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VOLUME 11 ISSUE 07 Performance Auto & Sound Magazine (ISSN # 1710-1573) is published six times a year plus four special editions. by Performance Auto & Sound Inc. 44 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, ON, M3C 2H4, Canada. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: (1 year) Canada: $14.99 CAD, USA: $24.99 USD (2 years) Canada: $23.99 CAD, USA: $32.99 USD (3 years) Canada: $29.99 CAD, USA: $39.99 USD Toll Free: 1 (888) 564-SUBS (7827) Email: subs@pasmag.com PRESIDENT & CEO Frank Spezzano PUBLISHERS Blake Breslin & Perry Breslin GENERAL MANAGER Tim Rutledge EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mark Pereira SENIOR EDITOR / ONLINE DIRECTOR Dave Pankew TECHNICAL EDITOR Garry Springgay DESIGN & PRODUCTION CREATIVE DIRECTOR Queue Gonzalez PRODUCTION / SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Patrick Dinglasan SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Edward Shintani SENIOR ART DIRECTOR Patrick Beltijar SALES & MARKETING SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR Matthew Adolfo BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Erickson Obiacoro SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Shane Chattergoon SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER JP Kongas ACCOUNT MANAGER Arnold Adolfo GROUP ACCOUNTS MANAGER Richard Robles ADMINISTRATION FINANCE MANAGER Michelle Forsyth SUBSCRIPTIONS MANAGER Carol Franceschinis EVENTS / MODEL DIRECTOR Randi Bentia PRODUCT TESTING DONE AT Cogent Audio Labs - www.cogentaudiolabs.com CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS John Jackson • RCH Designs • Jacob Leveton • Joey Redmond Jim Breitung • Bryan Fross (SoCalCustoms.com) • Somya Siva Mike Gazda • Josh Mackey (MackeyDesigns.com) • Greg Deese Chris Manacop • Mike Schuster • Jeremy Alan Glover • ID Agency Edwin Villaneva • Daisuke Katsumura • Andrew Jennings • Angelique Majors Performance Auto & Sound Magazine welcomes unsolicited contributions including stories (typewritten), photos, club news, events etc. (Forward to PAS, 44 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, ON, M3C 2H4) Canadian Publications Mail Products Sales Agreement #40069655 PAP Registration #10760 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: ATTN: PAS Magazine 44 Prince Andrew Place Toronto, ON, Canada M3C 2H4 Email: circulation@pasmag.com

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the scene: Past and Present f you look around, it is commonplace to see a diverse range of fans at sport compact events. You see every race and every age from teenagers all the way to people in their 60s at events. There are a number of subcultures merging with the tuner scene including hip hop heads, rockers, emos, goths, jocks, club kids, gamers and loads of others. They put aside all of their social differences and any drama to enjoy car-related entertainment. Where else could you find that many young people crowded together without some sort of fireworks setting off? Much of this is due in part to the management of these events. There are enough activities and proper organization to keep everyone entertained at all times. That is credited to the promoters of the show who pour in everything they’ve got to bring you more entertainment for your dollar. Today that job is harder than ever, with a number of high-profile event cancellations; the promoters have to get their grind-on more than ever before and find the right sponsors to fund their vision. The real sponsors commited to our scene do what they can to continue to keep their brand out there with limited budgets and a skeleton crew. Their collective efforts are critical because these events define our scene and lifestyle. It is clear that the support of legitimate manufacturers and authorized dealers is more important than anything else today. More importantly, without them it hurts the scene, manufacturers will disappear or change up their business plan… even leaders like HKS have diversified into markets like aviation parts and powersports. When sponsorship and support is at risk, large scale and national events will dissolve and we’ll be driven back to the parking lots where it all started. Or how about the magazines that report on them? There was a huge shake-out of magazines in 2008 but the PASMAG formula has catapulted us to the front of the pack. We created this issue to pay respect to well-known clubs such as: Team Hybrid, TW-

Competition, Ar’kan, New Image Motorsports and more. These guys are at a show or event every weekend with their custom creations and have never even thought about buying a knock-off part! These clubs are the backbone of the scene that positively promote sponsored product and showcase it to thousands of potential buyers out there. These guys aren’t concerned with gas prices or the economy, they do whatever it takes to improve year over year and represent their passion. Then we wanted to give some ink to the future features out there - known as Reader Rides. We know the enthusiasts who own these cars have “works in progress” and will get there one day. Our collective passion is expensive and everyone mods their car to fit their budget. In this issue you’ll find a section dedicated to these everyday machines and even though we wish we could profile them all, there just isn’t enough space. Without the OEMs making some exciting models to build up, none of this would exist. We pay homage to the 25 top tuner cars of our era. Your brand new car might not be there yet, but we wanted to display some of the most popular platforms in the enthusiast scene. The makes and models that helped define the high-tech performance of forced induction, advanced suspensions and superior chassis. The kind of car you can buy and modify easily with the huge availability of parts and knowledge around today. With all of the car clubs and reader rides submitted to us each month, we simply couldn’t fit them all into just one issue. Although we’d love to, there are thousands of clubs and hundreds of thousands of reader rides out there. For that reason, we’ve put together and ideal spot to showcase them all and that place is PAS Nation. A website dedicated to offering all of you readers the space to upload and share photos and specs, interact with members and get special perks and opportunities for showing us your ride.

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hat a wild ride the Sport Compact explosion has been. Although, California was warming up to compact, small displacement and forced induction cars in the early 1990s, you could see the movement would have momentum all over the continent. Back in the day, a good friend picked up an Eagle Talon TSi AWD in the summer of ‘90. Even though it was brand new, the car had lowering springs, an underglow neon kit and a bass box in the back. The car looked in-

sane and pulled harder than anything out there including: Mustangs, Camaros and Vettes. Best of all, he had modified it differently than the domestics of the day, the scene was definitely being formed. Since then, drag racing, drifting and time attack featuring sport compact cars has made modern sport compact tuning as popular as hot rodding. Many TV shows, magazines and websites have been spawned to cover the multi-billion dollar industry as well. However, it wouldn’t have

been possible without the exciting platforms we all love to customize. We have rounded up 25 legendary and popular rides that made the entire world take note. These phenomenal chassis, advanced designs and strong engines, push them past the big blocks on the drag strip and around others on the circuit. Our top tuner platform round-up pays respect to leading Euro and Domestic platforms as well, since some of them have been tuned beyond belief. Enjoy.

Nissan 240SX

S13 1989-1994

S14 1995-1998

Production Run: 5 model years (9 years in Japan) // Chassis Code: S13 // Engine Code: KA24DE // Horsepower: 160hp // Weight: 2699lbs // Highlights: Known as one of the best handling cars for the money period, the original S13 came as both a hatch-back and a coupe. Later a convertible was added but the purists are all after the hardtops. Even though the 2.4L went from SOHC to DOHC it was still inadequate and most tuners swap in the widely available turbo SR20 4-banger motor.

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: S14 // Engine Code: KA24DE // Horsepower: 160hp // Weight: 3124lbs // Highlights: With new styling and a more advanced suspension the S14 chassis wasn’t nearly as popular in North America as it was overseas. By 1998 it was discontinued, however the sexy S15 was introduced in Japan and defined the affordable FR platform market. The S14 came in two variations Zenki (95-96) and the Kouki (97-98) with sharper features.

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R33 1995-1998

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Production Run: 6 model years // Chassis Code: BNR32 // Engine Code: RB26DETT // Horsepower: 276hp // Weight: 3,170lbs // Highlights: Although the Nissan Skyline in GT-R trim had been around for many years, the 7th generation was the first to really get international attention. This car had a drivetrain similar to a Porsche 959 that was RWD until the computer detected slip and sent power to the front wheels. The motor was a potent inline-6 twin turbo called the RB26DETT. This motor was easily breathed on to pump out insane horsepower and the internals could withstand 500whp. Highly successful in racing, the R32 GT-R won 29 consecutive races over four seasons in Japan Touring Car making it the most successful GT car of all time.

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: BNR33 // Engine Code: RB26DETT // Horsepower: 276hp // Weight: 3,380lbs // Highlights: By 1995 Nissan had decided to advance the GT-R to be more of a “gentlemen’s GT car.” It gained weight, became more complex and is argued as too plain a design for such a beast. In competition, the car was lagging behind the new competition from other manufacturers. However, the GT-R nameplate would never tarnish and all R33 owners are extremely happy with their vehicles. With a wealth of parts and eligibility for import to Canada, we will be seeing plenty of these cars running our streets soon.

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: BNR34 // Engine Code: RB26DETT // Horsepower: 276hp // Weight: 3,560lbs // Highlights: Described as the peak of GT-R supremacy, many claim when the R34 died so did the legend. Sure the new R35 GT-R is nice, but it is highly complex and very heavy, the legendary R34 could be made to go incredibly fast and handle like an open wheel car. The car was successful in JGTC competition however, since they weren’t using the RB and the chassis was all tube and carbon fiber by this point, it was a nonissue. The most desirable of the GT-R line up is the Z-Tune where Nissan brought back 30 GT-R’s and totally rebuilt them for high performance.

Nissan 350Z Infiniti G35 Coupe

Gen I 2003-2008 Production Run: 6 model years // Chassis Code: Z33 // Engine Code: VQ35DE // Horsepower: 285-305hp // Weight: 3,255-3,556lbs // Highlights: After a brief hiatus, the Z was back on our shores and to much fanfare. The critics were all crazy over the exciting new sport coupe. After a while though the hype died down and even with 285hp, enthusiasts soon craved more in the power department. The aftermarket came to the rescue with dozens of turbo and supercharger options for the mighty VQ35DE V6 in the G35 and 350Z. As the run-away top tuner of this decade, the 350Z has finally gotten a redesign that harkens back to the days of the 240Z. Picking up a 350Z / G35 in any trim ensures you’ll have an excellent base to upgrade, tons of aftermarket parts and of course solid Nissan reliability.

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Toyota Supra

MKIII 1986-1992

MKIV 1993-1998

Production Run: 8 model years // Chassis Code: JZA70 // Engine Code: 7M-GTE // Horsepower: 220hp // Weight: 3,445lbs // Highlights: The MKIII Supra marked the first turbocharged car from Toyota exported to North America. It was also recognized as one of the forerunners of Japanese performance cars giving lots of competition to the domestics of the day. With an affordable price tag and lots of aftermarket support, the MKIII Supra is a solid choice for tuners and the humble 7M can easily be swapped with a 2JZ powerplant for an ultimate sleeper car.

Production Run: 6 model years // Chassis Code: JZA80 // Engine Code: 2JZ-GTE // Horsepower: 320hp // Weight: 3,530lbs // Highlights: Known as the premier Japanese supercar in North America, the Toyota Supra asserted its power on the dyno and drag strips of America. On the road course however, the car was fairly heavy to do any real damage against some lighter, more agile chassis like an RX-7 or an NSX. Still, the Supra and its legendary motor, the inline-6 twin turbo 2JZ-GTE ran the streets and is one of the most collectable Japanese cars of all time. Plus itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drop dead sexy!

Toyota Corolla GT-s

Nissan 300ZX

1984-1988

1990-1996

Production Run: 5 model years // Chassis Code: AE86 // Engine Code: 4AG // Horsepower: 120hp // Weight: 2,320lbs // Highlights: One of the best kept secrets in North America was the AE86 Corolla GT-S Twin Cam. Light and agile, this is one seriously fun car to drive but until Initial D and drifting became popular they were a dime a dozen. Now if you find a clean, rustfree AE86 in any trim... you buy it immediately as they are very rare. With thousands of parts available, popular swaps and ease of repairs everyone should own an AE86 at some point in their tuner experience.

Production Run: 7 model years // Chassis Code: Z32 // Engine Code: VG30DETT // Horsepower: 300hp // Weight: 3,600lbs // Highlights: When the 300ZX stormed onto the USDM scene, the journalists were raving over its capabilities. However, it was too expensive to own and complex to work on making its life here very short lived. With plenty of tuning parts from Japan, tuners can now make this twin turbo missile even faster but its popularity as a Japanese Supercar was always eclipsed by the RX-7 and Supra. Still, the twin turbo 300ZX model is affordable and an excellent choice.

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Honda Civic & CRX

EF 1988-1991

EG 1992-1995

EK 1996-2000

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: EF // Engine Code: D16Z6 // Horsepower: 108hp / 100lb-ft // Weight: 2,291lbs // Highlights: There is a love affair with this chassis that just won’t die out. Many tuners out there claim the EF is a great platform to build on because the EF could be made to go fast in every direction. With next level styling, there is nothing out in the market that looked, performed or was as reliable at this price point. The EF set the stage for another legendary sub-compact performer, the 2-seater CRX Si which was powered by the D16A6 pumpin’ 113hp! and only 2,103lbs.

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: EG // Engine Code: B16C // Horsepower: 125hp / 106lb-ft // Weight: 2,390lbs // Highlights: Hands down, this is the car that created it all – the “Bubble Back!” The EG Civic had an excellent power-to-weight ratio, double wishbone suspension and all of the aftermarket backing the tuner community needed. It was this car that really put the H-badge on the map, it could be turbo’ed to run with the big blocks and tuned to run circles around many sports cars on the track. The styling was simple and the parts were in abundance, plus the stock bottom end and transmission could handle the beatings of over double the horsepower.

Production Run: 5 model years // Chassis Code: EK // Engine Code: B16A // Horsepower: 160hp / 111lb-ft // Weight: 2,319lbs // Highlights: Hot on the heels of the EG was the revised EK Civic chassis which probably was premature since the EG was such a hot seller. In Canada, the power got a bump up to 160 and was dubbed the SiR a potent car only in a coupe form. The 3-door disappeared early and the coupe continued on. The EK is still a great platform to mod with classic sport compact styling and hundreds of aftermarket options ranging from bolt-on performance parts to bodykits.

Honda S2000

Gen VII 2001-2005 Production Run: 5 model years // Chassis Code: EP3 // Engine Code: K20A // Horsepower: 160hp / 142lb-ft // Weight: 2,744lbs // Highlights: The 3-door was back on the map again by 2001, but it was arguably the most unusual looking Civic to date. It had an upright stance and appeared too high and wide. However the odd ball clincher had to be the dash mounted manual shifter that both looked and felt awkward. Beyond that, Honda ditched the B-series motors that built their reputation on the street. However, after a while, the backwards K-series was embraced by the tuning market as a serious powerplant. The EP Civic design was not embraced and the 3-door is still a rare sight on the roads.

Gen I 1999-2003

Gen II 2004-2009

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: AP1 // Engine Code: F20C // Horsepower: 240hp / 153lb-ft // Weight: 2,809lbs // Highlights: Getting back into a roadster market Honda had long since abandoned, the S2000 was a welcome addition to a lineup that had become boring. This naturally aspirated inline-4 produced the highest horsepower-per-liter the world had ever seen at 240hp from a 2.0L displacement. The high-revving engine was predictably lacking torque, but the aftermarket solved all the S2000s shortcomings. Stroker kits, turbos, superchargers and every possible upgrade imaginable for the chassis was made for this car over the years. Now with used prices dipping around $10,000 this hot roadster is more popular than ever.

Production Run: 6 model years // Chassis Code: AP2 // Engine Code: F22C // Horsepower: 240hp / 162lb-ft // Weight: 2,855lbs // Highlights: After the initial fanfare died down for the AP1, Honda introduced a revised look to the S2K. A new front fascia, headlights and tails were added along with a new powerplant. The larger displacement motor was expected to impress, but when it was released it turned out it was the same horsepower with only 9lb-ft of torque extra? Still the S2K is an agile autocross monster and most modified S2000 with some form of forced induction are able to blow away any other roadster. When the S2000 was cancelled, the big send off was the CR edition which was both lightweight and limited.

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Production Run: 11 model years // Chassis Code: J-Body // Engine Code: Ecotec 2.2L // Horsepower: 140hp/150lb-ft // Weight: 2562lbs // Highlights: This platform was around for a long while and sold very well over the production run. The basic FF chassis was restyled twice, once in 2000 and again in 2003 before the all new Cobalt arrived in 2005. Introduced back in 1982, the Cavalier was popular amongst Domestic fans looking for more compact performance. Hundreds of thousands of Ecotecpowered J-bodies can be bought cheap and there are plenty of upgrades for a car that can be made to perform surprisingly well and offers great value.

Production Run: Current // Chassis Code: Delta // Engine Code: 2.0L Turbo (earlier 2.2L had a supercharger) // Horsepower: 260hp/260lbft // Weight: 2681lbs // Highlights: As the highly successful J-body came to a close, GM unveiled their Delta chassis on which the Cobalt SS was based. Earlier models could be purchased with a 2.2L supercharger, which was not well received by the tuning crowd, but still fast. The new 2.0L turbo is a great motor although it may be considered too little, too late to capture market share, we think it’s a solid bargain and import alternative for many enthusiasts.

Mitsubishi 3000GT (Dodge Stealth)

Gen I 1990-1993

Gen II 1994-1999

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: Z11A // Engine Code: 6G72 // Horsepower: 300hp / 307lb-ft // Weight: 3,800lbs // Highlights: Straight out of the box with twin turbos, all wheel drive and all wheel steering, the Mitsubishi 3000GT and its American cousin the Dodge Stealth was a threat to other super cars on the road. The Vette and Camaro ran scared and the Europeans were wondering what just hit them. The car was heavy and high tech for its day and not many knew how to work on it, some still don’t. It was a car that could be made very fast and powerful, but you have to have some skills and some deep pockets can really help make that happen. The ageless styling and its smooth lines still get stares on the streets today.

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: Z16A // Engine Code: 6G72 // Horsepower: 320hp / 315lb-ft // Weight: 3,740lbs // Highlights: With revised sheet metal the second generation 3000GT looked the part and then some. With sinister styling and the big power to back it up, the 3000GT / Stealth could be modified heavily to run into the 10s in street trim. But its complex nature was only for the bravest of tuners. You couldn’t fit your hand inside the tight engine bay and when something needed upgrading you had to buy two of everything! It was a big heavy GT car that could be outrun by upgraded smaller Mitsubishis like the Eclipse GSX, but c’mon, this car looks hot and can be tuned to quickly fly by most cars costing twice as much.

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Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Evo XIII 2003-2005

Evo IX 2006-2008

Evo X 2009-present

Production Run: 3 model years // Chassis Code: CT9A // Engine Code: 4G63 // Horsepower: 271hp // Weight: 3,109lbs // Highlights: Finally the rest of the world would had a chance to own a Mitsubishi Evolution! Overseas, the Mitsubishi Evolution had gained quite a reputation and that rep was ironically built in the digital world with the Gran Turismo game for Playstation. The game (and the car) was so popular with Gen X and Gen Y, Mitsubishi decided to bring it to US shores with much success.

Production Run: 3 model years // Chassis Code: CT9A // Engine Code: 4G63 // Horsepower: 286hp // Weight: 3,285lbs // Highlights: The Evolution VIII was such a huge hit in North America, Mitsubishi executives decided to raise the stakes and make a good thing even better. That came in the form of mechanical improvements, but also an Evo MR edition. The MR was a lightweight stripped down version ready to rock the strip and track. In many events it outpaced its long-time rival Subaru WRX and STi.

Production Run: Current // Chassis Code: CZ4A // Engine Code: 4B11 // Horsepower: 291hp // Weight: 3,388lbs // Highlights: While the previous models had been impressive, the new Evo X was modified right out of the box. The car had a new engine, direct injection and the Super All Wheel Control system that was lacking before. Offered in two models, the GS-R and the MR, there isn’t much that can test the Evo with features like Brembo brakes, Bilstein Dampers and Eibach springs straight from the showroom.

Mitsubishi Eclipse & Eagle Talon Gen I 1990-1994

Gen II 1995-1998

Production Run: 5 model years // Chassis Code: D27 // Engine Code: 4G63 // Horsepower: 195hp // Weight: 3,145lbs // Highlights: Released in 1989, this rocket of a hatchback was like nothing anyone had seen. At a time when other automakers were in the dark age, Mitsubishi and Chrysler joined forces to form Diamond Star Motors or DSM. The DSM plant in Normal, IL produced the Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon and Plymouth Laser. While the platform offered nine trims, the turbo AWD version was the holy grail. Known as one of the 4-bangers that demanded respect from the V8 crowd, the car is a worthy classic and welcome addition to any tuner’s dream garage roster.

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: D38A // Engine Code: 4G63 // Horsepower: 210hp // Weight: 3,157lbs // Highlights: With upgraded styling, horsepower and double wishbone suspension, the second generation DSM was nothing short of spectacular! Gone was the awkward Plymouth version and the FWD turbo Talon, but the line gained a convertable. The new styling was hot, the sales gradually dipped until it was below 5000 and the Talon was cut in 1998 with the Eclipse bowing out the following year. Although these cars could be made to run in the single digits in street trim and pump out over 1000hp, Mitsubishi decided it would be a good idea to release the non-turbo FWD third generation Eclipse, which tuners for the most part rejected.

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BMW 3-Series

1984-1991

1992-1999

1999-2006

Production Run: 8 model years // Chassis Code: E30 // Engine Code: 325i/iS: M20 2.5L Inline-6 (M3: S14 2.3L Inline-4) // Horsepower: 325i/iS: 168hp (M3: 192hp) // Weight: 325i/iS: 2,844 lbs (M3: 2,867 lbs) // Highlights: With eight European Championships and 60 national titles, the E30 M3 is largely considered the most successful touring car of all time. 325iX was the first all-wheel-drive BMW and introduced all-weather abilities to the 3-series repertoire. Classic design, lightweight and advanced engineering make it a great performance car even by today’s standards.

Production Run: 8 model years // Chassis Code: E36 // Engine Code: 328i/is: M52 2.8L Inline-6 (M3: S52 3.2L Inline-6) // Horsepower: 328i/is: 190hp (M3: 240hp) // Weight: 328i/is: 3,120lbs (M3: 3,175lbs) // Highlights: By the end of the production cycle, European versions of the M3 reached 321hp and were fitted with 6-speed gearboxes. North American versions offered 240hp and 5-speeds, but were still praised by the automotive media and enthusiasts. Sedan and Convertible M3 variants became available for the first time and the tuning world offered loads of accessories and upgrades for the entire line.

Production Run: 8 model years // Chassis Code: E46 // Engine Code: 330i/Ci: M54 3.0L Inline-6 (M3: S54 3.2L Inline-6) // Horsepower: 330i/Ci: 225hp (M3: 333hp) // Weight: 330i/Ci: 3,285lbs (M3: 3,415lbs) // Highlights: North American M3s once again enjoyed a “World” motor, with the individual-throttlebodied 8000rpm S54. Sequential F1-style SMG transmission offered as an option on all M3 models. According to many aftermarket shops, the E46 is one of the most popular platforms. Highly modified M3s have been seen to produce over 1,000hp and the ageless European styling still looks showroom fresh.

2002-2006

2007-present

Production Run: 5 model years // Chassis Code: MKI // Engine Code: 1.6L Tritec // Horsepower: 161hp // Weight: 2,496lbs // Highlights: With the demise of the classic Mini, BMW scooped up the company and decided to produce an all new version. With classic retro styling and an available supercharged motor, it was a sure hit. Critics were harsh on the car, but most of them have never driven one and on the used market the subtle MINI Cooper S supercharged is a great buy and blast to drive.

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: MKII // Engine Code: 1.6L Prince // Horsepower: 172hp // Weight: 2,546lbs // Highlights: The base Cooper is a funky commuter with plenty of style and handling, but it’s short on power so it’s not on our list. The Cooper S turbo is fast and agile and with the John Cooper Works upgrades is a great performing compact. It doesn’t take much for this car to really grow on you and the wealth of tuning parts makes them a fun and solid choice.

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Volkswagen Golf & Jetta

MKII 1987-1992

MKIII 1992-1998

MKIV 1999-2005

Production Run: 6 model years // Chassis Code: AZ // Engines: 1.8L 8V, 1.8L 16V // Horsepower: 96hp, 130hp // Weight: 2,231lbs // Highlights: Face it everyone knows someone who owned this popular car back in the day. Driven to the limit, the MKII is a fun, agile car to toss around. The GTI took it to a whole new level with more performance and superior suspension. The base models were great to modify as well, since they weighed next to nothing. Many tuners slip in the 1.8Turbo or VR6s into these lightweight chassis to amount to one fast FWD hatchback. As one of the very first true sport compacts, the VW Golf / Jetta have always been a hit with tuners around the world.

Production Run: 6 model years // Chassis Code: A3 // Engines: 1.8L, 1.8T, VR6 // Horsepower: 100hp, 180hp, 200hp // Weight: 2,450lbs // Highlights: Following the popularity of the MKII, VW quickly released a redesigned and more refined Golf and Jetta. However, many of these new cars were made at the new Mexican plant and had a few quality issues early on. The hot-selling VW GTi received two motors over the run, the very upgradable 1.8L turbo and the very powerful VR6. Tuners of course jumped on these versatile cars and many went on to turbo or supercharge the VR6 for a serious performance car, although the 1.8t motor has just as much potential.

Production Run: 5 model years // Chassis Code: A4 // Engines: 2.0L, 1.8T & VR6 // Horsepower: 120hp, 190hp & 220hp // Weight: 2,888lbs + // Highlights: The MKIV Golf and Jetta were hugely successful vehicles with a solid German engineering feel for less than any other European cars. Out of the box, the stock GTi was ready to rock, and with a few simple ECU upgrades they transform into very powerful cars. The lineage of course carried on through the 2000s and the cars remained sporty and practical. Then VW launched their “Un-pimp your auto” campaign in 2006 to celebrate the new MKVI. The campaign basically read; no need to modify your subcompact, ours are exciting off the dealer floor.

WRX 2002-2003

WRX & STi 2004-2006

Production Run: 2 model years // Chassis Code: GDA // Engine Code: EJ20 // Horsepower: 227hp // Weight: 3,222lbs // Highlights: The “bug-eye” Impreza WRX came out of the corner swinging when it arrived in North America. It had a turbo and advanced all-wheel drive, so tuners everywhere jumped on it and sales soared. There are many performance parts, swaps and tweaks owners can do to the WRX. The downfall mentioned by some was the transmission. First, it was a 5-speed and second it did not like modifications too much. Luckily its sudductive powerplant, suspension and love to be driven hard outweigh any issues. The Subaru WRX had been a success worldwide since the early 90s and now was well established in North America.

Production Run: 3 model years // Chassis Code: GDB // Engine Code: EJ20 (EJ25 STi) // Horsepower: 227hp (300hp STi) // Weight: 3,321lbs // Highlights: With the WRX rising in popularity and reputation, some argued the facelift came too quick. However, the new facelift also meant some new technology and the release of the STi. The STi had a larger motor, better suspension and aero styling making it a serious contender. But it didn’t take long for the rivalry and comparisons to brew between its new competition...the Mitsubishi Evo. The Subaru vs. Mitsu war has been raging on for years. The Impreza received one more hasty facelift before being totally redesigned in 2008. The new STi is of course the controversial 5-door wagon, which is being praised from a performance standpoint as one of the best in class.

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Acura Integra & RSX

Gen II 1990-1993

Gen III 1994-2001

Gen IV 2002-2006 (RSX)

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: DA9 // Engine Code: B17A1 // Horsepower: 160hp // Weight: 2,672lbs // Highlights: Since its inception in 1987, it wasn’t until the second generation model that the Integra was put on the sport compact map. The 3-door DA9 was a fast and agile car, with the must-have trim being the 160hp 1.7L VTEC motor in ’92 and ‘93 GS-R. With hundreds of parts available for the car and the ability to handle turbo charged power, the DA9 is one solid choice.

Production Run: 8 model years // Chassis Code: DC2 // Engine Code: B18C5 // Horsepower: 197hp // Weight: 2,642lbs // Highlights: With a hint at what Acura engineers were capable of with the first two generations, the third generation Integra offered the most performance. The most desirable of the lineage was the Integra Type-R with a 197hp VTEC motor and limited production. The Type-R had no air conditioning, no sunroof and even some sound deadening removed to hear the roar of its motor screaming at mile high RPMs.

Production Run: 5 model years // Chassis Code: DC5 // Engine Code: K20A2 // Horsepower: 200hp // Weight: 2,775lbs // Highlights: Arguably the best looking of the line, the RSX was completely new including dropping the name Integra from the platform (although it remained Honda Integra in Japan). With a superior suspension and more power from the K20A (200hp in the RSX-S), it took a while for the aftermarket to embrace the RSX. However, when it did tuners went crazy with turbo installs, suspension upgrades and all kinds of lightweight parts making the RSX a very capable car.

Gen I 1990-1995

Gen II 1997-2005

Production Run: 3 model years // Chassis Code: NA1 // Engine Code: C30A // Horsepower: 270hp // Weight: 2,950lbs // Highlights: For many enthusiats (especially Honda-heads), the Acura NSX was considered the ultimate supercar. Not because it was exponentially powerful (it wasn’t really) or even because of its next level styling. However, the sleek design of the NSX was intense from its trussed A-arms to the titanium rods, the car was light-years ahead of many exotics at the time and proved a solid power to weight ratio does matter. Blessed with unreal handling and superior reliability, the NSX is considered an excellent platform to build on and modify to the limits.

Production Run: 3 model years // Chassis Code: NA2 // Engine Code: C32B // Horsepower: 290hp // Weight: 3,069lbs // Highlights: When the larger displacement 3.2L NSX came on the scene critics said it still wasn’t enough for such a capable chassis. In a way, they were right, it was only 290hp and the torque topped out at 224lb-ft. The OBDII system didn’t help matters either making it complicated to modify the driveby-wire system. A much needed facelift came for the 2002 model year to eliminate the aging ‘pop-up lights’ but wasn’t enough to spark new interest in a highly overpriced Acura supercar. Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Corvette and Viper had all caught up and passed the NSX before execs pulled the plug.

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Mazda RX-7

Gen II 1986-1991

Gen III 1992-2002

Production Run: 6 model years // Chassis Code: FC3S // Engine Code: 13B // Horsepower: 160hp (200hp turbo) // Weight: 2,625-3,071lbs // Highlights: With styling reminiscent of the enticing Porsche 944S and the performance to back it up, the second generation Mazda RX-7 was a hot seller. Although it had an unorthodox rotary engine, drivers enjoyed the high revving 146hp-160hp NA versions and drooled over the 200hp Turbo II. With an ideal 50/50 weight distribution and an advanced suspension the 86-92 RX-7 is one of the best deals on the used market.

Production Run: 11 model years // Chassis Code: FD3S // Engine Code: 13B-REW // Horsepower: 255hp // Weight: 2,826lbs // Highlights: Yes that is right, eleven model years of the legendary FD3S chassis were produced while only three made it to North America. Powered by the 2-rotor twin turbo 13B-REW rotary engine, the blend of chassis design, suspension characteristics and instant power made this a serious threat to exotics both on and off the track. With technology light years ahead of its time, when the FD RX-7 stopped selling in North America it sold well in other markets including Japan until August 2002!

Mazda Protégé, Mazda3 & MazdaSpeed3 Protegé 1999-2003.5

Mazda3 2004-2008

Production Run: 5.5 model years // Chassis Code: BJ Platform // Engine Code: FS-DE (2.0L I4), FS-DET (2.0L I4 turbo) // Horsepower: 130hp (170hp turbo) // Weight: 2,752lbs // Highlights: The Protégé was a solid seller in the commuter world, but the funky 5-door wagon achieved iconic status as a customizable car. There were all kinds of accessories for the great utility Mazda. The sedan received the MazdaSpeed treatment with a potent 170hp turbo motor, LSD and a tuned suspension. Right off the dealer floor the car was exciting and could easily be modded to go fast... very fast!

Production Run: 5 model years // Models: Mazda3, MazdaSpeed3 // Engines: 2.0L I4, 2.0L turbo // Horsepower: 156hp, (260hp turbo) // Weight: 2,600-2,900lbs // Highlights: The second iteration of the 5 door wagon came in the form of the Mazda3. It had sharper lines and loads of innovation. Its been one of the best selling cars in Canada for several years. The big news with this version was the MazdaSpeed version that cranked out a whopping 260hp from a 2.3L turbo! The MazdaSpeed3 is an absolute rocket in everyday clothing and earns much respect.

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Gen I 1996-2001

Gen II 2002-2005

Production Run: 6 model years (8 in Europe) // Chassis Code: B5 // Engine Code: AWP // Horsepower: 180hp (250hp S4) // Weight: 3,814lbs // Highlights: The A4 rewrote the rules of how the public viewed Audi. The company hadn’t enjoyed this type of notoriety since releasing the advanced Audi 5000 in 1984. The A4 was stunning and stylish, had a variety of engines and in 1999 was blessed with an S4 version. The S4 was a 250hp 2.7L bi-turbo with plenty of potential to make big power. The 1.8t equipped A4 claims rock solid build quality and plenty of aftermarket support places them on many tuners wish list.

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: B6 // Engine Code: AMB // Horsepower: 190hp (340hp S4) // Weight: 3,660lbs // Highlights: The B6 chassis had huge shoes to fill when it came to following up the successful B5 A4. But with sharper styling, more horsepower and the addition of a Cabrio and an Avant wagon it was a huge success. On the performance side, there were plenty of upgrades and chips available. The big news was the 340hp 4.2L BBK V8 shoe-horned into the sedan full of torque and blazing performance. The naturally aspirated V8 lost Audi its turbo appeal, but lead to amazing development of the rocketlike 420hp RS4 sedan.

Ford Mustang

Dodge Neon SRT-4

Gen V 2005-2009

2003-2005

Production Run: 4 model years // Chassis Code: D2C // Engine: 4.6L V8 // Horsepower: 300hp / 320lb-ft // Weight: 3,450lbs // Highlights: Once known as a heavy and awkward platform with a cheap plastic interior, the new Ford Mustang has been on the shopping lists of many buyers including some former sport compact enthusiasts. With retro-styling and loads of aftermarket upgrades, the new Stang has undergone a decidedly more tuner-friendly makeover with many sporting carbon fiber parts, adjustible coilovers and loads of aero dynamic parts. This big domestic V8 can handle the drag strip and has been a real menace in road racing everywhere. Well worthy of consideration in our books.

Production Run: 3 model years // Engine: World Engine (2.4L) // Horsepower: 230hp / 250lb-ft // Weight: 2,900lbs // Highlights: A very dangerous street weapon right off the lot, the 2.4L Turbo SRT-4 in the existing Neon chassis rewrote the rules how domestic sport compacts were viewed. Chrysler threw their hat into the ring to let stalwarts like Honda and Mitsubishi know when it came to turbo FWD performance they could play ball too. The SRT4 dyno’ed much higher than published numbers suggesting some cars threw down 230hp at the wheels! Mopar offered up to a 310 hp and 325 lb-ft Stage III kit from the dealers making the SRT-4 scary strong and extremely powerful with great handling all under warranty! The Neon-based SRT-4 was short lived and is incredible to drive (if you can find one).

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Production Run: 5 model years (8 in Japan) // Chassis Code: JCE10 // Engine Code: 2JZ-GE // Horsepower: 215hp // Weight: 3,255lbs // Highlights: Known as the “4-door Supra,” the Lexus IS300 became an instant hit with tuners who prefer a practical sedan. This sleeper had a non-turbo Supra-sourced inline-6 which could be swapped or turbo’ed for big power! With great styling, solid handling, amazing reliability and luxury appointments the Lexus IS300 is one of the most successful Lexus platforms of all time and proved Japan could build a true sport sedan. Plus, lists of aftermarket parts are plentyful.

Production Run: Current // MODELS: IS250, IS350 & IS-F // Engine Code: 4GR-FSE (2.5L V6), 2GR-FSE (3.5L V6) & 2UR-GSE (5.0L V8) // Horsepower: 204, 305 & 417hp // Weight: 3,500lbs + up // Highlights: As the 3-series fighter, Lexus has truly made the grade with the new IS. The car is more luxurious, more sporty and better looking than ever before. The IS comes in every sort of trim as well, economy, economy AWD, luxury and sport luxury. The IS-F is the new M3 contender with more horsepower and handling that rivals the legend from Bavaria. And for those who can’t afford the IS-F, Lexus now offers hardcore factory backed F-Sport upgrades through the dealer!

Scion xB & tC

xB 2004-2006

tC 2005-present

Production Run: 3 model years // Chassis Code: NCP31 // Engine Code: 1NZ-FE // Horsepower: 96hp // Weight: 2,311lbs // Highlights: The car that started the box revolution in America, the Scion xB is a cult classic. The popularity of the square car has spawned others like the Nissan Cube and Ford Flex. The xB is affordable and considered urban cool, the drive however was less than stellar. With 96hp the car was slow, even if you bolted on the optional TRD supercharger. The space inside was also fairly cramped as two adults would be rubbing elbows. But make no mistake, there are plenty of modifications that can be made to the car for little money, making it one of the top economically friendly tuner options.

Production Run: Current // Chassis Code: ANT10 // Engine Code: 2AZ-FE // Horsepower: 140hp // Weight: 2,775lbs // Highlights: The tC came on to the scene with the right philosophy; neutral styling and decent power. With a 2.4L that cranked out 140hp, it offered respectable power and clean design. The styling was also less controversial than other Scion models, causing consumers to flock to the new coupe. Canada however was still left out on the release of this or any Scion. Now that they will be here for 2010, much of the hype may have died out... but in America the Scion rules the show landscape from coast to coast. Aftermarket support is strong for the hot coupe too.

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Text by Mark Pereira // Photos by Mark Pereira and Pioneer Electronics he successful Pioneer Sound Build Off competition brings out the very best in Pioneer products, dealers and custom installs. This year’s annual Sound Build Off took place during the company’s annual Mobile Entertainment Road Show on Pioneer’s home turf of Long Beach, CA. Ten distinguished Pioneer dealers from across the country were chosen to compete and each of them brought their A-game, setting their sights firmly on the prestigious Pioneer Sound Build-Off championship trophy and over $10,000 in prize money up for grabs! The top 3 competing vehicles are awarded cash prizes, plus the first place winner is crowned the 2009 Pioneer Sound Build-Off Champion! The participants were chosen based on their installation capabilities and commitment to promoting the car audio industry and Pioneer brand. Each dealer had approximately 6-8 weeks to install a set package of Pioneer Premier branded products in the vehicle of their choice. The Pioneer products installed aim to showcase the features consumers demand most frequently during their everyday commute, including Bluetooth and iPod/ iPhone control. Naturally, as an SQ-based contest, Pioneer enlisted the expertise of IASCA (International Auto Sound Challenge Association) judges Jason Gay and Travis Chin to determine the best sounding vehicles at the event evaluated and scored using current IASCA rules. New for this year’s event, Pioneer allowed attendees (us included) to vote for a favorite ride. The “Viewers Choice” votes were added to the IASCA scores to calculate each participant’s overall score. After a day of evaluation, the impeccable 2007 Honda Civic by The Specialist was declared the winner and awarded $10,000, plus the Pioneer Sound Build-Off championship trophy for building an exceptional Pioneer demo vehicle. The classic 1971 Karman Ghia built by Sound Waves Inc. came in second place, and for the first time, there was a tie for third

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place between the very stealthy 2007 Scion tC by Car Tunes and the immaculate 2008 Honda Accord by Paradyme. “The 2009 Pioneer Sound Build-Off generated a lot of excitement but at its core, this event focuses on showcasing the importance of sound quality while also celebrating the installation capabilities of our dealers,” said Ted Cardenas,

Director of Marketing for the mobile business group of Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. “Every year we’re amazed at the level of creativity that is displayed with each vehicle and because of the participants’ inventiveness our event continues to be successful.” Event organizers of Pioneer’s Sound Off competition continue to capture the excitement of music

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and mobile electronics in its purest form. The action packed two-day event featured many top notch installs, remarkable listening demonstrations, entertaining product previews and of course a chance to really crank it up with the terrific team at Pioneer Electronics! Major thanks go out to all of the dedicated and passionate people who make this event such a great experience every year.

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Scosche EFX C65 Text by Garry Springgay // Photos by Manufacturer

f you’re an avid enthusiast, you’re likely quite familia with the name Scosche. r Th family owned and opera e ted company has been provid dash kits, adapters, har- ing nesses, and all manner of high quality installation aid since 1980. But what yo s u might not know, is in rec years, Scosche has also ent duced a couple of ampli introfie speaker and subwoofer r, lin known as REALM and EF es REALM brand is more focX. The on audiophile performan used with higher pricing, whilece EFX line of gear is direc the ted the everyday enthusiast at tighter budget, but still with a se ing high quality, good va eklue and excellent performance.

This time we’re going to run a set of the EFX loudspeakers through the test lab and see how they perform and compare to other brands at a similar price. The speakers we chose are the $229.00 (USD) EFX C65’s, which are sold as a 6.5-inch full range system, utilizing a convertible design allowing the tweeter to either be mounted separately or coaxially. Features and design The EFX C65 midrange drivers come out of the box configured as separates, with a tapered phase plug screwed in the center of the speakers pole piece. The stamped steel basket is designed to work with a variety of mounting sizes and bolt patterns. While sold as a 6.5-inch speaker, the basket actually only requires a 5-inch mounting hole diameter. This allows the EFX C65 to be a drop in mount in many cars where a full size 6.5-inch speaker won’t fit without cutting. Another interesting feature of the EFX C65 is the way the crossover network comes attached to the midrange driver. It can be dismounted from the driver and mounted separately if you prefer, but I liked how it solved the age-old problem of “where do I put the crossover” when installing separates. Plus it makes the install a bit quicker and easier, so the idea gets a big thumbs up from us! The EFX C65’s midrange driver uses good quality fairly conventional materials, such as the NBR rub-

ber surround, and an injection molded high gloss black polypropylene cone. Motivation for the cone comes from a 1-inch high temperature copper voice coil, wound on a Kapton former. The suspension is handled by a single vented Nomex spider. The magnetic motor of the driver is a 3.4-inch ceramic ferrite material, with the base and top plates finished in the same corrosion resistant gloss black powdercoat as the basket. The tweeter used in the EFX C65 system is a 19mm titanium dome design, and is premounted in a swivel cup and protected with a steel mesh grille. The swivel cup uses a bayonet style connection design that allows them to be quickly and securely mounted on posts that replace the phase plugs for a coaxial type installation, or you can transfer the tweeter to one of two different kinds of housings to allow separate tweeter mounting. The patent pending design of the reversible “Universal Backmount Adapter” provides simple and secure mounting of the tweeter behind factory panels or A-pillar locations, or a well designed flush mount cup can be used in a typical door panel. As mentioned previously, the crossover provided with the EFX system comes already attached to the midrange driver, but it can be removed for remote mounting if you desire.

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Scosche EFX C65 In that case, a soft rubber sealing cover is installed on the removed crossover to keep moisture and debris from entering the assembly. From and electrical perspective, the crossovers utilize a 1st order (-6dB) low pass filter for the midrange, effectively reducing its output at about 4500Hz. The tweeter gets its signal via a 2nd order (-12dB) high pass filter, also at about 4500Hz. The output level of the tweeter can be cut by 3dB with a switch found opposite the input terminals. While there is nothing terribly exotic or fancy about the systems individual components, the C65 is obviously built with care and attention to detail. Build quality and value are excellent for a speaker system in this price range, and all the required parts, pieces, wires, and terminals are all found neatly packed in individual re-sealable plastic bags. The owner’s manual is a fairly basic affair, but it provides you with all the instructions and information you’ll need to install the system correctly. The EFX system comes with a one year warranty. Listening After getting the system unpacked and inspected, I mounted the C65’s in my listening rooms baffles and sat down to find out how it sounded. I have to admit, I came away fairly impressed at the EFX C65 systems overall pleasant tonal balance and timbre. Generally speaking, I’ve never had very high expectations of moderately priced systems such as this, but the EFX C65’s surprised me. The high frequency output was good, if a tad on the polite side. I specifically listened for traces of sibilance or edginess in the metal dome tweeters, and found very little to gripe about. In fact if anything, I would have liked just a touch more output from the tweets, but that would be easy to do with a bit of carefully applied equalization.

I thought the midrange output of the system sounded natural and reasonably uncolored, female vocals such as Tracy Chapman and Norah Jones were reproduced with great clarity and a sense of space. Saxophone and trumpet “cut” nicely without becoming harsh or edgy, and background detail was clearly evident regardless of what I listened to. This is a good indication that someone paid attention to intermodulation distortion during the design phase, and the speakers were assembled with care. As good as they are, the brutal realities of the laws of physics always apply, and with a cone diameter of just a bit more than 4.5 inches, you can’t expect the C65’s (or any other speaker of a similar size) to dish out a lot of bottom end. But, I found they were more than capable down to about 80Hz, which is where your subwoofer will take over anyway, so it’s not really an issue unless you don’t have a subwoofer in your system. And if you wanna rock and roll, the EFX’s won’t let you down there either. I dug deep into my musical archives and pulled out Deep Purple’s classics “Mary Long” and “Smooth Dancer” sounded great, and the incredible detail in the bands performance wasn’t lost or difficult to hear. (Side Note: Deep Purple was one of the pioneers of hard rock and metal music. The musicianship in the band is legendary, particularly in the MarkII lineup of 1960-1973. If you have never heard these pioneering songs of hard rock on a very good system, you should. Both songs mentioned above are from the less popular but excellent, “Who Do We Think We Are” album. Each of the band members provide a unique and astonishing performance, and the songs are fast paced and driving. To be able to pick out Ian Paice’s fantastic stickwork on “Smooth Dancer” while Roger Glovers bass lines, Jon Lord’s Hammond B3, and the amazing Ritchie Blackmore’s

The C65 is obviously built with care and attention to detail. Build quality and value are excellent for a speaker system in this price range... If you wanna rock and roll, the EFX’s won’t let you down! quick tech specs Power Handling

100 watts RMS

Frequency Range

35-25kHz

Sensitivity

88dB/SPL @ 2.0V (1W)

Nominal Impedance

4 ohms

Minimum Mounting Depth

2.4”

Mounting Hole Dia

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guitar work all combine to deliver a fast paced, hard edged but rhythm and blues feel. Fantastic.) And if you’re simply not a fan of hard rock, never fear, the C65’s sounded good with everything I threw at them, from classical to country, hip-hop and jazz. No matter what your favorite tunes are, the EFX C65’s will have you covered. On the Bench After my listening was completed, I brought the system to my acoustics test bench to have a look at the mechanical and electrical aspects of the system, and to measure the actual on-axis frequency response. I always like it when what I think I hear correlates with my measured data, and that’s exactly what happened in this case. The response curve is quite flat, with a small dip right around 10kHz, which probably accounts for the “politeness” of the tweeters, but also contributes to the lack of sibilance and hard sounding highs. The system has a nominal impedance of just over 4 ohms, and the midrange drivers resonant frequency measured about 70Hz, which is the lowest frequency you should use when setting the systems crossover point.

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kay, technology has been beating you about the head for a while now, and it’s getting hard to keep your friends from laughing at your “vintage” 1998 CD player that won’t even play MP3’s, let alone connect to an iPod. Sure it was cool when it was new, but back then anything with a digital display and two color LED’s was considered pretty high tech. You’ve done the research, and you know that a ton of new technology is available. You can get GPS navigation, Bluetooth cell phone connectivity, personal music player inputs, heck some units even play movies in surround sound! But, as with most of us these days, money’s tight and we’re all looking for the most bang for the buck. Well, the folks at Pioneer have introduced a new AVIC unit that’s loaded with high tech and attractively priced for those with champagne taste, but on a beer budget.

Controls and Features: The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT ($599.99 USD, $699.99 CAN) is a double DIN AM/FM/CD/MP3/ GPS/Bluetooth receiver. The unit has an uncluttered front panel featuring a full color 4.3-inch WQVGA touch screen. The primary control is a multifunction knob that I call a “wobble knob.” It can be rotated, or pressed up-down, left- right, or center to activate and access functions. There are only 6 other buttons on the whole unit, so the result is a clean uncluttered and intuitive appearance. But that doesn’t mean it’s plain looking, with the ability to provide almost any color control illumination you’d like, with over 32,000 possible colors to choose from! 48

The built-in GPS navigation uses a handy 2GB solid state memory card for its information, and features voice guidance and text to speech technology. The mapping data is from Tele Atlas and covers all of North America, as well as Hawaii. A unique feature of the Pioneer U310BT is the ability to remove the color screen, and using it’s built in rechargeable battery power, you can input new destinations, plan trips, and store favorites. You can also connect it via a USB port to your computer, where you can download additional POI’s and alter other settings from Pioneers “AVIC Feeds” website. (www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/Navigation/Downloads/ Download+AVIC+FEEDS)

For audio enthusiasts who want the convenience and functionality of Bluetooth and Navigation without spending a ton of money on video and surround sound features they don’t need, the Pioneer AVIC-U310BT is just the ticket.

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It’s also a nice security feature to be able to remove the screen from the unit when leaving your vehicle unattended. On the backside of the Pioneer AVIC-U310BT you’ll find the connections for the Bluetooth mic, GPS antenna, AM/FM antenna, power and speaker wiring, plus RCA outputs. There are 2 pairs of pre-amp outputs, a front pair and another pair that can be used for either rear channels or subwoofer outputs. There is also a 3.5mm Aux input jack for an additional source. The unit does not come with a dedicated iPod cable, although there is a USB cable you simply plug your iPod cable into, and you’re ready to go. There is also a mini USB cable included for connecting the detachable faceplate to a computer. When connected to an iPod, the Pioneer U310BT lets the user quickly browse by artist, genre, album, song, playlist etc., using the “wobble knob.” There is also a mode to allow the passenger to play DJ and control the song selection via the iPod, while still displaying the metadata on the screen. Built-in Bluetooth connectivity allows pairing the Pioneer AVICintuitiveness, function and style. It’s not hard to use, but with that very good TFT U310BT with your cell phone quickly and easily. Once paired, the AVICscreen it could have been so much more. U310BT will automatically transfer your cell phones contact list into Navigation:: Becaus e the information is stored on a solid state SD memory. Interestingly however, the Pioneer does not support streaming memory card, the initial boo t time, map searches and map rendering on the audio via Bluetooth. screen happen very quickly. The text to speech functio n works very well, reading The audio section features a built-in three-band parametric street names aloud for eas ier navigation. There is also helpful highway lane guidequalizer with adjustments for frequency, amplitude and filter Q in ance which displays a view of the highway sign boards to aid in lane selection each of the three (Low-Mid-High) bands. This results in the equivawhile driving. You can even produce your own “Drive Rep orts” by going to the AVIC lent of a fairly powerful tuning tool, with 12 different frequencies Feeds website, where you can do estimates for fuel cos ts, CO2 emissions, even available for adjustment. provide an analysis of you r driving habits, pointing out abrupt starts and stops, The built-in amplifier provides a CEA-2006 rated 14 watts (we with suggestions on how to improve your fuel econom y. The AVIC Feeds site is gomeasured 19.8 watts) per channel to each of the 4 channels, and the ing to be a favorite for peo ple who buy this unit becaus e the amount of on-board pre-outs feature an adjustable high pass filter, and a low pass filter if POI’s is limited compared to other GPS units I’ve test ed. But with the AVIC Feeds the rear outputs are used as subwoofer outputs. A loudness control website, it’s simple and eas y to download more as req uired, at least until you run allows three separate levels of loudness compensation plus an “off” out of memory space, whi ch then requires a new SD card. The Pioneer U310BT setting, so whether you are generally a low level listener, or you does not support Traffic Nav igation. prefer things loud and proud, you’ll find media formats: Cap able of playing back MP3, WMA, and AAC files, the a setting to suit your taste. Pioneer also features som ething called “Advanced Sou nd Retriever” (ASR) which There is also a Source Level Adjustment so you can match provides two levels of more full and rich sound from com pressed music files. Durthe volume levels of all your sources to prevent constant volume ing my listening evaluation, I thought the ASR feature cou ld prove useful to many adjustments every time you switch sources. people, particularly those who have music ripped at lower bit rates. I also liked the fact that it was defeata ble, so if you didn’t want the PERFORMANCE: The Pioneer AVIC-U310BT is relatively easy “enhancement” you could easily turn it off. Because it’s compatible with most USB and simple to use for all the basic functions. But, when you get based storage devices, as well as iPods and iPhones , the AVIC-U310BT will allo deeper into the menus and want to customize your settings and w you to take your music with you wherever you go, regardless of your format controls, I found all the multiple menus and various controls used of choice. Searching can be done via an alphabetical speed sea a bit confusing, and there were times when I really needed to rch, a link search which will recall similar content to what you’re playing by arti consult the manual (I eventually printed it, all 140 pages!) The st or genre, or by the passenger directly controlling the iPod. Using the various multi-controller could have benefitted from a bit more tactile search methods required reading the manual, which is on CD, which required get feedback, and I thought the iPod screen could have been laid out ting to a computer before I could figure things out. 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smoothly, but I wish all headunit manuals were included in the printed info so you can keep a copy in the car where it can be accessed if you need it. bluetooth: With the onboard Bluetooth functionality (powered by Parrot hardware) the system works very well. A very good noise-cancelling microphone is included and during my testing I had no issues with background noise or echoes. I do wish however, that when the unit receives a call it would pause playback of the CD or MP3 track, instead of simply muting it. You can also adjust the volume of the call independently using touch screen buttons, but not the main “wobble knob.” tuner and CD: These are areas when Pioneer has had things pretty much dialed in for some time now. The CD transport was fast and quiet, and did not pop or audibly mute between tracks. I also liked the fact that the CD load slot was not covered by the faceplate, which makes loading and unloading a bit simpler and faster. My only gripe with the CD was that if I had the unit in repeat mode, the mode would be cancelled if I pressed the track up or down controls. The AVICU310BT uses Pioneer’s excellent Supertuner IIID, which is among the better aftermarket tuners available. I found nothing to complain about in AM or FM modes during testing. The tuner pulled in all stations well, and sounded great. Listening: As previously mentioned, I had no major gripes with the sound quality of the impressive Pioneer AVIC-U310BT. In any mode the Pioneer unit provided very good sound quality, and the amount of onboard adjustability will make it very easy to get the unit to sound great in virtually any vehicle. When a headunit at this price has this many features, I expect a few compromises in audio performance, and I did find a few minor ones. First, the maximum usable output voltage on the RCA’s was only 2.2 volts. Then the output impedance also averaged at 370 ohms. But, the signal to noise performance was very good, as was the terrific frequency response. This means while it may not have the 4 or 5 volt, 50 ohm outputs some of the really high performance units have, it’s still going to sound very good, and it will be able to easily drive most amplifiers. Then again, it’s about half the price of some of those too, so as usual you get what you pay for. 50

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Year Established: 2006 Website: www.ar-kan.net Locations / chapters: California area of Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco

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The Essentials Members: 18 and growing President: Democratically run with equal participation from all members and no president. Team Sponsors: Continental Tires Introduction: Created in Southern California, this team put together an ecclectic crew of unique individuals and cars, bringing their personalities and projects to the table. What Team Ar-kan has to offer the world is originality, creativity, professionalism, greatness, and a whole plethora of assets. They not only bond to each other by the cars they drive, but their foundation is based upon the friendship and camaraderie tree. As they go onward through many show seasons, they hope to build even more friendships and create memories that last a lifetime. The vehicles are the blank canvas upon which they express themselves and blow away the crowds with the ‘paintings’ they call mods. They hope people can appreciate the time, work, and effort put into each car, for that is their biggest reward.

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Club / Team History: In the summer of 2006, a group of auto enthusiasts came together to form a show team, not only based upon the cars, but rock solid friendships. The result is Team Ar-kan. The name “Ar-kan” is actually the dictionary pronunciation of “arcane,” which means “known or understood by few.” The team likes to always take it to the next level, trying different and unique ideas, which separates them from other teams. As friends, they do not compete with each other in manners which are malicious, but instead compete to make each other better. Team Ar-kan takes pride in sticking together like a family does, through thick and thin. They support each other not only at shows, but throughout daily life. Many members keep in touch even in the offseason and hang out together outside of shows regularly. It is almost like the cars are the gravy on the mashed potatoes, and it is convenient they’re all able to show together. That is what makes it so much fun, being able to chill with people you enjoy and you know have your back 24/7, 365. They are fortunate to have such great members on the team. “As corny as it sounds, we know that later on down the road, even when our cars are long gone, we will still be Team Ar-kan, and nothing can take that away.” Media Coverage: Modified Feature July 2006 Tony Nazzal, Hot Compacts & Imports 2007 Tony Nazzal, Modified Mag Cover Feb 2007 Pnut Zeya, Modified Feature April 2007 Paul Penas, EuroTuner Feature July 2007 Aaron-Ross Jimenez, Import Tuner Cover Feb 2008 Pnut Zeya, Hot Compacts & Imports 2008 Aaron-Ross Jimenez, and Performance Auto & Sound 2008 Johnny Feng. Shows Attended: Since their debut at Hot Import Nights, Los Angeles in 2006, Team Ar-kan has shown at every California HIN (along with some out of state HINs), Showoff Event, Drift Event, SPOCOM event, Extreme Autofest and had representation at SEMA. In addition, many cars regularly attend local meets all over California. Community Involvement: Some of our cars have been used in order to promote local events, for school and places in our community. Come Christmas time, we also regularly participate at Toys4Tots car shows, and donate a vast amount of toys to the organization in order to help put smiles on the faces of those children less fortunate. Membership Fees: In order to budget for displays for upcoming shows, members pay an undisclosed amount every month in order to not go overboard with our spending. As many of the members are also students holding part-time jobs, it is much easier to pay monthly fees instead of a huge amount before every show. Final Thoughts: Team Ar-kan is honored to be featured in this enthusiast issue of PAS Magazine. “We feel our car club is a good example of a true team based on friendship and family principles. We hope we’re a good example to other groups out there who have felt like they are not big enough to start their own team from scratch, and that if you help each other out, you can accomplish great things.”

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Team Hybrid

Year Established: 1995 WebsiteS: www.teamhybrid.com www.hybridhunnyz.com Locations / chapters: SoCal, NorCal, San Deigo CA and Las Vegas, NV

The Essentials Membership: Unlimited President / Founder: James Lin Team Sponsors: BFGoodrich, Michelin, and Meguiar’s What is Your Team Best Known For?: Originator of being one of“The” oldest, “First” to many of the import competition accolades, most well-rounded, most recognized, well-accomplished, and innovative team in the import industry. Club/Team History: Team Hybrid stands for a rich tradition in creativity, originality, and quality. “The idea is to create a team with a diversity of hardworking members and a special individuality to every car. “By providing the Team with goals to strive for, each member spends countless hours of time, effort, and dedication to show, ‘Hybrid luv’ and our purpose. It’s not just about winning a show or a race. It’s about getting there as a team.” says James Lin. Team Hybrid launched January 7th, 1995 in Oxnard, CA when James Lin 56

decided his ride would complement his peers who value and respect his work. Everyone knows it’s easy to gather a group of friends, and just give it a title to start a car club team, but James, the coleaders, members and Hybrid Hunnyz have built a team of legendary status and respect. Team Hybrid is a passion each member feels. With a strong leader, there are always strong supporting staff to aid and carry out additional responsibilities. At the head of James’ staff is Vice President, Wayne Chen (1999). Em Suvanamas (2001) serves as the Human Resource Director. Robert Chew (2003) serves as the Events Director. Michael Lin (1995) serves as the Treasurer. Scott Dean serves as the San Diego Chapter Director. Archie Concon and Nick Irie are the Las Vegas Chapter Directors. “Team Hybrid has also discovered some of the finest-most well known models (aka Hybrid Hunnyz) in the industry. Those models include Courtney Day, Josepha Schwab, Julie Schwab, Christine Mendoza, Sophia Lin, Justene Jaro, Elle Navarro, Lisa Kaye, Flo Jalin, KT So, and Jeri Lee.”

Awards / Accomplishments: 1000+ trophies and awards to date; On July 13, 2002, Hybrid was the 1st team ever to sweep the team categories of Best Team Overall (Quality) and Best Team Representation (Most cars entered) at HIN-Los Angeles. Not only was Hybrid the first to do it, the team was also the first to do it back to back when they swept the team categories again at HIN-San Diego in 2003; In 2005, NCCA added an additional category for the team competition at Vision’s HIN shows, Hybrid did it again by being the first team to sweep the team categories of Best Team Overall, Best Team Representation, and Best Team Participation at HIN-Los Angeles; From 2002 HIN SD – 2003 HIN SD, first team in the most competitive region of USA (S. California) to win Best Team Overall three times in a row; In 2004, awarded Best Team Quality Overall at DUB-Los Angeles; In 2003, first import team to win Best Models in a Vendor Booth at IASLos Angeles; In 2003, 2005 and 2009, Import Showoff Best Team Overall - Quality at Nisei week, Los Angeles.

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Team Hybrid Media Coverage: Performance Auto & Sound Magazine, Playboy, Modified, HCI, Import Racer, Turbo, Euro Tuner, Nopi Street, D-Sport, B-Scene, Import Tuner, Super Street, and many international mags. Shows Attended: Mainstream’s Import Showoff, Hot Import Nights, Night Shift, DUB, Extreme Autofest, Autocrave, Formula D, SpoCom, LA & SD Auto Show, CES, SEMA and more. Community Involvement: Team Hybrid participates in community Food Bank Service Projects such as the event in Orange County, CA during the Thanksgiving holiday as well as other charity events in CA and NV. Future Plans: Unveiling more projects / models / products / display show presentation while maintaining our brand equity. Hybrid wants everyone in the industry to continue to know they have their own way of doing things. “We’re a family,” says Team president James Lin. “We do things a certain way because it’s a tradition the team and co-leaders have set. That’s why Hybrid has been here as long as it has and remains one of the top if not ‘the’ import team.” Organized Meets: Standard monthly meeting. Location is rotated on a monthly basis. Two special meetings are also included: January 7 (team anniversary) and a Christmas party.

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Membership Fees: There is a standard monthly due, but does not apply to models. Amount varies depending on membership. Club Vehicles: No specific vehicle make or style requirements to join. It’s an open door policy. Of course, cars must be of the infamous “Hybrid Quality.” Final thoughts: “Team Hybrid has always committed itself to pushing the envelope in terms of our development to set standards as a well recognized team in the import industry. Till this day, there are ‘x’ and ‘y’ teams who try to emulate our formula, but rarely do they succeed, and as the competition grows; what separates us from the rest is truly dependent on the type of people who come to join us as well as the leader and co-leaders in charge to pave the way in our endeavor towards making Team Hybrid a standard for those who desire a legendary import club of their own. These very special people have come into our lives and each have contributed towards our life-long project of Team Hybrid. As we continue to honor their sacrifice, our deep roots in the scene will prove to out-last the imposters as well as any facsimile of the original. After almost fifteen years, we continue to grow and so does the scene. We feel extremely blessed that we are still considered as one of the top teams especially to be chosen to do this article. We hope to keep on innovating and proving year after year that the Hybrid Formula is an accomplishment which we will remember for the rest of our lives. May our tradition continue making history.”

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Year Established: 1999 Website: www.newimagemotorsports.com Locations / chapters: NJ, VA, FL, OH, Canada

New Image Motorsports

The Essentials Members: 25 and growing President: Eddie Farcon and Ryan Ramnarain Team Sponsors: Azevedo Motorsports, Design Tech, Smax Intercoolers, AMS Motorworks, Grafx, Speedlounge, Eat Sleep Race, Ignited, ACVmailorder, Tarmac Motorsports Introduction: New Image Motorsports (NIM) was created in 1999 by Eddie Farcon and Rick Mauleon. This car club has grown to over 25 members and represents some of the East Coast top custom vehicles. it was created to give its members an opportunity to compete on the car show circuit as a team, foster comraderie, and share their passion for cars. Awards / Accomplishments: NIM was awarded the coveted NCCA (National Custom Car Association) 2003 & 2008 TOP TEAM AWARD, multiple car class awards and even the 2006 NATIONAL TOP VEHICLE and numerous vehicles have place on the NCCA leaderboard every year. They also have won the 2008 NCCA Car of the year, along with the 2006 NCCA vehicle. Media Coverage: New Image Motorsports vehicles have been featured in most of the top magazines, import car videos, in addition to cameo appearance in Universal pictures 2Fast 2Furious and SPEED channels HIN feature. Magazines include PASmag, Import Tuner, Turbo, Rides, HCI, Performance BMW, Eurotuner, and Banzai Magazine.

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Shows Attended: SCP Montreal, Importfest, HIN Los Angeles, HIN Dallas, HIN Chicago, HIN NY, HIN Baltimore, HIN Miami, actually any and all East Coast major shows. Making the trek from New Jersey, NIM attended HIN LA to take home numerous trophies and even 2nd best team overall, which was thought to be unattainable by an East Coast crew in the California scene. NIM follows the NCCA points chase across the country making multiple stops for sanctioned events, including HIN in many cities, SCP, Importfest, NOPI. Alongside with the flashy shows and multimillion dollar events, NIM makes its presence at local events to support the tuner communities and spread the love. Community Involvement: Annually, NIM hosts its own show to involve the community and donates a large portion of its proceeds to local charities. Membership: “Membership is based on social acceptance. It is evident in our interactions at any show, we help each other, we hang out together, leave for dinner during a show together, bunk in hotel rooms together, and of course party hard! It makes it difficult if you can’t even ask your ‘teammate’ for cleaning supplies because you don’t know their name. A member prospect is introduced and hangs out with the team, and even is parked near the team at an event... then evaluated afterwards by the members.” Final Thoughts: “As with anything, we realize judging cars is subjective, so we actually clap for all winners at award ceremonies. A good sport is a sign of a good team! Be on the look out for new innovations and trend setting by New Image.”

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YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2004 WEBSITE: www.m2-motoring.com LOCATIONS / CHAPTERS: Los Angeles, CA (Only one chapter and that’s more than anyone can handle)

Sexy Knights

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THE ESSENTIALS MEMBERS: 9 (that we know of). PRESIDENT: “We don’t have a president, it’s more like the one guy everyone is scared of being sat on by... Mike!” TEAM SPONSORS: M2-Motoring, Memphis Car Audio, Hankook, JRX Engineering, Oink Fabrications, Toyo, Enkei, Six Autoworks, our uber rich parents and our low paying worthless jobs or lack thereof, and finally all our individual sponsors that have helped us out over the years. INTRODUCTION: “Sexy Knights is the premier underachieving and lackluster (non-car club) car club in the United States. No questions about it, we are more about being a great group of friends than it just being about our cars. But we drive all our cars and it really does show. CLUB / TEAM HISTORY: It’s not so much a team, but a great group of friends that originally were from different car clubs. They just more or less started showing together when they have the time and motivation. “In the 3 times we’ve showed as a team we’ve taken top honors as well as best team overall.” MEDIA COVERAGE: Many of their vehicles have been featured in most North American magazines (including PAS Magazine) and even some overseas publications. Check out their website if you’d like to see some of what they’ve done over the years. SHOWS ATTENDED: “We officially show once a year as a team and have taken best team overall each time. We’ve been showing as individuals over the past 7 years.” COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: They’ve participated in many community events and charities over the years. Most of which include charity shows and Toys for Tots cruises. MEMBERSHIP FEES: “We do not take any actual membership fees, but rather we pay each other in food. All of which Sid does owe everyone roughly a total of 5 years worth of dues. That probably comes out to about a years worth of fancy dinners for the rest of the club member paid for by Sid.” FINAL THOUGHTS: Be on the lookout for our cars in the media and at local shows!

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YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2002 WEBSITE: www.twcompetition.com LOCATIONS / CHAPTERS: West Coast, East Coast, and International

TWCompetition

THE ESSENTIALS MEMBERS: 20 PRESIDENT: Jim Pan TEAM SPONSORS: Falken Tires, Amsoil, Meguiars INTRODUCTION: TWCompetition (TWC) is comprised of individuals who share the singular goal of being the elite of VIP tuning. The passion for vehicle customization, coupled with innovative flair, brings TWC vehicles to the forefront in our competitive scene. From modest beginnings in 2002, TWC has matured into an organization that is widely recognized throughout the industry today. The level of commitment and professionalism demonstrated by TWC sets the standard by which all others are measured. TWC enjoys a commanding presence at various show circuits throughout the country. Our vehicles have earned impressive individual and team victories at major venues. “While the vehicles comprising TWC certainly speak for themselves, the true essence of this organization resides within our people. Using our vehicles as a medium, we simply express our individuality and creativity to the world. As the import/VIP phenomenon continues to sweep the nation, our lifestyle and culture is at the cusp of merging into the mainstream. It is our mission to incorporate all aspects of the tuning lifestyle, all the while being trendsetters in the aftermarket.” CLUB / TEAM HISTORY: “TWCompetition Official Hot Import Nights Best Team Overall of 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008! With five national team titles, hundreds of team victories and thousands of individual competitor awards earned, there is no question that TWC has cemented its legacy in competition. As the culture and lifestyle of the automotive aftermarket continues to morph, TWCompetition maintains its position as trendsetters in the 66

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TWCompetition industry. The team’s display pioneered the use of branded barrier tape, balloon arches, industry models, gogo dancers on elevated platforms, unique t-shirt promotional giveaways, and the unforgettable ice sculptures and ice bars per event! TWCompetition truly set the standard for team representation by which all others are now measured. Its role has been pivotal in elevating the levels of competition nationwide.” MEDIA COVERAGE: The vehicles of TWCompetition have been featured in publications such as AutoWeek, Car Audio and Electronics, Car Sound and Performance, ES4, European Car, eurotuner, Fast Car, Forza, LA Style, Max Power, Modified, Modified Luxury & Exotics, Performance Auto & Sound, Performance BMW, RIDES, and Super Street. In addition, TWCompetition can be seen on episodes of Meguiar’s Car Crazy TV, ESPN/ESPN2 and SPEED channel. In addition, renowned aftermarket companies consistently use our vehicles as rolling display platforms in their SEMA and CES events. SHOWS ATTENDED: Hot Import Nights, Formula Drift, SEMA, CES and more COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: TWCompetition actively supports grassroots/local events promoting awareness for the automotive aftermarket. Our vehicles and members serve as industry ambassadors to the general public. In addition, we contribute to charities such as Stand Up 2 Cancer. MEMBERSHIP: Membership is by invitation only. There PMD_AUT_09_v1 8/26/09 are no membership fees. 1:50 PM Page 1

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Project One

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Project One CLUB / TEAM HISTORY: Formed in September 2004, Project One strives on keeping things simple, compact, and tight-knit. Their members are all independent people who have a common passion for cars and motorsports, but all come together to unite as one when it comes to car shows and other car-related activities. Member cars (and motorcycles) play as large a part in the club as the actual members do. There are no specific requirements for what makes a car or motorcycle “showworthy,” but those who are allowed to show with Project One do indeed have a balance of “show” and “go.” That isn’t to say if you don’t have a show-worthy car, you can’t hang with them, because these guys sure don’t have snobby attitudes. All members are laid back and openminded, but if you want to show your car or motorcycle with them, it does have to be up to standards. With that said, Project One looks forward to meeting new people and hanging out with anyone and everyone. MEMBERSHIP: ”Membership in Project One is by an invite-only basis. All members are hand-picked individually. If you’re cool with us and you have a show-worthy car, then you’ll be invited to join.” MEDIA COVERAGE: “Certain members of ours have been featured in Performance Auto & Sound, Modified, Subiesport Magazine, Import Racer, and an upcoming feature in Super Street. Various websites and blogs have also covered our cars at shows throughout Washington State and Vancouver, BC. SHOWS ATTENDED: They have been actively attending shows since 2004. Events include Hot Import Nights, Battle of the Imports, Sport Compact Nights, Driven to Perform, Import Motion and other local shows. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: “Our members are very active in the local import community, especially in supporting charity car shows and helping judge other car shows as well. We have also been involved in helping support local shops and organizing meets.” MEMBERSHIP FEES: $50 each year covers our costs for team apparel and vinyl, along with helping contribute to our team display every year. FINAL THOUGHTS: “Times have been tough for the import community, especially locally. This is the first year since 2000 that we won’t be having a Hot Import Nights in Seattle and there also will not be a Battle of the Imports or Driven to Perform. It’s definitely been difficult to keep this hobby going. We just hope that we can continue to support the local community no matter if there are car shows here locally or not.”

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Year Established: 2007 Website: www.teamalphasquad.org Locations / chapters: Northern California, Southern California, Arizona

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The Essentials Members: 60+ Members President: Kirby Quinto Team Sponsors: zenesisalarms.com, weapon-r.com, vitaminwater.com, nolimitzind.com, rockfordfosgate.com, xxrwheels.com and scion.com Introduction: Alpha SQUAD is a club that believes in trust, dedication, and teamwork. This club was established to bring back the reason why people get involved in car clubs/teams which is to bring the fun and excitement back to our friends and teammates. As well as meeting new life long friends.

Club / Team History: The team consists of all Scion makes such as the xA,1st and 2nd generation xB’s, xD’s, and tC’s. They are well organized and very active at shows, events, Scion Corporation functions, and non-Scion car events as well. Shows Attended: As a car club, they have participated in more then 30 shows. Community Involvement: They’ve participated in fund raising events and events in neighboring states.

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The Essentials Members: Ranging from the lower parts of Virginia, as far west as Pittsburgh, as far north as Maine; and all states in between. NELOC members pride themselves on not only coming together as a group of like minded individuals who share their love for the Lexus brand, but also think of eachother as extended family. Team Sponsors: With various vendors such as D2 Autosports, Carson Lexus, Sewell Lexus as well as a host of others, members do their very best to not only establish individuality and style in each vehicle, but create an automobile which is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Introduction: NELOC stands for the North East Lexus Owners Club. NELOC captures and creates a strong bond of unity, friendship, and charisma for the Lexus brand that all other car clubs strive to achieve. There are several things about NELOC which set it apart from any ordinary club. What most people don’t know is that NELOC is not an established car club. In fact, NELOC is actually a random group of individuals who share love for tuning the Lexus brand, who have come together to pretty much just hang out, put faces to screen names and enjoy meeting eachother. Media Coverage: You may have even seen some NELOC members featured in magazines such as Rides, Modified, RIX, Street Trendz, as well as Carlisle Performance & Style Program and of course Performance Auto & Sound Magazine. Shows Attended: In terms of shows, NELOC has appeared at numerous Carlisle Style & Performance events (this year marked their 3rd appearance) and at most of the HIN (Hot Import Nights) events throughout the East Coast. “HIN and Carlisle are primarily the two biggest show events in which most of our members will gather; however we do attend smaller showings and impromptu events all the time.” Membership Fees: They do not charge membership fees to join, although they do have a few, limited guidelines; nor do they require any members’ cars to have a certain amount of modifications made to them. “Our members have cars ranging from showroom floor stock, very heavily modified, all the way up to VIP platforms.” Final Thoughts: “We would like to once again thank the organizers and promoters of the Carlisle Performance & Style event for their continuance of invitation to appear. And also big thanks to Performance Auto & Sound Magazine for showcasing our organization and giving respect to all our dedicated NELOC members around the country.”

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MEMBERS: Over 120,000 forum members, NICO is the largest forum on the web that caters to all models of Nissan vehicles. PRESIDENT: Greg Childs INTRODUCTION: For enthusiasts of Nissan, Datsun, and Infiniti vehicles. CLUB / TEAM HISTORY: Founded in 2000 by Dr. Rex Birkmire, the club quickly gained popularity over the years as it spread nationally, and then globally. Mergers with clubs like the Yahoo Infiniti Group and 240SX.org, along with partnerships with Team HLM, NoHotWire Racing, and most recently Nissan Sport Magazine, have helped to propel the club into a league of its own. In 2002, the club changed ownership to current CEO Greg Childs, and has continued to grow into what it is today. MEDIA COVERAGE: NICO has been featured on multiple occasions on NOPI Tunervision and in Nissan Sport Magazine. NICO has also sponsored feature vehicles in various shows and competitions such as SEMA, Redline Time Attack, GT Live,

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THE ESSENTIALS MEMBERS: 11 PRESIDENT: “We believe that everyone within the crew is equal, therefore we don’t feel the need for a President. Every members’ view/say holds equal importance. Finally all decisions made within the crew are done through a unanimous vote.” TEAM SPONSORS: Babe Blvd (www.babeblvd.com) Babe Talent (www.babetalent.com) CompuSTAR (www.compustar.org) Dunlop Tires (www.dunloptires.com) INTEC Racing (www.intecracing.com) Speed Lawyers (www.speedlawyers.net) SNP Designs (www.snpdesigns.com) Mishimoto (www.mishimoto.com) Stoptech (www.stoptech.com) INTRODUCTION: For the 2009 season Team MENACE would like to welcome their two newest members and additions to the Team MENACE crew/ family: Kenji Nishimura and Ken “BIG Radar” Edwards. Having been long time supporters and friends of the crew, Kenji and Radar are now officially part of the MENACE family. Be sure to look out for Kenji’s VIP Style Lexus GS300 and Radar’s Twin Turbo 350Z and Yamaha R1 motorcycle along with a few new unveiled MENACE rides coming out soon. CLUB / TEAM HISTORY: “2009 is a big deal for Team MENACE, we finally hit the 10 year mark and have been around for a decade now. Established in 1999, The crew, based in Seattle, started with five friends who all had a passion for their cars and the “Import Scene.” Our membership is based most importantly on strong friendships amongst one another; thus we choose to keep our crew small and tight knit with eleven members currently. Our crew members dedicate themselves to create cars that are unique, with the “Show and Go” mentality. We are constantly evolving and innovating our rides, pushing the envelope to the next level.” MEDIA COVERAGE: 360 Video, C16 Magazine, Car Audio and Electronics, Euro Tuner, HCI, Honda Tuning, Importmix.com, Import Racer, Import Tuner, L/S L.A. Lifestyle, Mazdaspeed Magazine, Mazdausa.com, Modified, Octane TV, Overboost.com, Performance Auto & Sound, Speed Channel, Hot Import Nights, Super Street, Urban Racer and Tunerzine.com SHOWS ATTENDED: Battle of the Imports, Driven to Perform, Formula D, Hot Import Nights, Import Motion, SEMA, Sport Compact Nights, Tuner Bash COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Hurricane Relief BBQ, and Toys for Tots Toy Run MEMBERSHIP: Membership is on a friends first and invite only basis FINAL THOUGHTS: “Big thanks again to PAS Magazine for this great team feature!”

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PRESIDENT: None TEAM SPONSOR: K Playground, Battle Endless, 360 Auto, Shutter Lit Photgraphy INTRODUCTION: The name ‘Focal Point Concepts’ originated by the team vision to be the focal point of each car show and track event. Personal interests, motivation and inspiration are further strengthened as they fuse together as a team. Focal Point Concepts started as a few friends sharing the same passionate bond for custom cars. Member cars include import, euro and domestic vehicles. Some members focus on building the fastest drag car, some casually hit the track, while others aim to win at shows.

CLUB / TEAM HISTORY: Established in 2004, Focal Point Concepts started as a small group of friends who’d often gather at a local coffee shop. As interest grew, their enthusiasm grew to participating in track events hosted by Battle Endless at Shannonville. Since then, the team has grown to 18 active members. More recently, they’ve emerged to compete at shows and time attack track events. This year marks the beginning of many great things to come for the team. So far they have won runner-up Best Team Award at the Armdrop F4 Challenge event, along with two Best of Class Awards at the CSCS season opener. They also recently participated and won “Best Team in Karting” at DMCC Battle of the Car Clubs.

MEMBERSHIP FEES: None. MEDIA COVERAGE: PAS Magazine, Intuned Online Magazine, Importfest 2008,Tuner Expo, Metro Square 2007 SHOWS ATTENDED: Importfest, CSCS, Armdrop F4 Challenge, DMCC Battle of the Car Clubs FINAL THOUGHTS: Focal Point Concepts aims to increase their exposure in the tuning scene by attending a number of track and show events each season. They continue to do what they like with the people they love. They’d also like to thank PAS Magazine for the coverage and a chance to show the enthusiast community what Focal Point Concepts is all about. And last but not least, a big thank-you to Stephen Ho from Shutter Lit Photography for the group photos.

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Mazda 3’s. Because of those builds, I already knew what would fit in terms of speakers and a sub enclosure, and I also had a good idea on where the money for a system would be best spent. He didn’t have a clue what things would cost, but he knew he wanted “a system with really good sound and lots of bass.” Al began to tell me about a 1986 Z28 that he’d built back in the day. The Z28 was his first big system, costing about 4 grand back then and he simply loved the sound. I asked him what kind of gear he’d used back then, and with a toothy grin he told me back then he’d been a big Soundstream audio fan. I told him about the new Soundstream gear I’d recently tested for the magazine, and we began to talk about a new killer system using his trusty favorite brand. Our discussion began with a very sensible basic system, but before long we were talking about multiple amplifiers and 15-inch woofers… then he sort of grimaced and shook his head, and also told me that a huge system would be fun, but his hatchback still had to “haul groceries and stuff, because my other car is a ’32 roadster, and the old lady will kill me.” I just grinned and told him he could still have a practical daily driver without having to dial back

the fun meter. Now it was Al that was grinning, and inviting me next door to “have a look at the thing.” Fortunately, the Mazda 3 hatchback is a small car with a cavernous rear cargo area. Thanks to some of the newer low profile or “shallow” mount subwoofers, I have had good success building a subwoofer enclosure that acts as a sub-floor in the cargo area, and uses the airspace provided by the spare tire. This method results in a stealthy, flat cargo floor, with the woofers and amp rack neatly underneath. After Al and I had chatted a bit over a few cold ones, we settled on a system that would be comprised of a new MP3 capable headunit we’d recently reviewed, a traditional set of high performance component speakers for the front doors, a pair of shallow woofers and a rocking Soundstream amplifier. His shop would do all the installation, and with a bit of help from me in determining the enclosure design and volume, they’d also do a fiberglass enclosure with a sturdy marine plywood top. The next day, I put in a call to Grizz Archer, the Product and Marketing Director at Soundstream. When it came to speakers and amps, Grizz offered some great advice and recommendations for my newfound friend and his Mazda.

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LAST WORDS All in all, the cost of this Mazda 3 system netted out to almost exactly $1,800.00, which was less than half of what his 1986 system had cost. He kept saying that he didn’t need something that crazy anymore, like he was trying to talk himself out of disappointment or something. I kept telling him not to worry, he was going to be pretty amazed at how good things have become… So, with the gear at hand, all that was left was for Al’s crew to burn some midnight oil and get the installation done. A week or so later, he came over and brought me one of his great home made brews, and told me I had to come over and listen to his car. I put the beer in the fridge for later, and walked over to his shop. He showed me the very

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hen it was originally conceived, Bluetooth wireless communication was intended to be a replacement for conventional wired serial communications. The name Bluetooth comes as a reference to King Harald Bluetooth I of Denmark, who was able to unite several clashing Danish tribes into a single, peaceful Danish kingdom during the 10th century.

The connection to the Kings accomplishment is the ability of Bluetooth technology to perform a similar melding of digital communication protocols. With the advent of Bluetooth wireless technology, it seems that with each passing week there are new applications and new products that are based on the revolutionary technology of Bluetooth. One of the most successful companies to bring the benefits of Bluetooth technology to consumers world wide is Parrot. I recently received the new Parrot MKi9200 Music Kit, and if you aren’t currently enjoying the safety and convenience of a Bluetooth enabled radio in your car, you really should check this impressive product out. The MKi9200 is the top of the line product in a series of new Parrot car kits. It combines all the functionality of Bluetooth with a small but easy to read LCD screen, hands-free calling, personal music players, wireless remote control, voice recognition, and even text to speech capabilities. On the telephone side of things, the

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Parrot MKi9200 will synchronize with your cell phonebook each time a contact is added, up to 8000 contacts. You can use the built in voice activated dialing, or browse the phonebook and the names will be actually read out to you. During incoming calls, Caller ID is also announced, and if you have a photo caller ID in your phone, the picture will also be displayed on the screen. Of course your car stereo will be automatically muted when a call is received. The full color 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen also provides music playback information from your compatible A2DP device or iPod/iPhone. There is also an SD memory card slot for up to 32 gigabytes of MP3 music, and a USB connection is also provided if you prefer to use a flash drive. Nothing that fancy you say? Well, simply connect your analog player via the provided 3.5mm input jack. No matter what type of product you want to connect, the Parrot MKi9200 has you covered! Designed to achieve a seamless and OEM type integration into almost any vehicle, the Parrot MKi9200 is compatible with virtually every Bluetooth enabled cell phone, smart phone, PDA, or iPhone. Up to 5 devices can be paired to the MKi9200. The unit comes complete with all the wiring harnesses, microphone, remote control, and dash mount 2.4-inch TFT LCD screen, and has a suggested list price of $299.99. With products as well engineered and easy to install as this, you have no reason to be driving around with that phone in your hand, or dragging around a box full of CD’s. Move into the 21st century, unite your devices, and follow the example King Harald set a thousand years ago!

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So every other Saturday night, he’d ask to borrow my car. Why my car and not his mothers? Well, maybe because my car was a ’77 Corvette with custom wheels and a 400HP small block, and hers was, well, a Jeep Grand Cherokee. But since he was a good kid and I trusted him, I occasionally relented, and handed him the keys along with a stern warning. Hours would go by, and I would wait for the inevitable call… but he always brought it home safe and sound, and occasionally even full of gas. I’m sure I’m not the only one who’d like to know where the car is, where it is going, at what speed, etc… Ever wonder if the valet went for a joyride with your pride and joy while you ate dinner? Enter the world of private GPS vehicle tracking. A GPS Vehicle Tracking System is an onboard module that communicates wirelessly from your vehicle to the internet to update your vehicles’ current status…at least in its most basic functionality. With over 10 years of experience in GPS vehicle tracking, StreetEagle has led the commercial industry with its award winning GPS Fleet Management System. StreetEagle is GPS tracking on steroids, incorporating the very latest technology in GPS vehicle tracking systems. StreetEagle provides “hands-free” automatic vehicle location and status updates, automatically reporting your vehicles’ location status at intervals up to 2

minutes, you can have security surveillance 24/7, even when you’re not watching. StreetEagle GPS hosts a premier mapping application which allows you to view your vehicle’s location on a standard map or even as a satellite image. With the map controls provided on the website, you can pan and zoom to view fully detailed satellite images of your vehicles’ present or past location activity. With a complete history of your vehicles’ location activity stored on secure servers, StreetEagle allows you to view your vehicles’ past activity as a breadcrumb trail displayed on the map. And featuring an easy-to-use graphical interface, the vehicle history replay provides you with the following:

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eing the premier show for everything VW and Audi related is no easy task, but the devoted organizers at Waterfest make it look easy. We are talking over 20,000 enthusiasts combined with some of the hottest whips from all over the country, resulting in the largest VWbased event in North America and second largest in the world. For over 15 years, the annual Waterfest event has brought together the best Volkswagens, Porsches, Audi and even some other German-made stragglers looking to fit in. Fine German autos come in literally all shapes and sizes, as Waterfest showcases everything from clean European styling to rare limited models and outrageous race cars. The success behind this event is the dedication and unrivaled enthusiasm every VW owner displays, as convoys of tuners organize annual road trips to Waterfest (including our annual www.waterfestkruize.com). This wild bunch descends upon the quiet and unsuspecting New Jersey area every year, leaving behind the usual trail of parking lot burnouts, unpaid traffic ticket violations and a jackpot of empty beer can returns.

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ound 5 of the 2009 Formula Drift season slid into the Emerald city of Seattle, Washington in August, and more than 30 drivers were competing for precious championship points. Entering the event, 7 drivers were within 100 championship points of leader Chris Forsberg. The fans in the Northwest are some of the best in the sport, and the high-speed 5/8 mile banked oval track is one of the fastest on the Formula D Circuit. In previous Formula D events at Evergreen, there has always been at least one crazy crash, and one driver on the podium who earns their first career podium at the event. This year would be no different. In practice, Discount Tire / Falken driver Dai Yoshihara had a huge crash which likely totaled his Discount Tire Center IS350, and in Tandem, Vaughn Gittin Jr and Eric O’Sullivan had a crash on the big bank which rendered O’Sullivan’s Rockstar / Hankook Subaru STI unable to continue. Fortunately for O’Sullivan, the judges reviewed videotape and determined that JR had initiated contact with Eric which caused him to spin before JR’s 2010 Ford Mustang collided with the Subaru a second time, and Eric was given the win. Since Eric’s car was beyond repair given the timeframe, the winner of the Chris Forsberg / Tyler McQuarrie V8-powered 350Z roadster showdown in the other semifinal would be the winner of the event, while the other driver would have to face JR for the final podium position. Forsberg’s NOS Energy Drink / Maxxis Tires 350Z Roadster was too much for McQuarrie as he earned his second win and third podium of the season, while McQuarrie was able to recover and beat his Falken Tires teammate JR in the consolation round to earn his second podium of the season as well.

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Leaving this event, Forsbe rg now has a commanding lead for the Formula D Championship, and with 3 podiums in 5 events , it’s his to lose. For O’Sullivan, his first podium puts him in the lead for the Rookie-of-the-year race. Stay tuned to PAS Ma gazine and www.pasmag. com for full coverage of all of the Formula D eve nts!

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1. Forsberg, Chris - NOS Energy Drink / Maxxis Niss an 350Z - 410 Points 2. Tuerck, Ryan - Gardella Racing / Mobil 1Pontiac Sols tice - 363 Points 3. McQuarrie, Tyler - Falk en Nissan 350Z - 347 Poin ts 4. Hubinette, Samuel - NuF ormz Dodge Viper - 338 Poin ts 5. Gittin, Vaughn - Falken Tire Ford Racing Mustang GT - 336.50 Points 6. McNamara, Darren - Falk en / Sears Auto Center Saturn Sky - 316 Points 7. Nishida, Robbie - Hankoo k / Dynamic Autosports Niss an 350Z - 314 Points 8. Foust, Tanner - Rocksta r / Hankook Scion Racing tC - 303.50 Points 9. Pawlak, Justin - Bergen holtz Racing / Nitto Mazda RX8 - 298 Points 10. Brakohiapa, Tony - Coo per Tire Ford Mustang - 282 Points

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Ohio Native Jason Saini, now of Fort Worth, TX came from eighth on the grid to win his third SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car race of 2009 at the Toyo Tires Mid-Ohio Grand Prix Presented by Dish Network. Peter Cunningham, of Milwaukee, WI and Pierre Kleinubing, of Coconut Creek, FL completed the top three. “Of the two races I’ve always wanted to win, one was Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland and the other was here,” Saini said. “I had a poor qualifying. I never put a good lap together, even though I had a stellar car. I thought, starting eighth, ‘this isn’t going to be the day. We’ll do what we can, come back and try to win next year.’ I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined ending up here on the top step today.” With his second-straight win, Saini extended his point lead to 63 over Cunningham (733 to 670). Kleinubing is third, with 649, followed by Thomas (614) and Wittmer (595). The win put Mazda into the World Challenge Touring Car Manufacturers’ Championship lead with 53 to Acura’s 50 and BMW’s 27.

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he Hot Import Nights tour hit Pleasanton, CA earlier than usual this year, as the schedule shift meant West Coast tuners didn’t have to wait as long for their HIN fix this summer. Thousands of enthusiasts flooded the fairground gates, celebrating the tuner lifestyle to the fullest with many of the hottest import models and companies in the house. Entertainment included an assortment of fuel-driven eye candy such as a stunt bike show, drifting exhibition, break dancing, musical performances and the LolliMe bikini fashion show hosted by cover model / fashion designer Nicolette Lacson. HIN rolled out the red carpet as virtually every CA-based car club and team gathered to participate including Alpha Squad, Bare Speed, DVStyle, Elegant Movement, Emperor Motorsports, Final Phaze, Garage Inc, Hokori, iAUTO, JDMconcept, Jinsoku, Limitless Motorsports, N1 Concepts, Nokturnal, Nor-Cal240sx.com, Mach III, Red*Star, RL2, R-Technique, RX7club.com, Scikotics, Scion Driven Girls, SonicMS, SpeedAddicts, Swift, Team District 10, Tech 2 Motorsports, Tronics, VIPStyleCars and Best Team Representation and Best Team Overall winners TWC. Other big winners included Carlos Monterubbio who took home top honors for his impressive Mazda RX-7 and Nissan 350Z. Female tuner Stacey Lowery and her VW Jetta earned three trips to the stage for Best Mobile Entertainment, Bodywork and Female Ride. Plus, enthusiast John Rhee’s CLS AMG continues to quickly fill up with trophies including Hottest Mercedes and Best Interior. For a full list of winners and more visit www.hotimportnights.com

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With a couple of rain delays throughout the day, drag racers were able to finis h qualifying but were disappointed when the clou ds opened up to cancel thei r day just before eliminations started. While a few new drag cars were debuted and many personal bests were set, there’s no doubt that Lou Pereira`s Terminator jet dragster stole the show. Hold ing the record as Canada`s fastest jet dragster running 5.11 @ 311 MPH, it’s a rush just watching him tear dow n the track and watching the fans go crazy! Show & Shine competitors worked exceptionally hard at this event to keep thei r cars shinning. Ultimately Jake Vlemmix`s one of a kind CRX took home best of show closely followed by Aar on Rafols Cavalier. Modified Society took home another largest club award giving them a lead in the overall cha mpionship over Lick Your Lips and StreetOutlawz. Make sure you don’t miss the CSCS Season Finale on Sunday, October 4th at Toro nto Motorsports Park, Cayuga. This will be the last eve nt for all Drag Racing, Drifting , Time Attack and Show and Shine competitors looking to win the CSCS National Cha mpionship. For more informa tion visit www.cscs.ca or ww w.pasmag.com.

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WHEELS, Tires, Brakes 18x7.5” Primax Wheels black with red Lip, 215/35ZR18 Riken Raptor Z tires. Front brakes: Baer 4 Piston calipers & 13” slotted rotors. Rear brakes: EBC pads & new rotors

DRIVETRAIN English Racing rebuilt transmission with double cone 2nd, Redline fluids in transmission, transfer case & rear end, ACT 2600 clutch kit

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rowing up on the ho t, sandy beaches of Hawaii, Miss Melyssa Grace is an exotic tre at we simply had to share. Th is beauty pageant qu een turned import mode l sensation has a str on g passion for dance (hu la, jazz, tap and balle t), so you can bet she’s the life of the party and can shake her mone y maker to any hot be at. Video game fans ma y recognize Melyssa as one of the virtual hotties in Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights and sh e’s totally into fast ca rs and fast bikes in rea l life too. We got down with this uber-hottie before our steamy ph oto shoot to find out wh at she’s into and wh at she’s up to.

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Any modeling hi ghlights so far? I toured with Ho t Import Nights (H IN) and made the cover of Max im Philippines. I was Miss Global Maxim Philippin es 2008 and wa s Miss May in the Maxim Glob al Calendar, which we shot in Thailand. Last ye ar, I was featured on the covers of 5 magazines. This year, I hope to break that record (smiles). Tell us your lik es or dislikes ab out modeling? I like hanging ou t with other mod els because we share a lot of th e same interests, The hard part would be the int erviews, as it ta kes a lot of cour age to reveal yo urself to the wo rld. Well, we promis e to behave du ring this interview... for now. Have you had an y strange or awkward photo shoots? Hmmm, one tim e I had to smile with five sucker in my mouth, wh s ile wearing thes e ridiculously large sunglasse s. It was very fu n, but I felt very silly. (smiles)

Lucky guy, I’d be t that smooth m ove still works today. An y unfulfilled fant asies? I can’t elaborate too much becaus e my parents might read this, but let’s say no clo thes, some suntan oil and M ai Tai’s on a priva te rooftop. What would yo u say is your be st physical feature? Anythi ng you’d change if you could? I love my legs! I think they are a very rare find. It’s not often that yo u can find a Filipi na with legs for days (laughs). So metimes I wish I could be blonde on Saturday night s. I hear they ha ve more fun or something. (wink s) What frightens you the most? Spiders! Ewwww. Just the though t of one gives me chills. The wh ole “8 leg” thing is gross.

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What three things would you take to a deserted island? I’d take my dog, extra und erwear and some snorkel gear.

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What is your favourite typ e of food? The fattening kind (laughs ). It always tastes better. My most favo rite candy bars are Snickers and Paydays, so take note boys (laughs). What is your dream car? A white Bentley Continenta l. Were you ever picked on growing up? In school, I was picked on a lot for being so tall. Girls would be mean to me and also spread rumors. Now tha t I’m older and wiser, I can forgive tho se mean girls because I feel it made me stronger and allowed me to think about who I am and what really matters. Thanks girls! Have you posed in the nud e? Yes, I have, but the photos we’re only implied nudity, so none of my “yummies” where really showing. I thin k a woman’s body is very sexy if displaye d in a classy way. In a photograph, a bod y is art. What do you like to do for fun? Well, I do consider myself a myspace addict. I keep in touch with frien ds and fans through myspace mail. I also take my dog,

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What is the sexiest thing about a man? Okay, I can’t settle on one. First is humor, I love to laugh. It feels goo d. Second is brains, I like a guy who can teach me a few things. Third is a gre at smile, I like to know I make him happy. How do you seduce a guy ? I can’t tell you that. It’s like my secret weapon or more like krypto nite. Have any fantasies becom e reality? You mean like being feature d in PAS Magazine? Yes, when I fou nd out, it was a dream come true. What is your motto? “Live today like it is your last .”

Any upcoming projects? Soon, I’ll be in the Philippines to host/ co-host a few different TV shows. Any shout outs or last wo rds? I’d like to thank the team at PAS Magazine for this feature, you fellas are trouble! Also thank you to everyone that has been so sweet to cross paths with mine. Every single interaction, like a smi le, a comment or even a wink has made me who I am today. Proud. Thank you all.

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