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Learning something new. Thank you guys! I am still amazed though that there could not be more variation between years, or is it a Japanese trend in manufacturing to have a longer period between revisions/minor tweaks? Anything more?

I have not been able to find a resource or thread that briefly describes what small things were changed/improved from year to year for the R34. Now this is on a presumption that things were changed from year to year. As an example a slight body tweak or something that was an option one year became standard. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I may find this information? Cheers! -Alex

If anyone is wrecking their car or has a spare factory jack for sale then that would be fantastic. Cheers! -Alex

I have just purchased a new set of chrome rims. Prior to this I had magnesium rims so they were fairly resiliant to the elements. What are some suggested products to protect and clean chrome? Suggestions? Is it worthwhile buying some VHT wheel clear coat and spraying it over the top to protect? Any experiences? Cheers! -Alex

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funkymonkey, Mate when you say centre cap could it be the same as what I was talking about before... the dust cover that covers all the nuts. Ie. the disc that goes over the top. I am trying to find a black Rays one with a cursive "R" in the centre. -Alex

I am sorry to hi jack the thread a bit Driver but I haven't heard Rays wheels mentioned for a while. In particular I am looking for a Rays mag wheel cover (Looks like a cursive 'R' on a black background that covers the nuts. Do you guys have any ideas? Is Stamford Tyres (being the official distributor) worth trying? Cheers again and apologies Driver. -Alex

Bit of a stupid question but just wanted to get some opinions. What I am trying to find out is that, all ride heights kept the same, would reverting back to stock standard suspension make the front bar drop lower when coming in/out of driveways then that of my current coilovers. Ie. Because they may be softer the weight distribution would change so that the front bar may scrape more often/readily. Currently I have a set of Mayron coilovers installed in my r33. Occassionally I scrape the front bar coming out, going in to driveways... even having taken it slowly at an angle. Haven't done it for a while which is good as I have had my front bar repsrayed recently. Cheers! -Alex

sdm33, Mate did you have the job done recently by Northfield. I went there recently asking about a simple sound setup for a Skyline and they mentioned that they had recently done one that sounds similar to yours. Did they do a good job by chance? Cheers! -Alex

This is something I have never thought of. For years I have been meaning to build a decent carputer system. This just may be the solution. Out of curiousity are you guys still using an inverter, dc-dc converter or does the xbox itself take 12V. How does it go with cranking? How is everyone controlling it etc. I am going to have to explore the issue more on mp3.com but I am curious about everyone's experiences here. -Alex

Out of curiousity, from the way that I understand it in QLD (and possibly the other states) it is illegal to view tv via an a/v display if the handbrake isn't on. But is it still illegal to have the a/v display on if it is your only way of selecting songs etc (ie. one of those single din all in one units)? Furthermore, what is the fine/points for such an offence? Cheers guys! -Alex

I have to say that I like the idea of the dome headed screws. But honestly I prefer the idea that mind flux suggested - a "bash plate" Mindflux - any tips or suggestions? -Alex

A friend of mine came up with a simple smart suggestion for protecting the bottom of the front bar from scraping (besides angles on driveways). By tracing the shape of the bottom of the front bar on to a piece of cardboard and then having the same shape cut out of sheet metal, this could then be bottled on to the bottom. The only problem I could see is too recess the front edge back a few mm so that you don't take out pedestrians legs (or possibly be defected). Does anyone have any suggestions/ideas for improving this simple idea? Any ideas on the shape etc to improve it from being just a protection plate, to maybe something that could be a little more sturdy. Cheers! -Alex

Out of curiousity (as I am having a similar problem) where are the two o2 sensors exactly located? -Alex

Mate some times I am off with the fairies! S1 r33 gtst. -Alex

I have a bit of a choice to make. Currently I have Mayron Coilovers (Japanese brand) that originally came with the car when I bought it. What I am finding is that the ride can be very rough going over bumps and now being back in Brisbane it is notorious. So the first option I have is to go back to the stock standard skyline suspension (which I have never tried). Or having looked at this forum maybe play with the springs as they maybe be a bit on stronger side considering it was done in japan. I am not hoping to do a track setup, but rather enjoy the sport car feel to driving... but the bumpiness can get to the point where it disrupts my shifting. Any opinions would be fantastic and much appreciated. Cheers! -Alex

Madtrang, I had a look and was able to find the sensor. I am little curious as to how you disconnect it. Mind you I was using a blue led light in a car park (really hard to see but better then nothing), as I couldnt find a torch. It had a cable coming out one side with tubing around it, and the otherside had the bracket connected to it. So if you could give me any help with disconnecting/reconnecting it that would be fantastic! -Alex

Couldn't tell you an exact amount as it was on insurance claim. My car was keyed and as a result almost every panel had to be resprayed. So as a favour because I was having other work done for when the car was broken in to in melb, they sprayed my front bar, roof and back. Add to that all glass bar the front was removed for the respray. So ball park, the insurance company probably took a hit of maybe 4k (?). -Alex

I certainly will. Fortunately the guy that runs the place where I had all this work done is a good guy, so it is pretty hassle free. Already have spoke to him. Cheers guys! And yes Adzmax.... black is definately a hoe of colour, particularly in Melb when it is drizzling for weeks on end. -Alex

I know this is a very old thread, but I am having the exact same problems as described here. Cold air on 18'C, hot air on 19'C and above. Diagnostics saying that one of the temp sensors thinks its -30'C So did anyone find a solution to this? -Alex

So it isn't uncommon for there to be the need for the use of a swirl remover product after a full respray. That is good to hear. Is it possible/expected to finish with a mirror finish? -Alex

It's a bit of a strange question. Recently I had my entire car resprayed and I was a little suprised upon receiving it back that there would be swirl marks through out the paint. The colour is black and it has actually been resprayed. My question to everyone is is this common? Cheers! -Alex

Actually I had another question as well. In relation to the above sub enclosure and the positioning of the sub, would cancellation be an issue considering it is firing towards the parcel shelf? -Alex

Fhrx, Out of curiousity would you recommend such an enclosure as the one shown here with a single 10" as a simple and effective (quality wise) means of installing a sub or is there another position/type of enclosure that you would recommend. Granted there are a lot of contributing factors but what are your thoughts on basic sub install enclosures and locations for a skyline that even a beginner could understand. As always cheers mate! -Alex