Florida Viper SRT10
When I see a Viper I always wonder, what and how will Dodge try to bring this car back? Or how will they top it, the Viper has always had a raw and powerful aurora from the beginning to end, and has been one of America’s top sports cars that was all about business on the track. The latest version was one of the best performing versions released especially in ACR trim which let the Viper go out with a big bang. Hopefully when it returns it will retain its key characteristics that made the Viper what it is. Well here is a very popular SRT10 Viper that has been seen the last few months at meets in Miami and across the Internet.
ATLFOCUS.COM: STORY OF PERSEVERANCE
WORDS by: HALSTON PITMAN
Perseverance. Some have it. Some don’t. What happens when you combine perseverace and the love of a single car? You get Blake White… Lover and destroyer of BMW E30s. It has come to the point that friends and family have renamed BMW Blake Might Wreck!
All joking aside Blake can turn a wrench. He can build a car. Can strip a car. Most importantly he can take a damaged car, sell off parts and make a better E30. He has fought failed components, bad weather and hit and runs and finally is back on the road with his 4th E30.
I sold my 1989 325i to Blake years ago. Unfortunately poor weather, large puddle and a ditch put an end to that vehicle.
Oops!
Fast Forward. Let’s try a Bronzit! Road trip and fun times going to Alabama! New vehicle is up and running. Blake spent the time to swap the engine, swap over all the suspension and interior. Back on the road! During this time Blake fully rebuild the factory M20B25 Engine. Top to bottom. 100% fresh. Boy it pulled nicely once it was broken in! The old Bronzit Bomner!
Unfortunately a control arm failed while turning and that side of the car collapsed. What exactly happened is unknown. The car then steered into a ditch. No photos of the damage of this E30 but needless to say a 2nd problem almost had Blake down and out and done. E30 Friends said you get 3 strikes on Small Bumper E30s. Try one more time! So he did!
The Black Car… 3rd Try…
At this point Blake has endured hydroplaning and a broken OEM Control Arm. Rough times for Blake. Just wanted to enjoy an E30. School started back up at Lanier Tech where he is studying/training for Motorsports Work. While driving to get books before school even started a pick up truck understeered into the driver side rear quarter panel at a stop light. And guess what… the driver ran! So now Blake has a 3rd totaled BMW E30. 2 out of the 3 were not even his fault and the 3rd you could argue was not his fault either! This was after new headlights and HID were purchased. Fresh Bilstein Sports were installed. BRAND NEW Front valance was installed. Rough.
At this point the story ends right? Remember we were talking about perseverance? Having been banned from the purchasing of small bumpers a local 88 325iS was found. One of the hybrid cars and one that I love. We went and checked it out. Pretended we were not interested and shortly after Blake made the purchase. 1988 325iS. Big Bumpers. Front and Rear Valances. Same color as mine. So begins swapping everything again. In a single weekend the engine, front and rear suspension, interior, all electrical and accessories were swapped and it is back on the road!
Good luck my friend. Keep it sunny side up and watch out for water, ditches and pick up trucks!
Southrnfresh 1 MEET
Address:
5046 Winters Chapel Rd., Suite C,
Atlanta, Ga 30360
In October 2009, Southrnfresh was created. What better way to celebrate the year of growth, than with a
Cruise/Mountain Run/Meet/BBQ
The Meet & BBQ session will be held back @ Garage Zero until they kick us out!..
Everyone is welcome to attend, just asked to behave like normal humans, and respect Garage Zero’s hospitality. Food will be served until gone. Bringing your own beverages/food to add is more than welcomed and encouraged, but not a must.
The meet is about the people and the viewers that support the site, but its nothing without the cars! So bring your best in its best form! Stance junkies, performance minded, and show queens all are welcome.
Car clubs/squads/groups are asked to email me: [email protected]
More details to come..spread the word!!
The mountain run scheduled for the morning has been canceled Garage Zero will be holding their Annual Mountain Run next month! The exact time for the meet will be posted asap. Its going to start earlier in the afternoon.
Functioning with Proper Form TT
Check more int he links below…fun looking car!!
This thing kick’s ass.ALL of this work that was done to this car was done by himself as well. Well here’s his extensive mod list. Enjoy the pictures and don’t forget to check my Flickr for the rest of the pictures from this shoot.
Varsity Meet September
Air Cooled Drifter…
Not only is it a unique highly modified Trabant being thrashed in Czech Republic, but its being powered by a Aircooled Tatra v8…
Drifting has made the autoworld go mad!!!
More below
Spec V Sitting Right in TX
From San Antonio, Texas brought to us by Rich Enriquez. A tastefully modified B15 Spec V, that looks to be in the right hands of a very tastefully owner.
Nismo front/rear lip
Gen 3 Ksport Coilovers
Retrofit – FX-R projectors,Morimoto ballast/5k bulbs, E55-R shroud
Gunmetal Rota Grid 17×9 +25 offset
Dunlop Direzza DZ101 215/40/17
Brembo Brakes
Support Kaedyn Fight Leukemia
Every little helps, a good cause..make it happen!
Kaedyn Ballew was born a little less than a year ago on September 22, 2009. He weighed in at over 8lbs, and looked to be the picture of newborn health. Kaedyn was walking at nine months and trying his hardest to run a few weeks later. Shortly after this, at the age of ten months, Kaedyn’s mother took him to the pediatrician, as Kaedyn’s cheeks were a little swollen. A few diagnosis’ and a few trips to the emergency room later, Kaedyn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, which is a cancer of the white blood cells. Kaedyn and his family are looking at a likely stay for months at Shand’s where Kaedyn will be able to receive the care he needs. If you would like to keep up with Kaedyn’s fight against Leukemia, or donate, you can follow his blog at http://www.KaedynLove.com
Here’s the thing, you may or may not know me, and you might not know Shelsie or Nic Ballew, who are Kaedyn’s parents, but their family needs help right now. I work with Kaedyn’s mother Shelsie, and she is a wonderful person. Unfortunately, in between switching jobs to be able to spend more time at home, Nic had not obtained health insurance coverage yet. They’re going to have huge medical bills to deal with, along with a lowered income due to lost wages, etc.
I was talking to Russ @ Klutch last week, telling him about the situation, etc. He immediately said he wanted to help out and do a benefit shirt for Kaedyn. We picked out a picture of mine we both liked, he worked some magic and we came up with this.
I know a ton of people are short on money right now, so I don’t expect everyone to be able to help out. If you are able though, please head over to The Klutch Store and purchase one of the shirts. 100% of the profits that come from these shirts will be donated to the Ballew family. Thank you in advance to anyone who donates or purchases a shirt.
AutoMotion Photography: Cartier 300C
The 300c has to be one of Chrysler’s most popular creations in a long time! From classy luxury sedan to being mounted with 26’s and coated with candy paint. This one is a definite favorite very very mean and aggressive front end with the “mean mug” hood, and a classy pearl paint to cover it all up. The wheels also match the whole ego of the 300, much props to the owner!
More pics and photography from Automotion Photography below..
Also…
Ive been a fan of Automotion Photography.com and Jasen’s work every since i started this old blog. First just because of the pictures content and quality. But later because of his young age, only 17 years old he makes the typical fly by night photographer burn their DSLR in a watermark fueled fire!
Check out Jasen’s spot on this News story in Miami! Good work!
Leopard on the prowl..
Another viewer submitted ride from Georgia. Brian’s newly acquired Infiniti M30 on our side of the water, but known as the Nissan Leopard in other countries. Already on to a great start, by getting his fitment and suspension together and in place first!. Here are a few pictures provided by his good friends Bridgitte and Cameron.
shout out to Check Six and PRIME AUTO!
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