JDM catch can comparison

 

Legit JDM Greddy catch weighs in a 3lbs. 3oz.  Super cool definite points fo' sho'. It's easier to mount  and keeps everything nice and clean.  'Cuz that's how we do fo' sho'.

JDM coffee in a can. Weighs in at 20oz. Quenches thirst while giving your car that JDM vibe.  Guaranteed cool guy points fo' sho' and track.  A bit tricky to mount and doesn't keep the engine bay tidy as the Greddy kit.

the review

as this year comes to a close, i look back and i have to say i have been truly blessed. things i thought i was never able to to do, i did. i think i should start a list of 101 one things that a car junky must do list.

I dropped by and visited Japan. definitely an uplifting experience for the japan motorsports aficionado. and yes i do like greddy

Competed in Pro-Am. with not so good results. but at least i tried my best.

went to a ton of driving events. no i didn't drive in all of them.




Had the opportunity to see the filming of Top Gear USA pilot show. It's actually pretty good contrary to popular internet belief. too bad they're going to cable.


Viewed the Monterey Historics. if you wanna see some old stuff this is it. next time it'll be goodwood.

including a vara event earlier this year.


Attended the Jim Hall Karting school. i should give up cars and race karts. it seems alot less maintenance.


decided to make the race car into a show car and entered my car at TORC. didn't win anything, but it was the easiest event i entered. maybe i should start doing these from now on.

Visited the toyota and datsun museum.

enjoyed a few import shows of with the old school flavor of course.

sevenstock

spring fling

jccs

torc

west coast z nationals

picked up a new race car

early 90's volvo 740 turbo wagon. and no i don't smoke meth. maybe my neighbor

as this year comes to a close let's wave one last good bye to 2008 and say hi to 2009.

Greddy Festival

The Greddy festival held at the former Marine air field El Toro, combined import motorsports and carshow into one venue. I think it's a first for an import performance manufacturer to throw an event for the enthusiasts that have supported them through the years. Along with the show and the racing, there was also a garage sale so all the low ballers can get their fix on getting the real deal instead of the fake ebay junk. I signed up to drive the in drifting portion of the event. $80.00 wasn't a bad price to drive all day. There was even goody bag for the participants. A set of driving gloves, to add to the collection. A copy of Sport Compact Car magazine with a DVD about GTR's something. And a big calender for the garage. Not bad for $80.00?


On my way to the event, I kinda thought it was going to be like a regular Drift Day. Roll in unload, get teched and were ready to rock and roll. But once I arrived, the line to get in was long. I arrived 7:15a.m. and didn't get past the gate till about 8a.m. I'm like wow this is going to be a larger than what I previously thought.

The event was running late so driver's didn't get on track till about 10a.m. There was only one track for the drift group, which consisted of 40 drivers. They were split into two groups. Each group was to alternate each hour. The course itself was set up for third gear action. Seat time was on the low side during the course of the event. I still had same pair of tires I started with in the morning, and had some tread left over. I normally can go through 4-6 tires in a day. Gosh I hate El Toro's surface. Let's bring back Irwindale east lot.


Drift Association Jack demonstrating his back hand pimp slap to get his point across.


The entry gate for the first turn is way out there I can barely see it.


During the hour breaks between each session, I took a couple of pics of the event. Both at the show and at the drift area. No autox pics, I got tired after that.


The Bay area boys represent. Keepin' it real with the pink wheels.


Falken Tire booth, they didn't have a sale on tires.


A small portion of what Greddy had on sale under their tent. Too bad no parts for Corolla.


This AE86 Corolla looked pretty only from a distance, but I just love the wheels on this car it fits perfectly with the fenders. Word has it that the car wasn't using wheel spacers. Wish I got more pics of this one.


Early 80's Celica GTS, the last RWD body style before they went to FWD in 1986. I first thought this car was a convertible from a distance. But it was a simple two tone paint job.


Interesting interior, wood steering wheel for the classic look and a big shift knob keeping current with the latest trends.


I do appreciate Greddy for putting this event together. But with the different weather changes over the course of the day and the low amount of seat time and no parts for my Corolla, I can't say the event was a winner. Hopefully if they decide to throw another event, they'll sign up less drivers and maybe hold a small competition for both the Autox's and drifters. Maybe even add their suspension and exhaust system in the garage sale.

More pics of event click here.

Greddy Performance Festival and Garage Sale

Here's something new, Greddy in conjunction with Drift Association have created a motorsports meeting. Bringing together the drift, drag, and autocross into one venue. So whatever your pleasure, they're sure to have something for you. But if racing ain't your thing they are also holding a garage sale so i'm sure you'll get a deal on some parts for your car. I'll be there early to check if they have a titianium header on sale.
So if you ain't got nothing to on Saturday, February 23 then swing by and say hi. I'll probably be signed up for the drift part of the event.
For more information visit Greddy.

Love that 86

With many of the shops and manufacturers showing off their goods for the newer model and high class vehicles, it's always good to see there is still some love for the 86. Check out this titanuim header by Greddy. I don't know the price of it, but i'm sure you'll need to surrender a nut just to own this piece.

Even HKS at their 35th anniversary booth had their sport exhaust for an 86 on display. Though it's a 2nd version sport exhaust, it was still cool to see. Anyone old enough to recall their first sport exhaust had the dual "machine gun" tips.

If I had room in my bag for these pieces I definitely would have snagged these up. As AE86 becomes older, the making of parts are left up to privateer shops and smaller manufacturers. It's always good to see some places like HKS and Greddy still represent.