Nissan Almera (N17) - Adding some chrome touch

Dear Readers,


Have come across with an online car accessory seller at KL area which have a variety of chrome accessories for Nissan Almera N17 model. So this chrome finish has attracted my attention.

This was once the original look of it whereby you may notice all the Nissan Almera N17 having this view in general.

Looking not too bad though but that doesn't stop me from getting the chrome.

After installing by my own. This is the finish product.

Notice any difference from the picture above. Not being a Nissan Teana wannabe but adding this Chrome finishing on the Nissan Almera N17 do make it look more elegant ?


Signing off,
JLean

Straight Flow Apexi to Remus S-Flow Exhaust system

Dear Readers,


Back to basic. Performance and back end power do make a difference besides getting a faster pickup acceleration.

Sayonara [ Goodbye ] to my 3" Apexi Straight flow Exhaust system, It has been serving me well. Gives me a better pickup but the noise while idling or acceleration can be a nuisance to some people.

 

 Here comes the Remus S-Flow Exhaust back box.

 Let the work begin.

There are some modification works needed to be done by the professional in order to make this system works well. Getting the SFlow pipes connected to the exhaust back box with my personalize muffler tip which is not too overrated or I can say, keeping it simple and nice.

Am satisfy with the final result. What's better than getting the performance than loud noise right?

Signing off, 

JLean

Why Engine Detailing ??

Dear Readers,


I would like to share my experience with you.

This was how it looks like when I first get the car. Just love the clean engine when you first get your own ride huh? Check out the images below.

(ENGINE SHOT) WHEN THE CAR IS STILL BRAND NEW

(ENGINE SHOT) AFTER 3 YEARS 2 MONTHS 
Some will say, this must have been through an engine detailing wash/cleanup but the fact is, the car has done much detailing but not on the engine bay as engine detailing can be a headache to some if unnecessary inconveniences arise such as:
- Water sips in through the contact point which is not properly dry or disperse
- Water particles short circuit the ECU
- Water sips into the air intake causing the car to jerk or breakdown
- Many many other scenario which I can't name all of it here

The car is properly maintain and the reason the engine bay still looks good/clean is because the fussy owner has some OCD with cleanliness not only the exterior/interior of the car but to engine bay area too as the composite, tarmac, carbons, dust will make it dull.

Just a normal practice from the owner when has some spare time. Take a microfibre cloth with a minimal amount of soup with pail, Wipe it manually. This method is workable for weekly/monthly cleaning as it will be hard for more than 3 years old onwards vehicle as the stubborn deposit/dust/carbons will build up.

What's a good thing when you see a clean engine bay. To the owner's point of view:
- It build respect in the automotive sector/event whereby you will somehow display the engine bay by popping the hood and let others admire. 
- This does not neglect that it will also let you notice wherever there's a leakage/faulty parts easily whereby it is visible 
- Battery terminals do build up an oxidize layer/some may look white/ ice blue. Frequent removing it manually by own will brings up the battery lifespan longer than the normal once as it gives the continuous conductivity/ connectivity towards the charging/discharging.


That's all for now.
Signing off,
JLean