Archive for March, 2008
So I just heard news that our buddy John over in NYC didn't want to leave a paper trail during a transaction he was doing so he dediced to fax the guy he was dealing with. LMFAO. No paper trail? Fax? Ahhhh ha ha ha…I think I just shit my pants. In that case, I guess I got some paperwork to finish off so I can fax this shit to Long Beach. LMFAO! ahhh ha ha ha! No paper trail? Fax machine? C'mon John!
I hate going to Tony's shop simply because of the fact that it makes me wanna fix up a Honda again. This time around Tony had his new Honda Civic HB (pictured above) that was immaculate. Straight body, clean title and of course tucked under the hood was a twin-cam motor.
At the other end of the shop Randy had his Mazda RX3 sitting there and if this doesn't take you back to the good old days of street racing then I don't know what will. (more…)
If you go to the Calendar Live section of the Los Angeles Times online, you'll see that the top banner now says "REMEMBER TUPAC 1971-1996." The top banner was put up by gallery owner Patrick Painter (who advertises with the Los Angeles Times online), and in memory of the slain artist/ rapper/ poet/ thinker, Patrick has decided to dedicate the next 8 days of his top banner to Tupac in light of the breaking news regarding his murder case.
But if you live in a cave, don't have internet or can't afford bunny rabbit ears to grab local news then we'll fill you in. The L.A Times yesterday reported that Sean Combs took part in the plot to have Tupac murdered and while he's denied all allegations the Times has documentation proving otherwise.
Needless to say, big ups to Patrick for putting up that top banner and keepin' it real because unlike others who went from the streets to the big time, Patrick has never lost touch with his roots and and he'll stop at nothing to give back to those that need it – as well as those that have made a difference. Patrick also understands that Pac not only changed the game but also influenced the lives of those that followed him which is why it was even more important to pay tribute to a man that took the time to make a difference.
At the end of the day, it's even better to know that you can make it big in this world without having to sell out, or compromise what (and who) you believe in. And when you think about all the pussy footed business owners and two-cent salesmen all worried about their look and company image, it just goes to show you that you can do what you want, when you want, so long as you're good at what you do. With that said, I'm proud as fuck to say that P is not only a friend but a homie and all I can say is that the world needs more dudes like him around because there's way too many posers on the loose. Believe that and remember that real g's do real things.
The folks over at Daimler are looking to kill Maybach (their ultra luxury car brand), and after barely reaching a measly 10 percent of its original sales forecast I really don't blame them. What's worse is the fact that they should have seen this coming.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the Maybach looks like a vehicle to be driven in, whereas a Phantom is a vehicle to both drive and ride in. I've known my fair share of Maybach and Phantom owners and what you'll come to realize is that once you step out of the "back" of a Maybach people look at you in amazement, but when you drive one, people usually wonder who you're picking up or who's in the back. It's the funniest thing in the world to see someone approach the driver (of the Maybach) and ask who they're picking up. Could you imagine spending a few hundred thousand to be treated like a limo driver! Now that's classic.
But seriously….a Phantom commands the respect that Maybach has always wanted, and in a Phantom you get the respect regardless if you're a passenger or the driver. My advice to Daimler. Kill the Maybach brand if you're not willing to go back to the drawing board to revamp it. Sure the interior of the Maybach kicks the crap out of the Phantom but what guy wants an ugly chick with a good personality?
Besides..to the untrained eye, the Maybach looks like an S-Class on steroids.
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Tom Vu and his real estate tapes might have been a scam but he's an O.G. and a true genius when it comes to late night informercials. If you don't know who he is, then I'll fill you in. Tom was the host behind a real estate informerical tape that sold hope to millions and years later he was busted and sent to jail for fraud.
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With lines such as, "You are loser" and "Are you man enough to get off your lazy American ass and go to Vu’s seminars?" It makes you wonder what was funnier. The fact that so many consumers were stupid enough to buy it or the fact that he had actually made millions doing so.
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Even behind the thick accent and ridiculous commercials, he sold hope to millions all across the nation. If you're old enough to remember these clips you'll have a blast and if you're not then I'm sure you'll trip out.
Enjoy.
The Spring Festival of LX went down today at the El Toro Marine Station (Irvine, CA) and all I can say is that for an event that's organized simply by a forum (www.socallx.com) it's worthy of praise and recognition. Rumor has it that the event had some 400 cars in attendance (from all over the nation) but I'm not an auditor so I wasn't gonna sit there and count. Needless to say, I'm sure they met the numbers that they're reporting and spectators were treated to a visual cornucopia of custom cars that ranged from mild to wild – and even stock. The general atmosphere of the event was chill and void of the bullshit and primal behavior that you'll find at some "car meets" so big ups to the socallx.com community for making it happen.
Topo's custom wide body Charger was up in the West Coast Customs booth with a new color combo on his wheels. This time around he went with custom machined West Coast Customs center caps, matte black lips with a yellow trim ring and repainted faces. His shit is fresh to death….that's all I have to say.
Here's some more flicks from the Spring Festival of LX's.
The free posters we told you about yesterday.
Another angle of Topo's Charger. (more…)
The trunk of West Coast Customs two-door Dodge Charger.
Some bad ass baby seats. These were originally Recaro baby seats that were reupholstered in leather.
Check out these custom taillights that were built from scratch. Recognize what car they came from? (more…)
Here's the latest poster that we'll be slamming at the Spring Fling event that's going down tomorrow in Irvine. The double-sided poster shows respect to the new Charger on one side and on the other, we've got the old school '69. They say it's suppose to rain tomorrow, but fuck it…we're heading out anyways and the poster'll be there so don't miss out.
I always remember looking up at the balcony of the Grand Havana Room (before I even knew what it was) wondering what it was like to eat there and now I can officially say that their food is no joke. I'm by no means a "foodie" like Edward but the sushi kicked ass and the spinach bolognese (if that's how you spell it) with meat sauce is bomb. The Grand Havana Room is an exclusive joint that'll run you a pretty penny and let's just say that the monthly membership fee is around the same as a lease payment on a new Honda Civic. Then again, the problem isn't the monthly…it's the membership, and right now they're not accepting anymore members.
Definitely a kick ass spot. Thanks P.
OK…so I'm done polishing off the final details of a story and it's time to take a break so i might as well put you all up on game. If you use a mobile phone then you'd better watch out. There's a new program that can track your location within 100 feet and it's creating an uproar. The technology is borrowed from satellite technology and it doesn't matter if you have GPS on your phone or not. …all someone has to do is punch in your digits and this program will tell them where you're at.
Click HERE to visit the official PHONETRACE site.
Doesn't this violate any privacy laws? This is bullshit. Tell a friend…tell a hoe!
Last year, Hulk Hogan's son, Nick, fucked up really bad when he crashed his Toyota Supra while allegedly racing. Well, the police have finally released the pics and it's amazing that they even survived. The fucked up thing is that the passenger in his car, also his best friend, is still in the hospital.
After seeing the results and hearing about what's going on you don't know if you should feel sorry for Nick or be pissed and wanna kick his ass. This is definitely a fucked up situation.
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What ever happened to rapper Guerrilla Black? I remember this guy blowing up while I was warming up my chicken pot pie and by the time it was done he was gone. It's too bad though, this song was bad ass but the video was downright corny and whoever put it together should be ashamed. How the fuck are you going to put a private jet alongside a Chrysler 300C? Either way…sick ass song.
Here's a few more pics of the Phantom Coupe with everything blown out.
Sick. That's all I have to say.
Suede and leather headliners are cool but trust me when I say that this is the next new trend. The new Phantom Coupe comes with a headliner that's fitted with fiber optics in the headliner and the effect is pretty damn dope. It offers a unique look and a cozy ambiance that is sure to have someone already working on a universal kit for your Nissan Maxima or Mercedes Benz and it'll only be a matter of time. Trust me.
