I picked up the bodykit the other day. Turned out not to be the promised Uras-like kit and I found it when I got home. The people at the shop were rather weird and strange and I didn't feel like spending a second more than necessary. Only thing I can think of is that the seller was too lazy to take pictures of his own kit, instead he browsed for some pictures on the internet that looked pretty much alike...
Anyway, it's a V-Speed kit by Extreme Dimensions, I have no idea which "jdm-tyte!" bodykit it ought to represent, all I know is that I like it. Fell in love with it when I saw Willy driving behind me in his S13, he's got a V-Speed bumper as well.
All-in-all it's not such a bad thing that I didn't buy a Uras-kit as I like this one just as much.
This is how the front bumper looks like on Willy's S13:
Its been quite some time since my last entry and a lot things happened, short sum up; - New windscreen - "New" roof (a million thanks go out to Willy who fixed my roof so properly) - New wheels came in - Wangan Warriors meeting in Nijmegen was a huge success - New bodykit
First things first The Wangan Warriors meeting in Nijmegen was a huge success, over 65, 70 cars showed up. I haven't taken any pictures (which I regret) but have a look at the Wangan Warriors homepage and get an idea of how we rocked the place!
Next, I've got my new windscreen in and Willy has made my roof look good again. He thinks it still needs some work but I'm more than happy with how it is right now, thanks so much mate!
New Wheels!
They were delivered seperately as they couldn't fit 2 in a box which apparently is the standard procedure. Condition? Immaculate! Some of my friends didn't believe me when I said they were second hand and I was, and still am, pretty amazed by how good they look!
Thank you RB Motorsports, if you are ever to read this.
They are 4 lug!
Had them around for a week when John came over to check them out. He made me take the hub caps off when we discovered they were 4 lug, hahah! It didn't say so on the website where I bought them so I didn't even bother to have a look. We put them on right away and this is how it looks:
I'm so glad I bought them, they look really good and I can't wait to have them on. They stick out a good 8 centimetres, 8.5 to be precise. Will definitely be needing wiiiiide fenders and that made me think about the looks. A stock rear bumper with 50mm widefenders and 12J wheels sticking out of the side doesn't look good at all, luckily I came across an ad on the dutch sx forum. A guy was selling his Uras immitation body kit (front, side, rear) for a bargain. Will be picking that up on wednesday.
The kit (only got a front bumper pic)
That's it for now, check back later for any updates.
Wangan Warriors organised another meeting that is due at the end of the month! It is going to be big, we will be expecting around 40 to 50 Japanese cars and a good ambiance. Feel like joining? Go to the Wangan Warriors website and add yourself to the list!
Check back later for pictures and updates, hope to see you there!
Kay sold his blue touge monster the other day and bought something completely different. It's stylish, classy, quick for its class and above all, veeeeery luxurious.
I present you, Kay's Lexus GS300. New car, new project
I spoiled myself as well. I've been looking for a nice set of wheels for my S13 for ages. I came across these a month ago and it was love at first sight. Decided to buy them last Saturday:
My car is in the garage still, windscreen is still broken, the roof is still dented but I did manage to get a bonnet off of my mate. Bonnet is rather shit though, the clear coat is coming off at quite some spots so I've pretty much decided to put stickers on the entire bonnet. Not quite sure if I'm going to include the pop-up lights as well. We'll see when it will be back on the streets, all in time.
In the meanwhile, enjoy this song made by a group of Aussies.
My car's windscreen decided to stretch its legs today... while I was doing 120 km/h on the motorway. This is how it looked like right after it happened:
Got some things sorted right after I got home, thanks to a towing company. Took the bonnet off:
This is what the roof looks like:
Crack in the windscreen:
Decided to take my bumper off as well. Wanted to re-locate the oil cooler for quite some time and I can combine this with putting these locks on which allow you to take the entire front bumper off in a matter of seconds.
What happens now?
- Kay and William will be coming over to repair the roof as much as possible on friday. - Bought a burgundy red bonnet from Daniel and I got a pair of hinges from Joep. - I'm insured against any windscreen damage so I'll be having that fixed some time soon as well, I hope. - I have to re-paint my roof after its lost (most of) its dents.
Yesterday, I went to Sky-Engineering again to get some other things fixed. I have a proper working oil pressure gauge now! It's nice to be able to keep an eye on your oil pressure and such as it's one of the more important things of an engine.
I love this "stance", if you will. Not because it's my car, saw a Soarer on the Risky Devil blog a while ago standing in some garage like this as well. Sexy sexy!
One of many high powered engines they're building at Sky-Engineering
Sometimes good things do happen in a gym. Heard this song while working out, put my cousin on a search for the track and he came up with just the right ones. Thanks cuz!
Got my R33 gauge cluster installed at Sky-Engineering last friday. Finally some proper-working gauges to look at! I'm going back there this friday to get the oil and boost pressure working properly as well... I'm useless when it comes to electrics.
Put the Commander on the dash with velcro and insulation tape... guess what? It's shit. I'll be "re-fitting" it this week, going to drill the mofo on the dash, that'll do.
Came across this duo when I was browsing on Hypem.com the other day. Told my cousin about them and had 3 albums of em 30 minutes later. E-ve-ry song they've put on their albums is very well put together. Ill beats and deep yet down to earth lyrics. Common Market.
So the Wangan Warriors Crew and I went to the Japanese car event a couple of weeks ago. Good fun, the weather was shit in the morning but fortunately it turned out to be a lovely day. There were looooaaaaads of cars, many ricers but a lot of serious set-ups as well. I'll put a couple of pictures on. Want to see the rest? Check the Wangan Warriors forum -> Meetings.
Putting the banner up
Wangan Warriors represent!
What do you need umbrellas for?
Johan and piss-face
Johan doing his laps
Check!
Now, something completely different: Spookrijders - Klokkenluiders. A proper Dutch hiphop song which came out in 1999. I miss that old skool stuff, it's all commercial bollocks nowadays. Check that beat out!
I'm in danger of breaking sweat at any moment... it's 37 degrees Celcius over here and it's far too hot. Luckily, according to the weather man, heavy shit will be coming down in half an hour. A national "weather alarm" has been put out so we'll see what it gives.
It's been a while since I've put any updates on here. Quite some things have happened. I've been reading books like a madman for a school assignment. Most of the books are really okay though, didn't know reading was that much fun. It's weird even for me to say that.
My SX has had some "maintenance". See, I rather wrecked my fans when I was chasing a Ferrari. I desperately wanted to prove the owner I was faster than he was but unfortunately my fans didn't feel like that. They started rubbing my hoodpins and the fans' frame snapped a few minutes later. Ordered two, 12", Spal fans the same week and Johnny helped me loads by fitting them. Everytime they switch on it sounds as if I will take off like a 747.
It's one more day untill the Nürmeet 2009. The German SXOClub organises a massive meeting near the Nürburgring every year. This year will be my third and I really can't wait. Need to wash my car, tidy things up inside and then just cruise down there. Every time I get to the Nürburgring this voice goes through my head saying "buy a ticket, take your car for a spin". I'll just have to be patient though, my brakes are shit and I really have to wait untill I've got my new brakes fitted.
As for now I'll just have to read books for another day and a half. Ted Nugent's been a champ for keeping me awake:
Firstly I want to show two pictures of the Wangan Warriors meeting we had earlier this month, a lot of people, who aren't even on our forum, showed up. The word is spreading! (For a more detailed write up, check the Wangan Warriors website in a few days!)
Secondly, two pictures of a pair of sideskirts finally fitted;
My S13 passed its inspection last week. It wasn't road legal since it has an RB25 under the bonnet while, according to my registration papers, it's a 4 cilinder.
But now it -does- say 6 cilinder on the registration papers so the car is completely road legal, YAY!
The first, official Wangan Warriors meeting is a fact and it was hella-dope! Kay will be putting some footage online this weekend, I'll then type a short review with the film. Lots of different cars; S14(A)'s, S13's, MR2, Evo 6, Impreza, Supra...rawrrrrr!
Here's a short sprint between Daniel in his Supra MKIV and me in my RB25 S13. Enjoy!
Came across a strutbar I bought a while ago, the other day. Decided to fit it today.
As you can see it's one that's moutned on the lower front. I don't know how the car's handling is now as I haven't driven with it yet.
Fitted perforated Z31 brakes with a mate yesterday. Thanks Daniel! Something sure as hell needs cleaning...
One more thing, the Wangan Warriors car club, which Kay and I started some while ago, really kicked off when Rob decided to hook us up with a site, forum and so on. Visit www.wanganwarriors.com if you feel like it. The site is still under construction but I should be able to upload some cool crew pics some time soon. I don't know when exactly since our crew-members live all across Holland.
I'll try not to type too much since pictures "say" more.
Kay lowered the sx for a good 6, 7 centimetres. Settings are 8 kg on the front and 6 on the rear. We've set the damping rates hardest which is pretty comfy in a way. It's an enormous handling improvement, won't go anywhere in the corners except where I want it to go and with some well visible camber on the rear it's also a lot more difficult to skid.
Left: fresh coilovers Right: ...
Went out with Kay to shoot some pics
Touge Heroes DVD came in yesterday! Love it! Will NOT give you any spoilers!
Buy it at Touge Heroes for a few quid/bucks/euro, where ever you're from and get the Collectors Edition still (only 1K of them have been made)
