Oil change and new brake fluids

Pic 1: Undergoing oil change

I finally got time to service the ER34 after my trip back. It's supposed to be done right before I leave but guess timing was not right on my side. Well I guess to be serviced and be left undriven also serves not much purpose. :P

This time round, I decided to give the Motul 8100 Ester E-Tech 0W-40 a try since I don't have any stocks of my regular Torco SR-1 5W-40 lying around at home. Together with an oil filter change from Nissan (Part No. 15208-53J00), I'm set to go.

Pic 2: The Motul 8100 oW-40 E-Tech

Of late, I also notice my brake pedal isn’t that 'firm' anymore. I guess it's time for a brake fluid change. Rummaging through my store, I found a bottle of Truth Endless Dot 4 Brake Fluid at home, so I might as well get my brake fluids changed too. :)

Having all these changed feels great. Finally with new blood in the system, I would 'dare' to push the ER34 a 'lil harder. Miss driving her for 3 weeks! :(

Pic 3: The Truth Endless Dot 4 Brake Fluid

Pic 4: Bleeding the brake hoses. Exhaust is bigger than a human head. :P

For Sale: IMPUL 534S front bumper and GTT rear spoiler

I am letting go my IMPUL 534S front bumper and the original ER34 rear spoiler. If you are interested, kindly email me via eujin[at]hotmail[dot]com.

I'm sure you know how both items look like, so no pictures are necessary.

Many thanks. :)

R35 GTR Brochure

This is the most 'valuable' item I've got from my trip back. A R35 GTR brochure. Super!

Pic 1: Front cover

Pic 2: What's inside......

Pic 3: Specifications and trims.

Away for 3 weeks.....

Hi all. Just a short note to say that I'll be away for 3 weeks in May 2008 thus my blog will not be updated in this period of time. I will be overseas with limited internet access. But will of course drop by and check out comments (if any) to reply to. :P

I hope to share some of my adventures via this blog when I get back to Malaysia. Hopefully there are some that's automotive related. :P

In the meantime, the ER34 will be hibernating in it's cave for the time being. Gonna be missing my ER34 and the sweet sound of the RB engine....

See ya!!!

A lonesome IMPUL 534S Front Bumper?

Many people have commented that the IMPUL 534S front bumper looked very good on the ER34. I have yet to come across another ER34 in Malaysia with the same bumper that is running around on the street. :)

Some have mentioned the ER34 looked a little weird without side skirts and a rear bumper to match. So I was just thinking out loud, are fitting in the IMPUL 534S rear bumper and side skirts needed to make the ER34 complete? The full bodykit also comprises of a GT style rear wing which I am not keen about though.

Do share your thoughts on what should I do via the comments function.

Should I:-

1) Source for the IMPUL 534S rear bumper and side skirts?
2) Just leave it as it is......
3) Do some other things? Ok do what? Suggest to me pls.........

So I'll look at the comments by the end of May 2008 and shall decide to do what my readers suggested me to do.

The power is in your hands.......

PS. No, I do not wish to convert to the BNR34 look!

Pic 1: Front of the 534S

Pic 2: Rear of the 534S

Okuyama Carbing Front Lower Arm Bar

Carbing is a renowned name especially in the area of chassis reinforcement parts. Being part of the Okuyama after market parts manufacturer, it was established way back in 1977, specializing in high performance suspension and chassis reinforcement parts.

Being from a motorsports background, one can be assured that their parts will feature the ultimate in quality. I've recently sourced the Okuyama Carbing Front Lower Arm Bar for the ER34 (Part No. 680119 0).

Pic 1: The package has landed!

The lower arm bar is an undercarriage reinforcement part, which helps to get the best performance that suspensions can naturally offer. It bridges left and right suspension arm’s mounting points together so as to prevent suspension member from twisting, thus wheel alignment keeps straight.

It also increases body stiffness because it is mounted at the frame where it is directory attached to the body. The design features an oval shaft (20×40φ) made of STKM13A steel which has a high strong endurance against twisting. The mounting brackets are welded very neatly onto the bar. Great workmanship!

The Carbing front lower arm bar should increase the chassis rigidity of the ER34 for improved handling and predictability during enthusiastic driving. I've yet to install it. It will reside in my store room for the time being until I have the time to get it done. Maybe in a month or two's time. Hehehe

Special thanks must go to bro Lufias for arranging for the purchase and getting it hand carried back to Malaysia from Japan. :)

Pic 2: This is what's inside

Pic 3: A closer look at the Okuyama Carbing Front Lower Arm Bar

Pic 4: The welding works

Pic 5: The welding works

A different kind of "Skyline"

Pic 1: Check out those headlights and air dams

On one of my many trips to Johor Bharu, the southern most city of Malaysia, I spotted this first generation RX-7 that has been modified externally to a great extend. What attracted me initially was the vehicle sporting R34 rear lights. When I walk towards the vehicle for a closer inspection, more 'goodies' came into view. :P

The RX-7 also incorporated Z32 Fairlady headlights and also a WRX rear wing. Talk about mix-and-match! Slap on a wild bodykit with bling wheels and this is what you get.............

Pic 2: Rear 3/4 view

Pic 3: R34 rear lights and WRX rear spoiler

Pic 4: Widebody and deep dish wheels!

Pic 5: Widebody and deep dish wheels!

Pic 6: More bodykit at the top

Pic 7: Intricate indeed