6Speed Reunion – *Team SGA*

Got together with some old friends from 6speedonline (when we all used to own Porsche’s and frequent that forum) – always a great time and fun run with these guys. Interesting to see how the cars have changed but the people haven’t in the past 7 years LOL. Some people always instigating madness.

Previous Cars vs. Current Cars
996TT / IS300 + 300ZX
Carrera GT / McLaren MP4-12C
996 C2 / MBZ CLK BS
996 C2 Cab / 997.1 GT3
MR2 / 996 GT2
996 C2 / Audi R8
and some people even kept their cars!
We also had a GTR R35 and an old school gangster 300E tag along, talk about a diverse mix of cars…

We rolled into C&C, checked out a few cars then headed for a quick drive down Newport Coast to the old Crystal Cove Car show spot (the original CC) – had some breakfast at Pacific Whey (which was great BTW) and then headed back up to where else…Lees. LOL.

GoPro screenshot from Newport Coast

A few shots from the iPhone:

@lee’s with AW and Tony Stark.

The rest of the crew, sans Joe & Tony.

Joe & Tony

I’ve got some fun GoPro footage that I’m editing, you’ll have to stay tuned for that.

BTW, ever see a McLaren MP4-12C air-brake come up on you?

There’s a special message on this one.

LOL. Never want to be too close I suppose.

And later in the day, an instagram friend sent me this haha..hilarity ensued. We serious.

C&C previous pics, CLK-BS RaceCar and FR-S JDMEgo Visit.

It’s been a minute since I’ve last blogged but I’ve been busy spending time w/Family, working on side projects and enjoying life 🙂 Tough to argue right? I’ve been spending more time on instagram since it’s quicker (go follow me!), but I do miss writing a bit on the images I post.

First let’s start off with what seemed to be “Weird exhaust day” at C&C. I actually have a youtube video of this car (it’s actually a video with 35K hits LOL) back from 2009. Shows up at C&C every so often and these tips are just CRAZY. Epitome of “dress up” parts. Pic below, vid here

Next up – tri-tips (not the good ones *get it? – I’m hungry) on an E60 BMW…I’mma let that roll since they’re rocking an old Sprewell Racing plate which is true gully old school.

Privately owned 458 Spyder showed up a few weeks ago – traditional colors. Red/Tan.

A lot of people miss the clear bonnet, but this is pretty aggressive and for me it works. How else were they going to hide the hardtop mechanicals?

Brains blown out.

4 Generations of 911 headlights…I remember crying when I saw “Kyoto” on the 997’s LOL.

From another weekend, MBZ day – the SLR McLaren Roadster, sexy.

Track Ready first Gen CLK-BS f/EVOSport…love this car, even more so now that the new gens are Honda Accord-ish LOL. Long live First Gen CLK-BS!

Another track ready CLK-BS, sinister in red – prepped via EVOSport. Peep that leather covered roll-cage. Stay Classy 🙂

Better stitching & craftsmanship than the LV Belt I had to bring in for repairs LOL.

EVOsport also brought out their world challenge CLK-BS Racecar! Craig Stanton will be driving this beast.

No passengers, sorry. There is a really cool DJ/Beat setup in the center console though LOL.

Pretty sure those are CCW’s with massive Stoptechs behind…CCW- Call me! LOL.

hi. LOL.
EVOSport has been a longtime supporter (all the way back from the tUNINGwERKS days) so be sure to give them a call for all your MBZ and BMW needs, good people there.

Saw this license-plate and frame which made me LOL. Nice details.

16M on some BBS F1’s. Perfect.

Trying to update this chronologically…Jay (JDMEgo) and Karen swung by last weekend for a visit and brought out his new FR-S. Love this car – had to get a pic on the driveway for “Cars in front of the pad” – if you haven’t seen the series, you should check my FB Gallery LOL.

Love the center mounted tach – shift light and gauges. Great seating position, amazing car for $25K.

Details – Piston 86 emblem, love it.

More updates to come…seriously.

Cars & Coffee 5.12.12

It’s been a long time and I’m shocked that some people actually recognized (Hi Jay and Mikey) that I hadn’t updated in awhile. It’s good to know that some people actually read this thing! LOL. Enough talk, here’s what I found interesting at C&C yesterday…

RIP Carroll Shelby. C&C closed off the main section for Cobra’s and Shelby cars. A fitting tribute – one of my favorite stories is how Shelby used to tape a $50 bill to the glovebox and then challenge passengers to grab it as he mashed the throttle…as you guys know I’m not a big american car historian but it makes me wonder if that’s why he always signed gloveboxes? Either way, godspeed sir.

Amazing Porsche Racecar that we see every so often at C&C. Love those lines.

Not quite sure what this was, but it was badass! Right in front of the Porsche Racecar

Image this in your rearview…on the freeway. LOL.

Looks like some kind of hybrid no?

Love this heritage color. Not sure if it’s Mexico or Riviera…

Honda Accords are looking crazier and crazier nowadays LOL.

Orange you glad you came to C&C today? 2 Enzos. Rosso Dino and DEATH black. LOL. (NOTE: The second color isn’t an official name haha – we just call it that). I’ve had the fortune of personally shooting both of these vehicles – but crazy to see them together in the same place.

I wanted this shot but there were just too many people in the way. Killer white Aventador right across from the Enzos. Hopefully you get the picture.

Love this color on the Scuderia – across from the Enzo’s as well. Again, wanted this shot but too many people blocking the Death Enzo.

I had a craving for candy bars after seeing this LOL. it’s different and definitely has the stance style / JDM style that is hot right now. Chocolate on Gold…not for everyone.

Riviera Blue 997 GT3 2.0. Good stuff.

Hiding on the side lot were two crazy awesome old school skylines. Something tells me in 30 years we might look back at Scion FR-S’ and Subie BRZ’s like this. Blasphemy, possibly. But then again, I still miss my 92′ MR-2 Turbo somedays. 🙂

Thanks for reading 🙂

Working on that #Worldwide tag…

Apparently I need to brush up on my Mandarin LOL. Thanks to a good friend of mine – we have the opportunity to partner up with a large scale tuning project in China, this is gonna be CRAZY. I think it’s fair to say this is the next level…of the next level LOL. (#KobeSystem)

I AM YOUR FATHER.

If Darth Vader drove a car…it’d be the Audi R8 LMS.

Went to visit the boyz over at GMG and happened to stumble across this bad boy.

Fill-er up!

hella-downforce

“High Beams” LOL.

Fabryce and the guys at GMG are the real deal, race prep shop – they don’t mess around. Then again, neither should you if you have that kind of money to burn. Check em out in Costa Mesa or at GMGracing.com

It’s been a minute…

I haven’t blogged nearly as much as I’ve wanted to and I apologize for that – the truth is, I’ve actually been working on some side projects along with a refresh of the “Project Cars” for albertroxas.com so that’s my excuse at least! I’ve got about 3 weeks of C&C pics to post along with some candids from the side projects that I will get up soon. In the meantime, if you’re visiting from overseas – send me an e-mail! I’ve got some goodies to give away as a thank you for reading from a far…

Here’s a few preview pics of the content we’ve got to load:

For Driving-Line – Ignition Art: Art of the Start

More horse.

and throwing these things on for a buddy…

More to come…stay tuned. (Been saying that since 2001 LOL)

Evasive Motorsports Private Opening

Got an exclusive invite from Mr. Sibal himself to checkout the private opening of the new Evasive Motorsports location. Evasive is well known for their purpose built track cars and hardcore enthusiast following. Jay (JDMEgo) has even had stuff done there so you know they’re legit. The new facility is HUGE and well organized, checkout the pics below:

Clean ///M5 rockin LM-R’s.

Not something you see everyday…Panamera on Volks.

Great NSX…man I still love that car, perfect yellow on white Volks. Integgy on top.

Me and RJ…yes, I always look mad LOL. Thanks for the pic Ernie!

Ultra clean old-school Duc.

Essentials.

CF rear fender goodness.

Sinister IS with full CF front, race seats and Advans.

Clean white IS on Gold LM’s…I would totally daily one of these LOL.

Godzilla kicking it in the corner.

I counted 3 lifts, these guys are the business.

EVO on some dope Weds…love the spoke color.

Sunline Racing (corrected) Jay would be happy.

Did I mention how much I love NSX’s?? LOL.

It was great seeing everyone! Special thanks to Jon for the invite, RJ for parking next to me (ha!) and good seeing the old crew (Gordon/Dais)…

C&C 2.11.12 – Better grab an umbrella…

Exotics owners making it rain in the OC on Saturday, a pretty amazing turnout considering the weather…

Ferrari 599 owner driving his car in the rain…one of the few Ferrari guys not afraid of water LOL.

Mansory Panamera – crazy aggressive, some say it’s too much, can’t hate on someone that is passionate enough about tuning to go to this length with his/her car.

Audi R8 GT…limited to 333 units. Pretty rare LOL.

Suzuka Grey? Matte White? – tough to tell with the rain. Gorgeous either way. Dry carbon galore.

Nice lineup of whites…

I said pretty rare earlier because here’s another one LOL. Wonder which dealership is bringing this? Jeez…take it easy on the advertising EuroCar.

Vroom.

This is an amazing build – checkout the restore on NSXPrime. It’s actually an updated 91′ – love the BBSLM’s in Gold.

Rain doesn’t stop the Aventador.

R8 Spyder…

See, Lamborghini’s aren’t afraid of the rain…LOL. I shot this and 2 minutes later a friend of mine comes up to me and tells me he just picked it up…UGH. LOL! Congrats!

Heading out.

I caught this car on the way out, my wife is a hello kitty fan so I had to shoot this…assuming it’s a girls car of course.

Pink wheels on metallic white works…and checkout that side mirror LOL!! Badass.

C&C 2.4.11 – 991 and F30 (New 911 and New 3 Series) showed up.

Nice turnout, some new releases stopped by which are becoming much more commonplace at C&C…

Customer 991/launch edition – still has those 911 lines…

Sunroof is cray…almost targa top style.

Lamborghini Newport Beach brought out their highlighter yellow LP570-4 SL.

430 Scuderia and 570-SL saying hi.

Audi RS-4 on some Rotiforms…dare I say they looked good?!?!?

Bill Wu vehicle sighting…although I didn’t actually see Bill LOL.

Amazing blue RS4.0 with no stripe.

One-off Lambo yellow 458…this car used to be black.

I want to say this is a Packard but I could be wrong…he’s a regular, such a massive car – badass.

Mike from Autoblog (fresh from Laguna Seca) brought out the new F30 – 335i sedan.

I asked to open the door and he told me to sit in it LOL! Just the essentials cluster-wise.

Some noticeable changes, but still that same BMW cockpit feel.

Same current N55 motor for the 335i.

Squared off angel eyes, controversial extended lights…I like em’.

Jersey Shore.

Mini-5

and…saving the best for last. The original GTS or 904

Just me or do I see some 918 spyder in there?

Forget about a 550…I’d soo rock this instead

Mean muggin.

Amazing.

Cars & Coffee 1.28.12 – Reunion.

It’s always nice to see old friends (I use the term “old” loosely – KIDDING LARRY!) – This Saturdays C&C included a bunch of buddies I hadn’t seen in AGES! But let’s start with the usual…

Reminiscing over my 1st ride…caught a nice EG (unfortunately sitting on fake wheels) in the parking structure next to us. Man I got into a lot of trouble with that car.

Ariel Atom 3…very clean, track ready.

I mean seriously…only the essentials.

I shot this so I could say – “Only at Cars & Coffee will you see a Ford Bronco next to an MP4-12C…and people actually paying attention to the Bronco.” RUN JUICE!

Amazing blue Aston Martin Vantage S.

My old school buddies from 6Speed – Ron, Rich and Rob. (GT3, GT3, Turbo S Cab)

A closer look at Rich’s track monster – this car is the business.

JRZ shore. *Fistpump.

Caged.

BBS E88’s in GOLD. Only the best will do. CONCAVE THIS all you straight out of Compton wheel companies.

Another old friend – Larry’s newly scooped MBZ CLK63 Black Series. Rare find in Obsidian!

ALWAYS BET ON BLACK! *Passenger 57

Love those curves.

Flat bottom wheel, CF for days.

KILLER 917 Race Car with street legal plates!

Can you imaging trying to roll this thru a drive thru?

I’m a fan.

Non Dealer Aventador!! Special shout out to the dude in the red tie mad dogging me…I didn’t dress you. Sorry.

Bus vs. Aventador…

WINNER!

Suzuki Cappucino (1st car you get in Gran Tursimo) on the way out – BEEP!BEEP! and a dude sitting on a fire hydrant. OUCH! OUCH!

Was good catching up with everyone! Rich, Ron, Larry, Kev and Rob – Holla! Jon and Gary, great seeing you guys – caught the Jeep Video! RJ and Tony – sorry I was on the phone! Always great to see friends at C&C.