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Event Coverage: Lowballers VIP Meet

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Last night, after SEMA, I hit up the Lowballers SEMA VIP meet.

I knew I had to make a point to head out to this meet from the first time I saw the ad because the Lowballers do it big and the VIP scene in Toronto is still pretty small still so this meet served as a great opportunity to check out an established VIP scene.

While at the meet I also got to meet John from VIP Style cars and hang out with Toronto VIP boss Sharad from SK performance with whom I chatted with while my girlfriend worked her way around the meet taking the following pictures.

Low ballin
SC on what look to be CCWs?
Aggresivley fitted Speed3 on highlighter yellow wheels
The Miata game in the states is serious buisness
Stick em up
Plate win
Dialed G35
Big BMW
Sittin proper
The whole Vegas experience really turned me around on the new boxes
Neek lurkin
One of several sets of Junction Produce curtains
Now that's a shift knob
Just some of the lineup, these guys roll deep
Flawless
VIP cars are so clean
One of my favorite cars of the night
Another killer Lex
I'm normally not a big fan of pinstripes but I didn't mind this one
Another one of my favorite cars of the meet so sick in person
Low.

Big shout out to Neek, and Sean D for the Vegas hospitality and the great meet. Wish I could have made it on the cruise but there is always next year!

Event Coverage: SEMA Part 2

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At this point we are all done the shooting at SEMA and now all I have to do is sort through the 100’s of photos to give you guys the best of what I’ve got.

In addition to standard Event Coverage, like today’s, from SEMA (which now has it’s own category) I have a few special types of posts in mind for some of the more in depth coverage I’ve got.

For now here is a good variety of cars that were in the Central Hall.

Spectra Chrome

Spectra had a pretty cool booth, depending on the price I could see a lot of people messing around with this.

Crazy ATV
Dennis Anderson's King Sling, I have a cd about this I have yet to watch
I'm not going to lie the kid in me was stoked to see Dennis Anderson

Classics, Rods, and Customs

This was actually the first SEMA photo I took, I should frame it
Gassers are one of the originators of functional stance
This was sitting in the American Shifter group booth
Classic Industries shop truck
House of Kolor Ultra Roadster
I've always had an appreciation for Customs but SEMA made me appreciate them even more
So many nice 32s
Deucenberg 32 Ford, my god it was nice

American

Long truck
So many new Camaro's at SEMA this year here is one from Stewart Warner
Twin forced induction
Another Camaro, super slammed
This one was supercharged
The wheel wells on these new Camaro's just swallow up big rims

Imports

Hyundai is really out to step up their reputation
Autofashion x Hyundai
It was rad to see a CRZ with a BMX up top
Even cooler to see it was Drew's colorway. Google Drew Bezanson
CRZ's are killing it
Tin/Fortune CRZ
So nice
Bisimoto Hybrid CRZ project
Pretty crazy build all around
The coolest mods list ever?

For now I am about to head out to the Miracle Mile and do some shopping with some of the money I won at the slots (true story) but when I get back later, and before we do some shows, I will post some photos from last nights Low Ballers VIP meet.

Event Coverage: SEMA Part 1

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The first day at SEMA was intense, the show basically blew me away in every regard. It’s larger than I could have imagined. If you think you have anyway of getting out to one of these do what you can to make it happen, it’s a car enthusiasts paradise.

Each hall is massive and the parking lot out front of the show is the size of a large car show never mind the multiple halls that actually make up the event.

Today’s coverage is a small lot that was behind the Center Hall that was all Source Media Interlink feature cars.

Random

Is it wrong that I wanted to drive this?

Probably the closest to driving a real one I could get...

4×4’s

I don’t normally post many 4×4’s but I don’t normally see one’s like these…

This rig could articulate
As could this one
This Chevy was awesome
Close up of the awesome
Wow.
I'm sure one of you know more about this than I
Monsterous

Rods & Classics

This highboy was done traditional and clean as hell
Another awesome Ford
Loved the color scheme on this Street Rod
One of many beautiful Impalas I saw today and yesterday
The bay of the above Impala
Loved the contrast of the two types of vehicles in this shot

Minitrucks

Laaaaaid out dualie
Beauty shave job
Laying rocker
Loved this truck, which I believe was a Truckin' mag feature
Homie @solefoodog shot this truck at WCN
It's quite a work of art all around
Those lips...

Lexus

Lexus had a few heavy hitters out in this back lot

Remember when everyone was on Mr. ING for his splitter? Hmmm
Dammmmmmmmmmn
Rotiform is killing it at SEMA lots of cars had their wheels
This set was a good reason why

Other cars

Nice clean Ralliart
This GTI caught my eye because it was clean, simple, and something I could see as a daily
...and of course it was sitting right on LM's
Dori Dori
Keep drifting fun
Lots of poke out front
This is the type of classic JDM you just don't see in the GTA
Too nice

The Chronicles…

I was very excited to see some of the cars I see from The Chronicles… in person.

The NSX that used to just sit buried in clothes
Bisimoto wagon
Big Mike's Prelude is crazy clean in person
I just stared at the bay for some time taking in all the details
In person I liked the color way more than I thought I would

A Vegas Vacation

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Yesterday was a long day, we woke up at about 5am Toronto time to hop on a plane to Denver, stop over for about an hour and then go to Vegas. I can’t really remember what time we touched down Nevada time but I do recall being tired and hungry.

While we could have just rushed and went to SEMA in our current state, this is also our first time in Vegas, so we decided to do some Vegas sight seeing instead and head to SEMA fresh today.

This is probably the least car dedicated post to ever appear on Stance Is Everything but don’t worry the next few days will probably have some of the best content to appear on this site so it evens out.

The sights

As much as people say it over and over Vegas really is one of those places you have to visit. I’m not much of a gambler but I enjoy having a beer on the sidewalk and watching people piss their life savings away.

Oh and women if you like women come to Vegas.

This is the view from the tower on our hotel, The Stratosphere
Vegas is seemingly all about the skin trade
We didn't stay at Circus Circus but we checked it out
Inside Circus Circus was Zoltar, these things are creepy and funny
You could also win these funny Rasta Bananas, odd
Let your imaginations run wild guys...
The Wynn apparently has a great buffet, can't wait to try it
Mandatory Bellagio fountain shot

Cars and Vehicles

Here are some of the cars and vehicles I saw just out and about on the streets of Vegas and in the Casinos. Nothing compared to what I will see today of course.

I can't recall the last time I saw a Fiero not masquerading as something else
There are a lot of lifted trucks in Vegas
Nice rod cruising the strip, note the truck in the background also
Just barley caught this one
Probably one of the better looking newer Lincolns I have seen in awhile
Saw this Vette chillin
Then later out on the strip
If there was an actual decent chance I could win this in Penny slots then maybe I would gamble
The Siren of Treasure Island bike was insane
It's all hand formed scrap Metal, nuts
Right down to the boots

Alright thanks for sticking with me while I played tourist. Now it’s into the shower then off to SEMA!

Theme Tuesdays: First gen IS300/Altezzas

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For this week’s Theme Tuesday I decided to go with a vehicle I have yet to dedicate a day to instead of doing another series theme. While I’ve posted, and featured, IS300’s before I’ve been slacking at posting up a real solid collection of them, until now.

There isn’t really much to hate with the IS300, It’s a versatile rear wheel drive platform built on Toyota/Lexus’s past successes. After a day or so of searching here is the tip of the IS300 iceberg.

Expect this to be a one of many IS300 Theme Tuesday.

I'll warn you now this car will appear more than once
Water based dori
From what I read this picture is a few years old but regardless this car still looks great
This one is a little different, but still pretty clean
Nice and straight forward
God damn!
Downright beautiful bay. If anyone has a build of this let me know
Told you that this car would appear again
Epic
Somehow this yellow paint almost hides those flares
These cars have really great looking front ends...
Can't forget Mr. VIP
Not much needs to be said here
Perhaps one of the sharpest rolling shots I have ever seen.
One of these things is not like the other...but still rad
This car proves that you can be creative and still clean
Props to the owner for being original
I think I'm going to end this part of IS300 Theme Tuesdays here

Now I’ve got to run and catch my flight, my next post will be from Vegas for SEMA 2010!

Cheap Fun

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Cruising to a Halloween party on Friday night out of the corner of my eye I noticed a familiar looking Civic coming up in my side mirror, as he got closer I realized the car belonged to Erik Morrison of Nine-O-Five Rides.

After trying, in vain, to communicate on the highway with the windows down we cruised together for a bit before I exited and he continued on.

As he vanished into the night I remembered that he had some pictures and info on this Civic I had yet to post.

Erik picked up his beater for $1100 and even though it’s not his show car he figured why roll stock when you can roll low?

Gotta love a slammed beater

After picking this EK up with with 255km on the clock Erik did typical ho hum maintenance before getting into the modifications that would make the car a bit more bearable.

Imagine this, at night, and that is how we rolled

Here is a quick rundown of what Erik has done to the car and how little it set him back:

  • Factory escort GT wheels with tires (painted gold) – $80.00
  • Ractive sleeved coils – 20.00 (brand new!)
  • Front and rear lip kit – 160
  • Tint -$250
  • Roof rack – $200.00
  • Stereo – $300.00
Tucking tire on all four corners

In addition to the above mods Erick put a lot of elbow grease into restoring the cars finish.

Now, if you are wondering why Erik has been driving this Civic for the past few months and not his deep dished, well, you will just have to wait until next season for the answer 😉

Erik also sent over a bunch of winter shots but those will wait until snow

Always great to see locals out cruising low.

Photo credits:Mike Joe Photography

WTF Friday: The Engine, it fell out

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Have you ever had a conversation with someone who doesn’t know a lot about cars and they might say something like “If I don’t take my car to the dealer the motor may fall out” or “the mechanic said my motor was dropping out”.

I’m paraphrasing of course but I have had some really weird conversations with people who treat cars like appliances, anyway, it never really occurred to me that if you hit something hard enough your motor may just indeed fall out.

Well I guess in reality that is a little inaccurate as it didn’t so much fall out as it was forced out of the engine bay where it previously resided by the poor judgment of either the driver involved or someone else.

One way of parting a car

I’d like to hope that everyone involved in this accident was ok but judging by the damage, I dunno… it takes some serious force to make a motor fall out.

The picture above also reminds me of this comedy skit where John Clark and Bryan Dawe talk about a ship in which the front fell off.

Site Updates

Next Tuesday morning I fly out to Vegas for SEMA and everything is finally falling into place.

My laptop, after much ordeal, finally arrived so I will be able to do nightly coverage (provided the Vegas lights don’t distract me too much) and I had 2 custom shirts made at a local shop near by work.

If you see someone in these shirts at SEMA say hi, it's me

In regards to actual production of these shirts to sell, I am going to look into it for the future but I probably won’t be making any moves until after Christmas.

When I do I will be sure to post a lot about it and make sure those who want shirts get them.

Flashback Friday

Let’s kick it back to a Theme Tuesday that’s all bagged vehicles. Bags ain’t just for groceries.

VIP and bags is a match made in heaven

Spy Vs Spy

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We had some crazy weather here in the GTA last weekend and previous featured photographer Edwin Tan aka Dougboy took it upon himself to go out and snap some pictures of his ride out in the fog.

Call me slow but before these shots I had no idea Edwin was actually rocking two different color sets of wheels. This touch helps put his already unique TL further into the original category.

Side A
Now flip the cassette back over and listen to the other side

Which side do you prefer?

Nashville

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When I saw pictures of this truck on Low Tech (via Phils Car Blog’s blogroll) I was floored. This is one beautiful vehicle and the photographs that capture it are equally beautiful.

Some may argue that a vehicle with narrow wheels, lots of sidewall, high ground clearance, and no fenders to speak of doesn’t have stance. I beg to differ, this car has stance, class, and attitude all rolled into one clean classic package.

This car is customization at it’s finest, let’s respect the elders in the game!

If I was cruising down an alley and saw this hiding I would slam on the brakes
The Cabin was a 29 sedan and the bed is all custom, under the hood is a Triumph motor
Mexi flush? 😉
Aces
This truck is just fantastic

Photo Credits: Low Tech

Full set of photos on flickr.com/lowtech

Hottawa

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Emilio, is one of those photographers who’s threads I am always sure to check out on jdmrides. Whenever ‘b20bomber’ appears below a thread title in the Photo and Video Gallery section I can always be certain that inside are a number of great photos of clean cars.

Recently Emilio went out to Ottawa to meet up with some of his fellow Honda owning friends and produced the work you see here today, this full set along with a whole lot more can be found on his TWOLITREmedia flckr account.

While none of these Honda’s are going for the lowest, or flushest, ek title all of the Civics in this shoot are clean and very tastefully modified and are excellent functional daily drivers which could also rip up a road course or auto-x at the drop of a hat.

GSR blades are one of Honda's best wheel designs
This Midori hatch looks sick on gunmetal K1's
CPR's are a great wheel
I can just picture this car putting down great numbers at a lapping day or auto x
The problem with fall colors is that it means winter is right around the bend...
Emilio's personal ride looks great also
The four spokes SSR's are quite unique
I have linked his build at the bottom of this post worth the read
Ontario's capital has some nice buildings
They hunt in packs
What shoot would really be complete without rolling shots
More Midori greatness
This shot has a great feel to it

Check out Emilio’s full build here
And his entire TWOLITRE media flickr account at www.FlickR.com/photos/twolitremedia