BAYSIDE BLUE V-SPEC

by Charles Wong

Build Concept

The Bayside Blue V-Spec is not only my track beast, my amazing machine, but also my pride and joy. 

 

This is the first stage of the build. To support the HKS T04Z Turbo kit, the RB26 was reinforced with HKS Step 2 forged piston and connecting rods. Engine was built by Naprec in Osaka, which features their High Response Head kit to help spool the single turbo. Like every GTR from Japan, this car is fitted with a HKS F-con Vpro ECU. I was lucky enough to have Hayashi San and Fujita San from Garage Saurus Japan to tune my car for Canada 94 Chevron. With all the supporting modification, the car is pushing around 500hp this season. 

This is the first stage of the build. To support the HKS T04Z Turbo kit, the RB26 was reinforced with HKS Step 2 forged piston and connecting rods. Engine was built by Naprec in Osaka, which features their High Response Head kit to help spool the single turbo. Like every GTR from Japan, this car is fitted with a HKS F-con Vpro ECU. I was lucky enough to have Hayashi San and Fujita San from Garage Saurus Japan to tune my car for Canada 94 Chevron. With all the supporting modification, the car is pushing around 500hp this season. 

I've heard mixed comment on installing aero/body kit on a R34 GTR. I personally prefer to have a more aggressive look on my track car.   I remember seeing these Garage Kagotani fenders and side skirt on ATTKD demo cars back in the days and I told myself that if I ever got a R34, this will be it.  This is by far my favourite part of the build. The wider fender also allows me to run my 18x11 +15 TE37 in the front without any rubbing issue. 

I've heard mixed comment on installing aero/body kit on a R34 GTR. I personally prefer to have a more aggressive look on my track car.   I remember seeing these Garage Kagotani fenders and side skirt on ATTKD demo cars back in the days and I told myself that if I ever got a R34, this will be it.  This is by far my favourite part of the build. The wider fender also allows me to run my 18x11 +15 TE37 in the front without any rubbing issue. 

You cannot have an aggressive side but stock front end. I've chosen the Nismo Z-tune bumper fitted with Autoselect carbon canards.  However,  there is not a huge selection of front lip/diffuser for R34s whatsoever. It took me awhile to track down this Carshop F1 carbon front diffuser. 

You cannot have an aggressive side but stock front end. I've chosen the Nismo Z-tune bumper fitted with Autoselect carbon canards.  However,  there is not a huge selection of front lip/diffuser for R34s whatsoever. It took me awhile to track down this Carshop F1 carbon front diffuser. 

Notable Spec Features

 

The interior is rather basic with a personal steering wheel, Workbell Rapfix GTC steering hub. The Recaro SPG3 also provides ultimate support for going around the track.  After all, the intention of the build is to create track car where I can also take it on the street.

The interior is rather basic with a personal steering wheel, Workbell Rapfix GTC steering hub. The Recaro SPG3 also provides ultimate support for going around the track.  After all, the intention of the build is to create track car where I can also take it on the street.

How can you not have a GT wing for a track car?  This Voltex Type 4 1800mm Carbon Wing was originally from my R35 GTR. I love the wider wing stand and had it fitted on my R34 to complete the over all look. 

How can you not have a GT wing for a track car?  This Voltex Type 4 1800mm Carbon Wing was originally from my R35 GTR. I love the wider wing stand and had it fitted on my R34 to complete the over all look. 

ENGINE

NAPREC Hi Responses Kit

IN/EX port polished 

Head polished

NAPREC valve guides

Valve seal grind

Exhaust valve face part polished

Crank shaft check and balanced

HKS Step 2 87mm forged piston

HKS Step 2 connecting rod

POWER ENTERPRICE bearings

POWER ENTERPRISE headgasket

TRUST cam gear

TRUST timing belt

REIMAX valve spring

REIMAX valve retainer

REIMAX Gr-A oil pump

FUJIMURA AUTO oil catch tank

BNR34 Nur-Spec Valve Cover

Nismo engine mount

 

 

TURBO/INTAKE/EXHAUST

HKS T04Z turbo kit

HKS stainless exhaust manifold

HKS wastegate

HKS Suction kit

HKS Downpipe

TOMEI Expreme Titanium Catback

 

Fuel System

SARD 1,000cc injector

SARD 5L surge tank

Custom hardlines

NISMO fuel pressure regulator

NISMO 2 x big capacity fuel pump 

REIMAX fuel delivery pipe 

 

 

ELECTRONICS

HKS F-CON V-pro 3.4

HKS A/F knock amp monitor

BLITZ Dual SBC boost controller

Odaka Ignition coil

Tune By Garage Saurus

 

Exterior

AUTO SELECT Devil carbon canard

AUTO SELECT carbon hood

Nismo Z-Tune front bumper

CarShop F1 carbon front diffuser

CarShop F1 carbon Trunk

Garage Kagotani front fender

Garage Kagotani front carbon lower fender

Garage Kagotani side skirt

Hasemi rear spat

Voltex Type 4 1800mm GT wing

Voltex titanium wing mount

NISMO carbon pillar garnish

NISMO front clear corner

NISMO GT-LED tail

 

 

COOLING 

HKS 15-Row oil cooler kit

HKS Type R intercooler

HKS intercooler piping kit

TABATA aluminum 3-Row radiator

ARC air separator tank

 

 

DRIVETRAIN

ATS carbon clutch twin plate

ATS front carbon LSD

Kansai Service transmission Crossmember Mount

Nismo engine mount

Nismo transmission mount

 

 

HANDLING 

Ohlins DFV coilover

Stance Suspension Air cut kit

 

CUSCO front upper arm

MANATEE pillow ball tension rod

Nismo front lower control arm

Nismo front sway bar

Kansai Service front strut bar

Kansai Service front under brace

IKEYA FORMULA rear lower rear arm

IKEYA FORMULA rear upper arm

IKEYA FORMULA traction rod

Nismo rear subframe brace

Nismo rear Sway bar

Kansai Service rear differential brace

 

 

Brakes

ENDLESS Racing 6 Front big brake kit

DBA 355mm 2piece front brake rotor

Biot Rear 2piece 330mm conversion kit

Stainless brake line

 

 

Interior

NISMO 320km/h Cluster

HKS Boost gauge

HKS Oil press gauge

HKS Oil temp gauge

Glove box gauges relocation

Recaro SPG-3 Winning Rocket limited

WorkBell Rapfix GTC steering hub

Personal  Blitz 350mm steering wheel

Willan 4Point Harness

 

Wheels

Volk Racing TE37SL refinish in Gloss Black 18x11 +18

Front 3mm spacer

Rear 15mm H&R spacer

Nitto NT01 275/35R18

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