Monday 8 September 2014
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Nissan Skyline R34
The Nissan Skyline is a line of compact, sport and executive cars originally produced by the Prince Motor Company but then by Nissan after the comanies merged in 1966. The Skyline was largely designed and engineered by Shinichiro Sakurai from inception and he remained a vital influence of the car until his death in 2011.
The Skyline is available in either coupe or sedan body styles but even station wagon, convertible, crossover and pick up delivery van styles. The Skyline's prominence and popularity in movies, video games and magazines resulted in many imports of the car from 1989 to late 2005 by Motorex. Most models are rear wheel drive with a four wheel drive being available since the eight gen and the later models are most commonly known by their trademark round brake and tail lights. The eleventh gen was another major turning point for the skyline, as it dropped some of the previous generation's trademark characteristics such as the straight-6 engine, which was replaced by a V6, and turbocharging, which eventually distinguished itself and thus seperated the GT-R into its own line.
-Ronn
Honda Prelude Fifth Gen
The Honda prelude was produced by Honda from 1978 until 2001 and spanned a series of five generations. The two door sports coupe drew inspiration from Honda's previous Honda accord range, and the prelude was the first in a series of vehicles prduced by Honda with musically related names, others being the concerto and ballade.
The fifth generation, as seen in the picture above, retained the front engine front wheel drive layout with an independent front suspension and 63/37 weight distribution. Most fifth gen prelude come with 16inch alluminium alloy wheels, feature the 11.1" front brakes that the '96 VTEC model came with, and most Preludes also received a five-lug hub, as opposed to the four-lug wheel hub of older models. The fifth generation prelude marked a return to the more square body style of the third generation, in an attempt to curb slumping sales of the fourth generation body style. Despite this the fifth generation model was the least selling model of the prelude range although it is considered by many the best looking.
-Ronn
Nissan Silvia S15
The Nissan Silvia S15, is debatably the best looking model of the silvia and is a popular drift car. Released in Japan on January 16th 1999, it was the last model of the Silvia range and by 2002, after a long 25 year history, Nissan decided to stop production of the Silvia.
This generation of the Silvia has 2 versions, the Spec-S and Spec-R which were released only in Japan, Australia and New Zealand but was available as a grey import in most other countries. Although in Australia and New Zealand the car was badged as the Nissan 200SX.
Despite using many of the same mechanical components and being based of the same floor plan as the previous S14 model, the S15 did recieve a variety of improvements and tweaks along with its more powerful SR20DET engine. Moreover the body shape and interior was certainly a revolutionary design which sets the S15 apart from its previous counterparts.
-Ronn
Paul Walker
- Sterlo
'The Fast and the Furious' Movie Review
'The Fast and The Furious' is an action packed classic that was released in 2001. It showcased a great selection of JDM vehicles ranging from the R34 skyline (Nissan) to customised civics (Honda). It's every JDM car enthusiast's dream to see these cars on the big screen and this movie sure does fulfil. This movie has spawned an array of great sequels. The movie starts with an ex-convict played by Vin Diesel participating in illegal street racing with his crew. The FBI are alerted about the disappearance of expensive electronic gear and a police officer who is played by Paul Walker is put undercover to find more intel about the high level heists. He must fit in and his weapon of choice on the road is a Nissan Skyline R34. This mean machine has been fully customised with top specs and NOS. Things get complicated and Paul Walker aka Brian O'Conner must decide whether he should help the cops or the ex-convict who has established a great friendship with him. The movie has incorporated an excellent collection of stunts and fast-paced scenes that are literally fast and furious. The following is a trailer for 'The Fast and the Furious':
- Sterlo
Nissan 350Z
The Nissan 350Z (known as Nissan Fairlady Z Z33 in Japan) is a two seat sports car that was manufactured by Nissan from 2002 to 2009 and marks the fifth generation of Nissan's Z-car line. The 350Z entered production in late 2002 and was sold and marketed as a 2003 model. The first year there was only a coupe, as the roadster did not debut until the following year. Initially, the coupe came in base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring and Track versions, while the roadster was limited to Enthusiast and Touring trim levels.
Nissan updated the VQ line with the addition of the 3.5 L VQ35HR (for "High Revolution"). It produces 315 PS (232 kW; 311 hp) (US market: 306HP using the revised SAE certified power benchmark) at 6,800 rpm and 37 kg·m (363 N·m; 268 lb·ft) at 4,800 rpm, using a compression ratio of 10.6:1. It has NDIS (Nissan Direct Ignition System) and CVTC with hydraulic actuation on the intake cam and electromagnetic on the exhaust cam. Redline is 7,500 rpm. Reportedly over 80% of the internal components were redesigned or strengthened to handle an increased RPM range sporting a lofty 7,500 rpm redline. A new dual-path intake (two air cleaners, throttle bodies, etc.) lowers intake tract restriction by 18 percent and new equal-length exhaust manifolds lead into mufflers that are 25 percent more free-flowing for all around better airflow.
- Savneet
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