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NSW to QLD road trip video


Hilarious!

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MKV GTI feature photos

Throwback! I miss my MKV GTI a LOT. Taking all that weight out really made a world of difference and as far as set-up for the circuit goes, it was up there with my MX-5.

Last night (thanks Alain!) I finally got the images from my feature in the January 2012 issue of Fast Fours & Rotaries Magazine. Photography by Chris Sorgsepp at Zen Garage when it was completely empty, before we had moved in and opened shop.

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Zen Garage @ Street Cover’s 2nd Anniversary


Photo by Justin Sung: www.facebook.com/JustinSungPhotography


Photo by Zoran Nova: www.facebook.com/ZoranNovaArt


Photo by Zoran Nova: www.facebook.com/ZoranNovaArt

Rolling on with events. Yesterday we celebrated Street Cover’s 2nd Anniversary. The boys put on a great meet in Liverpool that went from day into night. I’ve still not washed the R32 Golf since the highway trip back from Queensland so I took the GT-R out instead (which was also dirty from the last track day!).

More pics of the Zen Stand and our cars from various photographers here.

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All Stars Gold Coast Video

All Stars ‘East Coast Tour QLD’ from JRH Media on Vimeo.

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All Stars Gold Coast


The Holy Grail.


The boss’ toy. Spotted this in the garage next door to the Subway.


Nature Boner.


The last stop, we’re almost there.


Our house from the outside.


Awesome by night, even better in the morning (despite having a huge one on our first night).


Pimp kitchen.


Pool table went off all weekend.


We had our own private jetty too (shame I didn’t bring the rods!).


Hitting the strip was hilarious. The Maloo turns so many heads on looks alone, then my car confuses with it’s loud supercharger whine, then Dom’s intense GT-R just completes the diverse 3.


Back at the house, double apple sesh.


Love a rental house with nice things in it.


Hey Iris. The only (brave) girl bunking in the house.


Dat.


Paul and Glenny Boy.


Glenn trying to sneak up on a sting ray.


Media station.


Dat ass again.


Our Zen stand at All Stars Gold Coast.


Epic day was epic. The show from above.


Sergio’s catch.


Farewell group shot.


Waiting out front for the Acquired Taste boys.


On the long road home I got excited every time we came across tunnels.


Trouble!


Late lunch at Coffs.


That sunset.

Last Thursday morning the Zen Garage/All Stars Crew + Acquired Taste boys hit the road to Queensland for All Stars on the Gold Coast. The trip up was awesome, much classic karaoke was had and our convoy of car porn really made the epic trek feel a little easier.

The pimp house which greeted us was icing on the cake. Fantastic kitchen, a swimming pool, a pool table too. We partied hard that night (and every night after that).

QLD really turned on the weather, every single day was perfect. On the Sunday we set up early and our jaws dropped at the quality of the cars rolling in. The day was epic, the vibe was electric. The venue was so classy and the people were too. No hoons, perfect behaviour from everyone in attendance, even the cops who were doing laps in their buggy loved the show.

There will be a billion and one photos from the event popping up in the internet over the next few weeks (I missed a LOT of the action). In the meantime click here to check out some photos from the Downshift crew.

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MKVR32 Studio Shoot

So yesterday I got a call from Ryan at Hot4s Magazine. He had a studio shoot booked, but the guys who owned the car refused to have a girl shot with their car for religious reasons. That meant he had a babe booked for the day but no car to shoot her with. He asked if I’d be willing to bring the Golf in. I had a busy day lined up but after a few calls I managed to buy some time, grab some lunch then I hit the car wash on the way down.

Was great to meet the team at Hot4’s and Performance Garage. Like minded people. I’m hoping we’ll be working together more in future!

PS: Shots by Sergio (except the 2 colour ones by me!).

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Winning’s, Winning


Photo by Triple6pix.

I felt pretty tired after the plane trip back to Sydney yesterday. I’d just gotten in bed to take a power nap when I a message form Sergio who was worried that if I had a nap I’d not be able to get up and get to the “Winning’s, Winning” The Fast and the Furious Movie Night hosted at Enmore’s awesome “The Projects” by Zen Garage.

I decided he was probably right, so I got to Enmore, had some good grub and lots of beers. Tired I was, but hey it was chill. At 6pm we put the movie on and unfortunately the sound was a little too soft. Didn’t stop Alain and Glenn yelling out lines though (haha) THEN the DVD froze… a few of us went back to Zen, which got pretty rowdy. I made the call to come home rather than sleep on the couch at work. Wise?!

EDIT: Many more photos here.

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Mega Meet video by Dustin Ling

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MKV R32


Mah new plates!


Mmm mmm yummy.

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Private Track Day


Photo by Sam Whitehead.


Photo by Sam Whitehead.


Photo by Sam Whitehead.

Yesterday I had a Private Track Day at Wakefield in the GT-R. Glad to say the leaks are sorted, frustrated the car is so laggy down low so I’m now planning to get the car re-tuned to monster spec.

Had a blast though. Rocked up late as usual. Felt very nervous in the car for the first session out but picked up pace as the day went on. I ended up cracking my fastest lap on my last outing of the day. A 1.10.2. Tyres have pretty much gone off, shame as there’s plenty of tread but they’ve been sitting there for years (no one to blame but myself!).

Got Alain on the way to the track (he even had a go at the GT-R and spun it around haha) and Alain drove me home too which was a bonus (plus he’s great company). Really excited about the re-tune now. As always, whenever I drive this thing I love it more and more.

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