Introduction

iM: Corey O’Hara’s FG1

Corey here, I’m new to this whole blog thing which is why it has taken me a little while to make my first post. Anyways….. I got my 2007 Honda Civic EX Coupe in April 07, and the modding started just a few weeks after that, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon (I blame my brother). I got a few big changes coming in the next couple weeks. I will update when I can meet up with Jason to get some pics.

A quick list of the current setup:

– JDM Honda badges
– Full HFP lip kit
– Ion blue fog lights
– WeatherTech window visors
– Seibon “MG” Style carbon fiber hood
– Seibon carbon fiber trunk
– ARC Splitters
– Red tailight overlays
– J’s Racing Strut Bar
– K&N Intake
– J’s Racing rad cap
– Eibach Sportline lowering springs
– 18″ Volk RE30 Rims
– Kuhmo SPT tires
– Rays extended lugs (red)
– Skunk 2 rear camber arms
– Tanabe Concept “G” exhaust
– T1R shift knob

Fit

iM: Fit does Work

So Diana and I got bored today and decided to test fit the Meisters she bought from Punit. They’ve been sitting in her garage for a few months and we didn’t even test fit them to see if they fit good so I decided to do it up this afternoon. The fronts sit nice and flush, the rears are a little sunk, but it’s all good.
We still have to install the T1R S-coil springs on the beast and we’re good to go. She’s also getting the spokes refinished in a different color probably in a few weeks so they won’t be gold and we’ll have fresh new stickers. Stay tuned!

Acura

Gangster TSX

Just sitting here surfing the net, waiting for the good weather to come out so we can all get our whips out. Snow falling as I type this. I don’t have a lot of stuff to post so I will just post stuff I find on the internet. I just love the stance on this TSX. Such an aggressive fitment. The color of the car and the color of the rims go perfectly.



iM Upcoming Feature

iM: Upcoming Feature

Check back soon for another great iM:Feature coming in the near future!

Here’s a couple of teaser pics…


And another random shot since it was nice outside yesterday…

Honda

iM Feature: Terence Wah’s Honda S2000

Last summer Arif and I had the opportunity to shoot Terence’s S2000. There are plenty of s2000’s that are out there, but notably only a few stand out. Among them stands Terence’s.
After getting to know Terence and his car, he is a guy with attention to detail and taste. Function and form is his philosophy and very rarely will you see any mod on his car that won’t help him out on the track.
The reason for this feature is his plan for this season. Terence has big plans ready for 2010 and this will be the first place you’ll see it because I vow to be the first one to shoot it haha

They don’t call Terence the man with the God Hand for nothing. 2010 will be sure to prove this.

DETO International

Guest Blog: Porsche Carrera C4 Wide-body 911

While hanging out at my favorite place to relax, I ran into this pristine 1994 Porsche Carrera C4 Wide-body 911.

Only 200 were made with this particular set-up having turbo brakes and body, with a non-turbo motor.
The owner of this rolling work of art is Tim Boyle from Long Beach Island, NJ. Tim didn’t purchase this car in the hopes of making the cover of a magazine or to acquire a bunch of sponsors to make money. Tim bought this car as a pure enthusiast, enjoying the car in its pure essence. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE seeing cars modified into something much bigger and badder than they were ever intended to be.

But a car like this only needs to be clean and classic, just the way it came from the factory. The only change made were to the wheels, which I couldn’t agree on more.
When talking to Tim about this car, he knew every specification and how the car handled in different conditions.
His passion for his car put the biggest smile on my face. Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that make us the happiest.
Introduction

K.Saun Photography

After being in the photography game for a few years now, I’ve started to realize much more about taking pictures. You start to learn your own style, your own way of post-processing and what genuinely makes a good picture.

Like the tuner scene where you meet and become acquainted with people with similar interests and styles, the photography scene is just the same. I’ve become friends with photographers around the world that share the same goal all photographers do – that is to take great pictures that everyone can appreciate to the fullest.

One of the photographers that has caught my eye since I first started or even before I had my first dSLR is Kevin Saunders, AKA K.Saun Photography. His work stands out from the rest of the automotive photographers and that’s what makes him great at his work.

Check out a few shots that he’s taken over the past years



And if you’re interested, his photostream link is below.
K.Saun Photostream

Support

Thanks!

First off, we would like to thank all you guys for support over just the past few days that we’ve launched. We honestly didn’t expect to grow this fast or have this much support in a matter of days. As a result, we’re working hard to pick up slack and get the stickers made and out to you guys ASAP.

As an example of how quickly we’ve grown due in part to your guys’ support… On the first day, if you had googled “illmotion”, we were no where to be found. On just the second day, if you had googled “illmotion”, there we are right on top with approximately 450 visits – all in a matter of a day. This wouldn’t have been possible without the support you guys have all given.

So as we continue to grow, we hope to bring as much content as we can. We’ll keep you updated on our builds, local builds and anything that we can all appreciate as a group of tuners. With that said, if you’ve got a car or content that you think we should post up, feel free to let us know!

Honda

iM Feature: Nick Chow’s AP1

Yuuuuup!!!

If Nick Chow’s S2K had to be summed up in two words, those words would definitely have to be “form” and “function”. Inspired by the J’s Racing JGTC S2000, this whip was definitely built to murder the track. I could probably write a whole article on Nick’s AP1 but I think I’ll let the modifications list/pictures do the rest of the talking.


 

Exterior
-Lexus Truffle Mica Paint
-J’s Racing Type S Aero System
-J’s Racing Type S Carbon Canard
-J’s Racing Type V CFRP Hood
-J’s Racing Front Overfender
-J’s Racing Type 1 1600mm Wing w/High Leg
-ASM Rear Overfender
-Mugen FRP Hardtop
-AP2 Headlamps/Taillamps
-JDM Sidemarkers

Interior
-AP2 Center Console
-T1R Bmax Titanium Shift Knob
-Momo Corse Steering Wheel with NSX-R Horn Button
-Spoon Kevlar Bucket Seats
-Spoon Recliner
-Alex Bracket
-Bride RO Bracket
-Pioneer HeadUnit
-Alpine Type R Components

Braking
-ROTORS: T1R 2 Piece Floating Design
-PADS: Seido-ya N1 500
-CALIPERS: T1R 4 Pot
-Motul Brake Fluid
-J’s Racing Brake Lines

Suspension
-T1R B52 Coilovers
-T1R 12k Springs
-Spoon X-Brace
-Carbing Strut Tower Bar
-T1R Front/Rear Anti Bumpsteer Kit

Engine & Drivetrain
-Engine: F20C
-Displacement: 2.0L
-Tabata TR236 Dual Core Radiator
-Tabata Thermo Switch
-Tabata 1.3 Rad Cap
-J’s Racing Thermostat
-J’s Racing Tsuchinoko Intake System
-J’s Racing SPL 66mm Throttle Body
-J’s Racing SPL Valve Cover
-J’s Racing Oil Cap
-NGK-R Spark Plugs
-T1R 70REM Titanium Exhaust
-T1R Power Header
-T1R 70MM with O2 Sim Test Pipe
-T1R Voltage Stabilizer
-T1R Ignition Bridge
-Exedy Organic Clutch
-Spoon Flywheel
-T1R Drive Shaft Spacers Race Spec
-Spoon SEP Rubber Hoses
-Spoon Magnetic Drain Bolts
-J’s Racing Differential Plug

Wheels & Tires
-17×9.5 +40 Volk Racing RE30 (Non-Staggered)
-255/40R17 Bridgestone RE-11 (Non-Staggered)

Civic

In Search of Inspiration

With spring around the corner I thought I would check out the usual Honda sites for some inspiration for the sedan and I came upon this…