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karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

friend came back from a trip to Japan and gave me this cool magazine he found at Autobacs 🔥

will i understand anything? maybe not. will i gawk at all the Lan Evo glory in this magazine? hell yes

June 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

another year, another F1 25 review code 👀 more screens and more thoughts in the coming days...

#F125game #F1

the main menu title screen of F1 25, featuring a collage of Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz, and Ollie Bearman with their respective cars underneath them.

May 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

this is my GOAT NFS game, tbh

a blue Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX parked on the side of the road. in front of it is an Aston Martin DB9 and a Plymouth Roadrunner facing it, with the Palmont cityscape in the background.

May 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

made a write-up on Reddit detailing the thought process behind making the Nissan 350Z inspired by Vic's ride in Most Wanted for Need for Speed Unbound's Lockdown update - why this car, and why the funky-looking overspray...

📘 www.reddit.com/r/needforspe...

a blue and white Nissan 350Z speeding past a few cars in the daytime.

May 2, 2025 at 10:10 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

quick dine and dash 💨

and what better way to do it than in a Top Secret-kitted GT-R?

#nissangtr #topsecret #jollibee #carculture

a white heavily modified Nissan GT-R speeding past the camera.

a white heavily modified Nissan GT-R parked in front of a Jollibee.

May 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

went to a car show out of town and this 350Z is my highlight

a white modified Nissan 350Z with a livery inspired by the art "Great Wave off Kanagawa"

a close-up of a white modified Nissan 350Z with a livery inspired by the art "Great Wave off Kanagawa"

March 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

hard charging to the new @EASPORTSWRC DLC pack coming tomorrow - some really good picks right here. including Colin McRae's iconic '99 Focus WRC, which is *chef's kiss*

#WRC #VirtualPhotography #SponsoredbyEA

a Renault Clio Rally3 drifting through a snowy Swedish forest.

a '99 Ford Focus WRC with Colin McRae's livery turning a corner in a Greek rally stage, the sun gleaming on the hood and windscreen banner.

a Hyundai i20 N WRC speeding past a couple of barriers with a crane digger and a snowy forest behind it.

a Ford Escort 1600 Mk1 Rally Car spinning out at a corner, the car covered in dirt against a hilly backdrop.

March 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

did they renew their contract, it's 2025 😔

a blue Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX parked in front of a billboard. the billboard reads "Godin & Buzz - Showing thru 2020!" with a photo of two white males posing.

March 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

even *more* Scapes photos. i could spend hours upon hours here

#GranTurismoSport #Scapes #VirtualPhotography

a blue Honda NSX parked on a snowy road. behind it is a leaf-less tree, with a vista of a pine forest and mountains behind it.

a yellow Lamborghini Miura parked in the middle of an abandoned building, with the sunlight shining directly on the car.

a black Lexus RC F stopped at the road with its hazard lights on.

a slightly wet yellow Lamborghini Aventador parked on a cobbled street next to a body of water.

March 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

all eyes on the Coyote 👀

#fordmustang #s197 #carculture #photography

February 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

subie squad, pull up 🚬

#subaru #carculture #photography

people hanging around a car meet with Subaru Imprezas and a BRZ parked around them.

several modified Subaru models, including a couple of Imprezas, a WRX, and a Legacy Wagon, parked in a car meet spot.

February 17, 2025 at 7:36 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

all i want for Valentine's is y̶o̶u̶ a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

a red Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 parked at a gas station. photo taken circa 2023

February 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

Golden Gate, GT-R, and company. perfect

#GranTurismo #GTSport #Scapes #VirtualPhotography

a Nissan GT-R Nismo going up a hill during sunset with the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate bridge in the background.

a Nissan GT-R Nismo parked in front of a Toyota GR Yaris and modified Mazda MX-5/Miata, with the Golden Gate Bridge towering over the background.

February 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

so that's the end of Unbound, and NFS is gonna rest... for awhile 😭

a screenshot of a tweet from the official Need for Speed account. it reads: "Thank you for rippin' round Lakeshore with us, we'll see you on the streets 🚔

Here's your look back at NFS Unbound Vol.9 and our year of Kaizen ⏪

📗 Read the blog:"

February 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

finally got a taste of Gran Turismo's Scapes mode

even in Sport it's so insanely good, wanna get my hands on a PS5 for GT7's someday

#GranTurismo #GTSport #VirtualPhotography

a modified Nissan 240Z going down the Swiss alps.

a red Toyota GR Yaris cruising through a desert highway with mountains in the background.

a black EK9 generation Honda Civic Type R driving through some autumnal back roads.

February 2, 2025 at 1:45 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

Slick Stop was lit

February 2, 2025 at 3:34 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

finished the Early Access stages of @Tokyo_Xtreme - and i do have a lot of thoughts 🤔 let me ponder on it...

meanwhile, please enjoy these photos of my BRZ

P.S. Melancholic Angel is a real PITA

#TokyoXtremeRacer #ShutokoBattle #VirtualPhotography

a purple modified Subaru BRZ in a garage.

a purple modified Subaru BRZ parked at the side of the road, near the Tatsumi PA.

January 28, 2025 at 2:21 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

i had to do THAT jump 🦘

a preview of what to expect on EA Sports WRC's Le Maestros DLC, Portugal bringing the fuuun

#WRC #SponsoredbyEA

a VW Polo R WRC jumping through a Rally de Portugal banner.

a Citroën Xsara WRC flying through the air, with flags on the side of the road.

close up shot of a Citroën C3 WRC car's wheel on the air.

front view of a Peugeot 206 S1600 jumping through a Rally de Portugal banner.

January 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

so, let's see what the fuss is about. would still need to put in some more time into this game to get some more thoughts in 🤔

January 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

feeling very blue today

January 24, 2025 at 3:12 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

the "RSX" nameplate was just an attempt for Acura to get more brand recognition, and it was only for ONE generation. it's literally on the 4th gen car's Wikipedia article - with a source to back it up!!!!

screenshot of the Wikipedia article of the Honda Integra (4th generation). The body text reads: The fourth-generation Honda Integra (chassis code DC5), produced by Honda, was introduced in Japan on 13 April 2001 and produced from July 2001 until August 2006. It was introduced in North America on 2 July 2001 as the Acura RSX, the name a part of Acura's naming scheme changing the names of its models from recognizable names like 'Integra' or 'Legend' to alphabetical designations in order for buyers to build more recognition to the marque, and not the individual cars."

January 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

i just feel the whole RSX nameplate debacle is just a load of nothingburger when the Integra exists. like, the two names can't coexist under the same bodystyle. it's bitching for no reason!!!

January 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

😂😂😂😭😭😭 this is too funny i cant

January 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM

karl //

@clxbsport.bsky.social

2024: what a rollercoaster.

from attending and participating in automotive events across the country, to going worldwide as part of the EA Creator Network and Need for Speed Player Council, this was one hell of a year that i'll never forget. here's to another 🥂