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  1. 05-31-2009, 03:46 PM #1
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    Default is 1986 Old school? Pics inside....

    Here is my newly lowered GN (new wheels too)
    specs;
    Front 20x8.5, 245/35-20. Bell tech spindles and 1" drop spring w/ KYB shocks.
    Rear is 20x10 w/ 275/30-20 and 2" drop coil w/ a coil removed, KYBs and a rear disc conversion. Its no corner carver, but I just like to cruise it (and spin tires a little!!)
    Engine (because someone will ask) 3.8 turbo stock block and heads, TE44 turbo, 3" DP, 2.5" stainless duals, upgraded fuel pump, 42 # injectors, chipped. Running low boost until I replace valve springs in a month or so.
    The car has new carpet, mats, seat covers, dash cover, and trim pieces. I want it stock inside just real clean, and simple outside.
    Thats pretty much it for now.
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    By our Japanese "standards" it is. The GN started in 1982 (if I remember right) so it is considered in. To me it seems that with the history of American cars, it's still too modern, but I'd probably go with a maybe; leaning more into yes.

    Beautiful car, too. I love it. Later, QD.
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  3. 05-31-2009, 04:04 PM #3
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    You are right GNs started in '82 (but they sucked...84 went to all blk, and slow hot air set up...then in 86,87 you had intercooled turbo set up. I drove this car in 1988, and told the guy I wanted it when he got rid of it. I picked it up a while back and its been sittin. Finally got movin on it.
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  4. 05-31-2009, 05:27 PM #4
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    I dont like the wheels but I think muscle cars need certain wheels to make them look great....too me your car fits in the muscle category...

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  5. 05-31-2009, 05:45 PM #5
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    yes.
    very nice looking btw.

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  6. 05-31-2009, 07:13 PM #6
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    I'm not a fan of 20's on TRs. Otherwise I like it.
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    Fawkin bad asss. Love love love it.
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    nice, we used to have one til it got stolen...sexy...i still like the all black meshies
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    Don't like the wheels, but I love GNs.

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    Very nice, pretty much same mods as ours except we run a TA-49.
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    Very nice. I love black GNs
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    Quote Originally Posted by roche
    Very nice, pretty much same mods as ours except we run a TA-49.
    I have a .82 TA49 also
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    I think it's bad freaking ass. Wheels and all. I like the wheels because they aren't gay ass chrome or some polished billet bullshit. And you went with a Torque Thrust....or TQ style. Very nicely done.

    Great car. Rock on.

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    These boys that don't like the wheels are "straight retarded" in a boston accent.

    The stance is perfect, the wheels are perfect, and the car is rad. I hope you'll do some work and throw some bad ass brakes on there because I drove one for a week a few years ago and the most thrilling part of the ride was trying to get that bitch to slow down after you haul ass.

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    Wheels. Sex.

    Car. PIITB sex.

    Stance. 3some sex w/ blonde twins.

    Rubber. Hand job only.

    --> Needs more rubber out back if you wanna play w/ the big boys... slight fender roll and put a little more meat.

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    WOW.


    I have to agree with the last two posters!!
    It's perfect
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    Maybe a size or two smaller with the wheel choice but it is very awesome and super clean.
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    Thanks all, It is a handful to stop, so big brakes are on the list...the rear drum to disc conversion helped some, but the type of brake system (OEM powermaster) is BS, I am going to straight hydrolic and larger calipers and rotors.
    Again, thx fellas!

    Whats up Rut!!
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    I CRY AT NIGHT...BECAUSE I SEE YOURS AND ALSO BECAUSE THERE IS A LOCAL GN FOR $19K THAT I CANT AFFORD ...THE ECONOMY PWNS ME

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    def dont need to do anything else man!!!.....shits hawt as fackkk!!!!....1
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    WOW!!!! thats a sexy GN dude!!!! i love these cars, they were the first car to make the good ol boys go "wait thats not a V8?" lol
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    JUST THE GOOD OL BOYS

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    ... beats all you never saw been in trouble wit-da law since the dadey wuz borrrrrnnnnn.
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    You need to get rid of those injectors now and get some 50's
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brick
    You need to get rid of those injectors now and get some 50's
    I could, but not likely, w/ sticky tires 11s are not out of the question...but I just have it to cruise and enjoy. I waited 20 years for this car...not a GN...THIS GN. (I drove this car in 1987...I wanted this exact car...long story) I will keep it clean and it'll get beat a little, but I am not chasing HP#s or time slips. I have friends w/ them running 8s...so why abuse it to get from 11.99 to 11.00. I am way behind either way. :P
    I'll let you guys set the bar for speed, I am more of a style guy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Allstar3.8T
    I could, but not likely, w/ sticky tires 11s are not out of the question...but I just have it to cruise and enjoy. I waited 20 years for this car...not a GN...THIS GN. (I drove this car in 1987...I wanted this exact car...long story) I will keep it clean and it'll get beat a little, but I am not chasing HP#s or time slips. I have friends w/ them running 8s...so why abuse it to get from 11.99 to 11.00. I am way behind either way. :P
    I'll let you guys set the bar for speed, I am more of a style guy.

    I'm just saying 50's are a better fit for your set-up. Not saying to go crazy. I still consider mine a cruiser too
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    I love the GNs but no good on the wheels in my opinion.
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