Archive for January, 2008
Here's a mock up of the limited edition Heavy Hitters Magazine tee that we'll be dropping really soon. The shirt will actually be given out at a private event so if you're up on game you'll get one, but if not, then here…you can have this picture. LMFAO. But seriously….it's been a crazy ass week and hopefully everything turns out well. And as always…I'm getting them printed by Side Deals so if you need any lanyards or tee's then you already know where to go.
Ouch! For the third year in a row I'm putting together the 2008 Ultimate Wheel and Tire Guide and all I have to say is that I'm gonna hurt feelings again. While there's been rumor that the magazine hasn't been doing well , you can be rest assured that they are nothing but rumors. Don't believe me? Then consider the facts, the very first issue dropped in 2006 and had 244 pages, then in 2007 it went up to 308 pages but this year the Ultimate Wheel and Tire Guide will clock in at a hefty 350 pages so trust me….things are great. This magazine is the only publication of its kind and the original and most comprehensive guide to anything that has to do with rims and tires. It hits newstands on March 1st so be on the lookout. Here's a mock up of the cover minus the real blurbs.
I was just at 7-11 and noticed that my lil ninja, Angelica Cruz, just landed a spot in this month’s Maxim en Espanol. She finally got off her ass and made some moves so congrats to her. In ’07 she was cool, but this year she’s coming out and actin’ a fool so be on the lookout for more and make sure you pick up a copy….or be cheap and just take a phone camera pic like me. LMFAO. You gotta love the tat!
I went to visit the fellas over at American Rebel PR and on the way there I fired off a few random shots.
So I've got this irritating green hair that keeps appearing on all of my pictures and it's starting to bother the shit out of me. I think it's stuck in the barrel of my lens but I guess I gotta live with it unless I'm willing to buy another point and shoot. Speaking of green, check out this "Tree Man" that walks up and down Hollywood Blvd. The dude dresses like a huge tree and clings on to trees and then randomly scares the shit out of people that walk by. Classic shit if you ask me…and also a job for someone without one.
Hollywood is filled with tons of wierdos that'll do just about anything to make a lil change, and that includes dressing like Sponge Bob…..
or even Barney or an Oger…..
Check out this billboard on the side of the Roosevelt Hotel. I could only imagine how much H&M paid for that.
You gotta love this sign that's posted up on a house right off of Melrose.
Tu posted up by his '64 Impala reppin' the Los Angeles Car Club and the old school BHC. If you haven't already seen the rides from Los Angeles Car Club then be sure to check out the photos here. They got some sick ass shit and they don't play.
So the weather sucked balls and it was dumpin' rocks but it still didn't stop us from taking a trek on over to Glendale to grub at Max's of Manila. If you've never been there then be sure to ask your doctor for approval because their food is more than deadly. Actually, its probably got more grease and cholesterol than the fried chicken at Roscoes.
This is what I stared at the whole way there.
Right off the Colorado exit on the 5 these dudes took a bad spill and ended up spinning out.
While you might not recognize the dude in the blue shirt chances are you've seen – or worn – his work. He's the man behind lanyardz.com and the one responsible for 99 percent of all the lanyards out there. He's made lanyards and shirts for companies such as DUB, Toyo, Nitto and Honda just to name a few but don't let his kind looks fool you because I think he's the better half of the evil empire. But for reals, Julian's work is good and his prices so competitive that you might think it's too good to be true – or even some sort of "side deal."
Business is bad everywhere so Julian showed me his his magic solution when it comes time to deal with late payments and stingy ass business owners. His motto? "Pay or get sprayed."
Here's a few targets Julian brought back after spending an hour at the shooting range. Hmmmm…..looks like he should stick to shooting ink.
Jeff started up his new blog for Backseat Boogie and he's promising to load it with lots of T&A. Be sure to check it out.
A shot of Julian's daily intake. Looks pretty healthy. LOL…those raisins looks tasty.
Dude. You can't silkscreen and talk on the phone at the same time. You're fuckin' FIRED!
How fitting? This shirt was done for a church and it doesn't take rocket science to figure out what they want from you.
Wait….didn't you get fired earlier?
If you know the homie Ricky then you already know that he's one stocky ass dude. Well, this morning he was kicking back in the park when the cops snatched his ass up for impersonating a tree trunk. I tried to tell the cops that he wasn't (and that he only had the IQ of a tree trunk) but they didn't believe me and booked him anyways. On a side note: At least he had the right shirt on! LOL.
I'm just playin'. Ricky got busted and taken in this morning but he's back out on the streets so hide your burritos and grip your orchata. Till next time boys and girls. Peace and taco grease!
OK…so I brought my mountain bike in for a tune up and found out that my lack of up keep and regular maintenance would now cost me a cool $500. I have to replace most of the drive train, a shock mount as well as tune the shifters and brakes and I'm fuckin' trippin' that this is costing me more than a tune up on my car. But whatever…you have to pay to play and at the same time it was my fault for not keeping it up.
The good thing is that Johnny over at Incycle Bicycles in Pasadena, CA is taking care of the bike and I'm relieved that there's finally a good bike shop with good service and great people. That's real talk folks. The other shops in the area suck balls and I truly mean that. Velo is stuffy and service is random as fuck. To top it off, they got that one Japanese dude that looks like a retarded version of Howard Stern working there and that guys a fucking dufus with a big mouth and bad attitude – that is…till you drive down there and he starts apologizing like a bitch. But whatever, Velo sucks.
Then you've got Helen's Cycles over on Huntington. That place has a great selection but they're known best for hiring some fuckin' gear heads that are stupider than the seat post on your bike. Seriously…they may have gotten better but I know for years they had some dumb ass fucks working there.
OK….done. So yeah…go to Incycle Bicycles in Pasadena, CA. They're the shit.
Just got back in from P's pad and all I can say is that his property is ridiculously huge. His lawn stretches out further than most driving ranges and his gardening bill is $1,000 a month.
Who would have ever thought that we'd be working together again? For those of you who don't know Greg Bojorquez , do yourself a favor and take a look into his work because it speaks for itself.
The best part of working with Greg is the fact that you never know what to expect. He's got an abrasive personality that'll leave the weak in therapy, but once you get to know him he's one cool ass "humble" dude. LOL. The best part of it all is how everyone likes to take credit for getting him a gig that he worked on himself. Get with it people! If you were that good at getting him a job then why can't you land yourself a few deals.
After pulling another all nighter and finding out some bad news, it was off to Calabasas where donuts, coffee, bagels and a fleet of exotic cars were waiting.
It was another Sunday morning trip with the boys and this time around the turnout was really, truly disgusting. With exotic cars parked everywhere at every angle, it was hard to think that our economy was taking a dump.
And while I don't doubt that many people are suffering – this turnout just goes to show you that not everyone's in the same camp.
Claus Ettensberger was on deck with his Ferrari F430 as well as his full Tech Art Porsche that comes with a $250,000 price tag.
Ahhh yes. The Carrera GT. Too bad "Side Deals" didn't show up. LOL.
Rami stealing the spotlight and doing an interview for Speed Channel.
AC's Lamborghini Gallardo.
AC striking a pose.
Even Q (formerly of Pimp My Ride) was on deck promoting some new heat that's he's got dropping this summer.
Camera mounts on both the front and rear of Rami's Carrera GT.
While most dudes fake the funk and walk around like a chicken with no head, it's good to know that there's still real troopers out in the world today. I'm talking about real dudes that are down for a cause and guys that are ready to put in work for shit they believe in. Brandon's one of those dudes who holds down the camp over in Pennsylvania and he don't waste no time. Thanks again homie.
Spent the day out and about heading from one meeting to the next and right after lunch I shot out to a session that was going down in Artesia for GIRLS of Lowrider. As usual, the shoot was a friggin' mess thanks to Tanisha but I'm not trippin'…..she's getting better at what she does with time. LOL. Sorry…just the truth.
Check out this monster just a little over a year old.
