What to change under the Bonnet

[CrispyTKD]

At the mo under the R32 Carbon fibre bonnet its still really standard,theres a Toad alarm sat in there but need more ideas to brighten it all up and make it look something a bit special,with a good induction kit.any ideas?

[Grinder]

Keeping it clean makes a big difference

I prefer to keep any frills functional, so the only bling I have is:

• induction kit (as you suggest)
• earth kit from Grounding kits
• strut brace
• hoses - replaced as required (although I left it a bit late with the heater hoses at the back
• tie up odd wires & hoses if they are loose

I can't be bothered with polished metal.

[Mendoza]

Originally Posted by Grinder

Keeping it clean makes a big difference

I prefer to keep any frills functional, so the only bling I have is:

• earth kit from Grounding kits

I can't be bothered with polished metal.

What are the benefits of an earthing kit?

[Squeak]

http://www.skyline-owners-club.com/f...s-yay-nay.html

basically, if your OEM earth straps have deteriorated with age then it's a good idea to replace them. Most people fit them as it adds more colour to the engine bay I guess

[Little Kez]

big massive polished turbo or the cheaper option, a coloured rocker cover, split fire coil packs with the middle of the rocker taken off so you can see them, a polished plenum or an after market one

[Ahapartridge]

An earthing kit can provide better running for the engine, good earthing is important due to the type of ignition system used.

There is loads of bling available such as fuse box covers, silicone hoses, alloy rad etc

[skid]

Originally Posted by Little Kez

big massive polished turbo or the cheaper option, a coloured rocker cover, split fire coil packs with the middle of the rocker taken off so you can see them, a polished plenum or an after market one

Or all of the above

[Little Kez]

there is loads you can do to an engines looks, this is some times over looked but here is an example of a standard one, and a sexyer one

a clean standard engine

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a59...SCM0001036.jpg

A shiney one

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...icture0262.jpg

shows a few shiney bits and a few coloured hoses can change the look of your engine for not that much money

[Grinder]

Forgot to mention the oil catch tank - doesn't RK Tuning do a combined catch tank & washer reservoir?

Personally I think polished metal is a bit 70s, but of course a lot of people are into that.

[Rich B]

forget the poncy bling lol..
unless you tend to drive around with the bonnet open keep it functional i say! :P

[CrispyTKD]

new pipes are a must,cos theyv started to split with age.
induction and bigger turbo tho are next on the list.what kind of induction is pretty good for the R32? where can i get hold of one?

[Little Kez]

alot of people jump from HKS mushroom type filter to the Apexi hypercone induction kit, my personal choice is the apexi

[Squeak]

One thing to be careful with regarding mushroom style filters is that, it has been known for the filters (foam) to wear with age and bits come off.. and you dont want anything being sucked in thats for sure..

Still aslong as you maintain your skyline well I wouldn't see why you'd have any trouble with the induction kit you decide to choose

As Rich has said, alot of skyline owners tend to go for the Apexi cone filter. There was a website a few years back where tests were carried out using different induction kits and Apexi came out top

[Squeak]

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/filters_test/2/

here we go, have a look at that

[Little Kez]

even though most filters are designed with metal rods in specific places to reduce wear on the foam, and and stop it from breaking it still happens, yet the HKS filter is very reliable and used on some top performance cars.

The HKS filter
http://200sxs13.nismo.org/Engine_bay/engine-filter.jpg

The apexi filter
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...i_Cones011.jpg