Ikepod Solaris SCB31..

The iPod has been around since 2001.. Take note that watch brand Ikepod has been around since 1994.. So forget about the name.. Instead consider their product instead..

The item that I’m really diggin’ is the Solaris SCB31.. Dual face.. with independent movement for each face.. Hence dual time zones are possible.. Split color case also gives you dual color options.. The metal mesh straps are also an added bonus..

Mountain Research..

Welcome to the modern retreat house called Mountain Research in Nagano Japan.. The multi-level structure made from local pine houses most of the rooms (bath/den/kitchen/storage/etc).. save the permanent bright yellow tents.. which serve as sleeping quarters.. Very nice place to relax and enjoy both nature and a simple/modern lifestyle..

GYMKHANA 2.1, BLOCK vs. DYRDEK..

Check out this hillarious yet amazing video of Ken Block vs. Rob Dyrdek.. Gymkhana style..  BTW.. Ken is driving the full size Impreza.. while Rob gets to be “Mini-me”..

Ikitabi..

It’s no secret that since the 80’s.. I’ve been a fan of ninjas.. and a fan of footwear.. so it’s not a coincidence that I’m a fan of ninja footwear.. shown here in its modern format as the Ikitabi..

I wants..

Digital Harinezumi..

The tiny Digital Harinezumi looks to have bridged the gap between Lomography and modern digital photography..

Small 110 film cartridge size and form factor.. pop-up viewfinder.. plastic lens.. and specially designed sensor.. all combine to create Lomographic feel.. and the desired “flawed” effect..

Trase..

Street artist Trase has caught my eye and admiration for his Shadows & Scars series..

Eggplant.. Radical..

Set 1.. Set 2.. Set 3..

More World War Robots by Ashley Wood..

My man Ashley Wood now has Armstrong :: Lunar Defence Bots coming your way.. Looks like two flavors are currently available.. Shadow guard.. or Lunar camo.. The Shadow guard looks kick ass..

Perfect follow ups to Bertie.. Bramble.. and Large Martin..

Fred Veitch 1953 Porsche 356 Outlaw..

Last July I posted about an awesome Porsche 356 outlaw restoration that I found while galivanting on the web.. Unfortunately.. I couldn’t find any photos of the finished car..

I however came across some good fortune when the actual owner of the car, Fred Veitch, contacted me and gave me further details on the restoration process.. along with photos of his finished 356 outlaw..

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The saga began when a generous friend gifted Fred and his wife a Pre-A shell on their 25th wedding anniversary.. The car was originally bought in 1986 as a parts car for a 1954 Speedster restoration.. The shell sat around for 16 years before it was handed over to Fred.. Inspired by outlaws previously done by Gary and Rod emory over in Oregon.. he now had a chance to put his own spin to the 356..

The engine is a turbo powered 2110cc VW racing engine.. It uses a dry sump to add extra cooling for the turbo..

Lots of mods such as moving the firewall inward to accomodate a 15 quart oil tank.. Rear seats replaced by upholstered/carpeted engine management computer boxes.. New nose cone and carriage assembly for the VW racing transmission..

Custom wide-body bucket seats with waxed brown bomber jacket leather upholstery.. 1950’s era accurate square weave carpet and wool headliner fabric..

Also on the plate.. racing pedals mated to a hydraulic clutch.. dual master cylinders (with adjustable bias) for the brakes.. and spaced apart to Porsche 996 specs.. Fully instrumented guages.. LED tailights and HID headlights..

Fiberglass front hood.. louvered aluminum rear lid.. Custom fabricated aluminum gas tank.. Custom exhaust.. Boxed front suspension arms.. Custom sway bar.. Rear torsion bars.. Titanium bumpers.. Titanium shift knob.. and titanium roll bar!!!

Other touches like roof mounted wipers.. Wheels drilled to look like early Glockler race cars.. 195/50 tires.. Custom azure paint job.. and countless other details..

Six years of trial and error to get the job done.. but totally worth the effort.. With a dry weight of 1680lbs and 200bhp behind the driver.. this chariot has a serious power to weight ratio that would make any driver behind the wheel grin from ear to ear..

Great effort Fred.. Very nice car.. Please sell it to me in the future..

Fred Veitch’s 1953 Porsche 356 Outlaw..

Last July I posted about an awesome Porsche 356 outlaw restoration that I found while galivanting on the web.. Unfortunately.. I couldn’t find any photos of the finished car..

I however came across some good fortune when the actual owner of the car, Fred Veitch, contacted me and gave me further details on the restoration process.. along with photos of his finished outlaw..

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Escape Utility Jacket..

Nice details on this Polo Black Label Escape Utility Jacket..