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

BigSmoke

# Soju :
Damn, I wish I could hit the track with my Supra just like you with your Evo!

And Buzz was really lucky about not getting injured heavily at all.

Man you should come here and do a trackday/TA session someday! 😃
I'm sure your Supra could hit that under 55 second territory 😉

EDIT: Woah page 7 already! Here's my update in case you didn't bother looking back one page:

# BigSmoke :

Delicious Double Dish, Part 1:
Trackday Tag Team!

This week's update will be separated into two parts since there are a hell lot to tell and even more pics to show!
For the first one here, we have yet another crossover episode with some forum bois!
Additionally, you can also help me pick a new personal tow car, which I'll explain later.
What are we waiting for? Let's jump into the update! 😃

[01 Apr 2019]
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B1: <=1600cc road-legal cars, e.g. EK9, EF, EG6, MX-5 NA and NB, Cappucino, Caterham Seven 160, Honda Beat, old Alto Works

B2: <=1600cc road-legal cars that can be FIA/JAF-certified for racing use, e.g. base MX-5 ND, base Swift, S660, N-ONE, March Nismo, current Alto Works

B3: 1600-2400cc FF road-legal cars that can be FIA/JAF-certified for racing use, e.g. top-range Swift, current Corolla

B4: 1600-2400cc FR road-legal cars that can be FIA/JAF-certified for racing use, e.g. 86, BRZ, top-range MX-5 ND

B5: 1600-3500cc 2WD road-legal cars, e.g. Civic Type-R EP3 upwards, Silvias, Skyline non-GTR, RX-7, RX-8, Z33, Mini JCW, 208 GTi, non-turbo 911, Cayman, non-supercharged Lotus

B6: Any road-legal cars that doesn't satisfy B1-B5, e.g. WRX STi, Lan Evo, Skyline GT-R, Ferraris, McLarens, Lambos, Golf R, turbo 911.....basically 4WDs and supercars

PN1: <=1600cc FIA/JAF-certified racers, see B2

PN2: 1600cc-2000cc FIA/JAF-certified racers, see B3 and B4

AE: Fully electric cars with power output under 40 kWh, e.g. Leaf, e-Golf, i3 without range extender. No Teslas, sadly[/size]

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[02 Apr 2019]
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2nd gen Toyota Estima 2.4L Petrol - 1600 kg
+ Has captain seats for 1st and 2nd row seats, good for relaxed driving

Quite powerful and big NA inline 4 engine

Being a Japanese car, spares would be easy to find

Looks cool for an MPV I should admit, and blends easily with traffic

Can be easily sourced inside Japan, obviously

I've ever driven one!

Quite heavy for an MPV, hence needing big and powerful engine

Uhh.....it's an MPV

Visual tunability is limited, admittably

No turbo option. There are bolt-on turbo kits and TRD-issued OEM superchargers, but would I need them?

Driving experience might not be suitable for spirited driving[/size]

Volvo 850 Base/Turbo/T5 Petrol - 1600 kg
+ It's a Volvo, cool and B R I C C factor ++

Has inline 5 engine so it'll be a smooooth sailing driving one

Being an European car, can be sourced outside Japan for even cheaper

It's an estate, certainly cooler than an MPV

Has racing pedigree thanks to Volvo's popular BTCC effort with 850R at mid-90s

Could adapt quickly between relaxed driving and spirited driving

It's a Volvo, so it's a mobile safe haven and as strong as a tank and B R I C C

Actually lighter than the Estima!

Some people here owns or have owned 850s at one point

Visual tuning options is vast and variable

It's a Volvo, B R I C C styling might not look good for some

Being an European car, spares might be difficult to find inside Japan

Inline 5 engine could be rather hard to maintain

Might actually need to be sourced outside Japan, rarely any Volvos under V$1000 in Japan
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Audi A6 C5 Estate 2.5 TDi - 1800 kg
+ It's an Audi Estate, cool factor ++ and time-proven design

V6 Turbodiesel engine means BLACC SMONK time and a hell load of torque

Turbodiesel engine means tuning is easy, even chip tuning would do

It's an estate, certainly cooler than an MPV

It's a VAG product, spare parts are abundant, at least around Europe

For all reasons above, it's a spectacular tourer that can carry lots of load

Could adapt rather quickly between relaxed driving and spirited driving

Visual tuning options is vast and variable

Can carry slightly more than 850 or Estima

Some people here owns or have owned 850s at one point

Visual tuning options is vast and variable

Does Japan urbanites accept BLACC SMONK these days? Not sure if they do

Being an European car, spares might be difficult to find inside Japan

V6 engine could be even harder to maintain

Has to be sourced from UK, no estate models in Japan under V$1000[/size]

1st Gen BMW X5 3.0d - 2300 kg
+ It's a BMW SUV, smug and luxury factor ++

I6 Turbodiesel engine means BLACC SMONK time and a hell load of torque, as well as smooth delivery

Turbodiesel engine means tuning is easy, even chip tuning would do

It's an SUV, obviously fit for the job

Shares the same platform with 3rd gen Range Rover, certainly feels at home when off-roading

AAAAAAALL WHEEEEEEL DRIVEEEEEEEEEEE

Being a SUV means guaranteed safety and comfort

Can carry even more than all of the above cars

Visual tuning options is limited to none

Does Japan urbanites accept BLACC SMONK these days? Not sure if they do

Being an European car, spares might be difficult to find inside Japan

Being a SUV, could spell trouble in smaller roads

Being a contemporary era SUV, you can't bring it for spirited driving or else it'll literally roll upside down

Has to be sourced from UK, literally no X5 diesel in Japan under V$1000

Most of those under V$1000 has electrical or engine damage, so has to be fixed on site first when picked up[/size]

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[03 Apr 2019]
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[04 Apr 2019]
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[05 Apr 2019]
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"Right, remember to check the pit lights after I go. If it's green, proceed to the track. Otherwise just go where I stop here and wait for a while"
"Oh, okay"
"Also you don't have to chase me, just go by your own pace. No need to rush, we got 200 BHP between us"
"Okay, got it"
"Good, you know the drill once you hit the track"

Lights went green and I'm off into the track. Tthen the light suddenly turn yellow as I went off, so Buzz had to stop for a while.

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But moments later I can hear a faint tyre squeal coming from Buzz. Puzzled on what has happened to him, I decided to ask anyway.

"What was that?"
"Uh, my car slipped a bit. Don't worry, still under control"
"Oh okay, continue driving and be careful"

Looks like he already got that VTEC treatment from his Tango........

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But then my joy was tainted a bit when I see an S2K stranded on T1 gravel trap.........

"Buzz, is that you stopping on the gravel?"
"Uh, yes" giggle "I'll go back to the pits"
"I'll come back as well, let's discuss on what happened"

So I and Buzz went back to the pits.

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How intense was the chase? THIS intense to be able to bounce two wheels off the kerbs yeah!

Finally I could catch and overtook him near the end of lap 4 at the back straight. At the next lap we agreed to go back to the pits.

"Dude that was fun! Shall we do it again next time?"
"Sure man, and bring your own car Franklin. We could do this for hours"
"Heheh I could imagine that coming. It would be a very loooong battle"

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Our cooldown session was cut short though when I hear another tyre squeal....only this time it was louder.

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Part 1 of the update done.......Part 2 will come soon!
Meanwhile let's check how my wallet survives:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 2,492

Paycheck = V$ 750
Mentions x2 = V$ 500 (Thank you Franklin and Buzz!)
Sold Mazda Demio = V$ 1,500
Tsukuba Circuit Challenge Series Rd. 1 Registration = V$ 205
VBox Rental x2 = V$ 200
V$ at the moment = V$ 1,192 + 750 + 500 + 300 + 500 = V$ 4,837

That's NOT all my updates for now, see you soon at Part 2!

Buzzsaw

# Soju :
Damn, I wish I could hit the track with my Supra just like you with your Evo!

And Buzz was really lucky about not getting injured heavily at all.

I know right? If I used a standard car, I would flip over the corner.

BigSmoke

Delicious Double Dish, Part 2:
Weekend Warrior

This is the second part of the update, picking off where I left after the trackday.
After a bittersweet trackday session with some bois from the forum, it is time to step inside the warzone!
And finally I've chosen and purchased a tow car, which I'll reveal here as well.
Let's jump into the update to see what's what! 😃

[06 Apr 2019]
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[07 Apr 2019]
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05.00
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06.00
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07.00
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08.20
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Some minutes later, it is my turn along with two other cars. Pit lights went green and I'm off into the track.

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START!

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With my run over, I and other two cars behind me gave way to the next group of cars in the backstraight, then we went back to the pitlane.

08.40
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12.00
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12.30
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As I got into the last sector again I prayed once more and took a deep breath. I wish I could make it in time before it rains.......
START!

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Finally, I crossed the line safely. I slowed down for my cooldown lap and started the trip back to the pits. I really wonder how fast I was along the way. And uh, I was basically bathing in my own sweat 🙂)

Finally I and other two cars behind me went back to the pits as we let others start their hot laps. We don't want them caught in rain as well, y'know.

12.50
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15.15
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[08 Apr 2019]
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Yay finally Part 2 has been done!
Here's how my wallet stands after all the shenanigans:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 4,837

Paycheck = V$ 750
5th place in B6 class, Tsukuba Circuit Trial Championship Rd. 1 = V$ 500
5th place overall, Tsukuba Circuit Trial Championship Rd. 1 = V$ 800
Fuel = V$ 80
Mercedes Sprinter 311 CDi + import fee = V$ 1,000
V$ at the moment = V$ 4,837 + 750 + 500 + 800 - 80 - 1,000 = V$ 5,807

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

Soju

Congrats for the race results! I wish I could go there and participate in the race with you 😃

BigSmoke

# Soju :
Congrats for the race results! I wish I could go there and participate in the race with you 😃

Thank you very much my man! :thumbsup:
Well I'd say you should join Attack Tsukuba or Attack Ebisu, your Supra would be a strong contender in both Attack's Turbo class! 😉

Renaruto

Sounded like a lot of fun. Might actually join you on the next big event there 😉

BigSmoke

# Renaruto :
Sounded like a lot of fun. Might actually join you on the next big event there 😉

Well yeah it was a lot of fun! :thumbsup:
You gotta join sometimes man, either if it's just a trackday or a competitive event! 😃

Buzzsaw

Congrats with the result, man! Being the 5th place is a good start, I'm impressed already.
Good luck with the van.

BigSmoke

# Buzzsaw :
Congrats with the result, man! Being the 5th place is a good start, I'm impressed already.
Good luck with the van.

Yooo thanks man :thumbsup:

Niatross

Man, you're dominating Tsukuba nowadays! seeing all this makes me more and more pumped to finally make another trip to the circuit on my E46! i'd fall in the B5 class tho, compared to you in class B6 (crikey do i need to cop a LanEvo?)

Also, congrats on the Sprinter! i myself have an eye on the lookout for a strong enough tow car. Lets see what i end up with someday 🙂)

RocketBunnyS13

AYYYY finally some track time for the Silver Queen!! Glad to see she held up well, 59.196 and 5th are pretty amazing results tbh haha. Let's do a trackday soon! And YEEEEY SPRINTER TIEM, many towy things to be done

BigSmoke

# Niatross :
Man, you're dominating Tsukuba nowadays! seeing all this makes me more and more pumped to finally make another trip to the circuit on my E46! i'd fall in the B5 class tho, compared to you in class B6 (crikey do i need to cop a LanEvo?)

Also, congrats on the Sprinter! i myself have an eye on the lookout for a strong enough tow car. Lets see what i end up with someday 🙂)

Gee thanks my man! 🙂)
You gotta come here as soon as possible! 😉

B5 class cars are also capable to win overall classification as well imo, you don't really need to switch to an AWD car. Also, if this were Attack Tsukuba, your M3 will either classified in the Real Tuning class (same as my Silver Queen) or Second Class (same as S15). Soooo no worries 😉
And oh, for the rest of the month it's all trackday in the weekends, so feel free to come man 😃

Good luck for the tow car hunt my man! You might want to peep UK car markets like I did 😃

# RocketBunnyS13 :
AYYYY finally some track time for the Silver Queen!! Glad to see she held up well, 59.196 and 5th are pretty amazing results tbh haha. Let's do a trackday soon! And YEEEEY SPRINTER TIEM, many towy things to be done

I know right? I didn't expect my Silver Queen to go any faster but yet it did! 😃
We gotta do trackdays together sometime!
And oh, for the rest of the month it's all trackday in the weekends, so feel free to come man 😃

IIIIIT'S HAULIN' TIMEEEEEEE

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250+ POSTS MILESTONE!!

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I would also like to thank.........

MACKAY, Niatross, marcus915, ErwinFenyvesi23, RocketBunnyS13, Soju, 11000rpm, Lagano, Phonexius, Franklin, holeecrab, Shez, Nightrunner - Main RP inspos. In fact, I registered to VS and started writing my own RP after seeing their RP updates 😃 (and I was truly starstruck when Niatross accepted my visit to his garage, as well as when him and MACKAY joined the car meet). Most of them also gave significant feedback on my RP as well as my builds.

Macaron_moon - Lan Evo tuning knowledge and feedback on the Silver Queen

sleepin_mOnkey - Technical knowledge and feedback on the Silver Queen and S15

DEADMANE - free wheels on my HR34 😃

Driftphantom - Brand new version of Tsukuba. You can get one aswell by checking the description of this vid

doge - Doge's House mod and being a good shibe in general

JAPONIC - Bots for Doge's House, which I improved

And of course, all of you who has commented on this thread, thus helping me achieving 250 posts and beyond 😉

11000rpm

Wow finally 250 posts, I cant even imagine of how long youve went through with Silver Queen, good luck again dude!

Niatross

CONGRATS!!!
its genuinely delightful seeing the plucky LanEvo dominate racetracks!
pls do not stop ok thx

Soju

Congrats for hitting the 250 mark 🙂 Keep going!

BigSmoke

# 11000rpm :
Wow finally 250 posts, I cant even imagine of how long youve went through with Silver Queen, good luck again dude!

Thank you very much my man! It's been more than a half year romance with the Silver Queen 😃

# Soju :
Congrats for hitting the 250 mark 🙂 Keep going!

Thank you very much my man! I'll definitely keep going 😉

# Niatross :
CONGRATS!!!
its genuinely delightful seeing the plucky LanEvo dominate racetracks!
pls do not stop ok thx

Thanks fam! 😃
Hopefully either the Silver Queen or the S15 will expand the domination outside Tsukuba 😃

With people as kind as y'all I CAN'T STOP BOIIIII 🙂)

Sleepin_mOnkey

congrats dude

BigSmoke

# Sleepin mOnkey :
congrats dude

Thanks my man! Thank you for your technical inputs 😃

BigSmoke

Out of Comfort Zone

After the 250 posts celebration it's time to resume the normal service! 😃

This time, it's time to pick up the Sprinter, as well as repairing it and giving it an upgrade.
How did this was done? You'll know once you read it obviously 🙂)
Also, finally I went for a drift day for the first time! 😃
Let's find out what has happened and how did I survive below! 😃

[09 Apr 2019]
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[12 Apr 2019]
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[13 Apr 2019]
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As we make our way around Tokyo traffic and skimming the tarmacs of the highway, I changed the topic.

"Tell me Rantaro, what do you think of X110?"
"X100? I thought you know they're famous-"
"No, the one after it, the X110"
"Ah the X110. Sorry man the engine drowned your voice"
"Eh it's okay, that's 2JZ after all"
"Ookay so the X110 yeah? I think they're decent as a cruiser, just a bit oddly proportioned on the back"
"Hmmmm judging by the pics I could agree with you"
"And um, they're a bit bloaty and rather ugly compared with X100 and X90"
"Could be, hence a lot are for sale for cheap"

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We parked at the importer's office and have some more chatter as we waited the Sprinter to get off the cargo ship and unboxed.

"Ah, I was going to ask you something Edo-kun"
"What is it"
"What's inside your bag?"
"Eh, nothing to hide about. My laptop, brushes, toolbox-"
"Stop. What's the toolbox for? Don't tell me the car is broken"
"Well kinda. It's rolling and all, but technically no turbos"
"No turbos? Is it broken?"
"Partly. Just the actuator. Don't worry, I have a new one here, I'm not that stupid"
"Niceeeeee. And what's the other one?"
"Chip tuning kit. Y'know what, this is the norm of diesel tuning in Europe"
"Awesome stuff! Always heard and see those on the web yet this is the first time I see it here"
"I know right?"

Finally, the Sprinter is out of the cargo box. I watched it in full excitement, and surprisingly Rantaro looked positive towards it.

"Y'know what Edo-kun? This isn't the Merc I imagined in my head yet it's also a great choice"
"Welp sorry for ruining your hopes again hehe"
"Nah not really, I like stuff like this too. I used to drive vans too"
"Oh really? When?"
"Shortly after finishing high school. Job wasn't easy to find my man"
"Ah I see, was it fun?"
"Good times I should say, I was driving around almost half of Japan with it for a year"
"That's amazing!"
"Anyway Edo-kun I assume you're going to haul something with it. No way you're going to daily this, let alone racing it"
"Obviously. This would be my parts van and tow car"
"As parts van it's a good idea, but towing? I never tow something in my life with a van"
"Well it could. See that tow hook in the back? That's one way to prove it"

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(yes mod is LHD but let's ignore that shall we?)

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[14 Apr 2019]
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Thinking I've got it quickly, I brought the HR34 sideways in full confidence..........

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Lap 2, I entered the first corner again in speed. All went safe and sound so far..........

.......until I tried to chain the third corner. It looks like the brakes can't swing the rear quick enough so I pulled the handbrake in a bit of panic.

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So first I drifted one corner before the backstraight.......

......chaining the exit with one opposite flick on the straights.......

........and chaining that flick with another one as I enter the next corner. Oh would you look at that body roll! 😃

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As I fling my HR34, there you go, I've completed my first sideways lap of Nikko! :bananajump:

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[15 Apr 2019]
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First update after the 250 posts celebration has been done!
Let's see how my wallet survives the shenanigans:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 5,807

Paycheck = V$ 940
Mentions = V$ 250 (thanks Buzzsaw!)
Turbosmart IWG75 Uni Actuators 7 psi = V$ 200
ChipExpress Diesel Chip Tuning Box = V$ 395
V$ at the moment = V$ 5,807 + 940 + 250 + 200 - 80 - 395 = V$ 6,402

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

Lagano

Nice job getting that van, now you can finally take your S15 to the track. And you're planning to get a JZX?! All of a sudden you have way more cars 🙂) well for now i'd rather invest in the R34 instead. I get you, it might be too clean for a drift car but you could get a RB25DET for some better drifts, or just smaller rear wheels lol. If i remember you got it for pretty cheap so just drift the hell out of it, make it the Silver drift king! 😃

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