Blown engine.

It was a great Open Track event at the Dato' Sagor track in Kg. Gajah and all was well until I blew my engine within the first few hours of going on track.

I had so much fun chasing a Mini Cooper on track that I didn't realise what was going wrong. Sadly, as I came to pit, the engine stalled and would not restart.

The Silver Banana is now with Han and checks are ongoing to find the cause.

Get well soon my dear. We'll do better next at the next track excursion.

Track day pics!

I'll leave this posting clean and simple... Words do little for an event like this.


First group of the convoy about to leave for Kg. Gajah.

An overview of the parking area from the grand stand. We had an AWESOME turn out.
Even the fields were full of cars.

Some of the early arrivals waiting for our second convoy to arrive as well as local participants.

Just look at the amount of drivers attending the track briefing... Phew!
Even the local drifters were here to show us some tire burning action!
A beautiful A31
Just check out the camber all these drifters had on.. Exceeding 4deg. of slant!

Our first casualty of the day. His wheel had dug into the soft sand and got stuck. Thanks to Dennis for helping out with his winch equipped Ford Ranger.

Soon, at lunch time, Adam and Tom from ZTH showed up with the official ZTH car. The M3 CSL. There was also a pretty girl and a camera man that came along to provide coverage (I'm very sorry, I'd forgotten your names) for this event.

I took Tom out for a brief drive through the track (in Raj's R3 GTi.. Thanks bro) to see the course while Adam was following behind in the M3.

*videos to be uploaded soon*


The mini race started around 4p.m. and Boy was leading the 1.6L group... Excessively I might add.
The more exciting and "interesting" >1.6L group was taking off.
Suhaimi took pole position.
While our very friendly Raj brought home a close 2nd place. (Thanks for the drive and sorry for the scratches, we go yam cha tonight.)
Patrick Gun got a cheery 3rd placing and still in his full face helmet! We ended the journey with a hearty dinner at Tg. Tualang. I missed my lunch...
The prawns there were HUGE!

We parted ways and bid farewell to each other. We'll see you all at the next excursion! Cheers.

p.s. I blew my engine in the first half of the day... If anyone's got pics of it, pls drop a comment and I'll be in touch.

Preparations for track day 180508

I've begun the preparations for my car for this Sunday and dropped my car off at my mech's last night.

Here are some pics of the things that need replaced after 9months of touge and track days.

A bit costly but it'll be worth it for the long haul.

Complete clutch assembly, water piping, timing belt, water pump, water pump belt, all tensioner bearings and lots of oil seals.

Regular maintenance has yet to be done. I'll do that once all these items are replaced and everything is in order.

There are not many pics as it was already midnight and we were all rushing to get home for a good night's sleep.

Touge for Friendship 130508

I was at home from work last night when my friend Shazwan from KL called up to inform me he was in Kedah and would drop by yesterday evening. I was expecting him to be coming in his DC5 but I got a shock when I saw him drive this monster in:

We met up at Kapitan opposite Queensbay Mall and had some drinks when Patrick, Raj, Daniel, Chris and Akihito joined us and decided to show Shazwan the TB touge.

We convoyed to the Shell station at the base of the touge to fill up for the route ahead.

We started off on Tun Sardon Road with Raj in the lead, followed by Akihito, then myself, Patrick, Chris and finally Daniel whom was kind enough to pace for Shazwan (whom was not slow btw!). The V8 monster was right behind us everytime we slowed down just a little.

We went up early as Shazwan had to leave for home later on, so the touge was full of traffic although we overtook most of them and still had our fun!



We then continued into the TB touge where I was to take lead due to familiarity with the route. I'm not sure whom was pursuing me as I was having too much fun in the touge and avoiding the motorcycles and occasional car. But everyone made it past in a speedy pace.



We stopped at the dam for some laughs and a ciggie then proceeded to convoy onto the highway to lead and bid farewell to our dear friend Shazwan.

We stopped by Gurney Drive to have just a simple photo op as we were hurried for time.
The Silver Banana and the Q7
Check out the emblem... I love the font! *Quattro is Audi's 4WD system*
Thanks for coming over for touge action with us bro. I hope you bring YOUR car next round ;)

Rendezvous for Penang participants.

I'd just like to inform all the Penang participants to meet up at Tommax Stickers at 4.30a.m. on Sunday morning. We'll convoy down to Bkt. Merah R&R to meet up with fellow participants from BM by 5.00a.m.

We will then travel through the trunk roads for some touge action en route the the Dato' Sagor circuit :) I'm a touge addict, so sue me!

Preparations!

Hi fellas. Its about time to start preparing all the things you'd need for the track excursion this coming weekend.

I've sent my car to my trusty mech Chris for check-up and replacing all worn items.

I've also made a simple list of necessities that I need for this weekend such as:

1. Covered shoes
2. Helmet
3. Drinking water
4. Spare tires and rims (if needed)
5. A fresh change of clothes (for the trip back)

These are just examples of things you'd need. You guys figure out what stuff you personally need yea... But make sure you have enough provisions for the day.

Do keep in mind that you should also prepare your mind and body for the event to come. Sleep well on Saturday night and have a great rest everyone!

TRACK DAY, May 18th - Confirmed participants

Organized by tougeking

The participants that have paid and are confirmed for the upcoming May 18th Track Day are:
1. Tan Kae Huang (Dennis) - CQ566
2. Tan Kae Hyeok (Danny) - PBT2851
3. Teh Chia Yong (McGyver) - PCF2586
4. Ha Wun Cheong (Panda) - WAY9068
5. KEOK CHIN CHEAN - PDS 9539
6. KEOK CHIN XIANG - ACY 6396
7. JEFFREY TANG WENG CHOW - WHY 4842
8. SUHAIMI B. MUHAMUD - PEC 9226
9. MOHD SHAHRUL ANUAR B. AKASAH - JDA 1283
10. SAM TAN - PHM 778
11. NG KIM CHIH - PGG 8220
12. SIEW WEI MENG - PFL 2351
13. M. JAYANTHARAAN - PDN 7598
14. TAN YU MING - WQE 7101
15. GOH CHEE HIN - PFP 8311
16. TAN KOK WEI - PFR 6565
17. Tee Ewe Jin - PEP 65
18. Ng Wui Leng - PET 7082
19. Lim Yee Xin - PDR 6892
20. Lim Jian Yi - PDV 8663
21. Lim Tiek Soon - KAK 8209
22. ScAvEnGeR - PDE 2185
23. Tommy Chan - PGC 1928
24. Teoh Chun Zhi - PFD 5107
25. Khoo Beng hai - PGY 9754
26. Kang Chor Eng - PDL 9693
27. Lian Kooi Thian - PGG 303
28. Ivan Leong Chit Hoow - ADU 8344
29. Goh Tze Wui - PDE 8802
30. Shazwan - WKF 3266
31. Denesh - MW 711
32. Mohanraj A/L Rengaraj - PGL8050

33. Steven Lai Kwan Keat - BGV8188
34. Ng Chun Hoe - PFA9361

35. Suhimi - PCU 6181

Updated on May 12th, 2008, 6.26pm.

Thank you.

Saturday at RABK

It was a quiet weekend and there was not much to do, so a few friends (including myself) decided to visit Ah Soon at his workplace at RABK. They specialize in body add-ons and custom body kits.

Lookin' at the bare Banana, I wanted to install a little something extra. So we went through a few wings and spoilers (CT9A, CTR, Celica) and finally decided on this one.


Ah Soon fixing the spoiler and taking dimensions while the Monk was making a fool of himself and EJ lookin' on.
It is not of regular Perdana spoiler length, just something Soon had picked out and modified for me. Thanks bro!
Ewe Jin also got to installing a bonnet vent just for fun with the Touge Monk scratching up his bonnet in the process!

Wordings EJ was "inscribed" onto the bonnet.
As EJ was still hesitant, Soon started off with a "slice" of the bonnet.
As there's no other choice, work commenced. Lookit all them sparks!

And the "pain" on EJ's face... Hehehe...

Eventful day... Seeing that this is the first time I'd added anything to the bodywork/exterior on any of my cars.. Excluding stickers and DIY paint of course!

Alan's return

Patrick's friend Alan returned from KL yesterday and this normally calls for a touge session.

We met up at the usual mamak stall at the base of the touge until 12.30a.m. and pushed off once everyone had had their drinks and relieved themselves.

It was great fun going up the touge with so many friends. Alan's car was superb on the high speed section, being a MIVEC and all. I was to take lead, as usual (coz I know the road a little better), in the slower sections going from BP to TB. I had a great run last night, and I just couldn't stop myself!

Patrick was driving right behind me and doing very well until he lost me through some tight twisties. He couldn't catch up after that due to his headlights dipping too low and he couldn't see the road ahead. Sorry bro, but I was having too much fun to stop.

It was all great and we ended by blasting through an old route we'd missed for quite some time due to "disturbances".

Now lastly, an apology to TK. I'm so sorry bro, I really wanted to take vids last night but my camera stand was with Daniel (Touge monk) who is now in Singapore. Very sorry bro.

Rich kids... Bah!

I just need to vent some frustration in this post.

Yesterday afternoon Patrick called me up to invite me for a touge, as usual, I asked what's the occasion?

Patrick continued to explain that a rich man's son had commented that Satria's transplanting the ever popular 4G93 engine CANNOT touge! WTF?!?!?! Wouldn't that mean that my Silver Banana'd be shite on the touge? Factoring in the weight deficit, low powered engine and bulky dimensions... He drives and Audi *model undisclosed*

Since such a "prospective" challenger had surfaced, who was I to say no to a touge battle? I had been waiting for a chance to challenge an European make for a long time and this was it.

I'd waited anticipatingly for Patrick's call while doing some errands when it came at 10.30p.m. and the touge run was a go. The downside was that the little twat had chickened out and was not answering our calls. Damn...

Nonetheless, I for one would not let off a chance for a nice touge as the night air was crisp and cool and the tar was dry.

Patrick, Daniel and Ewe Jin met up with me at the Shell station at the base of the touge and we all refilled and cleaned our windscreens before going up.

Ewe Jin had a very interesting night and in turn learned some techniques from the Touge Monk (Daniel)! I went all out and Daniel had a great time chasing. He's getting super fast, tailgating me all the way throughout the touge. Good job fellas... We'll try make 8.30mins by this year end ok? :P

We all enjoyed ourselves thoroughly and went home tired, but happy!