BNR34 V-Spec II Nur Steering Wheel

The old steering wheel on the ER34 is starting to get a bit worn out due to age and usage. Now I am not a fan of plastering GT-R emblems on the car or to convert it to look like a GT-R but this is perhaps too good of an opportunity to let go.

Via JDM Auto Link, I've got this literally like-new steering wheel removed from the BNR34 V-Spec II Nur. It's like exactly how it left the factory! It definitely have only seen very limited mileage as there wasn't a single blemish on it. The Nur steering wheel differs from the normal GT-R with it's silver stitching instead of red ones on the GT-R.

This steering wheel plugs right in and certainly feels much better than my old worn unit. Yeah, I have a GT-R logo on the car now, nothing much I can do about that unfortunately. Aftermarket wheels are not an option as I would like to retain the airbag function. So I guess this will do just fine. :)

Bodykit options for the ER34

 

Pic 1: This is how the ER34 looks like now

For quite a while, I've been itching to try to do some changes to the ER34's exterior. I love the clean look most definitely but am toying with a few ideas for the past couple of months. The problem with thinking too long is that one ends up with too many options and gets oneself confused. In my case, I am totally lost as to what should I do, so much so that I've gotten hold of too many parts due to my indecisiveness.

So in the past few months, I have collected and purchased the below:-

1) BNR34 Front Bumper

2) BNR34 Tommy Kaira Rear Bumper

3) BNR34 Aluminum Fenders

4) BNR34 Aluminum Hood

5) ER34 IMPUL 534S Front Bumper (modified to include nose)

6) ER34 Duke Racing Carbon Fibre Z-Tune Style Hood

7) ER34 Veilside VS D1-GT Carbon Fibre Hood

8) ER34 East Bear Front Bumper

9) ER34 East Bear FRP Hood

10) ER34 Origin Wide Fenders (+20mm) with Vents

So what are those options that rummaged through my head?

Pic 2: BNR34 Front Bumper

 Pic 3: BNR34 Tommy Kaira Rear Bumper

Pic 4: BNR34 Aluminum Fenders

Option1

As you can see, I have all the necessary parts for a BNR34 look conversion. I can just bolt on the BNR34 Front Bumper, BNR34 Tommy Kaira Rear Bumper, BNR34 Aluminum Fenders and BNR34 Aluminum Hood.

Although it would look awesome but is not really my thing. Don't want to pretend to be a BNR34 when it is not one. So I guess those parts are now surplus.

Pic 5: ER34 Duke Racing Carbon Fibre Z-Tune Style Hood

Option 2

Keep it as it is and just slap on the Duke Racing Carbon Fibre Z-Tune Style Hood. End of story. But I'm quite afraid of water seeping into the engine bay via those huge vents. And it rains a lot here!

Pic 5: ER34 Veilside VS D1-GT Carbon Fibre Hood

Option 3 
Keep it as it is and just slap on the Veilside VS D1-GT Carbon Fibre Hood. End of story.

Pic 7: ER34 IMPUL 534S Front Bumper (modified to include nose)

Option 4

Another option is to fit in the Japanese modified IMPUL 534S front bumper which sports a nose job. The same bumper on the ER34 now does not have that. With that nose, I can fit in the BNR34 Aluminum Hood, which will require BNR34 bonnet hinges and locks.

Pic 8: ER34 East Bear Front Bumper

Pic 9: ER34 East Bear FRP Hood

Option 5

Or as with option 4, fit in the Japanese modified IMPUL 534S front bumper and top it off with the ER34 East Bear FRP Hood which will bolt straight on.

Option 6

Fit in the East Bear Front Bumper and East Bear FRP Hood. End of story.

Pic 10: Origin Wide Fenders with Vents

On the Origin Wide Fenders with Vents, that can go in together with option 2 till 6. Still a bit unsure if I can accept that look.

As you can probably imagine, with so many options, one will tend to get confused and lost. So at the moment, the ER34 remains as it is until I figured out what to do. Perhaps you guys can give me some ideas? Comments appreciated. :)

Nissan Skyline Mega Gathering in Malaysia 2011

Pic 1: The cars at the gathering

Recently, the Nissan Skyline owners in Malaysia had an gathering at the federal administrative centre of the country, Putrajaya. Basically, it's a meet up session to mingle around snap some photos before heading out to the nearest food stall for a bit of chowder and more chit chat. 

I reckon there were close to 40 Skylines comprising of R32, R33 and R34 Skylines plus a lone V35 Skyline. Most of the lot were ER34 and BNR34s though. It would have been excellent if there were older Skylines present like the R31s around.

Took some pictures and a video. Do check them out below.

Pic 2: The line-up of BNR34s

Pic 3: The line-up of ER34s

Pic 4: Some R33s here

Pic 5: The line-up in front

Pic 6:A photo opportunity not to be missed. A ladder saves the day here for an 'aerial' shot

Pic 7: Roll-out!

BNR34 Seats and Interior Trims

Pic 1: BNR34 Seats

The interior trim of the ER34 is kinda dull and uninspiring. I've not really liked it since I got the car. All I've done so far is just to add on a single piece of Recaro RS-G and changed some of the panel trims to the BNR34 version.

Many people would be eager to slap on the stock BNR34 seats into their ER34 for it looked really good and does the job of holding the driver very well. This is especially true of the newer BNR34 seats where it has the black trim. The older grey trimmed seats are just as dull in my opinion. The trouble is that these sort of parts doesn't come easy nor does it come cheap. There have been a couple of grey trimmed BNR34 seats that popped into the market place and those were sold for top dollars! The black trimmed version? Suffice to say it's as rare as spotting an elephant in downtown Kuala Lumpur! Hehehe

Pic 2: BNR34 complete interior seats with front door panel

But lucky me I just got hold of some very rare bits of interior trims off the BNR34. I've got:-
1) Pair of front seats with railings
2) Set of rear seats
3) Set of front door panels

The best part is all of the above are finished in the black trim which originates from the newer of the BNR34s. I've chucked these in the corner of my house and been staring at it whenever I pass by the area. Sat on it numerous times to get a feel and jolly well, it's damn good! Plus it looked really nice with the black trim. I'm positive, with this set in my ER34, the whole interior would look simply awesome. Another plus point is that the front door panels comes with the lighted red lens where in the ER34, it's just a reflector with no lights inside.

I'm actually at a cross road now. Not sure to install it onto my ER34 or to sell it off. If I'm still on stock seats, it's a no brainer to put it into my car. But I have a Recaro on the drivers side already. I love the Recaro RS-G and am a bit apprehensive about taking that out of the car.

Decisions ...... decisions ..... What do you think? Hmmm .....

Pic 3: Nice trimmings


Pic 4: BNR34 Rear Seats


Pic 5: BNR34 Front Door Panels

BNR34 Shifter and AV Panel

Pic 1: BNR34 Shifter and AV Panel

Look at what the guys at JDM Auto Link got in for me. Yeap, it's the shifter and AV panels off the Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR34). The stock ER34 ones are a dull black ....... boring!

This should add in a splash of colour and modern feel to the interior of the ER34. Now got to find time to fit this in. :)

Pic 2: BNR34 Shifter Panel


Pic 3: BNR34 AV Panel

BNR34 Carbon Fibre Fetish

Pic 1: Fully carbon fibre up front

There's one BNR34 in Malaysia that have my greatest respect. But interestingly enough, it has managed to stay below the radar for a looooong time. No one seems to have seen or heard of this car. I've been keeping some photos for a very long time, and I think perhaps it's now apt to share just some of it.

I'm sure the specifications list is mighty impressive as this car generates tonnes of power and torque. Even the tuner is flown in from Jun Auto Mechanic, Japan to fine tune this beast. I'm not gonna reveal the power figures but instead am just going to concentrate on one aspect of this car, its carbon fibre fetish.

This BNR34 has carbon fibre everything!!!

Amongst the cf bits it possesses are bonnet, front bumper, fender (LH & RH), fenders covers, headlamp air intake, canards, doors (LH & RH), eye lid, craft square mirrors, boot, Voltex spoiler, rear diffuser, Nismo cf pillar garnish, Garage Defend GT cooling panel and many many more.

Pic 2: Panda theme

Oh yeah, even the interior is not spared by the carbon fibre fetishism. There's cf-look transmission surround cover, gear lever boot cover, handbrake lever cover, mfd cover, armrest cover, etc....

Hats off to the owner. :)

Pic 3: Menacing no less. Note headlights air intake


Pic 4: Lovely Nismo hood


Pic 5: Note Craft Square mirrors


Pic 6: More carbon fibre at the rear end


Pic 7: Side profile


Pic 8: Voltex carbon fibre GT Wing


Pic 9: Did you see the wheels? And what's peeking out?


Pic 10: Carbon fibre doors - outside and inside!


Pic 11: Nismo LM GT-4 and AP Racing brakes.


Pic 12: I wish I have these Takata harness


Pic 13: Carbon fibre theme continues inside


Pic 14: Let me assure you that this engine has LOADS of power and torque. Tuned by Jun Auto Mechanic.

For Sale: BNR34 Stock Fuel Rail with Fuel Regulator

I have no use for this, thus am selling off my my BNR34 stock fuel rail with fuel regulator. If anyone is keen, shoot me an email at eujin[at]hotmail[dot]com.

For Sale: BNR34 Throttle Bodies and Throttle Position Sensor

Just clearing a bit of my store for CNY. Anyone interested in a set of BNR34 throttle bodies, throttle bodies to head sandwich plate, throttle position sensor (TPS) and throttle linkage?

Shoot me an email if you do. Will deliver worldwide.

Pic 1: Throttle bodies


Pic 2: Throttle bodies to head sandwich plate


Pic 3: Throttle linkages


Pic 4: Throttle position sensor (TPS)

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?