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WHITE IS THE NEW BLACK. OR UMM... We really seem to favor the use of white, don’t we? White cars, white backgrounds,white text... It really does make the black & yellow Tanner Foust cover stand out though, doesn’t it?
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EDITOR’S NOTE All day, every day...
So please sit back and enjoy as these pages take you through 2012 and 2013 as seen through the lens of PASMAG! ERICKSON OBIACORO Editor
PHOTO BY PATRICK BELTIJAR
November marks the end of the show season in the automotive aftermarket industry, with SEMA capping off the year and setting the tone for next season. It’s another crazy year under our belt, which allows us to pause and take a look back. It has been eventful, filled with significant milestones for PASMAG as we undertook some major changes of our own, including our office move and completely revamping our logo and cover layout. Tuning 365, PASMAG’s first timeline issue, is a yearbook of sorts that brings together the highlights and memorable moments occurring between October 2012 and September 2013. It includes everything from insights and updates on our cover cars and event coverage from across North America, to trends in the scene and even some pop culture references. Putting together an issue of this size and scope is a major undertaking. It takes contributions from our entire staff to make Tuning 365 a reality, from our internal departments to our contributors, event partners and recon squads, everyone in the PASMAG universe is in some way responsible for the final product you’re about to enjoy. Even Bob and Sally, our office goldfish, put in their two cents worth! In the end, the process of sifting through a year’s worth of content and boiling it down into Tuning 365 represents a journey. This 164-page issue represents the memories of a great season.
WORK HARD PLAY HARDER... Make no mistake, we work hard and play hard! This issue, however, was more an example of work hard and work harder! Don’t worry about the empty office, though - we just needed to catch our breath!
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BLACK 3 CAR SHOW ENGLISHTOWN, NJ RACEWAY PARK
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OCTOBER 2012 PAS OCT ISSUE HITS NEWSSTANDS PASMAG’s October issue is focused on horsepower. It features some of the baddest and wildest rides in the industry with a WRX cover car equipped with air-jacks. This month we also bring you our Forced Induction, Alarm and Security Guide.
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OCTOBER’S VERY OWN Drake throws his third annual OVO Fest in Toronto. Special Guests include Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd, Snoop Dogg (aka. Snoop Lion), French Montana, Rick Ross, Waka Flocka Flame, 2 Chainz and A$AP Rocky. 16
competitors from three organizations that bring plenty of excitement and awareness to the mobile electronics industry. db Drag Racing, IACSA, and USACi, work together to provide a onestop spot for their competition final October 6-7, 2012. Three out of the 14 winners are Canadians making this a real international event. This year, the dB Drag Finals have a few milestones which include Team Eastgate’s Fred Wright Jr., and John Hrabik. Wright Jr. and Hrabik share the honor of being the most seasoned competitors at the dB Drag Finals. Both have been members since 1998, back in the early days of dB Drag. Furthermore, Hrabik is crowned dB Drag Racing’s North American points leader for 2012.
CRAIG BUTLER
MARK ELDRIDGE
is the overall winner, nailing 181 dB in dB Drag’s Extreme Class. Steve Mick, a Bass Race competitor since 2006, earns a perfect score of 159.9 dB and then goes over to compete in the IASCA’s Bass Boxing competition, matching his max output of 159.9 dB.
wins IASCA 2012 INAC, SQC and IQC championships, with a score of 241 for Expert Sound Quality, a 407 in Expert Installation Quality, and a perfect score of 60 in RTA/ SPL, tying him with Larry Woolacott for fi st place. Eldridge also rocks the Two Seat Triple Crown Championship with a 95.395% and wins USACi Xteme SQ with a score of 444.00.
Other standout champions include Bramouse Muhammed in One Seat Triple Crown and SQC Amateur, Ben Maxwell in SQC Rookie, Rick Nichols in SQC Pro, Natan Budiono in Ultimate and Scott Buwalda of Hybrid Audio in Expert Solo and Expert Solo Install.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTONIO ALVENDIA/MOTORMAVENS
86FEST is the largest Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and AE86 gathering in North America. Organized by the people who run the popular MotorMavens website, the very first 86FEST takes place at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, drawing close to 2,000 people to participate in road racing, autocross and a massive car meet for Toyota, Scion and Subaru owners.
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OCTOBER 2012
THE MAN BEHIND THE SMOKE INTERVIEW BY JACOB LEVETON
As the first-ever driver to earn the FD Championship in his rookie season, Daigo Saito set the bar high for future seasons. He previously stated he wouldn’t compete in FD until he felt he had a program that was capable of winning the championship. The wait pays off and he earns the hardware he’s been longing for. Afterwards, we sit down with Saito to find out what got him into Formula D. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO DRIVE IN FORMULA D? I have been looking up to the series for quite a while now. I was able to meet many of the drivers and watch them compete online and in person by travelling to check out the series. I really love the way the cars are built, the style of Formula Drift, the aggressive drivers and how the fans get super excited and serious towards drifting as a sport. WHAT WAS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE TO FIND SPONSORS FOR FORMULA D WHEN YOU LIVED IN JAPAN? This was not easy at all. I had some help on the U.S. side through Bridges Racing, but mostly I was able to earn sponsorship through Formula Drift Asia with Achilles Radial. I competed in the FD Asia series in 2011 and I was lucky to join Achilles at the right time when they were beginning to spread their marketing efforts into the U.S. After that, everything just fell into place and gave me the opportunity to compete in the U.S. as well as the Asia series.
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WHAT MADE YOU CHOOSE THE LEXUS SC430 FOR 2012? I really like Toyotas and was looking for just the right car to build for the US. I was able to find this chassis after the tsunami in Northern Japan in 2011. I didn’t want to see the chassis go to waste, so I completely rebuilt everything on it and was able to put together a series-winning machine.
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STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACOB LEVETON
The final round of ormula D does not disappoint. Several drivers have impressive runs including Mordaunt in the Apex’I Lexus SC430, Field in his CX Racing / Blacktrax Performance S14 and the journeyman Robbie Nishida in his Achilles Tire Lexus SC300. Rhys Millen meets Daigo Saito in the Top 4, making the championship chase much clearer. For Millen to win, he needs to defeat Saito in the Top 4 and beat the winner of Justin Pawlak vs. Ryan Tuerck on the other side of the bracket. For Vaughn Gittin Jr., his championship relied on Millen defeating Saito but he loses in the final round. Sai o ultimately goes on to claim the title after defeating Millen in a tough fight 18
YOU’RE WELL-KNOWN FOR DRIVING THE TOYOTA JZX100 CHASSIS IN JAPAN. HOW SIMILAR IS THIS LEXUS SC430 CAR TO YOUR OLD JZX100 CARS? At first, I didn’t think the cars would be very different. After I drove the Lexus for the first time, I noticed that it was nothing like the JZX100 chassis – it was so different. I think the wheelbase and the weight of the car contribute to a lot of the difference. We made minor changes to the car setup throughout the season, which made the car much more competitive. HOW IS FORMULA D SIMILAR OR DIFFERENT TO OTHER SERIES YOU HAVE DRIVEN IN, BOTH IN JAPAN AND IN THE REST OF ASIA? Formula Drift is very different from the other series. FD has the biggest venues and is very exciting; not to mention the high skill the drivers and teams have as well. IF YOU COULD CHANGE 1 THING ABOUT FORMULA D, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE? I would like to see Formula Drift happen in Japan. I would really love to have the Japanese crowd and all of the other Japanese drifters to see it in person and see how exciting it is.
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SCION CANADA FR-S TUNER CHALLENGE ROUND 3 & 4 The Scion Canada FR-S Tuner Challenge took to Castrol Raceway in Edmonton,AB for Round 3 Gymkhana and Round 4 Drifting challenge. Team Top Tuner led by Edmund Manasan, Sasha Anis (driver) and Can-Jam Motors took the lead in the point standing by winning both events. 20
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SEMA SHOW 2012 The SEMA Show, held annually during the first week of November in Las Vegas, Nevada is one of the biggest dates on the international automotive calendar. From small beginnings in the mid-1960s, the SEMA Show is now one of the world’s biggest trade shows and is the largest annual gathering of small businesses. It attracts north of 125,000 auto industry representatives each year from more than 133 countries.
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SEMA MILESTONES 1977
First Show in Las Vegas.
1982
SEMA assumes full control of SEMA Show.
1988
Show organized into specific market categories.
1992
Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) is formed and fixed to the first week of November.
2002
Las Vegas Convention Center completes one million square foot expansion.
2003
Vehicle proving ground added.
2010
The SEMA Award, recognizing the Hottest Vehicles at the SEMA Show, debuts.
MAR.
SEMA purchases the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show.
NOV.
SEMA purchases the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS). The IMIS and PRI shows will become one event beginning in December 2013.
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With an innate attention-to-detail, excellent team management and the driving skill of Ken Gushi, it’s no surprise the GReddy Performance X Scion Racing Drift FR-S is quickly making a name for itself among the Formula Drift ranks, having made it into the Top 16 at all but one event in the 2012 Formula Drift season.
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P A S D E S I G N T E A M M A K E S I T T O S E M A Flying in to Las Vegas on Halloween is frightening enough, but having to work the next day is even scarier after a night of SEMA parties.
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The PASMAG Project iQ was ready for some entertainment upgrades, so we took it to see Franky “Crazy” Valenti at 20Hz Audio Sound & Security with the goal of transforming this cool little run-about into something truly memorable. With some help from Clarion, Wirez, Lumens and LG, the iQ has been transformed into a mobile theatre that rivals some of the full-sized theatres we used to visit when we were kids!
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TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES
AFTER EIGHT MONTHS OF COMPETITION AND LOGISTICS RESEARCH, TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED ON NOVEMBER 1, THE THIRD DAY OF SEMA. Tuner Battlegrounds is an annual bracket-style tournament where fans, show goers, friends and family are responsible for selecting the winners. With a click of a button online or a cell phone text, the audience is able to vote for their favorite car at every stage. The final 2013 Rounds are taking place LIVE at the SEMA show, with the winners chosen after tallying results from the text2vote system.
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NOVEMBER 2012
In the midst of the SEMA chaos, the PASMAG editorial team manages to lock down Jacob Leveton as our Motorsport Editor. Leveton is an expert in the world of US drifting and is responsible for providing our readers with the most up-todate news and the inside scoop in Formula Drift.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF WALLACE
It’s another heated battle on the drag strip as Import Face-Off invades Montgomery Motorsports Park in Alabama.
Honorable mentions at the show: // Best Civic 1ST - TIM OSBORNE, Best Other Honda 1ST - CRAIG MARTIN, Best Acura 1ST - ERICA THACKER, Best Mitsubishi & Best Import Truck/SUV - JOHN BRIGGS, Best Nissan - OMAR KENISTON, Best Z 1ST - RUSS RANA, Best G35 - MIKE REED, Best Toyota & Best Iterior - NAPOLEAN ESCOBAR, Best Scion 1st & Best ICE- PATRICK COLLINS, Best Mazda & Best Display - KORBEN HELTON, Best Subaru - DEREK KNIGHT, Best Other Import - DJ NYSTROM, Best Domestic Sports Compact - DARRELL CAWLEY, Best Domestic Car - BRANDON WILGIS, Best Euro - JAMES WOODSIDE, Best Paint/Finish & Best Domestic Truck/SUB & Best Bike - GEORGE FAVILA, Best Under Construction - DOMINIK BRIGGS, Best Female Entry - BETH BAKER, Best Stance - MIKE REED, Best Luxury - KRIS THORNTON, Best Exotic - MARCUS PAYNE, Best Old School - JUSTIN WOODHAM, Best Club Models & Best Club Representation - SCICOTICKS, Best Club Participation - BAMA GZ, Best of Show - HINES, JAMES
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VIP FESTIVAL SAN DIEGO, CA
This year marks the sixth for Autofashion’s VIP Festival in San Diego. It has become an annual post-SEMA tradition to see the latest and greatest in the US VIP community with people coming as far as Canada, Washington, Arizona and Nevada.
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PERFORMANCE RACING INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW
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If you work in the industry and have racing in your blood, the PRI Trade show in Orange County Convention Center, Orlando is the place to be. Over 1,100 companies displayed the latest advances in racing products and race engineering. Engine parts, suspension components, data acquisition, safety gear, new metal alloys and coatings, machining equipment, race electronics – it’s all part of the world’s largest racing trade show.
A U D I S O N V O C E K 6 C O M P O N E N T S R E V I E W E D B Y G A R R Y S P R I N G G AY After spending two days evaluating the Audison Voce AV K6 components, I am definitely impressed. The system is well-made and sounds excellent. It could probably be mounted in bookshelf cabinets and no one would ever guess they are designed for car audio. Granted, at around $800 they’re not cheap, but for this level of quality and performance they are worth every penny.
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GIVE US YOUR INPUT! Our Faceboook followers helped us choose the rollers for the Tuned by Honda Accord VIP project!
NOVEMBER 2012 YEAR
DITION EPOJTECTRACEN CONCPR CORD
FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY FEATURE
VIP’d OUT!
As you can see from our initial concept, we were able to take our vision and turn the Accord into a Luxury VIP machine - with the help of many shops, sponsors and man hours, of course!
It’s great to visit the Honda Canada Headquarters to pick up the newest Accord V6, but the weather is definitely not on our side. We drive through slush and sludge and bring the car into the garage as soon as possible to clean it up. When we finally get to the VIP build, we see why the Accord really is the best of both worlds. The coupe shows off some of Honda’s best performance and styling cues, while the sedan continues to be one of the most sought-after options for VIP-inspired rides. When PASMAG and Honda teamed up for the Remix 2.0 Accord last year, the car underwent a number of upgrades geared toward building a high-performance machine. Highlighted by a CT Engineering supercharger, that Accord coupe was built for speed. This time around, PASMAG partners with a number of custom shops and suppliers to take the Accord sedan in a totally new direction — a luxury VIP-inspired machine.
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DECEMBER 2012 PAS Dec/Jan Issue
finally hits newsstands December/January marks the middle of frigid winter temperatures for many of our readers, but it doesn’t mean the coverage freezes for the lucky few in the South. One of two double issues we release, the December/ January magazine features in-depth reviews and our annual SEMA coverage, as well as the beastly Nissan 350Z 3.0 owned by Farhad (Muzzy) Yousefi.
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Playmate of the Month Playmate of the Year
Hard to believe, but since gracing the cover, Muzzy’s 350 has undergone a dramatic change once again, this time converting his 4.0 project into the first fully-switched right-hand drive Fairlady Z! Dropping the DuPont Snake Skin Green for a blazing Burning Fire Red Chameleon paint scheme, the 4.0 also has the first-ever fully shaved Z33 engine bay and a wide array of JDM goodies, including a moulded Veilside widebody kit, seats, roll cage, and frame bracing – complete with a custom Vortech Supercharger kit and full D2 Racing coilover bag air suspension. The 2013 3.0 was a huge success making six appearances in 2013 with a combined reach of more than 2,000,000 total spectators, and leading the charge with the new EGO Killer team, there’s little doubt the 4.0 will be back to take SEMA with a vengeance.
& Everyone has their weird habits, do you have any?
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Adam Zillin Joins the PAS team as a Contributing Editor and JDM specialist Adam Zillin, Managing Director at 7Tune, is one of the hardest working professionals in the industry, so when we have the opportunity to bring him on board as a Contributing Editor and JDM specialist at PAS we jump on it. It is especially helpful that he shoots some of the nicest photographs around, and being based out of Tokyo he has insight into the scene like few others.
Import Face-Off L AS VEGAS , NV
Las Vegas Motor Speedway DECEMBER.2.2012 Photography by Cliff Wallace
With some serious imports in attendance, Import Face-Off was highlighted by a number of beautiful girls, impressive restorations and super-quick hatches. Due to high winds, the drag race was canceled, but that didn’t stop the weekend from being a success. Here are the Best Cars in Show from the weekend:
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Joins PASMAG team as 12-volt insider Paul Pirro brings more than 25 years of experience in the 12-volt industry to PASMAG. As the Vice-President of Operations and Vendor Manager of Tint World, Paul has extensive experience in retail, manufacturing, trade media, information services, and car audio competition. Within the industry, Paul has been an Education Committee member for both MERA and MECP and was a contributor to the newest MECP Basic Installation Technician study guide released in 2010.
BEST CIVIC Lupe Chavez BEST ACURA Ray DaLeon (Integra R) BEST EVO Mark Buffington (EVO 8) BEST NISSAN Will Finn (240SX) BEST G35 Alf Senato BEST TOYOTA Tyler Pflanz (Supra) BEST LEXUS Lance Calitn (SC300) BEST SCION Robert Green (xB) BEST MAZDA Anthony Deal Merced (Miata) BEST SUBARU Tom Milroy (WRX) BEST DOMESTIC SPORTS COMPACT Jesus Castro (Chevrolet Cobalt LS) BEST DOMESTIC Mike Passarge (Pontiac G8) BEST EURO Omarc Carticiano (Mercedes-Benz E320)
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It’s a freezing cold trip to the Honda Headquarters to pick up the first of two of our Tuned by Honda project cars – the 2013 Civic Si. It isn’t yet available to the public, but despite the wet snow, we still manage to turn a lot of heads while driving it back to the PAS offices. With its tuned suspension, short-throw transmission, newly designed console, and leather (yeah, leather!) seats, the Si is an instant hit with everyone here at PAS. The idea for the soon-to-be-named Civic Si Circuit Sports is to take a sporty package and make it a track-inspired machine. It travels across Canada, visiting Vancouver, Montreal, the Canadian International Auto Show, the Honda Indy Toronto 2inTO weekend and everything in between. From the 3M white satin vinyl wrap to the Megan Racing coil-overs and custom airbrushed HJC helmet, the Civic Si Circuit Sports is all about a great package that can handle the track and make the time away from it just as enjoyable. With the help of High-Speed Performance, Ultra Auto Sound and ReStyleIt, we put together a list of upgrades that would make any race team or electronics store jealous – it’s performance auto and sound at its finest.
FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION As you can see from our concept, we achieve our vision and even improve on it! We can’t wait to take it to another level next year!
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It is supposed to be a momentous day in the history of the world. Most PAS staffers completely forget about it, but because it is a Friday we inadvertently celebrate our survival with a night out and a few drinks. 7 samurais from Guu Izakaya Toronto
A couple cases from our friends at Muskoka Brewery
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DECEMBER 2012
PAS Production CLOSED for the holidays
We were cutting it close to December 25, but we take a break for the holidays after a hugely successful and eventful 2012. With a Christmas tree in the office and snow outside, some of us relax at home and go snowboarding, while others make trips to Miami and Las Vegas to escape the cold for the ocean and Vegas strip. We also begin planning the huge move to our new offices in Liberty Village in Toronto, which is mere months away. Then it’s off for celebratory drinks before starting all over again in 2013!
New blood The holidays also mark the end of a year full of changes that include Shaun Keenan returning as Group Managing Editor and Jordan Lenssen joining the cast as Associate Editor. We receive a massive dumping of snow, which almost buries our project Scion iQ.
Shaun Keenan GROUP MANAGING EDITOR
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Jordan Lenssen ASSOCIATE EDITOR Zeus is definitely in the holiday spirit! Now his Dad (senior art director Patrick D.) better get him something good for Christmas!
Illusion Audio Carbon Series Components travels to China to assist manufacturers with 2013 production of several brands
Technical Editor and Illusion Audio’s Garry Springgay has the fortune of travelling to the Far East to help develop some of the nicest-sounding audio components around. Here’s one of those fine results.
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SERIES: Carbon
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POWER: 400 W (RMS) / 800 W (Peak)
MSRP: $899 (USD) / $949 (CAD)
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PAS RETURNS FOR THE NEW YEAR – IT’S BACK TO BUSINESS BABY!
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JANUARY 2013 EVENT
SCION CANADA FR-S TUNER CHALLENGE ROUND 5: ICE RACING NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-MERCI, QC MECAGLISSE
WINTERMODE
January weather in the northern US and most of Canada calls for steelies or stockers with winter tires. Otherwise known as “Uglymode.”
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Canadians don’t stop racing just because there’s snow on the ground! The Scion Canada FR-S Tuner Challenge takes to the hills in Quebec to see what these beasts can do on ice. It is a chilly day, but one that shows the immense talent these guys have. WINNERS: 1. TOP TUNER 2. VCMC 3. SWAG RACING
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JANUARY 2013 EVENT
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW
STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC EIKENBERRY
It’s off to Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Expo, where Eric Eikenberry gets to experience some of the coolest new toys and see the stunning Audi R18 e-tron quattro race car up close. The elephant in the room at CES is Apple. Apple products are everywhere. They have fully emerged as the dominant force in mobile audio and yet the company doesn’t even bother to display its wares at CES. Apple also doesn’t make car stereo components and yet we believe every aftermarket manufacturer offers at least one head unit that interfaces with an iPod, iPad or iPhone. We think there are more than a few major aftermarket CEOs who are happy Apple doesn’t make a car stereo receiver. Alpine snagged a CES 2013 Innovations award for “In-Vehicle Audio” with its new TuneIt app for three new receivers. Available for iPhone or Android phones, TuneIt is designed to offer incredible control over a nine-band parametric equalizer, time correction, crossover points and Media Xpander. These CD head units can also stream music from Pandora Internet radio, in addition to offering Bluetooth Plus music streaming from a smartphone. They are very capable single-DIN units at near entry-level price points.
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TOKYO AUTO SALON
CHIBA, JAPAN MAKUHARI MESSE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION HALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM ZILLIN
Ok, ok, If you didn’t notice it in the issue, shame on you. But an even BIGGER shame on us for putting out the now infamous “Toyko Auto Salon” story with a massive typo in the headline. Yes, it was possibly our biggest oversight to date, but hey, it makes for some good Easter Egg hunting in the mag doesn’t it? Maybe we should do more of these in the future... That aside, we have some fantastic coverage and photography of the cars, girls and highlights from Chiba, Japan courtesy of JDM specialist Adam Zillin. There is an overload of AE86s at the show, but no sign of Nissan or the S16 Silvia – hopefully that changes next year. The show is still an utter success. Four days, 280,000 people, 800 cars, 12 hours of sleep. Need we say more?
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BFGOODRICH G-FORCE RIVAL TIRE EVENT
NOLA MOTORSPORTS PARK AVONDALE, LOUISIANA It’s not often a revolutionary tire hits the shelves, so when we catch wind of the new BFGoodrich g-Force Rival, we have to test it out. We fly down to Louisiana to try out the new competition street tire on the track, in the straights, and the autoslalom and skidpad courses on the new NOLA Motorsports Park, and the results are astounding. Whether it was the Miller Mustang FR500S, the Playboy Cup MX-5, the new WRX STI or the E92 M3, the Rivals blow away the competition in grip, wear and tear, and consistency. With its new rollover tread pattern, the Rival gives you better lateral grip and stronger, more responsive input. Long story short, the technologies in the Rival make it shine. If you’re looking for a high-grip competition street tire, the g-Force Rival should be at the top of your list.
MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW
PAT CRY’S 2013 SCION FR-S DRIFT CAR DEBUT ARMY GREEN, BLACK FENDER FLARES, WHITE WORKMEISTER WHEELS (LATER CHANGED TO BLACK), AND A BOOSTED FA20 FOUR-CYLINDER – IT’S ENOUGH TO MAKE A GROWN MAN DROOL. AS IF THE FR-S DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH MOMENTUM, PAT HAS TO BRING THIS OUT TO PLAY. IT MAKES ITS DEBUT IN MONTREAL, AND FINALLY MAKES IT ON TO THE TRACK MONTHS LATER AT DMCC RD. 3, BUT HAS ENGINE PROBLEMS. THANKFULLY, THIS MONSTER HAS OVERCOME ITS ISSUES, AND CYR SAYS IT CAN DEFINITELY BE MORE POTENT THAN HIS OLD AE86 – FOR HIS COMPETITION THAT’S A VERY SCARY THING.
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The Rival comes in 15 sizes, from: 205 to 335 mm wide 15- to 20-inch diameters
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IMPORT FACE-OFF
BRADENTON, FL BRADENTON MOTORSPORTS PARK
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF WALLACE
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SCION FR-S VORTECH SUPERCHARGER KIT INSTALL BY MIKE BONANNI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHILLIP AWAD
The Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ platform has taken the tuner world by storm. It’s at almost every track day, car show, or autocross across North America, but despite its immense popularity, there’s still one common complaint – it needs more power. Enter Vortech Superchargers, one of the most recognized and reputable names in aftermarket forced induction. The talented team at Vortech has come up with a bolt-on supercharger kit that pumps out nearly 100 more horsepower than stock! Vortech makes installations as simple as possible for an aftermarket forced induction kit, but it is still a lengthy job requiring some mechanical ability and a stocked toolbox. Make sure you have enough workspace, proper tools and ample time. Your Vortech Supercharger kit will come with detailed instructions and it is highly recommended that you also have a factory service manual on hand. A friend who is willing to help is never a bad thing either! Also check to make sure your kit comes with all the required parts. The fi st step on the installation begins inside your house. You will need a laptop computer and internet for the EcuTek ECU re-flashing soft are, which needs to be installed on your computer. Double check to make sure your software is completely up to date by checking on EcuTek’s website (www.ecutek.com). Then, follow the step-by-step instructions to re-flas your cars factory ECU in preparation for the new supercharger. This will require connecting the computer to the vehicles OBD-II port. 50
it’s time prep the car for the installation. Safely get the car off the ground with 1 Now a hydraulic lift or floor jack and properly placed jack stands. Once safely in the air, remove the front wheels, prop open the hood, remove the front bumper and unpack the new accessory drive belt included in the kit. Set the new belt in a warm room to let the bends relax for future installation. Next, remove the air resonator assembly, disconnect the crankcase breather hose as well as the MAF from the factory air box. Finally, remove the plastic belt covers from both the alternator and A/C compressor, loosen the belt tensioner and remove the accessory belt.
it’s time for the fun stuff. 2 Now First we’re going to install the supplied alternator tilt bracket. Loosen the alternator and grind a bit of the stock bracket boss before installing the new bracket.
remove the two lower A/C 3 Next, compressor mounting bolts and install the supplied mounting bracket using the new bolts provided. Once finished, remove the grooved and smooth idler pulleys from the engine cover and set them aside. Replace the smooth idler pulley above the crank damper with the supplied 2.75-inch pulley and bolt.
locate the pre-assembled 4 Now supercharger mounting bracket in your kit and grab the belt we set aside to “relax.” Re-install the remaining stock idler pulleys in their original locations and loosely fit the supplied spacers and bolts as outlined in the Vortech installation manual. Using the belt routing guide provided with the kit, loosely route the new belt, leaving enough slack for the supercharger. It’s all starting to come together! Loosely mount the supercharger mounting bracket and supercharger onto the front of the motor using the guidelines in the installation guide. Once mounted, finish routing the belt and tighten all of the mounting bracket bolts and the belt tension. Once finished, locate and install the supplied mounting bracket stiffener to the factory cam covers. Finally, mount the supplied air box support bracket to the driver’s side frame rail.
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relocate the hood prop rod. Locate the prop 5 Next relocation bracket and use it as a template to mark the mounting holes that need to be drilled. To prevent paint chips, put masking tape over the area and mark. Then carefully drill out the mounting holes and attach the new bracket.
the two plastic dust covers removed 6 Re-install from the alternator and A/C compressor earlier. The alternator cover will bolt right back on, however the A/C compressor cover will need some modification to clear the supercharger belt.
here we will install the charge air cooler. If 7 From you haven’t already removed the front bumper cover, do so. With the front bumper cover removed, locate and remove the windshield washer fluid reservoir and filter. Locate and remove the two plastic side panels on either side of the radiator. Use the supplied paper templates to modify the two plastic panels to fit the new charge air cooler.
the horn attached to the A/C condenser 8 Remove and with a set of pliers and flatten out the mounting tab. Relocate to its new position using the diagram supplied in the Vortech installation manual. Temporarily remove the lower bolt from the radiator center support and loosen, but DO NOT remove the two upper bolts. Locate the charge air cooler and mounting brackets provided in your kit. Attach the mounting brackets to the cooler while off the car leaving them loose. Using the slot guide on the cooler, temporarily attach it to the center support and mark the holes which need to be drilled to mount the side brackets to the OEM bumper beam. Remove the cooler and set aside. Carefully drill the mounting holes then re-mount the cooler.
Moving back to the top of the engine bay, locate and install the plug-and-play MAF sensor extensions. Once finished, m ve to the washer fluid rese voir by fi st locating the stock unit removed earlier. Remove the filler neck and pump rom the OEM reservoir and set aside. Cut the excess length off the bot om of the fille neck using the Vortech booklet as a guide. Once cut, add the supplied hose and attach to the vehicle using the location specified in the guide. ocate the supplied washer fluid rese voir and install the OEM filler nec grommet and OEM pump in addition to the supplied mounting brackets. Attach the new reservoir to the stock location and reconnect the electrical connection and fluid hose. efill our reservoir with washer fluid To finish the installation of the hard par s, move to the charge air cooler to install the piping that connects it together. Start on the driver side using the supplied piping, silicone connectors and hose clamps. Route and loosely mount the piping, making sure to loosely install the hose clamps fi st. Next, move to the passenger side routing the new piping from the throttle body down to the cooler. Once in place, tighten all the hose clamps. With the piping in place, re-install the OEM plastic side panels we modified earlie . Connect the MAF sensor extension to the MAF module on the new piping. Next, install the compressor bypass valve onto the new piping using the directions provided with your kit. Installation varies depending on your FR-S or BRZ transmission. Next, replace the OEM MAP sensor with the supplied replacement and splice the supplied check valve into the OEM breather hose. All that’s left to install from the new kit is the air intake. Locate the intake and accompanying parts and simply bolt it to the mounting brackets connecting it to the supercharger inlet. Once positioned, tighten the provided hose clamps. Locate the OEM breather hose again and attach the supplied hose union, then attach the hose to the new air box, routing it away from sharp edges and moving parts that may damage it. Cut the length of the hose if necessary. Take a good look at everything, because you’re all done! Make sure everything is tight and nothing is rubbing on anything it shouldn’t be.
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you’ve visually checked your work, start the car and let it idle 10 Once for a few minutes, checking for leaks and clearance issues. Vortech suggests replacing your spark plugs if your car has over 30,000 miles on it. Once the car has idled, let it cool off and fix any leaks or clearance issues. Take the car for a slow test drive and listen for knocking or detonation with the engine. If everything checks out, re-install your front bumper and take your much-improved FR-S or BRZ out for your favorite drive!
SOURCES
VORTECH ENGINEERING • VORTECHSUPERCHARGERS.COM JORDAN INNOVATIONS • JORDANINNOVATIONS.COM
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USACI BASS BATTLES CHAMPIONSHIPS GALVESTON, TX
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measure the frequency response of a loudspeaker accurately, one must eliminate the reflections of sound that come off the spea er and bounce off the walls, floor and ceiling be ore being picked up by the measurement microphone. To eliminate these reflections, I built a semi-anechoic chamber which fil ers all reflections d wn to approximately 8 0Hz. For measurements below 80Hz, I use a different technique and splice the results together. The anechoic space is made by creating 10-foot-high walls with special acoustic foam wedges that are over a foot thick. These foam walls absorb all the sound that hits them, and thereby prevent reflections rom developing. The “ceiling” and floor is also treated with special sound absorbing panels 54
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LEGACY HOSAKA TUNING FACTORY MAY NO LONGER EXSIST BUT ITS LEGACY LIVES ON STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM ZILLIN
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imes are still tough in the Japanese tuning world. Many workshops are struggling and more than a few of the smaller tuners are closing their doors due to rising costs and falling sales. The epidemic of knock-off parts coming out of China and Taiwan have also had a huge negative impact. My personal opinion on that particular issue is that we should always support those who have stood as pioneers for decades and buy original. One of the more beloved brands to succumb to the financial problems in the industry was Hosaka Tuning Factory. Hosaka san hasn’t been in the best health lately and this surely must have compounded the situation to the point that by the time you read this, HTF will have closed its doors for good. While all this is truly regrettable, the amazing 2008 model R35 you see here was one of the last builds put together by HTF and is a testament to the care they put into each creation. It’s a weapon in looks as much as performance. Showcased at the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year, it drew a constant stream of admirers and was on my top 10 list of must-shoot cars for the first quarter of the year. Owner, Mr. Miyakawa, became a fan of HTF’s approaches to tuning after meeting Hosaka san in Osaka during an event some years back. He’s always been a GT-R fan, having upgraded from an R32 GT-R to an R34 V-Spec in a similarly aggressive state of tune. With the R35 purchased in 2011, Miyakawa then spared no expense in making what eventually became one of the most aggressive looking R35’s to grace Japanese roads and eventually, circuits. At the heart of the matter, the VR38DETT has benefitted from some key off-the-shelf ingredients, including a tried and tested HKS 1,000 hp kit. The car actually makes good on the threat though, packing an incredible 1,100 hp and 795 lb-ft with the boost wound right up. A raft of supporting elements also come from HKS, including a cooling system that keeps the lifeblood temperatures of the “Achilles Heel” of the R35 - the transmission - stable.
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LEGACY Other HKS goodies added to the drivetrain include the addition of larger capacity twin intercoolers and a freer flowing transmission pan. Motul oils have been added for both major components. With all this mechanical madness going on, go-juice and its delivery are crucial, with the prudent use of 560cc 2012 model R35 injectors backed up by an HKS surge tank. Dumping exhaust gasses from the fire breathing powerplant is a completely bespoke titanium exhaust system from manifold to exhaust tips, created by HTF. The brains behind the entire process consists of the relatively simple arrangement: an HKS EVC reading from a specially tuned Hosaka tuned ECU that has a range of maps installed depending on the circumstance. All the power in the world is useless though, without the right additions to what holds, stops and grips the violence. On the braking side of matters, things are just as serious.
Brembo mono-block 6 pot calipers have been deployed up front which were then mated to HTF’s own 410 millimeter, two piece, slotted and vented rotors and matching pads. Out back, the calipers remain standard since the rear factory calipers are known to provide enough stopping force but HTF installed their own 400 millimeter rotors combined with Endless pads just to make certain. Since Miyakawa’s GT-R is as much for the street as it is for the circuit, it had to ride well enough to balance the duties and HTF had a solution with its custom tuned coil-overs for each corner, wound to 25 kilograms at the front and 16 kilograms at the rear. Without a doubt though, one of the single biggest points of interest is the way the car looks. We’re all used to hearing and reading about big numbers but if you’re on a carbon fiber diet, this car is going to prove gluttonous. The stuff is everywhere and the entire visual appearance was the result of a connection between Miyakawa and American import specialist, Bulletproof Automotive’s Ben Shaeffer; a connection provided by Hosaka san himself.
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FEBRUARY Ben recommended Hong Kong’s, Top Racing, to provide the necessary weight savings and visual appeal, with virtually every surface of the car is covered in the glossy, expensive material. The additional parts resulted in an overall subtraction of 60 kilograms from the total weight of the car, which is crucial for anyone chasing speed or times especially when it comes to the super-heavyweight R35. It also wouldn’t surprise me if many look at the massive wing on the car and mutter an expletive or two. Remember though, in the Japanese tuning world, function trumps form. For that reason and also because being a car enthusiast is about getting your 64
hands dirty, Miyakawa sat down and thrashed out the designs for the rear elements you see, starting with the uprights. They’re completely original, bespoke aluminum items mounted directly to the chassis and topped with that massive rear wing element that incidentally was a Carbon-Kevlar rescue item no one else wanted! Rounding out this intense package is a set of RAYS forged G12 20 inch multi-spoke rims, each a 12J on each corner. The rims were then wrapped in Pirelli 315/35 P-Zero boots but Miyakawa mentioned that the Pirelli rubber is nowhere near as good as his Dunlop boots. This is fine though because RAYS Japan have an arrangement with
Miyakawa that allows his GT-R to wear a range of “shoes” depending on the situation! You don’t spend over $150,000 dollars on top of a base R35 without the intention of going racing. In the hands of pro development driver Yasu Kikuchi, the car manages to dip into the 59-second range at Tsukuba circuit and with half the power, incredibly, managed a 1.57 second lap around Fuji Speedway and a max speed of 290 km/h down the front straight. The target is a 1.50 so a lot of development needs to take place for that to happen. Miyakawa is also toying with the idea of heading to the high speed circuit of Nardo next year to unleash 1,100 angry horses and see just how fast the
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car can go. I ask Miyakawa why he chose HTF over other tuners and he replies, “Hosaka san is a very kind man. His cars are easy to drive and even with this level of power, are not frigtening to take control of and go fast in.” Juxtaposed against the sublime, pink cherry blossoms of a Japanese spring, Miyakawa’s R35 cuts a formidable but serene shape. This time of year is always bittersweet for us in Japan because the blossoms appear suddenly and merely two weeks later, they are gone. Much like the passing of Hosaka Tuning Factory, Miyakawa knows his R35 must be enjoyed to the max while it’s still in full bloom.
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Ken Block is a hard man to catch. But thanks to the entire Hoonigan Racing Division and Michael Finger, our PAS man on the ground, we catch up with one of the most influential action sports heroes of all time at the Clipsal 500 Australian V8 Supercars event in Adelaide.
What Gymkhana video was the most technically challenging?
KB: The most technical one is really Gymkhana 4, because everything was so tight. You know, we were dealing with Universal Studios, which only had small areas to play in. And then I did stuff with moving forklifts. So that was really difficult with the tight conditions and difficult tricks. On top of that it was my first event really doing something with that new car, what we call the H.F.H.V., and we only had one day of testing for that car before Gymkhana, before I actually made that video. It was really difficult getting adapted to a brand new car, but then driving it dangerously and driving it in tight and situations. It was fun, definitely the most nerve-racking of all those videos.
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KB: Well, scary is a different question! (laughing) Gymkhana 3 was probably the scariest. You know, going up and playing on that wall (banked oval) and, when you get the car on an angle, the car and g-forces are just so affected that it really kind of throws everything off and makes things difficult. Some of the stuff in Gymkhana 3 was actually the scariest.
Just how dangerous are making these videos?
KB: Going the speeds we go out in the forest rallying is much more dangerous. But the things that don’t really get across on camera are things like, you know, if I hit a curb, like I hit a curb in (the last two videos), how it can just destroy the insides of the car because of all that force being transferred into the car. From just a curb, you know, it’s like hitting a brick wall when you hit a curb. Sometimes it can be quite dangerous even though it doesn’t look that bad. And that’s what Gymkhana 4 was really all about.
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PASMAG EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
SKYLINE GT-R IMPORTER AND GURU, SEAN MORRIS If you are one of the lucky few whom have had the chance to own a JDM vehicle without the nightmares involved with importing, good job! For most of us however, Sean Morris is the man to help you fufill your dreams of ever owning the mighty Godzilla on our shores!
MAN OF THE HOUR... Japan resident and knower of all things JDM, Adam Zillin got inside the Tokyo Auto Salon to provide some great views and insights.
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Project builds are rarely ever finished. Sometimes it’s a steady stream of new parts or financial delays that keep us working towards the perfect build, but Rob Kochis found a way to get his there and is reaping the benefits.
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Life isn’t supposed to be easy. Money or not, you face plenty of challenges along the way. When you want something, never expect it to be handed over without putting the work in. More often than not, the more pain you endure during the journey, the sweeter the reward is in the end. That’s how Rob Kochis of West Covina, California felt when he went on a seemingly endless quest to build his dream FR-S. As many stories from diehard car dudes and dudettes go, Kochis started gathering parts for his FR-S before he actually owned it. Fortunately, he is no stranger to fixing up cars and knew which path to follow. Since being featured on our April cover, it might look like the only change to the FR-S is a new set of Forgestar F14F step-lip gold chrome wheels and tires, but that’s just what you see at first glance. The cage underwent a copper dip courtesy of Long Beach Auto Tech, the engine bay is now full carbon fiber thanks to Password:JDM and a 1.5-way LSD was added by KAAZ USA. FA20CLUB, Deatschwerks, Jordan Innovations and Vortech also helped with a Flexfuel kit, so it now makes more than 300 whp and is apparently even better to drive. “Words cannot describe the rush you get when flooring the gas pedal in this car,” Kochis says. His journey continues, so if you want to follow along check out @staycrushing on Instagram.
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Formula Drift kicks off its 10th season in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 20,000. With several substantial changes to rules, sponsorships and cars in the off-season, fans and teams anxiously await to see how things will shake out at the ultra-competitive course. One of the biggest changes is the new qualifying format, which determines the Top 16 qualifying drivers after the first run and the second 16 after the second run. The format leads to some of the most familiar names at the top of the grid. In the final four, Daijiro Yoshihara knocks out the BMW of Chelsea Denofa, while Vaughn Gittin Jr. is too much for Chris Forsberg’s 370Z. Forsberg takes the final podium spot over Denofa, who is still happy with a career-best fourth place finish. Facing off against Jr., Yoshihara powers through for his eighth career victory – his first at Long Beach and third consecutive podium. Jr. earns his second-career podium at Long Beach, avenging his 2012 finish in the Top 32 and failure to qualify in 2011. For Forsberg, the podium is his second-ever at the track after taking the win in 2008.
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DRIVERS WITH MULTIPLE WINS 9 Sam Hubinette
5 Vaughn Gittin Jr.
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2 Tyler McQuarrie
6 Chris Forsberg
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HIGHEST ATTENDED EVENT
Long Beach 2012 (18,000+)
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TEACH YOUR CAR A NEW TRICK
LOCK+LOCK+LOCK = START! Introducing iDataStart – a new and unique line of remote start systems designed to seamlessly integrate with BMW, MINI and Mercedes-Benz models. iDataStart lets you remote start directly from your factory key fob by pressing LOCK three times OR from a variety of optional extended range remotes. For more information on iDataStart-compatible vehicles and optional remotes, visit www.idatastart.com.† TM
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V2LAB’S “MYSTERY MEET 2” ORLANDO, FL DOWNTOWN ORLANDO
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P A S M O V E S T O I T S N E W O F F I C E ! Out with the old and in with the new!
Swankier, hipper and in the city – we’re officially in Liberty Village, surrounded by some of the coolest bars and restaurants Toronto has to offer.
VINTAGE HOUSIN’ Our new office is located in a 100+ year old warehouse that has its original exterior in tact. The building is also home to some cool graphic design and PR firms.
SAY CHEESE! Our hard-working staff(well, half the staff, the others were actually working) take a break from PASMAG operations to pose in front of our new digs in Liberty Village Monster delivery girls included!
MEMPHIS MJ1.2200 AMP REVIEWED B Y G A R R Y S P R I N G G AY
I connect the 16-MJ1.2200 to my trusty Audio Precision and measure the actual performance specs. As I expect from my listening session, the amp measures well and easily exceeds its published performance numbers. It actually makes significantly more power than advertised, indeed proving to be a very efficient design.
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OPEN CONCEPT LIFE
It’s not all work and no play here at the new PASMAG HQ. We also spend time polishing our skills on the simulator, catching up with Netflix during lunch breaks and downing a Monster (or two) to keep our energy up!
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SCION STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACOB LEVETON
In 2013, Scion celebrates 10 years as an automotive brand in the U.S., and its sixth year as part of the Formula D grid. What started as a single RWD-converted tC has turned into four Scion FR-S cars on grid, with another car bearing the same exo-skeleton, albeit technically a Subaru. Since its foray into drifting in 2008, Scion has accrued three event wins and 12 total podiums, placing them fifth overall in all-time stats by a car manufacturer. Three different drivers have earned hardware for the brand, with Frederic Aasbo the most recent with a third-place finish in his 2014 tC in Seattle. Here are the profiles of the four (+1 BRZ) drivers piloting Scion cars.
PREVIOUS RIDES
GREDDY PERFORMANCE SCION RACING FR˜S
In 2008 Gushi signed on with Scion Racing. His RS-R tC was the first-ever RWD-converted tC. The stock tC had 161 hp, but Gushi’s was pushing more than 400!
Age: 26 // Hometown: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY, CA // Daily Driver: SCION FR˜S// Race Motor: GREDDY TURBOCHARGED 4-CYLINDER 4˜CYLINDER BOXER // Previous race car: SCION RACING TC °SCION’S FIRST˜EVER DRIFT CAR˛ The longest-standing member of the Scion Racing family, Gushi has brought the brand loads of success over the years. This year’s FR-S is powered by a GReddy R E W Racing-built EJ257 motor initially designed for the PO HORSE Subaru STI, with a plethora of upgrades internally designed for the rigors of drifting. While the initial plan was to build the factory FA20 motor, the short timeline prior to the 2012 season relegated the team to using an off-the-shelf powerplant that the GReddy team had experience tuning. Future plans may allow the team to move back to the FA20 motor, depending on competitiveness.
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Age: 28 // Hometown: SKI, NORWAY // Daily Driver: SCION FR˜S// Race Motor: TOYOTA 2AR˜FE TURBOCHARGED WITH NITROUS // Previous race car: TOYOTA SUPRA The 2010 rookie-of-the-year has found a home with Papadakis Racing, who grew their existing partnership from running Tanner Foust’s V8-powered Scion tC into the current 2AR-powered tC2. Aasbo’s motor has been tuned well north of 800 hp, with a Borg-Warner turbo that is spooled by nitrous for added drivability. Aasbo’s podium in Seattle is the lone podium for Scion this season, although the team has their eyes set on earning the first championship for the Scion brand. Aasbo has HO also built a 2JZ-powered Toyota 86 which he uses in Norway, and previously has campaigned a pair of Toyota Supras - also 2JZ powered. Papadakis Racing tuned the car with that in mind, aiming to keep the drivability of the inline-6 motor that Aasbo was used to, but in a smaller, lighter package.
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Age: 30-something // Hometown: LAWRENCE, MA // Daily Driver: LEXUS SC // Race Motor: 2AZ˜FE// Previous race car: SCION TC
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Similar to Aasbo’s tC, Angelo’s FR-S utilizes a 2AZ motor which came out of Ken Gushi’s former Scion tC chassis that Angelo took over for the 2012 season. The motor has a new Garrett turbo and a 100-shot of Nitrous which Angelo tells us adds much more HO power and torque than stated since it is before the turbo inlet. Running on a relatively-small budget, Angelo’s build was initiated from an FR-S that fell victim to Hurricane Sandy, and the transplanted motor was the quickest way for the team to make the first round of competition in Long Beach back in April. Angelo has continued to find more grip and horsepower with his FR-S setup, and anticipates the car becoming more competitive as the team becomes more familiar with the new chassis setup.
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PREVIOUS RIDE Angelo stopped competing in 2009 to become FD’s Technical Manager and Judge, but returned last year in the 2008 tC. This year he has an additional 100 hp and a new FR-S.
HONORABLE MENTION TANNER FOUST
Scion and Foust were a formidable 1-2 punch. Foust took the 2007 & ‘08 titles, and drove this tC to the runner-up position in 2010.
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GT NET SUBARU BRZ
Age: 36 // Hometown: HIROSHIMA, JAPAN // Race Motor: TOMEI GENESIS BOXER // Previous race car: TOYOTA COROLLA It’s no secret the Subaru BRZ is not really a Scion, but we chose to profile it as it carries body panels that were made in the same factory as the Scion. Yoshioka’s car is powered by a Tomei Genesis EJ257 crate motor, which is the same HO style of motor that powers Gushi’s FR-S. Yoshioka showed the versatility of both the engine and suspension setup by competing in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this year, finishing with a respectable time despite driving through snow, sleet, and rain. Yoshioka is on a two-year plan, hoping to develop the chassis slowly over those seasons before evaluating the program further. He is also the only driver to win a Formula D event in a Toyota, Scion’s parent company.
RETAKS BACKPACKS MAXXIS FR-S FR˜S
Age: 28 // Hometown: DERRY, NJ // Daily Driver: 1JZ˜POWERED S13// Race Motor: STROKED 2JZ˜GTE Although not officially backed by Scion, Ryan Tuerck’s FR-S has been one of the most watched builds in the off-season as it utilizes the famed Toyota 2JZ-GTE motor from the Toyota Supra. Built by Portland Speed Industries out of HO Portland, OR, the car has proved to be quite competitive despite being built on a much more privateer budget compared to most cars on the grid. The Brian Crower-stroked 2JZ motor has been tuned conservatively to over 650 hp (and recently tuned with E85 fuel), with more power available once the suspension and grip gets dialed in. He previously finished second in the championship in 2009, and hopes the FR-S will take home a championship or two in the coming years.
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SPECIAL EDITION
MAY
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GLOBAL TIME ATTACK
WHEEL & TIRE GUIDE ARRIVES!
BRASELTON, GA ROAD ATLANTA
VOLUME 15, ISSUE 02, AKA THE WHEEL AND TIRE BUYERS GUIDE IS CHOCK FULL OF AN AMAZING SELECTION OF GEAR, PLUS TWO GREAT FEATURE STORIES THAT PUT IT ABOVE ANYTHING ELSE ON THE SHELVES. On top of more than 200 wheel, tire and brake upgrades, we also have interviews with two of the hottest names in Hollywood and motorsport. Daredevil Ken Block is in Australia for the V8 Supercars event, and we catch up with him for an exclusive interview on hooning life in the fast lane... (cont.)
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMANDA GIFT/SNAPS PHOTOGRAPHY
Who said time attack is dead? It lives and it’s stronger than ever and cars are faster than ever! Don’t sweat the technique!
RACE WINNERS ULTD AWD - WHITE STAPLES ULTD RWD - PIERRE PANIAGUA Ltd RWD - KEVIN PARLETT Ltd AWD - DANIEL O’DONNELL Ltd FWD - DOUG WIND Str AWD - ISTVAN KLAG Str RWD - VINCE SPADEA Str FWD - COOPER PIERCE Ent RWD - PHIL GRABOW
MEET˜UP
ERTEFA WOODBRIDGE, ON
Toronto’s largest meet brings out the best imports, domestics, exotics, bikes, vans, DJs, B-boys, RC cars and models.
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DRIVEN
CALGARY, AB MCMAHON STADIUM
DJs, supercar reveals, cash prizes and more! Special guest appearances include one of Canada’s biggest up and coming import models, Donna Pham, Melyssa Grace, and MMA fighter Rich Franklin. Best Overall awards go to a 2009 AMS Alpha 9 Nissan GT-R and a 1992 Skyline GTR.
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PAUL WALKER INTERVIEW WITH THE FAST AND FURIOUS S TA R
FAST FACTS... Describes himself as a “total gear head” and owns the Nissan Skyline R34 which he used in 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003). He was set to star in S.W.A.T. (2003) as Jim Street but backed out. Colin Farrell was cast instead. His grandfather Paul Walker, Jr. raced cars for Ford and is a Pearl Harbor survivor. Was considered for the role of Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four (2005).
W H AT E V E R H A P P E N E D T O P A U L’ S T W I N T U R B O S U P R A ? After the movie, the car was featured in more than 20 magazines and made six covers. It is owned by Craig Lieberman, who also owns the silver Skyline from 2 Fast 2 Furious and a host of other major exotics.
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(CONT.)...WE ALSO HAVE AN AMAZING CONVO WITH THE QUINTESSENTIAL MOVIE STAR/GEARHEAD PAUL WALKER IN ANTICIPATION OF THE LATEST FAST AND THE FURIOUS MOVIE, WHERE HE GIVES US SOME INSIGHT ON HIS CALIFORNIA AUTO SHOP, AE PERFORMANCE. FROM HIS BOSS 302S TO THE PORSCHE 997 GT3 RS, THIS GUY KNOWS THE INS AND OUTS OF CARS AND DRIVING BETTER THAN ANYONE. DON’T BELIEVE US? HE WAS THE ONLY GUY IN THE MAIN CAST DOING HIS OWN STUNTS, AND HE’S GOT THE BATTLE WOUNDS TO PROVE IT. DO YOU DO MANY OF YOUR OWN STUNTS? I do plenty, but the big jumps, crashes and that sort of thing they don’t let me do. WHO IS YOUR MOST REGULAR STUNT DOUBLE? PW: His name is Oakley Lehman. We went to high school together. I love that we went to high school together. I’ve known him my whole life. He’d always wanted to be a stunt man and I was doing Joy Ride and managed to get him on as my stunt double.
SO, YOU’RE A TRUCK GUY? PW: I’m an everything guy. WHAT’S THE BEST CAR YOU’VE EVER OWNED? It depends on what category, but as far as touring cars, I really like my 2012 CLS 63 AMG. It’s a cool car but I’m a Porsche guy – I have a 4-liter Porsche 911 GT3 RS. I KNOW YOU HAVE A PERFORMANCE SHOP. TELL ME MORE ABOUT IT. PW: I have a performance shop called AE Performance and we do race prep and all that stuff out in Valencia. So I have a couple partners and we all race together. It’s a family business basically. We brought in friends and people coming from different economic backgrounds, let’s just say, but it’s cool because everyone gets to have their cake and eat it too. We manufacture stuff too, like exhaust systems for Porsches and BMWs. We tinker with it all. We’re definitely not a niche business. I’m big into 4x4 so we do a lot of fabrication and roll cages for Baja and that sort of thing too.
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EVENT
FORMULA D ROUND 2: ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP BRASELTON, GA ROAD ATLANTA
STORY BY JACOB LEVETON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW JENNINGS
Celebrating its 10th year of competition, Formula D rolls into Atlanta for the second round. Road Atlanta was home to the first-ever Formula D competition in April 2004 and has returned every year since. The 10-turn complex is said to be one of the best venues on the FD circuit because of the extreme elevation change and rowdy-yet-knowledgeable spectators who have been attending drifting events for years. In the initial Top 32 round of tandems, the championship standings get an early shakeup as Long Beach champion Dai Yoshihara is taken out by Conrad Grunewald and Chelsea Denofa, fresh off of a fourth place finish in Long Beach. One of the most controversial runs comes in the Top 8 round, when a collision sees Vaughn Gittin, Jr. drive his Mustang over the front end of Frederic Aasbo’s tC. The collision looks scary, but no major parts are damaged on either car. The showdown results in a One-More-Time round before Gittin, Jr. moves on. He finishes in third place - his second career podium in Atlanta since 2010 when he won the championship. Gittin’s only loss in tandem came at the hands of defending Formula D Champion Daigo Saito in the Final Four. Saito takes the win this time in his Lexus SC430, defeating Falken Tire’s Darren McNamara in the final round.
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CARLISLE PERFORMANCE & STYLE CARLISLE, PA
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANTE DAMANTI
Carlisle Performance & Style is more than a car show, it is a motorsports and lifestyle festival that celebrates the hottest and ever evolving trends in the motorsports world. Best in Show goes to Alvin Fosselman for his 1994 Miata; Coolest Club goes to “Nuthin Fancy,” and Best Burnout is awarded to Chris Taber in his ‘77 Chevy Camaro. It truly is a show that covers all the bases.
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BIMMERFEST PASADENA, CA ROSE BOWL
Luke Benner takes top honors with his Best in Show-winning 1997 E36 M3, while the oldest Bimmer to take home hardware goes to Chuck Pompei for his Creme 1971 2002 Coupe - showcasing the classic and time-tested beauty that is BMW.
MOVIE RELEASE
Fast & Furious 6 hits theatres Many people may not know, but The Fast and the Furious (2001) was actually the second movie released under that title. The first film was released in 1955 and featured John Ireland, and Academy Award-winner Dorothy Malone. The name was purchased for the modern version, and has become one of the most successful car movie franchises to ever hit the big screen.
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MFEST “THE SUPER SHOW” LAS VEGAS, NV LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
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FITTED CAR SHOW BRAMPTON, ON BRAMPTON FAIRGROUNDS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY RANDI BENTIA
Toronto stand up! Canucks can get down with the fitment movement that dominates stateside.
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN MCGEE
Wekfest is getting bigger every year and the Long Beach event shows us why. The five-date 2013 calendar closes in Texas on December 15.
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PASMAG JUNE ISSUE HITS NEWSSTANDS THE POPULARITY OF VIP CARS IN THE TUNER SCENE HAS BEEN ON A STEADY RISE – THEIR INFLUENCE CAN BE SEEN IN MANY OF THE TOP BUILDS IN THE INDUSTRY. Because they have such a great sense of style and showcase personality in a totally unique way, PASMAG dedicates the June issue to these luxurious builds. It is our first VIP Special and features one of the most popular platforms for VIP builders on the cover – the Lexus LS460L with the highly sought-after Wald body kit in all its glory. We also include Suspension and Subwoofer Guides to help you put together the most well-rounded VIP machine.
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AUTOCON ARCADIA, CA SANTA ANITA PARK
From high quality cars, models, vendors, and gourmet food trucks, AutoCon definitely has the connections to be one of the top shows of 2013. Long-time import models, Melyssa Grace, Jeri Lee, and Marissa Hiroko add more heat to the 95 degree summer day, making the scorching sun worthwhile.
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DMCC: ROUND 1 MONTMAGNY, QC AUTODROME MONTMAGNY
The qualification rounds for the Drift Mania Canadian Championship move to a knockout format for 2013, meaning if you make it to the Top 8 on your first pass you are guaranteed to compete in the Top 16 Main Event. Marc Landreville actually borrows Pro Am driver Johnathan Guitard’s Lexus to qualify since he doesn’t trust the reliability of his car, and he manages a decent position. Mike Pollard has transmission issues which end up being the nail in the coffin, while
the top qualifying spot goes to Jo Thifault in his Corolla. Francis Tasse takes second in his new supercharged 950 hp V8 FD RX7, while Pat Cyr is third in his Corolla. It is the first round, but right out of the gate Eric Paradis is taking no prisoners in his S13. The Top 4 comes down to Pat Cyr, Paradis, Bob Patinka and Marc Landreville, and after the smoke settles, Cyr takes the winners’ check, followed by Landreville and Paradis. It is a great final sendoff for Cyr’s old Corolla!
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CSCS: ROUND 1 CAYUGA, ON TORONTO MOTORSPORTS PARK
BEST OF SHOW
Rich Polsini (Infiniti G35)
DRIFTING
Miguel Pereira
TIME ATTACK
Unlimited AWD - Mike McGinnis – New Track Record Unlimited RWD - James Kutschke Unlimited FWD - James Houghton Super Street AWD - Michael Harvey Super Street RWD - Michael Gardner Super Street FWD - Chris Boersma Street AWD - Andrew Wong Street RWD - Vince Strati Street FWD - John Silva
DRAG RACING
Bracket - Clint McAdams Pure Street - Clint McAdams Street Warz - Randy R. Super Street - Jason Velenosi
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SCION CANADA FR-S TUNER CHALLENGE ROUND 8: SHOW & SHINE VANCOUVER, BC ROCKY MOUNTAINEER VANCOUVER STATION Round 8: Show & Shine challenge is held during ImportFest Vancouver while all the teams are out West. Team Top Tune increases the points lead over team VCMC by taking first place, gaining 10 points toward the championship.
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VANCOUVER, BC ROCKY MOUNTAINEER VANCOUVER STATION
Photography by Justin Swain
↘ BEST OF SHOW - FELIX YUEN (2007 HONDA FIT)
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OCEAN CITY, MD CONVENTION CENTER
↘ BEST OF SHOW - JOSH CROLL (ACURA RSX)
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TUNER BATTLEGROUNDS: LIVE WINNER AT NIAGARA TUNER & TRUCK EXPO
LUIGI SAULLO
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Luigi believes what sets his Genesis apart is his attention to detail. He’s poured his heart, soul and wallet into this build and it shows.
ESSENTIALS › 2010
HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
DRIVER: Luigi Saullo LOCATION: Maple, ON CLUB AFFILIATION: Automotive Envy HORSEPOWER: 320 hp
Photography by Devaughn Dunbar
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS SFR custom stage 2 tune Custom intercooler and piping GReddy Type S blow-off valve Modified wastegate 550 cc fuel injectors Oil catch can AEM (V2 cold air intake, pre-filter)
N2MB WOT box Defi Tuner boost gauge Sprint Booster Custom red engine dress-up kit EXHAUST 3-in. custom straight-pipe exhaust Vibrant muffler
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Hawk Performance brake pads EXTERIOR Custom aluminum front diffuser Laminx tinted front headlights and fog lights 3M clear (bra hood, bumper, side skirts) Lower grill cut out Hyundai Performance GT Spec rear spoiler 2013 Genesis Coupe tail light conversion Custom licence plate relocation
Wing badge conversion Fog light bezel modification 15/20% window tint Independent fog light DRL mod 4500K HID headlight and fog lights INTERIOR Full black cloth interior System upgrade short shifter
Blox 490 L.E. NeoChrome shift knob Defi blue racer gauge A'PEXi wideband & turbo timer Diode Dynamics Stage 3 LED interior lighting kit Hyundai Performance trunk liner AUDIO Custom head unit relocation kit Magellan 7-in. GPS installation
Simple. Easy. Clean. Bassik.
BK-424 $7.99 BK-RCA5 $4.99
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FORMULA D ROUND 4: THE GAUNTLET WALL, NJ WALL SPEEDWAY
Story & Photography by Jacob Leveton
Formula D rips into Wall Speedway, a 1/8-mile oval course for the fourth stop on its 2013 10th anniversary tour. Although the speeds at Wall are the slowest on the entire calendar, the transition from the 30-degree bank makes the track one of the most technical to drive. This year’s configuration is modified slightly, eliminating the crossover through the middle that was often bumpy.
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Daigo Saito
Achilles Tire / Bridges Racing Lexus SC430
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Falken Tire Ford Mustang
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NOS Energy Drink / Hankook Tire Nissan 370Z
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Rich Polsini (Infiniti G35)
DRIFTING
Marin Guilbault
TIME ATTACK
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ST-EUSTACHE, QC AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE
Story & Photography by Jeremy Alan Glover
The final four comes down to Pat Cyr, Alex Michaud, Dave Briggs and Maxime Lemoine. Michaud takes the win against Briggs for third place, leaving the battle for first between Cyr and Lemoine, who leads first while Cyr has a surprising spin. On Pat’s lead run he takes a decent lead over Lemoine, but it is not enough to overcome his spin. Lemoine gets his first DMCC pro win in his awesomely loud drift truck.
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JL AUDIO 10TW3-D4 SUBWOOFER REVIEW By Garry Springgay
The JL Audio W3 subwoofers have earned a reputation for excellent sound quality, tonal accuracy and reliability. This shallow version not only upholds that tradition, but perhaps builds the reputation of providing quality bass in places nobody expected a true high performance woofer system to ever fit. If you are tight on space, but demanding when it comes to the quality of your music, drop by your local JL Audio dealer and ask to audition one of these babies for yourself. You can thank us later. For more information on the JL Audio 10TW3-D4 and all other JL Audio products, check them out online at www.JLAudio.com.
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STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACOB LEVETON
The Final 4 brings some drama as a debeaded tire prevents Odi Bakchis a trip to the final round, and a second de-beaded tire causes him to lose his consolation battle with Frederic Aasbo. Aasbo found himself in the consolation round after a miss shift caused an at-fault collision with Forsberg and he was unable to fix his car within the five-minute competition time out. Facing off against Aurimas Bakchis in the consolation round, Aasbo earns his second-career podium at the same track he won his first podium two years earlier. In the final, Mike Essa has a few minor mistakes against Chris Forsberg which costs him the win, but he finishes in a strong second. Throwdown Results 1. Chris Forsberg | NOS Energy Drink / Hankook Nissan 370Z | Winner 2. Michael Essa | GSR Autosport / Yokohama BMW M3 | Second Place 3. Fredric Aasbo | Hankook Tire Scion Racing tC | Third Place
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STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEREMY ALAN GLOVER
One of the most exciting stops on the DMCC schedule is Victoriaville, because it is the only track on the schedule that isn’t actually a racetrack. The open lot is made into one of the best and tightest drift circuits in the series. The battles are intense with door-on-door action and a ton of wrecks. The Final 4 comes down the the same top four qualifiers. Marc Landreville (1994 240SX) faces Tanner Munson (1991 240SX), and on Munson’s lead run he goes high and into the wall. Landreville moves on to face his buddy Francis Tasse for top podium honors, and when the smoke clears Tasse and his RX-7 is declared the winner. 108 » PERFORMANCE AUTO & SOUND
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Waterfest OWNER: Garry Yocius LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA VEHICLE: 2008 Volkswagen GTi 2.0 FSI HORSEPOWER: 325
Garry is a Euro guy who lives a clean and low lifestyle. The idea behind the custom work was his idea and is true to his ethos.
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ENGINE MODIFICATIONS APR Stage 2+ tune High pressure fuel pump 42DD catch can EVOMS cold air intake STI coil packs Washer fluid filler hose delete EXHAUST APR 3-in. RCS tuned exhaust Pancake pipe delete APR downpipe SUSPENSION FK Streetlines WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES 3sdm Wheels - 18x8.5 with 8 mm spacers & 37 offset (f), 18x9.5 with no spacers & 40 offset (r) Nankang AS1 tires - 205/40 R18 (f) nitto neogens tires - 215/40 R18 (r) ECS drilled and slotted rotors EXTERIOR Euro front bumper R-Line fog grills Jetta front grill swap and color matched Votex front lip color matched Thunder bunny side skirts color matched ABT rear valance color matched INTERIOR Custom (wrapped headliner, hatch floor, shortened shifter) Carbon fiber wrapped accents on doors and dash "Daily Driven Projects" embroidered on the rear of the back seat headrests Red LED lights on the foot wells (f) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Kenwood double DIN head unit
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OWNER: Brian Mundy LOCATION: Petawawa, ON VEHICLE: 2002 Mazda Protege 5 Turbo CAR AFFILIATION: STREET AUTHORITY HORSEPOWER: 400
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS Mazda FS 2.0L Aluminum Head / Iron Block Pauter Rods Arias Pistons 8.5:1 Rotating Balance Alignhoned DOC B Positive pressure oil system Steed Speed T3 manifold Garrett GT3071 0.63 BB Turbo Tial (38 mm V Band liquid cooled waste gate, 50 mm “Q” blow off valve) Custom valve cover and overflow (Signature by Bryan Lawlor) 505 Intake manifold with Velocity Stacks BBK Mustang 65 mm throttle body Haltech PS1000 standalone ECU Custom Trigger (36-1+1) 1000 cc injectors (bored 550cc STI injectors) Sequential injection Direct Fire AEM CDI COP conversion IQ3 Digital Display Solution, Boost By Gear ECU speed controlled electric coolant pump DRIVETRAIN Fully Custom transmission PAR Straight Cut Gears set specified ratios Final drive 4.105 Quaife ATB limited slip differential SPEC Clutch (stage 3R disk, Stage 3R pressure plate, 6.8 lb. flywheel) Shaft Master unequal length driveshafts
SUSPENSION Aggressive Auto Culture adjustable multilink suspension K-Sport RR aluminum coilover suspension AWR (21 mm anti-sway, adjustable endlinks, trailing arm) WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES WORK Emotion Kai Forged aluminum wheels - 18×7 (f/r) Yokohama PARADA SPEC2 tires 215/35 R18 (f/r) K-Sport (14 -in. eight-piston brake system, hydraulic hand brake) Willwood (idependant master cylinders, proportioning valve, balance bar) 13-in. rear brakes EXTERIOR Full OEM JDM Mazda SPORT 20 Conversion Full weight reduction Rear flat diffuser Aggressive Auto Culture bumper sag fix bracket INTERIOR Sparco (seats, pedals) TWM shifter GT Spec braces AEM gauges Autometer gauges Aggressive Auto Culture Nardi Trophy steering wheel SPONSORS Aggressive Auto Culture
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Don’t let a dead battery hold you back! Never worry about the battery in your vehicle again. Just plug in a CTEK smart charger and walk away. CTEK chargers constantly monitor the battery, and apply the correct charge, so your battery is always in optimal condition when you need it. CTEK chargers are the easiest way to recondition and maintain your battery extending battery life. Ideal for cars, trucks, motorcycles, personal watercraft, sleds, boats, even lawn equipment, or anything else that has a 12V battery.
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AUTOMOTIVE DATA SOLUTIONS INC. STARTS SHIPPING THE IDATASTART – THE FIRST DEPENDABLE STARTER FOR BMW AND MINI
BY DAVID MACKINNON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY GIANCARLO PAWELEC INSTALLATION | MASS ELECTRONICS - RICHMOND HILL, ON
The remote start industry moves fast and furiously. Companies are always working on offering integration solutions for more cars, allowing retailers to install remote start and security systems safely and reliably. The iDatalink ADS-BM1 is a hot new product for this season, and we thought it would only be fitting o walk you through the basic concept of how it works and how it would be installed in your vehicle.
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The ADS-BM1 is the first dependable remote start interface system for most BMW and MINI models from 2005 to 2013, including the 1 Series, 3 Series, X1, X5, X6, Clubman, Cooper, Cooper S and more! The ADS-BM1 can operate on its own to remotely start your car. All you need to do is press the OEM remote lock button three times in quick succession and the car will start. There’s no need for extra remotes if you don’t want them. Should you want more range, you can add a remote package which will provide up to one extra mile of coverage. The ADS-BM1 can also interface with many of the smartphone controlled telematics systems, and even works with long range aftermarket remote start systems! The ADS-BM1 is a complete and elegant design. Two modules nest together to provide all the communication and processing functions required to start the vehicle. The system includes high quality T-harnesses, which will save the installer from having to cut any wires in your vehicle in order to perform the installation. The harnesses use OEM quality connectors to provide a secure and reliable connection to the vehicle’s wiring. How does it work? The ADS-BM1 communicates with your vehicle’s data bus. It monitors commands sent from the factory remote control. Once it reads the lock command has been given three times in quick succession, it begins to send messages to the vehicle computer. It tells the computer that it is a valid key (a process that was set up during the installation), then it turns the ignition and accessory circuits on and commands the vehicle to start. It monitors the door pins and parking brake during start up and while running, and will not start the engine if a door is open or shut it down if the brake is pressed without the vehicle key being detected. Before we start to look at the installation, be advised that in spite of the elegance and simplicity of this product, it is NOT designed for a do-ityourself installation. The dealer has a special programming cable and access to a dedicated support website required during the installation in order to properly configure the system to work with your car.
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dash is buttoned up and the car is ready to roll. 15 The Three quick presses on the lock button and you’re remote-start equipped!
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
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When deciding on a cover car for the Old School Special, there was little doubt we wanted to feature the gorgeously preserved
Fatlace 1972 Nissan Skyline GT2000
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Dating back to the 1970s, the Skyline brand has long been one of the winningest names in motorsports. Because US law limits the importing of any car newer than 25 years into the country (compared to 15 years in Canada), it’s rare to see a Skyline on the streets. It’s rare to find an enthusiast who is interested in spending big money to bring an old car over that is loud, slow and likely rough around the edges with more headaches than heroics. However, the work Mark Arcenal has put into his 1972 Skyline GT2000 makes its appearance on the cover well-deserved. Being sure to avoid unnecessary modern modifications, Arcenal says the fully-original interior is not worth swapping for any modern amenities. “The awesome thing about old cars in general is the smell of ‘old,’” he says. “You simply don’t get that anymore. Well, I don’t know if the smell is really cool, but it’s definitely distinct!” In addition to the Hakosuka, we cover some other worthy classics, including a ridiculous 1970s Datsun 240Z, an orange Corolla Levin, and a sibling pair of AE86s. Yes please.
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ENGINE MODIFICATIONS 2.5L APR (carbonio intake, stage 1 tune) IE billet valve cover Porsche 911 oil/coolant caps Semi-wire tuck NRG engine bay dress up kit EXHAUST Stock CHASSIS / SUSPENSION Airlift XL slam series kit 480 cc compressors (x2) 2 gallon air tanks with custom Budlight and Mountain Dew wrap (x2) Custom box with plexi to show off everything 9 panel switch box WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES ISS Forged Snowflakes wheels colormatched with brushed face and polished step lips - 19x10 +32 and 3-in. lip (f/r) Hankook Ventus Evo tires - 225/40 R19 (f/r) R1 Concepts slotted and drilled rotors Stoptech Street pads EXTERIOR 2012 GTI frontend conversion Euro GTI front bumper Custom lower center grill Smooth upper grill Shaved hood notch Votex side skirts Smoked mirror signals Window tint INTERIOR GTI seats (f/r) Black suede (headliner, a/b/c pillars, rear decklid, lower b panels, lower door trim panels) NRG black suede removable steering wheel Red LED interior lights AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Custom rear subwoofer box SPONSORS My wife and family, Fast Eddies Autobody in Manassas, VA, Kenny Marion, Nick Bottini of Alles Gute Design (photographer), Iceboxx Customs
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Tuner Evolution This car started out as a family vehicle, but after going through three sets of wheels to try different looks, Erik Gillund began taking the car out to car shows. After a front end conversion and an interior swap, he refinished the trunk. All of this was achieved in only three years, and he’s only getting started.
OWNER: Erik Gillund LOCATION: Woodbridge, VA VEHICLE: 2008 VW Jetta S CLUB AFFILIATION: Xclusiv Alliance
TUNER EVOLUTION PHILADELPHIA, PA Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Photography by Kevin Choi
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In partnership with Shining Monkey Corp., PASMAG and Auto Moto Foto travel with a lucky contest winner to hang out with master Hoonigan Ken Block in Atlanta. Block gets caught with car trouble and finishes back in eighth. Toomas ‘Toppi’ Heikkinen takes the win, followed by Tanner Foust and Sverre Isachsen in a scorcher at the converted NASCAR track.
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10-11 SUMMER SONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL TOKYO & OSAKA, JP Split between Japan’s metropolis powerhouses, nearly 50 artists from Nas to John Legend, Linkin Park and the Smashing Pumpkins make it out. Rap and rock unites once again!
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Another Level Car Show
OWNER: Chris Gosda LOCATION: Decatur, IL VEHICLE: 2008 Scion tC CLUB AFFILIATION: Nokturnal Car Club Horsepower: 170 hp
Photography by Modified Auto Shots ENGINE MODIFICATIONS Weapon-R (Secret Weapon Intake, coolant over flow tank, oil catch tank, power steering reservoir) Non-Stop Tuning air diversion panel SCIONTech engine dress up kit DME radiator brackets Mishimoto radiator hoses Polished oil cap NRG radiator cap Custom hand polished valve cover Polished spark plug cover with TRD logo EXHAUST Spec Exhaust Weapon-r (4-2-1 header, S-pipe) CHASSIS / SUSPENSION KSport Kontrol Pro coilovers TRD rear sway bar Customer polished front strut bar Painted undercarriage WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES TSW Jerez wheels - 18x8 (f/r) Hankook Evo V12 tires - 225/40 R18 (f/r) Brembo two-piece rotor kit - 13-in. (f) R1Concepts drilled and slotted rotors - 11-in. (r) EXTERIOR Custom Hot Lava and Nautical Blue metallic paint Metallic silver pinstriping Pedestal spoiler Buddy Club 2 front bumper NIA (rear lip, side skirts, fiberglass eyelids) M3 sideview mirrors Carbon fiber door pillars Custom vertical doors Shaved hatch garnish S2000 antenna
INTERIOR Color-matched interior Suede pillars and headliner Orange suede panelling Custom black suede/orange stitched (arm rest, shift boot, e-brake boot) Corbeau (CR1 micro-suede seats, 2-in. four-point harnesses, TC seat sliders) OBX (shifter, pedals and dead pedal) NRG (2.8 orange quick release, short hub, Special Edition deep dish suede/ orange wheel, harness bar) AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS KICKER (ZX350.4 amplifiers (x2), ZX1500.1 amplifier, 8" CVR (x4), 0/1 gauge wiring, video cables (2 sets)) Stinger stage 3 RCA cables Kinetic batteries (800 (x2), 1400c) Fat Mat sound deadening Pioneer AVH-P3200DVD Prestige (remote starter, alarm) Polk Audio (6.5-in. Momo competition components (x2), 1-in. tweeters (x4), 6.5-in. db component speakers (x2), 6.5-in. DB651 Coax speakers (x4), 6x9-in. db speakers (x2) 7-in. monitors (x2) 8-in. glovebox monitor SPONSORS FatMat, Meguiars, KSport, R1Concepts, Kinetik, NIA AutoDesign, Corbeau
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ENGINE MODIFICATIONS GM M45 Performance Parts supercharger Custom warm air intake Ractive cone filter TR upper engine mount High output alternator 4-gauge starter power wire upgrade Blasted high output IDI Engine block painted flat black HP Tuned 2.6-in. pulley Innovate LC-1 wideband Cruise control delete CF engine accents Toyota Japan reservoir covers EXHAUST Pacesetter 4-1 headers Magnaflow (high-flow cat, 3x22-in. resonator) Dynomax dual super turbo mufflers with custom Y-pipe Vibrant dual Camaro tips DRIVETRAIN Spec Stage-2 clutch B&M short shifter Team Green LSD insert CHASSIS / SUSPENSION Easy Street (Airlift struts, dual needle gauges, 175 PSI pressure switch) Accuair Vu4 animfold Copper and Synflex 3/8-in. lines (interior) 1/2-in. stainless braided (Exterior) Analog dual manual switch Prothane control arm bushings Vibrant front strut bar Addco sway bars (f/r) Blasted and painted (K-frame, trailing arm) OEM Engineering adjustable camber mounts NOS 10 lb. bottle tank used as air tanks (x2) 3/8-in. manual air drier Viair 480 air compressors (x2) WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES Ikon LM5 wheels with Vince Goodeve airbrushed smoke skulls - 19-in. (f/r) General Exclaim UHP tires - 215/35 ZR19 (f/r) Gorilla Acorn lugs Wilwood (12.19/0.81 four piston calipers (f), WRX 12.19/0.81 conversion - four piston calipers (r), Mechanical spot caliper – E brake, Mechanical proportional valve) Steel braided brake lines ZDD Custom Rear disc conversion bracket
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Torque Modified
OWNER: Matt McLeod LOCATION: Owen Sound, ON VEHICLE: 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 CLUB AFFILIATION: Nokturnal Car Club Horsepower: 170 hp
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EXTERIOR Mazda 6 headlight conversion Toyota Cavalier JDM tail light conversion RK Sport Prostock spoiler Shaved (door handles, key locks, trunk, antenna, gas door and relocation to trunk) SPAL 70 lb. shaved door kit with stuts Combined custom rear bumper (3 bumpers combined into 1) BC2 side skirts F1 fenders Drift front bumper Invader hood Hideaway licence plate 35% tint 10000K HID high/low beam CFL Halo kit Fog light removable kit Vince Goodeve Airbrushing INTERIOR Custom fiberglass (door panels, rear deck, painted rear quarter panels) Carbon fiber rear seat delete amp rack LED accent lighting in rear seat delete Custom gauge pod center console Cyberdyne gauges (oil, volt, air fuel) 2-pillar gauge pod Baby Doll Performance (wrapped head liner, custom Yokana Recaro style CF wrapped seats) White LED lighting under dash Accuair display with copper lines Toyota trunk carpet cover 1.93 cu.ft sealed subwoofer boxes BASF Egg Shell black/flat black paint AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS JVC (MP3/DVD/ Audio/video in and out deck, 6.5-in. components speakers (x4), 5.25-in. components speakers (x4), 12-in. DVC (x2), 1.75-in. tweeters (x8), flip-out 7-in. DVD player Innovetek 6x7-in. monitors 800W power inverter 1 in 7 video splitter VGA to video convertor Optima Yellow top Stinger 12 farad power cap 0-gauge & 4-gauge wiring 200A fuse ASUS 23-in. monitor Xbox 360 Sony VAIO computer Motorized custom trunk set up B-Quiet sound deadening SPONSORS Vince Goodeve Airbrushing, Baby Doll Performance, BASF, JVC Mobile (2010-2011)
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ENGINE MODIFICATIONS GM M45 Performance Parts supercharger Custom warm air intake Ractive cone filter TR upper engine mount High output alternator 4-gauge starter power wire upgrade Blasted high output IDI Engine block painted flat black HP Tuned 2.6-in. pulley Innovate LC-1 wideband Cruise control delete CF engine accents Toyota Japan reservoir covers EXHAUST Pacesetter 4-1 headers Magnaflow (high-flow cat, 3x22-in. resonator) Dynomax dual super turbo mufflers with custom Y-pipe Vibrant dual Camaro tips DRIVETRAIN Spec Stage-2 clutch B&M short shifter Team Green LSD insert CHASSIS / SUSPENSION Easy Street (Airlift struts, dual needle gauges, 175 PSI pressure switch) Accuair Vu4 animfold Copper and Synflex 3/8-in. lines (interior) 1/2-in. stainless braided (Exterior) Analog dual manual switch Prothane control arm bushings Vibrant front strut bar Addco sway bars (f/r) Blasted and painted (K-frame, trailing arm) OEM Engineering adjustable camber mounts NOS 10 lb. bottle tank used as air tanks (x2) 3/8-in. manual air drier Viair 480 air compressors (x2) WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES Ikon LM5 wheels with Vince Goodeve airbrushed smoke skulls - 19-in. (f/r) General Exclaim UHP tires - 215/35 ZR19 (f/r) Gorilla Acorn lugs Wilwood (12.19/0.81 four piston calipers (f), WRX 12.19/0.81 conversion - four piston calipers (r), Mechanical spot caliper – E brake, Mechanical proportional valve) Steel braided brake lines ZDD Custom Rear disc conversion bracket
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OWNER: Matt McLeod LOCATION: Owen Sound, ON VEHICLE: 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 CLUB AFFILIATION: Explicit Contentz Horsepower: 208 hp
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EXTERIOR Mazda 6 headlight conversion Toyota Cavalier JDM tail light conversion RK Sport Prostock spoiler Shaved (door handles, key locks, trunk, antenna, gas door and relocation to trunk) SPAL 70 lb. shaved door kit with stuts Combined custom rear bumper (3 bumpers combined into 1) BC2 side skirts F1 fenders Drift front bumper Invader hood Hideaway licence plate 35% tint 10000K HID high/low beam CFL Halo kit Fog light removable kit Vince Goodeve Airbrushing INTERIOR Custom fiberglass (door panels, rear deck, painted rear quarter panels) Carbon fiber rear seat delete amp rack LED accent lighting in rear seat delete Custom gauge pod center console Cyberdyne gauges (oil, volt, air fuel) 2-pillar gauge pod Baby Doll Performance (wrapped head liner, custom Yokana Recaro style CF wrapped seats) White LED lighting under dash Accuair display with copper lines Toyota trunk carpet cover 1.93 cu.ft sealed subwoofer boxes BASF Egg Shell black/flat black paint AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS JVC (MP3/DVD/ Audio/video in and out deck, 6.5-in. components speakers (x4), 5.25-in. components speakers (x4), 12-in. DVC (x2), 1.75-in. tweeters (x8), flip-out 7-in. DVD player Innovetek 6x7-in. monitors 800W power inverter 1 in 7 video splitter VGA to video convertor Optima Yellow top Stinger 12 farad power cap 0-gauge & 4-gauge wiring 200A fuse ASUS 23-in. monitor Xbox 360 Sony VAIO computer Motorized custom trunk set up B-Quiet sound deadening SPONSORS Vince Goodeve Airbrushing, Baby Doll Performance, BASF, JVC Mobile (2010-2011)
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The oval shape with a blue background, on which there are six stars – originates from the star cluster Pleiades, which translates into Japanese as Subaru.
Over 3,000 cars and spectators showed up to the weekly Krispy Kreme Tuesday meet in Burbank, California. Dubbed “The Last Exile,” the gathering filled up the entire parking lot at Empire Center. In this photo (taken by Ross Benson), you see a Burbank police cruiser sitting on high alert in case of any trouble makers. No arrests were reported, but over 100 vehicle citations were handed out for various infractions. Krispy Kreme stores across North America produce more than 5 million donuts per day and more than 2 billion donuts per year.
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For the first time ever, Autocon makes its way to Kent, just 20 minutes south of Seattle.
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JONATHAN ROSSI After buying the Del Sol to learn how to drive stick, Rossi soon realized it just wasn’t up to snuff. Since then, it’s been his goal to do a complete overhaul.
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FOR SOME REASON, THE BEST TUNER CARS ARE OFTEN THE ONES THAT WERE PURCHASED WITH LITTLE TO NO PLANNING IN MIND. Case in point, Jacob Reining’s Hyundai Genesis 2.0T Track Edition has a Felgen Outlet Award-winning wheel and tire package like no other. We get a peek at one of the hottest and tightest packages in the lower 48. Keeping with the theme of the issue, we also include install guides for a Genesis turbocharger and FR-S supercharger, and if that wasn’t enough, Project BMW 330Ci gets an HSD coilover and Sprint Booster install.
The Felgen Outlet only gives out 20 Awards for the best wheel & tire combination per year. The award is a hand-made scale model of a Schmidt H-Line 3-piece wheel. For a video on how it’s made, follow the link: vimeo.com/41543554
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS ’98 B18C Type-R Chipped P72 Honda ECU Innovative mounts (3-bolt w/ race bushings) MyHondaHabbit composite oil pan gasket and stud kit Moroso baffled oil pan Avid solid torque mounts Skunk2 Performance cam gears Gates Performance blue timing belt Vibrant timing belt tensioner NGK (spark plugs & wires) Custom throttle cable bracket Chasebays (braided fuel line, filter) Ractive (blue cone filter, PCV Filter) Mishimoto (aluminum radiator, fan shroud) Wire tuck NRG hood dampers Battery & under hood fuse panel relocation Coolant overflow reservoir relocation Mugen oil cap Password:JDM hood risers Spoon (master cylinder, clutch master) EXHAUST Heat wrapped exhaust headers Customized catalytic converter Skunk2 Megapower cat back DRIVETRAIN / SUSPENSION ’98 ITR S80 LSD transmission Chasebays stainless steel clutch line Yonaka 6-puck sprung hub performance ceramic clutch set Energy Suspension shift link bushings ITR 36 mm axles Tein Super Street coilovers Megan Racing trailing arm bushings Skunk2 (rear lower control arms, rear camber kit) Manual steering conversion (OEM Honda components) WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES ’98 Integra Type-R powdercoated wheels - 16x7 (f/r) Nitto Neo Gen tires - 205/40 R16 (f/r) Drop Engineering blue closed end lug nuts ’98 ITR (five bolt hub conversion, custom painted brakes (f/r)) EBC Brakes (Red Stuff pads (f/r), GD3 rotors (f/r)) Chasebays stainless steel brake lines EXTERIOR Lumens 8000k Hi/Lo HID kit Amber auxiliary lights 2000 Civic Si front lip Custom (front grill, painted license pate cover) Front license plate relocation and plate hole plugs OEM Honda mud guards Rolled fenders 20% Window tint Benen rear tow hook JDM license plate fillers INTERIOR Momo wood grain steering wheel NRG (short hub, Gen 2.5 quick release) Corbeau (TRS racing seats, seat rails) Nardi Prestige black leather shift knob Mugen pedals Reupholster light grey panelling in Interior Custom trunk floor Interior and trunk panelling sprayed black AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS Pioneer AVH-P6300BT JL Audio (C5-650 6.5-in. 2-way Component Speaker (f), C2-650x 6.5-in. Coaxial Speaker (r), SB-HDELSOL/8W3v3 Stealthbox, 8W3v3-4 subwoofers (2x), XB-BTU battery terminals (2x)) Alpine MRX-V60 five channel digital amplifier Optima Yellow Top battery SPONSORS Grounded Conceptz
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The 8th and final round of the 2013 DMCC season is held at the Sanair race track just south of Montreal. With the Pro AM season wrapped up after round seven, the top Pro Am drivers of the season are invited to round eight to compete with the pro drivers. What makes it more interesting – there are more drivers then usual. The event is a Top 16 competition, meaning drivers really have to push in order to make it into the finals. The practice/qualification day starts off wet and cold. Practice goes but the cold track temperatures catch a few people and send them into the wall. The two most notable are Philippe Bruyer (Toyota Soarer) and Pat Cyr (FR-S). Both cars finish the day in their trailers. Meanwhile, Alex Michaud qualifies in 1st place for the second time in a row.
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The season finale of Canadian Sport Compact Series at TMP in Cayuga is packed with high adrenaline from the Time Attack, Drifting, Drag racing and Show & Shine events.
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Phoenix Gold .................................................107
Diamond Audio - Dix Performance ....69
PIAA Corporation ......................................... 47
Directed .............................................................. 77
Prosport Gauges, Inc. ................................150
Drifz Wheels ...................................................131
Racing Beat .......................................................58
Dynamat .............................................................15
Rockford Fosgate ...........................................59
EBC Brakes ....................................................... 53
Royal Purple - Motovicity ...................... 135
Eneos .....................................................................81
RTX Wheels ......................................................99
Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC. ...................... 159
Scion Canada ......................................................3
Enkei ...................................................................109
Solo Werks ...................................................... 159
EXEDY Globalparts Corporation .........39
Sony of Canada Ltd. ................................... 164
Fidanza Performance - Turn ....................14
SPC Performance ........................................ 143
Distribution ....................................................113
Spec Inc ............................................................... 72
Focal - ORCA Design
ST Suspensions ..............................................67
& Manufacturing Corp. ...........................91
Stinger Electronics ....................................... 87
Formula Drift .................................................119
Super Bright LEDs Inc. ............................ 149
HiFonics ............................................................103
TEIN - Motovicity .........................................45
HushMat ............................................................ 62
TEIN - Turn 14 Distribution ....................89
Icon Media, Inc. ............................................ 156
Tire Connection ........................................... 153
Injen Technology ....................................33, 96
Torco International Corp. ........................ 73
Installer Institute ........................................ 129
Toucan Inc. .........................................................31
iSimple ...........................................................23, 43
Turbo Kits ..........................................................63
JE Pistons Inc. ................................................157
Valvoline ................................................................2
JL Audio .............................................................. 35
Vortech Engineering, Inc. ......................... 57
JRP - Johnston Research
What Monsters Do ......................................152
& Performance ............................................... 6
Whiteline US .................................................. 125
JVC Canada Inc. .............................................79
Wilwood Engineering .................................55
Kenwood Electronics Canada Inc. ........19
Xscorpion ...................................................75, 147
KICKER ...............................................................65
Zeitronix Inc. ...................................................88
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