It's been a while but I haven't forgotten about my blog..

I've been busy lately with work and my latest addition to the collection. The W124 is running like it just left the factory and I couldn't be happier.. it's a joy to drive around ... and my w126 is finally registered ... I know it's a simple thing for a lot of folks .. just go to DMV, pay the fees, smog check it and that's it.. for most people that's it.. since my w126 is not sold in US and imported from Germany it's a Grey market car... both state and federal gov. try to make sure it's an absolute hell for someone to import a car and register for US use... my 500sel (W126) has been a California car for at least 20 years but the previous owners didn't federalize the car the right way.. it's missing some stickers from BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair).. they are suppose to check the car and make sure all the smog equipments are there since the rest of the world doesn't follow what Cali is doing.. so for a short time I was getting ready to part out my w126.. it was such a sad feeling.. such a rare car and it'll be a shame to go out like that .. so I started poking around and very luckily I got my BAR sticker .. SMOG wasn't a problem.. the old girl is still running like a champ and pass with flying colors... it was such a joyous day for me... I started ordering parts and started my restoration.. right now I'll be focusing on the mechanical restoration and the interior first.. then move on to paint and other exterior cosmetic stuff... car is still fine and all but it's not perfect.. i like my cars perfect ... I'm very happy that I saved a nice rare euro W126 with AMG bits.. I am contributing to motoring world.. I'm doing my part... are you ;)

The beginning

Dropped of my W124 at the shop. Getting the tran rebuild... fresh Bilstein HD's H&R springs... refresh all the bushings.... and just to top it off fresh Mobil 1 Sync 0W-40... can't wait til next Sat to pick it up... I'm so excited....

Horrible roads in Cali

Feels like driving on the moon...I am so close to getting a 4x4... I can't drive ten yards without dropping into a pot hole of going over the bump... what the hell is that..there are so many bumps that look like two tectonic plates going over each other...not even a smooth bump.. more like a step... I mean how hard is it to meet two pieces of roads meet at the same level???? serious... and stupid Cal Tran filled the pot holes in I-10 and decided to put another layer of concrete which sits about a good half inch above the road surface... Arggggggg... so frustrating to live with Morons like that... purpose of filling the pot hole is to make the surface level and smooth again not to freakin make it feel like you are driving down the stairs... I think it's time for a Montero or a Land Cruiser...

Cash for Clunkers.????

First of all I hate this damned program....I'm not paying my Federal taxes to buy a new pick-up tuck for a redneck... and another thing is lots of nice older classics are gonna be gone... old Mercedes, BMW's and many other nice cars are gonna be murdered... yeah that's right murdered.... dealers have to kill the engine before sending them to the junk.. it is a horrible thing.. in my book it's Murder.. car murderers... I'll never forget this....

I think I'm falling in love with Lamborghini

I never hated Lambo or anything like that.. I like them but they are too outrageous and I didn't really dream of owning one (the Countach and Diablo) .. but on the other hand I'm willing to give up my soul or whatever the devil needs to get my hands on a 288 GTO or a F40... I won't think twice.. but lately I've been wanting a Lambo.. I'll promise I'll be a good boy please get me one... :) .... The cry of the Lambo engine send shivers down my spine... I was driving behind one in my SL with top down and Ohhhhh .. I wish I can describe the sound and the feeling... it's heavenly... I think the new Lambo's are one of the best sounding cars ... sometimes I prefer them over a Ferrari sound.. it has all the correct notes and it has the scream of the Ferrari's the low deep growling sound of the AMG's ... I don't know if there is anything more I can ask from an engine... don't get me wrong I love Ferrari's but they have higher notes and sort of a high pitch scream... hmmmmm.. life is hard.. not sure which one to pick... (not that I'm getting one :) ) ....both Gallardo and Murcielago looks amazing too.. I can't find an ugly spot.. it looks great yet it still has the outrageous edge that all the older Lambo's had... if you look at the Ferrari line-up I personally think none of them looks great...on the other hand I haven't seen a beautiful Ferrari since F355 (it was a beauty).. 360 is not bad but there are some angles that doesn't look good... the Enzo is just a pure engineering car.. form follows function so not much art and beauty in it... 612 .. umm it's ok.. I prefer 456 over 612 (look-wise) ... and the 599... there is something missing about that car.. I don't like the single rounded rear tail light.. it lacks the Ferrari character because of that...almost all of the beautiful Ferrari's has two round tail lights on each side ... and the ugly california... I still can't find an angle that I like..... but some of you might say what are you talking about Ferrari's are beautiful... well they maybe but not as much as they use to be... and just because its a "Ferrari" people might already assume whatever they make must be pretty and go with the flow and say yeah sure they are beautiful... I personally think all of the current line-up is so so... ... so let's go back to Lambo.. they are beautiful... properly beautiful... you don't need beer goggles.. every angle is stunning...I'm definitely falling in love with Lambo.. no doubt about it... BUT... when the time comes to get a fancy Italian super car... I'm afraid my money still goes to Ferrari.. I might only be able to get a 550, 456, 360 or if I'm lucky enough a F430 but it's still a Ferrari.. it has long and rich history of racing and it's the brand that I've always been dreaming of owning one since I was so so so young... I love you Lambo but Ferrari is my childhood dream... I have to settle down with Ferrari when time comes.. sorry... forgive me...

Can't sleep

I don't want my old self back... I'm so worried and afraid... I've plan everything and now it's on hold... hopefully not for long...

Didn't know that BMW make pick-up :)

Saw this at the junk yard a while ago... somebody chopped up a E28 5 series and turn it into a pick-up... :) interesting...but it was badly done... not proper..