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Apr 28

Over the Weekend!

In this issue of Over the Weekend!, I take you to the glorious Mount Wilson!

^ This time, I decided to drive the FC of Destruction. I took along one of my friends who recently picked up this clean S13. This shot was taken from the loop around the radio station towers. Normally, there would be a really cool view over the side of the mountain, but for some reason, it was suuuuper foggy this time.

^ EVIDENCE! Look’s like there be some mountain lovin’ going on. I make love in the mountain too, with the guard rails. XD

^ For some reason, it was mighty foggy on this side of the mountain. (On the other side, it was nice and sunny. -_-“‘ )

^Back at the parking lot. Notice my friend’s FC as well as my cousin’s Hachi-Rolla aka bodyroll king.

^ By the way, this skidmarks — I did NOT make… I swear! Doing donuts in a parking lot is so… 1999.

^ On the way down, my friends aka the police stopped me and my friends to compliment us on our fine automobiles. They said that some of our fans had alerted them of our special appearance, and so they wanted to ask us all out on dates before we were gone. Anyways, for some reason, they gave me an expired registration ticket… even though I had valid registration on hand. Go figure. Looks like I’ll be making a donation to some courthouse in the near future. Whatever. It was worth it! -=^_^=-

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Apr 24

Nissan 370Z with SSR MS1

 

SSR Professor MS1

20×9.5 front

20×11.0 rear

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Apr 22

Mitsubishi EVO X: Under Brace

2008~09 Mitsubishi EVO X

4 Point Under Brace

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Part# TUB139F

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Apr 20

Over the Weekend

Saturday was a pretty fun day. I went to Glendora Mountain Road with a few of my friends to check out the scenery. In the afternoon, this place is just beautiful. I’m glad my camera phone was able to capture some of its greatness. Since it’s Spring, the mountains are starting to get really green. And there’s no better feeling than being surrounded by your favorite color 😀 But seriously, when you’re in the city all day Monday to Friday, there’s nothing like being up in the mountains with the summer shine and the lush grassy background. Anyways, here’s a few pictures for you to enjoy. I would have taken more, but I’ll save the extended photoshoot for next time, when my car’s actually clean! haha 😉

…And here’s the lineup. One of my friends took his new Lancer Evolution X (or ten, however you want to spell it; Roman numerals or not :p ). Then there’s my friend’s FC and my cousin’s Corolla of Doom. There’s a few more cars to the right, but my camera phone couldn’t capture all of them. In order to get all the cars in the picture, I would have had to take a few more steps back… off the edge of the cliff. :p

Here’s the rest of the cars. In the front is my S14 of Doom — notice the massive bird bombing next to my side mirror LoL. Then there’s my friend’s RX-8 and my other friend’s Turbo FC. Speaking of which, turbo is for cheaters :p j/k I wish I had turbo in my S14; maybe some day, if my cars stop breaking and if I can manage to save some cashola.

And now please enjoy a closeup of the most fastest danger-mobile on the road. Just kidding… or am I? 😮 Hahah, the car is more-or-less stock. No… wait… it’s COMPLETELY stock! What’s cool about this car is the amount of roll it makes through turns. That’s right; it rolls a LOT, and it’s cool! It’s almost comical, but somehow awesome at the same time. It makes me laugh just thinking about it. Maybe that’s what makes it cool. After all, you laugh when you have fun, so the car that makes you laugh the most is the funnest car, isn’t it? -=^_^=-

Here’s my friends burning up in the summer sun. I don’t care what people say, I think 80-90 degree weather is the best! 😀 I’m a summer person fo’ life. Also, please to be checking out the environment — real nice… real nice, right? Mountains are beautiful at night under a full moon, but they look just as good with the sun in your eyes. :p

In closing, I’d like to leave you with this unprocessed photo of the great view from the fork. Be sure to say hello to mother nature while it’s still sunny out because before you know it, it’ll be cold again.
-M.

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Apr 16

Heat Ultra Lounge @ Gardenwalk in Anaheim CA

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Apr 16

AC Cobra MK:6

AC’s new cobra MK6, using a Corvette 6.2L V8 makes 437 brake HP in the GT and 647 in the GTS is supposed to make it’s debut this year. They are estimating the 0-60 mph times to be in the 3.3 seconds range. The suspension and footwork will be of modern sportscar quality and will use Porsche sourced 332 mm front and 298 mm rear brakes. The interior will include air conditioning and luxurious german leather. The car is supposed to weigh in the range of 1025 KG (2255 pounds). The car will be available as a roadster, and with a special “gullwing” hardtop option.

Specification List:

-The car has fully triangulated, jig welded roundtube spaceframe chassis, with racecar derived suspension, suitably adapted to be road compliant.
– 4-pot Porsche brake calipers with vented discs, 332 mm front-298 mm rear.
– Differential with variable powerlock.
– Corvette V-8 engine, 6.2 Litre, 437 bhp for the GT and 647 bhp for GTS version, both compliant to current emission laws.
– Handmade aluminium-hybrid bodies, handmade to last forever, with increased, air conditioned cabin size for taller drivers.
– Finest German carpets and leather hides, craftsman made to create a luxurious and comfortable interior.

Mr. Carol Shelby imported a certain number of rolling AC rolling chassis’ back in the 60s, and used high performance ford 427 big block engines with AC supplied chassis components and gearboxes to dominate sports car racing in the United States.

The car is supposed to be officially unveiled in Monaco this year, and with the amount of AC / Shelby Cobra replicas selling around the world, we are sure the original will be just as good of a hit if not MUCH better.

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Apr 15

Sustec Tower Bar: 08 Subaru WRX Sti

Now Available!!!

2008 Subaru WRX Sti

Sustec Tower Bar

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PART# TTB140F

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Apr 13

Formula D!!

Last Saturday, we attended Formula D in Long Beach. Here’s our collective gallery 😉

-M.

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Apr 10

Lamborghini Reventon @ Platinum Motorsport

On Tuesday, during business meeting, we got a chance to take a look at 1 of 20 minus 1 Lamborghini Reventon in the world (one of them was destroyed sometimes ago).  Price tag was around $1.7 mil, but since all of them were taken (sold out). The price could go up to $2.4-$2.5 mil if someone who owns one decide to sell.  This car is belong to a Prince of Saudi Arabia.  It was air freighted directly to Platinum Motorsports for some Top Secret event.   

Thanks to Rob @ BlackMarkt and Jack @ Platinum Motorsport for letting us take pictures of this Super car.  Sorry for the 1.2 megapix iphone quality pictures.   

check out www.platinummotorsport.com for more info on the car and upcoming events.   

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Apr 10

FIA GT-1 Nissan GT-R

Nissan has revealed that they have plans to compete in the FIA GT Championship with an R35 GT-R. This GT-R is built to FIA Specifications. Nissan has built this car with the help of Gigawave Motorsports and NISMO.
Since 4 wheel drive and turbos are not allowed in the class, Nissan decided to go with a 5,552 CC VK56DE that develops around 600 bhp. Using a Ricardo 6 speed transaxle and a 5.5” Carbon Triple Plate clutch, this car only is rear wheel drive. Car uses Carbon brakes and pads (6 pot front and rear).

Specifications:

Type of engine: VK56DE
Displacement: 5552 cc
Max. horsepower: 600hp according to the 2010 regulation
Max. torque: > 650Nm
Clutch: 5.5″carbon triple plate
Type of gearbox: Ricardo 6 speed transaxle Overall length: 4730 mm
Overall width: 2040 mm
Wheelbase: 2780 mm
Track (front): 1670 mm
Track (Rear): 1710 mm
Weight: 1250kg according to the 2010 regulation
Brake (front): 6 piston caliper with carbon disc and pad
Brake (rear): 6 piston caliper with carbon disc and pad
Type of suspension (front): Double wishbone suspension
Type of suspension (rear): Multi-link suspension
Drive system: RWD

All Pictures and Data Courtesy to:
Photos: David Fontayne, Laurent Mercier, ZeroToHundred.com

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