samoht
January 13th, 2015, 10:59 AM
Well, that was fun :-)
It was great to meet up with harper and see the show together, really cool. I sadly had to leave at lunchtime, so I hope that harper can post some more pics later, as I didn't get that many.
You can look through more pics and see larger resolutions here - https://plus.google.com/photos/110971171497128646652/albums/6103730890111443297?authkey=CPfPpoyA-sfC-wE
The first theme, predictably, was the Toyobaru twins.
This is the most awesome thing I saw - the JUN / Synergy V8 swap. Not just any V8, no, but a custom 2.4L piece that's lighter than the stock engine, pairs two motorbike heads with a custom block, and puts out 367hp at 10,680rpm:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nkewgeFU_X4/VLTPFARX16I/AAAAAAAAOAs/35EOegc2C18/w701-h468-no/DSC_0427.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Zxd0aDDKdug/VLTPF1kZi_I/AAAAAAAAOA0/IWj_MgkxH8I/w634-h866-no/DSC_0428.JPG
http://youtu.be/XCwMX-cFKdk?t=3m25s
According to the (english speaking) rep on the stand, apparently it's a two-day job to fit, it just bolts in without any cutting and hooks up to the OEM gearbox. The guy reckoned on 3,000 mile oil changes, maybe 30-60k miles before an 'inspection' (presume possibly overhaul). I didn't ask the price, but it does sound like a truly awesome trackday car!
On the official Toyota stand, we found a rally car - not sure what class this is prepared for but the idea is very cool, as are the wheels:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uE9hkImdYcE/VLTPIPuApxI/AAAAAAAAOBE/b_N4_Vq5sNU/w775-h517-no/DSC_0437.JPG
Ita-sha (car covered in anime characters)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XKAjoCR8exPozyx3FYnIsl7qvtcyTZiUUEeojefSyE0=w775-h517-no
Widebody car that's been on Speedhunters, pretty awesome to see in the metal:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h-jfGfRHyIE/VLTPLbavdhI/AAAAAAAAOBc/0Ueof5vq_PQ/w577-h866-no/DSC_0442.JPG
HKS demo car, love the wheels/fitment on this:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4vcOlm8zQBg/VLTPZXFY3tI/AAAAAAAAOC8/lHwM8mbzJQw/w775-h517-no/DSC_0471.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9ycTMsE2QlQ/VLTPYaFPD2I/AAAAAAAAOC0/4DL7NxXOAtg/w775-h517-no/DSC_0469.JPG
^ HKS Supercharger kit giving 35% more power, 45% more torque
It was great to meet up with harper and see the show together, really cool. I sadly had to leave at lunchtime, so I hope that harper can post some more pics later, as I didn't get that many.
You can look through more pics and see larger resolutions here - https://plus.google.com/photos/110971171497128646652/albums/6103730890111443297?authkey=CPfPpoyA-sfC-wE
The first theme, predictably, was the Toyobaru twins.
This is the most awesome thing I saw - the JUN / Synergy V8 swap. Not just any V8, no, but a custom 2.4L piece that's lighter than the stock engine, pairs two motorbike heads with a custom block, and puts out 367hp at 10,680rpm:
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-nkewgeFU_X4/VLTPFARX16I/AAAAAAAAOAs/35EOegc2C18/w701-h468-no/DSC_0427.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Zxd0aDDKdug/VLTPF1kZi_I/AAAAAAAAOA0/IWj_MgkxH8I/w634-h866-no/DSC_0428.JPG
http://youtu.be/XCwMX-cFKdk?t=3m25s
According to the (english speaking) rep on the stand, apparently it's a two-day job to fit, it just bolts in without any cutting and hooks up to the OEM gearbox. The guy reckoned on 3,000 mile oil changes, maybe 30-60k miles before an 'inspection' (presume possibly overhaul). I didn't ask the price, but it does sound like a truly awesome trackday car!
On the official Toyota stand, we found a rally car - not sure what class this is prepared for but the idea is very cool, as are the wheels:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uE9hkImdYcE/VLTPIPuApxI/AAAAAAAAOBE/b_N4_Vq5sNU/w775-h517-no/DSC_0437.JPG
Ita-sha (car covered in anime characters)
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/XKAjoCR8exPozyx3FYnIsl7qvtcyTZiUUEeojefSyE0=w775-h517-no
Widebody car that's been on Speedhunters, pretty awesome to see in the metal:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h-jfGfRHyIE/VLTPLbavdhI/AAAAAAAAOBc/0Ueof5vq_PQ/w577-h866-no/DSC_0442.JPG
HKS demo car, love the wheels/fitment on this:
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4vcOlm8zQBg/VLTPZXFY3tI/AAAAAAAAOC8/lHwM8mbzJQw/w775-h517-no/DSC_0471.JPG
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9ycTMsE2QlQ/VLTPYaFPD2I/AAAAAAAAOC0/4DL7NxXOAtg/w775-h517-no/DSC_0469.JPG
^ HKS Supercharger kit giving 35% more power, 45% more torque