R33 December Update

It’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog. The R33 remains sitting with a few parts arriving here and there. Drove it around a few times to remind myself how good the car is. So far, since the last blog, the front lip, sideskirts, mirror, and a few suspension bits have arrived. Of the parts that arrived, the nismo rear lower control arm and Moonface ball joints were the most disappointing. The LCA had some weld splatters and the ball joint anodizing looked like shit. I’m sure the parts will work well as intended but for the price, I was expecting better. Also had a chance to install the HKS exhaust. Unlike the Ganador exhaust, the exhaust points straight out to give it that OEM look. Compared to the Ganador, the exhaust is significantly quieter so that means I’ll probably go with a high flow cat. Currently waiting on the Nismo front bumper before taking the car into paint or for the front upper control arm to take it to Zero Auto Factory for suspension overhaul. Either way, January should be pretty busy for car shit. 













On order:

Nismo Front Bumper
GKTech Upper Camber with Aurora Bearings
Recaro Seat Rails

Added since last update:
None

Things that arrived since last update:

Nismo Front Lip
HKS 45th Anniversary Super Turbo Catback
N1/Kouki Front Crash Beam
CV Boot Kit
Ganador Mirror
Nismo Rear Upright Bushings
Nismo Diff Bushings
Nismo Front Upright Bushings
OEM N1 Duct
Front Speaker Holders
Nismo Sideskirts
Nismo Rear LCA
Nismo Rear Traction Arms
Nismo Steering Rack Bushings
Nismo Engine Mount and Trans Mount
Leask Spec Combo Reservoir

Parts at the house:
SPL Rear Camber
SPL Front Tension 
SPL Front Tie Rod
Interior Trims
Hood
Injector Dynamics 1050x
Recaro RSG Alcantara
Motec M130
Hi Octane Valve Cover Baffle
Hi Octane Billet Half Moon
OEM GTR Key
OEM CAS Gasket

Parts Installed:
HKS Exhaust
Ohlins DFV

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