01.26.2012
I've taken a minute to update the Events section with the tenative schedule for this season. As additional events are scheduled I'll be adding them to the page.

Progress continues on the car for this year:

  • Single piece driveshaft from our newest sponsor, The Axle Exchange.
  • A/C system is gone
  • Steeda bump steer kit has arrived and is awaiting install.
  • Additional rear Brembo rear calipers are waiting to be installed.
  • New lightweight battery has been installed along with a custom mount.
  • Front 1.5 inch wheel spacers ready to go for some serious angle.
  • Modification to the front strut towers is complete for -3 degrees of camber.
  • Battery/Alternator cut-off switch has been wired up to the cowl.
  • Replaced broken strut from wall damage last year.
  • Rebuild of 8.8 is complete with new axle housing (replacing the one bent from damage last year), seals, and fluid.

12.13.2011
The car has entered the garage as we've started the next winter build, getting everything ready for the 2012 season. Lots of upgrades are in store as we prepare to compete in the 3rd season of XDC.

Plans include: Single piece aluminum driveshaft, remove a/c system, Steeda bump steer kit, custom e-brake configuration including ASD hydro unit connected to 2 additional rear calipers via custom bracket, lightweight battery, front wheel spacers and suspension modification for additional angle, modified strut towers for increased negative camber, front and rear tow hooks, and battery/alternator cut-off switch.

Before the season ended, however, we were able to attend our first Drift Nirvana event at Summit Point, West Virginia. They have a great track configuration which makes for plenty of run time and some good tandem competition. Unfortunately about half way through the day things got a little agressive, couple that with very little run-off and I ended up hitting a wall hard enough to break the center joint of the stock 2 piece driveshaft as well as tweak the axle tube on the 8.8 rear.