Kompleks Sukan Negara Drift Session 22nd June

We decided to participate in this drift session as a practise for Star Drift Challenge Round 2 a week after.

The layout of the drift course resembles the D1 preview round in 2006. Despite my mishap in this layout back in 2006, I decided to push it a little this time. The course is still as bumpy as before, with drainage holes in the middle of the course.



Entry is 3rd gear into a middle speed 2nd gear corner, and full throttle all the way until the finishing line. To my awe, the rear tyres of the Dunlop 32 finished in less than 10 laps! I have to readjust the camber on the rear and dropped the tyre pressure. Adjustment value is limited though as the rear upper arms are stock.

Was about to went out for practice again but then the sky opened.



Tandem drift contest started 4pm in the afternoon. Each team were given 2 sets of runs where team mates need to switch position in each set. The key is to be as synchronised as possible while drifting through the course.

Due to different engine configurations of the Dunlop 13 and Dunlop 32, we spent most of our time matching speed in the first corner during practice. Everything was going fine until the judging runs, where the Dunlop 13 seems to be having problem with front end grip, and understeered in the first corner.

Having too little time to troubleshoot, we had to complete the runs, with a not so satisfying result.

I have a suspicion that the ride height in the Dunlop 13 is incorrect, which contributes to the handling problems it had. Will have to do some minor adjustments before Star Drift Challenge Round 2.

Mosquito control

My garage is like a tyre warehouse now with a total of 44 tyres stacking up for the events on the next two consecutive weekends. There's a mixture of 17s sized 225/45, 245/40 and 255/40, all getting ready to contribute their part for dengue prevention. :)

We'll be at Kompleks Sukan Negara Bukit Jalil Carpark A this coming Sunday (22nd) for the team tandem contest. I will of course pair up with Sean in the Dunlop drift machines. Event starts from 9am-6pm. Do drop by and check it out!

Star Drift Challenge Round 2

Once again, the most exciting drift event coming for its 2nd installment of year 2008.

Although there were no upgrades on the Dunlop drift machines since the previous round, I've however did some lightening work on the Dunlop 32. I shall see how weight reduction will affect the handling of the car before deciding to increase the power output or further stiffen up the chassis.

Thrill rides tickets will be available at the ticketing counter if you wish to have a ride in the Dunlop drift machines. :)

Don't miss this event as this is where you'll see the best of the best in Malaysia go against each other.

For more info, go to www.drift.com.my/stardrift

Team Tandem Competition 21/06/08

Looks like next week is going to be an interesting one again after a long long period of no smoking....

It will not be the usual full on Top 16 battle but this time round it would a free practice followed by a Team Tandem battle, which means two team drivers will drive tandem and coordinate to do a show. Sort of a ballet on wheels with all the discipline of drifting.

Would be interesting, as this type of competiton rarely happens, last I can think of was like 2-3 years ago.

Time to practice and learn new rules and formats.

Always good for the spectators to watch as they would love the angle, smoke and close running of two car almost kissing each other, going into the corner side by side...... and still trying to match each other rather than overtaking or just getting close by

After that would be Star Drift In Melaka on the 28-29 June for Round 2 of the championship.

See you guys there...

Aero Catch from Garage R

An Aero catch bonnet latch system from Garage R, it is something that looks really cool and best of all if the vehicle bonnet lock fails me again like during Formula Drift at least I have peace of mind that i can lock it.

Can't wait for my bonnet to arrive and get it installed.

And for my car to be ready again with the new project upgrade.

Under Ground Tuners Stage 1

Thought I add in the video made by UnderGround Tuners during the first preview of the event in KL at I Zone Pub and Bistro

Rainforest Sports Bar Grand Opening, 2nd June

DCM is once again invited to team up with The Underground Tuners for the grand opening of Rainforest Sports Bar at Pavilion Shopping Center downtown. Due to the short notice, only a handful of us were present. Sean was unable to make it as the OMS Drift Performer is still under preparation.


The cars were supposed to be there for exhibition (parking) together with models photoshoot. However, as the night goes, I suggested that we should hype up the atmosphere a bit as there were VIPs around. As a result of it, I performed a donut in front of the bar, on a 2-lane width road. The crowd enjoyed it!

More pictures of the event here.