1997 Nissan Skyline

er windows, locks, and electric folding side mirrors. Even the optional and sought-after power moonroof is in good working order and tilts or unfurls with the push of a button. The seats are upholstered in a durable patterned cloth, which has resisted nearly any serious wear and tear. They’re easy on the eyes, comfortable, and complement the soft touch vinyl on the dash nicely. The driver can get comfortable with a leather wrapped steering wheel, and the cabin temperature can be dialed in via digital automatic climate control. The A/C blows ice cold when called upon and the heat is hot for winters ahead. Adjacent to the HVAC, Pioneer audio also sounds decent for its age, although most drivers will shut it off to enjoy the RB25’s exhaust note. The rear bench is in good nick, and the remaining interior materials are tidy overall. To sweeten the deal, we’ve retained some snazzy OEM carpet mats, sure to keep any dust and dirt at bay! The RB25DET under the bonnet is a stout unit. Easy to service, with a surprisingly abundant surplus of parts available, it’s no wonder these 2.5l turbo sixes are so popular amongst enthusiasts. Ours has the added benefit of a recent service, where we chucked in a new 12v battery to aid ignition, and exchanged the engine oil and filter to keep the RB running tip top. New spark plugs were installed across the board to combust your 93 octane, and we replaced some old serpentine belts with new units. Aiding performance and auditory appeal out of the box, an HKS front mount intercooler and Apex’i Megaphone Dunk exhaust sound great under throttle, and the RB is fed through an HKS intake. It also increases response, and this coupe jets up to highway speeds with ease. Power is sent to the ground via a 5 speed gearbox, and the balanced rear-wheel-drive layout is easy to pilot. Aftermarket coilovers keep the chassis planted to the pavement, and we replaced the caster arms up front to aid state safety inspection. Rear swaybar bushings were replaced to help this Skyline pass state inspection, and we bolstered the ABS brakes with new rear pads and rotors. The Rays wheels are wrapped in brand new rubber, and to keep things tracking dead straight, a fresh alignment was performed on our rack to make the most out of the fresh Falkens!