Building and Modifying a Nissan R35 GTR: Full Build and Drive Impressions

GTR Legacy and Sweepstakes

• 🚗 The video details the modification of a Nissan R35 GTR, highlighting its place in the legendary GTR lineage.
• 💰 This specific R35 GTR is being given away in a sweepstakes, with triple entries for purchases during launch week.

Suspension and Cooling Upgrades

• 🛠️ The build begins with installing KW Height Adjustable Springs and Eibach sway bars to enhance handling and retain stock damping adjustability.
• ❄️ CSF high-performance radiators and oil coolers are added to manage engine and turbo temperatures, crucial for the twin-turbo setup.

Engine and Intake Enhancements

• 💨 A Cobb Tuning Redline Carbon Fiber SF Intake is installed for improved airflow, sound, and a touch of carbon fiber aesthetics in the engine bay.
• ⚙️ An APR Performance Carbon Fiber Engine Cover is also added to complement the intake and enhance the engine bay's appearance.

Braking and Lighting Modifications

• 🛑 The calipers are disassembled, cleaned, and painted, then fitted with EBC 2-piece slotted rotors and Blue Stuff brake pads for upgraded stopping power.
• ✨ Custom retrofitted headlights by Terlizzi Auto Concepts, featuring blacked-out housings, projector high beams, demon eyes, and DRLs, are installed.
• 💡 High Rev Sports Elite Series LED taillights with sequencing LEDs and a smoked finish are added to modernize the rear of the GTR.

Exterior and Wheel Upgrades

• 💨 An APR Performance Carbon Fiber Front Air Dam/Lip with active brake ducting is installed for improved aerodynamics and aesthetics.
• 🚀 Volk Racing TE37 Ultra M Spec wheels (20x10 front, 20x12 rear) wrapped in Falken FK510 tires are mounted, significantly enhancing the car's stance.
• 💎 APR Performance Carbon Fiber Side Skirts are added to match the front lip and complete the carbon fiber accents.
• ✨ A full paint correction is performed by Still Driven, restoring the black paint to a high-gloss finish.

Interior and Electronics

• 📱 A T-Rex Tech Fusion head unit with a large display, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and retained climate control knobs is installed.
• 🏎️ The interior is upgraded with a Hi-Rev Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel, paddle shifters, trim, and an automatic shifter, along with Hi-Rev puddle lights featuring a GTR logo.
• 💻 A Cobb Tuning V3 Accessport is used to flash a custom tune (Big SF 91 tune) onto the car, optimizing performance with the new intake.

Performance and Driving Impressions

• 🚀 The VR38 twin-turbo engine is noted for its potent power and tunability, capable of significant horsepower gains with bolt-ons.
• 💨 The upgraded intake provides noticeable blow-off valve noise, adding to the driving experience.
• 🌟 The R35 GTR is praised for its stability, speed, refinement, and overall driving dynamics, leaving a strong positive impression.