Antony’s Facelift R324 GTR
People that hear of Bee*R usually can relate to some crazy product that the Japanese company has produced over the years. Do a Youtube search on the Bee*R Rev limiter, and you’ll find hundreds of results with cars shooting flames and sounding like they’re doing a drive-by. The company has also built a reputation from building hardcore Skylines. In particular, their D1GP R324 is a prime example of what they’re all about, amongst the other insane R33′s floating around on the net.
Somehow, I don’t think the typical Bee*R looking Skyline would go down so well with the local highway patrol officer. So it’s a good thing Antony has managed to create what looks like, a road going version of Tezuka’s Skyline.
Antony’s Skyline was imported by a good friend of his in 2009. It was essentially a stock standard example, and after driving around for a few k’s, Antony decided to upgrade his car with minor parts. We’ve probably heard and seen this story all too often. Where, someone innocently picks up a parts catalogue, or they may be browsing around in their spare time on the net, and they end up emptying their entire bank account on impulse. Antony is no exception, as he saw his plans go from minor upgrades, to an endless list of parts. He ended up turning his basic performance upgrades, into a complete engine conversion along with a rebuild.
The front end conversion where all supplied and made by Bee*R. The guards are made to fit the R32 and allow the use of OEM R34 GTR parts. Of course, nothing in the car modifying scene is that straight forward, and custom brackets were made to support the R34 GTR front bar. Other modifcations required to complete the conversion included trimming of the radiator support to fit the headlights, and joining of the R32 and R34 splash trays to give it a factory look underneath the car.
Aside from the Bee*R guards, externally, this Skyline is essentially all OEM Nissan! The only non original piece in appearance would be the Desmond Regamasters, giving it a purposeful look.
The interior has been kept clean and basic, with the only significant changes being a drivers Recaro bucket seat, momo steering wheel and some gauges on the pillar.
Built on the foundation of the classic R32, with the heart and face of an R34!
1992 GTR 324 Modification Parts List
Engine & running gear
RB26DETT R34 Block (Powertune Built Motor) 423kw@4w Tuned on E85
CP Forged Pistons
BC Conrods
HKS Camshafts 272 Degree, Lift 8.7, Step 1
HKS Cam Pulleys Duralumin
HKS Fine Tune Timing Belt
Sard 700 cc Injectors
Sard Fuel Regulator Type RJ
Splitfire Super Direct Ignition Coil Pack
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
HKS Twin Entry Fuel Rail
Garret GT2860R-5 Turbos
Bosch 044 Fuel Pump
M’s Air Filter Elbows
K&N Air Pods
HKS Air Flow Meter Less Adapters (Internal Map Sensors)
Haltech Platinum Pro ECU
Trust Greddy Oil Filter Relocator
Trust Greddy Clear Timing Belt Cover
Nismo Radiator Cap
Custom Oil Catch Can & Reservoir Tank
Custom Washer Tank
Rear Battery Relocation
Earl’s Hose Adapters
Optima Yellow Top Battery
Exedy Heavy Duty Twin Plate Clutch
Nismo High Flow Exhaust System
Nismo Extractors
Cusco Front Strut Brace
Cusco Rear Strut Brace
Tomei Hacas Lock
Tien Coilovers
Desmond Rega Master Evo 3 Wheels
Bridgestone Potenza RE001 Tyres 255/40/17
Ray Lock Nuts
DBA 4000 Series Cross Drill & Slotted Brake Rotors
Bendix Ultimate Brake Pads
Interior
7 Inch LCD Touch Screen
Asus Ebox PC
Logitech Mini Bluetooth Keyboard
Alpine Head Unit
Alpine Amps x2
Alpine Type R Sub Woofer
Alpine Type R Speakers
3 Way Blue LED Gauge & Dashboard Light Upgrade
Tomei 310km/h Dash
Momo Champion Steering Wheel
Recaro Leather Racing Seat
Razo Pedals
Apexi G Sensor
Blitz Turbo Timer
Trust Greddy Profect B Twin Solenoid Electronic Boost Controller
Trust Greddy Boost Gauge
Pivot Water Temp Gauge
Exterior
R34 GTR Xenon Headlights
R34 GTR Aluminium Bonnet
R34 GTR Front Bumper Bar
R34 GTR Front Lip
Bee*R R34 GTR Z-Tune Front Fenders
R34 GTR Rear Spoiler
R34 GTR Front Grill Badge
R34 GTR Rear Boot Lid Badge
Trust Rear Pods
Z-Tune Silver Full Body Respray
Words: Paolo De Leon
Photos by: Michael Klimentos
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