Sales of Vertex D1 Soarer

The legendary drift weapon of Ueno-san of Vertex is up for sales!

 

The vehicle in mentioned here is that of the JZZ30 Toyota Soarer which have been outfitted with aero products from Vertex to ensure effective aerodynamics and engine cooling. The aggresive visuals of the aerokit suggests a similarity to that of GT500 racing vehicles.

 

Since this vehicle is created to compete in the D1 Grand Prix previously, a lot of works have obviously gone into both the handling and engine department

Below are the extracts and photos from the Vertex USA website:
http://www.vertex-usa.com/news-and-info/own-mr-uenos-d1-usa-vertex-soarer.html

TUNING SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Specification
Engine 1.5JZ
HKS GT-TURBINE To-4Z
ARC Inter Cooler
HKS F-CON V Pro
HKS Metal Gasket t=2.0
HKS VALCON PLUS VCAM KIT Pro 264-degree
HKS EVC V
HKS METAL FLOW
HKS R-Type Oil Cooler
HKS Spark Plugs
ARC Radiator
POWER ENTERPRISE AF TUNER

Exhaust
Légerfort Full Titanium Muffler
HKS Exhaust Manifold
HKS Front Pipe

Suspension/Brake/Transmission/Clutch/Differential
ORC Twin Plate Clutch
HKS HIPER MAX -D’
T-ZERO 6pots Brake Calipers
T-ZERO TYPE-TR Brake Pads
T-ZERO Brake Rotors
ATS 2 Way Diff
YANACK Toe Control Arms
IKEYA FORMULA Front Upper arms / Lower arms
IKEYA FORMULA Rear Upper arms / Lower arms / Toe Control Rods / Traction Rods

ExteriorVERTEX RIDGE Front Bumper Spoiler
VERTEX RIDGE Side Skirts
VERTEX RIDGE Rear Bumper Spoiler
VERTEX RIGDE Front Aero Fenders
VERTEX RIDGE Front Bumper Canards
VERTEX Dry Carbon Bonnet
VERTEX Dry Carbon Doors
SARD GT-Wing Pro
BELLOF HID SYSTEM Spark White
HPI Acrylic Windows
Craft Square TC-N1 Touring Competition Mirrors

InteriorHKS Full Bucket Seats
HKS Oil temp Meter / Boost Meter
MAX RACING MDLM SYSTEM VERTEX Steering (90mm Deep)
CARBING chromium-molybdenum steel Roll Cage / Adjustable Heel Plate / Pedal set / Radiator Plate
VERTEX Original Harness

Wheel/Tire
RAYS VOLKRACING GT-V
Front 10J-18 +23
Rear 11J-18 +15
YOKOHAMA ADVAN NEOVA
Front 255/35-18
Rear 265/35-18

Others
KOUEI Body Reinforcement / Rear Fenders wide Processing / All Paint / Special Ordered Front Window
ATL Safety Fuel Tank
BOSCH Fuel Pump

 

 

 

Early Christmas TRD Specials

TRD Christmas Special has come to Borneo Motors Web Store!

 

This Nov to December period, BMS will be having a TRD Premium Giveaway! First 50 customers who spend S$100 in a single receipt will be entitled to an exclusive TRD Lanyard for FREE!

 

In addition, why not check out the BMS Webstore for the latest TRD 2012 collection like the new Dri-Fit TRD Mizuno and the stylish TRD sunglasses. http://www.borneomotors.com.sg/toyotashop/Product.aspx?ID=TRD&img=1

 

 

Rectification of Driver's Side Power Window Switch in Singapore

Special Service Campaign for POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH (BMS)

 
Official Statement:

 

Following the announcement made by Toyota Motor Corp in Japan on 10 October 2012, Borneo Motors Singapore will initiate a Special Service Campaign for select Toyota Yaris, Vios, Corolla Altis, Camry and RAV 4 models.

This campaign is to rectify the condition that may cause the drivers’ side Power Window Master Switch to experience “notchy” or “sticking” condition when in use. This is a proactive measure Toyota is taking to ensure attempts to rectify this condition is carried out with Toyota approved method and the appropriate lubricant.

 

At the moment, we are still pending further clarifications specific to the involved Toyota models distributed and sold by Borneo Motors.

http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/world/story/toyota-recall-74m-vehicles-globally-power-window-glitch-20121010

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/10/us-toyota-recall-idUSBRE89906N20121010

 

Q1: What is the defect?

 

 

Credit: REUTERS, Andrew Winning

The Power Window Master Switch may experience a “notchy” or “sticking” condition when in use.

If commercially available lubricants are applied in an attempt to address this condition, the switch assembly may overheat and melt.

 
Q2: What is the cause of this condition & concern?

This notchy or sticking condition may be caused by uneven application of grease lubricant at the original supplier of the switch. As such, over time and with frequent usage, the contact points within the switch may deteriorate prematurely, causing the “notchy” or sticking condition when in use.

If owners attempt to use commercially available lubricants, the resin or plastic parts inside the switch may become overheated by ingredients in these lubricants and melt.

Q3: What brand of these commercially available lubricants is likely to cause this condition?

We currently do not have this information.

 

 

Q4: Which models and how many vehicles are involved?



In Singapore, the models involved in this campaign are

Camry, Corolla Altis, RAV 4, Vios, Yaris – models produced between February 2006 and April 2009.

Approximately 15,000 units may be involved. However, we are in the midst of verifying the actual involved units locally.


For Singapore, please refer to the Borneo Motors weblink below for information pertaining to this exercise.

http://www.toyotasingapore.com.sg/about/news_and_events/advisory.aspx

F1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix 2012

The 5th year of the F1 SINGTEL Singapore Grand Prix has finally touched down here in Singapore!

For those non-car fans of the F1, there are exciting off-track activities featuring international artistes including Kate Perry, Maroon 5, Bananarama, Jay Chou and many others to keep you fully entertained for the three nights there at the Marina Bay street circuit.

 

 

 

Do visit the Singapore GP website for more details pertaining to ticketing, event itinerary and hotel and travel packages for those from overseas.

http://www.singaporegp.sg/media/entertainment.php

Please find the link below for the exciting 3-days schedule of this race weekend!

http://www.singaporegp.sg/schedule_pdf/schedule.pdf

The Changing Face (& Business Strategy) of Lexus

Believe it has been some months since the launch of the 'new face' Lexus, whom has incorporated a spindle grille to the front of its vehicle range including the new GS, RX, LS and upcoming ES.
This has increased the overall sports image of the brand, enabling it to attract a younger demographic who craved sportiness and reliability all in one package.

However, here at Slippery Tarmac we shan't delve too much into how the technicalities involving the face change but instead focus on bringing our audience the sporty quinessential of the Lexus brand.
Today, the focus will be on the Lexus IS-C, a coupe version of the reliable IS. From factory, the IS-C doesnt quite stand out from the vehicle crowd on the road, and pales in outlook comparison when compared to the coupe version of the BMW3, Audi A4 and Merc C coupe in my opinion.

 

Japanese tuner Aimgain has taken the IS-C in stock form, slammed it low to the ground, fit it up with 4 deep-dished 5 spoke rims, and put it on a weight-gainer program and the end product does look rather heavenly! Taking note that the Aimgain IS-C still retains its original grille (not the new spindle ones). What's your take?

 

 

Well, in terms of output wise, I'm not exactly sure what kind of firepower it is putting to the tarmac. A stock ISC with a 2.5L heart outputs a considerably hearty 205 horses. When compared to this particular ISC driven by Daigo Saito in this year's Formula Drift Asia, let's just say that the rear tires on this particular ISC gets worn out almost 6 times faster (do the maths and u get 1200)!

 





Toyota 86 Internal Launch @ Changi Exhibition Center

It was with much fanfare with the arrival of the 86 in local SG shore. Finally for quite a long while rather, Toyota has come up with something more exciting than its usual bread-and-butter vehicles. For someone like us working in Toyota Singapore, being amongst the first people to be able to test drive the new 86 is certainly an interesting proposition to look forward to during the day.

 

There was more to the anticipated test drive of the 86 that morning. I had been tasked to pick up the venerable Lexus ISF from the west and drive it all the way to the Exhibition grounds for display as well as for sometime around the makeshift track meant for the 86. That's my caffeine for the day start!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arriving at the entrance to the Exhibition ground, it was there that I had that short few seconds to truly open up the lungs of the ISF after the 1st road hump. Acceleration was brutal after the initial 0.5 second of lag after flooring the pedal, even with 5 pax onboard. Well the joy was literally short-lived as I had to use the retard pedal after hitting that 200 on the speedo. My passengers appear.....alright though.

 

As we had arrived much earlier that morning, we had some time around the makeshift track to test out another of our in-house vehicle, a humble Toyota Vios NCP93R decked out in TRD liverage and of course, with a slew of TRD bolt-on parts such as the 17' TRD rims, TRD Sports Suspensions, TRD 3-puck Sports clutch, TRD Sports Air Filter and a TRD-Sparco seat with TAKATA harness to match. Gripping the tarmac are a set of 4 sticky Yokohama AD08 tires, known for their superb dry grip ability. No wonder the car feels like it is on rail when we take it through the slalom course and the makeshift chicanes!

 

Finally it was time to head into the Conference Room for the 86 Internal Launch. Display inside the Room are 2 86 - one fully kitted with TRD parts and the other one bone-stock from factory...

 

 

With the conclusion of the 86 video presentation and the speech from the PIC, it was time for the higllight of the day - the 86 test drive. Here we have our local and Msia drift drivers in Ivan Lim and Ariff to advise the participants on the handling of the cars in the circuit. Taking the 86 out into the slalom and circuit further exemplify the outstanding handling characteristics of the vehicles. The time on the vehicle for each participant, was too limited to fully exploit the better characteristics of the car. Nonetheless, that's possibly one of the few times where we have the opportunity to drive in the 86, for the S$180K price tag on the 86 in Singapore puts the car way above its original intended purpose of 'a cheap affordable sports car'.

 

Well if you do have at least S$180K to splurge and you happen to be looking for a car with a sporty outlook, sits 2 comfortably, drives well and generally turn eyes wherever it goes, this could be the car within your search radar. Of course, there happen to be quite a few other European consideration (albeit with a higher engine output) within that price segment, but when you are talking about a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a built-to-drift potential and loads of aftermarket options on-hand, there's few that can rival the 86....