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?

Project W210 - Defective Front Headlamps Cables Pt.1

I was supposed to preview the looks of the white halogen lights on my W210 till I encounter fuse problems.  Each time I turn on the lights the fuses are blown.  I checked the fuse box and noticed the headlamp and spot lights fuses had blown. 

It puzzled me because it shouldn't be that way as I already repair the exposed cables.  So I removed both headlamps to have it properly checked.  As you can see from the below picture you can see live wire exposed!

The live wires were touching each other hence with the blown fuses.  I then opened the headlamps and took my sweet time repairing the wires by covering it using electrical tape.   There are several cables inside each headlamp and it took around 2 hours for me to have those safely taped.

It was not an easy task but I am glad I spotted this problem before it got worst.  Next post I will show you guys how the car looks like during the night!

Project W210 - Replacing the White Halogen Bulbs

Finally took the step to replace the old bulbs with the white halogen bulbs that I purchased online. I replaced all the bulbs including main beam, high beam and spot lights.It should be a straight up job till I notice some wire connecting the bulbs were exposing from the cable.  I used the electrical tapes (blue color) and have all the cable properly taped. 

Project W210 - Bonnet Release Handle

[ INTERIOR : Bonnet Release Handle ]
PRICE - BND $27.00

Another part purchased from Mercedes-Benz JATI Transport.  This part only cost me BND$27.00 and luckily it was in stock!   The original one already broke in a few pieces and I have to use a plier to pull the level to open the bonnet but with this new part that will be in the past! 

Project W210 : Mercedes Benz Door LED Projector

**Good morning Readers!  My apologies for the long hiatus.  I recently just moved to my new house and waited 3.5months for phone and internet connection.  Two days ago I finally got my internet and I cannot tell you guys how happy I am!  I will be continuing my usual car posts from now on. Hope all my readers are still around. LOL

[ INTERIOR : Door LED Projector ]

PRICE - BND$15.00

You guys probably have seen these in  newer cars.  When you opened up your door, there is an LED that project their car logo on the ground.  There are two types, the one I have here which is a straight swap and only take 1mins to do for both doors.  The other type is those car that doesn't come with door lamp and will require drilling to fit the LED lamp and wiring to connect the power.  Thank god my W210 isn't the later one.

I bought these online and cost only $13.00 with shipping only costing $2.00.  I only have the front LED replaced as for the rear I will be leaving it standard.  What do you guys think?  I really love it!

Here are the old one that were replaced

New Car In Brunei - Mercedes Benz CLS Gen.3(C257)

What a beautiful car this is!  Just yesterday Jati Transport launched their latest MY2019 CLS.  The Marketing Manager of Jati Transport, Daniel actually gave me a heads-up about the launch a few weeks prior to the actual launch date.  I am glad I came to see this beauty.  Again, Mercedes Benz new design language is growing more and more on me.  This red CLS350 example here is called Cardinal Red Metallic by designo and it will cost you just BND$120K++.  Yes you didn't read it wrong,  the price has dropped from BND$155K++ as compared to Gen.2 CLS350.  The new CLS450 will set you BND$155K++ thou..

The car now also goes from 4 seaters to 5 seaters!  Four seaters is not really popular in Asian market especially on a big sedan.  With the additional seat I am pretty sure it will open up the market for people looking at the new E-Class or BMW 5-Series.

The car at BND$122K is very much loaded with all the options from the catalogue.  My favorite would be the full BURMEISTER sound system!  The car is fitted with full LED technology from the front to the rear lamps.  Engine power is rated around 290hp from Mercedes Benz latest straight 6 engine configuration and coupled with additional power provided by the EQ boost technology similar to those found in Mercedes Benz F1 car.

If you need to know more about this car please visit Jati Transport Autohaus for more details!

Check out the blue color details on the main beam!

Nothing much to see but it does have 290hp+ thanks to the EQ boost technology

Can you see the intake?

The interior in the latest CLS is more or less similar to the new E-Class that I test drove a few months ago

The CLS is fitted with the dual LCD similar to E300 on sale at JATI Transport

Yes for the price you paid you get the awesome BURMEISTER sound system!

Do you fancy the Selenite Grey Metallic color?

New Car In Brunei - Mercedes Benz A-Class (W177)

I was at Jati Transport Autohaus yesterday for the launching of the latest Mercedes Benz CLS350 & CLS450.  Before we get into that lets talk about the latest A-Class that was launched a few weeks ago.  This red example is the latest 2019 A-Class A200.  It is a looker.  I love the new design language from Mercedes Benz, especially on the front.  Its sharper and meaner.  As for the rear, it will be up to individual taste.  I can be honest it looks like a KIA Cerato from the back.  Regardless of how I think, once you step inside the interior all the negative remark will disappear as the front dash will greet you with two large LCD coupled with the latest UI from Mercedes Benz called MBUX.  The dual LCD is one of its kind in the market.  The car will cost you around BND$50K+++(Please check Jati Transport for their latest pricing).