Mia Tequila!
Nanami spotted these awesome hand painted and individually numbered Kah Tequila skulls at Camperdown Cellars in Darlinghurst. They’re not meant to be for sale anywhere outside the US, but the bottle shop owner managed to score a few pieces. Nana ended up buying a couple and I ended up buying one too to keep my Crystal Head Vodka skull company.
Spag bol & salad.
Ever since tropfest (used to go every year many many moons ago) I’ve always wanted to check out Tropicana Caffe, last night I finally did! I wasn’t expecting anything special (which was part of the fun of it), ordering off a lightbox was interesting, and having lots of big TV’s play music videos made me feel like I was in a 24hr restaurant at 3am in the morning.
Cutlery came in pre-packaged paper bags which then made me feel like I was in an airport lounge. Looking around at the other patrons I spotted lots of older ladies sporting arty frizzy hairstyles and thick frames glasses.
Lighting inside the cafe was an off-putting blue due tot he fluorescent tubes used in the kitchen, but people watching both inside and out was fun and the meal was reliable and un-pretentious. Loved it :)
Small update: Dropped in to see my good old mate Indy @ IS Motor Racing today to fit a direct clutch line to reduce clutch shudder and also thought I’d bleed the brakes with high temp brake fluid in prep for this weeks track day.
APP direct clutch line – stainless mesh hoses which use a teflon lined inner tube. Got to love quality stuff!
AP Racing PRF660 – proper racing stuff with a dry boiling point of 320°C.
Felt a difference in clutch pedal feel as soon as I drove out of ISMR. It’s smoother, which makes the clutch pedal feel lighter. The big shudder has gone, very very happy with this! Brakes feel even better again, very cool. Front brakes have been squealing hard though when travelling slow and coming to a complete stop. I’ve read it’s a pretty common issue on all EVO’s with aftermarket pads/rotors (cause and effect!). I might try some ‘no squeal’ grease and/or inserts if it gets to be too much.
Freaky shop on Norton St. is freaky.
In celebration of the warmer seasons, ALL STARS will be throwing a Show ‘n’ Shine and Picnic. Will be a huge assortment of street, show, go, slow and everything in-between, gathering on the grass for a social day by the river.
Location: Silverwater Park. Entry through Clyde Street.
Time: 11am to 6pm / Set-up from 8am.
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http://sydneyallstars.com/