DTM + Super GT = Osem!

This news really hit the spot. Click here. Imagine having the Germans and Japs on the same turf. Fuhh. Mengancam.

HPC 25072010

Finally, spun off. At turn 5-6. Totally lost balance off the car. The tail just gave out. Quite a turn up. As usual, salivating on those FD2R again and again. Zerotohundred's Time to Attack in the afternoon, HPC for morning session. The D2 suspensions are set at the stiffest setup. I need to look for a really good suspension tuner, as good as the guys at RACE. The handling is superb compared to my previous setup. Stock standard setup that is. Next plan on to do list, header heat wrapper. RM150 for 10m. Topup another RM30, they'll wrap it up for you.

MTB Langkawi

Do read this. If you really wanna organize an event at this scale, do it properly. What a shame. M'sia Oh M'sia. Is Ironman Langkawi still on anyway?

Food Pyramid

MyPyramid

Stop using the old food pyramid. People needs to keep up to date to the most recent research. A new pyramid should be coming up soon since it is already 2010. Current U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) dietary guidelines, which provide practical advice on eating a healthy, balanced diet, recommend that kids eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise each day. Look at the left side of the pyramid, it is not just about how you manage your food intake. Do more physical activity through out your day. Manage the your food portion intake, that's what it means by the line getting thinner as you go up.

"The width of each stripe is different, reminding you to eat more from some food groups, such as vegetables and grains, and less from others, like meat and oils.

You'll also notice the stripes start out wider and get thinner as they approach the top. That's to show that not all foods are created equal, even within a healthy food group. Apples, for example, are packed with nutrients and would be in the wide part of the stripe because you can eat them every day. Apple pie, on the other hand, would be in the thin part because it has added sugar and fat." - kidshealth.org

Stop using this pyramid!

The goal of MyPyramid is to help adults and kids make healthy choices when it comes to nutrition and physical activity.

100k done!

The long awaited 100k ride finally done. 108km to be exact. Took me 3:40 to complete the route. Alor Setar - Air Itam - Sungai Bahru - Kuala Perlis - Bintong - Kangar - A.Setar. Yeah!

Training Log 1/7-31/7/2010

Run - 67k
Bike - 27k
Strength - 1 hour
Total time - Run (7 hours)/bike (1 hour)

Gradually increasing mileage. Approaching fasting month. Most probably more night run/bike session. Manage to replace the dented rear bike's rim. Undergo bike service for the 1st time in a year time. Cateye Astrale 8 finally up and running on the bike after some alteration.

August running mileage will surpass 100k mark,hopefully. At least one 70k-100k bike session need to be done within this week (1/8-7/8). Alor Setar - Padang Besar - Timah Tasoh - Kangar - Alor Setar route is on the must do list. 100k is in sight. Just an estimation. Will do a post on this bike session if i managed to nail it.

Elise Oh Elise!

"I would nt say the car has super car performance...I mean it can but needs a fair bit of upgrading but at the standard form the performance is adequate. But a sports car needs more to be more than just fast, most importantly it must deliver a rewarding experience.

I would consider the MX5 (first generation) to be more of a sports car than an Evo even though the Evo would run circles around a MX5 AND an Elise. A true sports car should be designed from the onset to be a sports car not a sedan. It should bring the motoring experience very close to the driver and truly become one with the driver. It has to excite the senses from the very moment you step into the car and the sitting position tells you that is something special. A sports car has to provide valuable feedback to the driver as to how the car interacting with the road, many so called sports car does not provide this intimacy...they are all about straight line and lost the plot of a sports car which is feel.

I dont want to sound pedantic but this is what I can relate to you from having driven this car for the past 4 years. British engineering is unique as they are able to give this level of feel. Its like home audio speakers, the british brands are the ones that gives the best warmth in their sound. The other speakers from US and Japan can be very loud but the sound is very shallow.

The design of the orginal Elise is evergreen. The car has been in the market for 10 years now and it still looks as good. Frankly I am not a big fan of the front design, it looks to cutesy, the rear is the best; very taut and curvaceous." - rail - AUTOWORLD forum

Training Log 1/6 -30/5

Run - 47k (5:18)
Bike - 7k (0:16))
Strength - (0:50)
Total duration : +/- 6 hours

What a joke! It looks something like a weekly training. Shame on you.

Pad and Rotor Bed-In Theory

Bought a set of new brake pads? How to bed-in? This link below provides you with the technique in getting your new pads to perform to it's peak from the start. The explaination is less technical for us layman to understand.

Click on the link to know more!

Project-Mu Bestop Quick Review

Bestop is just an entry level performance brake pad. Don't be fool with the entry level tag. It perform well beyond that. Price wise, it is the most expensive among all entry level brake pads. Ebc green stuff is at RM200-240 i think. Cant remember. G5 M-tech pads are at the rear. Cost me just RM90. Project Mu Bestop front set, freaking RM300.

Dust level is very low comparing to my previous AXT brake pads. Up till now,after almost 500km the brake dust is not visible at all. AXT is a different story. Definately changed of color just after a spin out. AXT is an abbrasive type. Does has the grip, but with some screcthing sound sometimes. On the bright side, AXT lasted for more than 50,000km. That's with 2 track day session mind you. I'm the living proof.

Looking at Project-Mu Bestop (PMB), it does bring out your rice boy look. Bright green hiding behind the caliper. These pads do not need any warm up to get the grip. Straight away it have the grip.

"One of the few aftermarket brake pads that can stop the car in cold braking conditions such as starting engine after car is parked overnight when the engine is being warmed as car is leaving the car park. " - pitstop.oneshift.com

Hard braking is very significant. Pairing PMB with Pro RS steel braided brake hoses make a whole world of different. You can shed off at least 1-2 seconds from your 100 to 0 braking. That is a lot of different. Cornering braking is just a small improvement over AXT so far. At this point, the brake hose is the one that comes into play.

Have to try it on the next track day session, hopefully. All the review just based on my experience. No professional review. Just my 2 cent.

SCKLM

No. I did not participate in this event. Just wanted you guys to view this cool vid. It's last year route, SCKLM 2009.

Transmission oil service

Here's something interesting. It is not just about the engine. Do take note.

She's Treated! Part 2

R3 Stage 2 Front Splitter

Yeah! Yeah!

Exedy 4 Puck Racing Clutch

As you can see from previous post, I've changed mine. Why using 4 puck instead of 3 puck you may ask? The price different between these two just RM90, as simple as that. Ahaha.

The box comes in red. That is serious. Rice boy. No matter what you heard, the box is red. Not blue and white nor grey.

So far, no slip during gear change. Took me a while to get used to it. My previous clutch is Exedy Organic clutch. More to oem feel when you press the clutch pedal. Served me well for almost 3 years. Cant complaint much until it becomes really annoying especially when you're engaging to 1st and 2nd gear. It just dont fully 'slot' in.

Exedy Organic Clutch

Changing clutch really is unnecessary at this point. I dont even need it. It just that, the Organic clutch really is giving out. Look at it. Still lots of grip left on it. Might as well keep it until this new clutch on mine kaput. Some said it wont last long. Well, let's just wait and see shall we?

She's Treated! Part 1

D2 adjustable hi-lo with pillow ball mount - RM2750 DONE!
4 puck Exedy Racing Clutch RM1200 DONE!
Pro-RS Steel braided hose - RM260 DONE!
Project µ brake pad (fr)- RM320 DONE!
*Gear bearing - RM60
*Redline MT90 (2x) - RM110
Total = RM4700

- price quoted include installation

RACE CF airbox - RM1100 coming soon Cross drill disc - RM450 cancelled Adjustable campulley - RM320 cancelled

Optional mods:
RACE shifter kit - cancelled
Final drive - cancelled

Training Log 17/5 -23/5

Run - 20k
Bike - 40k
Total duration - 3h 40mins

Sepang Track Day - 23052010

Full track!

Training Log 10/5 -16/5

3x Run - 17k
1x Bike - 26k
1x Strength - 15mins

Total duration (hour:minute) - 02:03 (Run)/ 00:54 (Bike)

Running mileage getting even worst each week. Did a brick run. More brick coming soon. Better get the twin sticks used to it. Total mileage dont even exceed 20k. How am i going to do 42k in one shot. Haish... blame the dogs. They blocked my running route couple of times. I'll get you guys next time, on bike. At least this week, which is not what as the above i managed to slip in a 13k run. Yeay! 7.5k AM run, 5.5k PM run.

Getting bored with the same route day by day. Should i do Semenyih-Broga-Ulu Beranang? Same as the usual cycling route. That would be 26k. dont think so, have to pass 2 chinese cemetery. Not a good idea at all. 60k ride can be done next week. I need a 2++ hours ride. How am i going to survive a 160k ride? Never ride more than 3 hours. The last run i did exceeding 3 hours was Penang Malakoff 26k. Even Powerman dont take that long. Less than 2:30. It's a Sprint anyway. This year, individual. Full. 11k - 64k - 10k. I'm so gonna nail it! Yeah!

See you this November!

Fishy Mishy

• Penulis: Hello, a'kum.
• Polis: W'salam. Ni sapa ni?
• Penulis: Ni Afiq. KST XXXXX bg number ni untuk saya contact. Plate number keta KBN ****. Report dah siap ka, Sarjan?
• Polis: Workshop mana hantar? Kamu x payah susah2 nak deal dgn polis. Suruh ja workshop yg buat keja.
• Penulis: Xpa, Sarjan. Saya mmg tengah free ni. Bole ja nk ulang-alik balik. report dh siap belum?
• Polis: Errmm. Kamu datang Jumaat ni office hour. Saya baru hantar report untuk pegawai sign.

As you can see from the above conversation, the full report will only be completed this Friday. I'm asking bout the report, nothing concerning wherebout my car is. She's trying to get my foreman to come and get the report. Money. Yes, money. RM300. Get your own report, full set for insurance claim. It just gonna cost you RM12 or RM8 depends on which paper you need. Don't ask someone else to do it for you. I'm not giving out bribe! No to RASUAH!

Cut short story. Sorry if you dont really get what it is all about in this post.

* Report submitted, 21/05/10. Adjuster will come and check the car this Monday, 24/05/10.

Upcoming treat for Her

RACE carbon fibre airbox

D2 adjustable hi-lo with pillow ball mount - RM2200
or R3 full suspension set - RM1100
RACE CF airbox - RM1100
Pro-RS Steel braided hose - RM150
Cross drill disc - RM450
Adjustable campulley - RM320
Exedy Semi-Racing clutch - RM900

Total damage = +- 5k

Optional mods:
RACE shifter kit
Final drive

Is it worth it? i bet it would. If she's 1 second quicker, the previous post wouldnt happened.