Playing time...

I'm back in the game! Man, it feels good, again, since coming across some dough recently, I've been able to FINALLY put my FC plans in motion. I can just imagine the gnarly Mazda antics I'd be up to if I had some stupid amounts of Rick Ross money. Below is the latest I ordered from the homie Ash over at Mazdatrix, this weekend is the Rotary install, to be continued...

 

Comp motor mount

 

Pilot Bearing for the Mazdaspeed Clutch (super hyped on this clutch)



Connected n shit...

Took a while, but I'm finally on the grid. Picked up an iphone5, pretty rad.  Never had an iphone before, got one in black.

Shift the gear, pop the clutch

Picked up this next much needed part as of  recent. The choices were a)getting my BBS's re-barreled or b) a clutch and flywheel set. Well as you can see, I chose to complete my drivetrain before living out my wildest stance/wheel fitment dreams. Check the pic below, dopeness from Mazdaspeed son:

Circuit Soul

Just wanted to post something I read from my boy Alex Adsit from Canada, he's part of the Circuit Soul crew. Im lovin the passion he put in this message:

"Live, make, create, inspire, explore, ride, drive or die. We build cars, capture photos, create films, make things— because we have an unrelenting push to create and design. We drive our cars because we chase freedom. We travel because we chase experience. We meet people to truly connect. Constantly hunting to find like-minded individuals with the same all-consuming ambition. True friendships. Real heads. Real thoughts. Those who really “get it”. The mentality. To learn, to know, and share, and live. Iron minds. What if money was no object? Think about it. We’d still be right here."

*POWER* FC

I love that title, and even more since Apexi decided to release an ECU with the letters "FC" in it. Such a perfect fit for my car, it was meant to be : )

So, I can say that as of recent, I have been blessed and I feel that my prayers have been answered. October is turning out to be dope and allowed me to get parts for my FC. Starting with this, my first standalone ECU (this is the cars computer, for those wondering) ever!! I still have to wire it to my engine, keeping my fingers crossed and hope all goes according to plan, check it:

 

 

The Reason...

Interesting topic took place today while at work. Had a conversation with co-workers as to why I am so passionate about pursuing drifting motorsports. Not just drifting either, rather, driving and building Mazdas in general.  Questions arised like "how much money does the top driver make?", or "why would a company invest into such an activity?". These were questions that as I sat back and thought about it, they didn't really matter. Not dismissing the fact that I "wouldn't" want a top level brand to support me, but when you are someone who is deeply passionate about what you want to pursue, nothing else matters, you're free. The truth is this, stick to your dream, remain firm in your vision.

 Ultimately in life, all I want is seat-time in my FC, master the car as an expert, skateboard a lot, play tons of basketball and the brands who I've supported for so many years to support me someday. The exchange? My driving/drifting captured on camera while promoting dope product, creating fresh culture and earning respect amongst my peers. Cool?