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think I can say with confidence tha Hondas are where the vast majority of us got our start. Whether it was affordability, economical reasons, the endless aftermarket, or maybe even some kind of family loyalty – most of us have had some form of experience with or in a Honda.

For some reason, Honda owners get a bad rap, and maybe that’s because the cars are just that accessible. Not everyone can afford a Subaru or an old Nissan, but when you’re young and dumb, nine times out of ten, you can find a Honda hanging out on someone s driveway in your neighborhood with a “For Sale” sign propped up in the window. For a couple hundred dollars, they usually still run well enough (because nothing besides burning oil can seem to kill these buggers), and it takes a whole $30 to grab a fart can exhaust from the local auto parts shop, bolt it on, and pretend to

be a racecar at your local drive-thru joint. This is where the stereotypes originate.

For those true enthusiasts that put in the time and effort to build something quality, whether it be for the street, show, or track, we have a lot of respect for you. You take the lawnmower and “my milk jug has more displacement than your engine” jokes on the chin and continue with your vision. You deal with the immaturity and build on what most people can’t see is a seriously potent tuning platform.

For that, we at PASMAG, of which 90 percent of us have owned or still own Hondas, applaud you. The twist on this issue is for you guys.

We still have all the usual PASMAG fixings like show coverage, product guides, trending news, upcoming builds, and features, but there’s just a little more VTEC injected into each one this time around. Check out a team feature on the renowned Team Emotion, as

well as the final, and most impressi e NSX to come out of Umbrella Auto Design’s doors.

We also said goodbye to our Accord+ project car this month, so we gave it a fitting arewell in the form of a little feature. That’s just the beginning of the issue.

Our featured vehicles are all a little different this time around. Derek Covington’s boosted S2000 is built to be a full custom creation, Lester Rivera’s CTR clone is built to be in spec with the car he’s modelled his Civic after, and Jud Lagunas has taken an unassuming platform and transformed it into a showstopper with a vintage feel. They’re each built for different tastes or different reasons, but each car is built by a dedicated craftsman who’s focused on transforming their Honda into something that breaks the mold of what the rest of the community may view Hondas as.

As someone who’s owned a few Hondas (’97 Integra GS and an ’01 Prelude SE), personally, these cars will always have a special place in my heart, no matter what I’m driving. They gave me my start and led me to where I am today. I can happily ignore the attention cravers at gas stations and coffee shops, because I know that somewhere nearby, a real enthusiast is making his dreams come true in his garage.

Whether you love Hondas, or hate them, I hope you enjoy the issue all the same!

Micky Slinger PASMAG EDITOR

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VTEC Variable Valve Timing and

Lift Electronic Control (VTEC for short) is an electronic and mechanical system available in several Honda engines that allows the engine to activate alternate lobes on the camshaft, effectively changing the cam’s lift timing and duration at a certain RPM (usually 5,000+) to increase horsepower.

VTC

Variable Timing Control is a mechanism that allows the intake camshaft gear to be continuously variable. This lets the valve overlap to be continuously adjusted at any RPM. VTC is always active.

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VTEC-E

Like VTEC, VTEC-E allows for varying camshaft profiles, but with a focus on efficiency at low RPMs instead of performance. By not allowing the second intake valve to fully open at low RPM, it essentially forces a 16-valve engine to run as a 12-valve engine.

Fall 2012

COVER CAR June / July 2011

NSX

“New Sportscar eXperimental” was a code nickname given to the NSX in its experimental stages.

FEATURE 2016 Mobile Electronics / 6th edition

CRX

The meaning behind the CRX moniker is hotly contested. The most widely accepted meanings seem to be “Civic Renaissance Model X” and/or “Civic Renaissance eXperimental”, although some firmly believe the title to mean “Civic Racing eXperimental” or one of many other creative interpretations.

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iVTEC

Intelligent Variable Timing and Lift Electronic Control (iVTEC for short) is a mechanical system that combines the benefits of VTEC and VTC together.

There are two camshaft profiles, one for low RPM and one for high RPM, that can optimize valve overlap throughout RPM ranges. The combination of VTEC and VTC produces an average of 10 horsepower more than just VTEC alone.

EF

Chassis code for Civic models between the years of 1988 and 1991.

EG

Chassis code for Civic models between the years of 1992 and 1995.

EK

Chassis code for Civic models between the years of 1996 and 2000.

EM

Chassis code for Civic models between the years of 2001 and 2005.

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Chassis code for Civic models between the years of 2006 and 2011.

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F-Series

Several variations of the F-series engine were made, both SOHC and DOHC, but the ones that resonate with enthusiasts everywhere are the famous DOHC F20C and F22C1, both radically different from the rest of their F-series family. Designed specifically for use in Honda’s S2000, these high-revving engines are still a popular choice today. With a redline of 9,000 RPM for the F20C, and 8,000 RPM for the F22C1 (a drop made to improve low end torque), and a power output over 240 horsepower, it’s no surprise that this inline four-cylinder is a popular powerhouse for enthusiasts with the need for speed.

BubbleBack

Slang term for the EG Civic hatchback model.

FEATURE October / November 2016

B-Series Teggy

Slang term for the Acura Integra

CTR

ITR

One of the Honda community’s most popular classic DOHC engine swaps, popularized by early model Si and SiR models of the late 80s and early 90s. The B-series was the first engine to incorporate VTEC. Made in 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 and 2.0L variations.

Popularized by its usage in the VTEC-equipped Prelude, one of the Honda tuner staples of the late 90s and early 2000s, the DOHC H-series was a big hit because of its larger displacement. Available in 2.2L (H22) and 2.3L (H23), this engine was popular among Honda drag racers. It also formed the basis of Honda’s touring car racing program for many years.

D-Series

K-Series

Available in SOHC and DOHC formats, and in displacements ranging from 1.2 to 1.7L, the D-series was the forgotten step-child of many late 80s and 90s Honda platforms like the CRX and first generation Integra.

While many tuners and builders opted to keep the D-series for its simplicity and easiness to work on, many others chose to forgo the D-series and swap in a B-series instead.

Civic Type R

H-Series

Integra Type R

BWR

The most modern of engine swap choices, the K-series, has been manufactured in a staggering amount of configurations over its more-than-a-decade-long span of production. While there are several variants of the K-series, the most popular models for tuners are the early 2.0L (K20) found in the RSX Type-S and Civic Type R, as well as the 2.4L (K24) found in models like the Accord, CR-V, and Acura’s TSX. These configurations were popular because of their integration of performance i-VTEC. COVER CAR February / March 2016

Blackworks Racing

Rake Juice

Raising the rear and slamming the front suspension, or leaving the rear stock while lowering the front significantly.

Butt Dyno Rice Horsepower figures estimated by Burner driving as opposed to technical data.

Nitrous

A term used to describe, often derogatorily, a Japanese car (typically a Honda) that burns significant amounts of oil.

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Amongst a few other things,

turned him onto the Route KS Zero

Ravi Ayyagari at Umbrella Auto

Force Final widebody kit. There

Design is known for pumping

were only 10 kits made in 2010,

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then production stopped. Easier to

sive NSXs in North America.

find than just one, right? Turns out

The shop in Seattle, Washington,

that Route KS would be happy to

uses some of the rarest parts in

make another kit, but they’d need

the world to create the supercars

to rebuild the molds as the old

of their customers’ dreams. This

ones were no longer perfect. That

NSX in particular called for com-

would mean some serious time

ponents that were so extremely

and money, which the customer

rare that it forced Ayyagari to

was more than happy to put up for

go back on his word to not build

the prestige of owning the kit.

anymore NSXs. “I think of the NSX as a car

A few ideas were thrown around for the drivetrain as well,

that’s really defined my business,”

where the theme of race engine

he says. “The owner talked to

came up and stuck. The pair

me about his ideas and what he

searched for a Honda Indy V8 for

wanted to do with the car, which

a while before realizing that Honda

sounded in line with something

destroys all of their retired race

that would be interesting to me,

engines, or straight up fills them

so I agreed to build it. If this is the

full of concrete.

last NSX I build, I want it to be the craziest NSX ever.”

First up was a body kit for the

20

By chance, when speaking with Doug Peterson, the founder of Comptech (now CT Engineer-

car. Originally, the owner was

ing), about his dilemma, Peterson

shooting for a Sorcery SGT, which

asked if Ayyagari would be inter-

being a one-of-one would be

ested in the 3.0-liter V6 engine out

impossible to come by, so Ayyagari

of the 1989 IMSA GTP Lights class

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Spice NSX. When Ayyagari said he’d totally be interested in that, Peterson replied, “Oh, well I forgot I had it.” A little while later, and Peterson had amassed all the parts needed to rebuild about 90 percent of the engine. With a quote for a full rebuild and dyno tune on the engine, they flicked the engine off their to-do list.

An Esprit dry carbon, framemount GT wing, a StopTech Trophy brake kit, as well as JRZ RS Pro coils with Swift springs and Ayyagari’s own VRH air cup lift system are all on standby to be installed as we speak. Keep your eyeballs on PASMAG to see even more exciting developments on this one-of-a-kind build!

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CIVIC TYPE R

TO DEBUT AT PARIS MOTOR SHOW Headed for America in October of this year, and that the production model should make its way to showrooms by September of next year.

So what can Honda fans expect from the new iteration of the hopped up hatchback? Current reports indicate that power will come from the same 2.0L turbocharged engine found in current models, Honda enthusiasts, rejoice.

albeit with some performance-ori-

After a long time of waiting,

ented tuning courtesy of Honda’s

the Type R version of the tenth

performance division. Power levels

generation Civic is coming. After

are estimated to be north of the

Honda announced that the next

340bhp range, putting the Civic

Civic Type R would finally make it

in a good position to take on the

to American shores, the anticipa-

Focus RS, Subaru WRX STI, and

tion began building among Honda

Golf R, even with its front-wheel

fans across North America. After

drivetrain. The engine will be

all, the Civic Type R has been

mated exclusively with a six-speed

infamously absent from Honda’s

manual transmission.

In true Type R fashion, we can

North American offerings.

The hot hatch’s prototype model

expect visual cues to become

has been spotted testing on UK

more aggressive on all sides.

roads, as well as the Nurburgring

Expect to see trademark Type R

as of late, hinting that production

style cues like the red accents,

models would be rolling out sooner

flared wheel arches and upgraded

than later. Soon after being spotted

wheel options designed for both

in the wild, it was reported that the

performance and sporty looks.

hedgehog in bright red shoes. Believe it or not (brace to feel old) Sonic the Hedgehog is 25 this year. Time flies when you’re going fast.

To celebrate this special anniversary, SEGA has teamed up with Honda’s number one selling car in America, the Civic, as well as experienced car builder Brian Fox of Fox Marketing to put together a car worthy of the spiked, blue speedster. By the way, it’s also the Touring version of the Civic, which is suitably turbocharged.

The 2016 model Civic received a couple coats of BASF R-M “Candy Sonic Blue” paint, which was accented with “Sonic Yellow” throughout and topped off with a custom vinyl scheme that calls back on 25 years of Sonic history. Under each corner, the custom XXR wheels were treated with paint schemes that reflect Sonic’s trademark sneakers in the rear, and the in-game collectable rings up front.

Inside, the interior was taken care of by Katzkin with a full-on Sonic theme, with the seats being stitched up in blue, white, and red leather with an embroidered 25th Anniversay logo applied to the headrests. In the trunk, there’s a full Rockford Fosgate audio installation with a floormounted, flip-up 32-inch screen for playing the classics on.

The Sonic Civic debuted at San Diego Comic Con, but it’s not done running yet. Keep your eyes out for it at some big event near you in the future!

Details are still fairly scarce,

concept version of Honda’s CTR will debut in concept form alongside

but we can expect a slew of

the new tenth-generation Civic

details to emerge in line with the

hatchback at the Paris Motor Show

concept’s debut.

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TEAM EMOTION THE MUGEN KINGS OF THE AMERICAN HONDA COMMUNITY

BY ADAM GORDON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIC TONG In the North American Honda community,

their own way. While each car differentiates

there are few names that resonate among

itself, many of the team cars share certain

the hardcore enthusiasts the way that

mods and build aspects. Perhaps the most

Team Emotion does. Recognized across

immediately noticeable feature among all

the American tuner landscape as one of the

of the cars featured here is a uniform set of

highest quality exclusive car crews in the game,

Mugen MF10 wheels, uniting the crew in the

the team has garnered quite a reputation

eyes of show spectators with a common

for themselves thanks to a powerful show

element. Each member shown here also has

presence and a healthy amount of awards.

a spare tire mounted on an extra MF10 wheel,

The club formed originally in 2004, when a small handful of likeminded Honda

• CP (PISTONS, PISTON RINGS)

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• AEBS sleeves

• Mugen MF10 wheels

• Venom intake manifold • BDL Industries throttle body • Custom 3-inch titanium charge pipes • Mugen (VALVE COVER, RESERVOIR SOCKS,

– 16x7 (F/R) • Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tires – 215/45-16 (F/R) • Endless front BBK • Mugen (REAR BRAKE ROTORS, BRAKE LINES)

RADIATOR, GEN 1 EXHAUST) • Garrett Big Kahuna turbocharger • HyTech turbo manifold

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

• GReddy BOV

• Mugen (NZ COILOVERS, FRONT

• Tial wastegate

AND REAR STRUT BRACES)

• Inline Pro (FUEL RAIL, CONNECTING RODS)

• JDM Type R sway bars

• Injector Dynamics 1300cc

• Cusco roll cage

injectors • Hondata (S300 ECU, COIL PACK CONVERSION)

EXTERIOR

• Full Blown Performance dual

• Mugen (BODY KIT, FRONT BUMPER, SIDESKIRTS,

pump fuel injection

REAR WING, HOOD, GAS CAP)

• Aeromotive fuel regulator • Walbro fuel pumps

INTERIOR

• A’PEXi GTR intercooler

• Mugen (S1 FRONT SEATS, FORMULA SHIFT KNOB,

EXHAUST

• FG360 steering wheel w/ pad

• Custom titanium straight

• JDM Type R (REAR SEATS, CARPET, DOOR

BOOST GAUGE, CLUSTER)

pipe exhaust

PANELS, PEDALS)

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• Performance Bodega • Competition Clutch

proudly displayed in their trunk setups.

The wheels are just the beginning of the

enthusiasts led by Harry Nguyen came

Mugen love. With an emphasis on high quality

together with a unanimous goal: to create

parts, it’s no surprise that all members of

a car club that places a strict emphasis on

the crew equip their cars with some form of

THE CREW’S 45+ CAR ROSTER FEATURES A WIDE VARIETY OF DIFFERENT HONDA AND ACURA MODELS AND GENERATIONS, EACH DIFFERENT IN THEIR OWN WAY. quality over quantity and shake up the status

Mugen aero. "We all like quality parts and

quo of the show scene with a tight-knit crew.

never have issue with fitment. All Mugen aero

It wasn’t long before they accomplished

parts have been tested in a wind tunnel,”

that goal, partially thanks to their devotion

explains Kiet Hong, one of the group’s early

to incredible build quality and careful

members. “You get what you pay for." The

selection of aftermarket modifications.

title “Mugen Kings” has been used to describe

After dominating performances in show after show, the crew began to gain some

Ultimately, what really unites Team

recognition, especially among admiring

Emotion is a genuine passion for cars,

Honda fans who took inspiration from the

creativity, and quality. Hong shares some

team’s cars. Magazine covers and features

enlightening words in closing. “This team is

proceeded shortly afterwards, propelling the

very diverse – as you view our roster, notice the

group into the automotive spotlight. By this

wide variety of vehicles. Along with the variety

time, Team Emotion became a recognized

of vehicles comes the different personalities

and frequently talked about part of Honda

and cultures, but the one thing we share is the

culture and lifestyle in the United States.

love for the scene.” It is that kind of respectful

The crew’s 45+ car roster features a

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the club on more than one occasion.

and admirable attitude, in addition to some

wide variety of different Honda and Acura

truly cool cars, that helped propel them

models and generations, each different in

into the spotlight where they belong.

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• Mugen (CARBON FIBER INTAKE BOX, OIL CAP,

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RADIATOR CAP) • J’s Racing cooling panel • HKS radiator shroud • ARP hardware

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• Hondata (K PRO EMS ECU, INTAKE

• Mugen MF10 wheels

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• RBC intake manifold

• Falken Azenis RT-615K tires

• Defi (BF GAUGES, TRIPLE GAUGE PODS)

ASSIST OIL TEMPERATURE METER, ASSIST OIL PRESSURE

• Bosch (EXTERNAL FUEL PUMP, 1000CC INJECTORS)

METER, ASSIST WATER TEMPERATURE METER)

• Mugen lug nuts

• Blitz SBC ID boost control

• Walbro internal fuel pump

• Endless 6-pot 2-piece BBK (F)

• AEM UEGO

• Takata 4-point harness

• AEM (FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, FUEL RAIL)

• Power Slot cross-drilled rotors (R)

• Ignited (TOGGLE SWITCH, PURGE BUTTON,

• Backyard Special shifter surround

• Carbing (OIL CATCH, RESERVOIR TANK)

• StopTech stainless steel braided

• Mugen (OIL CAP, THERMOSTAT, FAN SWITCH)

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• Ballistic Motorsports

• Darton sleeves • Wiseco pistons

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• Pioneer Avic-Z2 7-inch monitor w/

• Falken Tire • Fizz Auto Sports

• Crower rods

• Tein HA coilovers

• MB Quart (6X9 PREMIUM COMPONENTS, 6X9

• Supertech (VALVES, DUAL VALVE SPRINGS,

• Mugen front strut bar

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• Cusco (SIDE BARS, CROSS BAR)

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• Cosworth bearing

• CARBING (6-POINT ROLL CAGE, REAR LOWER STRUT BAR)

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• Koyo (RADIATOR, FAN)

• J’s Racing (C-PILLAR BAR, ENGINE DAMPER)

• OEM Honda window visors

E-BRAKE LEVER COVER BOOT, SHIFT KNOB) • Takata 4-point harness • Type R rear back seat

INTERCOOLER, FUEL RETURN LINE) • HKS (AIR SUCTION FUNNEL, SUPER SEQUENTIAL BOV)

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• Falken Tire • Takata • BASF • Fizz Auto Sports • Harry’s Autobody • Ahkparts.com • Delacruz Motorsports • Endless USA • Meguiars

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AUGUST IS A PRETTY AWESOME MONTH FOR CAR ENTHUSIASTS IN CANADA. IT’S THE PEAK OF THE SUMMER, AND FAR ENOUGH INTO THE SEASON THAT EVERYONE HAS THEIR CAR OUT IN ITS NEWEST ITERATION, EVEN THE LATE BLOOMERS. CAR SHOWS ARE PLENTIFUL, WHETHER PARKING LOTS MEETS OR SHOW AND SHINE COMPETITIONS, BUT THERE IS ONE SHINING GEM THAT BRINGS EVERY FACET OF CAR CULTURE TOGETHER EVERY YEAR, AND ATTRACTS ENTHUSIASTS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY (PLUS SOME SOUTH OF THE BORDER) TO SHOW UP WITH THEIR BEST AND JUST HAVE A GOOD TIME. THIS SHOW IS IMPORTFEST.

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or the 16th con-

to out-of-country builds. It was all

secutive year in a row,

under one big roof.

Importfest has taken over the Metro Toronto

As always, Nextmod had a commanding show presence. I

Convention Centre and chocked

mean with a car stable of about

it full of everything a modified

40 vehicles under one name, they

automotive enthusiast could want.

pretty much had their own show

Killer cars? Check. Spinning DJs?

within the show. The pièce de

All day. Contests and giveaways?

résistance of the whole display

You bet. Modelling competitions?

would have to be the newly

Better believe it. If you can think of

constructed Ben-Sopra-kitted R35

it, Importfest had it in some way,

GT-R that belongs to Nextmod’s

shape, or form.

chief, Peter Pang. First hearing

The car selection was vast.

whispers about the car almost

With everything from import to

a year ago, the GT-R has been

domestic, from backyard builds

built in complete secret since

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Nextmod let a few images slip

which bordered the whole pad-

of you) with his two Street Sharks.

with our Tuner Battlegrounds

and social media blew up. This

dock that had set up there. It was

All the way in from California,

#TBGLive event. It turned out to

was probably one of the hardest

a pretty wild selection in there as

his FR-S and S13 drew quite the

be battle of the Hondas at our

cars at the show to photograph

well. A twin-charged ‘70s Celica,

crowd, and Daniel was more than

booth between Rob Silva’s super

because of the constant crowds

a Civic with a shaved and tucked

happy to shake hands, answer

clean Civic EK and Ger Reyes’

(good thing we had early media

bay filled with ping pong balls,

questions and sign shirts and

outstanding S2000. With 55% of

access!)

cars with ridiculous camber (two

magazine features. From a little

the popular vote, Reyes and his

of which actually got their plates

talk we had, he’s got some pretty

M&M widebody S2K came away

in numbers, but never quality, was

pulled on the way into the show) –

exciting things on the horizon. Let’s

with the win and a shot at SEMA

Nextlevel, a massive car club that

it was quite the spectacle!

just say he got a visit from a rep of

glory in the upcoming Champion-

a certain body kit manufacturer

ship competition!

Just shy of Nextmod’s display

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In the middle of the show,

With just shy of 40 vehicles, it was

under the Speedhunters ban-

quite a sight to behold, bolstered

ner, you’d find our friend Daniel

by the yellow “caution” tape,

Covarrubias (Killagram to some

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We at PASMAG had our own excitement on the show floor

The lifestyle component of the show was also very much alive.

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cars for a miniature version of Takumi’s 86 battling it out with a certain yellow RX-7, or move to the center stage and watch some unreal break dance battles taking place. There were also plenty of places to whip your wallet out at, like local favorite TBA, who debuted some new designs and brought back some old hits. If you were lucky enough to grab a spot in line, you could also grab a hug and selfie from the beautiful Tianna G or drool over the bikini contest if that’s what floats your boat. And no matter where you do go in the show, you’re followed by a fantastic soundtrack played by at least three different DJs, who were spinning almost all 12 hours of the show. With an estimated 20,000 attendees, over 350 competitor vehicles and 45 exhibitor booths, Importfest 2016 was one for the books.

The 2017 show is already being tentatively planned for August 26th, so if you’ve ever been curious about Canada, here’s your perfect excuse to make the trip!

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automotive lifestyle event, look no further than Tuner Evolution. As the name suggests, this show encompasses the spirit of tuning and follows its evolution, year by year. Cars, vendors, live music, extreme sports, street artists, bikinis,

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models, celebrities and more, all under one roof.

For the 10th year in a row, that roof would be the one belonging to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, where Jay Martinez, the show’s organizer, says Tuner Evo really got its start all those years ago. For 2016, the show was bigger, better, and showcased vehicles that were leaps and bounds in quality and showmanship than previous years.

If you’re looking for another reason to head out to Philly besides the cheesesteak, you’ve found it. Tuner Evolution is everything you need and more for your fill of everything we crave in this little niche we’ve cut out for ourselves. We can’t wait for what 2017 has in store!

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01 How do you make your presence known at a show the size of Tuner Evo? Do exactly as NYC Motoring did with their Liberty Walk R35, and put it on color-matched powder blue Forgiatos and drop it the floor. That should do it.

02 Darren Balico’s itasha-style S-chassis is a show car that actually goes sideways at the track. Yes, his style may be a little lewd, but so is his driving style. It all works. 03 Ben Harmony’s freshly-built RWB Porsche 993 was sitting pretty on the show floor. Have you seen it in Krispy Media’s newest videos on YouTube? It’s required viewing! 04 Can we just take a second to drool over Drew Evans’ G37? The Liberty Walk kit retrofitted to the sedan body is fantastically done, and everything under the hood is just as gorgeous. 05 The first M&M widebody Honda S2000 belonging to John Paul has had such a strong show season this year. This guy is everywhere, we swear! 06 @o˛ ensive_frs debuted his new look at Tuner Evo: Philly this year. After months of construction, we all finally got to have a peak at Industry Garage’s unique take on a widebody kit for the FR-S!

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SPOCOM

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ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER - ANAHEIM, CA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TREVOR GARRETT

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Back in 2007, the folks at SPO-

among manufacturers, as many

COM couldn’t have imagined

of the big names in the industry

that their show would grow to

opted for large-footprint booths

the size it is today. For their 2016

in the show to make an impact

show, the SPOCOM crew was

and engage with their enthusiast

back at the Long Beach Conven-

fanbases on a personal level. What

tion Center for their biggest show-

better place to connect with your

case yet. With 427 registered cars

enthusiast audience than a show

competing, there was no shortage

that focuses on the automotive

of incredible machines on display

lifestyle culture of young adults?

for the crowd of more than 9,300

By building a repeat audience

attendees this year.

The size of the show was in-

and grooming valuable partnerships with likeminded enthusiasts

creased for 2016 in order to accom-

and show-goers, SPOCOM has

modate all cars and 60 booths.

carved out a niche for itself in the

The show seems to be a big hit

community that grows every day.

01 This NSX has undergone some bodywork to achieve a unique take on an iconic platform. 02 This widbody Datsun with a Gulf color scheme was a favorite among classic JDM fans. 03 The Pandem-equipped E30 BMW outside the Toyo Tires booth is a modern rendition of a classic style. 04 A Liberty Walk Porsche is a welcome sight at any show. Just look at that wing! 05 Another Toyo-branded E30, this one a sedan, sets itself apart with some stunning gold BBS wheels. 06 The BMW M6 is becoming an increasingly popular platform to modify. As low as it can go, this M6 had carbon ďŹ ber goodies touching ground on all sides. 07 With a Yas Marina Blue paint and gold accents, this M6 stands out, even among several other BMWs of similar caliber.

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Honda Fest

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THE AUTODROME ST-EUSTACHE, SAINT-EUSTACHE, QC

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEREMY ALAN GLOVER hondafest.ca

The Autodrome St-Eustache in

trailer just in case, as Honda Fest

Saint-Eustache, Quebec, once

gives away a car every year. The

again played host to the swarms

giveaway car for 2016 would be a

of Honda nuts that made up

built Acura RSX!

Honda Fest. The show is broken

The Saturday was made up of

up into two sections: racing on

open drag racing, which anyone

the track and showing off in the

could take their car out to run,

sun, plus a few other bonuses. If

serious drag competitions, com-

you’ve got VTEC in your blood,

petitive show and shine, or just a

you better be here.

leisurely meet if that’s more your

This year’s event was jam packed,

style. As Canada’s largest Honda

with spectators camping out as

meet, it turns out the French

early as 5 p.m. the previous day

Canadians are interested in

to get a spot. If you’re planning

something other than the magical

on coming down for the 2017

combination of fries, gravy, and

show, bring a tent. Also bring a car

cheese curds.

01/07 All about that stance life. Virginie Rioux’s bagged, wrapped, and caged civic pokes out in front and squats in the rear. Just an example of the different tastes you can see at an event like Honda Fest! 02/03 Jason Budd’s drag Civic is frankly ridiculous. Look at that thing! Budd was a favorite to win the competitive drag racing this year, as he was 2015’s champion.

04/05 Another crazy Civic drag car is Pascal Forget’s hatchback-based monster. Forget actually took the championship from Budd this year. Could this be the start of a rivalry? 06 Easily recognized as one of the best S2Ks out there, JF Boucher’s S2000 took home 2nd Best of the show. It’s not hard to see why between its wide hips, green cage, and seriously clean F20C build.

08 GotBoost.ca is always building something Acura/Honda related with phenomenal power. It was super cool to see their signature CRX with RWD layout making some smoke clouds from the rear tires!

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Thinkware F750 Dash Cam Thinkware.com Your personal co-pilot on the road. The F750 dash cam is a reliable eyewitness and silent guardian in case of an accident. Utilizing a premium Sony Exmor sensor, the F750 records flawless 1080p video. The entire package is loaded with built in GPS, wi-fi for video streaming, red light and speed camera alerts, and more.

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The official Manual Gearbox Preservation Society Insignia t-shirt. Show your love for the unparalleled experience of the manual gearbox, and become an official member of T.M.G.P.S! Features a 3.5-inch insignia on the left chest and 12-inch insignia on the rear. Available in blue or black. 6-speed and Euro configurations also available.

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CrimeStopper SP-102 $69.95 | CrimeStopper.com The CrimeStopper SP-102 is the start of CrimeStopper’s deluxe universal security system with keyless entry. The system includes 2 small 4 button remotes with up to 500 ft. of range. It also includes a dual stage shock sensor, siren and starter kill output. This system allows you to arm/lock, disarm/ unlock, release the trunk as well as do all of these functions without audible alerts with silent mode.

Rockford Fosgate Dead Skin Sound Dampening Kits From $25.99 | RockfordFosgate.com Dead Skin products reduce the resonating abilities of your vehicle panels allowing you to truly appreciate your music library the way it should be heard. With a material thickness just under 1/8-inches (1.5mm), Dead Skin is designed to be applied to most surfaces with little or no preparation, is highly flexible and cold formable to irregular surfaces so no heat guns are required.

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TRU-BOOST Gauge Type Controller AEMElectronics.com AEM’s TRU-BOOST Gauge-Type Controller is an electronic boost controller than combines the simplicity of a manual boost controller with the added ease of adjusting boost levels through a gauge interface. There is no external interface required for setup, and it is fully functional right out of the box.

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Civic 2012-2015 Rear Section Exhaust S-Type $ 4 4 7. 9 9 | B o r l a . c o m Borla stainless steel S-Type rear section exhaust systems once again have proven why Borla has led the aftermarket performance exhaust industry for over 30 years. Borla has an exalted heritage with high performance vehicles, from the C5R LeMans winning Corvettes to privateers like KTEC, Ratt-Miller, Lingenfelter, and Lou Gigliotti, who have enhanced Borla’s knowledge of both the vehicle dynamics and the power-plant engineering.

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DC Sports exhaust system are Dyno tuned and tested to outperform all comparable systems on the market. The single-canister, dual tip system features a large, transverse-mounted polished oval canister with dual straight-cut, four-inch tips with rolled DC Sports logos. Available for several Honda applications.

DC Sports air intake systems provide improved breathability for your engine’s needs. Each kit comes with an air filter that requires no oil, therefore there is no chance of contaminating the mass air flow sensor, which can result in power loss and higher fuel consumption. Increased horsepower and torque guaranteed for various Honda models.

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For some Honda fans, having their engine under the hood isn’t enough. Available in K series, B series, D series, F series and H series, these keychains from Eeffect let you showcase your inner Honda fanboy on your key ring.

Eeffect’s officially licensed Honda apparel extends to the waistline with their Honda logo belt designed to look like a red seat belt. Just remember that these seat belts are meant to hold up your pants, and not to hold you safely in your car.

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For the hardcore SOHC lovers, you don’t need no stinking B, K, or H series. Eeffect wanted to make this shirt stand out while representing Honda’s smaller single-cam motor. Added 4-1 headers and individual throttle bodies give the pictured engine an extra race feel.

The K&N 69-1019TS Typhoon air intake system is a free-flowing, mandrel-bent aluminum tube air induction system designed to fit some Honda Civic SI and Acura ILX models. The 69-1019TS air intake comes with a black rubber topped K&N high-flow air filter and a heat shield that installs into the previous air box space.

The 69-1212TS air intake comes with a chrome topped K&N high-flow air filter and a heat shield that installs into the previous air box space. Air is directed through the intake tube into the engine’s throttle body for a guaranteed power gain. The intake tube has an attractive silver powder-coat finish that’s made to last and it accommodates the factory mass air sensor and crank case vent hose.

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VF2001 $39.99 | KNFilters.com You probably already have an intake or replacement air filter in your Honda to ensure your engine breathes the best air possible. Why not make sure you are breathing high quality air as well. The K&N VF2001 is a replacement cabin air filter that fits hundreds of Honda cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs from 2003-2016.

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06-09 Honda S2000 Supercharger System w/ FlashPro – Black Edition $5295.00 | KraftwerksUSA.com The 2006-2009 S2000 Supercharger system provides instant throttle response and a progressive power curve that increases all the way to redline without the typical ‘spiking’ or ‘surging’ associated with turbochargers. Its unique, more useable power curve results in reduced cylinder pressures, less strain on engine components, and increased reliability.

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This direct-fit intake for the 2016+ Honda Civic is dyno proven to deliver gains of up to 9whp and 10wtq, while maintaining safe air-fuel ratios on the stock tune, along with an aggressive tone under acceleration. Available in black, blue and red, and backed by Mishimoto's lifetime warranty.

Today’s direct-injection, turbocharged engines provide great performance and efficiency, but over time, are often prone to carbon build-up. Mishimoto direct-fit catch cans protect your investment by intercepting harmful oil vapors in the PCV system before they are recirculated inwards. An application-specific bracket and molded silicone hoses (available in black, blue or red) mount the can in an easily serviceable location.

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Dry Carbon Kevlar Cooling Plate for 1997-2001 Prelude $349.99 | PasswordJDM.com The cooling system is a vital component of your Prelude's operation. Unfortunately, gaps in the structure around the radiator allow air to escape, resulting in lost efficiency. By preventing air to escape over the top of the radiator, these cooling plates allow a maximum amount of airflow directly to your radiator, resulting in reduced coolant temperatures during aggressive driving.

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2012-2015 Honda Civic Si Intake Manifold Adapter Kit From $134.99 | PRLMotorsports.com PRL’s adapter kit allows customers to get rid of the restrictive plastic intake manifold on the stock K24Z powered engines and replace it with the affordable, free-flowing RBC manifold. 6061 aluminum adapters with all O-rings, gaskets and necessary hardware allow customers to bolt-on and go. Throttle body adapters are available in standard bore and 70mm for larger throttle bodies.

SPOON SPORTS Rigid Collar

$220 | SpoonUSA.com Spoon Sports Rigid Collar is a United States and international patented system that inserts into the subframe mounting holes to fill the gap around the bolts to provide a tighter fit. The collars prevent the subframe from moving and shifting under load which reduces wobble of the steering wheel and suspension over uneven pavement. As a result, suspension feel is sharpened and chassis rigidity is increased.

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2006-2015 Honda Civic Turbo Kits From $4,494.99 | PRLMotorsports.com These bolt-on turbo kits with billet end-tank intercoolers require no cutting/modifying of the vehicle. Designed with a straight forward install in mind, PRL prides themselves on easy installation, component quality, efficiency, and OEM stealth appearance. Choosing from a large selection of Garrett and Precision T3 turbos gives the ultimate diversity for your power goals.

PRL MOTORSPORTS 2006-2015 Honda Civic Si Intake Systems

From $179.99 | PRLMotorsports.com PRL’s hand-made cold air / short ram intake systems for the 8th and 9th Gen Civic Si are some of the top selling and performing systems in the Honda performance community. Each system is constructed from 3.5-inch mandrel bent 6061 tubing, utilizing a 6-inch inlet velocity stack, high flow air filter, breather filter, 4-ply silicone couplers, and stainless steel clamps.

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This K-Series engine harness offers Mil-Spec Teflon coated wire, using standard factory wire colors with a maximum heat rating of 200°C. Customizable by the customer to be ready for a K-series swap with almost any pre-2002 Honda platform, from Civic to CRX to Accord, as well as the Integra and RSX platforms.

New for the third generation Honda Fit. Also available for most late model Hondas as a direct replacement of the factory muffler. This N1 style exhaust puts an emphasis on sound quality with a race design. Features increased muffler flow rate for more power. Optional inner silencer is available.

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Suspension Bushing Set for S2000, EG/EK Civic, DC2 Integra $595 | SpoonUSA.com Over time, factory bushings can crack, warp, or leak.

Bushing replacement transforms suspension feel and corrects geometry of warped bushings. The Spoon Bushing Set is a direct replacement of the factory bushing and increases the hardness from 65 to 85 for less flex but still offering compliance for a comfortable ride.

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ST X and ST XTA for Honda S2000 ST- S u s p e n s i o n s . n et ST suspensions, a brand of KW Automotive GmbH, has two coilover kits available for the S2000: the ST X and ST XTA with adjustable top mounts and high-performance dampers. Both coilovers allow a maximum lowering of 55 mm within the approved range of the part certificate. ST coilovers are manufactured in Germany.

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION: Calgary, AB ENGINE: Subaru 4U-GSE / FA20 2.0 L H-4 HORSEPOWER: 200 hp CLUB: Legit Society SOCIAL MEDIA bryzter @bryzter

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∂ Invidia front pipe ∂ TRD intake ∂ Iridium spark plugs ∂ NRG bolts

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DRIVETRAIN ∂ Exedy clutch

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∂ WORK Meister M1 3-piece wheels - 18x9.521 (f), 18x10.5-46 (r) ∂ Continental Sports Contact 3 tires - 245/35/18 (f), 265/35/18 (r) ∂ Drilled & slotted rotors – 276x24mm (f), 290x18mm (r) ∂ StopTech brake fluid ∂ Hawk pads

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∂ HSD coilovers ∂ Perrin adjustable sway bar ∂ Cusco strut bar (f/r) ∂ Megan Racing lower control arm (r) & trailing arm (r)

BRYAN ANTONIO 2013 SCION FR˜S

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t can often take some time until certain things grow on an individual; whether it’s a new haircut, a change in career or move to a new city. Sometimes, like in the case of Bryan Antonio and his 2013 Scion FR-S, it’s the purchase of a new car.

“At first I didn’t like the look [of] this car,” explains Antonio, “but when I saw the red Rocket Bunny widebody on this car by Kei Miura, that sold me. I installed [a] Five Axis body kit first while saving up for the Rocket Bunny kit, as I really don’t like the stock look on this car.”

The Rocket Bunny kit fitted on the FR-S is actually one of the biggest challenges Antonio faced while working on his build. “I tried a lot of shops here in Calgary but all of them don’t

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want to cut a new car. My last option was to head down to Vancouver to one of the shops [that] have experience installing Rocket Bunny wide body on an FR-S. I’m glad I found someone closer to Calgary, which is Leonard Song, owner of First Gear Project – Edmonton.”

“I just wanted to build it for myself: not for show, not for race. [It was] during Driven Calgary when I fully committed to it, and what do you know, I won an award. So for now my intentions have changed to show car, and it might change [again] when I finish my engine build.”

For those inspired by his story, take heed to a lesson from the builder himself. “When I was building my car it had little imperfections and some temporary parts. During those times you will get negative comments from random people; people that don’t know what you are building, or your plans…and especially those people who are jealous of your build.”

Antonio concludes.

“When you are building something, don’t let those negative comments bring you down.

At the end of the day it is your own build [and] your own money to spend.”

∂ Upgraded pioneer deck

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ESSENTIALS LOCATION: Brampton, ON ENGINE: Nissan VG30DETT 3L V6 HORSEPOWER: 550 whp TORQUE: 500 lb-ft SOCIAL MEDIA 300zxMatt @300zxmatt

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∂ AMS Motorsports (short shifter, triple core aluminium race rad, black radiator brackets, NA to TT full conversion, silicone upper & lower radiator hose, silicone coolant bypass hoses, smoked timing covers, 2.5-inch OMEGA side-mount intercoolers, customized OEM SMIC brackets, 2.5-inch intercooler piping w/discharge pipes, 2.5-inch intake piping, intercooler ducts, MaxFlow manifolds (x2), dual intake, stainless steel engine bolt kit, PTU relocation, polished throttle cable cover and fuse box covers, A/C adaptor retrofit kit, NA to TT A/C conversion, brake master cylinder brace) ∂ AMS Motorsports lightweight pulley (power steering, water pump overdrive, alternator, crank) ∂ Nismo (fuel pump, oil cap, radiator cap, 740cc fuel injectors (x6)) ∂ CZP (brushed stainless steel battery tie down, silicone turbo coolant hoses (x4), Chromoly clutch pivot ball, stainless steel braided clutch line, cooling panel) ∂ GReddy magnetic oil drain bolt plug ∂ Z1 Motorsports (NA to TT radiator conversion bracket, 2.5-inch compressor inlets (x2), high pressure adjustable wastage actuators (x2), stainless steel braided turbo oil feed lines (x2), silicone wastegate actuator hoses (x2), full injection adapters (x6), full injection harness adapters) ∂ JDM EFI engine harness ∂ Delete (AIV, EGR, PRVR, cruise control, throttle body coolant lines) ∂ HKS SSQV4 blow off valves (x2) ∂ NGK iridium plugs ∂ Gates Racing kevlar timing belt ∂ Garrett GT2860RS BB turbos (x2) ∂ South Bend Clutch TZ Series Stage 3 ∂ Fidanza 11.5 lbs lightweight flywheel ∂ JWT intake filters (x2) ∂ AMS High Capacity Oil Cooler ∂ Z32 Innovations Low Profile turn signal pigtail harnesses and motor mounts ∂ Type 2 PTU ∂ ZSPEC J30 spring covers and battery cable bracket ∂ WINFactory hood prop conversion kit

EXHAUST

∂ Custom 3-inch turbo-back exhaust w/ HKS HiPower mufflers

MATT BUDZIOSZ 1990 NISSAN 300ZX TT

BY ADAM STEINBERG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY FARDEEN SHERE (

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att Budziosz first laid eyes on a Z32 at the age of five. It was that moment he fell into to the JDM scene and knew he’d one day own a Z Series. Now an adult, Budziosz has not only fulfilled his childhood dream but has build a champion show car with his 1990 Nissan 300ZX TT. “I ended up buying this one which was a factory original naturally aspirated model (which I converted to twin turbo with a JDM TT Swap) and even now when I see a Z32 on the street, regardless of trim level or even condition, it puts a big smile on my face,” explains Budziosz.

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touches like wheels and suspension,” but that quickly changed when he began exploring performance tuning and modifications. “I did the twin turbo conversion and right away decided to get all the bolt ons available [and] upgrade the turbos and fuel system. Of course with that came the NIStune ECU. The 275 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires I had just weren't getting traction, even in 3rd gear on the highway, which led to the wide body build.”

The twin turbo conversion, which was done

by AMS Motorsports, helps bring the 300ZX engine to 550 whp with 500 ft-lbs of torque. Of course there are some who’d say that’s plenty of speed for a daily driver but not Budziosz – he’s aiming for 1000+ whp!

Budziosz extends a special thanks to a handful of people who helped him get here.

Special thanks goes out to Chris from JA Automotive, Hilary from Ink & Iron Autobody, Dan from Dan Fournier Metalworks, Vuk from AMS Motorsports, Blain from RIgtheous Garage, and Ronan from RoRo Designs.

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

∂ NIStune ECU w/ feature pack ∂ GReddy Profec boost controller ∂ HKS Type-1 turbo timer ∂ Selin Design 2nd gen dual mass air translator ∂ AEM digital gauge (AFR (x2), fuel pressure, voltage, boost (x2))

DRIVETRAIN

∂ NA transmission and differential (r)

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES

∂ Work Meister S1 3-piece wheels - 18x9 +22 (f), 18x13 +5 (r) ∂ Black w/ gold pearl powdercoat ∂ 24k gold hardware ∂ Gorilla steel extended closed end lug nuts ∂ Aluminum center caps ∂ Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires w/ white print - 245/40/18 (f) / 335/30/18 (r) ∂ Z32 calipers (f/r) ∂ AMS Motorsports MAX rotors and carbon ceramic pads

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

∂ AMS Motorsports (inner & outer tie rod ends, ‘Black Series’ 20-way race coilovers, upper strut bar (r)) ∂ AMS Motorsports adjustable (upper control arms (f), tension rods, control arms, toe arms, sway bar end links (f/r))

EXTERIOR

∂ Black w/ 24k gold pearl paint ∂ Hand-crafted metal widebody ∂ RS Performance Type 3 carbon fiber nose panel and fog ducts ∂ WINFactory CSL-R spoiler lip ∂ Stillen Type III lip (f) ∂ Customized OEM NA to TT bumper (f) ∂ Kaminari side skirts and door filters ∂ TwinZ Design (side skirt extensions, Type 2 modified bumper (r), diffuser (r)) ∂ Shaved (headlamp washers, side markers (r), antenna, window wiper (r), washer nozzles) ∂ Vortex Motorcycle gas cap ∂ OEM ’99 taillights ∂ Exterior and interior LED bulbs ∂ HID projector headlights

INTERIOR

∂ NRG steering wheel hub w/ quick release adapter ∂ Grip Royal ‘Royal Knight’ racing wheel ∂ 300-degree triple gauge din panel ∂ Stillen dash pod w/ custom face ∂ Nismo shift knob ∂ Takata 3-inch 6-point SFI harnesses ∂ Bride ZETA III seats w/ side mount brackets

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

∂ PowerBass M-104D 10-inch subwoofer (x2) ∂ Kenwood KDC-X996 in-dash deck ∂ PowerBass ASA-2000.1d amplifier w/ 2XL-653 component speakers ∂ ZEnclosures 10-inch subwoofer enclosure (x2) and counter amp panel

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∂ Strup axle-back exhaust

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DRIVETRAIN ∂ OEM

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

∂ Avant Garde M240 (6) - 18x8 +20 (f/r) ∂ Nankang tires - 215/35/18 (f/r)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

∂ Universal Air air ride kit ∂ Firefighter SCBA air pack converted into air tank ∂ 2 Viair 444c chrome compressors ∂ 3 Viair dual needle 220psi gauges ∂ DC Sports front upper strut bar powder coated candy purple ∂ Trailer: (Universal Air air ride kit, Randode low-profile bag brackets, Quick-disconnect airlines)

EXTERIOR

∂ Custom one-off widebody ∂ Maziora torched penny chameleon paint ∂ Custom fitted Ken-style lip kit ∂ RS 4.0 chrome grill ∂ JDM bB chrome door handles ∂ Window channel visors ∂ Trailer: (2006 xB cut and made into a trailer, Maziora torched penny chameleon paint, Phillips LED taillights, Firefighter's pole mounted to front of trailer)

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PATRICK MACH 2006 SCION XB RS 4.0

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t was a bittersweet moment when Patrick Mach received the call that his 2006 Scion xB RS 4.0 was ready for pick-up. “I had ordered this Release Series xB and was awaiting its arrival,” writes Mach. “My dad passed away the morning of December 30, 2006, and I got the phone call later that afternoon that the car had arrived at the dealership.”

The xB RS 4.0 was a long-time coming for Mach as he’s been preparing for this build since first getting into the scene. “I have loved cars all my life. When I bought my first car [1994 Honda Del Sol], it had a couple mods on

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it, and I knew that I wanted to add more. This was the beginning of modifying every car that I owned.”

Mach has always maintained the purpose of building a one-o° show car “as there isn’t much else you could do with the xB platform.”

His favorite modification is the one-of-a-kind xB trailer. “One of the major challenges was making sure we cut the trailer in the right spot and welded it properly. We took our time and it came out perfect.”

“I have started to focus on Junction Produce as a brand for my build because I am focusing on making my car a VIP build,” he goes on to say. “The trailer was inspired from my previous build, and I was also inspired by [other] VIP builds to do my car in a VIP theme.”

Other elements maintaining that VIP-style include the custom hardwood, a fiberglass enclosure, complete LED conversion, and of course, Universal Air suspension with Viair dual compressors and 220 PSI gauges.

∂ Clazzio black PVC seats w/ brown double diamond stitching ∂ Custom hardwood floor mats (f) ∂ Custom hardwood seat false floor amp rack (r) w/ firefighter symbol cut outs for amps ∂ Hardwood flooring in trunk ∂ Junction Produce neck pads ∂ VIP tables on each front door panel ∂ NRG black steering wheel w/ quick release ∂ Crystal A/C knobs ∂ Mini Scion xB's on door locks ∂ Mach 3 Kustomz gauges

LIGHTING

∂ Sylvania XZE headlights & fog lights ∂ Red/ white/amber LED firefighter lights (18) ∂ 90-Watt Whelen hideaway strobes (2) ∂ Custom LED firefighter symbol on headliner ∂ LED underbody lights (RGB) ∂ LEDs in headlights and fog lights (Red) ∂ LEDs on the door handles (White) ∂ LEDs in engine bay & front grill (RGB) ∂ LEDs on top inside of all doors (Red) ∂ LEDs on both sides of top dash (Red) ∂ LEDs under lower dash (White) ∂ Sylvania LEDs in false floor amp rack (RGB) ∂ LEDs under rear of front seats (White) ∂ LEDs on both sides of air tank (Red) ∂ LEDs on inside of sub covers (Red) ∂ LEDs behind Viair compressors (Red) ∂ LEDs on inside of rear hatch (White) ∂ LEDs in front door panels (White) ∂ LEDs on bottom of doors (Red) ∂ White show strobes in A/C vents (4) ∂ 5 StreetGlow strobes in engine bay ∂ Clear door locks with red LED’s in them ∂ Trailer: (LED underbody lights on tongue of trailer (RGB), LEDs on the door handles (White), LEDs on top inside of doors (Red), Clear door locks w/ red LEDs, LEDs on bottom of doors (Red))

AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA

∂ Pioneer headunit ∂ Blaupunkt (12 inch subwoofer, 350 watt amplifier, 300 watt amplifier, 6.5 inch door speakers) ∂ 4-inch red neon in speakers (r) (x2) ∂ Fiberglass sub box ∂ Duralast Gold battery ∂ Stinger fuse holder (f) & main power wiring

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∂ Full-Race (turbo kit, vertical flow intercooler) ∂ Tial (wastegate, BOV) ∂ Skunk2 Pro Series 70mm throttle body ∂ Honda RBC intake manifold ∂ Hybrid Racing fuel rail ∂ Ktuned fuel pressure regulator ∂ Walbro 255 fuel pump ∂ Injector Dynamics 1000cc injectors ∂ NGK spark plugs ∂ Wisico (9.8 compression pistons, piston rings) ∂ DownStar hardware ∂ Hondata Kpro ECU

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∂ Skunk2 Mega Power RR exhaust ∂ Full-Race (Sidewinder header, down-pipe) ∂ Skunk2 exhaust tip ∂ Hasport mounts

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teven Crespo first caught sight of the Acura RSX while playing Need for Speed Underground 2, one of the tuner world’s most influential video games, but it wasn’t until he purchased his own RSX that he really fell in love with the platform. “I first started with a basic automatic RSX, and after just a few years I upgraded to a Type S model,” he writes, remembering the switch that started his modification journey.

Like many enthusiasts, what starts out as a plan for simple build quickly becomes something bigger after enough time. “Like many car enthusiasts, my intentions were simply to lower the car on D2 suspension with some nice a˛ ordable wheels. One thing led to another and I eventually found myself building

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∂ Anointed Aero V1 wide body flares ∂ Backyard Special front bumper ∂ Aspec rear lip ∂ ChargeSpeed winglets ∂ Seibon Carbon trunk ∂ DC5 Type R taillights ∂ Mugen hood ∂ Aztec Green Pearl paint ∂ Infinity M45 projector retrofit headlights

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a full-blown show car.” This is a sentiment we see time and time again.

Unfortunately for Crespo, the first motor he had was blown up under boost, so he faced some budgetary setbacks when he needed to build a new motor capable of handling power.

“After blowing my stock motor I decided I wanted to build a motor reliable enough to withstand the abuse of a turbo, so buying a stock motor and installing it in the car wasn’t an option,” he explains. “Although building a fully built motor was necessary, it was a major setback because it wasn’t in the budget.

I was lucky that at the time I had a good job, and with little time I was able to gather the money to continue the process of my build.”

In completing the build, Crespo went with a variety of well-known and reputable brands to compliment his RSX. Spoon Sports, Backyard Special and ChargeSpeed are among some of the main points of interest on the car, but Crespo says that Anointed Aero – the company that designs the limited wide body flares on his car – is the one that stands out the most. Whatever aspect of this build you focus on, quality was the name of the game, and we respect a job well done.

∂ RHD DC5 Type R dash ∂ Spoon Sports steering wheel ∂ AIM air-fuel and pressure gauges ∂ DC5 red Recaro seats ∂ Takata Drift 3 harness ∂ Type R floor mats ∂ Autopower roll bar

AUDIO/MULTIMEDIA ∂ Pioneer head unit

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kay, so, a few things have switched around lately. One of the main things that happened this past month is the loss of my beloved “Lemon Party” MR2. After my search to find a clean Type S K-series Honda engine fell flat, I considered selling the car and picking something else up. Turns out my friend Colin, one of the mad scientists and owner at Big Country Labs makers of some of the sickest wings on the market - has been obsessing over the MR2 for a while now. He just had to have it, so now he has his own personal lemon party. He plans on making it even crazier than what I had planned for it, so I can't wait to see what he comes up with.

That being said, I’d need a daily while my FR-S is under the knife, so I picked up another two-door sportscar: a 350Z. This Z was owned by a fellow Low N Slow crew member, so yes, it came pre-built. The previous owner had the 350Z fitment game on lock, and for the last eight or nine

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years his car has had many setups.

From its metal widebody and full JL Audio system, to its diamondstitched interior and Weds wheels, everywhere I go in this thing, it stops people dead in their tracks. I plan on cleaning it up a bit since it has some years and miles on it, and above all, give it some good lovin’.

Now for the FR-S! My Pandem kit (technically Rocket Bunny V3) will have already arrived by the time this is published and you’re reading this.

Stay tuned for the updates to come as we get everything together. This kit is wider and even more aggressive than the first two, so get hyped!

As I write this, the FR-S is at MotoIQ for a full motor build! A widebody FR-S with a built motor? What?!

Within the first day, they’ve already pulled the motor out and stripped it down to just the long block, intake manifold, harness, and ECU. I will be running JE 10.5:1 stock bore pistons, BC rods, Supertech valvetrain, and a Deatschwerks fuel system. The car is going to make some nasty

power - about 500 horses worth if all goes according to plan! I am beyond excited for all the madness that is about to take place with the car.

I have so much more happening with the FR-S to come, but I can’t spill it all now. I’ve got to make sure I’ve got enough content every month after all! Stay tuned for some super exciting updates!

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or the third season, up and coming drivers will compete at four select events over the course of the Formula Drift season to vie for the Formula Drift Pro 2 championship. The top eight finishers at the end of the season will earn a Formula Drift Pro license, which comes with the privilege of competing at the full eight-stop Formula Drift Pro series schedule in 2017.

At the halfway point of the Pro 2 season, we’ve already seen some exciting tandem action, with several drivers showing strong promise. While two drivers have a substantial lead over the rest of the Pro 2 series roster, there’s enough points available in the final two events for any driver in the top 10 to earn the win. With the playing field being quite level, this could prove to be the most exciting championship chase to date!

Here’s a look at the top five Pro 2 drivers at the halfway point of the season: MARC LANDREVILLE Landreville has been competing in the top Pro class for several seasons now, but decided to dial back his commitment for the 2016 season and focus solely on the Pro 2 championship. That commitment appears to be paying off by way of a pair of final round visits, winning in Orlando and taking second place in Atlanta. Landreville may have won both events, had a collision in the final four in Atlanta not damaged his car. Landreville competed in the top series in Canada for years before coming to Formula Drift, and probably has more tandem experience than any other driver on the Pro 2 grid.

Landreville has effectively guaranteed himself a Pro class license for 2017, but he is hopeful that a Pro 2 championship will bring some sponsorship support that will help his cause.

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JEFF JONES As we covered in a previous article, Jeff Jones is one of the journeymen in the sport, and is the only driver to compete in each of the three Pro 2 seasons. Jones continues to find success at the Pro 2 level, winning in Atlanta and placing second in Orlando, all while running both the Pro and Pro 2 schedules. Jones has also been pulling double duty all season, competing in the Pro class as well, and is the only driver to be doubling down. Should Jones stay in the top 32 final drivers standing in the Pro class, as well as stay in the top eight in the Pro 2 class, he will have confirmed his license via both qualifying requirements for the third straight year, an impressive accomplishment considering the commitment required to be competitive in either class, much less both simultaneously.

ANDREW LEWIS Relatively unknown entering the season, Lewis has proven to be competitive in his rookie season after just two events. Lewis has utilized the same S13 chassis for several seasons of ProAm, which likely helped his cause, as many drivers build new chassis in preparation for making the jump from ProAm to Pro 2. Lewis has qualified well and driven consistently, he just hasn’t had much luck with his bracket placing to date. Should Lewis have a favorable bracket in one of the final two events, it’s likely he will earn a podium finish before the season is over.

MATT MADRIGALI Hailing from Northern California, Madrigali had the fortune of competing in both the Golden Gate Drift series, as well as the Just Drift ProAm series over the past few years, both of which have heavy involvement from top Formula D pros. Madrigali has also worked closely with both Matt Field and Calvin Wan on driver coaching, resulting in being calm and collected in his tandem battles. Madrigali took the final podium position in Orlando by virtue of his qualifying position over Lewis, losing only to Jones in the final four by virtue of a pair of small steering corrections in chase. Madrigali will be a driver to watch for due to the amount of driving he’s done in the past several years in some of the most competitive ProAm series in the country.

RYAN LITTERAL Litteral has been a mainstay in the Southern California drifting scene for almost 10 years now, but decided to make the commitment to run in the Pro 2 series just last season. After mechanical issues plagued his 2015 season, reliability has helped Litteral showcase his driving talent behind his RB25-powered Nissan S14. Litteral has competed in China at the World Drift Series alongside Formula Drift veterans, so he has plenty of tandem experience against skilled drivers.

Litteral earned his first Pro 2 podium in Atlanta, and had a tough battle with Madrigali in Orlando before being knocked out in the “Great 8.” If Litteral can avoid mechanical issues the rest of the season, he will consistently be a threat in contention for the podium.

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I am writing to you in the hopes of you being to help me decide how to improve my system’s performance.

I’m running a Rockford P1000Xbd amp to a pair of Punch P2 four-ohm 12-inch woofers in a small, sealed box. My mids and tweets are MB Quart and they are powered by an older Kicker amp with about 100 watts a side. All of this is installed in a 2012 Honda Civic. The system is okay now, but I’d like to make it a lot louder without spending much money. The sound quality is good enough, but I wish it was way louder. I expected more for a 1,000-watt amp.

Do I need a capacitor? What about porting the woofer box? Any help would be great. Jeremy D. via email Well Jeremy, let’s see if I can shed some light on your situation. You have very good product, but you’d like more SPL. If I understand your email correctly, I presume it’s louder bass you’re after. First of all, the Rockford P1000Xbd amp is rated for 500 watts at two ohms, not 1,000 watts.

To get the maximum power from your amp, you should be using two-ohm woofers.

Secondly, to make the car “way louder” isn’t going to be easy without spending some bucks. Just like speed, SPL costs money, so how loud it plays is generally proportional to your budget. To make your car noticeably louder, you need an increase of at least three dB. That means double the power, or about 1,000 watts, which is above the rated power handling of your current woofers. This means beefier woofers, lower impedance, more current

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draw, etc. But, if you want to keep the gear you have, a larger vented enclosure would most likely give you a significant increase in SPL, with a small trade off in very low frequency output. This is probably the biggest gain you can make for the least money spent. Just make sure the person who designs your new enclosure knows what they are doing. Incorrect tuning can and will damage your woofers. Adding a capacitor to your system will not give you a noticeable increase in SPL. Good luck with your improvements!

I have three four-ohm, eight-inch dual voice coil JL Audio woofers. They are in perfect condition, but are a few years old. I also have a large two-channel MTX amplifier that’s rated for 1,000 watts bridged at four ohms. I want to build a box for them that will fit in the back of my Jeep Cherokee.

My problem is, I don’t know how to wire them to achieve the optimum load for my amp. Also, I have been told that series wiring speakers degrades the sound quality.

What’s the best way to make what I have work?

Bert M. via email.

Okay Delbert, your situation is pretty common, and it’s an easy one to make work well.

First of all, don’t worry about any degradation in sound quality caused by series wiring. I have heard this myth too many times before and it is nonsense. With that out of the way, here’s how I would handle the wiring: wire each woofer’s dual voice coils in parallel (positive to positive, negative to negative). This

will result in each woofer having an impedance of two ohms. Then connect the three woofers together in series.

The end result of this parallel/ series wiring will be a net impedance of about six ohms.

Your MTX amp will have no problem playing the three woofers in bridged mono, and the upside of the slightly higher impedance is reduced current consumption and less amp heating. If you had an amplifier that could handle a two-ohm load, you could have wired the woofer coils in series and then paralleled them for a load of about 2.7 ohms. However, for your amp, the first method will work fine, and sound good.

I have an Audiomobile line driver with eight volts of output, and a Memphis amplifier that says it can handle up to 4.5 volts of input. Are these two pieces compatible? My friend says I’ll damage the amp by overdriving it. Someone else suggested putting in a resistor or something, but I’m not sure how or where it goes. I have the gain set on the amp to about halfway because if I set it lower, the amp loses too much power. How do you get a good match between different output and input requirements? Ty via email.

Hello Ty, This is a very common question, and it’s widely misunderstood. When an amplifier manufacturer gives you a “maximum” signal input voltage, what they are telling you is that with the gains set at minimum, that’s how much signal it will take to drive the amp to full power.

This stated voltage level does not determine the maximum voltage source you should use. Remember, a head unit (or line driver) only puts out maximum voltage when two conditions are met. First, the volume needs to be maxed out, and second, the information on the disc needs to be recorded at “all bits high,” which is the loudest level attainable on a CD. Anytime you are cruising

down the road listening to your system, you probably don’t have the volume wide open, and you are listening to music that has some amount of “crest factor.” Crest factor is the difference between the average output level and the maximum output level of the track you’re listening to. The more crest factor you have, the greater the dynamics of the music can be. As a consequence, the average voltage coming out of your eight-volt line driver could easily be less than two volts! That’s the reason you needed to add gain at the amplifier because the average level is nowhere near the 4.5 volts it takes to get full power from your amplifier.

On the rare occasions you do have high signal output, yes it will clip the amplifier, but these conditions generally are so brief and infrequent that our hearing “masks” them and we don’t hear it.

Adding this additional gain to your system results in what engineers call “gain overlap” and used in moderation, it’s a very good way to get the power you paid for, as well as limit the distortion to acceptable levels. Most people can tolerate at least 10 dB of gain overlap. Adding too much gain increases noise problems while decreasing dynamic range and sound quality. It sounds to me like your system is setup fairly well, but if you want to tweak on it, check out Autosound 2000’s CD-104 Ultimate Level Setting Disc. It’s a great tool to use to maximize a systems performance without causing a lot of unwanted noise and distortion.

Lastly, one important point should be made. Adding or reducing gain does not change the power of an amplifier. It simply allows the amplifier to be driven to full power with different input signal levels.

More gain might sound more powerful, but it isn’t. The amp just gets to full power faster on the volume scale. Regardless of the position of the gain pots, the actual amount of power an amplifier develops at clipping does not change.

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Focal FDP6.900 Amplifier Review All the functionality you need with Focal's impeccable quality. Focal's FPD series keeps on getting better.

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hen Focal introduced the brilliantly conceived FPD series of amplifiers a couple of years ago, they knew they had developed a solid performer with exceptional sonics. For a lot of companies, that would have been enough, but it wasn’t for Focal. In a neverending quest for better performance and improved functionality, the FPD series has been improved and upgraded to even higher performance. As usual with a Focal product, the product has a look and feel that portends high quality.

For this review, we’ll be taking a look at the powerful and accommodating - in terms of system design – six-channel FDP6.900.

FEATURES The FDP6.900 has been designed to o˛ er maximum installation and system design flexibility while delivering prodigious power.

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high-pass or low-pass settings, and then allows bandpass to also be accomplished thanks to two more separate frequency controls.

Suÿ ce it to say, if you can’t send the right signals to your system’s speakers with this amp, you need some help.

Crossover flexibility aside, there are other nice touches to be had with the Focal amp. The power supply is regulated to provide the same power to your speakers, regardless of battery voltage. There are three pairs of RCA inputs for maximum signal control, but there is also a 2/4/6-channel signal steering switch, so you can drive the entire amp with whatever signal input you have handy. If you don’t have RCA outputs, the FDP6.900 will accept speaker wire level inputs directly to the RCA connectors thanks to the very wide range of gain adjustment available. When using speaker level inputs from a BTL amplifier (typical OEM amp) there is no need for a separate turn-on wire, as turn-on will be sensed through the RCA connectors.

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amp can be used alone as a single amp solution for front, rear and subwoofer channels, or thanks to the very flexible crossover functionality, it can even be used to drive a fully active three-way speaker system. The crossover design found in the FDP6.900 provides flexibility of adjustment that very few amplifiers can match.

Channels one and two can be configured for a flat response, or high-pass from 50 Hz to 4 kHz, or to match the setting of channels three and four. Channels three and four can be configured as lowpass, bandpass, high-pass or flat, with two separate frequency pots each having the same 50 Hz to 4 kHz range. On the fifth and sixth channels, the amp provides flat,

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All of the connections and controls are found along one edge of the amp, making installation convenient and tidy. Speaking of tidy, the FDP6.900 uses either conventional style mounting brackets, or a clever hidden steel mounting bracket that conceals the mounts and provides a very secure method of installation. An illuminated, white top logo tells you the amp is on, and flashes to serve as a built-in diagnostic indicator.

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to my reference component speakers, with the crossovers left in full range mode. The results were really impressive.

From a sonic perspective, the amp is very transparent and musical. The bass is well controlled with excellent authority. I didn’t notice any degradation of the full range signal from the components when the bass hit either, which is something I’m listening for when auditioning a multi-channel amp with a single power supply.

My listening session lasted several hours, while I simply 2 OHM POWER vs THD+N @ 1000 Hz 14.4V Batt enjoyed the music from this clever bit of engineering until I realized it was dark outside and I should have gone home a long time ago. I’d rank the sound quality performance of this amplifier in the top 10 car audio amplifiers I’ve heard this year. It’s certainly good enough to benefit from very good source material, and show the limitations of material that isn’t top notch.

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play MP3 or other digitally-formatted music through it. This amp deserves high resolution music, or at the very least, CD quality. Sure, it will play whatever you like, but listening to low-res compressed music through an amp this good is like putting re-treads on a Ferrari.

PERFORMANCE/BENCH MEASUREMENTS Back on the test bench the next morning, the Focal amplifier sh ws why its sonic performance is so impressive. The amp easily out-performs its advertised specifications, deli ering exemplary performance

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Frequency response is flat be ond audibility, and it made gobs of good, clean power. Low level THD+N has been improved as well, and signal-to-noise performance is excellent. Overall power efficiency is slightly wer than some other Class-D amplifie s, but with this level of power and performance, it’s well worth the trade off.

CONCLUSION As good as the original FPD amps were, Focal could have simply rested on their laurels, but as this amplifier at ests to, they did anything but. Focal improved the amp in areas that really matter, and did it well. With a U.S. price of $999 ($1,199 in Canada), this level of performance isn’t exactly cheap, but in my opinion, it’s worth every penny. If you love your music and you need a great amplifier that can be configured o run just about any system configuration ou want, look no further than the Focal FDP6.900.

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Orion ZO12000.1D Amplifier Review With high power levels and impressive performance at a reasonable price, this may be the only subwoofer amp you ever need.

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or three decades, the Orion brand of car audio has been synonymous with high performance products that are designed for the real world, and are built to go the distance.

For this review, we’ll take a closer look at one of the more powerful amplifie s in the Ztreet lineup, the ZO12000.1D monoblock.

“EVERYTHING JUST WORKS, AND WORKS WELL.”

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The ZO12000.1D is a Class-D subwoofer amplifie , designed to operate into any speaker load from eight ohms down to one ohm. It is rated to produce 800 watts into a four-ohm load, 1,200 watts into a two-ohm load, and 1,800 watts into one ohm. To accomplish that sort of power delivery, the amp is equipped with some seriously heavy-duty internals. A look inside confirmed that act. There are two large power supply toroids with 22,000 μF of power supply capacitance, and for the high

voltage rails, 10,800 μF of output capacitance. Sixteen TO-220 case size MOSFETS are used for power supply switching, and 12 more MOSFETS handle the output duties. The PCB is double-sided and uses heavy-gauge, high-current traces and buss bars. Measuring roughly 18 x 9 x 2 inches, the ZO12000.1D is certainly a tidy size for an 1,800-watt amp.

Upon getting my head out of the internals and having a look at the finished op side, it’s a nicely finished amp eaturing a black brushed aluminum heatsink, complemented on each end with a removable ABS endcap to hide the connections and mounting points and protect the controls.

Power and speaker connections are made on one end, while the input signal connections and control functions are found on the opposite end. The power connections are designed to accept 1/0-gauge cables, and speaker wires can

be as large as eight-gauge, with paired paralleled speaker outputs for convenience in wiring. RCA connections are available for input signal, as well as bridge-in and bridge-out connections for bridging two of these monsters together. If you do that, you better have a serious woofer system to handle the immense power available! Variable control pots for gain, crossover frequency, and a parametric bass boost are found along with the subsonic fil er and a remote gain control connection.

The remote gain control itself is cleverly executed, in that it can be mounted under the dash in the supplied housing box or removed from the housing and mounted with a small bracket or through an existing panel for a custom look.

LISTENING My setup was simple. I set the crossover for about 80 Hz, adjusted the gain, and left the EQ

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flat with the subsonic fi er off, as I planned to use a sealed subwoofer system. Man, I just never get tired of having a lot of power in my listening system. When you have enough power to get all the volume you want without ever getting near the amplifie ’s (or speaker’s) limits, listening to music can be a completely different experience. And with the Orion Ztreet amp driving a pair of four-ohm 12s in a sealed enclosure, I can tell you this amplifier has p wer to spare.

Even at really loud levels, I never came close to overdriving it, although I’m pretty sure my 750-watt woofers had all they could handle.

The bass is tight, well-defined and generall sounds great with any music, at any volume.

Kick drum beats had the sort of impact you expect at a concert, and with what seemed like an unlimited supply of clean power available, the listening experience was almost intoxicating. Unless you are a serious SPL competitor, I can’t imagine anyone needing more power than the ZO12000.1D provides.

PERFORMANCE/BENCH MEASUREMENTS After seriously enjoying the sonic performance and pushing my woofers and my ears pretty close to the limit, I was really curious to see what kind of numbers the Orion amp would turn out on the test bench.

Not surprisingly for an Orion amplifie , the ZO12000.1D exceeded its rated power numbers with relative ease, coming up just shy of 2,000 watts into one ohm! Throughout testing, the amp measures well in every aspect. Efficiency is ery good, although at full chat into one ohm, you should realize that this amp can draw almost 200 amperes of current. Signal-to-noise is good, all the protection circuits (over and under voltage,

thermal, and short circuit) worked perfectly, the crossovers did what you’d expect. Everything just works, and works well.

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he Honda S2000 is a special car to a lot of people, Honda included.

Initially introduced to the market in 1999 for Honda’s 50th anniversary, the S2K was the pinnacle of Honda’s engineering at the time all squeezed down into a compact sportscar chassis. This is the car that shared the same assembly line with the legendary NSX after all.

Not only was it engineered to be a true driving machine, the

S2000 also had the power to back it up. By using advances made in its race teams, Honda planted the most powerful 2.0-liter engine at the time, the venerable F20C inline-four, longitudinally in the bay. The high-strung, VTECequipped four-cylinder makes approximately 250 horsepower – almost 125 horsepower per liter. Pair that with a six-speed gearbox, Torsen LSD, and rearwheel-drive layout and you’re laughing!

Laughing is exactly what Derek Covington was doing while behind the wheel of his friend’s Spa Yellow S2000, almost nine years ago. Turns out he had such a good time that he had to have one himself. About a month after his joyride, Covington was the proud new owner of a 2003 Sebring Silver S2K.

ESSENTIALS VEHICLE

2003 HONDA S2000

OWNER

Derek Covington

LOCATION

Blackwood, NJ

BUILT BY

4130 Fabrication, Croll’s Customs

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Honda F20C 2.4L I-4 HORSEPOWER

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Covington is no stranger to quick two-door sportscars, as he’s owned and modified two 300ZXs (let’s all have a moment of silence for his bank account).

The first Z was Covington’s first car, purchased at age 16 and modified until he could actually drive it. Sadly, it was short-lived; stopped at a red light, one of Covington’s friends rear-ended him bad enough to write o° the

t on "After I installedenant inextohaausspiral the car though, I wessing with it and of constantly m parts." changing

car. The second Z would get a more fulfilled life, which may be a little subjective, seeing as it was built in 2006 and The Fast and the Furious modification trend of flip-up TVs, PS2s, and gaudy body kits were still very much in style. Slowly, Covington’s tastes grew apart from the car, and the S2000 became part of his life.

When he initially brought the S2K home, he had no plans to modify it, and intended to keep it as a daily. We all know how that story always pans out though, don’t we? Soon, Covington would need a daily for his daily.

“Originally, the S2000 was supposed to be my daily driver with literally zero mods - maybe tint and exhaust,” laughs Covington. “After I installed an exhaust on the car though, I went into a spiral of constantly messing with it and changing parts.”

The transition from the silver S2000 of nine years ago, to the purple one we see today, started o° in a completely di° erent direction than how cars are inspired and built these days.

Social media was still very much in its infancy, so Covington got his ideas and build plans from the S2Ki.com forums and even circled parts in car magazines to help him push through snags and make his Honda dreams take shape.

EXTERIOR

• Croll’s Customs metal widebody • Sorcery front bumper (widened) • Honda S2000 AP2 (rear bumper (widened), JDM headlights, taillights) • J’s Racing 1600-mm spoiler • Velocity carbon fiber trunk • Shine Auto Mazda RX-7 side diffusers • Voltex rear diffuser (widened) • BASF matte finish custom-mixed paint

INTERIOR

• JDM maneki-neko “lucky cat” shift knob • Personal Neo Eagle steering wheel • Hundreds swim shorts custom shift boot • Custom carbon fiber gauge pods • Recaro Pole Position seats • Takata harnesses • Right-hand-drive conversion

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• Croll’s Customs shaved & tucked engine bay • Inline Pro (fully built head, connecting rods, pistons, piston rings) • Borg Warner S400SX turbocharger • Fullblown Motorsports (intercooler, throttle body, intake manifold, fuel rail) • Tial (50-mm Q blow-off valve, 38-mm MVS wastegate) • Aeromotive (fuel pressure regulator, 340-LPH fuel pumps (2)) • ID1000 fuel injectors • NGK spark plugs • AEM (Series 2 ECU, digital gauges: boost, AFR, oil pressure) • Hasport motor mounts • Custom braided AN lines

EXHAUST

• 4130 Fabrication custom hoodexit twin dump-pipe system

“I love the car as a whole,” Covington says. “The platform just suits me. It's a vehicle I will most likely never get rid of, even if I park it in a garage and start a new project. My favorite part of the build has to be the engine bay. I just enjoy how simple we were able to make it, while still packing in all the important components to make it functional and not a pain in the butt to drive on the street.”

The man says his favorite part is under the hood, so let’s start there, shall we?

No swaps here, just a nice build. The head of the F20C four-banger, pistons, piston rings, and connecting rods are all from Inline Pro, a purveyor of high-horsepower Honda engine machining and components, which should tell you exactly where this build is headed in the power department. This combination of power-packing goodies actually strokes the 2.0-liter out to a 2.4!

The F20C, on top of having a 9,000 rpm redline, is also a resilient engine that can handle all sorts of boost if supported properly. Covington has gone for a Borg Warner S400SX turbocharger for an extra kick in the pants, with a Full Blown Motorsports provided intercooler, enlarged throttle body, intake manifold, and fuel rail to maximize the whole setup. All in, this system makes a dyno-tested 730 horsepower and 560 pounds-feet of torque. What was that about slow Hondas again?

The beautifully built engine sits in a shaved and tucked bay by way of Josh Croll of Croll’s Customs, who’s touched quite a few things on this S2000. The icing on the cake is the custom 4130 Fabrication dump-pipe, which exits out of the hood in a configuration. Loud noises!

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Now sit and six-intcinhgesan extra four-inches AP2 model reaper side in the rear,wider per side in the f the front Sor ront r bumper, and c e V r o y l t b e u x m need to be wid r p ened to meaeretdiffuser would alelr, up.

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• Competition Clutch 6-puck clutch

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

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CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

• ARK DT-P coilovers

The aforementioned Mr. Croll also took his touch to the outside of Convington’s S2K. Those wide hips you see there aren’t molded on from a kit made by a 3D printer, these fenders are shaped the old school way - from metal.

Now sitting an extra four-inches wider per side in the front and six-inches per side in the rear, the front Sorcery bumper, AP2 model rear bumper, and Voltex rear di° user would all need to be widened to meet up. As you can see, their reunion went smoothly.

The added width allows for some serious hardware underneath, so Covington let none of the space go to waste. He optioned out some CCW Classic three-piece wheels in 18x11 in the front and a massive 18x13 in the rear, then wrapped that in some BFGoodrich KDW2 tires, 275/35 and 335/30 front and rear, respectively. To really seal

the deal on the visual e° ectiveness of the broad bodywork, Covington topped o° the rear with a J’s Racing 1,600-mm GT wing.

Inside, if you can tear your eyes away from the Recaro Pole Position seats, gorgeous custom carbon fiber gauge pod setup, and “lucky cat” shift knob paired up with a boot that’s made entirely of Hundreds swim shorts, you’ll see that the Personal Neo Eagle steering wheel is on the “wrong” side of the cabin. This S2000 wasn’t an overseas import, this modification was made by the owner by choice. Moving the wheel over was actually the most challenging part of the build, Covington recalls.

“Doing the right-hand-drive swap was an absolute mess,” he cringes. “Everything from getting incorrect parts and wires, to even missing or damaged pieces. To overcome a ton of

these issues, I had to purchase two to three of just about every piece to really make the swap perfect and show quality.”

As I said before, the Honda S2000 is a special car that means something di° erent to everyone. Some see it as the pinnacle of sportscar technology, while others may just brush it o° as another Honda, but Convington’s feelings transcend even those surface opinions. For him, the S2K came along at just the right time in his life.

“I purchased this vehicle at a really low point in my life,” Covington admits. “I didn't really have much going right. As I

started building my S2000, I realized that I wasn't only passionate about building it, but it really raised my spirits. This build has been with me for nine years and I've had a ton of ups and downs in life during that time, however, every moment I sit in my S2000 and fire it up, it has always left me smiling ear to ear.”

And in that moment, the S2000 is more than a sportscar, and it’s more than Honda’s 50th anniversary celebration – it’s a nine-year labor of love that still manages to tick all the right boxes. I think that sums up Honda enthusiast ownership to a T.

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ow does one even start when it comes to modifying a Honda? Out of all the platforms to wrench on, it seems as though the offerings from the aftermarket are almost endless for Hondas, no matter which direction you should decide to take. When you decide to build a Honda, you’re really spoiled for choice, and above all, it’s affordable. It’s the reason a vast number of us started on these platforms.

For Jud Lagunas, he actually picked his four-door Civic EF sedan as an affordable family car.

I’ll let him explain.

“I purchased the car as a cheap, affordable, simple, JDM-style, old, boxy, gas saving family car,” Lagunas lists off. “I was the young, broke father of a

two-year-old. It was everything I needed, and parts are all over junkyards for EFs!” After picking up the faded red (more pink than anything) and beaten up EF, with a strangely spotless black interior, Lagunas couldn’t help but start to develop a vision of what this car could be if he put some work behind it. He couldn’t resist, as the Civic is in his wheelhouse of being old and Japanese.

“I’ve been a die-hard car guy since my crawling days,” says Lagunas. “As I learned to read, I discovered Japanese cars and it stuck as my choice genre. I’m a true auto enthusiast, and I love and have built all makes and models, but nothing compares to my import passion. I mainly love the classics, pre-1990.”

At the time of acquiring the Civvie sedan, Lagunas was a paint and body apprentice in a body shop for a few years. As you can imagine, the pinkish paint

and beaten body didn’t last long.

In about three weeks, the car had been straightened out and received the bold and golden paintjob that it’s now known for, and giving it the moniker “Goldy.”

Dropped on some new wheels and tires, plus the new paintjob, Lagunas was feeling pretty good about his new “family” car.

So much so, that he decided he’d start up his own little car crew as a joke. He gave himself the humorous name “Squirrel Squad,” and started meeting new enthusiasts at meets. To his surprise, Lagunas ended up meeting enthusiasts that were likeminded and were interested in building some high quality show cars from their imports. Squirrel Squad went from a joke to a real thing, and became a driving force for Lagunas to chase his vision for the EF. “We fed off of each othe as motivation and had a great time doing it,” Lagunas recalls, smiling. “The vision I had for my car became more in-depth. This continued for fi e years, leading to today where I’m just wrapping up some of the final ouches it’ll receive for a the next few years.”

Soon, another car had to come into the picture, as the family car was becoming a show car. The

ESSENTIALS VEHICLE

1990 HONDA CIVIC

OWNER

Jud Lagunas

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San Antonio, TX

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Squirrel Squad

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most time intensive and challenging part of the EF’s build would have to be the engine bay, as it went through a few iterations.

The single-cam D-series would be swapped out for a B-series dual, non-VTEC. Lagunas would go on to work on shaving and tucking the bay, plus repainting it in a creamy tan pearl shade, all on his own. He debuted his handiwork at Wekfest Houston 2013, which won no awards, but took home a lot of attention and appreciation from show goers. It had Lagunas in high spirits on his drive back home to San Antonio – until the unthinkable happened.

“A fuel leak sparked a major fire ” he says, reluctantly remembering. “The hood latch was fi st to melt. I fought like a mad man to open the hood and put out the flames. With the help from an angel-like Walmart 18-wheeler driver, we got the fire out leaving only the new bay and front end destroyed. With no money to rebuild, I was crushed.”

With years of handiwork down the drain in a matter of minutes, Lagunas was feeling hopeless with his vision of the final orm for EF more distant than ever. However, this is where having fantastic friends in your life pays off i spades. With help from his Squirrel Squad teammates and “H Car” and “Skunk” from San Antonio Imports, a benefit car sh w and dyno day was organized to help Lagunas get back on his feet and back under the hood of his beloved Civic. “[The benefit sh w] helped raise me the money I could use to invest in small projects and ultimately rebuild as soon as I could,” Lagunas says, beaming. “Seven months later, and right in time for Wekfest 2014, she was ready.”

This iteration of the car is the closest to the one you see here, just not as dialed in and touched up. The bay was re-shaved and tucked with a B18A1 sitting cozy inside with a T3/T4 turbocharger setup bolted on to make up for the magical powers of VTEC not present. Lagunas also switched up his specialty of paint and body to wheel refinishing, picking up set of Image Billet 81 three-piece wheels and restoring them to his liking. The 9.5-inch wide wheels are stretched over some 205

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• T3/T4 turbocharger • Blitz blowoff valve • Tial 44-mm wastegate • P Fab turbo manifold • Skunk2 (intake manifold, cam seal) • AEM (fuel regulator, fuel rail) • VMS adjustable cam gears • Emusa (intercooler, turbo piping) • Innovative (motor mounts, shift linkage, traction bars) • Lightweight crank pulley • Radiator Specialties custom tucked radiator w/ electric fan • OBX radiator hoses • Rywire engine harness • AN fuel lines • Downstar V3 engine bay hardware

EXHAUST

• Custom (down-pipe, dump tube)

EXTERIOR

• Tan Pearl custom paint • Widened quarter panels • Rolled & fla ed fenders • Honda (Civic 1988-89 bumper & molding conversion, 1990 Wagovan retrofitted side skirts) • Custom (black headlight housings w/ smoked corners, roof lip, rear lip) • Volvo 1993 retrofitted front lip • Mugen-style deck lip

INTERIOR

• Tenzo R seats • Upholsterymatched rear seats and door cards • Acura Integra DC2 modified center console • Sparco 4-point harnesses • Suede headliner • Diamond stitched pillars • Custom (woodgrain inserts, C-pillar bar, gauge pod) • Personal retro woodgrain steering wheel • NRG (quickrelease, steering wheel hub) • Retro shift knob • Autometer gauges • Auto Venetian blinds

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width tires all around and tucked via Skunk2 camber kits in the front and rear.

There are some interesting choices made on the exterior of the Civic, but it just lends to the uniqueness of this build. For one, Lagunas reversed the colors of his body and bay, making the outside a creamy tan color, while the engine bay took on the original gold for a neat contrast. The lip kit on the car is exactly what you’re not expecting, as their not specific for the EF whatsoever. The front lip has been retrofit ed from a 1993 Volvo, and the skirts come courtesy of a ’90 Honda Wagovan.

The inside carries a throwback theme of brown leather and woodgrain, another telltale sign of La-

gunas’ appreciation for the classics. The Personal steering wheel’s woodgrain matches the custom inserts throughout the interior, and the Tenzo R seats up front are reupholstered in the same brown leather that now coats the rear seats and even the door cards. To really nail the vintage theme, the rear window dons some old school Auto Venetian blinds!

Lagunas’ ride shows a few really important points that people should know when delving into the world of building their own car.

For one, it takes a lot of time. You may see some “builds” happen in a matter of months on Instagram, but ones like these, built in garages by the hands of their owners can take years to get to where

they are now. Another point would be that you don’t need to stick to a rule book. Yes, Honda has a huge aftermarket, and they even have their own tuning arm, Mugen, but if you stay creative and make your own vision work, you set yourself even farther apart from the pack, like the Civic sedan you see here.

Goldy is just about finished, or as Lagunas would say, “reached her final orm.” A few more finis ing touches, and then it’s on to something new!

“Building hard-fit ed quality show cars is my passion, and this is just the beginning of my journey,” Lagunas says.

If his next build is anything as quality as this EF, we wish him all the luck in the world.

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WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

• Billet 81 3-piece wheels – 16x9.5+6 (f), 16x9.5+0 (r) • Kumho Ecstas tires – 205/40/16 (f/r) • Wilwood master cylinder w/ booster delete & tucked lines

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION

• Function & Form Type 1 coilovers w/ extended top hats • Skunk2 (upper control arms w/ camber kit, rear camber kit) • MPC front drop forks • Blackworks Racing rear lower control arms

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he “Civic Type R” moniker is a title that resonates with every true car enthusiast out there, and even more so with the die-hard Honda fans.

For many, the name immediately triggers a reminiscence of the first strictly performanceoriented Hondas of yesteryear, despite the fact that the Type R is a trim line that still exists among Civics up to the present day. The first Civic Type R, based on the EK4, rolled o° the Suzuka, Japan

assembly line in 1997, and that is where we begin our journey.

The first production run of Type R Civics never quite made it to North American shores despite widespread fandom. For whatever reason, Honda decided that enthusiasts on the other side of the pond either weren’t ready or weren’t worthy of their bonafide road-going racecar, which left enthusiasts on our shores with limited options. The obvious option was to import one

from Japan, pay some shipping/importing fees and be on the road in some time. If you’re Lester Rivera, however, you take a di° erent approach: You build your own.

Nine years ago, Rivera took ownership of the closest thing he could find to his dream Civic – the 1997 Honda Civic hatchback option o° ered widely throughout North America. While importing the famed Civic Type R was certainly an option, Rivera is the type to opt-in to the building process. Having built Civics previous to this one, he had a

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• Honda ITR (headers, valvetrain, camshaft, distributor) • Password JDM (whale penis air intake, air filter) • Skunk2 (70mm throttle body, intake manifold, gaskets) • AEM (fuel pressure regulator, fuel rail) • Walbro fuel pump • Spoon Sports cam gears • NGK (spark plugs, ignition wires) • Commetic head gasket • Downstar Inc bolt and spike hardware

EXHAUST

• A’PEXi world sport exhaust • PLM big tube headers

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• First Molding Kevlar front lip w/ custom splitter • Honda CTR (OEM front bumper, OEM rear bumper, fenders, spoiler, door handles) • Top1 (side skirt splitters, custom rear wing adjuster) • Valco (headlights, headlight covers) • EDM Civic taillights w/ built-in rear fog light • Semi-shaved bay w/ brake line and wire tuck

INTERIOR

• Honda CTR OEM (dash, steering wheel, shift boot, e-brake boot, gauges) • Bride seats

AUDIO/MULTIMEDIA

• Pioneer (head unit, equalizers) • Boston Acoustic (mid bass, mid range speakers, tweeters)

solid idea of where he wanted to go with it. With a proper plan laid out, the long process of building his very own CTR began.

When attempting to mimic Japan’s original Type R styling, Rivera wanted the initial exterior results to be as close to OEM spec as possible before jumping into any serious modifications.

After getting ahold of as many JDM Civic Type R body parts as possible, the vision began to take shape. With OEM CTR front and rear bumpers, side skirts, wing, fenders and even door handles, the CTR clone looked like it just drove out of Suzuka’s factory.

For most Honda fans, the conversion would be considered “complete” or “good enough” after swapping out the body panels and door handles. Luckily, Lester Rivera isn’t most Honda fans. After the body swap came the real challenge of this build: switching the driver’s seat to the

right side. In pursuit of a true CTR clone, swapping over to RHD was a must for Rivera if he wanted it to live up to his standards of authenticity. This process would prove to be the most diÿ cult part of the entire build.

When asked if he faced any particularly tough challenges throughout the build process, Rivera seemed to chuckle reluctantly about it all. “Oh man did I have challenges,” he says, further hinting at the challenging nature of the build. “I have a lot of history with this car. Been through tough times in the past, but also good ones as well. Let’s just say we’ve been through a lot.”

After 11 months in the hands of S1 Built, a shop based out of Clearwater, Florida, the Civic was back in Rivera’s hands with a shaved and tucked engine bay, and with the steering wheel on the JDM side. With instructions to make the conversion as close to the JDM version’s OEM specs as possible, S1 Built delivered.

The interior change-over was flawless, from the RHD dash and pedal assembly right down to the authentic Civic Type R badge

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Simple aest hetic enhancements like the First Molding Kevlar front lip and Top1 side splitters lend some street tuner style to the iconic hatchback

embedded in the dash. The vision had come to fruition, and for all intents and purposes Rivera’s car was a true clone of the JDM Civic Type R. Of course, not many enthusiasts desire the Civic Type R to keep it factory spec, so it wasn’t long after getting it back that the modifications began. Wanting to stay true to the Type R’s heritage and culture, Rivera kept modifications simple and tasteful, only choosing parts that would accentuate or enhance the true spirit of the Type R and stay true to its Honda roots.

Simple aesthetic enhancements like the First Molding Kevlar front lip and Top1 side splitters lend some street tuner style to the iconic hatchback, and Euro Civic taillights with built-in rear fogs make for a subtle, yet attractive rear end style change.

Suspension gets a reworking to stay updated with modern performance as well, thanks to a Blackworks Racing full suspension setup and subframe brace with Beaks bar, Function 7 control arms, and even the sway bar from an Integra Type R.

The sway bar isn’t the only thing that came from a donor Integra Type R. The Integra’s B18C engine, famous for its application in the JDM-spec Integra Type R of the same year, was dropped into the Civic Type R clone and mated with an Integra GSR 5-speed transmission. A variety of Password JDM, AEM and Skunk2 goodies decorate the shaved and tucked engine bay, staying true to the Honda’s origins and providing that extra boost in throttle response.

Thanks to a handful of carefully selected parts, the help and inspiration of family and friends, and some valuable know-how, the final product is a Civic that Honda fans everywhere would envy.

While many of us would consider this car worthy of showroom floors, Rivera’s favorite part of the car is just driving it the way it was meant to be enjoyed. “I love to take it out when I have a chance and just drive with no specific place to go,” he says.

“Just sit back and enjoy the ride.”

The overall goal with this car was to keep it simple, road-going and reliable. By all accounts, Rivera seems to have succeeded.

It’s just an added bonus that people love his car, saying it takes them back to a simpler time.

“My intentions were to just build something I can drive anywhere and take my kids on fun rides,” Rivera says, laughing. We’re sure the kids love this one.

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• Competition Clutch (stage 2 clutch, 12lb flywheel) • GSR transmission

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

• Desmond Regamaster Evo wheels – 15x7.5 (f/r) • Falken Azeniz tires – 205/50/15 (f/r) • Honda ITR front brakes • Stainless steel braided lines

CHASSIS/SUSPENSION

• Blackworks Racing (suspension, subframe) • Beaks bar • Honda ITR sway bars • Energy Suspension urethane bushings • Rear Function 7 control arms

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We needed to set the car apart in all aspects, so we started at the ground level. Continental Tires supplied us with a fresh set of their ExtremeContact DWS tires, which

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boast improved grip and braking in all weather conditions, improved mileage, and an industry-leading level of roll resistance. Continental’s rubber wraps around a 20-inch

The Accord+ project was a collaborative e˜ ort between Honda Canada,

set of DE3C wheels from Forgeline’s Concave series, which

PASMAG, and a handful of carefully selected partners. The idea behind

were painted Transparent Metallic Red to make a bold

the collaboration, at its most basic level, was simple: Transform the newly

statement in line with the design goals of

redesigned 2016 Honda Accord into a jaw-dropping showpiece to be

this project.

displayed at a variety of automotive events throughout the year.

With an emphasis on blending form and function, the PASMAG team

Tucked behind those shiny red Forgeline wheels is a custom

reached out to our partners in order to source or create modifications of the highest quality available for Honda’s versatile Accord platform. Through this

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eNGiNE • Mishimoto (oil filler cap, radiator cap, 480cc oil catch can, aluminum coolant reservoir tank, universal oil cooler kit) • K&N Typhoon cold air intake • Nitrous Express (nitrous bottles (2), purge kit, 6-cylinder EFI system) • Hondata FlashPro ECU tune

WHeelS/TiReS /BRAKeS • Forgeline DE3C concave wheels – 20x10 +46 (f), 20x11.5 +26 (r) • Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires – 225/30 R20 (f), 275/35 R20 (r) • McGard custom “PASMAG” engraved lug nuts • Jspec Performance 30-mm hub-centric

eXHAUsT • Magnaflow Street Series 2.5-inch cat-back

wheel spacers • Wilwood (big brake kit, parking brake)

exhaust system

eXteRiOR CHASSiS/ SUSPeNSiON • Air Lift Performance (Performance Series air suspension kit, 3P air

• Honda aero kit • 20Hz custom fender flares • JD Graphics matte blue wrap

management) • SPC Performance rear adjustable control

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arm kit

• JL Audio (FiX-82 OEM integration, 12TW3-D4 12-inch subwoofers up to 400 watts RMS (2), XD1000/5v2 5-channel amplifier, C3-650 6.5-inch convertible component/coaxial speaker system (2)) • XS Power battery

big brake setup from Wilwood

proportions, took care of our full

Engineering, which in addition to

JL Audio system trunk setup. The

having incredible stopping power,

install consists of two 12TW3-D4

off-the-walls wrap. We knew a

also came with an e-brake kit

12-inch subwoofers, C3-650

single color change wasn’t going

and the hard work of our partners,

that was integrated into the OEM

component and tweeter sets, and

to be enough to properly highlight

is a show-worthy Honda Accord,

system on our Accord. The brake

the XD1000/5v2 amplifier, which

the transformation the car had

dubbed the Accord+. The car

setup extends to both front and

delivers 1,000 watts of clean

gone through, so we brought

travelled around the country,

back axles, and was installed

power to the entire system. 20Hz

some ideas to the folks at JD who

drawing a crowd and impressing

professionally by Defcon Racing

also helped us achieve a killer

have had years of experience

audiences at both manufacturer

in Thornhill, Ontario. Defcon

exterior look with custom-fitted

designing custom wraps, and

and aftermarket-based shows.

racing was also responsible

fender flares, giving the Accord

drove away in a two-tone blue

Staying true to the Honda tuner

for the mounting of our wheel

some widebody stance.

layered design. Finally, it was

scene, we built an eccentric,

off to the Air Assisted crew to

exciting car that blends form

and tire package, as well as

The flares are just one of a

The end result of our efforts,

the installation of the Nitrous

handful of modifications made

install Air Lift’s newest kit for the

and function with ease and

Express Stage 1 EFI nitrous

to bring our Accord+ to show-

ninth generation Accord – the

showcases what modifying a

system in the trunk.

worthy levels. Once we had our

final piece of the puzzle to bring

Honda is all about.

body shape figured out, the car

this car together with showroom

was off to JD Graphics for an

stance and drivability.

The Nitrous Express system isn’t the only thing that the trunk

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Slamfest Car and Truck Show Wekfest: Texas Import Face-Off: Baytown, TX Formula Drift: Round 8 (Final Fight) NOLA Speed and Style USACi:World Finals Offset Kings: Irwindale, CA Windy City Motorsports Festival & Car Show The Panda Junction Import Face-Off: Epping, NH MECA: Kentucky Soundfest - State Finals Final Bout: Special Stage (East) First Class Fitment USDrift: Round 4 Oktoberfest Mitsubishi Evo vs Subaru WRX/STI Import Face-Off: Joliet, IL Import Face-Off: Atco, NJ Import Face-Off: Montgomery, AL Import Face-Off: Montgomery, AL

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Alachua County Fair Grounds George R. Brown Convention Cente Royal Purple Raceway Irwindale Speedway NOLA Motorsports Park J.S. Bridwell Event Center Irwindale Speedway Toyota Park Ripken Stadium New England Dragway Appling Hi-Fi Canaan Motor Club Princeton Airport Dominion Raceway Orange County Choppers Old Bridge Township Raceway Park Route 66 Raceway Atco Dragway Montgomery Motorsports Park Montgomery Motorsports Park

WEKFEST: TEXAS Started as a humbling event for grassroots enthusiasts in Dallas/Fort Worth in 2011, the Texas event has now reached its sixth year serving the community. Wekfest focuses on working with the leading brands and individuals both within the car community and various sub-cultures to bring an event to Houston that is one to remember.

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Gainesville, FL Houston, TX Baytown, TX Irwindale, CA New Orleans, LA Wichita Falls, TX Irwindale, CA Bridgeview, IL Aberdeen, MD Epping, NH Russellville, KY Canaan, NH Princeton, NJ Thornburg, VA Newburgh, NY Englishtown, NJ Joliet, IL Atco, NJ Montgomery, AL Montgomery, AL

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DUB Show Tour: Las Vegas SEMA Show Nov 12 Stance Wars: Houston Nov 13 Import Face-Off: Baton Rouge, LA Nov 18-27 DUB Show Tour: Los Angeles Nov 19-20 Coastal Virginia Auto Show Fixxfest Nov 19 Hot Import Nights: Tampa Import Face-Off: Ennis, TX Nov 20 Import Face-Off: Fontana, CA Nov 1-4

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Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas Convention Center Minute Maid Park State Capitol Dragway Los Angeles Convention Center Virginia Beach Convention Center Bradenton Motorsports Park Tampa Convention Center Texas Motorplex Auto Club Dragway

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Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Houston, TX Port Allen, LA Los Angeles, CA Virginia Beach, VA Bradenton, FL Tampa, FL Ennis, TX Fontana, CA

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THE SEMA SHOW The world's premier automotive specialty products trade event returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center. It draws the industry's brightest minds and hottest products to one place. In addition, the SEMA Show provides attendees with educational seminars, product demonstrations, special events, networking opportunities and more. Note: The SEMA Show is a trade-only event and not open to the general public.

FIRST CLASS FITMENT The 7th Annual First Class Fitment presented

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FORMULA DRIFT (ROUND 8): IRWINDALE, CA The Formula DRIFT Championship comes to an end and drivers will battle one last time to earn the coveted title of Formula DRIFT champion. The track is the home track for most of the drivers and each year the competition grows more intense. The infamous course is challenging and exciting utilizing part of the short oval track and many inside turns.

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STANCEWARS: HOUSTON An event in which premium car owners and wheel fitment nut jobs meet and showcase their incredibly crafted vehicles in the Houston area. One hundred pre-approved cars will be selected to be inside the event next to the hottest vendors and sponsors. VIP parking will be located inside the event.

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IMPORT FACE-OFF: ENNIS Much more than just a race and show, Import Face-Off fans spend the entire day enjoying the ultimate lifestyle event of the year.

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