bakkutteh taiko..
there are some alternative to the DIY that you mentioned...not only better effect..and its cost efficient too..
all ZTH taiko..
thanks for attending the CARI forum TT yesterday...these pics are courtesy of CARI KENARI CLUB members..
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/TRF_Retype/01.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/TRF_Retype/02.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b108/TRF_Retype/03.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/306598285l.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/170899377l.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/392465484l.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/444885037l.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/441692332l.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/434142846l.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/734042330l.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/566822529l.jpg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/26/22/27782262/240730259l.jpg
A clip on the drift action yesterday
Video of drift - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting