OG Wheels for the R34 GTR

[@KoukiCook]

The colors are great! They aren’t rep parts, those KW and Project Mu colors are synonymous with those brands and trigger “quality” for anyone who knows what those are. VERY period correct for that build.

[@esobeegarage]

Agreed. Came here to basically say the same thing. You guys always have good design taste in addition to your mechanical prowess. Go with your guts and keep the colors!

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

Kw triggers quality? Haha maybe compared to bc lol. They're mid level at best

[@AlexQuail]

This 100%. I actually winced when Pete suggested painting the Project Mu discs!

[@Stevenm566]

Just a side note. The wheels aren't evo's they're Marquis Promada. Evo's don't have the raised section in the center like that. The evo's center caps are a dome that goes in from the back.

[@LuqmanRosley]

Yup, scrolled down looking for this. you can run the center cap on marquis promada but not the evo ones.

[@feelthatfeelthat]

Yup. The sizing alone screamed the promada. I actually like them more than evo's especially when theres no sticker on them.

[@ldadol]

Agreed, those are MP’s. Regardless, og regas are og regas, big kudos!! 💪🏻 Magnesium???

[@MelonTL_YH2]

Yea, and these v1 regas tend to develop cracks on the inside edges. Something the v2s aimed to fix by distributing more weight evenly on the hubs. knowing this i wouldnt want to run these 24/7...welding mag wheels and even trying to source spare OG GTR spec in 18s alone is really difficult. 18s are holy grail spec rega, 17s can find pretty easy

[@RX03]

I think he for scammed for evos?! Lol

[@grant6985]

As a fellow content creator, I just wanted to say thanks to you guys for all your hard work. These really are fun to look forward to each week.

[@mainlyskylines]

This build is everything I want.

[@ช้างแมมมอส]

yes...

[@jerrellrice3413]

The humor, choice of cars, confidence and ability to tackle just about any task, consistency of quality uploads.... this is absolutely one of my favorite channels. Keep at it boys. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@im_an_alvani]

Man this has been a no holds barred quality build. Excellent taste in everything y’all have done.

[@jamest5149]

Each colour tells a story.. leave them alone. Shows the quality of parts in the build 👍

[@CrossWindsPat]

I love the colors. They are hidden and only seen when someone looks with detail. That is where its OK to be ostentatious! Plus its never bad to show off race parts! This looks "cool" to people who don't know but epic to people who do.

[@therealboofighter]

Thanks Pete for powering through your cold to get this video out.

[@Dirtyz1234]

Never been sold on white wheels, but tire package and fitment is on point. Silver cars are hard to get wheel color right on no matter what you do. Unless you just do a basic black or gun metal type color.

[@whitehousestudios]

Same. Never liked white wheels on any car. For silver, black wheels look badass regardless of how it overplayed it is. Rega's look awesome on an R34 regardless.

[@ericmoss8344]

The white doesn't do it for me either... they'd look better in Black/Gunmetal/Gold, but not white. Of course it's your car so do whatever YOU like. The rest of the suspension looks great and I love the shape of the wheels/tire combo, just not the color.

[@albonfilms]

Good God, those Regas look absolutely fantastic PT. I know DP and I are always razzing you but man that is a thing of beauty.

[@silverbulletS197]

The silver and teal combo is THE BEST combo setup... brings the '80s vibe back up again!! Love it love it!!

[@aMcConghie16]

Best channel on the internet let alone KZbin. I’ve been with you guys for awhile now. None other is more genuine than you two. Love the vids keep ‘‘em coming!

[@darksl1de]

I love regas on a 34 an underrated choice imo, and these have the right offset and lip to give it that tough look, looks like its ready to take on tsukuba on a sub 59. Love it.

[@user-tw9su8rb9j]

Is that an M// E34 i saw in the background? You guys have probably the best selection of cars on KZbin!

[@bgee461]

Agree!! This is so much more epic than any collection of depreciated supercars, AND they built it with their own 2 hands (wait... 4 hands?). Outstanding

[@Tuscani407]

Personally I would have gone with bronze TE37’s but I respect that you’ve been wanting this exact look for several years and have finally achieved it. I also have a set of mint wheels sitting around waiting for a car I don’t have yet. ;)

[@tinystar3010]

I actually think the mu teal and brembo gold contrast well, but those wheels just look like Spoon Sports wheels. I cant unsee honda wheels on a gt-r.

[@scrambro2t]

You should get the underside dry ice blasted and expensive builds like this, would be worth it simply for inspection purposes on all the components. Plus it looks an absolute treat afterwards.

[@mapwheel00]

Congrats on making your dreams come true, PT. You busted your ass for a long time to get here, and I'm sure it wasn't always easy. I can only imagine the immense swell of joy and pride you must feel every time you look at her. And then you have to be torn away from her and go home to your actual baby, which has ZERO camber adjustability or standalone management. Lame.

[@SteelCogs]

Usually when I'm going the distance to clean calipers nicely I just rebuild them with new seals and will use an ultrasonic cleaner to clean the housing/any parts that get re-used. Does a great job of cleaning up and then you have the piece of mind of fresh seals too!

[@taroaqw7170]

My dream was to own a skyline an just a month ago I bought a 1999 Nissan Skyline R34 (HR34) 4 door sedan and it has over 200,000km on it but I had 1 owner and was imported from Japan. It needs some TLC but every time I look at it I get emotional because literally 4-5 years ago I always thought I’d never own one but here I am now at the age of 25 with my dream car. On top of that I’m the only one in my town that owns a 4 door skyline, there are only 3 in total in my town. Love you’re builds and can’t wait for more in the future from you guys!

[@pchae1]

I love the friendly banter between the two. The Supra & R34 on the road at the same time will turn every head.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

Those wheels are gorgeous! Not too much color, just perfect.

[@BjornFSE]

@19:35 despite all the colors I like how it all comes together and the wheels just make it that much better

[@hawkman996]

The stance is perfect! Not usually a white wheel guy but they look fantastic on the gtr in that fitment with those tires.

[@ANDERZENAMG]

The rotors and pads are sick.. end of story. Whole build looking great, keep it up guys!!!

[@w0nderb0b]

One of my favorite tool manufacturers for exceptional quality is Knipex! My favorite circlip tools I've used yet. Their "Pliers Wrench" and "twin grip" pliers are my favorites and come in handy so frequently.

[@cocx88]

As always, Pete's attention to detail is undefeated.

[@nickolasroper3237]

I LOVE the format of this video so much! Very entertaining! Thank you. I also love the choice of parts. QUALITY! I hope they provide years of satisfaction.

[@wreak3r]

The teal from the rotors goes amazingly well with the white wheels. Keep it

[@jesseselinsky6535]

You guys are killing me with the matching shoes

[@blytzace]

Man new suspension parts tingle all the right spots

[@philippedionne6678]

For cleaning brake calipers, you can use a steamer with the sonax product you were using! The vapor with the products should get those calipers looking like new again!

[@ofthenearfuture]

Daaaamn you went all out with the components, especially the Rega's, this build is seriously next level. And rep the colours!

[@jamest5149]

BG racing are awesome… the made a ceramic brake conversion for my E60 M5 using Porsche PCCB calipers and ceramic discs. Awesome to deal with and excellent engineering.

[@chrissanchez9676]

Those wheels are amazing on the GTR I personally liked the black but the white is definitely sick

[@phengbun1820]

I think a lot of people are sleeping (missing out) all of these amazing knowledge and discount you can get from your video. Go SA!

[@plantedrabbit3]

i was fully expecting te37's, but the regas caught me by surprise. they look sick

[@tigerbiterhater]

RegaMaster are beautiful. The whole KW suspension and Project Mu rotors and pads are nice.

[@McrollaMedola]

PT You don’t need a press to take the ends off the axle. Use an air hammer pressed against the axle and grip the piece that slides off.

[@JJ-tv2pc]

Coffee and Speed Academy in a Saturday morning! 👌

[@SunsetClubRacing]

Alright, the project new pad/rotor setup is sick. That is a flex with some depth. Devil is in the details boys

[@Mr16bit]

Looks so good. Love the rags. The period correct parts is awesome

[@russ4AGE]

Wheel reveal worth the wait. Don’t forget to ceramic coat them. I don’t regret coating my rims. Great vid.

[@stevetrepanier4351]

Meguiars wheel brightener is probably the only wheel cleaner that would touch that brake dust. Works great diluted at 4:1. Its not PH neutral though, so only to be used on painted and clearcoat surfaces. Don't let it dry.

[@Speed9104]

Early in the video you guys mention adjusting the toe with the front traction rod. It's hard to tell if you do when you do the alignment, but I would be careful adjusting toe with the traction rod. The traction rod should be used primarily to reduce bump steer in the rear and the rear toe arm should be used to dial in toe. I found this out the hard way on my S13 track car. Alignment shop messed with the traction rods and the car developed some pretty terrifying bump steer under braking. I ended up borrowing a bump steer gauge from a friend and found out I had nearly 1" of bump steer through the suspension travel which explained my issue. Using the traction rod, I was able to get the bump steer down to ~1/8" through the full travel and then set the toe using the toe rod in the rear. Static alignment specs were identical before and after, but it made a night and day difference on track. No more squirmy rear end under braking.

[@timocallaghan4408]

WD-40 is actually really good at removing brake dust. It also makes it harder for new dust to stick :) use it to get into the corners of my wheel spokes all the time

[@GodzilarOG7337]

Works even better on the rotors, keeps it from sticking as well 😏

[@timocallaghan4408]

@@GodzilarOG7337 I mean who wants all that unnecessary friction on the brake pads?

[@GodzilarOG7337]

@@timocallaghan4408 😂

[@BCJDM]

Hopefully some local fans can come check this thing out when it's time for the track!

[@MrALTRD8]

Project Mu is great gear, I’ve been using their pads for years, excellent product. The colour is part of the JDM pedigree. Embrace it. With that blue, If you know you know.

[@GS-xp5jq]

Very meticulous work! Well done! The cyan rotors and pads are a nice touch.

[@tommy_kaira733]

I did give this video a tumbs up,great job, on the colors..this GTR is really a diverse range of colors...love it!!

[@vVeazel]

Hey guys, the Type NS/NS 400 is also a great pad and even more street-friendly. Virtually zero dust and zero noise. They also used to be a bit cheaper compared to the HC line.

[@initialspeed]

With all the colors it work real well keep it

[@R34Mines]

love the detail and love work on this build so clean ,, personally i went with supertec adapter and R35 setup for 6 piston calipers and rotors

[@andysgaragetherapy]

This build is really coming together! Lovely choices all around 👏🏻

[@hannahhamrin]

i love the color of the rotors!!

[@pFbSpecV]

I actually dig those wheels and they are huge! Nice and wide! Nicely done guys!

[@sliderwilliams8210]

Wing risers needed, front splitter n side skirts and then is complete💯🔥

[@TML34]

“Parts bin car, bro.” Love the subtle jabs, DP. 😅

[@doeieeh]

Banger episode! Also the editing/talking is great!

[@lancelaprarie6128]

Love all the mods. Project mu stuff is great like endless brakes. Can’t go wrong there. Love this build. R34 is the king of vehicles and deserves the best stuff.

[@FeqlsMa]

Wicked colours all around. Don’t change a thing.

[@mmmbetter55]

Yeah those rotors are sweet, the color pop is really nice and won't be too noticeable behind the wheels One thing I must say is that watching your videos just makes me want to change/refresh like.... every part on my car 🥴

[@noemendozanava9038]

loving the white wheels theyre perfect, now I want a silver car on white wheels

[@jp2246]

Impressed with how much tire you can fit, looks incredible!

[@ConiferConnoisseur]

Wheel combo is perfect

[@MaximilianHalus]

So happy for you PT, those wheels are perfection! I do the same thing, I have parts for cars and motorcycles that I don't own yet. Keep up the great work guys! I love your videos.

[@PANTYEATR1]

@ 1:08 when tools work too damn good! 😆 A good hand held steam cleaner might work on those calipers to get them clean. I love the colors of everything. It gives a JDM\tuner look. How did the brake pads smell? Some of them are funky smelling. I'm not sure about the wheels being white. A charcoal grey or gold would have been pimp. That alignment rig is sweet. 💪

[@leevi7125]

that brake disc light blue actually looks good with those stock brembo vrakes and those juicy white wheels, I think that you should actually keep then that stock colour if you keep white wheels!

[@zaamuro8408]

White wheels with the project mu rotors look great. Time to do the brwmbos in the same teal!

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

The wheel story always gets a like for the video

[@Kennyjamesss]

Man I love me some regas, glad to see you guys actually use quality parts

[@sfayer90]

You guys have such high production quality, I don’t understand why there aren’t more views. But do I think you guys should add some more beauty shots in your videos. Even just 30 seconds of cinematic shots and music would help elevate the videos

[@speedacademy]

Thanks been meaning to do that!

[@softwar3UPDAT3]

The colors are cool, it fits the build

[@TheRealTomLauda]

Love the wheels ! And the white tied it all together.

[@remlapgarage]

Been running project mu brakes on my race car s15 for well over a decade now, always confident on braking and love the colour. Couldn't have gone any better imo. Suggest getting some braided lines though

[@MikeValencia]

Great music on this episode, and love the wheel choice! Cant way to see more

[@dangerousdream4957]

Much love guys. The car looks great!!

[@S.Tua.Thousand]

Love the wheels but if you don’t like the centercap look, you should keep your eye out for some EVO’s. You have the MP’s which have the raised section for a center cap

[@4evervacation]

wow didn’t know your set is OG! way to go man!

[@lukekindred1999]

Glad to see you stuck with the Rega choice from the beginning! Looks ace

[@lmao5125]

Those Tiffany rotors look amazing

[@deano_s2k]

The GTR is looking amazing Pete!!

[@stefanboyne1770]

Desmonds are unbelievable how light they are I had a set on my s14 i got them for 200 gbp what a steal haha I think it would suit the stickers

[@michaeldhagan30]

Man I don't usually like white wheels but that's a great set of rega's in white on that silver. The pastel colors on the rotors😱💩😍. Great job guys, love skylines and supra

[@DudeStone]

Love the colorfest within the wheel wells!!

[@BlueRB240]

I used Meguiars non-acid wheel and tire cleaner to get the hawk hps brake dust off my wheels. Its the only thing I found so far that does a great job and removing it after the dust has baked on for months.

[@_worldride_9786]

That rainbow style looks goooooooood!!!

[@thelowcartheory]

Hey Pete, What you have are technically Desmond Regamaster Marquis Promadas. You can tell because of the raised center cap area. They are no different in construction than the Regamaster Evos (both forged Aluminium), but they can't run the same center cap for a few reasons: -The raised center cap area that accepts the Marquis Promada center caps are very different from the Evos; You would have to chuck the wheels up on a lathe and turn the centers down to get them to match the profile of the Evo. -Additionally, and the bigger issue: Desmond never made Evo "bullet" style center caps for anything bigger than the 15in/16in wheel center bore. Therefore, unless you added material back, you wouldn't be able to run them, and they would most likely interfere with the axle stub/axle nut at that point. If you wanted to run that style of center cap, it would be a custom ordeal. I wouldn't recommend 3D printing them as the low melting temperature of the filament would mean they will likely melt/distort under hard/track use. If you wanted to go down that route, you can definitely get the dimensions of the smaller caps and upsize them to your needs, but the wheel would still need to be turned. The original bullet caps were Titanium, which would be pointless for your setup because of the additional cost of material; aluminum would suffice. The MP center caps are no engineering marvel. They are old, so the resin top coat frequently cracks, and the retention mechanism is rather barbaric. I haven't heard of them popping out like some other center caps *cough* TE37s *cough*, but I probably wouldn't go on track with them in. As for the looks, I like them a lot, but to each his own. You can still find complete, uncracked sets in both black and white, but they are going to cost you a pretty penny, especially after COVID tax (the prices were pretty set around $400 USD pre-pandemic for an uncracked set, I have no idea what they go for now). In regards to the stickers, I agree that the Evo stickers would look somewhat out of place on this car, however, I would love to see the classic "Super Forged" stickers on one of the spokes. Matt from ICB sells them (because of the rerelease/release of the Evo2), and they would look fantastic against the white. If the custom Evo cap on the MP is something you wanted to pursue, let me know. I can draw them up in CAD and have them cut at a machine shop. The wheels would still have to be altered to accept them if you wanted to keep that original look.

[@speedacademy]

I read online that they were magnesium and my powder coater confirmed that when he stripped them but he could be wrong? I did just source a new set of caps that are MPs so hoping they’ll be good!

[@nvdisgxor]

I dig the look of all the colors! It looks like the hard race suspension matches your intake parts, so it ties together nicely.

[@Killerconceptz]

Nice Pete!!! Fresh! I think the colors complement each other!

[@mrthunderpuppy]

Love the rotor and pad colors!

[@thisguy1890]

Those colours scream 'form follows function' Its a good look guys. The white wheels are classy.

[@slvrbakslpz4690]

Get some R35 calipers if you can. I scored a off ebay not too long ago. Powdered coated black-chrome. Super happy with the performance.

[@jordanwenzel6583]

Guys what a great build series! If you want to go the route of 3d printing the wheel caps I am able to help out.

[@Bakstrp]

Use a steamer on the brake calipers along with wheel cleaner. The Sonax should be more than adequate. Pair it with the hot steam and you should be good to go. 🤙🏼

[@frankhulett3502]

I love the content you guys put out. Always excited to watch your new videos. Love the colors, Project Mu brings me back to my tuning days in my early 20s. I had a set of brake pads for my EG6. Keep doing what you are doing guys!

[@qpasas]

thats a dream of a build in my dream car. thanks for the footage

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Def my all-time fave wheel (for modern cars). Works well with any newer car, '90s and up. My fave wheel for older cars... RS Watanabe. Tho... I still love Meisters/Professors... maybe a close 2nd place.

[@nicholasfutrell4664]

Use an iron/fallout remover on the calipers. It breaks down the brake dust.