Archive for June, 2005

Super GT @ Sepang

Monday, June 27th, 2005

Amad the Champiang managed to secure 2 Super GT pit crew tags for me… At a cost though (rm100 for both). Schemed-up with Mizaruddin (fellow dragon boat crew) so that the cost will be ‘tong-tong’ between him, Gemuk and your’s truely. I choosed to attend the qualifying session which is on saturday thus making way for Gemuk to attend the actual race on Sunday… Mizaruddin attended both day… Ended up paying just rm30 for a 2 days limited access tickets (holders are allowed access to the pits, mall and grand stand)…. Sweet.  Rotation_of_dscf0144

Hang around with Amad and his Jasme Auto crew… Finally had a good look on his Mini Bitek (VTEC 2.0) car… tremendeous piece of machine… To think that he managed to throw a CRV engine into this puny Mini makes u drool… Amad didn’t get to race in the qualifying round that day… Aibak (his son aka Michelin Man… dun ask) got bisul on his hand… Amad sent him to the clinic thus was late for the race…  As u can see from the official race sheet Amad didn’t qualify… He will have to start from the back of the grid on race day….

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Good buddy Eddie Ersal was also there… He was on duty as a Scrutineer ( they check race cars to make sure they comply with rulings). Super GT was fast becoming a reunion of sorts… Hehehe… I also met Pakcik Ramly and his son Azam…  They are mechanics that did servicings on my in law’s fleet of Bimmers… Mizaruddin also met his kampung boy who turns out to be wireman of Din Ekzos racing machine…Dscf0103  Dscf0096

Now the qualifying session was something else… Truely mind blowing experience… Watching Supras, NSXs and Nissan Zs passing by the grand stand at hilarious speeds really takes a toll on me… It SUPERB!!!! it was pure powwer…. damn these japanese makes good engines….  The engines were really loud…  Especially that one particular Carrera… BISING MAMPOOOS EKJOS PORSHCE NIE!!!

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    Managed to get into GT Teams Pit after the qualifying session with Eddie’s help… Got to see the Japs Techies working and of course the GT Queens… What are GTs without them…. Sigh!!!

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    LATEST UPDATE FR. AMAD CHAMPIANG

    iwan_mini: Ahahaha best lu punya blog ….
    iwan_mini: nah tambah sket lagi … utk blog ko …
    iwan_mini: Aku berjaya dapat 2nd placing class C …
    iwan_mini: Start from grid no 30 …..
    iwan_mini: 2nd in calss C ..
    iwan_mini: No.7 Overall …
    iwan_mini: Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….

    A nice view from my office’s window

    Thursday, June 23rd, 2005

    I just can’t help noticing my office do have nice views of it’s surroundings… This photo is taken from the 4th floor of Block A… At the back of the picture u’ll see the facade of the neighbouring Palace of Justice Complex… Nice lines…

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    1 Month Blogging Anniversary Special

    Tuesday, June 14th, 2005

    Yes people… So today is exactly 1 month since i started blogging… Not to bore u with speeches and boring ’syok sendiri’ articles, I present u the story of my life… another short ’syok sendiri’ photo essay entitled….

    " S a d  W a n k e r  M e ….."

    • "Apa nak jadi ngan kiosk Putrajaya nie…. "

    Huduhnyer

    • Jari ku bertugas

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    • Mcm turun dari syurga lak gamba nie

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    • My Shadow….

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    • Yours truely

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  • Mr. Asri, contractor from Menara Impian (FCVP)
    • Nothing really… just wanted to add something here…. Cheers

    I want these baby….

    Tuesday, June 14th, 2005
    Currently doing a lot of research on improving my 95′ Corolla AE101 ride quality… One aspect to be look into is the usage of struts and stabilizer bars…
    "TRD Stabilizer Bars were developed to minimize body roll during hard cornering. Whether used for performance driving or circuit racing, they always ensure the maximum of control without sacrificing ride quality. The hi-performance driver will instantly appreciate the stable, or "flat"vehicle attitude during hard or high-speed cornering. TRD offers both front and rear stabilizers, allowing the user to custom-tune the amount of over or understeer desired."
    from TRD website
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    Looks simple rite??? These babies will cost around rm700 -1000… but this will be a very good investment for cornering stability and road handling…. Searching high and low for these items at local chop shops…

    The letter

    Friday, June 10th, 2005

    Dari Pejabat Presiden…

    "Dengan kuasa yang diwakilkan kepada saya oleh Perbadanan, sukacita saya meluluskan Pengesahan Dalam Jawatan tuan sebagai Penolong Pegawai Sis. Maklumat mulai daripada 02 September 2003 mengikut syarat-syarat yang telah ditetapkan dalam surat Perbadanan Putrajaya bil. PPj/KORP/PENT/HR(S)/PG/2764(F5)(16) bertarikh 15 Ogos 2002…."

    Housing loan here i come….

    My fren the Champiang

    Thursday, June 2nd, 2005

    Amad This is a good friend of mine since secondary school days… We played softball together and were in the PB together… And he was the one that introduce me to the world of automobiles and racing… World of 4AGs, VTECs, drag racings and time attacks… Answering endless questions from me with such details and dedication bout everything from basic fuel octane rating to how fuel injection works….

    Amad2 Last week he won first place in MSS Championship in Sepang… His ride is something worth mentioning… It’s a Morris Mini with 2L VTEC engine from Honda CRV… and he’s using B16’s head with oversided pistons… hence the name MINI VTEC… dlm melayunye Minibitek… a lot of money and effort had been put in this project… so it’s really an achievement coming in on first place in the race…

    So this is a tribute for u Amad… All the best for u…