Unicorn Hunting

Behold, the two of the rarest forms in the R34 GT-R lines that can be driven on the streets, One being a Genuine Tommy Kaira R-Z, the other being a Genuine Nissan GTR Mines Demo Car.
Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of unique R34 GTR’s in and around Australia, but this rare? No. Uniquely modified, sure, factory fresh from Tommy Kaira or with the rich history of Mines, these two examples are as rare as they get.
Enson and Shahram are the two proud owners of these unicorns, having owned multiple incredible cars before moving to the Mines GTR for Enson and Shahram with his Tommy Kaira R-Z.

Enson’s history of vehicles is more unique than most other owners, having an S2000, DC2 R Integra, FK8R, Subaru’s, Evo’s and plenty more. When Allen from V-Spec performance offered up the Mines GTR for sale, Enson couldn’t say no, making one of his dreams a reality.

After only dreaming of owning one, he made that dream happen. Comfortable, rare, unique 300+kw beast. Featuring a twin plate clutch along with FEAL coil-overs, you may see Enson one day driving straight by you. 

The carbon green spoiler, carbon green mirrors, carbon bonnet with Mines logo across the passenger front side, you would be insane to miss this exquisite machine. Even if you miss the look, you may not miss the noise, sporting a Mines titanium exhaust attached to the stage 2+ Rb26. You can only imagine the noise it would produce.

The interior also is no shortage of Mines components. From the Mines RS full alcantara steering wheel, Titanium shifter knob, carbon inner mirror, alcantara roof replacement kit, nappa leather shifter boot, handbrake boot, leather armrest, you are wrapped in comfort and style. Not to mention the seats, Bride x Keiichi Tsuchiya Zeta III King Full Bucket seats, more then enough to hold you in place!

Being an official Mines Japan Demonstration Vehicle built and used by Mine’s themselves in Japan throughout numerous occasions, you may think it will remain in its current form? Well, you are correct, sort of, the only thing Enson is going to change would be to a larger exhaust if/when Mines release this option.  Finished in original JW0 Millennium Jade paint with Mine’s decals, this has to be the absolute poster car for Mines lovers!

Now looking at Shahram, having owned a 33 GT-R Vspec and 34 GT-R Vspec II, wanting to move to something more unique and rare. After a 12 year lapse of GT-R ownership, Shahram felt it was only right to get something a little more special.

After an 8 month search through dealerships in Japan, Specialising in GT-R’s, cue Allen from V-Spec performance selling the 1 of 11 Tommy Kaira R-Z. With prices going up and up, Shahram thought “It was now or never”.  After making an appointment to see the R-Z, looking through the cars on offer from V-Spec performance, Shahram finally laid his eyes upon the Tommy Kaira R-Z.

Flared guards and the body kit dwarfing the Mines GT-R’s also on offer. Not fully aware of the rarity of the TK R-Z, Shahram carried out some research, finding that it is more rare then the Z Tune (17 factory made Z tunes, 2 prototype models made), more powerful then a Z Tune (500hp compared to 530 from the R-Z) and the price bracket he was looking for, Shahram took home the Tommy Kaira R-Z.

It will be almost impossible to mistake this Tommy Kaira R-Z for a regular GTR. With notable exterior changes to catch your eyes, from the spoiler, moulded flares covering the Volk TE37’s, red Tommy Kaira brake callipers, it draws you for a closer look. When looking closer you will notice the differences in the side and rear diffusers, front bar and on the inside, the Tommy Kaira dashboard, digital cluster. There is no shortage of unique options.

“Owning the Tommy Kaira R-Z is an absolute pleasure the minute you turn the key and hear that 530hp RB engine roar, the car starts to shake, knowing that I own number 11 of 11 ever made and the only TK RZ on the Australian soil.”

 

Car breakdown: Tommy Kaira R-Z

2001 Tommy Kaira R34 GT-R R-Z (Vspec II Base)

Based on a R34 GT-R V-Spec II

Original crankshaft made in the UK

Special H cross section connecting rod

Special forged 87φ Pistons

Titanium coated piston ring

high lift cam shaft

Reinforced valve springs

Valve guide

Cylinder head port polishing

Cylinder block boring & inner surface polishing

Racing spark plugs

Tommy Kaira enhanced engine mount

Tommy kara special turbine kit

Tommy Kaira R-Z Exclusive sports front pipe

Tommy Kaira R-Z exclusive large capacity water cooled type oil cooler

High speed rotation N1 water pump

Nismo Fuel pump

Nismo fuel pressure regulator

ATS Carbon clutch kit

Tommy Kaira R-Z Exclusive large capacity injectors

Tommy Kaira enhanced transmission mount

Tommy Kaira R-Z dedicated ECU

Splitfire super direct ignition system

Tommy Kaira exhaust system

K-Sport radiator cap

Nismo inlet duct

Tommy Kaira wrinkle painted engine covers/plenum/intake

Exterior/Suspension:

Tommy Kaira R-Z exclusive 6 pot front callipers

Tommy Kaira R-Z exclusive 2 piece rotors

Stainless steel front braided hoses

Tommy Kaira R-Z exclusive front pillow ball tension rod

Nismo R Tune suspension ( Overhauled by Ohlins )

Tommy Kaira  strut tower bar with master cylinder stopper

Tommy Kaira front bumper bar

Tommy Kaira rear diffuser

Nismo R Tune carbon bonnet

Tommy Kaira front blister fender

Tommy Kaira side diffuser

Tommy Kaira rear side diffuser

Tommy Kaira diffuser fins

Ganador aero mirror

Nismo LED Tail lamps

Tommy Kaira Rear GT Wing

Tommy Kaira Front bonnet and rear boot badge

Nissan ‘Retro’ GT-R badge

Interior:

Tommy Kaira Digital speedometer

Tommy Kaira floor mats

Tommy Kaira shift knob

Tommy Kaira Driver and passenger recaro sport seats

Nismo MFD Expansion kit

MOMO sports steering wheel and airbag

Wheels and Tyres:

Rays volk TE37, Bronze, 19 x 10.5 + 15

Nitto NT05 275/30/19.

 

 

Car breakdown: Mines R34 GTR

Engine:

Mine’s RB26 2.6L Stage 2+

Mine’s Cams IN 260deg / Lift 10.2mm, EX 252deg / Lift 9.5mm

Mine’s Lightweight Forged Pistons

Tomei Lightweight Forged Con Rods

Reimax Oil Pump

HKS Strengthened Kevlar Timing Belt

Mine’s Oil Pan Baffle

Strengthened Valve Springs

PBB (Cn-Sn-P) Valve Guides

Beryllium Copper (BeCu) Valve Seats

Re-cut Valve Seats

Refaced Valves

Inlet and Exhaust Port Honing

Head Honing

Metal Head Gasket

Strengthened Cylinder Head Bolts

Strengthened Crank Bolts

Lightened and Balanced Mine’s Crank

WPC Finished Pulley Journal

Balanced Crank Pulley

Dummy Boring

Block and Plateau Honing

Nismo Thermostat

NGK Spark Plugs

N1 Water Pump

Thermal Wrapping

R35 GT-R Airflow Meters and Injector Kit

Mine’s VX-Rom ECU

Mines Super Outlet Pro-II Downpipes

Midori Titanium Front Pipe

Mine’s VX2 Titanium Muffler System

HKS GT-SS Turbocharger x2

HKS Actuator

Mine’s Custom Radiator

Nismo Intercooler 

Nismo Intercooler Piping Kit 

Nismo Oil Cooler Kit 

Aero:

Nismo R-Tune Carbon Bonnet

Nismo Z-Tune front bumper

Nismo Side Skirt

Nismo Rear Skirt

Mine’s Aero Mirror Type-II

Mine’s Carbon Boot Lip Spoiler

Mine’s Carbon Wing Stand

Mine’s Carbon Wing Blade & Fin

Handling:

Nismo Super Coppermix Twin Plate Clutch Kit

Nismo Gear Knob

Mine’s Leather/Alcantara Steering Wheel

Mine’s Titanium Strut Bar

Mine’s Carbon Radiator Panel

Wheels & Tyres:

Volk Racing RAYS RE30 19×10.5+15 

ADVAN Yokohama AD08R 265/30/19

Seat:

BRIDE X Tsuchiya Keiichi ZETA III King Full Bucket Seat x2

Suspension:

Endless Zeal Function X Coilovers

Braking:

Brembo F50 Front Brake Kit

Nissan V36 OEM Rear Brake Kit

Interior:
Mines RS full alcantara steering wheel 

Mines Titanium shifter knob

Mines RS carbon inner mirror

Mines Alcantara roof replacement kit

Mines nappa leather shifter boot

Mines nappa leather handbrake boot

Mines nappa leather armrest

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