The Next Steps for my R32 GT-R Restoration!

[@mikethejake_BM44]

Paint and clear coat on the interior is my vote.

[@dohmarau]

Same. I'd also skip the sound deadening. It's a GTR. dude is going to have a sweet engine and likely a nice chonky exhaust. And RB26's sound so nice, you don't even bother with a sound system in some cases. I reckon Kalvin should put the battery in LHS rear (opposite to drive) as it helps with corner weighting while the driver is inside

[@reaper4ag]

you should be very proud of yourself this is great detailed work. i remember your first videos about the 240 and you have gone far.👍

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate that, been a long journey! 🙏

[@hectortobarjr3230]

Entire restoration/build deserves more attention. Getting F’d and then taking it on the chin and fixing it yourself is a huge flex.

[@P2DAPIPE]

That chassis rotisserie you made needs a mention 😉 still going strong 👍

[@KalvinMalli]

That was one of the best things I’ve ever made! Version 1 still going strong!

[@jonot8547]

This car is a blessing in disguise

[@abhijeetsinghdandian]

Reassembly “goosebumps” 🔥🔥🔥 I think Base coat and clear very durable and stockish .

[@garydavis7431]

Watching from New Zealand, we have a great GTR community here too. I've had an R33 and used Dynamat for interior sound dampening. Absolutely fantastic product and has a couple of different options that you can use.

[@arunningjourney1460]

Oem interior is definitely the way to go. Will keep the cars value better also.

[@laughoutloudtv873]

Kevin keep going bro the most high YESHUA got you bro!! 💯 I know life is lifeing right now but we must keep going!! Much love bro!

[@viniciussiqueira8664]

been here in the channel almost from the start of this restoration and I can’t wait to see this beauty completed. Brilliant job, Kalvin.

[@ez28gaming86]

These videos always inspire me to finish up my jzx100 build

[@garagecreww]

This build is gonna be better than any “restoration” that Tommy f yeah has done hands down.

[@jameslopez3378]

Doing it right the first time takes time but it's looking better then factory been here since the drive way days at your parents house and your talent is definitely showing my dude

[@esrapalma8820]

I think with all the work u did to this that going with upgraded twins is definitely the way to go. Doing an oem++ build is going to be awesome.

[@Buddyscreation410]

Keep up the great work. I can wait to see it finished. I just know it’s going to be perfect.

[@orlandosotolongo3385]

glad you never gave up ! been here since you got the car.

[@Alex-b7z4r]

My man, when I need something for work, you pull through Thank you sir 🐐

[@Shoota211177]

Looking sweet mate! It's going to be 44 degrees C here today in Northern Victoria, Australia. That's 111 degrees F! That's hot even for us! Can't wait to see you throw some paint on the car!

[@xvReece]

Been watching for 9 years and loved the journey! From working in a cramped garage spewing out onto the driveway to now having your own unit building an incredible car. Loving the progress and how thorough you’ve been with it

[@mket_design]

So nice to see you doing so good, even when you where going to the dust. Love the channel from the first 240 build. Seeing the respect grow from big You tubers and supporting your channel. Respect you never stopped even in the hardest times and kept going on. You have a fighters Hart and it show's.💪

[@Punk510]

Haven't seen you in a long time. Man I built cars my whole life and I'm taking my hat off to you. Your going full next level in what you're doing You should be damn proud of yourself 99 percent of people would have given up. 99.99 percent would have thrown in the towel Well done you are a machine

[@pieorion883]

Keep it up man!

[@KalvinMalli]

Dude thank you! Much appreciated 🙏🏽

[@trevorsmith9251]

What a journey it’s been, buying a car to drive and enjoy and then the devastating discovery of loads of rust, and the long journey to fix everything and finally enjoy your purchase, you deserve the immense joy this car will deliver once it’s finally assembled 💯

[@bustersgarage]

Haha, small world! I have known Hans for almost 20 years, he's one hell of an RB (and others) builder and all-round cool guy!

[@ByThisShallAllMenKnow]

Basic base coat and clear for the inside. This car is going to be so mint when you're done. Can't wait to see you driving it.

[@r32crazy1]

My vote would be paint and clear for the interior. Amazing transformation from when I first started watching. Hi from a New Zealand GTR owner.

[@NoComp600]

i’m in North Carolina, it’s cold asf. anyway lol i’m happy to see more progress on the GTR!

[@nath84xx]

I can tell your excited!!! Can't wait to see this done. Basically a hand made gtr

[@bigjobby7115]

been watching for a long time now You are doing an amazing job this car will be up there with the best R32GTRs in the world as far as build quality prob the best and Im an Aussie who has owned and daily driven one for the last 16 years yes its time consuming and expensive but when this is done you will have no regrets keep pushing forwards massive respect

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate the support! 🙏 Means a lot to hear from an Aussie R32 owner who understands the journey!

[@dylan6047]

Love the momentum with the videos pumping out!

[@Mikelectric]

you cant go wrong, anything you choose, youve earned it; having said that im on the paint and clear team. bedliner would be cool too though

[@billyrapley7224]

On my vl restoration here in Australia I used a 1l 1k epoxy flat black, applied with a roller. Minimal masking,takes about an hour per coat and turned out great. Then threw the car builder catalogue at it and couldn’t be happier

[@travisvandermerwe1358]

I don't wanna hear any complaints about the cold hahaha. I'm doing a similar resto on my 33 gtr in australia while its been 45 degrees c (113f). It's been amazing to watch your progress man, definitely in favour of the base and clear for the interior. Did the same on my GTR. Keep up the vids bro!!

[@23ofSeptember]

So glad I found this channel.

[@KalvinMalli]

Welcome aboard! 😎

[@JayBrown]

Epic content as always. Base/clear is the way to go, no bedliner on this type of restoration. And just use Dynamat. There is a reason everything is a dynamat “competitor”. Otherwise check out what Five Star uses, they do insulation all day every day and if they e moved to something else it’s worth checking. Cannot wait to see those shelves in and watch you build this thing up!!! Lets go!

[@d.l.walker726]

Bro! the build is coming along keep up the grind. We all are watching.

[@KalvinMalli]

Thanks bro, appreciate the support! 🙏

[@ksboi29]

No idea why this channel hasn't blown up! Amazing work and that 300z is amazing too. 🔥

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

No woman or gay content

[@americotepedinothijzen9231]

Following since day one with the GTR and I'm toyota guy. Be proud of your work 💪

[@ksboi29]

Keep pushing it sir!

[@KalvinMalli]

Thank you for that my mate 🤝🏽

[@jacobharding2880]

I remember how bummed u were years back ( rust is to a minimal ) my dawg is so hyped these days 💪 got Nissan taking notes

[@kojiki88]

Love the videos coming in and seeing the progress. Can’t wait to see that GTR finished ❤.

[@Saint_Gabriel]

Hola bro, eres mi inspiracion a seguir adelante. Mi proyecto no se acerca nada en lo absoluto al tuyo pero el nivel de detalle, esfuerzo, dedicacion y pasion que estas utilizando en tu GTR es lo que me motiva a copiarte en esos aspectos y dar lo mejor de mi, te felicito y me siento orgulloso de seguirte. Me gustaria saber que paso con tus gatos, me encantaba verlos en tu taller mientras tu trabajabas, me gustaria verlos de regreso en tu proyecto. Te mando buenas vibras y exito!

[@michaellnss]

My man shes looking beautiful brand new and better then before hell yea bro can't wait for it to be done

[@LikeZO]

I'm thinking that rust is to a minimum now 😅. Great work man!

[@joerodriguez4497]

Bro the amount of progress made is insane let’s go 🙌🏼

[@frodobaggins7252]

I would stay oem. Remember, anything you do by adding material also adds weight. I also think many of your potential clients will want things done to oem spec. This car is afterall a showpiece of your capabilities. If a client down the road wants bedliner you can always do it on their car and document the process and results then. Sound deadening is great because it is easily removable. Spray on bedliner, not so much. I realise I have nothing to do with your company, but I can imagine your future shop with a nice waiting room, with a big screen tv playing a professionally edited video showcasing the build process of this car from beginning (rust is to a minimum) to completion, showing the immaculate attention to detail and what clients can expect for their own cars. That may be way off from what you envision, but I like many viewers are living vicariously through you. In the end you need to do what you think is best and we'll still happily be along for the ride...

[@austinmears6481]

Loving the cadence of videos, but don't burn yourself out!

[@lauramorzov301]

OEM OEM OEM super exciting all OEM everything as you are showing a true restore! Showing that you can make it original.

[@KalvinMalli]

Absolutely! It's about respecting the original design and build quality.

[@phantomflame0658]

Car is minty fresh from now on it's just assembly (great for youtube content). I agree with the others to just do regular paint with clearcoat, it's OEM and provides good protection (what are you even gonna dent/scratch under a carpet?). As for the build itself I'd strongly urge you to take it easy with the power because once you go down that road it's more "race car" not "street car" (stiff coilovers, stiff clutch, etc). The HKS twins sound like a great idea for a clean steet build (you can still almost double your power) or go with a modern efficient single like a Borgwarner EFR

[@datboi8140]

For the interior id go base/clear, most OEM, and clear coat is very flexible as opposed to bedliner, and the interior doesn’t even need bedliner-type protection as sound deadening would protect it just fine and it’s not exposed to the elements

[@Matt-cd1tl]

Paint and clear on the inside. My 240 has a textured paint on the inside and it’s a pain to keep clean. Just holds onto the dirt

[@silver33vspec]

First like, first comment! Great work Kalvin!!

[@KalvinMalli]

Cheers dude 👊🏽

[@TJ-id6ee]

Looks so good!! You're a natural pro with top notch taste.

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate that man! 😎

[@Grantspec]

Crazy talent. Keep it up!

[@Jcoxy2k10]

It looks so so perfect ! get it built up now dude ! 💪

[@nocturnalcustoms]

Great work man, the most drooling process is over with no one likes doing underbodies but its a must for these chassis. Assembly will be more fun, for the interior i suggest going with base/clear. Everything is going to be covered with sound deadening like you said and I feel like the sound deadening would be easier to apply over a smooth surface than a rough one. Goodluck on the build man

[@mr.cangieter8758]

Kalvin Malli is the comeback King 👑 💪🏾

[@foxumall6542]

Base coat and lacquer is the way to go Kalvin the GTR is looking so sweet, things are coming together Kalvin it won't be long till your doing your first burnout 👏👏👏👌👌👌👍👍👍

[@sadis91]

Base color and clear coat seems to be the way to do the interior of the car imo. From there I'd say look into "Second Skin" or "Dynamat" for sound deadening. Looking forward to the rebuild of the rust-less GTR!

[@terencewasheree]

Definitely no textured paint on the inside, my opinion they just look cheesy after a while. Plus with the amount of work you put in, I think it is nice to see it from the inside. My vote is for just base and clear on the inside.

[@TeachART12345]

Lfg bro!!! Been here a while for you fam

[@rickqueen65]

Let's get Calvin this wheel!

[@marceldewit8159]

I would say base and clear inside. Dynamat as sound proofing maybe? Don't have any experience with Dynamat brand. Awesome progress!

[@MrJman967]

Midnight purple engine bay👀

[@alex-gx6bs]

Mannnn clean that 240, poor girl is caked in dust lol

[@melwinwilliam94]

Devin Nmiela got this blow up tent paint booth, maybe try looking into that

[@JrRankingMusic]

Base coat/clear coat is good enough, but the floor liner matched in white would be extra mile kind of work. Meaning, won’t hurt, if you chose to do it. Respect!

[@XLoad3d]

cant wait for the engine build. If I had to vote on rims go for blacked out CE28N's. and plz PLZ.... don't do Nismo style exposed LED style tail lights. Instead change out the filament style bulb to a aftermarket LED bulb so it will have the OEM looking style but the tail light will shine brighter 👍

[@GiannisZax]

For heat and sound insulation you can check what Tom from Tom's Turbo Garage did with his LS3 Miata. That is a spray on thing though.

[@marcusmccarthyrobertson3441]

Normally I’d say single but I feel like the twins would be more true to the restoration! Love seeing all your work n progress man, been following since the early 240 days haha…

[@cletuskasady593]

"Rust is to a minimal" 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@Brody_Huss]

Like the thought of keeping twins! What are you doing in regards to weather stripping and seals? Seems like nobody has reproduced them yet

[@OdiesGarage]

I might be going against everyone else but have you considered LizardSkin Ceramic Insulation. If it was me and I had it this tore down I would do everything I could to sound and heat insulate on top of the factory padding. I used it in my Nova along with amazon basic sound deadener and its a noticeable difference.

[@destroyerfuni9798]

When you paint the car, please, please, super-soak the ground with Water inside and out. You'll be good from there. I love the build; keep going.

[@RotaryRich7]

E3 customs in Florida might be a good idea to talk to they seem to know their shit for a lot of high end cars

[@TheAlexdylan97]

single turbo all the way!

[@Timgeo84]

I hope you give it the old malli treatment on the wheel arches, for many years of rust to a minimum

[@stevelozano9523]

I would go base coat on interior or single stage (not even clear) as that would be factory and your adding sound pad anyway. My thought.

[@lukeschofill9158]

Hell yeah

[@Ajhowardz32]

Bed liner for interior it would almost act like an extra degree of sound deadening

[@tnelly9808]

I’ll swap climates any day I’m in south Aus and it was damn near 40 degrees Celsius today and it was miserable outside haha

[@intensegraffix]

Ive been following you for a very long time. You do top notch work on everything you touch. Only advice i can give is keep posting vudeos. That is the easiest way to get your name out there, not to mention everyone likes watching your vids and you can profit from it a little to help ypu with the build. On a side note whats up with the evo in the backgroumd?

[@Ledface117]

Glad to hear you’re going to Roberto. Just saw the vid where he tuned rudnik’s r32 and the dude seems like he knows his shit. Ofc make sure you solve the oiling issue

[@Ledface117]

Should’ve watched to the end before commenting lol

[@SwordiViaster]

Why not both, for the floor, high impact area by foot or places that you can put stuff, do "bedliner" rest of the area base coat and clear coat everything.

[@kurtnewport]

What’s the go with the blob eye? I’m also in Queensland Australia, it’s summer but that means storm season lol so it’s been raining and muggy and shit house for the last month at least lol anyway mean build gee looks good as

[@Z32orDIe]

Color match bed liner inside cabin, not only be more durable. But also add thay much more sound deadening to the chais esp for these 90's shells. Itll help cut back on road noise. Which makes for a far nicer and more luxurious droving exp. 💪🙌🙏🔥

[@pureeclipse1355]

base and clear, where is your shop these days....state wise anyways

[@Rellelol]

Now you get to finally have some fun while building the car up. The worst part is pretty much done !

[@clh3385]

use a texture liner that will help hide any imperfections. will also help manage noise, which will make it a more enjoyable to drive. lastly heat management. less heat transfer to the interior.

[@KalvinMalli]

I don’t really have any imperfections to hide to be fair. That’s why I think would be nice to do the base and clear to show it off. And I’m not looking at sound dampening differences as they are minimal. That’s what the sound deadening is for!😎 At the moment leaning towards base/clear as it would also let me avoid buying more products 😂

[@clh3385]

@ might be easier one and done?One less step then base and clear. But if that’s what you have I would definitely go with that.

[@Tommyfitz01]

Petition to paint it a different color other than white. Maybe kn6 or ah2.

[@stephenwilson3999]

Base coat/clear interior. Then let us know the interior suede guy you find. Been looking for my s chassis

[@Saiyan21]

If you're gonna be putting in stuff for sound then dont use the bed liner, it will be a pain in the ass to apply and get it stuck to the waver and crazy surface of the bedliner, clear will be the best option IMO

[@JohnAlexanderramboparyjrthe3rd]

Have you considered making your shop dedicated to skyline restoration. Instead of dabbing in 100s of different cars just become super efficient at skylines, since you’ve basically built one from scratch you should be the best in the business.

[@KalvinMalli]

Been trying brother. Haven’t been able to get a skyline here yet. But that’s my goal man!

[@hoodietazed9397]

Def base coat and clear coat the inside, if you ever decide to cage it you’ll thank yourself in the future cause that bedliner stuff is a pain to get back off

[@abhijeetsinghdandian]

Rust is now to a extinct level 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mintyzee3000]

😂

[@Ash_Simo]

I’m team base coat.

[@vee950]

What standalone will you use Haltech i say this because you have a trigger kit PRP i think if i remember

[@KalvinMalli]

I’d love to go haltech or Motec. Budget depending. At the moment I don’t have a trigger kit. But will be going prp!

[@stephenwilson3999]

Check out avenge media I think. He has some vids of doing the sound denting on a clean s13

[@datboi8140]

Forgot about that guy!! Super clean builds for sure

[@dohmarau]

Interior coat? Whatever weighs less. Like you said, you're putting sound deadening on there and carpet on top, so really I'd just keep it simple and use whatever leftover clearcoat u have. Also you missed a joke about keeping dust to a minimum ;\ If you're going with HKS cams, get some HKS GT III-RS for max power, or SS for lower lag and more fun. Since you asked and not concerned about weight, you can put dynamat everywhere. Its a relatively non-specialist thing to do yourself, but since you have the spray tools, I'd encourage you to use a sprayable sound deadener and just keep it as thin as tolerable. Re; drivetrain - eagle pistons (or any forged pistons) will be fine for 700hp. I've got CP 87mm pistons and Spool conrods on a stock crank, but I changed the compression ratio to 9.0:1 instead of stock 8.5:1 and I run flex fuel, with E85 being my fuel of choice - also that GTR chassis is one of the best in the world now that you've restored it, but some extra chassis bracing would not go astray

[@Nimbus.]

do bedliner then clear so its easy as shit to clean?