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It’s that time again! Every year, right around this time, we put out a PASMAG issue dedicated to the die-hard enthusiasts of Euro platforms. Volkswagens, BMWs, Audis, and so much more are all well represented here!

We took the time to scout out some of the car scene’s craziest Euro builds, and we’re presenting them to you.

Before we cross the ocean to European pastures, we’re presenting the next two PASMAG Reader’s Choice Awards to some camera-handy contributors. Favorite Photographer and Favorite Videographer awards are announced on the following pages. If you stumble upon any unfamiliar names, be sure to check out their stuff and see exactly why our audience loves them so much!

From there it’s head-first into European good stuff, starting with some builds to follow from around the world. All of these builders are working hard to set their platform apart from the

rest. We’ve also put together a buyer’s guide of the latest and greatest Euro platform products the aftermarket has to offer, so be ready to take notes! We also visit a bunch of world class events across North America that took place over the beautiful summer we had.

As always, we’ve got a handful of feature cars that will blow your mind. By now you’ve certainly taken notice of the widebody BMW 3.0 CSL clone on the cover, and we can assure you that this entire build is full of stories. We also have a closer look at a Volkswagen GTI unlike anything you’ve ever seen, featuring truly one-of-a-kind wheels, and two very special E36 M3s, each of them completely different from the other.

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F YOU’RE A FAN of those beautiful cinematic show coverage videos that often follow big-name automotive events, there’s a damn good chance you’ve seen Krispy’s work before. Chris Petruccio has been shooting for 11 years, and in that time has built countless relationships with event promoters, car builders, and professional drivers alike.

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LOCATION › HOUSTON, TX ENGINE › AUDI 4.2L V8 HORSEPOWER › 440 (EST.) CLUB › TEAM PROSPEKTS  ENGINE: Vortec procharger+ JHMotorsports stage 2 tune  EXHAUST: AWE Tuning exhaust  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: RSV Forged wheels - 20x10.5 (f), 20x12 ® + Toyo tires + Lucky BBK w/ 8-piston calipers  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: UAS bags+ KW Suspensions coilovers + Accuair air suspension management system  EXTERIOR: Lamborghini White paint w/ silver metallic + Liberty Walk widebody kit + Audi RS5 front end conversion + Rieger rear diffuser  INTERIOR: Corbeau racing seats + P3 gauge  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: JL Audio (1200 W amplifier, W7 subwoofers (2))  SPONSORS: RSV Forged Wheels + Toyo Tires + JH Motorsport + Collision Motor Specialists + Spectrum Signs & Graphics

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LOCATION › CORPUS CHRISTI, TX ENGINE › TOYOTA 2ZZ-GE SUPERCHARGED I4 HORSEPOWER › 289 WHP  ENGINE: Genesis high impedance 550cc injectors + Walbro fuel pump + Sector 111 engine mounts + Moroso 6-quart oil pan + ReVerie carbon fiber Daytona intake + 2.9-inch supercharger pulley + GRP (carbon fiber intercooler pipes, carbon fiber spark plug cover, chrome oil cap) + Radium Engineering (dual oil catch can, coolant expansion tank)  EXHAUST Larini (sports header, de-cat, GT2 muffler)  DRIVETRAIN LETSLA short throw shifter + Fidanza flywheel + Sector 111 (shifter reinforcement kit, clutch pipe) + ACT HDSS clutch  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES Forgeline GW3 wheels + Toyo R888 tires + Giro Disc front and rear cup discs + Pagid Sport Cup brake pads + Motorsport Hardware neochrome lug nuts  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION Front camber arms + BOE Fabrication toe links + Sector 111 RTD brace + Nitron Race 3-way coilovers  EXTERIOR Industry Garage widebody + ReVerie carbon fiber (hatch, inner trunk cover, fender louvers, quarter panel louvers, side sills, front access panels, side scoops) + Difflow diffuser + APR carbon fiber (front splitter, front lip, mirrors) + GB Composites (carbon fiber gas lid, carbon fiber rear windshield, easyaccess under tray) + Voltex carbon fiber GT Type 2 spoiler + BOE Fabrication clam hinge + Sector 111 tow hooks + GRP (carbon fiber headlight housing, red headlight halos, GT tail lights) + Blue Streak Fab spoiler reinforcement mounts + 8K HID conversion + Elise-Parts LED license plate lights  INTERIOR GRP carbon fiber (instrument cluster, passenger airbag cover, steering wheel) + ReVerie carbon fiber inner door sills + Schroth Racing 6-point harnesses + Sector 111 alloy pedals  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Pioneer AVH-X7700BT head unit + Rear-view camera  SPONSORS Meguiars

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21-825DS Air intake for 2007-2011 BMW 335i 3.0L $408.19 | AEMIntakes.com

Increase the performance of the 2007-2011 BMW 335i with this newly released cold air intake system from AEM. Featuring a rotomolded enclosed airbox design and Dryflow air filter that's oil-free, this kit delivers estimated gains of 8.7 horsepower and 6.2 lb-ft of torque. Washable air filter lasts up to 100,000 miles between cleanings depending on driving conditions. Backed by AEM's lifetime limited warranty.

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21-841DS Air Intake for 2007-2013 BMW 328i 3.0L As AEM expands its offerings for European applications and fills in the gaps, BMW takes the forefront. This cold air intake system for 2007-2013 BMW 328i models features a rotomolded enclosed airbox design and delivers estimated gains of 9.1 horsepower and 5.3 lb-ft of torque. The Dryflow air filter is oil-free and lasts up to 100,000 miles between cleanings depending on driving conditions. Backed by AEM's lifetime limited warranty.

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New BMW F82 M4 and F80 M3 carbon fiber front bumper canards are now available for purchase from APR. Provide added downforce in the front of the car, as well as aggressive track-ready looks.

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Up front, a pair of double-bellow air springs, paired with monotube, threaded-body shocks, which drops ride height down 105mm (4.1-inches). In the rear, it’s more of the same, starting with a massive 110mm (4.3-inch) drop to get the low look you love. With 30 levels of damping adjustability, you can perfectly tailor your Air Lift Performance shocks to your unique performance needs, whether it be the street, track, or a show.

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Stage 1 ECU Upgrade for Audi A1/A3, Volkswagen Caddy/Golf $399.99 | GoAPR.com

APR’s engineers spent years mastering the ECU to unlock its full potential. With complete access to the thousands of maps, tables and variables within, as well as a high-level understanding of how it works, APR’s engineers were able to take advantage of everything the ECU has to offer. Power is maximized in nearly all scenarios, eliminating the need for end user adjustments.

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LB Works Body Kit for BMW 4 Series The Liberty Walk LB Works body kit for the BMW 4 series can be bought as an entire kit or individual parts. The full kit consists of a front bumper, rear bumper, trunk spoiler, wide fender, and side diffusers. Liberty Walk kits and parts are made to order in Japan.

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It's one of the prominent selling features of Armytrix exhaust systems, and has shifted the entire exhaust industry towards adopting similar technology in all exhaust systems. The whole point of the Valvetronic system is to give you an option for how loud you want your car to be.

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The MS twin disc clutch kits are designed to hold up to 750 wheel torque capacity with two rigid organic discs. This provides additional contact surface area for higher torque capacity, longer life cycle, and smooth driving characteristics. Each kit is comprised of a pressure plate, organic discs, and steel flywheel. Additional parts such as pilot bearing/bushing, throw-out bearing (when applicable), and alignment tool are also included. Available for VW MK6/MK7 and BMW N54/N55.

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Free Flow Axle-Back Exhaust System w/ Black Tips for 2017-2019 BMW 540i $1,599 | DinanCars.com

Dinan is pleased to be able to announce a new product offering being added into the catalog; the G30 540i Free Flow axle-back exhaust system. Maximum gains of 6 horsepower and 5 lb-ft of torque.

Features two large quadrilateral black ceramic coated tips with laser engraved Dinan logos. Eliminates factory computer controlled valve for maximum flow and sound at all times.

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Performance Tune for VW Mk7 GTI/GLI, 2015+ Audi 8V A3 $549 | PerformanceByIE.com

IE ECU tunes for your VW MK7 or 8V A3 engine are available as Stage 1 stock engines or with modified hardware for Stage 2. Stage 1 is designed for those wanting more power without adding any additional parts. Power gains are delivered smoothly across the entire powerband and many performance features have been added. The Stage 2 ECU tune takes full advantage of performance bolt-ons including downpipe, intake, and intercooler.

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Upgrade your Audi S6/S7/A8 to RS7 turbos without having to replace your entire turbo.

HPA offers RS7 turbocharger cartridge and compressor housing upgrades to shorten installation time and save money. HPA’s solution is a natural power upgrade to Stage 2+ if your turbochargers are failing. The Audi 4.0T turbo parts are made with the highest quality OEM service parts. That means OEM quality without buying the complete turbocharger from the dealer - an over 50% savings in cost!

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ChipWerke Pro Chip tuning piggyback system for the Mk7 Jetta 1.4 TSI has a plug-in upgrade for you. Unlike ordinary tuning systems, this unit has been specifically programmed for your vehicle.

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Performance Intercooler for 2012-2016 BMW F22/F30 $962 | Mishimoto.com

6-inch thick, angled step-core design optimized for maximum flow without fully obstructing other heat exchangers. Max power gains of 10 whp and 8 lb-ft of torque on stock tuning. Drops intercooler outlet temperature by 45-degrees fahrenheit on stock tuning. Optimal core design for maximum cooling efficiency with minimal pressure drop.

Intercooler core volume increased by 96%. External fin surface area increased by 130%.

MCLEOD RACING Tuner Series Mag Force SE Clutch for 2001-2006 BMW E46

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McLeod’s Tuner Series introduces a BMW kit to its line. This kit fits the 2001-2006 BMW E46 M3 with a 6-speed transmission, and includes a performance flywheel that replaces the factory dual mass flywheel. This clutch is designed for high horsepower street cars.

MCLEOD BY RAYBESTOS VW/Audi DCT Transmission Rebuild Kits $1,080 | McLeodRacing.com

McLeod’s DCT kits are equipped with a high material clutch pack and a steel clutch pack which provide smooth engagement and better shift performance to extend the life of the clutch. Along with high grade OEM replacement molded rubber pistons and a maximum protection transmission filter, this is a complete premium overhaul kit.

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Kei Miura’s designs have gained global acclaim for the trend-setting style that drives automotive enthusiast, to demand authentic Rocket Bunny / Pandem aero kits. This TRA Kyoto designed aero kit is made specifically for the E92 BMW M3. Includes a front lip, front lip support rods, front fenders, rear fenders, and a rear wing. Optional GT wing set available.

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Unitronic ECU and TCU Performance Software for the 2.5 TFSI EA855 EVO engines are designed to work harmoniously to provide its user with an improved, OEM-plus driving experience. With 621 hp and 564 lbft of torque available through its Stage 2 E85, Unitronic is now working on a Stage 3 ECU Performance Software that will benefit from upgraded turbochargers and available upcoming Unitronic performance hardware including a carbon fiber intake system, an upgraded downpipe, and more.

Unitronic’s cold air intake system for the 1.4 TSI EA211 engine is a direct bolt-on performance upgrade that is engineered to optimize airflow to the turbo, providing your engine a boost in performance, an increase in throttle response, while also providing a more aggressive sound from the turbocharger, with a seamless integration into the engine bay to give that clean OEM+ look.

Constructed of 3-inch T304 stainless steel mandrel bent tubing, T316 stainless steel flanges, a corrugated stainless steel flex section, and TIG welded fabrication, this downpipe is built to withstand the test of time while performing to the max. All Unitronic downpipes come equipped with a 200-cell high flow metallic catalytic converter, and all transitions are flowmatched to allow for maximum performance and airflow. Fits MK7/MK7.5 Golf/Golf R/GTI/Alltrack/ SportWagen and Audi 8V A3/S3, 8S TT/TTS.

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Engineered to activate more grip, sway bars are principally designed to reduce body roll or sway. By reducing body roll, lateral loads are spread more evenly across the tires thereby increasing cornering grip and improving outright performance. This Whiteline 24mm two-point adjustable sway bar means more grip, better handling, and improved outright performance - it's the best dollar for dollar handling improvement you can make to your vehicle.

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TSW Alloy Wheels introduces the all new Avalon Rotary Forged® wheel for 2019.

The Avalon Rotary Forged wheel is designed to add a modern sport mesh lip wheel to the TSW wheels lineup. In contrast to our other mesh rims, the TSW Avalon wheel features a sharper spoke design which is accented by spoke contours to accentuate the angular design elements. Lip sizes range between 1.75 inches to 3.25 inches for an aggressive look .

Standard finishes for the Avalon are Gunmetal w/ Brushed Gunmetal Face & Machined Lip and Bronze w/ Brushed Bronze Face & Machined Lip (5x114 only).

Now available in 18”, 19” and 20” sizes.

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ATLANTIC CITY ENTHUSIAST SUMMIT (ACES) MAY 4-5, 2019 SHOWBOAT HOTEL. ATLANTIC CITY, NJ TEXT BY SHAWN BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN MCKENDRY

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IN AN INDUSTRY FILLED WITH HUNDREDS OF CAR SHOWS AND MEETS, a brand new concept emerged from the minds of some of the top event producers in the scene. The Atlantic City Enthusiast Summit (ACES) was created to give automotive enthusiasts, car competitors/ builders, and industry brands a place to interact throughout an action-packed weekend experience at the Showboat Hotel, an iconic landmark on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

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a truly unique social gathering with an appeal to all genres within the car community. The main portion of the car show went down on the old casino floors.

The weekend’s festivities kicked-off with a Friday night rooftop party and meet in the venue’s huge parking garage.

The summit ultimately culminated in the Final “Lucky 7” vehicles - selected from different vehicle genres (JDM vintage, JDM modern, Euro vintage, Euro modern, Domestic vintage, Domestic modern, and

4x4/Jeep/Trucks). Those builders then battled headto-head for the event’s Best of Show award while the rest of the vehicles competed for several other “Wild Card” awards. When the dust settled it was Eddie Soto from BadBunnyCrew and his super-detailed 2016 Lexus GS F that took home the Best of Show honors.

With several restaurants and bars inside The Showboat Hotel, Vegas-style entertainment and gambling at the Hard Rock Hotel and Oceans Resort both right next door, the Atlantic City Enthusiast Summit truly did provide a bit of something for everyone all within one convenient and inclusive location.

Aside from the car show competitions, the weekend featured live entertainment for both the older and younger generations with a Saturday night party at the Diamonds Club inside The Showboat. Enthusiasts also registered for the Tarmac Attack attraction where drivers could register for daily hot lap sessions at Bader Field, an abandoned airport on the inter coastal waterway just a few blocks from the hotel.

The response from the competitors was massive, and we can only hope to grow this event and other attractions throughout the year branded to the ACES collaboration team.

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Winners List Wild Cards (12)

CHRIS TEDSTEN : GOLF R CRYSTAL : TYPE R SEAT LUGO : STI ALYSE JACKSON : BMW 328I MIKE CONDOR : NISSAN 350Z CARLOSE VILLARRUBIA : MITSUBISHI EVO KEVIN MCDONALD : BMW M3 JEFF ROMERO : HONDA CIVIC ROBERT LEE : SUBARU WRX LUIS PERAZA : HONDA CIVIC JUAN SCOTTO : BMW M4 DICKY PURIFICATION : ACURA TL

High Rollers (7)

FRANK “THE TANK” DISBROW : PORSCHE GONORIO : HONDA ACCORD HECTOR G : HONDA DEL SOL ANTONIO CARDOZA : CADILLAC ESCALADE MONTY HILL : SUZUKI DRAG BIKE MARTIN CABRERRA : LEXUS IS300 SPORT CROSS MUZZY : PORSCHE

Top 21

JAY CONTRERAS : ACURA RSX CHRIS BILSKI : VW CABRIO TODD WARNER : MAZDA MIATA GORDON MOORE : SKYLINE GTR ANGEL DIAZ : NIASSAN GTR JAY-TOCH : AUDIO A4 CESAR NOESI : BMW M3 1ST CHRIS SHERTZER : SUBARU STI ANIANIL MAHEASE : BMW M3 TONY FALON : TOYOTA FJ CHRISTIAN MARTELL : BMW M2 DOUG WILLIAMS : LINCOLN CONTINENTAL ANTHONY COLLADO : HONDA ODESSY LUIS ROMAN : BMW 325 PAUL EVERHART : FORD MUSTANG DEREK GOLVIN : FORD FOCUS ANDREW HAYNES : SCION TC SALIM ZAKI : SCION FRS PETE RAMBO : CHEVY COREVETTE ERIKA NEIL : JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE JOSHUA RODRIQUEZ : JEEP WRANGLER

Lucky 7

MODERN EURO : YURG STEFANI : BMW M4 (68) MODERN JDM: HEIRBERTO SOTO : LEXUS GSF (95) MODERN DOMESTIC : NICK SABATINI : FORD FOCUS (50) VINTAGE EURO : JORGE SANTOS : VW BUG (83) VINTAGE JDM : JESUS LOPEZ : RX7 (77) VINTAGE DOMESTIC : JASON SMITH : CHEVY BEL AIR (75) 4X4 : JERRY LLOYD : F350 (72)

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MODERN JDM: HEIRBERTO SOTO : LEXUS GS F (95)

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AWARD WINNERS LIST BEST OVERALL CUSTOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BEST IN SHOW 86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BEST OVERALL .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

JAGRAJ GREWAL - 2008 JEEP WRANGLER BOBBY MANZARPOUR - 2007 CHEVROLET CORVETTE BEST IN CLASS AUDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOEL RAMACHANDRAN - 2013 AUDI A6 BEST IN SHOW AUDI .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID CHAU - 2014 AUDI R8 BEST IN CLASS ACURA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JJ DUBEC - 2017 ACURA NSX BEST IN SHOW ACURA .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRANK RIZZUTO - 1999 ACURA 1.6EL BEST IN CLASS BMW .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YIKANG PEI - 2012 BMW 135I BEST IN SHOW BMW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALAN SAAVEDRA - 1987 BMW 332IS BEST IN SHOW M CAR .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RYAN WEBB - 1996 BMW E36 BEST IN CLASS CHEVROLET/GMC .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRETT FRERICHS - 2008 CHEVROLET HHR BEST IN SHOW CHEVROLET/GMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRANK DELIGIO - 2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER Z24 BEST IN CLASS MOPAR .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GEORGE PAUL MEISNER III - 2016 JEEP WRANGLER BEST IN SHOW MOPAR .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRAYDEN H - 2015 DODGE CHARGER BEST IN SHOW FORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JAMES CREASEY - 2017 FORD FOCUS BEST IN CLASS KDM .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KIRAN PERSAUD - 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE Event BEST IN SHOW KDM .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KEVIN VERNA - 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE BEST IN CLASS LEXUS . . . . . . . . . . . Spotters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRAD MAHARAJ - 2018 LEXUS LC500 BEST IN SHOW LEXUS .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FARID NURMOHAMED - 2003 LEXUS IS300 BEST IN CLASS HONDA .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RAYMOND TSANG - 2000 HONDA S2000 BEST IN SHOW HONDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN SANTOS - 2003 HONDA S2000 BEST IN CLASS MAZDA .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SEAN SEGAL - 2008 MAZDA RX-8 BEST IN SHOW MAZDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VINCE WU - 1993 MAZDA RX-7 BEST IN CLASS MITSUBISHI .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HESHAN FERNANDO - 1998 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE BEST IN SHOW MITSUBISHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAMANTHA MCMURRAY - 2006 MITSUBISHI LANCER BEST IN CLASS NISSAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WOLF Z - 1990 NISSAN 300ZX 2+2 BEST IN SHOW NISSAN .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DARREN SHADY - 1999 NISSAN SKYLINE R34 GT-R BEST IN SHOW S CHASSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HARVIN MINHAS - 1995 NISSAN 240SX BEST IN SHOW GTR/SKYLINE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JJ DUBEC - 2013 NISSAN GT-R BEST IN SHOW Z .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRAD BONNELL - 2017 NISSAN 370Z BEST IN CLASS 86 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL DA SILVA - 2015 SUBARU BRZ

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CJ CLARK: 2015 SUBARU BRZ KEVIN ALVES - 2011 SUBARU WRX BEST IN SHOW SUBARU .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AIDEN NAZIRI - 2019 SUBARU WRX STI BEST IN CLASS TOYOTA .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAUL TEIXEIRA - 1987 TOYOTA MR2 BEST IN SHOW TOYOTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANDY NGUYEN - 1972 TOYOTA CELICA BEST IN CLASS VW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN FREITAS – 2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA BEST IN SHOW VW .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SANTINO TOGO – 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GTI BEST IN SHOW MERCEDES .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARMAN ANTRANIK - 2003 MERCEDES CL55 BEST IN SHOW PAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAUL TEIXEIRA 1987 TOYOTA MR2 BEST IN CLASS STANCE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SHEA HINDS - 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE 2.0T BEST IN SHOW STANCE: .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JUSTIN PELOWICH-PICKUP - 2015 SCION FR-S BEST 4×4 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DALE BEAVER - 2010 JEEP WRANGLER BEST IN SHOW TRACK PREP .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JOHN SANTOS - 2003 HONDA S2000 BEST IN CLASS ICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARY ROMEN - 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S BEST IN CLASS PERFORMANCE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GODFRED BOAFO - 1992 NISSAN SKYLINE BEST IN SHOW SUV .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GARY ROMEN - 2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S BEST IN CLASS VIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRYAN RAGNAUTH - 2007 ACURA TL BEST IN SHOW VIP .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PENG TIAO - 2008 LEXUS GS 350 BEST IN SHOW EXOTIC .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JJ DUBEC - 2013 FERARRI 458 BEST IN SHOW ENGINE BAY .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FRANK RIZZUTO - 1999 ACURA 1.6EL BEST WRAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GURDEEP DHALIWAL - 2013 BMW 328I JUDGES CHOICE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RUBEN CORREIA - 1972 AUSTIN MINI JUDGES CHOICE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MATTHEW GHAYESS - 1993 HONDA CIVIC JUDGES CHOICE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FILIP KEDZIERSKI - 1992 NISSAN SKYLINE JUDGES CHOICE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TAMER METWALLI - 1967 MORRIS MINI JUDGES CHOICE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEANNA MITCHELL - 1991 NISSAN FIGARO BEST IN CLASS DETAIL (PACKAGE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALAN SAAVEDRA - 1987 BMW 332IS BEST COMMERCIAL DISPLAY .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMPORTFEST PERFORMANCE BEST TEAM REPRESENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NVUS OG AWARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDMUND MANASAN

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OC CAR & TRUCK SHOW 2019 JUNE 8-9, 2019 OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND TEXT BY SHAWN BAKER PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHAWN BAKER AND BRAD HOFFMAN

NINETEEN YEARS STRONG, the OC Car and Truck Show has become more than a car show - it has become a tradition. The people behind the scenes at the event pride themselves in the car builds as well as the builders. It’s really about the people behind the cars and the car crews that have made the past two decades something special.

The weekend included an indoor and outdoor car show on Saturday, culminating in a stack of cool awards including the Top 5 Battle of the Beach “Big Wave” awards – going out to the top five vehicles overall across a truly diverse show floor – featuring anything classics, modern muscle, lifted trucks, mini trucks, tuners, and some of the East Coast’s finest modern builds as well.

The OC team works with a professional judging team, hand selected by eJudged Digital Judging each year, and continues to pride itself on accurate and fair results. Sunday featured an all-outdoor truck show hosted by East Coast Minis.

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showcase some truly innovative and timeless truck builds.

2020 will mark the event’s 20th anniversary, and plans are already in the works to celebrate the milestone.

So many interesting individuals, outstanding teams, and unique vehicles have been featured on the Ocean City Convention Center’s floors over the years. The OC Car & Truck Show team will no doubt want to pay tribute to that, while also keeping an eye on the future of the automotive scene on the “eastern shore” of the United States.

LiveWire Media and Events has a diverse history in event production.

They’ve kept this event going strong for two decades. In August they will host their huge Jeep Week production throughout Ocean City and the surrounding area. They also just operated an amazing music and extreme sports festival called the Jellyfish Festival, bringing a giant stage set-up, mini ramp and Monster Energy Moto X freestyle ramps right onto the beach!

We can’t wait to see what is in store going forward.

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 ENGINE: Mugen valve cover + Cometic head gasket + JDM D16ZC head + ARP head studs + AEM (adjustable cam gear, fuel pressure regulator) + MSD spark plug wires + Downstar (valve cover dress-up hardware, Vtec solenoid, spike kit) + Golden Eagle (oil cap, dipstick, fuel rail) + Ktuned ground wire kit + Garage16 (fuel pressure gauge, battery tie-down, hood risers, brake booster sleeve) + Skunk2 (Pro Series 66mm intake manifold, Pro Series 66mm throttle body, Alpha radiator) + Black Works Racing rad hoses + Blox (slim fan, oil sandwich plate) + Mishimoto overflow canister + Windshield washer bottle delete + Russel braided fuel line + Hasport street motor mounts + Shaved and tucked bay + Turbosmart BOV + 2.5-inch intake piping + Vibrant intercooler + Fuel Injector Clinic 650cc injectors + Grams 265 fuel pump + Kraftwerks supercharger kit + Turbo guard + P28 chipped ECU  EXHAUST: Ktuned turndown muffler + 2.5-inch straight pipe exhaust + Skunk2 Alpha header  DRIVETRAIN: Exedy stage 1 clutch  WHEELS / TIRES: Volk Racing TE37SL wheels -15x8 (f/r) + Kumho Ecsta tires - 205/50/15 (f/r) + Tire stickers  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Skunk2 strut bar + Ktuned (K1 street coilovers, traction bar w/ stabilizer bars) + Function7 rear control arms + Beaks bar  EXTERIOR: Custom black pearl paint + Chargespeed (front lip, rear spoiler) + Clear market lights + Clear bumper lights + Carbon fiber (antenna delete, mirrors) + JDM (Civic Vtec center garnish, rear fog lights, tail lights) + Kanjo door stickers + Custom front splitter + Devsport splitter winglets + Canards + Carbon Kevlar hood + PCI side skirts + Rear diffuser + Rear lip  INTERIOR: Auto Power roll cage w/ custom harness bar + Ktuned (shift knob, circuit shifter) + JDM (center console, ITR Recaro front and rear seats) + Jegs racing window net + 5-panel wink mirror + G Force racing harnesses + NRG (short hub, quick-release) + J’s Racing steering wheel + ACC red carpet + Custom red floor mats + Recaro fabric (e-brake boot, shift boot, door panels) + Taylor battery box + AEM Performance Electronics (wideband gauge, oil pressure gauge, boost gauge) + Black suede roof liner  SPONSORS: Garage16 + Printmii Custom

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LOCATION › Honolulu, HI ENGINE › Mitsubishi 4B11T 2.0L Turbocharged I4 HORSEPOWER › 348 whp TORQUE › 350 lb-ft

 ENGINE: ARC intake box + Blitz intake pipe + Torque Solution rad hoses + Colt Speed engine cover + Driven Fab (catch can, coolant expansion tank) + Monster Sport BOV pipe + TopSpeed titanium upper intercooler piping + Cobb lower intercooler piping + GrimmSpeed EBCS  EXHAUST: ETS (open downpipe, test pipe) + TopSpeed cat-back exhaust  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Work Wheels CR2P wheels - 18x10.5 +18 (f/r) + Federal SS595 tires - 275/35/18 (f/r) + Hawk Performance brake pads  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Air Lift Performance air suspension w/ 3P management + Megan Racing adjustable rear LCAs  EXTERIOR: Battle Aero carbon fiber spoiler + Voltex front lip + UbeyMade canards + AeroFlow side skirt extensions  INTERIOR: Takata harnesses + NRG harness bar + Classy House RBG air suspension controller mount + Nelson Racing Wheels custom carbon fiber steering wheel + Carbon fiber steering column gauge pod

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LOCATION › El Paso, TX ENGINE › Honda D16Z6 1.6L I4 HORSEPOWER › 150 (estimated)

 ENGINE: Eagle rods + YCP Vitara pistons + ACL race bearings + Mishimoto (3-core radiator, silicone hoses) + AEM intake + Custom hand-painted valve cover  EXHAUST: EMegan Racing 2.5-inch headers + Spec-D Tuning exhaust  WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES: Advanti Racing USA Storm S2 wheels - 15x8 +40 (f/r) + Federal 595SS tires + R1 Concepts (drilled/slotted rotors, pads)  CHASSIS / SUSPENSION: Truhart Streetplus coilovers+ ASR subframe brace + Godspeed lower control arms  EXTERIOR: House of Kolors Kandy Apple Red w/ metallic flake paint + Extreme Dimensions (R34 front end conversion, fenders, side rocker panels) + Custom rear bumper + Carbon fiber (mirror trim, hood) + NRG tow hooks + Spec-D Tuning (headlights, tinted tail lights) + Underglow  INTERIOR: NRG (racing seats, harnesses, steering wheel, short hub, quick-release, hub lock, shift knob, e-brake handle) + Custom (harness bar, gauge cluster bezel, hand-painted gauge cluster trim, interior trim) + DiamondMats diamond-plate floor mats + Crush velvet door panels + C is for Carbon carbon fiber window switches  AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS: PowerBass (12-inch subwoofer, 1200 W amplifier) + Rockford Fosgate (rear mid-range speakers, door speakers) + Diablo tweeters + Custom subwoofer enclosure  SPONSORS: NRG Innovations, Advanti Racing USA, Federal Tires, Extreme Dimensions, Mishimoto, Spec-D Tuning, Optima Batteries, Projekt Cars, Auto Body Creations, G-Tuned Garage, Blackvue Dashcams, Projektcars

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BMW’s E9 model is an often overlooked chassis from the prestigious German automaker when you ask the average enthusiast about their favorite BMWs. For our friend Willy Izaguirre, however, the E9’s stunning body style and its racing heritage make it an all-star among the Bavarian lineup. Introduced in 1968, the E9 saw a handful of factory iterations in its eight years of production. Perhaps the most iconic of its versions is the 3.0 CSL, introduced in 1972 as a homologation special to make the car eligible for the European Touring Car Championship. Just 1,265 were ever built, and none were ever sold in the United States.

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you may have guessed, what you’re looking at here isn’t quite an authentic 3.0 CSL - but something even crazier. After the original BMW E9 2800 CS, and just one year before the homologation special that came five years after the original E9, BMW had mass-produced the 3.0 CS and 3.0 CSi models. Izaguirre was looking to build something unique for SEMA when legendary automotive artist Jon Sibal posted a wild widebody render of a BMW 3.0 CSL to his social media. Right away, he knew what he had to do, and his very own BMW E9 build was underway. Izaguirre's storied build history would expand yet again.

Upon contacting Sibal, Izaguirre got the go-ahead from the legend himself, albeit with a bit of a nonchalant approval. Being a popular render artist, Sibal is used to people saying they’re going to build his insane designs in the real world, and never hearing

back, so needless to say when Izaguirre rolled into the Toyo Treadpass at SEMA 2018 with a widebody 3.0 CSL clone based on Sibal’s rendering, he was highly impressed.

The widebody is obviously completely custom made, designed to match Sibal’s rendering as closely as possible. It was completed by Clason Point Body Shop, and it took about eight months to get proportions and lines absolutely perfect. Included in all the body work is a custom spoiler which is remarkably similar to the one on the 3.0 CSL racecar, with the main difference being the use of a carbon fiber blade in the midsection. All in, the car now sits seven feet wide - just barely fitting on the trailer that was used to bring it to the show.

The inside of the classic BMW looks as purpose-built as the outside, with a hint of civility sprinkled throughout. While much of the interior components have been stripped

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Ensuring all of that power makes it to the ground is the responsibility of every component underneath the car from the firewall back. Mated to the S52 is the factory E36 M3 ZF transmission, a proven gearbox that can handle ample power without a hiccup. From the driveshaft, through the differential, and across the axles, that rotating power is at the mercy of Toyo R888R tires, which keep the power readily usable. Those Toyos are wrapped around BBS Magnesium center-lock wheels, measuring 17x9.5 up front, and a whopping 17x15.5 in the rear - which not only fills out the widebody nicely, but also allows the lightweight BMW to maintain some semblance of grip.

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out and deleted, the pieces of the interior that remain are impeccably crafted and well-suited to the car’s style.

Speedhut custom gauges look almost OEM in the Carbon Fiber Elements dashboard, and Izaguirre’s Nostalgic Grains LEGO driver shift knob adds some signature character. Perhaps the coolest aspect of the interior is the story of his carbon fiber bucket seats with their mid-sections wrapped in BMW M fabric.

Izaguirre’s mother is a seamstress by trade. When she saw that he was pouring his heart into yet another build, she proposed that she could help him do something on the car when she came to visit her grandchildren. When she showed up, she offered to stitch the center sections of the seats with the BMW M fabric.

Halfway through the job, her machine jammed, and being such a loving mother, she opted to finish the job by hand. We often joke about blood, sweat, and tears going into some builds, but in Izaguirre’s case, that saying is literal. Because of the intricacy of the stitching, his mother had pricked her fingers numerous times while finishing the seats, and thus the Izaguirre family’s actual blood is sewn into the fabric of this car. The 3.0 CSL clone is now part of the family legacy.

Any pretense of civility ends when you take a gander in the open engine bay. There’s a good reason this E9 remains sans-hood. Where you one found the now-outdated 3.0L engine which was responsible for the 3.0 CS’ moniker, you’ll now find the heart of a BMW E36 M3, the iconic BMW S52 inline-six - an S52B32 3.2L to be exact. Fully built from the ground up by JG Technik LLC in North Brandford, Connecticut, and sporting a big top-mount Precision Turbo 62/66 turbocharged with an OCD Works T51R mod, it’s immediately apparent that this power plant is no joke. Supported by a Schmuck Built turbo manifold, intercooler, radiator, and all titanium fabrication, as well as a VAC Motorsports oil cooler, the S52 is capable of 764 wheel horsepower - a significant bump in power from its stock form, and more than triple the car’s original power.

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CAtuned adjustable coilovers w/ 30-way dampening EXTERIOR

Custom widebody + Carbon fiber spoiler blade + Custom “X” headlights INTERIOR

Carbon fiber bucket seats wrapped in M fabric + Harness bar + Schroth Racing harness + Carbon Fiber Element dash + Billet Works buttons + Custom roll bar + Nostalgic Grains LEGO Driver shift knob + Speedhut custom gauges + Tilton floor-mount pedals + Nardi steering wheel SPONSORS

All in, the 3.0 CSL clone built by Izaguirre is one of the most unique vehicles we’ve ever laid our eyes on, and it’s no surprise that sponsor Toyo Tires selected it for a center spot in the Toyo Treadpass of SEMA 2018. Dare we say this creation is even cooler than the real deal 3.0 CSL? Purists be damned, this thing is incredible, and all of the challenges Izaguirre encountered during the build seem to fade away when he hits the road in his S52-swapped racecar clone. We know he’s the kind of guy to start a new project frequently, so whatever he builds next, we’re ready for it.

Toyo Tires + CAtuned + RkTunes + Carbon Fiber Element + Need Powdercoating + House of Logos + Clason Point Body Shop + Forge Motorsport + Billetworkz + Turbology + Nostalgic Grains + Speedhut Custom Gauges

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The year was 1992. The Space Shuttle Endeavour had just launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, expanding humanity’s frontiers and establishing a new milestone in engineering ingenuity. Not long after that, another engineering marvel was rolling off the line of BMW assembly plants - the BMW E36 M3 - the first BMW 3-series to feature rear multilink suspension, promising state of the art handling prowess. Sure, it was no space shuttle, but it was close enough for any driving enthusiast to consider it a rocketship of their own.

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away from the launch site of the Endeavour was a young Tony Abad, watching television, not knowing his life would change from here on out. “The Ultimate Driving Machine” is how BMW advertised their line of M-cars on television at the time, specifically the iconic E36 M3 of the era.

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Throughout his early teenage years, that slogan was repeated over and over in advertisements for the car. The idea of owning one of those ultimate driving machines began to take hold, but he was still too young to pursue the idea seriously.

Eventually he came of age, and ended up driving a Volkswagen Golf

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R32 of his own. “It was a great car,” Abad says, “but it was too heavy and just didn’t have what I wanted.” Looking for the greener grass on the other side, he occasionally browsed cars for sale near his Texas home. It was only a few years later when a super clean, unmodified 1998 BMW M3 popped up for sale. The television commercials he

saw throughout his years as a teenager came rushing back to memory - this was the car. Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger, not yet knowing what was in store for him.

After about a year and a half of driving and enjoying the car in its stock form, the ultimate driving machine started to feel like it needed more.

Some coilovers, a set of BBS RC wheels, and a cold air intake temporarily scratched the itch. “I thought I was on top of the world,” Abad laughs, remembering how simply things started out. “Then the car needed maintenance work.” After some repair bills and another year of using the car as a daily driver, the trouble of finding parts and

affordable repairs for the M3 started to wear on him, and a friend’s advice on swapping the engine began to sound like a good idea.

Abad decided to throw caution to the wind, and picked up a 5.7L LS1.

Knowing there was a Vorshlag swap kit available to make the LS and T56 transmission install a bolt-in affair, he was

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confident it wouldn’t be too much of a hassle. From a mechanical standpoint, he wasn’t wrong, but an unexpected turn of events in his personal life landed the M3 on the backburner. He took that time off to slowly acquire and hoard parts, as well as research other E36 builds for inspiration once he got back into it. Broadway coilovers with air suspension provisions, a rare set of Felony Form front and rear overfenders, and a set of custom staggered OZ Hartge Design C wheels with wide barrels were just a few key acquisitions during his time off.

When 2014 rolled around, his friend Manuel Gomez - the same friend who talked him into the LS swap in the first

place - opened the doors to his new shop, Midnight Performance. From then on, Abad’s build was back on track. The LS was undergoing a full rebuild, so Abad sent the shell for body work and a full respray, at which point the Felony Form overfenders were mounted, new trims and moldings were put in, and the engine bay was cleaned up to make room for a sleek LS install. With the car back in his hands, it was wheeled into Midnight Performance for proper assembly.

The LS1 is already a relatively potent powerhouse as it sits, but in order to make the entire swap worth it, the Chevy V8 has been bolstered with Diamond pistons, Manley rods, ported

and polished 243 heads, a ported LS6 intake manifold paired with an Aldo Welds custom intake, and a Texas Speed Torquer V3 cam. Coupling all

of the internals and improved airflow goodies with Fore Innovations fuel rails, as well as cooling components to keep temperatures down, the LS1 churns out a healthy 475 whp.

As expected, the LS1 and its mated T56 transmission fit in perfectly thanks to Vorshlag’s kit, and once the drivetrain was in, Abad and Gomez turned their attention to the rest of the chassis to ensure the build was cohesive and functional. A big brake kit courtesy of a 996 Porsche, a Sparco strut bar, and a half cage built by Ben Sipson were all powdercoated a bright lime green by Scott Coates in order to add a touch of color accent to the fresh black paint.

The interior was put together alongside the half cage, and features suede pillars and a suede headliner,

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ESSENTIALS 1989 BMW M3

DRIVER › Tony Abad LOCATION › Houston, TX ENGINE › Chevrolet LS1 5.7L V8 HORSEPOWER › 475 whp CLUB › Team Apokalypse SOCIAL MEDIA @tabad10 tony.abad.71

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Chevrolet LS1 engine swap + Diamond pistons + Manley rods + ARP (head studs, bolts) + 243 heads ported and polished + Posted LS6 intake + Texas Speed Torquer V3 cam + Current Performance wiring harness + E38 GM ECU + Vorshlag stage 0 kit + Aldo Welds custom (intake, coolant overflow tank, custom hard lines) + Mishimoto aluminum radiator + Fore Innovations fuel rails

an OMP 320 Carbon S steering wheel with matching lime green accenting, a carbon fiber center console, and sleek MKAH delete plates for the door cards, rear seat, and glove box, all of which had been removed. Abad stays safe and snug in a set of Recaro Pole Position seats, held in place by a Racetech Magnum 5-point harness, and all of his car’s data is visible on Racepak’s IQ3 digital dash.

The exterior of the M3 was already a timeless look, but Abad wasn’t done just yet. Since the air suspension system allowed him to sit as low as possible, the rest of the car had to follow the aggressive style. With Felony Form front fenders and rear overfenders, he was off to a good start. A healthy dose of carbon fiber was in order thanks to an AC Schnitzer carbon fiber front lip, DTM Fiberwerks carbon fiber side skirt extensions, a carbon fiber rear diffuser, and a Mashaw LTW carbon fiber spoiler. DJ Auto provided some sweet projector headlights, and a Final Form and Rize Japan collaboration set of LED tail lights helped finish off the aggressive looks out back.

Abad’s original intentions were to build an E36 that could keep up with newer generations of the M3, and since his build took a drastic turn, he

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Custom cat-back exhaust + ZR1 X-pipe DRIVETRAIN

MGW shifter + T56 transmission WHEELS & TIRES

OZ Hartge Design C wheels 17x10.5 (f), 18x11.5 (r) + Falken tires BRAKES

Porsche 996 BBK (f/r) + BMW E46 M3 rotors + Rally Road (adapter brackets, brake lines) + Chase Bays (brake booster eliminator, line relocation) CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

Broadway 500S coilovers + Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system + Sparco strut bar + SPC rear adjustable arms EXTERIOR

Felony Form overfenders + ACS carbon fiber front lip + DTM Fiberwerks carbon fiber side skirt extensions + Racing Dynamic mirrors + Carbon fiber rear diffuser + Mashaw LTW carbon fiber spoiler + DJ Auto retrofitted headlights w/ FXR 3.0 projectors + LED lighting + Final Form / Rize Japan LED tail lights INTERIOR

has long surpassed his original goal and built a more show-worthy car than he ever imagined. The car has been considered “done” for about a year and a half, but he says he finds himself wanting to change things up every now and then, and looks forward

to a procharged future for the engine.

“Building a car is not a race,” he says in closing. “Take your time, enjoy the process, and don't stress about it, and things will fall into place.” Whenever you’re ready, Abad, we’ll be watching for the next move.

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Custom half-cage + Recaro Pole Position seats + MKAH (door card delete, rear seat delete, glove box delete) + Carbon fiber center console w/ Prince Customs details + Suede (pillars, headliner) + Racepak IQ3 + Motion Motorsport (floor mounts, seat brackets) + Racetech Magnum 5-point harnesses + OMP 320 Carbon S steering wheel + Sparco quickrelease SPONSORS

Mishimoto + Chase Bays + Motion Motorsport Hardware + MKAH + A1 Autoworks

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Does the GTI before you look unlike any Golf you’ve ever seen before? It should.

That’s because very few of the visible parts on this car are available for purchase anywhere. Jason Bos isn’t your average Volkswagen enthusiast. Instead of catalog shopping for parts to improve his 2003 Golf GTI’s driveability, appearance, and overall quality, Bos took it upon himself to put in the hard work himself.

Having worked as a machinist and fabricator for nearly two decades, he decided he would learn some new skills to experiment on his own car.

“I'VE

always enjoyed making things, whether it's from fabric, metal, or wood,” Bos tells us, reflecting on his hands-on nature and how it applied to car building.

“A car is just a large canvas that lets you try different things.” That big blank canvas was a playground for Bos in the early stages of the build. Bos has owned the car for six years, but its current iteration started about three years into his time with the car, and lasted another three years to reach the point it’s at now. Rome wasn’t built in a day, after all.

One of the most incredible and immediately noticeable features on this build is the super wide widebody kit. No universal ABS plastic fender

flares here - the pieces of this kit are all hand-made by Bos himself out of sheet metal, after learning some new skills and making some new tools for his machines to help stretch the material with minimal tooling marks.

Bos extends a thank-you to Empire Fabrication, an American fabrication company who gave Bos some advice on the process when he called for some help. Once he had figured out the right way to craft a proper reverse curve in the metal, he was proficient in the process by the time he reached the last one.

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DIY GTI With his custom fender flares made, he added a splitter, metal side skirts, and spoiler brackets, all hand-made to match the car’s growing widebody aesthetic. With the GTI now several inches wider on each side, the rest of the car’s components needed to work in tandem with that. Matching the car’s width at the highest level is an APR GT250 carbon fiber spoiler attached to Bos’ custom spoiler brackets, reaching almost as far out as the fenders themselves. From top to bottom the car is full of custom surprises, and at ground level you may notice something extra unique.

If you know your wheels, you’ve probably spent a bit of time examining the very special Enkei RPF1 wheels in a three-piece variation. You might be thinking to yourself that three-piece Enkei RPF1s don’t exist - and until Bos came along, you would have been right. After splitting a set of RPF1s on his lathe, he had lips and barrels sourced by Righteous Garage, and put together the world’s first three-piece set of Enkei RPF1 wheels, complete with 6-inch lips up front, and 7-inch lips in the rear, with the entire assembly held together with gold M7 hardware. Once completed, the custom RPF1s measured 18x11.5 up front, and 18x13 in the rear. Adding the final finishing touch to the custom wheels is a special JB MaF center cap to let people know just who made them.

Allowing the Toyo tires to tuck beneath the wide metal fenders and achieve perfect fitment is a full Air Lift Performance air suspension system, which is managed by a tank, compressor and hardline setup displayed beautifully in the trunk. That trunk setup sits just beneath a green painted,

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custom fabricated roll cage, and atop a completely reupholstered trunk floor, complete with diamond-pleated leather and a JB MaF CNC-machined logo plate.

Flip a switch, and the internal trunk access door opens via air actuation to show off the battery, compressor, and Zapco 1000-watt amplifier that powers his JL Audio 8W7 subwoofers in a custom enclosure. The entire trunk setup was designed and fabricated by Bos himself, making for an incredible show display that he can truly take pride in.

Once the show-worthy nature of the vehicle was well taken care of, Bos directed his attention to ensuring the GTI’s performance matched the aggressive looks. In the three years before he had amassed enough metalworking skills to commit to the car’s transformation, Bos had added a bigger turbo,

“IF YOU KNOW YOUR WHEELS, YOU’VE PROBABLY SPENT A BIT OF TIME EXAMINING THE VERY SPECIAL ENKEI RPF1 WHEELS IN A THREE-PIECE VARIATION.”

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ESSENTIALS 2003 Golf GTI

DRIVER › Jason Bos LOCATION › Kitchener, ON ENGINE › Volkswagen AWP Turbocharged 1.8L I4 HORSEPOWER › 450 (est.)

SOCIAL MEDIA @jb_maf jason.bos.129 ENGINE

Integrated Engineering connecting rods+ Precision Turbo (5858 turbocharger, 38mm wastegate) + Grams Performance 1000cc injectors + SEM Motorsport intake manifold + Tial BOV + JB MaF custom (turbo manifold, intercooler piping, 3-inch cold air intake, machined Hemi throttle body) + Vibrant HD clamps + Walbro 450 inline fuel pump + Doman8 custom tune EXHAUST

JB MaF custom pie-cut wastegate hood exit DRIVETRAIN

Peloquin LSD + South Bend stage 2 clutch WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Custom Enkei RPF1 3-piece conversion wheels - 18x11.5 (f), 18x13 (r) + Toyo Proxes tires 265/35/18 (f), 285/30/18 (r) + Custom machined (JB MaF center caps, brake adapters) + Gold M7 hardware + Mitsubishi CT9A Brembo brake calipers + Stim Technologies hydraulic e-brake CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

Air Lift Performance V2 full air suspension system EXTERIOR

injectors, and an intercooler around two years into owning the car. Knowing he would eventually want more, he planned ahead, and built the bottom end of his AWP 1.8T with Integrated Engineering connecting rods. He also took this time to install a South Bend stage 2 clutch and a Peloquin LSD. All of that performance preparation paid off in the summer of 2018. After acquiring and hoarding a handful of parts over the years, it was time to make some power. A Precision 5858 turbocharger would replace his old

turbo, and Bos’ fabrication skills would once again come into play as he made his own turbo manifold, intercooler piping, and custom machined Hemi throttle body made to fit on his SEM Motorsport intake manifold. Fuel delivery was taken care of by a Walbro 450 fuel pump and Grams performance 1000cc injectors, and a custom tune from Doman8 brought the entire system into harmony to make a potent 450 estimated wheel horsepower.

Since completing the GTI, Bos has earned numerous prestigious acco-

lades at shows both local and abroad.

After building a custom bagged trailer last year to bring the car to far away shows, the urge to drive the car more has been taking hold, and he says he will be doing a lot more of that this year. Ultimately, the build was not only a stellar show piece, but also a great learning experience for Bos to hone his skills. He tells us that his next build will utilize those same skills to create something more performance oriented, and less show-car. Whatever it is, we’re here for it.

JB MaF custom (metal widebody, front splitter, splitter rods, metal side skirts, hand-shaped fenders, spoiler bracket) + Shaved (hood, hatch emblem) + Avery Dark Gray Gloss vinyl wrap + APR GT250 carbon fiber spoiler INTERIOR

Custom interior reupholstery + Diamond-pleated (headline, pillars, trunk setup) + Air actuated trunk access door + JB MaF (custom fabricated roll cage, CNCmachined logo trunk display) + Sparco (Evo Competition driver seat, 4-point harness) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Zapco 1000 W old school amplifier + JL Audio 8W7 subwoofers (2) + Custom subwoofer enclosure SPONSORS

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We have all had goals and promises that we made to ourselves back in our adolescent years. Whether it’s a giant house you wanted to buy, some super model you wanted to marry, or a tropical island that you wanted to retire at by age 30. Let’s be real - a lot of us never came through with those promises.

Not to bum you out, but that’s just how reality works. There’s a point in your life where you just sit around with your high school friends talking about the good old days and how great things would have been if you just came through with one of those promises. That’s part of getting old. Don’t feel too bad because you’re part of the majority. There is a small handful of people in our world’s giant population that do keep their word to themselves, and Jonathan Huang of Claremont, California is one of them. The promise is his Dakar Yellow 1998 BMW M3 convertible, and like most things from the 90’s, with the exception of Nokia cell phones, classics like this E36 never go out of style.

we first asked why he built his E36 M3, Huang told us that it was out of nostalgia. It was his favorite car growing up, and he vowed that he would buy and build one when he was able to afford it. Sounds familiar. Like many of us, he was just a broke college kid with a passion for cars. His first Bimmer was also an E36 body, but a 325is that he received as a graduation present from his parents. He built that up through the years with parts he could find online or at local shops. Fixing up cars wasn’t as easy back in the day.

Young bloods will never understand the challenges of browsing internet forums over slow dial up internet. From that small taste of the sweet nectar, he longed for the day that he could afford the beefed up version of his original 3-series. While Huang’s M3 dreams seemed far from reach, he never strayed from the vow that he made to himself. Between studying and attending college classes, Huang spent the majority of his time flipping through AC Schnitzer catalogs and checking off every single part for his future car until his pen ran out of ink. All he could think to himself was that one day, he would own his dream car. In 2014, one of his boys got him feeling young again so he started scouring the internet to look for the M3 that had his palms sweating back in his teenage years. On April Fool’s Day of that year, he found his car on eBay. So here we are, over 20 years after the production date of his M3 and Huang is feeling more and more content with his build. He did, however, ravage through a series of very luxurious rides through the past two decades from a Lexus SC430, to a BMW M5, to a couple of Aston Martins. As you can see, Jonathan

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“HE GOES ON TO TELL US THAT ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES THAT HE RAN INTO WHEN BUILDING HIS M3 WAS TRYING TO KEEP IT PERIOD-PROPER TO THE ‘90S.” has a taste for the fine arts, but like our first loves, none will ever compare to his M3. He goes on to tell us that one of the biggest challenges that he ran into when building his M3 was trying to keep it period-proper to the ‘90s. It’s so easy to get caught up in what’s hot right now, but then this yellow masterpiece wouldn’t be true to form. Nearly the entire car is engulfed head to toe in AC Schnitzer body parts and accessories. If it isn’t carbon fiber this then it’s DTM that.

Everything had to be authentic for the car to be perfect in his eyes. For millennials, think of it as the equivalent of having your closet and wardrobe

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Technique Tuning programmed ECU. He ran into a bit of a snag when the original tuner went MIA on him and ran off with his cash. His car almost ended up being an expensive door stopper rather than the 400-plus horsepower, show-stopping, asphalt abuser that you see now.

We didn’t take Huang for a big audio guy, but he reiterates that his favorite and most expensive component of the car is the Brax sound system from Germany. German car, German audio - seems like a good fit. Huang must have maxed out more than a couple of credit cards orchestrating the combination of Brax speakers

filled with Supreme and Off White gear - just to keep things relatable.

Huang mentions that he went with AC Schnitzer because the name sounded very “German” so that all worked out well as the body parts complimented the Dakar Yellow superbly.

German cars aren’t known for being nimble and lightweight. Tack on all of the body armor and 18-inch Type II Rennsport wheels, and he was pretty much trying to push a tank around if he kept the engine stock.

Huang was well aware of this, so his next focus was on pumping up the horsepower with a Dinan/Vortech V2 supercharger, exhaust, and

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and limited edition Denon head unit and controls. If Huang really kept everything period-specific, we can only imagine that he’s bumping some 90’s gangster rap while he battles the Southern California traffic in the Inland Empire.

A cool, but probably dangerous side story comes along with the acquisition of Huang’s M3. Car lovers are notorious for putting a build ahead of their significant others, and Huang was no different. While his wife was in the hospital going into labor with their first child, he was out working on his car. Thankfully, everything worked out and he was able to make it there, and still witness the birth of his son. We don’t highly recommend this to anyone that values their own lives.

Huang originally built this car for his own self-satisfaction until he eventually decided to flex a bit and enter it into some car shows. In both 2018 and 2019 Bimmerfest events, he was able to rack up two trophies, one of them being “Best of Show,” which isn’t too shabby considering that his M3 is over 20 years old. That’ll show the newbies what’s up.If you haven’t yet inspired yourself, then use Huang’s E36 as inspiration. Maybe you won’t get to marry Tyra Banks, and the chances of retiring on Fiji before your dirty 30 birthday bash have long gone by, but at least you can still hang onto that last thread of hope that owning your dream car might be a possibility. That would definitely liven up your next college reunion.

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Dinan/Vortech V2 supercharger + Dinan (3.43 supercharger pulley, carbon fiber valve cover, carbon fiber fuel rail cover, badge) + Karbonius Composites carbon fiber radiator cover + Race Marque System (aftercooler, supercharger bracket, 8-rib crank pulley kit, supercharger belt tensioner, thermal intake and tubing) + Lucas 42lb injectors + Porsche 803 HFM + M50 manifold conversion + NGK BKR7K spark plugs + Technique Tuning ECU tune + Marshall Instrument custom stepper motor analog gauges + Innovate Motorsport digital AFR + BimmerWorld oil distribution/ sending block

Getrag 420G 6-speed manual transmission conversion + BMW E46 M3 (shifter, clutch assembly) + Dinan short shift kit + Modified driveshaft + Custom 3.46 differential + Offset Motorwerks clutch stop

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Dinan cat-back exhaust + AC Schnitzer DTM exhaust tips + Walker catalytic converters

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AC Schnitzer Type II Rennsport wheels - 18-inch + Toyo Proxes Sport tires - 225/40/18 (f), 245/35/18 ® + Offset Motorwerks black racing studs + Project Kics (Leggdura 2-piece lug nuts, tire stem valves) + StopTech (355mm front rotors, 332mm rear rotors, ST40 calipers) + H&R spacers (15mm front, 5mm rear) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

AC Schnitzer sway bars (f/r) + Dinan carbon fiber front strut bar + AST (4100 adjustable coilovers, rear shock mounts) + Hyperco springs

+ Vorshlag M-Force front camber/ caster plates + Powerflex (control arm bushings, rear trailing control arm bushings) + Turtle Labs rear sway bar reinforcement kit + JT Design aluminum under tray EXTERIOR

AC Schnitzer (carbon fiber front lip spoiler, carbon fiber rear diffuser, Type I DTM mirrors, Type II side skirts, silver pinstripes decal kit, 3-piece rear spoiler, S3 Sport trunk decal, white windshield decal, black door molding emblems, front Euro plate/frame) + BMW (mud flaps, hard top) + Cal Alumni license plate frame + Custom spoiler side pieces + Bosch/AL headlights + 6000k HID headlight kit + Depo smoked front corner lights + LED license plate lights + 3M clearbra + Custom brass BMW CCA member roundels + BMW Paul Klee Edition windscreen

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AC Schnitzer (silver aluminum pedals, black aluminum dead pedal, silver aluminum e-brake handle, carbon fiber airbag steering wheel, door sills, embroidery on Floyd mats, aluminum shift knob, black resin badge, seatbelt pads) + Schroth yellow seatbelt pads + Recaro Tomcat seats + Custom (suede A-pillars, suede gauge housing, kevlar interior trim) + Rotweiss suede shifter boot AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Denon (DCT-1 head unit, DCH-470 12-disk CD changer, DSV-1 volume meter) + Brax Matrix (1.1 tweeters, 2.1 mid-range speakers, 6.1 mid-bass speakers, 10.1 subwoofer, MX4 amplifiers, Multicontroller) + Helix (DSP Pro, Director remote) + USB/ iPod adapter pod

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Chameleon. I can easily adapt to any requirements needed for the end-user, though I'm known more for my lighting painting and strobing techniques.

WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE LOCATION TO SHOOT?

Outside anywhere. Just no studios.

Outside elements, such as backgrounds and existing lighting, challenge me to be better.

ARE THERE ANY PHOTOGRAPHERS THAT INSPIRE YOU?

We are all magicians in this field, so it's always hard to ask someone else how they pull the rabbit out of the hat. Though three names have been influential on me, not so much from giving advice, but being good at their craft, and along the way I was able to get crumbs of knowledge to create my own path: Anthony Anderson a.k.a. AYO William Stern a.k.a. The Beard Chris Sempek a.k.a. Sempek

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"I WANT TO WAKE UP EVERY MORNING WITH A PASSION. I WANT TO WAKE UP WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE AND BE ABLE TO SAY I LOVE WHAT I DO."

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WE WANT YOU TO BE A PASMAG DEALER! ENGINE Password JDM carbon fiber engine dress-us EXHAUST Invidia N1 cat-back exhaust WHEELS / TIRES Work Durandal DD5.2 wheels - 18x10.5 -9 (f), 18x11.5-22 (r) + General G-Max tires 255/35/18 (f), 295/30/18 (r) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION Air Lift Performance 3P air suspension system + Godspeed (lower control arms, toe arms) + SPC camber bolts EXTERIOR Aimgain x Stancenation V2 widebody kit + Aimgain V2 front bumper + TRD-style carbon fiber fender garnish + FT86SF headlights + 2017+ OEM tail lights INTERIOR Custom wood grain/ivory interior + Leather interior panels + Clazzio brown leather and ivory diamond-stitched seat covers SPONSORS Nextmod + E&N Autobody + Password JDM + Restorfxontario + Special Vehicle Transport

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AN FAVALARO PICKED UP HIS 2016 SCION FR-S in late August of 2015, and almost immediately went over to Nextmod with plans to modify it. After a bit of planning, he decided it would become his first real build in the car scene.

Inspired by numerous extensive builds he found on social media, he transformed his FR-S into a true show piece with the help of some important sponsors and friends.

“I wanted a vehicle that had a large number of aftermarket parts available so I was able to stand out from the crowd and make a build unlike anyone else has built in the FRS/BRZ scene,” he tells us. That wide array of aftermarket parts availability helped him shape his build with carefully selected parts from across the globe. Having built a 2007 Dodge Caliber previously, he already had a grasp on aftermarket modification, so he knew to shop for quality parts right away, and thanks to Nextmod, those parts were attainable.

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7634 Woodbine Ave #2B Markham, ON L3R 2N2 (416) 800-9139

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