Monthly Archives: August 2011

Max on Mia

Posted on 24 August, 2011 by Justin Fox

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Zen Garage

Posted on 22 August, 2011 by Justin Fox


Refined the logo a bit more (removed “ZEN” from the banner). Been at it all day, square eyes, got to sleep on it (hopefully I’ll still like it in the morning!).

PS: Facebook page is now up, way premature, but hey that’s how I like to rock it! Visit: http://www.facebook.com/zengarage

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Zen Garage

Posted on 22 August, 2011 by Justin Fox

Zen Garage – Logo Design WIP.

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Hanging out at JDMyard

Posted on 20 August, 2011 by Justin Fox


The boys.


Sergio, always cracking people up!


Sergio grinding shit out. Anton his assistant looking on.


All done.


Yonas’ EG sporting new aero.


Spoon cluster. The Honda boys love rare discontinued stuff, and the JDMyard guys always have something special in stock.


Full slicks, everyone’s going hardcore.


Garlic Sauce again!

The house really needed some cleaning up. I managed to do a good job cleaning both toilets but the sun was out and instead of feeling sorry for myself I thought I’d drive out to JDMyard to hang out with the boys.

Sergio and crew were there to sort out a rubbing issue on his Evo. Sergio’s always good value, he still makes me laugh (I hired him 4 years ago to work with Zi and I at Buddy Club).

Yonas finished up work at 3, starving we smashed some charcoal chicken with garlic sauce (again!) at Habibs in Bankstown. I’ve been garlic burping all night! So good (haha).

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Miles week 3

Posted on 19 August, 2011 by Justin Fox


Miles had his eyes wide open today!


Everybody’s favorite new little man. :)

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AeroCatch pins for the MKV

Posted on 19 August, 2011 by Justin Fox

Finally twisted Dedy’s arm enough to get him to install my AeroCatch bonnet pins. A very fussy job in comparison to more conventional bonnet pins as the bonnet surface isn’t completely flat and you’ve got to cut the shape out of the bonnet (as opposed to simply drilling a hole in it). Perfect job though (as expected from Dedy and team at Top One Auto).

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Warehouse Space #2

Posted on 18 August, 2011 by Justin Fox

The boys have worked hard on the figures for the new offline forum space/gallery/business and unfortunately the 3 year projection wasn’t looking too good, mainly because the rental on the last space was just way too much.

We spent a day looking at many smaller spaces in and around Alexandria a few weeks ago, nothing was quite right. It seemed like all the modern, small 150-200sqm warehouse spaces lacked character, and their office spaces upstairs were way too separated from the loading dock/open space downstairs but today Sean found a ripper in Leichhardt.

The warehouse is right next door to a coffee shop and only a block away from Norton St. We checked it out this afternoon, the vibe of the area is great, kids, mothers, grungey but safe. The space itself needs a lot of work (we doubt anyone has been using it for years) but it’s got bucketloads of character and potential.

We’re excited, this could be the one?

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Wheel Alignment @ Spinning Wheel

Posted on 18 August, 2011 by Justin Fox


SUGA @ Spinning Wheel Tyres for a wheel alignment.


My mate Dave teed up alignment for his EG Civic just before us, unfortunately Stuart noticed a problem with the rear bushes so Dave opted to postpone the alignment until he sorts out some new bits.


Spinning Wheel is right around the corner from Danks St. so while Stuart was working on SUGA we dropped in to Fratelli Fresh for a feed.


Food was great as usual. Beer was crispy & refreshing.

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A Type Of Show

Posted on 17 August, 2011 by Justin Fox


The massive crowd sprawling out of the gallery onto Oxford St.


It took us almost an hour to get inside to have a look.


My name on the window outside.


Peeking in from the outside. Almost inside.


My piece (my Bike T) stood out a little as it was displayed up high (which made it easy to spot) and it was a T-Shirt and not a print. Apparently my plaque had $30 as the price for the “artwork”. Would have been cooler if they went for my suggestion of “gold coin donation!”.


One of many awesome pieces on show.

Christina came along to support me as I had a piece in “A Type Of Show” at kind of gallery on Oxford St. Darlinghurst. The opening was tonight and despite the rain it seemed like every creative in Sydney was there. In fact it was so packed that we couldn’t get in for an hour! Luckily we had friends outside.

When we did finally get in to have a look there just wasn’t enough space and air inside to really appreciate the amazing work on show. If you missed it (or even if you were there!) I’d highly recommend going back tomorrow to check it all out properly. I’m still in awe that Luca, who put the show together, invited me to contribute a piece. I’m chuffed!

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Muum Maam

Posted on 17 August, 2011 by Justin Fox


Muum Maam rolls – pork, tofu, bean sprouts, shitake and cucumber.


Cripsy Egg Noodles – Northern style noodles with slow braised red beef curry.

Suga and I grabbed a quick dinner at Muum Maam tonight. Holt Street in Surry Hills is now lined with new restaurants, all sporting similar designed signs outside. Inside there was a large share table which reminded me a lot of Sailors Thai at The Rocks, but since we were early (it was pretty empty) we got our own little 2 seater table.

We only ordered 2 dishes as we were in a bit of a rush to get to a show, the rolls for entree and the crispy noodles as a main, but both were great, the noodles especially yummy (very tender beef curry was underneath the noodles and the dish also came with a plate of extra condiments. Very nice! Will definitely be back for more!

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