![]() I found it quite strange to be shooting this R33 in exactly in the same corner of the Omori Factory workshop where I shot the R34 three years ago. The final piece of carbon sits at the very back, protecting the bumper from the heat of the NE-1 titanium exhaust system’s tip. The paint is topped off with an extra helping of clear-coat which gives a level of shine that I’ve only ever seen on show cars. The demo car is painted in dark metallic silver, and just like on Nismo’s R34 the quality of the paint job is very high with not a hint of orange peel in sight. But again, it’s all about authenticity, so I guess it had to stay. If I was an R33 owner and was doing such a big restoration on the car, this would be the first thing I’d consider shaving off. The rear wing element is in dry carbon, which also means that it’s a prohibitively expensive piece, but also a must-have item for this genuine Nismo machine. Seeing as this car got a full strip down prior to the build, I was a bit surprised that the automatic antenna was left in place. ![]() These are new Nismo carbon B-pillar garnishes, which have a real layer of carbon inside rather than the previous carbon-look items. While the Grand Touring Car is no 400R, it still gets a few select pieces of carbon here and there to spice up the 20-year-old exterior. The kit includes the mounting brackets for each caliper as well as a solution for the integrated drum e-brake at the back. ![]() I run these on Project Drop Top and can vouch for their great all-weather performance.Īs with all Nismo demo cars, this special R33 also gets the Brembo brake package from the R35 GT-R, so massive 6-pot calipers up front and 4-pots at the rear biting down on cross-drilled, floating rotors. And since the car is primarily aimed at street use, it doesn’t get sticky circuit-spec rubber but a more simple performance tire, namely the Yokohama Advan Sports V105. The Nismo bumper also has lateral openings on each corner to vent air that’s passed through the oil cooler away on the passenger side and for pure symmetry on the driver side.Ī set of forged, limited edition 18-inch Nismo LM GT4s are fitted at each corner, limited because they are ordered from RAYS with a machined logo on one of the spokes to differentiate them from the countless cast knock-offs that exist out there. There’s also a carbon air guide framing the opening to the intercooler, which is there to eliminate turbulence and guide a cleaner flow of air through the core. Nismo’s demo car got a full strip down and chassis refresh before being fitted with its own bumper, series 2 OEM Xenon headlights, and a lower lip spoiler. With the goal more centered around creating the best street GT-R out there – at least as Nismo sees it – the Grand Touring Car package addresses every area of the car. This is probably best described as a notch down from the Clubman Race Spec R34, yet it’s still a completely rebuilt car that will require a six figure investment to pay for it all. Say hello to the Nismo Grand Touring Car BCNR33 GT-R. Today, we’re going to look at a car that’s a little different, but still pieced together by the tuning gurus at Omori Factory. This struck quite a chord with you guys, and it remains as one of Speedhunters’ all-time biggest stories. Some years back, we looked at how it approached the Clubman Race Spec package of restoration and modification that would turn any R34 into a focused sports car for both the road and track. On top of its catalogue parts – the bible to many GT-R owners – Omori Factory also offers additional tuning menus for its more demanding owners. Of course, every addition and modification is factory guaranteed, and that’s something far more important to some owners than dyno bragging rights.Īs the RB26DETT-powered series of GT-Rs continues to become more collectable, the Omori Factory workshop has been busier than ever. It all goes hand in hand with that image of being linked directly to Nissan, and therefore shooting for the ultimate OEM quality with all the parts it designs and develops. Often dismissed for taking the conservative approach compared to what more power-oriented tuning outfits are able to offer, Nismo has set a very specific philosophy to their approach. When it comes to refreshing, rebuilding and tuning Skyline GT-Rs, it has very much developed its own feel and character. ![]() This is where Nismo Omori Factory excels. The factory-fresh look and feel, plus the official paperwork to guarantee it all, is what’s needed to keep the most demanding of customers content. For some people, authenticity counts for a lot.
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