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

Sleepin_mOnkey

mah boy getting the mustang life

BigSmoke

# Sleepin mOnkey :
mah boy getting the mustang life

Hell yeah my man, eventually I decided to get one after all 🙂)

Also BOI IT'S PAGE 9 ALREADY 😮
I'll have two number 9s, a number 9 laaaaaarge..........

And here's the latest update in cae you didn't bother to go back one page:

The All-American Projects

It is time to catch up on the 3rd(? I've kinda lost count 🙂) ) week of the American Tour!
Picking up from last week, it's time to enjoy some sideways shenanigans!
And for this entire week I've hunted and acquired two new rides to the stable.......
Oone is someting you might expect, and the other one might be something you didn't expect!
So what are we waiting for? Let's jump into the update! 😃

[04 May 2019]
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"Hey Biggie, you know what? This truck feels so nice to ride on man"
"Aaaaah I know you'll love this thing. Thanks by the way, but I think Ben should be thanked as well"
"Eh?"
"I mean he's the one composing the mods for this thing, after all this was his ride. Well until he gave it to me that is"
"Aaaaah I see. But dang, it really hauls ass with this kind of power"
"Once you get used to the brakes and ride quality, yeah"
"Anyway Biggie, this makes me wanting to get a truck as well I should say"

"What kind of truck would it be? You tell me"
"Um, F-150 Lightning, RAM SRT10, probably GMC Syclone as well"
"Aaaaah the speedy trucks. I see you have great taste on them"
"Yeah. The only problem would be it's hard to find one in clean condition"
"Kinda expected this, I mean they're rare unicorns after all. That's why Ben made his own using this Silverado"
"Well I could see his point"
"But eh, I'm sure you'll get to drive those unicorns some time"

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[05 May 2019]
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[06 May 2019]
loud sax blaring
sinister guitar and percussion kicks in
I think it's time we blow this scene/
Get everybody and the stuff together/
Okay, three, two, one, let's jam.
epic sax performance ensues

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(yes, that's yet another stock I4 with DSpeed Headcover)

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[08 May 2019]
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[10 May 2019]
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(NOTE: The original ad was gone sinc ethe car has been sold irl, and I forgot to take a snap of it)

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[11 May 2019]
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Welp, I didn't expect to be able to grab 2 cars in a week 🙂)
Now let's see how did my wallet survives after the shopping spree:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 2,284

Paycheck = V$ 940
Sleepy's Mustang transport job reward = V$ 500
Mentions x3= V$ 750 (thanks AJ, Insolivion and Ziga!)
(and many others, but I have to abide within the 1 person/2 days rule)
1993 Ford Mustang LX 2.3 Hatch = V$ 800
Ford Modular 4.6 SOHC engine = V$ 350
Tremec T5 manual transmission = v$ 440
Summit Racing clutch kit = V$ 128
Perfection flywheel = V$ 82
Burger King fish fillet meal = V$ 2
1993 Nissan 240SX SE Convertible = V$ 850
Nissan KA24DE stock manual transmission = V$ 100
Exedy Clutch Pro-Kit and HD flywheel = V$ 189
Tow truck service = V$ 200
V$ at the moment = V$ 2,284 + 940 + 500 + 750 - 800 - 350 - 440 - 128 - 82 - 2 - 850 - 100 - 189 - 200 = V$ 1,333

That's all my updates for now, thank you for stopping by
and see you soon here or one of the boys's updates!

RocketBunnyS13

YASSSS joining the S13 gang!! That's a Chuki USDM S13 coupe, therefore the chassis code would be MS13 instead of the JDM SR PS13, or simply the JDM CA S13. But YEET it was a pretty solid day and I still can't believe you bagged a pristine (except for the transmission) 240SX SE Vert for V$850! Definitely a steal. We might have broken down along the way, but that car will be AMAZING when it's done.

Also let's not tell everyone about how I tried to get the transmission to work by playing with the shiftgate and rocking it back-and-forth HAHAHAHA. Oops I just told everyone myself didn't I. F

BigSmoke

# RocketBunnyS13 :
YASSSS joining the S13 gang!! That's a Chuki USDM S13 coupe, therefore the chassis code would be MS13 instead of the JDM SR PS13, or simply the JDM CA S13. But YEET it was a pretty solid day and I still can't believe you bagged a pristine (except for the transmission) 240SX SE Vert for V$850! Definitely a steal. We might have broken down along the way, but that car will be AMAZING when it's done.

Also let's not tell everyone about how I tried to get the transmission to work by playing with the shiftgate and rocking it back-and-forth HAHAHAHA. Oops I just told everyone myself didn't I. F

As I expected form the S-Chassis expert, thanks for the quick knowledge material indeed 😃
Also I'm glad you were able to help me on picking it up (though not ended so well), since I was sure you'll be happy to see an S13 vert, and indeed you were! 😃

Row, row your box......probably the box's internals is basically a metal milkshake/smoothie by now but let's see 🙂)

Renaruto

OHH S13 vert! Thats a new one. Sounds and looks like a nice find body wise but bummer bout the trans tho lol

BigSmoke

# Renaruto :
OHH S13 vert! Thats a new one. Sounds and looks like a nice find body wise but bummer bout the trans tho lol

Glad to report everything's fine exterior-wise 😃
Yeah it's only the trans that's busted at the moment 🙂)

BigSmoke

Shredfest and Homecoming

(NOTE: I'm using ReShade for this update. Let me know what you think! 😉 )

Welp, finally got time to write another update again!
Real-world issues has hampered me to write one to be honest.....not that I mind actually.
Anyways, at the moment I've came home to Japan but first, Ii'll cover the final week of the US trip.
So here we go boys let's jump into the update! 😃

[13 May 2019]
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(yeah I know that's a CA18, not a KA24. The KA24 mod is buggy and crashed my game)

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[14 May 2019]
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After we set our camp, we had a 'small' initiation party. Well, 'small', as we see AJ, Ziga, Soju and Franklin downing some shots of lagers already 🙂)

[15-17 May 2019]
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[17 May 2019, later that day]
With our time on the track finally over, I returned to the pits to wrap up our camp before going back to the garage.

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[18 May 2019]
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[19 May-01 Jun 2019]
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Welp finally able to update again!
Let's see how my wallet survives after coming home to Japan:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 1,333

Paycheck x3 = V$ 2,820
Mentions x3= V$ 750 (thanks AJ, Soju and Ziga!)
Sold transmission remains to scrap = V$ 20
Sold Mustang Foxbody transmission core = V$ 200
Sold Nissan KA24DE transmission core = V$ 300
Weds Albino = V$ 600
Dunlop SP Sport 5000 = V$ 276
Grab to aiport = V$ 10
Cups of UCC Coffee = V$ 2
V$ at the moment = V$ 1,333 + 2,820 + 750 + 20 +500 - 600 - 276 - 10 - 2 = V$ 4,535

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

Benny

Thanks for all the kind words biggie, none of that fun would be possible without you guys.
I am thankfull for everyone who came and who ever wants is free to visit us, just give us a heads up so we can pick you up from the airport

Soju

It was one of the best meets and sessions so far 🙂

Glad everyone had a real great time!

Smokiegun

Had heaps of fun with you guys that day, hopefully we all get back together once more in the coming future!

BigSmoke

# Benny :
Thanks for all the kind words biggie, none of that fun would be possible without you guys.
I am thankfull for everyone who came and who ever wants is free to visit us, just give us a heads up so we can pick you up from the airport

Anytime bossman, thank you for the invitation to the USA and the shotgun rides!

# Smokiegun :
Had heaps of fun with you guys that day, hopefully we all get back together once more in the coming future!

# Soju :
It was one of the best meets and sessions so far 🙂

Glad everyone had a real great time!

Looking forward to our next meeting, was quite honoured to be able to meet you guys! 😃 :cheers:

Benny

Biggie it might happen sooner than you think he he

BigSmoke

Back on the Rocks

insert obligatory and fitting BGM here

......no, I didn't make a switch to an R32 but nevertheless, Silver Queen is back for more! 😉

After missing the only time attack event it could attend last month, it's time to bring her back to the competitive grounds.
Outside the track action, S15 is coming back as well and finally it's able to roll under it's own steam! :bananajump:
All these lovely occassions can be experienced by jumping down into the update below! 😃

[03 Jun 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 AWDs 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.

Turbo and supercharged cars capacity are multiplied by 1.7 and rotaries are multiplied by 1.5 to make them easier to be classified and segregated.
Anything not satisfying any of those (e.g. prototypes and open wheel racers) will be classified in Closed class and is not eliglible for championship points.[/size]

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[07 Jun 2019]
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With all the works done and V$600 quoted for all the job done, I thanked the crew and went back home to prepare for the race day.

[09 Jun 2019]
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05.30
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06.00
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07.00
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08.25
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START!
Almost lost some precious grip inexplicably at the final corner's exit but I could recover quickly

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08.50
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12.10
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START!

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Our group of cars gave way to the next one and we finally returned back to the pits safely. I really need a drink badly now.

12.40
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15.20
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[10 Jun 2019]
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Wew finally finished my update and coming back to competitive TA scene!
Here's how my wallet stands up after the TA shenanigans:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 4,535

Paycheck x2 = V$ 1,880
Greddy RB26 Single Throttle Surge Tank = V$ 1566
Tsukuba Circuit Challenge Series Rd. 3 Registration = V$ 205
Eastern Kanto Circuit Trial Championship Rd. 2 Registration= V$ 170
ProMods Garage services = V$ 600
4th place in B6 class, Tsukuba Circuit Trial Championship Rd. 3 = V$ 600
5th place overall, Tsukuba Circuit Trial Championship Rd. 3 = V$ 800
V$ at the moment = V$ 4,535 + 1,880 + 600 + 800 - 1,566 - 205 - 170 - 600 = V$ 5,274

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

BigSmoke

......And Another One!

It's time for the second time attack event of the month in a brand new championship! :bananajump:

It has a different class division and running format so I hope I could adapt very well.
But that's not all, one of my cars has received a new dress as well!
Take a guess which one would it be.......while checking out the update below! 😃

[11 Jun 2019]
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[15 Jun 2019]
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11.30
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12.30
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NT1: <=1600cc Road cars, including MX-5s of all generation, but no VTEC/MIVEC/Ssimilar sytsem allowed
NT2: <=2000cc 2WD and 4WD Road cars
NT3: >2000cc 2WD and 4WD Road cars, as well as rotary-engined cars
AT: Anything from above-well, pretty much anything with automatic transmission

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START!!

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Lap 1 finished with one mistake, but no dramatic marks fortunately. And I'm still alive and running as well. It is time for........
Lap 2

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Final Lap

With lesson learned, I entered T1 a bit slower, but in a much smoother manner. I hope this would result in even more shaved seconds off my lap time.

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After a fast-paced three laps of time attack session, I've crossed the line. It is time to end the session, yield to others and go back to the pits.

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I and other cars behind me gave way to the next running group, then we all enter the pitlane and went back to the paddock.

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16.15
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[16 Jun 2019]
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And finally before I close my update for now, a small reminder that I've still got stuff to sell and now there are two more of them!

~~FOR SALE!~~

SOLD!!

Nissan 240SX/180SX Stock Wheels + Tyres (1 set)

15 inches, 4-lug pattern
V$ 500, Bargains Welcome

Nissan 240SX/180SX Front Quarterpanels (1 set)
Taken from US-spec 240SX Convertible (MS13 Vert)
Would fit MS13 Hatch, MS13 Coupe, MS13 Vert, RS13U, PS13, PS13 Vert, or RPS13
Great for RPS13 restoration or Onevia conversion!
V$ 300

Nissan S13 rear wing
Taken from US-spec 240SX Convertible (MS13 Vert)
Would fit MS13 Coupe, MS13 Vert, PS13, or PS13 Vert
Great for PS13 or MS13 restoration!
V$ 200

Pictures (CAR IS NOT FOR SALE!):

Yep another update done and one of my car having a great progress!
Let's see how my wallet survives after both the TA and kyusha mod shenanigans:
Spoiler:

Initial V$ = V$ 5,274

Forcewerkz Front Bumper Lip = V$ 300
Origin Labs Streamline Quarterpanels = V$ 310
ChargeSpeed Side Skirts = V$ 289
Rear Valances total = V$ 194
B-Wave Rear Wing = V$ 390
SCP Performance Rear Camber Kit = V$ 387
SCP Performance Front Camber Bolts = V$ 52
VS Garage Tsukuba Paint Service = V$ 800
Fuel = V$60
Lunch = V$ 2
5th place in NT3 class, Eastern Kanto Circuit Trial Championship Rd. 2 = V$ 500
5th place overall, Eastern Kanto Circuit Trial Championship Rd. 2 = V$ 800
V$ at the moment = V$ 5,274 + 500 + 800 - 300 - 310 - 289 - 194 - 390 - 387 - 52 - 800 - 60 - 2 = V$ 3,790

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

Benny

I like the Varietta, just slamm it now....

Lagano

Wow those were some wild moments on the track!! The lap times surely prove that, they're getting better and better. Careful when braking late in the corner though, it can lead you into a massive understeer which usually doesn't end well. You got some nice goodies for the vert, that wing fits it perfectly! If you're going for a lowrider style like you mentioned a few times i'd respray it in something crazy and maybe add some pinstripes, like on the American 70's lowriders 😉

BigSmoke

# Benny :
I like the Varietta, just slamm it now....

Ohohoho of course I will, just waiting for money right now 😉

Ah s**t, now I have two cars waiting for coilovers.......

# Lagano :
Wow those were some wild moments on the track!! The lap times surely prove that, they're getting better and better. Careful when braking late in the corner though, it can lead you into a massive understeer which usually doesn't end well. You got some nice goodies for the vert, that wing fits it perfectly! If you're going for a lowrider style like you mentioned a few times i'd respray it in something crazy and maybe add some pinstripes, like on the American 70's lowriders 😉

Thanks bossman! 😃
Yeah that locking moment had my heart stopped for a while it seems 🙂)

Looks like I'll either apply a glitter paintjob or going full lowrider :morncoffee:

Alex876

Vert looks real hotboii

BigSmoke

# Alex876 :
Vert looks real hotboii

Hehey thanks my man, glad you like them! 😃

Also a bit of heads-up: I do realize that lots of you are having troubles on reading the updates properly since admittably, there are lots of images as much as the writing does (one update here almost broke the 100 images mark.......guess which one). So, to help you load the images faster and thus obtaining a proper experience while reading my updates, here are the direct links for the updates shown in this page:

Update 0: The All-American Projects (click here!)
Update 1: Shredfest and Homecoming (click here!)
Update 2: Back on the Rocks (click here!)
Update 3: ......And Another One! (click here!)

RocketBunnyS13

Congratulations on placing 5th overall! Good show, JOLLY GOOD SHOW! Silver Queen still hasn't lost its edge I see, but of course what is the potential of the car without the driver, solid performance, keep it up!

I see the S15 is going well, I gotta hear that RB sputter in wonderful life in person, lemme drop by soon! I'm keen to take a look at the MS13 in person as well when it's finished, hopefully my RS13U will be done as well so that I can bring it and we can take pictures!

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