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About WBJ

Real Name: James Bennett

Contact: jadewbj@gmail.com

"WBJ", which affectionately stands for White Boy James is what I was dubbed nearly 10 years ago. You see I was kind of a pioneer back in the day, the first white guy. I found Jade the way most people did, through Russ. At the time, over ten years ago I had just moved to Florida along with my Ford Probe GT. Of course once I got here I fired up the AOL and did a search for all things Probe which brought me to Russ. Over 10 years later I am still friends with everyone and consider Jade family. I hope you enjoy my posts, mainly about my new project and foray into the VIP world. It should be fun.

Some say he is illegal in 17 U.S. states….but he really is??

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by WBJ on Sep.03, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , ,

It almost pains me to write this but the Stig’s idenetiy, from my favorite automotive show Top Gear, is no longer a secret. It turns out there has been a nasty little court battle going on between a man who claims to have been the stig for the last 7 years and the BBC who is fighting to protect the identity of their “tame racing driver”. If you wish to continue to live your life not know his identity then DO NOT hit the jump on this one.
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The Best Iphone Apps for your Car

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by WBJ on Sep.02, 2010, under Jade Corner Tags: ,

The good people at lifehacker have put together a list of what they feel are the best iphone apps for your car. They have some great apps on there that I didn’t know about and some that were pretty obvious. Hit the jump for the link.
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Imports Clean up in Best cars of Decade

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by WBJ on Aug.24, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , ,

Car and Driver just released their decades best list and 8 out of 10 of the cars are imports. This is one of the reasons that I am so firm in my resolve that the cars I purchase will be imports. Hit the jump to see the full list of the cars.
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Pre Remix Round up Meet at Reign and Lollicup

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by WBJ on Jul.22, 2010, under Automotive News, Jade Corner Tags: , , ,

Come meet up with us at the pre-meet for the upcoming Remix Show in Miami. Get your fashion, car and Boba fix all in one spot.
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Iv’e been on vacation….

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by WBJ on Jul.15, 2010, under Automotive News Tags:

Sorry for the lack of posts over the last week and a half, I have been off playing in NYC. Well I am finally back and will be putting up more fun stuff for all you car nuts to look at. We will be doing our VIP Model shoot soon so look for that.

Until then Hold Tight!

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Rays has a new logo

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by WBJ on Jul.01, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , , ,

We have had a long standing relationship with Ray’s. We have all been sporting some type of rays wheel for as long as I can remember. Thanks to our inside man we got word that a few changes were coming for our favorite wheel company. This is Ray’s all now logo. I like it, what do you think?
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Top Gear Season 15 on youtube – for now

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by WBJ on Jun.30, 2010, under Automotive News, Funny Videos Tags: ,

If you are like me and cant wait the 6 months for top gear to hit BBC America than head over to youtube right now and you can at least watch S15 Episode 1. That is until they pull it. In the past these have only lasted a few days before they got taken down so hurry. I have put them after the jump.
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Tracy Nova Ass? Really??

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by WBJ on Jun.25, 2010, under Import Models, Jade Corner Tags: , ,

I like to check where our traffic is coming from and while looking at the terms that have recently sent us traffic I came across this gem “tracy nova ass”. You guys are sick….ok here is the link to what you are looking for incase you missed it.
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D1 Grand Prix coming to Speed!

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by WBJ on Jun.22, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , ,

Finally speed channel will have some programing other than Nascar. It was just announced that there will be a 15 episode series covering D1. The trailer looks quite good, the production value and camera work look great. Hit the jump for the video and press release.
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The Y34 is big in Mother Russia!

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by WBJ on Jun.22, 2010, under Jade Corner Tags: , , ,

I always find some interesting things in the traffic reports for jadecrew.com. I noticed we are getting a bit of traffic from this link. Apparently Russian’s don’t just appreciate Caviar and Fine Vodka. It turns out it is a Russian car forum and they are discussing the install article of the Air Runners on the Y34.

Keep reading to see some of the comments as provided by yahoo’s babelfish translation service.
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A Mini Track for a Mini Race

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by WBJ on Jun.21, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: ,

So mini has been trying to bait Porsche into a race supposedly at Road Atlanta. Well the truth finally comes out and the trick is revealed. Mini put together a tiny autoX course in a lot on Road Atlanta. So the race does not take place on the real course. The course is so tight that the smaller mini has a decided advantage against anything other that a go cart.
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Tell us another story Sony…..GT5 has a release date

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by WBJ on Jun.17, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , ,

Sony has decided to toy with us once again and has said that the long awaited GT5 is supposed to come out on November 2nd. It will be in 3d and thankfully on one disc. They just released a new trailer video and it makes me want it even more. This could be what pushes me over the edge to get a PS3. All I can say is this better be the best racing game ever in the history of games. Its been 5 years in the making so they have no excuses. I may have to buy this just to drive the top gear test track, its that our become famous enough to be invited to be a star in a reasonably priced car. Anyway check out the stig in the trailer after the jump.
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You’re gonna eat lightnin’ and you’re gonna crap thunder!

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by WBJ on Jun.17, 2010, under Funny Videos Tags: ,

Mini is really out to get Porsche and to prove it they have just released this new video of the cooper training ala rocky. In the spirit of Rocky IV the video depicts the 911 as a tough as nails Ivan Drago. Complete with a fake adrian, mickey and even a Brigitte Nielsen and it is all set to cheesy 80’s music. Hit the jump, its really runny.
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Dear Porsche, Bring it!

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by WBJ on Jun.14, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: ,

Since challenging Porsche to a Race wasn’t enough for Mini, now they are taunting them. Mini hired a plane to fly this banner above the Porsche North American headquarters. To me this seems like taunting a tiger at the zoo. It’s all fun and games until the tiger realizes it can jump the fence, and that it’s a frickin tiger.
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Mini Challenges Porsche to a race, Porsche says see you at a real race.

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by WBJ on Jun.11, 2010, under Automotive News, Funny Videos Tags: , ,

A while back the CEO of Mini, a former Porsche employee, challenged his former employer to a race. They say their Mini Cooper S can take on the mighty 911 in a race at Road Atlanta. The winner was supposed to wear some t-shirt or something. The video with the challenge and Porsche’s response are after the jump.
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RX7 Stolen from Steve at Mackin

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by WBJ on Jun.10, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , ,

I don’t know about you but I have sold a few modified cars and I always thought I was careful. I met my buyers in a crowded place in front of a lot of other people. This is what our friend Steve from Mackin Industries when he met his buyer at a Target to show him the car. Unfortunately as he was showing him the car the guy jumped in the car and drove off.
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Taking Baller to a whole new level – Mercedes W220 Air Runner Suspension

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by WBJ on Jun.09, 2010, under Automotive News Tags: , , , ,

Air runner has done it again by releasing an all new bolt on Air Suspension application for the Mercedes Benz W220. There is just something about a big benz sedan sitting on the floor that makes my day brighter. It really is fitting because the Air Runner Suspensions are very close to the factory air suspensions that come in the newer benz’s.
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Doing it right on the big Isalnd – Team Traumatize Hawaii

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by WBJ on Jun.08, 2010, under Featured, Jade Corner Tags: , , ,

We did a story about how Hawaii was putting a substance on some of its roads to stop illegal drifting. We ended up getting an email from a Team in Hawaii and we asked to see some of their cars. They sent over an email and all I can say is ALOHA!
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This is not how the EZ Pass lanes work

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by WBJ on Jun.04, 2010, under Funny Videos Tags: , ,

22-year-old Yasmine Villasana of Fort Worth thought the don’t slowdown signs for epass meant don’t slow down even if your going 200mph. She ended up launching her car over the toll booth like John McClane in the last Die hard movie. Hit the jump for the video.
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Crazy Japanese Scooters on Hydros

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by WBJ on Jun.03, 2010, under Funny Videos Tags: , , ,

The Japanese have a tendency to do some crazy things with all things wheeled. Check out the video after the jump showing off some quite crazy scoots.
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