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A friend is looking for the front red S badge emblem for the R34 Altia bumper. It would need shipping to the UK

Hopefully someone can identify the airbox to confirm. The car came with the mushroom filter and the snorkal cable tied on. I know the snorkal won't attach to anything but I guess it'll help flow some air.

My GTT currently has the following Stock turbo Greddy Profec OLED boost controller set to 10psi Blitz FMIC HKS mushroom filter 3" exhaust from downpipe back no centre box (only back box) The air filter element needs changing soon as its coming up for its service. I've found a Blitz Induction cover with airbox for sale and I'm a magpie when it comes to parts you don't usually see (always wanted an Arc box but they're not available for the GTT?) A quick google shows the induction cover is for the GTR, the seller said it was removed from a GTT. The filter element part number lists the GTT so it must be an OK fit (sorry for the long read) My question is, with the snorkal removed, will the filter get sufficient air flow?

With the Covid-19 lockdown,finding things to do has been quite tricky. I decided to give the engine bay a much needed tidy and spruce up. I saw some photos of a strut brace refurbished in a wrinkle type paint which got me thinking. I thought of using truck bed liner paint and a quick google took me to a brand called Raptor made by U-Pol (my work is a U-Pol stockist, not that we'd be able to order anything at the moment). I dont have access to a spray booth or a unit so the 'proper' stuff was out of the window, but they do do an aerosol version though. I read and got told mixed reviews of the aerosol version so I looked at alternates. I then found a stone effect paint by Rust-Oleum, but with this pandemic getting it shipped was tricky. All local stores either didnt have it in stock, or their delivery/click and collect services were unavailable. A company called Plasti-kote do a similar product in various colours so I was on the hunt for that. I managed to find the only can in the area, although it wasnt my first choice in colour, I was too eager to give it a go. With the pipes removed and prepped it was time to see what it was like. The paint doesnt really give a colour, its more of the coloured texture that sits on the surface. The front Intercooler pipes were originally black, so these came out slightly darker. Compared to the throttle body J pipe and turbo inlet elbow. To be honest, unless you knew you probably wouldn't notice. Here are some before and after photos Accessable areas degreased and cleaned Intercooler pipes and Turbo inlet elbow painted Hoses replaced with red silicone inc new stainless clamps TurboZentrum Silicone Turbo hose fitted Turbo head shield repainted Boost controller mounted correctly, new hoses fitted Boost controller wiring tidied up along the bulk head Passenger side turret wiring tidied Amp power cable wrapped in loom tape to hide the yellow Ground cable kit tided up and re-routed Carbon Canister, purge valve, hardlines and pipes removed Throttle cable adjusted (had quite alot of slack) Its by far the cleanest or tidiest engine bays but its a start

Following on with the Nismo theme JDM Parts Rupewrecht assisted again with bidding on an item on Yahoo Auctions, this time a set of sales brochures and part catalogs inc Nismo and Tommy Kaira Trying to keep things period correct as much as possible, I was on the hunt for a mid logo gear shifter to company the new Cube Speed short shifter. I managed to find one under half the price of a new one someone had offered. We sell a leather cleaner and restorer at work which should bring it back to life. After a scrub with hot water and washing liquid it was time to get messy with this stuff The photos don't show much difference, but in person its made such a difference Another Nismo part I've been wanting for a loooong time were the tail lights which got discontinued years ago, along with the Sun Line Racing equivalents. Alot of people suggested ZLED but I'm not 100% sure on the GTR Style lights, I much prefer the individual LED style. I was browsing through Facebook and spotted a post on a Supra page by a company called Daniel Man's Custom Lights. I messaged Daniel with what I'd like and he was happy to give it a go. I sourced a spare pair of light units and got them sent straight to Daniel. A week or so later and they arrived just before the country's lock down for the Covid-19 pandemic (please excuse the dirty car!) A couple of front shots while I was there

Awhile back when the bumper got repaired due to a paint defect, I wanted to cut the bumper and open it up but the bodyshop wanted too much money (I thought they were painting the whole bumper under warranty, but they werent) So i decided to go ahead with it now. The bottom piece isn't completely flat, to do that it'd need spraying so it'll do for now. While the bumper was off it was a good opportunity to get the bumper to fit better, luckily the piece I cut out was what was causing the issue. Purchased an intercooler stencil from eBay, looks pretty good IMO We sell bumper mesh/grille at work, although its slightly smaller than the OEM mesh, its not far off I also ordered a smaller number plate which looks sooo much better :) I've been eyeing up the Nismo B pillar garnish for awhile, but couldn't bring myself to spending £150+ on some stick on carbon. It wouldnt be too bad if it was a whole replacement piece, its worth the money then. Again, my work came in handy as we sell 3D carbon wrap so gave vinyl wrapping a go. A friend cut the logos for me, fake it till you make it lol I've also seen some GTTs with a spoiler garnish, it can be seen in the Nismo parts catalog too. I've only seen 1 set of brand new ones on Yahoo Auctions and they sold for £450 + shipping + import duty (thats approx $525) which is ALOT for some gel covers. So the carbon vinyl wrap came out again and I made a template of the spoiler ends and transfered that to the vinyl. Its not perfect but can always be re-done at a later date I ordered some Nismo clear indicators from RHDJapan, first time using them and it certainly wont be the last. They were dispatched from Osaka on the Friday and delivered to me on the Monday! There's been some minor difficulties with shifting 2nd > 3rd and sometimes into 5th. The clutch doesn't slip but after a search on the forums people point to the shifter being at fault (mainly the Bush) Alot of people have recommended an Australian company called Cube Speed. Coincidently Speedhunters recently had their contributor Ron post up with the same issue, and fitted the same kit. I went with their Premium kit to allow adjustment on the return spring. Fitting was relatively straight forward with everything access able from the top. To fit the return springs you need the car in the air as they're a bastard to get to. The feel of it now is incredible, it's transformed the drive of the car completely. It's alot more mechanical, albeit a slight notchy feel but that's probably down to the Shortened throw now. 2nd > 3rd is now effortless. I've made a very basic video on my phone and uploaded it to YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtETQPcSTLI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2fUDGXTik6UJarqdbTI3x8tiW-_-LocapgNIbi8Hnl-RUbymeLvc0sSJA I have another update to post so expect that within the next week :)

I did see they sold them, but looking at their reviews, its very hit and miss whether you get the order/refund. I've had a couple of messages on FB, should have an answer by the end of the weekend

They last responded in 2016 saying they were discontinued, so I dont think they stock them anymore

Anyone got a Nismo leather shifter they'd sell? Would need it shipped to the UK

Time for an update! The biggest announcement being I'm going to be a dad! Woohoo! Its due to arrive 6 weeks after the wedding which is gonna make our summer very busy! Bought a new camera lens, a Canon 35mm f/1.4 so gave the car a clean to test it out A few weeks ago we went for a B road blast, came into a small village where the already narrow road became alot narrower. I moved over to pass some cars and ended up hitting a hidden curb, not with one wheel....but both Immediately took it to a local Wheel Refurb company to get a quote. They've done a tester and although they can do a shadow chrome finish, the front face will be darker than the factory finish. I've decided i'll get all 4 re-done so they all match. Not what I needed, but hey ho thats life I've been wanting to head into London to take some night photos of the car, following a few photographers on Instagram certainly boosted the idea. With the ULEZ charge paid, it was time to travel 2.5hrs south west towards the concrete jungle. With the city being so busy I knew we had to get there late to help avoid heavy traffic.We arrived in central london at 10:30pm and started the tour of locations I had saved on my phone. The mirrored Google Maps on my CD player certainly made things easier rather than being glued to my phone. Having never driven through London it was an all new experience but it wasn't too bad, I envy those who live or commute to the area. After a few wrong turns and driving around the block a couple of times I finally found one of the main locations I wanted to stop at. Seeing super and hyper cars driving around as if they were your normal run of the mill cars was certainly a sight worth seeing. As we pulled over behind Harrods, a Mercedes G Wagon rolled past with the reg plate G 63, if that doesn't shout expensive I don't know what does lol The city was littered with AMGs of all varieties, lambos, ferrari's and bentleys. Not many other modified cars which was a shame. Sloane Street was one of the main places to see those cars, although I think its quite over hyped after being there a little while. The last location we wanted to stop by was The O2, this place is a common location (overused in some photographer's eyes) but I wasnt going home without stopping by. With Canary Wharf lit up behind it makes a fantastic background. The other half captured this photo which was pretty cool It was a loooong night, we didnt get home till 5:20am and I had a photoshoot booked in a few hours later, oops! With London out of the way, it was time to search for some daily wheels. I went with some 18" 350Z Rays which really suit the car IMO. The supplied tyres were at the end of their life, a friend hooked me up with some Avon ZZ5s on the cheap That concludes what's been happening as of late. Show season is round the corner so I'm looking forward to getting out and expanding my photography portfolio

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and will have a happy new year Not much of an update I'm afraid Myself and some friends took a drive over to a Paul Walker memorial meet, managed to snap some phone photos Heres a photo from one of the last Cars & Coffee (events I help organise. I've just finished finalising the 2020 dates and info so next year is shaping up to be awesome The car has been in use since the last update, dodging the grit trucks this time of year and only taking it out when the roads have been clear for a few days. Took a drive out to get some last minute photos with some local christmas lights. Probably the main reason why the Skyline has took a breather is because I've upgraded the daily. The 2.2D Gen 2 Mazda 6 has been changed for a 2.0 Petrol Sport Gen 3 Mazda 6. As you can imagine, I couldn't resist modifying it hehe The RX8 R3 Alloys are definately my favourite change

I'm selling my power upgrade parts as I'm no longer able to go ahead with it. I understand most parts are available in Australia but its worth a mention. Parts will be shipped from the UKNew Hybrid Turbo (rated to 420hp) stock OE unit rebuilt by Universal TurbosNew Tomei Turbo ElbowNew Genuine Turbo GasketsUsed Walbro 255 Fuel PumpUsed Apexi Power FC w/ commanderUsed Z32 MAF with Apexi FilterNew Competition Clutch Stage 2 Clutch Kit & Lightened FlywheelNew Braided Clutch LineNew Splitfire CoilpacksTurbo Specs areRe-Profiled Compressor CoverT38 Compressor Wheel360 Degree Thrust BearingT3 Billet Backplate ModifiedT3 Bearing Housing ModifiedHi-Temp Turbine End Piston Ring SealT38 Turbine WheelRe-Profiled Turbine HousingPorted Wastegate and Larger Poppet Valve1 Bar ActuatorUp-Rated Actuator Bracket

(prefix is randomly chosen) R34 GTT RB25DET Engine Cam Covers,Timing Belt Cover and Coilpack Cover Painted in wrinkle red paint $250 shipped (coming from the UK)

I've obviously misunderstood, sorry

80deg it is! Thanks

Would you recommend the 80* or 92* deg thermostat plate?

I've been reading up on what I need for an oil cooler. I'll be using 10-AN fittings but I'm getting clashing info on the cooler core size that's required. The two kits I'm looking at are the Hel/Setrab and Mocal, both will include a thermostatic plate. Oil Cooler - Nissan - R32 R33 R34 Skyline / S13 S14 S15 Silvia / Pulsar GTIR / 350Z 370Z - Oil Coolers & Kits - Cooling - Engine & Exhaust | JDM Garage UK - Nissan Specialists Hel offer 13,16,19 and 25 row coolers but don't give any recommendations for size for the application https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKYLINE-GTR-GTS-T-AN-10-JIC-S-STEEL-BRAIDED-HOSE-OIL-COOLER-KIT-ZQMBFK-3-4UNF/401441858211?fits=Car+Make%3ANissan%7CModel%3ASkyline&hash=item5d77cca2a3:g:dKQAAOSweExaCtAD Mocal's listing includes a 10 row. As a rough guide they recommend a 13 row for applications upto 200hp. I'm currently circa 300hp but will be around 400hp by the time I'm finished. I'll be mounting the cooler in the driver side wheel arch infront of the windscreen washer bottle. I'll be fabricating a duct for the Altia bumper to help with slightly better air flow. Would it be the case of measuring up what room I have and order accordingly?

I'm looking for the trim clip that holds the emergency flare in place on an R34. The kick panel looks like this (image taken from an eBay add)

Thank you

I had the honor of doing a photoshoot with a friend and his Millennium Jade R34 GTR V-SpecII NUR, enjoy! And a cheeky photo with my GTT

Got some good and bad news The bad news is, the engine upgrades that I've been storing will be on hold for awhile longer The good news is, I'm getting married! So I've now got a year to organise that which to be fair most is already sorted. Followed by a honey moon in Japan in 2021! (I think I'm more excited by that to be honest hehe) The front bumper needed to be resprayed under warranty, which was the perfect opportunity to fit the Blitz FMIC Gave the pipe work and chassis areas a coat of paint The reinforcement bar had to be cut/modified to fit around the intercooler, which wasn't alot of work to be fair. I also replaced the blue silicone hoses for black ones along with mikalor clamps The horns had to be relocated, so I swapped them for some new ones Stainless fixings and bolts replaced the original rusty ones The bumper went back on about 90% right. I think the intercooler is still fouling it ever so slightly so that'll need adjusting/trimming again I also removed the window stickers

Its been a busy month or so, I've been waiting to build up enough info/photos to make it worth while posting. The first package to arrive was from Japan. I've been wanting to try it for awhile now so I bit the bullet and ordered some. Its an expensive way to drink coffee but oh so JDM The next one original came from Japan but was shipped from within the UK. Garage Sweet Tooth stock some really cool authentic parts and clothing. I wanted some more accessories to go with the hannya omamori and the tsurikawa handle and this new-old stock coin holder caught my eye. Still waiting to get some coins before I fit it so i'll save that for another update Next was an item I spotted in the Garage Sweet Tooth shop, but they didn't have the type I was looking for. I dropped Josh at Torque GT a message to see if they had any Electronic Toll Card Readers kicking about, luckily they did! A couple of days later it arrived and I didn't waste any time fitting it. I only wanted one because it talks haha. Videos are better than photos so heres a short clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFzzkqWi3UI With my 30th birthday approaching my fiancée asked what I'd like, I suggested a 1/24 scale model kit of an R34 so I could make a replica, but it wasn't as straight forward. Because mine is a 25GT with an Altia front bumper, this meant two kits had to be purchased and blended together. Luckily my friend Tom at Waltonstyle does custom Hot Wheels so he offered to lend a hand to sort it. With the shell now complete it was ready for paint. Working in a motor factors I have access to mixing paint. Tom also makes custom water transfers and was able to make the Nismo graphics Miniature Recaro Sportster CS seats came from Australia, some photos of the interior too Some photos of the shell nearer completion. Tom even made the Pistonheads logo,Nismo badge and number plate for me, some nice attention to detail And here's the finished model, complete with Work Emotion CR Kiwami

Thanks for the links

I'm looking for a working Japanese ETC reader that speaks on start up, ideally with the power cables. Would need it shipped to the UK

I've been looking for a rear tow hook for awhile but couldn't find one I liked, so I made one Using the original one as a template, I extended it so it would be visible underneath the bumper The original is a 2 skin pressed piece with a bracket on the side. Mine is made from 6mm steel sheet, I understand its not as strong but I don't intend on using it for towing, its purely for aesthetics We've recently had some thunderstorms (doesn't happen all that often) I was lucky enough to grab this photo while out at a car meet Which kinda brings me onto my next update, this weekend just gone at Silverstone Classic. I went along with the GTR Drivers Club, it chucked it down with rain most of the weekend but it was still a great weekend. Nissan UK and Nissan JPN supplied the hospitality along with loaning us a 2020 Nismo Model along with their GT-R50 prototype. Seeing photos of this online I didn't like it, but its not quite as bad in person lol Next stop.....JAE in 2 weeks time