Big Collaboration

Last Friday was another regular TT with the guys from Celica Club Malaysia and as usual there would be a convoy. Just before the convoy began, they decided that later that night, there would be a drag session. As my car is still in the workshop, I went there in my friend's manual Celica and I had to sit in the rear as he brought his brother in law.

I wanted to try sitting in the rear seats for once to feel the comfort of the seat as many have complained about my rear seats being too hard. My friend's ride is more towards the soft side and it was comfortable as long as I don't try to look to the back. Soon we head to an unknown place that has a very wide, long and new road. Perfect for drag use and we were joined by a small R35 gang and some mixture of 2 Honda Civic Type R Euro (one Mugen), 1 Subaru Impreza Version 9 and 1 Mitsubishi Evo 5.

This time, only the big and powerful car including the one Turbo Celica and NOS Celica dragged. It was a rare sight especially a Top Secret R35. After that, I experienced another new feeling. My members have always told me the vast difference in power between an auto and a manual Celica but I didn't mind that much.

That night, I experienced the full power of a Celica as my friend keeps revving his car and accelerate like there is no tomorrow. I have never felt that much torque from a Celica and I was just mesmerized. All he needs is a stiffer suspension and my neck hurts a lot from the jerking and rear seats. I really fell in love with the manual and its power. Too cool.

Sabah Trip

I was in Sabah during the past weekend and it was my first time there. Normally people would head to the beaches of Sabah and enjoy some sea activities but my trip there with my family is more of a relaxing nature. First place I visited was the mountains. I didn't climb the mountain but i reached some distance up similarly to Gohtong Jaya of Genting Highlands.

I stayed in a 4 star motel on the mountain. It was so cold that there is no air conditioner needed but surrounded with quite a view. On the mountain I went to a natural hot spring site and climbed the tall canopy bridges available there. The water was great and the view of the mountain and its trees were amazing. I even went to see the Rafflesia flower.

After the mountain, while on the way to the city hotel, I went to a Orang Asli village to see what is it like to be one of them in the olden days. I saw the different houses of different tribes of the natives and took part in some activities. I think the photo speaks for itself. The rest of the day were just relaxing stay at the hotel where I slept a lot all the time. Enjoy.

Busy

First week after my exams, I went out every night trying to reconnect with people around me. On the second week, I spent my time with cars. I serviced my car on Monday, serviced my bro's car and talk to my mechanic about my new car project on Tuesday and serviced my first car and left my car for the project. It really was non-stop busying with many things.

Tomorrow I will be on a flight to Sabah for vacation. Really have no expectation of what I will see there but time for rest and relax I guess. I will be gone for 4 days and 3 nights and I don't think anyone will be looking for me but I had to miss the TT with my Celica buddies tomorrow night. There will be more TT, so I'm not too sad.

At least there is one good news though. It was said that my results would be out in July but I received mail that says I'm accepted for the exchange. It is surprising to get that this early as it is only the beginning of June.