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Don’t play no games that he can’t win

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Previously featured photographer, Dormimoto Odd Couple homie, Static Motion owner and proprietor, and all around good guy Santiago (Santi) Gomez sent in a link to some photos of his recently completed Supermade Silvia project.

The car was super clean when he got it and every since stock has only improved on the car with the current revision perhaps being the best yet.







Wheels: Stock -> Enkei RS -> 5Zigen Pro Racer -> Work Eurolines
Coils: Stock -> Megans -> Powered by MAX Competition coilovers
Aero: Silvia -> Silvia K’s Aero option -> SuperMade Instant Gentleman.

A very detailed rundown of everything he has done to the car from when he got it to now can be found at StaticMotion.ca.

The title is of course in reference to this Beastie Boys track featuring Santigold, because Santi don’t play no games.

WTF Friday: Turn down the suck

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To most people putting a big blown motor into a Chevy Corvair doesn’t make a whole lot of sense (considering it was included in the book “Unsafe At Any Speed“) but to at least one builder in the 70s it made perfect sense.

Presumably using the logic that if you have to steer a whole lot in a quarter mile you are probably already in trouble Richard Guess stuffed a blown 327 in the his ’72.

Ollie is the one who originally peaked my interest in this car when he sent in the picture below for next edition  of Oliver’s Travels.

I chuckled at it’s ridiculousness and a couple weeks later when he sent a rear shot showing the custom plate I put “Fubar Corvair” into Google hoping to find more info on the car.

While the folks over at Retro Rides had discussed the vehicle a little there wasn’t really a whole lot more information readily available online about the car.

Whoever scanned the magazine photos didn’t scan the text that went with it (or there was none) and it seems that the car has since gone with the wind, perhaps being repainted before it did.

 We can only hope that this car is locked away in a storage unit somewhere waiting for Dave Hester to stumble upon it and yell yuuppp all the way down the quarter mile.

Pics at full res can be found here and further discussion on the car here.

I wonder what happened to Fubar 1…

Site Updates

Another weekend ram packed with events, Saturday I will be at a classic show for a few hours and Sunday I will be at CSCS Grand Bend while a Jon O covers the 905 Rides TNT Expo and Neil covers Eurokracy in Montreal.

Also taking place that same day is the June Jitterbug and a meet at Hyundai Canada.

The flyers for the first three are below (couldn’t find flyers for the last 2), pick your poison!


Flashback Friday

Might as well kick it back to last years Eurokracy coverage courtesy of Jesse from Air Society.

Check out the full Eurokracy 2011 Guest coverage

Kia

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Last year, in the Nextmod BBQ event coverage, I got called out by a local Kia Soul owner for hardly ever posting Kias.

This struck me as odd because the SIE support vehicle (aka my girlfriends car) and I have actually looked into lowering but the aftermarket support for that platform is just so limited which is why most stay stock and thus don’t appear here.

The Forte Koupe however is a different matter entirely, I’ve always thought they looked alright and the owner of this one on 17×9/10 Work Ryvers has done an outstanding job of showing it’s potential.

Clean and simple this owner even managed to figure out how to get these wheels fitted while being limited by the Forte’s curious torsion bar rear suspension.



Guess I shouldn’t be surprised he rolls with Ravi and the guys atV2LAB, they always seem to come correct.

More photos can be found here on his flickr.

Which is where I also found this:

I wonder what go fast options are available for these?

Spotted on SW.

Stance Pilipinas

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I love when international readers send in their rides (the further away from Canada and the US the better) because it is always cool to see which trends make it internationally and which don’t.

Bruce and Jay from the Philippines recently sent in some photos of their rides along with a few of the people in their crew and they are quite nice.

Bruce’s Honda that was on the fan page earlier in the week
I’ve always loved Mercedes set up like the one in the rear… grown man stance
Jay took all of these photos, and this is his Toyota
I love their take on platforms we don’t have or choose to ignore
Like this old school Lancer that’s incredibly clean and tastefully done
The wheels are Manaray Turbina S’s if you are curious and there is a build thread here on Stance Works

Check these guys out on their facebook page Stance Pilipinas / Manila Fitted.

Theme Tuesdays: Wheels Are Everything Artistic Interpretations

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It seems that everyday a new car blog (or fanpage) pops doing the same old song and dance; reposts from the ‘heavy hitters’ with soft core porn intermixed to pump up fanpage numbers.

However every once and awhile I stumble across a new blog that immediately makes it’s way into my reader and Wheels Are Everything is one of those blogs.

The first time I spotted one of Mark’s photos I thought someone was taking a stab at me with the watermark but once I started browsing around I noticed he had a pretty good thing going, and his taste was on point if you are into low American cars on wires, Cragars, Supremes, and white walls (which I am).

One of the things that stuck out instantly were his ‘renders’, a lot of people do renders these days but Mark is one of the few people I have seen do renders with the look and feel of original manufacture brochures.

After a couple emails back and forth I tossed out the idea of doing a Theme Tuesday on his renders and he was game so here it is.

Start things off with a ’62 Impala
Another Chevy
A little glitter by the pool
Family hauling never looked so good
Pontiac 2+2 check the wording beneath the image too “hydraulic suspension”
Perhaps one of the least attractive front ends ever, the low and Truespokes(?) helps though
Olds Starfire
Or maybe this is the least attractive, but at the same time oddly appealing, front end
Stylin’ 58 Olds
Someone should do exactly this, if a female even better
Oddly enough someone did do almost exactly this
Crazy how close it is
Aside from the roof it’s almost exactly the same exterior wise

Thanks Mark for the permission to run these and if you want to see more check out his blog Wheels Are Everything and leave a comment letting him know who sent you.

If you are into cars like the above and have not seen it yet the Non Traditional, Traditional Lowriders from a few months back might be right up your ally.

Featured Ride: Pfaff Tuning’s 964

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Remember those days when you were in elementary school staring at the clock waiting for the bell to ring so you could rush home and do something far more exciting? That’s exactly how I felt the day I got to shoot Pfaff Tunning’s project 964.

Having followed the build on their fanpage and seen pictures of it completed only a few weeks prior I was really eager to not only to see the car in the metal but also be one of the first to d a dedicated shoot of it.

Through the window of my office the weather looked great right up until the clock began to creep closer to 5, that’s when dark clouds rolled in and the sky opened up.

By the time I was free of my cubicle it was raining quite hard, and on my walk back to my car I treated to a puddle water shower set in motion by a passing transport truck.

Despite now being less than dry my excitement wasn’t dampened in the slightest because looking in the distance I could see the sun emerging once again through the clouds, and after a quick battle with the 401 I found myself at the Pfaff tuning facility greeted by Erik Morrison, lead Tuning Consultant at Pfaff, who was just as excited to show me the car as I was to see it.


After a brief tour we grabbed a few chamois (in case of more rain) a set out for a drive to no place in particular. As we hunted for a suitable location to shoot the car Erik explained the build in greater detail than Facebook updates allowed.

When the 911 you see today arrived at the Pfaff tuning shop it was in fairly decent shape but beginning to show it’s age both aesthetically and mechanically so almost immediately after Pfaff took possession work began.


The drive train was temporarily removed from it’s home to be resealed, and refreshed, and while it was out the engine bay was cleaned and detailed.

Using the opportunity provided by most of the panels being off the car -in preparation for a body shop visit- maintenance work and upgrades were done including the addition of H&R suspension components including coilovers that provide such a nice ride they make my car feel like piloting a rickety tool chest.

Once back on all fours it was rolled over to the painters where any panels that were too damaged by the tests of time were replaced with more favorable units sourced from vehicles located further south than Toronto.

Pfaff’s meticulous attention to detail lead to two drivers doors being deemed unfit before a third suitable replacement was found and paint was sprayed.


After the car was back at Pfaff headquarters wearing a new coat of BASF paint, a color matched Das Sport Half cage was installed along with RS door panels.

The final piece to the puzzle was the footwork provided by Rotiform who -with help from Erik- speced out three piece 18″ NUE wheels in sizing that suits the car sitting still but also keep clear of the quarters and fenders in corners.


The finished 964 project is a great example of the work Pfaff is capable of, and shows that they are just as at home customizing timeless classics as they are modern exotics, and a true testament to the final product came midway through the shoot when a passer by stopped to admire the car and ask a few questions about it’s history.



Seeing a fellow enthusiast appreciate the car is really what makes all the time, money, and effort, behind a build worth it.

Well that and enjoying it on the open road of course.

Modification List

Exterior

  • Disassemble of all exterior trim, glass and pieces for complete refinish in factory Gaurds Red
  • New exterior seals and trim all put together during refinish
  • Das Sport half cage painted Guards Red
  • 993 mirrors

Performance Modifications

  • Front brake cooling duct modifications
  • Complete rebuild of all 4 calipers with refinish in gloss black
  • H&R coilovers
  • H&R adjustable sway bars

Interior Modifications

  • RS door panels
  • Porsche floor mats

Wheels/Tires

  • 18” Rotiform NUE wheels
  • Pirelli Pzero tires

Guest Coverage: Driven Aftermarket & Performance Show 2012

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Weekend posts on SIE are a rarity (I like to ride my bike) however I do make the odd exception for great content like today’s guest coverage.

It’s not often I get a chance to share what’s going on in Calgary so luckily for all of us previously featured photographer Mike McConnell happened to be at this years Driven aftermarket & performance show in Calgary with a brand new camera he was dying to test out.

According to Mike Driven is a show similar to  Toronto’s Importfest and judging by the variety of cars I would say his description is pretty accurate.

Domestics

GOAT
Nice looking Super Sport
Cragar wheels, a timeless classic
Factory fresh Boss

Imports

Driven has everything
For whatever reason the sideskirt vents matching the body vents is the first thing I noticed about this car
I tried to get a little more information on this car but the Autodream site isn’t really working
Judging from other photos I’ve seen of this car it’s a goer
Calgary gets pretty damn crazy weather so there is a chance the owner used those ski’s later that day
Very nicely done IS300
I’m sure I am not the only one that has noticed Vossens popping up everywhere?
Not a huge fan of the wheels on this RX-7 myself, but I can appreciate how damn clean it is
Function and form
Dropped Civic with spotless rear quarters
Judging by the size of the turbo this car is no joke
Highlighter yellow/green is a hot color this year
Little bit of VIP styling
Widened Regas look amazing.

Euro

Props to the owner of this car for managing to keep his bumper surrounds straight, it’s a bitch.
Driven e46 M3
CRC prepared Golf
fifteen52 snowflakes filling those wells nice
Beautiful colour
Great shot of a great machine
Mike likes the Benz front end obviously
I read over on Illmotion this won best GTI
Not hard to see why
I’ll end the coverage with this MB which was one of the last photos Mike uploaded
Older Mercedes look so good with nothing other than a drop
One last parting shot

All 200+ of Mike’s Driven 2012 photos can be seen on his flickr.

The next show Mike plans to attend is a classic and minitruck show in July and personally I can’t wait to see more of the scene out in Calgary through his lens.

WTF Friday: Twin Engine Echo

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Pretty well topping my list of ‘things I didn’t expect to see this week ever’ would have to be this twin engine Toyota Echo.

I’m not currently up to date with what goes in on the Echo world but I have reason to believe that this car doesn’t represent the average Echo owner especially when you consider that the car puts down 503hp at 8.5psi.

To each axle.

Pretty unsuspecting little car, I bet most people wouldn’t even look in it’s direction
However upfront there is a 4age Blacktop motor with a gt28rs turbo and 6 speed transmission
And out back there is a 4age Blacktop motor with a gt28rs turbo and 6 speed transmission…
The car currently isn’t plated, but it does actually have a firewall which was removed for the shoot
Last time I ever underestimate an Echo…

Crazy, yet intriguing, is probably the best and easiest way to describe this car, and as the video below proves it actually moves which isn’t something I can say I ever saw the last twin engine car from this neck of the woods do.

Hopefully the owner gets it certified, and plated because it would be cool to catch this car at a couple events.

Photo Credit: GJM Photography

Spotted on jdmrides.ca

Site Updates

First of all thank you to everyone who has submitted there car as an Importfest potential, it’s cool to know how many of you are down to help support.

I should be able to make a decision within the next week or so and as much as I hate to be “that guy” some cars will have to wait until next year when I get more space (maybe even my own).

As for this weekend Saturday evening I will be at the Scion FRS Launch gathering at Scarborough Scion (1897 Eglinton Avenue East) which runs from 5pm to 9pm.

Flashback Friday

I mentioned up above that I have never seen or heard from anyone who saw the twin motor GTI run and I was pretty close to assuming the same for the car below had I not found this video.

Come to think of it not sure I have seen that car this year at all.

Guest Coverage: Vanfest 17

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Those from out of town, or those of you who don’t follow the local truck scene, might be wondering why I keep making reference to a show called ‘Vanfest‘.

Well, despite it’s name Vanfest isn’t just a refuge for ‘vanners’ who like heart shaped windows and velour interiors, it’s also a haven for minitruckers who enjoy a good party.

Dubbed as Canada’s largest custom truck event and, being a person who likes mini trucks (and the occasional refreshing beverage), Vanfest seems like an awesome time and every year I don’t attend I feel like I’ve missed out on something awesome.

One day I’m sure the stars will align and I will be able to make it out to Aylmer to take the show in first hand but until then I’ll just have to continue to live vicariously through the photos and videos of others.

Today’s coverage comes courtesy of Kristina Doyle who you might remember as the person behind the lens of the Taylor’d 57 feature.

Hearses, Trucks, and Vans

Might as well start this with the reason you are all here, to see sweet, sweet vans.

Oddly enough I was watching an interview with Bill Murray about Ghostbusters 3 yesterday
Just a different shaped RV from the looks of it
The Cosmic Cruiser, over 36 feet of van built by Ivan Benic
Classic Ford Econoline
Beside Vannin' in the dictionary
I would like to see this van go up a steep hill, but I would not want to be behind it when it does
Off Road capability for the whole family

Trucks

I’m a big first gen s-truck guy so forgive me if I selected a lot of them from Kristina’s coverage.

So close to what was my dream s-10 Blazer
Jeff's Tiki truck has one of the longest build threads on s10forum I've ever read, look for it in the next build thread Theme Tuesday
Pretty sure I remember this truck from my days on the Low Class forums
Bodied
Jay's truck has one of the most unique paint jobs in the area
After not having a heck of a lot of luck looking for a first gen I began to consider and like Xtreme's
Street Outlawz second gen
Throw some D's
Steve's laid out GMC, look for a photo of it in the next Performance In Motion magazine
Geoff's Mazdawg
Mazdillac?
Hardbody on Escalade wheels, always liked this look
Kristina's own Ranger, recently Z'd at Taylor'd customs so it lays out flat
Another badass lookin' Ranger
C-c-c-c-combo breaker
Party mobile
Dumped
This Dodge is pretty long but I bet if you put it beside the Caravan up top it looks like a reg cab/box truck
They Taylor'd 57 which later doubled as a tow truck for the vehicle below
This was the Ford it was towing
Nothing but love for this truck, very nice build
Hard to see here but I have always loved the tilted plate in the front of this truck, the eyebrows are a unique touch too
The Bronco II known as Bronc-Obama
Such a unique build, hope to see it this year

I’ve been saying it for 3 years now but maybe next year I can keep my schedule clear and head out to Aylmer…

Thanks again Kristina for the photos!

Stance Is Everything x Importfest

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For those of you who may not already know this years Importfest takes place Saturday August 25th, and once again the IF staff have included Stance Is Everything in the festivities.

Similar to previous years a trophy will be awarded for best stance but unlike last year static rides will have their own trophy and bagged rides will have their own trophy in attempts to even the playing field.

This year the Importfest staff have given me some floorspace and I want to show off a few readers’ rides that represent what SIE is all about: Clean vehicles built with quality and style.

This is your chance to show off what you got so anybody is welcome to apply, but please keep in mind this is Importfest (“Canada’s biggest and baddest car show”), so your car, truck, or van must be show-worthy and must meet the Importfest requirements.

Space is extremely limited. I will review everyone that applies and select those who I think would be a good fit and those selected will get SIE swag and discounted competitors fee.

If you think your car would be a good fit please send me an email at stanceiseverythingATgmail.com (with ‘AT’ being replaced with @), I’d really like the chance to showcase some unique platforms/builds so all varieties are welcome not just imports.

Finally for those attending as spectators look forward to several ticket giveaways throughout July and August both here and on the fanpage.

More Importfest/Stance Is Everything details to come so stay tuned.

Note: if you are emailing to submit a car don’t be offended if I don’t respond instantly, being the first year the site will have any floor space I have to go over all possible cars very carefully.

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