The ten hour trip to Chicago, then the four hour trip up to Shawano made me a bit nervous. I wasn’t sure if the trailer […]
Author: Juan Lo
Hatch Build | Part 16: Preparing to Take My Belongings to Wisconsin
I’ve decided to split the FB6 prep and the actual event into two posts. There are close to 200 photos total, so I figured this […]
Hatch Build | Part 15: The Low Learning Curve Continues
The last updates covered the modifications to the trans tunnel and the front subframe. As I initially thought through the “body drop” I tried considering […]
Hatch Build | Part 14: Transmission Raise
Last update, we raised the front subframe 35mm. I no longer need to worry about splitting the subframe, trashing the steering rack mounts, or scraping […]
Hatch Build | Part 13: Front Subframe Raise
I was going to write a long-winded explanation on why sometimes I shuddered driving this car on the street, but the below photo does a […]
Hatch Build | Part 12: The Cycle Persists
After the stress of Final Bout, we unwinded at another private day at Shenandoah with the amigos. I actually didn’t grab too many photos from […]
Hatch Build | Part 10: Bringing Back Form
We culminated the last installment with an update from the Speed and Style competition series. I had a blast competing, but I don’t know if […]
Hatch Build | Part 11: Differential Raise
Disclaimer: We have skipped part 10 because that is currently in the works! I wanted to get this installment out while the experience is fresh […]
Hatch Build | Part 9: Thrill and Stress of Competition
We left off in early 2020 with some exterior and driveability changes to the hatch. The goal was more function and an increase of throwaway […]
Coupe Chronicles Vol. I: Engine Bay
Below is the first installment of the story of my 240sx coupe. This car came long before the hatch, approximately three years before, in August […]
Spirit JP June 6, 2021 Drift School
This was my first time attempting to take photos of moving objects, the entirety of this website has been stagnant subjects. I enjoyed the challenge […]
Hatch Build | Part 8: Garage Star 240sx Seat Rails
This is the first part of a product review series I will begin publishing when I come across parts that really strike me as novel […]
Drifting a Low Car: Consider the Following
Empty space has its place in architecture, design, and art, but not between a wheel and a fender. How can you make a lowered vehicle […]
Hatch Build | Part 7: Let’s focus on driving
With the coupe underway (more on this soon), I wanted to shift the primary purpose of the hatch to improving my driving. For me, this […]
Spirit.JP Instructional Sessions: All the progress with none of the pressure
The Spirit JP Skid Pad Sessions and Novice Clinics provide dynamic opportunities for drivers to practice much more than basic throttle and car control. I […]
First Experience at Spirit JP Drift Series
The initial purpose of addressing all the things wrong with the car (refer to prior post) was to enjoy the hatch again! True and proper […]
Hatch Build | Part 6: Rear Drop Knuckles and New Adjustable Arms
Coalescing Function and Form Recall from the prior post the extensive issues the damaged hub bearing and trashed knuckle bushings caused: Before I take the […]
Hatch Build | Part 5: Exterior Revamp
Quite a bit has happened since 2018 with the car and I have yet to take a few moments to sit down and compile everything. […]
Hatch Build | Part 4: Rollcage
Black Friday sales induce a large amount of frustration among the car community. Even when you are in no position to be spending large amounts […]
Hatch Build | Part 3: Going Low, Driving Harder, and Crashing
This is the final segment of the build series. From here forward, updates will come in the form of smaller posts dedicated to each addendum […]
Hatch Build | Part 2: Chasing Reliability and Style
I was reasonably content with the few events I did in 2015. The car felt nice, I was comfortable driving it and ultimately tearing it […]
Hatch Build | Part 1: The Journey Begins
I started this webpage to keep a detailed record of all the trouble I’ve gotten myself into. The peaks, lows, and everything in between! As […]