Ant or Ahobbs as know around the net has started off 2011 selling off parts in bulk from his 2 year build, and going nuts with new go-fast parts! If he were in the Carolina’s it would be said that Ahobbs went full HAM on his shit! Mister Hobbs would like to reintroduce himself!

Hobbs seems to be a regular here around Greasy. His coupe is one of the strongest statements around our modern import scene, minimizing the effort of JDM parts, meet pictures, and tucked bays. Instead, he spends his time sitting at the Firehouse working on small bits and pieces to make his car stand in a class of its own. And, for the fact that Ant’s car is a full street car, this seems to be impressive as of late. True, there are many others driving high horsepower Honda’s around, but to see a car built to this level and to see it still used for the fun, not to sit in a garage or trailer and wait for races, is what is the most impressive part.

Greasy is following many racers this year, but following Ahobbs aka “I work with fire” on his quest to become what he sees himself as in his mind will be a treat. I mean, the man obviously has done something right. His setup has been a staple in the newest builds currently.

Ahobbs Stat Sheet:

Name: Ant-”Ahobbs”
State: Texas
Daily Grind: I deliver water to the people that need a bunch of it!
What made you change parts on your current build: All of this was an accident and a butterfly effect. Well, I really didnt plan on changing much on the car until after November. I was highly disgusted with “PeakBoost” and how he did people. The parts were great and he did what needed to be done but leaving people hanging and taking peoples hard earned money doesn’t fly over well in my book. Full-Race had always told me “when your ready, Let us no. We aren’t going anywhere” Finally decided to jump on board without selling any of my old stuff. There work cant be touched! Hands down top in the industry and its a reason why they are a tad more expensive but they stand behind their parts. Tony Palo had a 4yr old full race mani and they warrantied it when a wastegate cracked…WTF. I don’t know one company that will do that or been around long enough to do it. So after I went full Race I had to get a new turbo. I went ahead with the precision 6765…(the rest of the turbo specs later). twin scroll dual 44’s and so on. (finally stepped up to a real deal setup. Then i thought I was Done. Then one day Im looking on MoTeC’s site and they have this new M84 coming out. Well, T1racedevelopment happen to have one and Tony was making a PnP harness for it! That cuts half the price of MoTeC. You still pay motec money but you dont have to pay for that expensive extra milspec harness. Well I kinda slipped up on that. I could go on with this story. Not to many times do I have the opportunity to upgrade the top notch parts and work with well known companies that back you 100% and willing to help you achieve your goals.

What all have you changed on the car so far since the last time we saw it on Greasy: Geez hope I Dont forget anything,
ok changed to:

• Full-race twin scroll dual MVR 44mm wastegates custom FR DP and Dumptubes all HPC black coated (bling stuff is too hard to keep clean)
• Precision Billet 6765 twin scroll
• New custom-Setrab Intercooler core
• Injector Dynamics-2000cc
• Dual Intank Pumps-still waiting on them to be released. -8feed and -6 return
• T1 Ultimate ignition Kit (cam trigger M&W Pro14)
• MoTeC M84 T1 PnP kit with all motec senors and Custom accessory harness advance options
• MoTeC ADL Dash with Motec PnP Autosport dash connecter
• two mac boost solenoids (one controls the top of the wastegates and the other controls the bottom)
• New 12in Spal Fan….Blows the 13in out the water. Texas heat is tuff!
• New Koyo radiator
• Full Race Pro-Am traction Bars
• Avid Solid Racing mounts
• upgraded to some ARP exhaust studs courtesy of Import DPS

I think that’s it…im sure im missing some thing(s).

Plans for it: Well The plans are still the same. I just want to be a competitive racer. When I pull up to the line or better yet when i show up at the race I want them to think “dang Ahobbs showed up, I gotta be on point because I know he’s coming with it” Which means Ive gotta dial in the car, I have all the parts to so just seat time. Up north they have the 67mm class which I like, but Id like to see that happen down south. I wanna attempt to be the fastest 67mm in Texas. (yep I said it) Nothing wrong with wanting to go fast and make everyone else want to do the same. This is our sport, we make it what it is. Im competitive and have a good spirit at heart. A little Smack talking just always makes it fun. I plan to put in work so we can step the south up. We have some hardcore racers out here and we can hold our own. Im sure a tranny will be on order at some point this yr. But im gonna beat up the two i have until they break. Im sure someone is gonna make me upgrade to a 10pt cage as well..lol Im At an 8pt right now, but I’m running it till they say otherwise.

Where we will see you next: The car will be at ALL local IFO events as long as the funds are there. Local meaning anything within 6-7hrs of me. and Maybe something like a honda-day or E-town event if the money is right……….ONE MAN SHOW HERE. I will drive it to some local meets and since it looks good I may drop it in a few car shows that are just car shows here locally. I’m sure I will test out the Traction control on my Et Streets . Nothing crazy I have to much on the line.

If you like the progress that Hobbs has currently shown, feel free to keep an eye on Greasy for more updates to this “Go Big or Go Home” build. Add the Greasy Blocks Fan page to keep up with all of the builds, as they are posted!

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We LOVE spectator videos!!!!!! Shot outs to the guys at BMC race!

All week long the forums stayed lit-up with the “who is gonna win” talk about the grudge match between Miller and Tony. People just knew up and down who was gonna take it. What we did not know is that there was gonna be a fucking flood at the event. Shot outs to Cliff for trying, and we here at Greasy hate that it rained our for you. I remember with the Nyce1s race, people were quick to judge and talk about bad planning instead of the fact that weather happens. Be glad you didn’t get that. But then again, we all know how these folks can be.

Biggest shot outs to my man Tim. Dude kept his celly on hot, and probably used more data stream in a day that most of us will use in months with his generous life feed of the event. Instead of having a forum full of judgments, like we did in previous I JUST NAMED RACES, he let us see things for ourselves. I stayed on the ustream chat that Tim aka IHAVETURBOS had all day long watching and just as eager as everyone else was to see this go down. At peak, 7pm, there were over 440 people in the stream watching, and over 60 actively commenting. That chat was full of a bunch of fucktardary, which I gladly took place in, but it was a clear sign that the 2011 season will be a strong season with proper support. This shit basically rained out, yet there was a line longer than 70% of last years races according to a few unnamed racers. Think about if it would’ve been dry. What kind of jump off this would’ve been.

Tony and Miller both showed me what their prep weekend was like too! I asked them a few questions, and never posted this but figured I would share to show you all what really went into this week prepping for this race.

Tony1:

GB: Yo Tony, has anything been really trying this week? You having a hard time with the setup for the race?
T1: (Jan 27th email) Finish the 25.5 cage, done.  Get cage certified, done.  Assemble trans, waiting on gears, be here TOMORROW!  Need to put the new turbo on, which I STILL don’t have…  Need to re-tune with the new turbo which I don’t have.  All good though, we’ll make it happen, I’m not worried about it. Yet…

GB: How many passes will it take for you to get used to the new cage?
T1: I don’t think it will take me any time to get used to the cage, it’s a bunch of bars but none that really affect me.  Only real difference is slightly different seat/shifter/wheel position, but I think I’ll adapt quickly.

Miller:

GB: Yo Miller, what the hell are you up to? Are you gonna be ready for this race or not?
Miller: (Jan 26 text) Damn right I am. It will be a long night at the Shop. The goal is to lock myself in with some Rockstars and pizza, throw on some Jay-z  and get in the zone. This motor will be ready to run tonight!

Miller: 3:56am on Tuesday and after finding a ton of issues she is alive and ready!
GB: FUCK YEA!!!

Its always good to see the behind-the-scenes of what racers do, and these guys both worked their asses off this week. From seeing the snow storm that Miller went through to seeing all of the new additions to Tony’s Integra. This all got me on the edge of my seat to start keeping up with the season and anxious to see how the 25.5 cage works out for him, The 67mm car Miller spoke of, and who else is making noise in 2011.

What are you doing this year? Hit us up and let us know. We are always looking for more drag coverage. Info@Greasyblocks.com

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When you are on the track with over 50 Integra Type R’s, What do you do?
You jump out of the car and CLICK AWAY!

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Hobbs posted up some video from the 1st trip to the track in his build thats been going on for the last 2 years. He posted up:

I havent ran This car yet. first time out. Had a few issues and I need a ton of seat time. Not really happy with the results but the will come in due time.

Also, Hobbs explains that this is much different than what he is used to driving.

Here is pass #2:

Good luck in the next trip to the track. With a little seat time and some time checking out the logs, you will find where you are slipping. Your MPH is there!

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670hp/485tq @29psi on Q16…

Just recently, Mister Hobbs fired the car up again and had it re-tuned just in time to get some track times and more testing done. Testing and development are kind of right up this guys alley. He and Wil from Exospeed Racing came together to get the perfect fitment on a street wheel setup that is now seeming to root its way out to others. After months of test fitments, back and forth shipping, and picking the right tire, Antwaine finally found the perfect fitment possible for the “street car” that sits in his garage waiting for days without rain. But the second catch is that Mister Hobbs fights fires by day, and those 24hr shifts start to take away from building and driving time!

Hats off to Antwaine for the build, R&D, and putting the effort into trying something new and keeping it street for the street guys out there!

Here are a few more random pics:

Some shots of lining up the wheels and seeing how close things are.

the only civic with this custom Peak Boost manifold & downpipe made to use with a 60mm wastegate.

The manifold shot. I took this from Ken@Peak Boost. Check out the bling option on this! Bananas!

The rear wheels were made using a “skinny” face, along with a lip and barrel from one of the other Exospeed wheels available. this together has made the “street edition” available from Exospeed. These wheels are Double Forged multi-piece with interchangeable faces.  The possibilities are endless!

Here is a video of what Antwaine and Tony1 believe is the 515 pump gas pull. Yes, you can get it from this car on pump gas. No Q or C16 needed!

Shot outs to Clayton, Wil, and Antwaine for keeping me updated on the car and the status of it! Also, big shot outs to Rudy for the top image! I appreciate you letting me use it!

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