tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26291479824817775972024-03-13T17:27:47.102-07:00Oh, You speak english?Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.comBlogger450125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-3044159087547118512012-12-04T22:54:00.002-08:002012-12-04T22:54:19.307-08:00Silly asian driverCan't even pull into a shop.
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vkZO1iK408Y" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-38918055848444136692012-11-25T03:52:00.002-08:002012-11-25T03:54:05.127-08:00So I've been messing around with this S13So I picked up an S13 in September.
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And it's coming along so I thought I would share.
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<a href="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/134266_495856160436330_41673378_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/134266_495856160436330_41673378_o.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-15011762733472599152012-02-07T00:01:00.001-08:002012-02-07T00:02:15.898-08:00Civic Update.Used and abused.<br /><br /><a href="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/STI_7full513.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/STI_7full513.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-22063693705338475732012-01-06T23:33:00.000-08:002012-01-09T21:19:22.075-08:00Wheels for sale.Alright, I have some wheels (mostly pairs) up for sale again. Prices are "or best offer".<br /><br />PAIR 5x114.3 Advan Model T6 19x10 +15, brand new. $850<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=412088_325052097516738_100000358522962_1177981_2019305788_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/412088_325052097516738_100000358522962_1177981_2019305788_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />SINGLE 5x114.3 Advan Model T6 19x10 +15, brand new. $250<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=322659_325050000850281_100000358522962_1177977_1423852764_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/322659_325050000850281_100000358522962_1177977_1423852764_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />PAIR 5x114.3 Volk Face 2 GT-Cs 18x10 (whatever offset you want - i'll explain further down), brand new. $800<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=339954_326273144061300_100000358522962_1181017_1951655222_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/339954_326273144061300_100000358522962_1181017_1951655222_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />PAIR 5x114.3 19x9.5 Volk SF Challenges. (Any offset you want). $650.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=411063_326271240728157_100000358522962_1181013_624652141_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/411063_326271240728157_100000358522962_1181013_624652141_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />PAIR of brand new RAYS Daytona 707s 17x9 +35. $350.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=341236_326268364061778_100000358522962_1181012_1860436130_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/341236_326268364061778_100000358522962_1181012_1860436130_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />SET 17x7.5 +48 5x100. Gram Light 57Cs $500. practically brand new. Used once on a display car. SOLD<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=5x10057c.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/5x10057c.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Advan RCII (pair) 5x100, 17x8.5 +48 - mint condition - $400.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=326826_261580713863877_100000358522962_969545_4549231_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/326826_261580713863877_100000358522962_969545_4549231_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Advan Model 6, 5x114.3, 18x7.5 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1500<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=324442_261590480529567_100000358522962_969568_7920970_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/324442_261590480529567_100000358522962_969568_7920970_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=322356_261590733862875_100000358522962_969569_4583564_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/322356_261590733862875_100000358522962_969569_4583564_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Advan Model 7, 5x114.3, 18x9 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1500<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=327491_261591170529498_100000358522962_969570_7996972_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/327491_261591170529498_100000358522962_969570_7996972_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Advan Model 7, 5x114.3, 19x9/10 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1800<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=291040_261591570529458_100000358522962_969572_6131295_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/291040_261591570529458_100000358522962_969572_6131295_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />C-ONE SR-1, 355mm, brand new discontinued. $350<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0012-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0012-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br />For the wheels marked as "any offset you want". I work at wheelflip, where we do custom work on wheels. On these wheels, the register is welded to a single piece barrel, I will cut the register out, weld it back in to make the desired offset and repolish/powdercoat the lip. The wheels will be done and shipped/available to be picked up 10-14 days from when payment is received.Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-82243413011504686462011-11-28T19:10:00.000-08:002011-11-28T19:11:00.696-08:00Learning how to drive manual.<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MX9LgeBf58U" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="480" width="853"></iframe>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-36212425625343799632011-11-27T22:11:00.000-08:002011-11-27T23:02:14.252-08:00Need For Speed: The Run.About half a year ago, the folks over at Electronic Arts asked me if they could put my car in their new video game, Need For Speed: The Run. Of course i gladly accepted. Here are a couple shots that they have sent me.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=image001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/image001.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=image002.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/image002.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-30456205208605463932011-11-17T16:28:00.000-08:002011-11-17T17:07:33.687-08:00Do you want to make some extra cash?Help me sell my wheels!<br /><br /><span jsid="text" class="commentBody">Post my wheels up for sale on your local forum/blog/facebook etc. Make the sale within 10% of my (very reasonable) asking price. And ill give you a 10% cut. I have seven sets available so if you make all the sales you can make over a grand easily. Just have the buyer contact me by emailing me at yutaakaishi@gmail.com and have the buyer give me your paypal address. A lot of these wheels would be great on many cars that i have never owned, so naturally i am not a member of any forums that cater to such vehicle's owners, but maybe you are! Or perhaps you have a friend who is looking for a set of authentic wheels for their car, we can help each other out.<br /><br />Here are the wheels:<br /><br />Advan RCII (pair) 5x100, 17x8.5 +48 - mint condition - $450.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=326826_261580713863877_100000358522962_969545_4549231_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/326826_261580713863877_100000358522962_969545_4549231_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Advan Model 6, 5x114.3, 18x7.5 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1600<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=324442_261590480529567_100000358522962_969568_7920970_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/324442_261590480529567_100000358522962_969568_7920970_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=322356_261590733862875_100000358522962_969569_4583564_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/322356_261590733862875_100000358522962_969569_4583564_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Advan Model 7, 5x114.3, 18x9 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1600<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=327491_261591170529498_100000358522962_969570_7996972_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/327491_261591170529498_100000358522962_969570_7996972_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Advan Model 7, 5x114.3, 19x9/10 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1900<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=291040_261591570529458_100000358522962_969572_6131295_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/291040_261591570529458_100000358522962_969572_6131295_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span>17x9.5 +55 5x120 SSR Type-Cs. With 275/40 BFG G Force TA. $1200.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=335272_295247597163855_100000358522962_1088385_382936724_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/335272_295247597163855_100000358522962_1088385_382936724_o.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Now the following wheels get kinda tricky, for these there are a few options.<br /><br />Work VS-KF. re-lipped with brand new outer barrels to the following sizes in either 5x100 (5x114.3, 5x112, 5x120 available for additional charge).<br /><br />17x9.5 +15 $1700 (4.0" lip)<br />17x10 +9 $1750 (4.5" lip)<br />17x10.5 +3 $1800 (5.0" lip)<br />17x11 -3 $1850 (5.5" lip)<br />17x11.5 -9 $1900 (6.0" lip)<br />Larger lips/sizes are also available, inquire for details.<br /><br />17" to any size and offset (within 3mm increments)- $2400<br />18" to any size and offset (within 3mm increments) -$2600<br /><br />Full polish and custom finishes are also available, inquire for details.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0037-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0037-2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Weds Kranze Rapier. re-lipped with brand new outer barrels to the following sizes in 5x114.3 (5x00, 5x112, 5x120 available for additional charge):<br /><br />17x9.5 +14 $1700 (3.5" lip)<br />17x10 +8 $1750 (4.0" lip)<br />17x10.5 +2 $1800 (4.5" lip)<br />17x11 -4 $1850 (5.0" lip)<br />17x11.5 -10 $1900(5.5" lip)<br />Larger lips/sizes are also available, inquire for details.<br /><br />17" to any size and offset (within 3mm increments)- $2400<br />18" to any size and offset (within 3mm increments) -$2600<br /><br />Full polish and custom finishes are also available, inquire for details.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0038-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0038-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />ABC Exclusive. re-lipped to the following sizes in 5x114.3 (5x00, 5x112, 5x120 available for additional charge):<br /><br /> 17x9.5/10.5 +19 $1700 (4"/5" lips)<br /> 17x10/11 +13 $1750 (4.5"/5.5" lips)<br /> 17x10.5/11.5 +6 $1800 (5"/6" lips)<br />Larger lips/sizes are also available, inquire for details.<br /><br /> 17" to any size and offset (within 3mm increments)- $2400<br /> 18" to any size and offset (within 3mm increments) -$2600<br /><br />Full polish and custom finishes are also available, inquire for details.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0036-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0036-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-68446547948007943542011-11-02T16:02:00.000-07:002011-11-02T16:26:38.652-07:00For Sale SSR Longchamps!My friend Justin is selling his SSR longchamps, the specs are as follows:<br /><br />4x114.3<br />(2) 15x7 -1<br />(2) 15X9 -27<br /><br />In good condition, asking $2000.<br /><br />Email him at <span jsid="text" class="commentBody">jstocksil@yahoo.com for further information.<br /><br />And of course, photos:<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=IMG_5123.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/IMG_5123.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=IMG_5164.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/IMG_5164.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=IMG_5150.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/IMG_5150.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=IMG_5335.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/IMG_5335.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=IMG_5695.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/IMG_5695.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /></span>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-70005237215291069282011-10-20T23:45:00.000-07:002011-10-20T23:48:07.420-07:00PhilSTAR's Miata for sale.<a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=6065175649_c3a6831d81_o-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/6065175649_c3a6831d81_o-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In his own words:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Possibly up for sale is my black 1999 Mazda Miata. 63,XXX miles. Clean title in hand. The car is a purpose built, turn-key drift car. Yes, the car is driven hard. But it is well-maintained to take whatever you throw at it. The car is 100% reliable and ready for you to drive up to a drift event, drift all day, and drive home without a problem. </span><p style="font-style: italic;">This Miata is a drift/track car and has a few dings and scratches. The car has been garaged its whole life as well and has never seen winter. The interior is completely gutted except for the essentials. </p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;">I am very meticulous especially when it comes to fluid changes. I change the engine oil right before every event, the transmission fluid every 3 events, and the differential fluid every 2 events (if not sooner). The only time this car gets driven is to and from drift events and the occasional weekend drive. Fluids have all been changed beginning of this month (October 2011) and the car has just gotten a 4-wheel alignment. </p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;">The car produces over 240whp/210wtq. The car is not built for overall horsepower but built for response, reliability, and balance. The suspension, brakes, power all work in harmony together to provide an overall awesome driving experience. </p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>CONS:</strong> The interior is gutted and has no AC (has heat though), airbags, and soft-top. The car has a check engine light (always has since the car got turbo’ed many years ago) probably due to 02 sensor since there is no catalytic converter. The car has very minimal ground clearance but I guess that is a PRO to other people like myself but it is on coilovers so you can easily raise it up. </p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>MEDIA: Check out these videos of the car in action!</strong><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhu_CF8luB4" title="Drift Day Beta">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhu_CF8luB4</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6G_cePSVrU" title="Drift Day 36">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6G_cePSVrU</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICtazw1uOOE" title="Drift Day 37">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICtazw1uOOE</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs8dhXHbvrM" title="RCX Drift Demo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs8dhXHbvrM</a></p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;">No test-drives unless you have money in hand. I will gladly take you for a drive though and run it through its paces if you are seriously interested in purchasing. </p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>PRICE: $16,995 obo</strong></p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Engine</strong><br />- internally stock ’99 1.8L BP<br />- Flyin Miata stage II turbo kit, GT2560R<br />- Flyin Miata intercooler upgrade<br />- RC Automotive 550cc injectors<br />- AMS custom downpipe and exhaust<br />- TF straight pipe<br />- HKS blow off valve<br />- Mazdaspeed motor mounts<br />- Koyo radiator<br />- HKS radiator cap<br />- Flyin Miata big electronic fans kit</p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Electronics</strong><br />- Electromotive TECII standalone<br />- AEM UEGO wideband<br />- BLITZ Uras D1-spec SBC-ID and Power Meter<br />- Omori boost gauge<br />- Greddy water temp gauge<br />- Blitz turbo timer</p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Drivetrain</strong><br />- ACT organic disc clutch<br />- Flyin Miata lightweight flywheel<br />- ’95 transmission<br />- Cusco RS 1.5 way LSD<br />- Mazdaspeed differential bushings<br />- RS Aizawa differential bushing spacers<br />- ’01 spot welded rear subframe</p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Suspension/Brakes</strong><br />- STANCE AL+ coilovers<br />- SWIFT springs 8k/6k<br />- RS Aizawa full pillow ball bushing set<br />- RPSpeed tie rods<br />- Baer pillow tie rod end<br />- Fender braces<br />- JIC front strut bar<br />- Racing Beat tubular front sway bar<br />- Racing Beat solid rear sway bar<br />- Racing Beat RLCA brace<br />- Short adjustable pillowball endlinks<br />- Custom extended RUCA<br />- Wilwood big brake kit with stainless lines<br />- Wilwood track pads front / Hawk + pads rear<br />- 15×8 +0 Rota Grid V wheels 195/50 Starspec F / DZ101 R<br />- Red RAYS lugnuts</p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Interior</strong><br />- Bride seat rails, custom<br />- Bride Zeta I seat<br />- BOSS hub<br />- Personal 330mm Neo Grinta steering wheel<br />- Mazdaspeed e-brake handle<br />- Cusco spin turn knob<br />- Mazdaspeed shift knob<br />- Blitza/Uras fire extinguisher<br />- Harddog Hardcore single diagnol roll bar<br />- 4 point harness</p><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span><p style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Exterior</strong><br />- OEM optional front lip<br />- OEM optional sideskirts<br />- OEM optional rear mudguards<br />- OEM optional rear spoiler<br />- OEM hardtop<br />- Garage Vary eyelids<br />- Garage Vary canards<br />- Front tow hook</p><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=6079071440_731afeb1e8_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/6079071440_731afeb1e8_b.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-43441674890405102442011-10-06T23:20:00.000-07:002011-10-07T01:33:08.319-07:00Full size side tank radiator in Civic.Today we will install a full size radiator in my Civic, I recently swapped a B18C from an Integra GS-R into the vehicle and the stock half size radiator just wasn't cutting it. So the awesome folks over at Koyo (Scott to be exact, this guy is <span style="font-style: italic;">the man) </span>hooked me up with one of their 36mm V-core racing radiators. However, we decided on not a regular half size Civic radiator but their Scion TC application (V2776). This is a full size radiator that could easily fit in the engine bay of the Civic, however the tricky part is that I was adamant on keeping my AC. Here is how it went.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0031-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0031-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If you have been reading this blog at all, you may have seen that i recently made my radiator support bolt-on after having the original one destroyed by a steel beam on the freeway. So i unbolted it and off it came.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0037-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0037-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0039-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0039-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />First we removed the stock radiator and AC condenser mounts by using a spot weld remover.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0040-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0040-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Then I trimmed the rad. support to accommodate for the filler neck.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0041-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0041-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Safety first! I like wearing gas station sun glasses when i grind/cut/destroy stuff.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0043-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0043-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />fitment looks pretty spot on.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0044-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0044-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0045-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0045-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This radiator is quality!<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0047-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0047-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I went ahead and removed the stock radiator - into the trash it goes.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0049-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0049-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />After welding new mounts for the bottom we test fitted the radiator support on the car.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0052-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0052-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Looks pretty good so then we mounted the AC condenser behind the radiator along with a 12" electric fan.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0053-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0053-2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I rigged up the radiator hose crossover using 90 degree bends, the stock hose and some brass tubes, I think I'll get it made in aluminum soon though.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0055-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0055-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And there you have it, full size radiator in a Civic. Big thanks to Koyo of course and my roommate Allan for helping!<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0058-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0058-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-74414981429356282652011-09-29T16:51:00.000-07:002011-09-29T16:57:36.495-07:00Moved to Socal.Well, I made the move to Socal.<br /><br />My roommates from down here came up to help me move, threw all my junk into an Uhaul, trailer-ed the Corolla down.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0077.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0077.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Oh the I-5 South, not digging the gear ratios on the GS-R engine. haha.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=_DSC0080-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/_DSC0080-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I miss little things about Norcal here and there, but to be completely honest - It's just the people that I really miss. I am looking forward to my new life down here, I'd like to find my potential and utilize it.<br /><br />We'll see.Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-51754395336408654712011-09-07T04:01:00.001-07:002011-09-07T04:01:15.510-07:00Perfection<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/lp6tFk4vhPo" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="510" width="853"></iframe>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-3526196733550147752011-09-06T17:36:00.000-07:002011-09-06T18:01:00.261-07:00Noriyaro is the best yaro.If you have access to a computer or a bookstore/convenience store/grocery store you know who Alexi is, the writer of the blog www.noriyaro.com and writer of the Noriyaro column in Drift Tengoku. We became friends over the internet (there's no stigma any more!) and met in person at last year's Summer Drift Matsuri.<br /><br />Noriyaro is definitely in my top five favorite blogs of all time, but it makes me so damn homesick every time i read it. One day I mentioned on my facebook how i feel when i read <a href="http://www.noriyaro.com">Noriyaro</a> so Alexi had this banner up for a week or so.<br /><br />I personally got a kick out of it and a lol so you know i had to take a screenshot.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=noryaromakesyutasad.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/noryaromakesyutasad.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Alexi, your blog and column are awesome! Keep up the amazing work!Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-65745642675394862572011-09-04T23:30:00.001-07:002011-09-04T23:46:15.172-07:00S30 Update.So i have been asked for an update on the S30.
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<br />Same old. I was planning on rebuilding it this summer but the arrangement for shop space fell through so I am keeping it together so i can take it down to Socal at the end of this month with the ability to move it around with it's own power if necessary. I am looking forward to building it when i get settled in. So here it is currently, collecting dust in a back yard.
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<br />Might as well post an update on the Corolla as well.
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<br />Not running at the moment, Justin just pulled the 4AC out of his TE sedan to make room for the SR so I will be putting that in mine to register and insure it, at which point the 13B goes in. Speaking of which, if anybody has a running S4 13B and transmission in Socal, please let me know.
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<br />Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-90607702511223109632011-09-04T12:10:00.000-07:002011-09-04T13:12:38.395-07:00Auto-Xing the Civic.So last weekend I had an enjoyable time Auto-Xing the Civic.
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<br />The suspension felt really good, perfectly neutral and very predictable. If I have any complaints it would be that the RS-3s tend to lose grip when they get hot, although I didn't notice the loss of grip until I did five consecutive runs with maybe three minutes between each run - and cold initial grip is amazing. The Z1 Star Specs felt the same all day long but I'm sure they didn't even get warm considering they were on the rear of a FF.
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<br />Oh and as you can see in the photos, the car sustained a little damage. A few weeks ago, I was driving down I-5 in Stockton when a truck dropped a large steel beam about 4' in length and it struck my vehicle along with six other cars. It's a little unsightly but I'll make sure their insurance will take care of it and in the meantime I am accumulating parts, so far a FRP vented hood (allegedly a very old 5zigen model), and a URAS bumper duct are taking up room here, but more on that later.
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<br />Everybody else I went with was drifting that day, which was kinda bum-inducing but grip is fun too. A couple cars that really stood out to me:
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<br />Adam's GS300, this thing is pretty fucking rad.
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<br />And of course, Dino's god damn Corolla.
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<br />"All in all, it's pretty safe to say that fun was had by all that day."
<br />Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-48459366746715354772011-09-03T11:19:00.000-07:002011-09-03T12:51:53.373-07:00Civic update.So I've had this funny project of a Civic going on.
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<br />Around the end of last year, I realized that daily driving my S30 was a pain in the dick. I considered the most reasonable of modern sports cars, the Honda S2000, an amazing car to drive - even in stock form. However, there were a few factors that had me second guessing if an S2000 was really what I needed at the moment.
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<br />Handles like a motherfucker.
<br />Aesthetically appealing.
<br />Handles like a motherfucker.
<br />Something about girls.
<br />Handles like a motherfucker.
<br />Honda reliability and comfort.
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<br />Insurance would be like $300/month, seriously. (yes, my driving record is not the best)
<br />Interest rates, as i would need to make payments on the vehicle. (And would require full coverage insurance)
<br />Cost of replacement parts from normal wear and tear.
<br />Fuel economy is good but not super-awesome.
<br />There is no fucking room, man.
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<br />So i presented to myself a compromise. I would choose a reasonable car with cheap ass insurance rates, a real trunk, rear seats, readily available parts, and fuck it - might as well have four doors, and build it to keep up with and maybe even outrun stock S2000s without spending more than what an S2000 would cost me. I decided on a '96 Honda Civic sedan. A car engineered from the ground up to be a efficient, cheap, reliable car to get your average single mother to and from the grocery store after dropping off the kids at school.
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<br />I found a clean title, 5 speed, LX model (power everything/no sunroof) in white (has to be white, dude) that had no signs of ever being in an accident for $2500.
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<br />I went ahead and set the budget at $15,000. Which was the cheapest I could reasonably get an AP2 S2000 for even before factoring in the cost of interest and insurance.
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<br />First up, suspension.
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<br />I bought the car with 183,000 miles on it, needless to say all the bushings were worn to hell. After considering replacing the rubber bushings with polyurethane replacements, I decided to just go with spherical errrrrthaanng. New coilovers were ordered as well as swift springs in +2kg/mm all around (effectively 14k/10k). Threw a few chassis braces in the mix and I had what should be a fairly well set up grip car. The list goes something like this:
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<br />ARP extended studs and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" >Muteki Lugnuts</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><div>Buddyclub Racing Spec coilovers</div><div>Swift springs 14kg/mm front and 10kg/mm rear</div><div>DC2 Integra spindles, trailing arms, calipers.</div><div>Hawk HP+ pads, ATE rotors all around.</div><div>Skunk2 front upper camber arms</div><div>Wicked tuning front lower control arms (spherical bearings)</div><div>Wicked tuning rear camber arms (spherical bearings)</div><div>Wicked tuning rear toe links (spherical bearings)</div><div>PCI rear trailing arm bushings (spherical bearings)</div><div>Function7 rear lower control arms (spherical bearings)</div><div>ASR rear subframe brace.</div><div>Neuspeed rear sway bar.</div><div>Civic type R front sway bar.</div><div>UR front/rear strut bars, room bar.</div><div>Buddy club roll center adjusters.
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<br />Now for the most important part of the car, the tires. I am currently running 225/45/15 Hankook Ventus RS-3s up front and 205/50/15 Dunlop Z1 Star Spec tires out back on <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" >15x6.5 +38 </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;" >Volk Racing 5/4S wheels, I went through two sets of Star Specs in the front, enjoyed them thoroughly but decided to try out the RS-3s and was very impressed with their initial grip.
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<br />The interior is very stock save for a bucket seat, steering wheel, shift knob, and quick release (from 9K racing) and works well as a daily.
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<br />Anyhow the car ended up looking like this:
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<br />Pretty happy with it for now, I'll update as it progresses.
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<br />Current total is $8500 (including car).
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<br />Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-81159591358751022812011-09-02T21:35:00.000-07:002011-09-02T22:07:46.094-07:00Moving Sale!First of all I would like to apologize for not blogging for the past few months, i really would have liked to but I have been ridiculously busy. I have been working on moving to <span style="font-style: italic;">real California</span>, Orange County to be exact, which will be happening during the month of September. I am still working on making sure all the HBforJapan stickers have been received, so please if you haven't yet, bear with me - I promise that I will make sure everybody receives their stickers even if it takes me another year. And yes, I am still accepting donations and will continue to make stickers as long as people are willing to donate. Today, I would like to throw up a few items for sale that I have accumulated over the years that i don't <span style="font-style: italic;">need </span>at the moment. I'm not in a rush to sell any of the parts, however finding them a new home would make moving a little simpler. Please email me at yutaakaishi@gmail.com. Thanks!
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<br />Advan RCII (pair) 5x100, 17x8.5 +48 - mint condition - $400.
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<br />5zigen FN01RC (set) 5x100, 17x8 +48 and 255/40/17 RT615s $450
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<br />Advan Model 6, 5x114.3, 18x7.5 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1600
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<br />Advan Model 7, 5x114.3, 18x9 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1600
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<br />Advan Model 7, 5x114.3, 19x9/10 +45. Brand new in box, new old stock. $1900
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<br />C-ONE SR-1, 355mm, brand new discontinued. $350
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<br />S13 180sx chuki sideskirts $220
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<br />S13 "type x" kouki spoiler $220
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<br />Junyan/D-max/whatevers S13 LED taillights, three wires are severed and need to be soldered back on $75.
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<br />5Zigen Cannonball axleback for Honda EG/EK/DC. mint condition. $150
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<br />'06-'10 Civic Si muffler tip $20
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<br />Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-14392404421568811082011-07-31T12:32:00.001-07:002011-07-31T12:50:49.356-07:00The inventor of aggressive wheel fitment.Apparently this is the dude.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=lolfag-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/lolfag-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">links.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5379467-Apparently-this-guy-invented-quot-stance-quot">http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5379467-Apparently-this-guy-invented-quot-stance-quot</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?s=b20985bf33c9b79289e5e85429fc2fce&t=333677">http://www.newcelica.org/forums/showthread.php?s=b20985bf33c9b79289e5e85429fc2fce&t=333677</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Just a random funny for sunday sunday sunday sunday.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Nathan! This guy works for you????</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-37079466007570737632011-06-05T10:00:00.000-07:002011-06-05T10:04:36.248-07:00Hello everyone,<br /><br />This is <a href="http://www.safegabe.com/">SafeGabe</a>, super cool and being able to post my wheel/tire combo as well as my exhaust setup on international, teen idol sensation, Yuta's blog.<br /><br />So with a lot of things going on in my life, I have decided to sell a couple of things that no longer make sense to me. Most of these items are from my Miata, so if you are interested and are not local, you can email me.<br /><p>17×9 RPF1 mounted on 235/40/17 RT615s. Perfect for the NC Miata with a slight roll in the rear – $1,200obo Picked Up</p><img class="alignnone" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/5718117082_ffdd15dd6c_z.jpg" alt="" height="427" width="640" /><br /><p>06+ Miata Enthuza Cruiser Dual – $300 picked up<br /><br /><a onclick="return mugicPopWin(this,event);" oncontextmenu="mugicRightClick(this);" href="http://s873.photobucket.com/albums/ab297/safegabe/?action=view&current=34832ae5.jpg" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://i873.photobucket.com/albums/ab297/safegabe/34832ae5.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" height="477" width="639" /></a></p>I can be reached via email at gabe.ronquillo@gmail.com. Thanks everyone.<br /><br /><p> Safe,</p><p>Gabe</p>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-50367482528681232412011-06-05T07:03:00.000-07:002011-06-05T07:12:12.640-07:00Clean '73 240Z Full Interior For Sale!I have for sale, my near-complete interior (missing floor mats and seats - which were worn)! Including my original un-cracked dash. Every other panel is in very good condition and includes:<br />center console<br />door panels (door cards)<br />headliner + a pillar.<br />quarter panels<br />rear carpet.<br />diamond pattern leather over strut towers and tranny tunnel.<br />all small miscellaneous pieces.<br /><br />Everything is in very good condition, however there are small imperfections here and there to be expected of a 40 year old car.<br /><br />I am looking to sell everything complete for $1200 or best offer, the only thing I am willing to sell separately is the dash - for $800 or best offer.<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=IMG_3350-2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/IMG_3350-2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=HEN_6928-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/HEN_6928-1.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-24599480099591889672011-05-31T04:12:00.000-07:002011-05-31T14:46:49.839-07:00For Sale, Work Bersalgios 18x10.5 -7, 18x12 -5. *Sold*SOLD<br /><br />As donations have been really slowing down, and I am working on taking care of getting stickers out to people who did not receive them due to getting lost in the mail or having received wrong colors or quantities now, I am getting ready to start on the S30 in the next month as I put that on hold when we started the donation project, I finally have time to get back to my cars. So to start off I am putting my Work Bersaglios up for sale, I bought them a while back for my S13 but i really want to concentrate on finishing the S30. I am actually selling all my wheels and will be posting them up here in the near future (several sets of Advans, Regamasters, Kid's Racing). Anyways the wheels are 18x10.5 -7 and 18x12 -5, 5x114.3 and I am asking $2300. they definitely are not perfect as they are a older and discontinued model, there are small sections of the faces where the chrome is peeling and they have scratches on the lip from mounting and dismounting tires, they look like they can clear larger calipers. If you are interested please email me at yutaakaishi@gmail.com<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=bersaglio.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/bersaglio.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-85478193321491392462011-05-14T00:26:00.000-07:002011-05-14T00:35:24.873-07:00HBforJapan sticker spotted at Drift Muscle!Thanks to my friend <a href="http://www.noriyaro.com">Alexi</a>, it was brought to my attention that a HBforJapan sticker had made it on <a href="http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011/05/11/car-feature-gt-gt-shino-kouba-ae86-levin.aspx">Speedhunters</a> and more impressively on the Shino Kouba Levin. I am pretty damn excited about this!<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=IMG_0411.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/IMG_0411.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-74278529809908811222011-05-08T15:18:00.000-07:002011-05-08T17:47:55.103-07:00Dear Anonymous.<a href="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/anonymous.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/anonymous.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Oh hello there,<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>I just wanted to thank you for your comment. Your writing conveys such eloquence that it really impressed me, not to mention your common sense. If you are going to post as anonymous, there is literally nothing i can do for you, as i didn't receive any donations from "anonymous". To be honest nobody knows where your money is going, the plan is to give it directly to the Japanese Consulate General but i am still doing research on who is the best recipient of the money and contacting companies to see if they will match our donation. Oh and surely you meant "reply to over as thousand emails" when you wrote "reply to a simple email", now if you and I were the only people in the world (or even if you were the only person you donated) I'm sure we would have excellent communication. But fortunately that is not the case and we have many people to share this planet with, so please bear with me. I promise i will make a post when the money has left my hands. Oh, you were just interested in the stickers? Well then aside from telling you that you donated for the wrong reason let me share a statistic with you, according to google: 37% of mail sent out through the US Postal Service is lost. So perhaps the stickers i sent you fell into that category, I apologize for that and would love to send you replacements if you would only tell me who you are. As for answering emails, I am doing so to the best of my ability but I only have two hands and not very much free time, I do work (and believe it or not this project is not my job - if it was, well I would be homeless) and i do get tired, and when i get tired i tend to make mistakes. So i try to set aside as much time as possible when I am awake and well rested to process stickers and reply to emails. I appreciate your patience and i will do my best to reply to your email as soon as i can, whomever you may be.<br /><br />P.s. It's a little redundant to write "Fuck Yuta" on <span style="font-style: italic;">my</span> blog, a simple "Fuck you" would have sufficed.Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-73655557372003616232011-05-07T00:46:00.000-07:002011-05-07T00:50:26.244-07:00Personal Use.So as you guys know, my newly acquired vinyl cutter has seen not much else other than HBforJapan stickers. So last night after work, i decided to whip up something for myself. I made a few of these for some friends. I might make a couple tiny revisions to the design but I like them quite a bit for what they are, simple and fun.<br /><br />Here is a photo of one on Erik's TE.<br /><br /><a href="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/230922_10150289148888032_612398031_9583506_1510864_n.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/230922_10150289148888032_612398031_9583506_1510864_n.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629147982481777597.post-18105774484362535472011-05-01T02:16:00.001-07:002011-05-01T02:22:17.786-07:00Looking to buy a set of Watanabes.Hello everybody, It's been a while since i have made a post about my personal/car stuff, well for about four months now I have been looking for a set of Watanabe F8s in 16x6.5-7.5ish in 4x100 with a +40-45 offset in good condition with the original finish.<br /><br />Something like <a href="http://www.ht-archive.com/showthread.php?p=36957327">this</a>:<br /><br /><a href="http://s846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/?action=view&current=aIMG_0044.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab21/ayuaddict2/aIMG_0044.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So if you or somebody you know is looking to get rid of a set, please shoot me an email at yutaakaishi@gmail.com.<br /><br />Thanks!Yuta Akaishihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00757633098607745946noreply@blogger.com1