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Real-Ass Car Enthusiast And F1 Driver Liam Lawson Buys Clapped-Out Subaru Forester Project

Liam Lawson is one in every of us. No, actually, the F1 star who impressed along with his stand-in performances for Daniel Ricciardo final yr is an precise dirtbag automotive fanatic. And I’ve proof. He posted a video about his latest venture automotive: A clapped-out 2000 Subaru Forester S/tb, slammed on Ebay coilovers and outfitted with an Aliexpress blow-off valve.

Lawson began his YouTube channel a month in the past and has already gathered 80,000 subscribers after simply six movies. The channel is fully vlogs of Lawson’s life, starting from the place he lives within the U.Ok. to visiting California, and again to his dwelling nation of New Zealand. While he every day drives a fifth-generation Toyota Supra in England, again dwelling in NZ is the place he determined to select up the Forester.

And the automotive is simply unimaginable to behold. The paint on the roof is pale. It’s slammed on its body rails with Yellowspeed Racing coilovers. Seasoned automotive scumbags will acknowledge Yellowspeed as a bona fide eBay particular. Lawson then says the blow-off valve is from Aliexpress, and says it’s “mostly stock” apart from the suspension. This, people, is a traditional chorus from a real automotive dirtbag. He then take a look at drives it, and whereas it sounds prefer it has an exhaust, it additionally scrapes on almost each bump. Then he wiggles the shifter in gear, and it has sufficient play for him to say that it “isn’t in neutral.” Need I say extra?

It’s uncommon to see an ultra-elite F1-caliber driver really exist as one in every of us. Even probably the most approachable amongst them nonetheless aren’t scumbagging outdated shitboxes, although Lewis Hamilton doing donuts in a rental R34 Skyline GT-R is up there. Hell, racing drivers aren’t even all that a lot into vehicles, a lot preferring issues like “winning” and “championships.” Most gained’t know the enjoyment of a complete clapper that makes your next-door neighbor’s finger twitch in anticipation of calling the native owners affiliation.

Lawson says that the automotive will solely be a short-term venture, nonetheless. He plans to construct the automotive throughout his two-month keep in New Zealand and can public sale it off to charity as soon as its full. Still, it’s official. Lawson is a licensed shitbox fanatic. Salute.

Motorsport

This BMW-Powered Toyota Celica Is An Automotive Labor Of Love

Project cars require a lot of effort and dedication. The heavily modified second-generation Toyota Celica owned by Daniel Railean showcased in this video is an excellent example of how years of hard work can create a strong bond between a person and their vehicle.

Railean’s interest in Celicas was sparked when his brother owned one. He was supposed to inherit the car, but it broke down before that could happen. Years later, Railean found the same Toyota for sale on eBay and decided to invest his entire savings of 750 pounds ($918 at current exchange rates) to purchase it.


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 BMW-Powered Toyota Celica

However, the car was in a poor condition with significant rust. Railean has since transformed it into a BMW-powered drift car over several years. The car features an engine from an E46-generation 323i and a rear end from a 2011 3 Series. In addition, the steering column comes from a Renault Clio.

Although Railean didn’t disclose the output of the BMW engine, the stock version produces 168 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. These figures may not be impressive by modern standards, but they surpass the original Toyota 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which only produced around 100 hp. Furthermore, the valved exhaust on the current powerplant gives the car a distinctive, raw sound.

Railean faced challenges while working on the body of the car. For instance, he attempted to set up a paint shop in his shed, but his technique led a friend to take over the job out of frustration. Later, Railean opted to wrap many of the parts in carbon-kevlar.

The exterior design of the car is a mix of different inspirations. The tall rear wing was influenced by Railean’s admiration for the distinctive Porsches from Rauh-Welt Begriff. Additionally, the underbody neon was added because Railean liked the colorful look from the movie “The Fast and the Furious.”

Railean uses his classic Celica almost daily and often for drifting. The car attracts a lot of attention on the road, with bystanders approaching him to ask about the build. After putting in so much effort to create the vehicle, Railean appears to appreciate the recognition.

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34th BMW International Open: Hillier leads, 13 German players continue into the weekend

+++ 24-year-old Daniel Hillier (-9) from New Zealand holds the lead heading into the weekend +++ Marcel Schneider and Marc Hammer (both -6) are the top German players, tied for fourth place +++ Joost Luiten (NED) records the second hole-in-one of the tournament ++ “Eagles for Education”: the number of eagles reaches 38 +++ Tee times for Saturday +++


Munich. The second round of the BMW International Open at the Golfclub München Eichenried was filled with two important questions. How would the players handle the gusty conditions, and who would make the cut? Michael Hirmer (GER) and Joost Luiten (NED) proved it was still possible to post a good score, both finishing with 66 strokes for the best results of the day. Luiten impressed with a hole-in-one on the eighth hole using a 6 iron from 185 meters, making it the second hole-in-one of the tournament, following Takumi Kanaya of Japan’s achievement at the 12th hole yesterday. However, no hole-in-one has been recorded on the 17th yet, which means the Hole-in-One Prize, a fully-electric BMW i5, is still up for grabs.

Daniel Hillier (NZL, -9) shot a 67 to claim the top spot on the leaderboard, followed by Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen from Denmark (-8), who also carded a round of -5 in his debut tournament on the DP World Tour. Luiten (-7) is in third place heading into the weekend.

Hillier feels completely comfortable during his week at the BMW International Open, not just because of his position. “From the hospitality to the course conditions, everything is just amazing here at the BMW International Open. And the infrastructure to accommodate all the spectators is awesome, you almost get a Major feeling here,” said the New Zealander.

Just one stroke behind, Marc Hammer and Marcel Schneider are among the players tied for fourth place at 6 under par. The two highest-ranked German players have their sights set on the top of the leaderboard and are well-positioned for the weekend. Marcel Siem (-5) should also not be discounted, as he played an impressive round of 68 today.

Schneider attributed his good results to playing in front of a crowd. “I love to play in front of the people: the more that come out, the better it is for me. I’m really enjoying it and it gives me an extra push. I hope that the weekend will see just as many spectators out there, or even a few more than in the first two rounds.”

German golf fans have 13 home players to look forward to on the weekend. Hammer, Schneider, and Siem will be joined by Max Schmitt (-4), Hurly Long (-3), Thomas Rosenmüller (-2), Matti Schmid (-2), Philipp Mejow (-1), Max Kieffer (-1), Michael Hirmer (-1), Jannik de Bruyn (even par), Velten Meyer (even par), and Jonas Baumgartner (AM, even par), all of whom made the cut.

The pros recorded a total of 16 eagles on their Friday scorecards, bringing the overall total to 38. For each eagle at the BMW International Open, the BMW Group will donate 1,000 Euros to the “JOBLINGE” and “Kick ins Leben” organizations, recognizing their longstanding cooperation with the BMW Group in promoting fair opportunities and educational equality.

Hoatong Li (CHN, +13) will not be able to defend his title as last year’s winner, missing the cut. German players Nicolai von Dellingshausen (+1), Nick Bachem (+1), Sebastian Heisele (+3), Freddy Schott (+4), Tim Wiedemeyer (AM, +4), Anton Albers (+5), Alex Cejka (+10), and Alexander Knappe (+11) also didn’t make the cut.

Pierre Pineau (FRA) and Rasmus Hojgaard (DEN) withdrew due to injury on Friday, while Oliver Hundebøll (DEN) was disqualified after signing an incorrect scorecard.

The third round of the BMW International Open at the Golfclub München Eichenried will begin on Saturday at 7:15 am. The PDF document (“Tee times”) contains an overview of all tee times and groups.

You can find the current scores, more information about the BMW International Open, and a livestream at www.bmw-golfsport.com