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    Restoring Alloy Wheels

    in Tutorials / DIY / FAQ

    Posted · Edited by PranK

    oops missed out the step where you primer the wheels

    [Modified original post with these pics - PranK]

    :blush: Cool as! I love the finished product, that was very well done mate.

    I lack the knowledge on this subject, so can you please specify what the "supplies" were?

    Also, my workmate next to me (yes, I am at work with nothing to do) suggested you may use playing cards around the rims instead of wrapping up the rubber like you did. This would mean less work for you and would prevent you from spraying paint on to the floor.

    I still prefer the way you did it though.

    Thanks for the thread, it'll come in handy, no doubt.

    From what I can remember you will need

    Face mask and goggles

    Cheap body filler aka bog

    80/240/800 grit sand paper

    primer, make sure it's a heavy one designed to fill in gaps

    Dupli wheel paint - your choice of colour

    Dupli wheel paint - clear coat, this is optional

    Keep in mind I have little to no experience in sanding, using body filler, spray painting and still ended up with this finish, so I'd say anyone can do it.

    Restoring Alloy Wheels

    in Tutorials / DIY / FAQ

    Posted

    Ok so I bought thes GTT wheels for $52, they were in very bad shape, deep curbing, stains that couldn't be washed off.

    I got thinking and decided they weren't worth paying someone to fix them up and decided ill do it my self, since this is DIY forum :thumbsup:

    As you can see they were in very bad shape, all the rims had bad curbing.

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    Step 1

    Wash the hell out of the wheels

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    Step 2

    Buy supplies while the wheels dry

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    Step 3

    Start sanding, and sanding and sanding…

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    Step 4

    Once all the rims are sanded, fill in all the imperfections

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    Step 5

    Buy your choice of Dupli-Color wheel paint

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    step 5

    Once filler is dry there is more sanding to get a nice flat and clean finish

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    Step 6

    Clean the mags like hell to remove all the dust, then mask up and start spraying with primer

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    Step 7

    Enjoy the new refurbished wheels sitting in primer

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    Step 8

    Paint wheels and clear coat

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    after

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    Wheels on the car :yes:

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    Removal & Replacement Of Heater Core Skyline - The Right Way, Without Removing The Dash At All

    in Tutorials / DIY / FAQ

    Posted

    Thanks Jason, you just saved me alot of money. Changed the heater core on my R34 25GT, all up it only cost me $200 - $50 for heater core and $150 for de-gas/re-gas and service the air con.

    I phoned Nissan and they wanted $500+ for a new heater core - crazy. Much cheaper buying 2nd hand lol

    Hope this heater core last I really dont want to have to do this again :D

    Is It Worth Conversation From Rb25de To Rb25det

    in Naturally Aspirated Performance

    Posted · Edited by daxter

    Im thinking of doing the RB25DE+T mod also.

    I have most of the turbo parts left over from my R33 GTS25t. Was thinking of bolting them on to my R34 25GT, I bought the car for $4800 so still ends up been a cheap turbo R34 if I do it.

    Can the factroy ECU and injectors on the R34 25GT handle 6psi? OR would they shit them selves if I chucked on the R33 turbo parts and just started driving it?

    Will R33 Gts25t Coilovers Fit 4door R33's?

    in Suspension, braking and tyres

    Posted

    2 door and 4 door r33's are the same suspension wise im pretty sure.

    had a series 1 - 4 door and used the suspension from it on my new series 2 - 2 door

    cant comment on non turbo though, quick search might help with that though

    Thanks for your reply. I did a quick search but couldn't find what I was looking for.

    I think all R33's are the same apart from GTS4 and GT-R due to them been 4wheel drive. – hoping someone can confirm this for me?

    Front Facing Plenum Advice

    in Forced Induction Performance

    Posted · Edited by daxter

    Pretty sure the stock manifold can support more power than the internals can handle. However if you have one of those Chinese intercooler setups then you will benefit from the reduced intercooler piping.

    If you don't have a front mount yet get greddy/trust one that plumbs straight up to you factory piping.

    [edit] ah just read it has to be taken off to be fix, K-LESS talk to http://www.boostedperformance.co.nz/,

    they use to do these installed for $700

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    Waste Spark Vs Ignition Boost System?

    in Forced Induction Performance

    Posted

    Did you try comparing the wasted spark to individual coils remote mounted? Are your wasted spark coils new? Unless you only change one variable at a time you can't really compare them fairly.

    The best way to test with be with a spark gap tester.

    No I haven't tried different set-ups. Here in NZ most track/drift Skylines are running wasted-spark, decided if there good enough to handle been thrashed on a race track then good enough for my road car. Ive been running with the setup for over a year and never had any problems. There a proven setup that works (like many other coil setups) and nice on the pocket $200NZ.

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