BangRon

Drifting event took place over weekend at Suranaree University of Technology campus, just off highway 304 between Pak Thong Chai and Korat city. Lot of young kids sliding around in their cars and trucks. Appears they get together for lots of over steer fun throughout the year, check out the Thai website esaanspeed.com for more.

Spira Team Thailand foam car update; three Shakedown stages and an elimination Knockout qualifying event have taken place May & June in USA; now only 12 teams representing 15 vehicles remain to battle it out for the PIAXP US 10 million dollar purse. Spira in the alternative tandem seating class is now one of four teams remaining for the finals.

Spira Team Thailand passed all safety inspections, FMVSS requisites, all performance and fuel economy requirements of X-Prize latest Knockout stage competitions at Michigan International Speedway, Spira is now advancing to the Finals Race Stages at MIS July 20-30.

Please support Made in Thailand SPIRA and register log in to vote support for Spira Thailand as being most Innovative X-prize car, a spongy soft vehicle that has been built like nothing other.

Vote here > http://www.progressiveautoxprize.org/fan-favorites

Vote now till July 26, vote often.

Finally got the 2009/2010 Ninja 250R fuel injection version wiring schematic from a German buddy, been searching hi and low, thanks khun matt.

Schematic uploaded and attached.

Fuel injector = Einspritzdüsen

Fuel Pump = Kraftstoffpumpe

EX250K8F_Schaltplan.pdf

Can anyone provide electrical system schematic for fuel injection Thai built Ninja 250R?

Or info where to buy a service manual for 250R fuel injection version?

Kawasaki Thailand telling us they can only release to official Kawasaki Dealers. Thai Kawasaki Dealers telling us they do not release this info to public.

Help?

Spira 3-wheel foam vehicle made in Thailand. Innovative ultra light weight composites create both the chassis and bodywork, gasoline engine is super fuel efficient achieving 100+ MPG. Spira team Thailand is an official contender in the Progressive Insurance Automotive X-Prize (PIAXP) competitions taking place at Michigan International Speedway, Brooklin, MI this spring and summer 2010. Spira now is only one of seven Alternative Tandem Seating class teams competing for a 10millionUSD purse.

Check out http://www.progressiveautoxprize.org/teams for more information on X-Prize and the made in Thailand Spira 3 wheel vehicles.

Searched high low within land of smiles, could not find exhaust wrap anywhere, ended up ordering from Summit racing.

http://www.summitracing.com/

Summit would not ship High-Temperature Exhaust Wrap Coating Spray, now seeking the Spray for a speciality 100mpg+ project?

How does one go about getting a tour of the Tiger factory?

This would be of great interest to me. Any contact info?

Yeah it's that Thai thing that makes understanding the rules a problem.... Anyway I wouldn't want to get stuck in the same class with a full on prepared Evo or Cefiro in an 8 valve, slightly beefed basic 1.8 VW.. Grouping would be ok but not the same class.

Keep us posted on any VW Thailand club info happenings. Have a 95 Golf here that wifey currently uses as a daily driver, would love to do a few mods to it someday, and run her round a Thai circuit.

By the way, saw a beetle club and also a few Golfs racing around Bangsaen beach circuit last Nov 2009 for final race series of SuperCarsThailand races (attachments uploaded) ; 4 weekend events each year. Believe the golfs were running in some sort of modified 2.0L max class.

Some Kawasaki Thai dealer info, based on his beliefs; no digit on VIN refers to model year or factory on the Thai built bikes; first 5 digits are model, last five are build order sequence, the 7th character is either an “ E ‘ or “ – “ , referring to engine or chassis number, this dealer had no idea about 6 and 8 digits on these thai 13 number vins.

Stated that when getting first green book Thai registration, bike will be registered as per date year of registration, and not based on bike model year.

Acknowledged that there is a separate Kawasaki code issued in warranty book (not on bike, not on registration) referring to model year, examples:

EX250KAF is 2010

EX250K9F is 2009

EX650DAF is 2010

Well after numerous unsuccessful e-mail correspondences with Dirt Shop, many phone calls and visits to other shops in Chonburi and Bkk ; ended up ordering some custom brake lines and hose end fittings from Summit Racing on-line.

Red Baron on Ramkhamhaeng Rd Bangkok has a big warehouse and outdoor area full of used motorcycle parts, substantial assortment of bike parts in a junkyard setting , used and new bikes also in showroom.

www.redbaronbkk.com

Anyone know of chart that cross references, identifies what each of the 13 VIN digit codes on Kawasaki motorbikes represent?

Seeking verification data on country manufactured, factory ID, model year, engine type, etc… for a temporary export import bond needed.

Seems Kawasaki bikes in Thailand have a 13 digit VIN number on engine and frame, and also in green book registration, not your typical 17 digit USDOT VIN where each character identifies DNA of vehicle, with each code having a particular purpose?

Ford and Mazda parts are sometimes interchangeable, I have found on Ranger vs BT50 prices similar. Deem choosing Ford original parts has advantages including value, performance, quality, safety, branding and warranty protection. Keep Fords 100% Ford.

Some service centers in the northeast where you can buy spare parts:

Ford Chaiyaphum

192/9 Moo 6 Chaiyaphum-Sikew Rd.,

T. Naimaung, A. Muang, Chaiyaphum 36000

Phone: 044 837111

Ford Eaksaha Group Korat

93/1 Mitraparb Rd.

T.Pakchong, A.Pakchong, Nakorn Ratchasima 30130

Phone: 044 315399

Thanks for all the leads.

Thrilling title football game New Orleans wins NFL title 31-17 beating Indianapolis, highlights were overcoming a early 10 point deficit, pulling off a risky onside kick that started the second half comeback conquer.

Watched 1^st, 2^nd and 4^th quarters via ASN at Moonshine Soi 4 Jomtien, cozy place, great reasonable priced food, same brothers own Silver Dollar Soi 22 Bangkok.

Observed halftime show and 3^rd quarter at Shenanigans Jomtien Complex Condotel, place was jam packed, lots of TVs though the ESPN there seemed a little shaky, sound was unreliable, hard to hear with all the hullabaloo.

Was hoping to catch some of the 2.5 millionUS$ 30 second spot commercials, but both ASN and ESPN blocked these out here? O well. Enjoyed watching the Super Bowl champion Saints. Watched many games with Archie Manning leading then Saints at the Superdome in the 70s. Great to see Saints franchise win big time in their first appearance in the big game.

Thanks.

Concierge has suggested Moonshine Jomtien opening 5am for Bowl party; big screen, breakfast, beers, booze, babes, bar hostesses, going to check it out, 8 hours and counting. Hope I can find the place.

Go New Orleans Saints. Kick some butt in your first Super Bowl appearance. Conquer!

Anyone know a place in Pattaya where I can watch the super bowl live tomorrow morning?

Saints vs Colts 6:25pm Sun ET on CBS. (6:25am Mon Thai time).

Staying in Pattaya area at the moment, not really familiar if and where sports type bars exist, or if anything is open early mornings?

Would be nice to view event somewhere with breakfast and beers.

There is a bus stop in front of Surapol Marine on Sukhumvit by Naklua Rd light, believe busses are running every half hour Pattaya to Chonburi, took one the other day to Sriracha for 40thb.

why not

Thanks for the leads.

Any contact info on Chicane?

Can’t find anything on them.

Might be of interest to you:

http://www.testcar.co.th/english.prices.php

Heard they perform simple to complex inspections on used cars.

Lots of burn rubber and smoke.

Stereo wars and coyote girls.

Seems there will be drag racing at Tepnakorn Thailand every Sat night , racing goes on till 2am.

Chonburi Wattana Automobiles 038 273 355 has diagnostic equipment for VW, Audi & Seat.

Have service a 15yrd old Golf there in the past ; overall was an optimistic experience.

Anyone know of a place in the land of smiles where you can get custom brake line lengths made up (stainless steel or aluminum ) ? Seeking 20” & 22” hose lengths with banjo fitting 10mm on one end, and 3/8-24unf SAE flare seat (-3AN female) on opposite end?

Bangron. Why are the bikes in bits?

Stripped frame not a rental, just joking. Though rentals are a great visual aid for piecing back together things when sometimes you are just not sure. ?

Playing around with some experimental go fast, go far, go green projects utilizing 250R engines made in Thailand.

Thanks for all the feedback and info on this guys. Will go to Tepnakorn Saturday night for this dragster event. If you see me out and about in my Ashley Force tank top , say hello/sawaadee. Ardor drag racing atmosphere too much, this Thai occasion should be interesting.

Hey ZenaX I will be looking out for ya. Ms Force was awesome running hi 4s at around 320mph. Will try to find my Shirley Muldowney NHRA 1982 championship legend shirt for Sat. Enjoy going to the Thai circuit races, though this will be my first drag event within Thailand, should be good times. Trust it will be loud, hope to see Raoul with his 7sec dragster there. Expect to see some fast speeds Sat night at Tepnakorn track.