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Car Feature : Andy Sapp BMW

Geki Minihux — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 04:23:09 +0000

This has to be one of the coolest cars in drift to date hence why its not Japanese or its not even in Japan, i just have to give credit to such a great driver and great car. The man Andy Sapp is just amazing behind the wheels of his BMW E46. Check below for more info, pictures and videos.

Words and images took from andysapp.com be sure to check it out.

Since the days of my childhood, my passion for motorsports has evolved into an overwhelming obsession. Aside from the obvious points of interest typically associated with an automotive enthusiasm, I have always been fascinated by the boundaries pushed; the limits exceeded; and the personal achievements involved in the process.

After attending the first SCCA Formula Drift event at Road Atlanta in 2004, I was hooked & hellbent… spending 2004 behind the wheel at every drift event within reach from Atlanta, I created a solid foundation to transition into professional drifting.

I competed in the 2005 SCCA Formula Drift season in it’s entirety. I campaigned my e46 325Ci on my own dime, as the only European car in the championship, managing two Top-32 finishes (Atlanta & Houston).

During the summer of 2006, I shot a full-feature documentary (w/ Joey Redmond) about American drifting, traveling to 19 cities in 30 days across the nation. I completed editing the project in May 2007. “Slide America” is now available in retail stores nation-wide.

I am a 29 year old designer specializing in motion graphics, video editing, print design and web development. My BFA in Digital Multimedia from the Atlanta College of Art (RIP) fuels my passion for design, typography and my strict attenton to detail. I have been drifting at a professional level since 2005, and trying to help the sport mature through my participation, creativity, design, and most importantly style.

The man himself.

The E46 laying rubber around Atlanta.

Andy Sapp at the recent Formula Drift event.

Another photos featuring this car at Atlanta, car looks great with no vynil.

2008 Driver Profile – Andy Sapp

Car Specs

Suspension

Bilstein PSS-9 Adjustable Coilovers

UUC Adjustable Front/Rear Sway Bars

Treehouse Racing “Eyeball Arms”

TMS Aluminum Subframe Bushings

TMS Aluminum Differential Bushings

TMS Reinforced Front & Rear Subrames

TMS Rear Sway Mount Reinforcement

TMS Adjustable Rear Camber Arms

TMS Aluminum Rear Shock Mounts

TMS Aluminum Motor Mounts

TMS Aluminum Transmission Mounts

TMS Spherical Rear Trailing Arm Bushings

Driveline

Active Autowerks Short-Throw Shifter

UUC Motorworks 6lb Aluminum Flywheel

OEM BMW E34 M5 Pressure Plate

Clutch Specialties 6-puck Ceramic Clutch

KAAZ 1.5 way Limited Slip Differential

3.46 Final Gear Conversion

Zeckhausen Racing Modified CDV

TMS Stainless Steel Clutch Line

Brakes

OEM BMW E46 Brake Rotors/Pads

TMS Steel-Braided Brake Lines

Earl’s Stainless Lines/Fittings

TMS 10mm Aluminum Wheel Spacers

TMS Aluminum Hub Extenders

Engine

EuroSport Carbon Cold-Air Intake

EuroSport/Conforti Shark Injector

TMS World Challenge Headers

TMS High-Flow Catalytic Converter

Custom Cat-Back Exhaust

Aspec Exhaust Tips

Griffin Radiator

Safety

Robinson Racing Custom 6pt Rollcage

2 Sparco Evos

Sparco 5-point Harnesses

Sparco Steering Wheel

TMS Harness Collars

5lb Fire Extinguisher

Hood-mounted Kill Switch

Wheels

17×8.5″ ET13 Racing Dynamics wrapped 235.40.ZR17: Front

17×9.5″ ET20 Racing Dynamics wrapped 215.40.ZR17: Rear

Other Mods

ViS Racing Sports Eurotech Lip Kit

MFTech Carbon Fiber Hood

TMS 12lb Fiberglass CSL Trunk

6-bulb/90-watt Ambulance Strobes

Welcome To The Violence

Geki Minihux — Thu, 14 May 2009 02:25:53 +0000

Got a new sticker, think its quite fitting for the way I treat my car on track.
Got a drift day at Honjo circuit this Saturday running in expert class with the big boys, little worried but I got assured I should be fine. Will be doing all incar camera footage all day so hopefully there will be some good door to door battles.

Bake Time – Sneak Peak

Geki Minihux — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:32:49 +0000

I’m riding shotgun in a JZX100 trying to film another a JZX100 and JZX110 all with 500HP+ battling it out at Nikko.
Its filled with blinding fresh bake and a closer then expected near miss.

Sneak Peak, stay tuned video will be published this week, subscribe to stay up to date.

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FD3S Video – Music To My Ears

Geki Minihux — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:24:01 +0000

This video was taken along time ago and I have never been able to figure out what music is coming from inside the cabin. Listen carefully and you will hear some bells, or chiming throughout the whole ride. Such a weird sound, I checked around for a bell or anything to explain this sounds but nothing.

And it cant be the diff gears or the gear box making this sound.
Oh yeah if you don’t notice the music created by the 13B and the waste gate, that also sound nuts!

The car in question.

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Touge Life – Preview

Geki Minihux — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:57:18 +0000

Here’s a few snap shots from a small video I’m putting together.
The video along with a little write up and a few photos will be live on my blog this week. Those of you who have already subscribed will be the first to see the action.

The Japanese winter is over so that means the drifting season is well into the swing of things. This section will always be updated with more footage and pictures as time goes on.

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