Sequoia

 On the way back from San Francisco, made a detour to visit Sequoia national park.

Yup the trees are really big.

I'll probably visit here again, but this time i'll bring the grey goose.  The roads out are a hoot to drive.  Don't have pics cause I was too busy driving the rental.

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Visiting North

Went north for a touristy view of San Francisco with some family.  I've passed by the Bay area many times usually it's for track events and such, did a quick drive through tour in San Francisco a few years back, but it's the first time i've taken the time to tour San Francisco.

Double Yellow

Double yellow  lines in the driver's handbook states that you cannot cross.  So don't be like this guy.

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The Canyon

Trip to the Grand Canyon.  Much bigger than I expected.

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RC runs over water

If you gotta lake in your backyard, a radio controlled truck, and time to tinker.  Then you come up with this.

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A break in Vegas.

A day in Las Vegas always entertains.

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KP headers

Pic from Garage 4AG

Not necessarily high rise headers that many 4AG people seem to go ga ga.  When I first looked at it, my first thought was how much room was available for such a marvelous header.  I've done a few KP/ 4AG swaps in my time and remember how small a tight it was to maneuver,  Then I realize it's a right hand driver.

Pic from Garage 4AG

A different view of the headers.  Beautiful piece of work.  As interesting as KPs are as a car, I dunno if I really want to own one. .

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Time to spare

Then make yourself a nice flat six.

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Cooling Buttercup

List of The Powerpuff Girls characters (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

A few months back I ordered and received and radiator from China.  After many distractions and over coming my lethargic tendencies (technical term for laziness), i've finally got around to installing the radiator into ol' Buttercup.  As much as i'd like to keep the retained the factory components,  the original radiator was already giving up the fight.  I had radiator fixed many summers ago and the shop informed me that the radiator was on it's last leg.  They did mended it as best they could.and I was able to use it for many years of enjoyment.

Cars & Coffee

Usually the only time I ever wake up early on a weekend, is when I'm headed out for a track day.  But this time around I'm up at the crack of dawn to check out a car meet.  I've always heard of the Cars & Coffee meet always seen on many blogs, but never got around to checking it out for myself, until now. 

Del Mar racing

Being that was the weekend before 8/6, I should be doing something for the purple crush or the gray goose.  But that's not the case for me.  I could have maybe joined Moto and his FRS cruise of Los Angeles.  But I ended up at Del Mar race track for a bit of horse racing action.

Today is 8/6

Hollywood Park Autox circa 1998

Get over it and get back to work!

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Road Trip 07/12: Last one I promise.

Well it was a very interesting pseudo vacation.  Had my last meal of waffles, coffee and yogurt.  Watched Formula 1 Germany on the large flat screen.  Then headed out to the track to pick up the trailer so we can make our way back to Southern California.  Even after the Formula D event was over on saturday, the locals held an event on Sunday.  I tell you drifting is in their blood.

Road Trip 07/12: Seattle Day 5

The day of reckoning has arrived.  With the car running good and Taka qualifying in the top 32 the stage is set for some interesting competition or controversy.  It seems I was wondering what was going on during competition rather than enjoying it.  But at least monsoon season is over and the track was greeted by the sun.

Road Trip 07/12: Seattle Day 4

For some reason I feel like I'm at work, but in another universe, I woke up early and got my usual.  Waited for the rest of the gang to roll out of bed and head out to the track.  Since yesterday's practice day was taken up by the engine repair, today's hour practice will be the only chance to see if all our efforts from the night before will be worth it.

Road Trip 07/12: Seattle Day 3

Last episode, taka's car was feeling a little pooped.  After some discussion that night with Taka and crew chief Dan, it was agreed to pull the head.  Went to bed pretty late, but I still woke up at 6 a.m. (i'm still on the work bio clock).  While everyone was still sleeping I headed down for my continental breakfast of waffles, yogurt and coffee (this was the norm for the whole week.). 

Road Trip 07/12: Seattle Day 1 & 2

Vacation time is something I rarely use to my benefit.  Mainly due to laziness.  I haven't really made an effort to actually plan a trip.  But since i'm not public union worker I can't be like a chipmunk and hoard my hours until i'm able to cash it out when it's time to retire.  Usually I just take one day to make a 3 day weekend.  But when Megan Racing graciously offered a ride to Formula D Seattle, how could I resist.

Classical Z

A classical video for a classic Z

AE86 Tech #86-27: GZE hot

Water line is rerouted and sent directly to the radiator.

Plumbing of a 4AGZE is not only the air charge pipes.  The cooling system must also be considered when designing and completing the GZE project.  Quite a few projects i've come across have always eliminated the use of a thermostat.  Since the original spot for the thermostat for the RWD 4AG is now occupied by the SC12 supercharger.  Well let's fix that.