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šŸ‘•@staydriven.co | @michelin ambassador
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Two years in. Time to take it up a notch.

Last week marked two years since I relaunched 2PJZ with 1000 followers, a goal to post every day for a year, and a dream to build a life around the cars I love. I never could have imagined where that would lead.

Three months ago I walked away from my full-time job with no safety net, no guarantee, and no plan B, to build my one-man media business and create a life where my job was to share the stories of the cars that mean so much to me. Many people in my life thought I was crazy. Honestly, some days I wondered too.

But somewhere between then and now, this crazy idea between Sam @laag.media and me started taking shape.

We’ve just got the keys to a big empty box in Melbourne’s south east. A sister space to @benzinastables Preston. And we’re building it out from scratch, with our own hands and everything we’ve got, into the ultimate hub for car enthusiasts.

Secure storage for prestige cars, a members’ lounge, detailing studio, mechanic bay, meeting rooms, drive days and more. Sam is doing the carpentry, and I’m on the tools as well. Neither of us really knows what we’re doing yet. And that’s exactly what makes it real. It’s also a new home for @staydriven.co as I work on scaling that to a global automotive streetwear and lifestyle brand. 

This is ours to build out. There’s no team above us and no finger-wagging overlords. Just two blokes who love cars, who looked at each other one day and said ā€˜let’s give it a go’. 

It’s more expensive than we ever could have realised. It’s the scariest thing I’ve done since handing in my resignation. And I’ve not felt this level of excitement for a long time. 

If you’ve been here since the start, this one’s for you. Two years ago, you were watching me nerding out about cars I found in car parks. Now you’re watching us build something we’ve wanted to exist our whole lives.

Comment ā€œBOXā€ below to be the first to know about storage, memberships, and to stay in the loop with our progress. 

Things have moved fast in the last three weeks, and there’s a lot more to share soon. 

Thanks for being here.

Pat taken in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia by @2pjz_
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2 months ago
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Garage update! Thanks for all the love on the Jazz reveal. The reason I got this car is not only because I wanted a cheaper low-stress daily, but I also wanted to make content on something I really enjoy, which is cheap nuggets. 

Pretty much all of what I feature is expensive hero cars that I dream to afford, but am so far away from. And I’m aware it’s probably unrelatable to you, because sometimes it is to me too. So I wanted to start a content series on something we can all afford and enjoy, and blend the Jazz into the world of the crazy cool cars I’m lucky enough to drive these days. 

I’m a HUGE Honda enthusiast and want to build this car to be a fun and tasteful budget car, with real bits from brands like Mugen and Spoon already on the way. But I also need to keep in mind that I have a massive savings target to achieve before the goal of buying a DC2 in Japan is a reality. 

I took the Jazz for its first public outing to the first @staydriven.co track day with @drivewithcam last month, and couldn’t resist the opportunity to throw it around on the skid pan. Was also hilarious parking it up with the D Series Cup legends who were very helpful with mod advice, and were so excited to chat to me about the Jazz. This is why I love the Honda community. 

First mods coming this week. Documenting more of this car on YT then here after, and M3 build will continue soon too. 

Would love to know what you want to see with the Jazz as I plan it all out. 

#honda #hondafit #hondajazz by @2pjz_
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a month ago
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This is the biggest decision I’ve ever made…

It’s been 646 days since I made myself a promise, reignite the page and share my story and love for cars. Since then, my life has totally changed. And now, we enter a new chapter.

Every day for nearly two years has been focussed on one goal: share my passion and run my business full-time. And today, that’s become a reality. Thank you for your support. Every message, like, comment, support of my products has got me here. I owe so much to this community and it’s time to take it to another level.

I’m still so far off where I see this all going, but I’m proud of how far we’ve come, and already we’ve done things that a year ago I thought weren’t in the realm of possibility. If you have a goal, no matter what it is, you owe it to yourself to try. I’m proof it can happen with enough hard work and commitment. 

Let’s take it up a notch. by @2pjz_
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5 months ago
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When working on my car she’s never believed me…

#cars #carmeme #carmemes #relationship by @2pjz_
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16 hours ago
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Tonight we open the doors at The Box for our biggest community event yet. 

Grid Night 3 is our third Friday night event in the last three weeks, and we’re doubling the capacity from last week for a C4 launch special. Catering by @royalstacksmoorabbin and soft drink, water and beers included in your ticket. The best thing about the last two is seeing a room full of strangers become mates after just a few hours, united by the love of cars. We’ve curated a wide display of cars, from a GT3 RS to Hondas, BMWs, Silvias and a few cars from the SD community.

After this, we’ll be having a rest next week until the @zokuj open night on Friday, 7 August, which will be a completely different sort of event compared to our usual Grid Nights. 

If you want to get involved, grab a ticket on our website. Or, with any garment purchase from C4, get six months’ complimentary membership to the Grid tier of Drive Club. That includes discounted or complimentary access to GN events, drive days, track days and cars and coffee indoor access, among much more. 

We can’t wait. See you tonight. 

#staydriven by @2pjz_
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2 days ago
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It’s Not Mine - Episode 27: Toyota GR86

I’m thrown the keys to the best press cars on the market, and the number one question I get is ā€œhow long have you had it?ā€ to which I reply ā€œit’s not mineā€, hence the series’ title.

As someone who’s always wondered what the latest and greatest performance cars are like, it’s time to look back and tell you honestly if they’re worth it.

This week we feature theĀ @toyota_aus GR86.

What do you think?

#toyota #gr86 #toyotagr #toyotagr86 by @2pjz_
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3 days ago
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This is what we’ve been working on since March. Stay Driven Presents: C4.

C4 is built around early 2000s German Motorsport. From the video games, to watching motorsport with your old fella on the TV, to the movies and magazines that made us fall for this in the first place.

We’ve drawn from my halo car in the 997 GT3 RS and my favourite racecar in the E46 M3 GTR. A time when the cars were still analogue, and the liveries still meant something.

Countless hours went into this one. Massive thank you to Gav @gavinshade for bringing it to life. And shoutout Jess at @laag.media for creating the campaign. 

Drops Tuesday 21 July.
6PM AEST Founders Club. 
7PM Early Access. 
8PM Public.

Early access at staydriven.com.au

No restocks. No second runs. Once a size’s gone, it’s gone.

#staydriven by @2pjz_
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10 days ago
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Here she is! Stage one of the Honda Jazz 10K Hero build is complete. It was a wild week getting this sorted with wheels, tyres, coating, guard rolling and getting the suspension built while prepping for @staydriven.co C4, but we got it ready for the CnC. Here’s the week that was

I found these Rays 57DRs in 15x8+35 from @mkmotorsportsaus and @kaautosport on Marketplace and had to grab them. They’re in a discontinued colour and the perfect spec, and I hang with the MK team a lot, so it was a no brainer. While this is a budget build, I want to keep it to a high standard, and these wheels are perfect.

Didn’t even fold down the back seats to transport them back to The Box. Found it pretty cool that because the wheels are so tiny you don’t even need to fold the seats down.

Feeling like the JDM Godfather. Loving our office set-up for clients at The Box. These Brides are for sale too just fyi…

Next was wheel coating. We pulled out the heavy stuff @labocosmetica.australia

Shoutout Marco at @ceramic_x_detailing for fitting me in on a busy schedule to meet my deadline. I wanted to get this done as soon as the wheels came out of the box, before even dust could see them, let alone road grime.

These are actually my first ever set of brand new wheels - crazy considering I’ve owned 27 cars. So wanted to get them fresh from day one. If you buy new wheels and don’t get them coated straight away I have no idea what you’re doing. Protects against road grime and keeps it easy as anything to clean. No brainer for me.

Forgot the accessories. Went back to MK for some Rays nuts, centre caps (idk if I like the caps on the wheels), and some hub rings.

Stopped past @tyreplus_htr_wantirna to see Jess and the team to get my @michelin PS3 in 195/50/15 fitted

Only the best. 

Jazz supremacy, yet again. Anything it can’t do? Loaded and ready for suspension

This was a wild moment. The Jazz was in the workshop at @shockworks_suspension getting a full individual custom suspension set-up. I’ve consumed heaps of Shockworks content over the years, so it felt very surreal to have my own car there.

Spent the day with @tim_0833 building the suspension from scratch. The guys very kindly fit me by @2pjz_
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4 days ago
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I can’t believe how good it looks…

Thank you for helping get it done last week: 

@michelin 
@mkmotorsportsaus 
@kaautosport 
@shockworks_suspension 
@ceramic_x_detailing 
@tyreplus_htr_wantirna 
@phatguardrolling 

#Honda #hondafit #hondajazz #rayswheels by @2pjz_
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4 days ago
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Grid Nights #3. This Friday. Launch week.

C4 dropped yesterday. Friday we close out the week properly. Full space, doors open, the people who’ve built this year in one room.

Food and a drink included in the ticket.

Last two Grid Nights were free for the SD family. This one’s bigger so there’s a ticket on it, but it’s heavily discounted if you’ve grabbed a hoodie, crew or tee. 

Any garment gets you six months of Drive Club. So make sure to check your emails!

Want your car inside? Grab a ticket, then message us. We want the floor full of our SD family cars.

100 spots, some already gone. Link in bio.

#staydriven by @2pjz_
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4 days ago
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Live tonight! Proud to offer Stay Driven C4 to you for the first time.

Tonight: 6pm Founders Club, 7pm Early Access, 8pm everyone. 

Limited run. No restocks. 

Every order of $90 gets you into the Drive Club: free or heavily discounted entry to Grid Nights, Track Days, Drive Days and Cars and Coffee indoor parking, partner discounts at automotive brands. 

Link in bio to get in before the public.

#staydriven by @2pjz_
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5 days ago
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Childhood dream = accomplished āœ… 

#tokyodrift #fastandfurious #carguys #cargarage by @2pjz_
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6 days ago
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