Alternator Fault

Last Sunday(2-5-2010) morning. As usual, I start up my GTR to warm the engine up, but bad dream come to me, the engine can't start! I just can heard the crank sound but it doesn't spark at all. It seems like my GTR battery is going flat, dammit! I call Adil and let him know all about this, Adil suspect mostly is the battery is running out and he willing to ask his worker (Shiva) to come down my house and change the battery for me.

Shiva arrived my house around 4.30PM, after going through some inspection by him, he told me the main problem is not battery but the alternator, it can't fully charge the battery.... Seems like the only route is to tow my car to Formula D on next day(3-5-2010) to solve this problem.......

This problem makes me can't sleep well for 2 days....

Excellent Toner From Kiehl's

2 weeks ago, I went to KLCC to make some restock for my skin care product. As usual, Lancome Pure Focus always in my 1st list. I've tried few brands before, but nothing is better than Lancome Pure Focus which can control oil of your skin for longer time.

This time, I was looking to purchase the Pure Focus Cleanser as well as Toner too. Unfortunately, the Toner is running out of stock, damn.... Since my toner is almost empty hence I forced to try other brand for temporary use. I recall back there is a brand named "Kiehl's" and this brand get many compliments from consumers, since I never try this product before, why not I try it now~ Hehehe ^_^ After purchased the Lancome Pure Focus Cleanser, I walk up to Kiehl's counter to ask for more information about which type of toner is suitable for my oily skin type. The girl suggested me to use this> Kiehl's Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner(wow, long name -_-), this is alcohol-free and suitable for normal to oily skin, it used to be soothe your skin while providing certain degree of oil-control. At the same time, she hand me some test kit of other type of toner and cleanser too(Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion & Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleanser)

After I tried all the Kiehl's product gave by the girl, I can finally said the Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleanser and Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion can replaced my Lancome Pure Focus cleanser and toner, it can hold the oil and tighten your skin for longer time compare to Lancome! Feel so great after used it! Lucky the Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Toner I bought is smallest bottle thus I can change to Blue Astringent Herbal Lotion soon~

Previous Toner I used~

After finish used of this one, I can change to Kiehl's product.

An excellent skin care product, thumb up!

Pig-Nosed Turtle

Able to take few shoot of this turtle, it's name as Pig-Nosed Turtle and is a species of soft shell turtle which is original from freashwater at Australia. It is friendly animal, unlike the aligator turtle which is extreamly dangerous and aggresive.

Enjoy~

Major Service Part 2

Finally, I'm back to this blog. Actually, the Part  major service was did at 12/4/2010 and it should be posted at the same day, but unfortunately my Modem was being strike by lighting, hence I can't online for last 2 weeks. Calling TM for solution and it took 1 weeks+ for the technician to come solve this problem(Malaysia Boleh!) -_- Anyway, everything was overcome and now I will continue this.

Monday morning(12/4/2010), I made a call to Adil and ask him about the arrival of my full set belt. However, I've been told that the Power Enterprise V Belt(for steering, A/C and fan) was out of stock and have to make a order from Japan and wait about 1 week..... Anyway, Adil suggest me to use other product which is from "Mitsuboshi Ribstar", although its not a well known brand compare to those product like HKS, Tomei or Power Enterprise but the durability is almost the same and much cheaper. Looks like I don't have other choice but to follow his suggestion.

This is my first time saw how they change the belt, it was so troublesome. Have to take out the radiator, fan clutch, all pulley just to install one new timing belt -_- Because of the radiator was being take out, it cost me 1 more bottle of Mocool water coolant -_- I've been spending 3 bottles of Mocool coolant within 2 months plus, WTF! Overall, I feel a bit unsatisfied because my expectation is a full set Power Enterprise belt but now only my timing belt is Power Enterprise...... *not POWER already la, LOL* kidding~ (And sorry for the photo quality at below, I was too rush until forgot to bring along my DSLR)

GTR34 & GTR35 was undergoing operation.

Pulley cover was removed.

I wish to remove her eye liner.... she looks like sleepy at all the time.

Next, radiator and crank pulley is removed.

Super Kelvar Timing Belt from Power Enterprise.

This is the model code "BN211" and suitable for RB26, 25, 20.

Looks nice huh?

Argggg~ Next time I must go make order 1st, i don't like this brand -_-

3rd bottles within 2 months.....

Some random shot of my Blue Hippo~

Major Service Part 1

Time flies, is almost 4 months(3 months plus) after my Blue Hippo did the 1st service and now is turn to touch up with 2nd service. I still remember the day before I purchased GTR, most of the owner said: "Try to give all the best as you can to this car. GTR is a unique car, how much you spend on her is equal to how good performance/condition you gain from her." Hence, although this is my 2nd time service but I decided to give her a major service.

I've plan for few things to change in this service:
- Engine Oil (Motul Competition 300V 15W50)
- Oil Filter (Nissan)
- Ignititon spark plug(HKS Super Fire Racing Iridium Plug Model-M40)
- Power Enterprise(Timing, Fan, Steering and A/C belt) waiting for belt arrive....

However, additional item is suggested to be replaced after they open up my engine cover. They found out the coil insulator and the coil cable is badly damaged, and I have been told that this will cause the ignition can't work in full performance and will cause rattling/knocking sound at low rev. Thus, I must change this immediately! Anyway, they only available 2nd hand coil cable(in good condition)..... At least better than nothing~

Coil cable has been replaced and follow up with the HKS Super Fire Racing Iridium Plug Model-M40. Then Motul engine oil and Nissan oil filter is changed after that. It took about 3 hours to finish this. At the same time, I ask Adil to place me an order for the Power Enterprise belts, and I'll be there for swap the belt once it arrive. Before head back home, one of the mechanic suggest me to change the ignition coil pack to Okada Plasma Direct ignition coil, it can slightly improve the HP and Torque, provide more efficiency in term of ignition and fuel saving and make your car smoother than ever, thinking I might swap this thing at near future~

All is begin from here....

Remove the engine cover.

Gt-rRRRRR!

You see the coil cable.....

I've been told is better to swap the stock ignition coil plug to OKD plasma direct coil.

Strip off all the old ignition spark plug....

And replace with this one. HKS too~

Tighten up the bolt and job done~

The engine fluid and oil filter I'm using now. Any comment??

Random shot.....

Adil's multi color R35. Woot?! Changed to Gt wing? Where is the muffler?

Opps, this R35 is mod unstopable by Adil. Gt wing, exhaust system and maybe more and more...

Erm.... Sorry I'm noob, what is this brand, I seldom refer to western country product...

Rim has been changed too! Volk Racing GTC!! Really look nice for all coupe car~

He is using Top Secret carbon GT Wing~

I'm able to take this picture before he drive out to test his car~ huh? Front bumper changed too.....

Final Fantasy XIII Guide

Since today off earlier. Just now I shot up to KLCC's Kinokuniya to find the Final Fantasy XIII complete official guide and thanks god I get what I wanted, this book is come with color version as well as English version published by Piggyback, and it just cost about Rm96.75. Anyone who interested into this book can pay a visit there, it is located at Game Guide section which located behind of the information counter.

My New Entertainment

Nevertheless I'm kinda busy this week, I still manage to squeeze out sometime to purchase my new toy > PlayStation3. Within this week, I received few advices from my friends and most of them suggest me to get a normal slim PS3 with 250GB build-in data instead of Metal Gear or Final Fantasy XIII version PS3. The difference between normal PS3 and those special edition is just the appearance designed, color and a free Japan version Blu-Ray(sorry I tot is DVD) game(that is not my choice) but have to pay extra few hundred, hence is not worth it.

Below is the new toy I bought at Friday night, as well as the Final Fantasy XIII Blu-Ray disc(sorry XXD not DVD ^_^). Too bad my house still running a 7 years old flat TV /_\ .... I bet the picture quality is perfect if my PS3 plugin with a HTMi LCD. Will LCD be my next wishlist? Erm... I'm considering but not so soon. I should concentrate on the major service of my Blue Hippo. Overall, this game is freaking nice!! Muaksss!

My new toy~ Is a bit outdated to get now but because of the FFXIII, I must get one!

Random shoot.

Yippi! I truely love this game so much!