tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67678273854528016492024-03-05T21:07:09.604+10:00Down ShiftDown-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-87007804216575672092010-07-09T18:42:00.003+10:002010-07-12T19:48:53.666+10:00We've MovedHey guys.<br /><br />Just a quick update to let you all know that we have now moved to a proper domain at:<br /><br /><A HREF="http://www.downshiftaus.com">www.downshiftaus.com</A> <br /><br />We managed to keep all the articles and everything, and there's some new features in the pipeline so keep an eye out.<br /><br />Thanks!Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-68870551282491047992010-07-06T23:05:00.005+10:002010-07-07T12:27:53.965+10:00Haters Gonna Hate'Haters gonna hate'. A saying that rings true throughout the car scene, but none more so than the Honda scene. It is amazing how you can be talking to someone about cars and as soon as Honda comes up they instantly throw hate at the brand, the tuners and the cars. I am not gonna lie to ya'll, I was once one of those dudes who disses the H badge for whatever reason I could. But my oh my, how wrong and foolish I was.<br /><br />I came to my senses after being schooled how shit is done by my homie Alex, who drives a Honda. Seeing how the US boys at the time were repping Hondas and fitment was blowing my mind, I could not believe how stupid I was hating on the brand that was...well schooling me and the rest of the world on the stance game. If you can make a little 1.6lt hatchback look dope, you can do any other car. What all this is coming to is that I was taught stance by Hondas, because no other car rep stance harder. Obviously, there are bros who will disagree, but hear me out. The other stance leaders like GTRs, 350Zs, FDs and the rest all hold stance from factory, stock as a rock. It may not be much, but it is still stance. A stock Civic holds about as much stance as a paraplegic. So for these following Honda boys to pull stance off so insanely well, people throw chat at them all the time and even question their sexuality, yet they push on and still manage to drop my jaw.<br /><br />What my dribble boils down to is the Queensland Annual Honda Cruise that was held this past weekend. This event brings all of the best Hs in the QLD scene out of the woodwork and into the limelight for all to see. The day that followed was full of win and fail at the same time. I guess it always helps when you rolling in one of the top Civics and spending all day shooting the shit with homies.<br /><br />Bring on the whinging.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4760177296/" title="IMG_8644 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4760177296_e8ef92a745.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8644" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763296589/" title="IMG_8645 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4763296589_b963bcd0bb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8645" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763950214/" title="IMG_8739 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4763950214_739ff71194.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8739" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The EG is by far one of the best shaped hatchbacks ever. Plates on this one don't leave much to the imagination either.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763294113/" title="IMG_8631 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4763294113_bd9418f138.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8631" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763294449/" title="IMG_8632 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4763294449_850b8fe988.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8632" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763319843/" title="IMG_8811 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4763319843_61073d3e4c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8811" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763957686/" title="IMG_8817 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4102/4763957686_3ceb63ac22.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8817" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763958254/" title="IMG_8822 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4763958254_8021c26324.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8822" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Regular comedian Richo was in attendance in his mental EG sedan, rocking all manner of one off parts you just won't see on other Civics; Work Nezarts and a 350fwhp boosted H22 get up. All DIY as well. Massive props to this bro.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763293637/" title="IMG_8791_lol by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4763293637_2ce6188071.jpg" width="156" height="500" alt="IMG_8791_lol" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Uhh...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763295827/" title="IMG_8640 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4763295827_d16e67f11e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8640" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Seems B18 are the new in things, considering Kswaps cost your soul.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763933962/" title="IMG_8642 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4763933962_11dd0c76f7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8642" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763309161/" title="IMG_8715 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4763309161_cf7d9fceb4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8715" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This DC2 was once boosted.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763932622/" title="IMG_8635 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4763932622_ae74563e13.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8635" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763295377/" title="IMG_8637 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4763295377_339568ab57.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8637" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Alex's EG sitting tight with Marko's EK. Two of the cleanest examples getting around. Alex rocking Regamaster Evos and Marko on SSR Type C's. These boys don't rock fakes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763297033/" title="IMG_8646 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4763297033_8171f3223a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8646" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763305037/" title="IMG_8698 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4763305037_27d24f8c02.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8698" /></a><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Mullens' rocking some of the best stickers I have seen to date, as well as badass Watanabes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763297545/" title="IMG_8648 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4763297545_aa0c3b545e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8648" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763940532/" title="IMG_8690 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4763940532_b6524c82f1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8690" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763301283/" title="IMG_8684 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4763301283_d231302040.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8684" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is Bobby's EJ8. Words cannot even begin how to describe how intense this car is. Everything is A-grade, no corners (and I mean fucking NONE) were dodged in this build. The Rocket launcher ITB set up is one of the toughest looking engine bays and the noise this thing produces is crazy loud. I almost had a heart attack when he said he tracks it. Shit, I see people who hardpark in less badass cars than this. Crazy love for this thing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763298071/" title="IMG_8654 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4763298071_768a09a989.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8654" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763298671/" title="IMG_8655 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4763298671_74a5409d48.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8655" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Probably don't really need to introduce Ash's EG anymore. Also don't really need to explain why it was my favorite car of the meet haha.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763300331/" title="IMG_8669 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4763300331_715b0b5b35.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8669" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Tom's EG is super low as well; when it rolled in with Emilio and Ash, peeps were snapping necks at all three. As well as laughing at there attempts to get down the pissy ramp, I guess Tom's 'I Hate Speedbumps' sticker is true.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763300731/" title="IMG_8672 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4763300731_2193db898e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8672" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763299207/" title="IMG_8656 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4763299207_0d7428c229.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8656" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">These homies know how to rock it HELL proper.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763299761/" title="IMG_8660 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4763299761_7a6a5707c4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8660" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763951562/" title="IMG_8764 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4763951562_8c8ac88598.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8764" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Pity so few people fiddle with Del Sol's. They can look rad and go crazy hard when done right, and this is a clean example.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763939450/" title="IMG_8687 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4763939450_3701e1b700.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8687" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763302413/" title="IMG_8688 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4763302413_a49852252d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8688" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763943086/" title="IMG_8699 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4763943086_aac7874cb4.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8699" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763306803/" title="IMG_8702 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4763306803_c2013b940b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8702" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763944832/" title="IMG_8705 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4763944832_0b727ba87c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8705" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">NSX rocked up (these are crazzyy rare over here in Aus). This would be probably number four or five that I have seen in the flesh while living here all my life. This one had some GTCs and a titanium exhaust. Timeless shape no doubt.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763941990/" title="IMG_8696 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4763941990_4995fcfc23.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8696" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Parked up next to this clean EG four door as well.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763308255/" title="IMG_8707 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4763308255_0367e4dfc9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8707" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763949600/" title="IMG_8732 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4763949600_d763ecd93c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8732" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Crazy wide EG with a full K24 swap. GTCs and colour matched Jet Ski doing it right. Good ol' Honda boys.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763308825/" title="IMG_8713 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4763308825_36b7a136c6.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8713" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">A car from the past...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763310627/" title="IMG_8726 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4763310627_84683c4317.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8726" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Dave's CRX is exactly how they should be done. Love this thing...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763311595/" title="IMG_8730 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4763311595_fa328e7e13.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8730" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">...anndd this is how it shouldn't be done. Definitely not a fan.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763310085/" title="IMG_8723 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4763310085_de0a533201.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8723" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763949952/" title="IMG_8735 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4763949952_a8ed804079.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8735" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763951028/" title="IMG_8752 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4763951028_366ac7ed90.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8752" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763314571/" title="IMG_8766 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4763314571_e88c57edee.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8766" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763315033/" title="IMG_8768 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4763315033_0182f041dd.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8768" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763315415/" title="IMG_8773 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4763315415_6828567d7f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8773" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763954692/" title="IMG_8789 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4763954692_aabcd7b8f9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8789" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763316421/" title="IMG_8781 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4763316421_a03a0bd79a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8781" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Keep rolllllllllin'.<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763313297/" title="IMG_8742 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4763313297_7f3c61652a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8742" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Shout out to my boy Dan. <3 the green meshies.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763953198/" title="IMG_8777 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4763953198_581fa2e1ef.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8777" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763956394/" title="IMG_8797 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4763956394_bffc2335b7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8797" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">RPF-1s on a DC2 and a DC5. Epic win wheels.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763955822/" title="IMG_8793 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4763955822_fc2ab1a840.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8793" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Probably the biggest crowd drawer of the event: Brad's 400whp supercharged S2000.<br /><br /><br />Those who read my blog regularly or know me in real life are probably wondering why there have been no shots of Alex's Silver EG, which always seems to appear with a different set of wheels each time. Well, that is because he has a new whip. Introducing: 41EXZ v2.0.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763959286/" title="IMG_8913 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4763959286_cffc88d5b7.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8913" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763319451/" title="IMG_8809 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4763319451_dc655b0ab2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8809" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4760177538/" title="IMG_8942 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4760177538_22721efd9f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8942" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4759543163/" title="IMG_8945 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4759543163_6c4f0f71dc.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8945" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763958722/" title="IMG_8911 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4763958722_cc51ec91e2.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8911" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4763322985/" title="IMG_8925 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4763322985_9dc4ab4dd5.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8925" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Alex ran my ass around for the day, so props for that. But in all honesty, the kid knows his shit. Everyone goes to him when working out offsets and fitment and his taste rings true in his new EG. The car is flawless and just amazing. Full B18CR swap, genuine Regamaster Evos, immaculate paint and just how an EG should be built. So I started this post about the my epiphany with Hondas, and I end it with the homie who made that happen.<br /><br />I know there are haters reading my blog who probably still hate Hondas, but oh well. Hondas are here to stay, whether you hate it or not, and I love that fact.<br /><br />How does the saying go again?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">...oh yeah<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4767468193/" title="haters-gonna-hate by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4767468193_768b2e055b_o.gif" width="480" height="366" alt="haters-gonna-hate" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Cheers for reading and stay safe ya'll.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-23414588213302639692010-07-02T23:08:00.007+10:002010-07-03T22:37:21.212+10:00"Did I Just Jump In A Time Machine..."The title of this post probably sounds fairly stupid, but just hear me out. You see, recently there was a special track day held that was called 'Days of Thunder'. I had heard good things from my homie Sam, so I decided to trek out there and have a look at what was going down. According to Sam there was car porn all over the shop, and that is the shit I like to hear on my way to an event.<br /><br />Finally got there around mid day and as soon as I entered the pits, it seems like the year went from 2010 to the 60's or 70's. That probably sounds like a pretty lame event I must admit, but considering that the line up of cars was basically a who's who of legendary racers and hero cars, it was actually pretty awesome. Cars that I never got the chance to witness in action were in attendance. Cars that would be so obscenely rare I doubt they even have a price tag were actually started up and thrashed around good ol' Queensland Raceway. It was definitely a sight to see and something that gave me the worlds largest cheesy grin.<br /><br />Oh ma,n the noise these things made. I feel bad for all you suckers who, like me, never knew it was on but didn't have a bro to call your ass up and demand you get the hell down to the track ASAP. The Trans-Am series racers (yeah, that's right. I mean the late 60's, early 70s Mustang and Camaro Trans-Am series) on wide open throttle down the back straight sent shivers down my spine. That V8 scream echoing off the barriers was godlike. The Porsche 935K and ISEKI Le Mans 956 were...shit I don't even know how to explain what it was like seeing legends like those piloted around the track. The pics are going to have to speak for themselves here.<br /><br />Also be wary: this is a very, very long post. But you probably ain't seen shit like this before, so it's worth it.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8432 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745842000/"><img alt="IMG_8432" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4745842000_67d89f6435.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8430 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745843294/"><img alt="IMG_8430" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4745843294_5b7d14288d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8457 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745189009/"><img alt="IMG_8457" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4745189009_671b72ac67.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">There was a fair few GT40 replicas getting around the track, and this has always been a favorite shape of mine. Whether its the original Mk1 or the 2004 GT, it's just a super badass car all round. Obviously, these are replicas because last I checked genuine GT40's go for upwards of 3mil, not $200k.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8460 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745188587/"><img alt="IMG_8460" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4745188587_82afba50d6.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8452 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745203775/"><img alt="IMG_8452" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4745203775_65efc5bf68.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Still some tight racing between them and the AC Cobras (also replicas due to genuine Cobras being hell rare and also in the million dollar price range).<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8437 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745204989/"><img alt="IMG_8437" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4745204989_71a11060b9.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8439 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745204173/"><img alt="IMG_8439" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4745204173_be69729acc.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Gotta love the AC's as well, but more importantly notice the wheels on two of the above (haha, I am such a wheel whore). The clean blue one is was rocking VS-XX's which was oh so awesome to see. The white one however I only saw going around the track, but those wheels look a hell of a lot like CCW's. If they are, that man needs a fucking medal for having such awesome taste.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8294 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745197733/"><img alt="IMG_8294" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4094/4745197733_46e13c706c.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8295 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745835756/"><img alt="IMG_8295" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4745835756_fa23687207.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">This Cobra was also sitting in the pits looking pretty. Before you drop your jaw and start yelling "WTF is that a Cobra Concept?!", it isn't genuine; it's only another replica. Obviously, since the Cobra Concept was never sold in anything but silver and there are only like three. I did have a good laugh at the BA/BF Falcon interior though.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8390 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745842970/"><img alt="IMG_8390" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4745842970_3ecf7ef9c8.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8418 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745842670/"><img alt="IMG_8418" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4745842670_37ce26827b.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">These were two of the fastest cars all day (yes, I know the Torana looks like complete balls). This thing was a monster around the track...should have gone down to World Time Attack earlier this year, because it was seriously quick. The Atom replica (no, not everything on the day was a replica) was not running the standard K20 but instead a 4g63 from an early Evo (my guess would be Evo III to V). Had mad flutters bro.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8386 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745841024/"><img alt="IMG_8386" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4745841024_a6baf5de6d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8613 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745193629/"><img alt="IMG_8613" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4745193629_3c3ed9ece5.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">This thing looked like it was straight out of the Craftsmen Truck Series in the states (NASCAR Trucks for those who don't know). I loved it, was pretty fast as well considering Queensland Raceway consists of mainly right turns instead of the typical Left like Nascar...<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8366 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745840660/"><img alt="IMG_8366" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4745840660_b678a931c0.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8610 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745829648/"><img alt="IMG_8610" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4745829648_37fe71a8b9.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8275 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745833772/"><img alt="IMG_8275" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4745833772_6212a8d476.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8362 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745201279/"><img alt="IMG_8362" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4745201279_a479ff2d8d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8614 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745193267/"><img alt="IMG_8614" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4745193267_a50590dc1f.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Street legal track whore Porsches were everwhere on the day, as you can see by the shots. Both a 996 and 997 GT2, a 997 GT3RS in my favorite colour scheme: black with orange. But my favorite would have to be the one day old 997GT3 RS Facelift, in the grey with red. The car had only just been released and the owner bought it the day before and is running it in at the track. Stuff of legends.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8322 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745839750/"><img alt="IMG_8322" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4745839750_938bbe01c8.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8324 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745200989/"><img alt="IMG_8324" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4745200989_d73fde1b64.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Firstly, sorry about no on track shots. But still, behold the 935K: the legendary Silhouette racer. Seriously, I just stood in awe most of the time.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8383 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745201587/"><img alt="IMG_8383" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4745201587_970b7f006d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">PinePac Fox Body Mustang. Another legend out on show...</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8317 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745200369/"><img alt="IMG_8317" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4745200369_1690784a44.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8316 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745199069/"><img alt="IMG_8316" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4745199069_95a257d15b.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">A freaking Mosler MT900R was there on the day also. These things are spastic rare anywhere in the world. The last place I would expect to see one is Australia, let alone Queensland.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8304 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745837108/"><img alt="IMG_8304" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4745837108_6cf1bbbb52.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8306 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745200709/"><img alt="IMG_8306" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4745200709_b203c20b8a.jpg" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8307 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745199361/"><img alt="IMG_8307" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4745199361_7d095292d4.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8311 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745837512/"><img alt="IMG_8311" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4745837512_b1a717fe22.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Shit just got real. No this is not a replica. This is a genuine 1998 996 911 GT1 Strassenversion, the ONLY '98 model in existence. The '96 and '97 models ran 993 front ends instead of the '98s 996 front end. Based off the all conquering LeMans and FIA GT1 cars, they made a street version, however due to legalities only one 98 was ever made. How the shit it managed to end up in Australia is beyond me; it should be in its home town of Stuttgart at the Porsche museum. Still was an honour to see it in the flesh, that is for sure.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8290 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745834792/"><img alt="IMG_8290" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4745834792_c7139ab51d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8318 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745198629/"><img alt="IMG_8318" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/4745198629_289c672496.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">These two raced...yep against each other. It was seriously the slowest racing I have ever seen. When the mini moto came past I could seriously make a sandwhich. I am talking full on sandwhich with the works, not just a spread. Eat it, clean up and then take a pic and it would have just passed me.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8285 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745195907/"><img alt="IMG_8285" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4745195907_94a4209a74.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8288 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745834500/"><img alt="IMG_8288" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4745834500_7de38300e1.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">997 Carrera Cup Car.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8270 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745834112/"><img alt="IMG_8270" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4745834112_979ba06f97.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8269 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745832396/"><img alt="IMG_8269" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4745832396_dd8139dbba.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Caterham, no idea what was under the hood though. Loved the pipes.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8555 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745190827/"><img alt="IMG_8555" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4745190827_203b853272.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8545 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745828940/"><img alt="IMG_8545" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4745828940_8e0c49a6d1.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8611 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745193961/"><img alt="IMG_8611" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4142/4745193961_bccaae8427.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">No idea what this was supposed to be. Wasn't Carrera Cup built, but was too hectic to be just a time attack. Suffice to say, I was impressed, even though it was chugging around the track due to just getting a feel for it (must be new). Those big airducts are crazy...would love to see more of it.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8615 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745832056/"><img alt="IMG_8615" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4745832056_146b903e09.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Next up...<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8482 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745826236/"><img alt="IMG_8482" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4745826236_faf660413c.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Watching the Trans-Ams head onto the track, Sam proceeded to point out the gravel trap and the tracks in it. I basically got the hint this was going to be epic win.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8490 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745189329/"><img alt="IMG_8490" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4745189329_de76375b1a.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8484 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745189719/"><img alt="IMG_8484" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4136/4745189719_07fbb17655.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8504 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745190063/"><img alt="IMG_8504" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4745190063_a0ca4ba9d9.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8534 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745829308/"><img alt="IMG_8534" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4100/4745829308_bb26859ca9.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Epic win doesn't even give this racing the credit it deserved. One warm up lap, rolling start and ten laps of full on balls to the wall Trans-Am racing. I was loving every second of it; the noise, the proximity, the cars, EVERYTHING. A '72 Camaro took top honors, but the '68 and '69 Camaros took my heart.<br /><br />Now for the finale. You know that part in Top Gun where Maverick gets on his Kawasaki GPZ900 and Charlie gets in her Porsche 356 then 'Berlins - Take my Breathe Away' song starts playing? That song was playing in my head when the Porsche 956 was hauling ass around the track. This is car porn in its truest essence.<br /><br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_8557 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745190455/"><img alt="IMG_8557" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4745190455_5a4606ab6d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8588 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745192533/"><img alt="IMG_8588" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4745192533_2b761cb6b2.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_8576 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4745192811/"><img alt="IMG_8576" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4745192811_cacb1b5902.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">For those who want to know, I timed it and it had a best lap of around 1:10 seconds on the National circuit. It wasn't really trying either, as I can imagine the driver was a nervous wreck. In comparison, John Bowe did a 1:09 during qualifying in 2005 for the V8 Supercar Race. More than enough proof that the 956 is spastic quick. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><br /> </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">All in all, it was an awesome day. Its always good to change things up. Shout out to the homies who made the day all the better: Sam, Anouk and Ben. Also props to Ben for taking up camera duties and letting me act like a 12 year old watching the cars go round. Hope ya'll enjoyed the write up.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-82899541274696197102010-07-02T00:59:00.003+10:002010-07-02T01:17:42.593+10:00RWBHow could I possibly not post this?<br /><div><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/buizliyJYIk&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/buizliyJYIk&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /></div><div>-Matyi</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-27620971674904642232010-06-26T21:03:00.001+10:002010-06-26T22:14:36.644+10:00This Is How We Do ItThe monthly JDM Meets have become a staple diet here on Downshift, and there is a good reason for that. Not only do most of my homies roll out but also some of the raddest cars getting around the local Brisbane area front up for a good night with great people. No one, and I mean NO ONE, was expecting what happened at the recent June End of Month Meet (EOMM).<br /><br />A few of us <span style="font-style: italic;">'old school'</span> crew always rock up to the meet early to hardpark in the prime spot and also make sure no riff raff is there before the meet starts. What we witnessed this time was in fact over 120+ cars flowing into the meeting spot for what was by far the most insane meet we have had in the 3 years we have been running it. The amount of cars and people outnumbered any previous meet by such a large margin it wasn't funny. I was blown away and so amped that so many cars fronted. It really shows that the QLD scene is taking off and that truly dope cars are around...you just have to get them out of the woodwork.<br /><br />Much love:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735455168/" title="IMG_8203 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4735455168_7b21d8ab04.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8203" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4734817593/" title="IMG_8201 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4734817593_7c559a7ef9.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8201" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735460698/" title="IMG_8235 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4735460698_6534d3fb37.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8235" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Let's start this shit with a bang. My homie Ash's EG is easily a favorite of mine in the scene. The whole car oozes badass and unbelievably he has big things to come for it. Watch this space.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735456500/" title="IMG_8208 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4735456500_21768607cc.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8208" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Never liked the look of Colts, but this one looks pretty rad. Funky little cars.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4734816895/" title="IMG_8197 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4734816895_a5a3e2d832.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8197" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Charlie, the owner of this Miata, is posssibly the fastest modifier I have met...every week he has some new epic part on the car. It has progressed so far since he first took ownership, and there are only big things to come from this one.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735455500/" title="IMG_8210 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4735455500_5d832ed647.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8210" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I wouldn't put <span style="font-style: italic;">'Best MPS in QLD'</span> past this example. What I find funny is most people instantly assume it is owned by some dude, when in fact it is owned by a girl *cue jaw dropping*. Rachie has sick taste in car style that is for sure; just look at how those Gforces are sitting under the guards. Rotas or not it looks hell good.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4734820319/" title="IMG_8227 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4143/4734820319_a6af0a175c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8227" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735456024/" title="IMG_8228 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4735456024_1f281a2078.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8228" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This EK and S2000 were pretty popular for the crowd (I think the wheels helped). The EK was rolling on some tight as SSR Type C's and the S2000 on some suspiciously good fitting TE37s. I say suspiciously because the TE37s have no concave which gives the impression they are running spacers, but they weren't. Boggles the mind.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4734817237/" title="IMG_8199 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4097/4734817237_2f8e7cbb87.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8199" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This FD merely had wheels on the exterior, but my god it looked good. Mazda got it sooo right when they designed this.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4734818629/" title="IMG_8206 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4075/4734818629_6c0a5d2009.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8206" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Bee's 35 now rockin' some coils and sitting very nice. Love the shape.<br /><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4734819009/" title="IMG_8215 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4734819009_74b21d4028.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8215" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Crazy fitment on these SSR Reverse Meshes (loving the blue as well).<br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735459590/" title="IMG_8219 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4735459590_703fe3641b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8219" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">SRP16 never ceases to turn heads wherever it goes. Those Wedsport Bavillions look absolutely amazing under its guards. He also slides it in the exact same stance which is so killer to see.<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735460034/" title="IMG_8222 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/4735460034_f274fdcf76.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8222" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Seems like girl's in QLD know their shit when it comes to cars. Most CRX's look so bad and are just not well looked after. Steph's, on the other hand, is almost flawless. The purple Work VS-XX's are something you definitely won't see too often, if at all. Crazy how off the wall colours just work sometimes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735461480/" title="IMG_8249 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4735461480_7f795af89d.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8249" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Sharpy is a good bud of mine and everyone knows his 180. Big things to come from this as well, so watch this space.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4734821721/" title="IMG_8216 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4734821721_4c60e7d674.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8216" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Well here is a car we never see on here...yeah, not really. Brad's 2k is always changing and he was sans a roof at this past meet. Really looking forward to shooting this car whenever he feels it is finished.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4734817999/" title="IMG_8204 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/4734817999_95ef1bdc02.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8204" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735458450/" title="IMG_8205 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4735458450_640bd11eb0.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8205" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4735461076/" title="IMG_8240 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4735461076_66497bda6b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="IMG_8240" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nothing really compares to a GTR. There is no denying they hold a presence unlike any other Jap import. These three definitely prove that the GTR is the Japanese Muscle car. Johno's 32 GTR rocking the BBS LM's looks so clean it could almost be factory. Having a mindblank on the owner of the 34's name (which sucks...sorry mate) but the car looks awesome none the less. LM-GT4's are no doubt one of the best wheels to slot on a GTR. Full C-West kit is something you definitely will not see everyday. Lastly, Nicks 32: now this car snapped necks all night long. Not only from the crazy teal ice-cream paint job, but also from the intense looking polished Simmons FR19's. I remember seeing this car over a year ago when it was silver with some 34 GTR wheels...oh how it has changed since then.<br /><br />Was such an awesome meet. Was really great to chill with the regular homies and also meet some new ones. Always great to put names to faces and meet new bros. Oh so amped to see what the next one brings, that is for sure.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-18306327725071607482010-06-20T21:42:00.004+10:002010-06-21T12:34:36.317+10:00Birthday BashA normal birthday consists of lots of alcohol, maybe a BBQ, and held at some form of bar/restaurant/club. But imagine if you could have your birthday at a race track, with all your closest friends racing all day with the entire track to yourselves. Would be insanely awesome, right? Well that is exactly what I was invited to a few weeks back...a birthday held at Queensland's best racetrack, Lakeside.<br /><br />The birthday was for Richard, who is my bud Alex's best mate Matt's Dad (now that was a mouthful). I am good friends with Matt as well and when I found out his Dad was having his birthday at Lakeside I was keen as mustard to come check it out and grab some shots of the day for him. Having a racetrack to yourself and your friends is such a cool concept because there isn't thousands of people wandering around, there's barely anyone hitting the track so tonnes of time on the asphalt, and no one is a stranger.<br /><br />The quality of cars that turned out for Richards birthday was also phenomenal. I have been to public days which have less awesome cars than this, and those days probably have double and even triple the attendees. Everything was catered for, from Datsun 510's to 1 Series BMW hatches.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717161404/" title="IMG_6889 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4717161404_b32d18d2ea.jpg" alt="IMG_6889" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716532443/" title="IMG_6931 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4716532443_79266f7887.jpg" alt="IMG_6931" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716645607/" title="IMG_7306 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4716645607_562b195f17.jpg" alt="IMG_7306" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This little 1600 had the most intense stance to it, I was practically in love. It wasn't all that quick, but my god did it look the goods. Also those SSR's on it would be worth an absolute mint.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717164074/" title="IMG_6922 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4717164074_42cc43e8da.jpg" alt="IMG_6922" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Totally gangster...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716524401/" title="IMG_6925 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4716524401_52c3bf2782.jpg" alt="IMG_6925" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717170168/" title="IMG_6926 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4717170168_0ffac1294a.jpg" alt="IMG_6926" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">To be honest I am not a fan of the V8 model R8's. I feel it was a pointless car and they should have started with the V10 model and never made an 8 to begin with. But hey, that is my opinion. In saying that though, shit it looks good.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716529843/" title="IMG_6929 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4716529843_14d2362ba2.jpg" alt="IMG_6929" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717183452/" title="IMG_6946 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4717183452_a820ce04e0.jpg" alt="IMG_6946" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717306782/" title="IMG_7135 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4717306782_c94a85b364.jpg" alt="IMG_7135" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">These little NB MX5s were available for those who don't have a track car, so they could jump in and thrash them around. Oh so rad.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716535313/" title="IMG_6938 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4716535313_31c589f890.jpg" alt="IMG_6938" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717180548/" title="IMG_6939 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4717180548_ae870f8f54.jpg" alt="IMG_6939" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717282432/" title="IMG_7250 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4717282432_5ec6c0d074.jpg" alt="IMG_7250" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This 2002 belongs to Richard, the birthday boy. Words can not really describe how awesome this car is. It is his dedicated track car and with those Sportmaxes under the guards it looks (and sounds) so good on full tilt around the track.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717186036/" title="IMG_6953 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4717186036_496a6c5cff.jpg" alt="IMG_6953" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717188548/" title="IMG_6961 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4717188548_1395c99bda.jpg" alt="IMG_6961" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716667217/" title="IMG_7156 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4716667217_ce785c3c37.jpg" alt="IMG_7156" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717315592/" title="IMG_7175 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4717315592_43ace6b4c3.jpg" alt="IMG_7175" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This Radical was out there carving up all day. The way the car looks on the track makes it seem so effortless to steer it to lap records. But I do doubt that is anywhere near the truth of driving it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717291516/" title="IMG_7326 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4717291516_2a37293113.jpg" alt="IMG_7326" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717285336/" title="IMG_7271 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4717285336_85ccabe53e.jpg" alt="IMG_7271" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Richard had his other part time track car out there, his BMW 130i (probably not hard to pick Richard's favorite manufacturer). This is his daily drive, yet it has a full race cage and semi slicks. What an epic daily.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716657037/" title="IMG_6987 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4716657037_919a52fa23.jpg" alt="IMG_6987" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716675177/" title="IMG_7212 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4716675177_0d695d44ff.jpg" alt="IMG_7212" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717293754/" title="IMG_7330 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4717293754_e411a9026a.jpg" alt="IMG_7330" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716660893/" title="IMG_7104 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4716660893_e6b7d453b6.jpg" alt="IMG_7104" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716681065/" title="IMG_7235 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4716681065_a3ebc20722.jpg" alt="IMG_7235" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">Some random snaps that I couldn't think up captions for.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4716678303/" title="IMG_7215 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4716678303_425e411a5a.jpg" alt="IMG_7215" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My homie Alex out flying the Honda flag.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4717296422/" title="IMG_7339 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4717296422_af250a9045.jpg" alt="IMG_7339" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Trekking home after a long day. What a sight this is on the road.<br /><br />All in all the day was heaps of fun; no drama and just a good bunch of people. Thanks to Richard for letting me come out and take shots for the event and also to Matt, Alex, Will and Ben for just hangin' all day.<br /><br />Also, mad props to Ben for taking some of the pics.<br /><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-74032893204190295782010-06-15T09:45:00.001+10:002010-06-15T12:18:56.801+10:00Friday Night Drift PracticeQueensland Raceway holds drift practice sessions every Friday night from 6-10pm, and tonight I was able to tag along with a bunch of really cool people, whom I've only hung out with briefly at our regular JDM meets.<div><br /></div><div>So I snaked my way through peak hour traffic on the motorbike (is it just me, or has it been getting a lot worse in the last few weeks?), stuffed my face with some <a href="http://www.delreypacking.com/assets/images/autogen/a_WaldorfSalad.jpg">Waldorf salad</a> and jumped in the S15. The Ipswich Motorway in peak hour was PACKED with cars, crawling along at walking space, so we made it to QR much later than expected, but Steph's mint 2 door STi WRX certainly helped. With 252kW at all 4 wheels, it was an absolute weapon of a thing, forcing you all the way back into the seat every time she floored it! Its <a href="http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?t=25054">for sale</a> too!</div><div><br /></div><div>By the time we got to QR, most of the pit garages were taken, but to our collective surprise, the one closest to the control tower was available. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690555519/" title="IMG_1736 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4690555519_22ea10bfcc.jpg" alt="IMG_1736" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4691184414/" title="IMG_1672 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4691184414_9a258f04e9.jpg" alt="IMG_1672" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Jamming both Nhan's S13 and Nigs' Ceffy in there, much jacking up and swapping of wheels ensued, while I took some snaps in the pit garages and attempted to pan and focus in almost complete darkness with a nifty fifty on my 50D. About the only one that worked out well is this one. Time for new tyres?</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690553545/" title="IMG_1707 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4690553545_6ef4a9fcc0.jpg" alt="IMG_1707" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Bumped into Rory (what a surprise, you whore!) and chatted for a bit while taking lots of pit shots.</div><div><br /></div><div>Love this sticker Nigs!</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690551445/" title="IMG_1680 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1298/4690551445_66ae6daab0.jpg" alt="IMG_1680" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Mmm oldschool.</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690551845/" title="IMG_1686 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4690551845_2b3e736d2e.jpg" alt="IMG_1686" height="320" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Longchamp.</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4691186356/" title="IMG_1697 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4691186356_9c420bf724.jpg" alt="IMG_1697" height="500" width="333" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4691186876/" title="IMG_1698 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4691186876_9970434c38.jpg" alt="IMG_1698" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4691187696/" title="IMG_1718 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4691187696_f601de9bb2.jpg" alt="IMG_1718" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We were all freezing our collective asses off with temps at the track around 6-7C, which was great for the turbos but terrible for the feeling in my hands/fingers. After wrapping my frozen bits around a hot mocha, smashing it quick-smart and soaring on a caffeine high, Nhan was kind enough to hook me up with a passenger's side ride in his recently acquired S13. The stock suspension definitely didn't help with the backlash with the weight shifting, and we spun quite a few times doing about 80kph. Heaps of fun though! Luckily no damage, which is more than I can say for Nigs, who did some damage to his clutch/gearbox/input shaft/straight pipes (?). It was fun getting it back to Brisbane without using the clutch whatsoever...hope you can get it fixed soon broseph!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4691185822/" title="IMG_1693 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4691185822_687f32e3d9.jpg" alt="IMG_1693" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690555055/" title="IMG_1727 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4690555055_050e90f55f.jpg" alt="IMG_1727" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Other people having a shit night, like this Gazelle:</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690556591/" title="IMG_1747 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1302/4690556591_f113568b99.jpg" alt="IMG_1747" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Hmm...</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690556065/" title="IMG_1746 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4690556065_02802d9cd6.jpg" alt="IMG_1746" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4691188332/" title="IMG_1721 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1275/4691188332_8c0e9e1e4c.jpg" alt="IMG_1721" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks are in order to Steph, Nhan, Nigs, and the rest of the crew. Fun times!</div><div><br /></div><div>-Matyi</div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-17970193336102556312010-06-12T02:13:00.005+10:002010-06-12T19:14:13.949+10:00Superlap - The Long Road HomeThe weather on the way home from Superlap was once again amazing. We spent a lot of time just staring at the clouds and the sunset most of the way back to Brisbane. <div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4691208090/" title="New England Clouds by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4691208090_d7a701a292.jpg" alt="New England Clouds" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Not a lot else to say, just a couple of shots that I took on the way home of Sam's gorgeous Porsche on the New England Highway.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690481559/" title="IMG_1146-Edit-3 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4690481559_36c6058064.jpg" alt="IMG_1146-Edit-3" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690488843/" title="IMG_1164-Edit-2 by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4690488843_7556e43988.jpg" alt="IMG_1164-Edit-2" height="333" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4690494883/" title="IMG_1179-Edit by matyiii, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4690494883_9398760a5e.jpg" alt="IMG_1179-Edit" height="333" width="500" /></a></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div>This is the last Superlap installment. We now return to our normal programming.</div><div><br /></div><div>-Matyi</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-25681003447138899342010-06-12T01:13:00.003+10:002010-06-12T19:12:55.504+10:00A Drug You Can't ShakeThey say drifting is a drug that you cannot shake, and for years I have always thought that saying was stupid. Probably because I associated drifting with beater S13's and cars that looked more at home in a junkyard. Suffice to say, I was so wrong it isn't funny. In reality, the drift scene is killing it, and my second drift day truly hammered that shit home.<br /><br />So my last coverage of the May morning session was the most viewed post on Downshift by a lot. I have to say, that doesn't really surprise me in the slightest considering that it had some of the best cars the QLD scene has to offer. The June morning session was no different, with a myriad of cars rocking superb fitment, Jerome's frankly ridiculous SR24 500+rwhp S15 and Josh Coote's 180, which is all class. Both of these cars are world class drift demons, pumping more smoke then a shit house rock concert.<br /><br />Apart from typical breakages, there was no real drama on the day. Oh, well, apart from some dude in a Jesus sponsored S13 who decided drifting was lame and that doing barrel rolls in the gravel trap was where it was at. He walked away without injury and the car wasn't actually as beat up as I would have thought. Roll cages save lives, not speed cameras.<br /><br />Anyway, I will quit my jibba jabbin and deliver what I bet you are all dying to see.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690356695/" title="IMG_7877 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/4690356695_6c08ef0f6c.jpg" alt="IMG_7877" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690358003/" title="IMG_7880 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4690358003_023beef91e.jpg" alt="IMG_7880" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690359309/" title="IMG_7881 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4690359309_8e62d70a88.jpg" alt="IMG_7881" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691000634/" title="IMG_7915 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4691000634_d710586388.jpg" alt="IMG_7915" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691043446/" title="IMG_8165 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4691043446_a22ee9231c.jpg" alt="IMG_8165" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This 14 is super clean, and the owner seems to attend as many slide days as he can, which is awesome to see. The stretch he is running with those TE37s is insane, but looks oh so badass. Can definitely see why the 14 is my favorite shape of Silvia.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690994692/" title="IMG_7885 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1265/4690994692_792c1a3971.jpg" alt="IMG_7885" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691035212/" title="IMG_8118 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4691035212_f12c16e7b0.jpg" alt="IMG_8118" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Gotta love Eurolines.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690997678/" title="IMG_7892 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4690997678_4d61ae3636.jpg" alt="IMG_7892" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690996076/" title="IMG_7886 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1304/4690996076_19f78d757b.jpg" alt="IMG_7886" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690398657/" title="IMG_8097 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4690398657_de2ba7b08d.jpg" alt="IMG_8097" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690394719/" title="IMG_8086 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1303/4690394719_23dde4c60f.jpg" alt="IMG_8086" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691006992/" title="IMG_7983 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4691006992_2215d1223a.jpg" alt="IMG_7983" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This Taxi you see before you is owned by a good mate of mine, Nigs. I have always had such a love for this car. My love affair started when I first saw it at a tear drop late one night (driving normally and slowly of course...), but it has so much character; how can you not dig it?. Not to mention Nigs knows how to steer a car damn well. Even though he will be the first to state he is a n00b, he definitely isn't. Gotta give it to the man, he has taste. Chrome dipped 33 GTR wheels...HELL YEAH.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691027454/" title="IMG_8085 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4691027454_8e0fea368e.jpg" alt="IMG_8085" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Shagged? As if...I can still see heaps of rubber.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690383159/" title="IMG_8019 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1289/4690383159_ccc01c8070.jpg" alt="IMG_8019" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690389291/" title="IMG_8055 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4690389291_cb84dff6fc.jpg" alt="IMG_8055" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690999060/" title="IMG_7903 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4690999060_a40afb785a.jpg" alt="IMG_7903" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My homie Ben had his 32 out and about in style as always. He took me for a few laps in his pimp machine, was a heap of fun. Ben, like most of the drift boys, is a really easy going guy which is good to see. Worst thing about the car scene is when you can't approach people because they think their shit's golden.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691001704/" title="IMG_7930 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4691001704_3a2378379e.jpg" alt="IMG_7930" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691013050/" title="IMG_8013 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4691013050_7302dba8bc.jpg" alt="IMG_8013" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Was loving this FC. SSR Professors suit it so well.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690368929/" title="IMG_7941 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4690368929_7f46e387cc.jpg" alt="IMG_7941" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690371335/" title="IMG_7966 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4690371335_f6f73a33ce.jpg" alt="IMG_7966" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690392069/" title="IMG_8070 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4690392069_33a82b6fd0.jpg" alt="IMG_8070" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691009698/" title="IMG_8006 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4691009698_05f0f2450e.jpg" alt="IMG_8006" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Action shots yo!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690376819/" title="IMG_8008 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4690376819_d0750f31a5.jpg" alt="IMG_8008" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690374035/" title="IMG_7987 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4690374035_3c63fbe94a.jpg" alt="IMG_7987" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Now this looks serious doesn't it. Jun 2.4L crate motor, big ass turbo and a fully seam welded engine bay. Not to mention the wide body kit and the moon sized Project Mu rotors and calipers. You would expect this car is pretty nuts.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691031116/" title="IMG_8091 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4691031116_5e445e7e88.jpg" alt="IMG_8091" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691029928/" title="IMG_8088 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4691029928_d7bd239e96.jpg" alt="IMG_8088" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690370107/" title="IMG_7962 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4690370107_e0f9ba72e3.jpg" alt="IMG_7962" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Yep.<br />This is Jerome's utterly insane, top level Hi Power Racing S15.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690379949/" title="IMG_8014 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4690379949_c975c1527f.jpg" alt="IMG_8014" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690407503/" title="IMG_8151 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4690407503_336c446f09.jpg" alt="IMG_8151" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The owner of this 14 is known as <span style="font-style: italic;">'Buckna'</span> and my oh my can he get some insane angle when he is sliding. The car is supporting a full RB25 swap and apparently on this day was supporting a new turbo netting him an extra 80hp. Suffice to say, he was up there with Jerome and Josh Coote in terms of smoke, skill and out right insanity. Mad props to this man.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690381695/" title="IMG_8018 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/4690381695_93da620cd0.jpg" alt="IMG_8018" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As you do.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691039700/" title="IMG_8143 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4691039700_4a057b8811.jpg" alt="IMG_8143" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691018780/" title="IMG_8042 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4691018780_e10938961c.jpg" alt="IMG_8042" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This KE70 was producing some insane smoke and was wild as hell to watch. Surely it could not be a standard carby engine. Oh no this little 'ketto' had a full SR swap, with all the goodies just like the plates state. Word is that the power figure is around the 350rwhp mark. Just silly power in that chassis. I love it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690386157/" title="IMG_8043 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4690386157_3755d19083.jpg" alt="IMG_8043" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690403361/" title="IMG_8119 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4690403361_91757107df.jpg" alt="IMG_8119" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Cube's are slowly catching on over here. Steph's is by far one of the better looking ones. Shows how much wheels can transform a car.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690390817/" title="IMG_8057 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4690390817_371abcc8d1.jpg" alt="IMG_8057" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Notice the front guards? Sacrifices have to be made for fitment and more lock.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691033722/" title="IMG_8098 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1276/4691033722_eda70bb625.jpg" alt="IMG_8098" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690387747/" title="IMG_8048 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/4690387747_784cf70069.jpg" alt="IMG_8048" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4690404637/" title="IMG_8142 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1277/4690404637_d244379673.jpg" alt="IMG_8142" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4691042152/" title="IMG_8160 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/4691042152_c328b0eefc.jpg" alt="IMG_8160" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is Josh Coote's 180. It is an A Grade drift car; something you would more likely see at a Formula D or D1Gp event. Everything about this car oozes top level shit, whether it is the engine setup (around 370rwkw), the body kit matched with the Meisters, or the air jacks for easy accessibility under carriage. Watching this car is truly phenomenal the way it closes in to other cars in the paddock and just looks so at home at full tilt and sideways.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;">All in all it was a fantastic day as usual. Cheers to all the homies who made the day as enjoyable as ever: Ben, Mez, Nigs, Nhan, Steph, Dave and anyone else I have forgotten.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-28643795151646924902010-06-09T10:28:00.009+10:002010-06-10T14:54:47.955+10:00Superlap - Saturday RacingWe made a start on Saturday a little later than Friday, but still got there by 8am. By this point I had wised up and made a beeline to the free coffee van that <a href="http://mrtperformance.com.au/">MRT</a> was sponsoring (cheers guys!), where the gent was making us great coffee all weekend for a gold coin donation. Anyway, on to the pics!<br /><br />Cyber Evo was almost ready by this point. Check out the overfenders ON TOP of the widebody!<br /><br /><a title="IMG_0362 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663396458/"><img alt="IMG_0362" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1289/4663396458_b1e8c27e08.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_0392 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663398328/"><img alt="IMG_0392" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4663398328_5251460e45.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />So many tasty wheels.<br /><a title="IMG_0380 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662776691/"><img alt="IMG_0380" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4662776691_aec05d6295.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />BSM Motorsport's R32 GTR warming up/testing.<br /><a title="IMG_0365 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662776071/"><img alt="IMG_0365" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4662776071_af4d8d350e.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />HKS T04Z, CF rocker covers!<br /><a title="IMG_0421 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662778581/"><img alt="IMG_0421" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4662778581_0feaa62f22.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Sasaki limbering up.<br /><a title="IMG_0425 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662779355/"><img alt="IMG_0425" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4662779355_294ac938ca.jpg" height="343" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_0634 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4628421536/"><img alt="IMG_0634" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4628421536_30bac79ed1.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_0568 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4627651457/"><img alt="IMG_0568" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/4627651457_11b2d547ae.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />The Evos were absolutely smashing it, then the Sun Cyber Evo finally came out to play with Tarzan Yamada at the helm. To everyone's surprise, they did a few laps, smashed the records, and went back in the pits. What?<br /><a title="IMG_0559 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4627787741/"><img alt="IMG_0559" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4627787741_40c137d549.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />The other classes of racing were great also, with Queensland-based <a href="http://www.999automotive.com.au/">999 Automotive</a>'s turbo-fed DC5 sounding the goods.<br /><a title="IMG_0670 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662780921/"><img alt="IMG_0670" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4662780921_593bd7dd73.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />By this time I was getting peckish, so I decided to wander through the show and shine section in the carpark, where I bumped into some lovely promo girls.<br /><br /><a title="IMG_0808 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662785829/"><img alt="IMG_0808" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1283/4662785829_4c45b717db.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_0799 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662785215/"><img alt="IMG_0799" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4662785215_dddefbd860.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_0795 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662784589/"><img alt="IMG_0795" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4662784589_278a44a5ef.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />Hot shoes!<br /><a title="IMG_0794 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662783831/"><img alt="IMG_0794" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1279/4662783831_377e85f37a.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />Is there an age limit on promo modelling?<br /><a title="IMG_0687 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662782295/"><img alt="IMG_0687" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4662782295_6eb835370d.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_0831 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662786573/"><img alt="IMG_0831" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1288/4662786573_25388aeac7.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />Love the lashes!<br /><a title="IMG_0836 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662787345/"><img alt="IMG_0836" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4662787345_82273f3cbd.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />Back to the cars...<br /><a title="IMG_0786 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662783247/"><img alt="IMG_0786" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4662783247_283cc25546.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />...and the closing of racing for the weekend. I was sitting on turn one, just after the main straight for these. The pro cars were going through fresh rubber like it was going out of fashion - the white spot in this picture behind the car is the sticker off a brand new Advan semi-slick.<br /><a title="IMG_0990 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663409246/"><img alt="IMG_0990" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4663409246_f41de3479f.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_0977 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663408806/"><img alt="IMG_0977" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1290/4663408806_2386a254b6.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_1052 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663409968/"><img alt="IMG_1052" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4663409968_9902736f3b.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />On the last lap, the Cyber Evo blasted down the straight, and the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoB8trsYp4M">wing unexpetedly flew off </a>the rear deck and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovO2uccx7tI">into the air</a>! The car was visibly immediately tail happy, slipping and sliding all through turn one.<br /><a title="IMG_1008 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662788811/"><img alt="IMG_1008" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1304/4662788811_86932f8078.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />The day was taken out by Tarzan Yamada in the Sun Cyber Evo, running a blistering 1:30.587. The Sierra Sierra Evo driven by David Emphringham placed second with a 1:31.884, and third was the Tomei Cusco WRX once again piloted by Yamada to a 1:31.901. Needless to say, he was quite pleased with himself.<br /><a title="IMG_1082 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662789831/"><img alt="IMG_1082" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4662789831_cbd707e06f.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><br />Fourth and fifth were Warren Luff in the Prep'd Lotus Elise and Kinoshita in the R-Magic FD, still with incredible lap times.<br /><a title="IMG_0674 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663402620/"></a><a title="IMG_0674 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663402620/"></a><a title="IMG_0674 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663402620/"></a><a title="IMG_0674 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663402620/"><img alt="IMG_0674" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1297/4663402620_356bc8ea8a.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Somewhat disappointingly, Mark Berry placed 7th in his R34, 3.5 seconds off the pace of the Sun Evo..<br /><a title="IMG_0418 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662777869/"><img alt="IMG_0418" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4662777869_fd4abf76c0.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Rest of the results are <a href="http://www.superlap.com.au/2009/?page_id=20">here</a>.<br /><br />We decided to have our farewell dinner at about 9pm, but didn't want to drive too far from our hotel, having another long day of driving ahead of us, back to Brisbane on Sunday. Being in the mood for anything but fast food, we searched around the area for a while, trying to find a restaurant that didn't look TOO dodgy. Half an our later, we gave up the search and decided to just get a meal from the <a href="http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=rooty+hill&sll=-27.46758,153.027892&sspn=0.055974,0.07699&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Rooty+Hill+New+South+Wales&ll=-33.771652,150.843425&spn=0,0.002406&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=-33.771694,150.84325&panoid=6e1WUNDT5qLXIBvFlIkWJA&cbp=12,24.11,,0,8.41">Imperial Hotel Family Bistro</a>, which was basically the only thing open. In the forecourt was a hole in the wall serving Chinese/Asian food, so I got a plate of mongolian lamb with fried rice, and to my enormous surprise, it was amazing, and cost a grand total of $13 including a beer. Can't complain about that!<br /><br />We went back to the hotel and crashed in readiness for another 14 hours of driving home on Sunday. I have a couple more pics from the drive home, but will add those later.<br /><br />-MatyiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-20155872767321271372010-06-06T18:23:00.010+10:002010-06-21T23:49:37.953+10:00Taking Risks Pays OffAs Matyi has shown, Australia played host to the World Time Attack last month. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend due to clashing events. I bit the bullet and bailed on trekking down to Sydney for the WTAC and instead stayed in Brisbane for the annual Powerplay event. Everyone called me stupid for doing it, but I ended up taking the risk...and oh my, did it pay off.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674486280/" title="IMG_7575 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4674486280_385c2b7697.jpg" alt="IMG_7575" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673865057/" title="IMG_7578 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4673865057_1fc094d898.jpg" alt="IMG_7578" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />Powerplay is based on the annual Powercruise events held in Queensland and throughout all of Aus every year. Powercruise has been running for over 10 years and is a predominantly domestic oriented event. V8's and mullets heavily outweigh imports and fancy hair cuts, whilst tire smoke seemingly never leaves the air. However, Powerplay represents something a little different. It is a well known fact that Powerplay brings out the biggest, the baddest and the most outright ridiculous imports, and this time was no different. There is a reason I was awake at 4am and on the road on this day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674457750/" title="IMG_7347 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4674457750_035f486757.jpg" alt="IMG_7347" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><br />Arriving at the track in the midst of probably 5 degree weather and fog everywhere, the cars slowly rolled in from scrutineering. 9sec street WRX's, more 500+hp Skylines than I could count, some very loud and very violent rotors and just generally all out warfare in car terms. Today was going to be one fucking good day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673837049/" title="IMG_7362 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1271/4673837049_d0580e0b64.jpg" alt="IMG_7362" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Before I start unloading copious amounts of car porn onto here, a bit of explaining is in order. Powerplay is run a little differently to most events you have been to, which I think is the main cause of its huge success. The event is run kind of like a replication of a typical street crusing/racing event. The main focus of Powerplay is the cruise sessions, which allows around 50 cars onto the track at once with as many passengers as possible and no need for proper safety equipment (i.e no helmets or long sleeve t-shirts). To try and remove the possibility of accidents, corners are policed by marshals so you can only speed on the straights, exactly like a street race of sorts. I cannot really begin to explain how insanely dope this event is, so on with the pics. I will try and get some videos up of how it works so you can all see what you missed.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674458796/" title="IMG_7353 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4674458796_35398c6d4f.jpg" alt="IMG_7353" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673861387/" title="IMG_7561 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4673861387_bbd95c25ea.jpg" alt="IMG_7561" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nasser's 33 GTR is so many kinds of badass. Built how a GTR should be built and making crazy power figures, this shit is off tap. The red matched with those hell sexy TE37s is just a perfect look. 750awhp also has to be fun, and he was definitely tearing up all day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673838093/" title="IMG_7363 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4673838093_67d2e83704.jpg" alt="IMG_7363" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673859041/" title="IMG_7526 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4673859041_cd8f1f7bdb.jpg" alt="IMG_7526" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Spotted this clean as hell 34 GTR chilling in the pits. The owner of this has awesome taste; LM-GT4's, Project Mu brakes all round, carbon accessories all over the place. It looked amazing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674462140/" title="IMG_7366 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1282/4674462140_abdd447388.jpg" alt="IMG_7366" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673840269/" title="IMG_7369 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4673840269_d513074ec2.jpg" alt="IMG_7369" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674463934/" title="IMG_7370 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4674463934_f654114ba5.jpg" alt="IMG_7370" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This 14 had my undivided attention when it fronted very early in the morning. Those Meisters are sitting super nice under the guards and the whole car had such a nice stance to it. Also in typical Powerplay fashion, an SR just won't do. This beast was packing a Rb25 under the hood.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673843991/" title="IMG_7385 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1297/4673843991_f5761a3e78.jpg" alt="IMG_7385" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673842143/" title="IMG_7372 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4673842143_80218d22b4.jpg" alt="IMG_7372" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673882603/" title="IMG_7755 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4673882603_bfcba8d8bb.jpg" alt="IMG_7755" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Foy's brother Dan was out in his 180, making over 400rwhp on the day and running big ass semi's on the rear. He was certainly taking it to the V8s all day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673844997/" title="IMG_7390 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4673844997_8bddc32ec0.jpg" alt="IMG_7390" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674469958/" title="IMG_7428 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4674469958_aaf154ff09.jpg" alt="IMG_7428" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674478072/" title="IMG_7505 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4674478072_747bf231fb.jpg" alt="IMG_7505" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673856081/" title="IMG_7508 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4673856081_327d3b9a5d.jpg" alt="IMG_7508" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673880641/" title="IMG_7729 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4673880641_fac9c930d2.jpg" alt="IMG_7729" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Introducing one of the most insane cars I have ever witnessed: the 790awhp ALLLAG 34 GTR. Running no exhaust and a full screamer dump it was so insanely loud and fast it was blowing peoples minds all day, as well as every other car on the track. Running a big, bad HKS T62R it also has that synonymous whistle when it spools. This shit is just brutal.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674475996/" title="IMG_7495 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1303/4674475996_fdcc1c0b7a.jpg" alt="IMG_7495" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673843185/" title="IMG_7376 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4673843185_73c5235d72.jpg" alt="IMG_7376" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673850587/" title="IMG_7487 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1281/4673850587_a5c0f36db1.jpg" alt="IMG_7487" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674507676/" title="IMG_7759 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4674507676_30b9dc3c12.jpg" alt="IMG_7759" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div></div></div>Mercury Motosport were out there with their stand promoting JBT brakes as well as showing off their wares and what they can do. Definitely one of the bigger and better shops in Queensland, they had a tonne of tough as nails and fast cars out on the day. Including Jay's newly built 26/30 33 GTS-T, a 10sec white 32, a 650hp VK Commodore and Tuan's ridiculous 350awkw Evo (unfortunately I got no good shots of it, which sucks because I love that car). I always enjoy having a chat to Tess and Trent from Mercury...it's awesome to see some shops enjoy chatting to people rather than trying to seal deals. I am not getting a car built there (yet) but they treat me like I am part of the family. Only good things to say about those guys.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673846043/" title="IMG_7397 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4673846043_190e338c66.jpg" alt="IMG_7397" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673848175/" title="IMG_7435 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4673848175_fcabe87d19.jpg" alt="IMG_7435" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673849375/" title="IMG_7485 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4673849375_343ca95371.jpg" alt="IMG_7485" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Obviously expecting this to make insane power?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673876373/" title="IMG_7679 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4673876373_dda6d9fda1.jpg" alt="IMG_7679" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">...well you would be right.<br /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674474894/" title="IMG_7492 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4674474894_3e3a2389f4.jpg" alt="IMG_7492" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674482840/" title="IMG_7531 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4674482840_65e6962508.jpg" alt="IMG_7531" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Was fortunate enough to have a quick chat with Chris, the owner of this M3. The car looks absolutely amazing, probably one of my favorite cars on the day from a looks point of view. Also found out he is the owner of the 650+hp IWIN R33 GTR. Really hope to put something together and shoot his cars.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673854039/" title="IMG_7500 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4673854039_104cba9288.jpg" alt="IMG_7500" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674479884/" title="IMG_7513 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4674479884_f3a291ee43.jpg" alt="IMG_7513" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674504108/" title="IMG_7741 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4674504108_e72b2c66b5.jpg" alt="IMG_7741" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This 33 was once known as HITMUP from its old number plates, so I am going to still refer to it as that. Don't really know much about it unfortunately, however it was sporting some seriously wide rear rubber in the form of semi slicks. I could also hear the familiar gear changing that comes from a pro drag box, so obviously it has some serious shit under that hood.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673862573/" title="IMG_7574 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4673862573_57450a3ea4.jpg" alt="IMG_7574" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674480876/" title="IMG_7516 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4674480876_3d5f1a7c95.jpg" alt="IMG_7516" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673879869/" title="IMG_7722 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4673879869_3b485b9917.jpg" alt="IMG_7722" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">This little Mazda R1000 ute going by the name of FN SYCO was probably one of my favorite cars of the day. The owner has some serious balls to drive this little thing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673866219/" title="IMG_7589 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1308/4673866219_ee3759b509.jpg" alt="IMG_7589" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674489622/" title="IMG_7606 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1293/4674489622_d14492ac13.jpg" alt="IMG_7606" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">All imports are represented at Powerplay. That seemingly harmless green Rex actually has run a PB of 9.7 down the quarter and is still street registered. Droppin' jaws all day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673869103/" title="IMG_7640 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4673869103_aa5ea4b6e7.jpg" alt="IMG_7640" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674490600/" title="IMG_7627 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4674490600_218a4e9833.jpg" alt="IMG_7627" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I used to think this boosted commodore was hardparked...suffice to say I was severely wrong.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another thing the Powerplay events are known for is...<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673870085/" title="IMG_7648 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1289/4673870085_e27cf4f041.jpg" alt="IMG_7648" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674493598/" title="IMG_7649 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4674493598_de39a35130.jpg" alt="IMG_7649" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673872261/" title="IMG_7659 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4673872261_bf6eb490d5.jpg" alt="IMG_7659" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674495722/" title="IMG_7663 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4674495722_d32ae59d76.jpg" alt="IMG_7663" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673874151/" title="IMG_7669 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4673874151_5304611488.jpg" alt="IMG_7669" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674497758/" title="IMG_7674 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4674497758_21fe5c6134.jpg" alt="IMG_7674" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">...skiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiids. A favourite past time for most of the attendees of Powerplay.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674500934/" title="IMG_7721 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4674500934_512b21736c.jpg" alt="IMG_7721" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673877425/" title="IMG_7689 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4673877425_8903fa2448.jpg" alt="IMG_7689" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Adam's 32 GTR <span style="font-style: italic;">'FATGTR'</span> is pretty famous in the QLD car scene. He was proving why all day long, even with his weaker engine.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4673884639/" title="IMG_7757 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4673884639_ef2d4daf14.jpg" alt="IMG_7757" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Evo 7's plates are fucking gold. I laughed so hard when I saw them.<br /></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4674506012/" title="IMG_7756 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4674506012_32895eb8fa.jpg" alt="IMG_7756" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This black 32 GTR was by far my favorite car of the day. Built and tuned by HKS themselves in Japan, it ran a previous best of 9.1 over in Japan and is a mentalist to watch on the track. Rolling next to it on the track is one of the most eye opening experiences. I vow to get a closer look at this car, as it blew my mind every single time it went past.<br /><br />So that's the last of it. Such an insane day...so much power for one to comprehend. Met some new homies and made a lot of connections. All in all, I have to say that it was worth missing WTAC in my honest opinion, but hey, I am a sucker for power.<br /><br />Enjoy.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-985899074667253432010-06-04T13:55:00.009+10:002010-06-04T18:10:20.077+10:00Superlap - Friday PracticeWaking up at 5.30am in a strange hotel on the western fringe of Sydney is not something one generally thinks of as being pleasant or exciting. But when Foy woke me up the next morning and it was still dark and foggy and frozen outside, I didnt mind at all. I lay in bed for a few moments, slowly trying to get my eyes all the way open, a big grin slowly spreading over my face.<br /><br />Superlap! The day had finally come, and even though we missed the press launch and an opportunity for cool photos in the Sydney CBD the previous day, Friday practice was looking like a promising day. Foy and I finished our packing, dropped in to McD's for a coffee before being waved through the VIP gates on account of our media passes. We both felt pretty special...thanks Greg!<br /><p><a title="IMG_9207 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662757287/"><img alt="IMG_9207" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4662757287_d53c18068d.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9146 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662755467/"><img alt="IMG_9146" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4662755467_81d9e4dd62.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9217 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662757973/"><img alt="IMG_9217" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4662757973_3364254271.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9237 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662759109/"><img alt="IMG_9237" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4662759109_de28dab724.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>Almost all the teams were already preparing their cars, with some of them burbling away in the pit garages; the occasional rev sending shivers up my spine in anticipation of max revs to come on the main straight. After finding the media room and dropping off our stuff, Foy and I headed down and threaded our way through all the garages and scrutineering building, discovering some incredible machines from all three classes - Club Sprint, Open and Pro - with increasing levels of hardcore. We ended up in the Sierra Sierra garage with a full-carbon Evo; rollcage bars everywhere, octopus-like turbo manifold, canards, diffusers...everything. At the time I thought to myself: 'this was going to be the car to watch!'</p><p><a title="IMG_9249 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663380562/"><img alt="IMG_9249" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4663380562_3c39b4924b.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9286 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662761657/"><img alt="IMG_9286" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1278/4662761657_7ef046a091.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9301 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662762451/"><img alt="IMG_9301" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4662762451_937f282680.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9274 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663381858/"><img alt="IMG_9274" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1300/4663381858_1f41127c4b.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>There were expensive parts lying around all over the place, like these absolutely enormous, lightweight Rays CE28Ns in the PanSpeed garage:</p><p><a title="IMG_9255 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662760395/"><img alt="IMG_9255" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1284/4662760395_8b61be190a.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a></p><p>There was a bit of rivalry and smack-talk on the forums about the BYP EG vs Insight Motorsports EG Civic battle, and here were the competitors in the flesh:</p><p><a title="IMG_9142 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662754371/"><img alt="IMG_9142" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4662754371_462c8f79ee.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9337 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662763445/"><img alt="IMG_9337" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4662763445_9832987aac.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9176 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662756427/"><img alt="IMG_9176" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4662756427_75aca13df0.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9339 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663385042/"><img alt="IMG_9339" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4663385042_3701a04029.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>I was really digging some of the (relatively) less-hardcore cars, like this gorgeous 180sx:</p><p><a title="IMG_9564 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663386364/"><img alt="IMG_9564" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4663386364_c0f5d243ec.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>Eventually the cars got out on the track and, holy crap, what a noise they made! Excitement ensued and I started practicing some panning shots (since I'm not the best at them). A few turned out pretty good, though:</p><p><a title="IMG_9496 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663385654/"><img alt="IMG_9496" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4663385654_bd6a91fdb8.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_0568 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4627651457/"><img alt="IMG_0568" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/4627651457_11b2d547ae.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_0559 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4627787741/"><img alt="IMG_0559" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4627787741_40c137d549.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_0634 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4628421536/"><img alt="IMG_0634" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4628421536_30bac79ed1.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>Full carbon Lotus:</p><p><a title="IMG_0076 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663391902/"><img alt="IMG_0076" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1291/4663391902_d4755344c0.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>I started getting hungry a while later, so I came back into the pits area and chowed down on a wrap and a Coke. Admittedly, it was better than I expected, but they're not exactly shy with the prices, are they? Here's some of the Japanese-looking promo girls from the pits (apparently they're locals? Can anyone confirm?):</p><p><a title="IMG_9979 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662767445/"><img alt="IMG_9979" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4662767445_710f34c605.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a></p><p>There was a Wicked energy drinks stand, with some lovely ladies handing out free samples. Was digging this one:</p><p><a title="IMG_9971 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663387588/"><img alt="IMG_9971" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4663387588_fe06fbbf48.jpg" height="500" width="333" /></a></p><p>Back into the garages:</p><p><a title="IMG_0005 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663390784/"><img alt="IMG_0005" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4663390784_f831fc1e4f.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9585 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662766023/"><img alt="IMG_9585" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4662766023_b4a7b3244e.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_9983 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663389238/"><img alt="IMG_9983" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4663389238_e5c7e4297e.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>This S30 was MINT. I even went looking for rust on it, but there wasn't a single speck or bubble of it to be found. Even the interior looked like it had just rolled off the showroom floor:</p><p><a title="IMG_9996 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663390128/"><img alt="IMG_9996" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1278/4663390128_09674e7f93.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>By the end of the day, the Sierra Sierra Evo was leading the pack, with a 1:32.2480. To put that into perspective, the V8 Supercar lap record is 1:31.7301 and they run full slicks! The other classes of racing were exciting also, with the Pulse Racing Evo and Insight S2000 at the top of the Open class. The little BYP and Insight EGs were fastest FWD, and making stupid amounts of noise!</p><p>There was quite a bit of drifting too during sunset in the final couple of turns on the Eastern Creek:</p><p><a title="IMG_0104 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662772401/"><img alt="IMG_0104" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4050/4662772401_7048e83ed1.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p><a title="IMG_0181 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662774881/"><img alt="IMG_0181" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4662774881_c25ce9c8f1.jpg" height="260" width="500" /></a></p><p>The Motul 350Z was sounding and looking like a million bucks:</p><p><a title="IMG_0106 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4662772751/"><img alt="IMG_0106" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4662772751_560a8ffc10.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>Until, unexpectedly, one of the tyres popped off the rim...mid-drift!</p><p><a title="IMG_0149 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663395328/"><img alt="IMG_0149" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4663395328_a18775ee4d.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>It rolled uphill, off the track, and slowly returned to sender, where Rob Whyte was waiting for it. He promptly grabbed it and hoisted it into the air, much to the great amusement of the spectators:</p><p><a title="IMG_0137 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663394330/"><img alt="IMG_0137" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4663394330_25ae183bbf.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>We headed home shortly after that, being out of energy and out of light for the cameras. Wicked day all-in-all. </p><p>I had thought it was over, but later on that night I even had a brush with fame. While I walked down to the lobby of the hotel to talk to reception about using their microwave, in front of me stood a few Japanese people talking to the lady at the desk. I couldn't help overhearing the conversation, which went something along the lines of:</p><p>"Hello, we want exchange money please?"</p><p>"No, sorry we don't exchange money here. You'll have to head to a bank to do that. They're about a 15 minute drive away. And it's 9pm on a Friday, so they're all closed. They reopen in 2 days time on Monday."</p><p>*helpless look*</p><p>I felt sorry for them, so I offered to buy some yen off them in exchange for AUDs. I ran up to the room and grabbed a hunji, which I exchanged with them for a 10,000 Yen note. I started chatting to them, and found out that the guy who was speaking to the receptionist was Sasaki, the driver of the R-Magic FD, and the lady was the team owner! If you're not familiar with the R-Magic team, this is the car:</p><p><a title="IMG_0080 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4663392588/"><img alt="IMG_0080" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1270/4663392588_60a2ce6900.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a></p><p>I shat bricks, and immediately gushed like a little groupie bitch about how nice the car is, etc, before letting them get some dinner next door. Felt a bit bad that Rooty Hill RSL was the side of Australia they were seeing briefly, considering they were only staying 3 days.</p><p>But the real racing was about to begin!</p><p>-Matyi</p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-88118091544653023952010-06-03T15:53:00.011+10:002010-06-04T15:03:46.375+10:00Superlap - Rad TripSo I'm hoping to kick off my blogging career by helping out Downshift with a couple of epic first posts.<br /><br />When my buddy Foy called me about an upcoming car race, my first thought was "this is just going to be another sprint day at the local track". But how wrong was I! He proposed something a little more intense: travelling 1000kms south to Sydney to watch the hottest new event in the Australian motorsports calendar - the <a href="http://www.superlap.com.au/">World Time Attack Challenge</a>, or Superlap as it is known locally. We kicked some ideas around for a bit, organised some press passes, and eventually decided that it'd be a great idea for four of us to pile into a turbo-diesel VW Polo, and drive a thousand clicks through the countryside to see the fastest time attack cars in Australia try to keep up with the Japanese and American teams.<br /><br />Eventually we found/recruited a few other people from the <a href="http://www.jdmstyletuning.com/">JDMST</a> forums, and before I knew it, a Mazda 929 was blasting its horn outside my window at 4am on a dark, freezing, lonely Thursday morning. After I freaked out and realised the boys were there to give me a ride, I fell out of bed over the sleeping girlfriend, ran into the shower door, and eventually threw my ass in the car to be able to meet the rest of the guys at Foy's place for a still-dark 5am sharp departure. Linking up with another three cars, our convoy of ten people made an eclectic bunch - Alex's Mazda 929 sedan, Andrew's little hatchback TDI Polo, Jon's clean white s13 180sx, and Sam's Mum's (!) fat Porsche 964 turbo.<br /><br /><a title="IMG_8942 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626223705/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_8942" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4626223705_d6f1f904f9.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_8940 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626830860/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_8940" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/4626830860_1965b9dbb6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Catch me if you can...<br /><a title="IMG_8950 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626223809/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_8950" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/4626223809_078150d256.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Hanging out the sunroof at 100kph in 2<b>°</b>C above freezing is NOT comfortable.<br /><a title="IMG_8955 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626831108/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_8955" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/4626831108_b6c51d8c14.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Dawn found us spectacularly just before we hit the city of flowers, Warwick, 160kms from Brisbane. Driving through the countryside in autumn was a BRILLIANT idea. The weather was stunning all day, and really emphasised the beauty of trees in their fall colours; an uncommon sight for those living in subtropical Queensland since we have just two seasons (hot and cold, and they both look the same).<br /><br /><a title="IMG_8991 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626831396/"><img height="500" alt="IMG_8991" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4626831396_2cc7d2dfd3.jpg" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_9029 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626831900/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_9029" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/4626831900_6cf2ec047d.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_9038 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626832128/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_9038" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4626832128_3008e03402.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />How awesome are the guards on Porsches?!<br /><br /><a title="IMG_9053 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626832256/"><img height="500" alt="IMG_9053" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4626832256_cf72f9ab52.jpg" width="333" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_9074 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626225191/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_9074" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4626225191_6ac0c31f25.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />With a long day of driving behind us, we eventually ended up just outside Sydney, at the start of Putty Road. If you've never driven this sweet sweet piece of bitumen, you should mark it down on your list of things to do. For me, riding in the passenger seat of a turbo Porsche was an acceptable substitute. The way its ass stuck to the ground on corners had me preeeeety impressed!<br /><br /><a title="IMG_9103 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626832496/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_9103" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4626832496_b830a64753.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="IMG_9117 by matyiii, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii/4626832572/"><img height="333" alt="IMG_9117" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4626832572_f3e4bbce13.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Eventually we ended up in Sydney at the Rooty Hill Novotel, where they were going to fleece us an extra $150 for our room. Nice try buddy, but I knew Ebony hooked me up with a good deal and she wasn't lying when she promised me the price, so you better check those numbers again.<br /><br />After checking in, I chose to go with some leftover roadtrip tasty pork with fried rice as a healthy option, but we dropped in to get some McD's for the other boys, Foy smashed 16 nuggets, no sauce thanks. Wait, what? Saw one of the Japanese drivers, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_Yamada">Tarzan Yamada</a> in the lobby on the way home, as well as <a href="http://speedhunters.com/archive/2010/05/28/roadway-gt-gt-driving-at-bathurst-r35-gt-r.aspx">Spee<span style="font-size:+0;"></span>dhunters' Nissan-loaned R35 GTR</a>. Much jealousy ensued..<br /><br />The last thing I remember is and throwing my camera gear in a bag before passing out with the others, knowing another 5am start was on the cards for Superlap practice day...<br /><br />-MatyiUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-92018726125460823482010-06-01T23:55:00.004+10:002010-06-03T17:40:40.774+10:00That Time of the Month AgainYes, it is the monthly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">JDM</span> Meet coverage time again. Big change of pace for last night's meet. Due to countless location issues over the past few months, we decided to bite the bullet and hold the event in a completely different area on the north side of Brisbane. I actually scouted the location a few times and a few of us came to the decision that it would be a dope hang out for a car meet.<br /><br />Anyway, lo and behold we held the meet there. It went really well...actually, fuck that, it was massive. Around 60+ cars fronted for the meet, which is huge for a Monday night and a guaranteed late finish. The new location plays host to some great lighting and just a general awesome backdrop; luscious grass and shit so I think everyone dug the new spot. Parking turned out to be an issue with some people parking just far enough to warrant exercise to get there...and no one likes exercise.<br /><br />Good to see so many lads and ladies getting behind the car scene. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">JDM</span> meets also seem to be really improving our reputation with the law, judging by the good reception we got from two undercover cops on the night. Looks like this spot is a keeper.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7834 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659777552/"><img alt="IMG_7834" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4659777552_f73e59b8cf.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SRP</span>16 is such a awesome example of how S13s should be done.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7823 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659153619/"><img alt="IMG_7823" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1288/4659153619_bac90efdfb.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Polished <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">XD</span>9s are definitely something you don't see every day.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7814 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659778334/"><img alt="IMG_7814" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/4659778334_278f94ce76.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Duane's E21 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Bimmer</span> is rocking a boosted Commodore V6 donk under the hood. Insanely left of field but I dig it a lot. Should see how hard this thing squats under power as well.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7825 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659778692/"><img alt="IMG_7825" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4659778692_5ca8bb3d66.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Jamie's 14, just goes to show you don't need much to make a 14 look dope.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7817 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659779056/"><img alt="IMG_7817" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4659779056_f7e29239be.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Brad's 2K rocking his brand spanking new supercharger set up, expecting 500hp at the rears. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">QLD's</span> Best 2K? You're looking at it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7856 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659159647/"><img alt="IMG_7856" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4659159647_84202d1de5.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7861 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659158627/"><img alt="IMG_7861" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4659158627_82960cab8b.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7854 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659158059/"><img alt="IMG_7854" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4659158059_e9119fecc5.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7862 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659158409/"><img alt="IMG_7862" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4659158409_024f957b38.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Here in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Aus</span>, especially Queensland, practically no one fiddles with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">bimmers</span> with the stance mantra in mind. Sure, there are tonnes of worked ones, but they just are not sitting right or even street driven at all. Luckily, Levi has his shit together. The amount of comments I overheard about his E30 on the night was crazy, but the praise is well deserved. Just look at it.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7843 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659779712/"><img alt="IMG_7843" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4659779712_1c46b2f604.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">How rad is this Colt? Has heaps of choice mods on it and is making some pretty decent power from what I'm told.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7839 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659155021/"><img alt="IMG_7839" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4659155021_f488dd39fa.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There is a dude on the forums who is running <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">ITBs</span> in his DC5, and I'm 90% sure it was this one. Cut as I didn't get to check it out.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7845 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659781330/"><img alt="IMG_7845" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4069/4659781330_ffc54b215e.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7849 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659156439/"><img alt="IMG_7849" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4659156439_761aa5acc9.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7847 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659780436/"><img alt="IMG_7847" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1294/4659780436_66a4805d1f.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7844 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659781076/"><img alt="IMG_7844" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4659781076_a392ff5d79.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Kyrin</span> has been been a part of the meets for ages with his Chaser, however he has not attended a meet in a long time for a multitude of reasons. He turned up for this meet in the Chaser again, and my god had I missed seeing it. It is now sporting a full kit and sitting insanely low, yet he still slides at that height (mad props). Told <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Kyrin</span> I definitely want to shoot the car, so expect to see more of<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">JZ</span>100</span>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7852 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659157399/"><img alt="IMG_7852" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4659157399_e2ccee9c5f.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7853 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659155769/"><img alt="IMG_7853" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4659155769_653bc29707.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Nathan's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Autech</span> 15 was out at the meet. Damn, his car sits well.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a title="IMG_7870 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659784684/"><img alt="IMG_7870" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4659784684_e7c4d90b9a.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7873 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659783586/"><img alt="IMG_7873" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1279/4659783586_3930eaa6d9.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7872 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659160049/"><img alt="IMG_7872" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4659160049_be35136916.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7874 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659785128/"><img alt="IMG_7874" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4659785128_c92bea7e9c.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_7869 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4659159043/"><img alt="IMG_7869" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/4659159043_54fd24cc99.jpg" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Told <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Chuong</span> to move his car somewhere more lit so I could grab some shots for him. His <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Evo</span> VI has always been a favourite of mine, even before him and I were buds. You might remember shots of it on 34 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">GTR</span> wheels, however <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Chuong</span> now rocks some Rota Grids which suit the car oh so well in my opinion. From memory he is making around 298<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">awkw</span>, which is massive power for an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Evo</span>. However the best part of the car is it's idle; it is so raw and lumpy, almost everyone loves it...<br /><br />...aside from those that like wearing special blue uniforms and who like flashing lights.<br /><br />That's it for now. it is like 1:30am and I need sleep. Hope <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">ya'll</span> enjoyed the shots. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-52126321697901884002010-05-27T23:49:00.009+10:002010-05-28T22:23:45.509+10:00Oh My LordYou know that thought you get when you discover something that you have known about, but just never really took interest? The <span style="font-style: italic;">"why the hell have I not been doing this?"</span> thought? Well, on a cold and chilly Monday morning about a week ago I spoke that very sentence (albeit with quite a few profanities in there as well).<br /><br />You see, my boy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mez</span> loves his drifting. You have all seen his videos and shit and you probably gathered he has a thing for the sideways action. He has been telling me about these 'Monday morning sessions' for a while now and I have always either forgotten, not been bothered or just been too slack to attend. Never again will that happen. My expectations were not just blown away, they were fucking obliterated. I had never seen Aussie wheel fitment like this before.<br /><br />Almost every bro out there was rocking there cars low, wide, and with hell good stance. I even spotted two previous <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hellaflush</span> feature cars: Ben's purple 32 and Todd's black S13. Ben was supporting some seriously hilarious and original sticker placement which I got a kick out of, however Todd's 13 managed to not only steal the show but by god it managed to drop my jaw all day long. There is another drift day coming up again soon, and there is no chance I will be missing it. I can't explain how dope the day was...definitely one of the best days I have been to in a long time (and I have been to my fair share of events). All I can say is...<br /><br />...ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Australian stance at its finest.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620705763/" title="IMG_6710 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4620705763_2ea3da4081.jpg" alt="IMG_6710" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div>Nathan's 15 is, believe it or not, N/A. One of the special <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Autech</span> editions; definitely an awesome first slider.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620705767/" title="IMG_6711 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/4620705767_c6573007d0.jpg" alt="IMG_6711" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620718841/" title="IMG_6755 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4620718841_70bdd0c5f1.jpg" alt="IMG_6755" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620728403/" title="IMG_6793 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/4620728403_fb73ff9bfa.jpg" alt="IMG_6793" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Jamie is a recently acquired <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">homie</span>. He is mates with a lot of my friends and it was good to meet him and his 14 out at the track. I have always favoured the 14's over all the other Silvia's; something about the shape. Jamie's 14 is super clean and such a nice example.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620705771/" title="IMG_6713 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4620705771_08d9d35168.jpg" alt="IMG_6713" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">RG's</span> baby.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620705773/" title="IMG_6719 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4620705773_10d5e254a9.jpg" alt="IMG_6719" height="333" width="500" /></a></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This is such a cool get up on a 13. 33 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">GTR</span> wheels sitting great on the front and 34 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">GTR</span> wheels also sitting great on the rear. Hand me downs never looked so good.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620705775/" title="IMG_6721 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4620705775_108b0a426c.jpg" alt="IMG_6721" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4621341864/" title="IMG_6806 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4621341864_749a68f937.jpg" alt="IMG_6806" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As I mentioned before, Ben and his 32 have previously appeared on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Hellaflush,</span> and you can see why. Shot the shit with Ben for a bit, and what a great guy. He was happy to chat to some kid with a camera and we ended up having a good laugh.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4644363967/" title="IMG_6809 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4644363967_6ecf4b7ce3.jpg" alt="IMG_6809" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Ben <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">representin</span>'.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620718839/" title="IMG_6745 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4620718839_8f5f230e1b.jpg" alt="IMG_6745" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620718835/" title="IMG_6739 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4620718835_5ec0d8525b.jpg" alt="IMG_6739" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;">Some slides.<br /><br />Before I continue, let me be honest: I was slightly distracted on the day. One car had the focus of my attention and it really showed in the pics. 10 shots of one car, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">uhh</span> my bad. Will get more variety next time, although I am sure you will understand why I was distracted.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620728391/" title="IMG_6787 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/4620728391_f3357fd980.jpg" alt="IMG_6787" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620705779/" title="IMG_6727 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4620705779_64717cf673.jpg" alt="IMG_6727" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620718829/" title="IMG_6730 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4620718829_23590a2b35.jpg" alt="IMG_6730" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620728395/" title="IMG_6790 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/4620728395_6de4b5a1a6.jpg" alt="IMG_6790" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620718833/" title="IMG_6732 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4620718833_4b3663344a.jpg" alt="IMG_6732" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620728393/" title="IMG_6789 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4620728393_a400bf8c40.jpg" alt="IMG_6789" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620728399/" title="IMG_6792 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4620728399_cf8dc92fc2.jpg" alt="IMG_6792" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4621341860/" title="IMG_6797 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/4621341860_326095129d.jpg" alt="IMG_6797" height="500" width="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">As you can see, this car is phenomenal to say the least. The way it sits on those MASSIVE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">SSR</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">AGLE's</span> is ridiculous. The ride height of the car is equally ridiculous (just look at where the headlights are in relation to the boys looking at it). The engine is apparently pushing around 400<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">whp</span> and it is just an overall top quality build. Todd (the owner) has some serious taste when it comes to car styling and stance in general. Hopefully I can get a closer look and a chat with Todd at the next morning session.<br /><br />Oh and just to prove that it doesn't just sit pretty on that fitment...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620728409/" title="IMG_6796 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4620728409_53945b56f4.jpg" alt="IMG_6796" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620718843/" title="IMG_6783 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4620718843_32121bac70.jpg" alt="IMG_6783" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">BOOM!<br /></div></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Massive props to Secret Drift for putting the day together; such an awesome morning out. Cheers to Jamie and Levi for putting up with my shit all morning, and to all the other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">homies</span> who were out.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-80819015923055507122010-05-20T00:01:00.003+10:002010-05-20T11:56:11.857+10:00Good Food, Great Friends & Dope CarsThis weekend passed was a massive weekend for me; so much shit was on and I took so many pics. But hey, I am sure you will all appreciate it as it was one of the best weekends of my life. So many awesome cars in one weekend, my brain was going into overload. Anyway, first up is the JDM Meet. We decided to have a day time BBQ instead of the usual late night carpark gatherings this time around.<br /><br />The BBQ days are always a good way to catch up with people and check out the cars a little better. Less people turn out, and obviously day time means you can actually see shit instead of looking at utter black hoping to spot a wheel or some decent fitment. Not much else to say really. Cooked up some good chow, kicked the old soccer ball around and shot the shit all day. Could not think of a better way to spend a Sunday, really.<br /><br />Roll out the shots:<br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6647 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620631325/"><img alt="IMG_6647" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/4620631325_a519347588.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">A clean rex rocking TE's. If only it had a bit more aggressive offset.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6649 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620631327/"><img alt="IMG_6649" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3371/4620631327_ae7e86a3a8.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Robbie's DC5 is always a favorite of mine.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6650 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620631329/"><img alt="IMG_6650" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/4620631329_73b4baa200.jpg" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Good to see more and more people rocking good fitment. Sportmaxes are always a good option for some flushness.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6654 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620631331/"><img alt="IMG_6654" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4620631331_7e0dcdf155.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Normally brown and purple wouldn't work, but luckily for cars you can throw normality out the window.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6657 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620631335/"><img alt="IMG_6657" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4620631335_36edc39c36.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6659 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620631337/"><img alt="IMG_6659" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4620631337_16f94ca15f.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6661 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620641515/"><img alt="IMG_6661" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4620641515_4d56189b36.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6662 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620641517/"><img alt="IMG_6662" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4620641517_4b142c34bd.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6670 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620641531/"><img alt="IMG_6670" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4620641531_74453242c0.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Nhan's 180 is so badass. Work Eurolines always look killer in awesome offset, and Nhan's definitely has that covered. It is also good to know (and see) that he slides the car. So this ain't no hardparker.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6668 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620641527/"><img alt="IMG_6668" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4620641527_5e1c3f2a81.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6664 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620641521/"><img alt="IMG_6664" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/4620641521_6ebefe6893.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6671 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620641537/"><img alt="IMG_6671" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/4620641537_4173d5443d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Cresta's are not really common over here. This is probably the only one I think I have seen. This one is supporting some white XD9's and crazy good fitment. It also has a full cage in it.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6676 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620664773/"><img alt="IMG_6676" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3382/4620664773_47d61a1419.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6677 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620664779/"><img alt="IMG_6677" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4620664779_7509fbe7b9.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">I think GTR's are the only cars I couldn't care less about fitment on. Not sure why, but I think they just look badass enough. In saying that, good fitment never takes away from a car, but just check the stance the 32 has. Badass factory stance for the win.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6679 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620664783/"><img alt="IMG_6679" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3391/4620664783_493a58ff8e.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6681 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620664787/"><img alt="IMG_6681" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4620664787_e4864f79d0.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">So glad to see fitment taking off in Aus. It really shows how much it has grown when so many cars rock up to a small BBQ meet holding A+ stance.<br /></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6688 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620664789/"><img alt="IMG_6688" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4620664789_5b1526971a.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6693 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620664793/"><img alt="IMG_6693" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4620664793_227aff648e.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6695 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4620673965/"><img alt="IMG_6695" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3414/4620673965_f64c702f08.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">This 15 really shows how all you need is wheels with good offset, a height drop and your car is virtually complete. So glad to see GTC's polished as well. I bet some people out there think they are only made in gold.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-71325821759573922792010-05-15T00:00:00.004+10:002010-05-15T00:08:48.099+10:00Delivered<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">In the recent Time Attack post I spoke about a mental little red escort, and how I was pissed I couldn't show you all how truly badass it is. Well I actually can show you all, thanks to Richard who was piloting a stripped out and caged BMW 130i hatch, and pumping out consistent 62sec laps (insane white evo was doing 60's). Watch the vid and witness the ridiculousness of this car.<br /><br />Also try and ignore the lame overlapping, it won't let me embed it any smaller.<br /></div><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4FBkAir8SIQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4FBkAir8SIQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">That shit is off tap. It runs a low 58sec lap time, and it is not a very clean lap, it would be in the running for 56 seconds if it was a little more tame. As an example the mental Group A R32 GTRs from the early 90's were doing consistent 54-55sec laps.<br /></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-62063092175769412572010-05-12T00:35:00.002+10:002010-05-12T00:42:16.357+10:00Tuesday Chill Session<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">Some footage our boy Mez got at a recent Tuesday morning drift session. Seems like the drift kids are the ones killing it fitment wise here in Aus. Loving the Toffee Apple red KE70. In the states they always have dope filmers covering their events, so it is good to see Mez is stepping the game up here in Aus.<br /></div><br /><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8858377&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8858377&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/8858377">Tuesday Chill Sesh</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/mezproductions">Mez Productions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-57174500593766261812010-05-10T20:29:00.006+10:002010-05-20T13:04:40.115+10:00Time SplittersIn the past 2 years, Time Attack has gained serious worldwide appeal. From humble beginnings deep inside Japan and Europe outside of the limelight, it has suddenly gained momentum and is now prominent in the U.S as well. As we all know, the States are currently killing it in the stance game, and they are now taking over in the Time Attack game. The move to mainstream has been a little slower here in Aus (actually, a lot slower). 2010 is, technically speaking, the year of Aussie time attack, with the time attack worlds being held in May down at Eastern Creek. And, of course, we will be there.<br /><br />What I wasn't expecting was that the usual Time Attack events that are held on a more regular basis here in Queensland would have exploded to the extent they have today. On the weekend just passed I went out to support a mate and get some shots of him and his EG out on the track. I was definitely not expecting the badass shit that rolled out for the day. When I look back at our first feature, which was a Saturday time attack session, it is insane how much the quality of machines has increased 1000 fold in such a short amount of time. It is good to see a form of motor sport that I love so much growing so fast here in Aus.<br /><br />Not much more to say, so roll on the pics.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6438 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594644925/"><img alt="IMG_6438" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1070/4594644925_6dfa99e0a0.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Time Attack guys always have great taste in wheels. The 33 sounded amazing at full noise down the straight (also, nice colour coordinating with the lug nuts).<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6478 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594645155/"><img alt="IMG_6478" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1347/4594645155_fe5128201c.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">You know you're baller when you peddle a C63 AMG for a circuit car. Plates are also a laugh.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6484 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594645455/"><img alt="IMG_6484" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1278/4594645455_2678f753d6.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6487 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594645943/"><img alt="IMG_6487" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4594645943_f79aaebcab.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Got brakes? 355's to be exact. Expect to see this animal a lot more. Tess and Trent from Mercury Motor sport are on the hunt for 1200hp.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6493 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594646235/"><img alt="IMG_6493" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/4594646235_6c584ed3cc.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6496 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594647273/"><img alt="IMG_6496" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1002/4594647273_bc8f11f765.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6452 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4595540526/"><img alt="IMG_6452" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1102/4595540526_4651f7b10b.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">One of the many Evo's that I had never seen before, yet had crazy money put into it and was so well prepared. This one had some DC Shoe & Co sponsoring and was rocking matte paint. Would love to know more as it was running super consistent (and fast) 1:01's all day long.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6490 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4595262830/"><img alt="IMG_6490" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1161/4595262830_7487e2b8ba.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Why is this not sideways?<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6497 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594646941/"><img alt="IMG_6497" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1202/4594646941_3ddfe42064.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">This VI was crazy fast, but looked totally stock.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6481 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594645675/"><img alt="IMG_6481" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1256/4594645675_eb3d200c45.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6470_normal by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4595540604/"><img alt="IMG_6470_normal" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/4595540604_cdfab07de8.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6469_normal by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594926421/"><img alt="IMG_6469_normal" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1132/4594926421_fc0feba038.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">My boy Alex getting out and throwing his EG around. Once again it is on different wheels from the other times it has appeared on here, but massive props to him for going out and using the car, especially with that fitment.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6503 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594646707/"><img alt="IMG_6503" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1089/4594646707_4e58128e3d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6528 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594648197/"><img alt="IMG_6528" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4594648197_8a11823e88.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">This little 130i was piloted by Alex's mate Matt's dad. He is a gun behind the wheel and was running in the top group with the big Evo's and STI's. Was also posting some insane lap times at 1:02sec.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6435 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4595539928/"><img alt="IMG_6435" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/4595539928_e70d8e700d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6432 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4595539480/"><img alt="IMG_6432" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4595539480_26749bc169.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6436 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594923649/"><img alt="IMG_6436" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3387/4594923649_4a00923e73.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Clean Aristo & Evo VIII. Also Robbie's DC5 was out, of which I am a HUGE fan of Wedsport SA90's and Robbie's car in general.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6516 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594647897/"><img alt="IMG_6516" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4594647897_df426116f9.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6499 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594647497/"><img alt="IMG_6499" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1398/4594647497_bbeb97c220.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6512 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4595263958/"><img alt="IMG_6512" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1409/4595263958_ebced7f583.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Now this car was not only the fastest car of the day, but also the most insane. It posted a 58sec lap time which was so out of control and insane it had everyone's jaws on the floor. I am not positive on the details of it, but apparently it makes around 450hp and my does it use all of that. Pissed I cannot show you all a video of it or something.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6531 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4595264692/"><img alt="IMG_6531" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4595264692_2589300657.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6416 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594924489/"><img alt="IMG_6416" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/4594924489_e19a221675.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6538 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594648595/"><img alt="IMG_6538" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4594648595_8ebcd67950.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">Evo's are always inconspicuous track cars. The things that give this IX away are the brakes and the carbon Ralliart mirrors. I was also in love the the Ralliart Special wheels; very LM-GT4ish. Which leads me to believe Nismo, TRD and Ralliart were all given similar wheels by Rays for whatever reason.<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6465 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594923479/"><img alt="IMG_6465" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/4594923479_c9e980a6e5.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">These were on the top of a trailer when we arrived. I first thought the wheels were CE28N's but after closer inspection it seems they are actually Rota DPT's. However, being wrapped in Advan AO50s is not cheap. So I was thinking: 'what the hell would be using DPT's and AO50s as it's spares?'...<br /><br />...and then I saw it...<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a title="IMG_6411 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594919699/"><img alt="IMG_6411" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1005/4594919699_065ba06aba.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6444 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594924389/"><img alt="IMG_6444" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4594924389_8c7b163f72.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6541 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4594926105/"><img alt="IMG_6541" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/4594926105_1699a874e8.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="IMG_6540 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4595265088/"><img alt="IMG_6540" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3595/4595265088_e3c71dfa94.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">What is by far one of the most insane track Evos in Aus. The money put into this car is truly unbelievable and it had what looked like a full on team alongside it. With their laptops and shit out every single lap, big dollars for sure. Just look over the car and you will keep noticing the best of the best parts. HKS Carbon intake, lobster welded titanium exhaust, carbon doors, bonnet, diffuser. It was also running a full sequential gearbox. This is more like something you would see in the states, or Japan. So good to see people and money getting behind Time Attack.<br /><br /><br />Props to Mercury Motorsport for supporting and getting behind Time Attack. Also if anyone has any info on the Evo's posted please comment and I will get in contact with you. Remember click picture, select 1240 for wallpaper. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-27919959276191250452010-05-09T21:26:00.007+10:002010-05-10T19:39:01.116+10:00The HeroI was sitting at a fancy restaurant for breakfast with the folks many years ago, when I caught a glimpse of this amazing lime/apple colour that appeared from nowhere. What I then proceeded to see was one of the toughest and aggressive looking cars I had ever seen. The shape and proportions were so right, the width of the wheels was insane, and the mind blowing wide guards were something I had never seen before. The bark of the exhaust and completely un-subtle whistle from the turbo had my jaw on the floor. What I was looking at, was in fact what would turn out to be my hero car. A car that is in my opinion the best there ever will be. That car is none other than the widow-maker; the Porsche 993 GT2.<br /><br />Many years have passed since then. These days my 993 fix can only be had on Forza and similar digital shit. The rarity and insane asking price, matched with the pathetic laws we have in Australia means that I never ever get to see my hero in person. Before you ask, yes, this post does have a meaning behind it. You see, a good mate of mine, Sam, is a bit of a Porsche nut. Actually, his whole family are and I guess being a certified Porsche nut myself we relate well. His 930 is an amazing car built with track in mind it is completely purposeful and his dads 996 Gt3 is, well, a GT3 which I am sure everyone is familiar with. But more on them another time. You see, they have just welcomed a new guest to the family. Sam's Mum has joined the Porsche tea party. Oh yes, I think you know where this is going.<br /><br />Firstly, no Sam's family did not get a 993. For the majority of the late 80's and early 90's Porsche were building the best shaped cars that they have ever done. So what did they buy then? None other than a 964 GT2, which apart from trainspotting differences is relatively the exact same car. As you can imagine when I was informed of this through text, my knees went weak and I instantly demanded a photo shoot. Well here it is, the Ribena coloured 964 GT2 in all it's glory. And my, does it possess a shit load of glory.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4591798996/" title="4590948750_81320cfa73_o by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4591798996_8b78b38c28.jpg" alt="4590948750_81320cfa73_o" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4591176785/" title="4590345413_8a3e592cf9_o by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4591176785_6228f2bc52.jpg" alt="4590345413_8a3e592cf9_o" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4591175965/" title="4590345421_3495bc81a5_o by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4004/4591175965_5a59fcbdc3.jpg" alt="4590345421_3495bc81a5_o" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The whole stance the car possess is nothing short of amazing. It is a neck snapper, that is for sure, both looks wise and performance wise. The car actually has been fettled with in the past...it no longer possess the standard turbo, as it has a bigger ball bearing version instead. It also has a stainless steel exhaust and a screamer pipe of all things. According to the previous owner, the car was tuned by Penske Racing in the states (Google them if you are not clued up) and apparently makes 450bhp. That is a big number no matter how you look at it, but even more so when you learn that the car is still running the stock airbox and intercooler. However, when it comes on boost it certainly lets you know why it was dubbed the "widow-maker" by so many journalists.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4591177219/" title="4590345433_13e728869d_o by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4591177219_f959cf4350.jpg" alt="4590345433_13e728869d_o" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4591176171/" title="4590968328_5b14204053_o by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4591176171_0366f28ae3.jpg" alt="4590968328_5b14204053_o" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4591177851/" title="4590345443_cdcf718ac2_o by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4591177851_58be4105f0.jpg" alt="4590345443_cdcf718ac2_o" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Sam originally voiced his dislike for the colour, however I think the wild colours that Porsche used back in the early 90's are the best. It really stands out, makes you take notice of how truly badass the car is. As you can see we did the shoot at night, so the car actually looks to be a midnight purple colour. However in the day it is more of a Ribena/Grape/Grimace of Maccas fame colour.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s184.photobucket.com/albums/x190/mines_r34/?action=view&current=grimace.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x190/mines_r34/grimace.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">So if Sam's car featured in Transformers 3, this is what it would transform into. Basically it is a closer resemblance to Grimace's colour. I guess just picture a purple form the 80's.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4591176531/" title="4590345425_fe07e89255_o by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4591176531_cc1f4ccd04.jpg" alt="4590345425_fe07e89255_o" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4591177527/" title="4590345435_82a03a1a09_o by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3322/4591177527_8c9eb63c38.jpg" alt="4590345435_82a03a1a09_o" height="333" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Hope you all digged the shots. If you are looking for bigger shit to throw on your desktop, click the image then it will load my flickr page and you should be able to select a 1240 size. Oh and also notice the new watermark (the previous one was getting a bit lame). Give me some feedback on what you think.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-56531777623065546322010-05-05T12:30:00.003+10:002010-05-05T12:56:00.461+10:00Shit Is Blowing UpThe lack of posts throughout April was due to a fair few different things. Obviously some of those things are boring and gay, like work and birthdays, I am sure you don't want to hear about my pops 86th birthday bash. Although 86 years old, and going strong, that shit is insane. But the other reasons have a more appealing interest to you the readers/viewers/people who randomly found the site and are digging it.<br /><br />Almost out of nowhere the site has actually been taking off, I do not promote the site anywhere really. Nor does any of the homies, apart from in signatures on forums. Yet the viewer base has grown substantially and has given me the proper excuse to move Downshift to a domain of its own. So you can actually remember the URL instead of having to google for half and hour to find it. This however posed an issue as some dill thinks that he will be able to sell downshift.com for a minimum of $2500, tell that kid he is dreaming. So I almost went about a full name change of the site, ended up scrapping it and am now hunting for a good domain name, any ideas?<br /><br />Also I have been crazy busy trying to put together photoshoots for some of my buddies cars, as unexpectedly I scored a gig writing for the boys at Hellaflush. I don't even have a killer word for how stoked I was to land it. So as any Aussies reading would no doubt know, tracking down 'Hellaflush' cars in Aus isn't as easy as <span style="font-style: italic;">eeni meeni miny mo</span>. So tracking them down has taken a massive chunk of time out of my posting schedule, please forgive me, I am sure it is a worthy excuse.<br /><br />Last of all, CS5 (Photoshop 5 for those not in the photography game) has just been released so I am anxiously waiting on getting my grubby mits on that before editing any recent shots. Including a shoot of a Ribena coloured Porsche 964 GT2.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4579702163/" title="IMG_6172 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4579702163_2208841f97.jpg" alt="IMG_6172" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Random shot of a badass 34 NUR that you call all drool over. It was actually the only shot I got from a recent car event at Harry's Diner.<br /><br />What a shit event that was, I found out it was on, like the morning of the day the event was being held, please promote your shit people. Also it was supposed to be a Garage Vendor event, where local shops showed off their wares. But turned into a massive car meet with workshop cars scattered everywhere and no banners to see who was who. Also the main show area wasn't blocked off so joe bloe and his pos lancer gli could park up next to a 800rwhp F6 Typhoon.<br />Put the effort into making your event dope and you will get praise, it is not like you are building a fucking space shuttle (I thought rocket science was to cliche).<br /><br />Hope that covers my slightly lazy ass for not posting as often last month. Hopefully by next week you will be reading this off a proper domain. Woo.<br /></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-56625296535001142372010-04-25T15:34:00.009+10:002010-04-27T21:02:08.620+10:00Rain, Hail or ShineYesterday I headed out to the Hi Power Racing Dyno Day. It started at 9am but its about a 40min drive, so I was up early and the day looked amazing. Sunny, no clouds, perfect. Unfortunately, that only lasted for the whole 40min drive as the clouds rolled in and leaked rain on and off throughout the whole day. That didn't deter the majority of people rocking up and having a good day, though.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549518387/" title="IMG_6288 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4549518387_c28f606298.jpg" alt="IMG_6288" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />I think some of the best things about heading out to these meets on a regular basis is the gathering of mates and also the chance of meeting new people. Yesterday was no exception. Hanging out with all the guys, shooting the shit all day, and talking about the one thing we all came here to see: Hunkboat...LIVE. Not really. We were here for the cars, of course. My good mates Alex and Brad are pretty well cemented in the Honda scene, unlike myself as I do not drive a Honda. But I ended up meeting some of their mates who all drive killer EGs (especially Richards 4 door EG...the build quality is just amazing so don't be surprised if you see it on here a lot more often).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549522553/" title="IMG_6332 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4549522553_e6d7a8e9b5.jpg" alt="IMG_6332" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /></div><br />The day was really well put together unlike a lot of Dyno Days I have been to. Ivan and the Hi Power boys have got their shit together so it was really no surprise that the day was so well organised. Ivan was running around all day making sure cars were lined up and ready, which certainly makes the day flow a lot better. Their Dyno Days are definitely some of the best in the Brisbane area, that's for sure. There were no super insane power figures (apart from a inconspicuous black Supra which rolled out 675rwhp) but then again, Honda's are not known for pegging Dynos all to often.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549522871/" title="IMG_6334 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4549522871_d96352a14f.jpg" alt="IMG_6334" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">That is in rear/front wheel horsepower for those interested.<br /></div></div><br />On with the rest of the pics:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549517263/" title="IMG_6274 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4549517263_2e08a651c5.jpg" alt="IMG_6274" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550154928/" title="IMG_6277 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4550154928_6ebc377b82.jpg" alt="IMG_6277" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550154248/" title="IMG_6272 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4550154248_40ebedcb34.jpg" alt="IMG_6272" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Brad's S2000; soon to be pushing 500rwhp with an even bigger supercharger. Easily one of the most well put together and complete S2K's in Aus. I assume you are wondering why there is a man in a orangey-red shirt draped over the fender?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550153822/" title="IMG_6270 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4550153822_100a98559a.jpg" alt="IMG_6270" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">That man is actually Ivan, the owner of Hi Power, and along with Jamie, Brad and Ed Hardy looking on they used a bit of DIY know how to get the S2000 in shape to run on the Dyno. Even if it was never going to push out its true numbers, the backyard-spec setup was just fine while Brad waits to pull the current setup out.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550152680/" title="IMG_6266 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4550152680_b13c525a59.jpg" alt="IMG_6266" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I am 50/50 on this EG. I know purists do not dig body enhancements like kits or pumped guards, but the owner hasn't fully lost sight of it all. It used to be just black though, which looked 10x better than the gold in my eyes. Oh well. There is a K series under that hood, so it shouldn't have any trouble running 12s down the quarter.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550154634/" title="IMG_6278 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4550154634_0f050cacbb.jpg" alt="IMG_6278" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This was for sale across the road. $28,900 for a Series 3 R33 GTR V-Spec is an absolute steal. Specially with those badass Nismo LM GT2s sitting nicely under its guards.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550155512/" title="IMG_6281 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4550155512_bff2c9a4e2.jpg" alt="IMG_6281" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550155696/" title="IMG_6280 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4550155696_483e37871d.jpg" alt="IMG_6280" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549518083/" title="IMG_6287 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4549518083_8380fac74b.jpg" alt="IMG_6287" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I loved the fluro coloured Crimson Linea Sport Mesh's on Dan's EG. It is so awesome to see people like Dan stepping out of the normal and trying something a bit different. Not only does Dan's EG rock rad wheels, it is also rocking fantastic offset. And here at Downshift we <span style="font-style: italic;">looooooooooooooove</span> offset. <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549519605/" title="IMG_6300 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4549519605_76051ee341.jpg" alt="IMG_6300" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549520553/" title="IMG_6304 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4549520553_5f839146e7.jpg" alt="IMG_6304" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">This 14 won cleanest car of the day (well deserved in my opinion). His choice of mods is pretty much flawless: Meisters, Sparco's and some equally awesome exhaust I had never seen before.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550156768/" title="IMG_6293 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4550156768_50a197839b.jpg" alt="IMG_6293" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549518575/" title="IMG_6292 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4549518575_3cf74f0693.jpg" alt="IMG_6292" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Alex's EG has appeared on here a few times now, almost every time with different wheels. This time he rolled on his Work Nezarts, and had also recently dropped his car so the rear was sitting crazy flush. Much love for this car.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550157258/" title="IMG_6303 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/4550157258_606db5138a.jpg" alt="IMG_6303" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Bee's 35 is one of the very few that is tastefully modified over here in Aus. He has big plans for it, which includes coils and a very large ride height drop. Imagine how flush that shit will be dumped. I get excited just thinking about it.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549522219/" title="IMG_6340 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4549522219_75406f4b44.jpg" alt="IMG_6340" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549523201/" title="IMG_6335 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4549523201_3e5cddc5b6.jpg" alt="IMG_6335" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Ash's EG is just plain awesome. The love I have for this thing is indescribable. Myself, Alex and Richo had no idea how he gets around with the car so low. It is honestly one of the lowest cars I have ever seen. The headlights don't even come to your knees (how badass is that?). Ash knows I am super keen to do a shoot so he will hopefully become a regular appearance on our pages in the future.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549519007/" title="IMG_6296 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4549519007_631f588ddc.jpg" alt="IMG_6296" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549519803/" title="IMG_6306 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4549519803_d2db182dc0.jpg" alt="IMG_6306" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550157932/" title="IMG_6308 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4550157932_eac3fe45cd.jpg" alt="IMG_6308" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Alex and Bee repping the US. Good to see some people know who is killing it these days.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550158816/" title="IMG_6313 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4550158816_3abd44be51.jpg" alt="IMG_6313" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549521195/" title="IMG_6317 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4549521195_9f238cd9a8.jpg" alt="IMG_6317" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549521529/" title="IMG_6321 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4549521529_4a187e20b7.jpg" alt="IMG_6321" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550159816/" title="IMG_6319 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4550159816_983fd396d1.jpg" alt="IMG_6319" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Meet Richards EG Sedan. This thing is truly amazing. The whole car is filled with only the best bits, and the coolest part is Richo has done everything himself, including the engine swap. The car oozes quality, with a super tidy engine bay and Defi's and Recaro SR3's in the cabin. It rolls on Work Nezart's (same as Alex's, but the newer model) which I am sure those who are not 'in-the-know' would mistake for Meisters. Richo threw the civic on the dyno and layed down 299.8fwhp (!), and when they wound the boost up all it did was just spin (!!).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549520285/" title="IMG_6315 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4549520285_b9c495eac2.jpg" alt="IMG_6315" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550161518/" title="IMG_6344 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4550161518_5538828f4c.jpg" alt="IMG_6344" width="500" height="331" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4549515473/" title="IMG_6345 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4549515473_9299b45efc.jpg" alt="IMG_6345" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Few shots of Richo's car and another very similar EG 4 door.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4550153072/" title="IMG_6349 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4550153072_54ae0925b8.jpg" alt="IMG_6349" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Richo collecting his<span style="font-style: italic;"> 'Highest FWD Horsepower'</span> trophy.<br /><br /><br />Awesome day, great friends, dope cars...life does not really get much better. Except maybe if I brought some loose change so I could get a burger.<br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-6835807716592395552010-04-18T22:15:00.002+10:002010-04-18T22:18:29.509+10:00Drift GP<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mez</span> is back once again, this time he and a few of the other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">QLD</span> Drift <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">holmies</span> travelled down to Tasmania. A huge trek for some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">drifting</span> action, but judging by the footage <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Mez</span> got and stories about their road trip it seems all worth it.<br /><br />Luke Fink was killing it was again, the way that man can throw his green <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Holford</span> Motors S14 around is astonishing. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><object width="400" height="225"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8070268&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=8070268&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="225"></embed></object><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/8070268"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Baskerville</span> Drift GP</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1021574"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Mez</span> Productions</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Vimeo</span></a>.</p><br /></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-71998827636882906552010-04-14T13:53:00.004+10:002010-04-14T14:59:49.909+10:00Excuses Are Not Always BadSo it has been a solid two and a half weeks since the last post, and for that I am truly sorry to the regular readers. But, of course, there is a very good reason for this that I will not divulge just yet. Don't worry; you will find out in the coming months exactly why I have been a bit too busy to post. Let me just say that massive things are on the horizon for us here at Downshift.<br /><br />Anyway, I went out with my bud Alex to a recent BMW Track day at Lakeside; a quite infamous track basically known for people wrecking their cars. Going out to the BMW club track days is always good fun because you can get passenger rides at certain points during the day. Also some of the older guys who race have been racing for decades and certainly know how to throw a hefty German around the track in brute force.<br /><br />It is a pity that BMW now make their newer model cars sound like hoovers. The 335i, 135i and Z4 all sounded pretty much the exact same: just 'whooshing'. This was made up though by the fact that they were crazy quick, but still, their sound should match their performance. The old school bimmers like the M Coupe and the old E30 and E21s all sounded amazing, especially the supercharged black M Coupe. It looked like a wild ride around the track, that's for sure. There were a few M3's out including the new E92 M3 which looked fantastic on its massive BBS's, but was unfortunately still a bit uneventful out on the track.<br /><br />I didn't get a tonne of shots, although at the same time we weren't there for very long. Watching BMW's getting thrashed around one of Queensland best tracks is definitely a good way to blow a couple of spare hours.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519229957/" title="IMG_5880 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4519229957_c4c5b4aa09.jpg" alt="IMG_5880" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Out of the 5 or so times I have been to the track in the past year, someone has crashed. Definitely not a walk in the park.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519232737/" title="IMG_5883 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4519232737_ba34e9461e.jpg" alt="IMG_5883" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519238057/" title="IMG_5890 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4519238057_eb11f55e82.jpg" alt="IMG_5890" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">By far the quickest car of the day. This thing was absolutely flying.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519900200/" title="IMG_5885 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4519900200_b81d65d6f8.jpg" alt="IMG_5885" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519235599/" title="IMG_5888 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4519235599_5d2bb38ba1.jpg" alt="IMG_5888" height="500" width="334" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Throw some semi's on your 130i and you have a track car, and a very competent one at that. It also helps if you normally pilot an insane BMW 2002 as your weekend track car.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519241013/" title="IMG_5899 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4519241013_92a6102359.jpg" alt="IMG_5899" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519249121/" title="IMG_5928 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4519249121_7203840e51.jpg" alt="IMG_5928" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519909474/" title="IMG_5952 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4519909474_113eea1e14.jpg" alt="IMG_5952" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My god the E92 M3 is a fantastic looking car. Pity about the whooshing.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519244043/" title="IMG_5903 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4519244043_166b5a8143.jpg" alt="IMG_5903" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Plates are a dead giveaway.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519246627/" title="IMG_5927 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4519246627_a8d20aec40.jpg" alt="IMG_5927" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519890118/" title="IMG_5936 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4519890118_e5236286af.jpg" alt="IMG_5936" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Why on earth would you get a convertible over a coupe? Especially when the coupe is an E46 M3? Lame plates as well.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519887482/" title="IMG_5931 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4519887482_c6ce09a594.jpg" alt="IMG_5931" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519271985/" title="IMG_5940 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4519271985_796fc3129b.jpg" alt="IMG_5940" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Supercharged M Coupe. The noise it made and the violence it showed coming onto the main straight certainly made it fun to watch.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519893100/" title="IMG_5941 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4519893100_48dfb2bcf8.jpg" alt="IMG_5941" height="500" width="334" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519260617/" title="IMG_5943 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4519260617_6bbf6bb3c4.jpg" alt="IMG_5943" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">E30 and E36 M3's. Love the Nurburgring sticker, so fitting.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519262201/" title="IMG_5875 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4519262201_eaa5fb13a5.jpg" alt="IMG_5875" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">We were trying to figure out if this was a genuine JPS car (still 50/50). But the carbon door cards certainly lead onto to the fact that it probably is.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519899126/" title="IMG_5884 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4519899126_e2a165f6fa.jpg" alt="IMG_5884" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519267549/" title="IMG_5901 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2791/4519267549_b1f676c9e0.jpg" alt="IMG_5901" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519911136/" title="IMG_5953 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4519911136_d827862edb.jpg" alt="IMG_5953" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">One of my favorite cars of the day. It just looks so tough and purposeful.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519268749/" title="IMG_5907 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4519268749_7cab1467a6.jpg" alt="IMG_5907" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519266209/" title="IMG_5894 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4519266209_315c24b5d1.jpg" alt="IMG_5894" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4519906164/" title="IMG_5919 by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4519906164_e9b320737e.jpg" alt="IMG_5919" height="334" width="500" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;">The field wasn't just BMW's. A few other makes showed up to have a go out on the track against some German excellence. I wonder about the plates on the Maloo (obviously his WMD's were non existent like Iraqs).<br /></div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767827385452801649.post-34565264911669185672010-03-28T21:55:00.008+10:002010-03-30T22:03:37.103+10:00Killers On The StreetThe local JDM meets may be a regular occurrence, but they never fail to produce some of the best examples of cars getting around our streets. Many of these cars are relatively unknown until they front to one of the meets, often times blowing people away. So, it is always good to see new cars, meet new people and make new friends. Hanging with all the boys is always a solid reason to head out, considering the majority of them attend to shoot the shit.<br /><br />There is actually a little bit of a story behind the March meet. Normally I just throw up some shots of rad cars, but I've actually got something to ramble on about for all of you. The meets are normally held at quite a large open carpark that belongs to an appliance store by day, but the store closes before we get there at night. I was probably one of the first to arrive at the meet, on what I believed was just an ordinary Tuesday night. I noticed a few employees' cars hanging around, and eventually found out that they were having a meeting at the shop. No big deal, right? Well, next thing I know, the manager of the store is walking over to some of the guys and telling them something. I headed over to sort it all out, and found out the national heads of the company were at the store tonight for a check up... ba bow.<br /><br />I sorted it out with the manager and he gave me some instructions: keep the riff-raff down, no loud noise, and stay down the lower end. I directed traffic for them so I would keep to our weird vocal agreement, but not long after the manager came back over, mentioned some shit I didn't understand and went back again. Another four times later he eventually told us to pretty much just 'fuck off'. We eventually ended up moving the meet across the road and had the biggest turn out to date; even though we didn't inform everyone where we moved to. Funny how that works.<br /><br />Anyway, on with the shots. Since I was dealing with a retard at the start, and just wandering around meeting new peeps for the rest, I slacked with no pics. However, Matyi stepped up with some fantastic shots. Enjoy the dope coverage.<br /><br /><br /><a title="_d9e2131fd9_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469775500/"><img alt="_d9e2131fd9_b" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4469775500_54a5ab08e1.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />Foy's DC2, looking purrdy. Man I remember when this was practically stock, the good ol' days.<br /><br /><a title="_abac9e82dd_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469775366/"><img alt="_abac9e82dd_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4469775366_16f5393de4.jpg" width="333" height="500" /></a><br /><br />Matyi's S15 rocking some crazy new meshies.<br /><br /><a title="_aa83e7b67a_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468995825/"><img alt="_aa83e7b67a_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4468995825_f1deb41717.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="_6c5b0b1783_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469766252/"><img alt="_6c5b0b1783_b" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2528/4469766252_b05a41c445.jpg" width="333" height="500" /></a><br />How badass is this 350GT? Had never seen it before, but props to the owner for rocking it the right way.<br /><br /><a title="_2b8aefaac3_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468995745/"><img alt="_2b8aefaac3_b" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4468995745_f9f743540c.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="_882331f792_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469773228/"><img alt="_882331f792_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4469773228_e94c4f197f.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="_7c375a34d4_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469773068/"><img alt="_7c375a34d4_b" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4469773068_daab88b88b.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />Meet Alex's Ford Festiva, or as it is now known, the Hectiva. This thing has re-written the book on cool: re-barreled steelies with Murcielago Orange lips, on a daily driver. You seriously cannot get any cooler than this.<br /><br /><a title="_6b851c12ac_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469775088/"><img alt="_6b851c12ac_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4469775088_c254d0ee52.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />Brad's S2000 is such a show stopper no matter where it goes.<br /><br /><a title="_8053b2f4db_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468995509/"><img alt="_8053b2f4db_b" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4468995509_760363aaa9.jpg" width="333" height="500" /></a><br />A few bikes rocked up for the first time. This Ducati 898 was gorgeous.<br /><br /><a title="_76f3515478_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468995277/"><img alt="_76f3515478_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4468995277_e8fc9ea160.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />This was a clean example of a 15. Even better when it left with a girl behind the wheel.<br /><br /><a title="_a1a14a4d44_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468995145/"><img alt="_a1a14a4d44_b" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2767/4468995145_7317bc971a.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />Not feeling the wheels on this Evo X, but a least some people are attempting to mod them. Those boys in the states have shown how awesome they can look when done right.<br /><br /><a title="_d626acb0e8_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469774508/"><img alt="_d626acb0e8_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/4469774508_45582f2730.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br />Tourer rocking some awesome fitment and damn nice white XD9s.<br /><br /><a title="_07d2d976c6_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468994925/"><img alt="_07d2d976c6_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4468994925_5e9f4703a9.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="_16eef20e6a_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468987153/"><img alt="_16eef20e6a_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4468987153_be0f8eef1d.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><br />Dan's S15 is quite frankly, ridiculously epic. I would rank it up there in the top S15s in the country. The stance it holds with those 11" wide rear SSR Type F's is truly astonishing.<br /><br /><a title="_bd4125157b_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469774284/"><img alt="_bd4125157b_b" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4469774284_2564a8ef6e.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="_a418115bd5_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469774158/"><img alt="_a418115bd5_b" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4469774158_b24cd654c6.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a title="_d401c2b585_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469774000/"><img alt="_d401c2b585_b" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4469774000_1dd31bd821.jpg" width="500" height="333" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468987517/" title="_c41b0439ca_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4468987517_ac808f030e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_c41b0439ca_b" /></a><br />This S13 was rocking what looked like at first an RB26, however we noticed that close up it was actually an RB25. The owner said it was actually an RB25 stroked out to a 2.6. Weird stuff, but cool none the less.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469773846/" title="_0dd9c139a1_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4469773846_c5db9616d1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_0dd9c139a1_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469773694/" title="_e5487d75b6_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2695/4469773694_f01b8a95cd.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_e5487d75b6_b" /></a><br />1J swaps all round.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469773588/" title="_3148f91085_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4469773588_832cd00beb.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_3148f91085_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468993979/" title="_20d510773d_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4468993979_b9abc3fcae.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_20d510773d_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468988975/" title="_1859e710a2_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4468988975_a4262f1b95.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_1859e710a2_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468988837/" title="_aa2880cd79_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4468988837_bdbd43661a.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_aa2880cd79_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469768030/" title="_582ec7cf1f_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4469768030_ec62f3acdc.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_582ec7cf1f_b" /></a><br />This Evo IX was wearing some really odd TE37s. They read 'ATMO Specials' or something along those lines.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469767956/" title="_aa7d641ac2_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4469767956_fe755ae91f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_aa7d641ac2_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469767828/" title="_969f194eac_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2711/4469767828_82afc24ea3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_969f194eac_b" /></a><br />JDM yo!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468988287/" title="_4a94d117bf_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4468988287_8aba37bbc1.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_4a94d117bf_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468988089/" title="_2d650f104f_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4468988089_bc4946373b.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_2d650f104f_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469767150/" title="_a65ceeb3b0_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4469767150_1a27c73463.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_a65ceeb3b0_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468987713/" title="_718955594a_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4468987713_553dc50d65.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_718955594a_b" /></a><br />A lot of Evo's attended, which was good to see.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469766698/" title="_a5fd3bcbbb_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4469766698_f291debee3.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_a5fd3bcbbb_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468987235/" title="_8613f7dac3_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4468987235_0ecab01001.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_8613f7dac3_b" /></a><br />This MR-S has a full wide body kit, and is a pretty infamous car in the scene. It has been around for a long time now: over 5 years and still looking the goods, even if it is a little worse for wear.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469766360/" title="_fb6cdd7ac6_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2753/4469766360_8cb7f6479f.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_fb6cdd7ac6_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468986857/" title="_c0a7175051_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2754/4468986857_2fd811a54e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_c0a7175051_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4469766072/" title="_c19b36d6f2_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4469766072_e8053357cf.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_c19b36d6f2_b" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/downshift/4468986555/" title="_89555129b8_b by downshift_ezine, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4468986555_130e27c87c.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="_89555129b8_b" /></a><br />This is one truly purposeful Evo IX. The standout ARC parts really set off the engine bay, and the whole car has the very obvious track inspired theme to it.<br /><br /><br />Cheers to Matyi for covering the meet so well. If you want to see more of his work, check out his Flickr @ <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii">http://www.flickr.com/photos/matyiii</a>Down-Shifthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14370544195892054203noreply@blogger.com4