Chill the fuck out, Sydney

Posted on 24 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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Cacia Zoo on Wedding Cake Rock.

So today I saw a video online about Wedding Cake Rock, which I ventured out to with Cacia recently (my photos here). It’s now blocked off so people cant step on it anymore.

FUN POLICE HAVE DONE IT AGAIN!!!

Coming off the back of the recent A Current Affair crap (read; sensationalism) about hoons, which is very quickly undoing the 10+ years of work I’ve put into nurturing the Sydney car scene, this new news has just hit a nerve with me today.

I’m sincerely shocked at how Sydney continues to become the ultimate Nanny State and I’m just glad (and sad) to be able to say that once upon a time I used to be able to ride my bike to school without a helmet, and skateboard on the footpath, and drive my modified car without fear of being defected, and go bar hopping until the early morning…

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RB26 x Build-Threads.com x Toyo R888 Sticker

Posted on 24 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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Hey look Mum! I’m on a sticker!!!

A little while back Anthony Crivelli of Build-Threads.com sent me some stickers along with a cool illustration of my GT-R, which also features myself peering out of a stack of Toyo R888 tyres. When I posted it online a few people expressed interest in buying it if it was on a T-Shirt, but I’ve decided to make a few stickers instead. You can find them in the Zen Shop: http://shop.zengarage.com.au

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Darth Vader

Posted on 24 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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Had a rad day out with Krysti yesterday, at some point we ran some errands. I had to pick up a few things from the mall and she spotted these HUGE Star Wars figurines at Big W. $50! What a bargain! I was initially drawn to the storm trooper, but on closer inspection, the Storm Troopers have rubbery heads which didn’t quite look right (their bodies were gloss white plastic). Darth Vader though, well he’s just bang on!!!

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Nano Reef – Fluval Edge 2 – UltraBrite LED

Posted on 22 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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The LED unit is actually built into a factory Fluval Edge hood so that it looks exactly the same as the standard set-up.

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The hood flipped to reveal the LED unit, with built in fan and splash guard underneath. Above it is the LED controller, which comes with software to program your sunrise to moonlight on a PC.

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The old LED unit came off pretty easily.

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The LED Controller (which can be hidden in the back of the Fluval Edge, out of sight).

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All LED’s on.

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Full tank shot. Crazy bright in comparison to the stock unit. Horrible shot though. I’ll have to shoot a video, the rippling water surface and the LED’s shining through it make for a really nice effect.

Today I received my custom built Fluval Edge UltraBrite Reef LED System which I upgraded with an automated controller that sets the unit to go from sunrise to sunset then moonlight over a 10 hour light period. SO COOL!

It’s so much brighter than the stock LED unit. I should be able to keep just about any coral that needs light to thrive. What’s especially awesome about it is that it looks no different to the OEM unit. IE: From the outside, nothing has changed. I’ve seen people go without the hood altogether and really cut up their Fluval Edge tanks which IMHO defeats the purpose of having a Fluval Edge!

These guys don’t have a site, but you can find them on eBay.

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Cacia Zoo Photo Book

Posted on 22 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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Came home to a parcel in the letterbox from NYC based Artist/Model/Friend Cacia Zoo. It’s a lovely photo book featuring photos by Photographer Michael Blank. I love it! The photos are amazing. Cacia’s amazing!

Visit: http://blog.caciazoo.com

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Last Night’s Party

Posted on 21 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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Had a wild shoot with Cara and Mel the other night! Had so much fun with these 2, so many lols! I didn’t even care that there was no natural light! You can view the full set here (NSFW warning!!!).

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Shimada Cycleworks

Posted on 21 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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Nanami gave me the heads up on this little bike shop which is situated in the laneway behind Taylor St. where I used to live! So rad! I hate it when places I used to live at get cooler!

I’ve put the full feature on Zen Garage. Visit: http://www.zengarage.com.au/2015/06/shimada-cycleworks/

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Chaco Bar, again!

Posted on 21 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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Fish base this time!

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Gyoza, some of the best I’ve had in recent memory.

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Yebisu, and I love these glass cups!

Had to go back! This time I tried the fish base ramen, which was subtle and delicious!!! Not overly complex (which is how I like my ramen broth) but it was just so damn satisfying! Gyoza’s were just as awesome as the first time, and had me burping gyoza burps all day and night lol.

Visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chaco-bar/885338501495654

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Nano Reef – Fluval Edge 2 – Waiting Game

Posted on 17 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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I’ve got 4 shrimp in the tank and I’m now waiting for the tank to cycle. I’ve got some new gear on the way though; fresh test kits, a wavemaker, lights and more (couldn’t help myself!).

Parameters:
Alk: 13 dKH
Nitrate: 5 ppm
pH: 8

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www.paulinenguyen.com.au

Posted on 16 June, 2015 by Justin Fox

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My good friend Pauline has launched her web site, and the portrait I took of her a while back features quite prominently on her new site. She’s an amazing woman, and to this date our shoot together is still one of my faves.

Visit: http://paulinenguyen.com.au

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