Follow Your Heart
“When I was 17, I read a quote that went something like: “If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.” It made an impression on me, and since then, for the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.
Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure – these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.” - Steve Jobs
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Vyets S2000 from Felix A. Lim and Simon Nguyen
Ryder’s DC5
One can’t complain about seeing the progress a car had made, at least not one that looks like Ryder’s DC5 Acura RSX.
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photo credit: unknown
V1: Regular SSM with Volks CE28ns
V2: Flat White Glacier Pearl Frost Mica with Works VS-XX
photo credit: C Tang
V3: Current
Gilded WRX Bugeye
According to my very particular friend white bug eyes are the only way to go. Concurring with his irrational yet apparently true statement, this WRX’s aesthetics are ideal.
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Street Wars 1/ Evo Vs STi (From the Pits)
After discovering that only one of us,Jon or I, could shoot track side, I volunteered to shoot the pits as Jon’s lens are far superior than my nifty-fifty and kit piece. With temperatures peaking in the mid-fifties my trigger finger was on blast! as the Wintery weather weeks before had it well rested.
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Feel The Heat: New Formula Red Amuse S2000
I’ll go ahead and say it, red is the fastest color : D. In my defense, this Ap1 S2000 dressed in full Amuse GT1 widebody kit, CE28s and Mugen wing looks super fast and the Sierra-Sierra Evo and HKS CT230R destroys all.
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Get your shine on
Wek’Fest 3, The Video!
Without further delay, I bring you my personal Wek’Fest 3 video. You can see cameos by Spilner, Nitty on the Beat, AlexisTheMovie (Alex Zhao) and others.
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Wek’Fest 2011 part 1
part 1
Traveling with good company makes all the difference in the World and last weekend wouldn’t be the first testament to that statement. To California and back in one weekend we traveled, East to West, West to East, by plane, train and taxi cab we went. Landing in San Francisco International Friday, we were immediately demoralized by the misfortunate weather but the emotion faded quickly as the weekend promised clear weather for the day of Wek’Fest.
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The city hinted towards Wek’Fest with spurts of tuner cars driving about.
Twice we ate at this 50′s inspired diner… The malted shakes and root beer floats did work
We waited hours on this line even after we arrived a half hour early.
But the lot was filled with dime pieces like this RX7
Traffic also filled the hours with some entertainment
Spilner made clear that he hated that Spoon bumper, I’m a fan obviously. Function and form baby ooo oooo!
This S2000 was one of the most comprehensive s2000s I’ve ever laid eyes upon
Euros were present to say the least. This E46 was perfect.
I Heart NSX
“Out sight out, out of mind” is phrase that can be used to describe my NSX fanaticism. Enjoying all things S2000 recently this NSX came into my World and turned it upside down. I’m on craigslist now in search of a steal.
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I’m Saying…
I saw it coming. After recognizing drifters utilizing different front and rear wheels as drift spares and such it only seemed like a matter of time before this trend was going to be adopted amongst the show and street tuners as a style. That being so check out what might be the best show or street? (undefined) S2000 to date, arguably of course.
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Photo Cred: Joey Lee
See that TE37s in the rear, CE28s in the front.
and in the spirit of the holiday season
Meanwhile at Irwindale Speedway…
The MotorMavens‘ Mass Appeal Show and Grid Gymkhana event took place recently while we in the North East accepted the cruel reality that is seasons. This is me living vicariously through Antio Alevendia’s coverage of what comes across as a very successful show.
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Back to Reality
What the hell was I thinking when I said the NSX looks dated! Picture is from StickyDilJoe.com (check it out. I do, EVERYDAY)
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Do Right
We tend to roll our eyes at the Tuesday night meets because of the amount of nonsense that usually goes down but being that the Summer is nearing completion we made exception to the expected antics this evening. Being an ambassador of our community I made sure to grab the Canon for your viewing pleasure.
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Blowin’ It
After a weekend full of Rota Grids I’m making an effort this week to share strictly authentic builds . No, I do not have a problem with Rota Wheels. It’s just exhausting seeing the same style wheel over and over again on different cars.
This TSX would come off as a hopeless performer given the autotradic transmission and the 3200 lbs curb weight but it is quickly remedied by a few diet supplements(CFRP) and a performance enhancer (supercharger). Touching upon the owners wild side, he* adds a little spice to the lightweight CE28s by powder coating the mags purply-pink which is accented by blue lugs. It’s an interesting color palette to say the least but the amount of genuine parts would compete with the most fiendish JDM hoarder.
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photos by PHAS3D
Fable
My friend Artie has been telling about his buddies NSX for lets say about a month and a half and I have yet to see this beauty. Allegedly all black with on a set bronze Volks I can only imagine what it looks like in reality. Pics when I see it, if it lives up to my expectations.
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this is on gold wheels… I KNOW
Giggidy Goo!
Purple Drank
So what I’ve been told is that I get a mental high similar crack when I look at S2000s hence my post addiction, go figure lol? After a few days of not posting Honda’s favorite convertible, I’ve relapsed and have managed to find another AP1 to share. Nearly modifying every exterior bit, Midwesta is able concoct a melody of aero performance. From the Amuse R1 bumper to the end of the Spoon hardtop and everything down this car communicates business.
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Photos by Ricky Cervantes
Man Up!
My S2000 addiction has caught up to me and all the material intended to be shared within the next few days is of Honda’s roadster. Rather than exhaust everyone with consecutive AP1 and AP2 features, I’ll lump all the material together in to a single, super-mega post.
In other news, Dirty felt the desire to criticize my posts and writing, suggesting that it reads weird. Taking his advice with a pinch of salt, considering his post count is a puny faction of what’s has been shared , I’ll be attempting to modify my style of writing to suite his requests. With that said expect him to post more because he’ll probably try to balance the ratio. Oooooo
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and…
jk obviously
Freshies
I’m all about getting updates on cars that I hold in high regard. This S2k has been featured before, but the owner frequently holds my attention by supplying his fine photography and vehicle. Maintaining his record of select photos, AP_One again takes he cake.
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and the perfect daily, a fit!
Do it Yourself!
“Do it Yourself!” Something you wish you could tell your boss? No, well sometimes. Often the mindset of backyard builders and hobby enthusiast this term is motivated by saving money and/or the joy of learning. Chilicoke, a member on S2ki.com, frequently supplies the community with his DIY projects. In this particular series he demonstrates how he took a pair of chewed up fenders and transformed them into a widened master piece.
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from this,
to this,
Chunker
If you haven’t seen this NSX before prepare to be astonished. The Sorcery wide body kit places this NSX in the upper echelon of super car looks and the super charger remedies the horse power deficiency that many skeptics of the NSX focus on. In addition to the Sorcery wide body, the NSX is graced with a set of flush diamond black CE28s.
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photography on behalf of The Chronicles
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