Takara Motors' R34 Electric Blue GT-R

[Gold Digger]

What can I say, besides, WOW! I have seen these cars before, but never really got to take an intimate look at one, let alone get to sit in the driver seat. I have driven a few R32's, R33's, and one R34, but they were not GT-R's. This is the first GT-R I have been privelaged enough to really get to drive...even if it was for only 20' of a parking lot.

It doesn't mater how many times you have seen one. Every time you do see one, it's the same reactions. Awesome.When I got there, I got under the hood to see the heart of the beast...all 2600cc's of her twin turbo glory. It was a little dirty under there...*cough, cough. Sean, clean that!*...but it is still amazing.

Inside, the center counsel screen is simply cool. You can monitor all your vitals here, as seen in the pic. You can also monitor your front to back, and side to side G-forces. You get a lap timer, and some other nic-nacks that I can't remember...sorry gang, I am gettin old.

This car is fortunate enough to have an HKS boost controller, Blitz full auto turbo timer and a Blits Power meter.

The seats on this thing will keep you planted with ease. The side blosters grip you like a laytex glove. You aren't goin anywhere. And the clutch...holy cow, I thought my uncles '69 Z28 had a heavy clutch, and this one is hydraulic. The shifter is smooth and precise. It even took me a minute to figure out how to get it into reverse...lol. Lift up on the ring below the knob, dummy!

I really wish I could have taken it onto the street, but the lack of plates due to stripped registration, and no Sha-ken would make me a quick target for Japan's finest. So, I really can't tell you about how it drives or accelerates, but I am sure we can assume that it is a great driving car.

Enjoy the pics.



Now, when I went to the office of this company, I never expected to see what I saw. A completely MINT KPGC10 Hakosuka GT-RUmmmm....creams pants....ummm. SCHWING!This car is amazing. It looks like this car has been restored to factory original condition. There isn't much for aftermarket goodies on this, which is good, cause that means the value will only go up on it. Plus it being white makes it that more valuable. White cars in Japan bring in a lot of cash, kind of like red with the states.

The engine looks immaculates, the interior is flawless and comfortable...even for a 30+ year old car. The floor boards on this thing are even perfect. This is a car that even I would love to have for a day of just driving.

The wheels are Watanabe's, but I can't remember the model. The back tires are wider than my Laurel's. They are massive...hell, look at the lip on the back wheel. WOOT!



All in all, seeing these two cars, and especially the Hakosuka, made my day complete. I would like to thank Sean for giving me this oportunity. Hopefully, I can do this again for you.

I also would like to thank Taka, Ito and the president of the company for letting me drool over thier cars.

Enjoy all.

[kouki munster]

I hate you.

[nismofly]

im speechless

we can go there when i come to visit one of these years maybe?

[chitownguy]

I Neal.

OOOooohhhh BNR34 and a KPGC10 GT-R. I wanna give you an E-hug. That looks like so much fun. Maybe you should *cough cough BUY ONE cough cough* Pictures are great too!

[sensibleS13driver]

the R34 looks almost dare-I-say played out.

the white one on the other hand

[Nismo_Freak]

The R34 is boring... the KPGC10 is hot.

[JustinStrife]

I'd hit it. Twice.

[continental_drift]

AAAHHHH! GUILTY PLEASURES!!

[D1SR240]

That is awesome Neal, I wish I got to see those cars. That KPGC10 looks amazing, I love those ITBs.

P.S. The red Audi in the back looks just like mine.

[nsrZ32]

Man.....that old school GT-R is simply amazing. Thanks for sharing the pics.

[HashiriyaS14]

That's a very nice KPGC10.

Nice R34 too (wash it), I love the stock digital readout of all the info, why don't we get stuff like that in USDM cars?

So Sean's company has an HQ in Japan, and owns these cars, or am I missing something?

[rousie13]

Because Americans want cup holders instead.

[One_Love]

WOW Neal thanks for the pics. Both cars look amazing

[Gold Digger]

Glad you all like them homies. Now, Sean, if you get that thing registered and get a Sha-ken done, I want to drive it for you. Lemme take it to Tsukuba Circuit or Fuji and give it a few hard laps, then let someone who knows how to drive take a spin around the track.

[ddgsxr504]

I hate you.

Yeah what he said!

Seriously though that is tight $hit dude... one question though (to anyone who knows) I thought the color of the R34 GTR was called Bayside Blue not Electric Blue?

[takaramotors]

it is bayside blue and the pcg10 was something like 70K GEESH the R34 also has a g force indicator and neal was playing around with the blitz power moitor the car also ahs hks hypermax coilovers,FMIC and exhaust by HKS. what took so long and enjoy

[jamied311]

Nice pics Neal! Well done!

[Gold Digger]

it is bayside blue and the pcg10 was something like 70K GEESH the R34 also has a g force indicator and neal was playing around with the blitz power moitor the car also ahs hks hypermax coilovers,FMIC and exhaust by HKS. what took so long and enjoy

Sean, you better tell your boy Taka that it's bayside. I told him that and he said to me...and I quote...

We call it electric blue.

[NY94J30]

Whats the black car? almost looks like a Passat?

[gabossie]

VERY cool KPGC10! I'd love to see one of those in mint condition like that. Does it ever get driven?

[Sil40_Mayhem]

Two lovely cars, indeed. Neal is teh suck for being around hot machines, such as these, on the daily. Also, for everyone jumping on the "played-out-R34" bandwagon, I still consider it plenty badass. I'm sure if an R34 GT-R was brought to a track event for anyone to drive, you all would gladly let me have your turns in that played-out, yesterday's news suckmobile.

[takaramotors]

No it never gets driven just stays indoors

[nismofly]

did he even bring it to like the nismo anniversary thing at fuji last year? there were plenty of old skylines and stuff there, i saw videos

[Feint of Heart]

Neal you are one lucky guy!

The KPGC10 GT-R, wow..simply amazing. Probably one of my favorite cars of all time.

Oh yeah, the R34 is nice too .

[Neejay]

Give me that subie on the side and I'll be straight.

Nice cars indeed...thats the first time I've ever seen the underbody of the R34...looks like a bunch of confusing **** (I think I know what it is though).

[Mr1der]

Because Americans want cup holders instead.

we can have BOTH damnit!

besides...we hardly get cupholders anyway...

[GhostDriver]

BNR34 and KPGC10.

Wow.

[takaramotors]

there was a BCNR32 in Black some where in that lot i hope REX or Greg please email me with a number to get a hold of you guys I have greg"s mobile i just have a question

[Gold Digger]

Whats the black car? almost looks like a Passat?

That black car would be a Toyota Mark X. It is the car that has replaced the Mark II. It's a decent little car, but not the monster that the Mark II/Chaser was.
Modified by C33LaurelRacer at 12:23 AM 4/12/2006

[NSR_s30]

Neal.... you're sooo lucky. thanks for the pics.