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Donut’s Drift Day (3D) version 1: MAEPS 23/8/2009
It’s been a while since we’ve been to a drift session . So , we jumped on the opportunity to join one when Drift House’s Joe Han and James did one last Sunday .Held in MAEPS, Serdang, a total of almost 20 cars took part in this private session which includes season autocrossers, drag racers , circuit racers and radio celebrities.
Despite of me getting my sideskirt broken and Cheaka breaking her gear box (!!!),we had so much fun that only towards the end that I had realised that I had fogotten to take photos of the event. I brought the DSLR but choose to use my camera phone instead. So here are pictures of whoever was left at that time..sorry 
Cheaka’s 180sx suffered a broken 3rd gear early in the session..Barry/Low orange KE70 in the back ground
(L-R)Lim Joe Han (Donut) , Cheaka, Terrence Lim ( Datuk) and Dexter…Three of the guys here are Malaysia’s 1st Gen drifter who are planning to make a come back!!
Marco with his newly accquired Long Champs
Taman Wawasan Drifters with a cool pick up…drifted for a while only though
My poor coupe with a broken sideskirt and dented door…took the picture on the undamaged side
Joe Han and James are planning to make this a monthly event ..so keep a look out for the next one after Hari Raya!!!
BBC Knowledge: TOP GEAR @ Fusionopolis Singapore 30th July 2009
Being aired in Korea, Indonesia ,Hong Kong and starting on 1st August 2009 on StarHub TV in Singapore, BBC Knowledge has a line up of documentaries with captivating insights into places, cultures,science and technology, history, business and the human body and mind ,which sets the international benchmark for factual entertainment.
One of the shows that is aired on this channel is non other than Top Gear. Known as UK’s premier motoring show, Top Gear appeals to a wide range of audiences which not just limited to people who like cars! Said to be a first class entertainment show,statistic has shown that 40% of the viewers are women! With presenters giving unbiased reviews on cars or other modes of transportation while doing their best to wreck them ,Top Gear is also known for its extreme and original challenges and stunts.
Do women really find these men attractive?
This is where I come in; I was invited to give an introduction on my driving background and engage in a discussion about the above’s challenges and stunts with the members of the media present to this BBC showcase event. Three clips were taken from the show ; on the first one , I had to elaborate on how it was done and choreographed ( in the driving sense rather than production) and the risk that the presenters were facing doing them . The other two clips were much simpler where I had to lead a discussion on a challenge which Top Gear attempts to dismissing the misconception that the general public has on performance cars and modifications. As serious as all this may sound, the sessions was pretty laid back and somewhat filled with laughter and rowdiness which I am sure will make Jeremy Clarkson proud!!
Posing next to the BBC Knowledge bunting
Having a sneak preview of the clips before the media arrives
Being briefed by Rhonda and Siti from Fulford PR company
Besides BBC Knowledge, a channel targeted to children was also being showcased. BBC CBeebies has a collection of programmes that is intended to nurture the child’s imagination and curiosity about the world around them. With titles such as Mister Maker and In The Night Garden, the child is introduced to a land of stories, discovery and entertainment.
It so happens that we had brought our daughter, Johanna, along for this trip and was glad when was offered to allow her to take part in their activities for the kids segment!
Johanna ,like a real trooper , was all prepared way before the segment. She even brought a little tote bag with her kiddie essentials along with her
Like a professional, she set about introducing herself as soon as she arrived.
A little product review was carried out …
Johanna finds coloring helps her in easing the tension and pre event jitters….
She actively participated in group discussions and reviews
and not wanting to be influenced by peer pressure, did some by herself…
She even picked out what she liked and did a good job of expressing it to those attending..
….nothing like a little nap to recap and review on the day’s event..
We spent a night at the loft studio where the event was held. Called the Fraser place, it was a prefect example of how a clever design could make full use of such a limited space . A very pleasant place which we will definitely go back to.
Formula Drift Singapore road show @ Shaw Towers 13/6/2009
Cheaka and I were invited by Goodyear Singapore to participate in their Formula Drift Singapore road show held at the Shaw Towers on Orchard road on the 13th June 2009. Since they wanted to use Cheaka’s 180sx for their ‘Design the Formula Drift car decal’ competition , I decided to bring the panda AE86 along as a precaution, as the 180sx was still in amidst of running in its’ freshly built engine. . We drove down a day earlier ,which went smoothly, till we reached the 2nd Link exit when suddenly I heard a loud clank followed by what sounds like something bouncing off beneath the petrol tank and off the back of the AE86. The car then started to make loud metallic noises whenever it went over bumps at the rear which I casually thought was just the exhaust hitting the under carriage due to a broken or loose mounting. However the car felt unsettled every time I turned which indicated something much more serious. We promptly stop by the road to take a closer look but couldn’t seem to find the cause ( the fact that it was raining didn’t make it easier). So we decided to drive at ‘limp mode’ all the way through the border and into Singapore. Thankfully we arrived safely to the hotel; The nice people at Goodyear Singapore had put us up in the arty yet comfy Hotel RE which so happens to be the official hotel for the Singapore’s Formula Drift leg this July 4th 2009
Early next morning, we were greeted by, a sleepy looking, Ivan Lim and his buddy ,Ben, They both led us to the Shaw Towers where the crew were busily in admist of set up.
Located right on the sidewalk in front of Shaw Towers off Orchard Road
Cheaka finds the right spot to park her car..
Adam(black tank top) ,who is also a drifter,was commission to do all the stickers and Jason from Pit Crew ( with T shirt )
Marcus from Binter, the person responsible for bringing Formula Drift into this region
Since it was still early and we were only suppose to be there at 12pm. We decided to grab a quick bite for breakfast at a Mamak restaurant
We then proceeded to Ben’s place while waiting for Ivan to freshen up a few houses down the road
Ben showing us his uber high tech multiple screened gaming console in his bedroom..He has tons of gaming memorabilia which includes a life sized Final Fantasy sword!! This dude will be getting a drift Supra shipped to Singapore pretty soon!
When we arrived back at Shaw Towers at noon the place was already set up with all the cars nicely positioned and the display booth and buntings erected . The following are some of the photos of the activities that took place that day
Tommy getting a member of the public to fill out a questionnaire , with Regina ( white skirt) in the background
Tommy working his charms again
Ian, Ivan and Ben showing me the different examples of the typical Singaporean postures while lepaking on Orchard road
Nick, the MC of the day, interviewing Cheaka and I
Ivan with his female fan
Ivan with more of his female fans
Contestants for the Design the car decal competition..
They had 20 minutes to cut out a design out of the colored sticker sheets given
One side per team
A crowd started to gather..
I was given the daunting task of judging the contest as both sides were equally as good
Winners of the first competition that day..
Ivan’s fans all the way from Thailand…I asked to be included in the picture 😛
The second group of contestants busy at work
The whole roadshow crew which consist of Binter, Pit Crew and Goodyear Singapore
When we got back to the hotel, I took a good look underneath the car and was shocked to find that the bolt the held the rear suspension strut to the axle had came off and was just hanging there!! We tried going around the shops to find a replacement bolt and bushing but were to no avail. Thankfully, the ever resourceful Ivan had tons of bolts and bushing at this house and was able to find one that fits. He even laid down on the road to help me fix it..For that I really owe him big time!!!.. thanks buddy!!
Soon after, Winston, a former drift student of ours came over with his extremely cool Porsche to hang out at the hotel parking lot
I really want one of those!!
Lepaking…
...while Ben starts ‘Jay Chowing’
The night ended with supper at the Newton Circus food court before the leaving the next day.
Black…
….all three tones of it
Some T.L.C. for the Old Man
Neglected……..
no longer 🙂