tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835162515389323492024-03-06T06:54:22.611+08:00Gordini's Pit StopGordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-62767449003494344942012-12-10T10:41:00.003+08:002012-12-10T10:41:43.047+08:00The road continues here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the gymkhana trainings went, it became more and more obvious that Hagane's clutch was getting more and more worn out. The fact that when I bought the car it had a thick floor mat that did not allow full travel of the clutch pedal probably did not help in giving the clutch a long life. Aside from the acrid smell of the burning clutch plate that filled the cabin every time I gunned the throttle, the clutch was slipping more and more, and it was time to do something about it.</div>
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The clutch options for the '06 and earlier generations of Toyota Vios is not that wide, and since Hagane is in the first place my daily driver, I opted to stick to an OEM clutch. Furthermore, with Singapore's road conditions and long traffic jams during the peak hours, I thought I would be the wiser without a hard racing clutch or something the like.</div>
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Thus I procured myself an Exedy clutch and headed to LTM Performance for a helping hand in installing the new parts.</div>
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It's a rather straightforward affair, that only takes about 4 hours when you know what you're doing and you have the right set of tools. All there is to it is to unlpug the airbox (to reach the gearbox under it) and the starter, then lift the car, remove the driveshafts and bring the gearbox down. Once this is done, the clutch will be exposed and all after removing a few bolts, can be taken off to reveal the flywheel. Seeing the plain heavy stock flywheel was a poor sight, and I was very tempted to go source a stronger and lighter one, but this will be for another time. The clutch was the priority.</div>
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Above, left: The old clutch in place. Right: The gearbox separated from the engine.</div>
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Above, left: The stock, heavy flywheel. Right: the new clutch in place.</div>
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Once the gearbox is brought down, there is direct access to the clutch so all there is to it is to take it apart, have a good laugh at how worn out the old clutch is, put the new one in, reattach the gearbox, the driveshafts, starter and air box and voilà job done!</div>
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The old vs the new. note how faded and flat the old clutch is - no wonder it was slipping! <br />
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The result is beyond words - I rediscovered a new car, more responsive and powerful. Love it!<br />
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SPARKS Motorsports Gymkhana Course done, I returned to my everyday life
with Hagane and my everlasting hunt for affordable deals to continue
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strongly suspect that Hagane has spent a lot of time at open air
carparks before I bought her, and the front seats' so-called "leather"
was starting to blister and peel off, especially on the driver's side
where the daily use caused it to wear off almost completely. It was
definitely time to do something about it, especially since gymkhana
practices had me slide left and right in the seat which had me I waste a
lot of energy into trying to stay behind the wheel of my own car
instead of focusing on my driving. Thanks to a friend, I managed to get a
set of second-hand SSCUS sports seats at a good price and instantly
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is a Malaysian brand that devotes itself to making seats that have a
great bang for buck and buying them second hand got me an even better
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I forgot to mention that just before the <a href="http://www.gordinispitstop.com/2012/07/spark-motorsports-gymkhana-course.html" target="_blank">SPARK Motorsports Gymkhana Course </a>that took place in May, I did some further last minute "showoff" mod.<br />
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two stock strengthening bars that were behind the back seats were
calling out to me, and their grunge/rusty look asked for a more flashy
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a smirk and a can of white spray paint, I thus resprayed them white,
giving the bare back of my car a more sporty look - for a handful of
dollars, I just can't help but laugh when even now people ask me where I
got the aftermarket bars in the rear.</div>
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complete the rugged look, I removed the centre armrest and cup holders
and uncovered the gear selector and handbrake in the process. I wrapped
white duct tape around the handbrake to avoid pinching my fingers with
the revealed lock-spring on the underside of the lever, and admired the
gear selector. Although in its purest stock form, the uncovered shifter
impresses and more than one time I have been asked if it is a sequential
shifter. Go figure. I then bought a small round black knob from
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On the 15th May, SPARK Motorsports organised a gymkhana course, which I promptly signed up for.</div>
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The aim of the day was to practice gymkhana moves and, above all, to have fun!</div>
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Arriving on the scene, I changed the wheels of Hagane to the TE37 SL replicas I acquired for this purpose with the help of my friend and mechanic of the day, Victor. </div>
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The day started with obstacle courses such as figure-8, handbrake U-turns, before getting down to the fun little competition at the end of the day. For the occasion, SPARK Motorsports flew down Akina Teo and Leona Chin, two highly skilled drivers from Malaysia to guide us through the course and give us highly valuable tips on how to improve our skills.</div>
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The track was simple, made to apply what we had learnt during the day with a couple of handbrake turns, figure 8, a donut and a threshold braking finish, all executed under the pressure of the stopwatch.</div>
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Hagane was now the color I wanted, with a more charismatic exhaust tone and all I had to do was fill up the details.</div>
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I've
always liked stripes on a car, yet racing stripes can be a real make or
break in terms of looks. The line is fine between looking like a doofus
in a racer-wanabee car and achieving a proper style. As you might
guess, looking like a dodo was never my thing, so I went to find the
guys at Project De Creation to make my ideas come true.<br />
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My idea was simple: two black stripes, off centre, the inside one
thicker and the outer one thinner, which turn to white on the black
roof. I also added the 9tro brand in cutout, since I was going to
represent the magazine with Hagane. The sticker guys delivered
flawlessly, and seeing the result made me realise that the sides looked
plain, so I added the same stripe pattern to them, and totally loved the
result!<br />
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With this and the cold air intake resprayed black, I considered the
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Only a few days after getting Hagane back from the spray shop, I finally managed to get my hands on one of the two legal mufflers for my generation of the Toyota Vios In Singapore. This exhaust was developed by Toyota Team Europe (TTE) and offers a mild yet enjoyable upgrade in exhaust sound.</div>
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I had the cold air intake revised and instead of having it stick out of the fog light cover, it was now integrated in the front bumper. The only mishap I found was that the funnel was sprayed white instead of black, but this would be rectified soon.</div>
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Following this, I right away went for a little night shoot, loving every aspect of my white Hagane.</div>
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It's been a while and a lot has happened since the cold air intake; I'll try to follow the timeline and give you every step of what happened since...</div>
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So yeah, the last update was about my DIY cold air intake. Fun. Could do better, though.</div>
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I started off by buying three NRG gauges to keep my engine in check in view of the abuse of gymkhana. The set consists of the basics: water temp, oil temp and oil pressure. This should give me enough info to keep my engine within normal operating temperatures and anticipate overheating.</div>
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Following this, I acquired a 4-2-1 exhaust header to improve on the low end power I will need for gymkhana.</div>
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Dropping off my car at the workshop, I felt it was about time to address my hammered out fenders and the chipped paint on those. I gave the instructions and gave my keys, leaving my car in LTM Performance's hands for a long two weeks.</div>
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The fenders were still bare metal, but this time they were properly stretched and smoothed. As Hagane was jacked on one side so that the mechanic could access under the engine to install some of the sensors, I was given a preview of how much more travel the wheels could do under full compression, and I was now sure that rubbing was not going to be a problem anymore.</div>
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</div><div style="text-align: right;">Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gordinis-Pit-Stop/103922146355723" target="_blank">Gordini's Pit Stop</a> on Facebook </div><div style="text-align: right;">for a few night shots I took of Hagane during </div><div style="text-align: right;">a night drive somewhere in Singapore.</div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-66915479107685233392012-01-28T02:55:00.001+08:002012-01-28T03:02:34.137+08:00Project Hagane – Shocking!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ypDDyR6gNU0/TyLuIntXG9I/AAAAAAAABsc/CYQGug8sxqg/s1600/Spray-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ypDDyR6gNU0/TyLuIntXG9I/AAAAAAAABsc/CYQGug8sxqg/s640/Spray-01.jpg" width="640" /></a>During the time I was saving for my suspensions, I decided to spend small dollars to change Hagane’s looks and differentiate her from all the gun metal grey Vios I saw on the road everyday (and trust me, there are tons of them!)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O7Djwwy2jaQ/TyLuMp38HVI/AAAAAAAABsk/xVzYvDU6-Jc/s1600/Spray-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O7Djwwy2jaQ/TyLuMp38HVI/AAAAAAAABsk/xVzYvDU6-Jc/s200/Spray-02.jpg" width="131" /></a></div> I started by getting a new black sunshade (with a red stroke, for recognition) and a gloss-black roof sticker wrap to go with. I then complemented the looks by adding a few more highlights to Hagane. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Armed with some sand paper and a can of black paint, I sanded down and sprayed the side mirror covers and the front grille. Nothing like a little bit of elbow grease to get closer to your car, so I took my time, and patiently sanded down each part before applying four coats of black paint.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q6pNYxJdh7Y/TyLus59Hd9I/AAAAAAAABs0/cOgEo8X6K3I/s1600/Shocks-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q6pNYxJdh7Y/TyLus59Hd9I/AAAAAAAABs0/cOgEo8X6K3I/s200/Shocks-01.jpg" width="200" /></a>It took me a long time to get there, and thanks to my boss and friend, Hong, I was finally able to get a set of STD Standard R3. STD Standard is a Taiwanese brand that produces a selection of street-to-race-ready shocks. The R3 model features <span lang="EN-GB">damper and height adjustability with front pillow-ball top mount. The front shocks also feature adjustable camber for more dedicated use. Or for looks, as those who never bring their cars on tracks say.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB">With that said, it was the first and only time where I was eager to get STDs. Pun intended.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RytscmZxJp0/TyLuu2ENaXI/AAAAAAAABs8/yAvnqrLPYPI/s1600/Shocks-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RytscmZxJp0/TyLuu2ENaXI/AAAAAAAABs8/yAvnqrLPYPI/s200/Shocks-02.jpg" width="200" /></a><span lang="EN-GB">While I unfortunately did not have the time, knowledge and tools to install the coilovers myself, I turned to LTM Performance for the installation. On the same day that I dropped my car off, I went to pick her up and my heart literally skipped a beat when I saw how low and aggressive she looked. Gone was the awful space between the wheels and the fenders, and with the spacers giving her that aggressive stance, Hagane turned from common to a real looker. At least to my eyes. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wIEjaWMMGxM/TyLu0rwjsbI/AAAAAAAABtE/9D_RilIT0N4/s1600/Shocks-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wIEjaWMMGxM/TyLu0rwjsbI/AAAAAAAABtE/9D_RilIT0N4/s320/Shocks-03.jpg" width="209" /></a><span lang="EN-GB">This is when trouble started. While this version of the STD Standard R3s were made for Toyota Vios, the addition of wide spacers (especially at the rear) was never taken into account by the brand, and even with rolled fenders, the rubbing between the wheels and the fenders was horrible. Horrible to the point where my rear tyres now sport and extra groove. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">The next morning, I brought my tortured beloved car back to the workshop, and the good guys at LTM Performance had my rear coilovers sent back to Taiwan for some customisation. The shocks came back with greater height adjustability and everything was set back in place. To make sure the tyre torture would not happen anymore, I also asked for their help to knock the fenders out a bit more at the rear. The process chipped the paint on my rear fenders, and added some grunge to the overall rugged looks of Hagane.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Unfortunately that last part was not done up to my expectations, and the rear now sits still a bit too high to my taste and still rubs occasionally, while the front is just perfect. I will soon follow a friend’s recommendation and go to a shop that provides good fender knocking before finalising the rear suspension’s height to make Hagane at the same height at the front and rear, thus avoiding bringing unnecessary added weight on the front axle.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-An-jtSprUVg/TyLu32FRjJI/AAAAAAAABtM/0JeReHYODnk/s1600/Shocks-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-An-jtSprUVg/TyLu32FRjJI/AAAAAAAABtM/0JeReHYODnk/s640/Shocks-04.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB">I just love how Hagane looks now, and while the spray job is not perfect, the money it required to do it (under $15) makes it much worth it. Once I fix those rear fenders, I will finally be able to get the perfect height and the exterior/stance works should be done, excluding a nice new paint job.</span><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FEEr-8vP8MM/TyLvz-pvmsI/AAAAAAAABt8/D528Q7BFHS4/s1600/Done-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FEEr-8vP8MM/TyLvz-pvmsI/AAAAAAAABt8/D528Q7BFHS4/s640/Done-01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span lang="EN-GB">On a funny note, while I totally love the way Hagane sticks to the asphalt, my dear girlfriend and a few other passengers tend to not enjoy the so called “bumpy” ride that Hagane gives. Too bad, right?</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">In view of the event I changed back to the 15 inchers I got with Hagane and their old and tired rubber so that I wouldn’t have any <span lang="EN-GB">scruples about pulling the handbrake and risking to leave bald patches on the tyres</span>.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--tBAUv1BWgo/Tvn_jSZuxrI/AAAAAAAABrQ/IP_YkR8Zb9s/s1600/IMG_9116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--tBAUv1BWgo/Tvn_jSZuxrI/AAAAAAAABrQ/IP_YkR8Zb9s/s320/IMG_9116.JPG" width="320" /></a>Just before we got to the fun games involving handbrake turns, the skies opened and literally drowned our playground. That did not stop us though, and the wet asphalt was actually a blessing as it would be kinder on the tyres.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The handbrake turn was quite brainless, but initiating a turn and pulling on the lever like a maniac to send the car spinning is endless fun, and I would have liked to play a bit more, but we had to stop as it was time for long awaited J-turn.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I have to admit, my first one was not very successful, and the car just turned without losing grip. A quick tip from the instructor to do a full lock to get the car to spin solved the problem, and I was quickly having fun reversing at high speed and flipping the car before driving off. This manoeuvre had me wishing for a bucket seat as the stock ones are definitely not hugging and I had a tough time reaching for the gearstick when splattered on the side window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aSKBw92c_c4/Tvn_j0FtcuI/AAAAAAAABrY/UVEZCL1A6hM/s1600/IMG_9120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aSKBw92c_c4/Tvn_j0FtcuI/AAAAAAAABrY/UVEZCL1A6hM/s640/IMG_9120.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The day ended with a mini gymkhana competition that brought together most if not all of the manoeuvres of the day in a small course. To bring the spirit of competition forward, we would all be timed, with a reward for the winners. The two rounds mini competition was flagged off, and all the cars quickly gave their best to tackle the course.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oEyQQUz-kz4/Tvn_klUy6KI/AAAAAAAABrg/j3XMG9iiMas/s1600/IMG_9210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oEyQQUz-kz4/Tvn_klUy6KI/AAAAAAAABrg/j3XMG9iiMas/s320/IMG_9210.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the first round, I was the second fastest with 30 seconds, one second slower than a Subaru Impreza. To be honest, I was quite impressed to be so close to a car with a one litre bigger displacement engine and four wheel drive, especially since my front tyres could not get grip and were spinning most of the time (note to self: work on my throttle control). That was not enough, though and as you can guess, I was aiming for first place.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I put in more concentration to the second run, anticipating the moves and trying to get less wheel spin, and managed to clock 28 seconds, with no other driver matching my time.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">I was delighted to win, but most of all proud of my Hagane who keeps on impressing me and the people around. The problem is that I have now officially been bitten by the motorsports bug and I can’t wait to do some more spirited autocross. Until then, I’ll have to find places to train! Stay tuned!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">By the way, my prize is a free dyno run, so I will soon upload the power curves of my stock little machine, as a baseline before more goodies go under the hood.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YnvuI180eSI/TvcayWw_0NI/AAAAAAAABps/3zuXVPFGjdw/s1600/Tacho-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YnvuI180eSI/TvcayWw_0NI/AAAAAAAABps/3zuXVPFGjdw/s200/Tacho-01.jpg" width="200" /></a>First off, as you may remember, I was complaining about not having any dials or gauges behind the wheel, which felt weird and was a bit annoying. Problem solved! I quickly acquired an Auto Gauge tachometer which I installed in that emptiness behind the wheel. This gauge came with a shift light, so that not only can I quickly see my RPM rate, but I also get warned when I reach the red line by the flashing red light, so that even if I concentrate on the road, I won’t over-rev the engine. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-78AmFd4b0w4/Tvcazc9wDOI/AAAAAAAABp0/b8qjIsiY9S8/s1600/Tacho-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-78AmFd4b0w4/Tvcazc9wDOI/AAAAAAAABp0/b8qjIsiY9S8/s200/Tacho-2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Once I had something to look at behind the wheel, I turned my attention to the stance of Hagane. As I mentioned again and again, she was way too high, and my new rims looked lost in those wheel wells. I knew I wanted to lower her, but something else caught my eye – all the lowered Toyota Vios I see on the road have a ridiculous look with the wheels tucked deep inside the wheel arches, and I did not want my Hagane to look as such. My solution would be to get spacers.</div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UyaFAPlAWNI/TvcbUOM1SYI/AAAAAAAABqA/qn7mczbud74/s1600/Spacers-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UyaFAPlAWNI/TvcbUOM1SYI/AAAAAAAABqA/qn7mczbud74/s200/Spacers-02.jpg" width="200" /></a>Thanks to a friend’s recommendation, I headed down to a small shop lost somewhere in Toa Payoh to talk to the old man in charge. By the looks of it, he has been doing spacers and other CNC-built metal pieces before I was even born, and he clearly knew his trade. He made some quick measurements and set off to work. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Their size is ridiculously thick, with 20mm for the front and 30mm for the rear, but that just shows how my car needed them to get a respectful stance. I rushed back to my office/garage and installed them right away.</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Although still sitting high, my Hagane now looks a little bit meaner with a 40mm wider stance in the front and 60mm wider in the rear. Things are starting to look good!<br />
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</div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-87360435884873818802011-10-03T14:22:00.003+08:002011-12-28T01:52:30.735+08:00Project Hagane - Rims & Tyres<div style="text-align: justify;">I'll pick up Hagane's story where I left it, starting with a quick visit at the doctor. Indeed, some annoying cracking/knocking noises coming from the front left suspension when going over humps had me suspect that the bushings were getting tired. After a check up at LTM Performance, the mechanic confirmed my diagnosis (dead bushings on a five year old car, the previous owner must have been flying over humps!). A week later, I sent Hagane down for a day of surgery, and she came out with new bushings. Problem solved.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The next "upgrade" I did to her, which is killing those tacky blue LEDs. Gone is that annoying blue glow at my feet, and gone is the reflection of my feet in the window when I drive at night!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zuj5Io8s-IU/TolHnb73PYI/AAAAAAAABns/M6hPIDEzqrw/s1600/05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zuj5Io8s-IU/TolHnb73PYI/AAAAAAAABns/M6hPIDEzqrw/s320/05.jpg" width="320" /></a>Once this was done, I made a quick stop at Autobacs and got myself a set of pedal covers. After explaining to the staff at the car parts shop that I was big enough to install them on myself (what the hell, I'm editor in a car magazine! If I can't do that then I might as well find a new job).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Anyway, these R<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;">ä</span>zo pedal covers are not meant for show (still I made sure to find good looking ones) but purely practical, as they allowed me to bring my accelerator and brake closer together, making it much easier to heel-and-toe.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Falken tyres I had when I picked up Hagane offered limited amounts of grip (I'm trying to avoid saying that they were just bad... Oops I said it), especially on wet roads, where the rubber struggled to get grip and let the wheels spin uselessly. Add to this the fact that the thread was reaching the end of its life, and that was a good reason to change the tyres. For safety reasons, of course.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kNhJjnmMiY/TolHl8yqWaI/AAAAAAAABnk/3wrqTC6Ji_0/s1600/03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kNhJjnmMiY/TolHl8yqWaI/AAAAAAAABnk/3wrqTC6Ji_0/s320/03.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Of course, since I was changing the rubber, I might as well change the rims, since I wanted to get the looks more to my taste. A little bit of wheel shopping and I stumbled upon some K-Speed Sport rims (thanks Sam!). While I was looking for deeper looking wheels, the dark gun-metal and chrome, 16-inch five-spoke rims caught my eye and tagged along for the ride. For the looks, of course.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">To go with these, I opted for Federal 595 Evo rubber, which provide good grip for a reasonable price. For the fun, of course.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tD48mMzf8sc/TolHka5uj4I/AAAAAAAABnc/jMUbACnZbv4/s1600/01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tD48mMzf8sc/TolHka5uj4I/AAAAAAAABnc/jMUbACnZbv4/s640/01.jpg" width="640" /></a>My Hagane now sits on those much better-looking wheels, although still way too high. I really need to lower her...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ncnIv4K3tuM/TolHk7qwHSI/AAAAAAAABng/-Iu-wzyD3DQ/s1600/02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ncnIv4K3tuM/TolHk7qwHSI/AAAAAAAABng/-Iu-wzyD3DQ/s640/02.jpg" width="640" /></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gordinis-Pit-Stop/103922146355723" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBulXda1HdWEcElglENYOkqTvf5x6hZBRg4pTKQAOBC6nIL9DtqeK1pmELO1_eenJvshR8kG-SCftJSQN9IUJcNCZ8Pqzku0HcP4XFuAG-2553SnBGosDuRwCBTeS5MyKF_Xh-ngVrEI/s200/facebook_like-Sidebar.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-89214254403280697972011-09-05T02:40:00.002+08:002011-10-03T11:06:39.185+08:00Project Hagane<div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AlFXsGaqMr4/TmPCo25VFqI/AAAAAAAABmg/LYnXiq-aWxk/s1600/001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AlFXsGaqMr4/TmPCo25VFqI/AAAAAAAABmg/LYnXiq-aWxk/s640/001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-chDhc1lwUEo/TmPCpgL6E1I/AAAAAAAABmk/wHGZveszvJM/s1600/002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-chDhc1lwUEo/TmPCpgL6E1I/AAAAAAAABmk/wHGZveszvJM/s320/002.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here it is, I have finally got my own set of wheels and thus have just started a build project. I decided to call her Hagane (pronounced Ha-ga-neh), mostly due to her colour. For those of you who don't know about the language of the Rising Sun, it means “Metal” in Japanese.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Toyota Vios is a subcompact sedan made for the South East Asia, China and Taiwan markets, introduced in 2003 as a replacement of the Tercel. It stands beneath the Corolla in the Toyota family hierarchy, and sits on equal grounds as the Yaris, offering a sedan option for those who do not like the little hatch, or just want a small car with a boot.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hagane is a 2006 model; a first generation face-lifted, and is powered by a 1.5 litre In-line 4 DOHC VVT-i, 16 valve 1NZ-FE producing 110bhp and 141Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It is not a sports car, but it does the 0-100km/h and also has a top speed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will now take you for a stroll around Hagane, and point out a few immediate and long-term modification plans.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QL1oMaoNlNA/TmPCqVsAizI/AAAAAAAABmo/tI7tdkazjSY/s1600/003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QL1oMaoNlNA/TmPCqVsAizI/AAAAAAAABmo/tI7tdkazjSY/s320/003.jpg" width="320" /></a>First of all, seen from the outside, she is a respectably well maintained car, and other than a few distasteful stickers that the previous owner had stuck here and there in an attempt to attract members of the opposite (I hope) gender, such as a Hello Kitty on the gas trap and some small yellow go-go dancers on the rear fender that were probably sourced at the bottom of a box of cereal, the car looks, body-wise, stock. You will not get to see the amazing sticker job as I made sure that the dealer would remove them before I picked up the car.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4n83w3kcLd9eeQFdie3P_d4zTcSyHW9187xoAOBDtBfymKLEBVIsyQ5f_yh-Q1LF5aN6djVcKNRRwCNui25ngAEM_c_J8tFhemqncNxOqdE7sEYMvw54-BMRoV32e0ueJSN3NzOfPOM/s1600/005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4n83w3kcLd9eeQFdie3P_d4zTcSyHW9187xoAOBDtBfymKLEBVIsyQ5f_yh-Q1LF5aN6djVcKNRRwCNui25ngAEM_c_J8tFhemqncNxOqdE7sEYMvw54-BMRoV32e0ueJSN3NzOfPOM/s200/005.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As you can see, this Vios is also equipped with very cool grandpa-style wind deflectors, which will be ripped off very soon. Window-tinting is very common here in Singapore, as it helps protecting from the sun, thus keeps the interior temperature lower and saves on the air-conditioner, but honestly, who puts a dark purple film on their car? This is yet another line in my To-Do list, and it will soon be changed to a proper dark black tinting.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wScWUFgeiEQ/TmPCs0ip7YI/AAAAAAAABm0/FdMg3vqw2r4/s1600/006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="181" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wScWUFgeiEQ/TmPCs0ip7YI/AAAAAAAABm0/FdMg3vqw2r4/s320/006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hagane currently sits high enough for me to smuggle illegal immigrants under each wheel-well, so this will be addressed in due time with something that hugs the road properly, and that gets the wheels filling the wells properly. The rims have been changed, and will be changed again as soon as I find what I am looking for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j6Cb51TZ7gA/TmPCt8njHtI/AAAAAAAABm4/RoY3KgNEhQo/s1600/007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j6Cb51TZ7gA/TmPCt8njHtI/AAAAAAAABm4/RoY3KgNEhQo/s640/007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0buhrazKf48/TmPCuRj4qZI/AAAAAAAABm8/YllJ40sGGJU/s1600/008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0buhrazKf48/TmPCuRj4qZI/AAAAAAAABm8/YllJ40sGGJU/s200/008.jpg" width="200" /></a>Inside, everything is quite close to stock and was well thankfully well maintained by the previous owner, with the only hint of the car’s age being a small tear on the driver’s seat, probably caused by in and outs. The car is mechanically sound and gives a good drive, the only flaw being the dashboard. I wonder who was in charge of designing the dashboard, but I sincerely wonder which planet he came from. I think the only way I can share what I feel is by showing you – this is what I see when I drive.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oT21BD_YF74/TmPCvfdYxSI/AAAAAAAABnA/b0Zlm4aKPUc/s1600/009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oT21BD_YF74/TmPCvfdYxSI/AAAAAAAABnA/b0Zlm4aKPUc/s640/009.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anything missing? </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M9FNKkRrqu0/TmPCwQk9WjI/AAAAAAAABnE/VqGLyR1X5eM/s1600/010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M9FNKkRrqu0/TmPCwQk9WjI/AAAAAAAABnE/VqGLyR1X5eM/s400/010.jpg" width="261" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yeah. No dials. If you want to see them, they are in the centre of the dash, very much out of the way of the eyes. Is that smart or what? The first time I sat at the wheel, I immediately started my To-Do list with a set of gauges, which will find their way behind the wheel, where they should be, stay tuned for more on that.<br />
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Oh, and check out the radio; it's a CD player! And it can load... One CD at a time! Amazing! It doesn't have any auxiliary in at all, so I cannot plug in my iPod, which means that I had to rediscover how those flat circles work and am now limited to 17 songs at a time. What a change, I really need to upgrade that!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Last but not least, Hagane is equipped with some aftermarket blue LEDs under each door to make the ground look like an alien world every time I step in or out of the car. Tacky. That is scheduled to go. And when I thought I was done with the little gifts left behind by the previous owner, I was once again surprised. I was innocently driving, when I went in a tunnel; as a normal driver, I turn on the headlights and then... WOOOOAAAHHH! Blue light filled the foot wells like in some super duper 21st century sci-fi-like show. Ultra tacky. Blue LEDs bumped up to the top of the “To Remove” list. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eOi3U-ARz_M/TmPCw5ESuCI/AAAAAAAABnI/EJ0roxokm54/s1600/011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eOi3U-ARz_M/TmPCw5ESuCI/AAAAAAAABnI/EJ0roxokm54/s320/011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well, that will be all for today, you now know all about my Hagane, and I’ll invite you to stay tuned on Gordini’s Pit Stop to follow the build of what is set to become my gymkhana/ autocross partner, and maybe even track toy in due time. Just bear in mind that this is still my daily drive, meaning that it will remain street legal and still cater to some (relative) comfort, and be build on a budget.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YRP77Fsmgsg/TmPCrEf241I/AAAAAAAABms/FzyAcsussEI/s1600/004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YRP77Fsmgsg/TmPCrEf241I/AAAAAAAABms/FzyAcsussEI/s640/004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gordinis-Pit-Stop/103922146355723" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dWeBiUSrDOU/TmPFDEtFQCI/AAAAAAAABnM/OUdFYocScFc/s200/facebook_like-Sidebar.jpg" width="173" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-47510915807751516242011-08-11T00:30:00.000+08:002011-08-11T00:30:13.441+08:00Volvo Owner’s Club Singapore Desaru Breakfast Drive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KokdBpENlEc/TkKsZ9sJF7I/AAAAAAAABlo/YZ04lJwB8Bo/s1600/desaru5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KokdBpENlEc/TkKsZ9sJF7I/AAAAAAAABlo/YZ04lJwB8Bo/s640/desaru5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSert3gkdvhdLga9EsI3q3m8nrKvtw91HWmhvmhVaQePocORaYNDvDJxnmFmypEPgBEHCQSpoZL4iiwdwjvnoNnhP8EOdA8g0gvs17dLGRAL6c__kI7ZdBbPnq0nROFogXfClgN9aoZg/s1600/desaru15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlSert3gkdvhdLga9EsI3q3m8nrKvtw91HWmhvmhVaQePocORaYNDvDJxnmFmypEPgBEHCQSpoZL4iiwdwjvnoNnhP8EOdA8g0gvs17dLGRAL6c__kI7ZdBbPnq0nROFogXfClgN9aoZg/s320/desaru15.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">On Sunday 10<sup>th</sup> June, the first stroke of sun rays broke in the horizon to find a conspicuous group of cars as they assembled at the petrol station after the Tuas Checkpoint. Those 20 cars and their owners have not assembled there by sheer luck or coincidence: as heralded proudly by their cars, they are all members of the Volvo Owner's Club Singapore (VOCSG), and the reason they gathered on this fateful morning was to have breakfast in a change of scenery. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The well organised convoy leaders and sweepers, co-ordinated by walkie-talkies, ensured no one was left behind during the whole drive, and everybody was able to enjoy the road and scenery without fear of any incident. Driving at the break of dusk was the perfect combination for low traffic and reasonable temperatures that allowed the engines to suffer less from the sun’s heat, gas conservation by not overloading the cars' air-conditioning systems, but also allowed me and Alex to enjoy the fresh, cool morning air of the uncluttered Malaysian roads as we cruised from East to West in the only convertible car of the convoy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">One of the highlights of the drive was a magnificent new road that the group coveted to experience, which might have been, in my opinion, the main motivation behind the whole episode, was the new E22 highway to Desaru. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jP43FYvPNnM/TkKsbqsL_4I/AAAAAAAABlw/6nUSfBUzEJ4/s1600/desaru7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jP43FYvPNnM/TkKsbqsL_4I/AAAAAAAABlw/6nUSfBUzEJ4/s640/desaru7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The two-lane wide expressway was made readily for a faster ride, although some of the drivers commented that when experienced through stiffer aftermarket suspensions, the E22 was a bit too bumpy to be properly enjoyed. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Once again, the bridge over the Sungai Papan carried the cars across the river and then waved a last goodbye to the Volvo Owner’s Club as it disappeared into the horizon, leaving the Swedish rides raving over the open roads and taking the E22 again, the opposite way this time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7K3dFMn5YLc/TkKsdYO6smI/AAAAAAAABl4/GbksbIK2gFQ/s1600/desaru9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7K3dFMn5YLc/TkKsdYO6smI/AAAAAAAABl4/GbksbIK2gFQ/s320/desaru9.jpg" width="320" /></a>There was a clear difference between the way to and the way back from Desaru as the drivers, now fully awake and satiated, let their Volvos stretch their strong legs on the still empty roads. This allowed me to experience not only the stability of Volvos at high speeds, but also the power that lurks under the hood of these modest-looking cars. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Even when riding with the top down, the C70 was shielding us so well from high-speed winds that me and Alex could have a conversation without screaming at the top of our voice to hear each other. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-13381617737261270132011-07-05T17:32:00.000+08:002011-07-05T17:32:36.626+08:00Shifting in 9th Gear<div style="text-align: justify;">Dear friends and readers,</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDdV0E-hAf5_Di4D_D2Hit-iPunOFPzR0eRJQJVUbZLq3SZ64nI-ZDAOYZMJinWSPWwSmzOgEZUOkeMWq6oc11guEs3g0ISCkEy0_uUvj_QOCXEqQNI_LPw6vJsZej5LlzMia2CGETWA/s1600/9tro_magazine_white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoDdV0E-hAf5_Di4D_D2Hit-iPunOFPzR0eRJQJVUbZLq3SZ64nI-ZDAOYZMJinWSPWwSmzOgEZUOkeMWq6oc11guEs3g0ISCkEy0_uUvj_QOCXEqQNI_LPw6vJsZej5LlzMia2CGETWA/s320/9tro_magazine_white.jpg" width="320" /></a>I believe this is the first time I am writing something that doesn't directly concern cars, but Gordini's Pit Stop is going to undergo some changes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">After six months of hard but oh-so-enjoyable work bringing this blog to life, my skills have caught the attention of a car magazine, and I am now moving to be the Assistant Editor of 9tro and BLACK magazine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fear not though, even if most of my write ups will be published in print, I will still find time and events to fuel these pages, although at a lower rate.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I also wanted to thank all of you that I know and that I don't know for your support during all these months, and I will now move up in the Automotive Media World to continue bringing you the best I can about our common passion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">See you soon in print!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ben</div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-69077928178430288722011-07-03T00:49:00.000+08:002011-07-03T00:49:19.269+08:00Mid-May Mini Meetup with M Commodities<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YZERt3f8Um8/Tg9E9peh_EI/AAAAAAAABiw/ZKOoHqkSpbY/s1600/Mini-Meetup-042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YZERt3f8Um8/Tg9E9peh_EI/AAAAAAAABiw/ZKOoHqkSpbY/s640/Mini-Meetup-042.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The mid-may Mini meetup was somewhat different from the usual car meetup as this time M Commodities decided to step in the organization of the gathering and treat the Mini Club of Singapore with a special dinner at the Seafood International Market & Restaurant at East Coast to kick off the beginning of the import of a new range of exhausts.</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">M Commodities is a company catering for aftermarket needs of conti brands, but with a special dedication to Mini, as it is one of the main provider for Original Factory Mini and JCW parts in Singapore and Malaysia</div><div style="text-align: justify;">With they own dedicated zone in the carpark in front of the restaurant, a selection of 14 Minis made it down, bringing together people from all walk of life whose definition of a good car includes fun, go-kart handling and pocket size. The colorful gathering featured all types of modifications, from sane, stock Coopers to insanely but tastefully enhanced pocket monsters, and all the degrees of dementia in-between.</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">When the stomachs began to rumble as loud as modified exhausts, the small crowd was ushered to the Seafood International M&R's specially reserved dining room, where everybody enjoyed a tasty seafood dinner, during which M Commodities revealed the reason behind their sponsorship of this meetup. </div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jJBL13pRzOA/Tg3j8XU2oiI/AAAAAAAABg0/8CfWpfNW-D0/s1600/BMW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jJBL13pRzOA/Tg3j8XU2oiI/AAAAAAAABg0/8CfWpfNW-D0/s200/BMW.jpg" width="190" /></a>Singapore - BMW Asia announced a strategic partnership with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, a melting pot of cultures in Singapore and the region.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">BMW Asia understands that a magnificent performance results from innovation derived from passion and dynamism refined by elegant grace. Its new relationship with Esplanade has been forged through a mutual dedication to invoke excellence, creativity and innovation, among artists, aficionados and drivers alike. Through this sponsorship, BMW will be making a significant contribution to Esplanade’s efforts in presenting a diverse range of quality arts and cultural programmes for all to enjoy.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vbAUEe9eszs/Tg3j80C2FOI/AAAAAAAABg4/GWbBKVbQWYA/s1600/Mini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="93" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vbAUEe9eszs/Tg3j80C2FOI/AAAAAAAABg4/GWbBKVbQWYA/s200/Mini.jpg" width="200" /></a>As an architectural icon in the heart of Singapore, and one of the world’s busiest performance arts centres, Esplanade is host to a rich annual calendar of arts programmes encompassing all genres from music to dance theatre and visual arts. Esplanade stands at the forefront of efforts to promote the appreciation of the arts. BMW Asia’s relationship with Esplanade was forged when it came on board as the Principal Sponsor for the acclaimed Berliner Philharmoniker’s performances under Esplanade’s Classics programme series in November 2010.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In 2011, BMW Group celebrated 40 years of international commitment to culture. Modern & contemporary design, art, and performance share many similar characteristics with every BMW automobile and the heritage and passion behind the brand. The true beauty in every great work of art is its ability to inspire, create and spread pure joy - this is exactly what every BMW vehicle has been designed to deliver.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As part of this collaboration, selected spaces at Esplanade will function as exclusive venues for discerning BMW clientele as it hosts special events over the year. Visitors and motoring enthusiasts alike can also look forward to exciting BMW automobile showcases starting from 1 July 2011.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">“BMW has a long standing commitment to the arts, and is excited to work closely with Esplanade in the coming year,” said Lito German, Marketing Director of BMW Asia. “This unique partnership reinforces BMW’s global commitment to cultural institutions and provides art aficionados and visitors with the opportunity to experience some of the best cultural and art performances from across the world. It will also enable us to reach out to a niche group of target consumers with an appreciation for the finer things in life”.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Commented Mr Benson Puah, CEO, The Esplanade Co. Ltd, “We are happy to have on board with us as an Esplanade Partner, BMW Asia, who shares with us the values of creativity, innovation and above all, excellence. While BMW exemplifies their dedication to these values through its premium automobiles, its partnership with Esplanade supports us in doing the same through the arts, allowing us to inspire even more lives through quality programmes.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Welcoming over 7 million visitors, with more than 2,700 performances presented there last year, Esplanade hosts some of the most renowned artists and enthusiastic visitors from all over the world. Through the partnership, BMW Asia will be associated with leading arts programmes and performances presented at the centre spanning different genres including the da:ns series presentation of Memoires d’Oubliettes and Sehnsucht, a double-bill by the Nederlands Dans Theater I on 8 and 9 July 2011, as well as American indie rock band, The National and fellow-American trumpeter Chris Botti’s performances under the Mosaic Series later this year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For four decades, the BMW Group has initiated and engaged in more than 100 cultural cooperations worldwide. The company places the main focus of its long-term commitment on modern and contemporary art, jazz and classical music as well as architecture and design. Within the arts the BMW Group is involved in long-term collaborations with cultural institutions and artists around the world, including projects such as the new BMW Guggenheim Lab, the Preis der Nationalgalerie für Junge Kunst and the Art Cars.</div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-69620687094972363672011-06-28T23:30:00.000+08:002011-06-28T23:30:29.358+08:00Volvo S80 T4<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wuZ7IXsJvkE/TgndC_1_4aI/AAAAAAAABgA/GAuN7eU18rQ/s1600/Volvo-S80-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wuZ7IXsJvkE/TgndC_1_4aI/AAAAAAAABgA/GAuN7eU18rQ/s640/Volvo-S80-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>After my surprising episode with the <a href="http://www.gordinispitstop.com/2011/05/surprising-new-volvo-v60-t4.html" style="color: red;" target="_blank">Volvo V60</a>, I should have expected the S80 to be yet another surprising car, but as I took delivery of it at the dealership on Alexandra Road, the classic squarish Volvo lines crippled my enthusiasm, and even with a beige leather interior that made the car feel bigger and more welcoming, I couldn't shake my eyes off of the dull-looking rectangular air vents<br />
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Aside from that, the Volvo's interior lives up to the expectations of a vehicle of this class, offering ample leg room in the rear, comfortable seats and a deep boot that can engulf 480 litres of luggage. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nst-IN5A_0I/Tgnc-TQcmFI/AAAAAAAABfg/BdRKVv9DOv4/s1600/Volvo-S80-009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nst-IN5A_0I/Tgnc-TQcmFI/AAAAAAAABfg/BdRKVv9DOv4/s320/Volvo-S80-009.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I then woke up the small engine with the start/stop button and slowly drove out the big frame of the S80 to the first traffic light in search of something exciting to set my eyes on in the car, but nothing managed to grab my sliding stare, and the S80 was definitely heading to the "dull" corner of my classification. Until the light turned green and I stepped on the gas. And Volvo's magic kicked in: the S80 suddenly came alive and surged forward with a tiny tyre screech, leaving the other cars to shrink in the rear view mirrors, and I wasn't even hitting the metal!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hXH3SPBNHVI/Tgnc_EgFGJI/AAAAAAAABfk/pgDFaRGQz0w/s1600/Volvo-S80-008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hXH3SPBNHVI/Tgnc_EgFGJI/AAAAAAAABfk/pgDFaRGQz0w/s640/Volvo-S80-008.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The T4 engine sitting under the hood is kept in the same tune as the V60, with the turbo spooling up slightly after idle, at around 1,500-2,000rpm, unexpectedly kicking the car forward. Thanks to this and the T4's 180hp, the S80 becomes fun to drive and can surge forward easily to get you out of spiky situations. As dull as its looks might be, what saves the S80 is the drive which will make you smirk as you set out in your wolf in sheep's clothing. In addition to the fun engine, the chassis and suspension give a very smooth ride that will confuse you into believing you are driving at 50kph when the speedo shows 90kph. As fun as the kick in the ass the S80 delivers is, it sometimes gets a bit tricky when trying to drive smoothly, making low-speed operation of the car a bit jerky.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yu-PoQLOpro/Tgnc1iu5xdI/AAAAAAAABek/ZHBMj-RMPgA/s1600/Volvo-S80-024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yu-PoQLOpro/Tgnc1iu5xdI/AAAAAAAABek/ZHBMj-RMPgA/s640/Volvo-S80-024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">High-speed cruising is a game the S80 excels at and only the unassisted steering mentioned earlier will make you lift your foot as the car tends to get twitchy when going fast. As much as the suspension does an amazingly good job at soaking up the road's irregularities, it also satisfies by not giving a soft, sickening handling when hitting the B-roads.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although the S80 is more of a cruiser thanks to its capacity to smoothen any road it drives on, the life that inhabits the car is such that, after driving it for a little while, it will lead you to take the fun way home, and if it wasn't for the dull looks, the Volvo would be a winner in most categories. The great work done by the T4 engine propels the heavy frame so well that the more expensive 2.0L turbocharged engine offer becomes less attractive, especially for Singapore roads and the current ridiculously high COE prices; so if you are ready to overlook the unexciting lines, this car will satisfy you. If you are looking for an inconspicuous-looking ride that doesn't make your banker put a reward on your head yet deliver enough performance to stand out of the crowd, the S80 T4 will definitely be your best bet.<br />
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</div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-70780802919015866732011-06-28T21:14:00.001+08:002011-06-28T22:59:44.940+08:00Singapore: Sales of Infiniti range to start 4th quarter of 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-81sHmHtTCLE/TgnN5PhyDrI/AAAAAAAABeU/syK9QvgFBoI/s1600/M37_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-81sHmHtTCLE/TgnN5PhyDrI/AAAAAAAABeU/syK9QvgFBoI/s640/M37_2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Wearnes Automotive, Infiniti’s Singapore dealer, will commence sales of the initial Infiniti range which includes the luxury performance sedan M37, the stylish G37 sports convertible and the highly distinctive FX37 & 50 sport crossover in Q4 2011. Wearnes Automotive will start taking pre-launch bookings from 1 July 2011.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As the newest premium automotive brand in Singapore, Infiniti offers a stunning range of truly dynamic vehicles. In a matured automotive market with a strong demand for premium cars, Infiniti will deliver a unique proposition of vehicles with distinctive design, high performance drivability and progressive luxury.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GRTYzVD2BBQ/TgnN3KHHFFI/AAAAAAAABeE/einwLBEByP0/s1600/FX_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GRTYzVD2BBQ/TgnN3KHHFFI/AAAAAAAABeE/einwLBEByP0/s320/FX_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Toru Saito, Corporate Vice President and Leader of Infiniti Business Unit said, “Infiniti has appointed Wearnes Automotive as the official dealer in Singapore. Leveraging on their rich expertise in managing premium automotive brands, we are confident that Infiniti will be well represented in Singapore. This is an important step to underline Infiniti’s growing focus on South East Asia. We are confident that Infiniti will bring a fresh, new luxury alternative to satisfy the high expectations of Singaporean customers, offering inspired performance and attentive customer quality care and hospitality. Infiniti is not about doing what everyone else is doing. It is not about copying traditional, conservative notions of luxury. We will not try to be all things to all people but everything to some people. “ Andre Roy, Group Managing Director, Wearnes Automotive, adds, “Infiniti was established in North America more than 20 years ago. We are pleased that right-hand drive Infiniti cars are now available. We look forward to launch the new model line-up which offers consumers stylish choices befitting their needs and lifestyles. Combining strong design cues and the highly regarded VQ37 engine, Infiniti vehicles will provide customers with excellent handling and an exhilarating driving experience.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlOiYbeAiT1rH6fNzP-WiJebnuwjBQYoi3P9Y2UrPHQasG4iwewVRubQC5caMHtwoKemPdsli-ehduAw9Z05VscFVfo25dO3psIjX5iBe2tuJJIBImRKPASojRwppiOOONHmLBmMNjTM/s1600/Singapore-Infiniti-Centre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlOiYbeAiT1rH6fNzP-WiJebnuwjBQYoi3P9Y2UrPHQasG4iwewVRubQC5caMHtwoKemPdsli-ehduAw9Z05VscFVfo25dO3psIjX5iBe2tuJJIBImRKPASojRwppiOOONHmLBmMNjTM/s320/Singapore-Infiniti-Centre.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Works are underway to create the Singapore Infiniti Centre, which will feature a unique 11-metre tall illuminated exterior façade that will become the beacon of Singapore’s premier automotive belt. Located at 45 Leng Kee Road, alongside other premium marques established by Wearnes Automotive, the Singapore Infiniti Centre will be a one-stop destination, fully integrating the sales, service and parts departments. The interior of the Singapore Infiniti Centre will be reminiscent of a boutique hotel, with avant-garde art pieces, bespoke furnishing and a fresh and inviting ambience. The centre is expected to be officially opened in last quarter 2011.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T0BXgRf-STc/TgnN4mTwaDI/AAAAAAAABeQ/3avMssQV0wc/s1600/M37_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T0BXgRf-STc/TgnN4mTwaDI/AAAAAAAABeQ/3avMssQV0wc/s320/M37_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The recent appointment of Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel as Infiniti’s first ever Global Brand Ambassador further reinforces the team’s passion and dedication for performance. The first customers to book an Infiniti will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime Red Bull Racing Team Paddock experience at the 2011 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. Customers will get to feel the pulse of the race with an exclusive VIP tour of the Red Bull Racing Team garage, as well as get to meet the Red Bull Racing team while indulging in an evening of first-class cuisine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All interested parties can register their interest at <a href="http://www.infiniti-singapore.com/" target="_blank" style="color: red;">www.infiniti-singapore.com</a> to receive priority updates and pricing information. Alternately, they can call our Infiniti Brand Ambassadors at +65 6378 2623 or email infiniti.sales@wearnes.com to find out more.</div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-2594421058668755102011-06-24T23:23:00.003+08:002011-06-28T20:41:52.923+08:00It Runs in the Family - Eugene and Edmund's Golf Mk IV & V<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEsy8TENWMi1eF3o_-pFiLOvCQIVbvtNnSctc2GbduoBggYZGiucdsrLrGQw035wERTlGpLrsAIE4LjUa_4HarevWQ5TOU-0vT39JFlqmue4rm1p_3C2ejsOdRPEaXilI37femdhsGC5U/s1600/Golf-Duo-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEsy8TENWMi1eF3o_-pFiLOvCQIVbvtNnSctc2GbduoBggYZGiucdsrLrGQw035wERTlGpLrsAIE4LjUa_4HarevWQ5TOU-0vT39JFlqmue4rm1p_3C2ejsOdRPEaXilI37femdhsGC5U/s640/Golf-Duo-001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">What defines family? In my opinion, you don't have to be blood-related to somebody for that person to be part of your family. What really defines this term is, I believe, the heart, and it's with this definition that Eugene and Edmund consider themselves as family, as father and son, even when they are not blood-related.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Get to know these two men, and you will see just how alike they are, especially in their tastes for cars: Edmund's four-wheeled love is a Golf Mk IV while Eugene's heart beats for his Golf Mk V.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8f-vHx7sW1E/TgDlU4miZPI/AAAAAAAABao/PTtSEKl7RZg/s1600/Golf-Duo-002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8f-vHx7sW1E/TgDlU4miZPI/AAAAAAAABao/PTtSEKl7RZg/s320/Golf-Duo-002.jpg" width="190" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Edmund's story started 11 years ago, when he saw this rare (for Singapore roads) manual transmission Mk IV, and after asking Eugene and his friends whether he should get it, he was greatly encouraged to do so, especially since the Golf was in pristine condition.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">He then fell deep in love with the Volkswagen and, after respraying the beauty in a BMW silver gown, asked help from Eugene and his performance garage, RS Tuning, to make it even better. This is how the spiral of modifications that any car enthusiast out there knows about started for the Mk IV.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Braking power was upgraded with a 4 pot Rotora kit for the front while the rear wheels were equipped with Audi TT rear brakes. To complete the handling performance, the Golf saw Bilstein PSS9 coilovers replace the stock suspension, which greatly improved the car's nimbleness while making it stick to the road like a leech.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">With the upgraded control, RS Tuning had more room to play with to get more power out of the four cylinder engine and the larger intake manifold and Pipercross Air Induction system now make sure the powerplant breathes properly. In addition to this, a high-pressure fuel pump came to complement the updated injectors to make sure the engine doesn't starve on fuel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyLRWI7N8Dk/TgDlWfCnHDI/AAAAAAAABaw/YAYO8DfXMHo/s1600/Golf-Duo-004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DyLRWI7N8Dk/TgDlWfCnHDI/AAAAAAAABaw/YAYO8DfXMHo/s640/Golf-Duo-004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--yQvIRGktuI/TgDlkhXME8I/AAAAAAAABcQ/CfCjawN_RUo/s1600/Golf-Duo-027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--yQvIRGktuI/TgDlkhXME8I/AAAAAAAABcQ/CfCjawN_RUo/s320/Golf-Duo-027.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Singapore's hot weather around the year makes it very unfriendly to engines' heat management, especially turbocharged ones, so the Golf was upgraded with a Nishimoto radiator and Mocal oil cooler to make sure overheating is not to be feared. Finally, a Milltek exhaust system was fitted to let the Mk IV expel the exhaust gases more freely and sing her sweet melody.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">For the sound-off, Eugene has complemented Edmund's Golf's build with a Custom Code Phase 3 ECU tune which makes all the upgrade components work together as one.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The love Edmund has for his Mk IV is even more obvious when sitting inside, where the 11 year-old interior doesn't even give a hint of its age with very well maintained leather upholstery. A Golf Mk VI steering wheel has been retro-fitted along with a Momo gear knob for a greater driving comfort. What lies under the hood is hinted by the three Defi gauges that help Edmund keep the water and oil temperatures and turbo boost in check when he lets the playful Golf express herself on the road.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The Mk IV is a car that not only looks good, but also drives amazingly well, even better with the upgrades done to it and after taking it for a quick spin, I totally understand why Edmund cherishes it so much: the steering is firm and responsive and the car is just waiting for you to tickle the right pedal to jump forward and dance nimbly through traffic on a rhythm given by the involving manual gear shifting.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Edmund works as a parallel importer of continental cars, specialised in Mercedes, BMW and Audi, and thus has the opportunity to drive and own quite a wide range of cars, but out of all his choice, his heart only beats for one car and his hands always reach for the Mk IV's keys.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc3uc8EYOkU/TgDlgnxPacI/AAAAAAAABbw/q12WkWEjmeI/s1600/Golf-Duo-020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uc3uc8EYOkU/TgDlgnxPacI/AAAAAAAABbw/q12WkWEjmeI/s640/Golf-Duo-020.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Eugene, on his side, has owned his Mk V GTI for 5 years, and after he bought it new, he proceeded to apply RS Tuning's magic on it. RS Tuning is specialised in German cars, with a particular affinity for Audi and Volkswagen, and Eugene's Golf now breathes through a DBilas Dynamic air intake system and features brand new engine internals such as a new set of con rods and pistons, a high-pressure fuel pump and a more performant Owen Development Hybrid K04 turbo.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Eugene's black Mk V looks almost stock, with only minor cosmetic changes on the outside, and other than the Milltek exhaust, the 4 pot AP Racing brakes fitted behind the front rims and the lowered ride height thanks to APX coilovers, nothing really hints the performance hidden under the hood, making this Golf a sleeper as we like it.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dqMzfEIboNY/TgDlkDpz7TI/AAAAAAAABcM/yEqrmi2is3g/s1600/Golf-Duo-026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dqMzfEIboNY/TgDlkDpz7TI/AAAAAAAABcM/yEqrmi2is3g/s320/Golf-Duo-026.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The interior of this Golf is as unsuspecting as the outside, with the only a Defi gauge neatly inserted in the driver's side air-vent giving out that this car is not all stock under the hood. The expert eye will also spot a retro-fitted OEM Edition 30 gear knob and brake lever and an aftermarket head unit. Nothing else tells you that Eugene has done all these mods to the Mk V, let alone that he reflashed the ECU with a Custom Code Phase 3 tune to produce more power and the DSG gearbox with yet another Custom Code tune for smarter shifts, handled by the carbon fiber gear shift-plate.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">"Father" and "son" regularly roam the streets of Singapore in their mother and sister Mk IV and V, cruising through traffic with the grace and nimbleness of a couple of sharks, ready to feast on any prey ignorant enough to underestimate these two monsters.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MLaE863Wf18/TbR2-ITNiQI/AAAAAAAAAt0/nPf1ZDy0Ly4/s1600/BMWSC-021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MLaE863Wf18/TbR2-ITNiQI/AAAAAAAAAt0/nPf1ZDy0Ly4/s320/BMWSC-021.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As stated by Mr. Joel Chang, General Manager of Munich Automobiles: "BMW has always been synonymous with the ultimate driving experience. Being the world's first BMW M dealer, Munich Automobiles strives to exemplify this. Joy, to us, is sharing the prestige of M with our customers as an investment of joy. Our mission is to ensure that BMW drivers and their cars receive the finest care and attention they deserve. The establishment of a full after sales facility is part of our commitment towards ensuring customer satisfaction."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-1hPd2_5gc/TbRy-CmuPWI/AAAAAAAAAs0/lORmAcWU14E/s1600/BMWSC-005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w-1hPd2_5gc/TbRy-CmuPWI/AAAAAAAAAs0/lORmAcWU14E/s320/BMWSC-005.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Munich Automobiles’ Service Centre is a real one-stop shop for your beloved BMW car: being an authorized service partner for all BMW and BMW M vehicles and also an authorized distributor of the entire range of genuine BMW, BMW Performance and BMW M Performance parts, your car will be taken care of like a queen with first class maintenance and the full range of BMW after sales services using only genuine BMW components. Once left in Munich Automobiles’ caring hands, your car will be serviced by BMW trained Specialists with the use of BMW Approved Diagnostic equipments and tools complying with BMW standards.<br />
If warranty compliance is a concern to you, fear not: Munich Automobiles’ Service Centre honors all BMW manufacturer warranties and BMW warranty extensions offered at point of registration, including Performance Motors Limited service contracts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The range of after sales solutions offered by this service centre include Fast Lane Service, service and maintenance repairs, handled by its fully-equipped work bays, body structural work with the latest state-of the-art body repair bench and spray painting using environmental-friendly water-based paint.</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Munich Automobiles also offers 24-hour roadside assistance which includes minor onsite repairs in Singapore and towing services in Singapore and Malaysia. Of course, existing BMW owners can be assured of a continued service history at this new facility.<br />
While your beloved car is being taken care of at the service centre, you will be invited to relax and enjoy a drink at the lounge, which stars the BMW M clothes-wear collection, but also a wide range of BMW goodies, ranging from the scaled models of the fleet to after sales BMW rims and bucket seats, any of which could be yours and fitted onto your car on a whim.</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">With such services at your reach, it would be a shame to overlook this practical service centre, especially since the guys at Munich Automobiles, being probably some of the most enthusiastic BMW fans around, will gladly help you decide on the most appropriate service needs for your vehicle and dedicate their experience and passion to making your dream BMW become a reality without any worries nor fuss.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Munich Automobiles Service Centre</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Location:</b> 30 Teban Gardens Crescent Singapore 608927</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Opening hours:</b> Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Saturday, 8am to 12pm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Email:</b> aftersales@munichauto.com.sg</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Telephone:</b> +65 6566 7666</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The fierce tyre-burning competition pushed both drivers and cars to the limit, and some inevitable rubbing action had the mechanics in the pits rushing to repair damages on the cars, such as Kohkae's Cefiro which needed a quick radiator replacement after hitting another competitor's car.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-giIb8VOmVfc/TfuFh8qnXmI/AAAAAAAABXo/kSwTIo0ep14/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-giIb8VOmVfc/TfuFh8qnXmI/AAAAAAAABXo/kSwTIo0ep14/s320/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-041.jpg" width="240" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ULAxeOPxNjA/TfuFd3QJFyI/AAAAAAAABXk/GN1tkdx_CBM/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="159" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ULAxeOPxNjA/TfuFd3QJFyI/AAAAAAAABXk/GN1tkdx_CBM/s320/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-042.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">On a side note, one aspect of Formula Drift that I really enjoy is the friendly atmosphere between the teams and drivers, where everything is shared, from advices to apologies in case of crash. This is something that is being lost in quite a few motorsports disciplines as drivers get too caught up in the competition. All I hope is that drifting will stay a fun sport in the future, keep it up drifters!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJzdrM5lm9pLP5EdEbUJVNO-FQC7APcJFLIDSnZsYbCIm12nl0va5CE1WbsFIASFOS_FkvRHHqFbOWjNTHJXtDrxiVhnXDXJl-6UWCSfAzIvTCJRXzgsgroui0w3iOdUkhdjwU_2bxUWc/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJzdrM5lm9pLP5EdEbUJVNO-FQC7APcJFLIDSnZsYbCIm12nl0va5CE1WbsFIASFOS_FkvRHHqFbOWjNTHJXtDrxiVhnXDXJl-6UWCSfAzIvTCJRXzgsgroui0w3iOdUkhdjwU_2bxUWc/s200/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-044.jpg" width="131" /></a>At the end of the round of 32, the organizers called for the public's attention to the jumbo-tron for a lucky draw. The winner's name appeared and Ms. Grace Tay made her way to the centre of the track to receive her prize. This is when her boyfriend, local drifter part of Team Stamford Tyres, Adam Toh who couldn't compete for this season of Formula Drift as his car wasn't ready, arrived at the wheel of his Nissan ER34 Skyline and burned the asphalt around her before alighting and, in front of the crowd, dropped a knee and proposed to her. Under the cheers of the grandstands, the engaged couple then headed off in a plume of tyre smoke. Congratulations to Adam and Grace, who totally stole the show on this day!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">After the break, the competition got back in gear, and the number of drivers kept on being thinned with every passing round, and when the smoke cleared, four men were still standing: Team SPARK Motorsports's Daigo Sato and Ken Gushi, Team M150's Saranon Pornpatanarak and LTM Bridgestone's Ivan Lau.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The duel for third and fourth place pitted Ivan Lau in his AE85 with Ken Gushi and his Chaser. Ivan's skills, which propelled him to the Final Four club, were unfortunately no match to Ken's amazing performance which had the American claim the third step of the podium before the cheering crowd could enjoy the run for the gold that opposed Saranon to Daigo. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hewT0xN6ul4/TfuFNdtxHSI/AAAAAAAABWg/wd5jqqX5bmk/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hewT0xN6ul4/TfuFNdtxHSI/AAAAAAAABWg/wd5jqqX5bmk/s640/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-059.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">“Ken had a slow start”, stated Ivan Lau after his run, ”and I came in too hot in the straight. I slowed down on the first clipping and missed a gear. I had to then upshift to fourth – that mistake cost me the third place today.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The first run had the Thai driver leading, but he couldn't shake away from the Altezza, which seemed to stick to him like his shadow, never more than a few meters away. When his time came to lead, Daigo Sato left the S15 Silvia eating the smoke of his tyres and created a gap that Saranon never managed to close, leaving the Thai drifter with the second place as the Japanese climbed to the top of the podium. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9di1JGMl12Q/TfuJF2Bm-RI/AAAAAAAABaM/widKJmYyTlg/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9di1JGMl12Q/TfuJF2Bm-RI/AAAAAAAABaM/widKJmYyTlg/s640/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-068.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">After receiving the title, Daigo shared: “Happy for the win as it is the first leg of the series, and I am happy to have gotten off to such a great start. It is amazing to be racing on an F1 circuit and the crowd really got behind Formula Drift. It was an encouraging victory, considering that none of them have competed in Singapore before. I am planning on keeping up my performance for the whole series this year with the Spark Motorsport team.”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gjis9ywNrSo/TfuFM6o-6gI/AAAAAAAABWc/4Qu_Jw2MmN8/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gjis9ywNrSo/TfuFM6o-6gI/AAAAAAAABWc/4Qu_Jw2MmN8/s640/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D2-060.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">With Daigo Sato finishing first and Ken Gushi third, Team SPARK Motorsports claimed the Team Title for this leg of the Formula Drift ASEAN Series with 183 points, a title that will be contested during the next three rounds of the series by the other teams during Formula Drift Indonesia in October, Thailand in November and the finale in Malaysia in December.</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gordinis-Pit-Stop/103922146355723" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QpbYHPSb_WU/TfuO7-1wApI/AAAAAAAABac/ObzP-lAoJJE/s200/facebook_like-Sidebar.jpg" width="173" /></a></div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-38661598826945903012011-06-15T18:42:00.003+08:002011-06-18T02:24:16.077+08:00VIP Formula Drift Singapore Day 1<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FyfBZ2i_4Zo/Tfh5X0VRwhI/AAAAAAAABVM/zQRq1GCwtto/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D1-011.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FyfBZ2i_4Zo/Tfh5X0VRwhI/AAAAAAAABVM/zQRq1GCwtto/s640/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D1-011.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Last week end, Formula Drift ASEAN Series was back for its fourth installment in Singapore with, as every year, new evolutions and rules to keep the sport fun and interesting, as seen during the <a href="http://www.gordinispitstop.com/2011/06/formula-drift-singapore-pre-race-press.html" style="color: red;" target="_blank">pre-race press conference</a>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">This year saw <a href="http://www.gordinispitstop.com/2011/06/formula-drift-singapore-driver-list.html" style="color: red;" target="_blank">44 drivers</a> from all over Asia converge to the F1 Pits and set up shop to gun for the title. More than just the drivers, the teams were also making sure all went well for those representing them as the World's first Team Championship was just kicking off.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xu64d74dd1E/Tfh41Vzll6I/AAAAAAAABSY/vGYSdXzbpJk/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D1-056.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="131" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xu64d74dd1E/Tfh41Vzll6I/AAAAAAAABSY/vGYSdXzbpJk/s200/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D1-056.jpg" width="200" /></a>As I tagged along with Team GT Radial, I had the chance to sympathise with the team's six drivers: Jason Tan from Singapore, driving a pink <a href="http://www.gordinispitstop.com/2011/05/get-ready-to-drift-jasons-s15-silvia.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">S15 Silvia</span> </a>that graced the pages of Gordini's Pit Stop a few weeks ago, Ee Yoong Cherng from Malaysia and his awe-inspiring V8-powered R32, Muhammad Zaiham Hamdam a.k.a. Bullzai, also from Malaysia, drifting a mighty V8-swapped S15 Silvia, Josh Boettcher (JB), all the way from Australia, at the wheel of his S15 Silvia, Raden Muhammad Bachtiar Akbar, a.k.a. Dean, from Indonesia, drifting an E36, one of the only two conti cars in the competition, Rio Saputro also from Indonesia, driving a Cefiro, and last but not least Malaysian Kevin Rajoo and his 180SX.</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The practice session kicked off on time and the usual dance of drifting and tweaking got into gear as the first batch of drivers experienced the course. The first feedback I got was that the track was quite tricky, with patches of grip followed by slippery zones, putting pressure both on the drivers and cars to keep angles high and damage low. </div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">As if things could not get harder for the drivers, a pack of dark grey clouds decided to join in on the drifting fun and interrupted the practice session with a concerto of lightning and heavy downpour. The frustrated teams had to take shelter in the pits as the track was being flooded and tried to kill time by tweaking the cars, fixing what needed to be fixed, changing tyres or proceeding to do any task that would kill time long enough to see the clouds finish their wet performance.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Nevertheless, the drivers kept on giving their best and carried on to tackling the top 32 qualifying session. The wet track did not give in and refused to be tamed, keeping the qualifying scores low and a lot of drivers had to make the difficult choice between a conservative style that could potentially disqualify them or aggressive drifting that could send them spinning out, which also results in no points being awarded. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">At the end of the session, only 31 drivers managed to handle the course well enough to earn points and carry on to the next level.</div><center><table border="0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">The three men that emerged on top of the qualifying were Tan Tat Wei and his Goodyear Malaysia rotary-powered AE86, Ivan Lau and his LTM Bridgestone AE86 and Team GT Radial's Ee Yoong Chern and his V8 R32.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Among the 28 other qualifiers were Team GT Radial's Bullzai, JB, Dean and Jason, who was also the only Singaporean to qualify in the top 31 this year.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n47gw8tv-1M/Tfh40rmea8I/AAAAAAAABSU/UbjA4ZuD5jY/s1600/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D1-057.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="422" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n47gw8tv-1M/Tfh40rmea8I/AAAAAAAABSU/UbjA4ZuD5jY/s640/Forumla-Drift-Singapore-D1-057.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">VIP Formula Drift Singapore concluded the first day on these results, and all teams and drivers headed back for a well deserved sleep to be ready to tackle the exciting next and <a href="http://www.gordinispitstop.com/2011/06/vip-formula-drift-singapore-day-2.html" target="_blank" style="color: red;">final day of competition</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gordinis-Pit-Stop/103922146355723" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vTola-aDgSo/TfiMIqlojeI/AAAAAAAABWE/Ss3cIFoTA-M/s200/facebook_like-Sidebar.jpg" width="173" /></a></div>Gordinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06792552967961311853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-583516251538932349.post-85724006135400010702011-06-14T17:21:00.000+08:002011-06-14T17:21:23.466+08:00BMW Art Car by Jeff Koons comes to Singapore this July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9pWCpGnwekg/Tfcm1qBGnkI/AAAAAAAABQk/d-H0LXajWbY/s1600/BMW-Art-Car-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9pWCpGnwekg/Tfcm1qBGnkI/AAAAAAAABQk/d-H0LXajWbY/s640/BMW-Art-Car-03.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since 1975, renowned artists from all over the world have been transforming BMW automobiles into pieces of art, each personifying a particular period.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ByfPaOcpDe4/Tfcm2A37iGI/AAAAAAAABQo/2WMKP__0dMo/s1600/BMW-Art-Car-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ByfPaOcpDe4/Tfcm2A37iGI/AAAAAAAABQo/2WMKP__0dMo/s640/BMW-Art-Car-02.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This year, the 17th BMW Art Car, created by celebrated pop artist Jeff Koons, will be showcased at the world’s first dedicated BMW M dealership, Munich Automobiles in Singapore from July 11 to 12.</div><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eG83ETbo0xE" width="560"></iframe><br />
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For the past two years, the BMW Art Cars have visited museums around the globe as part of a world tour. Now the latest masterpiece has come to Singapore for a limited engagement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Where:</b> Munich Automobiles, 30 Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608927</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>When:</b> July 11: 3pm - 7pm | July 12: 10am - 7pm</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Cost:</b> No charge; Open to public.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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