H E L M S T A R R

What's the hold up?

2010-12-10T17:02:00.000-08:00

We moved....

www.driftwolrd.com/helmstarr

Come visit!

All you need is time...

2010-02-17T10:29:00.000-08:00

If it can be broke then it can be fixed, if it can be fused then it can be split
It's all under control
If it can be lost then it can be won, if it can be touched then it can be turned
All you need is time

We promised the world we'd tame it, what were we hoping for?

A sense of purpose and a sense of skill, a sense of function but a disregard
We will not be the first, we won't
You said you were going to conquer new frontiers,
Go stick your bloody head in the jaws of the beast

We promised the world, we'd tame it, what were we hoping for?

Breath in, breath out

So here we are reinventing the wheel
I'm shaking hands with a hurricane
It's a colour that I can't describe,
It's a language I can't understand
Ambition, tearing out the heart of you
Carving lines into you
Dripping down the sides of you

We will not be the last.

So (wrong) long CA

2010-02-17T09:00:00.000-08:00

In an effort to continue with my Federal Service after leaving the Military, we've decided to head off to a new spot.

Though I'm not originally from Cali, but NORCAL has become my home.

I seriously don't want to go...but sometimes, you just have to do what you must.

My Socal and Norcal homies will be greatly missed, but I'll be back, for sure.

As a matter a fact, where I'm going is actually closer to SD / LA and all; so yea I'll be doin it up in Socal for sure.

Damn, it's hard to leave such a great place as is the SF Bay Area.

I've lived all over, but never somewhere that really had it all.

I even saw a cute asian girl with green eyes rockin and O.D.B tee shirt, I ain't gonna see that kind of goodness where I'm headed.

UGH, I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE!

Oh, and I'm picking up S T E L L A from the shop today. Tried to get all the parts I've been hoarding installed and get her running strong.

One last canyon session...

Down?

Get at me.

- Daren

S H O U L D I S T A Y!?!

Chloe Early: Clouded Apollo

2010-01-21T16:57:00.000-08:00

This Dublin born gal is AMAZING!

Her works never tire, exploring gravity and flight, the abstract and figurative...

Powerful pieces.

Recently, she was showing in LA; shame I couldn't make it. If she's in your neighborhood, would highly recommend dropping by the show.

See more here:

ChloeEarly.com

ChloePaintsPictures.wordpress.com

Rolling Nice: 80 Supra

2009-12-30T12:49:00.000-08:00

Orido Style: Weds Sport, Ridox aero parts, Varis bonnet, Sard GT and Ganador super mirror

Inose Toru 161: Smoke Machine

2009-12-30T12:35:00.000-08:00

So, Stephi-Cat ( Hyphy Wifey ) said I should start thinking about picking up a cool sedan.

You know, we're planning...

I showed her these vids, she was not amused! haha

Car Make T&E: 14 Silvia

2009-12-30T12:26:00.000-08:00

VERTEX RIDGE done SO RIGHT!

Photo Credit: Mike Garrett / AUTO-OTAKU.COM

Been a minute...

2009-12-30T11:50:00.001-08:00

Since I've updated the Double R blog, sorry about that.

Interestingly enough, in my absence; I've seemed to somehow garner more hits as well as subscribers.

Strange, but I'm glad to see that more people are into it.

I hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and have a SAFE ( and FUN ) New Years Celebration!

In the coming year, there will be plenty of changes going on in RR World.

Of course, to include regular updates.

BH is always telling me I need to update this thing! haha

I may even begin to post more about STELLA...no promises...Self Hype ain't my bag.

Be safe people!

CHEERS

- D

FC3S: Perfection in Blue

2009-11-17T20:36:00.000-08:00

BN Sports x WORK XD9 = Beyond PROPER

Vision and Execution, as you can see; are so ON POINT.

RWB: 15 Silvia

2009-11-17T20:31:00.000-08:00

Suddenly, your S Chassis isn't all that anymore...

(Click to enlarge, ZOOM)

M. SPEED: BNR34

2009-11-17T20:16:00.000-08:00

Fresh shots of the always impressive M. Speed GTR34 T/A machine.

Yoshida 180 SPL: Make it Yours!

2009-11-17T20:03:00.000-08:00

Logan Yoshida's CRAZY fresh 180 is now officially on the market!

Can't imagine an example this proper will be available for very long at all...

Get at him!

www.rogansan.com

Koguchi: 180sx King

2009-10-09T20:47:00.000-07:00

Dori Ten replica of Koguchi's first model 180.

So awesome to see this happening.

Even today, this car looks FRESH.

I hope the staff at Dori Ten continue to follow the evolution of Koguchi's red machine...and update this "replica" accordingly.

I loved it when it was the same as it is here but with the addition of the Kouki bumper, lip and tail lamps.

When that happend way back when, Koguchi was always rockin meshies up front with Pearl White AVS VS5s in the rear; it was AMAZING looking!

The final straight

2009-10-09T20:34:00.000-07:00

" Perfect line, early on the throttle and as late as the braking could possibly be."

Clean circuit tune PS13 spotted at the DIREZZA T/A challenge

Garage SAURUS x JDDA

2009-10-09T20:19:00.000-07:00

Garage SAURUS Carbon R competing at a recent JDDA zeroyon battle.

I love how the 884 Racing machines are usually running on ADVAN A048s, even while at a drag events.

Hey Hayashi San - Dope patch...Send one this way!

MCR: GTR33

2009-10-09T16:17:00.001-07:00

Matchless Crowd Racing BCNR33

Super clean look with simple yet functional touches.

(400R bumper, Craft Square, bonnet and GT wing)

The NT03+Ms are a choice addition and look amazing on this Street X Circuit GTR.

The owner is actually Kobayashi Sans top client and has a few other MCR tuned machines that will follow.

KOGUCHI 90's

2009-10-08T14:22:00.000-07:00

K-STYLE x RAPID!

Advan VS-6 , such classic old school jams.

TUXEDO KNIGHTS

2009-10-07T11:29:00.000-07:00

RE-Amemiya 928 Convert.

Sexy Knights 2008

D.E.C SEKIA - SILVIALAND

2009-10-07T11:04:00.000-07:00

ILL: Infini FC

2009-10-06T22:31:00.000-07:00

SSR Formula Mesh...so RIGHT.

REOS/ERC: SA22C

2009-10-06T21:10:00.000-07:00

REOS / ERC Savanna RX7, revisited.

Definitely a proper example of SA22C tuning.

Nostalgia: DREAM Fairlady Z

2009-10-02T17:27:00.000-07:00

I seriously need an S30Z in my life.

BlackMoon

2009-09-21T09:56:00.000-07:00

Buck Em down 12' Remix

Rocky Auto: GC10

2009-09-21T09:53:00.000-07:00

Rocky Auto GC10 x RB, re-visited.

KOGUCHI POWER.

2009-09-18T12:07:00.000-07:00

LEGIT SHIT.

2009-09-18T12:06:00.000-07:00

CHOYA
-RUNNING FREE-
SILKY HOUSE/AUTO TRENDY

NOB 2001

2009-08-25T15:27:00.000-07:00

A D V A N x VERTEX

LATE NINETY STYLE

2009-08-25T15:24:00.000-07:00

Rapid!
CAUTION
K-STYLE

-RUN FREE-

2009-08-25T15:23:00.000-07:00

STELLA: Body work complete

2009-07-24T15:40:00.000-07:00

Next up, PAINT!

Toyota 7 Turbo

2009-07-22T00:40:00.000-07:00

1969 Toyota 7: 4986cc V8 x Twin Turbos producing 800hp. As great as this machine was, it could not defeat its main rival; the Nissan 382. It did however defeat Porsche in the Japanese GP.

Garage Saurus: T/A x Zeroyon machine

2009-07-22T00:10:00.000-07:00

Mazda 767B

2009-07-21T23:49:00.000-07:00

13J 4 Rotor beast pumping out a modestly estimated 630hp @ 9000rpm

HOT bay: ESR tune

2009-07-20T11:27:00.000-07:00

Neo Vintage: S30Z x RB26

2009-07-20T11:23:00.000-07:00

2009-07-20T11:19:00.000-07:00

Contemplatin war with niggaz I was cool with before

But uh, a thug changes, love changes and best friends become strangers

Word up.

RISKY DEVIL NOR CAL WHAT?

2009-07-20T10:18:00.000-07:00

You heard right.

We trekking a billion miles to Norcal , drop by and show some love in SF - Japan town & Fatlace store. Then do the caravan down south to LA , then Willow Springs for ASB.

Wanna join the caravan? Well hit up Daren and lets get this shit on the road.

Erik Sermon X Marvin Gaye: Just like music

2009-07-19T01:13:00.000-07:00

NEO Vintage: Rocky Auto GC10

2009-07-19T01:08:00.000-07:00

EXCEED MOAT: On board footage

2009-07-19T00:28:00.000-07:00

GT2835

GT3037S

EXCEED MOAT x TC, on board footage from 2006. The two brothers had identically set up chassis at this time, only difference was turbine selection. The first video is of the HKS GT2835 Pro machine. Below, the machine is powered by an HKS GT3037S. Quite the difference in driving style and tractability as illustrated above. I much prefer the styling and set up of these cars from this time versus their new look. But I understand, the new aero, among other things will help to keep their status as the fastest Silvia's in Japan.

PRO SHOP SCREEN 180 x LMGT4

2009-07-18T21:56:00.000-07:00

Was ILL on the Regamasters, but the LMs are so on point! I love this car!!!

AZ: Problems

2009-07-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

That hustlin is so in me

D1GP: JIN KP61 Starlet

2009-07-18T21:42:00.000-07:00

Drift+-+JIN+Starlet+(not+JUN)+with+Mr.Orido+%26+Mr.J

Nostalgia: Garage Miya S30Z

2009-07-18T21:37:00.000-07:00

Smooth Criminal: AAF

2009-07-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

R.I.P.

Red HOT: Circuit FC

2009-07-18T15:05:00.000-07:00

This makes me want an FC!

Photos from Mike Garrett's site, Auto Otaku.com

Canyon Session: Vintage cut

2009-07-16T09:31:00.001-07:00

INFINI FC: Yossi FC3S SPL

2009-07-16T09:22:00.000-07:00

Glasvegas: Geraldine

2009-07-16T09:19:00.000-07:00

When your sparkle evades your soul

I'll be at your side to console

When your standing on the window ledge

I'll talk you back from the edge

I will turn your tide

Be your shepard and your guide

When your lost in the deep and darkest place around

May my words walk you home safe and sound

When you say that I'm no good and you feel like walking

I need to make sure you know thats just the Prescription talking

When your feet decide to walk you on the wayward side

Up upon the stairs and down the downward slide

I will, I will turn your tide

Do all that I can to heal you inside

I'll be the angel on your shoulder

My name is Geraldine, I'm your social worker

I see you need me

I know you do

Acoustic:

R E 雨宮 FD3S (early) - Tsukuba Attack

2009-07-12T18:36:00.000-07:00

-bruce

ONE EIGHTY ADVAN

2009-07-12T18:34:00.000-07:00

Classic white 180SX.

18/19 AVS MODEL V.

-bruce

JIMI: Red House

2009-07-12T17:34:00.000-07:00

Jimi Hendrix - Red house
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Scratching the Surface

2009-07-12T17:13:00.000-07:00

New works from Alexandre Farto AKA Vhils to be featured in his first solo exhibition in London. Vhils latest creations were inspired by his home town, Lisbon. The portraits are made using bleach and acid to reveal the posters beneath. Check the video to see him in action. More of his work can be seen here:

http://alexandrefarto.com/

The Marshals are dead

2009-07-03T10:29:00.000-07:00

Another one of my favorite tracks from BLOC PARTY. Their rarities and B Sides are the best...

"The Marshalls Are Dead"

Attention!

Unbelievers

Fashion victims

Opportunists

Blood sport

Cop killer

Don't trust art

Don't trust culture

Cancel your thoughts out forever

Milk it and strain it to residue

An insult that dilates forever

Passing from history that's made from arrangements

Of cordons and tannoys in symmetry

That cancel forever

Forever

Spring breaks in ranks and in boulevards

A country that grows us

But cannot contain us

A curse on your houses

Rivers run with your sons' blood

No case for extenuation

All the marshals are dead

STELLA: Padded up

2009-07-02T15:48:00.000-07:00

I made a post previously about re-installing my (Six Point) CUSCO roll cage with new hardware and SAFETY21 padding.

I never updated you all with installed pics, so...here there are.

SW20: drift

2009-07-02T12:06:00.000-07:00

SW20: Plans

2009-07-02T11:18:00.000-07:00

Awhile back now, I picked up a '92 MR2 (N/A) for daily use. But as time went on, I completely fell in love with it...everything about it. I mean, make no mistake; mine is no gem...far from it actually. But when it's done, I'll be enjoying it like no other machine I've owned previously.

I've been mapping out the build for some time now. Here's a brief run down of some planned items:

- BEAMS 3S-GE x ITB
- Full SUS (ZEAL)
- JZA80 caliper (ENDLESS pad/rotor)
- TRUST / GRACER aero
- Kouki wing / tail lamps
- ADVAN / AVS wheels, GTR specs; of course

Expect to see more SW20 stuff around here as I am totally into it! What do you all think, anyone else into SW20?

She Wants Revenge

2009-06-28T18:27:00.000-07:00

She Wants Revenge - Tear You Apart (rUmPeLsTiLtSkIn)

I've been listening to them more often lately...

Through and through their self titled album is fresh.

Highly recommend it. Been rockin it since it first dropped. What was that...a few years ago now?

Timbaland (feat. she wants revenge) - Time
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Vertex Lang: TEST fit

2009-06-28T16:13:00.000-07:00

Big thanks to Dat and the staff at VERTEX USA for rushing the aero parts to me. Everything fits absolutely perfect and is even pre-drilled. It literally only took thirty minutes to fit these parts properly. But again, this is a test fit ONLY, ziptied in the mean time. So now, the body work process continues...FUN!

Also shown: IMPUL grille, Car Make T&E aero fender, Ganador super mirror, JUN Auto bonnet.

Not pictured: Nismo 270R GTR bonnet spoiler, Car Make T&E bonnet spoiler and rear spoiler.

Can't wait to see it all painted up!

Clean FCs

2009-06-27T11:49:00.000-07:00

INFINI FC3S

Kouki OEM x DMax

Yossi Infini FC, more on his machine to follow

FORESIGHT

ERC

I love FC3S!

The Answer

2009-06-26T22:14:00.001-07:00

Headlights look like Diamonds

2009-06-26T16:48:00.000-07:00

SF Track/Fixed Edit from FonsecaFilms on Vimeo.

The other day, a couple homies came by to help switch out the lenses on my JDM headlamps. Normally this is done with the aid of an oven or a heat gun. Needless to say, I wasn't too keen on putting these lamps in the oven; and I couldn't find my heat gun. So...blow torch it was. I wouldn't recommend this technique, but with the help of RJ and Bryon; it worked without much issue at all. Thanks again homies!

Don't talk rubbish to me...

2009-06-26T15:15:00.000-07:00

C. Rose Garcia

2009-06-26T15:03:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite artists, Camille Rose Garcia. Impossible for me to even provide a glimpse of her various talents here. I strongly recommend all peep her site and collective works via the internet. Her work is incredible, managing to tell amazing captivating stories through her art. She also has a few books out, definitely worth picking up. See more here: http://www.camillerosegarcia.com/

Nostalgia: FEED RX-3

2009-06-25T15:57:00.000-07:00

Fujita Engineering RX-3. Absolutely beautiful

The 3 rotor symphony

2009-06-25T15:35:00.000-07:00

20B greatness. Even amongst the incredible sounds of other hard tuned rotary machines, the 20B stands strong.

This particular example is producing 450 hp. Not bad for a normally aspirated engine, wouldn't you say?

Fujita Family

2009-06-25T01:31:00.000-07:00

The FEED legacy

Knight Sports: RX8

2009-06-24T19:59:00.000-07:00

Knight Sports SE3P: Street & RX Race trim.

In race trim, the machine is putting down 316 hp.

Beautiful machines!

Savanna Turbo

2009-06-24T16:45:00.000-07:00

Original SA22C catalog: ROCKET!

Fujita Engineering: Street tune SE3P

2009-06-24T16:02:00.000-07:00

This is one of FEEDs street tune RX8s. Relatively mild in comparison to the turbo monsters they've been working on lately. Combining most of Fujita Engineerings NA tune catalog with the addition of their FM801 SUS kit and Sonic exhaust package.

MazdaSpeed OEM aeroparts with Ganador mirror, FEED GT wing and ADVAN RS.

I'm loving the way this looks. Eights are so fresh, it's curious that there's so few proper examples States side...

FEED RX8 fitted with Afflux aero parts to follow.

Where I'm from

2009-06-24T14:19:00.000-07:00

I've been rockin this album since 1994.

If you don't have it, COP IT; you won't be disappointed.

The whole album is ILL.

Serious.

REMIX:

FD3S: Circuit Style

2009-06-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

RE Amemiya N1 aero parts X Enkei NT03M

Bam BAM!

2009-06-23T13:26:00.000-07:00

Victory for E N D L E S S: 24 Hours at Le Mans

2009-06-22T10:56:00.000-07:00

Endless Continues Motorsport Dominance

Huntington Beach, CA (June 15, 2009) – This past weekend, the Circuit de la Sarthe played host to the 77th running of the 24 Hours at Le Mans where, for the second straight year, the #82 Risi Competizione GT2 Ferrari, equipped with Endless brake pads,finished first in class. On the third step of the podium was the #83 Krohn Racing/Risi Competizione GT2 Ferrari, also equipped with Endless brake pads. The team’s strong and flawless performance allowed the #82 to take the GT2 lead in the sixth hour, while the #83 consistently climbed its way through the field to garner third by the time the checkered flag dropped.Risi Competizione Team Principal Giuseppe Risi said, “To have ten Ferraris here and have two of our cars placed in the top three is simply a magnificent result. These are the best teams in the world who race here so it is extremely special to have achieved this outcome and to have entered the history books as part of Ferrari’s racing folklore.” Mika Salo, third driver for the #82 said, “We had a lot of opposition this year, faster cars than last year, but it’s a 24 hour race so lots of them had problems and in the end it was only our car which worked perfectly and didn’t have any mistakes.” “It was once again another fantastic weekend for our global motorsport efforts as the BP Ford team finished first and third at the Acropolis rally in WRC,” said Dominic Chen, Executive Director of Endless USA. “But the Le Mans result is special to me since.I’ve worked closely with the Risi team. Now that they’ve defended their win from last year, we’ll have a look at the data and start the development for next year’s race.”

Fujita ENG FC

2009-06-22T10:19:00.000-07:00

FEED Savanna FC

Ganador x Afflux lip spoiler with ADVAN RS / RGII's.

Super clean look.

Five wide at Central Circuit

2009-06-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

Tuned FD battle at Central Circuit

- FEED Afflux V
- Auto Craft
- RE Wing
- R Magic
- PanSpeed

FUKUDA - BN Sports x BLITZ

2009-06-21T17:46:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love everything about this car.

-david

The bridge is over!!!

2009-06-19T15:40:00.000-07:00

Boogie Down Productions

Manhattan Subway X Masstransiscope

2009-06-19T15:30:00.000-07:00

This piece was originally produced in 1980 by Bill Bland.

The city recently approved it's restoration.

Catch a glimpse of this amazing work on Manhattans Q train to Canal.

I put in WORK

2009-06-17T16:20:00.000-07:00

www.iputinwork.com

Another brilliant website from Logan Yoshida, featuring dope wheels X fresh fitment and ILL machines.

Be sure to keep checking this new site as Logan will continue to drop the hotness.

Way bring it to the masses Rogansan!

WANGAN HUNTER

2009-06-16T07:16:00.001-07:00

-david

Sexy Knights FC3S

2009-06-16T07:08:00.000-07:00

Long before Sexy Style brand aero. Satoshi Suzuki had a clean street style FC.ERC hood x FEED lip x RE-A sides x R33 GTR wheels.

- david

The Afflux group

2009-06-13T14:54:00.000-07:00

A second look at the Fujita Engineering AFFLUX Version V FD3S.

This time it's a family photo.

I'm a big fan of FEED and all that they produce and build...

But these machines are absolutely stunning.

More from Fujita ENG to follow.

Science can't save you

2009-06-12T21:07:00.000-07:00

Tuned Sevens at Tsukuba Circuit

2009-06-12T12:49:00.000-07:00

OPT Super Lap Battle

FC3S:
Fujita Engineering, RE Amemiya, Pan Speed and R Magic machines

FD3S:
Scoot, Revolution, RE Amemiya / Greddy 9, RE Amemiya 20B and Pan Speed machines

Lebanese street art

2009-06-11T10:40:00.000-07:00

Even in war torn Lebanon, street art is alive and well.

Image is a tribute to a well known Lebanese actor named Fairuz.

Location is an open air cinema.

Way to make to make a statement in a public space!

I can't sleep, I can't dream

2009-06-11T10:19:00.000-07:00

" You haven't got the time to remember how it was "

The naked truth, from Copenhagen

2009-06-11T09:32:00.000-07:00

THE NAKED TRUTH from ABOVE on Vimeo.

Stencil by ABOVE

So necessary...

2009-06-11T09:21:00.000-07:00

Circuit tune FC

2009-06-11T09:06:00.000-07:00

Street X Circuit FC3S

So dope.

Should I give my money to a good cause?

2009-06-10T09:57:00.000-07:00

Or save for a holiday?

In a couple of months I could be in paradise.

Everything is temporary these days, mine as well go out for the third night in a row !

INOSE FC3S

2009-06-09T20:41:00.000-07:00

Toru Inose Seven in 2000 and 2001 trim.

Clean, simple, PROPER.

Heart of Stone

2009-06-08T10:21:00.000-07:00

Bloc Party Banquet
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" She's got such a dirty mind and it never ever stops! "

CC FD3S

2009-06-08T09:50:00.000-07:00

Craft Co. circuit machine...

is also the Craft Co. street machine

Like whoa

More on this silver FD soon

Hipari!

Dope interior / cage work

So ILL

Breaking on the Autobahn

2009-06-06T19:39:00.000-07:00

" Children must have Rock N Roll "

NEW wheels...

2009-06-06T00:11:00.000-07:00

More of the same I suppose, just different specs.

Four AVS Model 5s in gunmetal

18 x 10j + 19

( On car are 18 x 9j + 10 in silver. )

I'm really feelin the AVS gunmetal finish.

Not too dark, not too light; just right.

ADVAN <3

Circle Earth

2009-06-05T18:27:00.000-07:00

HKS Circle Earth system

D.O.M. was kind enough to set me up with this.

Thanks again Money!

It looks cool and does good things.

Next up is a complete re-wire with a brand NEW harness.

Dan at DGR Fabrication will be doing the wiring.

This should square away the issues I've been having lately.

Can't wait!

The horses are here

2009-06-05T14:20:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite tracks, from MY FAVORITE BAND!

Maru FD3S

2009-06-05T13:19:00.000-07:00

Maru Seven

A privateer who has been on the circuit since 2002. The machine has seen constant modification and refinement over the years.

He is incredibly successful, often finding himself in the pole position. And beating out well established Rotary tuners such as PanSpeed and RE Amemiya.

Details in brief:

- R Magic N1 aero parts X Craft Square mirror, RE GT
- HKS TO4Z turbine
- Apex'i Power FC
- 850cc main, 550cc secondary
- 530 hp
- R Magic shockucho, F:16 / R:18kg
- ENDLESS brake system X MA11 pad
- 255/40R 17 ADVAN A048/50 Front and Rear

It's not a miracle we needed

2009-06-03T16:30:00.000-07:00

Past and present they don't matter

Now the future's sorted out.