It’s been awhile since I dropped some Random Dopeness, and I have had this set ready for quite some time so it’s time, so it’s time to throw one up.
Enjoy.
Random Dopeness: Volume 4
WTF Friday: One year already?
Before I jump into today’s WTF Friday (a fast Saturn) I thought I should mention that a year ago today was when I published the first post on stanceiseverything.com
It’s really exciting that an idea that took losing my job to become reality has come this far in such a short time. Now 13 Featured Rides, 36 covered Events, 49 Theme Tuesdays, and 975 comments later S.I.E. is still here and going strong.
Thanks to everyone reading this, this site/blog wouldn’t be what it is today without you keeping me motivated. Now without further adieu today’s WTF Friday.
Now this might be old now but I just found out about two guys out in Tenesse who built a 427 powered Outlaw style drag car out of a 2006 Saturn ION.
When asked on yellowbullet.com why a Saturn the simply answered
The car was basically given to us, so we figured why not? Might as well.
The factory fire wall is still intact, the doors open, and it’s full street legal. Wild.
Site Updates
Seche Media is producing my newest batch of stickers including a new thicker font url sticker, two tone “I Like Em Dropped” stickers and a bunch of new colors. Can’t wait to get this batch in.
Meanwhile my car goes in for coil-overs and camber arms tomorrow at Advance Power House so I am really looking forward to that.
If the weather holds out I should be able to roll out with my new stance to an e30 meet as well, regardless Saturday is enough excitement to make the weekend fun. 🙂
Flash Back Friday
In honor of the 1 year gotta send it back to the first post no matter how embarrassing.
Event Coverage: Summer Sizzle 2
Last Sunday I attended Summer Sizzle 2 put on by Pur Secretz at Vonn Cycle, and even though the calendar had yet to tick over to ‘Summer’ it was sizzling out.
The show had a pretty big turnout and a lot going on (especially for a free show) so I was there for quite awhile between walking around and shooting the breeze in the shade.
Ruff Ryders’
The Ruff Ryders anthem came out in 1998, which means that it’s 12 years old now. I had no idea people were still reppin’ the crew though.
Euro
Surprisingly small European turn out at Summer Sizzle few guys held it down though.
Porsche
One from the old school one from the new school
Mazdas’
A lot of the local Mazda community came out to this show, some to hang out and some to compete. Almost everyone competing had switched things up since the last time I had seen them.
Hyundai/Toyota/Nissan/Lexus/Infiniti/Subaru
Imports that were not Hondas…
Domestic
Acura/Honda
Model
There was a Bikini car was at the show but it was out in the direct sun, shooting pictures of this model from the shade was much easier later in the day.
That’s it for Summer Sizzle, many more events to come this summer, I might end up with Event Coverage every week…
Rotary work out
Local Toronto rotary driver Mike has had his RX-8 for a little while now and recently decided to raise the RX-8 bar in Toronto by installing a brand new set of 19×8.5 (+38) and 19×10(+36) Work VS-XX rims wrapped in 235/35/19 & 265/30/19 Yokohama S-drive tires.
To keep his car from looking like a 4×4 on his ballin new set of wheels he brought the height down with a set of Tien Flex coilovers.
These two modifications really set off his ride and I can’t imagine how many people see this car and simply drool over these wheels, Mikes got great taste.
Just how BMW would have wanted it
Local e30 guru and the organizer of the last GTA e30 meet, Rudy, recently gave his e30 a face lift.
Previously I said Rudy had what was perhaps the cleanest 325is in Toronto but now it is hands down the cleanest oem MTECH II kitted 325is in Toronto.
Dropped on ‘Euroweaves’ Rudy’s new look is a perfect example of how a proper stance can compliment oem accessories perfectly.
E30’s like this make me regret selling mine.
This car is no ‘hard parker’, Rudy drives it on the street, auto cross course and the track.
Here are the full specs on Rudy’s e30
1988 325iS
2.7 M20
LTW flywheel
Headers
M30 AFM
Adjustable cam gear
H&R Race springs
Bilstein Sport shocks
E36 M3 steering rack
M3 Cab mounts
M3 front strut tabs/links
OEM North American spec M Tech II bodywork
Shadowline Trim
Euro Ellipsoids
Euro Grills
Euro Rear plate filler
Euro Plate (older style German plate)
6000k HID lowbeams
3000k HID fogs
Chrome Gauge cluster rings
Black painted gauge cluster
BMW Motorsport/Italvolanti Formel Steering Wheel
Black roofliner
Black rear speaker shelf
Street shoes:
15×7 et24 BBS aka ‘Euroweaves’
Toyo RA1 205/50/15
Track shoes:
17×7.5 et27 Kosei K1
Hoosier GAC spec slicks 225/45/17
Auto cross photos credit: [email protected]
Theme Tuesdays: Subaru clearance sale
My Stance Is Everything folder was simply over flowing with photos of Subarus which I had a few different ideas in mind how I could break them up into a few different Theme Tuesday posts but decided to hell with it I can always collect more later.
Here is a lot of AWD low.
Victoria Day Mazda 3 Photoshoot
Last week my friend Chris, from Toronto Mazda 3 gave me a shout asking if I wanted to take part in a little photo shoot/meet on the May 24 holiday Monday.
Having nothing better to do I cleaned my car, grabbed my girlfriend and headed out, here are some of the resulting photos my girlfriend took of the day.
TM3 guys if you want high res versions of this shoot just send me an email.
Event Coverage: Street Classics May 24 2010
Last Saturday I felt the need for a little bit of change from the super slammed, stretch tire, flush type of stance and decided to head out to the weekly Street Classics Show and Shine at Canadian Tire Etobicoke and take in some real American Metal.
Since it was a long weekend the turnout was smaller than usual but 20 cars or 200 I still enjoy these shows, it’s something about the atmosphere.
Interesting fact the first event I ever covered for this blog was one of these.
Boulevard Cruisers
Other
Rods
Muscle
Got some more event coverage coming this week and quite a few local cars, going to be a busy one!
New URL Stickers
Quick little post today. I have redesigned the basic url stickers a little thicker so that they stand out a bit more as the original ones were a little thin and just need to ask you guys what colors you want to see them in.
Go wild and the most popular colors here and on facebook will be produced.
I plan on ordering the new batch Wednesday and will keep updating the color suggestions on this page until then.
Color Suggestions as of June 1
Purple, Gold, Yellow,
WTF Friday: Compact Disasters
I have nothing against compact cars, if you need something to drive with the misses and are not really concerned about performance or hauling miscellaneous crap around with you then they are perfect..
However when modifying them it’s best to not use a heavy handed approach but rather with a certain grace & finesse. Most certainly not with a full size body kit and a large quantity of body filler. These talented, but misguided body men decided to throw caution to the wind and go all in, here are the results.
GT:50% – Gone in 60 Minutes
This one is based on a smart car, and um… looks like so:
Funny Porsche
Guess what this kit bash was based on and win a set of the standard URL stickers!
Site Updates
I am going to be work on some new sticker designs this weekend, no excuses. I am making one new url sticker and going to put the designs up on facebook and let the winner be decided there.
When I order the stickers I am going to get more ‘I Like Em Dropped’ stickers in different colors. I am also looking into getting 2 color one’s made so you guys don’t have to color in the panties yourself. I know the store image is a bit of a tease since I don’t actually sell that but I am going to work on it.
Patience my friends 🙂
As for a bit of a personal thing with my car, my spacers and camber arms finally arrived and I am just waiting on my coil overs now and then I will be able to debute my new stance shortly after that.
I felt I had to rep a bit harder this year after looking at all of the cars you guys send in and the ones at the events.
My ultimate goal is no fender gap, no tucking, and no poking. I want the perfect balance of everything as this is what I have always wanted in my own vehicles and it’s about time I got it. Can’t wait.
Flashback Friday
Dan recently commented on this post so lets throw some light on the Star Status Feature.
To date this is my longest, and most extensive feature, and I learned a lot while doing it and would love the chance to do one again.
Probably hit up an event or two on the weekend so see you guys on Monday.