V$ BigSmoke's Bizzare Builds & Life

BigSmoke · 2018-10-18T21:16:33+00:00

Wassup y'all welcome to my RP My name is Melvin Harris, better known as Big Smoke. I live in San Andreas and what I like is two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra di- Just kidding, I'm not really him. Alright let's get serious My name is Yuan Edo, I'm 24 (though I'm younger IRL.Guess how much), and I'm hailing from Indonesia to the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. I live roughly 18 km to where the Tsukuba Circuit is, which is located in Simotsuma city, a direct neighbo

Lagano

That was some proper time attack action there!! I see you've gotten quite popular at Tsukuba. 😃 Well, you're a local after all! Getting a lap time under a minute is quite an achievement but the Evo is a beast with much more room for improvement! And i hope to see that S15 on the track one day shredding the competition 😉

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# BigSmoke :

Hyper Experience: The Debut!

Welp, I did say that I'm going to buy 2 new cars. Well, here they are now!
But wait, there's actually more than that, and that is.........
Finally I'm entering my first competitive event!
What else I can say other than let's jump into the update! 😃

[11 Mar 2019]
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Spoiler:

The original car has been sold a long way ago ever since I spotted this, so no ad URL, but thankfully I grabbed a screenie of the ad.

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Spoiler: That's the price when I found it here. Now it's been bumped up to $900

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Silver Queen has joined the server!

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Spoiler:
-OMP OS10 Race Suit, V$160
-Alpinestars Nomex Socks, V$30
-OMP OS50 Shoes, V$99
-OMP OS40 Underwear Pants, V$75
-OMP OS40 Underwear Tops, V$79
-Alpinestars Tech 1 Racing Gloves, V$85
-Race Safety Accessories BF1-750 Helmet, V$250

Yes, the underwears are also fireproof. And actually compulsory for FIA-sanctioned events, or else you'll be fined for it

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Spoiler:
-Turbo: Turbocharged cars, unlimited aero, minimum laptime of 58.600
-NA: Normally Aspirated cars, unlimited aero, minimum laptime of 1:01.600
-Radial: Any kind of cars, minimum laptime of 1:03.600, uses radial/street tyres
-Second: Any kind of cars, minimum laptime of 1:03.600, uses any tyres
-Real Tuning: Any kind of cars with minimum to no aero mods, minimum laptime of 1:04.999
-Pink/Nadeshiko: Any kind of cars, female drivers, minimum laptime of 1:12.000 or has attended 5 similar events outside Tsukuba

[12 Mar 2019]
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[13 Mar 2019]
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[14 Mar 2019]
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One of the crew welcomed me and told me to get in. I told him to call up the detailing crew for some chatter as well.

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[16 Mar 2019]
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(well, blame the 3D modeler)

After listing the S15 stock driveshaft for sale at V$320, I decided to take early sleep at night to give myself more time to prepare and go for the Hyper Meeting. I can't wait!

[17 Mar 2019]
4.00 am
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6.00 am
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7.00 am
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8.00 am
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8.10 am
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As I approached the last corner, I took a deep breath and pray for pretty much everything quickly. Then it is time to enter the competitive territory.
3....2......1.......START!!

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Around 10 minutes later, rubbers starts to fullfill the track. A good time to cook the tyres to their maximum, then. Just don't throw any early traffics please!

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8.35 am
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11.00 am
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11.30 am
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11.50 am
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3....2......1.......START!!

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12.37 pm
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12.40 pm
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14.10 pm
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15.45 pm
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17.15 pm
I arrived at my crib safely. After I ripped off the number stickers and returned my stuff to my bedroom, I fell asleep quickly.

[18 Mar 2019]
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Whoo finally done updating! This one took 8 hours to write 😃
Let's see how my wallet managed to survive after the time attack shenanigans:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 144

Paycheck x2 = V$ 1500
Mentions = V$ 250 (Thanks Sleepy!)
Sold Evo Steelies = V$ 600
Sold HR34 stock knuckles = V$ 200
Sold HR34 wheels = V$ 300
Sold HR34 stock diff = V$ 360
Sold S15 fuel line kit = V$ 100
RAYS Challenge Consolation Award = V$ 240
RAYS Challenge Registration = V$ 160
Daewoo Tico + Shipping from Romania = V$ 150
Mazda Demio 2008 = V$ 200
Enkei RPF1 + Dunlop Direzza 18 inch + shipping from USA = V$ 80
CX Racing RB S-Chassis FMIC kit = V$ 459
MazWorx SR-VQ 3" steel driveshaft = V$ 475
OMP OS10 Race Suit = V$ 160
OMP OS50 Shoes = V$ 99
OMP OS40 Underwear Pants = V$ 75
OMP OS40 Underwear Tops = V$ 79
Alpinestars Nomex Socks = V$ 30
Alpinestars Tech 1 Gloves = V$ 85
Race Safety Accessories BF1-750 Helmet = V$ 250
VS Garage Tsukuba Helmet Detailing = V$ 200

V$ at the moment = V$ 144 + 1,500 + 250 + 600 + 200 + 300 + 360 + 100 + 240 - 160 - 150 - 200 - 80 - 459 - 475 - 160 - 99 - 75 - 79 - 30 - 85 - 250 - 200 = V$ 1,192

That's all my updates for now, thank you for stopping by and see you soon!

Buzzsaw

Hey, man. Can I have an S15 drive shaft for my girlfriend? Which that driveshaft came from, AT or MT? My girlfriend got S15 AT.

BigSmoke

# Soju :
I guarantee that was a very emotional rollercoaster 🙂

Congrats again for getting under a minute, and still there are lot of stuff that could be done to the car and yourself.

Always be steady but go into the steps thoroughly 🙂

Well indeed it was man. Gutted for not being able to enter Top 10 but at the same time extremely happy for attending my first competitive event 😃
I really need to improve myself before jumping into my S15 🙂)
Thankd for the kind words 😃

# Lagano :
That was some proper time attack action there!! I see you've gotten quite popular at Tsukuba. 😃 Well, you're a local after all! Getting a lap time under a minute is quite an achievement but the Evo is a beast with much more room for improvement! And i hope to see that S15 on the track one day shredding the competition 😉

Welp I didn't expect crowds gathering around my Silver Queen I should say 😃 turns out indeed older Evos appearing here is quite a sight.
Well I do hope the S15 is rolling soon man, thanks for the kind words 😃

# Buzzsaw :
Hey, man. Can I have an S15 drive shaft for my girlfriend? Which that driveshaft came from, AT or MT? My girlfriend got S15 AT.

Sure thing man, you're quite lucky as it was from an AT as well. V$320 and we're set! :thumbsup:

Buzzsaw

# BigSmoke :
Sure thing man, you're quite lucky as it was from an AT as well. V$320 and we're set! :thumbsup:

I take it, where you from man?

BigSmoke

# Buzzsaw :
I take it, where you from man?

Around the suburbs of Tsukuba, 18 kms from the circuit, roughly 1.5 hours from downtown Tokyo. Feel free to come around if you want to! 😃

Buzzsaw

# BigSmoke :
Around the suburbs of Tsukuba, 18 kms from the circuit, roughly 1.5 hours from downtown Tokyo. Feel free to come around if you want to! 😃

I'm coming in two days to collect, you would drooling my rare bone stock PS13 CA18DE MT.

BigSmoke

# Buzzsaw :
I'm coming in two days to collect, you would drooling my rare bone stock PS13 CA18DE MT.

I'll be waiting boii 😃

Niatross

You're further intimidating my E46 build here boiii 🙂)
Well then again, its already almost getting on the time attack car territory. just gotta find the time to write my update

But anyway, Silver queen looks just at home darting around Tsukuba. Set a time that says the same too! :thumbsup:

BigSmoke

# Niatross :
You're further intimidating my E46 build here boiii 🙂)
Well then again, its already almost getting on the time attack car territory. just gotta find the time to write my update

But anyway, Silver queen looks just at home darting around Tsukuba. Set a time that says the same too! :thumbsup:

w/ creepy host impersonation voice When will you bring the E46 here maaaan? 🙂)
I really love her even more with her incredible result! Feels like we're resonating harmonically to each other during the event :thumbsup:

BigSmoke

S E C O N D // I M P R E S S I O N

After a week of time attack shenanigans, Silver Queen is back for MORE!

Aside form yet another time trial event, the second car that I bought has arrived safely to the Japan shores.
And someone from the forums also visited my crib!
Welp, it's all gonna be clear when we jump into the update! 😃

[18 Mar 2019, continued]
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[20 Mar 2019]
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"So uh, what sort of car you're going to buy?" Rantaro asked me, continuing his curiosity.
"Hmmmmm you'll see" I answered, tyring to keep it secret from him.
"Oh come on, you said you'll tell me"
"Ah okay, as I said it's LHD, came from Europe, manufactured in Europe as well"
"So it's a European car?"
"Could be"
"What kind of body? Sedan? Coupe?"
"I can't say, but it's lightweight"
"Oh, a track toy?"
"Nah, but can be turned into one"
"Interesting! Say, from where did you import it?"
"Romania, land of green hills, smooth roads and dracula, and Dacia as well"

"Uh, so it's a Dacia?"
"Definitely not"
"Uh, okay. Tell me the price"
"I'm not joking, I'm being honest here. This car cost less than your steering wheel"
"WHAT THE HELL?"
"I swear to my every single cell of my body"
"Okay ignoring the car aside, how did you get it so cheap?"
"I'll tell you, UK and Eastern Europe is a used car heaven. Lots of cheap things there"
"Really? Dude I gotta save up"
"Well you should. And if you buy it from UK, they're RHD so you can use it here easily"
"Holy! Though spare parts for euro cars is still a problem here"
"Yeah, that's another story. I'm going to swap the engine of the new car anyways"
"What would it be?"
"Something Japanese, compact and cheap. Just like an Ariel Atom"

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"So where are we going first?" I asked, unsure of Rantaro's own agenda.
"Akibahara. I'm going to pick something as well"
"Seems interesting. Something electronic?"
"Exactly, a hardware. My office was able to secure some good PC components and I'm grateful for that"
"Whoo glad to hear that! Is it server-spec or just office-spec?"
"Only one of them is server-spec but that's okay. Also currently I'm testing stuff from AMD, but results aren't so convincing enough"
"Hmmmmmmmm I think you should consult abou that as well"
"That's the gameplan as well, if I can meet my friend. he's a local"
"I think I could take some notes from him"

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One and half an hour later, Rantaro finished his shopping list and went back to where we parked. Sadly his friend was occupied with something else, so we proceeded straight to the dockyards.

"Woah that's a lot of stuff. Let me help you loading them"
"Thanks man. Load these to the back seat, I'll have these inside the boot"
"Oh yah, I've bought coffee as well"
"That's nice of you"

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Gone on you with the pick and roll,
Yuan Edo, he's in Tico Mode~

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[21 Mar 2019]
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(I accidentally broke the mod while trying to find slots to fit a tow bed, hence no side windows)

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[24 Mar 2019]
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11.55pm
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13.00pm
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14.15pm
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As I approach the final sector, I prayed while keeping myself calm. And all in a sudden, the last corner disappears from my eyes. Welp, here we go then........
3....2......1.......START!!

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Lap by lap passes by with ease, I've got a good feeling. But it's still too early to judge if this is going to be a good run.

After a rather long time, my first run is over. I finished my last lap under full speed before cooling down for the trip back to the pitlane.

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14.45pm
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15.15pm
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As I approached the final sector, yet another prayer is spoken from my lips, then I took a deep breathe. Will this run change anything whatsoever? Well let's see. 3....2......1.......START!!

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Finally, my second run is over. I slowed down for the cooldown lap as I try to gulp everything that has happened and went back to the pits.

15.50pm
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16.15pm
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Yap another update done! Took almost 9 hours to write..........
Let's see what comes and goes around my wallet:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 1,192

Sold S15 stock driveshaft = V$320
Clever Circuit Trial + National A License Seminar Registration = V$ 310
Cans of UCC Coffee = V$ 10
V$ at the moment = V$ 1,192 + 320 - 310 - 10 = V$ 1,192

That's all my updates for now, thank you for stopping by and see you soon!

Soju

That's a solid update and welcome to the Tico club my man 😃

Buzzsaw

That sweet update, thanks about driveshaft. My GF would thank you.

Maybe one day, I would become James May, lol.

BigSmoke

# Soju :
That's a solid update and welcome to the Tico club my man 😃

Thanks man! Glad the SK Tuner King himself here approves my ownership of the Tico :thumbsup:

# Buzzsaw :
That sweet update, thanks about driveshaft. My GF would thank you.

Maybe one day, I would become James May, lol.

You're welcome mate! Glad I could help you and your GF 😃

11000rpm

Seeing you apexing through Tsukuba makes me to fly to Japan
My e36 would be a good match against your Silver angel haha. nice update!

BigSmoke

# 11000rpm :
Seeing you apexing through Tsukuba makes me to fly to Japan
My e36 would be a good match against your Silver angel haha. nice update!

Thanks man! Definitely your E36 will look and feel like home when it sets its feet on Tsukuba 😉

Franklin

Nobody : ...
Smokey : buys a car and import it to japan for less than 160$ and magically runs
that's another level of brokeness lmao
i can't wait to see that tico with the d series, maybe we can put a leaf blower to help that engine to SUCC
maybe we can make it a shitbox ready for track, you're giving me the fucking temptation to buy a shitbox for less than a grand and just kill myself (?

i can't wait to see how it turns.

in other note

that evo is gorgeous, i saw it in the track and is very good, that awd helps a lot.
I'm waiting for you to blow a screw in your head and do a thousand crazy things to that evo, from a turbine the size of the seat, to paint it pink only because you can, lmao
Now seriously, that evo want crazyness, i'm waiting to see you going crazy

BigSmoke

# Franklin :
Nobody : ...
Smokey : buys a car and import it to japan for less than 160$ and magically runs
that's another level of brokeness lmao
i can't wait to see that tico with the d series, maybe we can put a leaf blower to help that engine to SUCC
maybe we can make it a shitbox ready for track, you're giving me the fucking temptation to buy a shitbox for less than a grand and just kill myself (?

i can't wait to see how it turns.

in other note

that evo is gorgeous, i saw it in the track and is very good, that awd helps a lot.
I'm waiting for you to blow a screw in your head and do a thousand crazy things to that evo, from a turbine the size of the seat, to paint it pink only because you can, lmao
Now seriously, that evo want crazyness, i'm waiting to see you going crazy

If this is Danganronpa I could have received the 'Ultimate Broke Petrolhead' title by now 🙂)
But eh, it's also a challenge itself to turn what people think as a mundane, whack car into a serious multi-tool racer 😉

Well just get one I'd say, there are lots of potential stuff out there for even less than V$1000 😃
At the moment I haven't done anything to the Tico yet, gonna save some money first for the engine

My Silver Queen (the Evo's nickname, in case you haven't seen it yet) is already nutty enough man 🙂)
She's packing 450 BHP and punches me quite hard in the face everytime I do hard acelerations, even with WRC gearbox ratio 🙂)

Franklin

# BigSmoke :
If this is Danganronpa I could have received the 'Ultimate Broke Petrolhead' title by now 🙂)
But eh, it's also a challenge itself to turn what people think as a mundane, whack car into a serious multi-tool racer 😉

Well just get one I'd say, there are lots of potential stuff out there for even less than V$1000 😃
At the moment I haven't done anything to the Tico yet, gonna save some money first for the engine

hahahahahahaha, i love it

but you are right, is so great turning a shitbox into a serious build, you're tempting me, but also i have to buy new wheels and slick tires for the Sup, and do things to the 180, fucccccccccccccccccc
maybe i will find something...

Buzzsaw

Did somebody say race? Imagine, if I join the race, it would be E36 vs Evo vs Honda S2000. insert thonk emoji

BigSmoke

# Buzzsaw :
Did somebody say race? Imagine, if I join the race, it would be E36 vs Evo vs Honda S2000. insert thonk emoji

That was quick and unexpected 🙂)
Nah no plans for racing yet, but indeed the more the merrier 😃

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