Category: Events

It’s been quite a while since my last update – lots of things going on in my life personally, so I apologize for being away. Life always finds a way of keeping you in check and we all know, family comes first. Now that things have somewhat stabilized, it’s back to the normally scheduled programming – CARS. Lamborghini Newport Beach had their “formal” Grand re-opening tonight, hosting a party at their new location (formerly Ferrari/Maserati service). To top it off, “The Fonz” (ask me how we gave him that nickname later) aka CEO Stephan Winkleman showed up and brought along with him the Sesto Elemento, Lamborghini’s crazy full carbon fiber concept car. Only 20 built at 2.2M last I heard. My sales manager @LamboNB Brighton was able to put me on the list even though I failed to RSVP until the day before the event – thanks Brighton!

On to the pics…I’ll try and keep the talking to a minimum.

As mentioned – the entire car is pretty much carbon fiber, drool on these CF wheels with centerlocks.

Beautiful door – CF for days.

Checkout that rear…seriously, focus guys. Someone get that lady a wide angle lens.

For those of you who can’t focus, BOOM.

They had programmed lighting that changed – looks so sinister with the red.

Filler’ up.

Money shot. The car design in person is more balanced than in the pictures I’ve seen.

Checkout those seats…well, the indents into the cabin LOL. Pick your own padding!

Tighter shot to give you an idea of what it’s like to live in Carbon Fiber heaven.

View of the Sesto that pretty much any car will see…0-60 in 2.4 seconds.

Been quite some time since my last update, hopefully it was worth the wait!!

Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th. I still have to writeup our Palomar run, but in the meantime here’s some pics from last weeks C&C.

///M3 Sedan BBS Bros. CH-R on left, LM-R on right.

Ferrari FF in Red, I prefer Black personally but who cares – it’s a Ferrari! LOL.

Pietro and the boyz brought out 7 McLaren MP4-12c’s – UK Goodness. Be sure to checkout their FB page – McLaren Newport Beach.

The doors go up…you know the rest LOL.

Nice old school E30 ///M3 – shout out to my boyz Mariano and Doug, hope all is well with you guys.

BMW’s answer to the CLS – GranSport Coupe? Can’t remember the name off hand. Looks good, even in Matte PooPoo color.

Possibly the last shot of Biggie – RJ’s Vorsteiner 7 series. RJ, go with the MP4 homie…#YOLO LOL.

Old dude stuntin on the young folks, cruising out with the doors up Lambo style before there were Lambos. Fitty ain’t got nothing on this guy. #HAM

Sick outlaw 356 Porsche- the homie Pat’s next ride after he finishes the first RWB 993 Targa (COUGH COUGH)

Varis goodness from Ed Lin’s ride ///Megan (not the cheesy import brand, pretty sure it’s for Megan Fox LOL)

Catch you guys next week. Once I can get some video footage edited, I’ll be adding some fun clips with the homies. Till next time – drive safe.

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.

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.

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 🙂