Nissan EV (Electric Vehicle): Teaser

In advance of the EV's official unveiling during the opening of Nissan's new Yokohama HQ, (Nissan will shift from Ginza in Tokyo to its new premises) on 2nd August 2009, 1030am, we enjoy some tantalising styling details of the brand's production EV on this purpose-built site.

http://www.nissan-zeroemission.com/

What's next? Hmmmm...

Well, now that the S2000 has been technically sold, here's an introductory pix of my 'new' car... one that will hopefully go as long a distance with me as it has with her previous owners!

Time to Part Ways with the Honda S2000

Well the time has come to part ways with my car after a glorious happy-revving 2.5 years.



Judging by Honda's current rhetoric, it's seems unlikely that cars such as the NSX and S2000 will continue to exist in Honda's future model line-up. Moreover, production has already stopped for the car so it has 'officially' achieved Classic status! :)

here are some quick details for those of you in Singapore who might be interested in Honda's 9000rpm red-line FR (that's Front-engine, Rear wheel-drive) roadster.

Kah Motor model with the 2L engine (F20C) that redlines at 9000rpm (PI 2.2L only goes to 8300rpm)
Rear Wheel Drive, 6-speed Manual Transmission with LSD (limited slip differential) and VSC (vehicle stability control)

S2000 has recently stopped production and higher rpm redline is normally more appreciated by honda enthusiasts.

For Reference: Modulo is Honda's in-house accessories division.
Engine has never been opened
body is in perfect shape
original owner from new.
Car has never been tracked or been to malaysia.



Registered: 31st January 2007
OMV: $38,842
COE: $13,499
Mileage: about 25,000 km (mileage reads slightly higher because i did not 'correct' for the Final Drive over-reading)

MY2008 17-inch S2000 rims sprayed Satin Black in staggered CSC3
S2000 Type S (matte black) 'S2000' badges
Honda Modulo side-skirts
Honda Modulo rear wing (low)
Honda Modulo front spoiler
Honda Modulo suspension (front external reservoirs)
Honda Modulo interior trim
J's Racing Twin Titanium cat-back exos (LTA-ok) with cert.
Toda Test Pipe
J's Racing carbon-fibre air intake
J's Racing c/f vented bonnet sprayed body colour
J's Racing Final Drive 4.44 (there is transmission whine during certain speeds); stock FD in a box at home.
Honda Modulo Hard-Top (aluminium) with glass rear windscreen and de-mister





Fast Facts : Honda S2000 (AP1)
Engine: 1997cc, 16-valves, in-line 4
Maximum power: 240bhp at 8300rpm (but revs to 9000rpm!! FTW! hahaha)
Maximum torque: 208Nm at 7500rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
0-100km/h: approx. 6+ seconds
Top Speed: >180km/h
LxBxH: 4135 x 1750 x 1270 mm
Wheelbase: 2400mm
Kerbweight: 1270kg (without hardtop)
Agent: Kah Motor

Custom Knob Jobs

well, i'm sure most of us M/T monkeys (that's Manual Transmission) would have encountered this 'problem' at some point in the course of our car ownership.

We're sick of the factory shifter and are desperately searching for that 'perfect' knob to suit our styles.

You've been through the gear catalogues of countless online merchants, only to discover that there's always that ONE thing that results in a FAIL.

Well, a friend just pointed me to this site:

http://store.lathewerks.com/

Apart from the rather eclectic range of gear-knobs he has on offer, a buyer in search of his holy grail can even customise the knob to his heart's content!

Shape, size, material, dimensions, finishing and even weighting can be specified to suit your personal preferences.

A custom knob for a JDM STI is currently a WIP; will post up more photos when it arrives.