Chicago...

Well I've been in Chicago almost 2 weeks now. It's good to be back. I do miss Japan a lot though. Job hunting is going well I guess. The daily drives like a dream. Had to take it in for a check engine light this week. Thank God for Clublexus. Internet forums can sometimes be your saving grace. Also got a quote for my 60000mi service. Not looking good haha. Probably gonna do it myself to save money. Some of you may remember Panda Pirate Brian's post about my going away get together at Yubo's. Well that night Yubo gave me a pair of his shades. Well when I got home, my mom liked them so much that she claimed them for herself, but being the cool mom that she is, she bought me replacements haha. So Brian being the awesome friend that he is <3 sent me 2 pair of X7X-Yubo shades, along with my cell phone charger that I left at Yubo's shop the night of the party haha. Check out his site here for his line of juzu beads/bracelets, glasses, stickers, and apparel.

Sumospeed Guest Appearance....

So met up w/ Mr. Knoop from Sumospeed... one of my buddies from VA. Drove around Yokohama, bought some parts at upgarage and then went to Yubo's for dinner. Was good catching up w/ ya bro...

Pic taken from Yubo's blog...

The Hookup.....

Sooo still collecting parts so I can get the Mark II back on the road. She looks so pitiful sitting atthe shop on three wheels :(. My wife called all around for me to try to find a set of rear arms (adjustable/yes stock is stronger, but way less adjustability-is that a word lol). KTS was closed. Crystal didn't have any and neithe did a bunch of other shops we spoke with. That's when I remembered that Yubo had just changed out his arms due to a new sponsor hookin him up... so after more logistics handling from the wifey... I'm the proud owner of a set of second hand kazama arms. They are in really good shape. Pillow balls still moving around, all the boots are still good (the one thing i really like about kazama is the pillow balls are covered. So yea.. that was awesome... Also, my driveshafts/halfshafts/axles, came in today as well as my largus rear sway bar... STILL not rear spindle though (the part i NEED). So w/in the next few post's you'll see the tear down and repair... as well as a reappearance from the missle 90 cresta :)... its my daily until MarkII is on the road.
Yubo strikin' a pose....

The Goods....

Slackin....

Been slackin still... really busy and not much time to post lately. Went out last night w/ Brian... really good times... he took a lot of vids and pics. Also hung out w/ Yubo for a little while today for a little car audio trouble shooting... he posted about it as well....

Cresta Love......

Yubo's car before the aero change...Vertex Aero, Tinted Lights, LEDs everywhere, Suede Interior, 12PT Cage, 1.5J, XC8 Yubo... don't think it can get any better....More pics and info here

YUBO x T&E Collabo.....

Yubo finally got his car out of the shop (temporarily). Pics are from his blog YUBO, No Drifting, No Life . Car was at T&E getting some new aero fitted and painted. Vinyl goin on soon. Car will make full debut @ JZ meeting on 19 September @ Fuji Speedway Drift Park. Not a huge fan of there aero, but Yubo is my peoples so I'm a supporter...... AND... IT'S A CRESTA... DUHHHH

More info here YU-BOxT&E Special Collaboration......
Buffin her out....
Knuckles FTW!!! Turning radius on this car is ridiculous....