#4 BENJAMIN KUNK - Coupes still FAIL!

Small update.

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:03:56 PDT

Not a whole lot to add. The build is still going slow as ever. Best things in life take time :D Here is a couple snaps.

More Cressida Build Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:25:17 PDT

Here is a stack of new photos showing the progress on the X83 project. I'm so stoked, this car is going to dominate..

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Build updates!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:35:25 PDT

It's been super slow going, but the things that are happening are coming out better then I had imagined. I'm still waiting on tons of parts. Coils, Aero, Sub frame and Diff bushings, Knuckles, Tension Rods. And tons more to order too!

Check out the preliminary cage fitment:

Long weekend @ Beauxner Fab!

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:05:36 PDT

Oh boy it was a long weekend. Got the firewall tacked into place. Rear hoop bent and tacked, and downward supports bent and fitted. Still have a rear jacking point, fuel cell mount, and bash bar to make... oh yeah and a whole cage!

I'll let the pictures speak for them selves.

Some more cutting!

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:43:43 PDT

Finally done cutting things out for the most part. Next updates will have cool things being put in!

Building has begun on the new Cressida!

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:57:56 PDT

Car went to Clayton @ Beauxner Fab to have the cage done and rear end tubed. Clayton is a kick ass dude, very detail oriented and quite the perfectionist. I highly recommend him for any fabrication you need.

We've been cutting and stripping for 4 days. I think the car has shed over 500lbs. No door glass or inner skin, ditched the stock tank in favor of a fuel cell and tubing the rear, finding tar under tar under sheets of metal with more tar under it. Car is starting to look like a dune buggy with the ass cut out it's raised up 6" or more lol.

Clayton doing some final trimming on the rear:

All cleaned up and ready for frame rail caps, tubing and rear firewall to begin. Notice the sheet metal on the right hasn't been removed yet you can see the tar thats found under it on the left side. Don't have the picture but it's all cleaned up now.

Frame rail caps done. Will make a great place to attach the rear frame and bash bars:

Stay tuned, Working on it more tonight. Sorry for using my cell phone to snag the pictures.

New 144 video!

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:16:37 PDT

Nate Hamilton 144 S:2 E:2 from Corey Denomy on Vimeo.

Buy my TE's

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:38:49 PDT

Selling the TE-37's to make a little cash to put towards other things the car needs.

17x10 +15
18x9.5-0

$2000 + shipping w/o tires or hit me up for a price with tires.

Current State of Afairs

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Sat, 07 May 2011 09:00:02 PDT

Here is the current state of the S13. It will be going to Beauxner Fab to have the front end tubed shortly. I also have a couple new sponsors that I will be announcing in the next few weeks. Stay tuned!!

XDC Round #2 Practice Footage

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Fri, 06 May 2011 09:00:01 PDT

Including the wreck that punched a hole in the inter cooler costing me any chance at a good finish.

Quick Clip, XDC Irwindale Round #1 Tandem

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Thu, 05 May 2011 11:07:05 PDT

Quick clip, XDC Irwindale Round #1 More Practice footage

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Wed, 04 May 2011 09:00:08 PDT

Quick Clip XDC Irwindale Round #1 Practice footage

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:00:09 PDT

XDC Round #1 coverage on R.A.D. Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Mon, 02 May 2011 09:00:06 PDT

Just happened to find this a little late so I figured I would share:

For the rest of the article:
http://www.rad-experience.com/2011/03/xdc-la-rd-1-part-1-of-2.html

and part 2 here:
http://www.rad-experience.com/2011/03/xdc-la-rd-1-part-2-of-2.html

XDC Round #2 results and 2011 season standings.

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Sun, 01 May 2011 09:00:00 PDT

Round #2 Results
XDC 2011 Season Points Standings
XDC website

Urban Racer Covers XDC Round #2

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:00:02 PDT

UrbanRacer.com took the time to write a very good article covering Round #2 of XDC. Take the time to read it and follow their blog. While you are at it take the time to Follow ours and Like our facebook page to the right!

Here are some shots of us in tandem practice and comp from urbanracer.com:

Read the full story here:
http://www.urbanracer.com/articles/anmviewer.asp?a=4813&z=1

See the full gallery here:
http://www.urbanracer.com/gallery/gallery.asp?categoryid=1342

Nate Hamilton 144 S:2 E:1 - Coupes Fail Cameo

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:00:07 PDT

I think what Nate Hamilton is doing with Corey Denomy Films is amazing and inspiring. I think everyone should take the time to watch our fellow XDC driver's video and share it on facebook or your blog. Hopefully we will be able to make some inspiring videos of our own in the future.

Thanks again for the cameo in your new film!

Wrecked Magazine Photo Coverage of XDC Rnd #2

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:06:54 PDT

Here's a Few of my favorites:

Full Gallery:
http://www.wreckedmagazine.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=225

Elevens' Covers XDC Round #2

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:00:06 PDT

I will be using their expertise in the future as I'm beginning to be known for blowing up my aero.

http://gotoelevens.blogspot.com/2011/04/xdc-2011-round-2-pics-ver-4.html

XDC Round #2 coverage from Cars X Hype

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:42:36 PDT

http://carsxhype.com/2011/04/25/event-coverage-xdc-round-2-phoenix-april-23rd-2011/

Some raw footage from XDC

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:18:53 PDT

From the hot-pits:

Some on car footage early in practice:

And a little mistake that cost me when it came down to competing as it punched a hole in my intercooler :(

AZ Driven recap of XDC Round 2

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:49:45 PDT

http://www.azdriven.com/content.php?133-Arizona-Dominates-Xtreme-Drift-Circuit
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And more pictures on their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/set/fbx/?set=a.195370640506627.45801.100001010760673

Come see me drive at XDC in Phoenix - Win free tickets!

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:47:40 PDT

Win two tickets to See AZDriven Dominate Xtreme Drift Circuit here in Phoenix!

Details here:

http://www.azdriven.com/forums/showthread.php?1529-WIN-2-TICKETS-TO-XDC-PHOENIX!!

Thank you for your continued support!

My first try at editing video

noreply@blogger.com (Ben Kunk) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:23:01 PDT

Took some old video and edited it for joy of the sounds and sights of the old JZX83. Make sure you listen loud as possible.

XDC Drift and Remix coverage on Night-Import.com

noreply@blogger.com (The Floodman) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:17:44 PDT

Event Coverage: XDC/Remix Event (Pt. I)
Event Coverage: XDC/Remix Event (Pt. II)
Event Coverage: XDC/Remix Event (Pt. III)
Event Coverage: XDC/Remix Event (Pt. IV)
Event Coverage: XDC/Remix Event (Pt. V)