liner33 Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Skylines really but I did the same on my Evo without it exploding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Not a huge amount to report , had a Cobra 4100 cat 1 alarm/immobiliser fitted , got the installer to leave the bonnet circuit unconnected so that i could fit a hidden in-line switch myself allowing me to arm the alarm but leave the bonnet open which i do a lot in the garage or at shows etc  I sprayed the plate mounts with black plasticote (which i can just peel off if i change my mind) and fitted a smaller numberplate to try and improve the front looks  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Looks like a tiger shark moving in on a kill..... Your attention to detail is incredible, go stand in the corner and pat yourself on the back for half an hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyR Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Just thought i'd add my appreciation for this car. Love skylines and this looks like a beautifully looked after example and credit to you. Would love to own one one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 This car is looking really good - like what you've done with the plate, never really been a fan of import plates and that looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Looking good. Lots of subtle mods add up to a great looking motor Always loved the R34 and Jap cars generally ever since i played Gran Turismo on the Playstation back in 1997 Skyline was the car to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Cheers I fell in love during Gran Turismo  Been lusting after this bonnet that's for sale  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Go for it, you know you will be gutted when it's gone..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Actually ive slept on it and dont think i'll bother , its a lot of cash £500 and these carbon bonnets move around a lot when you are driving , even with bonnet pins , plus the fit is rarely 100% and I'm not only fussy but a bit OCD when it comes to cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 IMHO the right decision, I've never liked carbon bonnets either for the reasons you've mentioned, they never seem to fit right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 What about a carbon effect wrap, the good ones look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted April 11, 2013 Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 I can agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2013 No the wraps look a bit naff , the only reason to change it really is that the stock bonnet weighs a lot , but truth be told changing the bonnet wont have any performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 Unsurprisingly , more pics of the R34 since I have cleaned it ready for its first event next weekend , the action day at Castle Coombe    Thought I'd also include a pic of the boot as Ive spent a bit of time tidying it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyR Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Looks fantastic Liner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Stunning, I'm jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 That looks great, boot looks like new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted April 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2013 Nice pic I took of my 34 and Jago's 33 at Castle Coombe for the performance day , roll on Japfest  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 1, 2013 Report Share Posted May 1, 2013 Looking superb as usual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 No updates for a while but a long story  I went to renew the hicas ball joints , they didnt seem too worn but the split rubbers would be a fail next mot , problem was whoever did them last time bodged them in , not only did they make a bit of a mess of the hub they also didnt bother to fit the retaining circlip and used silicone sealant instead  So instead of popping out the old and fitting new it was going to be a hub off job meaning I may as well refurb the lot with new bushes etc while im there  So in the meantime I decided to eliminate the hicas with a locking kit from Conceptua tuning, there are a few ways that people "lock" the hicas up , many feel it gives a better feedback and a more solid feel but i think a lot of the time there is probably an existing fault in the hicas if it feels vague , I really want to retain it . There is only this kit and another from driftworks that eliminate the whole system including the ball joints . The old joint    The kit  The factory hicas  Side by side to compare length  Fitted   Even though I set the length to the old one I still performed a "ghetto" toe check  Got a bit more work to do before i can get the geo redone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 Seen the DW kit many times from the S14's in BDC and the Skylines GarageD evolve, i really like the kit.The GarageD kit i think is superior simply because the stress pick up points all be them harsh work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted June 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 The dw kit relies on poly bushes in the hicas ball joint area , this kit has a metal bush which I why I went for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Looks good. Is there any difference in the way it drives/handles now with metal bushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liner33 Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 yes its different , not sure if its good different or bad different yet  Seems more stable when driving straight, feels strange when cornering the rear feels vague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 The cornering will take you a while to get used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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