Mr.GV134: March 2013

Thursday, March 28, 2013

More things to do

Great news:

Have finally decided upon suspension, and I've gone with a set of Bilsteins. It will be a shock + spring setup so not on-car height adjustable but it will bring both comfort and handling at the same time. I've paid for them so now am waiting for confirmation of receipt of payment...then things will be underway for them to be sent over!

Few things to do either soon or when I have time:

Paint brake calipers
Oops, that's all.

Nah, just kidding. I have a LOT of stuff to put on - but this will wait till after I get my handling/suspension sorted, then everything will go in the car at once -and boy I've got some nice things to put in the car. CAN'T WAIT.

Also, reminder to self: call Leon when I have money!

Monday, March 25, 2013

It's been a while

Been a bit quiet lately, mainly because it's leading up to SUSPENSION TIME. Visited Dennis at Grim Performance and had a chat, most likely will take my car and parts there to him and let him take care of it. Knows what he's doing for sure, I trust him. So just waiting to find the right set of coilovers or shocks/springs. Will be MASSIVE update very soon as I've had bits and pieces arrive here and there, I don't want to put any on yet until I get the suspension fixed up. Then everything will be sweet as.

Quick arrival update: wheel centre caps and NISMO stickers arrived from Jesse Streeter today, excellent customer service and turnaround times. Will definitely use his services again in the future - and if you want to source Japanese parts, GO TO HIM!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Update on 'Priorities'

Quick update on the previous checklist.

1. Camber kits - KCA347/348
~~2. Castor kit - I don't think I need this actually, since I have adjustable castor rods...~~
3. Coilovers
~~4. Tyres~~
~~5. Stickers, valves, caps, etc.~~ - Ordered
~~6. REAR INNER TIE RODS!!! - High priority-~~ Ordered

New Shoes!

Mr.Skyline got some new shoes on the weekend. It’s been a long time coming actually, because the rims that came on the car previously were quite damaged and to me, just plain ugly (with the damage) – otherwise, them being SSR Professors, I love them actually…so maybe one day I’ll get another set. But for now, something even better =). Oh and also the previous owner had nankangs on them. wtf? Damaged rims AND nankangs? Hang my head in shame every time I take my car out.

Saturday was very busy – woke up at 830am, went to Hornsby Nissan to get some front tie rods. Then it was off to Taleb Tyres, massive trek from Hornsby to Tempe! But thankfully traffic was rather smooth, and apart from getting a bit lost up near the airport, it was all good driving – got to boost a bit on the M5 too hahaha.

So, pics:

These babies are READY!

How it looks now. Super sexy. Once again, bad quality pics, will need to get myself sorted out on my SLR so I can get some proper pics up….it deserves it.

Currently working on getting my Nismo stickers to complete the wheels.