Xiamen and a broken speaker ?!?!?

Well the whole of last week I was away from Malaysia. Flew over to Xiamen in China. Yeah it's a drag to be away from the ER34 BUT hell I love visiting China and had been doing so once a year for the past 6 years in a row!

Pic 1: Xiamen skyline by the seafront

It's more like a working holiday for me this time 'round and I thoroughly enjoyed the excellent accommodation, top notch food, and not forgetting the lovely people of China. But honestly, I think Xiamen is the most boring city I've ever visited in China. Hahahaha :D

Pic 2:Tranquility at it's best.

Anyway, I came back to dull and mundane old Malaysia in the middle of the night, tried to rest for the night and the next day, took the ER34 up for a drive. Drove to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur for some R&R. Took the opportunity to meet up with some business associates. Had a hearty dinner and proceeded to drink our hearts out in the Perak Royal Golf Club.

Woke up early next morning for my favorite Curry Mee and then drove back to Kuala Lumpur. Enroute I was driving max out at the speed limiter with the music on full blast. Was listening to some lovey dovey mandarin love songs and such. Out of a sudden, my front driver's side speaker gave way with a audible bang!!; and guess what?!? My bloody Eclipse 8052 speakers has cracked it's dome. #!%^&^#!*(&%$

Oh god damn it!! Now I've got to hunt for replacements speakers and to figure out ways to get the funds to do it as well.

What a drag!!

In Car Entertainment in the ER34

Pic 1: With new ICE installed

Well, finally got to change the sound system that came with the car. The stock unit is adequate but not good enough. The worst part is that in Japan, the FM broadcast band is 76 to 90 MHz, unlike what we have here in Malaysia that goes from 87.5 to 108.0 MHz. Without a FM Booster installed, the radio is practically useless to pick up radio stations locally.

In stock form, it comes with the below:-
1) Nissan branded CD Player with 6 disc changer

2) Nissan branded Casette Player (Geez...who uses casette anymore?!?)

3) Sanyo 6" front speakers

4) Sanyo 6" rear speakers

From my parts bin salvaged from my previous ride, I installed the below into the ER34:-
1) Eclipse E7703AVX – Head Unit

2) Eclipse 8052 5" Mid – Fr Speakers

3) Eclipse Passive Crossovers

4) Eclipse 3/4" Tweeters

5) Epsilon ESQ 75.4 4 channel Amp 75W

Pic 2: Eclipse E7703AVX

Pic 3: Eclipse 8052 5" Mid

Pic 4: Eclipse 8052 5" Mid

The head unit is capable of playing CD, DVD and mp3. It even has a slot for the Sony Memory Stick. Kinda cool eh? :P

As I like my dash to be practically clean and OEM looking, decided to mount the tweeters under the dash hidden from view. How come I never thought of this when it was in my PV6??? Damn!!

Pic 5: Eclipse tweeter under the driver side dash

Pic 6: Eclipse tweeter under the passenger side dash

As for the Epsilon Amp, it's slotted under the drivers seat while the Eclipse Passive Crossovers are tucked under the front passenger seat. Yea, all hidden from view and most importantly left my boot clean and tidy. I dislike my boot to be cluttered with bass tube/box and amplifiers. I like it void of unnecessary items...... :)

Pic 7: Epsilon ESQ 75.4 4 channel Amp 75W under the drivers seat

Pic 8: Eclipse Passive Crossovers under the front passenger seat

I left the rear speakers intact as it is until I can find the budget to change it to something better. Now with the above installed, I can finally listen to radio stations and play my favorite tunes on my CDs. The only downside is that the stock rear speakers can't take the load and the sound quality is kinda flat. I need more BASS!!!

Sigh....anyone got any good set of 6" for sale??? :D

My Proton Perdana V6 has moved on........

It is with great sadness that my ever faithful Proton Perdana V6 that had served me since year 2000 has moved on. It is officially handed over to the new owner on Tuesday, 25th July 2006. During these 6 years, many effort and time has been poured into turning the vehicle to handle better, brake better and gives out a tad more power than it originally had. It is also my only weapon for my speed fixes. Took the babe out for many autocross/gymkhana competitions, track days in Batu Tiga and Sepang International Circuit and of course not discounting the countless hill drives up to Bukit Tinggi, Frasiers Hill and Genting Highland.

The only memory of it now are just some pictures as below:-

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine
Apexi Dual Funnel Power Intake
Transmission Oil Cooler
Transmission Oil Cooler Water Spray System
Hot Bits Manifold/Extractors
Hot Bits Mid Pipe
Decat

Electronics
Apexi S-AFC
Apexi RSM
HKS Turbo Timer Type-1

Suspension
Eibach Pro Kit Springs
Eibach Anti Roll Bar
Koni Adjustable Dampers
Hot Bits Front Strut Bar
Hot Bits Rear Strut Bar
Ultra Racing 3 Point Fender Bars
Polyurethane Foaming (Doorsills, B Pillars, Front & Rear Sub Frame Chassis)

Brakes
Eterna Twin Turbo Twin Pot Calipers (Fr)
Slotted Fr 276mm Disc Brakes
Pro-RS Stainless Steel
Brake Hoses (With Teflon inserts)
EBC Brake Pads

Footwork
17 inch Prodrive GC-06D Wheels
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 (215/45/17)

Interior
Recaro SR3 Viper Red
Razo Pedals
Eclipse E7703AVX – Head Unit
Eclipse 8052 5" Mid – Fr Speakers
Eclipse Passive Crossovers
Eclipse 3/4" Tweeters
Kenwood KFC-6907 6X9 200W – Rear Speakers
Epsilon ESQ 75.4 4 channel Amp 75W

Styling / Cosmetic
R3 Carbon Fibre Hood
Carbon Fibre Number Plates
OMP Hood Pins
Eterna Rear Spoiler
Roof Spoiler
Custom Grille

The above took me 5 years to built and at the end of it, there is nothing left to be done anymore except for an engine change to a 6A12 Twin Turbo or a transmission change. Both of which I'm not willing to do which means Project 8110 has drawn to an end.

You will be missed.........