Since we’ve met Aidan has been slowly introducing me to more and more of the VIP culture so it’s only fitting that he’s the one to bring coverage from one of the largest VIP specific shows in North America, Black 3, to Stance Is Everything.
Black which is held in New Jersey and presented by Luxury Abastract in association with the Liberty VIP car club is aimed at bringing the best VIP builds on the East Coast and abroad to the fore front.
This year was Aidan’s first time attending and he didn’t shy away from capturing as much as possible, I highly doubt he will miss another Black event from here on out.
Hometown Heroes
The Toronto area locals who made it out to Black this year were Aidan, Steve, and Chris along with their co pilots Enrickk, Sheldon, Herman, Aruhn and Chris’ girlfriend. They all convoyed up together while Sharad of SK Performance made the trek solo.
During the excursion three out of the four vehicles managed to pick up some battle scars between here and New Jersey, sucks to roll hard.
Chris was the only one to make it to and from New Jersey unscathedSharad –with help from the NY roads– made a complete mess of his passenger front wheel on his way homeAidan managed to kill a wheel bearing and pick up a small crack in his bumperand Steve almost managed to make it back home before popping a bead about 20km from the border
Sponsors
Like any great show Black 3 couldn’t have gone down without sponsorship so here is a look at some of the sponsors displays
Espos powder coating does all the custom work for Luxury AbstractVIP’d Out in attendance with merchandise and custom tablesLiberty / Luxury Abstract, the presenting sponsorsLuxury Abstract’s Grassor C
Non VIP
Though Black is a VIP the non VIP cars in attendance this year were also pretty appealing.
One of several creative plates from New YorkB4 on LM20s, a slightly lesser seen CCW wheelWide body e46 that I swear I have seen elsewhere…
Non traditional VIP platforms
As the VIP style starts to work its way around the globe people are applying traditional VIP styling cues and mindset to more platforms than ever before.
Like all of the more traditional platforms all of these were built with an extreme attention to detail.
Mike of Liberty’s newest ride, a CLK 63 AMG Black SeriesAidan alongside a female IS300 ownerTire companies must love VIP carsSteve tucking hard beside an static TLA better shot of Steve’s trunk set-up versus the one I took at the Rockstar eventDon’t see too many of these CL’s modifiedLike the way this shot turned outCrazy tuck out back of this AccordMatt wrapped G35This 350 has been taking the net by storm lately thanks to those huge (19×10/12) uniquely finished Grassors-C’sWho knew the 929 would take so well to VIP treatment? Obviously this ownerBrandywine PreviaOne of two very wild SC430sBased on pictures this is one of my favourite vehicles of the event, on the ground, clean, and great fitmentNicely executed interior as wellGreat install too, love the upholstery around the tank
Traditional Platforms
Moving onto more traditional platforms.
Sharad leading off a lineupM sedan standing out among to pair of Lexsus’Looks like a trifecta of Luxury Abstract wheelsInfiniti on very aggressive VIP Modular wheels, beautiful paint colour on thisM45, very tastefully doneThe Luxury Abstract plate frame is a nice touch hereOne more Infiniti on VIP Modular wheels, like the colour combinationFirst gen GS/Aristoand anotherAccurate plate is accurateNew York rolls hardWhoever does the fender work in NY has got their game down patRide slow or Rides Low?Luxury Abstract Chaos wheels on ‘The Philly GS’So niceSo much tasteful aggressive fitment at BlackDat.Team Solo GSLove the Junction Produce curtains over the ampsClassier than my dinning room…Every picture of this car had a significant crowd around it
Ty’s GS400
I’ve decided to break off a few of the cars I ‘know’ via the Liberty VIP blog into their own sections, first up Ty’s crazy GS400 which is easily recognizable by it’s Liberty VIP pinstripe and red guts.
Peep the rebuild of this car hereThis interior was done…. then he did it again
Max’s RL
This car was first posted on the Liberty blog a couple years ago and looked quite a bit different then but it was still pretty wild for an RL. The latest additions –which include new wheels, and fender work– just compliment the Mode Parfume kit and Air Runner suspension it had before.
It was also finished the day before the show.
Dreamakers did a great job with the work on this carThe work required to get the rear wheels to fit as they do was pretty extensiveGreat looking car
Will’s SC430
I will end the Black 3 coverage with this SC430 that has changed significantly since last year when it was white. I never really saw much potential in this car but my opinion now has certainly changed.
Bazreia’s wedged under those beautifully formed fendersEqually crazy fitment out backProper trunk and air installThis car is the complete package really
Once again big thanks to Aidan for contributing the coverage to the site and making the trek to Black.
Parting shot, Aidan and Steve swung by the Springfield Nuclear plant on the way home.
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You’ve amazed me yet again! Pictures and coverage turned out fantastic!! keep up the great work!
bad ass mother tucker
nice coverage and high end cars, the KA9 and especially the 929 stand out as they are less common as a VIP platform.
btw are those racinghart CRs on that previa? cool wheel choice.