NISMO Sub Meter

Pic 1: NISMO Sub Meter

Look what I got today. Yeap it's the NISMO Sub Meter (Part No. 24845-RNR40). This unit replaces the stock factory dials with one that displays higher readings. The readings are:-

Boost reads from 0 - 1.4kg/cm2
Oil Temperature reads from 60 - 140 Degree Celsius
Battery Voltage reads from 8-18 Volt

Installation of the NISMO Sub Meter is very simple and can be done in just a few minutes as it's plug and play. When the lights are illuminated, it will light up a very nice orange color. The NISMO Sub Meter also gives more accurate readings compared to the stock factory unit.

This unit is like-new. Bought brand new and used for a week before it is removed from the vehicle. It retails for JPY 28,000 when it was new.

Anyone tempted? *grins*

Pic 2: NISMO Sub Meter - front


Pic 3: NISMO Sub Meter - rear


Pic 4: The packagaing


Pic 5: Part Number 24845-RNR40


Pic 6: NISMO Sub Meter with box

For Sale: Skyline & Silvia Steel Braided Clutch Lines

Pic 1: R34 Steel Braided Clutch Lines

I have for sale Nissan Skyline and Silvia Steel Braided Clutch Lines. These are custom made steel braided clutch line using material from EARL'S.

As posted in this thread, with steel braided clutch line, there is no room for volumetric expansion caused by rubber lines. It will firm up pedal feel and make the clutch more accurate by not allowing the hose to swell and lose pressure.

If you would like a unit, I can custom make it according to length (for all Silvias and Skylines) and post it to you. A similar NISMO unit will cost more but performs the same job function. These are only USD50.00 per unit.

Just shoot me an email with your vehicle model and location to eujin[at]hotmail[dot]com if you are interested.

Here is a picture of how it looks like.

Pic 2: Fittings at end


Pic 3: Fittings at end


Pic 4: R34 Steel Braided Clutch Lines compared to stock rubber hose

Tein Performance Bar Strut Brace

Pic 1: Tein Performance Bar strut brace

Just got hold of the Tein Performance Bar strut brace (Part No. PBN62-0100) for the ER34. The Tein Performance Bar strut brace provide the best quality strut braces around; designed to work with coilover applications and are compatible with the Tein EDFC system (I don't have EDFC tho).

A strut brace is the bar that goes between the top of the suspension struts and stops unwanted flex by locking them in position. This removes unwanted movement in the suspension which in turn gives tighter, more predictable handling.

Pic 2: Anodized aluminum mounting plate


Pic 3: Stainless bolt and nut

I weigh the Tein strut brace in my old trusty electronic scale and it didn't manage to register any weight! LOL :D

According to the shipping advice, plus packaging it only weigh 168gm. So I reckon the strut brace only weights slightly over a hundred grammes! Holy shit! That's light!

Why so light?

The Tein Performance Bar strut brace is made with ultra light-weight and highly rigid aluminum shafts, thus ensuring to increase the rigidity of the vehicle and to bring out the suspension's full potential.

The mounting plates are also made of aluminum and anodized with Tein's green image color . Also, it features stainless bolts and nuts connecting the plate and the shaft, which are highly rust-proof and light.

This item costs JPY18,900. Even though the ER34 already has a factory strut brace, many have experienced further improvement in handling with this unit. Plus it looks great under the hood. :P

I bought this on impulse. Now contemplating to install it or not.......

Pic 4: In it's packaging


Pic 5: Tein Performance Bar strut brace - front


Pic 6: Tein Performance Bar strut brace - rear


Pic 7: Check out the quality of the welding


Pic 8: Check out the quality of the welding

Spotted: Gun metal BNR32

Pic 1: BNR32

Saw this gun metal coloured BNR32 today. It's relatively stock but nonetheless looked great. Took some pictures of it thus thought to share it here with you guys.

Pic 2: BNR32 - rear 3/4 view


Pic 3: Undercarriage - some oil leak somewhere?


Pic 4: Front view


Pic 5: Rear view

EARL's Steel Braided Clutch Line

Pic 1: Steel braided clutch line with EARL's hoses

During DILYSI #13, I've had problems with a leaking clutch line. I have to ensure that the same thing will not happen again else I'll be stranded on the streets. It's a relief, I've finally got it sorted out.

Instead of sourcing for another rubber clutch line, I got my hands on a custom made steel braided clutch line using materials from EARL'S. For added security against undercarriage scrapes/stones, I got the steel line wrapped in 6mm silicone hose.

With steel braided clutch line, there is no room for volumetric expansion caused by rubber lines. It will firm up pedal feel and make the clutch more accurate by not allowing the hose to swell and lose pressure.

Pic 2: A closer look at the fitting

If you would like a unit, I can custom make it according to length (for all Silvias and Skylines) and post it to you. A similar NISMO unit will cost a bit more but does the same job equally as good as this custom unit. Just shoot me an email via eujin[at]hotmail[dot]com with your location and I'll provide a quote inclusive of courier charges.

Here is a picture of how it looked like installed.

Pic 3: The steel braided clutch line installed


Pic 4: The old R33 clutch line


Pic 5: This is where it posed a problem for me

ER34 Start-up video with URAS clutch

As mentioned in this blog entry, the below is a video of the ER34 on start-up. The 'shing' sound is noticeable upon start-up. When the clutch pedal is depressed, clattering noises can also be heard. I think one day someone will ask me what's wrong with the car.

Sounds like something is faulty. Hahahaha

The same sound can also be heard on ORC clutches. On ORC twin clutch, it is noticeably a lot louder.

Video 1: URAS Super Single Drift Clutch start-up

FS: NISMO Fuel Filler Cover

Pic 1: NISMO Fuel Filler Cover

I've for sale a NISMO fuel filler cover. This has been stashed in my store for quite a while now. Would just wanna get rid of it. If you are interested, do email me via eujin[at]hotmail[dot]com with an offer.

This is suitable for use in 350Z, Elgrand, Sentra, V35 Skyline, Stagea, Serena, March, etc...

Thanks.

Pic 2: A closer look


Pic 3: Application list