Eurobeat/ Intial D drifting clips

Not much to say except watch.

Facing decision

Time to do something different for a change.  Or maybe I should stick with a winning package, because Takumi.

KAMIKAZE DIVE Gunsai Attack Fullvideo

Just plain awesome.

Saving time and $$

Thanks China.   Now just let me complete one lap around the track and i’ll be satisfied.

Office space

But its looking more and more like home. 

Hungry

Feeding the beast with some 4AG goodness.  Doesn’t help when dealing 100F deg weather today. 

A new dawn

Wake up gents, we have our marching orders. 

Again!?!

Drinking beers while browsing craigslist, I think I just pooped doomed myself.

Need more filtration

Yes turbos require lots of air but getting a filter almost as long as the engine maybe overkill.

Not really 4AGE

Produces similar power to 4age but with half the cylinders and 600 less cc’s.

So long crimson zed

It’s time to move on, you’ve overstayed your welcome and it is now time to return to your rightful owner.  Being a 260Z, I could have easily mistaken you for a 510, since you’ve nickel and dimed me of time and resources.  Some day I may own one of your siblings, though i’ll forego the Nissan L series motor and probably drop in a Chevy LS motor for simplicity sake. 

Ice Cold?

R12 is a rarity nowadays, and those who retain the system install the readily available R134.  I have installed this refrigerant in numerous cars, my own included, with marginal results.  Interesting that ads I see for similar cars always say ice cold A/C.  What the hell is wrong?  But then again it’s craigslist, it’s all lies.  I’ve even tried varying amounts refrigerant, using the high tech shop equipment, but never can obtain the results I require.  The usual rule of thumb is about –30 deg from ambient temp.  I usually end with approximately –10 deg.   Not bad but not great.  One solution is to change to a larger condenser and/or change out the expansion valve suitable for R134.  But I like stock, so the only other option is to look for a more suitable refrigerant that will work with the current system.  So that’s will be the hunt for this summer.  Hopefully summer won’t be over before I find a solution.

An odd night

This setting, reminds me of a movie I once saw on TV.  Though the cars here are in rougher shape and style, than what I saw in the movie.  Don’t expect Bow Wow is going to cruise by in his bB. 

AE86 nights where most things corolla make their annual pilgrimmage.  The last time I was here, it was held near Longo Toyota’s service entrance.  Now it’s held in their parking structure.  Very different but interesting. 

 

Haven’t really kept up with the automotive scene as of lately, so I’m like a tourist trying to understand the latest fashion.   So is adding these types stickers a new thing? 

Years ago it was about representing the club/teamweather it be fo’ sho’ and race, yeah really did both.  Just like in the movies. Or the uber cool parts manufactuer, cause that’s all they can afford.

Team Hella flush hentai.

Corvette style wheels on an MK1 MR2.  For some reason, i’m digging it.  It’s not an LS motor but i’ll do.

Moar sticka, it seems to be the theme for this event.

Reminds me of the JGTC AE86 years ago.  Was this a kit or custom made?

Owners come in all ages.  But most only last a few years before they realize it’s ruining their lives.

As usual, it’s good to see old friends who still have a genuine passion for the AE86.  Kudos for keeping this meet going.  Maybe when I stop being lazy picky, i’ll get another corolla in the stable.  I think next years sticker should probably say’ fanboys ruining corollas’ and show the same pic. 

Until then mooowaaa stiiiikkkaaaa. 

Happy Star Wars Day: TIE Fighter - short film

Another DIY

Building for another project that’s yearning to switch to the dark side.  Don’t build too many of these, but when I do, they’re quite fun. 

Looks can be deceiving

Playing dress up, the hobby of many to make the chariot of choice pretty for others to see.  As pleasing to the eye as this crank pulley may seem, it may not all be it’s cracked up to be.

Just a drizzle

As much as I like this Mercedes AMG Petronas umbrella, I thought it would be sitting in the display after it’s first and only use in Austin.  Since this is Socal, there’s not much use for rain gear.  So when the opportunity to attend a Formula D event, with a possibly of rain.  Just couldn’t pass that up to watch some drifiting use this high performance umbrella.

Chnange of plan

I probably had one more year left on these (one on the left), but due to problems with el global climate nino, (ie lots of rain) it’s time to get the tires replaced ahead of schdule. 

Showing others

Those who hit the tarmac on a constant basis, beating up differentials, can be expensive.  I’ll always be glad to take someone’s money if they want to get it built, but if they want to learn I can show.  Just don’t borrow my tools.

Backup plan 2x

Blowing out a tire is never a good thing.  That’s why most vehicles have spare tires as backup.  But if you fail to maintain the spares air pressure, make sure you have an air compressor as backup.  Luckily the fifty is equipped to deal with these type of situation.