Okay, day 1 is a wrap! And like most SEMA Shows, this one is spectacular. Lots of cool rides and lots of… not so cool rides. But all in all, the builders of the 2008 Show have come guns blazin.’ Be sure to see all the coverage on MYRIDE coming tomorrow in the Community pages. Also, here’s a bit on the FIREBALLED PURSUIT.
Cars, girls, products and passion. Cool. More coming!
The car premieres at SEMA!!! Stay tooned for virtually live SEMA COVERAGE on MyRide! Ok, now I’m going to bed before I fall over…
WHAM! Behold, THE FIREBALLED! MINI USA PURSUIT!!!
Big THANKS to Don Burnside at WHITE ROOF RADIO for the Pix!
See the full set here.
AHHH! WHAT’S THIS? SOMETHING SLIPPED!
Only a few hours away now and we’re headed down to Huntington Beach to meet the Press and reveal the “Fireballed! MiniUSA Pursuit” for the Finale of Street Tuner Challenge. All around 1pm. So, SERIOUS photos coming today if I can manage to stay awake. We just pulled an all-nighter after 2 weeks of 18 hour days. But,… IT’S FRIKKIN’ AWESOME!!! ….and the TOP SECRET reveal is coming. But for now,… here’s a hint…
We built two cars.
Wow, that’s a long title…
Here’ some shots from the Premiere Party! Wupee!!
Ok, so what that several million people will see me acting like a moron tonight on nationwide TV. So what that I broke a bolt on the first episode (That might have ended up on the cutting room floor), So what that 200 people are coming to the Premiere Party at South bay MINI and the car’s not finished, so what… so what, so, HOLY CRAP!…. I HAVEN’T EVEN FIGURED OUT WHAT I’M GONNA WEAR!!!
So… off I go. Enjoy the show, folks. And rest assured that our MINI is the sickest thing on the planet.
Well, just 8 days left before we reveal the “World’s Fastest TV MINI” to the Press on the STC Media Day Episode. Episode 1 airs this week on Wednesday and we’re having a slamfest party at South Bay MINI at 6pm. Hope you’ll join us! But with only 8 days, it seems like there’s still 10,000 things left to do. Actually, there 10,583 things left according to our list. But, it if there weren’t anything left, it wouldn’t be Street Tuner CHALLENGE.
So,… here’s the skinny for Week 12….
With all that’s going on, we got a personal visit from Officer Dave Crespin of the Torrance PD. Guess I overstepped my bounds last episode as he ended up taking me away…! But, even with a trip to the pokie, Officer Dave got a sneak peek of the car and reinforced our support of our charity program benefiting families of OUR NATION’S FIRST RESPONDERS. Cool.
Man, they’ve got good grub down at the Torrance slammer…
Andy Limon, my Engineer, got some Community Service for lending me a hand doing my dirty work. Got off easy, the rat!
Menawhile, the boys slammed together the motor. It’s in, and lookin’ like trouble. BIG TROUBLE for our competition.
Sony doodads gettin’ ready for install. Yea, gotta have the tunes, eh?
Tito, from AL & ED’S of Torrance has a secret. And he ain’t tellin’ until it’s time. But you should pay him a visit on Hawthorne Blvd and see if he’ll break some of the news to ya. Good luck… not.
Brian, aka The Big Hurt, and the Motor. ‘Nuf said.
Who’s that? Why, it’s the best pinstriper on the planet back for more. STYLES painted up a storm to make this MAXXED OUT MINI look like the ultimate beast.
What the heck is Andy doing? THAT’S NOT A MINI!!!! Or, is it?
NOT AGAIN??!!! What’s he up to? Shhh, it’s SECRET to be revealed THIS WEDNESDAY if you’re lucky enough!!!! COME TO THE PARTY!!
Shelby owner, Joe Risk, lent us his awesome ride for the interviews. Sweet ride, Joe. Thanks for comin’ by and lending us a legend!
Dr. Fuh gets interviewed by MYRIDE for the SEMA Countdown Episode 4. Have you seen #3 yet?
..and WHAT? uh, oh. SECRET REVEALED!!!! What’s that cool thing on the A-Pillar???
T-Minus 8 days folks. Wish us luck…
New in BOLD
ALIEN VS. PREDATOR / REQUIEM 2/ 12/25
PUNISHER 2
JONNY QUEST
DAN DARE
FANTASTIC VOYAGE/ (Roland Emmerich Director)
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (REMAKE)
THE ILLUSTRATED MAN (Frank Darabont/ Writer)
THE WIZARD OF OZ (REMAKE) (Involves Todd McFarlane)
GI JOE/ 2009
NATIONAL TREASURE 2/ BOOK OF SECRETS
I AM LEGEND 12/14
AVATAR (James Cameron/Director)
THE MUMMY 3 CURSE OF THE DRAGON/ TBD
DEATH RACE/ (Paul Anderson/Director)
SUPERMAN MAN OF STEEL/ TBD
WOLVERINE/ X-MEN SPINOFF
FANTASY ISLAND/ (Eddie Murphy) TBD
JETSONS/ (Live Action) TBD
LAND OF THE LOST/ TBD
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE/ (Joel Silver) TBD
THUDERCATS/ TBD
SHAZAM!/ TBD
GREEN HORNET/ TBD
THE DARK KNIGHT/ TBD
TOY STORY 3/ TBD
INDIANA JONES 4 CITY OF GODS
GET SMART/ TBD
JAMES BOND 23/ TBD
SPEED RACER/ TBD
DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL/ May 2008
IRON MAN/ TBD
THE INVISIBLE MAN/ TBD
WONDER WOMAN/ TBD
STAR TREK 11
MAGNETO/ TBD
BARBARELLA/ TBD
CLASH OF THE TITANS REMAKE/ TBD
SHE HULK/ TBD
ANGELS AND DEMONS/ TBD
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (Sequel)
TV SLATE
SARA CONNOR CHRONICLES
ANDROMEDA STRAIN
So, free stuff and a cool show. Bring it!
Week 11. What the heck? Didn’t we just do Week 2? Week 5? Would you believe…. Week 8 and Shoe Phone? (Okay, since THAT made no sense at all,… let’s get into the week.)
Photo 1 has Hot Rod Builder, Mike Michalopoulos cutting some interesting new pieces. They fit on the jahooglewhack which is connected to the parthalmugolator. So, we get extra humplestooges in the fartometer. Or, something like that…. But his boys, Nick and Nate would be proud.
New Sponsor AL & ED’S AUTOSOUND of Torrance came in to install the SONY equipment. Ward and Tito are doing an awesome job, resulting in some major SOUND BARRIER BREAKAGE. Keep away… Al & Ed’s, now the Official Installer for Fireballed!
Featured vehicle this week was this sick convertible “S,” courtesy of Johnny’s Auto Clinic in San Pedro. Johnny is an official parts installer for us as well, and he’s the best. So, GET TO IT!
AHHH!!! SNEAK PEAK! The Monster cables going in the STC MONSTER MINI. Shhhh… Tito’s the man…
Johnny DiGirolamo and Dr. Fuh slice a pipe for some custom fits. It’s either that, or they’re making lunch…?
Recognize that box? Yes, STYLES is back to create some sick striping. What’s he done? Okay, you think I’m gonna answer that? NO WAY, HOSER!!
Ward Brown from Al & Ed’s, hangin’ with the Fireball for interviews. Get a MINI, dial it in with sound, period. Gotta love that smile, yo.
Carlos, from ARMAR BODYWORKS, drops in the goods, takes an interview and blows the joint. Serious painting skills for serious machines.
Styles, on screen. Man, this guy is got it goin’ on. STRIPE IT!!
THE TRUE THOUGHT.
In building this car, it’s become far more important than I ever imagined. Not something that is being built to just race and show. It stands for something. An image of creativity, concept, completion and love. And I dedicate it to my beautiful dog, Bandit, that I lost to cancer on Friday. His image will be on the car for the world to see. To know, that love exists in this world. But, when you see this car, and see the photo of him on it, I want you to know that the smallest things can make the largest differences. And he made my life a better place to be in. I will forever miss him.
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