tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post1984871754135842238..comments2024-03-26T22:57:17.676+09:00Comments on One Man's Lonely Adventures In His R33 Skyline GT-R: A New Project – An R33 GT-R Toolkit, Part 1Akihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-85729110107176960212012-10-21T03:05:09.369+09:002012-10-21T03:05:09.369+09:00LOL マット、
Nice find, thanks! I haven't viewed ...LOL マット、<br /><br />Nice find, thanks! I haven't viewed the Nismo site in a while. <br /><br />Actually I have a couple of updates on the toolkit front, but haven't had time to do a write up... will do one once I'm done with the Okada write up! <br /><br />Thanks again,<br /><br />AkiAkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-33875002992743289262012-10-19T06:29:18.695+09:002012-10-19T06:29:18.695+09:00http://shop.nissan.co.jp/product/detail/2067#
Perf...http://shop.nissan.co.jp/product/detail/2067#<br />Perfect addition to your toolkit!マットnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-28548465979027727422012-08-29T23:00:19.867+09:002012-08-29T23:00:19.867+09:00Hi Matt,
Good to know great minds think alike! I ...Hi Matt,<br /><br />Good to know great minds think alike! I guess if it was a German car, I would seek out the best German tools, Italian car, Italian tools, etc. But for a Japanese car, I think KTC/Nepros is the way to go.<br /><br />Fortunately I do have a garage, so have my regular tools there - these would simply be the "bling" BUT functional tools on board the car. One thing I DO like about the R35 kit is its compactness - something to shoot for I guess.<br /><br />I've seen the plug in LED lights, not a bad idea except I have my iPhone plugged into the cigarette lighter now...hmm...<br /><br />Robson is a good idea - but first thanks for your ideas on the McLarern/Ferrari tool bags, I will check those out first to get some ideas.<br /><br />This is getting to be fun - keep the ideas coming!<br /><br />AkiAkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-58486062054198118632012-08-29T22:58:42.880+09:002012-08-29T22:58:42.880+09:00Hi Jason - you read my mind! Actually I was lookin...Hi Jason - you read my mind! Actually I was looking for an R33 GT-R pin - Nissan sells them in a set, but something standalone, and cheap so if it gets banged up, not a big deal - that's what I am looking for. Will have to continue trolling Yahoo Auctions and Ebay I guess... but great idea!<br /><br />Cost-wise - well I actually DO have an Excel sheet that lays out the retail costs - except I look out for sales and discounts. So I hope to end up WAY less than the limited edition R35 kit, with MORE tools and functionality. <br /><br />BUT, it actually turns out it is cheaper to buy NePros tools in the US than here in Japan - the socket wrench alone cost 11,760 yen, this is normal retail at over 15,000 yen! <br /><br />So I do plan to take a few months to collect these tools, but will try to finish before year end. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting! Always open to new ideas so please don't hesitate comment!<br /><br />AkiAkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586596582322556131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-84331159226199065742012-08-29T11:07:19.150+09:002012-08-29T11:07:19.150+09:00Is the material for the tool bag thin enough that ...Is the material for the tool bag thin enough that you could have a heavy duty embroiderer add the GT-R logo to it? You could also look into making a patch or badge and adding one on easily enough.<br /><br />Personally I'm curious to hear what this has set you back cost wise. Once you're done assembling your toolkit it would be great to see a cost comparison between Nissan/Nismo offerings and you're setup. Since that seems to be one of the reasons for you building a tool bag from scratch.<br /><br />As always thanks for the great read!Jason Carvernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9026458778495935571.post-43910352997102161152012-08-29T02:51:27.256+09:002012-08-29T02:51:27.256+09:00Interesting! After reading about your plan to put ...Interesting! After reading about your plan to put together a toolkit for your BCNR33, I was really interested in what you would come up with.<br /><br />I also wanted to invest in some quality tools, and did some research myself. And guess what, I ended up purchasing KTC tools as well! As much as I liked Snap On tools, it was just too expensive. For similar quality, KTC is priced reasonably. However, instead of a handy toolkit, I bought a 53 piece tool set together with a toolbox. I later added more tools, amounting to 63 now.<br /><br />Whenever I need to work on my car, I transport my tools with the Nismo tool bag you mentioned. The Nismo tool bag can carry plenty of tools and is very sturdy! (I can't keep my toolbox next to my car as I live in an apartment and don't have my own garage.) Speaking of tool bags, do you think Robson Leather will be able to make a custom tool bag for you? Together with GT-R logo and all? I think it would look fantastic!<br /><br />I have some recommendations: for the LED, you can get the Nissan or Nismo rechargeable LED flashlight that plugs into the cigarette lighter. And personally, I wouldn't use white cotton gloves, they will get dirty too easily. I'd go for Mechanix gloves!<br /><br />I think Ferrari and McLaren cars come with exquisite toolkits. Some with leather gloves too! But I've only seen pictures on magazines/internet, so I don't know too much about them.マットnoreply@blogger.com