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A Proper Honda

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 14, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: built, ef, honda civic, honda day, honda scene, replica. Leave a comment

I attended Honda Day for the first time this past Sunday and it really opened my eyes to the scene in the North East. Specifically the Honda scene. To be honest, it was disappointing. Firstly, I have never seen more replica wheels ever in a show, ever. I have nothing against buying fake wheels. I do understand that we all can not afford 3k+ wheels or just plan don’t want to. But why dump a crap load of money into a car just to half ass on your wheels? To each their own, I know. But on top of that, every one was BLASTING music out of their car, the entire show! A buddy and I was walking the show, and could not keep up a conversation for more then 30 seconds, because we would walk by car after car blasting music. Again, to each their own, but damn, it’s just unnecessary. I kind of get jealous of the Cali Honda scene because it is much like the Euro scene is here on the east coast. Much more laid back, much more friendly.

Let me be clear, there isn’t any hate here. But it does get annoying.

Anyways, to make my point, below is the proper way to build a Honda. I am a huge “stance” and “fitment” fan, but I would LOVE to see more builds like this. More of a motorsports feel. I mean, the car isn’t dumped but it looks REALLY good. And that is because the owner took the time to make everything work. This is by far one of my favorite EF builds ever. Attention to detail is key, which takes a passion. And the owner of this car has it.

Truly Engineered to Slide

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 13, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: built, drift, engineered to slide, toyota hilux, truck. Leave a comment

Being skilled to build a car on your own takes a whole lot of skill and knowledge. Building a car completely from scratch, well that takes a whole other level of performance. Something I would love to, but would probably never do is take pieces of steel and aluminum, put them together, and create an actual, real functioning vehicle. I really can’t express the amount of love and respect I have for the Australian who built this truck. I really can’t wait to see how it does on the track. But at the same time, I would be wayyyyyyy to scared to beat on it!

The Oddball

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 10, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: audi, audi 90, fitment, oddball, rotiform vce, stance. Leave a comment

I don’t know about other people, but a car doesn’t always need to be a show stopping, with thousands invested, type of deal to catch my attention. Sometimes that classic car with the first set of wheels and fitment is all I need. Hell if you can tell the paint on the car is fading badly, but its dropped so nicely on a set of Rotiforms that it almost doesn’t matter. It’s perfect in it’s own way.

“The Unicorn”

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 9, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: air ride, candy paint, mk3, the unicorn, volkswagen. Leave a comment

I don’t think there was ever a story, car related, that has been so magical in the volkswagen community. I actually remember seeing a MK3 year and years ago, being built, on vortex with fresh candy deep red paint and a set of chrome wheels I had never seen before. The car was on air with perfect subtle body mods and was thought to be the perfect MK3, and this was before it was even done. There were 2 maybe 3 pictures total that ever surfaced on the car, and then it was never seen or heard of again. And I’m talking year! Well at a recent show out it Cali the ghost of a car FINALLY made its public debut. It’s pretty crazy seeing such an iconic build, done. Personally, I have never seen a better MK3. It’s perfect in more ways then one. The Unicorn is here!

MonkeeTrip 2012 Ep 3

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 8, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: bobber, brat, cafe racer, ducati, europe, honda cb, wrench monkees, yamaha xs. Leave a comment

Guess what guys! Back again with episode 3 of the Monkee Trip. Like I’ve said before in the previous posts, there is nothing like riding, so I could only imagine what a road trip with your buddies on classic motorcycles through Europe would feel like. It’s all about the freedom of the ride.

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/47132725″>MONKEETRIP 2012 EPISODE # 3</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/simonweyhe”>simon weyhe</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

MonkeeTrip 2012 Ep. 2

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 7, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: bobber, brat style, cafe racer, honda cb, tracker bike, wrench monkees, yamaha xs. Leave a comment

Well, I liked the first episode SO much I decided to post up the 2nd episode, which they threw up today. It sure did look like a crap load of fun!

Enjoy!

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/47080937″>MONKEETRIP 2012 EPISODE # 2</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/simonweyhe”>simon weyhe</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

MonkeeTrip 2012

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 6, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: bobber, brat style, cafe racer, monkee trip, motorcycle, street tracker, wrench monkees. Leave a comment

Wow, it’s pretty amazing how big the bobber/cafe/brat scene is in Europe. It’s think it’s so badass to take a long ass torturous trip on these vintage two wheel creations. Pile them with as much as you can, and just ride. Although I would honestly be stopping at a hotel haha. The Wrench Monkees sure do know to build some great bikes. Great video on a trip that I would love to take, just a hotel stop of course. lol

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/46984543″>MONKEETRIP 2012 EPISODE # 1</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/simonweyhe”>simon weyhe</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

Attention Grabbing

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 3, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: cobra, Ford, racing, rwb, slammed, volks. Leave a comment

Every one in a while I come across a car that just completely blows my mind. Whether its stance or horsepower or just simple beauty, I just love coming across these pieces of art. It’s jus something you can stare at and, most of the time, wonder, how the heck did they do that?? This Cobra, which I hear is actually a re-bodied Suzuki, takes many things to another level. Just having a slammed “Cobra” takes a ton of thinking outside the box, and a little craziness too. Haha. Of course this is in Japan! Add a set of Volks and you have a seriousssssss head turner. I wonder how it performs? Damn, but I sure do love it.

 

STREET | class x JPProductions

Posted by truedrivingdale on August 1, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: jpproductions, mini cooper, old school, stance, street class. Leave a comment

I have a large soft spot for original mini coopers. Just something about the styling that will never get old. Kind of that, a lot of fun out of a small package, deal. Which in my opinion never gets old. Great short video of a shoot done in a great setting. Props.

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/46642907″>STREET|class X JPProductions</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/user1608700″>Jeffrey Pang</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

The Royal Racer in Biarritz

Posted by truedrivingdale on July 30, 2012
Posted in: Uncategorized. Tagged: bobber, brat, cafe racer, classic car, europe, the royal reacer, vintage motorcycle, wheels and waves. Leave a comment

A couple weeks ago I posted up a video about an event in Europe called Wheels and Waves. It was a really amazing event consisting of cafe racer, vintage motorcycle’s and a few classic cars. The video was equally as amazing, well put together and was definitely worth the post. I recently found this video on the same event but with a slightly different perspective. Damn, I would absolutely LOVE to to attend next year!

<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/45845397″>The Royal Racer in Biarritz</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/bigcompany”>Big Company</a> on <a href=”http://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a&gt;.</p>

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