SPEED HERO Blog

Daihatsu is a pretty over looked company. I bet a majority of you reading this post have heard the name in passing but honestly can't think of a model name to go with it. Interestingly enough it is a Japanese company, many think it's Koren or Chinese. There's few people rushing out to their local importer to pick up a Daihatsu Leeza Spider or Charade, and fewer people know that the Daihatsu actually sold cars in North America from '88 until quitting sales here in '92.  As sad as that sounds it's not as lame of a duck as people think....

Some follow up pics of Sundays drift day. Great day, high spirits and the return of the Zombi in the hands of someone more capable. [gallery]

Yesterday was Torture. To others a great time, with big tandems, sections of rain, and mostly good, dry, cool sun.   Many hit the wall, that was their punishment. I had my own punishment. For some drifting is another fun pass time they can do here and there, share with their friends, etc. I think about it almost all moments of the day, and try my best to help others get their cars and lives in order. It's hard to watch, it's tough to listen to, and...

I don't know the guy myself but someone has run off with Cody Parkhouse's trailer containing his fully built red S13, equipment and spares. It's going to be hard to hide the trailer and car and everything else. He's from Cali so I assume that's where it's gone from. I'll post any details I can get. http://www.northwestnissans.com/board/showthread.php?t=118530 It's a fully enclosed white race trailer with the license plate 4AB2288 Spread the word.

Is another mans fun times. The base was fished from the trash, the seat a spare from the Time traveler Zombie FB. The steering extension tube from a blown up Corolla strut, and some random brackets to hold it all together. Thanks to Dan's neighbor for the U-clamp.  Still fully adjustable!