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By Jarod DeAnda, March 8, 2010

Titles of blogs just come out of nowhere and some I apologize for but it is what it is…
Inspiration comes from either the post, the product or what’s in my mind at the time of writing it…
This weekend was a blast we had a good time with family, friends which are basically family (The Forsbergs) and just good experiences…

The title for this blog was inspired from an SNL skit from last week w/ J Lo, yes just watch and laugh!
NEW CAR HORNS!!!!!

Let’s start with Friday night Vivid Racing had a JDM/Euro Car meet at their awesome facility…This was to raise money for Wounded Warriors and raised $1,100+

I don’t currently own a race car so PJ brought his!
Dan even threw him a new sponsorship deal!

DC Shoes rolled out even…
This is Tanner of DC Shoes and his rusted ride…so sick…

That Friday night Chris Forsberg and his wife Michelle, The Forsbergs rolled out to AZ to kick it, its ALWAYS blast when they come out!!!
BTW, Chris is on Twitter now, follow him and his antics…

Fast Forward Saturday AM, coffee on the couch with Chris and PJ…

Now Saturday afternoon!!!!!!!!
GREAT ARIZONA BEER FESTIVAL at Tempe Town lake, good times!!!!!!!!!
It was crowded!

The DeAnda’s and The Forsbergs…. YES Those are pretzel necklaces, they will SAVE you from starving and they will also keep you answering the question of “Where did you get those necklaces???”

Chris and I… + REBEL8

Matt, the moose and his chica…

Thanks to Ed at Stone Brewing for hooking it up…

Also, thanks to Brendan at Left Hand Brewing for the hook up as well!!!
Breweries and people involved with beer and fun loving people, they HAVE to be!!!!

Wifey and I!

I’d proudly stand up….

Mind melting…

Check these guys out and their Drink Easy party products!!!!!
The Beer Belt- Yes it’s a beer holster for a gang of cans or beverages of any sort!!!
The Double Beer Bong- Because one beer bong just isn’t enough!!!!
These guys have some fun products to be had, for your next debauchery filled house party, GET SOME OF THEIR PRODUCTS @ DrinkEasy.com CLICK HERE to BUY and view

Beer Pong N-Ice Rack’s keep them Dixie cups cold and fresh…
Then they have floaties for them too for the POOL DUH!!!!!!!!!!

When you’re done, you’re DONE!

Next stop on Mill Ave, The Tavern On Mill Ave...

Looks like The Tavern on Mill is gonna have a pretty good set up coming on March 17th, buy the shirt and GET THE DEALS ON Wed!

Chris and Mich…

Jarod and Steph…

Fast forward SUNDAY MORNING!!!
Ritual stop for The Forsbergs is WAFFLE HOUSE….
The hats funny but I’m hoping he’s aspiring to be more than working at Waffle House…

Double Scattered, smothered, chunked and capped!
YUM!

The look of satisfaction!!! Thanks Chris and Michelle for rolling out, GREAT TIMES!!!
BEEP BEEP!!!

Ended the weekend by seeing a little clearer!!!
HID kit for our new family ride, Nissan Armada…
I purchased the kit through a company called Altitude Importers for $65 shipped! Yes, that cheap and super easy to install!!!
If you’re interested let me know…

On the left is the OEM bulbs and on the right is the HID installed bulb…

Now up close….
STOCK OEM BULB…

HID BULB INSTALLED…
RADICAL!

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By Jarod DeAnda, March 4, 2010

So out with the old and in with the new…

I’m ALWAYS on my Blackberry just ask my wife and friends…
Hey I’m NEVER not working, shucking and jiving…
So had to step it up to the new Blackberry Bold 9700 through T Mobile…
Liking it so far…
Phone looks naked, need a new case…I’ve got one coming tomorrow, JUST WAIT, you’ll see…

Now, speaking of communication (pun intended) I saw this product on Twitter and Facebook so I added them to see reviews, feedback, etc. I was even going to purchase some but low and behold I WIN some before I even have the chance to purchase some
ENTERTAINERS SECRET….Throat relief for laryngitis, hoarseness, congestion, stuffiness, and dry throat

Given my line of work, MC’ing events ALL day especially Formula Drift events where I’m hooting, hollering, “Sending It” and wrapping it up this is MY kind of product… So believe me I will be giving this a test drive at the 1st round of Formula Drift if not sooner!!!!
Thanks Entertainers Secret, feedback post usage/post event!
To buy CLICK HERE

Last but definitely NOT least, THIS IS THE LAST Picture my Canon SD790IS will be taking and of course it’s of its predecessor the newest Canon PowerShot SD1400IS, shoots 14.1 Megapixel and HD Video!
Sweet!!! Plus flatblack, gangster!

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By Jarod DeAnda,

Vivid Racingis holding a charity car meet for all amazing JDM, Euro, and Domestic vehicles to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Pull out your change and donate at least $1 at the door to these brave heroes as we kick back at the Vivid Racing Headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona March 5th from 7:30pm to 10:00pm. All donations will be matched 100% by VR and donors of $20 or more will receive the all new Vivid Racing T-Shirt. Bring your good spirits and checkout gear from our sponsors: DC Shoes, Brembo Brakes, KSport Coilovers, HRE Wheels, and Sound Xpression. Vivid Racing’s Project 997TT, CLS55, and 135I will be on display along with other vehicles. See you there! View more about the WWP here – www.woundedwarriorproject.org

If you’re going to attend PLEASE RSVP HERE

Also, I have to show you the gnarly Porsche Cayenne kit that VIVID RACING is the official USA distributor of…Balrog!!!!

No it’s not a character name from Street Fighter, yet it is a Street Fighter Cayenne body kit!
Most Incredible Porsche Cayenne Kit EVER – Introducing the Balrog!
Fore more info on it and acquiring the kit CLICK HERE

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By Jarod DeAnda, March 3, 2010

There’s a brand spanking new drift website that’s capturing the drifting scene from the street level to the starting grid at the professional level, it’s called 1K Drift, it actually means 1,000 drifters of Facebook but I’m sure it’ll branch out farther than Facebook, maybe even twitter, MySpace or even digressing back to Friendster or even analog means such as “message pigeons”…

I was stoked to be the 1st ever interview on the website and I even gave Corey the owner of the site the name Sitting Shotgun for interviews… Thanks Corey and good luck with the site, see you at HyperFest!

CHECK OUT MY INTERVIEW HERE…..

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By Jarod DeAnda,

ENKEI Wheels sent me a new tee for the summer…
Graphics are of their most popular wheel, the Enkei RPF1…
Used by many of the Formula Drift competitors…
Thanks Enkei…Here’s their blog

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By Jarod DeAnda, March 2, 2010

This was from a couple weeks ago but failed to post it….
Enjoy!

….Only the good die young….

I love this song and I sang it a lot last week….

Here’s some last week happenings…
Headed to Las Vegas for about 36 hours for the MAGIC tradeshow…
Saw BT whom I haven’t see in tooo long, he works for Fender, yeah the guitar company… He’s a great dude…

I’m telling you RIGHT NOW, REBEL8 IS YOUR NEW/OLD/NEW FAVORITE BRAND!!
Hurting feelings in 2010!!!!!
Get involved…

Saw my UK Bruv, Jasper and his lady at the Rogue Status/DTA booth…

My homies at Dearly Departed the brand decided to have a suite at The Hotel to show their new line/brand properly plus they had their 19 year old tattooing homie come out and tat zap friends…
My man Alberto got his sons name… Go Diego Go…

2 of the 3 horsemen, Slim and Rook
Slim…

Rook…

Comic relief lies in lil Sean Lyles, BONG!

Hit the tail end of the All Gone book release at UNDFTD LV, thanks Neek…

Then hit the Famous party, nice low key party at The Palms Hardwood Suite, DJ Spider and Alchemist spinning…

The new HRH Tower at Hard Rock, rips!!!
Here’s Albert at the front counter…

Yo the El Capitan of Rogue Status and DTA + his former employee and TWITTER MANIAC Anwar!!!

Rogue always up to good…

Peace out Vegas, sooo much happened in Vegas it was business, pleasure and everything in between, good to see new & old friends…
Last stop, Burger Bar for a Kobe beef burger and Chimay White label, yum!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fly home 11pm to fly out at 11AM the next day PHX to LAX….
What???

Yeahhh, stoked leg room!

The contrast in climates rad!

starp on the gas mask for LA…

“Square” Blair picks me up and 1st stop for anybody that doesn’t have it, IN-N-OUT…

Hello Willow Springs…

Hello Chris Forsberg…

Hello myself…

Hello prime rib…

What are you up to Chris…

This isn’t night time… This is 0 dark:30!!!!

Unload!

Sergenstein!

Don’t STOP, just WOAH!

Riding shotgun with the CHAMP, Nice helmet huh???

My man Victor Carrillo, the man behind The ID Agency…

Him and his beautiful pregnant glowing wife Pamela on the cover of Long Beach Magazine…

Best dealer plate EVER!!!!!!!!!!!

Casa Gamino for dinner, margaritas and Mexican food yeaahhahhh

Serge likes his food!!

THIS IS CEASER, The best dog ever!!

Chris and Ceaser say good bye to you and this blog…

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By Jarod DeAnda, February 27, 2010

Papa needs a new pair of shoes, replace papa with Ken Block and this is true in more ways than one, new shoes by way of a new Ford rally vehicle in Rally America and WRC and NOW, his new DC Pro Spec 2.0 and matching graphics to boot on the boot!!!!

Loving these new Pro Spec 2.0 boots and shoes!!!
This is my new shoe for sure at Formula Drift events and more… racing meets street!!!! stoked!
Saw and teased these at X Games last year and here they finally are…

Here’s some info about them here:
Also, I like the KB X HG X DC means Ken Block X Huck Gee X DC Shoes… sick…

While over the past week, Mr. Block has been a bit more focused on getting the MWRT Ford Fiesta dialed in for its maiden gravel race at 100 Acre Wood this weekend, today he will also be breaking in a fresh new pair of DC Shoes Pro Spec 2.0s. Ones that just happen to match his Alpinestars suit and the Fiesta’s livery (a total coincidence, we swear!).

The Pro Spec 2.0 is a new driving shoe from DC. “When creating the concept for this shoe, I wanted to make it something that was not only functional, but looked more like a skate shoe,” says Ken Block. To achieve this, the Pro Spec 2.0 still offers a rolled heel to allow for proper pedal modulation, but has the appearance of a thick sole. But don’t let it fool you, despite the profile of this shoe, the actual sole is still very flexible allowing great pedal feel, while still staying streamlined enough to prevent getting caught up when tap dancing across the three pedals. While the Pro Spec 2.0 is not FIA homologated like the Pro Spec 1.0, it is still legal in most racing series, including Rally America. Plus, it’s half the price, weighing in at an affordable $100.

The MWRT Livery edition Spec 2.0 will be available soon, but for those who can’t wait, or would prefer to be slightly more subtle in good ol’ black, check out the Pro Spec 2.0s now at the DC Store or at VIVID RACING.com

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By Jarod DeAnda, February 9, 2010

DSTROYR my man Jon’s brand releases some new bangers!!! PURCHASE THE DSTROYR GOODS HERE!

I like how he’s finally taken my advice and brewing beers, atta boy Jon and I see you and Mr JDM EGO have hookd up after intro’ing ya fellas at FD Pro AM….

Speaking of beers, had a couple purchases this past weekend…
LEFT HAND BREWING Warrior IPA & Stone Brewing Double Bastard

LASTLY,
BEARDLIFE.net “Beard is the life I live!!!!”
Get involved those that share face folicals!!!
BeardLife.net
Thanks BG for the stickers… they rule and are shiny awsomeness!!!

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By Jarod DeAnda, January 26, 2010

Drum roll please……Don’t ask where I got these images just view the new vehicle in all it’s splendor.

This is Ken Block’s brand new baby! I present to you the 2010 Monster World Rally Team Ford Fiesta…
This vehicle will not look, smell feel or breath the same way again after Ken puts it to the paces this weekend at the first round of the Rally America Championship at Sno Drift in Michigan….

Car looks great with the brand new drip graphics and I can’t wait to hear it run!
See it sooner than later and of course at X Games!

It wouldn’t be a post about Ken Block if there wasn’t a video to go with it!

Ken Block’s new whip: the 2010 Monster World Rally Team Ford Fiesta reveal, plus the complete race schedule for 2010 including WRC, Rally America and X-Games. For even more info: www.monsterworldrallyteam.com

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By Jarod DeAnda, January 25, 2010

This past weekend was so much fun, had friends come out and we hit up Barrett Jackson car auction, had great food, went on a bike ride and just had a killer time, re-visit it….

First though, Last Monday was Dylans actual birthday Peter Piper Pizza, good times…
Love Parker face, haha

Blue skies in Arizona… not for long…

Parker was playing with his balsa wood airplane while I was wearing the REBEL8 x Benny Gold tee, too funny…

Vaughn Gittin Jr and his chica Abigail Baker roll out to Arizona not only for a visit but to meet up with his Ford people, 2010’s a big year for Vaughn, congrats buddy!
Here’s the new Ford 5.0 engine available in the 2011 Mustang..

Like the perforated pattern on these Lincoln seats…

Looks good…Center drive…

Classic Willy’s…

Twinturbo stingray with insane bodywork, etc…

Art…

Cadillac CTS coupe is fresh! I’d like to see it in drift trim…

Chevy Volt headlights are fresh…

Mustang corner pocket…

For SALE!

One of the Blastolene’s is for sale, love these cars!
SIDE NOTE: At Russo Steele another car auction in Arizona tents fell and damaged cars, watch this video BUMMER but one of the other Blastolene’s called Pissed off Pete (one of my fav cars got damaged)

Bob’s for sale too…

That’s some lip!

Super clean Camaro with some leather under the hood, flat on gloss, nice!

I LOVE Wagon’s and this is just awesome!
wagon with a trailer that matches!

The sick Batman vehicle!

Clean, now just give it to Cartoon to do up!

Sick Merc…

Nice clean truck right?
Look closer…

Yep Benzo power…

Liked the colorway, kind of Gucci’ish…

The Block…

I Always love this car …

We all really liked this car…

I NEED this chair in my life…

Ford hooked us up, thanks blue oval!

Here we is, JR and I and our ladies…

Another Blastolene shot!

REBEL8 getting up…

Noah Fine Art here, he’s a friend of many friends, thought I’d say hello….

Head to the bar for some food and drinks…
1st Orange Table for some killer beers…

Telegraphs Brewing, never had anything from their brewery and this was GREAT!

Port Brewing in SD, can’t go wrong!

Next up Los Olivos for some banging Mexican Food…
Met up with EVB of Discount Tire infamy,,,

The whole gang…

Now Friday, yep that was Thursday!

Friday night we had nice chill night planned, YEAH RIGHT!
The Forsbergs showed up from Cali, party time…
Chris Forsberg and his wife…

Here’s my buddy Chris talking to JR and Chris

Here’s the beer selection for the evening!
From left to right Rogue Yellow Snow IPA, Lost Abbey Judgment Day, Brew Dog DOGMA, The Bruery Black Orchard and lastly Delirium Tremens That’s some good company right there!

Saturday, BIKE RIDE!!!!!!!!
Not just a bike ride but a bike ride bar crawl awesomness in Scottsdale!
Got a group photo before we left!

Here’s my buddy RJ and his baby girl Ali..

Vaughn’s ready!

1st stop Orange Table again, good food and good beer…

riding through Old Town like a bicycle posse…

Stopped here but way to packed and small for us idiots…

Next stop TT’s Roadhouse…
Where…

We played dart shot game.
1st step-choose a terrible shot
2nd-EVERYBODY throws 1 dart, girls too
3rd- furthest from the bulls eye drinks up…

Nice ride, nice sticker…

AZ sunset!

Riding bikes… so much fun!

Next stop, ROGUE!
Chris was into it, he floated!

Vaughn and Chris going over Tempe Town Lake for the last stretch to The Tavern on Mille Ave in Tempe..

RJ and I celebrating at The Tavern in Tempe after the long fun ride!

DeeJayDiesel on the Serato pumping up the jams…rocking some REBEL8

My trusty steed! Good times!

Sunday, wake up and get some DUB house aka Waffle House, yum!
Michelle loves this place!