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R’s Day 2024 roared to life on May 26th at the legendary Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, California. Built in 1957, Laguna Seca is a driver’s paradise, but its proximity to residential areas has created a sonic challenge. Despite being in the flight path of a nearby airport, neighbors have expressed concerns about noise levels, resulting in strict sound regulations for the track.
The track is limited to a certain number of days with 95 dB, 105 dB, and unlimited decibel levels per year. This has led to some creative, if unconventional, exhaust modifications, often seen pointing upwards and to the left. Determining the exact location of the sound level monitoring station might be a popular pastime among enthusiasts.
R’s Day was a 105 dB event, and surprisingly, there was only one reported black flag. The alleged cause? An unexpected upshift, according to the driver.
Brian’s car and the Nismo loaded up in the garages May 26 6:43 am
We got up to Laguna late in the day on the 25th. There were a few things on the Nismo that I hadn’t been able to work out prior to getting on the road. I was thinking it had a fuel delivery issue. So I brought every fuel related item I could quickly grab before we left the shop. Extra fuel pumps, regulators, set of injectors, fuel filters, line. Spare MAF. I just couldn’t work out what exactly was going on. I had a set of HPX- N2 MAF which will meter a ton of air. However no mater what I did I couldn’t get the load to work right. There was some MAF scaling that I had setup wrong. So at the track, I decided to swap it back to the normal “R35/Nissan” blade style MAF. Once I got those MAF and scales setup, the car started acting normally again.
Getting setup in the garages early on Sunday morning
Sunday morning came, and I just had a small list of things to do, like tune the car, check the boost. Align it. Get power to the Accusump. . Install the new G-sensor. Luckily I had Aidan and Ernie at the track to help me get the car setup. Normally the morning of the event, you should be doing very minimal things, but hey, life happens.
For R’s Day there were two groups, a beginners group, and an advanced group. In the first session, first thing I noticed was that the Hooisers had a ton of grip. Everything else felt decent. Overall third fastest in the first session by 0.022 behind a couple of R35 GT-R.
The next session, as I started to gain some speed, and use the brakes a bit more, I got a long pedal. As in, to the floor, and not slowing down at all kind of feeling. Almost like I lost a line. When I went to bleed the brakes, realized I left my SRF back at the shop. Even though I had ducts, and decent pads in the car, just didn’t have enough brake.
Nismo going down the corkscrew
I qualified for the King of Kaiju time attack event, but I sent it a little too hard. I upped the duty cycle on the boost controller, and first time I got on it, I popped the left side lower intercooler pipe off. Trying to decide where to go, I ended up beaching it in a bad spot. Aidan fixed the intercooler pipe, and I turned the duty cycle back down for the last session of the day.
Nismo R32 GT-R at Laguna Seca
Justin Bieber duct tape holding the fuel door closed
OS88 catch can . This cheap catch can even has a dipstick. Around $35, saves a lot of mess. I put this in front of the battery, all the way in the front. I just hooked the transfer vent, and the transmission vent together. It’s really not going to mix the two fluids, and honestly even if it does, its not that big of a deal. I ran it sealed, no atmospheric vent, but you might want to try some different ways for your own car. I did have to empty it once at Laguna Seca during R’s Day.
Best lap, a bit sloppy. The brakes needed SRF, I forgot it at the shop. The Hoosiers just stick. Great tire.
1:42.1 was my best of the day in the Nismo
The Nismo was making about 330 whp at 14 psi, and with stock brakes it was about what I could do on that day. I know going up over turn 1 into 2 I have at least a few seconds of time. I forgot the Nismo/Ohlins had separate rebound and compression damping. I have been working with single knob stuff for too long. I needed some rebound to give me a little more confidence. That huge floaty, fly off the edge of the track feeling isn’t great. Would have, could have, should have. I guess if we didn’t think we could go faster, we would just stop trying to go faster. The Nismo is no dedicated track car, but it has a lot of good parts in it from years of experience. It will never be the fastest car on a track day, but it will hold its own
A few videos of the event from several different people.
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A Skyline GT-R should be your fun car. A sequential transmission makes it even funner. Streetable, yes, but most people that don’t know cars, will think something is broken. Pull that shifter into first gear, and the whole car clunks as the dogs in the transmission engage.
OS88. You can see the wires into the bellhousing for shift position. Then the next cable with the 90 is for the shift lockout. This is very, very close or maybe touching the body on a car. You may need some percussive maintenance to clear.
Unlike a true manual, a H-pattern, a sequential lets you just pull the lever back and forth to shift gears. Its much harder to miss a gear in a sequential, but not impossible. Especially if the trans get old, or you don’t tell it that you want the next gear.
There is no “please give me the next gear” kind of slow shift you might do with a street car. Every time you want to shift you “tell it” you want the next year. Pull it hard and firm, it will give you that next gear, otherwise it may just make nasty sounds, other than the normal nasty sounds.
Some in car action of the Stagea 260RS, when it had an OS88 installed. I do really recommend running a catch can on the OS88. They seem to move a bit of oil. The two we have will about coat the underside of the car in a day. For R’s Day 2024 we ran lines from the transfer vent, and OS88 vent to a catch can in front of the battery.
Under the bellhousing. Front of trans. The shift indicator contact is on the first gear. The 2nd gear is off. Under it are the spring loaded pawls that are part of the shift system.
Reverse gear. This is partially disassembled. Missing the main shaft gear in this pic
Reverse gear or counter gear really. It slides between these gears to engage reverse.
Reverse
Reverse
So we had two different issues with reverse and the OS88. The first one was the c-clip that holds the shaft to engage the reverse gear.
Some more in car action of the other OS88.
OS88 catch can . This cheap catch can even has a dipstick. Around $35, saves a lot of mess. I put this in front of the battery, all the way in the front. I just hooked the transfer vent, and the transmission vent together. It’s really not going to mix the two fluids, and honestly even if it does, its not that big of a deal. I ran it sealed, no atmospheric vent, but you might want to try some different ways for your own car. I did have to empty it once at Laguna Seca during R’s Day.
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Suspension and mount bushings for Nissan Skyline GT-R are shared with many other Nissans, but there are also variances trim to trim in some of the models.
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Group A R32 GT-R subframes and driveline. There are some special parts in here.
There are two subframes in a Nissan Skyline GT-R, the front and rear.
Front
The front subframe is the mounting point for the engine, the lower suspension arms, and the power steering rack.
Rear
The rear subframe is the mounting point for the rear differential, and the rear suspension. Other than the coil over itself top mounting point the rest of the mounting is on the subframe.
R33 GT-R – 55400-24U00 (shows as being unique, fits early and late)
1, R33/R34 or S14/15 subframe. (I used a R33 non-Hicas subframe, R34/S15 subframes have more gusseting, I also welded in a GKtech subframe reinforcing kit.)
2, Offset subframe bushes (I used the GKtech solid offset bushes, these mount the subframe up a lot higher which is better for roll centre and will require a little “massage” of the floor pan on the front on either side of the subframe, test fit the subframe before mounting the diff and arms on it…..all will become obvious)
3, R33/S14 lower suspension arms (you can still use the R32 arms but will need spacers/washers to pack out the difference on the inside mounts
4, R32 upper arms (I made the mistake of buying brand new R33 top arms thinking they would be required…..but they foul on the shocks)
5, Driveshaft Spacers (I used the GKtech 10mm ones. There is some differing thoughts as to whether these are required, but I figured if the R33 subframe is 10mm wider on either side then I would put them in to avoid damaging the CV joints)
6, R33/S14 Tie Rods and Bushes (If you are getting rid of the Hicas by going to a non-Hicas subframe like I did you will need these and something like a set of Whiteline bushes to replace the ball joints that are in the hubs for the Hicas tie rods)
7, R32 ARB (seems to still fit, the mounts are spaced a little further apart)
GK Tech Offset Subframe Bushings
The GKTECH Polyurethane subframe conversion bushes are a direct replacement of the standard items and allow you to fit an S14/S15 rear subframe in your S13/180sx, aswell as R33/R34 rear subframe in your R32. The Polyurethane bushes also ensure that movement of the subframe is kept to a minimum. They eliminate axle tramp whilst also raising the subframe which helps to correct the roll center on lowered vehicles.
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1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R VSPEC Midnight purple II for sale at Toprank Importers
This is your chance to own a true legend, a bone-stock 1999 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec bathed in the iconic Midnight Purple II paint. This right-hand drive (RHD) monster comes equipped with the legendary RB26DETT twin-turbo engine and a precise 6-speed manual transmission.
Impeccable Pedigree:
Clean History: This meticulously maintained GT-R boasts a clean title and extensive service records dating back to 1999, showcasing its exceptional care. With only 109,638 kilometers (68,125 miles) on the odometer, it’s a true collector’s gem.
Unmodified Performance: Experience the pure, unadulterated thrill of the GT-R in its original form. This V-Spec is free from modifications, ensuring a true JDM driving experience.
Recent Maintenance:
This Skyline has just received a comprehensive servicing, including:
Engine oil change with high-quality WAKO’s Pro-S oil
Transmission and differential fluid changes
New coolant, brake fluid, and battery
Spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, and wiper blades replaced
Clutch overhaul, operating cylinder replacement, and timing belt service
Toprank Importers specializes in importing and selling JDM (Japanese domestic market) cars. From the range of legendary Nissan Skylines to iconic Toyota Chasers, vehicles over 25 years old are legal to import to the United States. We offer services including assistance with importing vehicles from other countries, Show or Display models, and race cars. This provides customers with a diverse range of options to choose from, catering to different preferences and needs in the automotive market.
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Roberto from Rav Performance talks about what he does to help prevent cracks in RB26 blocks. There are a couple of problem areas on the block that can crack and leak. So in order to prevent that, he does a partial grout fill on the blocks.
Quick video on how we handle the common cracks in the RB26 & strengthen them at the same time using an old race engine trick that has shown to have zero to no draw backs.
Email us at info@ravperformance.com if you have any questions
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Locked up R33 and R34 GT-R all wheel drive system, ATTESA troubleshooting
This one was a bit of an odd one. We had an R33 GT-R that the all wheel drive system, or ATTESA system was locked. Or in other words, when you were driving it at low speeds, the car felt like it had a welded differential. The wheels would hop and skip about. I have felt this before on a number of cars, but for a different reason than this car. If you run an aftermarket ATTESA controller and turn it up too much, you will find that a car will do something similar. However in this case, everything seemed to be ok. No ATTESA codes. So we started troubleshooting the system. Went into the transfer case, touched it all electrically. And in the end, we really couldn’t figure it out.
That is, until Ernie noticed something.
By loosening the lock nut, and adjusting the screw we were able to get the system pressure to relieve. I don’t ever remember reading anything about this. We tried to close the screw back down, and at a point the front would lock up again. We tried the car, drove it on the life, everything seemed good. Next step was to take the car on some drives to check operation. Now here is the weird part, Roberto from Rav Peformance and asked me if I ever had an R33 with a locked all wheel drive system… talk about crazy. So I let him know what we had just figured out earlier in the day. He tried it, and saw the same thing I did. So now we are both intrigued, and cautiously optimistic about the fix.
R33 GT-R ATTESA pump assembly. Under the wires is the adjustment nut.
Today we took a spare ATTESA pump assembly apart and I will share some pictures below.
The filter/screen in the assembly. This is under the solenoid and valve port section.
Solenoids, spool valve, end cap, and port assembly
End of the solenoid valve. This will press against the spool. This is adjusted by the jam nut/ screw
Jam nut and screw solenoid assembly.
Jam nut and screw on the end of the solenoid. Notice the spring and o ring
Since there isn’t a lot of information of why this happens, this is my current speculation. This return spring in the transfer case has gotten weak. That way the spring pressure on in the ATTESA pump is enough to overcome it. That is locking the clutches up partially.
I think this spring has got weak.
31505-05U00 Spring Return Pressure Flange
This spring is the same in the R32, R33, R34, and several other Nissans.
31505-05U00 Transfer case spring same in all the GT-R plus several other cars
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Sometimes you see something, and you stop in your tracks. This 100 piece 10 mm socket set from Olsa Tools, stopped me in my tracks. I especially loved the :
“100 sockets should supply most mechanics for up to one year”
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R’s Day is an annual event that celebrates the Nissan GT-R and its passionate community. There was a bit of a false start on Spring Mountain this year, so its back to Laguna Seca in Monterey on May 26, 2024. Its a 103 dB day, so higher than last time we went, but still not that loud. The first session, the first year we went out of 26 car, I think there were 24 over noise. So be prepared to handle noise. If that be a baffle, extra muffler, or lift and coast, its what you are going to have to do, not to get kicked off the track. Look up Laguna exhaust for some ideas.
Checking wheels and tires for fit on the Corkscrew at Laguna Seca
My fathers customer’s GT40 #1018, driven by Graham Baker at Monterey Historics at Laguna Seca
On the grid for World Challenge touring car in 2009
If you have driven on track dozens of times, or this is your first time, here are some procedures, and checklists of items to help ensure your over 25 year old Nissan Skyline GT-R survives.
We are in the modern era of taking notes on cars, but I still generally use handwritten notes. I generally have a notebook for each car. In it I have car information.
In the garages at Laguna Seca
2.Maintenance
You have to maintain the car. You have to at least check these items. If you don’t know the last time they were replaced, replace them prior to your track day.
Transmission fluid – Don’t try and fill it though the gear shifter. Though the gear shifter is the transfer case . GL4 75-90 4.1 liters (4.3 quarts). Getrag has its own fluid
Transfer Case – Nissan Automatic Fluid Type D 1.8 liters (1.9 quarts)
My pick for brake fluid, even though its more expensive, and a little hard to get is Castrol SRF. The dry boiling point is not the highest, but the wet boiling point is. In a perfect world, no water would be in the braking system. In reality brake fluid is hygroscopic (it attracts water), and there is lot of water in the air we breathe.
4. Tires
285/680/18 Toyo slicks
Tires are the only things that touch the track. We would say that the single biggest thing that effect how the car works, are the tires. The wrong tires for the wrong job, will mean you fail to reach your full potential. Tires will be a complicated problem because there are compromises. The fastest tires on track, will also wear fastest. The longest lasting street tires, will preform fairly poorly on track. Now if it rains, the best tires in the dry, may be the worst tires in the wet (think slicks).
18 x 10.5 +22 Volk Racing TE37SL . Toyo Proxes RS1. 285/680/18. 26.7 inches tall These slicks are just a little too big for the car at this ride height . A better size would have been the 285/650/18 which are 25.5 inches tall
Generally I want the stickiest, widest tire possible under the car. The key being under the car. Not sticking outside of the body lines.
Tire pressures are set with hot pressures in mind. You want to have at a minimum a good tire pressure gage, and note your cold tire pressure when you start the day. Then after each session, measure hot tire pressures. I prefer a larger 0-60 psi gage that is liquid filled with a bleeder. That gives you a bit more accurate of pressure readings.
The OEM rotors are cross drilled. Eventually in the GT-R racing range they went to a solid rotor, because cross drilled rotors crack. For racing use, usually a different kind of surface treatment is popular(Plain, slotted, J-Hook). Cross drilling looks good, and works well enough on the street. I like a two piece rotor as they weigh less than a solid disk. You can save several pounds per corner by going to a aluminum hatted rotor.
DBA has their 5000 series of rotors but not in the stock 296 mm size, just the 4000 series rotors (Front DBA 4926296MM 4000 Series Heavy Duty.)(Rear DBA 908) Have to see if I can come up with anything, or do something like a bracket to put a larger rotor on the car. Larger rotors mean larger wheels, and I think I am sticking with the 16’s. (I lied, I’m on R34 18″ now)Brake Weights – R32 GT-R
Cooling can depend on your ambient temperature and humidity. The hotter ambient is, the more humid it is, the less effective the cooling system is. On an RB26 there is a factory oil/water oil cooler. That cools the oil, but adds temperature to the coolant/water. Oil generally runs hotter than water. Radiator, Hoses, Coolant, Anti-Freeze, Water Pump information.
An RB26 is nearly oil cooled. 7 main caps, twin long cams, oil squirters, oil cooled pistons, turbos. Heat is introduced into the oil, and that heat needs to be rejected via an oil cooler. Big, and many seem to be the RB26 answer.
You probably need to run an aftermarket oil cooler. Bigger is better. If you are making a lot of power, then a lot of that power is turned into heat.
VP Racing fuel at Laguna Seca
7. Suspension
Suspension. There are lot of parts to suspension. Some people use the term to only refer to the coil overs/shocks, but there are also suspension arms that encompass the term. Most Japanese brand coil overs are over sprung and underdamped. What this means is the springs are really stiff, and the control of the spring is not where it should be. While that setup may be fine on very smooth roads, or very smooth tracks, here in the US, we generally have neither.
In order for you to be able to control the car, the tires have to maintain contact with the road/track surface. If the car is so stiff that the tire is bouncing up and down, and not contacting the road, you will not have control. There are many reasons not to over lower a car, or to make it too stiff. Stiffness does not equate fast or good handling. We see all kinds of Chinese branded coil over crap sold to unknowing young buyers. When you are young you might be able to live with shitty suspension, but as you get older, and have a chance to try out cars with hundreds of setups, you will probably much prefer a real coil over, vs some eBay crap.
As far as brands go, we like Ohlins. There are different levels of Ohlins, the newest are the DFV, or dual flow valve setups. Ohlins does a good job of matching spring to damping.
Ride Height : Don’t go too low. The suspension has to be able to compress to work and control the tire Camber : The reason for camber, is not for you to fit the widest tire possible. Camber flattens out the tire as you are cornering. Too much camber negatively effects braking. Toe : You have 10 of them. Or rather it is the direction the tire is pointing. Toe in, or toe out. Toe in make a car more stable, toe out makes it a little less stable. Toe being off is the biggest wear of a tire. Caster : Shopping carts have casters. In a car it is self centering of the wheel, and steering effort related.
As far as adjustable parts go, if you don’t know what they do, and how they interact with how the car handles, you might not want to mess with them. There are plenty of ways to adjust how a car handles, based on how you drive, and tire pressures, but lots of people want every piece of adjustable suspension component they can get, then leave it all stock settings. Don’t be that guy.
Alignment, corner balancing are both very important things in making a car handle well. Most any shop can handle aligning a Nissan Skyline. The OEM specs are above. Once you get into a track car however, your alignment for the track, may/should be different than for a street car. Follow some of the MotoIQ information above to learn more about suspension and handling. I use Smart Strings to align my personal cars, and race cars I work on. This allows for a much more precise setup.
Corner balancing is done for cars with adjustable suspension. If you don’t have aftermarket coil overs then you won’t be corner balancing. If you do, then it is a critical step in making sure that the car is setup for the track. If you don’t have the tools required, you have to find a shop that can help you properly corner balance your car.
This is a double edged sword. If the car is stock, you aren’t on a crazy tire, and everything is in good order, then whatever the car has is probably fine. However…
10-60 is what we have found to be the best weight for a heavy run RB26.
Peter from Australia mentioned that I should let people know that the oil level should be filled to the bump/hump in the dipstick. We do talk about it in the basics and oil and filter change, but it might be missed. This overfill may help keep your oil pickup covered in oil. Very good idea for a near stock car that is tracked. Some pictures of oil pan level and that bump are here – https://www.gtrusablog.com/2019/08/rb26dett-oil-pan-testing-filling-it.html
Yes there is an entire book about nuts, bolts, fasteners, and plumbing
Nut and bolt is what we do to any car before we take it on track. It is a critical step to ensure that you have the minimal amount of mistakes or failures. You will hopefully save yourself a ton of time and effort if you just do some checking. You really want to touch, poke, prod, and shake everything on the car prior to going on track. You will find loose items, and fix them before they become an issue. Make sure you lift the car, and grab each wheel/tire at 12 and 6 o’clock and shake. Then grab them at 9 and 3 and shake. You are checking the condition of the wheel bearings, tie rods, and other suspension parts.
Nut and bolt involves taking wrenches, and other tools, and putting them on anything on the car that was touched, might fall off the car. So if you just replaced the brakes, then go back with a little clearer head, and double check them. Often what we do on race cars, is use two people, each with a paint marker that goes around the car, and puts a dot/mark on each nut or bolt they touch. Fast reference to make sure that you have the minimum amount of mistakes. We are all human, we all make mistakes, or miss a bolt.
The best paint marker we have tried and used, is the 1.8 mm to 2.5 mm Posca marker in Pink. Pink shows up on about anything. Easy to see, not expensive at about $5 each. Really worth it if you have things to mark.
11. Tow Hooks
Tow hooks are required for most track day event organizers. They want a safe, defined spot on your car, where they can move it, if it becomes disabled.
12. Fuel
Run good gas in your car. We could talk about octane, and octane requirements. But we just will say, run the good gas. Run the expensive gas. If you are blasting around the track, not paying attention to things like boost, or temperature, good gas may save your engine. So that few hundred dollars in the good stuff, may save you a $5k engine rebuild. If E85 is available, I recommend running it.
E85 fillup for Brians R32 GT-R. Do it don’t look back.
13. Modifications
These are entirely optional. There are a metric fuckton of things you can do to a Nissan Skyline to make it preform better, or perhaps worse on track. Yes really. You really can make it worse. If you don’t know the hows and whys of a modification, you should seek some help, or guidance. Aka low is good, so lower is better?
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