Theme Tuesdays: H20 International favorites

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Sep 27, 2011

I’ve been told several times that H20i is an event I need to attend at least once. This year Mike and Jay from Stance Factory offered me a spot where they were staying for weekend and had it not been for some good friends of mine getting married I would have been there enjoying the festivities.

However friends/family > cars so like Wekfest and Waterfest I’ve pulled together some photos that stood out to me in the hour or so I spent last night looking through coverage on various forums.

Finding the photos was fairly easy… keeping this post from being 50+ pictures long was not.

h20i_fave_1 — Crossfire wheels look way better on this Golf than the Crossfire

Above photo by extrem344

h20i_fav_2 — One of several pics of Gill's car I've found

h20i_fav_5 — This Subaru has also got a couple photos of it floating around online

Above photos by: Eric-M

h20i_fave_6 — One sinster looking Subaru

Above photo by: Munchy

h20i_fave_8 — If I am not mistaken this Forrester recently had a few online features

h20i_fave_cres_dl — Badass looking beast of a Cressida

Above photos via The Scraped Crusaders

h20i_fave_11 — Another local car out in Ocean City with exceptional fitment

Above photo by: Steve Nguyen

h20i_fave_13 — BBS RCs *correction RSIIs fit this golf perfect

h20i_fave_12 — Fantastic color combo and execution

h20i_fave_15 — Plate sums everything up nicely

h20i_fave_14 — Had to choose this one because it is so unique

Above photos by: Tyler Anastaisi

h20i_fave_17 — Reminds me of Hershey chocolate

Above photos by: agentmaddock

h20i_fave_19 — Once again wondering why I sold my e3o...

Above photo by:nemo1ner

h20i_fave_18 — Proof that not every e30 needs late bumpers

Above photo by: SlavaVW

h20i_fave_20 — I was watching the original GI-JOE while pulling this list together might be why I chose this

Above photos by:mortician

Above photo by: Eurotune18t

Hopefully I can make it out next year…

Photographers if I credited wrong just holler.

Event Coverage: CSCS Finale 2011 Part: One

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DaveT

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Sep 26, 2011

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Yesterday marked the conclusion of what might may have been the best CSCS season I have attended. The addition of a new track coupled with very co-operative weather made this ninth year of the Canadian Sport Compact Series one of the most attended and therefore exciting.

Though I woke up a bit under the weather there was no way I was going to let myself sit around all day and miss the season ender where people would be battling to find them selves atop their various classes.

One of the most anticipated battles at this CSCS was between Shasha Anis (SG Motorsports 350z) and Brian Wong (Advance Powerhouse/Nextmod Evo) for the unlimited record.

Brain (who held the title at the beginning of the day) damaged the bumper on his Evo bad enough to keep him out of the competition which left the door open for Shasha to smash the previous record and set a new one at 1:13.945.

Unfortunately I showed up to the track minutes after all of that happened so I attempted to get over my brain fart by snapping some photos of the rest of the time attackers.

grip_pete — Before drift started I managed to catch Pete out on the track

grip_spenser — Also saw Spenser out putting his WRX hood scoop to use

grip_civic_corner — Go-pros were all over cayuga

grip_anna_pan — When not competing Anna from Sweetie Girl Racing was giving rides in a Scion TC

grip_s2000_pan — This s2000 looked pretty quick out on the track I don't have official numbers or anything

Similar to all of the other CSCS events I showed up in time for the top 16 drift action and I was surprised to see a couple new faces in the top 16 (more because it was the last event of the year). A couple guys really held their own with the regulars too.

drift_chris_parked — Contributed some stickers to Chris' newest sticker bomb

drift_anthony_nv — Anthony's weekend warrior

drift_tandem_1 — The lead car in this Tandem is one I don't recall seeing before

drift_tandem_stock_anthony — Teammates Ryan Stock and Anthony battling it out

drift_tandem_2 — I hear some tracks charge for sod, good thing Cayuga is cool

drift_tandem_4 — Anthony chasing Lucas Johnson

drift_stock_pan — Stock during the exhibition

drift_tandem_3 — Jon Fiddy getting loose in the demo

drift_is300_pan — Wayne throwing his is300 around

drift_240_pan — Wish I got a bit more angle with this shot

drift_fiddy_pan — Fiddy's car is such a monster

drift_anthony_pan_2 — Anthony sliding through one handed

drift_anthony_pan — Tire for high res offer still stands Sailun 😉

drift_fiddy_smoke_sun — I might go back and give this photo a re-edit sometime down the road

Here’s a video of Shasha setting the new time attack record.

Show and shine CSCS coverage will be up by Wednesday.

WTF Friday: Tales from the installation bay

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DaveT

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Sep 23, 2011

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The tales from the installation bay thread on Blazin Low was one of my favorite threads in its hay day (when all the images worked).

As a former technician at a sports store I remember some of the kludged together bikes people would bring in for service so I can somewhat relate to what these installers came across.

The thread was also a great example of what not to do when installing the stereo into my ill fated Blazer.

The other day this thread popped into my head so I took a look back at it to see what was still live, not too much was left but what is still up is classic.

install_bay_1 — A sub box in your back seat is just asking for theft

install_bay_2 — Solid ground for earth shattering bass

install_bay_3 — Amp under floor matts are a questionable idea.

install_bay_6 — Nothing worse than getting a car and finding a rats nest... legit rat or otherwise

The following pictures are all from the same amazing car, incredible.

install_bay_7 — Power wire too short? Steal from a lamp in your house

install_bay_8 — Not sure if serious... 😐

All the installers out there reading this I feel bad for you but if you have some crazier stuff to share feel free to send it in.

Group therapy is the best therapy.

Site Updates

This weekend I should be at the CSCS finale:

I say should because it’s my friends wedding the day before so we’ll see how I feel come morning. The grey and teal shirt order is done, I should have them latest Monday.

Flashback Friday

Where the heck was Honda Tech this year? Here’s a throwback to 09, one of the biggest events I had been to at the time.

Sorry this was so late, the day jobs been a bit crazy of late.

Event Coverage: Roadmates Corn Roast ’11

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DaveT

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Sep 22, 2011

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Roadmates is a Toronto/Mississauga club that’s has been all about kick ass hot rods and customs since 1956. My friend Keith has had nothing but good things to say about these guys for awhile so when he gave me the heads up on their annual corn roast I decided to roll through.

Next year I’ll have to show up a little earlier so I can catch a few more of the cars but I managed to see quite a few awesome rods and customs and eat a killer hot dog and great corn in the process.

shop — No doubt a lot of the local classics I love came from that work space

ratstew — Incredible truck is incredible

ford_highboy — *insert wiz khalifa black and yellow*

custom1 — The owner of this car actually lives on the same street I do

blue — I could see the wheels on this making it to other platforms

bellair — Classically styled Bel Air Convertible

belair_2 — I've always particularily liked this Chev

army_truck_front — This truck was pretty unique I am pretty sure I have seen it at a few other events

army_truck_rear — Never seen a bed cover like this before

Parked beside my friend Keith was the white Framed Ford from a few weeks ago, still putting me to shame being clean

bike — Also near Keith's car was this awesome motorcycle

keith_1 — This was actually the first time I had seen Keith's car complete, he did a hell of a job

keith_2 — With no roof or hood to speak of he was a little worried about the weather

keith_motor_2 — I could take pictures of this car all day, maybe one day I will...

Hopefully I can hit up a few more Roadmates events in the future and get some more detailed pictures and info of the cars the build but if you are supper eager for more info on the Roadmates check out this article.

Low Tech

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DaveT

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Sep 21, 2011

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This 1940 Ford Coupe is another example of just how easy it is to completely change the look of a car by addressing its ride height, the second I saw it on LOWTECH I knew I would be posting it up.

Being a classic this car no doubt turned a few heads at stock height but now riding a little lower to the ground I think it has an even larger appeal. It’s not low to the point where purists would be upset but it’s also not high to the point where it blends in with other non modified classics.

proof_1 — Before, high off the ground, but extremely clean for a 71 year old car

proof_4 — After with a drop the car has a totally different attitude about it

proof_3 — Sits perfect, none of the original class lost

More (local) cars of this vintage tomorrow.

2005 STI For Sale

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DaveT

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Sep 21, 2011

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If you were at Importfest this year you will probably recognize this car as it was sitting with the rest of the Nine O Five Rides team.

As much as I want Tyler to keep this car because I think he’s done an exceptional job with it so far I know that if he is selling it means that something a little crazier is just around the bend.

Since Tyler took possession of the car it has received a lot of love and car so hopefully posting it here will ensure that the new owner treats it just as well.

Those who know me and or have seen this car around the GTA know how obsessed I am with the maintenance and care for this car. It has always Had Genuine Subaru Replacement Parts and has had all Major Services at Subaru Dealerships (has had 100,000 mile dealership service done at 99,000 miles).

Reason for selling: My STI is a third vehicle for me, and a change in careers and priorities have forced me to come to the realization that I can not simply keep my car for the rest of it’s life until my career and goals have subsided. It needs a great home and a owner that will continue to show it the love and care that I have.

I bought the car on November 13th 2009 From a Copart Yard in Virginia. (It does have a Salvage Re-Built Title) It had 85,459 Miles on the Odometer upon taking ownership. This was a one owner lady driven vehicle (myself being the second owner). It was equipped with every single available factory option in 2005 when this vehicle was ordered. It’s factory Color was OBP (Obsidion Black Pearl) but has been changed to AW (Aspin White). Has NEVER seen salt or snowy conditions and condition of my STI reflects that. The car currently has just shy of 106,000 miles and will slowly increase as it is daily driven.

Equipped Optional Factory Options:

– Auto Diming Rear View Mirror w/ Compass
– Center Console Armrest Extension
– More Reduced Short Throw Shifter
– Titanium Shift Knob
– Upgraded Factory System

Modifications:

Engine
Perrin Light Weight Crank Pully
SPT Short Ram Intake
SPT Battery Tie Down
SPT Oil Cap
Invidia G200 CBE
Invidia V2 Catless DP
Cobb Accessport V1
Stage 2 AP Tune
Tein Hood Dampers

Exterior
V-Limited Replica Front Lip
Badgeless Front Grill
Version 7 JDM Spec C Healights
Subaru WRX Sunroof
Keyless Pass Door Handle
Subaru STI Limited wing
WRX Side Skirts
Custom Bozer Style Hood
Hand Made Aluminum Rear Diffuser

Interior
A, b & C Pillars Died Black
Black Headliner
Stickerbombed Dash
JDM Red hazard Button
Defi Gauges – Boost, Oil Temp and Oil Pressure
Defi Control Link II
SPT Titanium Shift Knob

Audio
Ultimate Audio – T2 4021’s (rear)
Ultimate Audio – T2 5021’s (front)

Wheels/Tires
Daily
Rota Grid – 18×9.5 + 33 F + 38 R (not final)
225/40/18 Nankang NS-II’s

Track
Stock 17×8 STI wheels painted white
245/40/17 BF Goodrich G-Force KDW’s

Muteki SR48 Neo Chrome Open Ended/ Extended Lugs
Steel Braided Brake Lines
Hawk Pads
DBA Slotted/Cross Drilled Rotors

Suspension
Megan Racing Street Sport Coils
H&R Triple C Camber Bolts
Cusco & Kartboy Poly Exhaust Hangers
Perrin 27mm Rear Sway Bar w/ Billet Endlinks
Eibach 25mm Front Sway Bar w/ Billet Endlinks
Poly Bushings Through Out
Tein Front & Rear Strut Tower Braces

Sale includes a professional detail before the sale and all Stock parts that I have left in my garage originally lifted from the car.

Price is 21,500.00 OBO Serious Buyers Only

Email: [email protected]

You can also check out his for sale post on the Stretch & Poke Forums.

Theme Tuesdays: BTCC Cars

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DaveT

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Sep 20, 2011

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Before I launch into today’s Theme Tuesday let me say that I know very, very, little about the British Touring Car Championship series so if some of these are from a different series or something don’t be surprised and feel free to let me know*.

When it comes to BTCC I feel I’d safe putting money down that a lot of people are fans because the competition is fierce and the cars (for race cars) very closely resemble what you see out on the road.

These cars are some of the fastest slammed somewhat stock bodied cars around which makes them quite awesome.

btcc_20 — Why tucking spoke out back? Because race car

btcc_17 — Ford Mondeo and a Nissan Primeara I beleive

btcc_15 — Can you identify all the wheels on the side of this? One looks like the notoriously soft Hock Rs

btcc_14 — Clarion still sponsor race teams?

btcc_12 — Looks like a little three wheel action going on there

btcc_11 — I suddenly have the urge to build multiple Tamiya models

btcc_10 — Some inspiration for all the Accord owning readers

btcc_8 — Tiny picture but it is full of awesome

btcc_5 — Google: Listerine Clifford 1990 UK Advert... its weird

btcc_2 — Vauxhall wearing a few battle scars

btcc_1 — I can't easily recall any street Contours/Mondeo that look this good

btcc_19 — Man I miss my various slot car tracks

*Robb if you are not buying another CRX here is your chance to geek out.

Event Coverage: Nextmod BBQ 2011

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DaveT

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Sep 19, 2011

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Nextmod decided to be patient this year and hold their BBQ a little later than they had previous years.

This patience was rewarded with a stellar turnout (as always) with the quality and quantity of cars coming out rivalling a lot of the local parking lot shows in the area.

Everyone knows these BBQs are a good time because what can really go wrong when you’ve got great weather, great cars and free food?

Whether you stay all day or only for a few hours you won’t get bored or hungry on the date there is an NM BBQ.

bbq_line — The BBQ line may have been long but it was certainly worth the wait

Drifters

The drift cars at the BBQ were pretty easily identifiable, one because I know a couple of them and two because of their copious use of zip ties.

I got pictures of most of the drifters who came out other than Anthony who I guess I am subliminally upset with for bending a Falken Hanabi.

drifter_chris — Chris was one of the first cars I saw when I drove by but I couldn't find him for awhile

dj_chris — Then I looked to see who was spinning records and there he was

drifter_blk — Jon's car looking a little more angry than usual

drifter_fiddy — I'm not used to seeing Jon's car without a huge amount of smoke coming out the back

Scraped Crusaders

I came expecting to see two new things from the Scraped Crusaders crew and they didn’t disappoint.

sc_gil_3 — The first was Gillbert's car on his BBS wheels

sc_gil_2 — Front shot of Gil's new toxic green/yellow BBS wheels

sc_steve_1 — The second is this e30 which I think people were sleeping on because the stance is one thing...

sc_steve_2 — but this swap is something else entirely, Steve put in work

Kia / Hyundai

Lot’s of Kia Souls and Hyundai Gens at the BBQ, I still have not seen someone slam a Soul more than a little over an inch… yet.

kia_tigress — Who ever did this airbrushing has quite a bit of talent

hyundai_alvin_front — I saw a few Gens cruising around but Alvin's is the only one I caught in one place

hyundai_alvin_rear — Officially a production color now

Subaru

Nissan and Lexus

nissan_te — I think this car is damn near perfect

division_r — This is the only shot I have ever taken that captures the gold flake in Sam's paint

nissan_silvia_wide_front — This Silvia was parked next to me, made me look bad but made it impossible to miss

nissan_silvia_wide — Nearly had to put glasses on not to be blinded by these VS-XX wheels

nissan_silvia_wide2 — Not sure how Jon managed to keep this a secret for so long

nissan_gtr — One of my favourite local r32s

nissan_peter_gtr — I didn't see Peter once all Sunday, too busy taking care of customers

infiniti_xxr_rear — First time I have seen the new JDM ego cover in person, I might have to trade up

lexus_sc_alex — This is the guy who chose the Red/Black color scheme you all enjoyed so much

Hondas

honda_eight_gens — The owner of the car in the foreground and I discussed forced induction for awhile, let me know how that goes Marwan

honda_integra_sc_girl — This teg has been around for awhile and it's always clean

honda_integra_sc_girl2 — I don't recall the flip flop painted valve cover before, compliments the Jackson SC well

honda_bbs_rm — Talked with the owner of this hatch for awhile about all things wheel refinishing

honda_sk2_fish2 — I've always though this car resembled a fish (or shark) so the koi graphics are fitting

honda_prelude — Dope fith gen Prelude on RPF-1s

acura_tl_work — Nice clean fitment on this Acrua, colors are reminiscent of Subaru

fcp_spenser — Spencer found a new way to keep under hood temps down on the track

fpc_nsx — My goal was to go back and get another shot of this supercharged NSX but then I went to get food...

Euro

mercedes_rich — Richie picked up a shirt a few days ago, and we should be linking up soon to take some new photos

vw_golf_rear — Bagged Golf on benzo Alphards

vw_golf_rear_stickers — The hate because I care sticker is a new one for me

audi_a3_bagged — This the A3 that's for sale that pops up in my facebook feed constantly

audi_a3_bagged_rear — Asking price is 20 grand if you would like to help out...

Mazda and Mitsubishi

mazda_miata_stash — Miata offering mustache rides

mazda_speed3_ash — Ash has always had one of my favorite Speed3s it's simple but always catches my eye

mazda_3s — Couple rides from Toronto Mazda 3

mazda_3_cr — One of two cars rocking this awesome wheel color

mazda_3_me — I took a picture of my car but I liked Hitesh's shot better so I am running it instead

mitsubishi_evo_carson — Carson cruising through, have I mentioned this car puts down 431hp?

Many thanks to Peter and the Nextmod crew for putting this BBQ on year after year.

Also thanks to all of the other shop owners in the area for letting us take your spots all day.

See you next year.

And the winners are…

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DaveT

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Sep 19, 2011

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Last night after editing the photos from the Nextmod and before Breaking Bad I divided the pile of stickers up into six groups for the winners I chose this morning.

The recipients of the pre-production Stance Is Everything script stickers along with 6 additional stickers are:

Justin Il Jackson, Vittorio Masongsong, Petr Mitiska, Christopher Jason Hammond, Jeff Pastuck, and Terrence Nikolai Kuzakov.

If your name is on this list shoot me an email with your mailing information so I can get the prize packages sent out this week.

The colors that will make it into first round of production as per the amount of likes are are Black/White, Red/Black, and Gold/Black which are pictured below:

winners — Not super surprised these colors won

Final sizing of the stickers will be determined shortly (they will be smaller than the current ones) and then I will contact Matt at Seche Media to get them produced.

WTF Friday: They came turbo!?

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DaveT

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Sep 16, 2011

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I’ll admit that even though I spent a lot of my early years as a car enthusiast staring at Countach posters on my wall, pushing Countach die casts around my house, and playing with the Tyco Cliffhangers Countach slot car set I knew surprisingly little about them technically growing up.

The look combined with the name Lamborghini was enough to make me a life long fan.

While I learned more about them as I aged until recently I had no idea that the Lamborghini factory may have considered production turbo versions. In defense of myself (and others of my generation who might not have known) reportedly only two were ever built by Lamborghini, the prototype which was misplaced/crashed/or otherwise and this one that hangs out in Switzerland with women who wear shiny clothes.

This beast is equipped with the 5.2L V12 and two Garret T5s which combined put down 550 to 750hp and sixty miles per hour comes (and goes) in a scant 3.7 seconds while this car pulls up to 333km/h.

wtf_count_turbo_top — One can only hope an epic race insued

wtf_count_turbo_1 — Not only is this car beautiful on the outside

wtf_count_turbo_3 — The engine bay is equally a work of art (unless you have to fix something)

wtf_count_turbo_2 — I wish there was a sound clip with this photo

wtf_count_turbo_5 — Ronals never looked so great

God damn. If this isn’t straight from the factory it sure as hell should have been.

Spotted on Suck Squeeze Bang Blow .

Site Updates

I Manged to do quite a bit this week, a feature, event coverage, a give away, and put in the order for the new T shirts. The second round of shirts will be teal on charcoal and have a few slight differences from the introductory ones. Sizing will be Gildan S – XXL and I should have them by next Friday.

Sunday I will be at the Nextmod Annual BBQ come out if you like cars and free food.

Flashback Friday

If you encouragement other than food take a look at part one and part two of last years coverage.

STANCE IS EVERYTHING

STANCE IS EVERYTHING- EST 2009 -

A Japanese Limo Lost In Canada

Rolling Like A G: A Datsun 240Z On 305s

Street Track Life: An E46 M3 With A Turbo Surprise

Spec’d Right: A Perfectly Balanced Silvia S15

Breaking The Mold

Theme Tuesdays: H20 International favorites

Event Coverage: CSCS Finale 2011 Part: One

WTF Friday: Tales from the installation bay

Site Updates

Flashback Friday

Event Coverage: Roadmates Corn Roast ’11

Low Tech

2005 STI For Sale

Theme Tuesdays: BTCC Cars

Event Coverage: Nextmod BBQ 2011

Drifters

Scraped Crusaders

Kia / Hyundai

Subaru

Nissan and Lexus

Hondas

Euro

Mazda and Mitsubishi

And the winners are…

WTF Friday: They came turbo!?

Site Updates

Flashback Friday

S.I.E.