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The infamous and world renown forum repost video is back at it again. This time Ken block is out at the Port of Los Angeles performing innovative and unbelievable stunts in a Subaru Impreza WRX STI. From high-speed drifts, close encounter slides, high frame rate segments, and ending with an explosion under a semi truck, this video gives the first version a run for it’s money.

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I added the newly acquired mStand to my home studio setup, so I figured I’d post some updated pictures. A Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter is also on it’s way (finally!), so I can get rid of the DVI interface.

Unibody Macbook Pro – 2.53 GHz, 4GB RAM
24″ Dell 2408 Ultrasharp Display
Powerbook
iPhone 3G
Apple Bluetooth Keyboard
mStand
Lacie HDD

Ikea Galant Desk

The first weekend of May, every year, is a dream come true for Bavarian motor-heads all over the world. Car enthusiasts come to Santa Barabara from all walks of life, bringing their prized possesions to one of the largest BMW automotive events yearly. From e21s to brand new e92 M3s, and engine swaps to turboed track-specced race cars, you could find anything and everything in the midst of 3,000 cars on the beautiful concours-like grass fields of the SB Polo Club. Major vendors like HorsepowerFreaks, VMR, VF Engineering, DDM, and many others were out in full force bringing their new products to the table. Overall, it was a great day of sun burns, but well worth it. Check out the highlights below and the main gallery.

5 AM meet up at IKEA for the caravan

Caravan to Santa Barbara

Some pictures of the event

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A few weeks back, I attended the Toyota Grand Prix in Long Beach, California. This year was the 35th annual event, as well as the 3rd consecutive year with the American Le  Mans series making an appearance. With the sound of high-revving engine cars, beautifully stripped track cars, and the amount of Gs and braking power for each corner, what a better place than to take pictures.

Due to the crowds on the weekend, I attended the Friday qualifying event, which included more than enough exhaust fumes for one day. It was a nice change from the usual static pictures I take at various local car shows. If you’d like to check out the rest of the photos, be sure to head over to http://socalautopics.com or follow this direct link.

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The parts finally came in this week and finally got everything put together.  Rode it tonight and it’s very smooth. Refer back to the first post to view all the parts I used in the build. Click below to view a gallery of the bike.

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I’ve been meaning to do a fixed gear build for a while now with a an old Schwinn Voyageur I had lying around. Finally took the plunge and began ordering the new parts the other night. They are planned to arrive mid next week and I’ll attempt to build up the bike as soon as possible. Below are what I have planned for the build.

• Schwinn Voyageur frameset
• Formula laced Alex DA-28 (White Deep V) – rear
• Zipp 808 – front
• Alien Crankset 46T 144 BCD
• Sytance Stratos bullhorns
• Campagnolo headset
• Cinelli stem
• MKS GR-9 pedals
• Cobra Track Cog 17T – Will upgrade later on
• Dura-Ace lockring

Once the project is complete I’ll make a post with details and pictures throughout the build.

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