Fresh Meet Spring 2012

Posted by truedrivingdale on May 7, 2012
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Fresh Meet, to say the least, was INSANE yesterday. I really am happy I get to help out in this event because it was really more then anyone ever expected. The setting was perfect and so was the weather. We had so many quality cars that we had to actually shut down the meet because we couldn’t fit a another car in. It was really amazing seeing so many properly built cars together. If you missed the meet, you missed out on one of the best throughout the year. I’m getting my short coverage together, but in the mean time here is a video that was posted last night. I was so busy directing cars and blocking the road, I really didn’t get the time to take good pictures of everything, but more on that later.

Worthersee Tour 2012

Posted by truedrivingdale on May 7, 2012
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This weekend was non-stop for me, so I apologize for the lack of posts.

After a year of anticipation Worthersee Tour is finally here! It’s pretty crazy how many cars are out on Austria already and the “official” show dates aren’t until the weekend. Pictures started popping up on friday. That’s pretty crazy. I will be posting a ton from the tour. This is one of the those shows a european enthusiast MUST attend. The quality of cars attending is insane. More to come.

Fresh Meet Spring Meet

Posted by truedrivingdale on May 4, 2012
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Well it’s just about that time. Fresh Meet comes back around with another great meet setup for us. If you are in the tri-state area you really should come by. I got to see some of the cars attending and it’s nothing but quality. A great meet put together for true enthusiasts. All the information is in the flyer below. I’ll be there with other True Driving members. See you there!

Restricted Area – Drifting Motorcycles Crossing – Switch Riders Gymkhana

Posted by truedrivingdale on May 3, 2012
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I usually wouldn’t post up motorcycle stunting. Of course there  is a ridiculous amount of skill involved but after a while it all looks the same. I came across this video and really couldn’t keep my eyes off the screen. Very well put together and choreographed. It’s pretty crazy what guys can do with motorcycles these days. The precision and skill has gone through the roof, compared to what it was like 10 years ago. Really great video.

Why We Love Japan

Posted by truedrivingdale on May 3, 2012
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Anyone every think that all picture that come out of Japan just look better? Or is that just me? haha. It just seems like a car could look the same a one in the states, but because it’s from Japan it’s so much cooler! Maybe it’s just my imagination. Below is yet another example of how Japan just does it better. A shop that looks to be just dedicated to classic 4-door cars. There’s so much dope in this picture it’s hard to contain. Perfectly done classic Japanese cars. Can you really ask for more?

FF Squad Episode 2: Back on Track

Posted by truedrivingdale on May 2, 2012
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This is what it’s all about, friends and motorsports. It’s great to see that these guys are still keeping the function side of this game alive. You hear and see so much stance and fitment you forget where it all started. On the race track. Great video about a close group of friend not following any trends and doing what they love.

D1GP Odaiba // The Foreign Perspective

Posted by truedrivingdale on May 2, 2012
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For me it’s not always about the exciting non-stop action when it comes to motor sports. I really enjoy hearing from drivers, seeing things from their perspective. There is always a story behind each car, each event, and each driver. I think you learn to appreciate the sport more as a whole when you get into the lives behind it. It takes A LOT to run a traveling drift team. I’m really glad Maiham-Media took the time to put this video together. Besides his regular greatness, this is a cool change of pace. Props.

Inspiration

Posted by truedrivingdale on May 1, 2012
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I have really come to a wall when it comes to my rabbit build. The wiring has really gotten the best of me. It’s really taking me a crap load of time but I know, in time, I’ll get it. But the show season has started and it’s missing it. I literally have every piece of the puzzle ready to go on, I just have to figure out how to put it all together.

It’s great to hear stories of beautiful builds. Especially when it’s basically the same car. In the video below he says the build took him about 5 years, and although my build is NO WHERE near the quality his is, it doesn’t make me feel bad that a couple months in I’m not done. Like I’ve said, eventually I want to do a full restoration but for now I would love to just see the car rolling down the road. Props to the owner of this rabbit. It is an absolute piece of art.

The One Who Started It All

Posted by truedrivingdale on April 30, 2012
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I apologize for the lack of posts. A death in the family is never fun.

I know this might come across as controversial, but when it comes to this huge movement of stance, tire stretch, and fitment, there is only one car that comes to mind that started it all. I remember seeing this car for the first time at H20 years and my jaw dropped to the floor. It was really hard to understand how a tire could look like that on a wheel. Or that something like that was even possible. It looks like it was ready to fall off! Who knew that car would change the whole game. Now I have followed this scene deeply for years now, and I really can’t remember any car that impacted it as much as this mk2 coupe did. Not only was it a complete show stopper with a shaved bay like no one had over seen before, but a complete restoration, new interior, and details that would take you all day to find. It was YEARS ahead of it’s time. It’s kind of weird how it just fell off the map. Would have loved to see the car again. We’ve been hearing rumors for years that it’s on another rebuild, but we haven’t really seen anything yet. Huge amount of props to the builder for going way outside the box. F**k the hate!

Icon Bronco

Posted by truedrivingdale on April 28, 2012
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I can not tell you how much I respect the guys who started Icon 4×4. We’ve countless amounts of shops restoring cars and trucks. And that is all good and fine. But a group of guys that take the time and not only restore classic cars, but make them one-hundred times better, those are the guys you have to love. After watching the video below, take the time and check out their website, seeing what they improved and completely rebuilt. It’s a really impressive task and for me, is a complete work of art. These guys not only have skill, but have a real passion for creating the absolute best. And the trucks come out looking damn good as well. So before you become outraged at the $150k+ price tag, look at what really goes into creating a completely new truck. I could only dream to do something so significant.