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    Its been a busy month or so, I've been waiting to build up enough info/photos to make it worth while posting.

    The first package to arrive was from Japan. I've been wanting to try it for awhile now so I bit the bullet and ordered some. Its an expensive way to drink coffee but oh so JDM



    The next one original came from Japan but was shipped from within the UK. Garage Sweet Tooth stock some really cool authentic parts and clothing. I wanted some more accessories to go with the hannya omamori and the tsurikawa handle and this new-old stock coin holder caught my eye. Still waiting to get some coins before I fit it so i'll save that for another update



    Next was an item I spotted in the Garage Sweet Tooth shop, but they didn't have the type I was looking for. I dropped Josh at Torque GT a message to see if they had any Electronic Toll Card Readers kicking about, luckily they did! A couple of days later it arrived and I didn't waste any time fitting it. I only wanted one because it talks haha. Videos are better than photos so heres a short clip

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFzzkqWi3UI

    With my 30th birthday approaching my fiancιe asked what I'd like, I suggested a 1/24 scale model kit of an R34 so I could make a replica, but it wasn't as straight forward.

    Because mine is a 25GT with an Altia front bumper, this meant two kits had to be purchased and blended together. Luckily my friend Tom at Waltonstyle does custom Hot Wheels so he offered to lend a hand to sort it.







    With the shell now complete it was ready for paint. Working in a motor factors I have access to mixing paint. Tom also makes custom water transfers and was able to make the Nismo graphics





    Miniature Recaro Sportster CS seats came from Australia, some photos of the interior too







    Some photos of the shell nearer completion. Tom even made the Pistonheads logo,Nismo badge and number plate for me, some nice attention to detail





    And here's the finished model, complete with Work Emotion CR Kiwami










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    Got some good and bad news

    The bad news is, the engine upgrades that I've been storing will be on hold for awhile longer

    The good news is, I'm getting married! So I've now got a year to organise that which to be fair most is already sorted. Followed by a honey moon in Japan in 2021! (I think I'm more excited by that to be honest hehe)

    The front bumper needed to be resprayed under warranty, which was the perfect opportunity to fit the Blitz FMIC





    Gave the pipe work and chassis areas a coat of paint











    The reinforcement bar had to be cut/modified to fit around the intercooler, which wasn't alot of work to be fair. I also replaced the blue silicone hoses for black ones along with mikalor clamps



    The horns had to be relocated, so I swapped them for some new ones



    Stainless fixings and bolts replaced the original rusty ones



    The bumper went back on about 90% right. I think the intercooler is still fouling it ever so slightly so that'll need adjusting/trimming again











    I also removed the window stickers, I think it looks alot better




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    Congrats on getting married!! And always love your updates!
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    I hope everyone had a great Christmas and will have a happy new year*f'k

    Not much of an update I'm afraid. All of the engine upgrades are now for sale as I've got some debt to sort out

    Myself and some friends took a drive over to a Paul Walker memorial meet, managed to snap some phone photos*f'k





    Heres a photo from one of the last Cars & Coffee (events I help organise. I've just finished finalising the 2020 dates and info so next year is shaping up to be awesome




    The car has been in use since the last update, dodging the grit trucks this time of year and only taking it out when the roads have been clear for a few days. Took a drive out to get some last minute photos with some local christmas lights.














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    Time for an update!

    The biggest announcement being I'm going to be a dad! Woohoo! Its due to arrive 6 weeks after the wedding which is gonna make our summer very busy!







    Bought a new camera lens, a Canon 35mm f/1.4 so gave the car a clean to test it out











































    A few weeks ago we went for a B road blast, came into a small village where the already narrow road became alot narrower. I moved over to pass some cars and ended up hitting a hidden curb, not with one wheel....but both














    Immediately took it to a local Wheel Refurb company to get a quote. They've done a tester and although they can do a shadow chrome finish, the front face will be darker than the factory finish. I've decided i'll get all 4 re-done so they all match. Not what I needed, but hey ho thats life


    I've been wanting to head into London to take some night photos of the car, following a few photographers on Instagram certainly boosted the idea. With the ULEZ charge paid, it was time to travel 2.5hrs south west towards the concrete jungle. With the city being so busy I knew we had to get there late to help avoid heavy traffic.We arrived in central london at 10:30pm and started the tour of locations I had saved on my phone. The mirrored Google Maps on my CD player certainly made things easier rather than being glued to my phone.




    Having never driven through London it was an all new experience but it wasn't too bad, I envy those who live or commute to the area. After a few wrong turns and driving around the block a couple of times I finally found one of the main locations I wanted to stop at.







    Seeing super and hyper cars driving around as if they were your normal run of the mill cars was certainly a sight worth seeing. As we pulled over behind Harrods, a Mercedes G Wagon rolled past with the reg plate G 63, if that doesn't shout expensive I don't know what does lol The city was littered with AMGs of all varieties, lambos, ferrari's and bentleys. Not many other modified cars which was a shame.





    Sloane Street was one of the main places to see those cars, although I think its quite over hyped after being there a little while.











    The last location we wanted to stop by was The O2, this place is a common location (overused in some photographer's eyes) but I wasnt going home without stopping by. With Canary Wharf lit up behind it makes a fantastic background.











    The other half captured this photo which was pretty cool





    It was a loooong night, we didnt get home till 5:20am and I had a photoshoot booked in a few hours later, oops!



    With London out of the way, it was time to search for some daily wheels. I went with some 18" 350Z Rays which really suit the car IMO. The supplied tyres were at the end of their life, a friend hooked me up with some Avon ZZ5s on the cheap















    That concludes what's been happening as of late. Show season is round the corner so I'm looking forward to getting out and expanding my photography portfolio
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    Congrats on the baby! And the car looks awesome. Makes me jealous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tsingson View Post
    Congrats on the baby! And the car looks awesome. Makes me jealous.
    Thank you

    I do miss the Purple Monster, my Facebook memories doesnt help every day *cries*

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    Yes, congrats on the baby!

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    Congrats on the Baby Chris!

    Side note I saw your car in a Cars and Coffee video sounds great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MaRcOp01o View Post
    Congrats on the Baby Chris!

    Side note I saw your car in a Cars and Coffee video sounds great!
    Did you? Any chance you could find the link?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hoodedreeper View Post
    Did you? Any chance you could find the link?
    I am having a hard time finding it, I will keep looking but from the videos that are similar to it it looks to be at a meet at Silverstone Circuit.
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    I found it!! Your car is at 11:16 and it’s the last car of the video.
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    Sounded good too!


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    As if lol I believe that was either Japfest or Trax Show at Silverstone Circuit last year

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    A friend of mine has started a youtube channel and hes hoping to feature mine, will be a good chance to get some flyby videos

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