Virgin Timelapse Cherry with a Contour+

It has been a long time coming. I never wanted to use the DSLR for timelapse due to the shutter lifespan.
So I was looking for a cheap body, but due to motorsport reasons i went the whole POV style camera.
A Contour+ was my choice
?
I liked the idea of GPS tracking, optional waterproof case, I can view the screen via my HTC and the super wide viewing angle.

My other option was the POV HD camera. I liked the idea of the remote mount solution and low profile camera.
My profile is here http://contour.com/users/ayu452
So the Contour+ has the ability to shoot images at intervals.
Step 1)
I did just over 7900 shots in the space of 3 hours. I believe every 3-4 seconds.
First step was to sequence the images because the Contour+ makes a new folder every 1k photos.
Step 2)
I used Namexif to rename the images based on time taken.
Why?
So i can put all images in one folder, edit and develop.
So for editing I put it through lightroom. Increased blacks, contrasts and dropped -1/3EV. Oh and noise reduction. Not so easy when dealing with 8k photos. But bearable.
Step 3)
Do editing if you wish on the frames. Contour+ is only JPG so no point whitebalancing them.
Step 4)
To stitch the video together I used Quicktime Pro.
It is super simple software, can't do much with it I noticed. But after reading around it was a simple solution.
I did test JPGAVI, but I couldn't get my compressor codec working. So the file became to large.
Step 5)
Once Quicktime had finished i then used SUPER to convert it to avi.
Step 6)
From here i used Windows Movie Maker to add sound and a title screen.
Then exported it as WMV ready for www.youtube.com and www.contour.com
Complete -

It can be viewed on my channel http://www.youtube.com/user/ayu452
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3bU40TWlJE&feature=channel_video_title

Strobist - 1st Attempt

Ok!
So first time as playing around with strobist gear in the wild ^_^











Needed a prop because I hate looking at the camera, so a ciggi was the only way. Well a cigar












2 flash one on the floor and one above in an umbrella











will attempt it again wit more mood lighting

Z27AG 2EDGE AERO FLAT WIPERS 26"/11"

Replacements.

Other details:

http://ayu452.blogspot.com/2011/09/windscreen-wiper-blade-rcolt-z27ag.html





Complete replacement unit. The stock one comes off via a little clip you pull back and slide the wiper blade back

A tad shorter than original, the other main wiper is exact same size

Sizes, got it from ebay for $20
Other details:

2EDGE AERO FLAT WIPERS
2 x Front Wiper Blades For MITSUBISHI COLT MARK 6 2004-ONWARDS
Driver Side 26"
Passenger Side 11"
Will fit any car comes with 7mm or 9 mm standard hooked arm, will fit both left and righthand drive vehicle

HTC Desire/G7 Screen Replacement

Crack screen was caused by my phone flying off the car bonnet at 100km/hr. Picked up all the pieces off the freeway ^_^ and as good as new...4 months later i finally buy a screen off ebay for $50aud
Came with the security tool screwdriver.

Screws











Plastic cover removed












Unplug the cables touch screen, lcd, buttons











Slowly ease the screen off the digitizer












the brains












digitizer












LCD screen

Generic Servicing Tools

ahhh where to start, build up the kit of time as u attempt each job you can add a new tool to the collection.
- assorted pullers, tie rod separators, axle nut (32mm 6 sided socket - Impact!), female torx bits and assorted socket sets, spanners, geared spanners, hammers, crow bar, breaker bar, rattle gun, security bit set and torque wrench
- wheel chocks, low profile ramps, jacks and stands
- soldering iron, trouble lights, LED headlamps and multimeter

Costs:
- beginner startup 200/300 (bunch of socket sets, screw driver, pliers and spanners)
- medium 300/700 (bunch of sockets, geared spanners, ring spanner, couple special tools)
- export 700+ (air compressor + air tools + impact socket kit and the above)
Brands:
- i use a mix of kincrome and sidchrome
- for the price kincrome is great, when on special try to hit up sidchrome.
- good tools should last for life
- plier and screwdrivers are just generic stanley, I have had bad luck with Torjan and some other cheap china crap

Generic tools:

Semi generic/special tools:

Tools that come in hand on suspension work and LSD

Some more stuff:

Large 1/2" socket set - good for the big bolts

Bit of wood work tools - add a grinder to the fix and you can do minor fab work

Axle socket - When taking the suspenions/axle out

Leathermen - Mans best friend

Tap and die set - creating new threads of fixing damaged threads on bolts and nuts

Alignment by Wade @ Bridgestone

Current setup with camber bolts and Tein coilovers (non camber adjustable). More tweaks to come in the future.
Possibly Whiteline Motorsport Anti-lift/caster - control arm lower inner rear M/SPORT, KCA401M

Z27AG Rcolt Representing - CE28N

Me n my non JDM wheels...And my tracked brakes (took a beating!)
Plus the no side walls, still think it is good for another session.


















And another Rcolt to represent...CE28N LOVE!
I believe they were a 17x8.5 they are running a spacer as well.
I believe the rears are a diff width and diff spacer to the fronts

Oh and dont forget the HKS coilovers and diff back, very JDM inspired.





Quote from Prev Owner:

HKS Hipermax S compact coilovers on my car for more than one year. Its a damper, height adjustable type, comes with a HKS preset load, therefore its pretty straight foward for the intallation.
for ppl willing to get one, I will say it's pretty flexiable, safe, heavy duty n comfy.
below are some of my personal opinions of the HKS coilover



advantage: The whole set up is very nice for both daily and track day use. Flexiable tuning setups, 30 steps up from standard (harder) and 14 steps lower (softer). It doesn't make any noise at all. Very stable when conering and accelerating.
disadvantage: didn't come with camber top. can not be set to very very low for the rear (if you want the wheels wraped in the fender at rear). Only reachable from bottom to adjust the damper for the front (if you really mind to having your hand wrapped with brake dust). Price.
Thx for reading

Also Runs Universal Sidesteps and Canards:

side steps are universal, got it from my supplier OTR melbourne, they are currently using them on their project EVO VIII too. Will fit any car, but you may need to cut them into the same length as your side skirts.


The canards didnot require paint, PU meterial, can be bent, good stuff.

Rims:

Geniune 17" Rays CE28N bronze in color
wheel sizes: 2 17 by 8 with +35 offset and 2 17 by 8.5 with +30 offset
studs: 4 by 114.3 only
come with TOYO proxes T1R 205/35/R17


YR Box:
YR air box came with two filters, one for the factory intake, one for from behind bettery, flat ones, thicker than the HKS pods filter replacement foams. they are not cleanable, as told by my supplier, you need to order from YR uppon replacement or buy a similar filter foam n cut in shape

JDM WA Meet Point

Luvin the seca!























Heart the JDM stickers!

Killer SSS and YEH

Rcolt Night Sprints - No Limits - 20th Oct 2011

done another track session, hit my own personal best on the short track with a 1:01.3 on just pretty avg street rubber

still to be updated on this site. but gives u a rough idea of a 61sec lap
i still think i can get under 60s with my current setup.
http://www.nolimitevents.com/








couple of videos of me playing arnd on the long track (had severe understeer due to passenger tire over heated and was rolling alot on me...)
http://contour.com/stories/z27ag-first-laps-out-barbagallo-long-track
http://contour.com/stories/z27ag-barbagello










No changes over previous event besides a harness and an undertray.










Runing Federal Street tires 595UTP 205/40/17.
About $120 a corner
Some off the shelf super dot 4 castrol brake fluid
Carbotech xp8 pads
Mobile SuperSyn 5W-50
98 Octane + an octane booster additive (reduce any pinging)

Results Collection @ Barbagello

Short Track:

Mates evo X sst - street tires - best time 1:01.92

- r comps (RS3) - best time 58.3

My Colt - street tires - best time 1:01.3