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angrychicken! · 08-10-2016, 12:04 PM

Decided to log my build here so I can see the progression and get help along the way. Came across this car in atypical way.

I was down to a driving EJ25 powered VW Westy (I was commuting in town mostly on a bicycle). Here he is down in Baja, Mexico.

In the Cascades before skinning up the next day for some AVY training.

I kinda used to be a car guy and autocross a few seasons way back when. I wanted a more functional daily other than my adventuring van. I've always liked unique cars, (first one was a 63 Lincoln Continental). So my shopping started. I went out and started looking at classic mini coopers, and found a low mileage one imported from Japan. I loved it, and loved the RHD feel. It's been awhile since I drove RHD and it had this nostalgia feel for me.

I was was sure as shit not going to ride a classic mini over the Cascade Mountains that I frequent in one. So I started looking at other fun options. I have always loved Porsches, so I looked at older models but holy hell the 90s models have really gone up on prices. I could afford a 15 year old one, but they lacked the appeal.

Than I stumbled upon a few R32 GTRs. I drove a few that were stock or mildly modified. Holy fuck balls, for a 25 year old car, I was really impressed with how balanced and "refined" they felt.

Here is a nice black one that RHD had that I liked and considered.

Anthony was working there at the time. Cool cat, I would not hesitate to buy a car there. I loved the color, but that's also why I didn't buy it. I didn't want the upkeep on a black car. And although gun metal is the most common color, it's my favorite stock color besides the blue.
Kinda of funny, I drove some Hondas, Nissans, and a few Toyotas back in the day, but never had the GTR fever. But after driving one, I wanted one. So I narrowed my shopping to that and that only. I was shooting for a stockish engine but wanted suspension mods.

Met a guy who was selling his to buy a house. He only had it a few months, it was imported from Japan to Canada the year prior. Had verified miles, was not an auction car, and good lord, had the suspension massaged already.

How it sat at his home.

08-10-2016, 12:04 PM	#1
angrychicken! Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: PNW Age: 48 Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	angrychicken's weksos zilla build Decided to log my build here so I can see the progression and get help along the way. Came across this car in atypical way. I was down to a driving EJ25 powered VW Westy (I was commuting in town mostly on a bicycle). Here he is down in Baja, Mexico. In the Cascades before skinning up the next day for some AVY training. I kinda used to be a car guy and autocross a few seasons way back when. I wanted a more functional daily other than my adventuring van. I've always liked unique cars, (first one was a 63 Lincoln Continental). So my shopping started. I went out and started looking at classic mini coopers, and found a low mileage one imported from Japan. I loved it, and loved the RHD feel. It's been awhile since I drove RHD and it had this nostalgia feel for me. I was was sure as shit not going to ride a classic mini over the Cascade Mountains that I frequent in one. So I started looking at other fun options. I have always loved Porsches, so I looked at older models but holy hell the 90s models have really gone up on prices. I could afford a 15 year old one, but they lacked the appeal. Than I stumbled upon a few R32 GTRs. I drove a few that were stock or mildly modified. Holy fuck balls, for a 25 year old car, I was really impressed with how balanced and "refined" they felt. Here is a nice black one that RHD had that I liked and considered. Anthony was working there at the time. Cool cat, I would not hesitate to buy a car there. I loved the color, but that's also why I didn't buy it. I didn't want the upkeep on a black car. And although gun metal is the most common color, it's my favorite stock color besides the blue. Kinda of funny, I drove some Hondas, Nissans, and a few Toyotas back in the day, but never had the GTR fever. But after driving one, I wanted one. So I narrowed my shopping to that and that only. I was shooting for a stockish engine but wanted suspension mods. Met a guy who was selling his to buy a house. He only had it a few months, it was imported from Japan to Canada the year prior. Had verified miles, was not an auction car, and good lord, had the suspension massaged already. How it sat at his home. Last edited by angrychicken!; 01-01-2017 at 12:22 AM..