These past few weeks at work have been pretty wild, the entire department has been busy and I’ve been slammed with a bunch of time sensitive projects.
I’m not complaining because though because it’s better to be too busy than not at all as far as work is concerned.
Drawing inspiration from being slammed at work here is a quick post of an Accord slammed on Works.
Almost vacation time…
The internet is a great way to kill a lot of time and personally I spend a lot of time browsing automotive blogs and forums. If you are anything like myself you have have recently come across photos of a white Amuse kitted s2000, a red s2000 on gold works, and an Import Expo brandedAcura NSX.
If you look closely at those photos you will notice that they all share a similar water mark, and or photo credit: ‘Dougboy 2010‘.
Dougboy (not Doughboy) is the alias of self taught GTA based automotive photographer Edwin Tan and today’s featured photographer.
When I asked Edwin to share a little bit about himself he was quick to emphasize one thing. He is, and always will be, an automotive enthusiast and like many enthusiasts photography was just a natural progression of his passion for automobiles.
Picking up a camera two years ago Edwin honed his craft by reading a variety of online photography forums, speaking with other local photographers, and most importantly by snapping as many photographs as he possibly could.
During this two year span Edwin has shot variety of different subjects including: events, retail products, and food for small design firm called F.C.D.
Edwin is a Nikon shooter always experimenting with different styles and techniques and often incorporates strobes and rigs into his shoots.
The quality of his work has made him the go to guy for a number of JDM enthusiasts in the area, as well as the official photographer for Option JDM.
Edwin is looking forward to expanding the variety of cars he shoots by offering his talents to the exotic crowd in the near future.
Ultimately Edwin would like to have the name ‘Dougboy‘ paired with clean cars and clean photography. I would say that he is already off to a great start.
Here is a snippet of Edwin’s work behind the glass:
If you want to see more of Edwin’s automotive work check out dougboy.smugmug.com/automotive
Here is part two of the coverage from the Nextmod 1 year anniversary BBQ that went down last Sunday August 15 2010.
Today’s coverage has all of the brands I missed yesterday with stand outs including the Infiniti and Lexus crowd who brought out some serious low, flush, rides.
For more pictures of the above Lex check out the shoot on the Scraped Crusaders.
That’s it for all of my Nextmod coverage, big thanks to everyone who I met and who purchases stickers hope you like em!
One of my favorite parts of the original Transformers series was when Jazz, or Optimus, would assemble a group of Autobots to go on a mission, more specifically when Optimus would yell ‘Roll out!’ before they would drive off into the sunset ready to whoop up some Decipticons.
What does this have to do with today’s Theme Tuesday?
Nothing really I just felt like sharing, enjoy this second edition of rolling shots for this Tuesday.
Check back later today for the rest of the Nextmod Anniversary coverage.
Nextmod’s one year anniversary BBQ went off without a hitch yesterday, even though the weather threatened like it was going to pour for most of the event.
Nextmods customer base speaks to the type of service they provide as the amount of quality cars that rolled through really rivaled some of the full blown car shows this year.
Shout out to Peter and the crew for organizing the event and keeping us all fed and hydrated for free!
Today’s coverage includes: random stuff, Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai, Toyota, and Honda/Acuras. Check back tomorrow for Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Lexus and Infiniti rides.
I think last years Nextmod meet was the reason I started taking pictures of random stuff to begin with.
So wandering around we saw this place that had ‘Pure Natural Chinese Herbal Medicine Steam Cabins’ I dunno what the heck these things did (compact sauna?) but we all had a good laugh about how odd it all seemed.
If you are curious about what they are they have a website which sort of explains things.
Check back tomorrow for the rest of the coverage!
Last year I posted up a couple photos of Batman styled Porsche 944 I saw at the Cruisn’ for The Cure car show, and at that point I thought the owner was done with the theme being firmly established.
It would appear that I was wrong as the owner continued work on his Porsche by adding a few more details to the mix, most notably the winged flares.
Last years look for the GTA’s Batmobile
Quite a number of additions this year
If you want to buy this 944 it is currently for sale at 6,500 here is the text from the ad:
The ultimate attention getter Custom 85 Porsche Batmobile.
This car gets pictures taken everywhere you go even while your driving.
-2.5 litre 5 spd with new solid center clutch.
-Tranny serviced and new shift linkage.
-Custom Yellow and black seats , factory yellow and black gauges, Clarion 200 watt flip out dvd Mtx 600 watt amp, twin 12″ mtx thunder, 6.5″ and 6 x 9 mtx.
-American Racing wheels 15 x 7 and 15 x 10, Mickey Thompson N50-15 (345/50) rears.
-Nos sniper system is new and never used.
-Twin .223 machine guns (replicas) that light up on the hood.
-GOTHAM lights up on the rear panel of the car.
-Fenders are not complete and need to be glassed.I am out of time and have another project that needs to be started. Will sacrifice it for $6500.00 NO TRADES, AS IS you finish. Requires no etest.
Text only at xxx-xxx-xxxx or email me with a number and we can discuss all issues or concerns.
Sorry no test pilots and dreamers. For the couple of clowns with negative comments, grow balls and send me your email. I will meet you and your car at any cruise anytime.
Got a few events I am hitting up this weekend. The first is 100% no car related but has to do with a good friend of mine so I am plugging it.
The first is a comedy show put on by contributing photographer/laugh provider Keven Soldo and a few other funny guys:
Wiggin’ Out Comedy Show
The Comedy Bar
945 Bloor Street
Toronto, ON
August 14th (Tomorrow!) 10pm-12am
More Info
and the second thing I will be attending is the Next Mod 1 Year Anniversary which I mentioned in this weeks event preview.
Note since I will have all my sticker stock on me I will be putting everything temporarily sold out on Sunday just so I don’t over sell my stock.
Sunday evening everything that is not sold out will be back on sale.
Not sure why but I was thinking about this Civic the other day. I love the fact that it’s so subtlety done and so fast.
Check the full Sleepin on ya
Remember that gorgeous Audi A3 wagon I posted not too long ago? The one in front of the incredibly awesome cat mural and owned by a fellow rider?
Well it’s back and now slammed thanks to a fresh, clean air ride install.
Bags can’t be cheating because this car is winning.
So sexy.
I’ve had these two hatches on my hard drive for awhile now and even though they are from complete opposite ends of the spectrum modification wise I decided to post them together.
Now if I could only remember where I found them…
Speaking of Hatch Life has anyone heard from Noah? Come back to the autoblogsphere my friend the internet needs you!
I remember the first time I was on a message board and saw someone speak highly of a Ford Escort, I thought they were crazy, until they posted a picture.
It was then I realized that for whatever reason the North American market really got the shaft when it came to Escorts.
We could have got something cool.
But alas we got these
Thanks Ford?
Chris from CSCS (Canadian Sport Compact Series) was kind enough to remind and invite me to the upcoming CSCS event at Cayuga Motorsports park August 22nd.
I had a great time last year because not only was it my first time at Cayuga but it was also my first time seeing a legal drift event. I’m looking forward to attending again this year and taking in the drag racing, drifting, time attack, and lapping events in addition to the diverse show and shine.
Additionally the show is sponsored by a number of local shops and companies in the area including Next Mod and Advance Powerhouse which are the two shops that helped me get my suspension dialed in this year.
Sunday August 22, 2010
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Toronto Motorsports Park, Cayuga
Drag Racing
Heads Up: $50
Test & Tune: $40
Open Lapping
$100 Pre-Registered
$130 at the track if spots are available
(Park Admission Additional)
Time Attack (Includes Open Lapping)
$120 Pre-Registered
$150 at the track if spots are available
(Park Admission Additional)
Show & Shine
$20 at the track
$15 Pre-Registered
$10 Clubs/Teams of 8+
(Park Admission Additional)
Drifting
$60 Pre-Registered
(Park Admission Additional)
Check out all of my previous CSCS event coverage in part 1 and part 2 from 2009.
Stance Is Everything will be attending this event.
