Syd Mead

If you don't know this guy, you should.

A huge influence on me as a young guy with a big imagination.

Tron Bikes

Blade Runner vehicles.

and more.

http://www.sydmead.com/

Veyron!

As a temporary member of the press, I do get a few chances. Up close and personal with the Veyron at the Tokyo Motor Show in 03 was one such chance.

Receiving their CD press pack in a special box was even cool. and I remember seeing the 1001hp figure for the first time.

I just watched a documentary about the Veyron and it brought back memories. I learned a lot from the documentary actually. From how radiators are made to brakes. How special tyres are made, tested and hand built. How much aircraft assembly is also in the car. What materials are used et cetc etc 

The costs involved are crazy. The technology to make this possible is awesome. And the number of people hand welding and assembling componentry is simply amazing.

The fact the W16 has multiple personalities is simply unimaginable for me.

Every car is driven for 500klms then it's polished by hand for 2 days before delivery!

Remember the top speed is 407 km/h or 253 Mph.

I'll probably not get the chance to drive one so for me, 260ish km/h in my FD will remain my limit for a while.

Not that it is too slow, but it simply won't compare in ANY WAY!

Russ.

Gypsy

 Me Want!

In the late 60's and seventies the van scene in OZ was on fire.

Drifter, Sandman, Sundowner in Falcon and Escort form were the rage. But somehow the little Gem had my attention.

I like the TX~TD models best with the round front headlights. My father had a TF that we swapped a 5 speed and a 1800 into, added a lip spoiler and red velour but it never progressed.

These days they are pretty much all rusty, but restoration is always an option.

Love the Gem.

Corvette Summer

When I was 7 years old, stars wars, Mark Hamil and Corvettes ruled my world.

I admit it.

I liked it.

Now, I'm not so sure.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwmkmfBmZFw

Some even did a worse job on this replica. The front is an abortion, it doesn't have the inset lights, Lake pipes are all wrong, the bonnet is incorrect, the rest seems weak.

However this corvette is awesome.

1978 was the time of corvette pace cars. I got this monogram kit and after that I proceeded to paint my whole toy car collection in this colour scheme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWMhGGriTtI

I even thought about it years later for my roadster.

Molecular Building in non-fiction.

There are many software products that allow you to easy simulate the molecular structure of many compounds. These could be proteins, small carbohydrates and things that are quite easy to manufacture.

There is already software that allows you to design any 3d object.

I have read many articles that state that the future will be the same as it is today. Ignorant Rubbish.

There are a few key technologies that will change the world in a very short period of time.

The ability to model and re-arange molecules within a 3D virtual vorld and then "print" at the touch of a button simply points to the conclusion that we will be able to re-create anything in the future and in fact, build things that are far more difficult to manufacture because we actually don't need a special machine for manufacture of each one.

They are built from a molecular level by rearranging things such as carbon.

These things could potentially even be living things. -> although this requires some difficult questions to be addressed. We are already building 3d objects from ABS plastics, by inserting the plastic at a certain position and pre-determined point, when we can move anysubstance to any point, then things get interesting.

The ability to manufacture anything from basic food and shelter, (which we are already doing with manual labour), to repairing your own body parts, negates the need for current society and widens the imagination further.

How bout them apples?

This guy was the first link I clicked on, but explains the similar point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUnsiOe1p54

http://subjections.wordpress.com/

Russ.

Flaming Lamborghini!

Which one? I don't like the one above.

However, This one is awesome!!

But the only one I can afford is...

1 oz Kahlua® coffee liqueur

1 oz sambuca
1 oz Blue Curacao liqueur
1 oz Bailey's® Irish cream

Pour the sambuca and kahlua into a cocktail glass. Pour the baileys and blue curacao into two seperate shot glasses either side of the cocktail glass. Set light the concoction in the cocktail glass and start to drink through a straw (this drink should be drunk in one). As the bottom of the glass is reached put out the fire by pouring the baileys and blue curacao into the cocktail glass and keep drinking till it's all gone.

Basically, Light the thing, stick your straw in and suck like a V12.

none the less... Yummy!

The Price of Eggs.

When I see these nice demo cars I think thats nice. But when you look at the GT-R35 its incredible how expensive it is, but I guess some can afford it.

Mines Nissan GT-R


Nissan GT-R 8,000,000 <- This is actually the cheap part. or is it... read below.
Complete Engine 6,615,000
Intercooler Hard Pipe 136,500
Suction Pipe 134,400
Exhaust Header/mid 747,600
Throttle and ECU 516,600
Exhaust 470,400
Air Filter 28,140
Dampers 1,260,000
Sways 142,800
Brake Front 241,500
Brake Rer rotor 257,250
Pads 131,250
Brake Lines 68,250
Engine Cover 189,000
Carbon intake 69,300
Carbon Bonnet 672,000
Carbon bumper 934,500
Splitter 509,250
Canards 198,450 <- this is premium example of how rediculous GTR35 tuning is.
Grill 59,850
Side Step 483,000
Carbon Door 1,239,000
Rear Bumper trim 68,250
Rear under 357,000
Vertical Fin 157,500
Rear Wing 399,000
Carbon Trunk 514,500
Carbon Mirror 136,500
Fitting and Paint 2,000,000
Tail light 185,220
Seats and Interior 500,000
Wheels and tyres 600,000
Maintenance, Fluids etc 200,000
Total 28,222,010

Lets call it an easy 30,000,000 yen = About $300,000.00
Thats $220,000 in parts that is conservative estimate.

2010. the new GT-R is on sale.
Price has now hit 15,000,000 yen for some models.

And the new club track edition may change your idea about tuning at all.
http://www2.nissan.co.jp/GT-R/treat_circuit.html
Just don't expect it to be cheaper.
The rear wing is 817,950 which is double mines price.
Rear Bumper is 303,450

The interior is where it all gets interesting.
6 point roll cage is 402,150
Nismo Cool racing seat is 929,250!!!!!!!! WTF! 10 grand for a seat! With air con though!
Door Trim 576,450
Trim panels are 657,300
Data logger 369,600
thats 30 grand for interior right there. Well actually interior removal.
Slicks 315,000
http://www.gtr-world.net/r35gtr-special/cupcar/20100802-cte-opt.html


Maybe $400,000 USD is a better estimate.

Anyway... dream on or live the dream... your choice.

Russ.

Nine hundred and twenty-eight.

Whats better than a 928? A 928 Convertible with a bit of Koeing or Gemballa treatment.

This is off the tree.

When the 928 came out it was THE porsche. Supposedly soo much better than the 911, but actually is wasn't until the last 928S4GT that the car became quite good.

The rear of the 928 is one of the most unique designs of it's time and the often controversial Butt was loved and hated.

I like a nice arse.

My TA23

As the first car I bought with my own money, this was a POS. I won $1700 in the lottery and this was the result.

I used to drive gently and smoothly through the forests around Canberra in 1992~3 maybe.

Fun Fun Fun.

Split Window

Type in "Split Window" and your search results reveal two of my favourites.

The 1961 VW Bus. "The Kombi" and to a lesser extent the beetle.

And

the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette.

These are two of my favourites.

1.. Kombi.

While my parents owned a Kombi camper, I spent a lot of time sitting up front on a 20L paint drum between the front seats. Safety? What was that.

A Kombi has a Zero crumple zone. Later, I remember seeing one that had been in an accident and thinking. Wow those people died.

Anyway, I digress. The Ute holds a level of coolness. Sooo classic.

The split window versions hold another level of cool with the opening front and side windows.

DAMN! THATS WHAT I'M TALKIN' 'BOUT.

Or MAYBE THAT! YO! MF!

But don't get carried away.

2. The Vette!

The style is amazing, so much going on but it works. 1/2 bumpers, half windows, half deep front and rear.

Revolving lights and double cookers at the rear. Bulbous and pumped, vented and chromed

Whitewalls and those hub caps. Almost the last car with super bold styling.

There's only one thing better than a Split window Vette. And thats a no window vette with a 454 and huge lake pipes!

YAAAAAAAAAAA! FECK THAT!

Mojito

I love 007!

When I was a kid I liked Roger Moore, But when I look these days, I really was overtaken by Lotus Espirit and space shuttles.
These days I am more critical.

Film: Die Another Day

I'll just have a mojito.


1 shot of light rum
Half a teaspoon of sugar
Juice of half a lime
Sprigs of Mojito Mint

Add all ingredients, fill glass with ice cubes, top up with soda or mineral water, and shake or stir well. Decorate with a sprig of Mojito Mint.

D-Generation Aussie Comedy

This is the kind of rubbish comedy I grew up with.

You'll need a quiet moment after

D-Generation and the Late show.

Dickhead tonight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl3GC6bxmWE


piss weak marine world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji_DQEmtAEc


thunderbirds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC4frcXimz4



Shirty with Russell Crowe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO6MEUyD5ks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nm6JFoJpBbA


My favourites
Watch this first
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyDJl9lO89A

then the bus stunt...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru7hmSUeXGs

Dubbo(country town) globetrotters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTQuaTa4R0Q

Kids...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2tju5uKkaY


They then formed the Late Show.

Drift Hop a Reality

Check it out!

 

After Ebisu opened up the curvacious entry to the Minami Course straight. Drift hop has become reality.

 

I thought it would have to take some hydraulics, but it seems a good ramp will do.

 

http://re-xtreme-junk.blogspot.com/2009/08/drift-hop.html

The Testarossa

I saw a gun grey Ferrari testarossa in the shop near my house the other day. Memories of wanting to be like Crockett from Miami Vice during my high school years came flooding back. I went to "Miami" high School in Miami, Australia. It had a bit of a drug reputation also, so there was a kind of connection for my friends and I.

The ultimate however was the KOEING versions including the Evolution. Check the specs.

KOENIG Twin-Turbo 514 kW / 700 HP /690 NM
KOENIG Twin-Turbo EVOLUTION up to 735KW / 1000 PS /940 NM.

I also remember the first time I saw one on the street.

BAM F-----------A---------------T Arse.

But so cool

The have a reputation for great rear end treatment.

because they really make an impression. The car is simply wide at 1,976 mm (77.8 in). Just a shade off 2 meters. Later TR models were the ones to have and became a yuppie favourite. Review

 Targa Tasmania... cool image.

Tim Tam - White

The Aussie Tim Tam is awesome.

No. It's just a chockolate biscuit with some more chock on it. And Very Sweet.

Of course, I love white because I am a white chocolate fiend. I don't often buy them because I simply eat the whole pack. Cold is best, straight from the fridge.

But If I have to eat an original one. Sucking coffee through one like a straw is delicious. The whole thing melts and you have to down it quickly and lick the remaining warm chock from your fingers.

I'd recommend double coat for this as they stay in form a little longer.

Natalie Imbruglia can demonstrate. Double YUM!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHzMfZ1FaqA

Some people call this the tim tam slam, but I just call it, sucking coffee through a tim tam.

Russ.

The Crust

This hole doesn't seem too bad....

Until you look from above. 60meters Deep!!!!!

It realy makes you realise that we live on just a thin layer of concrete. We cannot imagine how insignificant it is.

In a few seconds, the world changes a little, but your world can completely dissappear.

Man Made causes or ...

Natural. Whatever the cause...

THE world is OK. YOUR world is  FCUKED.