Repainting update ...

Pic 1: BNR34 Rear Wing onz!

Sorry folks. Didn't really have time to post updates after the repainting works. Thus took like 15 minutes to snap some pics over the weekend to post it here. Actually the car isn't ready yet. I've still got to send her back to be thoroughly waxed. That will take another full day of work. Got to find time this week to get that sorted out.

So here it is, just some simple pics of how the ER34 looked like after fitment of the BNR34 rear spoiler (woohoo!!), re-adjustment + painting of my front bumper, retrimming of the bumper to clear the intercooler hoses, and the repaint of the insides of the hood.

Pic 2: Ain't that squeaky clean?

I think I've more or less got the exterior of the ER34 done to my expectation. I've pampered her more than any regular joe will. In due time, I'll probably retire her to be a weekend car ... well unless someone comes knocking at my door with an offer I can't refuse. Hehehe

Anyway, it's time for me to focus more on the heart of the car. Got some parts I could really use for the ER34 lying in my store room. But of course that's not enough, I've still have to scour for some more key items before I can really delve into the heart of the ER34. :)

Pic 3: Side profile


Pic 4: Front 3/4 profile


Pic 5: Rear 3/4 profile


Pic 6: Butt shot!


Pic 7: Like new eh?

For Sale: Hayashi Racing Interspeed 18X9.5JJ+15

Pic 1: Hayashi Racing Interspeed

Center locking wheels, i.e.wheels with a single lug nut is the ultimate in race car look/feel. Many have dreamed of having a single lug nut instead of normal 5 lugs on their rides. The trouble is that it only can be found on real race cars and it's an extreme rarity on road going cars.

Well, I have an extremely rare brand new Hayashi Racing Interspeed center locking wheel for sale. I'm pretty sure this is the ONLY unit in Malaysia. In fact it's also very rare in it's country of origin, Japan.

Kind of look like BBS LM wheels too eh?

These were made a while ago in limited numbers and are meant for the BNR32, BCNR33 and BNR34. They are all round 18"X9.5JJ offset +15.

These wheels come with an adapter to convert the factory 5 lug nuts to a single lug nut. The cool part is that it even comes with its own wrench to tighten the lug nut.

Pic 2: Tool set

Due to it's rarity and exclusivity, it's not a cheap set of gear. If you think that brand new Volk Racing TE37 or Nismo LM GT-4 are expensive, so are these. Do contact me via eujin[at]hotmail[dot]com if you're serious in considering these set of wheels for your ride.

Pic 3: 5 lugs to single nut adapter


Pic 4: Interspeed


Pic 5: Centre lock nut!


Pic 6: Inside of the wheel


Pic 7: This is how it looks like mounted


Pic 8: The mounting procedures

RB engine tattoos and a built R32 GTS4

Pic 1: Jon's R32 GTS4

Just when you thought you're one crazy mofo that's so deep into Skylines and everything about cars; you've got to think again.

Fellow Skyline owner Jon Beaucher from New Hampshire, United States gave new meaning to being a Skyline fanatic. With his permission, I'm publishing his tattoos of his automotive passion on my blog for you guys to admire.

Pic 2: Jon's R32 GTS4

With the 6 pistons and conrods off the RB26DETT as reference, he used his left arm as a canvas to showcase his love for the Skyline. RB oil pump gears are thrown in for good measure and the cream of the art is the topping with a T04Z turbine. These at the moment are still not done yet. Jon's gonna take a little break before completing this tattoo masterpiece.

Before pics of the tattoo, let's talk about Jon's ride for a bit.

Jon owns a 1990 Nissan Skyline GTS4 (HNR32) and have done extensive work on the motor. I think he did most of the work himself as he is Nissan Technician by trade. The HNR32 is now running a built RB26DETT. It has amongst others:-

JE pistons
Eagle conrods
ARP main, rod and head studs
Cometic metal gasket
N1 oil pump
N1 water pump
GReddy 264 degree camshafts
Power Enterprise timing belt
JUN crank collar
ACL race bearings (main and rod)
ATI super damper

The RB26DETT's GReddy twin turbos have since been ditched and will be replaced with a Comp Turbo 72mm ceramic triple ball bearing CT4372 turbine with an MX wheel and 0.84AR exhaust housing. The turbine will be mounted on a custom manifold flowing the exhaust gasses back via a 3.5inch custom exhaust pipe. A Tial 60mm wastegate vents off excess air to the atmosphere.

Pic 3: The RB26DETT - those twins turbos have been swapped for a huge single

A GReddy front mount intercooler with custom piping takes care of the charged air. A TIAL 50mm blow off valve vents off excess air. Fueling is done via 2 Walbro 255lph in-tank pumps feeding a custom dual feed rail and feeds the engine via 760cc injectors with a Fuel Lab regulator.

Engine management is done via an Apexi Power FC with dual Z32 AFM. Power is translated to the transmission via a Nismo Gmax flywheel and RPS 6 puck clutch.

You might think the work is more of less done BUT it's still in the middle of a complete setup. Once done the motor is expected to pump out 800whp at 35psi with C16 racegas and 500-550 whp on pumpgas at 18psi. This is one hell of a built and Jon is one hell of a Nissan enthusiast. He also have a built Nissan 240SX sitting in his garage. But that's another story alltogether. :)

Thanks Jon for allowing me to share your tatts and built with my blog readers. Cheers and all the best to you mate.

*thumbs up*

Pic 4: RB26 pistons outlines

Pic 5: RB oil pump gears

Pic 6: RB26 pistons with shades added

Pic 7: T04Z Turbine outline drawn

Pic 8: T04Z turbine shaded

Pic 9: Almost done


Pic 10: Jon's new Comp CT4372 turbine. Yes, it's that HUGE!

Crashed CBA-R35 in Taiwan

A Nissan GT-R (CBA-R35) was recently crashed in Taiwan. The vehicle overturned and I presume it's gonna be declared a total loss/wreck. The incident even made headlines in Taiwan's National TV, Chinese Television System (CTS).

It's amazing though that the headlights are still working after the crash. From the pictures below, the vehicle are running aftermarket midpipes so I would assume it's slightly modded.

Hmmm . . . . . . I wish I can get those yummy brakes back to Kuala Lumpur. :)

Here's the footage extracted from CTC.

Some pictures of the incident. I think the driver escaped the crash unhurt. Thank god.

Pic 1: What a sad view


Pic 2: Body strength is pretty strong


Pic 3: Note those aftermarket midpipes


Pic 4: Headlights still working there


Pic 5: Rear lights still lighted-up


Pic 6: Wheels looking-up to the sky


Pic 7: Authorities giving a hand



Pic 8: Wheels back to the ground

Pic 9: Prepping for towing


Pic 10: Time to tow it away

ER34 at the painters ..... again

Pic 1: ER34 at the painters

Yeap. I've already sent the ER34 to the painters to get my BNR34 rear spoiler fitted. I can't bloody wait to see the end results. I bet it will be smashing. While there, I've also gotten them to fix up my IMPUL 534S front bumper. After the HKS intercooler fitting, the lines of the bumper didn't really match the body lines perfectly due to the intercooler end tanks pressing against the bumper. I've really got to fix that up else it'll look weird (to me at least).

Pic 2: Re-trimming the front bumper openings


Pic 3: Wire mesh redone and "guide-tapes" to re-trim the openings

So I got them to shave off a wee bit of the inner part of the bumper and also to reshape the crude cut lines on the bumper air dams to clear the intercooler piping properly. The wire mesh were also reworked and recut to *ahem* professional standards. So that warrants a repaint of the front bumper. :P

Since the ER34 is at the workshop, I've also took the opportunity to get the inner side of my hood painted as highlighted in this blog entry.

Pic 3: Rear spoiler-less also have its appeal

Getting back to the BNR34 rear spoiler fitment, the holes does line up perfectly against the stock ER34 rear spoiler mounting holes. The middle plastic holder thingy is of a very slight difference in shape BUT that can be easily rectified via swapping between the two spoilers. Easy peasy. So basically it's plug and play. Superb!

Pic 4: BNR34 rear spoiler already painted and dried

I was there during the test fitment and it's such a drag that the base outline does not match thus exposing the dirt and grime the stock ER34 rear spoiler left behind. Well I can always just touch-up that exposed portion but then the colour matching would be a little off. I'll never be satisfied with that so what else is there to do but to repaint the whole boot! Darn, being fussy always have its price. :(

The ER34 has been at the shop for the past 7 days and it'll take two or three days more to get it all done-up perfectly. Tomorrow, the boot and hood will be painted (I hope!). :)

Somehow I think I treat the ER34 way too well. Heck, I've already lost count of the number of times I got the front bumper repainted. Now I'm a wee bit worried about the price to pay for all these. Yikes!

Pic 5: Unsightly dirt and grime / mounting points of the rear spoiler


Pic 6: Test fitment


Pic 7: Oh darn! It didn't completely cover up all those gunk


Pic 8: This is how the ER34 will look like once done


Pic 9: Pretty neat eh?

BNR34 Carbon Fibre Rear Spoiler

Pic 1: CF BNR34 rear wing

This is the other option I was referring to. Yea man, a full carbon fibre BNR34 rear wing. It's custom made and I think I would not have it on the ER34. Well unless I have a CF hood and CF trunk, then perhaps it will makes more sense. It is super bling and I think it'll really stand out because no one else have it here. Apt for carbon fibre freaks out there. Ahem!

So yeap, I'm fitting in the original BNR34 rear wing onto the ER34. Will post up pictures of the car once it is done. If anyone is keen on the CF BNR34 rear wing, I can hook one up for you. Just shoot me an email via eujin[at]hotmail[dot]com. :)

Pic 2: Yes even the stands are cf


Pic 3: Adjustable blade


Pic 4: Details...


Pic 5: Excellent weave quality