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The Nissan Skyline GT-R and the Fascination with JDM Imports

Heroes and Legends 

Everyone likes the feeling of being “in-the-know.” Being on the cusp of a trend. Liking something before it becomes popular. People of a certain age were introduced to the Nissan Skyline GT-R through the computer game Gran Turismo, released for the Sony PlayStation. This seems an inauspicious start to an automotive love affair but Sony’s all conquering 1990s game console helped incubate an interest in rare JDM auto imports. Now, that generation of gamers and gear heads is all grown up. But the enthusiasm and curious nostalgia for models like the Nissan Skyline GT-R is as fresh as ever. The movie series instigated by the The Fast and the Furious further lionized and canonized the GT-R. 

JDM Auto Imports 

Undoubtedly the mystique of the GT-R has been enhanced because it was never sold commercially in North America. It is an important protagonist in the story of how JDM auto imports developed the aura and popularity they enjoy today. Apart from the often improved vehicle specifications like increased horse power, exclusivity remains the undoubted attraction of JDM auto imports. As exports they primarily serve left-hand traffic markets. Most of these cars must be twenty-five years old before they can be imported and legally driven in the US. In the case of Canada, the magic number is fifteen. In August 2014 it will officially become legal to import the R32 GT-R into the US. For some, this is the model that started it all. The car that seemed to user in Japanese success with turbo charged sports cars. 

Specialist Suppliers 

The unavailability of models like the GT-R created a market for specialist suppliers such as Vancouver Velocity Cars, the biggest JDM auto importer in Canada.  Importing high performance vehicles from the US and Japan, Vancouver Velocity Cars serves the whole of Canada. They specialize in sourcing rare, uncommon and unique vehicles. Their stock in trade is in low mileage, clean, high demand JDM models. Their expert team ensures that the cars undergo rigorous safety inspections and conform to all necessary safety standards.  The fascination with JDM auto imports continues to grow as more and more legendary models become available. 

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When the Priority is Power: Buying a High Performance Sports Car

What are your priorities?

Buying any car comes down finally to a confrontation of priorities. What do you want and what do you really need? If you’re thinking of buying a sports car or a racing car then you’re clearly after a very specific experience.  You’re prioritizing things that make other people run and hide. You’re chasing style, speed and ultimately a kind of raw mechanical wonder that holds together through thick and thin. 

What are your limitations?

We all like to think we can live beyond our limitations but there are practical considerations to owning a high-performance sports car or racing car. You sometimes have to sacrifice things like boot space, driving position, visibility etc. Things which in other circumstances you wouldn’t dream of losing! It’s not going to be useful for picking kids up from school necessarily or relatives from the airport. But then that’s not what you’re buying it for! 

An open stretch of road…

There’s an emotional charge to buying a sports car. Something irrational. Something you can’t articulate. The only way to describe it is to get into it and drive it. And once you get on an open stretch of road, there’s no longer anything to explain. The people who buy sports cars are generally happy to sacrifice practicality for sheer exhilaration. A sports car is an instinctive, elemental acquisition. The things you look for in a car (its power, its roaring engine) are things other people avoid at all costs. 

Reputable dealerships…

Buying a brand new sports car can also be costly. Luckily there are lots of high-quality pre-owned models out there which will leave most spanking new regular cars in the dust. Seek out high-end suppliers who deal exclusively in quality imports. These companies usually have the specialized teams at their disposal to properly service that kind of vehicle. Remember, a sports car or racing can be expensive to run so make sure you take that into consideration. Take your time and pay careful attention to the specifications as many models exist in multiple incarnations. 

If you’re looking for style, power and performance, the following models offer great value: 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer EVO IV, 1994 Toyota Supra SZ 220hp, 1999 Subaru Impreza STI, 1996 Toyota Chaser TRD Turbo.  All of these models are available to buy in Burnaby from the Vancouver Velocity Cars. 

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Specialty Dealerships and High Performance Cars

Every field has its experts; people who are so sucked into what they are doing that they barely come up for air. Specialty car dealerships are companies which source rare, uncommon and unique vehicle makes for customers with (how should we put this) discerning needs. These are car nuts who sell to car nuts.

Such dealerships have specialized teams of mechanics qualified and certified to service their own dedicated line or niche. They often focus on high performance vehicles. Think imported sports cars. 

Since their customers tend to have a high level of automotive knowledge, these dealerships need to be stratospheric in their expertise. They know the inside of a car like a surgeon knows a cadaver. 

Discerning Choices: The Mitsubishi Evolution VI 

Specialty customers often come looking for a specific model of car. Something that has really lit their imagination!  Cars like the 1999 Mitsubishi Evolution VI. Ubiquitous with the World Rally Championship the Evolution VI continues to be a favorite among those who crave the feel of a legitimate racing car. There are people who will literally cross countries to find a good Evolution VI for sale. The model is historic for being the final Lancer to undergo a stringent approval process to race as a rally car. World Rally Championship rules altered post-1998, easing homologation requirements, meaning that Mitsubishi’s later Evolutions were not obliged to undergo as much technological bravura and mechanical scrutiny. 

Available in Vancouver, BC 

Vancouver Velocity Cars has great examples of the Mitsubishi Evolution VI for sale at its outlet in Vancouver. They come loaded with features like all-wheel drive, rear spoiler, hood vents and body kit. With a twin scroll turbocharger and 276 HP its credentials and merits are never in doubt. You are buying a supercar. Velocity also have examples of the Evolution IV and Evolution V, other outstanding stalwarts of the series. All these cars can be shipped anywhere in Canada. They have all been given rigorous mechanical safety inspections and certified odometer readings. If you’re on the lookout for an Evolution VI for sale, go to the specialists.

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Nissan Skyline GT-R Range Continues to Enthrall Motor Enthusiasts

The GT-R Series 

This is a great time to find a Nissan Skyline for sale in Vancouver. Long a favorite of magazines and games, the GT-R back catalogue continues to enjoy popularity. In the 1990s the Nissan R32 GT-R was a car that did more than it said on the tin. It could produce close to 320 horse power which was not advertised because it exceeded a manufacturer’s agreement. 

Among the many advances with the GT-R was the intercooler which increased in size as did the breaks. The clutter of the interior was honed down and a front-wheel torque meter installed in lieu of a digital clock. Nissan had big things in their sights when they put together the GT-R. They were gunning after the Porsche 959. This car was designed with a mind towards racing. 

After making a storm in the Japanese Touring Car Championship circa 1989-1997, the R32 GT-R was updated with the 6 cylinder R33 in 1993. Available in coupe and sedan, it was somewhat heavier than its predecessor but the R33 was in many ways a continuation of the same spirit and went through a wide range of body kits and styles. These alterations though largely cosmetic enhanced its popularity and mystique. 

Nissan Skyline GT-R Twin Turbo R33 

Looking for a Nissan Skyline for sale? Vancouver Velocity Cars in Burnaby have many fine examples of the Nissan Skyline GT-R, including a Twin Turbo R33. With five-speed transmission, all-wheel drive and 305 horse power this is a serious piece of JDM sports car. Like other high-end deals from Velocity, it comes with an odometer certificate and mechanical warranties.  Other examples of the Nissan Skyline for sale include a 1999 GT-R34 VSPEC. 

Vancouver Velocity Cars will ship these vehicles anywhere in Canada. Feel free to call us toll free at 1-855-781-8128

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The Psychology of Sound: Why We Love the Sound of a Sports Car Engine

Why do we want to hear the engine?

What is it about the thunder of an engine that enhances a sports car’s appeal? To sense the vehicle react to your every touch as you accelerate or change gear… You get to know its subtle noises of discontent as a jockey gets to know a horse. But in recent years, sports car engines have become quieter and cabins more sealed off. Some sports cars now have exhausts with a valve that bypasses the muffler. These are designed to open when you enter full-throttle. Sometimes car manufactures have even adopted the unthinkable; prerecorded soundscapes that simulate the sound of the engine!

Why the engine is becoming harder to hear.

Maybe you’ve heard about BMW’s i8 supercar.  Running on electricity and a limited gasoline engine, the i8 can do 100 kph in 4.4 seconds. Now there’s no reason why its engine should roar like a conventional supercar but thanks to three different tone options and multiple speakers, it does just that. Of course part of the issue is safety. If crossing a road, you’re more likely to be hit by a quieter car.

The term “horseless carriage syndrome” refers to our tendency for describing new technology in terms of old paradigms. An e-book is a good example of this. Is it a book? A “book” is something with bindings and pages right? But it’s convenient to call it a book. Why should an electric car sound like a petroleum powered car?

So old it’s new…

New technologies insulate us more and more from unpleasant sounds and experiences. A lot of people don’t even know how to change a tire anymore! But for those who desire the unmitigated and authentic response of the engine to their every foot-pound per second, manufacturers find themselves having to bypass their own automotive innovations with noise-pipes and other strange inventions. The thing is that a sports car driver doesn’t want to be insulated. They want the full thrill, the full sensory effect. They want it all. 

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