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Loom is different... the knock sensor is actually 2 wires if I remember correctly (or maybe I'm confusing it with something else).

Thanks guys! Appreciating the support and feedback... I like EMERGENCY EXIT Personally I will have a set of SATANICs made up~ I did ponder with one idea though, having a laser etched "carbon fibre" look will also be doable. As a laser is being used to etch the metal, all they have to do is "weave" multiple layers onto the one sheet using different laser intensities - EASY!

Fraser: I get RBTed on average 3-4 times a month... most of the time it's hassle free but sometimes it ends up being a 20minute ordeal. Worst one was being followed by a cop all the way home from the City. Absolute bullshit if you ask me~ And another time going to the airport with my dad, highway patrol on my ass all the way with his bloody hi-beams on!!! I mean, what have I done wrong but drive at the speed limit in the middle of the day - "hoons" do have normal lives too!!!

Yeah I think the TEINs were $70 a pair so sounds about right.

Stan's vote: Very top photo... AWESOME WORK WIL!

*DROOLS* That my friend, is what wet dreams are made of *DROOLS*

Who said you couldn't get decent and safe power upgrades for $35.... that $35 boost controller from SAU was one of the first things I bought, up until I sold it not a beat was missing!!! :P :D BOOOST :( :( I think that was the only exception, every other power mod has been in the hundreds of dollars

PS: I live on the Northern Beaches of Sydney where there is bound to be a RBT station every second night on your way home

I've always found that the best way to combat police is with common sense and above all courtesy. Most of the time when I'm in my car I'll be dressed casually (car is primarily used on weekends) - this is when I receive the most flack at RBTs etc. However, the verbal abuse and tone does die down when they realize that despite my "hoon" appearance (most who have met me will agree), I am courteous and respectful to the officer on duty. Once they realize that there is no need to be Rambo in front of me, they are nothing more than your average stranger on the street making conversation. However, driving home from work and being pulled into an RBT is a completely different story. They'll all huddle around the car until the windows are wound down. You can almost see the change in facial expression from one filled with hostility to one filled with respect. Why? All because I'm in a suit, I speak in a formal manner and I fit the description of what they'd classify as a "proper citizen". MORAL OF STORY: Look proper, get treated properly - speak properly and thou shalt receive the same treatment. There's no need to get cocky with the cops, because at the end of the day they're just like you and me - it's just their job! On the other hand, when it comes to the crunch (only ever happened once over a dispute at a RBT), connections do help. Personally I have 2 lawyers, another 2 accessible 24/7 from work, a few barristers from my previous job, my father's legal team of 7 and last but not least a advisory consultant for the Human Rights Commission which is directly linked to the NSW Police. And if that wasn't enough a phone call to my mates in the AFP may be of assistance~

I saw a set of TEIN C Spanners go for sale on SAU for $70 dunno if the guy got $70 for them though?

If anyone is interested in getting a camera mount for their Skyline from Manfrotto (241v off the top of my head) please PM me.

Only because you amongst others are SPECIAL! It's actually illegal for the dealership/importing place to re-fit them for you... That's what I've heard anyway~

I just think it's a condition of purchase for the R34 that your fuel consumption will be through the roof! I find it especially surprising when I have new people in the car, tell them to watch the gauge when I give it a hit - then tell them to watch the gauge when I drive normally after. They are very amazed that my car "makes" fuel as we drive along

Nice work.... once again, your car is a great inspiration to my modification process!

OK designs sent off - didn't end up using that SKYLINE logo that n15m0 found us (sorry bro), so what did we do? Stay up till 3am measuring every damn mm on the real kickplate and making our own SKYLINE logo on AutoCAD. Took forever, but the end result is spot on. Nothing like a set of digital calipers and pen + paper! It's looking good boys, now the wait for the prototype to be returned - update soon!

We are in business.... CAD drawings will be sent out overseas tomorrow morning!

Too expensive for something that is not too "bang for buck" in my opinion... to have that many Defi gauges in the car + the control unit is quite an expensive upgrade. Besides, the stock gauges don't look that bad - if you must upgrade, go for the Nismo pack

Thanks mate... having the font will be much better than blowing up a logo in picture format. We'll be able to load each character into the etching machine instead of a flat image - means cleaner cut letters. Also, if any of you are lawyers or professionals in intellectual property law - could you please advise on the legalities behind using the SKYLINE logo? I know for a fact that using the GTR logo is prohibited inside Japan. I had a read in the law books at home and there is something along the lines of a disclaimer I could use? Something like this product is NOT genuine Nissan and is in no way endorsed or related?!? Someone please advise... Thanks S

OK little update yet again; The CAD Drawing for the R34GTT kickplate has just been done up... for the R34 we've decided to do 3 seperate pieces; LEFT >>> CENTRE (SKYLINE) <<< RIGHT We've decided that a full replacement will NOT be the best option, as the costs to make the mould will be very high. If a direct replacement must be used, Injection Moulded Plastic must be used (costly). Normal Fibreglass would not be good for this item as every time you take it off for service/installs you would run the risk of snapping the panel in half. As such we are making the metal kickplate inserts that will be integrated into the existing panel. The adhesion process is still be sorted out (deciding between an adhesive or a bolt/rivet). Update from the supplier - three colours will be available; 1) Titanium Finish (Silver - Chrome) 2) Titanium Gold Finish (Gold Plated) 3) Titanium Black Finish (Black - Glossy) The third option I did not think would be chosen but I have had some members ask whether it could be done as they have sprayed the kickplate some other colour (e.g. white) I am hoping to have the first prototype of my kickplates done within 2 weeks. Please be patient for this process to take place. SOMEONE GET ME THAT SKYLINE FONT!!! ALL GOOGLE IMAGES SUCK!

Bed Buffet ...... MMMMMMMmmmmmmmMMMMMMM *drools*

Weak Sauce.... sif sleep~

Thanks for the interest guys... I will confirm that these are going ahead and not just another idea on the back-burner. Does anybody have the Skyline font?

If anyone has the exact font that the SKYLINE word is written in, I'd appreciate it if someone could send that to my email EMAIL - satanic @ optusnet.com.au Kickplate coming off my car for measurements tonight then the design will be sent off for fabrication. Etching process will be the last thing done, I just want to see what the overall effect will be like first. Just so you know, we can put any design onto these plates... the majority will be SKYLINE but we can cater for anything custom providing you give us the design. Plates will be done in Titanium with a Silver/Gold plate (again by preference). Titanium was decided upon as it is very workable and very very durable which is exactly what you want for something that will see a lot of rough work (shoes, dirt, knocks). Approximate Costing: SKYLINE panels will be mass made and will be the base price. CUSTOM panels will be made to order and will obviously cost more. Silver Plating will be the base model. Gold Plating will be a premium option. I had a sample sent over that was made in Titanium with a Gold Plating + etching; this was a once-off prototype and cost $150AUD. Obviously the final product won't cost anything like that - this was just a sample and a prototype

Hopefully after the new ECU goes in, my entire car's operation will be re-tuned and I will see the mid-high 400s That would be amazing~ For now, I'm accepting the fact that I'll only get 400 max from a full tank

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