tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45126884763174963852024-03-05T05:17:15.072+00:00My R33 GTST Series2 Project BlogProject Blog for my QM1 1997 Nissan Skyline R33 GTST Series2SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-28355026407133829302022-05-23T09:39:00.008+01:002022-05-23T12:07:06.342+01:00Well Overdue an Update: 23/05/2022 w/Videos<p style="text-align: justify;">Hi All, </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Its over a year since I updated the blog. Life has gotten in the way and I've been having too much fun with the R33. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'll post a more detailed updated soon but here is a quick recap since April2021</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Came out of winter storage in April2021 and straight down to TDP.ie for some work</li><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">MeisterR CRD Coilovers & Damper Extension Cables fitted & setup</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Hardrace Front Upper Camber Arms</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Nismo GT LSD 1.5Way fitted & setup</li><li style="text-align: justify;">TDP.ie wheel alignment</li></ul><li style="text-align: justify;">In July 2021 - Went to Armstrongs Body shop to keep things tidy on the paint side of things</li><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Passo rear light leak(common issue)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Inner Wing / front window rust proof</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Arches rolled / sealed</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Rear 1/4 received some paint after the rolling of the arches</li></ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Completed multiple trackdays - 5 to be exact and over 140laps with zero issues with the car apart from tyre and fuel usage! Really impressed and managed a new PB too. Plenty left in it though</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Also took part in RunwayClub in Aug2021 - high speed 800M runs. Had great fun but heat soak killed me again. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">Drove the shit out of the car up until November where I had booked in for an earlier NCT. It failed the NCT on the brakes. On closer inspection, the front CL RC5+ pads were done(quite impressed with myself). Went to replace the pads but simply couldn't get the pistons back in. Totally seized. Dropped them down to TDP to get rebuilt which meant the R33 sat on axle stands for a few weeks.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">In Dec2021, I got them back rebuilt and we refitted them along with some normal Comma DOT4 brake fluid & Stoptech 309 Sports Pads front & rear - just basic setup for now</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The same day, dropped her into winter storage. This is where Larry the wizard did the works on the car & removed the CarPro ceramic coating and applied the <b>new Titan Vulcan TX155 Ceramic Coating</b> - have to say, its 10x better and the car looks so much cleaner even when its filthy :-)</li><li style="text-align: justify;">In April2022, came out of storage again and passed the NCT the next day even with the emissions. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">Since then, some consumables like wipers but I have just been out enjoying boost when & where I can - hard with two little people & general life. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">As of end of April2022 - the odometer is showing 159,248KMs</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;">You might be thinking why I put just basic fluid / brake pads in it - well some will know I am making up a custom big brake kit comprising of Megane 4 RS massive Brembos and 355mm DBA rotors. Just waiting on the discs to arrive then back down to TDP.ie to assemble / make the adapters etc. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Some pics below from my R33 adventures over the past year!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBlhQoXJJ5NyWjnyJT1d7E8zt6vj4cvVsovxGQBmZAP7OrKWLH4pD1bNb16TWQqGgEOzzixTDzJlRduGUwM4dm-Vd1yltpKC-Z4wf5LPFlZIWtz7V8bND9kOqUGyd6a9UkBFq6MvdnU-HqdsAIrnGojeLM4pPrlcOppkHYeFUnl6SwzyQ-udfPYc7/s2012/230587718_1489750274711595_3574927227484233436_n-COLLAGE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2012" data-original-width="2012" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBlhQoXJJ5NyWjnyJT1d7E8zt6vj4cvVsovxGQBmZAP7OrKWLH4pD1bNb16TWQqGgEOzzixTDzJlRduGUwM4dm-Vd1yltpKC-Z4wf5LPFlZIWtz7V8bND9kOqUGyd6a9UkBFq6MvdnU-HqdsAIrnGojeLM4pPrlcOppkHYeFUnl6SwzyQ-udfPYc7/w640-h640/230587718_1489750274711595_3574927227484233436_n-COLLAGE.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPguDGSl2eP1dm4IMa9ZTLHK59ntEss_g_a5-tuLNC8_1dmGIvUtVQOtxnSippXFmw468UFKapHbg6MlbWf-sMq0u906qflxH3mft4zNSVq93ovHHnZ_ju8glw0aRFgw1ovXrF5IeVFbvF_BcneuWDffwictJoO046H5pssQsCZPWt2315iLVgIOUi/w640-h360/IMG-20220511-WA0014.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://youtu.be/UMDn-i0MqMI" target="_blank">Warm up lap Spinout!</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://youtu.be/zbIGwkjT5V8" target="_blank">Nissan Skyline R33 GTST Launch & Acceleration over 800M</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Stay tuned!</div><p></p>SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-9688846524434415692021-03-30T12:55:00.002+01:002021-05-26T15:47:18.745+01:00Update: 30/04/2021 – Nearly out of storage!<p><b>Update: 30/03/2021 – Nearly out of storage!</b></p><p>Excited to say that I'm picking up the car on Friday out of storage. Been there since last day in November. She is NCT'd and was running 100%(once all those issues got sorted). Have a list of jobs to get done for 2021 which will improve the car no end. </p><p>Also half thinking of a big brake kit for the front made up of a Megane Brembo, bracket and GTR front disc brake.</p><p>My To-Do List for 2021 is decent so will get stuck into it once car is back. Here is the plan….</p><p>MeisterR CRD Coilovers & Damper Extension Cables</p><p>HardRace Front Upper Camber Arms</p><p>Wheel Alignment</p><p>Stoptech 309 Sports Brake Pads - F & R</p><p>Nismo Rear Lower Link Arm Set</p><p>Garage Whifbitz Skyline Bonnet Damper Kit</p><p>OEM exhaust hanger / bracket</p><p>Speedtek Brake Ducts</p><p>Nismo GT LSD 1.5way (PN#38420-RS015-B) - purchased and currently being shipped</p><p>More to follow so stay safe & stay tuned!</p>SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-36589546402822501882020-12-22T20:01:00.002+00:002020-12-22T20:33:58.326+00:00 Update: 22/12/2020 – A Year in Review<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Update:
22/12/2020 – A Year in Review</span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Since
the last update back in April 2020, I’ve had a lot of work done on the skyline
to get some items sorted with it, but it all has proven quite difficult due to
the Covid19 pandemic. I managed to finish my honors business degree and start /
finish another diploma course also. With all that in mind, I only covered a
measly 1600km this year which is disgraceful!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Once
out of storage and after the restrictions lifted, the first thing was to
refresh the tyres with some new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 - 235/40/18(95Y
XL MFS) for the fronts & Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 - 255/35/18(94Y XL,
MFS) for the rears. Fair play to Rowan Tyres as always. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Next
up was to replace some tired HKS parts so I added a Nismo Shift Knob GT500 Soft
Urethane along with a Nismo S-Tune Oil Filler Cap. At this point, the car was
running ok but not as well as I wanted it to. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stockpiled a bunch of parts such as:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">NGK
BKR8EIX Spark Plugs, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Mobil1
10w60 Extended Life Engine Oil w/Greddy Oil Filter OX-03, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Gearbox
/ Diff Oil Change – Mobil 80w90, <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Link
CAN Lambda Wideband w/Bosch 4.9 Sensor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">And
booked in with </span><a href="mailto:Robbie@TDP.ie"><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Robbie@TDP.ie</span></a><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> in June to get them all fitted along with
Link G4+ ECU check over. The Link CAN Lambda wideband was fitted and the Innovate
LC-2 wideband was removed. This addition ensures more accurate wideband readings
and allows the Link ECU to do its thing more effectively. At this point, TDP
had to remap it to his satisfaction. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
results speak for themselves<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Performance
Details - TDP.ie Map / Dynapack - July2020<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">359.6BHP
at the Wheels @ 6608RPM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">395.5BHP
at the Fly @ 6625RPM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">372.4lbft
of Torque @ 4841RPM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Peak
of 1.4Bar on High Boost @ 3878RPM<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It
was discovered that the replacement#2 stock manifold had warped and cracked
from the excessive heat build-up. It was temporarily welded up until a
replacement could be found along with a stock heat shield. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Once
replacements were found, back down to TDP in the July timeframe. While we were
at it, my ChaseBays Powersteering AN Kit was fitted to replace a tired stock
leaking power steering setup. Picked up the car, and instantly noticed it was
randomly miss-firing or hesitation at any major throttle. After data logging it
for a few days, TDP diagnosed a faulty trigger crank sensor. Essentially the
wire had broken (unknown why) and that was causing the issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">With
a new sensor ordered up but, in the meantime, I decided to get the NCT out of
the way earlier than end of November. They failed me as minor things like
surface rust on brake lines and a few other minor items. Dropped the car down
to Armstrongs Bodyshop to take care of the items including leaky rear lights
again and old seam sealer under the rear window causing a leak. All sorted now
so worth it for the peace of mind. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">So
all this brings me right up to November timeframe where we drop the car down
again to TDP for the faulty trigger crank sensor to be replaced. Once replaced,
it was only then I could say it was faultless, ran so much smoother and the healthy
395bhp at 1.4bar certainly packs a punch for an old girl!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">With
winter looming, temps dropping and motor tax up along with the then current
restrictions, I got Prestige Transport to drop the car down to Larry Kehoe in
New Ross for winter storage until March2021. To say I can’t wait to get it back
is an understatement. Now with college over and the kids a bit older, I should
be able to get out a bit more in 2021 assuming we are restriction free! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">My
To-Do List for 2021 is decent so will get stuck into it once car is back. Here
is the plan….<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">MeisterR
CRD Coilovers & Damper Extension Cables<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">HardRace
Front Upper Camber Arms<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Wheel
Alignment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Stoptech
309 Sports Brake Pads - F & R<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Nismo
Rear Lower Link Arm Set<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Garage
Whifbitz Skyline Bonnet Damper Kit<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">OEM
exhaust hanger / bracket<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Speedtek
Brake Ducts<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Nismo
GT LSD 1.5way (PN#38420-RS015-B) - Need to purchase<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">If
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Not a huge amount has happened since last update apart from putting some more KMs on the clock. Have gotten used to the Nismo Coppermix Twin plate and its epic bit of kit. Performance wise, car was going well although sounds like an air leak somewhere but despite my best efforts, i couldn't find anything. The Vibrant 300 cel sports cat has made it that bit louder.<br />
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Car was put into winter storage before i could get a chance to do NCT due to a mountain of college work so went into storage and got a full paint correction and ceramic coating in the mean time. Was mean to pick up the car mid march. I had just taxed it for 3 months(305euro), got my disk and was about to go down to get it out of storage(approx 90mins away) and then the full lockdown hit here in Ireland so had to abandon that idea. Car is still sitting tucked up away in storage nice and dry and warm with a cosmos large indoor cover over it. Looks class.<br />
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I am worried about the lack of NCT though. Am seeing alot of cars being seized. Its out since end of Nov2019 but I have all the paper work to prove it was off the road and still in storage. I had NCT booked for 10th April to be fair but all that got cancelled also.<br />
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But over the winter months, i started to collect a few parts for my 2020 Jobs list on the R33.<br />
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<b>2020 To-Do Jobs List:</b><br />
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BOV blanking plate<br />
Link CAN Lambda Wideband w/Bosch 4.9 Sensor<br />
NGK BKR8EIX Spark Plugs - 0.8mm Gap<br />
Nismo Shift Knob GT500 Soft Urethane<br />
Nismo Racing Radiator Cap<br />
Nismo S-Tune Oil Filler Cap Aluminum<br />
MeisterR CRD Coilovers & Damper Extension Cables<br />
Stock cat back on for way overdue NCT<br />
Stoptech 309 Sports Brake Pads - F<br />
Nismo Rear Lower Link Arm Set<br />
OEM Exhaust / Gearbox Rubber mount<br />
Funk Motorsport Gold Heat Tape<br />
Link G4+ 2020 Map<br />
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I am sure there are other bits and bobs to do and parts hiding away in the attic!<br />
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Unsure of when i'll get the car back now due to the virus lockdown but with college wrapping up in July, hopefully i'll have alot more time with the car going forward compared to the last 4 years!<br />
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As always, stay tuned!SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-14156274448216408332019-07-31T13:41:00.000+01:002019-10-26T16:44:03.302+01:00Update: 31/07/2019 - Great Progress!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Update: 31/07/2019</b></div>
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Alot has happened since last update back in Feb hence the long post. Progress & forum updates have been slow due to college exams and moving into our new house along with the family expanding. I do love a challenge! I have bite the bullet and paid for image hosting via photo bucket so alot of pictures are about to be uploaded!</div>
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Since the work back in Feb, did some research around a suitable replacement clutch and I went with a Nismo Coppermix Twin Plate clutch - bit of an overkill for now but is perfectly suited for future plans :-) The old exedy stage 2 sports paddle clutch served its purpose over the last few years but was slipping with the added boost. Being a nismo part, you know it is going to be quality. However, with that in the RHDjapan shopping basket, nismo suspension arms and greddy oil filters also fell in accidentally. Order was paid for and shipped but unfortunately DHL hit me for a serious amount of customs duty to the tune of 380euro!!! which was tough to swallow but had to be done.</div>
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<b>Old Exedy Stage2 Sports Clutch</b></div>
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<b>Nismo Coppermix Twin Plate & Various Parts</b></div>
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Over the past few years, I have struggled to find a quality sports cat which, in theory, should be less restrictive then stock but still keep emissions down. I found an amazing welder on instagram who agreed to weld on some flanges to the Vibrant 300cel sports cat. As parts started to arrive, i also picked up a catch can and associated AN fittings and hoses. With all parts collected, it was time to head back up to Richard Bradley for fitting and setup again. The ask was to fit the nismo clutch, arms, oil change again, sports cat, setup launch control(hehe) & catch can etc</div>
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Big thank you to Gus for the help with transportation</div>
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<b>Richard Bradley Prep</b></div>
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With it all setup, it made a bit more power. However it looks like the sports cat is still restrictive causing additional duty cycle to meet the power. A silenced decat is on the cards me thinks!</div>
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<b>Performance Details - AutoExtreme Hybrid 450bhp on BradleyMotorworks Dyno</b></div>
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340BHP at the Wheels @ 6278RPM</div>
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370.7BHP at the Fly @ 6278RPM</div>
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329.2lbft of Torque @ 4787RPM</div>
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Peak of 1.5Bar of Boost @ 6278RPM</div>
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With the car setup now and running well all I can say is it is violent delivery of power lol. I managed to squeeze in a track day with Rob & the team at trackdays.ie. Completed plenty of laps and the car survived well until i generated a boost leak somewhere which put an end to the day towards the end which was good. Tyres took a hammering. Really do need better suspension to remove that lean and crack the 2:15 time. Alot more left in the car.</div>
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SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-52625220243105038762019-02-19T09:41:00.000+00:002019-02-19T09:41:09.321+00:00Update: 18/02/2018 - Back on the Road!<span style="font-family: inherit;">Update: 18/02/2018</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Long overdue update! Alot has happened since last update back in 2018! Adult-ing and life has gotten in the way alot, especially with college. I do like a challenge!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since the last update, the following has happened: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*New drivers side wiper arm - original one had been bent and was missing part of the window, no matter how i bent it back into shape, it still missed the portion of the window</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Mobil1 10w60 Extended Life Engine Oil w/Greddy Oil Filter OX-03</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Titan Steel Wheel Nuts in black - sick of steel nuts going rusty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Fitted CL RC5+ rear pads & DBA T3 4000 series rear discs to match front setup(epic combo, apart from squeal)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*Due to lack of use, battery died on me so picked up a new Platinum Prestige 45Ah 350A battery. Since fitted a CTEK battery indicator and easy terminal disconnect knob thingy bob</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then in early November, we dropped the car up to Bradley Motorsports up north. Thank you to Gus for lift back and up. The plan was to fit the following: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Autoextreme 400BHP hybrid turbo and fitting kit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tomei Expreme Outlet Pipe</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sytec Fuel Filter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nismo 740cc Side-Feed Injectors w/all new nissan seals</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">90 Degree Reducer Silicone Hose(Black)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Venom 200cel Sports Cat</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mobil1 10w60 Extended Life Engine Oil w/Greddy Oil Filter OX-03</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wiring Specialities Coilpack Pro-Series Loom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wiring Specialities Injector Pro-Series Loom</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Switchable boost switch connected to Link G4+ ecu</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Alternator & stock mani were replaced along with all boost leaks sorted(split IC couplers on high boost only)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Unfortunately, the turbo shat itself on the dyno due to a manufacturing fault. It was sent back, resolved then sent back to Richard. All fitted and back on the dyno and the bearings in the turbo shat itself so back off again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">At which point, i went back and got a good price on the AutoExtreme 450BHP hybrid - send stocker off and they rebuild it with Garrett internals etc. That finally arrived at Richards and was fitted, mapped and all other parts above fitted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Long story short, clutch is not happy with new found power and slipping high up so that and a nismo diff is next on the list. With that sorted, it will see more power</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Performance Details - AutoExtreme Hybrid 450bhp on BradleyMotorworks Dyno</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">332.2BHP at the Wheels @ 6319RPM</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">361BHP at the Fly @ 6319RPM</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">322.4lbft of Torque @ 4696RPM</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Peak of 1.4Bar of Boost @ 6319RPM</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The car is a different animal to drive now, doesn't drink as much fuel and is violent on high boost. Deffo deeper tone from exhaust too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Next up are a few minor jobs for NCT on the 28th Feb. Looking forward to giving it some welly on track soon also. Hats off to Richard, he did a great job. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stay tuned.....</span>SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-8163559080674677742018-11-15T09:27:00.001+00:002018-11-15T09:27:02.057+00:00November Update ComingApologies for the lack of updates. Life has gotten in the way.<br />
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November update on the way shortly - Hybrid Turbo install :-)SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-17918607403782757522018-05-28T10:27:00.002+01:002018-05-28T10:30:53.961+01:00Update: 28/05/2018 - Hybrid is here<b>Update: 28/05/2018 - Hybrid is here!</b><br />
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Took a while to get here but its here. It came with the fitting kit(2x coolant & 1x oil braided lines, gaskets, new turbo studs & even an oil filled syringe to help prime). I now have 90% of the required parts to install. Missing a 90 degree silicone reducer elbow.<br />
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Stock setup has a metal elbow but hybrid doesn't. Here lies the problem. my custom IC piping is 63mm in diameter and hybrid turbo IC outlet is 53mm in diameter. Do you think i can find a suitable sized pipe? hell no!<br />
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I can find 63mm >>> 51mm but not 53mm. Have a few more places to check before plan B would be to get a 90 degree bend welded to it to suit.<br />
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Still not settled on who will tune. getting some fairly hefty prices for install and mapping so looking further afield this time around but will see. Alot of things to consider.<br />
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In other non-exciting news, new lambda sensor and drivers side wiper arm fitted.<br />
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Can't wait to get it all fitted, will be a question of where & when once I can find this silicone reducer elbow<br />
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As always, stay tuned. Anyway some pics<br />
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Am wary of the stock series2 turbo these days as it is getting tired and old. Really not sure how it has even lasted so long at this power but Big news! I know I have been saying it for ages but I finally bit the bullet after many months deciding what way I wanted to go with the turbo setup. After buying a new house and having to furnish it from top to bottom when we get the keys in September, there was a limited turbo upgrade budget available.<br />
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I wanted stock-ish engine bay looks and an eager responsive setup so this week I ordered an AutoExtreme 400BHP Hybrid Turbo(UK Built)& fitting kit(braided lines etc), Tomei Expreme Outlet(Open mouth elbow), Nismo 740cc injectors and am just about to order a 90 degree silicone bend for the turbo. This will be a stop gap until I go full balls out Sinco/6Boost mani with GT(X)3076R w/ext wastegate but who knows when that will be. The hybrid turbo has been selling well in the UK for the last 2/3 years with zero failures and very good feedback and most power figures around the 408BHP @the fly wheel. There was a recent easter promotion discounted price so got in quick!<br />
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Have stockpiled a wad of parts over the last few months to do a few bits & bobs<br />
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Nissan Genuine OEM O2 Sensor<br />
Sytec Fuel Filter<br />
Titan Steel Wheel Nuts(Black)<br />
CL RC5+ Brake Pads(4069) - R<br />
DBA T3 4000 Discs - R<br />
Mobil1 10w60 Extended Life Engine Oil w/Greddy Oil Filter OX-03<br />
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Had planned on hitting the track on the 6th April but with college work mounting up and being away with work, I never got a chance to get the car ready. There are plenty more track days later on in the year so will get booked in for them once car is sorted.<br />
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The Tomei & Nismo parts are en-route from Japan, should have the Hybrid turbo & fitting kit within the next 2 weeks.<br />
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With the new power, I can only assume I will need an uprated diff & next stage clutch but will see how we get on first.<br />
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So with my exams over in May, I will hopefully be able to focus on the car for the summer months and get all these parts added and keep her running sweet!<br />
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As always, stay tuned!SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-11946881225360260132017-10-12T15:38:00.001+01:002017-10-12T15:54:57.433+01:00Update 12/10/2017: Long Overdue Update<br />
Long overdue an update. Between impending birth of a little person, buying a new house, general life getting in the way & photobucket wrecking my project thread, I have not kept this updated.<br />
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Alot has happened since last update. but here is a quick summary. Will add some pictures to bottom of this post<br />
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<li>DBA T3 4000 discs & CL RC5+ front pads installed. Excellent setup once you bed them in. Have picked up rear discs and pads to match and remove the EBC rear setup also. Both Front & Rear EBC setup for sale by the way</li>
<li>Had the suspension turrets sorted again as there was slight discolouring again. All the skins were removed this time and replaced so fully repairing it. While the car was down in the bodyshop, there was some restoration behind the skirts and general tidy up underneath. The big bit of work was box section steel replacing the squished sills so much stronger now when jacking up. No fear of the sills being squished again with big jacks.</li>
<li>Installed the HKS SSQV and removed the Turbosmart Recirc BOV(also for sale). Was going to recirc the HKS but requires a bit more work to do that properly so will leave it venting to atmosphere for the moment</li>
<li>Was out on track with the octane gang around mondello. managed a not too shabby 2m17s lap via harry lap timer. The brakes make a big difference. Still a bit rolly with the nismo s-tune suspension setup so coilovers might be on the card. Played with the tyre pressures too. A good 42 laps put the good year Eagle F1 Assy2's to the test and they performed very well and held up well too.</li>
<li>While the car was in the bodyshop, i had them remove the cusco front strut brace and spray it black. Tidies up the engine bay alot better. Will eventually go all black in the engine bay.</li>
<li>While i was on a track day buzz, i signed up the recent RunwayClub event which was a great day of fun. Needs alot better organisation but overall went well. Managed a 193kph top speed run in the very short 1000m. Waiting around in the queue generating heat soak really didn't help. Could feel it sluggish up top but that is purely down to the stock turbo.</li>
<li>Exciting new bosch wiper blades went on.</li>
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Next steps are to replace a few vac lines, NCT, replace fuel filter, install rear DBA/RC CL5+ brake setup, oil/filter then pop her away for the winter from 1st Dec<br />
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<br />SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-59530275340317293922017-08-04T11:42:00.002+01:002017-08-04T11:42:35.843+01:00August Update - On its wayApologies for the delay, alot has been happening. With photobucket becoming assholes, i have lost alot of project threads over the years which is very frustrating! Testing out imgur right now to see how it works with hosting on forums.<br />
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SkylineSiSkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-86974172338227708392017-05-16T11:23:00.004+01:002017-05-16T11:32:54.166+01:00Update: 16/05/2017 - Brake UpgradeWell my DBA(Disc Brakes Australia) front rotors finally arrived yesterday from Oz via Poland. Ordered them in early March but there were none in Europe so one set was sent from Oz and I snapped them up.<br />
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Apart from EBC, there are not alot of rotor options for the stock 296mm sized rotor.<br />
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To compliment the front CL RC5+ pads, I also picked up some RC5+ pads for the rears from MurrayMotorSport. Hopefully they will fit(same dimensions as my rear EBC red stuff pads). Will keep the EBC rear discs for the moment.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">While I was at it, I picked up a sytec fuel filter from conceptua. The bosch one would fit however, I had a sytec in it before and as a result, the bracket for the stock sized bosch one had been stretched. For ease, I just went with the sytec filter again. That is on my to-do list over next few weeks. </span></div>
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Car is running well, however I still have a gut feeling that my monstrous use of fuel is down to the lack of a recirclating bov. ECU fueling is all fine as per the AFRs so something is amiss. My stock one was leaking so replaced it wit a turbosmart one ages ago which is nice but cant recirc it without a specific pipe & bend. I was bored and kinda of missed the HKS chirp so bought a new HKS SQV w/recirc kit from RHDjapan to replace the practically new turbosmart one. Will see if I really do miss the signature HKS chirpy sound! The Link G4+ ecu & map sensor should be able handle the change & adjust accordingly.<br />
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Hopefully my theory is correct and stock turbo = stock elbow = recirc bov for smoothness. Will see!<br />
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Gave the car another clean. There has been alot of dust in the air lately plus I must have killed most of Ireland's fly population!<br />
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Things to do next:<br />
HKS SSQv kit is about to be shipped from Japan so will fit that, fit new discs & pads, sytec fuel filter & replace my DW wheel nuts with titan ones which I picked up from Pro-Parts ages ago. Book myself in for the next Octane Track Day also.<br />
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As always, stay tuned<br />
<br />SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-69713147202033671122017-04-11T21:42:00.003+01:002017-04-11T21:58:10.517+01:00Update: 11/04/2017 - Pulling like a train!So since start of March college has taken up a large amount of any free time I have had but have been out for a few blasts but discovered a slight knock from the front of the engine.<br />
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On closer inspection, it appears the washer on the crank bolt had collapsed and the pulley was having a wobble! Crank bolt was tight so no issue with it coming off.<br />
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Ordered some new parts from rhdjapan and kudosmotorsport to keep it running sweet. I noticed that the viscous fan had hairline cracks all over it so picked up a new one. Along with a new passo arch liner, new stock thermostat, AC pulley & bosch fuel filter.<br />
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Once it had all arrived, off down to TDP where they sorted out the crank pulley bolt/washer, fitted the new oem thermostat, new fan and AC pulley. When i went down to collect it, we went out and fine tuned the Link ecu. The engine was running much hotter now and the Link ecu was alot happier. Some extra fuel added in down low the lumpy idle has almost gone and boost tables tweaked she is pulling like a train now. much nicer to drive.<br />
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I guess the nismo low temp thermostat was making it run too cold for the Link ECU. Either way, it is alot better now!<br />
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I even did a 586km round trip to Cork on Friday and it ran perfectly. The oil temp sits just at 88c at 120kph and drops down nicely when you slow down thanks to the oil cooler.<br />
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Some pics from a evening spins now that it is getting brighter<br />
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Next steps is to just enjoy it for the moment. I need to get some paint correction done on it to get uber clean - badly needs a clay for that glass feeling. Have also ordered some DBA T3 4000series front discs to compliment my RC5+ pads. Will fit them all together when they arrive and get rid of the EBC discs & pads<br />
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SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-44449925654716314822017-03-26T21:48:00.001+01:002017-03-26T21:53:41.649+01:00Update: 26/03/2017 - Cleaning Day!<p dir="ltr">Gave it a good scrub today and tried out white fusso on the front and spoiler.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Products used: Bilt Hamber snow foam, fallout and wheel cleaner. AG body shampoo. Monster dry towels and Fusso followed by some AG tyre dressing.</p>
<p dir="ltr">#nissan #skyline #r33gtst #rb25det #nismo #skylinesi #bilthamber #autoglym #snowfoam #fusso</p>
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Quite a lot of things happened during 2016. From getting the 4x new Goodyear Eagle F1 Assy2 tyres to getting the turrets and leaky boot sorted to a leaking heater matrix to getting out on track to melting & killing wideband wiring & sensors to passing the 140KM milestone to upgrades and not forgetting failing the dreaded NCT, not once but twice!. What a challenging year this year was.<br />
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<b>Getting chased at #OTD28</b><br />
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Since the last update back in September, the passo side wheel arch decided to come slightly loose(common enough) and rub on the wheel and tear it apart. This is the 3rd one since I got the car. Ordered a brand new one from RHDjapan.com(cheaper than some 2nd hand prices from UK !) along with some additional Greddy OX-3 oil filters to keep me topped up for the next while. Also ordered some CL RC5+ front brake pads to replace the awful EBC Red Stuffs in there at the moment. They did me no favors out on track.<br />
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<b>CL RC5+ Front Pads(4047)</b><br />
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During October, Few spins down the country went well, plenty of power and got maybe around 330km to a tank when cruising. I took the car back down to TDP as when it was cold, it wasnt running very smooth and being a bit of a pig. TDP reckon that with the Nismo thermostat in(been in for years) it makes it run too cold and the Link ECU doesn't like it and dumps more fuel in so over winter, I'll need to put stock one back in and see how it goes. Also, the AC pulley bearing had gone so its now removed awaiting a new one & belt.<br />
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As for November, the NCT was due at the end of the month, but with alot of college work and travelling for work, I didn't have alot of time but booked it in early. It passed on every single thing apart from missing drivers airbag and misaligned drivers headlight. I was shocked at the missing airbag as it has never failed on that before. I did get the hardest tester which didn't help. Anyways, I challenged him to show me where in the regs does it state I must have one but they kept pointing to "modification" section.<br />
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I put it through again without doing anything to the wheel with the hope of getting another tester. But they are now crafty, there are notes on the system so once he didnt see the airbag, instant fail once again. Oh and the drivers light failed again despite it looking perfect.<br />
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I dug out my stock wheel from my parent's attic and pulled off the Momo Race one and fitted stock again. It is awful to drive with it. Really miss the Momo Race wheel. Really changes how chuckable the car is. Had to get some aluminium paper and bend it to force the bulb to recenter(bent clip causing it to be mis-aligned).<br />
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Not perfect but got it to pass on the 3rd time. Complete pain in the hole. Means I now have to change the wheel every year. Quick job though with a hub pullers.<br />
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<b>NCT - Nov2016 Emissions</b><br />
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<b>Momo Race Steering wheel coming off with help of a hub puller</b><br />
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<b>Stock Steering Wheel back on for NCT - awful!</b><br />
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Took it out for one final blast last night and put some juice in it & now its wrapped away for the winter. Will give it a good scrub on Saturday, potentially clay it. Wifey got me me a DA6 Pro for Christmas so will give it a good going over after then aswell.<br />
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Winter jobs planned: Fit passo wheel arch, fit fresh fuel filter & 8mm line, try source a HKS exhaust hanger for mid section, get another AC pulley/belt & fit, fit new CL RC5+ front brake pads, swap back the steering wheel and pop in the stock thermostat.<br />
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<b>Final KM Check for 2016</b><br />
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Drove a total of 3,319kms in 2016. Hopefully 2017 will be more! As always stay tuned.....SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-23558655248742909112016-09-06T11:20:00.002+01:002016-09-06T11:29:59.916+01:00Update: 6/9/2016 - Multiple issues resolved & new Link Crank & Cam Trigger Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well after the faulty TPS(Throttle Position Sensor) was replaced, I drove the car but being a picky git I knew something wasn't right & still wasn't happy with the reduction in power and crap fuel consumption(90km only to 1/2 a tank) & smelt very rich so went back to TDP.ie once again. Advised to fully diagnose it and figure it out & I went on my holidays.</div>
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Here is the story of what they found and/or work carried out......</div>
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<li>The BKR7EIX sparkplugs, which had just over 12,000km on them, were dead from fuel contamination so where replaced with new BKR8EIX - they showed marks of the spark going out the side of them - probably just old, however last set lasted over 20K.</li>
<li>My original VVT sprocket(Nissan's vtec basically) was doing funny things when oil temp was over 80c resulting in a torque reduction.</li>
<li>When a known good VVT sprocket was put on, they discovered that the inlet cam was very tough to turn by hand and/or spanner.</li>
<li>Inlet rocker cover was taken off to find that the #6 inlet cam cap was nearly seized, apparently due to lack of oil film coating - debatable</li>
<li>Both inlet cam & cap were removed & polished and reassembled.</li>
<li>Then came the question of the oil being used. I had been using Millers CFS Nanodrive 10w50 but TDP.ie only recommend Mobil1 10w60 for the RB engines due to its "stickyness" as in it leaves a much better protective oil film on the parts especially on older engines.</li>
<li>Probably nothing wrong with the Millers apart from the film of oil coating is not thick enough. Again debatable but cant argue with pictures of lack of oil in the head in certain areas. Unfortunately I didn't get a sample of the Millers to get tested.</li>
<li>I questioned head blockage but oil pressure is rock stable at all temps / speeds so no issues there.</li>
<li>Millers oil was dropped and Mobil1 10w60 with new greddy OX-3 filter went back on.</li>
<li>The heat from the blowing cat on track melted the wideband sensor wiring & ruined the actual sensor so sensor was replaced and wiring repaired and protected with additional heat shielding. #hero</li>
<li>Then after all that, while it was all apart, I suggested looking at the full trigger kit to replace the old RB CAS sensor. Bearing in mind when the Link ECU was installed, there was a new trigger disc installed but that still relies on the old LED in the CAS to get a signal - causing scatter in the signal</li>
<li>So a new custom Crank & Cam trigger with Hall Effect Sensors were installed & wired up - signal is 100% perfect and gives a perfect wave on the test equipment</li>
<li>As the rad was out, all new coolant was put in and the gearbox & diff were flushed and filled back up with Mobil1 80w90 GL-5 spec oil</li>
<li>Back on the dyno and mapped with the new trigger kit back on & the result of all of that is....</li>
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306.9BHP at the Wheels @ 5962RPM</div>
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353BHP at the Fly @ 5962RPM</div>
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351.3lbft of Torque @ 4829RPM</div>
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Peak of 0.9Bar of Boost @ 4872RPM</div>
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It had dropped down to 326BHP at the fly with the previous issues so was good to be back up to the previous before power levels albeit only slightly lower but the power now comes in full whack at lower RPM now.</div>
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SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-64371598393565883512016-07-28T14:58:00.003+01:002016-07-28T14:59:35.444+01:00Update: 28/07/2016 - Blown cat gasketsFollowing on from my last blog post - the cat gaskets started to blow after the track day. The physical cat started to came loose on track lol.<br />
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Turns out I had melted the gaskets on both ends of the cats. #hero. Both replaced and have resolved the blowy / loud exhaust noise<br />
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Also the source of the lump-ness down low has been diagnosed to a failing or failed TPS sensor(Throttle Position Sensor). It has also been replaced & tested by TDP and all found to be driving fine once again.<br />
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Am off to collect the car later on today so fingers crossed all ok!<br />
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As always, stay tuned....SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-62618627314976298962016-07-26T22:17:00.002+01:002016-07-26T22:17:46.527+01:00Update: 26/07/2016 - Track time!Stock cat back on as I wasn't happy with the 200cel sports cat(on dyno it was robbing power & drinking fuel), oil/filter change & Link G4+ ecu tweak in prep for trackday.<br />
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Was out on track on the 22nd July in Mondello, Ireland's only track, for the first time in about 1.5/2 years. great fun all day. 45 laps over the course of the day. car ran well all day(even popped a few flames), no major issues. Down on power slightly to keep it safe.<br />
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It was the first time to be able to test things like the oil cooler / Nismo S-Tunes etc on track.<br />
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<b>Greddy/Mocal 19row Oil Cooler:</b> hottest the oil(Millers NanoDrive CFS 10w50 - freshly changed) got was 110c when hammering it. cooled down quickly on cool down laps back down to 90c ish.<br />
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<b>EBC red stuff pads & ebc disks: </b>were questionable - deffo needs to be upgrade for next time, even just the pads. nasty pedal feel which didn't inspire confidence.<br />
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<b>Nismo S-Tune Suspension:</b> when stiffened up on the fronts, they performed well. inside the car it felt like it was leaning a good bit but from pics it doesn't look too bad.<br />
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<b>Goodyear Eagle F1 Assy2:</b> excellent tyre, well scrubbed in by now. little or no slippage even when squealing. ran at 30psi. when heated up on track was around the 34psi mark. was constantly checking the pressures.<br />
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@PeeSpeed photography (great pics, thank you) were on hand to capture some great pics & some of my own<br />
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Car is lumpy down low since map tweak(didn't experience on track as mostly high revs) and it now has a blown cat gasket so getting sorted in TDP.<br />
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As always, stay tuned....SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-4890074855835148062016-06-23T13:14:00.002+01:002016-06-23T14:24:21.310+01:00Update: 23/06/2016 - Heater Matrix Replaced<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Big update since last time</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Was all going fine since last update, was all ready for track day on the 29th April until 21st April when this happened....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Noticed that the car got very hot very quickly but never over heated. Got back to work and spotted this....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Steamy windows & a wet passo floor can only mean one thing....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Nursed the car back to my folks house not too far away after dumping water into the rad to keep it going. As we were right in the middle of moving house and I was about to travel with work for a few weeks, I left the car in my folks for a while. Needed to dry out anyways.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After researching what was needed when I got back, I ordered a new replacement heater matrix from Conceptua in the UK and some new black coolant & breather hoses from Boostjunkies to match the black turbosmart kompact recirc valve which was replacing a leaky OEM recirc valve.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here is the kicker, I got the AC all re-gassed when the bodywork was getting done. With a heater matrix it all has to be de-gassed again! Very annoying and waste of money but what can you do. Found a mobile AC guy to come out and remove the gas safely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After that was done, I now had to get the car from my folks to our new place so I could replace the heater matrix. Rang AA and got a flat bed out at no cost to me with my membership which was handy</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Got it home & after a few days of the various parts arriving, I went to start on it on the one free day I had and what happened?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Started chucking down rain of course with thunder & lightening thrown in for the crack</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since changing a few of the breather / IC pipes, I seem to have a boost leak only on low boost. High boost is ok. So next will be to diagnose where its coming from and sort it. Then get it down to TDP for remap and check over in prep for upcoming trackday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At this stage, I think I have been unlucky & had all the common things go wrong in a short space of time. Hopefully I can get some decent KMs on her this year & enjoy it. Turbo / injector plan is still in the pipe work at some stage. All when funds allow.....</span><br />
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<br />SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-28000926214297079582016-04-21T10:08:00.003+01:002016-04-21T10:09:32.755+01:00Update: 08/04/2016 - Bodywork TLCOver the winter when it was off the road, I was finding puddles of water in the boot. Over time the boot / lights seals crack with age and allow rain to get in so this had to get sorted with priority to avoid any potential damage/rust etc. So organised with Armstrongs to drop the car down in early March to get the following done.<br />
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However, things quickly escalated. As you are probably aware, just like most JDM cars, Nissan's suffer from rust if not looked after in very specific places. On the R34 it is around the boot lid brake light for example. On the R33s the suspension turrets can get it bad as multiple layers of sheet metal get moisture in them and they start to bubble and in some cases can be very much rotten all the way through the turret.<br />
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It was only in the last 2 years really that I noticed the turrets starting to rust but I didnt want to let it get any worse so decided to get them sorted, along with aircon regas(not been filled in years), front lights cleaned up, few stone chips sorted on the roof, rear arches protected, boot / lights sealed up and protected, wind deflectors stuck down & some sticker removal.<br />
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Highly highly recommend Armstrongs in Wicklow. The father & son combo have worked on quite a lot of skylines in the past so I knew she was in good hands.<br />
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All totaling 18 hours of work, but it is worth it.....<br />
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Got the car back but wasnt running very well but figured out that the LINK ECU didn't like that the AC had been re-gassed. Basically with the heater on and AC on I would get rock solid idle but no cold air. With the heater on but AC off, i would get dire idle and run like shit and the AC clutch was kicking in and out.<br />
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Onto the LINK ECU forums for support to discover that the AC clutch AUX output#3 needed to be switched from low to high polarity. Did this via the PClink software(cool bit of software) and now with AC off, i get rock solid idle but with AC on, i get cold air but not as solid idle that i would like so need to get TDP to check out the map.<br />
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I picked up a 200cel sports cat that I need to fit and do the 2nd calibration of the wideband(basically wave it around in clean fresh air lol) to keep things all happy. So hopefully will get to that over the next few weeks(in between another house move).<br />
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Will be out on track on the 29th April so really looking forward to that & seeing how the Nismo S-Tunes & Goodyear Eagle F1s handle Mondello.<br />
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Oh & I picked up a spare stock turbo.....Owen Developments now do an RB25 hybrid with all new MTX technology so trying to get a price as it is all bolt on which will help keep the price down-ish...... or go with my tuners turbo option. Still to be discussed<br />
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Stay tuned.....SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-90324427341014423282016-03-07T13:16:00.003+00:002016-03-07T13:17:42.428+00:00Update: 7/3/2016 - All ok!Clocked up a small 250km over the weekend. It seems so much quicker now with the new tyres on it. can pull strong to the redline without any hint of slippage.<br />
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Ordered a 200cel sports cat(last one was 100cel and wouldn't pass NCT). It promptly arrived during the week so will fit that as soon as I get a chance.<br />
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Dropping the car off to a body shop on tue to get the rear boot / rear lights resealed as they are a bit leaky and to get the air con re-gassed. Also a few other little bits fixed up that have been annoying me for a while.<br />
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It appears that she is using a bit more fuel when cold, especially as it looses all heat heading down the hill from the mountains but once fully warmed up, it pulls hard despite the aging turbo.<br />
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Brakes are all ok, checked the fluid with a tester and it appears to be still fresh-ish so all ok there. might check out some DBA 4000 T3 discs for the front with some CL RC5+ pads to replace the EBC red stuff.<br />
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Regarding the turbo, i have 2 options. 1) - replacement 400bhp hybrid to fit in stock location or option 2) is a Garrett GTX3076R w/.82 housing & vband with ext WG & 6boost manifold which is obviously alot more expensive but would make it mental. Will have to wait & see how the funds are. right now I am just going to enjoy it.<br />
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As always, stay tuned......SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-66299994418992565732016-03-02T14:54:00.002+00:002016-03-02T14:55:03.591+00:00Update: 02/03/2016 - Back on the road for 2016Taxed today & back on the road finally. Been a long wait since 1st Dec!<br />
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Have a few things to take care off body wise then get Elite Auto Clean to work some magic on it during the month of March.<br />
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Japspeed 200cel sports cat on the way so will fit that once it arrives. Innovate LC2 will take care of the fine tune once the sports cat has been fitted.<br />
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Will be using it as a daily now also soon enough again.<br />
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Thinking towards a potential wheel color change as they will need a refurb at some point this year. They are Rota GTRs in bronze & the car is white. Dont want black as you can loose the design of the wheel.<br />
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Suggestions below in the comments section please! Either stay with the bronze & refurb or refurb and complete wheel color change.<br />
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Here is the car as it stands today<br />
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As always, stay tuned for more updates!SkylineSihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18277256657118152417noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512688476317496385.post-51598319960604890532016-01-15T14:32:00.004+00:002016-01-15T14:32:54.257+00:00Update: 15/01/2016 - New Rubber!no major updates as the car is off the road from 1st Dec until 1st March. May get it back on the road in Feb but will see how the weather is.<br />
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Had been looking at getting new tires for a while now & was waiting for a good deal in Discount Tyres in Dublin - recommend them.<br />
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so bit the bullet & took the 4 wheels off and dropped them over on Sat & picked them up on Thursday with 4 new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 rubber all round.<br />
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stayed with the previous sizes, 235/40/18 on the front with 255/35/18 on the rear. Decent bit of rim protector also. The threads look beefy as hell.<br />
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Technically there is a bit of life left on the Falken FK452s. While they were reasonable in the dry, they were completely useless in any form of damp/wet conditions and made the rear twitchy(which is fun dont get me wrong, just not at 120km on the motorway when over taking lol).<br />
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I did bring the old tyres home, will sell them to anyone who wants them.<br />
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Apart from that, just keeping the battery topped up by starting it every week and checking things over. Serious amount of wind/rain down our way recently so have stripped out the boot to keep on eye on any potential water pooling in the boot.<br />
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The plan in 2016 is to get out on track a few times. Got a new Sparco lid at christmas from the new wife so looking forward to using it. Will be using it as the daily as often as I can so will get some KMs on it. Got some roadtrips planned so will take it instead of the daysul.<br />
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Still doing alot of research on all the bits i need for the next power stage - injectors, turbo, downpipe, lines etc so starting to make a plan & possible purchase over the next while. Good deal on nismo 750cc injectors on RHDjapan at the mo.<br />
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Any, some pics<br />
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New Foam Lance to keep the snow foam flowing instead of leaking into my hand<br />
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Aerial Shot<br />
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New rubber<br />
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Serious thread<br />
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Love this pic of the rear lights<br />
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