FWP.DynamiX

I purchased my Skyline in November and noticed that at High RPM, I'm getting some odd engine knocking. Since then, I stored it for winter and never reved past 4000 rpm. I plan on sending it off to paint now and I starting taking it apart and decided I'd look at my plugs just to see how they looked because the previous owner said they were due when I bought it. Upon first inspection, the plugs didn't seem too fouled and the gaps weren't abnormally large. I then decided to shop for new ones using the code that was on them to get the same ones or equivalent because I figure that whoever put them there did the research too. My mistake. I was running Bosch FR6DP1X Spark plugs which have all the correct specs except the height. There are 2 types: ISO and JIS. These were ISO which are a few mm shorter than the JIS spec. Uh oh. After realizing the plugs were wrong, I carefully observed the top of the plugs and noticed corrosion and some pitting. New spark plugs were required. So after more research, I decided that I was going to purchase the NGK 5691 which are also known as BCPR7EIX-11. Great! Since I have the coil packs off, I figure to myself that I will take the time to test them. So I take out my trusty multimeter, set it to Ohms and check the primary coils. The spec is from 0.6 - 0.9 ohms. They were all perfect. Yes! I then proceed to taking the rubber boots off to inspect the leads. Fudgesicle. Here's what I found: Long story short, Make sure you run JIS spec Spark plugs in your Skylines and Never trust that someone else did the research. I do have a question, Does anyone have pics of the internals of their OEM coil packs so I can compare? I've been speaking with Paul at Performance Wise and he showed me the internals of the Yellow Jacket Coil Packs that he sells. They don't seem to have a lead at the end of the spring (I dont have any leads on Coil 2 & 4, but the rest seem to). Thanks for the help. Cheers! DynamiX

Hey guys. I have a set of AME Circlar Spec R (At least I believe they are Spec R when I compare them to a Spec R). I read that these wheels are discontinued and they usually have a polished barrel and a painted center. Mine are however all painted grey and I figure since they are supposed to be a 2 piece wheel, I should be able to disassemble them and maybe do some work to give them a new life. Has anyone attempted to disassemble an AME Circlar? I did a search on the forums but found nothing. There are youtube videos about disassembling wheels (BBS 3 pieces) but those seem to be obvious considering I can actually see the bolts that hold them together. But for the AME Circlar, there are no obvious bolts. Perhaps they are on the inside hidden away? If anyone could give me some insight, that'd be great. Otherwise, I guess I'll be doing a write-up on how to take these apart and how to give them a second wind. Here's what they look like now. the picture isn't mine but it is basically the same thing.

As if life wasn't hard enough choosing between Red Wine and Red Pearl Metallic, I find out that my Skyline was originally Gunmetal Grey.. <sigh> Thanks again for the idea to check out color with FAST!

I'll be darned. Didn't know my car was repainted! Thanks! I was hesitating between Red Win and Red Pearl Metallic. Never thought it was Gunmetal grey! lol

Could someone please run my VIN through? "BNR32014848" Thanks

Thanks Babyskyline! Will do.

Sorry for reviving an old post! Do you guys have any pictures of the difference between a Red Wine and a Red Pearl Metallic? When you google it, the pictures are all mixed up. It's hard to tell the difference. The red on my Skyline is fading and the plate is too destroyed to make out the color code. I'd like to send it out to paint like IM-32-FK, but not sure which color it is. Maybe if I compare them to some member's, I'll be able to come to a conclusion.