Bella Macchina

The Alfa Romeo 4C Concept, from every desirable angle. Rolling art.

I'm an engineering student, and the tendency to spend a reasonable amount of time with a scientific calculator, is inevitable. And what do I have stuck on the back of the good ol' calculator..? An Alfa Romeo, of course... stuck on there since 2009.. and will be absolutely perfect parked beside a quicksilver 911 in the climate-controlled garage... :)

You see, it's on the 'cars to own before I die' list... No matter how many times I update the list, I'll never cancel off the Alfa and the 911.. God-willing, if it's not too much to ask... :)

Because I think I have some petrol running in my veins..

WorkLog - 19/10/2011

intake manifold out-can see the intake valves

drive shafts ordered 2 days ago arrived yesterday...

classic...

star-of-david screwdriver... or, professionally, torx.

Because, well, you know how it goes...

Tuesdays...

ahahaha... ahaha... haaaaa...

Because... those eyes...

Typical Tuesdays

Tuesday, in German, is Dienstag.. but that's not the point...

This is... 

Well, not much of a point, but I love clever pieces of advertising as much as the other guy does... the world is a better place to be in because of wit and sense of humour. And for that, I am forever thankful...

For the Porsche nuts, http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/17/rennsport-reunion-iv-350-porsches-take-to-the-track/

Because... umm.. heute ist Dienstag...

Cars, Yachts, Mobility

There's been an interest in automotive-inspired yachts lately in the design circles...

Corvette powerboat

Even more compelling than the car it's based on

This used to be a Gallardo...

The Voyage

Sheer sailing pleasure.

Where there is development, there is demand... of course, what's not to like about fast, modern, and sleek seaworthy machines. Chances are, if you can afford the Bugatti or the Aston, you probably have some extra 2 million or so to spend on the Bugatti or Aston yacht, right? Or is it the other way round? Doesn't matter, because the money is yours to spend. You've earned it. Just don't forget to save another million for charity..


Because two thirds of our planet is water;

WorkLog - 10/10/2011

Whoa, Monday blues.. :) a Waja came in today with a, ummmmm, suspension issue.. :)

had to change the hydraulic shock absorbers of both front wheels.. tough job..

next was a radiator replacement for an S80... new radiator smells good.. made in Poland.. not cheap..

Because you can't open your own workshop, if you don't even know what a Kenari is;

WorkLog - 8/10/2011

It's a Saturday... Serviced a car's radiator, replaced it's water pump, fixed another car's drive shaft... things are becoming routine fast, and observation is turning more into a chore... but the joy is still there.. :)

Ignition coil

You see?? almost every single car!!
dah expired pon.. :D

Lesson of the day; the importance of cooperation and collaboration... I mean, everywhere you look, every component is made in a different country... the air filter cover is made in France, the air hose is made in Germany, water pump-Japan... Oil seals-France... Gearbox-Japan... Glass-Germany... Engine, chassis, &body-of course, Sweden... and if you're patriotic enough, your fuel should be from Malaysia... :)

You see, you can't do everything yourself... not only is it time-consuming; it's also effort-intensive... 

Dividing the work lightens the load... and everybody wins...

Because there is no I in TEAM;