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Stopped by ASB 2018!

Although timing has never been right for me to drive an ASB, I have been coming out to enjoy myself at these for many years. If you don’t know, it’s an annual event held by JustDrift (@justdriftofficial) at WSIR, and it has always brought a high caliber of driving and builds from pros and amateurs that are just out here for the weekend to do what they love.

I was not “Media” for the event but was snapping pics on my phone anyway as I walked the pits of Streets & Horse Thief Mile. No action shots, but I’m sure there will be plenty to come up from actual photographers lol. Thanks for looking!

Steve’s First Time Drifting – Very STOCK Z32 300zx N/A – Donuts and Figure 8’s

I have been drifting for about 9 years now (very infrequently at times) and it was awesome to hear one of my youngest cousins had bought and restored a Z32 300zx to be his daily driver with hopes of drifting it one day. He was still looking for coilovers but I put some pressure to let me teach him the basics before that.

Steve’s Mod’s: Bucket Seat / New Bushings / 19″ Wheels / Steering Wheel & Quick Release

This was my first time ever trying to instruct someone, I am not very good at it and am pretty lucky that Steve was a natural to get this as quickly as he did. The differential was barely working and the car is completely stock aside from the seat and wheels.

The Coupe and the Street Cat

Washed the coupe, put the front bumper position lights & Auto Collect Storm front bumper guides on, then did a photo shoot with the alley cat that I’ve been feeding since we moved in. She’s mine now, but the dog hates her so she stays outside 😦

Most photos in portrait mode on iPhone, no filters or adjusting. Enjoy!

S14 PART OUT! The zenki goes to new homes! JUTV Ep. 17

The 5+ years of owning, driving and breaking the S14 comes to a close as I ready my full focus for the 13! 5 blown SR’s is like 2 too many. I’ll save the sappy goodbyes for the next episode, but It was cool to see so many of the parts go to loving homes! Enjoy the vid! I will finish the car up on the next one!

R.I.P. S14 – Rival Drift Day 2018

Thumb Photo Cred: @Lurk_Sideways

The S14 has been somewhat of a heart break over the last 5 years, like a hot chick that’s mean to you. She’s seen 4 SR’s, a couple transmissions, a few turbos, lots of crashes and I’m convinced that I’ve spent more time under it than I have in it.

Ron Swanson says: “Don’t half-ass 2 things, whole-ass one thing.”

With that said, I’ve decided to give my full focus to the S13, it’s straight, was a virgin before me and I truly feel better driving it. With the company growing, I just dont have time for 2 projects, unless one wants to run lol. I wouldn’t feel comfortable selling the zenki whole, as it’s in terrible shape from the crash and now this. I also have 25 hours into drawing the livery and nobody is rocking that, unless its in pieces. The part out will begin on Friday. Apologies to anyone thats sad, it wont be my last S14.

Trust me, no one loves it more than I do, just time to do bigger and better things.

S14 gets prettier, we drop the Trans…TWICE

The time had come to rush some work in for another event. Progress was made, disappointments and achievements were had. Watch the progress and stay tuned for next weeks episode!