend didn't give me those pictures and he lost it so no road trip pictures =(
Anyways as of 2/8/2012
I have no performance parts installed as waiting for better weather to permit.
Parts I have in hand are
Performance
AAM Downpipe
AAM Midpipe
Nissan 2012 Inlet Pipe
XS Power Exhaust
GotBoost Intake
GotBoost upper I/C with HKS BOV4
ID 1000cc Injectors
Stage 2 transmission build by Shep (with this I can launch the car without worry of a broken tranny lol)
Exterior
Full wrap of either matte black or orange (This is already paid for just waiting to take it in the shop to get it wrap and choose color)
Two sets oem wheels (one winter and one summer)
Wingless trunk
Clear front and side markers
LED Running lights
Sorry for the long delay in this process but finally got the time to sit down and start my build on Acurazine.
As you all know I won the car from eBay
For memebers who have not read on it here it is
Basically I got back to Alaska and ordered some parts.
First thing I ordered were TIRES! Needed blizzaks as winter was already coming.
I also did a oil change.
Well lets start with the build!
8/25/2011
My Birthday!
Picked up the GTR
The same day I dropped off the car to get it wrap (White on Carbon Fiber)to protect it from road conditions driving it back to Alaska.
This is where I got to meet members oo7spy and Majofo.
Too bad oo7spy had to leave but Majofo got to test drive the GTR
One last picture as I left Texas!
On the way back we took some pictures but my friend didn't give me those pictures and he lost it so no road trip pictures =(
Anyways as of 2/8/2012
I have no performance parts installed as waiting for better weather to permit.
Parts I have in hand are
Performance
AAM Downpipe
AAM Midpipe
Nissan 2012 Inlet Pipe
XS Power Exhaust
GotBoost Intake
GotBoost upper I/C with HKS BOV4
ID 1000cc Injectors
Stage 2 transmission build by Shep (with this I can launch the car without worry of a broken tranny lol)
Exterior
Full wrap of either matte black or orange (This is already paid for just waiting to take it in the shop to get it wrap and choose color)
Two sets oem wheels (one winter and one summer)
Wingless trunk
Clear front and side markers
LED Running lights
Last edited by xoulu; Feb 8, 2012 at 07:28 PM.
9/10/11
The trip took forever but when I got back to Alaska and did a mini photoshoot with a buddy.
This was also when I ordered my Cobb AP with TCM capabilities.
I used the tune that came with it on 90 octane as thats the highest Alaska offers.
After my tune I got V1 with mirror mount on the GTR!
On 10/20/11
I got my tires and brakes! Already prepared for winter!
Front tires
Rear tires
Shocking things were these tires were made specifically for the GTR lol
The trip took forever but when I got back to Alaska and did a mini photoshoot with a buddy.
This was also when I ordered my Cobb AP with TCM capabilities.
I used the tune that came with it on 90 octane as thats the highest Alaska offers.
After my tune I got V1 with mirror mount on the GTR!
On 10/20/11
I got my tires and brakes! Already prepared for winter!
Front tires
Rear tires
Shocking things were these tires were made specifically for the GTR lol
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^^^ cliffs:
he won the ebay auction....reserve wasnt met....
dealer told him "fawk you" on the phone
he went there personally and said "fuck you"
shook hands and took the car home
I want to hear her....i want some rev video's bro....
he won the ebay auction....reserve wasnt met....
dealer told him "fawk you" on the phone
he went there personally and said "fuck you"
shook hands and took the car home
I want to hear her....i want some rev video's bro....
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Admittedly, it's not the whole car but my '98 328i has a vinyl wrapped roof and it's fine. I've had the car almost a year (drove it back from Chicago) and it's outside all the time.
If it's done right, I would guess it should last a few years.
If it's done right, I would guess it should last a few years.
^^^ cliffs:
he won the ebay auction....[UNDISCLOSED] reserve wasnt met....
dealer told him "fawk you" on the phone
he went there personally and said "fuck you"
shook hands and took the car home
dealer forgot to add it to the auction.
I want to hear her....i want some rev video's bro....
he won the ebay auction....[UNDISCLOSED] reserve wasnt met....
dealer told him "fawk you" on the phone
he went there personally and said "fuck you"
shook hands and took the car home
dealer forgot to add it to the auction.
I want to hear her....i want some rev video's bro....
Story. http://jalopnik.com/5829166/
Bout time we got a proper build thread from you. Im glad youre going to re-wrap the car. The white looks great, but the carbon fauxber doesnt IMO.
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Thanks for the update, OP!
You so deserve to enjoy the hell out of your GT-R, even during the winter.
As someone who drives a supercar during the winter myself, I give you major props for doing the same.
You so deserve to enjoy the hell out of your GT-R, even during the winter.
As someone who drives a supercar during the winter myself, I give you major props for doing the same.
They usually last 5-7 years depending on how you take care of it... also depends on how good the install was
My is not peeling its just my gf drove my car and scratched it with ice on the road. But the original paint is still in Mint condition
They sure are expensive! Tires alone were $1800 lol
Car performs great in the winter! Thanks!
@ swoosh videos will be once my pro HD camera gets in...
My is not peeling its just my gf drove my car and scratched it with ice on the road. But the original paint is still in Mint condition
They sure are expensive! Tires alone were $1800 lol
@ swoosh videos will be once my pro HD camera gets in...
GREAT NEWS EVERYONE!
Going to install all my parts next week Friday! (2/17/2012)
My install will cost me $1650...
Price breakdown
Downpipe Midpipe and Exhaust -$650
Intake and Upper pipe with BOV - $455
Injectors - $390
Heat wrap - $155
I'm getting all my parts heat wrapped and installed.
The installer advised he should get the car done by Wednesday by latest.
He said he will take pictures of getting it heat wrapped and install for me.
I also forgot to mention that I will be dynamatting my whole car.
I will use dynamat xtreme and estimate is about 90 sq feet of it lol... for roof, front, floor, rear, door and trunk.
Anyways here are pictures below of the parts...
Some of the parts are still in the box so I'll use the manufacturer pictures but I will get the pictures of the parts once I get it to install
Gotboost Upper IC
Gotboost 3" intake
AAM Midpipe
My duckbill trunk
My summer stock wheels
Injectors
Daylight Running light
Going to install all my parts next week Friday! (2/17/2012)
My install will cost me $1650...
Price breakdown
Downpipe Midpipe and Exhaust -$650
Intake and Upper pipe with BOV - $455
Injectors - $390
Heat wrap - $155
I'm getting all my parts heat wrapped and installed.
The installer advised he should get the car done by Wednesday by latest.
He said he will take pictures of getting it heat wrapped and install for me.
I also forgot to mention that I will be dynamatting my whole car.
I will use dynamat xtreme and estimate is about 90 sq feet of it lol... for roof, front, floor, rear, door and trunk.
Anyways here are pictures below of the parts...
Some of the parts are still in the box so I'll use the manufacturer pictures but I will get the pictures of the parts once I get it to install
Gotboost Upper IC
Gotboost 3" intake
AAM Midpipe
My duckbill trunk
My summer stock wheels
Injectors
Daylight Running light
Here is the peel... well not really a peel but yeah... the black paint is still in MINT condition but it's fine I'm getting rewrapped and this time it will be done properly!
Here is a picture of it parked at work when it was below 0 and ice started to build up on my wing!
Here is a picture of it in snow... This was the first time it snowed last year which was 10/30/11
Just incase anyone is wondering...
I have two sets of gun metal stock wheels. 1 set is for winter and the other set is for summer until I'm able to afford some expensive wheels lol
Here is a picture of it parked at work when it was below 0 and ice started to build up on my wing!
Here is a picture of it in snow... This was the first time it snowed last year which was 10/30/11
Just incase anyone is wondering...
I have two sets of gun metal stock wheels. 1 set is for winter and the other set is for summer until I'm able to afford some expensive wheels lol
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5-7 years under the correct parameters and not streched.
Vinyl is a very temperamental material, at about 40f it gets VERY brittle. Anything sustained under that, and its longevity will fall into the 6 months to one year range. Also, if it has been heated and "wrapped" it suffers a little.
In for the the updates.
Vinyl is a very temperamental material, at about 40f it gets VERY brittle. Anything sustained under that, and its longevity will fall into the 6 months to one year range. Also, if it has been heated and "wrapped" it suffers a little.
In for the the updates.
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5-7 years under the correct parameters and not streched.
Vinyl is a very temperamental material, at about 40f it gets VERY brittle. Anything sustained under that, and its longevity will fall into the 6 months to one year range. Also, if it has been heated and "wrapped" it suffers a little.
In for the the updates.
Vinyl is a very temperamental material, at about 40f it gets VERY brittle. Anything sustained under that, and its longevity will fall into the 6 months to one year range. Also, if it has been heated and "wrapped" it suffers a little.
In for the the updates.