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verified userSo even though I don't currently have a GTi-R I figured I would document this process from the start. My projections of getting an R in late November / early December are looking good. I've spoken to insurance and they say it is a go. Quoted $250/month with collision though so I might ask around a little. Not super expensive, about $60/month more than my 98 Civic but worth looking into. I am with State Farm.
Also thought that it would probably be a good idea to start checking some of them out. Since I have only ever seen one GTi-R in person I still need to lose my R-ginity and take one for a spin. Contacted both Right Drive and Tiger to arrange a visit. I have a test drive booked with Right Drive, not sure if Tiger does those. Either way it should be a perfect way to see a great example (Right Drive) vs a potentially crappy example (Tiger).
So things to look out for?? Compression should be around 150-160psi? Excessive timing chain noise. Rattling struts. No hacked wiring or signs of a boost controller = rape-age.......... then the usual driving / braking in a straight line. Normal tire wear = good alignment. A/C works or deleted. So if anyone here wants to sell their car before winter then let me know. I'll be looking to buy in 6-8 weeks.
http://rightdrive.ca/inventory_cars/view/80
http://www.sunrisejdmmotors.com/car_details.php?id=126&page=1&txtkey=&SEARCH=
http://www.sunrisejdmmotors.com/car_details.php?id=127&page=1&txtkey=&SEARCH=
http://www.tigerjapanesecars.com/details.php?id=18
Benno
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
Alright so I guess I need to update since I finally got to see a couple in person yesterday. Me and my bro drove down to Right Drive in the morning. They were the only test drive I had booked but figured it was a safe bet I would get a good idea of how a proper one should drive. Unfortunately I was I wrong about that one. The main problem being that the clutch was completely pooched so it would max out at about 60km/h and take 20 seconds to get there :-( There were other problems with the car but I will spare you the details, needless to say we were very disappointed. So next we drove over to Tiger to see the supposed "crappy" cars as some point out. We were actually quite impressed. Maybe it was the let down of the Right Drive car but the Tiger cars fired up and seemed to be running great. I wasn't able to get in a test drive, just a roll around the parking lot, but besides a few minor points (mostly interior cosmetics) they seemed good. So in about a month I will go shopping. The plan is do road trip to Quebec to check out a couple and bring one back if I like it. I'm liking the looks of the one at Sunrise JDM but am not going to buy until I find a good one, I am willing to wait. I was very impressed by what I saw though so I did go ahead and order my plates
Anyways I am glad I lost my R-ginity even though it wasn't quite what I had expected or hoped. Looking forward to seeing what one of these little guys can actually do. 
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
I think the stock boost gauge is shit. Definitely disagree on a car being raped if it had an aftermarket one.
I was referring to a boost controller.
I agree the stock boost gauge leaves a lot to be desired (like most cars) but I will take a stocker over having an aftermarket one with a hack job install.
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Alright so it looks like I will be going on an R buying mission on Nov 5-8. I have booked 4 days off work and will be going to Sunrise JDM in Montreal with my bros to look at their 2 Pulsars that are lookin' pretty good.
So I thought I would post here what I am looking for just in case I can appeal to some of you OCD Pulsar owners with super clean rides that might be looking to sell for some silly reason.
I am looking for something somewhat low mileage, around 100,000km's
-Original engine running well
-clean interior
-good clutch
-just overall mechanically sound
Bonus points for
-16" summer rims and sport tires with lots of life
-decent stereo
-compatible BOV
-a/m clutch
-a/m springs and struts
-a/m exhaust
-1992 or newer
I am willing to pay up to $9000 for the right car. Not looking for the cheapest car, looking for the best value. I am willing to travel to GTA area any time in the next 2 weeks to check out cars but won't be buying until Nov 6th weekend. If you have a car in PQ near Montreal then I am willing to come check out your car somewhere in the vicinity of HWY 401/20 on Nov 6th.
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
One of the larger forums for the Montreal area and also has a rhd section is this one. Might find a decent used pulsar there.
http://www.montrealracing.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=236
There are other members from quebec, but I'm just a hour outside the montreal area. If you wanted me to go check one out that your interested in before you make the trip down it can be arranged. might save you a trip just to look at a junker.
Hey that's awesome, thanks for the link. A lot of GTi-R's posted there that I hadn't seen yet. I am going to Toronto on Tuesday to look at a few. Might not even make it to Montreal ;-)
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Bought an R!! More details and pics to come when I pick it up (hopefully on friday). The Toronto trip was a great success.
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OK I suppose I should update what has been going on.
I bought an R about a month ago. It has been nothing but good times since then. I've done a few small things like wires, plugs, rotor, cap, replaced the jdm radio, HKS SSQV 3.
The car I bought had 99,000km's on it (Now has 102,000km). I now have my snow tires on it and am looking forward to doing some donuts since it has finally started to snow. My R has a pretty well perfect interior and came with a few extra bits. K&N intake, ARC intercooler, lowering springs, some crazy loud straight back exhaust. It runs and idles amazingly well so I will be taking it down to South Carolina with me for the 9 weeks I spend there in March/April. Ordering some bronze 16" Rota Grids and sticky tires for some fun on the mountain roads. It has a bit of rust on the rear 1/4's that I will be getting fixed hopefully this winter and have my Recaro installed at the same time.
I have the story posted on my site
Part I
http://bennosblogandmore.blogspot.com/2010/10/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait.html
Part II
http://bennosblogandmore.blogspot.com/2010/11/bennos-r-adventures-part-2.html
Big thanks to this awesome site for helping me out with my random panicked moments of worrying about every little thing. I am getting more comfortable working on the car but I am still very much a newb when it comes to this stuff.
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
Did some donuts today with the fresh snowfall. It's so easy in the R that it's almost boring... if not for the looks on the faces of observers.
And some Engrish Funny
"The ARC Product is wonders assenbiled project. They present comfort-able and unknown car life with ARC power."
Hmnn unknown car life? That doesn't sound good.
"Motor Sports requires advanced techniques and perfect durability. There, Cusco the real motor sports parts was born and trained. Now for people who are concerned with cars, feedback from the competition feelds."
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
LOL I have those same two badges... have you ever read the cneter caps of R32 Skyline wheels "made from Spartan air" lolz
Mine isn't bigger than yours.. I just like to drive
Ha ha I just love how flaming JDM these cars are.
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
Nice car !
1992 nissan pulsar gti-r Black sold :( 1993 Nissan pulsar gtir red/rusty parts car from quebec 1992 infiniti g20 project car 1992 nissan nx2000 u13 sr20det/5spd/hardtop 1990 nissan pulsar gtir fully built vet with to much jam
Thanks! I love it so much. Not a day goes by that the thought of owning such an awesome car doesn't put a smile on my face.
Just bought some 17" flat black Tenzo Tracer rims with Ecstas. They seem to fit perfect on the car, maybe the previous owner was running 17's at some point.
I am soooo looking forward to driving down to South Carolina on March 1st and being in the mountains for 9 weeks! I'll post pics of the car with the new wheels when I get down there and get her shined up.
Some year we should have a Pulsar week down at the house I rent in SC. I know a tonne of amazing switchback roads we could convoy.
http://bennosblogandmore.blogspot.com/2010/05/lake-keowee-house-info.html
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
hahaha lets do tail of the dragon and the cherohala skyway in a foot of powder
-Mike
I'm in !
1992 nissan pulsar gti-r Black sold :( 1993 Nissan pulsar gtir red/rusty parts car from quebec 1992 infiniti g20 project car 1992 nissan nx2000 u13 sr20det/5spd/hardtop 1990 nissan pulsar gtir fully built vet with to much jam
I might be heading there end of march.
Mine isn't bigger than yours.. I just like to drive
I roll out March 1st and will be there for 9 weeks. Can't wait! I think this will be the 7th spring now that I've spent down there.
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
Decided to throw on the summer wheels to make sure I don't have any clearance issues with the 17's.
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
What are the measurements for your 17''s ? What kind of rubber you gonna run?
They are 17x7 with around a 42 offset I think. I bought them used with only a few hundred km's on them. They also came with Kumho Ecsta ASt 205/45 tires. They're ok tires and are pretty well brand new like the rims so I'll run them until they die. I'll put on some Star Specs or Advans or whatever is on sale at TireRack when I need new ones lol. Might switch to a 205/40 when I do.
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
Well arrived down South earlier this week. Thanks to a bad case of poison ivy I've had a lot of time on my hands so I thought I would wax up my baby and get rid of any of that nasty Canadian salt that might still be hanging on.
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
nice car!!, in your blog (part 1) your gtir photo is the actual photo of my car. lol
I would def sugest the star specs great street grip...
Mine isn't bigger than yours.. I just like to drive
nice haha small world. Like the rims and jealous of your tow hook cover.
Getting a lot of Pulsar love down here in South Carolina. Went for my first rip in the mountains a couple days ago and it was unreal.
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jealous of your tow hook cover
lol, thats why ive got a spare ;)
yes these cars really shine up in the mountains!
you have a spare? as in sell to a fellow Canada GTi-R'er (me)?
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you have a spare? as in sell to a fellow Canada GTi-R'er (me)?
pm'd dude
I want one too!
I was pm'd with bad news :-(
;-)
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.
How's the weather in Ontario? heh heh
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Beno when are you coming through Ontario? Are you coming through Windsor? PS it was 21 and sunny yesterday,,, today rainy now its sunny again
Mine isn't bigger than yours.. I just like to drive
That sounds freezing cold ;-)
I am coming through Fort Erie.
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Spent some quality time with my girl today. Oil change, a wash, and a wax. Tried out the Autoglym wax and for some reason it attracts and kills insects, must be some good stuff lol.
Only Chuck Norris can own a GTi-R. The GTi-R owns everybody else.