1st Speedhunter Contribution

Carbon Clad Cars' first contribution to Speedhunters.com is out.

We are chuffed! Thanks to Rod from Speedhunters for agreeing to feature our article. Thanks also to Julian for taking all the great photos!

For our coverage of Formula Drift Singapore, please click here.

FD Singapore Hot Off The Press

Julian and I are still sorting out the photos. We will post a full review tomorrow or so.

Here are key excerpts from the official press release and some pictures to whet your appetite.

"In front of more than 4,000 ardent drift fans... 37 drift drivers from Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand came out to put their pedal to the metal in the two-day event this year where the spotlight shone on the top amateur drivers in the region. The Formula DRIFT USA official judges Andy Yen and Tony Angelo focused on the action as they watched out not for the drivers’ finishing time but rather their skill and showmanship of executing swift car manoeuvres that entertain crowds.

After the qualifying rounds which determined the top 16 drivers based on scores by the official judges, the competitors went head-to-head in pairs in the tandem battles. From the round of 16, the field was cut down to eight before the last four drivers headed to the semi-finals.



The Malaysians came out strong today to take all three podium positions with Tengku Djan leading the pack and improving on his performance here last year. Tengku Djan came in second place in 2008 amongst some of the big boys from the Formula DRIFT USA at the event here last year. He faced competition from another Malaysian Joham Morman Azam in the final round but Tengku Djan showed his experience by performing a tight round while Azam struggled to keep up with him."



Oh, did I mention there are some non-drifting pictures from the event as well? :)

Picture credits: Ashley Mak, Julian Poon

Serious GTR Brakes

Alcon’s highly anticipated big brake kit is now out.

Julian got to shoot this lucky GT-R fitted up with its new anchors just last week.

These UK developed brakes are a complete upgrade including some mammoth 6 piston Monobloc front calipers responsible for clamping the upgraded two piece 400×36mm floating rotor assemblies. The rear brakes are also not forgotten and come with 6 piston calipers with 385×33mm rotors with hats that support the GT-Rs handbrake.



Also included in the kit are Pagid brake pads, Castrol SRF brake fluid and steel braided lines for the front and rear.

Price tag? A cool S$18k.

Sinister Five

Take an otherwise stock BMW 525 E60 and put it into the hands (or rather lens) of Julian and you get these gorgeous shots.





It's more than sufficient to let the pictures do the talking for this post.

Email him (julian@orangeinkz.com) if you want to capture your beloved ride as a timeless piece of art. Rates are very reasonable and more importantly, he's as car crazy as we are and that can only translate into magnificent pictures.

Subtle Aggressor

While the M3 has move on from inline 6s to V8s, I still like the look of the previous gen E46. It looks more subtle compared to the bulging-bonnet-here-flared-vent-there E92.

In my opinion, the ideal styling for a M3 is best personified by an athletic guy with a taekwando black belt dressed up smartly in a Hugo Boss suit. The current E92 looks like a bodybuilder trying to squeeze himself into a tuxedo. Worse still, there are already bigger bodybuilders around like the C-class V8-powered AMGs...

So when you take the E46 M3 and put on a few choice exterior pieces such as a Vorsteiner CF bonnet and front splitter, a Vorsteiner CF boot and 19" DPE wheels, the results can be very stunning.

Check out the subtle but effective Eisemann Race exhaust.

Overall, this car packs enough visual aggression to let other drivers know it's aint one to be messed around with but still fly under the authorities' radar.
Photos courtesy of Julian Poon

Skyline Gatecrashers!

3 muscular Skylines showed up during our recent Silvia gathering. Great pals of Silvia Club SG and easily more than 1200 ponies worth of inline-six, turbocharged, Nissan power shown above!

Actually this is a ER34. But nonetheless, the immaculate paintwork coupled with tasteful mods like Nismo LM GT4 (damnit, I couldn't find a photo showing off the gorgeous rims) and Brembo brakes (damnit again) equates to a great looker and performer.

Some say this is the fastest CityCab in Singapore... Jokes aside, this is daily driven by the ex chief moderator of Nissan Enthusiasts Club Singapore. Word of advice, don't mess with him on the North South Highway.

Lastly, regular readers will remember this GarageR-prepared monster in a previous post.

God, the deep rumbles of three RB25DETs revving in unison are enough to make babies cry and grown men weep...

Once again, props to Julian for the great photography.

Silvia Club SG Meet Up - Sneak Pics!

Proceedings are already hot today with temperatures scorching above 36 degree celsius... But the heat went up a few more notches when some of the most modified Silvias and Skylines in Singapore descended upon Sentosa!

About 15 cars turned up including examples like Heng's drift ready S15 (read about his car in this month's Hotstuff)

How would any Silvia meet up be complete without some side way shenanigans?

These are just some sneak pics as our photographer Julian Poon sort through the rest of the group and individual pictures. Props to him for enduring the heat and snapping away, while the rest of us hide in the shade.


I would like to say a big "thank you!" to all regular members as well as the new faces that attended. I'm sure we'll all have loads more motoring fun in the future. How about a b-road drive up north very soon? (see here for hint)

Awesome group pictures coming up over the next few days. Watch this space!

Nocturnal Shooter - Julian Poon

I admit (rather readily) that I am tired of my own sub-standard photography. But that's alright, because we all should do what we do best. Back in the day, my Economics lecturer told me that this concept is called 'comparative advantage'.

So on that note, it gives me great pleasure to announce that Carbon Clad Cars has teamed up with one of the most profilic lensmen for Singapore's bustling motoring scene - 27-year-old Julian Poon.

Being a car nut himself (read: one of us), Julian's previous rides include a R34 GT-t and he currently drives a Mk5 Golf GTi. He started shooting way back in 1998, and his portfolio includes work for several of Singapore's most prominent car clubs including Singapore Accord Club, Subaru Legacy, BMW-SG and VAGSG.

Night shoots are a signature of Julian, as he likes to bring out the nocturnal mystique of our beloved cars. In the very near future, we will present more collaborative efforts between Carbon Clad Cars and Julian Poon.

Watch this space!