Business Directory
A curated directory of reputable, well-established businesses and communities serving the JDM, Nissan Skyline and GT-R ecosystem worldwide. Version 2.0 — International Edition. Organised by region and category. Listings are not endorsements — always verify independently before transacting.
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Contents
Online Communities & Social Media
Forums
Australia (with global membership)
Australia's oldest and most comprehensive JDM forum network. State chapter structure — SAU NSW, SAU VIC, SAU QLD, SAU SA, SAU WA — each with their own sub-forums feeding into the national platform. Covers technical, classifieds, events, and club membership. SAU NSW is Motorsport Australia and ANSMA affiliated, the first Skyline club in Australia to achieve this, giving members access to motorsport licences and historic/classic vehicle registration. Technical archive is enormous — if a problem exists on a Skyline, someone has documented it here.
Forum / Community
United Kingdom (with strong international readership)
One of the longest-running English-language Skyline forums outside Australia. Heavy UK and European slant on parts sourcing, import regulations, specialist recommendations, and tuning. The vendor section includes recognised UK GTR workshop recommendations by forum members. Also covers Stagea and classic models.
Forum / Community
International (US-centric)
A well-maintained international forum catering to the growing US Skyline owner population since R32s became fully 25-year legal. Good for sourcing advice, build threads, and cross-regional part availability discussions.
Forum / Community
International
One of the higher-traffic English-language GT-R communities. Thousands of members, good for parts, DIY articles, and archived media. Skews R35 but has solid Skyline-era content.
Forum / Community
USA
US-based, cleanly structured. Strong for buyers entering the market post-25-year legalisation. Covers R35 and Skyline-era models.
Forum / Community
USA (international readership)
Run by the Toprank team. The definitive English-language reference for understanding the 25-year import rule, model variants, paint codes, and VIN decoding. Buyer's guides for each generation are updated regularly and widely linked by the community.
Community Resource
Reddit Communities
Primary Reddit landing point for Skyline owners. Mix of build threads, newcomer questions, and appreciation posts.
Reddit
High-traffic generalist JDM community. Good for cross-platform awareness and reaching people newer to the scene.
Reddit
The main GT-R subreddit. Both R35 and Skyline-era content. More active than niche subs, good for broad reach.
Reddit
Facebook Groups (Australia)
One of the best R33-specific resources available online. Covers all R33 variants — GTS, GTS25, GTS25T, GTR. Even if post frequency has slowed, the accumulated thread history is an extraordinary archive of Australian-specific knowledge: compliance quirks by state, hard-to-find parts sourcing, and technically detailed build discussion.
Facebook Group
More internationally-focused R33 GTR club. Useful for model-specific BCNR33 technical discussion.
Facebook Group
R34 specific. Very active now that US market is absorbing BNR34s under the 25-year rule. Mix of Australian, UK, US and Japanese members.
Facebook Group
Primary Australian marketplace group for Skyline buying and selling. Essential for local part sourcing before going international.
Facebook Group
Companion to the sau.com.au forum. Regular photo and news posts. More casual than the forum but good for staying across what's happening in the AU scene.
Facebook Page
NSW chapter of Skylines Australia. ANSMA and Motorsport Australia affiliated. Active with Motorkhanas and social events. Financial membership includes NSW Historic/Classic Vehicle registration eligibility.
Facebook Page
One of the most technically-focused RB engine communities online. Covers the full RB inline-six turbo family — RB20DET, RB25DET/NEO, RB26DETT — with a depth of discussion that most forums can't match. Build threads, dyno results, common failure diagnostics, and hard-won tuning knowledge.
Facebook Group
Facebook Groups (International)
South African Skyline owners — buying, selling, build discussion. SA has a meaningful Skyline ownership community given the grey import history.
Facebook Group
Classifieds
Australia
Purpose-built for Nissan Skyline and GT-R transactions. Unlike Carsales or Autotrader which carry all makes, my105 is Skyline-specific. Community-curated, described as a trustworthy environment by regular users. Has specialist editorial knowledge to help buyers and sellers.
Classifieds Platform
Owners Clubs
USA
Primarily R35-focused but has cross-over with Skyline community. One of the established US GTR ownership organisations.
Owners Club
Australia
Importers / Brokers
Australia (national service)
Established early-2000s. Flat-fee model, sources directly from Japanese auction houses. Strong on regulatory knowledge including ADR compliance, SEVS eligibility, and customs valuation. Offers standalone customs valuations for existing vehicles. Stopped accepting R34 GT-R, Supra, and RX-7 orders in September 2020 due to regulatory changes. One of the most recognised brokers in the market.
Importer / Broker
Australia (national)
Long-running and well-regarded. Publishes some of the clearest plain-English guides to the Australian import compliance process available online. Works with the RAW (Registered Automotive Workshop) system to guarantee ADR compliance outcomes.
Importer / Broker
Melbourne, VIC (+ Chiba-ken, Japan office)
Vertically integrated — handles both Japan-side sourcing and the Australian compliance workshop stage under one roof. Compliance guarantee: if a vehicle arrives materially different from its description or damaged, RPI accepts full responsibility for refund or repair. One of the most vertically integrated compliance operators in Australia. Victoria-based but ships complied vehicles nationally.
Importer / Broker / Compliance
Brisbane, QLD
Newer entrant to the market (post-2021 SEVS framework changes). Active on Instagram and increasingly visible in the QLD JDM community. RAW-approved for post-compliance registration.
Importer / Broker
Compliance Workshops (RAW)
All SEVS-imported vehicles must pass through a government-approved RAW (Registered Automotive Workshop) before receiving a Used Import Plate and being registered on Australian roads. RAW approval is model-specific. Typical compliance cost: $1,800–$3,500. Always confirm a workshop holds an active model report for your specific variant using the ROVER public search at rover.infrastructure.gov.au.
Gordon, NSW & Rocklea, QLD
Two-state operation covering the two busiest Skyline import ports. As a dual RAW/AVV (Authorised Vehicle Verifier) operation they can coordinate the full compliance chain in-house. Handles mechanics and roadworthy certification as part of a one-stop post-import service.
Compliance / RAW
Moorooka, QLD (Brisbane)
Director is a qualified mechanical engineer with around two decades in the automotive industry. Full-service compliance workshop — RAW modification work, AVV final inspection coordination, roadworthy certificates, and QLD Modified Vehicle Scheme approval (useful for Skylines with engine or chassis mods).
Compliance / RAW
Brisbane, QLD
Performance-workshop background means the team understand modified and high-performance vehicles, not just vanilla compliance box-ticking. Government RAW approval number RAW-000209. Offers wholesale rates and priority scheduling for dealerships. 24–48 hour turnaround claimed.
Compliance / RAW
Brisbane, QLD & Wollongong, NSW
Specialists in low-volume, complex, and unusual vehicles. Handles Skyline GT-Rs, Supras, NSX, and rare or difficult SEVS imports including EVs and commercial vehicles. Two locations chosen for port proximity: Wollongong services Port Kembla and Brisbane services the Port of Brisbane.
Compliance / RAW
NSW
Almost three decades in the compliance industry, spanning the old MVSA/RAWS era through to the current RVSA/ROVER system. Relevant for NSW buyers who need both the federal RAW compliance step and the NSW-specific VSCCS step.
Compliance / RAW
Mulgrave, VIC (Melbourne)
Melbourne-based dealership with in-house RAW compliance capability. Stocks and sells complied Skylines and other JDM performance vehicles. National home delivery available for interstate buyers. Also handles Alphard/Vellfire, Elgrand, and luxury JDM models.
Compliance / RAW / Dealer
Australia
Generalist compliance workshop that covers JDM imports as well as older classics. Can facilitate registration in any Australian state or territory, useful for buyers in states with fewer local compliance options (SA, TAS, NT).
Compliance / RAW
Wreckers / Dismantlers
Wetherill Park, NSW
Operating since 2002. One of the longest-running dedicated Skyline dismantlers in Australia. Deep stock of OEM body, mechanical, and trim components for R32/R33/R34 Skyline, Silvia, 180SX, and Mitsubishi Evo.
Wrecker / Dismantler
Yatala, QLD (Gold Coast corridor)
Dual-mode operation — dismantling JDM vehicles for OEM parts AND importing/stocking new aftermarket parts. Stocks Hypertune, Haltech, Tomei, and other major brands alongside OEM pulled parts. Strong QLD presence. ~10,000 Instagram followers.
Wrecker / Parts Importer
Australia
Active dismantler with solid coverage of the GTS-T variants often overlooked by GTR-focused wreckers. R33 GTT, R34 GTT, S-chassis (S13/S14/S15).
Wrecker / Dismantler
Western Australia
WA's most established Japanese vehicle wrecker with Skyline coverage including the V35 coupe and broader Nissan/Datsun range.
Wrecker / Dismantler
Australia
Well-regarded JDM wreckers and dismantlers. Solid source for OEM parts across Skyline, Silvia, and broader Nissan JDM platforms.
Wrecker / Dismantler
Performance Parts Retailers
Sydney, NSW (ships nationally)
Founded 2000. "Australia's Largest Japanese Performance & Tuning Parts Dealer." Enormous catalogue. Strong on OEM JDM items: Nismo, TRD, Works Bell, Splitfire, Rays/Volk. Quaife ATB limited-slip differentials for Skyline and Silvia applications. Decades of import relationships give them genuine JDM stock.
Parts Retailer
Australia (ships nationally)
Tightly Skyline and JDM-focused parts retail. Stocks Trust/GReddy, Tomei, FPG, Splitfire, Endless Brakes, PWR cooling, Injector Dynamics, Wiring Specialties, CP Pistons, HKS, and Nismo. If you're building an RB, this is a sensible first stop for Australian pricing.
Parts Retailer
Toowoomba, QLD (ships nationally and internationally)
Founded 2000. One of Australia's largest online performance parts retailers. Major authorised distributor for: Turbosmart, Haltech, 6boost, Plazmaman, PWR, Speedflow, ACL Bearings, Kelford Cams, and PRP (Platinum Racing Products). Good pricing and stock depth on Australian brands.
Parts Retailer
Perth, WA (ships nationally and to NZ)
100% Australian-owned. Known for quality stainless exhaust fabrication. Strong catalogue for R32 in particular.
Parts Retailer
Australia
Hypertune, Turbosmart, and other performance brands — Australian retailer.
Parts Retailer
Eastern Australia
Distributor for FPG (Frenchy's Performance Garage) and PRP (Platinum Racing Products).
Parts Retailer / Distributor
Australian Manufacturers
Australia punches significantly above its weight in global aftermarket manufacturing for RB-platform vehicles.
Tuggerah, Central Coast NSW — Ships Worldwide
World-leading billet engine components for Nissan RB and Toyota JZ platforms. Products include trigger kits, dry sump systems, billet oil pumps, cam covers, CAS brackets, mechanical fuel pump kits, camshaft caps, and engine cradles. Developing a cast iron aftermarket RB26 block (prototype displayed at GTR Festival). Operates 24/7 manufacturing. Globally considered the reference standard for RB billet accessories.
Manufacturer
Sydney, NSW — Ships Worldwide
All products engineered, built, and track-tested in-house in Sydney. One of Australia's most globally recognised performance brands. Turbosmart BOVs and external wastegates are specified on high-end builds worldwide. Has OEM relationships with automotive manufacturers. Products cover BOVs, wastegates, boost controllers, FPRs, OPRs, hoses.
Manufacturer
Australia — Ships Worldwide
Australian manufacturer of stainless turbo exhaust manifolds. V-band designs with custom wastegate flange options. Covers RB26, 2JZ, SR20, and others. The standard recommendation for single-turbo GTR conversions. Frequently paired with GReddy or HKS turbos.
Manufacturer
Australia — Ships Worldwide
Billet intake manifolds, throttle bodies, fuel rails, intercoolers. Signature products are the RB26 V1 and V2 intake manifolds. The V2 features improved coolant routing, 12-injector staged injection option, and reduced plenum height for high-deck RB30 conversions. Also covers SR20, 2JZ, 4G63, 1JZ, and 13B platforms.
Manufacturer
Sydney, NSW — Ships Worldwide
Australia's premier aftermarket ECU manufacturer with 30+ year history. Elite series and Nexus series standalone ECUs plus plug-in solutions. The Nexus Plug-in ECU for R32/R33/R34 GTS-T and GT-R uses a direct factory connector, retains ATTESA TPS output, supports R34 MFD, flex fuel, launch control, and 128MB onboard data logging. Industry benchmark for RB engine management.
ECU Manufacturer
Australia — Ships Worldwide
Daughterboard ECU modification system for factory Nissan ECUs. A daughterboard soldered into the factory ECU making it fully remappable via USB laptop. Preserves factory driveability characteristics at a fraction of the cost of a full standalone. Covers HR31 (RB20DET) through R32 GTR (RB26DETT), R34, SR20DET, CA18DET, VG30, and VL Commodore (RB30).
ECU Manufacturer
Brisbane, QLD
Brisbane-based workshop turned parts manufacturer. Strong GTR-specific focus with S-chassis expansion underway. Products include fuel systems, AC compressor alternatives, brackets. Distributed by LongBoost Performance Parts and Kudos Motorsports.
Manufacturer
Queensland — Ships Worldwide
Fabricated chassis and drivetrain components for RB/R-chassis — castor rod spacers, LCA extensions, dual caliper kits, shifter adapters, trailing arms. Strong R31 focus alongside R32/R33.
Manufacturer
Australia — Ships Worldwide
Precision transmission components for RB25/RB26/VG30 gearboxes — close-ratio gear sets, billet chromoly shift forks, centre plates, phosphor bronze bushes, and full rebuild kits. One of the few manufacturers specifically targeting the RB gearbox.
Manufacturer
Australia — Ships Worldwide
RB billet accessories and ancillaries. AN16 outlets, radiator fittings, engine stand adapters, timing sync kits, firewall blanking bungs, camshaft caps, blanking plates. Fills the specialist small-item gap in RB builds.
Manufacturer
Tuning Workshops / Specialist Service
Smithfield, NSW
Long-established performance and tuning workshop. Home to Australia's quickest and fastest street-registered R32 GT-R. Widely respected for RB26 and SR20 engine builds, aftermarket ECU tuning (MoTeC, Haltech, Apexi Power FC, NIStune and more), dyno tuning, and complete race car preparation.
Tuner / Workshop
Bayswater, Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne-based performance and tuning workshop specialising in Nissan GT-R street and circuit cars. Over 25 years of experience building, modifying and maintaining performance Nissans.
Tuner / Workshop
Perth, WA
One of the oldest specialist Japanese import tuning houses in Australia, established in 1997. Primary focus on Nissan Skyline, Silvia/200SX, and the RB and SR20 engine families.
Tuner / Workshop
Canberra, ACT
Founded in 1990 as Canberra's first service centre specialising in all Nissan Skyline GT-R, GTS-t and GTT models. Provides servicing, performance upgrades, and parts.
Tuner / Workshop
Riverstone, Sydney, NSW
Founded in 2019 in Sydney, specialising in high-performance platforms including the Nissan GT-R. Services include engine builds, dyno tuning, custom fabrication, and drivetrain upgrades.
Tuner / Workshop
Dapto, NSW
Specialises in Japanese import vehicles. Services include general servicing, brake and clutch work, logbook servicing, high-performance and dyno tuning, and engine rebuilding.
Workshop / Servicing
Sydney, NSW
Recognised Nistune installer with dyno capability. Good for GTS-T and GTR owners wanting a mapped factory ECU solution rather than a full standalone.
Tuner / Workshop
Australia
Founded 2000. Full-service GTR workshop — dyno tuning, machine shop, engine building. Machine shop capability includes boring, honing, decking, balancing, superfinishing, and vapour blasting. CSS Cylinder Support System work. One of the more complete single-location GTR build facilities in Australia.
Tuner / Workshop
Ingleburn, NSW
Specialist in high-performance ECU tuning, experienced with Haltech ECU supply, fitting and tuning. Works extensively with Nissan Skyline (R32, R33, R34), 300ZX, Silvia and other JDM platforms.
Engine Management / Tuner
Campbellfield, Melbourne, VIC
Melbourne's leading turbocharger builder, rebuilder and modification specialist. Operating since 2006, all turbochargers are built in-house by experienced Australian engineers.
Turbo Specialist
Parts Exporters / Buying Services
Osaka, Japan (Australian-owned)
Founded in 2012 by Australian Jesse Streeter who moved to Japan in 2003. Provides a Yahoo Auctions Japan buying service and parts export, specialising in JDM car parts but able to source almost anything from Yahoo Auctions. Ships worldwide.
Parts Exporter / Buying Service
Japan
OEM & Heritage Parts
Yokohama, Japan
Nissan's motorsport and performance division. Nismo Heritage is an ongoing programme that reproduces discontinued genuine Nissan parts for R32, R33, and R34 GT-Rs — including engine cylinder blocks, cylinder heads, structural components, and body parts. Arguably the most significant development in Skyline preservation of the past decade. Also provides complete engines (S1, S2, R-series, Z-Tune RB26DETT, S1 VR38DETT) and vehicle restoration through the NISMO Omori Factory.
OEM / Heritage
Yokohama, Japan
Official NISMO online shop operated from the Omori Factory. Source for genuine NISMO performance parts, heritage parts, and accessories direct from the factory.
OEM Parts / Online Store
Tuners & Manufacturers
Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan — Ships Worldwide
40+ year history in motorsport-derived product development. RB26 involvement goes back to Group A racing with the HKS R32 GT-R in the early 1990s. Current flagship for Skylines is the 2.8L complete engine kit with V-CAM variable valve timing. "Advanced Heritage" concept engine (shown at TAS 2021) targets 600hp from an emissions-compliant RB26 with F1-derived pre-chamber combustion. HKS V Pro and SZ ECUs are used by specialist tuners like GT-ART UK.
Manufacturer / Tuner
Japan — Ships Worldwide
One of the most respected engine internals brands in the JDM aftermarket, operating for 40+ years. Expreme exhaust manifold for the RB26DETT is a reference product — available in tubular stainless and full lost-wax cast versions. Pontiac camshaft profiles for RB engines are widely used from mild street to serious time attack. Also manufactures for SR20, 2JZ, and other platforms.
Manufacturer
Japan — Ships Worldwide
The T78 turbo used in Top Secret's famous "650R Gold" R32 is a GReddy product. GReddy USA operates independently with US-market distribution. Trust/GReddy products span from street upgrades to full race builds — turbos, intercoolers, BOVs, oil coolers, radiators, exhaust systems.
Manufacturer
Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
Founded by Michizo Niikura in 1985. Attracted attention in 1988 with the VX-ROM ECU module for the R31 Skyline — one of Japan's first remappable ECU solutions. VX-ROMs now cover hundreds of Japanese cars. Known for exceptional finish quality on R32/R33/R34 builds. Mine's cars have featured prominently at R's Meeting events annually.
Tuner / Manufacturer
Chiba, Japan
Founded by Kazuhiko "Smokey" Nagata. Known for gold-painted demo cars, iconic speed runs including 341 km/h on the German Autobahn, and the V12 Supra record run at Nardò (222.6 mph). Signature GT-R work includes the "650R Gold" R32 with a GReddy T78 single-turbo 2.8L RB26 producing 650hp — Best Demo Car at Tokyo Auto Salon 2019. At TAS 2017, debuted an R32 with a VR38 drivetrain transplant — dubbed the "Skyline VR32 GT-R."
Tuner
Japan (established 1973) — Ships Worldwide
Founded by Masaharu Okazaki in 1973. Key RB products: TS Twin Plate Clutch (up to ~475 lb-ft), R Series Triple/Quad Plate Clutch (1000hp+), Super Lock LSD (100% locking), OS-88 Sequential Transmission (helical-cut, dog-ring, rated to 1500hp, fits BNR32/BCNR33/BNR34), RB30 and RB31 displacement increase kits, and TC24-B1Z Cylinder Head for L-series engines. Also produces for Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini.
Manufacturer
Japan
Long-standing high-end engine builder and parts manufacturer. Jun's RB26 internals (forged pistons, H-beam rods, billet cranks) are used in serious build applications. Respected by engine builders globally.
Manufacturer
Japan — Ships Worldwide
Motorsport-derived suspension company. Cusco strut braces, roll cages, LSDs, and coilovers are standard fitment on track-prepared Skylines and rally-bred Subarus. Products distributed globally.
Manufacturer
Garage Yoshida
Nara Prefecture, Japan
Small-scale specialist workshop widely regarded as the world's leading Nissan Skyline GT-R restoration shop. Run by Yoshida-san with a team of 4, offering full restoration, maintenance, refresh and customisation. Known for developing their own stamped body panels and chassis parts with better quality than OEM, including high-strength steel panels and improved weather sealing.
Restoration / Tuner
Do-Luck
Japan
Manufacturer specialising in aero kits and body components for Skyline GT-R (R32, R33, R34) and R35 GT-R. Known for iconic aero designs using fibreglass, FRP, carbon fibre and Kevlar. Products available through Nengun and RHDJapan.
Aero / Body Parts Manufacturer
Parts Retailers & Specialists (Ships Globally)
Shimotsuma, Ibaraki, Japan (founded 1994) — Ships Worldwide
One of the most impressive single-location JDM parts operations in the world. Stocks the complete Nismo catalogue "down to the smallest valve caps, wires, links, and suspension parts." Also sells completed R32/R33/R34 GTRs alongside rare classics. Parts are properly labelled with Nissan part numbers. Costco-style unconditional return guarantee. Featured by journalists as a "paradise for JDM collectors."
Parts Retailer
Japan — Ships Worldwide
Direct-from-Japan JDM parts retailer with strong Tomei, Cusco, ARC, and OEM coverage. Ships via Japan Post EMS, FedEx, and DHL. Often competitive for rare items that US/AU retailers don't stock. All stock physically in Japan.
Parts Retailer
Japan — Ships Worldwide
Well-established international order platform for Japanese parts that don't have easy western distribution. Good for OS Giken, Cusco, and other brands with limited overseas presence.
Parts Retailer
Japan (US-facing interface) — Ships Worldwide
Focused specifically on Nismo catalogue items for Skyline, Silvia, Fairlady Z, and Stagea. Regularly updated with Heritage part availability. Faster than waiting for AU/US retailers to order through their Japanese suppliers.
Parts Retailer
Ibaraki-shi, Osaka, Japan — Ships Worldwide
Established 2004. Specialises in new genuine OEM parts for Japanese vehicles, with direct contact with all Japanese automakers. Warehouses in Niigata, Japan plus branches in Australia, UAE and Europe. All parts are genuine articles with standard international warranty.
OEM Parts Supplier
Vehicle Exporters
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
One of Japan's leading sports and classic vehicle exporters with over 36 years of experience. Operates 6 lots in Nagoya. Specialises in exporting Skyline GT-R R32, R33 and R34, along with Supra, RX-7, NSX and other JDM icons. Ships worldwide with a USA office. Welcomes visitors.
Vehicle Exporter
United States
Importers / Dealers
California, USA
The most recognised name in US GT-R importing. Roots trace to the early 2000s MotoRex era. Sean Morris established International Vehicle Importers (IVI), which merged in 2016 with Brian Jannusch and Yaska Kosuge's Toprank Japan network. Ten years of documented clean importing. Regular events including open houses and R's Day at Laguna Seca. Nationwide shipping available.
Importer / Dealer
Tampa, Florida, USA
R33 GTR and GTS-T specialist importer. Licensed, bonded, and insured dealer. Offers pre-25-year storage: buyers can purchase a car now, store it in their secured warehouse, and collect it once it turns 25. Also handles R34, Supra and other JDM models.
Importer / Dealer
USA
GT-R specialist — R32/R33/R34 import and sales. Nismo-oriented inventory. Specialises in procurement of 100% federally legal Skyline GT-Rs.
Importer / Dealer
Parts Retailers
Founded Orlando, FL 2008 — now Fresno, CA
Used Nissan RB engine parts and new aftermarket. Started as a hard-to-find US RB parts connector. Now stocks Tomei, HKS, and other brands. Good source for RB-specific items that US general retailers don't prioritise. Background in used JDM engine and drivetrain parts.
Parts Retailer
USA — Ships Worldwide
Nissan and Infiniti performance parts — 300ZX, 350Z, G35/G37, 240SX, Skyline, GT-R. One of the larger US-based Nissan specialist retailers with reliable worldwide shipping. Stocks both OEM Nissan/Infiniti and aftermarket.
Parts Retailer
USA
"Largest inventory of R32, R33, R34 Nissan Skyline parts in the USA." Dedicated GTR parts house covering OEM and aftermarket — engine, suspension, body, and performance parts for restoration, race, and show.
Parts Retailer
USA (founded 2008) — Ships Internationally
"World's first and only retailer dedicated exclusively to the GT-R." Covers R32 through R35. HKS Complete Engine kits are a signature product. Ocean freight container monthly from Japan, pricing includes all shipping and duties to US — unusual transparency in JDM part pricing.
GT-R Specialist / Parts
New Jersey, USA
Brand new OEM Nissan/Nismo parts for R32/R33/R34 — genuine stock, not reproduction. Stocks genuine discontinued OEM items including body panels, interior components, electrical, and Nismo parts. Collaborates with Outsider Garage on specialised accessories.
Parts Retailer / OEM
USA
Aftermarket performance parts supplier with a dedicated Nissan Skyline catalogue. Stocks a wide range of mods and performance parts from various brands.
Parts Retailer
United Kingdom
The UK has one of the longest histories of Skyline ownership outside Japan and Australia, with grey imports arriving from the mid-1990s. A mature ecosystem of specialists exists.
Tuning Workshops / Specialist Service
Between Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
The benchmark UK operation. Founded by Iain Litchfield, who imported the first Nissan R35 GT-R into Europe in January 2008. Formally invited into Nissan's official network as an authorised High Performance Centre — the first independent specialist Nissan has recognised in this way. Stages of tune from standard servicing through to 900bhp LM900 builds using bespoke Litchfield/Bilstein suspension kits and Syvecs engine management. Develops parts with Bilstein, Eibach, Forge Motorsport, Milltek, Dodson, and Ecutek. Also covers classic Skylines (R32/R33/R34). Fully equipped with MOT centre, Hunter Elite alignment, bodyshop, dry ice blasting, climate-controlled storage, and 3D printing R&D office.
Tuner / Specialist
Near Brighton, East Sussex
5,000 sq ft workshop and 1,200 sq ft dedicated dyno room. HKS Power Pro Dealer status — one of few UK workshops authorised to supply and map HKS V Pro and HKS SZ ECUs. Known for engine conversions. Stocks JUN, HKS, NISMO, Nissan OEM, TEIN, DEFI, SPOON, GReddy, ATS/Across, Stoptech. Mail order and next-day delivery on stocked parts.
Tuner / Specialist
Benfleet, Essex
Skyline specialist — gearbox, drivetrain, general mechanical service. Run by Ron Kidell, widely endorsed on the GTR Forum as one of the more trustworthy operators in a market where some shops have a reputation for unnecessary up-selling. Highly regarded for honest pricing and thorough workmanship.
Tuner / Specialist
Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Prestige and performance car tuning and modification. Mapped significant high-power GT-R builds. Well-regarded by UK forum members for serious engine management and tuning work.
Tuner / Specialist
SRD Tuning
Ansty, near Haywards Heath, West Sussex (M23 corridor)
Skyline and JDM specialist servicing and tuning. Workshop address intentionally unlisted (security precaution given car values on premises). Known to the UK community through the GTR Forum. Lee is the primary contact. Recommended for everything from standard servicing to performance builds.
Tuner / Specialist
Whifbitz
Near Oakwood, North London/Enfield
Long-established North London JDM specialist. Handles JDM imports, parts, turbo swaps, boost control, and general mechanical work for Supra, Skyline, EVO, GTO. Accessible by Piccadilly Line (Oakwood station).
Tuner / Specialist
Newcastle, Northeast England
Most reputable name in the Northeast. Operated by Jurgen and Aarin, well-regarded by the GTR Forum community. Handles import, servicing, parts, and general maintenance.
Tuner / Specialist / Importer
MGT Racing
Nuneaton, CV10 9SP (Midlands)
Respected Midlands option for GTR owners. Praised specifically for mapping work, servicing, and performance.
Tuner / Specialist
North West England
Japanese vehicle tuning specialists covering Nissan Skylines, GT-Rs, 350Z, 370Z, Honda Type-R and S2000.
Tuner / Specialist
UK
Nissan R35 GT-R specialist with experience across all GT-R generations from R33 through to the latest models. Servicing, repairs, parts and tuning packages.
Tuner / Specialist
Parts
UK
Specialises in Skyline GT-R parts, offering an extensive range of rare, discontinued, OEM and aftermarket components from top brands.
Parts Supplier
New Zealand
New Zealand has a long history with JDM vehicles — right-hand-drive native market with open import rules since the 1990s. Skylines arrived early and in volume. The NZ community overlaps strongly with Australian forums (SAU) and uses trademe.co.nz for vehicle classifieds.
Tuners / Specialists
New Zealand
Offers custom fabrication, motorsport ECU installs and wiring, OEM and aftermarket dyno tuning, vehicle servicing, performance parts and fitting, fuel systems and engine conversions.
Tuner / Workshop
Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland-based performance tuning specialist with a focus on Nissan platforms.
Tuner / Workshop
Wreckers / Parts
JDM Garage NZ
New Zealand
JDM parts, wrecking, and sales for the NZ market. Part of the broader JDM Garage network active in the Australasian JDM space.
Wrecker / Parts
Global / Multi-Region
Parts Retailers
USA-based, global shipping
JDM aftermarket and OEM collectibles — Top Secret mats, GReddy, Nismo, Volk Racing, Works Bell. Known for fast sourcing of rare Japanese items. Also assists with full car procurement including storage and international shipping.
Parts Retailer
Media & Reference
International
Long-form photographic coverage of JDM events including R's Meeting (Japan), Nismo Festival (Fuji), Tokyo Auto Salon, and SEMA. Dino Dalle Carbonare (Japan-based contributor) has produced extensive Skyline, Mine's, and Top Secret coverage. One of the best photographic records of GTR culture over 15+ years.
Media
USA
Classic and collector car culture with increasing JDM coverage as Skylines gain collector status. Articles on significant GTR builds. Hagerty also insures JDM imports.
Media / Insurance
USA
Classic Japanese automotive history and culture. Good source for marque history, production variant documentation, and the cultural significance of Skyline generations.
Media
Key Events Calendar
R's Meeting — Fuji Speedway, Japan. Annual GTR-focused event — Mine's, Top Secret, Nismo all exhibit.
Nismo Festival — Fuji Speedway, Japan. Nismo's annual celebration — Group A cars, Heritage vehicles.
Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) — Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. Japan's SEMA equivalent — January each year.
GTR Festival — Australia. Annual AU GTR event — PRP displays prototype components here.
R's Day — Laguna Seca, USA. Toprank-organised US Skyline meet.
JCCS (Japanese Classic Car Show) — Long Beach, CA, USA. Annual US JDM classic car show.
SEMA Show — Las Vegas, USA. Annual US aftermarket show — Turbosmart, Haltech, and others exhibit.
SAU State Events — Australia (per-state). Motorkhanas, track days, cruises through SAU chapter clubs.
Nismo Festival — Fuji Speedway, Japan. Nismo's annual celebration — Group A cars, Heritage vehicles.
Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS) — Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. Japan's SEMA equivalent — January each year.
GTR Festival — Australia. Annual AU GTR event — PRP displays prototype components here.
R's Day — Laguna Seca, USA. Toprank-organised US Skyline meet.
JCCS (Japanese Classic Car Show) — Long Beach, CA, USA. Annual US JDM classic car show.
SEMA Show — Las Vegas, USA. Annual US aftermarket show — Turbosmart, Haltech, and others exhibit.
SAU State Events — Australia (per-state). Motorkhanas, track days, cruises through SAU chapter clubs.