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Today is THE DAY! With the media and sponsor days complete, we are at the track setting up this morning for the actual event. There are 8000 people coming, so should be pretty amazing!

Gymkhana... I'm not gonna lie... it's pretty good

It's amazing to see Mr Block himself driving the hell out of that Fiesta. Man's got skills.

edit... hi guys sorry about this, we have to keep the photos under wraps until after the event

Thanks guys, at the airport now - next stop, Gymkhana!!!!!

and just a few more

Here she is

and loading on to the TeamVodafone transporter for the trip to Melbourne with Ken Block this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!

More good news... same tune, more ponies

Only running 10psi, the funny part is how strong the setup is, its a nice mild tune and will be perfect. The tuner said he could wind it up to 600HP... That would be fun and all, but not really keen on the earth shattering kaboom that is sure to follow.

Haven't done a shakedown yet - but should be able to give it a run this weekend. Will let you know how it goes!

Bronzee, you wont believe it, but the old girl had to go for the good of the race team...

here is her replacement

But here is some really massive news - the new 350z is alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Went on the dyno for the very first time last night, pushing 470hp atw on a very safe tune.

You can also check out the dyno runs here: http://www.facebook.com/MotulAU!!! Posted to FB, don't know how to embed it directly here, sorry!

All of this leads to some really crazy news, I'll be driving with Ken Block on his Gymkhana World Tour when he hits Australia in less than two weeks in the new car!

Here is a clip from Vienna... just a little excited

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biszrvhdutc

From the comp on the weekend... thought you guys might like this

Righto, stuff is happening!

The shell is now rolling, VQ35HR and gearbox are in!

600HP Rotrex supercharger getting mocked into place

Trumpets, velocity stacks, whatever you call them - but don't they look great!

Brand new everything, cooling from PWR

One of the team Ken fitting up the trumpets

There is more to come, got to get a computer and race dash next!!!

You sure can!!!!!!!! I'm busting to get it started, the gearbox is nearly here, it got held up leaving the US as it still had oil in it, so it had to go back to be thoroughly cleaned before it left!

So will the next one be similar specs or pushing more power?

Looking for more power, a safe tune pushing 450HP is the aim.

Haven't been able to log in for ages, but have some exciting news that might involve a new car...

And of course it is a 350z

Check out the feature here!!!!

http://fatlace.com/cars/slammedsociety/a-new-350/

Been a crazy week, two events then at it again this Sunday!

Stadium Drift was a huge day of drift, it was the exhibition event for the launch of the series, so not a points round, but did manage to get the win!

The two days later we got together for a day with the guys from Stuntz Inc who do all the big shows around Australia stunting on Harley Davidson's! They do team drifting in the two Holden Utes. The guys also got their Lambo out for the day..

Got one new video to share, this is the new project car build by my team workshop Bullet Cars. It is a ground up build, with a twin supercharged 1UZ V8 that is punching out 420HP ATW (this is the low boost setting) and weighs 1100kg. It is just a weapon and this was its first test run. Need to dial in the rear suspension a bit, but holy mother of torque!

Here is a pic of the Bullet

And here is the vid!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhO1FYXaQqE

More dorifto action over the weekend, is a smaller 5 round series, got the win on the day so heading into the final in equal first!

Heading out to Queensland Raceway this Saturday for the first round of the Pro Tour, can't wait!

and some video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlzeiqCkACU

More pics from the media launch!

Lookin good

 

Posted this thread up to our FaceBook page and your link to FB so hopefully you'll get some more "likes"

Thank Chris, appreciate it! Glad you guys like the two car team, the cars look good sliding together.

Had the media launch for the 2011 Pro Tour today

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0RRAuU87a0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK1oP6Mt1QM

First event for the new year and I've got a new team mate! I know, it's not a 350, but still looks the business! Expect to see some crazy team drift soon!

Did the stupidly long drive from Brisbane to Bathurst to put on a drift display at the 12 Hour event over the weekend, no good pics yet, but here is some video!

Hitting the main straight at Bathurst.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMP5CfG6Ag8

The new Motul Nismo S15

The pit garage

Very tidy looking 240z. Is that one you just happened across, or was it at the track too?

 

I am proud to say that it is my new toy, that photo is taken outside my workshop, the good people at http://www.bulletcars.com/ who are busting to get my new engine in. I know that engine is the never ending story, but as I'm sure that all of you know, the sheer volume of cash needed for this type of mayhem is pretty silly.

BeZt of both worlds then! Old and new. So what sort of engine is the little one getting?

The old girl won't be getting a new engine, just going to keep it classic.

Got a bit nostalgic today, found this one in the vault. This is at Eastern Creek in Sydney, the entry speed is around 160-170km/h in fourth gear, took a few goes to get the line right but great fun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-Y3BW0uMPw&feature=related

Also, little bit of news - looks like there will be a livery update before the start of the season in March! Will post up the new artwork when it arrives

Very tidy looking 240z. Is that one you just happened across, or was it at the track too?

I am proud to say that it is my new toy, that photo is taken outside my workshop, the good people at http://www.bulletcars.com/ who are busting to get my new engine in. I know that engine is the never ending story, but as I'm sure that all of you know, the sheer volume of cash needed for this type of mayhem is pretty silly.

We are desperately trying to get the engine scheduled to go in in February. I assure you that you'll be the first to know when we get underway.

Do you mind posting to Australia? Because I'm in for one!

Thought you guys might like these

NeilP - it all started racing go karts, not enough budget for wet weather tyres! Became a natural progression into cars and took the 350z to a local track and just started practicing. That was about 3 years ago now.

Matt - I'm pretty sure we're still sliding in Jan, we'll sort something out for you!

As for the high res mid-corner pic , would love to see it in the calender (but you'll have to mail one to me!) I have uploaded the original file here: http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1047/g5n0001.jpg.

...and here are the rest of the pics from Saturday night.

Big weekend of drift, had a display last night and comp today!

Love this shot from last night.

Congrats with the win! Looks like you guys down there no how to have fun!

What's on the rears of the quads?

It's PVC pipe, just deflate the tyres & put the pipe in place then inflate to lock it in! Works a treat