Canon Porsche 956 Le Mans race car

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HPI's latest group of hyper-detailed 1:43 scale die-cast model cars features the world-beating Porsche 956 Le Mans race car in accurate racing livery and colors for discerning model car collectors! This version is the #14 car driven by Jonathan Palmer, James Weaver and Richard Lloyd. Classic bright red and white Canon livery make this car stand out from the crowd.

These precision cast models are 1:43 scale, a convenient size (approximately 10 x 4 x 3cm) for any desk or display case. Each Porsche 956 version comes in a crystal clear acrylic case with black base so you can easily stack the cases if you wish. All versions have a removable engine cover so you can display the car whole, or show off the fine engine detail!

Incredible attention has been paid to make the cars as true to scale as possible. Fine exterior details like radiators, disc brakes, brake calipers, mirrors, wings, exhaust, headlight buckets, mirrors, tow hooks and radio antennae combine to make the models extremely realistic. The paint and even the sponsor logos are color-matched for exact scale representation. Each car has a fully painted and detailed interior, complete with a roll cage, racing seat, fire extinguisher, steering wheel, and dashboard. Engine detail includes the full cylinder block, exhaust system, turbos, radiators, oil coolers and more!

HPI uses the drawings and plans from the manufacturer to accurately reproduce what we feel are the finest 1:43 scale die-cast models available. Look at one close up and you'll agree! Remember: All of these fantastic recreations are made in limited quantities, once gone they will never be available again.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rodneywills/sets/72157603832430016/

Arc'teryx's Tango and Charlie packs made in camouflage patterns and constructed to military specification

My brother called and told me about Arc'teryx's Military packs!


So I started doing some research.
Seams that Arc'teryx has what is called the LEAF division [Law Enforcement and Armed Forces]. The Improved Load Bearing Equipment or ILBE is the new United States Marine Corps issued backpack, designed to replace the existing ALICE and MOLLE packs currently in service.

Arc'teryx's Tango [Tan-top] and Charlie [black] packs, are also made in camouflage patterns and constructed to military specification, including numerous PALS -type attachment loops and fabric featuring neutral and camouflage coloring.

Now to get my hands on some of this Military version instead of the Civilian version!!!

Suzuki 4-Door Sidekick research: Next project?

I have been a fan of Toyota Land Crusier's and Land Rover Defender 110's but, I still like 4-Cylinder vehicles. They use less gas! There are several reasons why I like 4-Cylinders, but when I started seriously thinking about my next vehicle and with the same Adventure spirit that I have with my motorcycles, I narrowed down my search to the 1990-1998 Suzuki 4-Dr Sidekick. Here are a couple of examples of what I wish to build:



This is Brian's 1995 Suzuki Sidekick Trailrig
This is EXACTLY what I want to build!!!

Another budget buildup:

This is Rod Suzuki’s Suzuki Sidekick “mean green”

Another nice Suzuki Sidekick example in action!

I like the Black&White Bead-lock style wheels on the red Sidekick. A little red or black powder coat on that blue suspension pieces would have made it nice-nice...

Indonesia obviously has some major competitions going on for the Suzuki's!!! And so far the coolest Sidekicks I've seen so far!



OK, now for some Suzuki FORUMS:
http://www.zukiworld.com/
http://bbs.zuwharrie.com/
http://suzuki.off-road.com/suzuki/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=277516
http://www.suzuki-offroad.net/index.php
http://www.suzuki-forums.com/

The COOL ADV4X4 sites:
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/index.php
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/forums/index.php?
http://www.4wdtrips.net/forum/

The Suzuki SHOPS/PARTS:
http://www.rocky-road.com/kickome.html
http://www.rocky-road.com/suzuki.html
http://www.asianautopartsofaz.com/engineparts.html
http://www.puresuzuki.com/suzukimain.htm
http://www.boondoxmotorsports.com/
http://www.izook.com/
http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/sidekick.htm
http://www.petroworks.com/
http://www.roadlessgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Store_Code=rgl
http://www.shrockworks.com/
http://www.sky-manufacturing.com/
http://www.trailtough.com/default.htm
http://members.cox.net/aftermarket4x4/

And one COOL MAGAZINE:
http://www.overlandjournal.com/


OK, now to find the 1990-1998 4X4 Suzuki 4-Door Sidekick!

Dust Mag #11 Jan 2008 with HPI Advert / My Moab story and Scotts Tech

Dust Magazine #11 Jan 2008 issue - Includes HPI Baja 5B advert / my Moab story and Scotts Tech story.

HPI Racing in Monster Jam Offical Souvenier Yearbook 2008

HPI Racing sponsored Bounty Hunter, Iron Outlaw and Scarlet bandit for 2007 & 2008and and created this page for the 100,000+ copies that is at every Monster Jam event.