Project : W210 - Replacing The Wheel Caps

Another to-do-list done again for Project : W210.  The wheel caps I bought back in UK had finally replaced the worn OEM wheel caps.  Check it out!

Here are the old OEM wheel caps.  Yes there are more then 20years old! The chrome and color is so worn off even the plastic is starting to crack!

Project : W210 - Side Indicators Replacement

Here is another update on the exterior of my W210.  Back in early 2018 I bought a set of side indicators to replaced the worn OEM side indicators.  I finally got both replaced!  Check out the two pictures below.  I think the tinted black looks really good on silver car.  Hopefully it will looks good on the new color scheme I have plan for this car!

Remember the worn side indicator that was broken?  Well I got a set of original replacement kit from JATI Transports for BND$20.00  I have them replaced by myself as it is a simple task to do by anyone.

I am so glad the side indicator works when I turn on the emergency blinker!  Another need-to-do list ticked!

Am enjoying doing this project car but I have to apologise as it is very slow in progress. 

Car Spotting In Brunei - 2019 Mercedes Benz G-Klasses AMG G63

Holy cow, a 2019 G63 has been spotted.  Thanks to #dani_irfan for sharing these pictures to #axtelwong so that axtelwong can share it to me and in return I can share it with u guys!

Please follow them on Instagram as they have tons of car spotting contents that you won't be disappointed!

Project : W210 - Newly Restore Headlamps

Woohoo!  Finally got all the headlamp cables problem fixed and repaired!  Even the headlamps get a new leash of life!  All the bulbs for both headlamps and spot lamps had been replaced with the bulbs I bought online!  I let you guys be the judge from the pictures below

Yes there are some bluish tint on the bulbs.  I think it looks just fine.  Not too much and perfect for old car like this W210.  Both the orange indicators got a new set of bulbs I bought from HUAHO for BND$1.50 each.

Soon this car will be heading to the paint booth.  Hopefully before the end of 2019!

Project : W210 - Headlamp Restoration

 Since the headlamp had been disassembled it is also the right time to have those headlamp properly polish to bring back its original clear looks.  I bought this DIY headlight restoration kit a while back and finally can put into good use.

I do not have a polisher so I used my drill as a polisher!  LOL!

The task is pretty simple, it require the usual sanding, polishing and buffing.  It took me around 1 hour to have these two headlamp cover properly restored. And yes the kit came with all the necessary sand paper, buffer and liquid to do the job.

After the sanding, polishing and buffing, I had to applied a special liquid that came with the kit.  I had them baked under our hot sun for a few hours.

So here are the final result for both the headlamps.  What do you guys think?

The restoration kit cost me around BND$20.00 online.  And it is highly recommended by many user.  I will update again in my next post on the car newly restored headlamps!

Project W210 - Defective Front Headlamps Cables Pt.2

Here are more problem after my last W210 post regards about the headlamp cables.  I thought taping the exposed wires would be the end of my headlamp problem.  And boy was I wrong.

I got so fed-up with blown fuse I literally disassemble the whole headlamps assembly for both sides.  After I opened up the housing I found more disintegrate cables deep inside both housing.  This time I really took my time to tape all exposed wires.  There are several cables per housing and one of the cable has a hidden fuse.

The hidden fuse shown below was connected to one of the cable.  I missed it because It was so thin. The hidden fuse was more than 20 years old and it finally gave up! 

So I went to MR DIY and got this fuse holder and have them wire-up!  The red fuse can be purchased at any hardware or workshop for around BND$1.00.  Fuse holder is BND$3.00

It is a simple task and took me a few minutes to replaced the old fuse with the new one!

I almost gave up on these original headlamps and was planning to buy aftermarket headlamps.  Luckily I took my time to have those lamps properly checked and all these only cost me less then $10.00 to repair or else I would had opted for the aftermarket headlamp which would be costing around $300.00 and above! 

Nissan Skyline ER34 Getting New Boot Struts

Here is something new for my ER34! 

This original boot struts has seen better day ever since it came out of the factory.  I haven't been able to properly hold my boot when its open for almost 10 years.  That is why you never slam your boot!!!  And yes the pic below is how I hold my boot when its opened. 

This OEM boot strut cost about BND$200 each online and required 2 units for the boot to properly hold its position.

Luckily I was able to get hold of these aftermarket boot struts from online!  And it cost less than half the original price tag!  Although I love to use OEM parts but spending $400 for struts is a little too much for me

NO, this is not real GTR NISMO parts.  The seller added this sticker for branding purposes.  LOL

Using the right tools to remove the nuts.

Out with the old and in with the new!

Woohoo!!!  After a decade I am finally able to open the boot without having my fingers chopped off by my ER34 boot when I tried to close it!

Thumbs up for the seller!

New Car In Brunei - Alfa Romeo Dealership

Guys the new ALFA ROMEO dealership is coming to Brunei! Brought to you by GHK.  The launch date of the dealership should be after mid 2019.  Better check with the agent for the confirm date.  Here are a bunch of Alfa Romeo Gulia pictures from Muara Port.  There are several models at launch and the blue one you are looking at above will be around BND$60k+++ (price to be confirm).  And yes the Gulia Quadrofolio will be here too!  Expect 6 digits price tag on that model.  Although not shown here, the Alfa Romeo Stevio will be here for the Brunei market!  Are you guys excited?