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Fix2Car iPhone 5 holder/charger

Posted on 19 November, 2013 by Justin Fox

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I’m using my very old tomtom less and less, and lately I’ve been using my iPhone 5 with Google Maps for a sat nav. It’s been awesome except that I usually get to my destination with a drained battery, not to mention having the phone in the centre console means I can’t hear it well, or see it well.

I knew there was going to be a simple charger/holder available, didn’t know there were going to be so many available though!

I hit up MobileZap, was overwhelmed by the choices initially but ended up going for the Fix2Car unit with Griffin Charging Cable. The suction mount is super easy to use (very strong too) and mounting the phone sideways works a treat. Unit fits in the glovebox nice and easily too when not in use.

I’m happy. Visit: http://www.mobilezap.com.au/34173/apple/iphone-5s.htm

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NA8C update

Posted on 5 November, 2013 by Justin Fox

OK so yesterday I spent some time installing the new stuff :)


ARC intake chamber is in and brace is in too BUT it hits the carbon extension on the Mani intake which connects to the hole in the firewall. I’ll have to use flexy piping later on.


I now understand why so many 2nd hand ARC intake chambers are super banged up, they do not fit! My bonnet now doesn’t shut right. I’ll have to stuff around with it some more, either dent it up, or hammer in some bonnet skeleton.


Next up, swapping rails over from stock seat to Mazdaspeed bucket seat. I was thinking there’s just no way the rumours are true…


… amazingly everything lined up perfectly! So so cool.


Fits perfectly, totally made for this car! Excuse the twigs and leaves still in the car from All Stars Spring Picnic (lol).

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New goodies for NA8C

Posted on 4 November, 2013 by Justin Fox

Sourced some great 2nd hand Japanese gear for my MX-5 through Dan at jdmparts.rupewrecht.com. Very happy! Can’t wait to get it all on!


ARC Magic Super Intake Chamber for NA8 and a free Saebelt harness.


Mazdaspeed front 3 point strut brace.


Built in master cylinder stopper makes it such a great all-rounder.


Mazdaspeed seat which is super light and will apparently bolt right into the stock rails. Fingers crossed!

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NA8C Track Day

Posted on 29 October, 2013 by Justin Fox

I’m absolutely wrecked. My body is so sore from bracing myself all day on the circuit (I really need a bucket seat). The only thing working for me right now is red wine.

Just got back from Wakefield. Stayed the night before, but that just meant getting to the track at 7.30AM, thus more track time than I’ve ever had before. The car broke, my spirits broke when I failed to get a lap time I was after (silly I know)… none of that matters but. Right now I’m just really sore!


Dale from DM Motorsport dropped in to Zen Garage after hours to work some wheel alignment magic on my MX-5.


Unfortunately the bushings on my car are so far gone Dale couldn’t do a great alignment for me.


He just did the best he could.


9PM I’m at Pheasants Nest. KK’s!!!


I even got to watch some of the X-Factor Final. LOL.


Couldn’t resist taking a shot of NA8C, all alone outside.


After everyone got the Pheasants Nest we convoyed to our motel in Goulburn. I was the only one who got a room to myself. VIP YO!


7am, we’re up!


Breakfast of champions.


Morning Dave, morning Cordy!


Dom, who organised the day led the morning briefing.


Love this.


Love the 370Z wheels + rear wing on this S15. Fresh!


NA IS BEST!


This ISF has had a lot of engine work done apparently. Killed me on the straights but I caught him in the corners.


Dad let his son drive this all day long.


Mini scored the 2nd fastest lap time of the day. Seeing it get it’s rear wheels in the air on turns was rad!


DBS!


My best so far. Fuck fuck fuck you 1.16.


Then my car sounded a billion times louder. I pulled into pitt lane, kicked my exhaust and realised it was just dangling there. The weld on the cat had completely split!!!


I googled “exhaust shop Goulburn” and these guys rocked up. Pro-State Exhausts.


Luckily for me they were awesome guys who squeezed me in, got the car fixed and I was back out on the circuit in no time. Unfortunately the clutch gave way on me and that put a nail in it. What made things worse was my exhaust was rubbing against something at a certain rpm making my trip home hell hitting 110. The only way to stop the vibrations was to cruise at 130 which I did despite spotting MANY cops on the other side (I just hope I didn’t get done).

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V2LAB

Posted on 27 October, 2013 by Justin Fox

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Inessa Tushkanova, from Russia with love! Zen sponsored drivers Adam Burgess and Hayley Swanson.

I’m now a contributor to V2LAB in the States! Check out my first feature here: http://v2lab.com/2013/10/2013-world-time-attack-challenge-sydney-australia/

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Post WTAC Blues

Posted on 24 October, 2013 by Justin Fox


Aleks checking out the new Speedhunters book (which is so high res it’s like viewing images on a screen!).


With WTAC over, the original plan was to go snorkelling at Clovelly Beach but Creative Director of Speedhunters Rod Chong desperately wanted Yum Cha, which he says is not available in Stockholm, so we happily obliged!


Sebastian Dalle Carbonare. Our very own Seb Voll is a massive Dino fan so we thought we’d put Dino’s signature white frames on him haha.


After dropping Rod off to the airport we decided to walk down to the rock pool at the end of my street.


Had a dip, so refreshing. Really needed it!


We then feasted at Churrasco Coogee Beach. Always satisfying!


Coogee Beach, then goodbyes to Dino who’s now back home in Japan.

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WTAC 2013 – Race Day!

Posted on 19 October, 2013 by Justin Fox

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Much busier than the day before, as expected!

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JDMyard DC5R which Zen is sponsoring.

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Cheeky!

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Hey Hayley! Hey Krysti!

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Luke from Maiham Media busy at work.

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Still at the top of my dream car list!

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Sexy back.

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Dino from Speedhunters.

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I actually got the GT-R out on the track! Such a tease (I wanted to do a flying lap SO bad).

Had a rad day out yesterday (getting help to run the Zen stand was a great idea!!!!). Spent most of the day in the garages of the 2 cars we sponsor, and on the pitt lane and wall too!

My photos and words are up on Zen: http://zengarage.com.au/2013/10/wtac-2013-race-day-saturday/

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Guest from Japan

Posted on 15 October, 2013 by Justin Fox

Massive day yesterday. I woke up to my phone ringing, some massive number starting with an 8… ignored it, went back to bed then realised OH SHIT! It’s Tuesday! World Time Attack (WTAC) this week… that number, it must be my buddy Luke from Japan!!!

Yep. I’m shit. I’m hopeless. I’d forgotten that I was meant to pick up Luke at the airport. I returned the call. Luckily Luke hadn’t gotten his bags yet. I knew that was going to take ages (lol) so I got some clothes on, jumped right in the car and headed off to the airport. Just as I got there, Luke had exited the terminal. Phew! Perfect!

PS: Be sure to check out Luke’s amazing work: http://maiham-media.com


Luke’s bags. Full of camera gear. Legend brought his Zen hoodie too.


All set, ready to roll.


He bought me this pressie, awesome!


First stop was my place, just to drop off a few things, then we headed into the city to pick up Nanami and help her get some of her new work from The Distillery.


At The Distillery.


New work. Might get in trouble for posting this one!


After a spot of lunch Luke and I were off to Zen. Spotted this awesome park on the way.


After a quick stop off at Zen we were off to the Northern Beaches to get Luke’s camera balanced for radio controlled helicopter use (serious stuff!).


Loved this guys man cave!


Whilst we were in the area I dropped in to Cordy’s place to finally meet her cats Tash and Sushi. They’re so cute, both couldn’t stop moving and unfortunately all my pics are blurry.


Tash. So pretty.


Luke and I then headed to the WTAC opening party. It’s going to be one massive week!!!


Mad Mike!


The Japanese are here.


Nemo. Monkey bars gone AWOL.

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Finally on coilovers

Posted on 11 October, 2013 by Justin Fox


Tein Flex coilovers.


SSR Meshies!


Also: My “new” engine!

NA8C got some updates today. More on my build thread: http://forum.jdmstyletuning.com/showthread.php?56475-My-2nd-Mazda-MX-5-NA8C-Roadster/page22

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Owning oneself

Posted on 8 October, 2013 by Justin Fox

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MKVR32 vs MX-5.

Not sure what it is about making my life harder for myself, creating problems to keep life interesting? Maybe it’s just a guy thing, or maybe it’s just me?

Last week I decided, out of the blue, to put my MKVR32 Golf up for sale. I put it on forums, as well as carsales. Once I had put the word out I couldn’t help but refresh forum threads, and check messages on my phone in hope that someone would just buy it.

Why did I put it up for sale? The MX-5 has lots to do with it. It’s just such a fun toy car to play with, and I want to modify it much more, and I figured that selling the Golf would give me plenty of cash to play with… but that’s just so illogical as the toy then takes priority over everything else. I quickly realised I was doing it all wrong and I’ve since removed all the classifieds posts, even the listing on carsales (that was a waste of $100!).

I’ve just got to chill out on the MX-5 and stop buying so much shit for it. It’s a toy. It’s never going to be my main daily driver because I’m not sure I could live with it (image issues, and there will always be times when I’m in the MX-5 yet wish I was in my other car/s).

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