Well the results are up! Since the layout was quite wide open this time around many of the car that have top end power got to use it! Fun can you say! Look at the pulsar GTI-R times! With more hp up top he for sure got to use it this time! And our star racer, can he drive. 77.xxx with a cone! On streets! Wow!!! Take a look for yourself at the results:
Courtesy of: MrHeavyFoot.com
Well again another great event has come and go! This time we were able to compete on Namao airbase. Always tons of fun! Our course was HUGE!!! We used the entire loop! If you missed out i’m sorry. It was a great one. Even though the weather was cold it was still great! Once again here are the pix! Enjoy!
PIX PIX PIX!!!
Camera 2 for Nikon today. Here is the flagship camera. 12.1 effective pixel camera. Does this camera have what it takes to compete with the new Canon 1Ds MKIII? If this was the battle of the MP’s Canon hands down has won. 21MP vs. 12MP. Again this is a Full Frame CMOS chip. What is Nikon upto? Still time will tell. I’m sure that all Nikon users could be happy with the new decision to move to a FF CMOS chip. But on with the specs:
• 36 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor
• FX format
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter
• 12.9 million total pixels
• 12.1 million effective pixels
• 3:2 aspect ratio
Courtesy of: Dpreview
Well the battle begins. Just 2 days after Canon announces there new 1Ds MKIII and 40D, Nikon came back with an answer!!! Here is 1 of the 2 new camera’s that they released today. D300 is a directed at the Canon 5D. Nikon D300 has many more features than Canon 5D, but the 5D came out almost 2yrs ago. Soon there will be a new 5D. Also, D300 is now CMOS! Is Nikon leaving CCD forever? But anyways take a look the specs:
• 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor
• DX format
• RGB Color Filter Array
• Built-in fixed low-pass filter (with self-cleaning unit)
• 13.1 million total pixels
• 12.3 million effective pixels
• 3:2 aspect ratio
Courtesy of: Dpreview
Laguna Seca had special day with the new Lexus IS-F. What is this you say? Its a IS with a V8 and 400+ hp! Sounds great and it is! Its targeted at the new M3. Will this be enough to compare to the M3? Well watch the video and see for yourself. Here a some tech specs of the IS-F:
Powertrain
Engine: 5.0 liter V8
Estimated Horsepower: More than 400
Estimated Torque: More than 350 lb-ft
Transmission
Eight-speed direct paddle sport shift gear box
Brakes
Large diameter cross-drilled discs
Front/Rear: 14.2 inches/13.6 inches
Opposed aluminum calipers
Front/Rear: Six piston/two piston
Wheels
Forged aluminum wheels
Front: 225/40R19 19 x 8
Rear: 255/35R19 19 x 9
Performance
0-60 MPH Acceleration: Under 4.9 seconds
Canon delivering a 1…2…punch! The 40D is the new prosumer camera. After the let down with the 30D(rebagde 20D), the 40D has much more promise. DigicIII, 3inch screen and 10MP’s!!! This truly is the upgrade to the 20D. Again the camera is not out yet its due to come out in Sept. Keep your eyes peeled for a full review on the camera when the it hits the shelfs. Here again are the technical specs:
*10.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
* 6.5 fps continuous shooting, max. burst 75 JPEGs
* New AF system with 9 cross-type sensors
* DIGIC III processor
* 3.0” LCD with Live View mode
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* Clear and bright viewfinder
* Customisable Picture Style processing parameters
Courtesy of: Dpreview
Canon finally pulled the trigger on the new 1Ds MKIII. Everyone has been waiting for so long to unveil itself to the public. Is this what Canon users have been waiting for? For sure the MP’s is where its not short on. 21MP’s wow that’s alot. Considering that the older Digital Med Formats were 22MP’s, this is a 35mm camera with over 100 lens and 21MP!!! The camera drops in Nov. Keep your eyes peeled for the price as it has not been suggested yet! Here are some technical specs on the camera:
* 21 Megapixel full frame (35mm) CMOS sensor
* 5 fps continuous shooting for up to 56 frames
* Dual “DIGIC III” processors
* Highlight Tone Priority
* Auto focus system with 19 cross type sensors and 26 focus assist points
* EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* ISO 100-1600 (expandable to L:50 H:3200)
* 3.0” 230K pixel LCD with Live View mode
* Redesigned viewfinder now wider and brighter
Courtesy of: Dpreview
Well its that time again. AutoX is near upon us. This time we are back at Namao, if you have never been there your missing out. The size of the course is huge. About 3 times the size of our usually venue. There is no fence or curbs to get in your way. Just the marshals. They can slow you down if you happen to hit one! Yikes!!! If you would like to check out the event. Please CLICK HERE to register. Even if you are just going to spectate you still have to sign up. If need more info please check out MrHeavyFoot.com.
Top Gear is coming to America. No more of those watered down 30min episodes. We are talking about the full 1hr, just like the UK gets. Season 8 starts on August 20th 8pm ET. So Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, and STIG!!!! All coming to a TV near you!
Check out Top Gear website for cool wallpapers and info!
Courtesy of: Top Gear
After its movie premiere the Aston Martin DBS has come out in its production. 16months after it was rolled in “Casino Royale” you can purchase the DBS in early 2008. With the same engine as the DB9 but output tuned 510hp and 420tq. 0-100km/h in 4.3sec. Just over 3700lbs this car is no slouch.
Toro Rosso has confirmed that 3 time Champ Car Champion is heading for F1. 28, Sebastein has tested for Toro Rosso earlier this year. A Formula3000 winner in 2002 is going to replace Vitantonio Liuzzi for 2008. Is this the answer that Toro Rosso is looking for???
Well what can be better than racing on your B-day weekend! Seriously the GT was great. Unfortunately i didn’t have a chance to take pix of every race out there. But next time i will. I was just really excited to do some lapping. Its only been 4yrs since i’ve even been at the track. And on Sunday i was going to be driving on it. Well to tell you i’m slow! I was doing a 1.44.xxx, my friend Dominic(Alberta Dent & Paint) was doing 1.31.xxx Plain out i’m SLOW!!! Well the next one is Sept 8/9, hope to see you there watching or coming out to do some lapping.
Well another one in the books. AutoX was great as usual. Course was really fun! So many new faces at every event. These events are just getting better and better. I wasn’t out there taking pix out there. But there was a fellow photographer taking pix. You can check the rest of the pix HERE!
Courtesy of: pneuma(pix) and Mrheavyfoot(times)
Subaru has released some concepts of there new WRC Impreza. With this only being concept’s, the hatchback does not really look too bad at all. And that front end is growing on me. We’ll have to wait next month for more information.
Courtesy of: Subaru Press
So your looking for a thrill? Isle of Man has the race for you. What’s more fun than racing on a street road on your kart? On the edge of dying? Can’t wait to try!!!
Well the time has come. And Apple has brought its brand new imac. All new design. Its much slimmer this time. Way more power and you can upgrade the hard drive to 750GB and expandable to 4GB of Ram. Also, with the new imac comes the new Apple keyboard. Its made from aluminum. Extremely thin!
For all the specs click HERE!
Courtesy of: Apple
Here’s a vid review of the new BFGoodrich R1. This tire seems to be a favorite among Road Racers. Rumors says they are the tires at NASA HPDE. Little info on the tires:
Courtesy of: BFGoodrich
Well its that time again. AutoX is happening this coming weekend. I hope you can come and watch/race. Good times as always. Weather looks great too! Registration has not open yet. But should be soon. Keep checking mrheavyfoot too see when you can register. See you there!!!
Have you ever wondered how to swap a k20 in to a civic or integra. And didn’t know where to start? Well now ‘Posion’ from H-T has done a write up. He has pretty much step by step write up. Even the ecu pinout aswell. Take a look if you have been wondering about the k20 swap. Its a good read!
Courtesy of: honda-tech.com and Red Zone Performance
