I heart my bike

I had no plans yesterday so I decided to go for a casual ride to the city by myself and the weather was perfect. The sun was out and the head wind disguised the fact that the UV rays were burning my arm. I’ve now got an epic jersey tan. I have to admit that Sydney is a beautiful city to live and I.. heart my bike!

I <3 my bikeThe CAAD10.

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Merry Christmas

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! I hope you take this special day to spend some time with family and remember there’s more to Christmas than just presents. God Bless!

Merry Christmas 2011Merry Christmas!

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Zen Garage Grand Opening

Went to visit Zen Garage for the first time and what an impressive space. I love the location and surroundings, it’s grungy and clean at the same time. I missed out on the free food because of a mad sleep in but I did buy an Illest tee. As usual, always good to catch up with people even if bumping into them 2 weekends in a row.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningEstablished 2011.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningDining table, driving simulators, lounge, awesome ceiling, magazines.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningThe shop.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningChillin’.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningIllest tees, rug & a carbon fibre spoiler. Only at Zen Garage.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningThe gallery space.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningI have never felt so alive.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningDeck by tokidoki.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningDeathtrap Project V2.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningSergio’s Evo.

Zen Garage Grand OpeningZG + JDMST.

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JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011

Went to check out the JDM Yard End of Year BBQ and was impressed with the cars that were there. Some cars came from interstate to show their support and a few of them drove with no air con. As usual it’s always good to see some guys from ClubITR represent and catch up with old friends. I love cars and the culture that comes with it.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Alfa’s Euro that can go up and down with a touch of a button.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011G35 Skyline from the Absolute crew.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Midori Green EK Civic.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Stands out in the Sun..

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011An EG from Melbourne.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Cool design.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Love this Civic from Queensland!

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011ITBs.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Want.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011FF Family represent.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Yonas’ Civic is now super charged.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 201140mm extra.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011A lot of people were checking out the detail in these engine bays.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 20119″ wide rims up front.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Not a header you see everyday.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Rocker cover carved out of wood. Ok not really.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011WORK Meister CR 01.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Herman! This guy knows how to write.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011There’s a K24 in this. Was good to meet him as he attended the ClubITR Annual BBQ up in QLD.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Chillin’.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Simon taking some spy shots from above.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Can’t wait to see Tha Tith Brothers video!

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Nice fitment on this Evo.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011Slammed.

JDM Yard End of Year BBQ 2011A clean EK on its way home.

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Jing & Shirley

After all these years, this day has finally come. The ceremony was hosted at the beautiful Eden Gardens and for the first time in a while, we’ve finally attended a wedding that actually started on time!

Jing & ShirleyMarried!

Jing & ShirleyLove.

Jing & ShirleyCake.

Jing & ShirleyHappy.. or sleepy?

Jing & ShirleyCongratulations Jing & Shirley!

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Desgi & Ngan

After 12 years, these high school sweet hearts and good friends of ours have finally tied the knot. With most guests running on Indo/Viet time, they did a smart thing by ensuring the times on the invites were earlier than when the event actually started. The church ceremony was beautiful and the reception was quite big with about 400 people attending.

Desgi & NganAll smiles for now.

Desgi & NganThien preparing tissue for Desgi’s tears of joy as Ngan started to walk in.

Desgi & NganRiza reading Genesis 2:18-24.

Desgi & NganAmused by Darwin’s talk.

Desgi & Ngan“I will”.

Desgi & NganMarried!

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Josh & Steph

What a fun & memorable wedding this was! The outdoor ceremony was nice, speeches were hilarious & emotional and their first dance was very cool, bit of shuffling here and there if you know what I mean. Congratulations guys and God bless!

Josh & StephJosh, his two brothers, Bobby, Matt & the video guy.

Josh & StephSteph about to walk in.

Josh & StephYellow was their theme colour.

Josh & StephThis is Eric and he can sing!

Josh & StephAlarice is back and performed “Colour” for the processional.

Josh & StephSarah & Christian.

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Jacky & Yan

First time I met Yan was when she was working at Buddy club. Not long after she was working with me. She then moved on and now she’s married to Jacky. Congratulations guys! It was an honour to be part of your special day.

Jacky & YanJacky.

Jacky & YanYan.

Jacky & YanThe exchanging of rings.

Jacky & YanCake for everyone!

Jacky & YanFirst dance.

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Richard’s 28th

We recently celebrated Richard’s birthday at an Eastern European restaurant called the Food Society. With the dates changing between the Friday and Saturday a few times, Karen managed to accommodate the most people and the booking was confirmed. The food was delicious!

Richard's 28thGood mix of vegetables in the menu.

Richard's 28thSanida listening intently.. or she could just be stretching her neck.

Richard's 28thDesgi going for a little refreshment.

Richard's 28thKaren & Ngan having a little laugh. Actually, there were a lot of laughs that night!

Richard's 28thThe restaurant is filled with detail.

Richard's 28thChoong discussing with Michelle about who the designated driver will be. Michelle won. Choong had to drive.

Richard's 28thPlaying with their iPhones.

Richard's 28thCevapi, a Balken style sausage.

Richard's 28thFranky! Haven’t caught up with him since the wedding.

Richard's 28thThe birthday boy.

Richard's 28thSomething strong.

Richard's 28thMichelle.

Richard's 28thMore laughing and good times!

Richard's 28thNow it’s Jia Jia’s turn.

Richard's 28thDianne picking up some salad.

Richard's 28thCan’t have dinner without a phone on the table. There’s always something to share.

Richard's 28thKaren enjoying her dessert. Hope you had a great time Richard. We sure did.

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Honda Nationals 2011

What an awesome event this was. So much VTEC in one place. So many fast Hondas! The guys from BYP organised a track day that will surely be an annual event. Hosted at the very familiar Wakefield Park Raceway, cars from Melbourne drove up 9 hours to participate and compete. The results? FAST!
Brandon’s DC2R won outright with a 1:03.2960. John Boston runner up in the Insight Motorsport S2000 with a 1:03.4010 and Damien set a new benchmark for NA Hondas with an amazing 1:05.6080.
It was great to be on the track again. The bug is back! However, I’m going to have to take a little break from it as I’m saving up for a big holiday.

Honda Nationals 2011Pre-meet at Pheasants Nest.

Honda Nationals 2011I love it.

Honda Nationals 2011Berty arrives in Richy’s DC2R. New Cars For Hope sticker on the side.

Honda Nationals 2011Hot S2000 from Melbourne staying at the same place.

Honda Nationals 2011Stevan representing ClubITR.

Honda Nationals 2011Eddie taking Illa for a ride in Stevan’s car. Prash in his black DC5S.

Honda Nationals 2011Busted a tyre. Lucky I brought my street tyres along so I had no issues going home. Unfortunately the day was cut short but no complaints. Car was OK. I was OK. All OK!

Honda Nationals 2011The Insight Motorsport S2000.

Honda Nationals 2011Check out the custom diffuser! Berty raved about it as it enabled him to go full throttle through the kink.

Honda Nationals 2011Trophies!

Honda Nationals 2011Some of the cars were put back on trailers for the drive home and some stayed back for a group shot.

Honda Nationals 2011This day was the first opportunity for me to drive a K swapped car. So much power! Love it. This EG is owned by Ryan and coming out of the pits I went a little sideways. I taught him the lines and he won the “Most Improved” award! First time at the track, his best was 1:19. At the end of the day, he shaved 5 seconds and managed a 1:14.

Honda Nationals 2011Taking Turn 10. Photo by Scott D’Abrera.

Honda Nationals 2011Approaching Turn 2. Photo by Flippit Photography.

Honda Nationals 2011Lining up at the pits.

Honda Nationals 2011Driving down the straight. Photo by Simon Nguyen.

Honda Nationals 2011Coming back in from showing Prash around. That is Manu from Melbourne in his DC5S behind me.

Honda Nationals 2011Waves.

Awesome day. Check out the rest of the coverage on ClubITR!

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