In preparation for this track day at Thunderhill, I replaced the radiator, water pump, thermostat, and various other cooling components, and added M3 end links for my front sway bar.
The car ran cool, and cornered WAY flatter than the last time I was at Thill. That fact is doubly amazing considering that this time […]

I took the car out for it’s first autocross with the new setup, and I was very happy with the results.
I beleive I had the fastest time in my class (AAA) with a 58.050, and of course, as soon as I lent the car to a friend, he promptly showed me what it could REALLY […]

I am extremely pleased. I just received my chasecam clamp mount for use with my Canon Powershot SD300 digital camera.
The camera is a super tiny still camera, but it has a movie mode, and I thought it might work for in-car or on-bike footage. I just completed an around the block […]

Just some random pictures related to the “Transformation” I wrote about earlier.
Note the custom seat brackets. I made them myself with my new welder. Thanks, Mom and Dad! Those are wire-feed welds, and I have to say, for my first project, they look pretty damned okay. I can’t wait to get […]

Bought me some race wheels and tires for auctocross and the occassional track day.
Light light light, and apparently these are four of the last twelve new Kosei K1 wheels in America. Old school. The pirctures are the same style wheels, but shod with 255/40/17 Toyo Proxes RA-1s. These pics were taken before […]

It had to happen sometime. Every morning I looked out into the driveway to see two relatively late model BMWs, ready to whisk the Incredibly Understanding Wife or me to parts unknown with speed, poise and comfort. For a short time, I was pleased. I was proud. I was a responsible […]