D.O.M.: Upsetting Drifters, One Fanboy At A Time

Why do “drifters” ask for sponsorships from Endless? Or from any brake company for that matter? Has any drifter out there ever experienced any brake fade or vapor lock? I’m honestly curious to know.

How important are brake systems on drift cars really? Because as far as I’m concerned, drifters can get away with the stock system. Maybe, just MAYBE could some upgraded pads be warranted, but even then they pads have to exhibit extremely low levels of friction or else it’s counterproductive.

Blah. I wish these guys would just stop. A drifter asking me for sponsorship is sorta like an atheist asking you where the nearest confessional is. It just doesn’t make any sense.

If You’re Going To Do Something, Do It Right.

Sigh.

Whoever’s this is, I’m disappointed.

1. A C-West GT-Type widebody kit with APR splitter, side mirrors and wing? That’s like wearing an Armani suit with an Alfani tie..

2. Is it me, or is the “front splitter” not wide enough for the car?

3. Um, the canards are nearly horizontal..

4. The C-West GT-Type widebody kit was designed for downforce, which is kind of useless with stretched tires.

5. Holy-ugly-wheels, Batman!

6. Angel, I sincerely hope this isn’t your car. I’d be especially disappointed since I’ve given you advice about the project before and could have even sold you a set of Craft Squares.

I was complaining about this to Logan, to which he said things like, “Bro, I don’t think this guy is doing any canard requiring driving.” But honestly..?

If you’re going to do something, do it right.

Go get ‘em love

American Le Mans Utah Grand Prix: Sunday, 2:15pm MDT

Update: Qualified 2nd. 0.145 behind Flying Lizard.

Endless Enduro Poster

Back in December or January, Japan made a poster to promote all the enduro teams that won for us last year.

The copy is slightly different in the final version of the poster since what it was in this pic felt kind of funny.

I like the poster though. Pretty spiffy.

Another Subtle Life Reference From Car Culture?

Have you ever been to a fancy restaurant where in between courses the waiter will come by and clean crumbs off your tablecloth with that little scraper thing?

That’s what I was reminded of when I saw this pic:

What do you think? #10 on the list?

It’s Like the Most Annoying Person You Know is Stalking You

WTF.

Either there’s a trend of fanboys out there painting their TE’s green or these are the VERY ones that have been irritating the shit out of me as I spot them around Irvine.

Stuff like this was cool FIVE years ago when Jay did it to his CE’s on the wagon. But now…

Seriously, grow up people. You kids probably think audaciously colored all-over-print clothing is cool too, huh?

Ease of Hand Washing

I was tolling around on the Axxis brake pad website doing some research for a pad comparison chart I’m working on, and I noticed that one of the characteristics Axxis rates it’s pads on is literally, “ease of hand washing.”

Here’s what it said:
“Ease of Hand Washing: Measures ease of which stains / dirt from disc pads can be removed by normal washing methods – addresses brake installer concerns about removing residue brake dust from hands. 10 = Stains wash off easily. 1 = Almost impossible to wash hands clean.”

Haha. Oh man, good times.

Amped

Back at Long Beach I was talking to Simon from the Risi team about this particular YouTube clip. It’s kind of like the darling moment of the Risi team in years past. The clip is of the last couple laps from the 2007 12-hours of Sebring. I’m not sure why I’ve never posted it on here as it’s some really exciting stuff. Some of the best motor racing I’ve seen.

For All of You With Hard-On’s for Brawn GP

d.o.m. = still has hard-on for alonso

Meh

I was never a huge fan of Oakley, unlike some people I know, but Simon over at the Risi team forwarded me an image of the 2009 Oakley Motorsports catalog.

Damn American NASCAR fans. The Ferrari shoulda been bigger. Oh well, at least you can still see the Endless logo on the car and the glowing front rotor.

Kinda neat I guess.